Bibb Legislators Split Over Dry Repeal Bill
Bibb county lawmakers from Macon Georgia show mixed support for the Arnold bill to repeal the bone dry law as New York’s repeal prompts debate. Representative Viola Napier plans to push a constitutional study bill in schools with her supporters guiding its progress.
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Arnold Bill
Napier
Macon
Bibb
Uty
Arnold
Ben J. Voewler
Nat R. Winship
Viola Ross Napier
General Assembly
al Smith
New York
Fowler
Fowter
Hotel
Anstey
Capital
Join
Presley Walker
Atlanta
Mera
Nufner
United States
Macon Churches Oppose Repeal of Prohibition
The text notes leaders in Macon supporting prohibition as the legislature debates repeal. Mr. Winship plans headquarters at Hotel Ansley and will present no bills. The era underscores church resolutions across Macon against changes to the dry law.
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Winship
Ansley
Macon
Clubwomen Enter Fight for Park in Atlanta
Mrs T T Stevens, president of the City Federation of Women's Clubs, announced a committee to back a plan to issue 2 000 000 in bonds for a central Atlanta park and improvements to recreation centers. The referendum vote and council action set for July 2.
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Atlanta
T. T. Stevens
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Albert Thornton
R. K. Rambo
Spencer Atkinson
Stevens
Tan Yard Branch
Jarnagin Urges Betts Memorial Students Fund
Dr Milton Jornagin urges creation of a perpetual memorial fund in Georgia for animal husbandry students at the State College of Agriculture in Athens. He cites George T Betts's legacy and notes the Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association will seed the fund with $100. The plan mirrors the Brown fund model to loan students and build leadership in livestock.
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Milton P. Jornagin
Athens
Georgia Agriculture
George T. Betts
Georgia
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Andrew M. Soule
Botta
Deservirs
Charles MacDonald Brown
Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association
Economists to Make Forecast of Farm Produce Demand
Washington June 24 Economists and statisticians will convene July 11 and 12 at the call of the secretary of agriculture to forecast prospective domestic and foreign demand for corn oats and wheat. The conference will also synthesize the pig survey and the government crop report due July 9 which will release acreage and crop condition data. Cotton markets not included.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Anniston Club Plans Golf Tournament This Summer
Anniston Ala June 24 Special Plans for a professional golf tournament inviting pros and adept amateurs from Birmingham Atlanta and nearby cities at the Anniston Country Club links are being worked out by Bob Hardwan golf instructor. Local golfers are enthusiastic that tentative plans formed now will be perfected without serious hindrances.
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Anniston
Ala
Birmingham
Atlanta
Bob Hardwan
Gab
Factory Junkers and the Ruhr Invasion Debate
A column argues that German misery stems from industrial profiteers rather than French occupation. It blames “factory junkers” for devaluing the mark, profits from defeat, and seeks careful inquiry into who favored inflation. The piece contrasts German and Confederate losses to illuminate reparations costs and national blame.
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France
Germany
Mubr. 1
Kniser
Schledt Junkers
Ruhr
America
South
North
Republican Party
Senator Lodge
The War Debacle and German Reparations Debate
A critical, period-voice analysis argues reparations must reflect German responsibility for war. Inflation boosted Germany’s economy while wiping out bank assets, yet real costs fell on the south through emancipation and civil strife. The piece contends Germany still owes reparations and warns against avoidable war.
Germany must fix reparations amount to end economic bondage
The piece argues that Germany should be informed of a definite reparations sum, not left indeterminate. It criticizes France for blocking a tribunal and keeping the figure open, likening the situation to a landlord’s rent that punishes thrift. It warns that fixing the amount would release Germany and restore global economic normalcy.
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Germany
Europe
Mark
Nbt
France
Belgium
Hughes
Britain
Ruhr
City to host 1923 reunion and prevent prize fight plans
The report notes officials decided to hold the 1923 reunion in the city and urged Elks to oppose a proposed prize fight during the Hicks convention. Despite efforts to persuade promoters and to seek action by the city council, a curb against the fight was not achieved.
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Grand “Lodge
Elka
Uge
Elks Move Fight From Courts to State Legislature
Announcement by B C Broyles secretary of the Atlanta Elks lodge states plans to shift a dispute from the courts to the state legislature. The mill promoter and judge Dr P L Provane of West End are involved. Seaboard's Wrightsville Sleeper and Belle Isle Taricabs are listed in the ad.
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Elks
B.C. Broyles
Elks’ Lodge
Atlanta
Atate
Arso
Tudge
P. L. Provane
West End
Seaboard
Wrightsville
Walnut
Belle Isle
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