Tary Gantt's Column Discusses Hard Times in Cotton Belt
The Athens Banner columnist Tary Gantt sketches farm life near Athens and Hull. He praises Tom Erwin and How Matthews as progressive farmers fighting the boll weevil, notes large cotton crops, and reports widespread hoarding of cotton money, banking delays, and stalled trade signaling continuing hard times.
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Tom Erwin
Winterville
Tom
Oglethorpe and
Wilkesle
Tom Emin
Hull
Matthews
Teaven
Aed
Athens
Debs Invited to Russia After Release and Station Reprimand
Eugene Debs, freed from Atlanta prison, was reprimanded by Union Station Police for giving a speech without a permit before leaving for Terre Haute. He voiced opposition to war, thanked reporters, and said he would likely visit Russia, amid a Soviet invitation.
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Washington
Harding
Atlanta
Eugene Debs
Union Station
Terre Haute
Indiana
Russia
Debs
Iplay Holds Sin Is Its Own Reward
New York report on stage play The Shore features Elsie Farguagne as Julie Venables, exploring a life of sacrifice and resilience through roles in Amsterdam Paris and New York. The piece notes her past loves, moral choices, and reflections on aging and purpose.
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Iplay
Miss Ferguson
James W. Dean
New York
Zoe Akins
Beroina
Monte Carlo
Elsie Farguagne
Julie’ Venable
Paris
Julie Venables
Hunters find handbag along Flint River near Athens
Macon Ga. two hunters Julian Gassett and Henry Sanford report finding a handbag Tuesday on the Flint River near Athens. The bag contained an address and a letter, raising questions about the owner. Efforts to identify "A. Fraix Bepeks" or Frank Brooks continue as authorities seek clues from the receipt and bag contents.
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Flint River
Macon
Julian Gassett
Henry Sanford
Frank Brooks
A. Fraix Bepeks
Banhey-Herald
Poe
Seven Hundred Million Spent On Pictures Committee Told
Washington report notes a vast expenditure by a committee on film related projects. The article mentions government or organizational oversight and cites officials speaking on the amount and its allocation. No further specific names or dates are discernible in the fragment.
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Washington
Ameristaigues Ces
Woman Companion Armstrong Found At Macon
Two women, Bessie Jones and Minnie Perry, were held by police in Macon Ga as investigations continued into the death of F P Armstrong who fell from a third story window Sunday night. Neither woman was present when the incident occurred and both claimed to have been with Armstrong for several days prior to the death.
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Macon
Bessie Jones
Minnie Perry
F. P. Armstrong
Jones
Ing
Ree
New York Lawyer Visits Parents for Christmas
New York lawyer Jerome Michael with parents Col. and Mrs Michael visiting in the city. He enjoys cordial greetings from local contacts and notes success since returning to New York to practice law. J Hope Bradberry returned to Atlanta Tuesday after spending the holidays with relatives.
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New York
Wiits
Jerome
Michael
Col
M. G. Michael
Iea
Wasmney Athens
Cis
J. Hope Bradberry
Atlana
Acme
National figures to attend January welfare conference in Athens
Prominent speakers including Dr Edward T Divine of New York and Jackson Davis of the General Education Board will join a three day Northeast Georgia Welfare Conference at the University of Georgia in January. The event, organized by James I Sibley, aims to discuss public health child welfare crime and disease and mobilize county and city health officials across Northern Georgia for program impact.
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Northeast Georgia Welfare Conference
Edward T. Divine
New York
Jackson Davis
General Education Board of New York
L. L. Lumsden
United States Public Health Device
James I. Sibley
Athens
Barrow
Abercrombie
States Board of Health
Blackburn
L. Lumsden
The
of Education N v
Yorks L. Hop- American Presiden Board
Charlottesville
Admiral Davis Dies at 76 in Washington Home
Rear Admiral Charles Henry Davis died at his Washington residence on Tuesday at age 76. A native of Boston, he was a 1864 Naval Academy graduate and served on multiple stations. He led the Naval Observatory as superintendent in 1897, commanded the ship Alabama, and headed the battleship squadron. He also served as American representative on the 1904 1905 Satin admit seas inquiry and retired in 1907 before residing in Washington.
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Shingto
Chas
Henry Davis
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Boston
Davis
Bear Davis
Charles Henry Davis
Mra
Lodge
Naval Academy
Naval Observatory
Alabama
International Commission of Inquiry
Davis Wan
Washington
Strike Breaks At Newport Mills After Holiday Shutdown
Newport Ky December holiday break ends as Newport Rolling Mill reopens Tuesday amid no trouble from strikers or guards. State authorities report no incidents as troops who guarded the plant since Saturday morning remain on site. Naval enlistments held in Boston with Vice Admiral Jones stating no further discharges expected beginning December 28.
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Newport. Ky
Newport
Boston
Jary P. Jones
Atlantic Fleet
Albania May Entice Beauty to Throne
A fragment lists rumors that a Mirania palace and a New York apartment might host a future queen. The text connects the Bonaparte lineage to a potential queen of Albania or a Balkan throne, naming Alex Ledinpeni and references to Ridley and Southampton society.
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Albania
Abonaparte
Alex, Ledinpeni
Mirania
Sromig- Napoleon
Balkans
Thistreon
Cba Yeiats
Alsehbahente
Cordell Hull Elected DNC Leader in Nashville Session
In Nashville Cordell Hull was elected to a key Democratic National Committee post Tuesday night. The meeting aimed to insure party harmony and prepare campaigns for the next year amid rising expectations and renewed vigor within the party.
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Nashville
Cordell Hull
Seagraves Ends 17 Years With Athens Police
Captain Fred Seagraves of the Athens police will finish seventeen years of service this Saturday and take a six month leave. He plans to spend time in Hot Springs Arkansas and visit friends and officials before returning. The article notes his long tenure under four administrations and mentions Mayor Dr. Andrew C. Erwin.
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Fred Seagraves
Athens
Captain Seagraves
Hot’ Springs
Arkansas
Durieee
AL An der
Rowe
Robert
Arni
Erwin
Hearst Guest at White House Luncheon
William Randolph Hearst, publisher, was hosted at a White House luncheon by President Harding on Tuesday. The event appeared informal and the guests were not disclosed, with no public agenda stated.
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Hearst
White House
Washington
William Randolph Hearst
Harding
Ite House
British Kill 11 Egyptian Rebels in Cairo Disturbances
Report from Cairo via the Associated Press states eleven Egyptians were killed and fourteen wounded in clashes connected to ongoing disturbances. No British casualties. Rail sabotage attempted, with a derailed Helwan line train on Christmas Day.
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Blondon
Assemsiey Press
Foreign Office
Statenaira
D¢ Waa
Cairo
Heluan
Chicago coroner report shows murders near one daily rate
The coroner Hoffman reports that through December 15 murders in Chicago ran at nearly one per day, detailing the year’s grim tally and raising calls for sharper city safety measures. Belgium plans a women customs corps to conduct frontier searches and surprise visits to stations.
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Chicago
Hoffman
Sable
Brussals
Belgium
Frontier Stations
Athens Elks to Hear Shackelford at Lodge Session
The Athens Elks Lodge invites members to a Wednesday evening meeting at the Hall. Hon. T. J. Shackelford will be the speaker with Exalted Ruler Arthur Figman urging attendance. Members are asked to maintain order and courtesy during the gathering.
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Athens
Elks
Shackelford
Ana Lodge
Luland
Elke
Rgard
Arthur Figtan
Rockefeller physician dies battling yellow fever in Veracruz
Dr. Howard B. Cross of the Rockefeller Institute died in Veracruz after contracting yellow fever while opening a laboratory there. He had visited the yellow fever district at Tuxtla and Germán, spent two days in harsh conditions, and fell ill upon return. The funeral will be held Wednesday with medical corps attending. Cross is the second American physician to die of yellow fever in the region within a year, the first being Dr. Attaches to the American mission.
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Vera Cruz
Mex
Associated Press
Howard B. Cross
Rockefeller Institute
Sted
Droc
Rockefeller
Tuatepeeter
Orthoria
Cross
Ameran
Army officer killed hunting near Camp Benzing
Word reached here Tuesday morning of the death of Lieutenant Rmnnbil from gunshot wounds sustained while hunting near Camp Benzing. Mr. and Mrs. Legien have returned home in Atlanta after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. and others.
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Albany
Rmmnnbil
Camp Benzing
J. H. Legien
Atlanta
LaFollette Charges Railroads Conspire Over Farm Pact
Wisconsin Senator LaFollette alleges secret meetings by railroad and lumber interests to repeal a transportation act provision and restore state control, claiming farm organizations were targeted to push changes. He accuses leaders of exploiting people for two years to perpetuate these fundamental provisions.
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Washington
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Ghaapeebemeene Erenei Oo
Allette
Farm Bureau statement on repeal of section 1
The American Farm Bureau Federation said Tuesday it would not yield to Senator La Follette's call and urged roads policy changes while doubling down on its position regarding repeal of section 1. The fragmented text reflects a political clash over agricultural and road policy amid ongoing legislative debate.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau
Nator LaFollette
Funeral Services for Mr Walter Butler Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mr Walter Butler were held Tuesday morning with floral offerings described as many and beautiful.
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Walter Butler
Oklahoma Packing Plants Strike Disturbance Sparks Injuries
A Tuesday disturbance at Oklahoma packing plants left ten injured as employees hurled rocks at streetcars and storefronts amid a clash with police. authorities reported the scene near the packing plants involved workers and bystanders in the unrest.
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Oklahoma
Coh
West in Training to Conquer in California Prep Work
In Paradena California the West and East squads are training to face the national contest set for January. The Californian program gears up with intense practice as preparations continue. The text notes Jefferson College is involved and the arrival is expected Friday.
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Paradena
Califorat
Californis
Californie
Roberta Ga Minn boy falls into abandoned well
Roberta Ga Minn report says Walker, 17, fell into a 60 foot abandoned well while Christmas celebration. Everett Matthews found him at the bottom with injuries but alive. He sustained a broken leg, awaiting help as repairs and drainage issues strain housing and rental prospects.
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Roberta
Walker
Everett Matthews
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