Georgia farmers hailed as nation’s key asset rising support
Atlanta July 3 Hon J D Price of Oconee praises broad farmer aid in Georgia. He cites a bankers merchants and professionals backing campaigns against the cotton caterpillar, railroads promoting dairy and good roads trains, 130 farmers institutes this summer, and farm education programs. He says urban capital now backs farmer prosperity, predicting the one hundred percent farmer will be recognized as the country’s core asset.
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Atlanta
Georgia
J. D. Price
Oconee
Chamber of Commerce
Whiel
South
State College of Agriculture
Congressional District Agricultural Schools
Citizens Bank Reports Strong Year and Board Reelection
At the annual meeting of Citizens Banking and Trust Company directors it was reported the past year showed a fine profit of 11 percent. A four percent dividend was declared and seven percent extra was added to the undivided profits. Officers reelected: W. H. Shelton president, Andrew C. Erwin vice president, R. W. Woods cashier. Directors listed include Shelton, Erwin, Blanton Forteon, Elmer J. Crawford, Max Michael, and E. S. Lyndon.
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Citizens Banking and Trust Company
Instituton
W. H. Shelton
Andrew C. Erwin
R. W. Woods
Messrs
A. C. Biwin
Blanton E. Forteon
Elmer J. Crawford
Max Michael
Lyndon
Great Western Racing Dates Begin Season At Marshall
The Great Western Circuit opens in Marshall Michigan with a local meeting starting this afternoon. Circuit managers plan a long season through November 9 with stops at Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Detroit Cleveland and many other cities, featuring trotters and pacers.
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Marshal
Mich
Grant Rapids
Kalamasa
Detroit
Cleveland
Decatur, Ill
Peoria
Ill
Galenburg
Des Maines
Hamlin
Minn
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Louis
Sedalia
Springfield
Muskogee
Okla
Dallas
Tex
Phoenix
Ariz
Marshall
Phenix
Aria
Grand Rapide
Millions Involved In Developing The South
Columbus Ga July 3 The Industrial Index reports massive outlays this week in the southeast development. A Chicago syndicate bought Florida timber land for 3500900. a Georgia Alabama railroad system plans 5000000 in improvements. London investors acquired 8500 acres in South Georgia. a New Jersey firm funds Florida tract work including a 2.5 mile bridge. Alabama and Georgia projects include a 2 million power plant, a 250000 apartment block in Birmingham, a 12 story hotel in Atlanta, and Savannah bank block purchase. Construction spans Lakeland Savannah Daytona Beach Moultrie Sandersville and more with schools churches and sewers funded. twelve new corporations formed with 392500 minimum capital.
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Columbus
The
Industrial Index
Great
London
South Georgia
New Jersey
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Atlanta
Savannah
Lakeland
Fla
Cuthbert
Jacksonville
Tampa
Blackshear
Washington
Gay Glass
Cotton Mill Addition
Florence
Mr Stern Enjoying Vacation Amid Banking News
Mr Myer Stern and Mrs Stern are vacationing in Atlantic City after a stay in Baltimore. Doctors at Johns Hopkins report his condition favorable and expect his return to Athens around September. Meanwhile Athens Savings Bank, led by Stern as president, reports a strong semi annual dividend of 8.00 per share and growth rewarding stockholders.
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Myer Stern
Atlantic City
N. J
Athens
Stern
Revival Meetings Continue at West End Church
Rev T T Twitty of Norcross preached on God as revealed through Jesus Christ at West End Church. Rev A J Smith returned from a trip to the World Convention in Norfolk and Baltimore, with plans to attend the Grand Circuit meeting next week.
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T. T. Twitty
Ot Norcross
God
Jeans Christ
West End
A. J. Smith
Norfolk
Baltimore
Washington
State committee may restore the county unit rule
Atlanta July 3. The state executive committee plans to meet in the Capitol next Saturday to set arrangements for the coming governor and state officers primary. Most members are Hoke Smith supporters fueling speculation of an opposition bid and possible timing shifts. The panel must align rules to favor a friendly candidate but cannot delay past August 20 due to required thirty day printings and state convention timing. The committee is expected to adopt the county unit plan given past election results.
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Atlanta
State Executive Committee
Capitol
Statehouse
Hoke Smith
Georgia to Launch State Christmas Seal Campaign in 1912
Atlanta July 3 Preparations start for the Georgia State Christmas Seal Committee headquarters to promote tuberculosis awareness and seal sales across the state. The plan targets towns with 200 or more population and all school districts as centers with post offices acting as sales agents under governmental cooperation. Kendall Weisiger leads, with Mrs Hollingsworth and Mrs Spain as officers. E G Fouteshan represents the national association.
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Atlanta
Georgia State
Georgia
Kendall Weisiger
B. 8. Hollingsworth
Augusta
A. H. Spain
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
E. G. Fouteshan
Koch Returns From North Georgia Trip as Road Expert
Prof John C Koch University of Georgia road engineer arrived back from a three day visit to Clarkesville Habersham County to advise town authorities on curb and street resurfacing. He also toured twenty miles of the Piedmont Highway with Cornelia mayor Eberhardt a noted road enthusiast.
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John C. Koch
Department of Ronda
University of Georgia
Clarkesville
Habersham
Eberhardt
Cornelia
Transfer for Capt. Dalia Watson to Boston Maia district
Capt Dalla Watson, longtime Portland Missouri station, is appointed to take charge of the Boston Maia district and will report there this month for duty. He and Mrs. Watson have many friends here who will be pleased by his promotion.
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Dalla Watson
Portland
Boston
Maia
Mrs. Watson
The Last Firecracker Poem and Political Toss
A Wilbur Nesbit verse sketches a burned town scene after a firecracker disaster with family figures injured and haunted by the lingering danger. The closing line shifts to a political rallying cry urging unity for a November victory.
Banquet in London Honors Canadian Trade Minister George Foster
London July 3 The movement for closer Canada West Indies trade ties gains momentum as a banquet in honor of Hon. George E. Foster Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce is arranged by the West India Committee London. Bonar Law and other public figures will attend as guests.
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London
Canada
British West Indies
the West India Committee
George E. Foster
Bonar Law
Taft's Old Home Sold At Auction In Cincinnati
The former Taft residence in Cincinnati was put up for auction today to satisfy creditors after a bankruptcy by the last owner. The house, long occupied by various tenants, is being sold under court order to settle debts.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Lord Curzon Presides at Empire Universities Congress
London July 3 Lord Curzon of Kedleston chancellor of Oxford presided at the sessions of the second day of the congress of the Universities of the Empire. Discussions focused on university ties to technical and professional education and the exchange of teachers, with concern for universities in the east and their influence on character and moral ideals.
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London
Lord Curzon of
Tennis Tourney at Bismarck
On the courts of the Capital City Tennis Club the fifth annual Missouri slope championship opened in Bismarck. Notable entrants include Miss Ellen Mell Mr Tom Mell Mr and Mrs W J Peeples Miss Louelle Julia Brand Mr and Mrs W F Dorsey Mrs M A Lipacomb Dr and Mrs Hunnicutt and families. Athens visitors Prof Jerre Pound and family arrive at Winnie Davis hall on the State Normal campus as residents anticipate summer at Tallulah Falls and Wrightsville trips. Mrs Thomas Bailey improves after illness. friends cheer her convalescence.
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Bismarck
N. D
Missouri Slope
North Dakota
Champonship
Ellen Mell
Tom Mell
W. J. Peeples
Missan Louelle
Julia Brand
W. F. Dorsey
M. A. Lipacomb
Hunnicutt
R. L. Moss
Rosa D. Hull
Leila May Hull
Athens
Tallulah Falls
Peeples
Wrightsville
Falls
Jerre Pound
Barnesville
Winnie’Davis
Stat Normal
Georgia State Fair catalog highlights 12,000 cash premiums
Macon Ga July 3 The 1912 Georgia State Fair catalogues are ready for mailing. The event runs October 10 25 1912 in Macon with $12 000 in cash premiums. Officials Dunnody and Robert lead a high grade program with free acts and premium lists available on request.
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Macon
Georgia
Crete
W. E. Dunnody
Standard Brick Company
Henry C. Robert
B. H. Hylan
Temperance Legislation Attracts Attention In Georgia
Atlanta readers follow pending temperance measures as the Tippewa bill faces house action, with talks of a statewide vote and revenue impacts. Proposals include stamp taxes on liquor shipments, higher locker club licenses, near beer taxes, and cigarette levies, amid party politics and national aims.
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Atlanta
House
Steads
Tha
Felker
Superior Court
Ita
Express Company
Locker Club
Lcense
Speculation on Wilson Nomination in Georgia Politics
Georgia political circles weigh how Governor Wilson's presidential nomination at Baltimore affects state races. Hoke Smith factions may back Wilson, fueling a possible Hardwick or Felder gubernatorial bid. Felder may run on his own record, but likely aligns with the Smith faction. Senator Smith’s stance looms. his support could shape the contest. The Baltimore result may quell opposition to a Georgia governor race, yet intra party tensions persist. Georgia remains deeply Democratic with a potential unified stance if needed.
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Lug
Joe Brown
Hoke Smith
Wilson
Georgia
Smith
Atlanta
Hardwick
T.W. Hardwick
Baltimore
Wilsom
Felder
Walton Griffith Rising in Insurance World
Mr Walton Griffith of Atlanta has been named special agent for the London Assurance Corporation covering Georgia Alabama and South Carolina. A University of Georgia and law school graduate he trained at Southern Mutual and Lipscomb Patillo, rising rapidly in the insurance field and earning local esteem.
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Walton H. Griffith
London Assurance Corporation
AJ IL. Griffith
Atlanta
A. EB. Grifith
Southern Mutual
Athens
England
Cas
Georgia Legislature Adjourns Ahead of Stephens Centenary
Atlanta July 2 The Georgia legislature adjourned until Monday but did not declare the interval non legislative delaying some bills due to member absences. A large portion of the session will later proceed to Crawfordville for the unveiling of a monument to Alexander H. Stephens with Senators Silatoh and Hall attending along with anticipated appearances by Attorney General Felder and gubernatorial candidates.
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Ranger
Atlanta
Georgia
General Assembly
Baltimore
Tippens
J. Randolph Anderson
Chatham
Senate
W. J. Harris
Crawfordville
Taliaferro County
Alexander. H. Stephens
Weather Report for Atlanta July 3
The Atlantic coast remains under high atmospheric pressure with shower activity in the eastern cotton belt extending into the Ohio valley. Most of the Great Lakes region stays fair, while a disturbance in the far west near northern Arizona and Utah brings clouds to the northeast and Rocky Mountain areas with little or no measurable rainfall. Temperatures are steady across regions with generally favorable conditions anticipated tonight.
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Atlanta
Cotton Belt
Ohio Valley
New England
Arizona
Utah
Rocky Mountains
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MR. Stern
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West End Church
Tate Committee
Prof. Koch
N. Ga
Dalia Watson
Wilbur D. Nesbit
Tia
Willie
Thomas
Grandpa
Papa
Mamma
Lord Curzon
Thomas Bailey
Jobin L. Arnold
MR. Walton Griffith
Insurance World
Stephens
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