Georgia Cotton Crop Forecast Shrinks to 700000 Bales
Georgia's cotton outlook shows a forecast of 700000 bales, far below the normal 2000000. Commissioner J J Brown, returning from surveys across about sixty counties, warns this may be the state’s lowest yield relative to acreage. He notes rising costs to farmers and urges diversified farming with better marketing facilities. The boll weevil infestation is highlighted as a worsening factor during his travels.
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Atlanta
J.J. Brown
Georgia
Horaya
Brown
Ceorgit
Dr. Brown
Fish Caught As Flint River Dam Gates Close Near Albany
Large catches of channel cat and other fish were reported near Albany when the Georgia Alabama Power Company shut the gates at its new two mile north dam. Water backed up behind the dam for about a day, drawing in many locals who hauled in sizable hauls including weights around 200 pounds.
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Flint
Albany
Georgia-Alabama Power Coompany
Te City
J T Selman Named To Ga Pharmacy Board
SAGRANT Ga. T. Selman, white unknown Atlanta pharmacist and proprietor of Selma's Pharmacy at 320 Ponce de Leon avenue, Tuesday was appointed as member of the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy by Governor Hardwick. He will succeed T J Marshall of Atlanta for a five week term ending November 1, 1926.
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Sagrant Ga. T. Selman
Atlanta
Selma's
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Coorg State Board of Pharmacy
Hardwick
T. J. Marshall
Rome Cotton Up To 16 Cents Hopeful Sign
In Rome the cotton market shows support with good middling grades reported at 16 cents a pound, a half cent gain from the previous day. Buyers predicted continued rise toward 20 cents, depending on production costs and market demand for the season. Local farmers hopeful despite variable costs.
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Rome
Camp Meeting Closes At Famous Old Ground
Lawrenceville Ga large crowd attends final service of the annual camp meeting held on the historic ground. Dr Belk and Dr Fracor deliver sermons, praised as the best attended and most meaningful session yet. The meeting will resume next year starting the Monday before the third Sunday and run to the following week. Also note local millinery ad and hat re-modeling service by Mrs P H Durden at 459 Clayton St Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
P. H. Durden
President Camp fixes program for Athens meeting
Monroe Ga The official program for the Eighth District Editors Association convention set for September 10 outlines topics and speakers from Athens Banner-Herald News-Recorder Greensboro Herald-Journal and Washington News-Reporter. The gathering features round table discussions, reports, new member enrollment, and business items with Athens civic groups hosting events.
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Athens
Meeting OF
Eighth District Editors Association
Monroe
Hugh Rowe
Athens Banner-Herald
Moses G. Michael
Ad Men's Club
Georgia
Will Bruner
News-Reporter
Washington, Ga
James Willams
Greensboro — Herald. Journal
Chamber of Commerce
Walton County
Weekly Press
H. J. Rowe
Edster Athens Banner
M. G. Michael
Athens Advertising Club
Willams
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Wil W. Bruner
Washington News- Reporter
Eighth
Trict Press
W. A. Shackelford
Ogtethorpe Evho
B. Ayers
jComer News
City of
The
Advertising
Rotary
Kiwanis
Gs Weman
Chiba
Commerce's Newest Church Holds First Services Sunday
In Commerce Georgia the new Methodist church held its inaugural services in a large Saturday school room while the main auditorium is finishing. The Sunday school room seated 590 to 600, filled to capacity, with a record attendance. The Sunday school raised 600 for church improvements, including a Corinthian pillar at the entrance. Rev Irby Henderson led the first sermon “A City On a Hill” and Rev W L Pierce preached at night on “Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me.” A revival is planned with Henderson preaching twice daily for one week.
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Irby Henderson
W. L. Pierce
Stev
Lieutenant Owens Buried in Canon After Ar gonne Drive Death
Mrs Aline C Owens has learned that Lieut Justus Erwin Owens was killed in France on October 10, 1998 while serving with the 322nd Infantry. His body arrived in Hoboken New Jersey and will be shipped to Canon Georgia for burial services with arrangements to be announced.
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Lieut. Owens
France
Canon
Carrollton
Aline C. Owens
Justus Erwin Owens
Hoboken
N. J
Owens
Butle
Bullet Through Heart Aged Citizen Is Dead
WAMPTON Ga J T Stephenson seventy years of age a long established resident here died today after shooting himself through the heart at his home he leaves a wife several daughters one son and grandchildren with the motive for the tragedy unknown officials said the community mourns the loss of this elderly resident
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Wampton
J. T. Stephenson
Stephenson
Prohibitionists in Georgia dating to 1854 record
The document notes Prohis in Georgia as far back as 1854 and discusses court records from 1864. It challenges the belief that spirits were universally allowed, showing a deed that evidences anti liquor sentiment and a naval hearing context in that era.
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Georgia
Raena
Jelerk
Jeannt
Jackine
Flowery Branch Revival Services Draw Crowds in Georgia
In Flowery Branch Georgia a series of evangelistic meetings fills the Baptist church and Usual Hall pavilion as Rev Wo HL Faust of the First Presbyterian Church of Winder preaches assisted by Rev A B Couch of Cogoe Hill Tennessee. Rev J T Grittin notes strong cooperation among town churches as large crowds attend nightly.
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Baptist
Jhhurch
Wo HL Faust
First Rantiat
Winder
A. B. Couch
Cogoe Hill
Tenn
J. T. Grittin
Ai Us
Georgia hog numbers rise by a quarter this year
MOULTRIE Ga hog buyers estimate at least 25 percent more hogs in South Georgia this fall than last year. Receipts at Moultrie stockyards are expected to rise in days, with Swift and Company resuming large scale operations by late September or early October after a season of idle activity. Earlier, higher cotton prices pushed farmers to livestock, and more hogs come from Southeast Alabama and North Florida.
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Moultrie
Hog Bayera
South Georgian
Moultrieetekyarda
Swift & Company
Aumimers
Alabama
Florida
Rattler Invades Town Killed In Abbeville
In Abbeville Georgia a large rattlesnake was killed in the yard of Mr. Paxon on Broad Street near the Dixie highway. G W Mixon’s children found the snake by the sidewalk and Ed Oliver killed it with a shotgun. It had eleven rattles and a button. The incident drew curious onlookers as the town heard varied locals’ explanations.
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Abbeville. Ga
Paxon
Broad Street
Dixie Highway
G. W. Mixon
Ed Oliver
Fire destroys Deputy Clerk’s home in Statesport
A fire heavily damaged the residence of Deputy Clerk Rupe Rices on East Main Street in Statesport, Ga. Firefighters reported the blaze gaining headway before they could save belongings. The home, owned by Wade Hodges, suffered extensive damage including portions of furniture.
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Statesport
Rupe Rices
Main’ Street
Sekrerdey
Riggs
Wade Hodges
Cotton Season In Bullock Is Shortened
STATESBORO GA The cotton season in Bullock County sees a brief rush as gins scramble for share amid a likely short crop. Farmers anticipate steady demand and a quick finish as the stretch of picking accelerates across the county after a light season.
Summerville Builds Potato Curing House
Summerville in Chattooga county sees W W Scoggs and Sons and local merchants raise a large potato curing house in the northern suburb. The facility will store and dry potatoes per government specs, accommodating a large quantity and offering distribution convenience.
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Summerville
W. W. Scogwins & Sons
Stown
Chattooga County
Trna
Moultrie Merchants See Strong Fall Trade Boost
MOULTRIE GA Cotton traffic tops 150 bales daily as merchants report improving business across fertilizer, livestock and dry goods sectors. Outlook for fall trade is upbeat with buyers expanding purchases, and credit activity stabilizing. After a shortened season, merchants expect farmers to begin next year in strong financial shape.
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Moultrie
Cate
Good Grades Tobacco Bring Better Prices in Valdosta
In Valdosta Georgia growers report rising tobacco prices as better grades reach the South Georgia market. Sound cured and properly graded tobacco now fetches near the $1 point while poorly cured lots sell for little. Farmers adapting to stricter grading and better curing gain bankable returns as warehouses stabilize after early season woes.
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Valdosta
Vatowa
South Georgia
Wildcats Killed Near Valdusta With Pole Aid
In Valdusta Georgia BK Jagabrick and wife drove between Valdquta and Blanton when two wildcats darted across the road. One was killed after they trapped it with a pole. The second fled into brush. The felines, about half grown, appeared to be members of a feline family common near a nearby swamp.
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Valdusta. Ga
BK. Jagabrick
Valdquta
Blanton
Urey
Whichala
Big Cooperative Mill Is Built At Acworth
Gas machinery has arrived for the big cooperative syrup mill at Acworth and the plant will be in operation within a few days. Hundreds of acres of sorghum were planted nearby to supply the mill which will process, make, can and label syrup, establish a trademark, and sell the product for the farmers. The company has been incorporated.
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Acworth
Co-Nperative Tyrup
New Syrup Company
Lieutenant Byrd’s Body Reaches U.S. for Home Interment
Lieut Harold Byrd’s body arrived in Hoboken from France on August 20 and will be brought to Lawrenceville Georgia for interment in the family burial ground. He served as a first lieutenant and adjutant in the infantry with the 82d Division and was killed in the Argonne forest ten days before the armistice. The American Legion Decatur post will oversee the funeral, honoring him in his hometown.
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Lawrenceville
J. V. Byrd
Geo
Harold Byrd
Hoboken
France
Bye
Argonne Forest
Decatur
American Legion
Quitman Cotton Mills Bought By Ohio Company
The Western Reserve Cotton Mills of Kent Ohio has bought the Quitman Cotton Mill. The purchase was announced by DM Mason, general manager of the Kent company, via telegram to the Free Press. Company representatives will arrive next week to take over and begin operations.
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Ouitman
The
Western Reserve Cotton Mills Company of
Kent Ohio
Quitman
Free Press
DM. Mason
Kent Concern
Rewards Offered for Arrest of Train Wreckers
Cries county commissioners posted a $1,000 reward and total $1,000 in rewards for information leading to arrests in a wreck on the Atlantic Birmingham 4 Atlantic freight train near Mussel White. One firefighter, Packham, Negro, was injured as seventy head of cattle were killed in the crash. Railroad officials began an immediate investigation though no test results were available.
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Cordelega
Cries County Commisgiasers
Semmit
Atlante
Bireningham
Atlantic
Mussel White
Ente Thay Packham
Cotton to Hold Position Says Texas Congressman
Atlanta report quotes Congressman Hatton W Sumners asserting cotton’s strong position is permanent and will grow stronger as the War Finance Corporation aids gradual marketing. He notes the commission study on agriculture and says local banks must avoid forcing cotton out too quickly to ensure program success.
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Texas
Atlanta
War Finance Corporation
Denhuite
Athintui Py
Hatton W. Sumners
Ntional House
Dallas
Tex
Summers
Congressional Joint
Hvestovck
Sumners
Judiciary Committee of
House
Sumnery ix
Federal Reserve Bank of
Sixth District
Georgia
Summners
Cotton Averages 15c in Metter Georgia
Farmers in Metter and Candler County report an optimistic outlook as about 200 bales of cotton sold with prices up to 16 1 2 cents per pound and an average around 15 to 15 1 2 cents. The Candler County Dam announced $1,000,000 in support for farmers, banks encourage holding for higher prices, and trading in nearby Statesboro hints at fair pricing.
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Metter
Candler County
Heatter
Statesboro
Bubloch
Leaders Chosen For Indian Springs Camp Meeting 1922
Jackson Ga reports leaders chosen for the 1922 Indian Springs Camp Meeting. Rev John Mant of Ashbury College Ky and Jr Miller of Nast Venn named presidents for the session. Collection totals of 2800 were raised though only 2200 was needed, with plans for future improvements.
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Follaway
Matthews
Fort Valley
Dr. Thrasher
Donelis
Oie
Rey
JM. Glen
Dublin
Maxeys Physician Appointed State Board Examiners
Governor Hardwick named several appointments to the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners. Dr T C Nolan of Marietta was reappointed to represent the regular school of medicine. Dr W C Williams of Cochran and Dr Henry G Maxeys of Valdosta were named to roles representing the regular and electre schools of medicine respectively. Dr J T Selman of Atlanta joined the Board of Pharmacy for a five year term, replacing Dr T C Marshall whose term expired.
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Atlanta
Hardwick
State Board of Medical Examiners
T. C. Nolan
Marietta
W. C. Williams
Cochran
A. G. Little
Valdosta
Henry G. Maxeys
A. G. Fleming
Electre School of Medicine
J.T. Selman
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
T. C. Marshall
Hall County to Have Potato Curing House
In Gainesville Webb from the Georgia State Bureau of Markets spoke at the Chamber of Commerce. He warned about boll weevil damage but framed it as a spur to diversify crops, emphasizing sweet potato potential. Businessmen urged warehouse and curing plant directors to proceed, with local backers ready to support.
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Gainesville
Webb
State Bureau of Markets
Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Senator Harris On Speaking Tour In South Georgia Towns
ABLEVILLE GA Senator William J Hlairis spoke to an Abbeville audience in the county courthouse detailing his senate record. He cited bills he voted for and noted cotton price support after policy shifts, mentioning $30,000,000 via the War Risk Board to aid the cotton crop. He spoke in Rochelle this morning and will address Cordele tomorrow.
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Ableville
William J Hlairis
Abbeville
Senate
Federal Reserve Band
War Risk Board
Rochelle
J. Ro Monroe
Cordele
Brooms From Walton County Corn On Display In Monroe
A local scene in Monroe features Mr Heater Stephens presenting fine broom corn samples raised by Wallis's progressive planter. One broom, for heavy office work, and another for horsekeepers, were crafted by G Wor Radford, a leading Southern manufacturer. Advertisement urges bowel health with Chamberlains Tablets after supper.
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Monroe
Gia
Heater Stephens
Wallis
G. Wor Radford
Wilkinson County Schools Open One Month Later
Wilkinson County Ga schools plan to open on Tuesday September 6 with the largest attendance in county history. Most rural schools will follow soon after to provide better instruction and meals, as nearly all teaching vacancies are filled except for a few one teacher schools awaiting staffing.
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Wilkinson County
T Rwinton
Lauly
Civic Club Formed by Dalton Women
A new civic club organized by Dalton women seeks to advance city welfare through civic improvement municipal betterment and support of public schools. Officers include Mrs MB Judd president Mrs P I Trammell first vice president Josiah Crodup second vice president Mrs W E Mann recording secretary Brate Kelly treasurer. Membership is open to all interested in Dalton welfare.
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Ey Brown
J. T. Selman
Ga. Pharmacy Board
Famous Old Ground
Tate
Minnutes
Commerce
S. Georgia
Swift & Co
Rattler
Bullock
Moultrie Merchants
Big Cooperative
Lieut
U.S
Quitman Cotton Mills
Ohio Co
Candler CO
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Guatemala
Muyers
U. S
Tax Digest
the Banner-Herald
the Banner
the Herald
Maxeys
Hall County
Senator Harris
Chamberlain
Strong Civic Club
Dalton Women
W. G. Tiller
Hanna Manufac
Turing Co
R. R
Chet Medical Advisor
3. Co
Dep't
S.S.S
Mrs. Werner
Lydia E. Pinkham
Camden
Re T
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Lydia
E. Wikham
William C, Werner
van Hook St
Werner
Hollingsworth Brick Co
J. W. McKenzie
Woigts. Ga
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