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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

9

Ample Credit for Cotton Crop From Federal Reserve View

Governor M. B. Wellborn of the Sixth District Federal Reserve Bank says ample credit will be extended to southern farmers for orderly cotton marketing. In Atlanta he notes the Fed’s liberal policy has financed farmers through member banks and will continue to meet their requirements with gradual, orderly credit tied to crop needs. He argues the system gave farmers preference over other business and explains efforts to curb auto loan excesses while maintaining a stable market for cotton.

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Southern business remains healthy says Federal Reserve review

The Atlanta Federal Reserve's monthly business review covers Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. It notes retail growth, wholesale gains, and mixed results across districts with overall district activity holding firm as prices adjust.

Optimism Reigns as Prosperity Returns in State

An optimistic state editorial urges faith in peace and recovery after war. It notes crops thriving, prices stabilizing, and a gradual adjustment period for commerce. Merchants may seek fair profits to avoid closures, with reduced spring and fall prices anticipated in 1921 and a general push toward prudent planning.

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What Leading Farmers Citizens Dr Andrew M Soule Speaks

Dr Andrew M Soule president of the State College of Agriculture and the Mechanical Arts urges farmers and citizens to endure the recession, pay debts, and adjust indebtedness. He calls for strategic selling of crops to reduce trade shocks and protect national prosperity while pushing domestic food production.

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Farmers Millions Drainage North Georgia Justified by Value

Preliminary census figures show 104 006 acres in Georgia organized drainage enterprises at a total cost of 828 083 dollars. Average cost about eight dollars per acre with regional variation and major gains in land value after drainage. The Atlanta Journal notes coastal drainage could be cheaper per acre and pay off quickly, urging rapid conversion of waterlogged land to productive use.

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Prosperity Hopes Hold Amid Cotton Turbulence

A cautious tenor voices optimism for a return to normalcy as inflation eases and cotton prices rise, warning that deflation remains painful. Bankers like W. C. Jordan stress bank soundness while traders brace for tighter conditions and renewed effort to steady the economy.

Two Splendid Pictures Feature Local Attractions

The article reviews two notable films shown locally, praising The Riders of Dawn for its vivid desert setting and romance as well as For the Soul of Rafael starring Kimball Young. It highlights the program’s strong selection and the audience’s favorable reception of the season’s top pictures in South California.

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