US Cotton Price Debate Urges Steady Selling Policy
Thomas J. Shackleford, returning from Atlanta and Washington, warns against an organized effort by speculators and foreign spinners to depress cotton prices. He says crop conditions are poor, the American Cotton Association expects a very short crop, and farmers should resist panic selling to secure a fair price amid a looming world cotton shortage.
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Thomas J. Shackleford
Athens
Atlanta
American Cotton Association
Washington
J. 8. Wanamaker
Association
Shackleford
U. S
United States
Republic
South
Germany
Southerners Fight Packing Regulation in Senate Hearing
Delegations from the South led by Senator Shlels and Representative Hull argue against proposed Kentyon and electric bills to regulate the packing industry during today’s Senate Agricultural Committee session. They contend Southern producers are only beginning development of livestock and urge the committee to refrain from disturbing the packing trade.
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Wahington
Shlels
Hull Tennessee
Kenyon
Eledrick
Senate Agriculal Committee
Wales
Arctic Summer or Argentine Winter Is Next Air Feas
Washington reports a National Geographic Society bulletin on the golden plover, a bird that nests on the Arctic coast and winters in Argentina. It migrates about 2,400 miles across the Atlantic ocean with emergency stops at Bermuda or the Lesser Antilles if storms arise, then returns via a different route across South America and the United States, completing an enormous ellipse of travel.
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Washington
Atlantic
National Geographic Society
Arctic
Argentina
Society
North America
Labrador
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Nova Scotia
South America
New England
Bermudas
Lesser Antilles
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Arctic America
White People Rebuild Burned Church for Blacks in Georgia
Special to The Banner reports in Caldwell Georgia whites and sympathetic colored residents unite to fund rebuilding a colored church burned to the ground by unknown arsonists. The incident follows a string of fires amid racial tension, with reports suggesting a missing Black man may have been killed in the blaze. Chicago papers and Bolshevik literature are said to be circulating among local Negroes.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Chicago
Caldwell
South Georgia
Retail Merchants Mull 1926 Convention Site in Georgia
Atlanta August report says Retail Merchants Association of Georgia elected Ely K. Callaway of LaGrange as president. Next year’s meeting to be chosen from Macon and Albany with invitations under review. Callaway to confer with staff and outline policy for coming year. Strong out of town support signals high regard for the new leader.
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Atlanta
Retail Merchants Association of Georgia
Macon
Albany
Ely K. Callaway
LaGrange
Callaway
Jno, Bratton
Georgia
South
U S Receives Million Carnegie Coin for Tax
New York reports experts estimate about 7 million dollars of the 30 million left by Andrew Carnegie will go to the U S treasury as inheritance taxes. The figure reflects ongoing federal assessments as the Carnegie estate is settled.
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Assosisted Press
New York
Andrew Carnegie
U. S. Treasury
Venizelos Steps Into Limelight As Greece Leader
Washington reports Venizelos, dubbed the Greek Clemen cean, rises to premier amid Balkan crises. A National Geographic Society bulletin notes his Greek nationalist heritage, education in Athens and Switzerland, and pivotal role after the Crete crisis. His ministries modernize governance, reform administration, and expand civic authority while maintaining popular mandate. The piece highlights his popularity, constitutional reforms, and push toward efficiency across government.
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Washington
Germany
Balkan
Venizelos
Greece
Clemencean
Europe
National Geographic Society
George Higgins
Eleutherios Venizelos
University of Athens
Switzerland
L'Mit
Electrolate
Roosevelt Memorial Receiving Impetus
A state Roosevelt Memorial Association conference will convene in Atlanta on September 11 with civic leaders from across Georgia. C McClure will preside and then travel to New York to brief national leaders and former presidents on the southern outlook for the campaign. The Georgia drive aims to show a patriotic standard and widespread support.
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Atlanta
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Georgia
C. McClure
New York
South
National Council
W. H. Taft
Charles E. Hughes
Senator Lodge
McClure
Metropolitan Life Promotes Mr Spier in Athens Office
Mr 8 P Spier, long in charge of debit 19 at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co, has been promoted to manager to succeed C C Ashworth. Ashworth was promoted to a higher post with the Atlanta headquarters. Spier is lauded as a valuable official whose success and diligence led to the recognition and appointment.
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8. P. Spier
Athens Once Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
C. C. Ashworth
Atlanta
Spler
Farmers Stop Biting After Rain Machine Investors
An editorial warns farmers against fake securities and rain making schemes. It notes that farmers, like city businessmen, seek solid investments and should favor government securities over private ventures promising big gains. It underscores the safety of Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps compared to risky stock plays.
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U. S. Liberty Bonds
Garden of Eden
Pyramids
Jerusalem
Councy
America
Splendid University Attendance Shown on State Map
The map displays the University of Georgia attendance for 1918-19. Athens holds a strong link to the rest of Georgia as over 3,000 youth from the state are entrusted here yearly. Total students on campus reached 3,432, with 1,160 in long course and 2,272 in short course. Citizens are urged to keep Athens clean and to support the university and city in maintaining refinement, culture, and religious environment. The community is asked to welcome students with suitable venues and uphold high standards.
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University of Georgia
Athens
Old University
Tnese Sons of Georgia
Jta
10 000 Essex Cars In Daily Service
Essex owners enjoy beauty performance and luxury. The Essex motor minimizes vibration and uses fuel efficiently delivering smooth power for hills. Simple sturdy construction promises reliability and low maintenance. Over 10 000 Essex cars in daily service with demand rising. order now from Brooks Motor Mo Local Dealers.
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Essex
Brooks Motor Mo
Denny Motor Co Makes Big Strides In Auto Business
The Denny Motor Co a major state auto concern expands sales force adding F L Denny former Coatesville Steel Works and W R Wray a Commerce auto salesman to the team. Both bring experience and local ties to boost the agency coverage as W C Denny leads expansion efforts.
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Denny Motor Co
W. C. Denny
F. L. Denny
Athens
Coatesville Steel Works
Coatsville
W. G. Denny
W. R. Wray
Denny Moto Co
Confederate Reunion One Cent Fare Through Athens Relative Links
Eligible relatives of Confederate veterans may obtain a one cent per mile rate to the Atlanta reunion October 7 to 10. The policy covers veterans, their sons and spouses, United Daughters of the Confederacy members, and Confederate Memorial Association ladies, with certificates required at ticket purchase. Applications pouring in suggest hundreds of special trains will carry visitors to Atlanta.
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Athens
Atlanta
N. B. Forrest
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederate Memorial Association
South
Reunion
McClatchey Named Campaign Manager for Cotton Body
Colonel Devereau F. McClatchey, Georgia senate secretary and former Food Administration aide, is named campaign manager for the Georgia Division of the American Cotton Association. The state headquarters will move to the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol, with campaigns running to October 1 to cover every Georgia nook. J A Davis, Sardis banker and farmer, will work with McClatchey as secretary treasurer. both will be aided by other officials and committees as Georgia aims for a million members by October 1.
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Atlanta
Devereau F. McClatchey
Georgia Senate
Reading
Georgia House
Georgia Food Administration
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Georgia
American Cotton Association
McClatchey
The
Cotton Association
Arcade
Association
Senate Chamber
State Capitol
McClatchhey
Washington
Food Administration
J. A. Davis
Davis
Sardis
Cotton Farmer of
South
Athens Man Returns Home From Overseas Service
A. O. Dunaway of Athens, believed to have been overseas longer than most Athens men, arrived yesterday at a New Jersey port with the First Division. He expects an honorable discharge soon and plans to return to Athens.
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A. O. Dunaway
Athens
Yester
New Jersey
Eording
Bo Jaway
Young Dunaway
Profiteers Said to Be Running Mad
In Washington on August 30 unions warned that wholesale price cuts in produce will be passed to shoppers and that the justice department would take vigorous action. Senator Harrison urged tabled oil leasing debates to aid food control and combat rising living costs.
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Washington
Department of Justice
H.C. S. Washington
Harrison Democrat
Mississippi
Senate
Palmer
Harrison
Lafollette
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Surplus Goods Sale Planned By Athens Post Office
Government surplus items, including 4500 socks, have been sold in Athens, with buyers saving about 1000. Postmaster Rucker plans a general surplus sale likely to raise the figure to around 10000, possibly starting in the second week of September. Price lists and pound allotments to Athens expected this week as orders flood the local store.
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Athens
Rucker
Atania
Atlants
Tennessee Girl Visited Archduke Home in Prague
Nashville girl Alma Paine of the American Red Cross became the first American to visit Benesoo Rohermia since the war. She toured the archduke Ferdinand estate, spoke to children, outlined free lunches, and received a large bouquet as a tribute for aid to undernourished youths.
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Atlanta
Prague
Benesoo
Rohermia
Nashville
Tenn
Alma Paine
American Red Cross
Lowe
Archduke Ferdinand
Miss Paine
Archduke
Republic
Czecho-Slovakia
Paine
Archducal
Wardner
Fe Archduke
Kaiser Wilhelm
G. O. P. Plans To Trail President on Tour
Washington leaders discussed plans to send speakers behind President Wilson during his tour next month. Final details not decided. Republican Senator from California favored the principal speaker.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
California
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