Georgia Pecan Growers Eye State-Owned Cold Storage Terminals
The editorial argues Georgia should issue bonds to build state owned cold storage terminals along the seaboard to aid pecan growers. It contends two million cubic feet of space would cut costs and boost prices, potentially returning many times the investment through higher pecan values and broader farm benefits. Georgia’s Secretary of State S. G. McLendon appeals to lawmakers to empower the people to decide on this credit use.
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Hon Bieta
Sat
Georgia
Otx
Columbus
Atlanta
Albany
S. G. McLendon
Calamity
New York
Southland Pecan Plant doubles capacity at Columbus
The Southland Pecan Company announces new construction and added machinery that nearly doubles the Columbus plant’s capacity in anticipation of a busy season. The firm has been a major pecan buyer and champion of pecan as a Southern money crop, selling nuts in all states and nine foreign countries.
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Columbus
Southland Pecan Company
Southland Pecan Co
Son
Non stop Train Macon to Atlanta Service Ad
Advertisement notes non stop train service from Macon to Atlanta with parlor car and coaches and sleeping cars to points North East and West. Passenger contact via Southern Railway ticket agent or division passenger agent at 181 Terminal Station Macon for complete formation information.
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Macon
Atlanta
Southern’ Railway
Suspert
Rhqdes
Georgia Press Association Endorses State Port Plan
Resolutions adopted at the July 1924 Georgia Press Association session endorse a state port to improve marketing of crops and farm goods. The plan aims to extend sale seasons, avoid state tax burdens, and mirror terminals built by Atlantic and Gulf states, with no obligation on taxpayers.
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Georgia Press Association
Annwal
Georgia’ Press Association
Georgia
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
D.G. Bickers
D. G. Bickers
J. J. Flanders
Association
Billy’s Island
Serere
Georgia Press
Address of President Chas D Rountree Before Ga Press Association
President Chas D Rountree addresses the Georgia Press Association urging renewed effort and unity for 1924 25. He calls for member suggestions for future objectives and stresses the need for strong leadership and broad participation to improve news reporting and service to the state.
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Chas. D. Rountree
GA. Press Association
Brethren and
Georgia
Georgia Press Association
Senator Harris Defends Farmers Bloc Aiming for Fair Tariff Support
In Atlanta, Senator Harris outlines the purpose of the farmer bloc linking Southern Democrats with Western Republicans to secure fair treatment for farmers in Congress. He names members Fletcher, Heflin, Pat Harrison, Dial, Smith, Simmons, Overman, and Sheppard. Business leaders and farm presidents Barrett and Hoke Smith endorse Harris for reelection.
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Harris
Atlanta
Congress
Fletcher
Florida
Heflin
Alabama
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Dial
Smith
South Carolina
Simmons and Overman
North Carolina
Sheppard
Texas
Charles S. Barrett
Georgia
Farmers’ Union
U. S
Hoke Smith
School Trustee Elections Planned in Wesley and Rupert Districts
An election will be held August 16, 1924 at the Wesley school building to elect a trustee to succeed J. T. Parker and at the Rupert school building to elect a trustee to succeed R. E. Watkins. All qualified voters may participate by order of the Board of Education, W. T. Rustin, CG. S-S.
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Wesley
J. T. Parker
Rupert
R. E. Watkins
Board of Education
Political interest gathered in senatorial race in Georgia
Aug 1 Atlanta reports a withdrawal from the governor race leaves Walker with no opposition and shifts focus to the U S Senate contest. Friends of Hardwick push him to withdraw from opposing Harris while Harris backers plan to mobilize for a large Sept. 10 vote.
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Atlanta
H. H. Elders
Clifford Walker
Hardwick
Ww. J. Harris
Elders
Georgia
Walker
Haris
Hardwicks
United States
Harris
New Electric Microphone Senses Ultrasonic and Bodily Vibrations
A novel electric microphone captures sounds beyond human hearing, including brain and heart vibrations. It transmits with radio to reproduce high voice and instrument NOTES beyond normal transmitters, enabling ships to hear fog horns and warnings far past ear range.
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Cure Ad
A patent medicine advertisement touts Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder trouble and rheumatism. It claims to relieve gravel weak backs and irregularities and offers a small bottle by mail for $1.25 with sworn testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis. Sold by druggists.
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E. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
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