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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1918

Page

6

Two Addresses Highlight Literary Society Anniversaries

Two strong campus speeches marked the Phi Kappa and Demos thenian anniversaries at the University of Georgia. Charles M. Candler Jr of Decatur spoke on For What Are We Fighting and Robert L. Foreman Jr of Atlanta spoke on The Souls after the War. The event featured Georgia Quintet music and an orderly program led by Col H Abit Nix.

University of Georgia Robert L. Foreman, Jr Atlanta Charles Murphey Candier, Jr Decatur Phi Kappa The Demosthenian America Georgia Messrs J.’ A.” Knight H. C. Hosch G. H. Gay Col. H. Abit | Nix S. R. Belk Demosthenian Society W. D. Miller Way‘cross C. M. Candler Phi Kappa Sofety L. L. Brown Fort Valley South R. L. Foreman Atlanta, Ga

Cotton market recovers after early drop on notices

The cotton market in New York rose 20 to 29 points after an early 12 point dip on March and May contracts. Traders cited light offerings and active covering with bullish spot activity while a government order to remove cotton from Bush Terminal Stores by February 23 affected about 14 000 bales.

Associated Press New York Vinany May March

Liverpool Cotton Quotations Reported Steady Tone

Quotations on the Liverpool exchange show a steady tone with sales of 1,000 bales and a good mid dling price of 23.97 pence per pound.

Liverpool Exchange

Commodity Price Report From Market Exchange Today

Prices listed for corn oats pork and lard with futures figures for May and March contracts. Trading data show open high low and close values with small percentage changes and noted irregularities in the grain and meat markets.

Tony Go Cares Cetec Nares Coves

Cut Fuel Use For Making of Glass

Washington February 21 fuel administrator orders a 50 percent cut in fuel for manufacturing ordinary window glass. This action affects glass producers and related industries nationwide.

Associated Brees Washington

Perils of Fatigue on Blood and Accidents

The article argues fatigue poisons the blood and weakens the body enabling infections. It notes fatigue directly causes many accidents, referencing railroad safety improvements like reduced hours for crews and dispatchers.

The Cuckoo Bee Description

The cuckoo bee is named for laying eggs in other bees nests. It has slender smooth bodies in bright colors, resembles a wasp, and emits a sweet balsamic odor.

Freshmen Debaters Named at Georgia Institutions

Six freshmen debaters chosen last week from Phi Kappa and Demos thenian. Boyd C. Moss J W Highsmith and Julian E Ross named from Demos thenian. J P Carson E C Wimberly and B F Gelders chosen from Phi Kappa. Strong prep school speakers, rivalry between societies promises heated debate.

Phi Kappa Society Phi Kappa Demosthenian Boyd C. Moss J. W. Highsmith Julian E. Ross J. P. Carson E. C. Wimberly 8. F. Gelders

Desert shrubs thrive with minimal water in arid regions

Plants suited to desert regions include bottle bushes from Australia and species related to Callistemon and Metrosideros. These shrubs show strong drought tolerance and require very little water while maintaining resilience in dry soils.

Australia Callistermon Metrosideros Senlan da Alante

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