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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1922

Page

4

Money in Chickens Drives Georgia Poultry Boom

The article argues poultry and eggs can be a lucrative, growing industry in Georgia and the South. It notes favorable conditions for farmers with space and feed, cites Swift & Company in Moultrie aiding development by selling purebred fowls at cost, and reports a weekly kill average of 5,000 chickens at Moultrie. The piece urges a bigger North East Georgia chicken crop to boost cash income for farmers.

Fanes Georgia South Swift & Company Moultrie South Georgia

Splendid Outlook For Cotton Farmers In 1922

Government report on the cotton crop places condition at 70.8 percent of normal with a predicted 11,499,000 bales. Georgia lags other states but a large crop is expected if hot dry weather holds to August 20. Carryover to 1922-23 drops to 4,904,000 bales, total available supply about 15,909,000, signaling strong prices and high demand with minimal carryover. Demand may rise to near prewar levels as manufacturing expands. Farmers advised to market orderly to cash in.

Georgia New Orleans New Orleans Cotton Exchange

Grist and feed mills urged for Athens towns

Farmers plant record corn peas and velvet beans across the region and urge private or community build out of mills and elevators to utilize crops. Calls for local action to establish grist mills feed mills and grain elevators to enable home consumption and cash markets. The piece cites wheat and beef storage notes and advocates meat-light diets and local infrastructure development.

Athens South

Phi Delta Thetis chapter marks 24th anniversary in Athens

From The Athens Banner files an Athens Phi Delta Thetis fraternity chapter celebrates its 24th anniversary this week, noting foundation on April 14, 1871 and listing charter members Jack F. Jackson E. I. Smith and E. K. Lumpkin. Also reports a Worcester scholar seeking Carlton speech for a Memory Volume and a lively note on Judge Newsome visiting Athens for railroad sale, lecture, and travels. Also mentions local residents Dr. L. G. Hardman Mrs. A. B. Grady and updates on Clarke Superior court attendance.

Athens Georgia Alplut Phi Delta ‘Thetis College Moss Building Carlton C. H. Covel Worchester Masa Chautauqua Atlanta H. H. Carlton David Newsome Northeastern Tallulah Falls L. G. Hardman Harmony Grove Clarke Superior Court Clarence Rowland Ned Hodgson Mr. Rowland Upper Green Augusta Chronicle Mra. A. BE. Grady

Three Lectures On Library Program Continues At Summer School

A series of library program lectures at the University of Georgia Summer School continues Tuesday under librarian D Burnett. Speakers include Misa Reese on home planning and decoration, Miss Tabor on children's books, and Prof A Edwards on literary psychology.

D. Burnett University of Georgia Misa Reese State College of Agriculture Tabor Edwards Thompson Seymour Thompson Public Schools Savannah South Tis Miss Barker Mildred Rutherford Misa T. D. Barker J. K. Ottley County Library J. L. Sibley Mias Tabor L L ‘Tfendren

Japan Observing All Details of The Four Power Treaty

MANILLA AP reports Secretary of the Navy Denby said Japan is watching every obligation under the naval and four power treaties signed in Washington. A mutual confidence has replaced earlier uncertainty in U S Japan relations during Denby’s Manila visit. He indicated Far East conditions are not yet stable enough to allow pursuing Philippine independence, even if internal progress suggests readiness.

Manilla Japan Washington Denby Far Eastern Pacific Philippines

Announcement of candidacy for judge and congress

Announcement declares Blanton Fortson and H Brand seeking Democratic Primary support. Fortson runs for Superior Court in the Western Circuit, while Brand announces candidacy from the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia for the Sixth Congress. The note expresses gratitude for past support and confidence in voter approval.

Superior Court of the Western Circuit Blanton Fortson Congress Eighth Georgia H, Brand

Candidacy Announcements For County Commissioner and Legislature

A series of old time political notices announces candidacies for County Commissioner and for the Legislature. The messages name candidates such as J. H. Griffete, M. Hodgson, Cape Cal area contenders and refer to party affiliations and election aims. The fragmented text reflects generic campaign declarations typical of a past era.

Mel Larkgin J. H. Griffete

Entered Ex sweetheart in race for Prince's heart

A letter to the Prince of Wales contest editor accompanies a portrait, claiming the suitor’s heart belongs to the English throne but the donor, an American, is rejected by the woman he loves. The note ends with a wish that she wins.

Prince Athens Prince of Wales P. of W England Ireland

New Officers for Harmony Grove Lodge No 30

Harmony Grove Lodge No 30 in Commerce Ga installed new officers for the term beginning January 1 1922 including Noble Grand 8 J Smith Jr Vice Noble Grand R F P Hosch Warden C L Tuggle and others Also elected were Mesara FR Nixona fnapelal and recording secretary and F H Aderholdt treasurer all serving one year and continuing into the second term The party noted extensive eastward automobile travel to New York Atlantic City and Washington but wished to stay longer in Athens before returning to Birmingham

Commerce Harmony Grove Lodge Noble Grand J. Smith, Jr R. F P. Hosch C. L. Tuggle L. F. Brooks Guardian W. M. Luthi New York Atlantic City Washington Athens Birmingham

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