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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1901

Page

7

Georgia Peach Crop Method Practiced In Large Orchard

June talk of the commission outlines peach grading packing and canning as vital for Georgia's crop. Experts describe three-grade sorting, carrier packing, expert oversight, and penalties for blemished fruit. The piece urges building packing sheds and canning facilities to avoid waste and support fall and winter demand. It notes sugar cane and oat hay topics and regional industry prospects with Savannah Brunswick and southern ports.

Georgia Providence United States Springfield Mays New York Chicago W. G. Johnson J. H. Hale Florida Messra Rumph Stubbs Gober Miller Fortin Laku City Floris South Georgia Middle

Raging flood ends in illness cured by medicine

Chas Eilis of Lisbon Indiana described waist deep icy water during a flood that washed down a telegraph line and left him with a terrible cold and cough. He sought several doctors in Oakland Nebraska Bronx City and Omaha who said he had consumption. After using Dr King s New Discovery he was cured by six bottles. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bro at 50 cents.

Chas Eilis Lisbon Oakland Neb Bronx City Omaha Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Son W. J. Smith & Bro

Castonia Foeama Tha Tia Kid Yea From A

A fragment from Castonia mentions a figure tied to a local event. The readable text hints at a name or nickname connected to a youth act or game. Limited details prevent full identification or context.

Castonia

Fire Fiend Again in Jacksonville

At 1 20 this morning the Modelo building at Clay street and West Bay caught fire on the third floor. The Jacksonville lighting mill occupies the room. the blaze spread from several windows as the fire department rushed from East Jacksonville to a nearby cottage blaze. Flames were checked within an hour, with total damages estimated at 10 000 to the building and 10 000 to the knitting factory plus 9 000 to adjacent tenants. The owner is G R To ster. Destructive lumber fire in Boston later reported.

Jacksonville Fla Modelo Clay Street West Bay Jacksonville Bghting Bay Street G. R. Toster Three Brothers Cigar Company

Second Plea for Life in Molineaux Murder Case

The New York 1890 murder appeal of Roland B. Molineaux opened before the New York Court of Appeals with Chief Judge Parker and four associates. Lawyers for the defense and the people presented brief arguments as a large record was considered for a fall decision. Court officials closed some access to the room to crowd control. The defense team includes Williur, and the People are represented by Bennett Hill with LeBarbier assisting. The trial history notes handwriting expert David N. Carvalho and old trial participants present.

Court of Appeals Burravo Roland B. Molineaux Katherine J. Adams New York Parker Vann, Bartlett, O'Brien Werner Williur United States Bennett Hill Supreme Court Room LeBarbieur Hill Barlow Weeks George Gordon Battle Molineux General Molineux David N. Carvalho Mr. Hill Mr. Milburn

Retired New York cigar man identified after New Orleans death

In New Orleans on June 1 an unidentified man who died by his own hand last Thursday in Jackson Square is identified as Jacob Miner a retired cigar manufacturer and dealer from New York City His son in law Albert Goaler came from New York to search for Miner and confirm the identity The case arose after Miner disappeared from his home in the east on June 0 and a letter postmarked New Orleans suggested impending self destruction The relatives rushed to New Orleans and Miner and Goaler learned of the death by own action of the stranger triggering fresh concerns for mining crops in Mississippi and the broader area.

New York New Orleans Jackson Square Jacob Miner New York City Albert Goaler Miner New Orleana Gosler Mississippi Jackson Miss Jane

Ankle Sprain Relief Earnt From Pain Balm

Geo E Cary editor of the Guide Washington Va recalls severe ankle sprain. After trying several medicines without success, he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and found prompt relief followed by rapid complete recovery. Bold by H R Palmer & Sons and Smith Bros.

Geo. E. Cary The Guide Washington H. R. Palmer & Sons Smith Bros

Market for Georgia wheat hay urged by Atlanta dealers

Questions answered on securing a ready market for a wheat hay crop. Georgia farmers are advised to bale uniform 100 pound lots and consign to Atlanta grain dealers on commission to build demand. Prices in LaGrange ranged from 13 to 18 dollars per ton, with analyses planned by state chemist John M. McCandless to compare wheat hay to western grasses.

Atlanta J. W. Harris, Jr Carteraville Sin Georgia Bermuda Avlanta LaGrange George W. Truitt R W. Milam A. T. Dallis A. H. Griffin Western Bay LaChange Bartow County Cartersville Bartow Troup County Troup John M. McCandless A. P. Morgan & Co Comets Goaes

Rescue Grass A Suggested New Crop for Southern States

Roun Georgia June 1 1901 Hon O B Stevens Commissioner of Agriculture Atlanta Dean Lin Io replies about Rescue grass or Bromus inermis noting its hardiness and summer forage value. He cites United States government trials showing Bromus inermis resists heat and drought and can provide year round pasture with careful winter growth management.

Roun O. B. Stevens Atlanta Dean Lin—Io United States West Thas Deiag

Rasa grass praised for hay and winter pasture value

The letter extols rasa as superior hay and cold season pasture, noting it grows well on good land, withstands flooding, and can yield 60 bushels per acre. It recommends sowing in September or soon after, warns against late spring sowing, and cites Mr. W. M. Gammon and Mr. Redding supporting its value and field sales at about $15 per ton.

W. M. Gammon Rome D. Lanpsay Jonsson

Georgia Cotton Acreage Rises Then Prices Fall

A brief report notes a rise in cotton acreage in Georgia followed by a late start to harvest and uncertainty about prices. Officials expect continued market shifts as growing areas expand and weather impacts delays.

Comparative crop report shows modest cotton gain but lower condition

Georgia Department of Agriculture released June 1901 crop figures across 137 counties. Cotton acreage up slightly, but overall crop condition down, prompting nationwide survey via circulars and county returns. Officials note variability by region and urge precise countywide responses for accurate state averages.

Department of Agriculture Georgia Department of A Thane Atlanta Charter Pia Hive W& Miske Lea O. B Srevers RF. Whiant

Georgia crop report shows mixed yields state wide

The report details statewide crop prospects with percent comparisons by region, noting frost and storms affected stand. It cites corn oats wheat rice cane and fruit outlooks, lists northern middle and southern sections with acreage and condition figures, and records prices and supplies for corn and hay. It also includes a local anecdote about a carpenter's illness and recovery.

North Georgia South Georgia von Department of Agriculture Tho Georeta Moat Mn Hawke Bartow Campybell Catoosa Chattooga Cherokee Clarke Cole Dade Dawron Pan Donglay Ilbert Fannin Gray Franklin Floyd Yolen Sinner Jordon Gwinnett Halersham Tolng Pho Faberahala White Olen Baldwin Bite Carford Emanuel Butts Cock, Greene F Lagrens Marion Uffic Monro Iran Howto Newton Sedi Taliaferro Troup Upson W. Mary Pacar Calica Se Clinch Colquitt Deana Door Biin Glynn Houssane Ne Fall Peers

Turkeys Coll Near Ona Ville Incident Reported

A fragment describes an incident in June near Ona Ville state involving Slijab Alston shooting his brother John Alston. Text is incomplete and no further details are provided.

Turkeys Coll Nacuvinte Onaville Slijab Alston John Alstom

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