Rural Finance System to be Proposed by Commercial Congress
Two committees of the Southern Commercial Congress will study cooperative rural finance and vocational education. A commission will visit Europe in May to study agricultural finance with David Lubin in Rome. Page Wilson vocational education bill pending in Congress. Committees will report at Mobile Alabama in September 1913, with Panama Canal opening.
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Commercial Congress
Washington, D. C
Duncan A. Fletcher
Clarence J. Owens
Southern Commercial Congress
Congress
David Lubin
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Italy
Senate
Page-Wilson
Committee On Agricultural Finance
Foreign Agricultural Commission
Co-Operative Agricultural Finance
United States
National Democratic
Resolutions Committee
Baltimore
Mobile
Ala
Panama Canal
Peruvian Rubber King Frenchman and His Sixteen Wives
Special to the Banner Atlanta July 20 Startling revelation in the rubber region investigations. Dr Guy King Cuban consul to Atlanta describes native subjugation under white rulers and cites a Frenchman who bought a sixteen wife harem and sent Paris gowns and finery to his women. He also notes a native wireless telegraph system used to announce travelers’ approach to remote rubber districts.
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Atlanta
Guy King
Amazon
Dr. King
Paris
Rue de la Paix
England
King Jella
New Great Seal of Georgia Proposed in 1776 Style
Atlanta July 20 Georgia plans a new great seal of state to be made in solid silver and dated 1776 to honor Georgia as one of the original thirteen states If passed by the legislature the design will mirror the old seal save for the date 1776 The current seal dated 1799 would be preserved only as a cherished relic until the new seal becomes official
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Atlanta
Georgia
Randolph Anderson
Urrtham
Auderent
Army worm appears in Elbert and Gwinnett counties
Army worm outbreaks reported across Elbert and Gwinnett counties threaten corn and cotton crops. In Elberton a Meadow grass field was destroyed, grain eaten in a patch, and a pecan tree limb swarmed with one inch worms. Nearby fields show extensive damage by the pests.
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Lawrenceville
Ben Smith's
Rocky Creek
Elbert
Elberton
Broad River
J. W. Wright
Flatwoods
Ejiam Church
J. W. Tharpe
Pinetown
Michigan Tennis Titles at Fort Huron Open
A strong field of high ranking players gathered at Fort Huron Tennis Club in mid July for Michigan State Open Championship matches. The tournament proceeds through the majority of the week with multiple rounds and key matches anticipated.
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Port Huron
Fort Huron
Boll Weevil Likely in Southwest Georgia 1913
Atlanta reports Government expert Knapp states the Mexican boll weevil may reach southwestern Georgia next year. He urges a 25000 dollar state appropriation to aid federal efforts, noting Georgia already receives 38000 dollars annually for farmer support. The Cotton Seed Crushers Association promotes prevention, fertilizing crops and eradicating cattle ticks as top state priorities.
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Atlanta
Knapp
United States Department of Agriculture
General Assembly
Georgia
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia
Swedish Singers at Duluth Parade
Duluth Minnesota July 22 streets of the city are gayly decorated and planned celebrations will continue until Thursday as Swedish singers perform and participate in events downtown.
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Duluth
Minn
North Dakota State Fair opens with record exhibits
Pargo North Dakota July 22 prospects of bumper crops boost fair interest as the state fair opens. The displays of farm implements machinery and live stock horticultural and other departments are well filled. A large attendance of visitors is expected during the week.
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Pargo
N. D
North Dakota
Legislators Weigh Tax Exemption to Aid Farmers in Georgia
Atlanta readers report growing legislative support for a one year tax exemption on farm products to boost cotton prices. Opponents warn it may not help small farmers and could shift tax burdens to city property. The Tippins prohibition bill faces delay and governor veto risk while public hearings may resume. A separate bill would curb railroad stock issues, seen as a brake on development, with committee action pending.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Brown
Shepard
the 13Th
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Railroad Committee
House of Representatives
Joe Hill Hall
Bible
Minter Wimberly
Bibb
Hall
Wimberly
Capitol
Rules Committee
Committee On
International Chambers of Commerce to Meet in Boston
Boston hosts the Fifth International Congress of Chambers of Commerce September 24 to 28 with delegates from global chambers. The American program chaired by Prof. F W Taussig outlines plans for a permanent arbitral court, unified banking checks, international statistics, postal reforms, and a maritime union, plus extended tours of U S cities by train for visiting delegates.
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Boston
Mass
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Brussels
Chambers of Commerce
International Organization
Brus/Selas
F. W. Taussig
Hovard University
International Congress
Court of Arbitral Justice
International Bureau of Statistics
International Maritime Union
Congress
Taft
United States
America
Boston’ Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourg
Kroonland
Antwerp
Million Dollar Machine to Be Seen at Atlanta Exposition
Atlanta opens its Manufacturers Exposition on August 1 featuring a large “ Rex Pulling over machine” claimed to be almost human in operation. Twenty five machines will demonstrate shoe making alongside a $40,000 footwear collection from a Boston millionaire brought by director J. K. Orr. The event, boosted by local merchants and a Southern Merchants convention, offers reduced rail rates and extensive lighting and decor as thousands descend on the city.
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Atlanta
South
Boston
J. K. Orr
Frank Weldon
Southern Merchants Convention
Vincent Astor Sails on Mauretania From New York
Vincent Astor son of the late John Jacob Astor was among passengers on the steamer Mauretania departing New York. He joins his mother aboard the transatlantic liner as it sails from the harbor amidcertificate ceremonies and public attention.
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New York
Vincent Astor
John Jacob Astor
Shipboard Move Sends Family to England for Summer
Hoe sails to England where Yim will join Ava Willing Astor and her daughter Muriel for the rest of the summer. The party plans to return to the United States early in the tally.
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Hoe
England
Yim
Ils
Ava Willing Astor
Muriel
United States
William F Brittain Interred In Oconee Cemetery
Obituary note on William F Brittain of New York City, a Clarke County native, interred at Oconee cemetery Ath ens after a New York funeral. Pallbearers and speakers from Augusta Elberton and Atlanta attend. Tributes praise his Confederate service, business leadership with Dunham Buckley and Co, and generous Southwide charity.
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Barmer
William F. Brittain
Oconee Cemetery
James White
A. H. Davison
Joseph M. Hodgson
C. D. Flanigen
Walter Jones
L. F. Edwards
James W. Morton
H. J. Rowe
R. K. Reeves
John D. Mell
Mell
Audley Morton
T. P. Stanley
C. M. Snelling
Ralph Hodgson
Brittain
Martin
Tennessee
Boykin Wright
Augusta
R. F. Wright
Elberton
Crohein
J. M. High Co
Atlanta
Wright
Augusta Chronicle
William ¥. Brittain
New York City
Clarke County
Athens
University of Georgia
Lee
Carlton
James River
Porter Alexander
Robert EB. Lee
Gray
Pougtkeepsie Commercial College
Hudson
New York
South
Great House of Dunham Buckley & Co
J. H. Dunham & Company
Oconee
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Army Worm
Elbert and Gwinnett
Michigan
Southwest
North Dakota State Fair
Stuart
Standard IL. Com Company
Coviston
Leila
Ka Athan
Gas
Boelas
Meeting OF the International Chambers OF Commerce
WM. Brittain
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