Athens Daily Banner looks ahead to fall business and events
The Athens Daily Banner outlines fall activities from railroad and newspaper delivery details to economic outlooks. It notes Athens as a political hub, ongoing construction, Georgia football preparations, cotton and freight conditions, rising auto tag sales, and plans for a three day farmer short course at the College of Agriculture. It mentions a anticipated Federal Farm Loan Board meeting in Atlanta and a planned monster banquet for farmers and merchants.
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Wilkes
College of Agriculture
Athens
Wm. J. Harris
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Federal Farm Loan Board
Atlanta
Federal Farm Loan
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Board
Loving the Old Memories Confed veteran reunion in Americas praised
The Georgia Confederate veterans reunion in Americas drew about a thousand aging heroes, ages around seventy, in a lively parade. Despite dwindling numbers, the event was declared the most successful yet with strong public support and heartfelt cheers as generations honor the old soldiers.
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Grim Reaper
Americas
Georgia
Work of the Boll Weevil in Southwest Georgia
The boll weevil has been found in thirty six counties in southwest Georgia this year. It threatens the cotton crop with about forty percent damage due to the pest. Farmers have mitigated losses by early planting and crop substitutions, but the weevil’s spread remains a major problem for South Georgia.
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State Department
Georgia
South Georgia
A Strong Comparison Between Hughes and Wilson
The piece contrasts Hughes and Wilson emphasizing dignity and proven action. Hughes is linked to small politician tactics and fault finding while Wilson is described as a statesman focusing on big issues. It argues voters favor the experienced leader who has demonstrated ability over promises.
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Hughes
Wilson
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Wilson
Georgia Rose: the Cherokee mother of all roses
The excerpt extols Just Aversa day as Georgia’s floral emblem, praising the Cherokee rose as the mother of all roses. It contrasts native heath side beauty with greenhouse varieties, praising simplicity, grace, and seasonal resilience. The piece closes noting an upcoming closed season and speculation on Georgia politics and game laws.
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Georgia
Summer
D. G. Bickers
Woman credits Tanlac as lifesaver over operation
Mrs. J. M. Mays of Augusta recalls suffering for months with stomach and kidney pain and constant headaches. She refused surgery, started Tanlac, gained 15 pounds, reports improved appetite, sleep, energy, and no more pain, with kidneys quiet and fear of operation gone. Tanlac sold by Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens and The Kroner Co. in Winterville.
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J. M. Mays
Twelfth Street
Augusta
Tanlac
Athens
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Winterville
Kroner Co
Adv
Brown seeks Barrow agriculture post in crowded Winder rally
Hon. J. J. Brown campaigned in Winder on September 4 for the commissioner of agriculture seat. He traveled via Buford and urged voters while criticizing the incumbent’s expense misuses. A larger Russell rally with barbecue and bands is planned to close the campaign.
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Winder
J. J.brown
Commissioner of Agriculture
Buford
Barrow
Brown
Russell
Judge Russell
Afternoon council meeting short and routine
The mayor called a 5 30 pm preliminary session to hear political speech. Most council members attended except Palmer and Dudley. The session ended quickly with adjournment proposed. Reports from committees were routine with finance noting good department budgets.
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Messrs
Palmer
Dudley
Palme
Finance Committee
Tibbetts
Lumpkin
Davison
Council
Police Committee
Hoke
Stone
Dr Strahan To Attend Southern Appalachian Road Conference
Dr C M Strahan head of civil engineering and good roads at the University and member of the state road commission departs for Lexington Kentucky to join the Southern Appalachian Road Conference. He will speak on road making and return with insights into the federal aid plan as officials outline the new system.
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C. M. Strahan
Civil Engineering and
The
University
Road Commission
Lexington
New City Marshal Ready for Duties After Election
The newly elected city marshal, Mr. G. E. O'Farrell, chosen to fill the unexpired term of Mr. B. F. Woods who resigned to return to his cotton firm, has taken office and is quickly getting the hang of the duties.
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G. E. O'Farrell
B. F. Woods
Alligator Taken Into Custody Near Milledge Pool
A four foot alligator was captured by police near the Mell swimming pool and brought to the city prison where it awaited an occupant in a bathtub. Reports note several alligators have appeared in the Athens area in recent years with unclear origins.
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Mell
Milledge Avenue
Athens
Argument Reaches In Latest Set To of Jim Smith Litigation
In Dainesville Georgia Judge J B Jones continued the hearing on the Jim Smith estate litigation to next Saturday as new intervenors led by Sallie Smith of Habersham seek injunctions. They aim to restrain the Oglethorpe ordinary from naming permanent administrators and to obtain a receiver in state court.
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Jim Smith
Dainesville
J. B. Jones
Sallie Smith
Habersham
James M. Smith
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Athens Daily Banner Ie
Post Office
Carrier Bay
Congress
North Georgia
Mrs. Mays
Barrow County
the Chamber of Commerce of
C.M. Strahan
Southern Road Conference
College Avenue
Clarke County
Colonial Opera House
Harris Club
Orr's School
S. P. Orr
Wray St
Whitehall Road
J. R. Crane
R. S. Crane
McGregor Co
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