Daily Trip Through Three Counties Reveals Widespread Crop Struggles
Larry Gantt reports a drizzle dampens farming in Greene Oglethorpe Clarke, with cotton fields variably planted and pest concerns rising. He notes late plowing in May, widespread unbroken land, abandoned farms near Woodville, and farmers turning to timber for revenue as landowners grow despondent about crop prospects across the region.
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Crawford
Apiak
Stephens
Maxeys
Woodville
Greene County
Union Point
Croom
Ford rejects consent to eliminate Gorgas Plant in Muscle Shoals plan
Washington reports show Henry Ford refused to consent to removing the Gorgas steam plant from the Muscle Shoals development proposal. In a letter to Chairman Kahn Ford states the plant is essential to economical operation and warns that acceptance of his offer for Muscle Shoals depends on keeping Gorgas. The House military committee studied Ford’s counterproposal in executive session but took no action.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Ford
Kahn
Gorgas
Mr. Ford
Congress
United States
Alabbama Power Company
Ellow Theoh
Exports Rise in April for Europe Amid South America Dip
Commerce department reports show Europe exports for April reached 182 million dollars up from 176 million last year, while imports stood at 66 million. South America exports fell to 18 million from 21 million, with ten month totals for Europe at 1.711 billion versus 3.054 billion prior year and South America at 152 million versus 488 million.
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Washington
Europe
South America
Commerce Department
South “America
Charlie Crowder Died Thursday
Charlie Crowder son of Effie Crowder of Sieg died at 149 Tibbitts Street about 6 o clock Thursday after two weeks illness. Survived by mother Effie Crowder a sister Rosa Hell Miller a brother Carl Crowder and three nephews. He was a member of West End Baptist Church and well loved. Funeral at West End Baptist Church Saturday at three with Rev A L Plury officiating. Interment in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers: Elmer Colley William Colley Jerry Brown Calvin Aaron David Colley Howard Veal.
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Charlie Re
Effie Crowder
Sieg
Tibbitts St
Rosa Hell
Miller
Carl ‘Crowder
West End
West Head Baptist Church
A. L. Plury
Oconee
Messrs
Elmer Colley
William Colley
Jerry Brown
Calvin Aaron
David Colley
Howard Veal
Constance Talmadge Granted Interlocutory Divorce
In Los Angeles Const ance Talmadge obtained an interlocutory degree of divorce from Join Pinloxton of New York. The filing notes barca manufeturer status and references Friday as the date of the action.
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Constance Talmadge
Loz Angeles
Cal
Constance Talmage
Pinloxton
New York
Barca Manufeturer
Apaches Duel Case Ends With Sentences for Participants
In the Triangle Case, two Apaches Pineteaux and his seconds received two years each and the combat director six months for the death of Charles Lallemant. Prosecutors argued the duel arose from a matter involving Louise Rattier with Lallemant as former lover. testimony said the duel followed established rules.
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Seciety
Pineteaux
Charles Lallemant
Lallemant
Louise Rattier
Ber
Editor Harber to lead Rome Tribune Herald change
Paul T. Harber, editor and owner of the Commerce Observer and former Georgia Press Association president, will become editor and general manager of the Rome Tribune Herald on June 18. A University of Georgia graduate and noted weekly editor, he founded the Commerce Observer in 1909 and has run it since, bringing strong ties to Athens and his home county as he shifts to the daily field. Miss Eula Kink, former Douglas County Sentinel editor, will work with Harber on the Commerce paper while retaining her current interests.
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Paul T. Harter
The
Commerce, Observer
Georgia Press Asadelation
Rome Tribune, Herald
Harber
Athens
le Foeutt
Tela
University
Georgia
Commerce Observer
Rome
Eula _Kink
Douglas County Sentinel
Pope
Observer
Kilgo Bishop Improves After Hospital Stay in Memphis
The condition of Bishop John Q. Kilgo, who left a local hospital, continued to show improvement Thursday. A physician announced he is recovering steadily as Birensth is reported improving.
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Memphis
Tern
John. Q. Kilgo
Phyalciang
Ulster and Southern Ireland Leaders Hold London Talks
In London Premier Lloyd George meets James Craig and additional Ulster and Southern Ireland officials to discuss the Irish situation. The conference lasts about one hour and is planned to reconvene Friday. Craig reiterates he will not meet Michael Collins while the talks aim to present British views to Ulster leaders.
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London
Preas
Ulster
Southern Ireland
Thureday
Primier
James Craig
Lord
Londonderry
Livyo’ George
Irif
Orale
Michail Griffith
Mr. Collins
Dublin
Banquet Concludes Layiven Meeting at Baptist Church
A three day layman’s gathering at a Baptist church in Hart County ends with a concluding service. Southern Baptist Convention officials and local leaders spoke at Avanta, Georgia. The session included reevaluations of war policy talks and a controversy over laxity within the church system. Judge W. eh and Rev. MoE Peabody offered remarks.
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Droj.t. Aon
Presidhe
Southern’ Baptist Convention
Purser
Southern Baptist Convention
Set
Avanta
Hartwell
Pres
A. S. Skelton
W. Eh
Moe
Peabody
Fither Etherian Lean. C. Began
Poperindant
War Frauds Fight Breathy In House Thurso
Garrett hurls the ugly word declares Republican first. Voted for probe then induced to become turncoat. Washington reports the war in the Senate broke with fury after rules committee advanced a Republican resolution for investigation of lack of government prosecution at high levels. Campbell cited by Garrett as weak for switch canceling the proposed inquiry into the department of justice. Garrett produced a Palmer letter urging congressional investigation.
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Washington
House
Col. A
Skelton
R. Eta
McCade
Ford
Hartwell
Fays
Senate
Ecowhr
Fanomi Dattocrats
Gynerst Daugherty
Campbell
Evrie
Grand Fury
Camp ‘Bell
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Garrett
Palmer
Congress
Carolina Golf Tournament to Close Saturday
Carolina golfers march toward the Ridgewood Club with Laton defending the Carolina Golf Association title after beating Dr. J Heyward Gibbs to reach the fifth round. Rath Jr defeated William Shand, both Ridgewood members, as the event heads to semi finals on Friday and finals Saturday.
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Columbia
M. Lat ‘Ton
Carolina’ Golf Association
J. Heyward Gibbs
Sac |Lina’s
Ridgewood Club
Aix
F. H.rath, Jr
Arate Association
William Shand
Rideswood Club
Ayaa
Betty Compson and Buster Keaton Star in Fine Bill
Betty Compson appears in many pictures including The Little Minister with Mae Murray noted as another leading screen charm. Buster Keaton provides the laughs as he performs in the Palace show billed as Friday’s big attraction.
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Betty. Compson
Buster Keaton
Betty
Athens
Mae Murray
Andy Buster
Buster
the Palace
Palace
Betty Compson
Buster’ Keaton
Several Wounded in Belfast Firing
Belfast Falls Road scene of intense gunfire as four youths and a boy were wounded and taken to hospital. Special Constable Srwiatok died of his wounds, bringing fatalities to eleven. A blind man and his landlady were shot at their door, and in another district a mob killed Mrs. McIlroy and her daughter at a butcher shop.
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Belfast
Grosvenor
Hospitala
Srwiatok
Yesternity
Lindeman Resigns From North Carolina College
Greensboro message states the board of directors did not involve any secret organization in the resignation of Dr. B C Lindeman professor of sociology and economics at North Carolina College for Women. Lindeman had tendered resignation April 4 but it was not accepted until now. The board emphasizes the action was unrelated to external pressure from a Ku Klux Klan request.
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Greensboro
N.C
B. C. Lindeman
North
Roline State College For Women
Lindeman
Pigin Fx
Ageune
Atlanta
Imperial Wati
Proteasce Lindeman
Acc
Prohibition Amendment Backed by Georgia Veterans Meet
At a Georgia veterans convention in Atlanta, Judge Powell announced support for a federal constitutional prohibition amendment. He argued wartime liquor controls should remain and that public opinion has shifted, urging action while cautioning about insufficient backing.
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Bavannah
Georgia
Wdge Army Powel
Atlanta
Powell
Morvich May Race Snob In Louisville Turf War
Turfsmen in Louisville discussed Kentucky Jockey Club manager Matt Winn announcing Snob and Morvich May as top contenders for a Bathory Stakes race. Winn said he had the entry of the Belmont Park winner and later noted Morvich’s entry, signaling a clash of two great three year olds. Snob II equaled the Withers Stakes record by negotiating the mile in 1 35 at Belmont Park.
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Louisville
Matt Winn
Kentucky Jockey Club
Snob
J. Cos Rapheit
Moe Winn
Hat
Belmeet Park
Turmer
Kentucky
Belmont Park
Snob' II
O'War
Urge Improvement of the Highways by Martin J. Abney
Martin J. Abney was the principal speaker urging improvements to the highways. The article questions who is responsible for this section of road work and notes efforts to get the project done if possible.
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Martin J. Abney
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Puniel
Greene
Clarke
Oglethorpe
Crawford Ia
Boreas
Detroit
Charlie Crowder
Deathlin
Harbor Jong
Rome Tribune- Herald
C. Kilgo
Ted
Pang
Layiven
Republican_ Committee
Carolina Golf Tournament
Morvich
W. B
Kiwanis
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