South Georgia Diversifies While Weevil Threat Persists
The column notes South Georgia farmers shifting from cotton to food crops, hogs, and livestock to endure boll weevil pressure. It praises diversified production, warns of dry summers, and cites farmers storing provisions for two years. Bradberry urges rapid move to food crops, while experts doubt long-term weevil disappearance. Athens visits include Congressman Brand and White County official comments on politics and bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Bradon
Athens
Mier Jenning
South Georgia
Jim Price
Farmington
Oconee
Texas
Mr. Henderson
White County
Istilee
Georgia
Henderson
Hardwick
Edwards Resigns As City Health Officer
Edwards resigns from the post of city health officer amid a chaotic scene. The report notes a possible successor and ongoing municipal health discussions as officials address governance and public welfare duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Athens Board of Health selects W C Greer as assistant sanitary inspector
The Athens Board of Health elected W C Greer assistant sanitary inspector, replacing A Co Edwards who cannot leave his Atlanta employer who offered him a better position. The board also passed a new ordinance barring cows within fifty feet of any dwelling and ordered charges for unpaid sanitary fees by August 1. The board nominated Dr A M Soule and T R Crawford for re election to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Greer
Athens
Board of Health Wednes.daiy
A. Co. Edwards
Edwards
Atlanta
T. We Reed
J. C. McKenny
Recorder’s
Thomas
A. M. Soule
T. R. Crawford
Poor Bread Grime Claims by Girls Club Head
Miss Lois Dowdle head of the extension department of Girls Clubs at the State Agricultural College urged a state-wide campaign for better bread. She told Rotary Club that poor bread harms society and noted Walton countys strong support with four to five hundred girls and mothers backing the effort. Rotarians pledged seventy five dollars for a demonstration at the State College in September. Mr. Cunningham discussed Boys Corn Clubs and the annual Boys and Girls Canning Clubs meeting planned for Athens in August drawing hundreds of youth to Cassale City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Dowdle
State Agricultural College
Walton County
Ral College
Cunningham
Athens
Is Assembly
Ciasale
Restraining Law Affects Ku Klux Group
Special to andor Herald reports a restraining order involving the Ku Klux Klan. In a July hearing, insurgent faction represented by W. J. Terrell faces defense by Westmoreland and Smyth as investigations proceed.
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Ku Klux
Andor Herald
George H. Bell
Ku Ak ‘Klan
Harry Ae
Ul Turer
Klaw
W. J. Terrell
Kignia
President Harding Dines At Home In Marion
In Marion Ohio President Harding, returning from federal duties, spent a day with family and friends at the Marion Star office. He reviewed a centennial parade and reflected on the difference between being president and a private citizen, saying he hopes to return to stay one day.
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coffetOhexe
Marion
Marion, O
Harding
Fair Grounds
White House
Athens sees building permits rise to near 1 million
Building permits totaling 200000 were issued by the city for the first six months of 1922, with expectations the total will approach 1000000 by year end. Home construction increases as Athens faces housing shortages, while several downtown blocks including Fidelity Loan and the Commercial Bank building are slated for remodeling.
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City Building Department
Athens
Art Pool
Fidelity
Aml Investment Company
Commercial Bank
Michanel
Clayton Street
Dan Magill Joins Banner Staff as News Editor
Dan Magill, formerly with the Athens Herald and a veteran newspaperman, becomes news editor of The Athens Banner. He attended the University of Georgia, served in World War I, and is active in Kiwanis and civic groups. He succeeds H. P. Brannen, who has left Athens for California.
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Dan Magill
Athens Herald
Athens Publishing
Athens Banner
Magill
University of Georgia
The
Kiwanis
Muulness
Wuceeds
H. P. Brannen
Athens
Callifornia
Woman, 60, Dies in Albany Incident
A 60 year old woman died and three others were injured in an incident near Albany. The victims, including Mr Mma Valentine, were hospitalized in Saratoga. Police investigations are ongoing.
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Hurtary Albany
Mma
Valentine
Tv Deady
Reppert Sparty
Saratoga Hospital
County fair eyed as next big Athens enterprise
American Legion Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce may sponsor a County Fair in Athens next November. The plan hinges on financial support and builds on $1,500 from the Fourth of July event as a fund nucleus. proposals include Armistice Day ties and combining 4H exhibits with local agricultural displays. Clarke County could host a top state fair with potential race events and suitable grounds under consideration.
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American Legion
Beusse
Legion
Athens
Peter Toe
Frank Holden
Clarke County
Annie E. Bryant
Jones Purcell
Athens Welcomes Major McCoy as 2nd Division Trains HQ Opens
Major Arthur T. L. McCoy arrives in Athens to establish the 2nd Division Trains HQ. The unit, with 700 plus personnel and multiple support companies, will operate under Columbus based commands with Athens offices overseeing division movements in Georgia. The Federal Court docket lists 434 cases, with 540 total in terms of pending or terminated matters, highlighting the district court’s high workload and reach.
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Athens
Arthur TL. McCoy
Quartermaster’s Corp
United States
Reycle
Columbia
South Carolina
Tocatoa
Athenh
Georgia
McGoy
Hha
W. G. Cornett
United, States District «Court
Department of Justice
Jover
Cernett
Concert Tonight For Benefit Of School Students
A concert is planned tonight at 2:15 in the University chapel to benefit Bummer Bohool students. Mister Club will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Athens Police Round Up Alleged Loafers in July Morning
Athens police began another round up of alleged loafers Wednesday morning arresting three white men Willam Raines Fred Fiournoy and Ed Sailors. They faced loitering charges and were released on 25.75 bail. About fifteen loafers were spotted but only a few were arrested as most fled.
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Athens
Willam Raines
Fred Fiournoy
Ed Sailors
Hart
Porce “Tooka
Thornton
Mgr Adams
Athena Petroleum
Pulask
Tommie Pennyck
Paul Smith
Lexion
Sanford Field
Grover Mangleburge
L. As. Long
Jewell Open to Settlement in Railway Shopmen Strike
Chicago reports indicate a swift resolution to the country wide railway shopmen strike. Jewell stated workers are willing to negotiate with any authorized railroad representative for peace, and would meet the Labor Board with a definite proposition. He released voting tallies showing wide support for the strike on wage cuts and contract terms. Hooper denied that the Board was hostile to employees, asserting no outlawing of strikers occurred.
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Chicago
Raiway
Cooper
Isapos Board
Jewellee Crafts
Hooper
Jewell
Labor Board
Railroad Cirores
Strahan Named Likely Tech Head Succeeds Matheson
Unclear but reports indicate Dr. Charles M. Brittain, former head of the University of Georgia department and ex State Highway Board chair, may become president of Georgia Tech to replace K. G. Matheson. The board plans a July 12 meeting to confirm the succession.
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Charles M. Breatehorm
University of Georgia
State Highway Board
Georgia Tech
K. G. Matheson
Ee Dre Matheson
Brittain
Borough of Arkansas
Ias Ae
Bond issues for road bridge building and university planned
A community meeting will discuss a proposed 200000 bond issue for road and bridge work and a university project. Representatives from Commerce Kiwanis club and civic groups, including Hugh Gordon as chair, urge all citizens to attend at the county courthouse on election day.
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Elbol
The
of ‘Commerce
Kiwanis Ry Club
Hugh H.gordon
Fre
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Rotarians Plan Atlanta Trip for Costa
Rotary members discuss sending Costa to Atlanta for a meeting and related events. The notes reference a focus on promotional efforts and a Nor weather context during travel.
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Atlanta
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