Sweet potatoes and modern farming on Hulme’s farm
In a trip with Harold Hulme near Winterville, Larry Gantt investigates the sweet potato industry seen as profitable for farmers. Hulme stores seven to eight thousand bushels in two dry houses keeping crates at about 50 degrees, with no decay and consistent quality. The piece praises modern curing, sorting, and storage methods transforming taste, nutrition, and market potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Gantt
Harold Hulme
Winterville
South
Tv House
Porto
Dozen Arrests in St Louis Over Volstead Violations
A New Year riot at the Hotel Chase in Saint Louis involved guests clashing with prohibition agents and police who searched for liquor. Two men were shot and wounded and a woman injured as chairs and dishes were hurled. A dozen arrests were made for Volstead Act violations as enforcement followed New Year celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Louis
Hotel Chase
Prohibition
Hmquor
Chase Hotel
Foster Declares He 15 A Radical
William Foster, famed labor organizer and steel strike leader, declares he is a radical and warns he would be arrested for his true views. He recalls being forcibly ejected from Colorado previously with rangers moving him to Cheyenne. He asserts there is no law for him or the working man and imagines how differently things would be if he led the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
William 2. Foster
Foster
Ty Po Ilegy
P. J. Hamrock
Rangers
Colorado
Cheyenne
Chamber of Commerce
New Year Reception Held by Athenians at Woman's Club
Several hundred Athenians attended the New Year’s reception hosted by the Athens Woman’s Club at the Prince Avenue clubhouse. Mrs Lamar C Rucker presided as new president with elaborate decorations, refreshments, and a long list of club officers and program committees reflecting a festive start to her administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Morilands
Lamar C. Rucker
Prince Avenue
Frank Lipscomb
Stepien Lyson
Frank Hardeman
Club i
Rec Miner
Ruskew
Snelling
F. Green
Charles M
Harding
Free State sets terms for peace with Republicans
Dublin AP report says Michael Cosgrave outlined four conditions for any peace, including upholding the Anglo Irish treaty, a sovereign parliament, disarmament under authorized authority, and no militant groups or armed interference, warning a flawed peace would threaten Ireland’s future and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Associated Press
Ireland
Woman's Club Hosts Brillant New Year Party
The Woman's Club hosts its New Year party at the club home on Prince Avenue Monday night. Members and guests from across the city attend including Kiwanis and Rotary members and their wives. President Mrs Lamar C Rucker plans an elaborate affair expected to be the most brilliant in club history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Prince Avenue
Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Lamar C. Rucker
Mrs. Burnett Buried After Brief Illness
Mrs Susie Burnett fifty five died at her home in Oglethorpe county near Berkley Saturday afternoon after a brief illness Funeral services were held Sunday at New Franklin Christian church with interment in the church cemetery She was a native of Franklin county and is survived by her husband W Burnett two daughters Mrs Grace Crow and Mrs Gladys Young and three sons Ralph Verner and Frank Burnett Bernstein Brothers undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Burnett
Oglethorpe County
Berkley
New Franklin Christian Church
Bernstein Brothers
CIA
German Chancellor Cyneo faces Franco-German non-war pact rejection
Premier Potocare hampers Germany's bid for a non war pact with France via neutral mediation. Bonar Law travels to Paris for a pivotal conference as British naval actions near Ireland raise tensions. Various events unfold including mutinies, landings, and political shifts across Europe and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyneo
Potocare Ham
Germany
France
Negroes Celebrate Emancipation Day in City Observances
The colored residents held Emancipation Day ceremonies at Morton Ware, with a large turnout. Uniformed members of the Knights of Pythias led the event and several speakers addressed the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Ware
Lee
Pythias
Gales Harm Pacific Coast Vessels Stir Chaos Along Coast
Heavy gales lash the Pacific coast disrupting schedules and endangering ships. Tug Foret King and revenue cutter Algonquin aided vessels including the Garden tine Forest Dream and Dorothy Alexander, which sought refuge at Challan Bay after gale winds forced course changes. Levie Alexander broke from moorings but suffered no reported damage amid record rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Foret King
Puget Sound
San Pedro
Astoria
Algonquin
Columbia River
Dorothy Alexander
Seattle
Challan Bay
Washington
Levie Alxander
Mrs. Bailey Laid To Rest Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Em ma Bailey aged 65 who died at her home on Cleveland avenue Saturday afternoon were held from the residence Sunday afternoon Rev M 8 illiams of the Young Harris Memorial church officiated and interment followed in the Oconee cemetery Bern stein Brothers funeral directors were in charge Pall bearers were Obe Smith M H Spratling W F Whitehead G C Morgan W R Boyd and W B Brown Mrs Bailey is survived by her husband R E Bailey and several relatives in Bogart St Elmo Tenn Athens and nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Bailey
Cleveland Avenue
Illiams
Young Harris Memorial Church
Oconee
Bernstein Brothers
Wwere
Smith
M. H. Spratling
W. F. Whitehead
G. C. Morgan
W. R. Boyd
Petroleum Shows 10,000,000 Barrels Increase For Year
Washington announces the US petroleum picture for November shows production nearly 10 million barrels higher than the same month four years earlier. The Geological Survey reports 1,450 wells, up 551. output at 47,489,000 barrels, imports 7,364,000, consumption 53,443,000, exports 56,000, and stocks 275,856,000 barrels equal to 155 days supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Coroner's jury clears Seagraves in Smith murder case
Coroner's jury found Seagraves not guilty of murder in the Smith case. Petit jurors for the January term of the Superior Court were drawn by Judge Blanton Fortson, Sheriff Jackson, and Clerk E G Crawford. The list includes Lee White, L A Kirk, T L Elder, W T Sanders, R T Goodwyn, and many others for reporting Monday and Wednesday. grand jurors from October are to be summoned again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanton Fortson
Jackson
E. G. Crawford
Superior Court
Petit Jators
Lee J. White
L. A. Kirk
T. L. Elder
Collins
H. G. Storey
Sidney Boley
Seagraves
E. E
Ol Hugh L
Seem J. D. Tribble
B. R. Hodgson
Crane
H. B. Burton
C. H. Blackman
William Shehee
William A. Dunlap
W. H. Jones
A. Y. Woods
F.C. Thornton
P. W. Nunnally
T. Roy Bray
C. G. Talmadge
F. L. Davia, Sr
Jerre R. David
W. A. Dobbs
E. F. Porter
L. A. Clarke
John K. Davis
C. D. Campbell
J. M. Burch
J. P. Bolston
W. C
R. E. Lehonon
Ovid Bird
Cab Gaeta
Dier
M. Nido A
C. Erwin
John “Barber Wier
Prisoners Fight In Clarke Jail
John L. Knighton and Joe Morelli, two federal penitentiary prisoners held for isolation at the county courthouse, fought Sunday night. Bailiff Huff called police. both men were badly cut and treated by a doctor. One used a can opener, the other a curtain pole, creating much excitement among inmates. Nine federal prisoners are to be taken to Atlanta soon to testify in the dope ring trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Knighton
Joe Morelli
Federal Penitentiary
County Court House
Ihe
Huff
Atlanta
War Savings Stamps Redeemable With No Further Interest
The 1918 issue of Government War Savings stamps is now redeemable after January 1 with no additional interest. Holders may cash or transfer them to other Government securities. transfers preferred, but cashing is available at post offices or banks. Postmaster Smith will handle redemption starting Tuesday. About $190,000 in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Athens
Mexican Secretary Heads to American Hospital for Treatment
Mexico City Gen. P. Elias Calles secretary of the interior will travel to Rochester Minnesota in mid January for hospital treatment. He will be joined by his wife who has been in a Los Angeles hospital for several weeks. The secretary has suffered months of an unclear ailment that responded to American medical care last summer.
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Mexico City
P. Elias Calles
Interior
Rochester
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Soral
1923 Dawns Bright in Athens After Wet New Year
The Athens newspaper reflects on 1922’s passing and 1923’s promise. It notes large local expenditures on sewers bridges paving and university projects, forecasts brighter prospects for business and sports, and urges optimism while acknowledging lingering economic concerns. The piece emphasizes continued support for the University and local schools and highlights anticipated athletic efforts for 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
E. Martin
Athens
Lucy Cobb
Georgia
Dixie
Georgia Spirit
Department of Sports
Car
Verdict Justified in Paul Smith Murder Case
Coroners jury rules Paul Smith was killed by a pistol shot from Harvey H Seagraves, a Sunday incident at the A. L. railroad area. Evidence shows Smith threatened Seagraves repeatedly and the shooting is described as self defense. Witnesses include local officers and railroad men who testified to threats and prior tensions over cigarette theft accusations. The hearing highlighted contested claims and witness accounts about the events surrounding the death.
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Willia
Jon Melgwias
Paul Smilth
Harvey H
Smith
Seagraves
Fee Smith
Court of Justice
Milton
Mr. Smith
F. G. Strother
Thannsteat
Venbier
Paul Smith
Jobs Glens R. C. Curry
Hongraven
Curry
Seagraven
Dey
Curry Smith
Mr. Seagraves
Charlie Ros
A. L
Rosa E
Garvey
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Harrie Dews
Rufe Turner
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Clinton’ Bryant
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R. P. Stephens
Gerald Green
A.S. Parker
Simon Michael
J. H. Darwin
Grounds
E. K. Lumpkin
E. Talmadge
Athens Woman's Club
Edward
Gould
Paee
Bonar Law
Paris
Ambassador Harvey
N. Y
London Times
Geoffey Dawson
Pastos
Henry Wickham Reed
Cunard
Antonio
New York
England
Turin
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Mussolini
Harvey
London
Great Britain
Texas
Mississippi
Mary Carr
Alexander Carr
Herbert Hoover
Mellon
Mrs. Bailey
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Clarke
John Milledge
University
Tig
L Smith
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