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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
5
New Orleans and New York markets show fluctuating ruling prices for cotton and grains, with tones steady and futures at mids ranges. Reports note rainfall benefits across the South, concerns over weevil spread, and potential crop impacts. May June and futures quotes from New Orleans and New York and commentary from market letters temper the session.
A fragmented report notes crop pest risk from late planting and reduced fertilizer use, predicting higher weevil pressure with smaller acreage. London labor talks aim to end a mill strike while miners may vote on new mine-owner proposals. Washington reports weeklong rainfall in the cotton belt with generally warm temperatures but cool growth in the Carolinas.
Washington June 8 Zone crop report from the Department of Agriculture lists June 1 conditions and acreages. Spring Wheat production forecast is 251 million bushels with a 93.4 percent condition and 18,023,000 acres planted.
Private citizen Henry W Grady stood out in the era's debates as a unique nonofficial voice aiding or shaping public discourse. The fragment hints at Grady's notable role tied to an 1888 event or tribute, linking his reputation as an orator and editor to a broader historical anniversary.
A Georgia Tech crowd is expected for this afternoon’s decisive game between Connolly and Davis teams. Whitey’s squad won first, Connolly’s gang replied 5 to 2 yesterday, and today’s late afternoon match at 6:30 will settle the series with John Elliott on hand for the Y. Bob McWhorter and Hopkins sparked the Conolly offense, while W T Forbes umpired and Rocco called balls and strikes.
A gloom filled anniversary praises Henry W. Grady for fostering north south cordiality. The piece urges May 24th be a legal holiday and notes Grady’s stature as an orator editor and man of faith. It recalls his refusal of political offices to stay in the newspaper profession and influence public affairs.
The Georgia Publisher recounts Henry Grady’s bold act when Cleveland won the presidency. Grady reportedly adjourned the Georgia House after declaring a message from the American people and proclaiming the assembly adjoined. The piece ends with a quip on life’s wrestle and a call to declare May 24 a legal holiday.
The bulletin notes fair conditions on Thursday with little temperature change nationally. It highlights a rise in reported show occurrences in Central Valley and Western States, especially Kansas City and Dallas, while cotton belt areas east of the Mississippi see fair weather. 50 degrees at San Francisco cited as a low. public health service urges hygiene and handwashing.
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