Georgia Trucking Boom: Profits in Strawberries and Peaches
The article notes extended wet weather delaying planting but foresees a rebound with improved machinery. It highlights Georgia's corn and cotton strength, growing berry markets, and truck farming profitability with income potential from strawberries and raspberries. It cites USDA Bulletin No. 21 on transport rates and fertilization, and states the Atlantic coast from Virginia to Florida as premier trucking country.
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Georgia
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Long Island
New York
Philadelphia
New York City
Bulletin
South
Savannah
Atlantic Coast
Norflok
Florida
Thousands Suffering Kidney Trouble Urged to Use Swamp-Root
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims the product cures back pain a distorted urinary flow and frequent night trips. offers a free sample and book by mail from Binghamton New York.
Cotton Ginners Reports Note 1902 U S Cotton Crop Value
The 1902 cotton crop ginned totaled 11,078,452 running bales or 10,020,915 bales of 500 pounds, with round bales making 10,588,250. Value of the entire crop estimated at 501,897,354, second in U S value after corn and ahead of wheat. Export value 290,651,819. Weaker prices in 1902 prompted calls for pest control of overproduction and diversification. Georgia and several southern states show growth in output. STATE DEP'T OF AGRICULTURE.
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United States
Cen Bua
Intera
Texas
Arkansas
Georgia
Louplalana
Misassaippi
Great South
The Kentuckian's Boast Wingfield Cash Grocery
Kentuckians brag about horses whiskey and beauty but every housekeeper in this city who uses Clifton flour made from native Kentucky wheat knows this state shines with Wingfield Cash Grocery.
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Clifton
Kentucky
Wingfield
Amusing Roses Secret Across North England Show
A cottage garden rose class prize goes to a laborer nicknamed Sandy after he received praise from a well dressed stranger who claimed Briggs could beat him. The stranger learns Sandy hid Briggs’s best roses in his garden, and Sandy confesses the secret only to a show committee member.
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England
Sandy
Briggs
Brigus
Ile
Randy
Liia
London
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption
A testimonial letter lauds Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets for curing consumption and related bronchial disease. The writer recounts weight gain, improved health, and a trip to Virginia after using the remedies. Also notes offer of The Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail and price options for cloth bound or paper editions.
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Pierce
Will H Whitmire
Arkton
Keckingham Co
Gollen
Virginia
Das
Tell
Hardy
Common Sense Medical Adviser
KR. Pierce
Buffalo
Endorsement for University Summer School in Georgia
State School Commissioner W B Merritt endorses the University of Georgia Summer School in Athens for six weeks from late July to August. The program features 50+ instructors, many courses, and valuable opportunities for teachers. Prof. K C Branson of Athens can provide full information. Also notes Miss Mildred Rutherford sailing for Europe on June 27 with a group from various Georgia towns.
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W. B Merritt
Georgia
University of Georgia
University
Athens
K. C. Branson
Athena
Mildred Rutherford
Europe
Mire Rutherford
Missea Martin Have
Ownley
Fancie Idgos
Mary Gordon
Columbus
Nina Jones
Waynesboro
Mamie Coffee
Elizabeth Coffee
Valdosta
Camille Lamar
Macon
Arabella Wright
Brunswick
Eleanor Hannicott
Camilla McWhorter
Salle Connally
Francea Connally
Myrtle Tye
Atlanta
Sosnowski
Prizes Announced for Athens Banner Contest
The Banner lists fifteen prizes with cash awards from 2500 down to 5.00 plus items such as shoes jewelry a hat and a freezer. Merchants including Griffith Implement Co Ho e Teter Sonus I P Morton and Bailey Supply Co back the event to boost reader participation.
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Athens
Griffeth Implement Co
HOE Teter & Sonus
I. P. Morton
E. L Smith
Bailey Supply Co
Tim
Ex Governor Robert L Taylor to Speak at Opera House
Ex governor Robert L Taylor of Tennessee, famed fiddler and lecturer, will deliver a lecture at the opera house Tuesday night. Manager Rowe has arranged the event at heavy expense, expecting a large local turnout despite details of the talk remaining undisclosed.
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Robert L. Taylor
Tennessee
South
Opera House
Rowe
Gov. Taylor
Athens
Hia Eobjet
East Athens Notes on Local People and Civic Speakings
Community items from East Athens highlight a returning Mr. Farrell and local families, health updates, and social praise for the night school and Oconee Street church meetings. Voters are reminded to consider county bonds as infrastructure talk grows, while teachers and a kindergarten are praised for their cheerful work.
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Misa Louie Lane
Effi Iest
Oconee St. Church
Carlton
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