Athens Weekly Banner in Athens, Georgia

Great Advance in Turpentining Across the South

Washington reports a major step forward in naval stores as improved turpentine methods boost yields and forest protection. Data from Georgia Florida Texas and other states show higher turpentine and rosin production with cup and gutter and cup and apron systems, while demonstrations compare old box methods to the newer practices. Texas and Louisiana show strong industry influence with timber ownership by firms breeding trees for turpentine. The note ends with a political aside on President Roosevelt’s nearing departure and a late- contribution about economy in government.