Complete List of Prizes and Awards at Atlanta Corn Show 1911
The 1911 Atlanta corn show awards total more than $7,000 with prizes funded by manufacturers private donors and the chamber of commerce. Georgia Boys' Corn Clubs prizes include $100 for Carroll County $50 for Troup County and $25 for Heard County with several first second and third prizes across districts. Special prizes cover prolific varieties best ten ears best red ears and various single car prizes. Sweepstakes note top exhibit awards include a piano or cottage organ from Ludden & Bates and Cable Piano Co. plus multiple wagon and farm tool prizes for best displays and parade appearances.
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Atlanta
State College of Agriculture
J. Phil Campbell
Mary Creowell
Southern Corn Show
Chamber of Commerce
Professors Venattor
Athens
W. F. Dugger
Auburn
Ala
Casper Lassiter
Arkansan
E. Bailey
North Carolina
J. H. Shepherd
North de Kota Agricultural College
Fargo
N. D
Georgia Boys' Corn Clubs
Carroll County Club
E. T. Jackson
Carrollton
Troup
J. C. Davis
LaGrange
Heard County Club
Hope H. Cook
Cooksville
Calhoun
Gordon Counties
Haralson
J. W. White
Buchanan
Whitfield County Club
J. C. Sapp
Dalton
Oconee County Club
J. W. McWhorter
Watkinsville
Putnam County Club
W. C. Wright
Patenton
Greene County Club
Watson Taylor
J. T. Pittman
Attapulgus
Decatur County
J. Kerr Co
Tom McCall
J. T.pittman
Southern Rurallat
Nettle Rodgers
Fitzgerald
Ben Hill County
J. Claud Rodgers
Silvey-Smith. Co
J. Bates Everette
Bullards
Twiggs County
Taylor Everett
Hullards
J. &. Orr Co
Memory Tucker
Summerville
Chattooga County
Murray King
Chatsworth
Murray County
Silvey
Smith Company
John Hutchins
Forrest Martin
J. K. Orr Co
Gordon Hasty
Chickamauga
J. G. Gleer
Bowman
Elbert County
Homer Atkins
Canton
Cherokee County
Lee Fry
Clarkesville
Habersham County
District Agricultural School
Silvey-Smith Co
Roy Fry
Clarksville
Southern Ruralist
Sam Sutton
Harbersham County
Hancock County Boys' Corn Club
J. L. McCleskey
Sparta
Ludden & Bates
Hall County Boys’ Corn Club
R. L. Blackwell
Galneaville
Cable Piano Co
Troup County Boys' Corn Club
Davia
LaGra
C. H. Summeroar
Marietta
Cobb County
International Harvester Co
Parker Bros
Alpharetta
Milton County
Inter _national Harvester Co
C. H Summerour
Marietti
Southern Ruraliat
Mra
M. J. Morris
Symrna
Victor Tilking
Phillips & Crew Co
KaMr
Gid Morris
Bymma
Broomcorn
W. P. Jones
Forest Park
R. P. Hayes
Asheville
N. C
N.C
Nettie and
Claud Rodgers
W, P Jones
Fourth Georgia governor in seven months to be sworn
Special to the Banner reports that Georgia will see its fourth gubernatorial administration in seven months when Joc Brown is sworn in January 24. Hoke Smith began in 1911, then resigned November 16, with John M. Slaton taking office the next day, and the legislature to canvass returns to declare Brown governor again.
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Atlanta
Brown
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Senate
John M. Slaton
Slaton
Pession
Il Brown
Montreal Welcomes the Connaughts in Warm Welcome
Montreal residents greeted Governor General the Duchess of Connaught with a large, enthusiastic turnout during their Dec 12 visit. The event showcased a strong expression of goodwill and the city’s hospitality amid a formal public reception.
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Montreal
Montres
Georgia Engineer Prepares Report on Tallulah Falls Lands
Atlanta December 12 Engineer John C Koch of the University of Georgia reports to Gov Slaton from the capital. He inspected Tallulah Falls lands for Georgia and will submit a written report within a day or two. The survey lacked enough facts to decide the main question. his document will carry opinions on whether to pursue further inquiry.
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Atlanta
John C. Koch
University of Georgia
Hoke Smith
Tallulb
Tr Tg
Hardman for Gov and county candidates in Jackson
Jefferson Georgia December report notes Jackson county plans to nominate John N. Holder for Ninth district congressman and L G Hardman of Commerce as governor candidates. Also seeking Western circuit solicitor general are R L J Smith Will H Quarterman and W A Stephenson. Judge W W Stark may be state senator.
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House of Representatves
John N. Holder
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
Georgia
Joe Brown
Brown
Gov. Brown
Dr. Hardman
Jackson County
Asle
Cols
R, L
J. Smith
Mer
Jefferson
Col. Smith
Will H. Quarterman
Winder
Col. Quarterman
Jeffson
Col. Cooley
City Court of
Col
W. A. Stephenson
Col. Stephenson
W. W. Stark
Stark
Bible gift plan proposed for Georgia's 7000 convicts
Under the Men and Religion Forward Movement a plan aims to give every Georgia convict a Bible and a suitable present on Christmas Day. The project, led by John J. Fagan, involves prison officials, Bundsy schools, and city committees, with funds and gifts promised and coordinated statewide for December 26.
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Atlanta
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Georgia
John J. Fagan
State Prison Commission
J. K. Orr
Guns Stolen From Athens Home After Two Years Absence
Mrs. Paul Pavesich returned to Athens after two years in Europe and found two guns missing from her house. A Krupp gun and a Winchester rifle, owned by her husband and Rertox respectively, were gone. No signs of forced entry, suggesting a duplicate key was used. She fears local youths may have removed the items to hunt this fall and hoped they might return them.
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Mra
Paul Pavesich
Europe
Mise Marie Pavesich
Athens
Rértox
Thompson Brothers to stay at University through term
Carl and Homer Thompson of Georgia basketball will remain at the university until spring term ends. They have been offered contracts by New York Yankees and Highlanders but will not sign until after the school year. Both brothers plan to finish their year in Athens and then decide their future.
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Thompson Brothers
Carl
Homer Thompson
Aball
Georgia Bunch
Frank Anderson
New York Americana
Highlanders
New York Yankee
Stoveraid. Com
Car
Athéme
Echool
Georgia
Quilllan
Rawson
Srate
Sudking
K Hurst
Atlanta
Council
Mem Ley Trough
Georgia sets presidential primary after April winners vote
Georgia Democrats authorize a state presidential primary to be held between the second Wednesday in April and June 12. Joseph M. Brown is declared governor nominee by unit vote 196 to 110 and 60 for Russell. Hal M. Stanley named commissioner of commerce and labor. McKinney elected vice chairman. County totals and missing returns noted.
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Atlanta
Georgia Democrata
State Executive Committee
Senate
Capitol
P. A. Stovall
State Committee
Reuben R. Arnold
Joseph M. Brown
J. Pope Brown
R. B. Russell
Hal M. Stanley
Commerce and Labor
R. L. McKinney
Bibb
Cairman
William C. Wright
R. B
Atlanta Drug Trade Under Scrutiny After Morphine Arrest
In Atlanta on December 12 a police court case highlights morphine sales by drug stores and street peddlers on Decatur Street. Hal Reid, 23, addicted five years, stole purses from a department store to buy morphine, bound over for theft. Reid’s father pleads for enforcement and for justice against dealers, while Chief Beavers hints at a big dealer behind street vendors. The report notes the trade's profitability and its impact on the black community.
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Atlanta
Hal Reid
Reid
Decatur Street
Beavers
Dean's Kidney Pills Proved Effective by Time and Testimony
Athens readers recount lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs T V Yarbrough of 257 River Ave Athens testifies that two years ago severe back and kidney pain declined after use, with no further kidney issues. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy nationally.
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Athens
Dean
T. V. Yarbrough
River &J
United States
Dean’s
Rhodes to Address Georgia Farmers Union Meetings
National committeeman L M Rhodes of Tennessee will speak to Georgia Farmers Union members across multiple counties in December. Accompanying him are R F Duckworth and Col T G Hudson with rallies at Calhoun Jackson Vienna Abbeville FitzGerald Adel Sylvanias Washing Lexington Conyers. Open invitations extend to all business sectors.
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Union City
L. M. Rhodes
Tennessee
Georgia Farmers Union
Hon. Ll. of Rhodes
Union County
Rhodes
Farmers’ Union
Tennessee Farmers’ Union
R. F. Duckworth
Georgia
Col
T. G. Hudson
Mr. Rhodes
Calhoun
Gordon County
Jackson
Butt County
Vienna
Dooly County
Abbeville
Wilcox County
Fitzgerald
Ben Hill County
Adel
Berrien County
Sylvanis
Screven County
Washing
Wilkes County
Lexington
Ogiethorpe County
Conyers
Rockdale
Atlanta Officials Face Possible Pay Scale Cuts
Atlanta officials consider abolishing the bond commission chair and city auditor posts to save money. The salary committee recommends reducing or ending these offices as the city braces for next year’s budget amid limited funds and prior revenue gains.
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Atlanta
Bond Commission
Fletcher Quillian
Carl Hurst
Precaution urged to prevent fires citywide
A call to citizens to remove dry leaves from roofs and dwellings to reduce fire risk. Officials warn sparks from leaf clutter can ignite homes and cause widespread destruction, urging action across many city sections.
Georgia Banks Report Their Conditions For December 4
State banks in Georgia begin submitting reports to State Treasurer W. J. Speer showing the condition of institutions at the close of business December 4. The call follows earlier national bank statements requested to reflect banking conditions as of December 5. Notices mailed December 7 set a ten day deadline to December 17 for Georgia banks to file, aiding Speer’s 1911 annual report.
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Georgia
W. J. Speer
Speer
Nationa
Speers
Bank Examiner
Mr J H Dorsey Returns From Western Trip
Mr J H Dorsey, recently away from the city for several weeks in the western business, has returned. He spoke highly of Athens and the South, distributed advertising matter about Athens and its vicinity, and noted an enjoyable trip with favorable impressions of the western country.
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J. H. Dorsey
Athens
South
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