Greene County Faces Crop Crisis From Cotton Dependence
Larry Gantt surveys Greene County noting heavy cotton reliance and neglect of food crops. He describes derelict lands, abandoned farms, widespread poverty, and many residents leaving for other work as grain and potato patches struggle under pest and drought conditions. He warns the county must diversify and restore food crops to sustain its farmers.
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Greene
South
Walter
Greene County
Green County
Greeksboro
Aton
Etnaboro
Slloga
Penfield
Woodville
Ceatly
Trops
Board of Education elects two new teachers and officers
Chancellor D C Barrow was elected vice president as Aaron Cohen resigned. E D Sledge became secretary succeeding C D Flanigan who declined reconsideration. Zoe Hogsette and Charlie Wiehrs were elected to fill teaching and coaching posts. The board expressed sympathy for William Dootson and Mrs G Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Barrow
Board of Education
Aaron Cohen
E. D. Sledge
C. D. Flanigan
Council
Flanigan
Zoe Hogsette
West Virginia
W. M. Elkins
Charlie Wiehrs
University of Georgia
M. G. Michael
William Dootson
G. G. Bond
Lanier Family Member Attends University Summer Conference
W V Lanier of Millen and Jenkins county school commissioner visits the University summer conference. The Knights of Pythias figure and Lanier family ties in Athens are noted as Mg Lanier stays with Mrs Bessie Lanier on R Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Lanier
Millen
Jenkins County
Pastrand
Knights of Pythias
Mg. Lanier
Athens
Lanier
Fleetwood
Wilson
Bessie Lanier
R Street
One Thursday Evening To Be Brilliant Rotary Kiwanis Event
M J Costa and E E Lamkin finalize final details for the Rotary Kiwanis barbecue at East Lake. Esplanning order placed. last touches due Wednesday and Thursday. menu arranged. expected strong turnout and notable attendees anticipated with pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Kiwanis
M. J. Costa
E. E. Lamkin
East Lake
Thank Commerce Body For Rooms In Athens Meeting
The Athens Fire Insurance Exchange and the Life Underwriters Association of Athens met in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room on Tuesday afternoon. They discussed matters of interest to members and adopted resolutions thanking the Chamber of Commerce directors for use of the rooms during the past year.
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Athens Fire Insurance Exchange
Life Underwriters Asociation of
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Shipyards May Be Used to Repair the Rails
New York reports shipyard machine shops are proposed to repair rolling stock for U S railroads amid ongoing development and strike related disruptions.
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New York
United States
Athenians Back Fair Move Led by Local Chamber of Commerce
Athens residents endorse a fall fair and industrial exposition proposed by the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. Civic leaders and business interests praise the plan as timely and far reaching, aiming to showcase agricultural and industrial products and pave the way for a 1922 state agricultural fair. Local officials anticipate broad community support and continued interviews to build momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Clarke County
Athens
Carroll
Firma
George C. Thomas
Harvey J. Reid
J. J. Reid & Co
Dink Martin
Missouri
J. K. Giles
State College of Agricultural
Athens Stores to Close Thursday Afternoons
All Athens stores except groceries and markets will close Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock to give employees a half holiday. The custom is observed in many cities and Athens merchants will close until the summer end each Thursday at 1. Shoppers are urged to make purchases before one o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athena
Illness keeps Hon Toombs DuBose at Milledge Avenue home
Friends learn Hon Toombs DuBose remains at his Milledge Avenue residence recovering from bronchitis after an attack during legislative sessions. He hopes to resume duties soon and continues to influence bills on state institution appropriations and serves on key House committees.
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Hon
Toombs DuBose
Milledge Avenue
Mbs DuBose
Separate Parley Fails to End Rail Peace at B and O
Baltimore officials and striking B and O shopcraft reps meet under national strike leadership led by J N Davis but the talks do not yield a separate agreement or settlement. The dispute centers on management of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway system and is not resolved by this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Warren Smith
Georgia National Bank
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railway System
Baltimore & Ohio
J. N. Davis
Referee Named in Bankruptcy Case in New York
Federal Judge A N Hand named Peter Olney as referee in the bankruptcy of Allan A Ryan. Ryan, a former fifer and stock broker, filed a petition listing liabilities over thirty two million dollars, with about four million in unsecured claims. Lawyers announced they seek to reduce liabilities by eliminating certain systems in bankruptcy proceedings.
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New York
A. N. Hand
Peter Olney
Allan A. Ryan
Ryan
Two White Men Arrested in Athens Disorderly Conduct Case
Rob Porter and Dub Gibson from Jackson County were arrested Tuesday near Len Four noy's place on Broad Street after Fournoy caller to police. Porter found with about two pints of whiskey, Gibson held on disorderly conduct. Both locked up and said to be under whiskey influence.
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Rob Porter
Dub Gibson
Athens
Jackson County
Len Fournoy
Broad Street
YMCA Forms Volley Ball League For Young Men
Physical Director Jones of the YMCA announces a new volley ball league for young business men to start next week. Four teams will compete with Tuesdays as the probable opening dates and entries open to all enthusiasts of the game.
Government action urged to curb coal and rail strikes
Opal introduces in providing committee to investigate coal industry with three members appointed by the president. Officials warn of plant closures, unemployment, fuel shortages, and crippling utilities if no fast settlements. Rail and coal strikes threaten steel output. Chicago coal prices rise. rail traffic may slow unless peace is reached.
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Washington
Hoover
Hoovey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Secretary
Sharp
Commerce Department
Kentucky
Ri Nielsen
Tsens
Borah
Ate
Chicago
Associated Press
Public Utilities Service
Induatrigt Cbal Waas
New York
H. B. Trumberer Poe
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Harding
Baltimore
Union of Firemen
Evansville
Ind
Louisville & Nashville
Liberty Bonds Reach New High Records on Exchange
Liberty bonds continued to set high records on the New York Stock Exchange. The 4 1/4% issue rose to 101.16, with the first 4 1/4s at 101.68 and the fourth 4 1/4s around 100.
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Liberty
New York
Liberty Bonda
The
Stock Exchange
Tuer
Bond Board Faces Baxter District Selection Clash
Local bond officials wrestle with choosing a contractor for the Baxter District project amid bid openings. Engineer J. W. Barrett reports lowest bidder Dayland firm. plan includes converting the present gymnasium and adding a rear street wing to the structure.
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Hulldine
Allen
Waddell
Harris
Dng
Ieee Pon
Morgan TEE conference schedule across Canada and U S
The schedule traces the speaker’s 1922 tour from Halifax to Truro Sidney and New Glasgow then to St Johns and Charleston before Atlanta. He opens a Bible Conference November 19 at Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta with a two week engagement, ending December 1, then Decatur and Athens for Agnes Scott College lectures.
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Halifax
Truro
N. S
Sidney
New Glasgow
St. Johns
New Brunswick
U. S
Charleston
West Va
Pecatur
Athens
Decatur
Agnes Scott College
L W Collier 85 Dies. Longtime Trustee and Baptist Deacon
L W Collier 85 longtime Gibson Mercier School trustee near Bowman and prominent in rural religious and educational work died at his Comer home after a two week illness. Born Stewart County Georgia he lived in Oglethorpe County many years and was noted as a successful planter and 47 year Baptist deacon. Funeral today at 3 30 p m from his residence with Rev John D Mell officiating active pallbearers named while honorary pallbearers listed.
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L. W. Collier
Gibson-Mercier
Bowman
Comer
Mr. Collier
Stewart County
Georgia
Oglethorpe
Ogrethorpe County
Baptist Church
Collier
Minta
John D. Mell
Verara T. C. Davison
J. D. Powers
B. W. Johnson
Vick Stephens L
Chandler
Murray Slaton
Senator Hoke Smith on Democratic gains and Newberry matter
Senator Hoke Smith argues Democrats could gain in the house and senate with a chance at a majority, notes a potential Massachusetts victory for Whipple over Lodge, and criticizes Republican tariff policy. He also cites a Newberry campaign millstone tied to alleged spending, calling for accountability.
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House
Gill
Smith
Senate
Massachusetts
Sherman Whipple
Lodge
Whipple
Locge
Europe
Newberry
Hotlesa
Senator Smith
Washington
Senator Harris 1 IL THES SPS A SIMMER SCHL
A fragmented note lists school officials and attendees at a conference. Names of superintendents and administrators from various counties appear, with scattered words about transport by trucks and student movement. The text is garbled but centers on a meeting among educators and local officials.
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Senator Harris
THES
SPS
Hese
Meriweather
Gwin
Ada E. Cornyets
Mershon
Hall
Cornwell
Jasper
J. W. Thompson
Harris
Oreer
Wilke
Benton
Jagieon
D. H
Wood
Decatur
Elcan
Rowland Bowen
Brookehive
Barrow
Jordan
Lee
Bullard
Hon
W. Summons
B. Smith
Floyd
W.im. Holuenbeck
Bartow
Homer
Dayle
Floya
H. R. Bowen
Talbot
M. L. Strong
Lowndes
J.T. Grover
Seminole
HM. Hill
Gwinnett
Pritepatrigh
Tift
M. Parke
A.D. Copins
Campbell
Giants Top Cardinals In Thrilling 9 8 Victory
New York Giants edged St Louis Cardinals 9 to 8 in a tight Tuesday game to clinch the series. Ed Young hit a homer for the Giants while McGraw fueled a big late rally. Cardinals led early but fell short at Sonisigg.
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New York
News Giants
Louis Cardinals
Rickey
Mets
Red Birds
Young
Giants
McGrawen
Cardinal
Sonisigg
St. Louis Browns
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Larry Gantt
Pago Woo
Officers City School Board
Chancellor
Cohen
Mr. Sledge
Wmr. Dootson
Bond
W. O. Lanier
C. D. Flaniger
Athens Railway & Electric Co
Cane
Sol. J. Boley
Howard Scott
Scott Hardware Company
Charles Phiniay
Barrett & Co
Mike Costa
Enait
Mra
Thos. F. Green
YMCA
JGR Board
I Goveent AD
Bond Board
Baxter Dist
Lou
Morgan Tee
Will
Cominy
Dee
Atlanta
W. Collier
Hoke Smith
Rapiner
Harald
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