Boll Weevil Sits Over Georgia Warns Farmer Losses Loom
Special to The Banner from Atlanta Georgia May 24 Commissioner of Agriculture J J Brown warns the boll weevil is rising across the state likening it to a monarch of the fields. He cites warm weather, bad stands and replanting as factors driving infestation and fears unable to reach a normal cotton crop amid high costs and low prices. Brown questions drastic one year crop elimination unless nationwide coverage and strict controls could make it effective.
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J. J. Brown
Mr. Brown
States and Federal Fight Weevil for Cotton Cure
The speaker argues that government spending on combating the cotton boll weevil has exceeded the value of a normal cotton crop. He notes the weevil is more numerous than ever and urges drastic action, including a one year crop ban, as the commissioner's plan to secure absolute control and protect future harvests.
Legislature Majority Opposes Sale of Atlanta Mansion
Atlanta voters face a heated debate as the incoming legislature shows about four to one opposition to selling the Peachtree Street mansion. Members favor resourcing repairs or keeping the status until a public vote, while Gov elect Hardwick argues for sale and acquisition of a new property.
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Peachtree Street
Hardwick
Capitol
Capital removal issue looms as session unfolds
Reports indicate a sharp majority dispute over the capital removal stance, signaling the issue will be pursued in the current legislative session. Key figures show a roughly four to one split, underscoring ongoing contention as lawmakers set priorities.
Moscow Markets Open After Closure Amid Food Speculation
Helsinki Finnish official reports Moscow markets again open with trade limited to provisions. Crowds sell personal belongings to buy food as speculation fuels lower prices but food shortage worsens. July flour supply is being consumed to cover demand.
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Helsingfors
Moscow
Black Draught touted as family remedy in Marmaduke ad
Mrs. Mary E. Hill of Route 1 Marmaduke endorses Thedford s Black-Draught for bilious children and stomach or liver troubles. She says a couple of doses ease bilious fits and sour stomach, noting its gentle yet positive action in removing wastes and poisons. The ad cites 70 years of use and urges readers to keep a package at home.
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Thedford
Mary E. Hill
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Hindenburg Still Popular With Homeland Folks
May 24 Potdam Germany crowds attend Empress Augusta Victoria funeral showing admiration for Field Marshal Von Hindenburg. Mobs cheer as he arrives with medals misaligned, aides fix them. crowds flood Wildpark station with tumultuous cheers as the train departs. Prince August appears quietly, few hats raised.
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Mrs Lloyd George Good Politician
London May 24 Mrs David Lloyd George wife of the prime minister is praised for her home management at Downing Street and her strong political campaigning. She toured Wales and Bedford district, receiving acclaim from supporters and gifts from locals while Labor faced a chilly reception in several stops.
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