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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
8
An assorted local snippet lists Weir Vulcanizing Co with “Between the Garages” and contact 11386, plus classified items including J Jester insurance, Suncrest calves at 832-1, a Camak Building address, and two Jersey heifers for sale with contact bi. tf
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually with deposits from $1.90, inviting readers to cultivate savings habits. Also notes good vaudeville at Colonial today and local business requests for boarders and oak buyers. A lost neck chain with pendant was reported with a reward offered by Citizens Pharmacy.
Notice of the annual stockholders meeting for Camelia-Methyl Co. to be held in Royston Georgia on Tuesday July 16 1912 at 2 p m at the offices of Col. T G Dorrough with C Jordon listed.
The weekly crop report by J. B. Turner says cotton growth and cultivation are favorable overall. Normal temperatures aided progress, but heavy rains in Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Alabama and Georgia slowed cultivation and risked grass in underdeveloped fields. The piece also advertises jars canning supplies and household goods available for quick delivery.
A weekly survey notes overall crop status nationwide with Texas and Oklahoma reporting excellent promise though late growth risks frost in places. Many states report small plants, frequent rains, and grass. boll weevil and caterpillars are limited but present in spots. cultivation resumes with sun, and some areas show improving growth.
Lawson E Brown of the Farmers Union of Georgia outlines a plan to market Georgia cotton through the National Warehouse Company. He argues current marketing concentrates supply early and invites speculation, and that nationwide adoption could stabilize prices. The Georgia Union endorses the plan and invites farmers in Florida to learn more at their upcoming meeting.
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