Soil Survey of Georgia the Basis for Farm Growth
The article explains Georgia’s soil survey as a foundational program by the State College of Agriculture and U.S. Bureau of Soils begun in 1901. It details mapping methods, soil classification by texture and region, and how soil types determine crop suitability, drainage needs, and fertilizer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Soil Survey
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Bureau of Soils
United
Washington
Chemical Laboratories
Atheny
Bureau
Suile
Cobb County
Coatsal Plain
Norfolk
Piedmont Plateau
Durham
Appalachian Mountains
de Kalb
Limestone Uplands
Clarkesville
South Georgia
North
South Carolina
Piedmont
Iredell
Cecil
Coastal Plain
Orangeburg
Coxville
Portsmouth
Georgetown
Plate
July Bulletin Shows Below Average Georgia Crops
The July issue of the Georgia Agricultural Department bulletin records cotton, corn, potato and forage crops below last year’s averages. It notes weather and disease factors such as excessive rains, cool weather, wilt, bud worms, and challenges in various regions, with the soil survey urged to guide settlers to suitable lands across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
J. J. Conner
Commissioner of Agriculture
North Georgia
Soil Survey
Georgia
Piedmont
Sande
Northwest Georgia
Georgetown
Jack Slaton Record on Public Questions in Georgia
Atlanta reports on Hon. John M. Slaton, then senate president and gubernatorial candidate, and his public stance on key issues. It highlights his 1903 bid to place convicts on public roads to boost road building and education, arguing roads improve schools and rural life, a forecast now seen as prophetic.
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Atlanta
John M. Sinton
State Senate
Slaton
Jeane
Georgia
Staton
Those Who Serve and The Gift Of Art Words
A poem praising varied service from song to sculpture and scripture. It celebrates artists and workers who shape culture, life, and faith, and notes the healing reach of music, painting, and literature as living temple building across seasons and places.
Chair Awaits Three Slayers
New York July 6 the Sing Sing electric chair awaits three prospective victims for the week beginning tomorrow marking the first time three executions occur in a single week since installation. The condemned for next week are Santa Zanza who with five others killed Mrs Hall at Croton Lake in November 1911 Giuseppe Carell who stabbed Nicola Di Paulo in a card game at White Plains and De Williams who killed Charles station master at Croton Lake on April 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sing Sing
Tme
Santa Zanza
Mary Hall
Croton Lake
Giuseppe Carell
Nicola di Paulo
White Plains
de Williams
Charles Station
State bill targets drunken conduct on trains and in public spaces
The house passed a bill punish those found guilty of drunken behavior on state trains, in public playgrounds and parks, and other places. As society and the law tighten control, the focus is on those who cannot or will not curb their drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Burton
Saturday Evening Post
Farms For Sale Near Athens And Surrounding Counties
Multiple farm parcels listed for sale in Northeast Georgia counties including Oglethorpe, Morgan, Oconee, and Clarke. Properties range from 43 to 1490 acres with proximity to Athens Bishop Bogart and Monron roads. Prices quoted per acre with easy terms and various distances from Athens, five miles from Athens, three miles from Bishop, and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Excellent
Hull Road
Bishop
Oconee
Jefferson Road
Athena
Monrom
Bogart Road
Oglethorpe
Morgan, Oconee
Greroe
Clare Counties
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Soil Survey of Georgia
David D. Long
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Basie
Bugina
Norfolk Wardy
Ports Mouth
Coateal
Solla
the Agricultural Department
Buletin
Ence
Ben Hill County
Chattanooga
Coca-Cola CO
Atlanta, GA
Georgia School OF Technology
Atta
Tech
Steelee K. G. Matheson
LL. D
Beeut
Jack Slaton
Oltiens
Stephenson & Hull
Athens, Ga
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