Early Athens agriculture pioneers and Jersey cattle shifts
In Bancroft and Athens, farmers adopted deep plowing and better cultivation to raise yields per acre. Jersey cattle were first introduced by Sid Hughes, then Hunni cutt and Yancy expanded the herd. a grand sale of a large tract followed. The Southern Cultivator, started by White, later moved to Dr. Jones who transformed it into a prosperous seed for farming ideas.
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Ward Bancroft
Reston
Athens
Bancroft
Tancroft
Sid Hughes
Georgie
Jersey
Agricultural College
Pi Han
Fairview
Hunnicutt & Yancy
Jefferson Road
America
Plaende
White
Broad, Street
College Avenue
Athe Tnicam Club
Broad Street
Heinre
Adata
Dr. Jones
Winterville Road
Shriners Plan National Travel Steamer Excursion
A bureau announced a Mystic shrine tour from New York to San Francisco in May and June. About 1269 Shriners are to travel, with a program including instruction for tending and making American libations aboard the steamer.
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San Francisco
Anon Moe
I New York
San
Arlington Chief Dies Amid Violent Incident
A chief in Arlington died after a hospital infliction during a violent incident in the early hours. A suspect was involved in a robbery and confrontation at the vault of a stone building. The case remains under investigation with authorities confirming the fatality and ongoing inquiry.
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Arlington
Albany
Apington
Hospital
Robbery Horn
Sanitary Toilet Ordinance Placed Back for Vote
The East Athens council, in a six to five decision, agreed to reopen the sanitary closets issue. The defeated February ordinance will return to the calendar for action at the April meeting. The packed chamber heard two hours of arguments from physicians and the Board of Health against surface toilets, while opponents called the sanitary closets a nuisance. Mayor Thomas G. Tone cast the deciding vote after a five to five tie. Supporters urged assurances the toilets would be kept clean, with several citizens urging a yes for passage. The yeas were Conolly Armstrong Cyrnes Thornton McElroy and Mayor Tone. nays were Culp Dot Sery Hill Heyward Howland.
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Council Chamber
McElroy
Board of Health
East Athens
Ge “Hlelsitay
Bieveree
Porto Rico Crisis Warned By Resident Commissioner
Washington reports Felix Cordova Davila, resident commissioner for Porto Rico, warned that a real crisis is fast approaching due to conditions in Porto Rico. He demanded a Congressional investigation into Governor Reilly and urged the American people to regard the situation as increasingly acute.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Felix Cordova
Davila
Reilly
Prohibition Chief Says Liquor Smuggling Widespread
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced new steps against liquor smuggling from Nassau and Bimini and other points. He said weeks of intensive investigation will be followed by use of unusual facilities in the anti rum campaign, but he offered no details.
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Washingson
Nassau
Bimini
Cubs
Prohibition
Haynes
Railroads defend existing rate levels before ICC
Railroads opened their final defense of current freight and passenger rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Three attorneys argued there are no legal or economic grounds for a general reduction based on the testimony presented. Fred W. Putnam then argued for state bodies seeking passenger fare reductions, contending rates are too high.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frank Gwathmey
Southern Roads
Fred W. Putnam
Minnesota Railroad Commission
SF Ningles
Haunting Study Ends Quiet in Caledonia Mills House
Dr Walter Franklin Prince of the American Institute for Scientific Research visited the haunted house of Alex Mac Donald at Caledonia Mills. After a night there, he reported no ghostly manifestation as reporters and others present heard nothing during the early hours.
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Associated
Presd
Halifax
Walter Franklin Prince
American Institute For Scientific Research
New York
Prince
Alex MacDonald
Caledonia Mills
Mei Red
Trgae
Mercer Drew Bye In National Intercollegiate Basketball
In Indianapolis, the first National Intercollegiate basketball tournament draws teams nationwide. The event runs March 9 to 11 under the Indianapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce. Wabash College faces Illinois Wesleyan on Thursday night, with other matchups and byes to decide a Saturday championship.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hassit
Wabash College
Minois Wesleyan
College of Idaho
Mercer College
Macon
Grove City Collore
Negro preacher claims white mob flogged him in Barrow
Governor Hardwick ordered an investigation into claims by Revi P. N. Henningham a Black preacher that a party of whites flogged him Monday night and forced him to leave Barrow County He is Jamaica born British subject and Catholicism accused by locals Henningham sought sheriff Camp protection and potential martial law while Henningham weighs return details were forwarded to Solicitor Dean of the Western Circuit for review.
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Atlanta
Hardwick
Revi P. N. Henningham
Barrow County
Jamaica
Henningham
Dean
Sher
Iff
Barrow
Kentucky
Sheriff Camp
Herningham
Floyd
Robbery at distillery nets liquor valued at $35,000
Frederick county authorities report a staged theft at a distillery where liquor in barrels, loaded into three trucks, was stolen. One truck with 17 barrels was found after an accident. total value tallied at about $35,000 with arrests made but no convictions. Investigators believe suspects came from Baltimore and moved the liquor to the city.
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John Hempt
Frederick County
Baltimore
Athens Rotarians Hold Luncheon At Georgian Hotel
Athens Rotarians met at the Georgian Hotel for a noon luncheon. Members discussed club activities and upcoming community service events with local business leaders in attendance.
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Athens
Real Estate Firm N Controls Toledo St Louis and Western
Cleveland Real Estate firm N announces it has acquired control of the Toledo St Louis and Western Railroad. CP Sweare, vice president, said details were discussed Wednesday amid earlier Erie and Washington mentions.
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Cleveland Real Estate
Toledo, St.Louis and Western Railroad
P. Sweare
Erie
Washington
van Swearingen
Harding Enroute to Floridian Vacation Week
President and Mrs Harding depart for a week of rest in Florida, sailing at 6 oclock Thursday from the Atlantic Coast Line. The party includes Attorney General Daugherty Speaker Gillette and others as the President seeks to set aside official cares.
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WasanyeTon
Harding
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Daugherty
Speaker
Gillette
Imilor
Mietcher
Briga
Sawyer
George Christian
City council delays action on school bond increase meeting notes
City council did not act on increasing the school bond issue at a Wednesday night meeting. Two committees from council and board will meet with the Parent Teacher Association before the bond matter goes back to council, with further action anticipated after Senate sessions. Paving on Boulevard resumes once weather permits. The council approved advertising changes and minor ordinances at the session.
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Thomar
Senate
Mell
Campaign Closes Friday for Athens YMCA Fund Drive
The Athens YMCA maintenance fund needs 2324.50 more in subscriptions by Friday dinner to reach 11000. Most large gifts are in. workers must contact every prospect. Dinner attendance rises as leaders press community support. Major divisions list subscriptions and counts, with names tied to local businesses and volunteers.
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Athens Young Men's, Christian Association
Athens
Thin Movement
God Willy
Christian Brotherhood
Campeses
Secre
Wis
Entra
Thallway
C. H. Phinisy
Dudley Thomas
T Lumpkin
Mortenson
PRI
Snelling
Aigeoverie
Tose’ Iuimea
YM. C.A
Ayers
A. J. Ped
A. W. Doster
Morton Hodgson
Mts
Other Nations To Await Ratification Pacts By Senate
Paris dispatch reports that foreign nations await Senate ratification of arms conference pacts. The piece notes President Poincare and Albert Sarraut involved, with debate over ratifications before subparts and allied zones.
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Paris
Paar A Concen
Ater de
Muscle Shoals Hearings to Continue Indefinitely
Washington. Chairman Kahn announced the Muscle Shoals hearings will be continued indefinitely with all witnesses who might illuminate the legal aspects called. Justice Department views on the contracts have been sought. Sessions will not be daily but will be convened to examine knowledgeable witnesses, with Colonel John W. Jones and possibly Mellon among those identified with the Wilson administration.
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Washington
Kahn
House Military’ Committee
Muscle Shoals
Department of Justice
John W. Jones
Ordnance Bureau
Mellon
Wilson
President Sees Farm Difficulties Dissipating
Washington reports President Harding replies to War Finance Corporation director Meyer noting progress toward balancing producer prices with consumer costs. He says stability and confidence in agriculture will advance national prosperity and approves a trip across the country to study marketing associations and organization facilitation urged by the President to Congress.
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Washington
Fuinene
V. Meyerr
V. Meyer, Jr
Vig Weanea: Corporation
Ld Pa
White House
Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Harding
Tony
Fallon
Pact Coast
Dna
Jaro Tas Marketing Associations
Facilitien
Congress
Irish Free State Bill Passes Commons 295 to 52
The Irish Free State bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday by a 295 to 52 vote, with Associated Press coverage noting the outcome.
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Mouse OF Commons
Associated Press
House of Commons
United States Declines Genoa Economic Conference Invite
The Associated Press reports the United States declined the invitation to Genoa for an economic conference. The Italian government acted through its ambassador and the allied supreme council in extending the invitation.
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United States
Genoa
Supreme Coucil
Foreign Rate War Is Averted in New York Reporting
In New York on Wednesday the United lines recited a continental freight rate, averting a broader rate war with Dutch and Belgian ports, signaling a stabilizing move amid overseas shipping tensions.
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NEW _YORK
United Lines
Wesnteday
Employed Boys Brotherhood YMCA Dinner Delights Members
The Employed Boys Brotherhood enjoyed a very delightful YMCA dinner with members seated at tables. A member described the occasion as pleasant and well hosted by the organization.
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Brotherhood
YMCA
Young Men’s Christian Association Resolution Noted
Fragmentary record from 1890 cites William M. Rowland proposing gratitude to George Dudley for valued advice and extended work with the association. The text, though garbled, references development and a call to support youths at work within the organization.
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George Dudley
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