Boll weevil threat dims Georgia cotton hopes
Larry Gantt notes early boll weevil activity across Georgia counties, urging farmers to curb cotton acreage. He cites Tom Brightwell of Maxeys sending weevils to Athens and reports from Morgan and Madison counties of destroyed stands. Prices rise to around twenty cents, prompting some sales while others hold for gains.
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Tom Brightwell
Maxeys
Athens
Brightwell
Oglethrope County
Baldwin
Morgan County
Madison
Jackson
Suy
Voters Qualified for Bond Election Next Wednesday
The county and city lists show 4211 qualified voters in the county and 2078 in the city for the May 17 bond election. Officials note two-thirds support is needed for passage with a majority of qualified voters voting in county and city.
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Hoh
Marshall O'Farrell
Dempsey To Meet Carpentier In London Or Paris
London report states Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey will meet by May in either London or Paris. Managers Jack Kearns and Francois Des Camps secured an agreement to let promotions and terms be settled by party or best offers while both fighters may face other opponents until the heavyweight bout is finalized.
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London
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Francois DesCamps
Associated Press
Carpentier
Dempney
Dempsey-Carpentier
A Juniors Will Have An Outing
The A Juniors of the M C A will spend Saturday at Pine Tops the summer home of Mr. W W Scott on the river near Mitchells Bridge. They will meet at the M C A at 10 oclock Saturday morning bringing lunch for dinner and will hike to Pine Tops. The M C A has two canoes on the river and they will add much fun to the party with some boys who like to fish enjoying the day. D D Quiltian the Boys Work Secretary will be in charge of the outing.
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the. M.C. A
Pine Tops
W. W. Scott
Mitchell's Bridge
M. C
D. D. Quiltian
Kappa Sigmas to Banquet Friday at Georgian Hotel
The Kappa Sigma fraternity holds its annual banquet Friday night at the Georgian hotel with regular members and a large alumni group expected. Visitors from out of town, including members of the Auburn baseball team, will attend.
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Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Georgian Hotel
Auburn
Minster Portrays Salvation Path at Baptist Revival
At Prince Avenue Baptist Church last night Pastor Hi Jennings preached from Acts 9 5 Saul Paul why persecutest thou me The minister said Christ blocked every man's path to hell with grace but men must discard reason conscience and divine influence to be saved Four new converts joined during the revival bringing total to thirty nine The series continues with services and will close Sunday with baptism at 8 oclock
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Prince Avenue Baptist Church
E. ‘Hi Jennings
Saul
Paul
Christ
Abit Nix to Speak to Athens Boys About Responsibility
Abit Nix will address Athens boys on responsibility and service. He is active in the YMCA boys work committee, on the Boy Scout executive committee, and a Rotary Club member. A large group of boys will attend the Sunday event.
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Athens
Nix
Nix Erating
Terest
Young Men's Christian Associaton
Boy Scout
Rotary Club
Collector Wade Tops His District
United States Collector of Internal Revenue W. W. Waile stationed in Athens is reported as the leading figure in Atlanta district collections for the period referenced. The item notes Waile’s prominent role and the district’s emphasis on tax collection during that time.
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Wade
United States Collector of Internal Revenue
W. W. Waile
Athens
Atlanta
Mie Abe
Politics at a Methodist General Conference in Hot Springs
At the nine teenth quadrennial general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Hot Springs Arkansas politics dominates as candidates for five new bishops are debated. Texans C C Berгgman H A Boas R Hay and F P Culver lead pre election activity amid Georgian and Missouri claims and a note on a delegate's past stance.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Associated Press
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Committee On
Friends of
Texas
S C. C.berrgman
Dallas
H. A. Boas
Dickey, Griffin
Bitte Me
Olbsbét
Pahion
Theological School
Missouri
Paul H. Tinn
Fayette
J. T. Pritchett
Kansas City
G. el Winton
St. Louis
Hospital Tag Day Raises Funds in Athens Community
A hospital tag day raised funds in Athens under chairwoman Mrs A S Parker. Citizens from churches and women's groups donated to honor the late Dr John Gerdine, creating an endowment bed in his memory. Reported totals reached 1431.95 with a final amount likely higher.
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A. 8. Parker
Athens
First Methodist Church
Hebrew Enevolent Society
First Baptist Church
Emmanuel Church
St. Joseph's “Catholic Church
Ladies Aid Society
First Christian Church
Athena Woman's Club
Athens Garden Club
First Presbyterian Church
John Gerdine
Unclear OCR Record of Federal Grand Jury Action
Fragmentary text notes unclear references to a citizen, a U S commission, and a federal grand jury. Parents described with fever or named after a Pallmar. No identifiable people, places, or dates are verifiable from the readable fragments.
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United States
Marshall de
Uni ‘States
Siestiszi
Russian Note Prompts Continent to Press for Conference
Premier Poincare awaits Russia's reply as Allied leaders urge France to stay at the conference. Lloyd George and Signor Szan ger press Barthou to reflect that the note still leaves room for discussion. Benes of the Little Entente says the conference should adjourn and form an international expert committee. Embezzler Leland Adams pleads guilty in Augusta as he faced a seven month sentence.
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Genoa
Poincare
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Signor Schanger
M. Barthou
France
Engand
M. Barthow
Paris
Wipaciee
Edward Grigg
Augusta
Wholesale Houses to Close in Summer
The following wholesale houses will close during the summer months at two o’clock in the afternoon. Talmadge Bros., Webb & Crawford Grocery Co., Callaway Co., Weir Feed and Grain Co.
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Talmadge Bros
Webb & Crawford Grocery Co
Callaway Co
Weir Feed and Grain Co
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Set for May 17 at 4
Mrs. Hammond Johnson reports the American Legion post announces a Women s Club meeting next Wednesday afternoon May 17 at 4 o clock. All members and those who have joined should attend. permanent officers likely to be elected. Sisters and daughters of former members expected to be present.
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Hammond Johnson
Press
the Allen
American Legion
Woman’s Club
Johnson
Torres
Ee Ctved
Hun Vely
Senior Class Plans Large Barbecue at Sanford Field
The University senior class held a smoker in the Octagon from eight to ten with over seventy five seniors attending the first in a series to bond the class of ’22. A large barbecue is set for Sanford Field at six o clock on Monday May 29. President McHainey will oversee culinary details.
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Sanford Field
McHainey
Itis
Senior Class Cup Awarded Friday at State Normal School
The senior class athletic and field events trophy for 1921 22 was awarded at the State Normal School Friday during commencement exercises. The cup honors the class that excelled in a year long series of events with participation from all classes.
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Bram
Bond Commission Details Proposed City Bond Issue
At the request of Mr. H P Lawrence the Bond Commission provides data on a proposed city bond issue of 255000. It notes annual interest and sinking fund costs, past debt service, and projected savings from retiring 101000 of outstanding bonds, with named officials approving the figures.
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Bond Commission
Lawrence
H. P. Lawrence
Cmh
Saath I
Junot Bo
TS Mel
H. Nickerson
A. C. Erwin
Electrone
Citizens plan city oil campaign for bond election
Col. Snelling reports tax rates not to rise. A Saturday campus meeting drafts a campaign fee of 100 dollars and selects twenty ward representatives for a citywide rally at Athens City Hall next Monday at six. Public meetings explain the bond issue and urge broad voter turnout on election day.
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Mem
Athens
la and
Childs Street
Literary Meeting of First Method Held
A literary meeting of the First Methodist group was held with Miss Ruby Anderson leading prayers and guiding the talks. Members discussed themes from contemporary literature and planned future readings for the church program.
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Marshall O’farrel
City OF Athens
Ga. Factory
Puryears
Sandy Creek
Bradbury
Buck Branch
Kenney’s
Princton
Dempsey
Kappa Sigmas
China
Minster
Jennings Ieee
Abit Nix
Georgia
Swords Citizens
Woman's Auxiliary
Fitton
Col
C. M. Snelling
Plains
Toa Szeng
The.polis
Gordon
Jt.b. Pond
Aaron Co
Ruby Anderson
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