Clarke County Forms Unit of American Cotton Association
A Clarke county meeting in the city hall organized the Clarke county unit of the American Cotton Association. Officers were elected, with James W. Morton named county chairman and Jos M. Hodgson as vice chairman. The group urged countywide enrollment, noting the cotton market power of wholesale buyers and brokers and urging farmers to organize for better prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
American Cotton Association
Frank Shackelford
New York City
Wannamaker
Georgia National Bank
James W. Morton
Thomas J. Shackleford
Claude Tuck
Charles H. Brand
Washington
South
Jos. M. Hodgson
Oignty
Growers Demand Recognition At World Cotton Conference
New Orleans Oct 16 The World Cotton Conference formed a permanent body with Sir Herbert Dixon elected president and Fuller E Callaway vice president. Plans urged include financing exports, diversification, storage warehouses, and a twelve month marketing system. A proposal to fund the Cotton Export Corporation was discussed with federal loan officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Committee On Organization
Sir Herbert Dixon
Manchester
England
Fuller E. Callaway
LaGrange
United States
Congress
War Finance Corporation
Yoe Corporation
Cotton Association
American Cotton Association Committee
Cotton Export Corporation
Governor Pleasant
Louisiana
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
War Finance Board
Flying Parson Lands In Nebraska Then Heads On
Omaha report says Lieutenant B W Maynard known as the Flying Parson was forced to land in a cornfield near Wahoo Nebraska due to a broken crankshaft. He will resume his round trip tomorrow as two planes are rushed to support his journey. In Washington Captain Lowell H Smith received an airplane tender from Curtis to replace the burned craft used in the same mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Leutenant B. W. Maynard
Wahoo
Nebraska
H. R. Wells
Muaynard
Washington
Perminston
Lowell H. Smith
Curtis Airplane Company
Buffalo
Labor delegates fear bolt at conference over bargaining plan
Washington October 16 The National Industrial Conference adjourned without a vote on the collective bargaining declaration amid split support. Labor would bolt if unanimity fails. the meeting may dissolve. Pittsburgh October 16 Sheriff Hadlock clears autopsy claim about Fannie Selins death amid miners strike. Indianapolis October 16 The National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners urges railroads to revert to private ownership by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Industrial Conference
Labor and Public
Central Committee
Matthew Woll
Pennsylvania
Sellins
Pittsburg
Haddock
Allegheny County
Kenyon
Senate
Fannie Selins
United Mine Workers of America
Wastatrona
Indianapolis
National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners
Pigsly Wiggly Offers Diverse Foods and Puddings
The listing notes boneless chicken caviar tuna flakes and lunch tongue at Pigsly Wiggly. Sliced and grated pineapple, Logan berries and red raspberries are also shown. Breakfast bacon brands Armour Wilson Swifts and Kinghan are carried at Pigsly Wiggly alongside Heinz Fig Plum pudding and Easy Make Cocoa pudding at 43 cents. Winesap seen with grape fruit. Grarnold and Abney listed.
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Armour
Wilson
Swifts
Kinghan
Complete Baptist campaign nears goal in Athens drive
The First Baptist church campaign nears its $125,000 goal with $112,030.75 secured to date. Yesterday added $5,212.25, leaving $12,969.25 more needed from remaining subscribers and increased gifts. The effort relies on every member and friends in Athens uniting to fund the new church building and join in the spiritual campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
House of God
Athens
Co. A
W. T. Bryan
No Federal Price and By-Products Debate Noted
In Athens Congressman Charles W Prand from the Elgin district of Georgia discusses the government stance on cotton seed price. He says a formal hearing occurred and authorities deemed supply and demand the controlling factor, with no plans by the food administration or agriculture department to set a price for cotton seed or by products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Chas
VW. Prand
Elgnin
Georgia
Bahner
Brand
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
Thornton's Luncheonette Menu Highlight
Thornton's Luncheonette offers baked trout or Brunswick stew with sides like scalloped tomatoes black eyed peas and creamed mashed potatoes. Also listed are corn muffins and home made cakes and pies with a motto of cleanliness promptness and quality. Arnold & Abney advertise cooking apples 65c a peck and sugar cane 10c to 1.00 per dozen.
First big game of 1919 season at Sanford field
Tomorrow the Red and Black meet the Sewanee Tigers in the season opener at Sanford field. Georgia officials warn of a tough, weighty opponent but Coach Cunningham promises grit and a fighting finish. Tickets go on sale at Costa’s at 11 and prices are 1.50 for left grandstand, 1.25 for right, 1.00 for general admission. Game time is 3 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Field
Fighting Tigers
Sewanee
Tigers
Cunningham
Georgis Warriors
The
Athletic Association
South
Randolph
Colgate
Pitts
Auburnfield
Thomas
Virginia
Costa's
Tre Banner
Lodge Amendment Defeated in Senate Vote
The Senate rejected Lodge’s amendment on Shantung rights with a 56 to 35 vote. Only three of the Foreign Relations Committee’s 45 amendments remain, while further moves aim to strike Shantung provisions and push other reservations. President Wilson received notice of the result as his illness enters the fourth week. Plans circulate that the League of Nations may be formed soon after ratification by major powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Wilson
White House
Shauntung
China
Japan
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Gore
Reed
Walsh
Massachusetts
Reparations Commission
League of Nations Assembly
League
League of Nations
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Arrests in Lynchings Case Across Cadwell Area
Eastman Georgia October 16 Twenty three warrants issued four prominent white men arrested in connection with the lynching of Eli Cooper a negro and the burning of several negro churches near Cadwell last August It was said Cooper spoke of a negro uprising and radical literature was distributed in churches Further sensational developments expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
Eli Cooper
Cadwell
Cooper
British Losses At Sea In War Reach 7.759 Million Tons
London report says British merchant ships lost to enemy action total seven million seven hundred fifty nine thousand and ninety gross tons. Lives lost aboard these ships total fourteen thousand two hundred eighty seven. Submarines accounted for more than six million tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Bulgarian Delegation Returns to Paris After Peace Talks
The Bulgarian delegation to the peace conference heads back to Paris with strong indication that the Bulgarian treaty will be disposed of soon. The report notes continued swift play and sidestepping on the field as teams prepare for upcoming pooling events.
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Paris
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Georgia Cotton Association
Fruin
Cottom
Brookfield
Pigely
Wigsty
Europe
Norfolk
Arnold & Abney
Leeberg
Wesson Oil
Eagle Brand
Carnation i
Rheims
Af Rheims
LABOR
Winesap
Grarnold & Abney
City
Congressman Brand
Thornton
Peck
Sewanee Tigers
Tenn
Howard
Sturday
University of Georgia
Morgan
Abell
Birmingham Boys
Tiger Hnemen
Tigerbacks
Hicks
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