Bobby Walthour to Race Five Horses at Northeast Georgia Fair
Bobby Walthour, famed bicyclist, will race five of Georgia’s fastest running horses on October 5 at the Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens. The relay event uses a 14 horsepower motor to pace Walthour over five miles with a fresh horse each mile, under a contract worth several hundred dollars if he wins. The fair promises major attractions and expects about eight thousand attendees opening day.
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Remedy for Caterpillar Pest Domestically Advise by State Entomologist
State Entomologist Newell and Agriculture Commissioner Stevens answer inquiries on cotton damaging caterpillars. Newell, with Texas experience, explains life cycle and a Paris green with air slaked lime dusting method, plus arsenate of lead spray as backup for heavy rain. Cautions issued on Paris green toxicity to animals feeding on treated cotton.
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Rail routes offer one fare to Northeast Georgia Fair
Railroads entering Athens post a round trip fare of one dollar for travel to the Northeast Georgia Fair. The reduced rate applies when cotton shipments are light and a knapsack sprayer is supplied for farm work.
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Free attractions at the Northeast Georgia Fair
The Northeast Georgia Fair October 5 to 10 offers many fine free attractions for visitors. A list appears in another section of The Banner. Patrons will be provided with entertaining, moral, and instructive programs and displays.
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