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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1916

Page

6

Call for Housecleaning in Georgia Agriculture Dept

The Gainesville Herald editorial urges a full housecleaning in Georgia’s Department of Agriculture after citing an auditor’s report that details lavish travel expenses, cotton seed subsidies, and other misuses of public funds. It criticizes Jim Price for excessive travel and unchecked spending, endorsing J. M. Brown as a corrective leader.

Department of Agriculture State Capitol State of Georgia Jim Price Hugh Dorsey State House Athens Department of Entomology WL. Worsham Board of Entomology Agricultural Department Treasury Jim -Rice J. J. Brown State Auditor Gainesville

New York Cotton Opens Steady with Decline in October

The New York cotton market opened steady with an October drop of 1 point, then rose 10 to 21 points as cables showed firmness. Prices fluctuated with early gains, later easing after Oklahoma weather reports, with December and January near prior levels and several spot quotes from major cities listed.

Associated Press New York Liverpool Oklahoma

Peanuts to Supplant Cotton in Weevil Area

In Georgia the boll weevil prompts a shift from cotton to peanuts as the main crop. Officials warn of little if any cotton this year in the affected region and predict peanuts will become the principal money crop starting next year to meet growing oil mill demand.

Atlanta Georgia Agricultural Department Cliff Clay

Dr King's New Discovery Cited for Cold Relief

An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for colds easing coughing and sore throats. It lists Pine Tar and antiseptic oils and notes a laxative effect. Sales pitches urge keeping a bottle handy as cold insurance in multiple cities.

Dr. King

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