Cotton bears at work predict unreliable 1969 crop
A Savannah Cotton Record warning debunks bear reports predicting an enormous 1969 cotton yield. It notes bear rumors aim to depress prices before autumn and stresses that even a full crop is unlikely by mid September. Devastating rains and drought have lowered expectations across the cotton belt.
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New York Cotton Exchange
Farmers’ Union
Robert Maxwell Harbin
Emmanuel Church
Boston
Harbin
Hear. Wood
Wood
Lathrop Lee & Shepard Company
Albany Reward Prohibition Crackdown Sets Example
Albany authorities post a $50 reward for convictions under the state prohibition law, promising payment for each conviction. The move contrasts with other cities and signals sincere enforcement, though emulators are expected to be scarce.
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Albany
Bryan
Taft
Georgia Peach Growers Move to Organize Amid Market Struggles
The Constitution led a campaign to unite Georgia peach growers after a season of low prices and production doubts. A state-wide rally in Atlanta on September 10 aims to form a cooperative group to streamline distribution, reduce market congestion, and secure stable profits for all growers.
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Wats
Cardier
Atlanta
Atanta Lido
Nichols & Holliday
Constitution Building
Aole
Washington
the Constitution
Hibbs
Fifteenth
John Corrigan
Constitution
New York
Hotaling
Twenty Ninth Street
Thirty Eighth Street
Forty-second Street
Park Row
Madison Square
W. W. Blackburn
C & Moore
Atkinson
H Overbet
C. H Donnelly
W F Stokes
Pau
Constitution Publishing CO
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Georgia
Kanes Rra
Philadelphia
Boston
Rattlesnake Lore and Local Verse From Georgia News
A Georgia themed column blends rhymed observations and regional anecdotes. It highlights weather, humor, and a note on a tribute to Nat Flood, praising a life in journalism and the night editor’s toil, with reflections on faith, music, and rural life.
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Dallas
Texas
Hersid
Nat Wn Flood
Frank
Night Hawk
National Law on Interracial Marriage Spurred by Atlanta Constitution
The Cordele Rambler discusses a proposed federal ban on interracial marriage aligned with white supremacist ideas. It argues such a law would settle racial tensions, protect Black communities, and harmonize races. The piece cites editorial support and notes northern lawmakers might back the measure.
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Cordele (Ga) Rambler
Augusta
Kern
Lena
Springfield
Congress
America
Extra session of Georgia legislature sparks mixed views
Readers across Georgia respond to the idea of an extra legislative session. Critics say it wastes money while supporters note it could address urgent issues. The debate notes potential costs underlined by daily taxpayer burdens and the temptation of political posturing.
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Perry Journal
Georgia
Barnesville News-Gazette
Atlanta
A Scampers Through Scandinavia and Other Reviews
A travelogue review of Baynes European jaunt juxtaposes humor and observation with warnings for tourists. It notes quick impressions of Norway and Sweden, wary encounters with police, and contrasts with Twain’s Innocents Abroad, plus critiques Kipling, Brummel, Harbin, and Stark novels and works on health and Lee.
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Moscow
Bayne
Europe
Baynes
Cook
Norway
Sweden
Ruasta
Handa
Liverpool
Mark Twain
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