Marketing and Farm Credits Discussed at Conference
At the Fourth National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits in Chicago, Michigan state market director James N. McBride urged profit focus for producers and cooperative pricing to raise farm profitability. Victor K. McIlheny praised auction systems for fruits and vegetables, citing California and New York examples, while E. Dana Durand outlined land settlement challenges in Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James N. McBride
Michigan
Denmark
McBride
Victor K
E. Dana Durand
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Bunch Buying blamed for high living costs says DA
Federal District Attorney George W. Anderson says hysterical panic buying drives much of the rise in food prices. Anderson, newly appointed to lead a nationwide inquiry, plans talks in New York and Washington with Justice Department agents and Secretary of Agriculture Wilson.
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Associated Press
Boston
George W. Anderson
Anderson
New York
Washington
Department of Justice
Bids for W and A road sale debated by Atlanta commission
The Western and Atlantic commission in Atlanta received bids on three proposals for the road's future. One bid exists for lease, while details on other offers or a sea extension remain undisclosed. Chairman Candler warned the public nothing could be released until later.
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Atlanta
Western and Atlantic Commission
Candler
Harry Walters
Milton H. Smith
Jno
Mistrial Declared In Pollard Case After Hung Jury
Atlanta, December 5. The jury remained out all day, six to six, before Judge Hill declared a mistrial in the William Pollard case tied to city street car strike offenses. Separately, Michigan fruit talks urged a state federation to market produce and stabilize prices as growers shift from consigning to cash sales.
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Atlanta
William Pollard
Courthouse Sale Draws Attention on Tuesday Sale Day
Legal sales from the courthouse steps drew notable interest as the Dearing estate property led the figures. H H Linton bought the Cooper property for 750 dollars while M G Dearing acquired the Milledge avenue home tract. John W Welch paid 4000 dollars for a long Milledge front lot and Tom Dozier 850 dollars for a Hamilton Chase lot. Walter Pitner bid in the farm at about 38 dollars an acre, not to be confirmed. The town property excluding Welch and Dozier lots topped 19 000 dollars and awaits court confirmation.
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Dearing
Cooper
H. H. Linton
Ben Collier
A. P. Dearing
Miledge Avenue
M. G. Dearing
Milledge
John W. Welch
Hamilton and Chase
Tom Dozier
Walter Pitner
Messrs. Welch and Dozier
County Board Debates Roads and Drainage Projects
County commissioners held a long session approving plans to study the Newton Bridge road as part of the Miami Asheville highway. Miss Oliver and J G Woodruff reported on year club and demonstration work while Shoal Creek drainage and Beaverdam Creek drainage were tabled pending petitions and details for next meeting.
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Newton Bridge Road
Great Miami
Fla
Asheville
N. C
Shoal Creek
Superior Court
Beaverdam Creek
Jerry Wants a Lung Open Air School Seeks Help
Ten year old Jerry O Connor at an open air school appeals for a lung through Red Cross Christmas Seal Sale. The program funds open art school sanatorium and home care for tuberculosis affected children with sales led by Mrs Julia S Whitlock and E R Hodgson Jr in Athens. Seals are sold at Costa s Palmer s MacGregor s Thornton s Rest Room and Royal Pharmacy.
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St. Louis Society For the Relief and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Jerry O'Connor
Red Cross
Santee
United States
Jerry
Athens
Julia S. Whitlock
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
Costa's
Palmer's
MacGregor’s
Thornton's
Rest Room
Royal Pharmacy
Audience Praises May Irwin In 33 Washington Square
In Athens at the Colonial last night May Irwin drew unanimous praise for her performance in 33 Washington Square. The audience lauded the play and cast with May Irwin facing the heaviest role but receiving strong support from the ensemble.
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May Irwin
Washington Square
Athens
Miss Irwin
America
The Office Saloon Keeper Protects Silence Under Copyright
The Wall Street Journal lauds an uptown saloon keeper known as The Office for guarding secrecy. He helps patrons avoid gossip by maintaining confidentiality when men call their spouses claiming detention there.
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Wall Street Journal
Carpenter Willard Bout Planned At Madison Square Garden
Tentative arrangements set for a ten round boxing match between George Carpenter the French heavyweight champion and Jess Willard at Madison Square Garden in February. Carpenter has been granted leave from the French army on condition he donates his share of proceeds to the American relief fund for the French wounded.
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Associated Press
New York
George Carpenter
Jess Willard
Madison Square Garden
Carpenter
Elders and Deacons Meet at First Presbyterian Church
At the Manse on Cobb street the elders and deacons of the First Presbyterian church held a very delightful and profitable meeting last night with Dr and Mrs Hill.
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Cobb Street
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ELITE
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Mclhheny
California
Meltheny
Americas
Hancock and College
Athens Railway & Electric Go
B. Prater
Paw Paw
Mich
Prater
Commission House
Mr. Prater
Michigan Fruit Growers’ Organization
Dearing Place
T. B
Will
Relief Fund
First Presbyterians
Hosery
E. H. Dorsey
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