Powers delegated to farm loan banks
The article lists powers given to federal farm loan banks under the farm act. They may issue and sell farm loan bonds, accept deposits, borrow money, appraise land, and handle mortgages and securities. They may issue certificates of deposit, lend on first mortgages, and charge related fees. Loans run 5 to 40 years with a 4 to 6 percent rate, subject to governing limits and bank organization timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Joan Banks
United States
Toll Committee
Indorse
Federal Kind Bank
Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Banks
Federal Reserve System
Joan
W. W. Flannagdn
Washington, D. C
Farm Loan Board
Local Taxation for Schools in Georgia and Funding Urgency
The piece argues Georgia must expand local school taxes to improve education. It cites Atlanta seeking over a million dollars annually and notes cities and counties share funding, while state funds alone cannot suffice. It contrasts Georgia with Massachusetts, urging communities to raise funds to properly educate children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta Board of Education
Atlanta
Allanta
Massachusetts
Local Taxation Debate on School Funding
In the essay the author argues royal taxation could fund schools without burdening taxpayers, noting opposition mainly from those facing small increases. To secure decent schooling across counties, the public must be persuaded that tax money can be spent more effectively than currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahens
O'S Not Fair To Force Farm Products Down
A city opinion column criticizes price suppression of farm goods like butter and cotton as unfair. It recalls 1914 debates on government price interventions and argues that embargos to push down wheat and other farm prices misalign with rising costs for farmers and the broader economy.
Progresive Farmer Argues Against Farm Price Boycotts
The Progresive Farmer argues that boycotts and consumer combinations to force lower farm prices hurt farmers and are unjust. It asserts middlemen do not reap excessive profits and that embargoes on wheat are irrational. Increased production and efficient use of machinery offer a better remedy to price concerns.
Tramp Pleads For Help As He Guards Loaded Revolver
A lone man with nothing but a loaded revolver pleads for assistance in a grim street encounter. The scene centers on his plea and the tense stand-off as bystanders watch. Police are summoned to assess the danger and potential charges.
Partridge Containing 27 Weevils Stuns Georgia Hunters
A South Georgia hunter dissected a killed partridge and found it had eaten 27 mature boll weevils. He notes the weevils would multiply and threaten cotton crops if not killed, with Texas fields showing birds feasting on weevils amid crop ruin. The region views bird hunting amid weevil ravages as nearly criminal.
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South
Georwia
Texas
Local Notices From Waco and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Fy E Alexander and family moved near Burwell Rev IL G Garrett preached at the Methodist church Sunday evening Mr and Mrs BP Chandler and children motored to Carrollton Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Lee Parker attended the funeral of Mr Bob Parker of Atlanta last Thursday Mr and Mrs JL Raga spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs TC Powell of Bremen Mr and Mrs Gobb of Tallapoosa spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W T Robinson If you want to buy anything try a small ad in the Free Press
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E. Alexander
Burwell
IL. G. Garrett
BP. Chandler
Carrollton
Lee Parker
Bob Parker
Atlant
Raga
T. C. Powell
Bremen
Gobb
Tallapoosa
Printed Wetter Paper Pays for Farm Ads
A farm pamphlet argues that neatly designed letterheads and printed panels attract buyers for hogs or chickens. It contrasts a plain handwritten inquiry with a polished, businesslike letter from a farm, urging growers to modernize their advertising to secure better prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig Farm
Progressive Farmet
Winter cover crops better than deapon vines
The Progressive Farner notes that deapon peavines do not provide winter cover. A winter cover crop must be living to take up nitrates and prevent soil loss. Rye or clover are recommended. rye preserves soil nitrogen, while clover adds nitrogen from the air.
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T. W. Reeves
First National Bank
Carrollton, GA
John Hudson
Villa Rica
H. J. Goodwyn
Goodwyn
Homer L. Barker
Fice
W. L. Fitts
Buford F. Boykin
Attorneys At Law
Georgia Loan and Trust Co
Boykin & Boykin Building
DR. P
Hamner
Roop Building
J. E. Cramets
W. T. Creel
Creel & Harper
L. J. Brock
Flrst National Bank
Shirley C. Boykin
Emmett Smith
Stewart Building
Harry H. Burns
Harry T. Bledsoe
E. T. Steed
Attorney At Law
J. D. Hamrick, M. D
Free Press Office
Constable's
Sale Blanks Ab
Waco
Free Press
Jim
Carolinas
Virginia
Carolina
Mr. Reader
Sovereign Cigarettes
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