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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
4
Athens business leaders and bankers have raised over 20000 dollars to hire six Agricultural College experts to guide Clarke County cotton growers against the boll weevil. The plan aims to teach approved methods, timing, and practical steps to protect crops and increase future prosperity for farmers and the community.
The Manchester Union notes that International Cotton will abandon its Stark mill in Manchester New Hampshire and move operations to a Southern plant. It argues the South offers cheaper, more profitable production and urges New England to pursue new industries to keep workers employed. The piece frames the shift as inevitable and cautions against labor and public losses from the transition.
In Athens 15 followers hear Thomas E. Watson’s voice via phonograph at Watkinville court. The piece notes his influence on Oconee populists and their enthusiasm for hearing Watson say Where am I at. The report contrasts this with other local happenings including opera house rowdiness and revival crowds.
George Pierce Brightwell of 210 University Drive died at his home Tuesday morning in the 75th year of his age. Funeral from the residence Wednesday at 10:30 with interment at Oconee Cemetery. He was a Mason and a Confederate veteran. survived by wife Clara and three daughters Mia H Kimbrell Nellie P and Edith M Brightwell. Confederate Veterans to honor escort at funeral.
The list of pallbearers includes FE Magill Durham Browning Lee Morris J H Dorsey Will Scott George Hulme Judge J J Strickland and Dr E E Smith for the funeral service.
The Rotary Club convenes at the Georgian hotel Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Secretary Pendergraph sends notices promising items members will enjoy, with Uncle Remus as host introducing Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit and the title boy alongside him.
Governor Hardwick announces the appointment of Mrs J E Hayes of Montezuma as a member of the Board of Trustees of the State Normal School. She becomes the first woman named to the board.
For years Mr J E Hayes served on the Georgia State Normal School Board and now his wife becomes a member. Mrs Hayes has shown keen interest in the schools work and will likely render greater service to the institution.
Atlanta Georgia M L Duggan rural school agent for the State Department of Education declares candidacy to succeed M L Brittain the present incumbent who will not seek re election Duggan has served twenty nine years in education in Georgia.
Has been engaged in education work, serving as Hancock County school superintendent for eighteen years, as state school supervisor for six years, and rural school agent for the past five years.
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Cincinnati shifted attention to European labor issues. British labor leaders were invited as fraternal guests from the British trades union congress, with addresses planned to discuss transatlantic labor ties.
The fragment notes Gates learning foreign labor policies and the labor movement. It mentions delegates attending a convention and railway unions preparing to select new leaders, with implications for both American and European labor.
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