Weir Demonstrates Calcium Arsenate Weevil Fight in Georgia
Mr V N Weir of Southern Cotton Oil Co reports extensive efforts in Georgia to combat boll weevil using calcium arsenate. Company provides poison to 71 agents and tests on selected Athens area farms show infestation drops from 50% to 6% on treated halves. Demonstrations will continue and fields under treatment show squares and blooms, following government guidance.
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V. N. Weir
Southern Cotton Oil Co
Mers
Georgia
Athens
Kirby Greer
F. D.tuck
H. W. White
R. P. White
Harry H. Elder
Leon L. Lester
Weir
Absern Cotton Oil Co
Cotton
Sam
Mr. Weir
Rev Morgan to Preach at Central Presbyterian Sunday
The evangelist P C Morgan and his family are spending vacation with his parents Dr and Mrs Campbell Morgan. He will preach at Central Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning atNy v elock. His recent Bible conference sermons drew large audiences and much interest in the city.
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Ev. P
Peaches and Produce Prices Rise in City Markets
The Chicago markets show peaches and other produce moving upward in price while melons and apples shift differently. Potatoes hold steady near last week’s value as suppliers and middlemen adjust to the week’s market dynamics.
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Chicago
Profucera
Surepta Baptists Plan Madison County Meeting in Carlton
The Sarepta Baptist Association will hold its combined Sunday School and B Y P U Convention at Carlton Baptist Church on July 18 and 19. Sixty three churches are represented with two delegates per church for Sunday School and B Y P U. The program includes sermons by James W. Merritt and S J Baker, with district BYP U chairmen and various departments reporting on junior and youth work.
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Surepta Baptists
Madison County
The
Sarepta Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Carlton
W. W. Dickson
Geo. C. Thomas
Athens
Ows
Ginnera
Ima
J. Dorsey
H. B. Hardaway
E. W. Martin
W.E. White
L. Pendley
Cunningham
G. W. Whitworth
England Bank Lowers Discount Rate to 2.5 Percent
London and the Bank of England notified a discount rate cut to 2.5 percent from 3 percent, effective after June 15 figures. The reduction marks a half percentage point decrease by the central bank.
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England Bank
London
the Assoriated Press
Bank of England
Extensive Military Prep Reported in Ireland
London AP reports the Provisional Irish Free State moves to crush the Republicans and restore order before summoning parliament. Republicans rally in the Southwest after defeat in Dublin and rumors swirl about Eamon de Valera’s whereabouts with conflicting reports of his status.
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London
Associated Press
Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Chief McDorman Denied Trip to Fire Chief Convention
City Council refused to fund Fire Chief H D McDorman’s trip to the National Fire Chiefs Convention in San Francisco after a debate over budget and city priorities. The council also rejected raising city physicians’ salaries and adopted a parking regulation on Washington Street.
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McDorman
Civil Service Commission
H. D.mcdorman
San Francisco
J. Epting
Mision
Paul Holliday
Washington 123
Jackson’ Street
Epting
Athens Woman Will Beneficiaries Inwill Estate Split
New York appraiser lists Virginia Adelaide Peebles’s estate as about 60 000 dollars in state assets with 12 000 to Ellen Crawford and 42 000 to Annie Crawford from the Athens will. The New York holdings include 97 shares AT&T and other holdings totaling about 16 000. Executors named are the Athens sister and nieces without bonds.
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Banner-Herald
New York
Virginia Adelaide Peebles
Ellen A. Crawford
Annie
Crawford
GOO HM
Stier
Athens
Hms Street
Lucy P. Barris
Life Trust Fund
Lucy P. Harris
Slater
Chicago
Ill
James A. Peebles
Miss Peebles
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Yerk Central & Hudson Nice Natireed Company
Fifth Avenue Bank
Harding steps to back the rail strike with mobilized forces
President Harding proclaims a warning to striking shopmen and orders mobilization to protect Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad lines. Port authorities say up to fifty thousand motor vehicles could move mail if needed while an Aeronautic Chamber fleet could transport eight million letters daily. Jewell rejects the executives' demand to return workers until justice is secured.
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Washington
Harding
San Antonio
United States
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Aeronautic Chamber of Commerce of America
Chicago
Bac
B. M. Jewell
Railway Employees Department
American Federation of Laboor
County fair plans discussed at Clarke county meeting
A Clarke county fair committee met in chamber of commerce rooms to discuss a small fall fair costing about 5000 dollars. A temporary racetrack and buildings could be erected for about 2000 dollars with horses and prizes available, plus farm exhibits led by Home Economics staff and 4H clubs. A mass meeting was scheduled at Athens city hall to rally support.
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Clarke County
JO W. Barnett
Fleetwood Lanier
Athens
Peacock
Jones Purcell
Miss Proctor
Home Economics Department
Boys Carn Club
Girls Canning Club
E. W. Carroll
J. W. Barnett
T. ¥. Green
8. V. Sanford
Allen Woodall
T. Larry Gantt
J. H. McCurry
J. O. Mitchell
W. K. Meadow
Fleetwood Anter
C. A. Trussell
M. J. Costa
R. L
Seek to Modify Dupree Sentence in Georgia Case
The report indicates counsel for Prank Dupret seeks to modify a sentence upheld by the Georgia Supreme Court. The motion targets the pending decision, with plans to pursue a modification of prior terms and conditions.
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Atlanta
Ounsel
Georgia Suprees
Enpotioedy
Welfare speaker Dr. Alexander Johnson to visit Athens sessions
Dr. Alexander Johnson, field agent of the American Red Cross, will arrive in Athens to address the Welfare Conference at the University Summer School. He will speak at the First Christian Church and give daily lectures on Family Social Service at Peabody Hall under Prof. James F. Sibley.
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Alexander Johnson
Athens
Skbtebe
University Summer School
Johnsons
Indiana Board of Charities
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Vineland New Jersey
Johnson
Russel Saza Foundation
Christian Endeavor Society
First Christian Church
Peabody Hall
James Fl, Sibley
Department of Social Work
The
University
Carson Hearing Slated for Friday at 10 O Clock
Bri Carson Jr of Tifton is held in Clarke County jail in the shooting death of Bennie White last Sunday. A preliminary hearing is scheduled Friday morning at 10 before Justices Milton Thomas, Fletcher Tuck and Joe Shackleford. Defense counsel are Erwi Erwh nd Nix and Thomas Shackleford.
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Bri Carson, Jr
Tifton
Clarke County
Bennie White
Milton Thomas
Fletcher Tuck
Joe Ui
Elect Tech Head In Atlanta Today
E. On Hodgson Jr. and H. J. Rowe of the Georgia Tech Board will attend a Friday board meeting in Atlanta where four successors to Dr. K. G. Matheson are to be elected. Pratt acts as president. speakers include Dr. C. M. Strahan Dr. M. L. Brittain Ex-Governor Brough of Arkansas and Dr. A. H. Patterson of North Carolina.
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E.on Hodgson Jr
H. J, Rowe
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
K. G. Matheson
University of Cooriga summer drama class stages one act plays
The Expression Department at the University of Cooriga Summer School under Miss Carolyn Cobb presents multiple one act plays on campus over the coming weeks. Student groups rehearse under directors and costume heads to stage The Blind and Fame and the Poet by Lord Dunsanay with community theatre aims. A rehearsal at 6 40 pm Friday at the University chapel precedes ticketless door sales for all invited to attend.
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Expression
University of Cooriga
Carolyn Cobb
Miss Cobb
Lord Dunsanay
Motive For Ray's Death Unknown In Georgia Cafe Tragedy
Funeral services are held for Harry Ray a former Georgian Palm Garden employee who died after drinking strychnine in a Commerce cafe. Friends say motive is unknown. Ray, from a prominent Commerce family, reportedly left work to visit relatives and died within minutes after ingesting poison. Investigators find no clear motive and question where he obtained the poison.
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Harry Ray
Commerce
Arkansas
Young Ray
Ray
Athens
Swilling
Georgia Palm Garden
Former Athenians Jacob Dies in Atlanta
James Jacob age, a native of Athens, died on his Atlas home veranda in Atlanta after returning from a car ride. He built a merchantile business that became Jacob's drug stores. Survived by his mother Mrs FE Jacobs four brothers and six sisters. he belonged to the Jewish Temple and BPOE.
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Bat Bet
James Ji Éobu
Athens
Joseph
Jacob's Drug
Jacob
Myrtle Street
Atlanta
Jewish Temple
Mre
FE. Jacobs
Joseph Jacobs
Eugene Jacobs
Sidney Jacoba
David HW. Jacobs
Slaters
San Nathan
Mra
Nor
Dorn
N. E. Lowenthal
Serious Injuries In Strike Fights Reported At Oroville
In Oroville California a large party of strike breakers and guards were injured, several seriously, with one fatally. About 75 men arrived in town early today in automobiles and attacked the roundhouse of the Pacific system. The attackers scattered. four guards were missing and feared kidnapped.
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Oroville
Cal
Associated Press
Wortema Pacific
Motora
Benn
Council weighs extra time for sewer hookups
The City Council approves a resolution asking for more time to install sewers and allow temporary cesspools on streets where connections are not yet possible. Alderman Henry Culp warns of high costs on Oconee Street as sections must run through rocky terrain.
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Sant
Henry
Culp
First Ward
Oconee Street
Bo of Education
J. H. Dootson
Aaron Cohen
Green
Cohen
Walter W. Beacham
Doot
Death notice for H. C. Jackson in Thorpe County
H C Jackson 74 died at Thorpe County after illness. Survived by six daughters Pola Jackson Mrs Ford NelIy Barlo and others, sister Miss Stephens and several brothers. Funeral by P J Mell at Salem Cemetery with service and burial planned.
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Harris Coleman Jackson
Nooatricken
Thorpe County
Pola Jackson
Mrz
Orford
Nelly Barlo Orlando
Flori Ie Geek
Eign
J. Anckaen
Incheon, Jr
Hutchings
Miss Stephens
Washington
Pope d ¢Grantville
P. John D. Mell
Salem C
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Jas. W. Merritt
W. L. Culverson
W. W. Stark
T. J. Cleveland
L. L. Ray
W. C. Wingfiled
Ireland
Adelaide Peebles
U. S
Pres. Harding
Jewell
Oftate Justice
John D’s
John D. Rockefeller
Alex Johnson
Carson
Elect Tech
James Jacobs
Capitol
Washington ix
Abe Joel
Bi Education
Doc Dootson
T. R. Crawford
Soule
Flanigan
Beate
Board 6 Education
Andrew M. Boyle
J. Crawford
Board of Health
Board Education and Parents Association
Mond Heywood
Conolly
Bualnesa
Bou Express Company
Q Fecrease
Jo Council
C. D
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Milledge
Shellnut
Old City
H. C. Jackson
Crawfor
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