California Letter Describes 1928 Fresno Raisin Boom
Marvin G. Baker writes from Biola California about travel from Georgia to Fresno and observations on New Orleans markets cotton and sugar, California crops especially raisins oranges lemons and fruit industry growth. He notes land value rises, farm profits, strong banking deposits, roads and schools, and public spending on schools. He also mentions large raisin production and shipments to eastern markets.
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California
Nod Ng
A. T. Baker
Biola
Political power of advertising in Georgia weekly press
The Georgia Weekly Press shows how columns shaped public opinion in a constitutional amendment battle, marking a first historical defeat for opponents. It argues advertising value creates lasting sales impact when firms deliver value and service, while poor delivery wastes ads.
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Georgia Weekly Press
Tun
Monroe
New Apple Flavored Oil For Ice Cream Developed
Dr. F. B. Power and W. K. Cheatnut of the USDA Bureau of Chemistry have prepared a synthetic apple oil with the aroma of ripe apples. A public service patent has been granted for the process and the oil may be used to flavor cold drinks and ice cream, not foods requiring heat.
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F. B. Power
W. K. Cheatnut
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Public Service
Doctor Power
Bureau
Power
In Loving Memory of Fannie Broome
Memorial notice for Fannie Broome of Newnan Georgia dies August 21 1922 at Memorial hospital Carrollton Born September 27 1880 she joined Baptist church at Mi eldonia and was a faithful member Funeral details reference Bible verse and family list including Mrs Mattie Hanson Mrs Myrtie Lovvorn Leatha Broome Alva Lois Magnus John and others in Newnan Carrollton Sand Hill described as mourners with the family grieving.
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FannIe Broome
J. W. Broome
Baptist Church
Mieldonia
O. O. Williams
Memorial Hospital
Carrollton
Mattie Hanson
Myrtiie Lovvorn
Misa Leatha Broome
Newnan
Alva
Lois
Magnus
John
Sand Hill
New Method Promises Boll Weevil Control
Florida State Experiment Station researchers, endorsed by the U S Department of Agriculture, report a new two-step approach removing all squares on plants when about two squares remain, then dusting to poison terminal buds. In northern Florida tests, treated fields yielded 439 pounds per acre versus 164 on untreated checks, with about 275 pounds more per acre.
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Florida State Experiment Station
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
Money Loan Offer From Iznogomo-K Tack Son & Son
A dated advertisement proclaims unlimited money to loan on good title and firma. It promises low rates and favorable terms and invites readers to visit the firm for loans.
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Iznogomo
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Dewitt
Carrollton Marble Works
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Citizens Bank
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