Cow Peas Best Money Crop Says Local Farmer
Larry Gantt notes Camak area farmers look to cow peas as a viable substitute for cotton. He cites yields and market price, praising a new California cow pea variety and urging early fall exhibits. Widespread finance gains and improving trade are reported, with emphasis on bonds for schools and women voters. Streams rebound with fishing, carp impact noted as a minor issue amid river recovery.
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June
Camak
McDuffie
Augusta
Mamak
California
Thornton Myn
Man Wu
Soule
Athens
Price
Friends of Public Education
Friends of Bonds
Flames Leap 30 and 40 Feet at Treasury Roof Fire
Washington. Firemen battled a stub born blaze on the Treasury Department roof for about 90 minutes. The fire reached 30 to 40 feet, illuminated the White House and Washington Monument, drawing President Harding to watch from a window. Marine guards blocked the area as officials surveyed damage likely totaling up to 75,000 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
White House
Washington Monument
Mra. Harding
Funeral for Richard A Croker Thursday
An obituary note reports funeral services for Richard A Croker set for Thursday with private rites and burial. The piece lists attendees including Arthur Griffith Jeann Jeann and mentions society women forming their own radio club. It also opines on local improvements and a building boom anticipated in Athens by mid summer.
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Arthur Griffith
Jeann. Thomas Lipton
Jeremia Mae Veagh
M. P.uis
Martin Maloney
Philadelphia
New York
Hnon
Georgia
Athens
Columbus Schools Favored by Board as Cheaper Modern Plan
Columbus officials favor a new, hollow tile one story school design similar to recent California models. Captain Barnett reports Columbus buildings are modern, rectangular, open on one side with room for additions, and could cost less than Athens plans. The board will review recommendations on Harris street and Chase street sites.
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J. W. Barnett
Columbus
Act
Athens
California
Isaacs Pol
Harris Street
Chase Street
Bond
Barnett ’ Maken
France backs Belgium on private question at Genoa
Paris reports the French government will stand by Belgium on a private question. The official statement followed Wednesday’s cabinet meeting. Key figures including Vice Barthou indicated France’s firm position amid Genoa deliberations.
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Paris
Associated Press
Belgium
Atbe
Barthou
Big League Results and Standings Summary
National League games featured St. Louis 6 Cincinnati 5 and New York 1 Boston 9 with rain in other games. American League results include Philadelphia 4 2 New York 2, Boston 8 Washington 0.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Effie Elder Dies in El Paso Texas
Mrs Effie Elder wife of E B Elder died at her home in El Paso Texas Monday night after a short illness Her remains will reach Athens over the Seaboard and arrive Thursday afternoon She was 48 years old Born and reared in Habersham County She is survived by her husband E Elder her father and mother Mr and Mrs J F Osburn of Oconee County three sisters Mrs J G Elder Mrs B H Huff and Miss Mamie Osburn She was a cousin of Dr Saxton who was buried at Winder Tuesday Interment will be in Antioch churchyard Oconee County Dorseys in charge of arrangements.
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Effie Elder
Elder Wig
el Paso
Texas
Shorty
Athens
Ralleeay
Esler Wis
Jabitbe Ie Doushiorotiene
Ave. J. F. Osburn
Oconee County
E. Elder
J. F. Osburn
J. G. Elder
B.H. Huff
Oconee’ County
Mamie Osburn
Saxton
Winder
Antioch
Dorsey
Testimonies Highlight Revival at New Avenue Baptist Church
Persistent attendance dipped during a viral service but participants left fulfilled. An old-fashioned meeting preceded the sermon as several parishioners shared conversion stories. One man celebrated a year of strong faith after a life of half-hearted devotion, while a woman recalled childhood conversion and later commitment. Pastor Jennings preached.
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R Ruth
Nee Avenue Baptist Church
Christ
Chris
Jennings
Powell kills wife then turns pistol on self at Boston mansion
Bedigia girl, 16, aoused by husband Powell, tragedy unfolds as William B. Powell, Boston department store scion, fatally shoots his wife after a quarrel and then shoots himself. Police and district attorney report the events at the Powell mansion following a Bahamas health trip and a winter Boston residence.
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Mass
William
Powell
Usdey
R. H. White
Boston
Georgia
Frome
Lena Hibbard
Mrs. Powell
Bahamas
Attorpey
Ren attacks Dougherty in Senate clash over inspectors
In Washington on Wednesday Senator Caraway and others assailed Attorney General Dougherty accusing him of firing all inspectors who aimed to prosecute government swindlers and of restoring aides who aided pardons. The exchange underscored partisan friction over enforcement and appointments.
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Washington
Dougherty
Caraway
Dem T
Arkanaag
Senate
Dauguerty
Power of Faith Demonstrated Through Prayer Perseverance
Sermon recounts power of prayer with historical illustrations, including miraculous examples from the speaker's observations. Services run through Friday with no Saturday gathering. Sunday designated as Decision Day in the Sunday School.
Prize bungalow awarded to Walter Collins in Athens essay contest
Walter Collins ten and a half years old of 596 Pulaski Street Athens Ga was awarded the prize bungalow in the Own Your Home in Athens contest. The campaign closed April 30 after days of careful consideration by the committee. The Athens Banner-Herald notes the model bungalow designed by E M Anderson used materials from Carter Moss Lumber and other local firms and that building permits are up in Athens.
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Walter Collins
Pulaski Street
Athens
Widkes
Athens Poster
E. M. Anderson
Carter-Moss Lum’ber Co
R. L. Moss Manufacturing Co
Scott Hardware Cd
Taylor Electric Co
Crocedale Seed and Flower
Banner and Herald
Lttlé
Gitle
Athens Poster Adv. Co
Geprela
City Hall
Athena
Lake
Georgia Medical Association Meeting Opens in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia the annual Georgia Medical Association convention opened with Dr E C Thrash of Atlanta presiding. The program centers on readings of scientific papers this morning and a set schedule of scientific sessions for the three day meeting.
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Columbus
The
Georgia Medical, Association
E.C. Thrash
Atlanta
Shrine committee plans reception for visiting Shriners
Final preparations are complete for entertaining about 300 Shriners passing through Athens next Sunday en route to California for the Coast Convention in San Francisco. Committees include Auto, Escort, Ladies Entertainment, and General Entertainment with local members Edgeworth Lamign and W. W. Hous tion among appointees.
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Athens
California
San Francisco
Shrine Club
Edgeworth Lamign
W. W. Houstion
W. PF
Dorsey
B. F. Hardeman
Abit Nix
W. A. Capps
A. E., Davidson
John G. Quinn
Gasper, Palamsano
W. M. Slaughter
Hule Kinnebrew
Hartwell
Shay
Russians Struggle as Government Wards Enduring Stampede to Markets
In Moscow a sweeping shift from government rations to self provision worsens as the ruble sinks. Households once fed by state handouts face soaring prices and scarce staple goods amid currency depreciation. Bread, car fares, and basic commodities surge. some pensioners receive lower support, while wages lag behind, leaving many to improvise new market purchases.
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Moscow
Russia
Cotton Conditions Report Unfavorable Across Week
Washington reports weekly weather and crop review showing decidedly unfavorable cotton conditions for the week ending Tuesday. Conditions are generally more favorable east of the Mississippi River, with overall crop status noted by the weather bureau.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Weather and Crop Review
Mississippi River
Peking Drive Stopped By Chang Tsun Wu Pefu Drive
A chaotic report from Peking says General Wu-Pei-Pu’s forces halted General Chang Tsung’s advance toward Peking after a drive aimed at breaking the capital’s defense. Both sides rush reinforcements as the 100 mile front near Tsintsin sees artillery fire and strategic maneuvers. Navy observers note river guards and foreign vessels patrolling the Yangtze as tensions mount.
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Peking
Chang Tsun
Chang 0-Lin
Tieele
Chasentine
Wu-Pei-Bu
Chang
Tsintsin
Chinwangtao
Teo-Lin
Lanchu
Wu Pei-Pu
Ain
Teao-Lin
Cuang
Reanwhlig
Ak Oy
Einai Kong
Tients
Ganas
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James Camak
Treasury Building
Blaze Wednesony
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Richard A Croker
Lala
Edgar
Genoa
Bedigia
Ren
Walter Collis
Medical, Association
WMIME
Fengtien
Chang Tsoier
Opr
Changsitien
Associated
Presa
Itee
Ganeral Cha Qaacauarious Ineida
Peifu
Japan
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