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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1900

Page

7

Rescue Grass Reported as Valuable Winter Pasture in Georgia

Colonel O B Stevens cites Mr J P Baxter of Suwanee and Mr Mark W Johnson of Atlanta on Rescue Grass. Baxter calls it the finest winter grazing, prolific in southern latitudes, yielding seed that reseeds land. Johnson notes Bromus grass grows in cold winters, tolerates dry soils, and provides rich forage from December to May with seed that sprout after autumn rains. Prices and sowing details included.

O. B. Stevens Georgia J. P. Baxter Suwanes Mark W. Johnson Atlanta R. F. Wright Sim Pass A. M. Winn Johnson Ann Mandy Jane Cote Et

Fruit Growers Warned Over Infested Nursery Stock

Georgia State Entomologist warns fruit growers not to accept trees or plant stock from Cumberland nurseries in Nashville. Infested stock shipped into Georgia was seized and burned to prevent spread of San Jose scale. Authorities urge carriers to enforce shipment certificates and destroy unaccompanied stock. The notice highlights enforcement actions saving Georgia orchards and cites over 30,000 seized trees.

Nashville San Jose C. B. Stevens Board of Entomology Office of State Entomologist Atlanta Era of Georgia Cumberland Nurseries Grand View Nurseries Rose Bank Nurseries Paragon Nurseries A. W. Newson Tenn Goorela Rutentoey Tee la Jose Cumberland the General Assembly Georgia State Board of Entomology Paty Weld WM. Scorr Scott State Agricultural Department

Medals for Roundlap System Honors American Cotton Co

The Prakila Institute awards Elliot Cresson and National Export Exposition medals to the American Cotton Company for the roundlap baling system. Magnus Swenson receives the John Scott Legacy premium and medal for the improved round lap press. The Franklin Institute notes this as a rare triple honor and a historic pairing of John Scott and Elliot Cresson medals.

Elliot Cresson Philadelphia Magnus Swenson John Scott Franklin Institute of Pennsylvania American Cotton Company America Elliott Cresson

Payne discusses active congress session and reform aims

New York representative E. Payne says a busy winter session is likely with aims to cut war revenue and pass the apportionment and shipping bills. He notes the Nicaragua bill hinges on the Senate and that reallocation of southern representatives is debated. The claim on a reappportionment plan is linked to presidential authority.

Congress Nicaragua Senate Spooner Philippines Payne

Savannah preacher in hotel note scandal sparks lawsuit threat

Savannah report details Rev. Mr. Condor an evangelical from Kirksville who preached at the Christian church then faced a troubling incident at the Pulaski House. Two notes sent to a local hotel guest led to Condor being asked to leave. hotel owner Graham claims one note originated from Condor’s room and threatens suit for damages. A Banner reporter pursued comment from Mr. Forbes on the tale.

Savannah The Constitution Condor J. P. Conder Kirksville Georgia Athens Johnson Christian Church Bolton Street Young Men's Christian Association Pulanki House Lndies Charles F. Graham Graham Evangelist Mr. Condor Mr.Graham Forbes Mr. Conder

Condor Denies Nova Article in Savannah Letter

Mr. Forbes says Condor wrote him from Savannah claiming the Nova article of Nov 16 misstates him and vows innocence. Condor says he has filed suit against those behind the scandal and promises more proof in tomorrow’s paper. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad follows.

Mr. Forbes Mr. Condor Savannah Forbes J. P, Condor

RUSHING BUSINESS AT BALTIMORE BARBER SHOP

A Baltimore barber shop offered a free haircut with every drink, recalling a late South Broad Street saloonkeeper who used a clipping machine to trim patrons hair while serving spirits. The unfriendly stunt drew steady business, though one thirsty hobo nearly left bald in under a minute. Also referenced is Prickley Ash Bitters sold by H. R. Palnier & Sons.

Baltimore South Broadway

Cotton Market Opens Firm Reaches Ten Cents Before Decline

The cotton market opened firm yesterday at 9.85 and rose to 10 cents as farmers stored bales in warehouses with selling instructions at the round price. When the market hit 10 cents, thousands of bales were sold by multiple warehouses, and prices retreated slightly at close.

Attractive Pan American Exhibition Pamphlet Appears

A dainty pamphlet from the Pan-American Exposition food division reports on Foods and Their Accessories. Superintendent Frederic W. Taylor and assistant G Edward Fuller outline aims to educate dealers in teas coffees and spices about Pan-American crops from East and West Indies. They note West Indies soils mirror East Indies and praise Mexico for fine spices and coffee. The exhibit plans to mass tropical plants and rare goods at the Walle Museum Annex, to showcase a compact educational display rather than a cluttered collection.

Division of Foods Buffalo Pan-American General Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Food Products Frederic W. Taylor G. Edward Fuller Ass Atant Fooda Fuller Far East Hemisphere West Indies East Indies Mexico William Germany Republic Pan-America Walle Nn Ad Bagropa Asia Africa

Brasil Invites Exhibits for Pan-American Exposition

The Brazilian government invites agricultural and industrial societies to prepare articles for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. A large number of coffee producers will send samples of Brazil’s best grades, noting rural free delivery as a priority in postal expansion.

Brasil Wasamotox

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Amar G. M. Day Macon Bibb County Commissioners Gruggioe Fens Turner Clayton Street College Avenue Barrett Phinizy’s Tan Vici and Russett Bals Kid Buttons Ily New York Kermott Prakila Institute Revadia Press and Bale Payor E Payne House Ways and Means Committee Washington Pugnix A. T San Carlos Reservation Jon San Carlos Convention of Christian Churches Avavsta Hood H. RB. Paluier & Sons Cotton Joe Mitchell Chapple National Magazine Ten Boston Tlebett Red Star Friesland Hurst Castle Shanne Didon Pricatand Cluiten Whe Ball Ialands H.R. Palmer
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