Georgia Must Buy This Year Supplies for Home Use
R F Duckworth president of the Georgia Farmers' Union urges growth of home produce in 1912. The piece cites Georgia gains and shortfalls in corn oats and hay, compares with New York, and estimates costs totaling about 120 million dollars alongside meat flour and sugar needs. The call to action emphasizes self sufficiency from local farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Italy
Agricultural Bureau
New York
State College
R. F. Duckworth
Pres
Morse Pardon Brightens Banker's Moving Plans
Chas W. Morse, the New York banker, had his fifteen year sentence commuted by the President. Arrangements to move him are held up awaiting Mrs. Morse’s arrival from Washington. He is a guest of the government in an army hospital and may be sent to a local hospital then New York, and eventually to Calsbad if possible. The news of his commutation greatly brightened him.
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Morse
Chas. W. Morse
New York
Mrs. Morse
Washington
Army Hospital
Calsbad
Accident Injures W F Robinson Near Mexico Court Ground
Mr W F Robinson living about two miles west of town was severely injured when a wagon load of machinery toppled onto him Monday afternoon near Mexico court ground. Several ribs were broken and he suffered head bruises. He has not been carried home yet, but recovery is hoped.
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W. F. Robinson
Mexico Court Ground
Robinson
Bowdon News
Farmers Union Changes Date for State Convention in Macon
The Georgia Division Farmers Union announces a change of date to February 15 16 and 17 next for the annual state convention to be held in Macon Georgia at the Chamber of Commerce hall. The move aims to avoid campaigning conflicts and to review cotton acreage limits for 1912. Executive leaders emphasize broad attendance and strong discussion among delegates officials and members.
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Farmers’ Union
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Pensions and Youths Companion Subscriptions Noted
Pensions require 1 173 320 to be in the treasury by February 10 to honor the pension warrant. If January tax receipts meet expectations, pensioners may be paid early. otherwise payment may slip to March. Checks for the 1911 appropriation balance are being sent to counties and municipalities. Also advertised is The Youths Companion subscription at 1 75 through March with rate raising to 2 00 on April 1. The Companion offers guidance for youths and families with new departments and practical articles.
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Speer
Youth's Companion
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Money to loan on improved Carroll county farm land
Advertises a loan of 250000 dollars for fall funding in Carroll County on first class improved farm land. Repayment planned in five annual installments. Call or write for details.
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Carroll County
Georgia race counts show shift in population shares
Census Bureau figures for Georgia split the state population into White 1,431,836 Negro 1,175,987 and other races 318. Indians and others included. Negro share drops to 45.1 percent from 46.7 in 1900 while growth slows from 13.7 percent 1900 1910 to 20.8 percent 1890 1900. White population rises 21.2 percent 1900 1910, up from 20 percent 1890 1900.
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Georgia
Census Bureau
Washington
Dr Broughton resigns to lead Christchurch London church
Dr Len G Broughton pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta resigns effective April 1 to assume the Christchurch pastorate in London England succeeding Dr F B Meyer. The Tabernacle founded by him about nine years ago grew from the Jones Avenue church where he served six years prior. He previously led charges in Winston-Salem North Carolina and Roanoke Virginia. The Tabernacle hosts the International Bible Conference drawing ministers of many denominations.
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Len G. Broughton
The
Baptist Tabernacle
South
Christchurch
London
England
F.B. Meyer
Broughton
Jones Avenue
Atlanta
Winston-Salem
N. C
Roanoke
Tabernacle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atlanta Daily Georgian
Carroll Free Press
Georgia Division Farmers Union
Lawson Brown
J. T. McDaniel
Sec.-Treas
W. H. Thompson
F. D. Wimberly
J. H. Hoyle
J.H. Williams
Wm. Bradford
Mandeville Mills
Free Press
Harman Smith
L. Z. Dorsett
Attorney Roop
Carrollton, Ga
Dr. Broughton
Foley
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