Farmers Should Sell Direct to Mill, Says USDA Plan
An Athens Banner summary reports USDA proposed changes to help cotton farmers market directly to mills. It estimates farmers lose about 11.50 per bale to middlemen, freight, and handling, with North Carolina mills paying far more than farmers earned. It urges building community warehouses to store cotton and sell direct, arguing mills need cotton and prices should reflect actual value.
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United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Sang Union
The Mexican Situation Call For Definite U S Action
The author urges President Wilson to adopt a clear policy on Mexico amid rising banditry and kidnappings. He warns Americans in Mexico face violence and loss of property and calls for strong U S measures to protect citizens and protect investments, without annexation, but with regulated government and solid policy.
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Ume
Presiment Wilson
Mexico
Pranet
Appointment of Prof Strahan as Georgia highway head
The Governor appoints Prof. C. M. Strahan head of the Georgia highway commission. Strahan, UGA civil engineering chair and leading road building expert, has long promoted road legislation and will devote himself to advancing safe, well funded highway construction in the state. The Banner endorses the appointment and congratulates Georgia.
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M Strahan
Dorsey
Highway Commission
Prof. Strahan
Civil Engineering
University of Georgia
Strahan
Georgia
Perishables Moved to Cuba in Florida
Washington notes quick action urged by Congress to lower living costs as Senator Walsh links high prices to unrest and accuses Congress of wasting time. Representative Siegel of New York cites figures showing retailers often doubling or tripling profits on clothing.
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Congress
Senate Land House
Walsh
Siegel
New York
Perishable Outrage Probe Opened in Tampa
District Attorney Phillips announced an investigation after a telegram from Attorney General Palmer noted that about 2 000 tons of perishables were shipped or en route from Jacksonville wholesales to Cuba via a single railroad, tied to recent food libels in Tampa.
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Phillips
Palmer
Tampa
Jacksonville
Cuba
Follies sue stars who go on strike
New York August 18 Eddie Cantor and other Ziegfeld Follies stars are named defendants in suits for damages by Ziegfeld Follies Incorporated for joining the actors strike that closed 15 theatres here.
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Associated Press
New York
Eddie Cantor
Ziegfield Follies, Incorporated
Black residents fatally hurt in strike zone firing
A baby, a man, and a woman, all Black, were fatally and severely injured in a firing near Mulberry Tampa. Reports say the shots came from a power house directing strike breakers at Prairie Pebble Phosphate Company guarded by armed officers. Mayor Burberry urged the governor to deploy county guards.
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Tampa
Mulberry
Prairie Pebble Phosphate Company
Burberry
Real estate boom hits northeast Georgia counties
The banner reports a major land surge across Jackson Banks Franklin and nearby counties as large holdings are divided into small farms priced from 75 to 200 dollars per acre. Auctions include the Dr De Laberiere estate near Pendergrass and the A W Wood home in Banks county scheduled for August 22. The Georgia Landing Loan Company of Athens holds the deeds.
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Maysville
Jackson
Banks
Franklin
Georgia
Dr. de Laberiere
Pendergrass
A. W. Wood
Banks County
Georgia Landing, Loan Company of
Athens
Exams for Civil Service Held Here Soon
Numerous civil service exams are listed to be held here in September 1919 across many roles. The notices include Computer Ordinance, Histo Pathologie Technician, Research Engineer, Plant Superintendent, Electrical and Mechanical engineers, Deput y Shipping Commissioner, band leader, kelp chemist, music teacher, and many apprentice positions with age ranges, salaries, and application numbers. Examinations also listed for Washington and Fifth district vacancies with weekly schedules and broad eligibility.
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Civ
Indian Service
Stadiex
Lighthouse Service
Division of Foreign Investigations
Nationa
Transcontinental Air Derby Planned By American Aerial Men
New York announces plans for a transcontinental aerial derby from New York to San Francisco with more than 100000 dollars in prizes. The date is not yet set.
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New York
Chas, J. Glidden
Aero Club of America
New
Baker Defends 576000-Man Army Amid Global Turmoil
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Affairs subcommittee that, given disturbed world conditions, he does not want the responsibility of asking for a small force. He endorsed a 576,000 member army as the necessary safeguard.
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Washington
Baker
Senate Sub Committee
Athens Public Schools Readying for Early September Start
With summer vacaton ending, Athens public and rural schools announce openings in the first week of September. Most rural schools start September 1, promotions for last May graduates may be tested, and influenza effects prompt plans for medical oversight to prevent another school closure.
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Athens Public Schools
Athens
Bond
Hartwell 10 Get 25000 Ice Plant Hartwell Ga Aug 18
Hartwell Ice and Fuel Co through attorneys McCurry and Zellars has applied for a charter to erect an ice plant in Hartwell with 25000 capital and stock increase privilege. The company lists Pringle Clinkseales J Clinkseales L L Mouchet and uy Norris as members and plans to start operation after September 1.
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Hartwell, Ga
Julian B. McCurry
Hroadus 8
Zellars
Hartwell Ice A& Fuel Co
Hartwell
Pringle Clinkseales
J. \. Clinkseales
L. L. Mouchet
Uy Norris
James T. Hrewer
Marion Allen
George White
George E. Thornton
Leon Morris
A. G. McCurry
Louie Morris
J. B. Maxwell
Cost of living hits working girls in Chattanooga
Aug 18 Chattanooga reports a department store worker earning six dollars weekly while board and room cost eight, prompting requests for aid. A campaign leader from New York, Wickes Wamboldt, proposes replacing salaried investigators with volunteer monitors to cut costs, reduce fraud, and speed relief to urgent cases.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Puplic
Pasenze
North Carolina
Wickes Wamboldt
New York
University of the South
Sewanee, Tenn
Wanholdt
United States
Walboldt
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Wamboldt
Trolley Receivers Sue Strikers For Breach of Contract
Pittsburg receivers of the Pittsburg Railway Co sue the local division of Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees for 900000 dollars claiming breach of contract due to the strike. The suit was filed today in Pittsburg.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Railway Co
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Corrections by Athens Woman's Council Leader
Madame Lustrat, director of the Woman's Work of the A R C chapter in Athens, requests two corrections to her Clarke county report. She notes Hospital garments should read 9,581, praises Mrs. Sandford and committee, and states the D A R contributed 25.00 to the restoration of Tilloloy France, funds reaching the town despite being omitted on paper.
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Madame Lustrat
Athens
Clarke County
Woman's Council of National Defense
Go Back to School Says Chancellor to Young Men
The University of Georgia chancellor urges returning veterans to resume education. He cites wartime regret and a growingly complex world, sharing his own experience of going back to college after service and stressing education as the path to a fuller life. He recalls earlier hardships and the need to rebuild, urging khaki boys to pursue study for liberty and future prosperity.
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Barrow
University of Georgia
Banks Planned For Membership In Big Cotton Association
Atlanta Aug 18 E C Teasley leading Toc oa banker urges North Georgia banks to join the Georgia division of the American Cotton Association by taking charter memberships. The effort aims to back financing to cotton producers and stabilize prices with Federal Reserve ties. Charter members are being received. a $100 fee relieves further payments until 1923, with checks to J A Davis Peachtree Arcade Atlanta.
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Atlanta
E. C. Teasley
Toccoa
North Georgia
Georgia
American Cotton Association
Teasley
South
South Georgia
Federal Reserve System
J. A. Davis
Peachtree Arcade
The Best Plaster for Aches Warned By Common Ointment
A fragment notes Chamberlains ointment dampened flannel worn over the seat of pain can ease a lame back and is suggested to be more effective and cheaper than a plaster, implying practical home remedies for relief.
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Chamberlain
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Athens Banner
Athens, Ga
Prof
Florida
Fla
Athens Concern
Washington, D. C
Fifth District
California
Tomorrer
Jack Horner
Reginald Hodgson
J. M. Hodgson
Aulanta
Women’s Defen Council
SCHOL
Big Cotton Association
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