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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
4
The Southeastern Pair highlights Georgia farmers conquering boll weevil damage through improved farming, noting strong state exhibits in grain hops and cattle. It praises Georgia producers for building a self sufficient food system with rising cattle, grain, and pork output and long term prosperity.
Indications point to an eventual settlement of the railway strike as both sides move cautiously to avoid federal confrontation. Some large railway unions, notably on the Pennsylvania system, show support for management, while smaller roads may stay out unless needed. The railway board’s strengthened authority under the president tempers passions on both sides.
The federal government proposes rapid funding for nationwide road improvement to employ jobless workers. States would match funds immediately to trigger projects, aiming to put hundreds of thousands to work soon. Officials warn winters may bring unrest if action delays, urging quick, decisive steps.
The Georgia women mobilize to raise at least one hundred thousand dollars for the University of Georgia endowment. A dormitory for women already exists near the Agricultural College and is nearly full. another dorm could be added. The piece notes prior large gifts and observes forest fires show misused funds, while sharing rural anecdotes about Navestock and a bacon custom linked to marital happiness.
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