Cotton Seed: From Outlaw to King of the South
Georgia lawmakers in 1803 imposed penalties on cotton seed mismanagement and urged weekly removal and containment to curb stench. The article then extols cotton seed as the economic engine fueling vast expansion, oil mills, and food and fiber yields, praising its broad significance and potential future innovations.
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Georgia
Louisville
Cottor Geed
South
Burbank
England
Norway
Africa
Georgia Egg Law Sets Pricing and Label Rules
The legislature passed a Georgia egg law to raise prices for Georgia producers. Fresh eggs are Georgia produced, shopped eggs from other states, and cold storage eggs from any state. Dealers must display a placard with weight class and origin, with minimum averages per dozen for large, medium, and small and unlawful sale of unclassified eggs within Georgia.
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Georgia
Georia
Baus
Tires Should Be Checked Before Holiday Driving
Goodyear dealer Mr. W. A. Payne urges motorists to inspect cars before long July Fourth trips. He warns that heat ages tires, rain increases skid risk, and worn tires can ruin holiday plans. Payne highlights Goodyear G-3 tires for their long wear and the ease of worry-free summer driving.
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Goodyear
W. A. Payne
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Mr. Payne
Joseph A. Faurot
Vacation season boosts interest in Ford V-8 touring sedan
Local Ford dealer cites vacation driving as prompting buyers to seek cars with ample luggage capacity. The V-8 touring sedan features a built in trunk about two and a half times larger than prior sedan trunks, offering generous space for family baggage and a more comfortable cross country trip.
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Ford Dealers
W. A. Payne
Ford
Application to Probate Will of Mrs A J Barrow
Georgia Taylor County Miss Marie Barrow has applied as Executrix for probate in solemn form the last Will and Testament of Mrs A J Barrow. Heirs at law are required to appear at the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in July 1935 for the hearing. This fifth day of June 1925 L T Peed Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Marie Barrow
A. J. Barrow
Weliner Named Rehabilitation Head in Georgia Region
Atlanta June 24 The appointment of Phil Wellner retiring chancellor of the University System of Georgia as regional director of the Rural Resettlement Program under U S Director Rexford Tugwell was announced Saturday. The senate must confirm. Wellner will oversee rural resettlement in Georgia Florida Alabama and South Carolina as the program shifts from the FERA to the Tugwell agency. Aimed at self sufficiency for about 14 000 Georgia families the program commits 100 million dollars for an average of 1143 per family.
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Atlanta
Phil Wellner
University System of Georgia
U. S
Guy Rexford
Tugwell
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Weltner
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
South Carolina
FIERA
Tugwell Agency
Gainesville taxi driver dies after brutal attack
Oren Whitmire a 24 year old Gainesville taxi operator died in a Gainesville hospital Thursday from bullet wounds and head lacerations suffered Tuesday when he was slugged and shot by two unknown men ten miles north of the city. Police said the pair robbed him and fled in a car. a wide search had yielded no trace by Thursday.
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Gainesville
Oren Whitmire
Whitmire
Here
Witmire
Work Being Done At CCC Camp Site Lumpkin Ga
Preliminary work is underway near Lumpkin for a CCC camp. A deep well is being drilled and power is being delivered on the ground for the sixteen buildings including for estry quarters dispensary recreation hall four barracks mess hall school room officers quarters supply room and baths. The prefabricated portable sections are bolted together with most parts interchangeable. Ground and building preparation is rushed toward early occupancy. The school room will teach high school subjects and is a new feature in CCC life.
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Lumpkin
CCC
Letter Carriers Meet At Valdosta In July
Valdosta Georgia June 22 announced that F L Douglas of New York City will be a keynote speaker at the Georgia Association convention in Valdosta July 3 4 C C Young Valdosta postmaster will give welcome July 3 J D Ashley mayor will greet visitors July 4 L E Swartz Nashville chief collector for Mutual Benefit Association will also speak An auto tour barbecue dinner and a melon cutting are planned for visitors
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Valdosta
F. L. Douglas
New York City
National Letter Carriers Association
Georgia Association
C. C. Young
J. D. Ashley
L. E. Swartz
Nashville, Tenn
Mutual Benefit Association of the National Organization
Pecan Growers Urged To Demand Protection in Tariff Rates
Pecan growers urged to press for higher tariffs to shield pecans from cheap imports. The message cites surge in Cashew and Brazil nut imports since 1930, low tariffs on those nuts, and declining local pecan markets. Growers urged to contact Senators and Congressmen to demand equal tariff protection and avoid further rate reductions.
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British India
Brazil
Governor Talmadge Frees Ware County Murder Suspect
Governor Talmadge ordered the release of Hurman Davis a white man serving a life sentence in Ware County Superior Court for the death of Tom Demerry a black man. Davis was indicted for murder jointly with J D Cauley listed in prison records. Cauley was paroled by the Governor on August 17 1983.
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Talmadge Friday
Hurman Davis
Ware County Superior Court
Tom Demerry
Davis
Commison Records
J. D. Cauley
Lands to be sold by Federal Land Bank in Taylor County
In default on a 1922 loan secured by deed to secure debt J A Franks the Federal Land Bank of Columbia will sell on July 2 1985 at the Taylor County courthouse the 202 1 2 acre Lot 253 in the 12th District about seven miles south of Butler at public auction for cash. The sale follows a June 6 1935 declaration of indebtedness and is authorized by the deed and overseen by Attorney Co B Marshall.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Milltia
Butler
A. P. Pilkinton
T. C. Callier
W. E. Elliston
Federal Land Bank OF Columbia, Co
B. Marshall
Federal Land Bank of Columbia
Sheriff Sale of Wilder Brothers Property in Taylor County
The sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Taylor County on the first Tuesday in July 1935 the highest bidder for cash the property of Wilder Brothers to satisfy a Superior Court fine in favor of O R Montgomery. Assets include five mules Pearl Big Ada Little Ada Bill Dick three Jersey cows one Jersey heifer and one Holstein milk cow. Sale held June 3 1935 by Sheriff R P McGuffin.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
Pearl
Big Ada
Little Ada
Bill
Wilder Brothers
Superior Court
O. R. Montgomery
R. P. McGuffin
Petition for Divorice in Tay Superior Court
Irma Cochran Summerour files for divorce against E J Summerour in Tay County Superior Court with service by publication. The defendant is alleged not to reside in the state and is directed to appear at the next term beginning the first Monday in October 1935 to answer the complaint.
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Rma Cochran
J. Summerour
F. Y. Laughlin
Superior Court
Administration for W M Hill in Taylor County Georgia
A O Hill applies for permanent administration on the estate of W M Hill. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary’s office by law to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Witness dated June 3, 1935. L T Peed Ordinary, Taylor County. Gilbert C Robinson attorney for applicant.
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Georgia
Taylor County
A. O. Hill
W. M. Hill
L. T. Peed
Gilbert C. Robinson
Sheriff Sale Notice for Lot 228 in Taylor County Ga
A sheriff's sale is set for August 6 1935 in Taylor County Georgia to liquidate two acres of land Lot No 228 in the 18th District. The property bounds north by a road east by R West south by W M Mathews and west by W M Mathews. It is the property of Jobie McCrary to satisfy state and county tax executions for 1932 1933 and 1934. Levy filed by C C Cooper L C on May 7 1935.
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Georgia
Taylor County
W. M Mathews
W. M. Mathews
Jobie McCrary
C. C. Cooper
L. C
R. P. McGuffin
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Weliner
FERA
Dean
Scen
Sheriff's Sales
Sheriff’s Sale
Ars
Ruck Hin
San Diego
Pert
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