U S Cotton Crop Condition Report Aug 25 1914
The United States crop reporting board places US cotton condition at 78 percent of normal on August 25, with prior readings 76.4 in July and 68.2 last year. Forecasts from the July report projected 15,000,000 bales via yield of about 59.7 pounds per acre on 36,590,400 acres. Weather varied by region with rains aiding the eastern belt and drought easing in Texas, while picking progressed in southern states though hindered by moisture and shedding.
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Asesociated Press
Washington
United States
United States Department For Agriculture
Crop Reporting Board
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
Mississippi
Texas
Grav Va
N. C
Ala
Ark
H. R. Palmer & Son
Ady
Mr and Mrs Jones Return From Auto Trip
Mr and Mrs Walter H Jones are welcomed back to Athens after a four thousand mile journey through the North Canada and the East. He debunks rumors that his Packard failed and states he paid just fifteen cents for the car during the trip. Gasoline and tire costs were not included but were small.
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W. H. Jones
Walter H. Jones
Athens
Canada
Mr. Jones
Kidney Pills Restore Mrs Straynge’s Back and Bladder
Mrs H T Straynge of Gainesville Georgia suffered back and kidney trouble with an inflamed bladder. She reports taking Foley’s Kidney Pills and says her back is stronger than in years and kidney and bladder troubles are entirely gone. H R Palmer and Son advertise.
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H. T. Straynge
Gainesville
Belgians Display Bravery In War Commentary
The piece recalls Julius Caesar saying the Belgians were the bravest, noting many exhibitions of courage in the European war and echoing an ancient acknowledgment of Belgian valor.
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Europe
Julius Caesar
Spectacular Banner Contest promises grand prizes
The Banner announces a grand subscription contest with thousands of dollars in prizes for young ladies, including a 1915 Buick touring car, a Doll & Sons piano, a Columbia Grafonola, and gold watches. Nomination is free, votes accrue via subscriptions and coupons, and opening day is September 5 1914 with daily progress reports and offices at 240 College Ave.
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Athens
Sune
Banner
Doll & Sons
Southern Mutual
College Ave
J. M. Hood
Buick, Auto Bales
Toomer Music House
C. A
Athens Business College
Murder charge returns against William Burch in Clarke County
Clarke county grand jury returned a true bill against William Burch for murder of his brother John Burch in front of the brother’s Jackson street business. Trial likely at next term in October.
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Clarke County
William Burch
John Burch
Jackson Street
U S Purchases Of German Vessels Land In Foreign Disfavor
The Associated Press reports that Great Britain France and Russia informally oppose U S purchases of German merchant steamers to ease ocean transport. Diplomats note German firms are government linked and buying marooned ships could resemble a large loan to Germany. If the United States split purchases among belligerents there may be no broad objection.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
France
Russia
United States
Germany
April Grand Jury Adjourns Last Day August Time
The Clarke county April Grand Jury, after a lengthy session, adjourned yesterday completing its May to August term. No more superior court work until October. Jail cases were examined with true bills, and a bank matter received true bills. The group noted having two foremen in one day.
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Clarke County
Vera Cruz Declared Closed by Provisional President Carranza
Provisional President Carranza declares Vera Cruz Port closed per General Funston report to the War Department. The measure blocks vessel clearance for Vera Cruz from other Mexican ports, risking a serious impact on the citys food supply.
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Associated Press
Washington
HELP FUL WORDS Athens Citizen Kidney Ad Claim
Helpful words from an Athens citizen warn of back pain and kidney ache and urge prompt use of Deans Kidney Pills. Mrs J F Dunston of 362 Dougherty St Athens reports relief after seven years of kidney trouble and praises the remedy for her family.
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Athens
Dean
J. F. Dunston
Dougherty St
Doan
Ees Dunston
Foster Milburn
Bankers Indicted In Athens Bank Case Reform
Clarke county grand jury indicts W. H. Shelton president and organizer of Citizens Bank and Trust on four counts including forgery and embezzlement. Robert W. Woods cashier faces two embezzlement bills. B. H. Weatherly bookkeeper indicted for embezzlement. Indictments threaten the new Commercial Bank of Athens as the older institution reorganizes with fresh capital and leadership.
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W. H. Shelton
R. W. Woods
Citizens’ Bank
Day
Grand Jury
B. A. Griffeth
J. H. Griffeth
C. H. Phinizy
Billups Phinizy
Messrs. Gee, Scott
G. C. Armstrong
W. T. Lester
C. D. Flanigen
Messrs. J. W. Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Supreme Court
R. H. McCrary
Citizens
Shelton
New Bank
Commercial Bank of
Athens
Uncle Sam Plans 10 Percent War Tax On Stamps
Washington August 31 A stamp tax on soft drinks beer and patent medicines is being considered by the house ways and means committee in an emergency internal revenue bill to offset treasury losses from reduced imports. A five or ten percent tax on railroad theatre and baseball tickets and other amusements is also suggested with an estimate of fifty to eighty million dollars. Committees have not yet finalized the taxation plan.
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Assocated Press
Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Smith Construction Company Seeks Involuntary Bankruptcy
Smith Construction Company faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in the U S district court Northern Division of Georgia by moving creditors led by attorney Blanton Forston. L O Leathers Athens Hardware and Southern Bell Telephone Co are listed as creditors with modest claims. The firm, led by president L C Smith, has long built residences hotels and public buildings across several southern states and may have large assets and liabilities yet to be determined. A former Citizens Bank president reportedly provided backing despite the bank’s closure.
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Tuesda
Smith Construction Company
Blanton Forston
United States District Court
Northern Division
Georgia
Tts
L. O. Leathers
theAthens Hardware Company
Southern Bell Telephone Company
L. C. Smith
Athens
South Carolina
South Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Citizens Bank
Foley Cathartic Tablets and Honey and Tar Ad
A Kentucky man praises Foley Cathartic Tablets as the most wonderful medicine for cleansing the system and relieving constipation. The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup hoarseness and bronchitis with stable pricing and no opiates from H R Palmer & Co.
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Foley
Texas
R Palmer
Kentucky
H. R. Palmer
Bow
Voley
H.R. Palmer & Gonadr
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Thedford
Thedfords Black-Draught
Paultty
Bee Dee Eo Mediene
Desler’s
Will” Burch
U. S
Vera Cruz
Tues
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Robert W. Woods
B. H. Weatherly
Woods
Superior Court
Solicitor General
Col. H. C. Tuck
Uncle Sam
Bankuptcy
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