Georgia to launch joint soil surveys across six areas
Prof. A R Marbut of the U S Department of Agriculture and Dr. Andrew M Soule of the State College of Agriculture in Athens agreed on a six area plan to conduct soil surveys with six field parties. The project pairs college and federal staff to perform physical and chemical soil analyses and establish test plots, doubling effort and funding impact.
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Georgia
A. R. Marut
Bureau of Soils
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Athens
Andrew M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
State College
Marbut
Dr. Soule
Soule
Price of Farmington Candidate Praises County Fairs
James D. Price, candidate for commissioner of sericulture, says visits across the state show strong support and he expects an overwhelming victory. He recently toured Eatonton fairs, praised displays, and will resume campaigning by mailing literature and answering letters. Basket Grapes Basazas Grape Fruit Mellow Apples Arnold and Abney advertise cocoanuts and seasonal produce.
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Hom
James D. Price
Kcommissioner
Sericulture
Price
Eatonton
Saya
Arnold & Abney
Court Hearing Extends With Multiple Fronts
The day long court hearing on the Chamberlin vs Booth and McElroy case stretched into today with no predicted end. Nearby, sixteen near beer cases await call as soon as the civil matter concludes. Mobleys receive prison terms for manslaughter, and Turpin gets twelve months on the chain gang for larceny. Grand Jury adjourned to Monday for bond election plans for a new courthouse.
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Chamberlin
Mobleys
Brand
Tiney
Albert Mobley
Andy Ross
Tiney Mobley
Turpin
C. W. Turpin
D. R. Prewette
Grand Jury
Cars barred from front of Colonial theater on performance nights
In case of fire danger cars may not park in front of the Colonial theater during performances. Owners must park on the north side of Washington Street facing the theater or along Washington Street between Jackson and Thomas and on College Avenue to allow quick access for fire response. The mayor ordered police to enforce these parking restrictions.
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Playhouse
Washington Street
Jackson and
Thomas
College ‘Avenue
Fresh Fruits and Provisions Advertised
Fresh ripe fruits and crisp celery featured with evaporated peaches apples and prunes. Currants raisins and prunes are offered. A nice lot of country butter eggs and Weatherly 2 Bernard advertised. Phones 798 and 797.
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Bernard
Advisory Committee Named by the Grand Jury
The county commissioners set December 7 for courthouse bonds election and formed a citizens advisory panel. The Grand Jury chose five locals Judge White Judge Cobb Capt Barnett Mr Phinizy and Mr Dozier to aid in site selection fund expenditure and campaign conduct with open oversight and county-wide representation.
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State Committee
Grand Jury
Tee
White
Cobb
Barnett
Phinizy
Dozier
Athens to Host Next Daughters of Confederacy Meeting
Griffin Georgia October 27 The Georgia division United Daughters of the Confederacy closes naming Athens as next meeting site and outlining plans for a home for aged Confederates The officers include President Mrs Walter D Lamar Macon and Historian Miss Mildred Rutherford Athens The Rabun Gap Industrial School reports good condition and the home plan will be pursued in Atlanta or another city The convention hailed as very successful.
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Athens
The
Daughters of Confederacy
Mildred Rutherford
Griffin
Georgia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Walter D. Lamar
Macon
Anna Caroline Denning
Columbus
Herbert M. Franklin
Ten
Mr John T Anderson Reconsiders Courthouse Location View
Editor Banner presents John T Anderson arguing against moving the courthouse from its long standing site in Athens He cites growth patterns and suggests the current hilltop location near city hall and post office will remain central for many generations He concludes a downtown site would be impractical for decades and urges restraint on the bond plan.
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Jong Tun
College Chapel
Athens
Court House
Ladies' Garden Club Exhibit Closes After Notable Fall 1911 Show
The Ladies' Garden Club ends a very successful fall 1911 exhibit amid a trying season. Exhibits show skill and care by the gardeners. The premium list is long and interesting and will be published in full in Sunday's Renner as a feature.
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Ladies’ Garden Club
Garden Club
Renner
Poultry Association Set for Monday Night Meeting
The Southern Poultry Association will meet at city hall Monday night to discuss premiums and reports. Premium lists are mailed to fanciers nationwide, signaling a large fall exhibit and active inquiries from all sections.
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Southern Poultry Association
Reflex Action of Deeds Sermon by Dr. Troutman
Pastor Dr. M. J. Troutman will preach morning and evening at First Methodist. The morning sermon titled The Reflex Action of Deeds argues practical religion and common sense. The piece critiques county land value and supports using $50 000 for education.
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M. J. Troutman
First Methodist Church
Mercer Backs Strong Squad for Clash with Georgia
Mercer arrives in Athens at 1 15 pm with twenty players plus two coaches and a manager. Captain Zellars says the team is as strong as in the Tech game and may be even better. A new lineup and several unfamiliar players are set to appear, with prospects of a debut by McWhorter or Woodruff. The showdown starts at 3 15 pm to allow four quarters.
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Mercer Baptists
Tech
Zellars
Georgia
Aginst Tech
Athens
Mercer
Macon
Atlanta
Grice
Conger
Kelley
Grenet
Forrester
Jacobson
Norman
Irwin
Foxworth
Cook
Manger
W. A. Smith
Covington
Lucas
Harrell
Bowden
Peacock
Maddox
Parrish
Minnehan
McWhorter
Woodruff
Powell
Street
Auburn
Turner
Locust Grove
Lawrence
Petition Filed In Gamble Case Costs Allocation
Col John B Gamble former Clarke County commissioner clerk through attorneys asks that costs in Clarke county vs John B Gamble and Tate Wright vs John B Gamble be taxed. Judge Brand will hear both sides. no hearing date set. Supreme Court reversed lower court. which party pays costs to be determined.
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Col
John B. Gamble
Board of County Commissioners of
Clarke
Clarke County
Tate Wright
Brand
Gamble
Supreme Court
Produce duo highlights from Arnold and Abney market
White cauliflower bell peppers and head lettuce listed by Arnold and Abney. The entries showcase fresh produce from the Arnold and Abney market lineup.
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Arnold & Abney
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United States Bureau of Soils
Agricultural Department
Price OF
Farmington
Penne, Arnold & Abney
Terest
Jos
J. R. White
Whitehall
Andrew J. Cobb
J. W. Barnett
Charles H. Phinizy
A.W. Dozier
John T. Anderson
Dhead
University
Colege
Georgia R. A
Seaboard
MR. J.T. Anderson
Baptists
Dr. Troutman
J. T. Anderson
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