Railroads Taken Over by Government in War Mobilization
All rail lines and affiliated steam coastwise lines, electrified tracks, terminals, and appurtenances were placed under government control by Director General McAdoo at noon Friday. Compensation based on the last three years earnings, with Wilson seeking congressional guarantees. primary aim to relieve freight congestion and fuel shortages during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury Iw
GaMr
Adooias
McAdoo
Treasury
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Fonda
New York
Relief in Sight Amid Coal Shortage and Cold Wave
The nation faces a severe coal shortage as a week of cold weather continues. Fuel Administrator Dr. Garfield orders shipments to prevent freezing and keep industries running. Production is up 10 percent from last year but railroads struggle to move coal promptly. Cedartown officials request state help. Mayor C C Bunn and State Fuel Administrator L G Hardman exchange telegrams, with assurances that emergency handling is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Cedartown
C. C.bunn
L. G. Hardman
January 5 Free Pound Can Coffee Offer
On Saturday January 5 customers buying a can of coffee from Vance and Hunt will receive a free pound can. The ad lists phones 240 and 290. The Rome Tribune notes few Georgia papers oppose W J Harris for senator, implying broad support for his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance, & Hunt
Georgia
W. J. Harris
Rome
Service flags and sweet potato guidance for families
The Red Cross offers a service flag for each family member or firm employee. Notify Mrs. E. B. Russell if you have not received yours. The Agriculture Department denies limits on sweet potato storage or price controls and urges farmers to save seed sweet potatoes for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
E. B. Russell
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Food Administration
Food.Administration
Polk City Court Postponed to January 21 1918
Polk County Georgia, Judge John K. Davis orders postponement of the January Term of Polk County City Court due to county attorneys aiding respondents on questionnaires for military service. Jury list drawn for term beginning January 21, 1918 with numerous jurors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Bat
Davis
Polk
Georgia
John K. Davis
Judge City Court of
Polk Co
City Court
Thos
F. Lochlear
D. H. Randall
C. L. Fambro
FB. H. Carter
P. A. Redmond
J. H. Leo
R. C. Harris
J. 8. Little
Geo
F. Adams
R. V. Wood
J. R. Chapman
Geo. BE. Benedict
Thos. V. Low
R. H. Knight
J. W. Ledbetter
Hendrix
B. F. Cleveland
G. T. V. Stephenson
R. Morgan
J. W. Thompson
W. T. Edwards
W. T. Jester
W. J. Aldridge
C. E. Campbell
J. Su, Moore
David M. Turner
Jno
Bud) Brooks
T. H. Mull
Chas
H. Swinney
R. V. Sproull
J. M. Childers
W. WH. Sutton
D.hightower
A.'H. Roper
P. J. Montes
W. J. Cox
H. Godfrey
Isbell
W. F. Stephens
J. F. Wright
Comparison of Open Ditch and Tile Drainage in Georgia
The article compares open ditches and tile drains for farm land drainage in Georgia. It weighs cost, permanence, outlet requirements, soil texture, and fall, noting open ditches suit flat swampy areas and tile drains fit cultivated land with adequate fall, while emphasizing cost, outlet, and maintenance considerations and citing a table of tile spacing for estimating needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Shorthorn Bull Prize Promotes Rural Youth Club Work
The Central of Georgia Railway backs Four Crop and Baby Beef Club efforts in Polk and surrounding counties. A $ prize Shorthorn bull is awarded to Polk winner Bob Whitehead for Four-Crop success, with plans to repeat prizes in 1918 to boost cattle breeding and farm profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raize
Central, of Georgia Railway
South
Standard
Polk
Bob Whitehead
Collard
Valley
Land
W. A. Winburn
Central ‘Railway
J. XK
Giles
Polk County
Central of Georgia Railway
Central Railway
Durham
Devon
The
Central
Baby Beef Club
Corn Club
J. W. Sutton
J. K.giles
State College of Agriculture
Athens
Peanuts urged to help Polk farmers fight boll weevil
A Polk County letter urges farmers to plant peanuts as a hedge against boll weevil damage. E. W. Lemon of Cedartown Oil Mills pledges equipment and cooperation to crush locally, with carload peanut purchases and a ready market if enough growers participate. The note argues diversification safeguards profits and cites high peanut prices last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Lemon
Cedartown
Polk's
South Georgia
Polk
Lemon
Hope Avery
E. B. Russell
Georgia
BE. W. Lemon
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Commercial Bank of Cedartown
Regular annual meeting of the Commercial Bank of Cedartown stockholders will be held at the bank rooms on Monday January 14 at 3 30 p m. R B O Pitts president. Also Stephens Cash Market advertises meat at lowest cash price. Phone 316.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Bank of
Cedartown
Pitts
Prest
Call’ Stephens
Harris Ahead in Georgia Newspapers Poll on Primary
The Times-Recorder reports a majority of Georgia papers favor Harris over Hardwick in the coming primary. Telegraphs from counties statewide show Harris leading in most regions, with Candler and BibbCounty editors weighing in. Washington and Polk counties back Harris strongly, while Shaw Upshaw and Cooper show little strength outside their home counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Recorder
Hardwick
Candler
Harris
North Georgia
South
Lone
West
Georgia
Choscop
Clark Howell
Washington County
Polk County
Clay
Times- Recorder
Cedartown Shops Emphasize Liberty Bond Subscriptions
The Cedartown Shops department of the Central Railway reports 49 white employees on its payroll with 1950 dollars in Second Liberty Bond subscriptions averaging 39.88 each. An additional 700 dollars in Second Liberty Loan subscriptions from Transportation Department workers is noted, with 400 dollars distributed to colored department employees. The campaign reflects patriotism and strong support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedartown
Central Railway
Algo
Transportation
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Uncle Sam
Bunn
Polk City Court
G. A. Crabb
College of Agriculture
Shorthorn
Bebt
Americus
Hoover
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