Farmers Need More Hands and Better Soils Says Whitney
Washington January 16 Special John Corrigan Jr reports Professor Milton Whitney chief of the U S Bureau of Soils explains Americans eat more than before due to variety and affordability. Despite higher per acre yields soils must keep pace with rising demand. remedies include crop rotation proper fertilization and smarter farming. He urges more farmers and wiser land use to sustain growth.
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United States Bureau of Soils
John Corrigan, Jr
Washington, DC
Milton Whitney
Whitney Spanks
Bet
United States Bureau of
Sofia
Cleaning request for carpets and rugs by Electrie Renovating Co
An advertisement notes the Electrical Renovating Co offers carpet and rug cleaning. It lists contact as Phone M 3350 and mentions a trapezia service without removing items. The wording is fragmented and appears to be an old display ad.
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Wave Ua
Electrie
Lew Wallace Statue Honors Indiana General in Capitol
A new statue of General Lew Wallace stands in the Washington Capitol rotunda. Cast in Carrara marble, the seven foot figure in major general uniform was authorized by Indiana and crafted by Andrew Connor. Attending were Governor Marshall, Senator Beveridge, James Whitcomb Riley, and Indiana veterans. The base reads Lew Wallace Soldier Author Diplomat.
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Herofe
Indiana
Andrew 0
Connor
France
Wallace
Marshall
Beveridge
James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana Volunteers
Jerusalem Reform Mayor Denies Tabernacle Wine Claim
Dr Lea G Broughton, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle, denies a claim that church wine was used to intoxicate Cate Smith and testifies the church uses nonfermented grape juice for communion. He accuses opponents of exploiting Prohibition and calls for stricter law enforcement. He urges a Sabbath crackdown and hints at forming a Law and Order League with citizen support.
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Lea G Broughton
Baptist Tabernacle
Constitution
Cate Smith
Recorder
Preston
Broughtons Tabernacle
Tabernacle
Broughton
Nisger
Hia Fe
Jerusalem
Nehemiah
Atlante
Atlanta
Remarkable Eclipse Catarrh Cure Promises Relief
A testimonial filled notice touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure as a vegetarian remedy that eases catarrh by healing delicate airways. Enclosed orders, a 26 cent trial offer, and a $1.00 package details. Atlanta company promotes cure with customer letters and a mail order path.
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Ozona
Fila
Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing CO
Atlanta
Livingston on cost of living and southern farming
Special report from John Corrigan cites Colonel L F Livingston outlining three causes of rising living costs: urban migration, population growth in cities, and the all cotton farming system in the South. He argues for more grain and meat production, reform of distribution via municipal markets, stronger pure food laws, and curbing commission merchants to lower consumer prices. Local officials and agricultural experts discuss nationwide factors and possible investigations beginning at railway freight to retail prices.
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John Corrigan
Washington
L. F Livingston
Tess
Clark
England
Germany
France
United States
Wity
Boards of Health
Atete Jawa
Fire damages paint stock in Macon wholesale hardware
Fire swept the Merritt Hardware Company wholesale storage in Macon late yesterday evening, damaging the paint department after spreading rapidly. Water and smoke caused further losses, with the blaze starting in the rear of the Cherry street store as firefighters containment efforts began. Hon Joe Hill Hall slated to speak at Lee’s birthday celebration by the Daughters of the Confederacy on January 19 at Wesleyan chapel with crosses of honor to veterans and a music program.
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Macon
Merritt Hardware Company
Cherry Street
Joe Hall
Joe Hill Hall
Lee
Sidney Lanier
Daughters of the Confederacy
Er Wesleyan
Walter D Lamar
Towns Opened to Trade in Manchuria Amid Tariff Talks
Pekin reports January 16 the Chinese port of Hun Chun and Lunch Coun in Manchuria opened to international trade despite no tariff agreement with Japan on the Korean Manchurian borders. Tariff settlement date to be set at a later conference. Turkey Abdul’s Money claims Berlin transfer notes the Porte began proceedings to recover from the Deutscher Bank the millions tied to Abdul Hamid, former Turkish sultan.
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Pekin
China
Hel
Hun Chun
Lunch Coun
Chimentac
Manchuria
Japan
Turkey
Abdul
Porte
Deutscher Bank
Abdwl Hamid
Olin J. Wimberly Dies Sudden in His Office
Macon Ga January 16 Special Olin J Wimberly attorney and advocate is dead in Macon after a sudden collapse at his office He died while discussing a pardon matter with J M Orr of Dublin Orr tried to rouse him and called physicians but death came quickly His death shocks the bar as he had led equity and jurisprudence at Mercer law school and had one of the state’s best libraries He was 46 born in Stewart County and survived by a wife Hertie Meqult seven children and a sister
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Nehemidh
aMairs
Marietta Street
Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
Syracuse
Charlea C Clark
Chamber
Hinge
New York State
New York
Clark
Joh
Stewart
New York State School of Agriculture and
Domentle Science
Wilson
Wasing
Matener
Elvie
Macon
Olin J Wimberly
Fice
J M Orr
Dublin
Mr Orr
Cc M Orr Toy
Orr
Winn Orr
G C Gibson
Minter Wimberly
H Newlatton
C M Orr
Roc Jordan
Bar Association
Tattnall Square
WN Ainsworth
Wray
Bar of
Wimberly
Lumpkin
Stewart County
Emory College
Vanderbilt Universit
Cuthbert
Andrew Female College
Miss Hertie
Emory Daisy Velen
Mary
Bertie
Mr. Patterson
Jn Wimberly
Toe Hill Hall
Maron
Clem P Steed
Judgs
Jonas Hall
Tudze
Mercer Law School
Fonce
Universiy
Oregon
Georgia
Spragins From Madison Tied To Possible Governor Run
State Senator Robert Spragins, of Madison, a Huntsville lawyer and banker, spends a few days in Montgomery on business amid speculation he may enter the race for governor. He declined to discuss a possible candidacy while lingering on local options and prohibition debates, with decision expected early next week.
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Montgomer
Ae Wattars
Robert Spragins
Madison
Menator Spragns
Senate
Spragins
Huntsville
Prussia Seeks Reform Amid Mass Democratic Demonstrations
In Prussia on January 16 social democratic demonstrations pressed for reform of the Prussian franchise. Resolutions were adopted calling for universal direct and secret suffrage, signaling a push toward expanded political rights across the region.
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Prussia
Herlin
Rev John Jewett Declines Call to Fifth Avenue
Birmingham England January 16 Rev John Henry Jewett pastor of Carrs Lane Congregational Church announced to his congregation his decision not to accept the call to the pastorate of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York City
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John Jewett
Birmingham England
John Henry Jewett
Carr's Lane Congregational Church
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
New Fork
Laymen Meet at Macon January 21
A Macon gathering is set for January 21 with pastors and laymen from churches in the area and across the country. Milam Ellis of Philadelphia and other speakers will headline sessions, with a banquet planned on the first evening and extensive church work focus.
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Macon
Eolati
Milam
Ellis
F Patiadepha
Jahan & Rogers
Immigration law violations tied to port fraud
Antwry January 16 report alleges organized immigration frauds at Antwerp Rotterdam Marseille and other ports. Armenians and other aliens supposedly removed from Ellis Island are reshipped as seamen then desert ships to evade authorities. The scheme allegedly centers in Constantinople with links to major European ports, paying high wages to secure U S entry and pocketing the wage difference.
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Antwerp
Rotterdam
Marseillex
Ells Island
Constantinople
United States
Death of Mrs M F Hargrove in Macon Georgia
Mrs M F Hargrove mother of Mrs John A Dunwady died at her daughter s Vineville home in Macon. She was noted for rare traits and strong friendships. Funeral will be held at the Vineville home tomorrow morning at 10 o clock, with burial at the old home in Marshallville. Dr William H Rich pastor of Vineville Baptist church to conduct services.
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M. F. Hargrove
Macon
MF Hargrove
John A Dunwady
Vinelle
Sesterdas
Hargrove
MarshalliNe
William H Rich
Vineville Baptist Church
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Divine
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Rome
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Shafter
Cable Plano Company
Balloey
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Atanta
Rogers, Peet & Co
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
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L. J. Daniel
Peachtree Street
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J. Mont
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William T Ellis
Philadelphia
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