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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1921

Page

5

The Sapiro Plan and the Merchant

Victor Victor outlines how cotton shippers and Southern merchants face risks when farmers accept cash for supplies or credit against cotton. The Sapiro contract, he argues, narrows a selling association’s role, forcing it to avoid direct supply business while stressing that Southern prosperity hinges on farmer welfare and cotton marketing efficiency. The piece warns merchants and bankers that unprofitable cotton marketing jeopardizes regional credit and overall economic health.

Backriner Buslin Sapiro South Wallace Harding United States

Greensboro to host national good roads show in April

Enthusiastic interest grows for the United States Good Roads Association event in Greensboro, April 18 to 23, with Oakhead National Highway Association and Good Roads show. Delegates from over forty states, speakers including Thos. H. McDonough, and plans for Bankhead Highway lines, cross-country aims, and a April 21 auto parade through Greensboro.

Greensboro N C United Sates Good Roads Association Oakhead National Highway Association United Good Roads Show Rogram Stade St Smbat Thos. H. McDon 4 Bureau of Publics Washington, D. C Washington A. Rountree Congress Bankhead United States Bankhead Naonal Highway Association San Diego Cal Bankhead Highway Guilford County J. A. Rountree Cameron Morrison North Carolina Ws. Brough Abctation

Soule Warns Hart County Farmers Against Cotton Overreliance

Dr. Andrew M. Soule, president of the State College of Agriculture, urged Hart County farmers not to plant the entire crop in cotton. Speaking at the Hartwell courthouse, he argued global cotton supply, wartime contexts, and the need to grow foodstuffs while Germany’s capacity to absorb cotton remains limited. He praised Georgia’s prospects and called for cooperation to relieve financial strain. Hartwell mourns World War II veteran George Cason and honors local educators and leaders as Memorial Day events loom.

Hartwell Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture W. L. Hodges Soule Hart County Georgia Germany United States Europe Times George Cason Cason U.S Ed T. Cason A. G. McCurry

Morton to preside over Georgia Farm Bureau meeting

James W. Morton of this city will preside at a semi annual meeting of the state advisory board of the Georgia Farm Bureau in Atlanta tonight at the chamber of commerce building. Matters before the body include hiring a state market expert to work with the extension department of the State College of Agriculture to form county co operating market bureaus where farm bureaus exist and plans to extend organization work in counties without a bureau.

James W. Morton Georgia Farm Bureau Atlanta Chamber of Commerce State College of Agriculture Farm Bureau Georgia

Chamberlains Tablets Ad Claims Quick Digestive Relief

An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for biliousness constipation loss of appetite and dull digestion. It promises improved appetite cleaned and energized stomach regulated bowels and a feeling of being fine as a fiddle. The copy emphasizes ease of use and agreeable effect.

Hartwell School Defeats County Team In Baseball Match

Athletes from Hartwell school defeated the county team in a decisive baseball game. Holidays were granted by county schools for the occasion. Protracted services at the Methodist Church begin Sunday with Rev Homer Thompson assisted by Dr 8 R Belk of Atlanta. Mr and Mrs L L Stapleton and children visited Hartwell, staying with Mrs Alford’s family.

Hartwell Methodist Church Homer Thompson 8. R. Belk Atlanta L. L. Stapleton Alford

Bulldogs Open With Alabama Here Tomorrow

Georgia boasts an 11 game win streak after beating Mercer and Yale, and opens Wednesday against undefeated Alabama. Alabama has disposed of Yale, Cincinnati, Clemson, Furman, Camp Benning, Mercer, while Georgia’s Red Liners and Pantone lead a hopeful series. Ticket details and seating prices are listed for the upcoming game day.

Mercer Macon Georgia “Bulldogs University of Alabama Yale Cincinnati Clemson Furman Camp Benning Alabama White Tige” Stone

Fire Gong and Two Day Blaze Keep Fire Department Busy

Fire department remained busy over two days with several blazes. A small roof fire at J A Peters residence caused light damage. A larger blaze at Arcade Hotel on Back Street grew to threaten rooms before being controlled. Paddock and Company store fire at Baxter and Bloomfield Streets reached the roof, with interior damage. A house fire at Percy Huegins on Barber Street was quickly contained. Rapid response prevented more serious fires.

Sanat Dha Company Haxter Bloomfield Streets Percy Huegins Barber Street

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