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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
6
Andrew M. Soule of the Georgia State College of Agriculture advises fall alfalfa planting after land prep. Use cowpeas as a preceding crop, add two tons crushed rock and lime, lime until September, sow 20 pounds seed inoculated, fertilize with cotton seed meal and acid phosphate, harrow in, and avoid grazing or cutting in fall.
Georgia extension material explains the life cycle of the peach tree borer and advises mid winter to early spring as the best time to control it. It instructs exposing the trunk, locating entry holes, killing borers, and removing sap that signals infestation.
Paul Tabor notes fodder pulling is laborious and reduces grain yield by leaf removal. He cites cowpea hay as a profitable substitute now used by Georgia farmers. He suggests field trials comparing leaf-pulled rows to unaltered ones.
L. C. Hart, professor of Agricultural Engineering at Georgia State College of Agriculture, urges immediate sheltering of farm machinery. Clean and oil surfaces, seal oil holes with wood or cotton waste, and store in a barn or shed to prevent dust. Proper care yields best returns.
A stream of guests from Georgia and nearby states visited the Georgian and nearby homes this week. Notables included Mrs. Augusta W. DuBose and Raiford Wood, Mr. George H. Hobbs of Kentucky, and numerous Augusta Knoxville and Atlanta visitors. Rev S J Cartledge to preach at Central Presbyterian. several others traveled to Tallulah Falls and return to Athens.
A fragmentary price list shows items priced at 7.98 and 9.98 to 12.98 with 9c 14c 12¢-25¢ and a 79¢ tag, indicating varied catalog or sale figures without full item descriptions.
A compact newspaper item describes fabric tables with values from 19c to 29c per yard. It markets striped voiles crepes silks and organdies, featuring floral designs and double width fabrics. It touts end of sale reductions and urges shoppers to visit Michaels for school dress fabrics with Devonshire Calicoes and ginghams priced 12c to 20c.
Michael's patrons return from vacation to find waists on sale again for four days. No waists can be returned none exchanged and none sent on approval. Fitting room access was an issue for distant shoppers during the sale.
Daily arrivals for autumn not part of sale. 98c waists stay at 98c and are unmatched by most stores at $1.50. All other waists discounted at Half Price.
Advertises lace trimmed scarfs and centerpieces in 85 varieties. Promotes year round sale at 75 cents, with 58c white goods sale and 48c sale price. Also lists crochet doilies with sizes 6 to 24 inches and prices from 8c to 79c.
An ad touts the Department of House Furnishings offering a wide display of rugs curtains draperies and shades. It invites readers to shop at Michael’s for good savings and emphasizes value on a range of home furnishings.
The 280 saw Planters’ Ginnery at Bishop is set to form three ginning stands while a new Chandler and Wailes blacksmith shop nears completion. Miss Katie Nell Adams arrives to teach at Bishop High School opening Monday. Rev J C Adams concludes a successful Methodist meeting with six baptisms and several letters. Mrs Jos McGaughey of Mobile visits Bishop and Bostwick. Mrs F M McGaughey and daughter Annette return from Winterville and Athens.
Mr W S Doggett and family relocate to Athens where he will oversee the Central yards. Mrs W A Norville hosted her father Mr Addington of Jackson County and family visiting recently. Strand shows Charlie Chaplin in One A M and Irene Fenwick in The Child of Destiny. Elite presents Marine Warcamp in Liberty No 3 and L KO Comedy Features.
The Strand showcases Douglass Fairbanks in The Half Breed and Ella Hall in The Love Girl Tuesday. Wednesday features Kathryn Williams in Into the Primitive and Submarine Secret No 11, with Violet Mersereau in The Narrow Path at Elite. Thursday presents Bessie Barriscale in The Payment and Pauline Frederick in Andrey, plus Bringing Up Father in Politics musical. Friday introduces Wallace Reid in The House of Golden Windows and Grip of Evil No 7, with The Little Church Around as Elite program.
Betty Lorraine of The Little Parisienne fame promotes Mrs. Osgood's Wonder a safe hair removal remedy marketed by H. R. Palmer & Sons and other drug stores. The ad claims it leaves no trace of hair and contrasts it with electric needles and pilatories while offering a money back guarantee. The piece also includes light quotations about elopements and marriage costs.
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