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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1922

Page

5

Weather forecast hints at warm weekend across south

The bulletin notes cloudy conditions in Georgia and the deep south with a warm NW pulse for Saturday. It warns shipments of goods may reach the nation in 36 hours and expects temperatures around 25 to 30 degrees in some areas with morning readings near freezing. Severe conditions persist in Texas as a broad high builds east.

Georga Porwe United Florida Arjen Texas

Cantaloupe Plants Up In Mitchell Co

CAMILLIA Ga The cantaloupe business in Mitchell county gains momentum as J M Keaton Jr reports his plants up and ready. If cold weather cooperates for a few more days, a perfect stand is expected. Farmers around Camilla plant early hoping to avoid killing frosts as a larger crop than ever prevails with thorough fertilization and preparation.

Camillia Mitchell County J. M. Keaton, Jr Camilla

One Creamery To Open March 8

Columbus Georgia announces the formal opening of a new 25000 dollar creamery on Wednesday March 8. Driven by local chamber of commerce support for the dairy industry, the facility is designed for future enlargement and rapid expansion. The project is expected to boost dairy business in the region and across the Chattahoochee into Alabama.

Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Tennesseans Buy Many Georgia Hogs

Fitzgerald Ga East Tennessee hog buyers have invaded this country and helped our farm to gain an advantage in feeders and finished hogs this season. Carloads were shipped this week and said to bring one cent per pound more than packing houses offered. Three carloads of cattle have also been shipped in the past two weeks.

Americus Curb Market Opens at Courthouse

Americus opened a farmers curb market, the third golden rule sale in the city. Established along the courthouse curb, it will operate every Wednesday and Saturday. About 15 farmers participated, selling their products at good prices, with market quotations near store prices.

Americus

Tifton Farmers Sell Eggs in Weekend Market

In Tifton Georgia about 2,000 dozen eggs were sold by local farmers on Saturday and 3,900 dozen the prior Saturday. The sales yielded around 1250 dollars across the two days, not counting case lot purchases from stores in nearby towns.

Tifton

Future of Georgia Lies With Farmers Speech by Dr Graves at Atlanta Meeting

Dr Henry S Graves Yale forestry head and former US forest service chief says Georgia’s forest future rests with small timber owners. He warns old fashioned logging will fade, urges reforestation and educated harvesting to prevent shortages and sustain wood supplies for home and industry.

Georgia Henry S. Graves Atlanta Georgia Association Graves Yale University United States Forestry Department America Nesda

Pinkey Mitchell Wins First Fight After His Spell

Pinkey Mitchell returned to the ring in Milwaukee after a layoff caused by a January illness. He won eight of ten rounds against Benny Leonard, with two rounds close, showing stamina but fading in the final stretch. Critics noted he lacked knockout power but claimed a solid performance in his comeback.

Pinkey Mitchell Milwaukee Wis Benny Leonard Pinkey Qwon Ft Salts Wit Regults Banner ‘Herald

Beauty parlors thrive in Russia amid stock shortages

In Moscow merchants report scarce manufactured goods except artificial hair perfumes and some items. Beauty parlors prosper while collars shirts and sizes are hard to find. Tax burdens push prices up. licenses cost millions of rubles. A Moscow merchant predicts foreign credit will soon revive stock and turn Russia into a top market.

Moscow Goerman Russia Stochka

Government Gets Blime in Part for Low Mood in London

London business mood blamed on restrictive government controls says a letter from the Imperial Commercial Association. Signers include Baron Inchcape, Baron Ashfield, Baron Faringham, Viscount Port, and Sir J. P. Hewett, arguing that tighter limits curb liberty and deter trade, predicting consequences if pubs close at 10.

London Imperial Commercial Association Hquor Mceomamy Baron Inchcape Great Britain Baron Wathling Baron Ritchie Port of Board of Trade Baron Ashfield Undergrand Railways Baron Faringham Great Central Railway Viscount N Association

Eskimos in Labrador Dying Under Trader Pressure

Harald Lindow, vice-governor of Northern Greenland, reports Eskimos of Labrador are deteriorating, exploited by unscrupulous traders, and pushed further north. He contrasts them with Greenland Eskimo, notes scarce medical care, and says missionaries are the main help, with women suffering from poor medical attention.

Copenhagen Labrador Harald Lindow Greenland Lindow

Oxford Advantage Over Cambridge in Intervarsity Hockey

Oxford holds a clear edge over Cambridge in intervarsity hockey due to Rhodes scholars and other factors. This year Oxford faced a Canadian team with one American, scoring 27 goals while Cambridge failed to score. A writer warns that without leveling the teams the intervarsity rivalry may become routine and lose public interest.

Oxford London Cambridge Rhodes Fap

Cotton Market Moves In Irregular Friday Trading

The New York cotton market opened irregular as Liverpool cables disappointed and near months fluctuated. May and July prices shifted, with May around 18.09 cents and July near 17.35, while New Orleans and London influenced afternoon steadiness and a late dip. Spot bids held around 19.55 cents for New York middling, with futures closing steady after mixed regional activity and a large weekly U.S. visible supply estimate.

New York Liverpool New Orleans Wall Street Puvdte Manchester

New York markets show mixed gains amid strong bond quotes

Liberty bonds closed at multiple high levels including 97.00 for 3 1 2s and 97.54 for fourth 4 1 4s while foreign exchange remained heavy with Britain and France seeing demand. New York money markets held steady with call money near 4 1 2 percent as traders watched stock leaders such as American Sugar and General Electric push gains in a broad market rally.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Bonds Victory Swall Street New York Variows Aaves Thurading Crucible Gulf States Lima Locomotive Computing Tabulating Houston Oil American Woolen Avadlian Sugar South Porto Ann Arbor New Orleans Texas Mexico

Chicago Markets Open Higher for Wheat and Corn Prices

General buying lifted Chicago market prices with early gains for Wheat and Corn. Wheat No 2 red about 1.40, Corn No 2 mixed around 61 to 62, Oats No 2 white 40 to 41, Rye around 1.02 to 1.03, Barley 64 to 66, seeds up to 25.00. Hog prices reflected higher provisions. Pork nominal, Lard 12.02, Ribs 11.26 to 12.60. Chicago livestock shows mixed but firm gains in hogs and calves, beef steers strong, cows softer, lambs up slightly.

Chicago Montana Clippers Texas

Markets Summary From Sugar To Naval Stores

Raw sugar held at 8.79 for centrifugal while refined goods rose 6 points to 5.10 to 6.20. New York poultry steady with live broilers 32 to 40, fowls 33, roosters 13. dressed prices unchanged. Butter mixed with slight firming for some grades, cheese firm, Chicago butter easy and poultry alive market steady. Potatoes weak with Wisconsin sack whites around 1.10 to 2.00 cwt, Minnesota similar. Savannah naval stores turpentine firm at 79 1-4 with rosin firm. official price ranges noted for several grades.

New York NEW York Poultry Pri Cos Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota NAVAL Savannah

Civil Service Exam At P C Post Office Saturday

A civil service examination for clerks and carriers will be conducted at the post office building Saturday morning at nine o'clock. Applications should be turned in either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, it was announced at the post office. Women play football Paris Femina Sports and En Avant clash for city championship with a foul leading to a send off and Femina Sport awarded the game.

Paris Femina Sports En Avance Boel Diay En Avant Fem Ina

Fragmentary sports odds confuse early season scores

Disjointed lines show unclear results involving Prorce, Ann Arbor, Mets, and Gates teams with ciphered point bets and line reads. No coherent game outcome or standings can be determined from the fragmentary OCR text provided.

Calotabs Claim Quick Flu Prevention and Easy Cold Cure

Physicians and druggists urge Calotabs as a simple nightly dose to purge toxins, boost liver function, and guard against influenza and complications. One tablet with water before bed, no salts or nausea, promises a purified system, robust appetite, and safe relief. sold in sealed packages for five cents with refund if not artful.

Wendell's Ambition Brand Pills Promote Quick Relief

An advertisement urges readers to buy Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand from Palmer & Sons. It promises rapid improvement in mood and energy, notes use for nervousness and indigestion, and offers a money back plan on the first box. The copy targets fatigue, nervous strain, smoking, and excessive work.

Palmer & Sons Palmer Ambl

Banner Delivery Service Notice

A public notice states if you do not receive your banner by eight o’clock in the morning, call phone 75 and a banner will be delivered promptly.

Gainesville Southbound and Northbound Train Schedule

Southern Railway and Seaboard Airline lines show daily Gainesville and Athens departures with times for Nos. 6, 7, 8 and service to Atlanta, Norfolk, Richmond and Washington. Detailed times list morning departures, arrival windows, and connections including Gainesville to Athens and Georgia routes.

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