Our Nation's Plenty Versus Distant Hard Times
Larry Gantt argues Americans should feel grateful for prosperity while comparing local abundance to Mississippi Delta farmers abandoned by the boll weevil. He cites Nebraska corn prosperity and warns that distant regions suffer malnutrition of markets and land abandonment, urging contentment and resilience.
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Georgia
Artaer
Mississippi River
Mississipp River
Beteeen
Piedmont
Hart
Egypt
Chavtonath
Richmond Hotel Fire Toll Rises with Dozens Missing
A Richmond hotel fire at the Lexington Hotel on Twelfth and Main left at least four dead and many injured. Victims include C. M. Thomas Albemarle sheriff and M. J. Fox of Williamsport with others from New York, Norfolk and Richmond. Sixty seven guests were in the building. flames spread to several adjoining structures causing extensive damage and loss.
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Richmond
Lexington Hotel
Hiram
Austin
Fincastle
M. J. Fox
Williamsport
C. M. Thomas
Albermarle County
E. T
W. W. Bourne
Spartanburg
P. Howell
Norfolk
John R. Cochran
Richmad
Hartwall
Portland
Maine
Andrew .Gallas
Buffalo
N. Y
X. Dodd
New York City
T. Flemington
J. Folden
B. Wright
Edward Staples
Charles Goodman
George Cullen
James Hager
Benton
B. H. Trice
J. H. Willis
J. E. Ford
Rocky Mount
N. C
William ©. Bailey
Paul Brigorna
William Thomas Little
Portsmouth
Chester A. Haden
Crozet
Scottsville
David H. Pitts
Albemarie County
House of Delegates
Lexington
Twelfth
Main Streets
Aheriff
Albemarle County
Charlottesville
Memorial Hospital
William Sport
McDaniel Names Gober And Nevin Bowden Directors
Bowden Georgia special report states Henry D. McDaniel chair announces Glen Gober from Marietta and James F. Nevin of Atlanta named ex officio directors of Bowden State Normal and Industrial College board of trustees confirmation noted as leadership update and regional education governance action.
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Bowden, Ga
Henry D. McDaniel
Trusf
Geor
Marietta
James F. Nevin
Atlanta
Bowden State Normal and Industrial College
Tech President to be Elected at Georgia Tech
Atlanta article notes more than 75 applications for the Georgia Tech presidency to replace Dr. K G Matheson, who resigns April 1 to head Drexel Institute. Candidates include Dr Harrison Hale and ex Governor Charles H Brough. Board to elect at March meeting.
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Atlanta
Georgia School of Technology
K. G.matheson
Board of Trustees
Georgia Tech
Tech
Harrison Hale
University of Arkansas
Charles H. Brough
Arkansas
J. L. Highsaw
Memphis (Tenn.) Tech
Atlanta Tech High
W. H. Kilpatrick
Mercer University
Columbia University
C. B. Gibson
Savannah
Chatham County
Willis A.sutton
Atlanta Public Schools
M. M. Parks
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milludgeville
Matheson
Drexel Institute
Pittsburg
Farm Loan Agency Names New Chairman in Georgia Florida
James B. Floyd of the Atlanta National Bank is named chairman of the Atlanta Agricultural Loan Agency for Georgia and Florida, succeeding James K. Ottley who resigns due to ill health. Robert E. Harvey is secretary. Floyd already assumes the chairmanship and is a well known southern banker with strong expertise in financing agriculture.
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Atlanta, Ga
James 8. Floyd
Atlanta National Bank
Atlanta Agricultural Loan Agency
Georgia
Florida
James K. Ottley
Fourth National Bank
Ottley
Atlanta
War Finance Corporation
Ais
War Time Organization
Robert E. Harvey
Floyd
South
Government to Use Stern Measures in Indian Revolt
London dispatch reports the India Office signaling a firm stance against the Indian revolt. The official communication warns of stern measures and underscores the government’s resolve without detailing any manifesto or concessions.
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Associated Press
London
India Office
Stern ™ Rai S
Boy Scouts of America Celebrate Twelve Years Of Service
The article marks the Boy Scouts of America twelfth anniversary with governors mayors and clubs hosting events nationwide. It lauds the movement as a lasting civic institution shaping boys into citizens through outdoor activity discipline and service, noting millions involved and widespread support from leaders.
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Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
United States
Boy Scots of America
Todey
Boy Scouts of America
Day Scouts of America
Scout Movement
America
Boy Scout Organization
Madame Curie Joins French Academy of Medicine
Paris reports Madame Curie, renowned scientist, was elected a member of the Academy of Medicine Tuesday. This marks the first time a woman has been elected to any French academy, highlighting historic progress for gender representation in science.
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Madame Curie
Academy of Medicine
France
Paris
Athens Scouts Grow With Rotary Help in Eighth District
Beginning in August 1921 a Rotary backed move spurred Boy Scout growth in Athens. Two troops are thriving under H A Pendergraph and J L Sexton, with a third forming under Lyle C Zeigler, adding to a district that previously had little national recognition.
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Athens Rotary Club
Athens
Rotarians
National Council
H. Abit Nix
Hth
Surcer
H. A. Pendergraph
J. L. Sexton
Lyle C. Zeigler
C. D. Fianigen
American Killed By Shots Fired On Mexican Border
Walter G. Swinney of Del Rio Texas was killed by gunfire from the Mexican side while trapping on the Rio Grande near Laredo on Sunday. American Counsel Walsh at Nuevo Laredo reported to the state department Tuesday. Swinney held permits from both the United States and Mexico to trap.
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Washington
Walter G. Swinney
de Rio
Texas
Rio Grande
Laredo
Walsh
Neuvo, Laredo
State Department
Uesday
Swinney
United States
Mexico
Offer Referred Agri Committee in Senate Tuesday
Washington The report of Secretary Weeks on Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals was laid before the Senate Tuesday by Vice President Coolidge. The report with a resolution by Fletcher of Idaho pressing formal approval of the project by Congress was referred to the agricultural committee after a brief debate. Underwood of Alabama moved to refer the offer and resolution to the committee.
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Washington
Weeks
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Coolidge
Fletcher
Ida
Congress
Agricultural Committee
Underwood
Alabama
Woman Drowned in Potomac Not Evelyn Nesbit
Washington reports a body found in the Potomac on Monday, closely resembling Evelyn Nesbit. A late Tuesday note casts doubt the remains belong to Nesbit, suggesting the woman had been in the water for some time and may not be the famous model.
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Potomac
Evelyn Nesbit
Washington
Womman
Evelyn Nesbitt
Potomac River
Sarah
Nesbit
Joe Nevers
Lands Charged With Murder Says Detective
Mabel Norman fainted on viewing the body of Taylor at St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral as crowds gathered outside the Los Angeles church. Police say new evidence in the Sands case has surfaced and a formal complaint may be issued against Edward Sands, a former butler, amid ongoing uncertainty with detectives seeking a suspect.
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Los Angeles
Mabel Normand
Taylor
St. Fal ‘3 Episcopal Cathedral
Tavaengerien 3
Edward Sands
Aylor
David Adams
Sands
Vada
Tate Normal Glee Club 10 Appear a Program Monday
The State Normal School glee club presents a program Monday evening priced at 15 cents under Miss Francesa Leibling. The program features Miss Annie B Clarkson, Miss Abbie Matthews, and chorus with Oriental Echo, Japanese pieces, duets, and a musical comedy section The National Flower. The cast includes Lucille David Edith Nelson Nellie Orr and many others with roles from The Prince Chap to Uncle Sam and various flowers.
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Tate Normal Glee Club
State Normal School
Francesa Leibling
Morristow
C. W. Jacobson
Missy Carolyn Vance
Oratory
Old Japan
Yopomi
Crnegero
Startar
Annie
Clarkson
Abbie Matthews
Cadman
Ola Town
Lucile David
Norine Daniel
Daniel
Buki Tong
Yokohama Mai
Cave
Penn
Jewell Hippo
Linnie Dame
Madame Butterfly
Morrie Yow
Thoman
Norccini
Edith Nelson
Evelyn Orr
Mary Chapman
Kiickmann
Carrie Clay
Denza
Ines Doster
Conrad
Cleo Young
Dolly Turner
Betty Kimbrough
Willie Kate Hudson
Mary Lou Dison
Bob—Pierrot
Bally
Bolton and Gray
Selma Shadburn
Harriet Stevens
Prince Chap
Reading
Carolyn Vance
Marjorie Walker
Claire Emerson
Sarah Maddux
Frieda Durst
Susan Slade
Edith Orr
Uncle Sam
Lucille David
Jewell Mullins
Marie Patterson
Rose
Inez Doster
Speer's Mother Buried at Covington Afternoon
Mrs Falitha A Speer, three years old, Teor woman from Covington, died Monday morning after a week long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Covington, with the family including QO T Speer of Gale and two Covington daughters Mrs G H and Mrs J T Wicks in attendance.
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P. Speer
Covington Foday
Covington
Falitha A. Speer
QO. T
Porterdale
Turin
O. F. Speer
Gale
G. HI
Mra. J. T. Wicks
Accommodations for Troops Deemed Worse Than Penitentiary
General Harbord, returning from a 7 000 mile tour of U S commands, said housing for soldiers at Camp Kentucky Benning India Douglas Columbus and other stations is very poor. He urged better quarters to boost morale and noted widespread demand for more troops along the Mexican border. He reported strong sentiment among Americans that state troops should be placed on the frontier and that meetings were held urging action.
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Washington
Kentucky
Benning
India
Douglas
Arizona
Columbus
Ohio
Harboard
United States
Borde
Harbordie
Americana
Hard and Soft Coal Miners Face Wage Demands
Indianapolis reports a wage committee will unveil changes in working conditions for soft coal miners including higher wages and a shorter workday. The move echoes prior hard coal miner demands and is tied to a forthcoming union convention planned within a week.
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Indianapolis
Ant
Macon Plans Peanut Oil Mill to Serve Crop
Macon Georgia special report that Buckeye Cotton Oil company plans building a peanut oil mill in Macon. Local manager Graeme Pant says two cotton oil mills already operate there with capacities of 250 and 100 tons daily. The project aims to meet rising peanut demand in the middle south and may spur broader expansion of the region’s peanut industry.
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Macon
Buckeye Cotton Ol Company
Graeme Pant
Eye Company
Iin
Address Farmers at Augusta Meeting in Georgia
A series of lectures for farmers will be delivered in Augusta Georgia on February 16 by John R Fain of the State College of Agriculture. Dr R J Leach and Dr DeLoach will speak on agronomy and home economics as part of the program. Sir Creswell will lecture on Home Economics and address the Indians.
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Henry Ford
Campa
Creswell
Georgia
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Ford
Mus‘cle Shoals
Orkeb
Butler
St. Paul’s Cathedral
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Teres Jberate
Bi Edward F. Reformer
Buttery
William Orsmend Taylor
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Jaunder
Miss Frances Neibling
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Schoenfeld
Farmers
Augusta
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