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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1921

Page

6

Cotton and currency markets show steady undertone amid unsettled trade

Foreign exchange quotes list Sterling, Francs, Marks with varying losses and gains while New York call money stands at 7 percent. Cotton spot prices across U S cities are mostly steady with New York and Philadelphia firmer. New Orleans notes unsettled interior weather and improving European relations as factors. despite British strikes, exports to Europe rise and market sentiment edges upward.

New York P. J Binet. & Co New Orleans Germany United States Europe Galveston Japan England

YMCA Ball Clubs Roster and Schedule Announced

The YMCA announces organized ball clubs for the season with a roster of captains and players including Slaughter Bedgood and Hopkins. Scheduled matchups list Slaughter vs Hopkins and Bedgood vs Davis among other games.

N. G. Slaughter R. McWhorter W. ¥. Pittard Fred Dean George Thornton George Williams Francis Price Tony Costa Harry Dews B. Joel Tom Stokes W. R. Bedgood Julian Ervin Henry M. Bacon Hope Smith Us Owen Bradberry Hugh Hodgton C. D. McDorman Joel A. A Aer WA. Clark Abut Nix W. T Clyde Anderson Morton Todgson Ed ‘Hightower G. A. Booth Garland ‘Holme P. B Holliday Rig Endow Ye Smith

Olympic Plans Face Key Decisions at Lausanne Meetings

Paris bets on hosting the 1924 Games as the International Olympic Committee and related bodies meet in Lausanne from May 26 to June 12. Delegates discuss winter sport inclusion, equestrian events, amateur definitions, entries, and proposed revisions, with final decisions expected.

Lausanne Switzerland Paris International Olympic Committee Wien Thesdan Goder Norway Switse Hakaa Cion Anf Or. Pete

South Carolina boy wins valuable prize in cotton contest

Bennie Hewitt of Bamberg County South Carolina earned a $100 prize from the Soil Improvement committee of the Southern Fertilizers Association for growing 1640 pounds of Webber 2 cotton on one acre in 1920. He used up to date methods under bol weevil conditions, with careful fertilization and shallow cultivation and credited county agent J D Brandon. He posted a net profit of $107.07 after expenses.

Bennie Hewitt Bamberg County South Crolina Southern Fertilizers Association Young Hewitt Clemson College Rennie” Mat L. L. Baker Boys’ Club Bennie J. D. Brandon

Thedford's Black Draught Endorsed by Local Farmer

In a local health note farmer T S Bostier praises Thedford's Black Draught as a reliable remedy for stomach issues and indigestion. He claims it has helped his family and urges readers to ask their druggists for a bottle, noting it is vegetable and valuable for easing symptoms.

Thedford T. S. Bostier Bostier Aya Gver Thedford’s

Training 2 Commencement at Athens Industrial Institute

The seventeenth annual commentement of the Teacher Training and Industrial Institute at Athens is underway with alumnae receptions, an operetta The Fire Show, and examinations Friday morning. Diplomas will be presented by Professor State University Athene Ga with songs, oration, and Benediction. class colors Rose and Gray with a White Rose for a usher.

Industrial — Institute (Colored) of Athens Bena Mae Eula Bertha Curly Ee State ‘University Athene Ga. Chorné—Arion Wilts Vogel

Athens Pastors Return From Convention

Report details Rev. W. Fane of Winster delivering a ringing speech and Jno. D. Melt for president at a convention. Other eminent nominees were mentioned with Dr Mell noted as a strong contender. A separate item states six skeletons, believed to be white soldiers, were unearthed near the Columbia River highway with found accoutrements in

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Cottonseed Crushes Fall, Season Figures Rise Slightly

Washington May 17 The census bureau reports cottonseed and byproducts show modest gains over last year with oil exports up and refined products on hand. Farmers credit favorable weather and strong market to improved conditions and note debt free farms with solid home and outbuildings.

Washington D. C Ieee Mies

Gwinnett Farmer Solves Boll Weevil Question

A Gwinnett farmer claims to have solved the boll weevil problem with a method shared among neighbors and friends. The report notes local belief that his approach could influence cotton yields and pest management in the area.

Eaiea Gwinnett

Ambiguous text fragment hints at farming plans and quotes

Partial readable lines reference I B worth a person, state, and a question about hosting a cotton seed plan on a farm within twelve years. The fragment is unclear, with missing context and inconsistent phrasing.

I. B.worth Rangorio

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