Boll weevil devastates cotton farmers in Oglethorpe County
Judge Esion of Oglethorpe reports widespread cotton loss as boll weevil kills stands, forcing many farmers to pivot to corn, cowpeas, and sweet potatoes. Ed Clark of Cornelia and J Q Marshall of Farmington note similar damage. some advise croppers for food crops while exploring kerosine control methods amid wild weevil numbers. Field ants may aid but not reliably. Cooperative marketing urged to stabilize farmer incomes and boost Athens’ commodity handling.
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Oglethorne
Oconee
Esion
Oglethorpe
Ed Clark
Cornelia
Quton
Hanney
J. Q. Marshall
Farmington
Oconte County
Marshall
Hamilton McWhorter
Lexington
Sherman
Ware
McWhort
T. J. Shackelford
Georgia
Shackelford
Ford
Lucy Cobb Alumnae Seek Endowment Campaign
The Lucy Cobb Alumnae Association discussed launching a wide endowment drive modeled after University campaigns. Mrs. William Pope was elected head for the coming year, with plans to consult the Board of Trustees and push for greater endowment funding as 20 seniors received diplomas at Stovall chapel, including top student Miss Mary Strahan.
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Lucy Cobb
Amd
Lucy Coby
South
Cal’l
Ates
Tera
William Pope
Washington, D. C
May Hull
A. L. Hull
Mildred Rutherford
Athens
Sonep Stovall
Millie
Southern
Policeman Thrown From Third Story Window In Chicago
In Chicago a patrolman, James Mullin, 46, was hurled from a third story window as a building under construction faced labor unrest. Several building trades leaders including Fred Mader, Big Murphy, and Cornelius Shea were charged with murder amid a strike crisis and indictments for shootings during May.
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Chicago
Wealtty Grand Jury
Jaines
Mullih
Willen
Landis Wage
Labopi
Building Trades
Fred Mader
Building Trades Council
Big
Murphy
Mader
Shea
Sahel
Silay
Jenn
Malena
Ils Federation
Fear God and keep his commandments era text tease
An archaic line frames a feature on a religious era, invoking the phrase Fear God and keep his commandments as a centerpiece. The teaser hints at a broader discussion of moral instruction and historical perspectives within a Gorgas Washington context.
Postmaster Nominations Trigger Senate Corridor Clash
In a heated Senate dispute, Georgia's Senator Watson and Colorado's Senator Phipps clashed over three postmaster nominations for Savannah, Dixie, and Tengga. The confrontation spilled into the hallway as Watson refused to review papers, vowing to block the confirmations amid mutual accusations of derogatory remarks.
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Washington
Georgia
Senate
Watson
Dem
Phi
Colorado
Post Office Committee
Sen ‘Watson
Sea Chamber
Phipps
Wadsworth
Dr E L Hill Plays Key Role in Presbyterian Assembly
Dr E L Hill and Dr B L Hill a prominent pastor in the First Presbyterian church took major roles at last week’s Presbyterian assembly in Charleston West Virginia. Hill nominated Dr R C Reed of Columbia DC for moderator and Reed won by a strong margin. Hill was appointed chairman of the Foreign Correspondence Committee, a leading assembly assignment, and preached at Charleston's First Baptist Church. He plans a May 28 sermon in Harrisburg PA and a June 4 return sermon in Athens after visits to Washington and New York.
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B. L. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Assembly
Charleston
R. C. Reed
Columbia
D. C
General Assembly
Dr. Hill
Foreign Correspondence Committee
First Baptist Church
Harrisburg
Athens
Hitt
Advocates Hold the Hotel Menu Honor in Law School
Advocates celebrate a prestigious honor in the law department as a noted member earns recognition for a celebrated menu item. The event highlights the culinary and academic achievements within the law school community.
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Mich Rede En Toe
Exclusive Contract With City Promised by BLY P.U. Publicity
The Publicity Committee of the BLY P.U. City Union has secured an exclusive contract with Banner and Herald to publish two editions on June 21 devoted to the State Convention. The papers will carry the complete delegate list and promotions to attract advertising from local business leaders. Committee chair G. M. Adhurst and several city merchants will coordinate the editions.
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BLY. P.U. City Union
Ted
G. M. Broad
Henry
P. Dor
L. B. Gilberts
A. B. Culon
Remy Fitts
Ce Mapp
Joh
Aining
G. M. Adhurst
Chairman Publicity Com
Belfast Parliaments member W J Twaddell shot dead
Belfast dispatch reports W J Twaddell a Northern Parliament member was shot and killed while en route to business. A woman was wounded in the gunfire and rioting continued around the Short Strand area. Authorities vow to pursue those responsible as cabinet convenes. Joe E Mook visits Athens. his company division rep hails from Greenville, SC.
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Belfast
Associated Presa
W. J. Twaddell
Twaddell
Joe"e
Mook Vigits
Athens
Joe EL
P. Loribdrd Company
Ae Mock
Greenville
Holiness Preacher Beaten in Mitchell County Probe
Mitchell County authorities probe a Sunday dawn assault on Rev Temples a Holiness preacher eight miles from Pelham GA He was beaten tied to a log but conducted three services later despite injuries Other Holiness preacher Rev Waters and family fled the community weeks earlier amid masked menace Local residents press for suspects identification and safety reassurance.
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Pelham
Mitchell County
Tilia
B. A. Waters
Piggly Wiggly and Local Goods Highlight Georgia Independence
A fragment mentions Piggly Wiggly and other local brands as symbols of Georgia independence in product display. It lists items such as potatoes, butter, brooms, shortening, oil refining, coffee and telecommunication firms, noting the crowd’s attention and pride in Athens and Albany area exhibitors. The text emphasizes local commerce and pride in regional products.
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Georgia
Ines
St. Miney
St. Stebbins
Stebbins
Prideval
Empire Coffee
McCord Stewart Oomce Gane Teles
Sessions of City Court Here Monday
Court reconvened Monday morning to hear additional criminal cases. Most early cases were postponed with limited sentences handed down. The jury then considered the Bid Puller case, expected to occupy much of Monday. Barberville Scouts call meeting at 3 PM Tuesday. all interested boys urged to attend with blanks.
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Agau
Puller
Barberville
Ames
Modern Dance Gets Severe Rap From Southern Baptists
Jacksonville, Fla. The Southern Baptist convention urged strict censorship for motion pictures and denounced modern dance and race track gambling. It called for laws to curb public displays of vice and urged leaders like Will H Hayes to push a thorough cleanup of the picture industry.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Social Service Commission
Southern Baptist Convention
Baptiste
Will H. Hayes
Motion Picture Producers’ Association
Ovid Rene
Plans for County Bond Election Drawn Up
Plans for securing a county bond election were outlined at a meeting chaired by the county committee chairman. Citizens pledged to circulate petitions and a second bond election was discussed, with a new election planned for early July. Volunteers were named to carry petitions in city wards and districts. petitions were due by Tuesday six o’clock with final decisions to follow that afternoon.
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Ing
Gord
Hugh Rowe
Jt. J
Rowe
Derman R. T. Dottery
Orr
Man H
Heywood
B. Hudson
Santo
Harty
Brooks
D. H
Winter
Gaines
Sandy Creek
Mesargide H. LF
Jd. Orrand
Mit
High School Girls Sell Tickets for Rotary Kiwanis Game
A fragmented note lists high school girls selling tickets for a Rotary Kiwanis event. Names such as Edwards Crymes Grimes Kimsey and Lit Man Dews appear among participants, with others expected to join the effort today.
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Rotary-Kiwanis
A Edwards
Crymes
Lillian Grimes
Margaret Kimsey
R. Bloodworth
G. A. Booth
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Savannah
J.B. Crane
Dixie
Lawson Pritchard
Tennille
Tom
E.L. Hill
Banner- Herald
B.Y.P.U
Palament
Piggly Wiggly
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McSwiggan
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