Banker Warns Georgia Against All-Cotton Folly
Benjamin W. Flint, former president of the Georgia State Bankers' Association, warns bankers and farmers that reliance on cotton has drained soil and capital. He cites agriculture department data showing Georgia lags in cotton yield per acre, urging a shift to cattle farming and diversified crops to restore soil fertility and economic stability.
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Mending the Currency in Washington Debates
President Wilson holds talks with top lawmakers from both parties on currency legislation. Senator Kern and Senator Owen discuss with him while Chairman Glass and Secretary McAdoo consult influential members of Congress. Opinions diverge on the feasibility of passage.
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Currency Reform Urged Amid Political Pressure
The text argues for postponement to December session but notes rising political activity signaling a crisis. It cites treasury secretaries and economists warning for twenty years that the currency system is flawed, contributing to the 1907 panic and hindering relief measures, leaving the United States at a global disadvantage.
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Who pays for pork and the pork barrel system
The piece argues Americans fund political pork through indirect taxes including tariffs and tobacco and whisky levies. It cites pork projects like a large post office, a Guil Harbor custom house, and costly dockyards as examples, claiming individuals would object if asked to contribute locally. It suggests the income tax could spark scrutiny and curb pork.
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Tuberculosis Cure Prospects Stir Navy Inquiry
Dr. Carl Von Rock of Asheville reports promising results with his serum, drawing Navy scrutiny after Secretary Daniels ordered an independent review. While Friedmann’s methods face skepticism, officials praise open air and rest strategies that have cut TB deaths, urging caution until definitive proof emerges.
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Dixie Lovers and Seasonal Melodies From Georgia to Washington
A nostalgic column blends songs of Dixie and home from Georgia to the nation. It notes Dr James W Lee and his book The Religion of Science, urging subscribers to read it. The piece weaves spring fever, fruit crops, and rural cheer with reflections on home and unity.
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Reform Talk and War Winds Lifted by Strong Words
President Wilton faces reform tied to curbing congressional speeches at inopportune times. Hobson’s expected warning looms as Aganias federmen send seaside resort stories. Turkey’s map shift triggers Balkan pressure for 420 million dollars. Secretary Daniels proves grounded, not all in the air, amid a unionist California mood.
Senator Hill and back pay of a governor in 1891
The narrative recounts David E B Hill’s 1891 dual roles as New York governor and United States senator. It notes he began his Senate term March 4 while still governor, drew no salary after returning about $3,000 to the treasury, and cites anecdotes from Noah Davis and General Francis Spinner about salary law, back pay, and efforts to reclaim funds from the treasury.
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Play and Work in Harmony for Peace and Joy
Matthew Adams Ghodge urges balanced living through play in daily life. He extols play to strengthen the body, clear the mind, ease worry, and foster joy, while warning never to mix play with work. He also notes suffragette coverage on front pages may signal trouble.
Rumored Richard III Son Richard Plantagenet in England
A 1650 death tale claims a poor bricklayer Richard Plantagenet was the son of Richard III. Doctor Brett cites Eastwell parish records and Earl of Winchester, with Moyle’s Eastwell estate, a royal encounter, and a king’s warning to conceal paternity. Jesse’s Memoirs and burial-register marks bolster belief in a royal connection.
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Georgia Banker Warns Against All Cotton Fad
Benjamin W. Hunt of Hatenton argues in a Georgia newspaper that cotton yields in 1912 show Georgia at the bottom among upland cotton states. He urges diversification into cattle and dairy with improved farm practices to raise income, reduce hardship, and secure financial independence for farmers despite past all-cotton reliance.
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Department of Agriculture
The Little City Feller Tale
A pale boy from the city is sent to the country for a week to drink milk and gain fat. He lacks a father and brother and is placed with the narrator’s mother to learn about rural life and to improve his health. The story contrasts urban poverty with country care and a sense of belonging.
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