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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
5
Farmers prepare for a revised gin box standard affecting bale pricing, with larger boxes costing a dollar less per bale if packing misaligns. Steamship lines demand proper bagging and sealing of cotton at gins, using six yards of two pound bagging and six bands. The Georgia Bankers Association sends circulars emphasizing these requirements for overall benefit.
The passage argues that cheaper and less wasteful handling will raise the price paid to farmers for cotton, and calls for broad cooperation to implement the reforms.
Rev. Troy Beatty, rector, announces no services Wednesday and Friday evenings at Emmanuel Church due to his absence from the city. Also notes small items: Harold and Mrs. Hinton returned from West Point, Gabriella Freeman of West Point visiting Aunt Du Pree Hunnicutt, and R. B. Dixon visited West Point with Mrs Dixon returning Sunday.
A Georgia article argues laws fail to recognize differences among fathers while favoring mothers in child custody. It cites a case where custody went to the father, provoking strong motherly opposition and call for reform. The piece urges gradual change, joint guardianship trials, and informed public discussion, noting widespread ignorance of legal details among women. It highlights the need for revisions to protect children's welfare and domestic harmony.
Banner report notes a proposal to allocate funds for banks to aid in crop handling at Athens where cotton spending reaches nine million dollars per season. A telegram from H. J. Rowe of Athens dated August 11, 1913, details efforts in Washington to secure treasury department action and calls on Senators Bacon and Smith to join discussions with J. J. Wilkins and W. H. Shelton.
The Home and Farmstead highlights a Clarke County focused piece headlined Know Your Own County First. The Saturday issue promises an engaging county specific story alongside other features and county pride content.
Atlanta Aug 11 two states Georgia and South Carolina await Governor Slaton s decision in the J Zachery case with no hint of outcome. Hearing featured Cleary of Harlem claiming Zachery husband appeared bloodied after a conference with his wife. The case draws attention as Georgia and South Carolina dispute requisitions and echo past Felder actions.
Mrs. D. L. Kenney credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with curing a fifty year tetter. The notice claims the ointment relieves burning itch and smarting and asks readers to obtain it from Pfeiffer Chemical Co in St Louis or Philadelphia.
Yesterday morning John S Keese the Prince avenue grocer found an attempted break in through the rear transom. Footprints were found suggesting a small boy or light woman. Scratches on the safe and register indicated efforts to steal, and Keese vows to use fly-paper and tangle foot coating to trap the intruder.
Rev. A A Sullivan announces the third quarterly conference of the Oconee Street Methodist charge to be held tomorrow night at 8 15 pm with presiding elder Dr B P Allen in charge. All official members urged to attend. Sullivan travels to White Spring Jackson County for revival duties with Rev Marvin Franklin this week.
The city invites scaled proposals to furnish school materials including report cards blanks envelopes paper and other items totaling thousands of units. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids and details are with the superintendent Athens Ga August 11 1913.
The forecast for Atlanta and vicinity calls for showers Tuesday with generally fair conditions across Georgia. Expect unsettled weather east of the Rockies, with scattered showers elsewhere. no distinct storm center evident. Rain totals include Baltimore 1.30 inches, Des Moines 2.44, and Tampa 1.06 inches.
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