Georgia yam plans to boost sweet potato profits in Oglethorpe
The column describes John Bostwick organizing sweet potato growers in Oglethorpe County to diversify from cotton due to boll weevil. He cites higher profits from potatoes, outlines a Potato Growers Association with 40 cent per acre dues and a $2 minimum, plans to market Georgia yams nationally, and promote vines over slips with a dry kiln for storage.
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John Bostwick
Lexington
Oglethorpe
Bostwick
Judge Cloud
Mr. Bostwick
Turmett
Oglethorpe County
Ew Association
Athens Railway and Electric elect officers and mourn member
The Athens Railway and Electric company held its annual stockholders meeting Wednesday at 4 p m. Directors for the ensuing year were elected including C D Flanigen J M Hodgson Billups Phinizy H L Doherty FR L Caribhere C H Phinizy J F Tibbetts D B Carson John J Wilkins Sidney Boley B F Harde man Abit Nix F W Frienuff R Burger J M Billing. The board then elected C D Flanigen president F W Frueanff vice president Billups Phinizy vice president D B Carson vice president J M Billing secretary and treasurer E E McWhiney assistant secretary T A Wallace assistant treasurer. A resolution expressed sorrow at the death of William T. Bryan a board member, noting his contributions and directing a copy to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Velock
Co. D. Flanigen
J. M. Hodgson
Billups Phinizy
H. L. Doherty
FR. L. Caribhere
C. H. Phinizy
J. F. Tibbetts
D. B. Carson
John J. Wilkins
Sidney Boley
B. F. Hardeman
Abit Nix
F. W. Frienuff
R. *. Burger
J. M. Billing
C. D. Flanigen
F. W. Frueanff
D. B. Carnon
E. E. McWhiney
T. A. Wallace
Alwine Providence
William
T. Gryan
Athens Railway and_Electric Company
Ulster Premier Blames British Govt for Kidnapping Outrages
Sir James Craig, premier of Ulster, charged the British government with responsibility for Wednesday kidnapping outrages. He blamed demobilization of special constabulary after the truce for emboldening attackers and said Ulster resolve will be strengthened.
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Belfast
Associated Presa
James Craig
Ulster
Northern Ireland
College Experts At Hart Farm Meeting
In Hartwell Georgia a Monday session at the courthouse featured State College extension staff and the State Bureau of Markets. F C Ward outlined boll weevil control and farming under weevil pressure while F W Fitch spoke on livestock and dairying and the need to grow feedstuffs for a surplus. J D Coughlin of Texas discussed cooperative cotton marketing and marketing contracts. The gathering drew many farmers and local businesspeople.
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Hartwell
State College Extension Service
State Bureau of Markets
F. C. Ward
F. W. Fitch
J. D. Coughlin
Texas
Work On Fourteen Ships Stopped By Order President
Washington reports that by presidential order the Navy halted construction on fourteen capital ships and six battle cruisers. Following the naval treaty ratification, contracts for new vessels will be cancelled.
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Washington
Denby
France Requests Conference at Genoa Not Granted
London officials say France unlikely to obtain a three month delay for Genoa conference opening. No immediate plan for a one week or two week postponement was described, with Britain seen not agreeing to extended deferral. The report notes official circles view travel and negotiation timelines cautiously.
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France
Genoa
Associated Presa
London
Great Britain
Augusta man rescues two women from burning shop
George Goodrich leaped from a second story window to a tree and descended with a ladder to save Miss Lee Madison and Miss Winifred Dudd during a fire at the Precious Shop in Augusta. The blaze caused about $6,000 in losses.
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Augusta
George Goodrich
Treasury Building Fire Damages Roof Lab and Shack
Firefighters controlled Wednesday blaze at the Treasury Building after a kerosene barrel exploded on the roof. Scaffolding repair materials burned and the blueprint laboratory and a small contractor's shack were destroyed. officials termed the damage slight though no totals were available.
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Washington
Treasury
Blue
Cooperative Marketing Bill Clears Senate
The Senate passed the House cooperative marketing bill 68 to 1 late Wednesday. Gerry of Rhode Island voted no while Brandegee of Connecticut and King of Utah opposed but the measure now goes to conference for differences. The bill exempts cooperative associations from certain anti trust and unfair practice laws and allows the Agriculture Secretary to determine when acts are committed.
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Washington
Senate
Gerry
Rhode Island
Brandegee
Secretary of Agriculture
Captain Wood to Face Civil Service Hearing Over Duty Allegations
Athens police captain Weldon Wood faces a Civil Service Commission hearing on charges of dereliction of duty for not arresting a hotel proprietor and not investigating gambling reports on January 8. Wood defends his actions, saying he would justify his conduct and protect his rights, noting he sought a search warrant before entering the hotel.
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Civil Service Commission
Fire Departments
Captain Wood
Athens
Princess Mary to Wed Viscount Lascelles at Westminster Abbey
King George plans the royal wedding at Westminster Abbey with Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles. Carpentry crews ready platforms for about two thousand guests as tickets sell out amid lavish preparations. The Archbishop of Canterbury will lead the ceremony with royal and foreign dignitaries invited.
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Milton Bronner
London
Weatminster Abbey
Britain
Mary
Soverel
England
Viscount Lascelles
Buckingham Palace
Italy
Spain
Rumania
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Pritchard Morgan
Canterbury
Oxford
Norwich
Ripon
Ational Association of
Kidnapping Raids Shock Ulster as IRA Ties Suspected
In London and Belfast, wholesale kidnap raids target leading Ulster Unionists, with special constables seized and later released or wounded. Police arrests reach fifteen as B Special forces deploy in Tyrone and Fermanagh amid government threats.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Major Anketell-Mourtry
Exports Rise to Record Twenty Million Tons in 1921
The Department of Commerce reported that agricultural exports reached a record twenty million tons in 1921, the largest in U.S. history. The increase was driven mainly by Russia becoming the leading food export market, while total exports still faced headwinds from higher freight costs and other factors.
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Pdopales
Dartmint
Russia
Wiereck Accused Over Lusitania Disaster Insight
James P. Keating testifies in Chicago hearings on Mayor Thompson case that George Sylvester Wiereck, former Fatherland editor, predicted the Lusitania sinking four days before it occurred. He said Wiereck warned against sailing on the Lusitania as hearings proceed.
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Keating
New York
James P. Keating
George Sylvester Wiereck
the Fatherland
Chicago Tribune
Ube
Thomp Noms
Chicago
Viereck
Georgia Bulldogs Defeat Auburn Tigers 31 to 17 at Home
Auburn hosts Georgia in a fast moving game decided by a 31 to 17 score. Georgia dominated the fray with strong running while Auburn struggled to keep pace in the midweek contest at home.
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Georgia
Auburn
Ala
Athens
University of Georgia’ Bulldogs
Auburn Tigers
Tigers
Athens Auto Show Set for February Week
Athens automobile dealers stage a show featuring cars trucks tractors and accessories during the February 22 26 period. Sponsored by Emmanuel Church Guild with The Banner and Herald co operating to provide wide publicity and attract large crowds to the Standard Motor company building on Washington and Hull streets.
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Athens
Ladies of Emmanuel Church Guild
Banner and Herald
Banner
The
Herald
Athena
Standard Motor Company
Washington and
Hull Streets
Susaky Crew Faces Starvation in Pacific Debacle
In a San Francisco report, the French auxiliary schooner Susaky on a voyage from France to Papeete endured nearly three months becalmed in the South Pacific off Central America. The crew, numbering about 1, faced extreme scarcity and looming starvation for 15 months aboard the beleaguered vessel.
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Ban Francisco
Papeete
France
South Pacific
Central America
Wire Tappers Ordered Held For Grand Jury
In Fort Lauderdale Florida County Judge Shippey ordered 13 alleged wire tappers and confidence men held for the county grand jury in bonds totaling over 110000 dollars. The decision was cheered by more than 1000 citizens and winter visitors in the courtroom.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Shippey
Weeks Quizzed On Ford Fertilizer Plant Plan
Washington reporters say the House military committee questioned Weeks about Ford's Muscle Shoals offer and fertilizer production. Weeks doubted cheap manufacture there, estimating 200000 tons yearly against 78000000 national demand, and urged capitalization safeguards. He favored no firm stance on acceptance and touted completing Wilson Dam via bonds if rejected.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Ford
Muscle Shoals
Weeks
W Eeks
Eeks
Congress
Wilson Dam
Treasury
Kahns
House
Military Committee
Agriculture Committee
Fiduciary Return Of Income Taxes Now Ready For You
Josiah T. Rose, Collector of Internal Revenue, District of Georgia, announces that fiduciary return of income Form 1041 are now ready for distribution. They may be obtained at the Collector's office in Atlanta. A copy will be mailed to previous filers, but non receipt does not excuse filing. If not received soon, contact the collector's office.
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Josiah T. Rose
Internal Revenue
District of Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia
Thirteen Alleged Wire Tappers Held on Bond
Thirteen alleged wire tappers and confidence men were bound over to the county grand jury under $100,000 bond after a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale Florida.
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Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Athens City Council Approves Three Bond Issues
Athens council votes 255000 in three bonds for city projects including 176000 for a bridge and road paving, 20000 for sewerage expansion, and 85000 for a new school building. Andrew C. Erwin elected to fill unexpired mayoral term, and a dental clinic at Athens General Hospital is established for children.
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Andrew C. Erwin
Bill Bryan
Memsber City
Athens
Oconee
Harris Street
Lata Street
Ath
Peeyee Prince
Normal School
Malaya Dental Clinic
Athens General Pital
J. C. Applewhite
Thia
W. T. Bryant
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Oglethorpe Potato Growers
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West
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Hart Farm
Olight
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COOP
Weldon Wood
Sas
Westminister
Westminster Abbey
Irish Republican Army
Michael Collina
Provisional
Southern Ireland
Londondery
Wiereck
Emmanuel Church Guild and Dealers
Podd
Tex Rickard
Bribi
Nellie Gasko
Tex Withhold Rickard
ISUES
Rotary Club
Fred J. Orr
H. Gordon
Gordon
Organtiana
J. C
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