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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1914
Page
5
Cotton trading in the local market is brisk with rapid exchanges. Buyers report normal conditions, improving grades, and strong demand for good middling around 7.5 cents per pound, though prices may ease if demand moderates amid favorable weather. Local farmers are selling more cotton as grade quality rises.
Representatives of Mrs John W Nelms mother of the missing Nelms sisters say she will not return to Atlanta until the case against Victor Innes and his wife suspected of murdering the Nelms sisters takes shape in San Antonio. A major fight is under way to extradite the prisoners to Georgia where they will stand trial on Fulton grand jury indictments. Mrs Nelms health is reported impaired by worry and grief but she informs friends she will stay in Texas.
Georgia state entomologist Dr Worsham reports the boll weevil has entered Georgia after frost driven flight. He sends investigators to Decatur and Early counties across the Chattahoochee from Alabama to inspect cotton and warns of expected widespread damage to the cotton crop. He notes farmer bulletins and cooperative efforts with the Cotton Seed Crusher Association to combat the insect and mentions rising demand for cotton seed meal and upcoming export rebound.
Spring conditions greet church goers as Atlanta sees mild temps after recent cold snaps. The state has enjoyed warm weather for about two weeks with no immediate changes expected.
J Coy Pierce, a well known Atlanta attorney, was yesterday elected justice of the peace of Oaks district to succeed O H Puckett, who has moved to the municipal court.
An old advertised remedy claims Sage and Sulphur darkens hair naturally, concealing gray. Apply with sponge or brush in strands, repeat over days to banish gray and reduce perceived age, promoting a glossy, youthful appearance with Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound.
Statesboro Ga November 7 special The Statesboro bar passed a resolution thanking Judge B T Rawlings on his last session of Bulloch county superior court tenure Ten years as a middle circuit judge and eight years as solicitor general are praised for fair and capable service The bar notes his impact on law order and public development and asks the minutes to record the tribute as a lasting memorial to his career
The Farmers' Produce Exchange of Worth County, recently organized with Clifford Grubus as manager, markets county farm products under a Georgia Chamber of Commerce drive. It seeks bale seed oats, velvet beans, No 1 peavine hay, rust-proof oats, Georgia cane syrup, and oat straw, while needing beef cattle, home-raised seed oats, red yam potatoes, and Georgia cane tea. The exchange offers cans, labels, and crates for canning Georgia cane syrup and plans to ship once funded by local citizens. Syrup is canned, delivered to the exchange, and sold with can prices deducted from proceeds. Farmers and merchants praise the practical county organization.
H M Stante announces that Brig Young supreme chancellor of the order of Kurghis of Pythias will soon visit Atlanta and possibly other Georgia cities. Elected in August to the highest Pythian post at Winnipeg, he is a strong Ohio figure linked to past grand chancellors. Atlanta lodges plan arrangements for a cordial reception.
Warcross Ga November 7. Specials Sportsmen in this section prepare for the quail season opening November The area reports an unusually large number of birds this year Those with permits expect greater success than past seasons More hunters will be in the woods November 20. The game warden warns he will enforce the laws without fear or favor and urges hunters to avoid violations.
A tiny kitten serves as the new mascot for the fire lads, racing from apparatus at alarms. The bold kitten, named Trixy, dodges wagons and often avoids boarding the fire trucks, though it may grow braver with age.
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