Pecan boom framed by Georgia politics and Bolshevism
A Georgia businessman argues Northern capital won't invest in Georgia projects because Atlanta newspapers promote socialism. He cites Seattle streetcar losses, warns against Municipal League bills, and stresses outside funding for pecan orchards and regional development. He endorses limited taxation and constitutional safeguards.
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Georgia
Mr. Perry
Atlanta
Seattle
E. H. Griffin
Bainbridge
Municipal League
Railroad Commission
Atlanta People
Atlanta Papers
South Georgia
Randolph
Calhoun, Lee, Dougherty
Mitchell
Weheny
Aa. S. Perry
County and city schools urged to unite for better plan
Citizens of Butts county and Jackson urge joint efforts to improve schooling across the county. Call for cooperation, possible county high school, and legislative fixes since last Supreme Court decision. Propose a mass meeting of all residents to discuss openly and honestly.
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Butts County
Jackson
Supreme Court
Bank Functions and Foreign Exchange in Trade
A narrative explains banks beyond deposits and checks, focusing on lending and handling drafts for exporters. It details foreign exchange, including cotton shipments to England, credits in Liverpool or London, and the role of U S banks in converting drafts to dollars, with risks and timing for interest and exchange rates.
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United States
England
Liverpool
London
New York
New Orleans
Boston
Philadelphia
Europe
Annual teacher examinations and certificate renewal course list
The annual teacher examinations occur July 29 and 30. The renewal courses for Professional and First-Grade Certificates include a 1921 Reading Course for Teachers. Books listed: Manual for Georgia Teachers. Wooster's Teaching in Rural Schools at $1.20. Dressler's School Hygiene at $1.20. Rapeer's Consolidated Rural School at $1.75 postpaid. All the Children of all the People by Smith at $1.05 postpaid. Completion of three six week summer courses renews for three years. VAN FLETCHER, Supt. Butts County Schools.
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Reding
Georgia
Wooster
Southern School Book Depository
Auburn Avenue
Atlanta
Dressler
Rapeer
Atlanta, Ga
Smith
Financial Statement Summary for General and School Funds
General Fund shows 1920 balance 1 890 80 with receipts from Adv Taxes 831 57 Business Taxes 818 96 Street Taxes 130 00 Fines 17 50 total 3 688 83. vouchers paid 3 106 35 leaving balance. School Fund lists 1920 balance 1 902 88 receipts Adv Taxes 997 90 Tuition 563 75 Co School Com 1 000 00 Entrance fees 2 00.
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Emma Barber
University of Georgia Leaders Hear Address and Debates
University officials announce Dr. Edward Poteat will speak at a Monday chapel assembly. Chancellor Barrow reports a large bequest from the Treadwell estate to fund a Memorial for educating poor boys. Debates with Alabama Polytechnic Institute set for April 22 on railroad ownership by the federal government. D A R to donate a $5,000 scholarship on Armistice Day for deserving Georgia boys.
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University of Georgia
Edward Poteat
Furman College
Doctor Poteat
D. C. Barrow
W. M. Everett
Atlanta
S. W. Carson
Treadwell
Rebecca J. Treadwell
Thomas J. and
Prudential Committee
T. S. Holland
J. W. Cantrell
Paul Weatherwax
University of Indiana
J. H. Young
H. W. Black
Henry Phillips
Sewanee University
Phillips
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
J. F. Brannen
Statesboro
F. M. Nix
Commerce
Boys of Georgia
D. A. R. of Georgia
Thorough Spring Cleaning Urged to Cut Summer Sickness
Officials stress a thorough spring cleanup to reduce illness in the coming summer months. A robust cleaning drive is described as essential to public health.
Marriage of Miss Julia Hodges and Mr. Herschel Harris
Surprise marriage announced for February 20 at the Hodges home near Jackson. The couple hosted a dinner party with Bernard Harper Marcus Childs Mildred Lane and Ruby Stallworth as guests. Other notes include social visits from Odelle Moore and Annie Peebles and plans for a school auditorium production Miss Fearless and Co with admission.
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Julia Hodges
Herschel Harris
Bernard Harper
Marcus Childs
Mildred Lane
Ruby Stallworth
Jackson
Harris
Miss Hodges
Mr. Harris
Odelle Moore
Shorter College
J. L. Elder
Macon
Riley Elder
Little Howard Elder
R. A. Woodward
McCune McMichael
Pat Argo
Eda Lee
Ida Sue Leverette
Annie Peebles
W. T. Thurston
East Point
Mesdames
J. W. Harper
Sarah Guest
Cedar Rock
Chester Harris
Miss Fearless and
Bertha Thompson
Atlanta
Mary Lou Farrar
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Ornk & M
Eee
Newton Hardware, Company
Jackson, GA
van Fletcher
Financial Statement
J. A. McMichael
City of
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W. & L. Collec Pgrn
Aaa
Shall
Aime & Wor
Iepicinn
F. J. Chener’ & Co
Toledo
Obie
Illinois Life Insurance Company
Rear Carmichael Drug Company
Marlin Spencer Jackson
THE
Jenkinsburg
Third Street
Jackson Theatre
Knickerbocker Watch
O. F. Holston
P. O
Jackson Ga
Progress
Argus Office
E. O. Huson
Jim Price
Stark
T. B. Conner
R. N. Etheridge
Kentucky
Key West
Capital City Dry Cleaning & Dye Works
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