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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1919

Page

2

Program of fertilizer sales course in Atlanta is announced

The Southern Fertilizer Association program for Georgia Alabama and Tennessee will be held at Taf Hall auditorium in Atlanta. Georgia State College of Agriculture experts will lead a five day course starting October 21 with about four hundred salesmen expected. Attendees include reps from several colleges and universities. Opening remarks will be Dr. Andrew M. Soule and Morton S Hodgson.

Georgia Alabama Tennessee Georgia State College of Agriculture Atlanta Taf Hall Sfdin North Carolina Agricultural and Engineering College Clemson College of South Carolina Louisiana State University Cornell University National Fertilizer Association Fertilizer Association South Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture Morton 8. Hodgson Athens Morton Modison College of Agriculture T. H. McHatton W. A. Worsham, Jr George A. Crabb Solls J. N. Harper J. ©. Pridmore Juo. Br, Fain

Army panel ends South inspection without final reports

Washington September 24 The house military sub committee left tonight to renew inspection of army fields in the South and middle west. A final decision has not been made on Camp Jesup Georgia but Camp Gordon Georgia has been decided to be abandoned.

Associated Press Washington Camp Benning Georgia Camp Bragg North Carolina House South Middle West Camp Jesup Camp Gordon

Freight offices separated for three railroads in Athens

Orders from the Railroad Administration direct the separation of freight offices for Central of Georgia, Seaboard, and Gainesville Midland railways. The merger had been prompted by federal control and rising traffic. the change, effective in early October, will restore Central offices to Thomas Street. Passenger service remains unchanged.

Railroad Administration Athens Central of Georgia Railroad Seaboard and Gainesville Midland Railways Thomas Street

Excessive Packers Profits During War Years Revealed

The Federal Trade Commission found the Big Five packers earned profits two to three times higher during the war than in pre war years despite licensing and other restrictions. The June 28 1918 report to President Wilson was not public then but reached the Senate today via a Norris Nebraska resolution.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Wilson Senate Norris Republican Nebraska

Babe Ruth nets 27th home run breaks old mark

New York reports Babe Ruth belted his 27th homer, surpassing Ed Williamson’s 1884 record with a ninth inning drive to right field. The game details and timing are noted, reflecting Ruth’s historic achievement. The piece also blends peculiar verse about Sleepytown and a Kansas City Star lecture roundup on agricultural topics and soil fertility.

Babe Ruth New York Ed Williamson

Probe writings strike: senate inquiry and Foster book

Washington today moves toward the steel strike probe with Senator Kenyon planning to present the strike’s real causes to the public. A Foster authored syndicalism book is under review by Attorney General Palmer for possible murder accessory concerns.

Washington William 2. Foster Steel Strikers’ Organization Committee Palmer Kahn California Foster

Wedding of Miss Elvie Terry and Louis A Scarbrough

Miss Elvie Terry of New Orleans married Louis A. Scarbrough in Columbus at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony was quiet with immediate family present. Afterward the couple toured to Athens en route to their home, with several local relatives hosting guests. Mrs Terry known for charm and popularity. Mr Scarbrough, chemist for Empire State Chemical Co of Athens, has many Columbus friends. Out of town guests included Claud Scarbrough and family.

Elvie Terry Louis . A. Scarbrough Columbus Ledger New Orleans Louis A. Scarbrough A. T. Terry Anderson Street Mrs Scarbrough Columbus Athens Claud Scarborough Wynnton Terry Mr. Scarbrough L. A. Scarbrough Scarbrough Empire State Chemical Company of Claud Scarbrough Louis Scarbrough Walter Lodheon Hodgson Ethel Scarbrough Ela Louis Searbrough

Chicago Clinches American League Pennant in Rally

Chicago White Sox clinched the American League pennant by rallying in the ninth to beat St Louis 6 to 5. The White Sox advance to the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds starting October 1. Baptist women hold meetings daily this week at 4:30 p.m.

Chicago Associated Presse St. Louis White Sox Cincinnati Reds

State Department to list all gifts to President Wilson since 1918

Washington September 24 The state department was asked to furnish a full list of all presents tendered to President Wilson through that department from kings princes or reigning states since December 1 1918. The request came via a resolution introduced today by Representative Ramseyer Republican of Iowa.

Associated Press Washington State Department Wilson Ramseyer Repubican Iowa

New Members At Joverhurst Country Club Dinner Dance Planned

A second meeting of the Joverhurst Country Club reported twenty five new applications after ten days work by the membership committee. The fall session opens with a dinner dance around early October and similar events will follow. A professional will be engaged to prepare for the fall golf tournament slated for late October or early November.

Joverhurst Country Club Holman

Foreign Delegates Cotton Association To Visit Georgia

New York reporters note the World Cotton Conference in New Orleans next month will discuss reducing bale defects and transportation costs. Frank Na smith, secretary to the British delegation, announces plans. Fuller Callaway of the committee on foreign representatives says delegates will stop in LaGrange, Georgia for a barbecue at his home.

Associated Press New York New Orleans Frank Nasmith Fuller Callaway Committee On LaGrange

Mrs. Woodie Sale Dies in Athens at 42

Grief fills Athens as Mrs. Woodie Sale passes away yesterday afternoon at 3 30 at her home after a long life in the city. She leaves two daughters Mrs. C A West of Atlanta and Mr. Harry B Richards of Athens and a son Mr James Sale of Athens.

Woodie Sale Athens Ser C. A. West Atlanta Harry B. Richards Athens James Sale

Is Athens Too Small For Fertilizer Short Course

The Southern Fertilizer Association publicity claims Atlanta has insufficient hotels for about 400 salesmen attending a Short Course at the State College of Agriculture. The Banner argues Athens should host the event, noting Athens accommodated thousands for other events and criticizing the transfer from Athens to Atlanta as an imposition. Mr. James Comer and two residents visited Athens yesterday.

Atlanta Atlanta A Georgia Atlins Southern State College of Agriculture Athens Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias Great Corporation Southern Fertilizer Association Buly

Show-Down Soon on League Issue

President Wilson urged public support for the league of nations in Cheyenne as a senate reservation to article ten loomed. He warned rejection would mean a separate peace with Germany, while Clemenceau in Paris said the league could exist even if rejected by the US Senate, noting France still relied on the protective alliance with Britain and the United States.

Associated Pres Cheyenne, Wy Wilson League of Nations Senate Germany China Clemenceau Paris Chamber of Deputies United States Senate France Gran Britain United States

Rice straw industry hints for the South's growth

The South holds vast resources and can rival western yields in cotton, grains, cattle, and hogs. Rice also thrives, with rice straw proving valuable for building materials and insulation boards. California already launches this industry with United States Fiber Products Co planning a West Sacramento plant next month. The South is urged to imitate this approach to utilize its rice straw.

South Georgia California California Enterprise United States Fiber Products Co West Sacramento

Flanigen Family Returns From Asheville Visit

Mr. C. D. Flanigen and Mr. Robert Ray have returned from Asheville. Mrs. Flanigen and Misses Flanigen, who accompanied them, are in Knoxville as guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Flanigen Jr.

C. D. Flanigen Robert Ray Asheville

Salvation Army Automobile Fund Sees Daily Contributions

Athens citizens rally for an automobile fund to aid Salvation Army work. Mrs. Mills leads the home for the sick, orphans, and needy on Clayton street, with many donations recorded from local businesses and individuals. The fund closes today, and totals include 281.50 new contributions and 714.00 previously acknowledged.

Salvation Army Clayton Street Athens G. A. Mell J. C. Hitchens Banner Office Empire State Chemical Go H. Nickerson Andrew J. Cobb W. A. Carlton Wingfield Cash Grocery Davison, Nicholson Co Dr. Speer

No Opposition To Probe of Burleson

Washington Sept 24 Democrats in the senate are not opposed to an investigation of Postmaster Burleson over a connection with the operation of the civil service commission Senator Simmons acting democratic leader declared in the senate today

Associated Press Washington Senate Burleson Civil Service Commission Simmons

Harrold Nominated by U D C for State President

Americus Georgia September 24 United Daughters of the Confederacy announce Mrs Frank P Harrold of Americus as candidate for state president to be elected at the Valdosta October convention. Supported by Atlanta and Savannah chapters she is a former state program chair and former Americus chapter president with long service to the order.

Harrold U. D. C. Americus United Daughters of the Confederacy Frank P. Harrold Americus Valdosta Sidney Lanier Macon Walter Lamar Americus Chapter Americus Daughters of the Confederacy Atlantas Savannah B. 5. Walker Monroe Clifford Walker Atlanta Georgia Americus Daughture Confederacy Harold

Liberal Flood Aid Drive Responds To Corpus Christi Sufferers

The Banner reports an emergency relief appeal for Corpus Christi flood victims. A one day fund drive collects small contributions from local residents and groups, to be sent to Mayor Erwin for immediate dispatch. Names and amounts appear among donors, including individuals and businesses.

Corpus Christi Texas Erwii Bastling Prince A. M. Langford _Davison Nicholso King-Hodgson Co Michael Bros Jase Floo Palmer & Sons Scott Hardware Co Edgar Thompson Cash Arnold & Abney Athens Engineering Company Chris Jones Lie Bocdck Iy Cash Prof J. Lustrat Julia A. White

Valbanera Found In Quicksands Near Key West

A vessel found 40 feet under water near Key West has been identified as the Spanish steamer Valbanera. It disappeared in the hurricane with 488 aboard and is reported to be gradually sinking into the quick sands.

Key West

Judge Hodges Named Executor of McMullan Estate

Hon W L Hodges qualified today as executor of the estate of S S McMullan a wealthy Hart county capitalist and farmer who died suddenly Thursday It is reputed the estate is worth well over five hundred thousand dollars Hodges drove to Hartwell from Carnesville where he holds court and it is said he effected a settlement of differences between the McMullan estate and Atlanta Land Auction Company

W. L. Hodges McMullan Hart County

David’s Obedience Opens David’s Path to Kingship

A devotional piece on trusting God to guide decisions as seen in David’s rise to kingship. It contrasts prayer and obedience with hesitation, affirming that Divine Providence aligns actions with God’s will. The text cites biblical lines and quotes Bishop Soule to emphasize faithful response to a call to preach or lead.

David Israel

No Worms In a Healthy Child

An old advertisement claims that worms cause unhealthy color and stomach issues, and that GROVE S TASTELESS chill TONIC given for two or three weeks will enrich the blood improve digestion and strengthen the system, helping the child shed worms and regain health at 60 cents per bottle.

Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Georgia College Soule Morton S. Hodgson J. C. Pridmore Agronomist Sail Improvement Committee C. A. Whittle Puinger L. E. Rast A. C. Lewis State Entomologia of R. J. H. DeLoach Til Mngr Seil Improvement Committee Paul Tabor T. EB. Keitt H. Wilson H. P. Stuckey Experiment Station of J. W Firor Sleepytown Ume Sleepytown Express Kansas City Star Oil Improvement Committee Directors of Extension J. R. Campbell J. P. Duggar C. A. Kelfer Jno R. Fain Senators Florida Senate Laber Committee Kenyon Pittsburg United States Steel Corporation Tampa Fla Hillsboro Polk Counties Phillips Department of Justice First Baptist Church NEW Members Country Club Cotton Association James Comer Johnson Carmichael Comer City Salvation Army Automobile Fund
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