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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1917

Page

7

Average Chemical Composition of Principal Georgia Soils

L M Carter reports five years of soil chemistry analyses from the Georgia College of Agriculture. He notes wide regional differences, nitrogen deficiency in most soils, general phosphoric acid shortage, and potash readiness varying by region. The study uses 21 inch soil depth and links nutrient content to drainage, organic matter, tillage, and mineral forms.

Georgia L. M. Carter Ga. Col Department of Chemistry Chemical Laboratory State College of Agriculture Coastal Plain Piedmont Plateau Appalachian Mountains North Middle Georgia Imestone Northwest Appalachian Mountaina Northeast South Georgia State of Georgia

Corn For Early Forage by John R Fain

Agronomy professor John R Fain argues after freezes kill much of the oat crop that early forage from corn is promising for grain and forage. Early varieties Adams Early Venture and Hickory King yield sooner. broadcast sowing at one bushel per acre yields quick forage. after cutting, land can host cowpeas for hay with early corn and planting.

John R. Fain Georgia State College of Agr Tke Adams

Georgia College of Agriculture plans livestock building

Qur Animal Industries highlights rising hog numbers and improved cattle quality driven by the College of Agriculture.Animal Husbandry seeks an on campus facility to train students and support extension work. A new 1800 seat building with 3500 arena capacity, 75 by 150 feet, will host judging, sales and classrooms, heated by steam and lit by electricity.

Qur Animal Industries Soule, Pres. Ga State College of Agriculture Lege of Agriculture College of Agriculture Frrmers Georgia Senate Farmers of State

Tribute to Old Glory in Rutherford Daughters meeting

The Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy held a long tribute to the flag yesterday at president Mrs. M. W. Welch’s home. Miss Mildred Rutherford led the program with patriotic readings on the flag and American ideals. Memorial Day plans and an upcoming veterans’ dinner were discussed as Dr Battle of Charlottesville is slated to speak.

Meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy Rutherford Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy M. W. Welch Mildred Rutherford Daughters of South United States Black Augusta Mullins Macon Chautauqua Hamilton Jefferson Benjamin H. Hill Woodrow Wilson Laura Rutherford Welch Red Cross Athens Quartette America State Normal School Olivia Dame Helen Arnold Pearl Guill Susie Bell Perkins Oscar Davison Manassas Cobb Lampkin Trent T. W. Reed James Randal Maryland J. M. Rogers Georgia Batile Charlottesville Barrow Battle

Field Track Meet at Sanford Field Friday Forenoon

The Athens Grammar schools stage a field and track meet on Sanford Field next Friday forenoon. Students will compete in dashes, jumps, throwing, shuttle races with flags, relays, and obstacle events, all designed for young runners and promising a lively program with two entries per school in many events.

Sanford Sanford Field Athens Grammar

Indian Princess Watahwaso to Tour on Big Redpath Chautauqua

A feature on Watahwaso, Penobscot princess and singer of tribal songs, described as a charming, educated figure who grew up near Old Town Maine. The narrative traces her lineage, public speaking father, and her training in Cambridge under masters of music and Indian lore.

Watahwaso Redpath Matzene Chicago Longfellow Oldtown Maine Pine Tree State Vane Sisters of Mercy Cambridge Hte Tye

Track meet to decide school banner based on points

The meet awards points to each place: first four, second three, third two, fourth one. Points from all events determine the final school banner winner. Session held Friday at 10:30 a.m. with strict punctuality for a quick start and finish.

Sale of Bottling Plant and Supplies at Public Auction

Under order by Hon Blanton Fortson Referee in Bankruptcy the trustee of Classic City Bottling Works will sell all assets including bottling machinery office furniture two trucks wagons syrups extracts and thousands of empty bottles at public auction six in Athens Georgia April 14 1917 at eleven o’clock a m cash terms and inventory viewing by request through trustee E M Howell and Jerome Michael trustees attorney.

Blanton Fortson Classic City Bottling Works Southern Mutual Athens Georgia

Vinol touted by Athens teacher as tonic cure all

A letter from Key West Florida praises Vinol a constitutional remedy containing iron peptonate manganese and glycerophosphates plus beef and cod liver peptone. It claims improved appetite sleep energy and overall vigor restoring a tired nervous teacher. H R Palmer & Sons and Georgia town druggists carry the product.

Athens Vinci Miss Baéz Key West Fla Mary L Baez Key Weat Flo H. R. Palmer & Sons Georgia

Sign of Good Digestion Review in Aged Lady Health

A cheerful happy old lady indicates good digestion. If the stomach is impaired or meals cause discomfort, Chamberlain's Tablets are suggested to strengthen digestion and promote a gentle movement of the bowels. Obtainable everywhere.

City Union of Myraca Philatheas Meet at First Baptist

The meeting of the City Union of the Myraca Philatheas will be held at the First Baptist Church this evening at eight o'clock. A fine program is planned and Mr Albert S Rowland will deliver the address of the evening. Rowland helped found the Union and has worked in it for five years.

First Baptist Church Albert 'S Rowland

Deafness Cure Claim Via Catarrh Cure Advertisement

An old advert promises a universal cure for deafness caused by catarrh. It asserts deafness arises from a blocked tube and claims mucous surface inflammation can be cured. Offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by Catarrh Cure and instructs to request free circulars from PS CH 4 CO Toledo. Pills for constipation also advertised.

Toledo

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