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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1899

Page

3

Chemistry in Agriculture Nature Short on Protein

In a detailed discussion by State Chemist Joan M. McCanvizss the role of nitrogen and carbon in plant and animal nutrition is explored. Clover and legumes are singled out as natural nitrogen absorbers, enabling protein production. The letter explains how nitrogen cycles, the limits of atmospheric nitrogen uptake, and the dental use of nitrates by crops, with previews of forthcoming tables analyzing feeding stuffs.

Heaven Nature Beas Joan M. McCanvizss

Mozley’s Lemon Elixir and Hot Drops Ad

An 19th century style advertisement for Mozley’s Lemon Elixir claiming relief for liver stomach bowels kidneys biliousness indigestion headaches fever chills and nervous prostration with testimonials from Mrs Etta W Jones Harry Adams and Mrs E A Beville and Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops for coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and lung diseases prepared in Atlanta Georgia at druggists 50c and 1.00 per bottle

H. Mozley Atlanta Etta W. Jones Parkerburg West Virginia Mozley Draggiste Heff Meslay

Dr Pierce's Medicines Credited By Many Users

A reader testimonial supports Dr Pierce's medicines as restoring vitality and aiding recovery after illness. The letter praises the tonics and tonics claimed to revive energy, endurance, and general health for those in demanding work. It mentions a work on health and references testimonials from users across the United States.

Ysician Day Vores J. D Fowler, Adner, Adams Co. Co Pierce Jon Co Gee United States Dr. Pierce

White Goods Arrival With Discounted White Fabrics

A large shipment arrives including India Lawns Muslins Dimities Persian Lawns French Nainsook and Organdies. Organdies priced 15c to 1.00 per yard, India Lawns 5c to 35c per yard. White Lawns lots 5c to 10c with various yardage counts and remnant pieces. Special prices claim savings over standard values across check dimity pique and plaid lawn offerings.

India Uch

Clearance Sale of Printed Cotton Goods

Clearance sale lists dozens of fabrics with bulk quantities and marked prices. Highlights include 250 pieces of printed lawns organdies battiste ginghams and percal es at 7 to 10 cents, 1 000 yards of best grade per cales and pique at 4 to 6 cents, 300 yards linen lawn at 10 cents, and 200 yards French grenadine at 12 cents, all on bargain counters.

Sea Island

New Lots In Summer Accessories At Local Store

New stock includes solid colored lawns and organdies in pink blue lilac red Nile and yellow. Summer hosiery for ladies children and men. Elastic belts belt buckles collar clasps and beauty pins. New gloves fans handkerchiefs neckwear parasols ribbons wall laces open work embroidery inserts. Gause silk fans white kid gloves. Mosquito canopies covered with best grade netting. This week in summer und erwears.

New Lot

Embroidery and Ribbon Remnants Offered at Half Price

Soiled ends of embroidery ribbon remnants and baby caps offered for sale this week. Buyers may acquire a Baby Cap at half value and silk bargains are highlighted for the week.

A Reduction in the Cotton Area and Cowpeas urged

Department of Agriculture Atlanta June 20 1899 urges Georgia farmers to plant cowpeas on every available acre after harvest. Notes wheat up while oats short and corn acreage up 24 percent, forecasts reduced fertilizer use and local production gains. Reports 25 percent cotton fertilizer reduction and 15 percent statewide cotton acreage cut.

Department OF Agriculture Atlanta South Georgia Georgia United States Agricultural Department Latham, Alexander & Co Departments of Agriculture Georgia State Board of Entomology W. M. Scott QO. B. Stevens

The Value of Peas Crop Practice for Southern Farms

An article argues for diversifying crops from cotton to peas to restore soil fertility. It stresses clean cultivation and replenishing plant nutrients after years of cotton farming, urging farmers to balance harvests with practical peas growing methods.

Farming Revival Through Peas to Restore Land

The author urges farmers to plant peas to renew soil fertility and reduce reliance on artificial fertilizers. Peas fix nitrogen, add organic matter, and protect against erosion. Suggestions include planting peas between corn rows or in separate plots, two plowings, and turning vines and pea hay back into the soil for future harvests. He cites varieties Unknown, Clay, Red Ripper, and Whippoorwill and calls for broad seed sowing to revive the farm and barn.

Nature State Agricultural Department

Lucy Cobb Tax Case Set for Watkinsville Session

The Lucy Cobb Institute tax dispute against Clarke County will be argued next month in Oconee Superior Court at Watkinsville during the last week of July. Judge Russell will lead a thorough hearing on a test case that could influence tax status for Mercer, Emory, and other colleges.

Clarke Lucy Cobb Institute Oconee Superior Court Watkinsville Russell Mercer Emory County of Clarke Lacy Cobb Institute Supreme Court van Horse Gainesville Alex S. Erwin Athens

A Lady Killed by Runaway Horse in Montgomery

Montgomery June 26. This morning on the way to church Mrs Conners an esteemed old lady was struck and killed by a fruit merchant’s delivery wagon horse. The horse ran at break neck speed after frightening away blocks from the crossing. The driver was seriously hurt. Mrs Conners was the mother of Mrs John Hanson a cigar dealer’s wife here.

Montgomery Ala Conners

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Moziey Harry Adams First Avenue Birmingham Moxiley E. A. Beville Woodstock White Goods Summer Mainery Commissioner OF Agriculture Stevens Lucy Cobb
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