Farmers pledge to hold cotton for 36 cents a pound in Georgia
Georgia Farmers' Union members meet in Macon and pass resolutions to hold cotton for 36 cents per pound. They warn that 35 cents would barely cover costs, risking a broader economic downturn. President Barrett of the National Farmers' Union urges action, while business leaders are asked to support farmers in withholding sales to sustain prices and credit.
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Union
Macon
Barrett
National Farmers’ Union
Criticism of Wilson by Republicans endangers nation
The article denounces Republican criticism of President Wilson as politically motivated and unhelpful. It argues that opposition would persist regardless of Wilson’s actions, praises his leadership during the peace conference, and predicts the public will remain loyal and strengthened by his decisions.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
President Faces Criticism Yet Stands by Convictions
The president continues to form his own judgments and defend his beliefs despite criticism. The nation awaits his return with anxiety and offers prayers for a safe journey and an early comeback.
Distinguished Visitor Henry Morgenthau in Athens Georgia
Henry Morgenthau, one of the nation’s first citizens, visits Athens and the University of Georgia at the invitation of Chancellor Barrow to address students, faculty, and citizens. He is in the South on a humanitarian mission as chairman of the National Campaign Committee of the Jewish War Relief fund. The drive aims to raise one hundred thousand dollars to aid six million Jews suffering from war induced hunger in Eastern Europe.
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Athens
University of Georgia
Henry Morgenthau
New York
Morgenthau
D. C. Barrow
South
Jewish War Relief Fund
The
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta
United States
Turkey
Constantinople
Berlin
Potsdam
Hohenzollern
Europe
United States Food Administration
Warsaw
Justa vers a day FOR JEWISH RELIEF WEEK
A reflective piece condemns oppression of the Jewish people and praises refuge and return to their ancient homeland. It notes their historical persecution, the open lands granting some prosperity and suffering elsewhere, and anticipates rehabilitation in Palestine with world aid for the pilgrims on a hopeful journey.
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Mars
Palestine
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair Color
An old time remedy returns to stores as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound, a 60 cent bottle touted to darken faded gray hair naturally. A downtown druggist and usage directions claim it can produce darker, glossy hair by morning with one or two applications while noting it is not a medical cure.
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Wyeth
Heavy Guarantee for Grand Opera in Atlanta
Atlanta must answer by December 10 whether it will host Metropolitan Grand Opera in spring 1919 and pledges a guarantee fund of 950000, twenty thousand more than before. The Atlanta Music Festival Association seeks increased or new guarantors after seven seasons without draws, aiming to retain the opera as a Southeast institution.
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Atlanta
Metropolitan Grand Opera
United States
Atlanta Music Festival Association
C. B. Bidwell
Col
W. L. Peel
Association
New York
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Safe Child laxative
An old advertisement urges mothers to replace castor oil calomel and other harsh remedies with California Syrup of Figs. It claims the fruit laxative is gentle, effective for liver and bowels, and suitable for babies to adults, warning to avoid counterfeits and insisting on the California Fig Syrup Company brand.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Forty Nine Georgians on Latest Overseas Casualty Lists
Section One reports American Expeditionary Forces casualties by category with 49 Georgians named. It lists Killed in action, Died of wounds, Died of disease, wounded totals, and living locations. Names include Corporal William J. Guy Rebecca Georgia and Private Will Flemming Lexington Georgia among others, with many towns in Georgia. Section Two adds twenty four Georgians in American Expeditionary Forces, detailing Died of wounds and Died of disease, plus missing in action and names from Augusta Summerville Valdosta Videtta Demorest and more.
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Oglesby
Valdosta
Worces
William J. Guy
Rebecca
Will Flemming
Lexington
Frank C. Wynn
Goldie Gibson
Climax
Phil Wadgins
Holland, Ga
Paul Jones
Raymond R. Thornton
Washington, Ga
Titus B. Booker
Amity
Jesse Carter
Richland
Sam Christopher
Monroe
Mose Dubigan
Thomaston
George E. Helton
Roopville
Eddie Horton
Cultoden
Doughty M. Jansen
Grovetown
Eugene,Jarrett
Nacoochee
David Middlebrooks
Barnesville
Ralph P. Henderson
Atlanta
Joseph V. Roquemore
Lizella
Miner C. Bennett
Commerce
William L. Truelove
Solomon A. Harvey
Alibi
Gor
Avenee
Thurman L
Swaney
Augusta
Jessie Eller
Summerville
William D. Pelfray
Fry
Wilbur Ogleaby
Edward G. Ponder
Videtta
Grover Carpenter
Demorest
Loudie D. Harrison
Tholmann
Daniel W. Hendley
Milten
William D. Jordan
Brentwood
Oscar B. McCurley
Cannon
Prince Stubbs, Jr
Danville
Lonnie Woodall
Canton
Frank L. Walker
Athens
Edward Tucker
Thomasville
William G. Waldroup
Hiawassee
John Whattley
Turin
Alger £. McCoy
Savannah
Warren M. Bowen
Norristown
James E. Chapman
Mountain
Martin V. Griner
Nashville
Lewis P .Chapman
Ellavill
Horace Inglett
Frank New
Blairsville
Why It Is Necessary to Have 5,000,000 for Jewish Relief
Felix M. Warburg explains the 5 million need for Jewish relief in war zones. He notes civilians lack self support and food purchased abroad, with Hoover aiding food distribution. Joint Distribution Committee funds now spend about 1 million monthly and will need larger sums after hostilities end. Georgia’s share is 300,000 to be raised during December 10th to 18th campaign.
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Felix M. Warburg
New York
Joint Distribution Committee
United War Work
Europe
Palestine
Herbert Hoover
United States Food Administration
Georgia
Soule Rescinds Sugar Restrictions in Georgia
Atlanta December 4 special to Banner Dr Andrew M Soule federal food administrator issues order rescinding most sugar use and service limits in Georgia while preserving fair profit margins and 30 day stock cap open sugar bowl ban remains for public eating places four pounds per person per month limit lifted with exceptions for stock and profit rules Georgia restaurants and hotels align to new policy under general orders 8 and 9 and license rules 11-B4
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Atlanta
Food Administration
Georga
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
Soule
Texas and New Orleans Cotton Markets Report
The market report shows Texas Wonder kidney sales and New Orleans cotton prices with tones steady to barely steady, middling around 28.25c to 28.66c. Quotations cover oats and corn futures, Chicago quotes, and Liverpool cotton figures, with spot markets in Athens Atlanta New York and Charleston listed.
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New York
New Orleans
Athens
Atlanta
Charleston
Chicago
Texas
Berg
Liverpool
B. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
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Georgian Man Recovers Strength With Ziron
Mount Vernon resident J.S. Martin describes severe stomach trouble yellow skin and loss of appetite. He credits Ziron a perfected iron supplement with restoring strength nerves and overall health after a period of weakness and nervousness.
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J.sh
Martin
Mount Vernon
Some New Books by Emma Spence Sampson and Others
A catalog note reviews Billy and the Major by Emma Spence Sampson from Reilly & Britton priced at one dollar. It also discusses The Revelation of St John by Charles C Whiting from Gorham Press at $1.50, and The New Life by William Alexander Bodell from Richard G Badger at $1.00.
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Billy
Willam Green Hill
Miss Minerva
William
Green Hill
Wilkes Booth Lincola
Jimmy
Cindy
Billy and the
Major
Emma Spence Sampson
Reilly & Britton
St. John
Gorham Preas
Boston
Charles C, Whiting
Gorham Press
William Alexander Bodell
Richard G. Badger
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H. J. Rowe
Athens, Ga
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Poulan
Cornelius Livingston
Eastman
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