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Athens Weekly Banner in Athens, Georgia

14 Dec 1900

Page 5

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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1900

Page

5

Grand Contest for Fine Prizes in Athens Wheat and Oats

Local committee in Athens announces a grand contest for wheat and oats with substantial prizes. Eligible counties include Clarke Oconee Oglethorpe Morgan Greene Walton Madison Jackson Franklin and Elbert. Entries must be filed by January 10 1901 and prizes total large sums for top yields on three acres and one acre. An July exhibition in Athens will showcase the results with a guest address from a prominent grower.

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Athens Georgia Clarke Oconee Oglethorpe Morgan Greene Walton Madison Jackson Franklin Elbert
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Athens as Cotton Market Promises Growth and Strong Facilities

Athens seeks farmers to shift cotton sales here highlighting extensive warehouses fire protection and water works. Local factors offer high cash prices liberal advances reliable gin and packing at Capt J H Rackers facility plus ample compresses and improved county roads aiding deliveries. An expected 60 000 to 65 000 bales receipts this season underscore market growth and editor presence from across the state.

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Athens Board of County Commissioners J. H. Racker
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Town Ball in the West Chronicle

A Chicago Tribune account recalls town hall games played in the Western border during the 19th century. The piece describes town ball rules, player roles, no umpires, and township vs country play, contrasting with eastern games and noting variations like two cornered and three cornered cat.

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West Border Town Hall Ron Bee Iim Chicago Tribune
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