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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1900

Page

7

Georgia Wheat Quality Shown by Analyzed Samples

The article presents analyses of 10 Georgia wheat samples, showing many Georgia wheats match or exceed the world’s fair standard in key gluten and food-value properties. It notes some regional variation, praises careful sample selection, and urges farmers to submit future samples for similar testing, while addressing weevil remedies.

O. B. Stevens Dean Sti Georgia W. G. Cooper Atlanta Journal Chi Chicago Maine Montana Nebraska Wyoming South Dakota Wisconsin Iowa Pennsylvania Virginia Kentucky Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan Oregon Washington Carolina New York Kansas United States Department of Agriculture H. W. Wiley

Great Georgia Wheat Crop Hopes Rise Across State

The Georgia Agricultural Department reports a strong push to plant more wheat as farmers in nearly every region prepare for a record late-season crop. Colonel R F Wright notes widespread interest driven by outreach urging fall grain planting and shifts from cotton to wheat and oats.

State Agricultural Department Georgia Agricultural Department R. F. Wright Macon Telegraph Department of Agriculture Lavoe

Address By Stevens Warns Farmers to Plant Little Cotton This Year

Stevens urges Georgia and cotton states commissioners to push rural independence by growing home supplies, reducing cotton acreage, and paying cash. He warns that a 11.6 million bale crop would lower prices, while 8 million bales and food crops would sustain the nation and keep profits at home. The revival of southern cotton manufacturing is praised, with calls to keep railroad mills and capital within the region.

Georgia South Conth

Great Grugin Bans Carbolic Acid Export for Lyddite Shells

New York January 17 wholesale drug makers report their London agents say Carbolic acid export is forbidden as all output is needed for Lyddite shells. The prohibition aims to ensure supply for munitions production.

New York Dragmista London Cee

Agriculture education for the rural south in schools

The article argues for using cotton profits to fund local manufacturing and inland transportation, while stressing state duty to educate youth. It advocates teaching agriculture science in common schools, including chemistry, botany, entomology, geology, and related fields, to empower farmers and boost southern prosperity. It warns against distractions like tariff debates and urges practical agricultural instruction from a young age.

Department of Agriculture Potton Hae Philippines

Call to Educate All Trades for a Stronger Community

The piece urges broad education across professions from doctors and lawyers to teachers preachers and farmers. It emphasizes hands on science in laboratories and practical study of nature, urging cities to equip youths with knowledge to heal, manage, teach, guide, and sustain society through skilled work and ethical leadership.

The City Marshal and His Work

City Marshal Arnold has settled into steady work in his new office. He keeps papers in order and uses a front safe for valuable books and papers. He finds constant tasks and is currently focusing on collecting back taxes due the city.

Arnold

Mozley Lemon Elixir advertised as liver tonic cure

An 19th century style advertisement touts Mozley Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness indigestion headaches and internal disorders due to torpid liver or kidneys. It claims cures for coughs colds hoarseness bronchitis and throat and lung concerns with multiple testimonials and price notes for 50 cent and 1.00 bottles.

H. Morley Atlanta Capitol Dr. Morley J. H. Mennich F. Street Washington, D. C

Pacific cable construction urged by Long Bradford in Senate

Secretary Long and Rear Admiral Bradford urged government construction of a Pacific cable before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee in Washington. Fragmentary note mentions Jefferson Ga and a dated testimonial from 1898 endorsing Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic.

Washington Long Bradford Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Today Jefferson, Ga

Route of War Messages from South Africa to London

The article explains how war dispatches travel from the South African front to London. It covers the 1875 international telegraph priority, censor control, and the high cost of private rates. Dispatches are limited to 160 words daily at full rate, 400 at press rate, with 1–2 hour delivery and 160–200 letters per minute cable capacity.

South Africa MG St. Petersbarg Almce Buda Peath Mesea- Gea Zanzibar Sierra Leone Delagoa Bay Mozambique London

Wreck Identified as Heligoland Near St Johns

Wreck of the Bay vessel near Caps Pine appears to be the Heligoland owned by the Dutch American Petroleum Company. Flags found include Holy Rood with blue white red and a central R. A life buoy bearing the ship’s name was recovered though partly illegible.

St. Johns N. F

Health query ad from J Newton Maizeway in Atlanta

A health ad asks readers if they suffer pain fatigue nerves or impurities and urges immediate consultation with J Newton Maizeway M D at 235 South Broad Street Atlanta Georgia. It promises assessment of blood and organ function and promotes vigor and happiness.

Newton Hathaway Wiese Dran Ouneam Ie Hathaway Pértocter Fursoaley Dr. Hathaway aTata Seanawe South Broad Street Avlanta J. Newton Maizeway M.D Atlanta

Porto Rico tariff reform discussed by cabinet

Washington reports the January cabinet discussion on Porto Rico highlights the need for Congressional action to reduce or remove duties on imports from the island. Officials argue the current tariff keeps Porto Rican goods out of U S markets, stalling industries and dampening inland commerce.

Washington Porto Rico Congress Port Rico United States

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