Cotton debate and third term talk across nations
The piece surveys cotton production prospects, noting limited near term gains and potential future competition in many regions. It contrasts French and U.S. presidential traditions on term limits, discusses M Loubet and Theodore Roosevelt as potential candidates, and critiques unwritten norms shaping leadership fortunes. It also covers Cortelyou's book exhibit, calls for tighter campaign finance laws, and comments on Georgia’s rapid bank chartering.
A Worthy Movement for Captain Hall’s Family
A movement in Athinta aims to fund the family of the late Captain Lyman Hall, president of the Georgia School of Technology. He served the state faithfully, earning all he has now to give his kin a comfortable life, a payment Georgia owes him for his public service.
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Athinta
Lyman Hall
Georgia School of Technology
Cayt
T Hall
Georgia
Captain Hall
Downtown Court House Move Urged for City Center
The county court house should be relocated to a central downtown site to reduce daily travel for business people. A new court house could replace the current one and a handsome sale could fund the new building, with decisive action urged to avoid delay.
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Court House
Agriculture Report Details Upgrades to Field Service
The United States Department of Agriculture issues a report noting improvements in crop reporting. It highlights districting of field agents, new agents in cotton regions, a special tobacco statistics agent, and enhanced state statistical work in cooperation with the Census Bureau. John Hyde resigns as state…
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Ptate
Census’ Bureau
Department of Commerce and Labor
Census Office
John Hyde
Sta
Fund Drive For Capt Hall Family Advances In Georgia
A statewide appeal launches for The Lyman Hall Memorial Fund to aid the late Captain Hall’s family. Atlanta residents are urged to contribute ten to one hundred dollars each to pay a mortgage and provide ongoing income through a trust at the Trust Company of Georgia. The readers are asked to remit contributions with name for registry, while officials push enforcing vagrant laws in Georgia.
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Mia
Hall
Atlanta
Georgia
Lyman Hall
Captain Hall
Trust Company of Georgia
W. G. Raoul
Harvie Jordan’s Washington tour wins cotton relief
Atlanta reports Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association secured a government shift in December crop estimates. The plan returns to a 500 pound bale basis, avoiding a 475 pound measure that threatened to boost bale counts and harm southern growers with potential losses. Jordan’s message to Secretary Cheatham and calls from New Orleans bulls prompted the reversal.
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Atlanta
Washington
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
South
New Orleans
Agricultural Bureau
Bureau
Richard Cheatham
Jordan
Cheatham
Wilson
Hays
Hyde
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Hayne
Memorial Services Held by Athens Lodge at Home
The Athens Lodge No. 790 BPOE held solemn services Sunday afternoon at their Sroad Street home with music by Miss Jackson, Miss Puraker, Mrs. Ritche, Miss Gardner, Mrs. Cox, and Messrs Mell and Mell. Exalted Ruler Shackelford and State Normal School President Branson gave strong addresses recalling deceased members Judge Herrington and Robert Hodgson. Some papers warn about overexposure of old Santa Claus tales.
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Athens Lodge, No. 790
Sroad Street
Cotton market nerves on government yield report delay
On December 4 in New York the cotton exchange reacted to an anticipated government yield report. Prices fluctuated with an early rise, then a delayed announcement caused silence and laughter. After the report, March rose to 12.25 and the market stayed feverish as state production totals were listed for 1905-06.
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New York
Cotton Exchange
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Hyomel Healing Balsams Endorsed by Physicians
Hyomel, a catarrh cure, is promoted as superior to patent medicines. The formula centers on eucalyptus oil with healing gums and balsams, delivered via a pocket inhaler. Physicians generally endorse it, claiming 99 percent cure rates under a money back guarantee. The piece also notes Congressman Hardwick’s stance on negro disfranchisement and Georgia politics.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Hardwick
Congress
Georgia
Hopkins Defends North Georgia Conference Heresy Case
Dr I M Hopkins pastor of First Methodist Church spoke on the recent North Georgia Conference proceedings. He praised the conference's overall stance while criticizing the investigations and urging clarity on theology and the Articles of Religion amid debate over evolution and dissent.
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North Georgia
Parish Meeting Largely Attended at Emmanuel Church
A large crowd filled Emmanuel parish church on Prince Avenue for a yearly meeting. Reports highlighted progress across church branches. Wardens, vestrymen, treasurer, and secretary were elected: Major W. S. Basinger senior warden. Dr. H. C. White junior warden. vestrymen T. H. Nickerson, A. H. O Farrell, Sylvanus Morris, Alexander Rhodes, D. P. Haselton, C. M. Strahan, H. J. Rowe, J. B. Talmadge Jr.. treasurer T. H. Nickerson. secretary Alexander Rhodes.
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Emmanuel Parish
Prince Avenue
W. 8. Basinger
H. C. White
T. H. Nickerson
A. H. O'Farrell
Sylvanus Morris
Alexander Rhodes
D. P. Haselton
C. M. Strahan
H. J. Rowe
J. B., Talmadge, Jr
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Mark Hanna
Tutt
Capt. Hall
Frank Hawkins
David Woodward
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R. J. Lowry
George W. Parrott
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W. M. Hays
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First Methodist Church
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Harper, Wash
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H. R.palmer & Sons
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