Tax Equalizers Complete Work In Butts County
The Butts county Board of Tax Equalizers led by Judge R A Woodward completed their session begun in May. They expect a substantial rise in property values though final digest totals await consolidation. Butts district shows about a 14000 increase. board adjusts some over last year to 1919 figures. some property not returned was added. Commissioner Fullbright sought 21 to 35 percent rise, about 1712000, pushing digest over four million, but the local board did not follow all points. Digest acceptance or revision remains undetermined.
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Butts County
J. P. Vaughn
Buttrill District
Fullbright
Unfavorable Cotton Outlook Warns of Worst Year Yet
Washington reports May 25 cotton condition at 62.4 percent of normal, the lowest in 50 years. Belt-wide delays, excessive rainfall followed by drying soil, and severe weevil infestations dampen field work. Fertilizer use rises, nitrate of soda commonly applied to salvage late stands. State conditions listed from Virginia to California.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
Arizona
Rural carriers to meet in Macon July fifth and sixth
The Georgia Association of Rural Letter Carriers holds its annual convention in Macon at the Hotel Dempsey on July 5 and 6 with Congressman J W Wise invited to speak and Mayor Toole welcoming attendees. Officers include C C Wall president G T Pippin vice president and W A Keown secretary treasurer. In Burke county ten cents is paid for each boll weevil caught to combat the pests.
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The
Georgia Association of Rural Letter Carriers
Macon
Dempsey
J. W. Wise
Mayor Toole
C. C. Wall
Ellaville
G. T. Pippin
Round Oak
W. A. Keown
Rome
Burke County Fights the Weevil with Cash
Farmers and business men of Burke County offer cash prizes for boll weevils caught. Prizes totaling several hundred dollars will reward those capturing the most cotton bugs. The plan aims to reduce old weevils to limit the next generation and protect the cotton crop. The effort involves tenants and landowners and could signal broader coordinated control.
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Burke County
Fine Grain Crop Harvest In Butts County
A large grain crop in Butts county is being harvested with wheat and oats showing strong quality. Rain affected some yields but overall production appears high. Farmers expect surplus wheat for home use and sale aiding living costs and boll weevil resistance.
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Butts County
North Georgia
Jackson Men Spend Days in Florida Fishing
S. P. Nichols and J. H. Turner from Jackson are in St. Petersburg Florida for a fishing trip hosted by R. W. Oxford. They report a fine trip with great catches and praise the city’s cooperative spirit and public spirit.
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Jackson
Florida
Messrs
S. P. Nichols
J. H. Turner
St. Petersburg
Fla
R.W. Oxford
R. W. Oxford
Clothing firm fined 55,000 for profiteering in Utica
Syracuse scene The John A. Roberts Corporation of Utica, a clothing dealer, was fined 55,000 by Federal Judge Harland B. Rowe after a conviction on eleven counts of profiteering in the case.
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Syracuse
N. Y
John A. Roberts Corporation
Utica
Harland B. Rowe
Building Committee Likely To Oversee Public School Project
After the June 14 hearing on validating 35000 dollars in bonds Judge Searcy will rule and a three member building committee is expected to be formed. One member from Council one from the School Board and one from residents will supervise the project ensuring proper specifications and value. The group will supervise contracting material and fast completion for the fall term.
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W. E. H. Searcy, Jr
Col. E. J. Williams Transferred to Camp Benning
Col. E. J. Williams U S Army has been transferred from the Army War College in Washington to Camp Benning in Columbus He won his colonelcy for bravery and gallantry in action The Ty Ty native married Miss Myrtle Pound of Jackson and they may visit relatives en route to Columbus
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E. J. Williams
U. S. Army
Army War College
Washington
Camp Benning
Columbus
Col. Williams
Regular Army
Ty Ty
New York City Population Figures From Census Bureau
Washington June 5 census bureau announced New York City had 5 621 151 residents on January 2 an rise of 854 268 17 9 percent since 1910 Growth slower than any previous decade except 1860s The halt in wartime immigration and emigration of foreign born residents partly caused the dip City and London population comparison noted New York proper covers 287 square miles Boston Buffalo Newport News also reported with percent increases.
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Washington
New York City
Census Bureau
New York
London
Newa York
Boston
Buffalo
Newport News
Suction Machine To Fight Boll Weevil
The Atlanta based Jarrett Bell Weevil Exterminator company demonstrated a suction extermi nator for boll weevils drawn by two mules. The device pulls pests up and burns them, proving effective in tests by sucking up sticks leaves and debris, with W R Beach as president and W H Jarrett as vice president.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Jarrett Bell Weevil Exterminator Company
W. R. Beach
W. H. Jarrett
Flatiron
Revival Meetings to Close at Jackson Methodist Church
Revival services at Jackson Methodist Church will end Sunday night after several days of large attendance and many additions to the church roll. Pastor Rev. S R England and preacher Rev. George Acree praised the sermons and noted good congregational singing throughout the series.
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Jackson Methodist Church
S. R. England
George Acree
Postage Stamp Record Amazes with Massive 1919 Totals
A Sioux City statistician outlines astonishing figures for 1919 postage stamps. 50 billion stamps for 110 million people equal 454 each, form a 76300 mile edge line, reach to the moon and back, and would encircle the globe twice more.
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Pst
Sioux City
July 5 Holiday Observed If Fourth Falls Sunday
City residents debate observing Monday July 5 as a holiday since the Fourth falls on Sunday. Many favor closing stores and holding Independence Day celebrations or a baseball game. Plan is under discussion with a decision expected soon.
Reduction of Size of Big Dailies Urged
Jason Rogers editor of the New York Globe urged country publishers to press congressmen for legislation to restrict big city dailies. Speaking to the National Editorial Association he noted country papers use far less newsprint compared with a single large Chicago Sunday paper.
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Boston
Jason Rogers
New York Globe
Elecred
Todayy
National Editorial Association
Rogers
Chicago
Jackson Ice Plant Aims First Run Friday
Announcement says the Jackson ice factory will start its first run Friday after installation and testing. Ammonia tanks are charged, machinery running smoothly, and supply to trade expected from next week.
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Jackson
Banks Make Good Report at Jackson banks
The Jackson Banking Company and the Jackson National Bank declared their usual semi annual dividend of 4 percent payable July 1. The first half earnings were large and the institutions carried substantial sums to surplus and undivided profits. The National Bank has capital 75000 dollars and surplus 25000. the Banking Company 100000 dollars capital and 20000 surplus.
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Jackson Banking Company
Jackson National Bank
Florence Elected Ordinary of Jasper County
In a special election to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Robinsons death Judge A S Florence was elected ordinary of Jasper county without opposition He is a well known attorney of Monticello.
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Robinson
A. S. Florence
Jasper County
Monticello
Paper Savings Hint for Congress Publication Availability
The department claims its initiative will save enough paper to meet the needs of the congressional publication for 125000 years. This bold efficiency claim highlights expected long term reductions in printing demand and material use.
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Department
Congressional
Revival at Pepperton Proved Big Success
A two week Pepperton revival ended Friday night with thirty three additions to the church and baptism scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 3 30. Rev W J Waits of Flovilla led the meetings with Rev E E McCutcheon of Atlanta assisting. Mrs McCutcheon aided with song as Dr Waits also preaches at Towaliga and is a Kim ball Association leader.
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Pepperton
W. J. Waits
Flovilla
E. E. McCutcheon
Atlanta
McCutcheon
Waits
Towaliga
Kimbell Association
Congress adjourns with budget bill blocked and war talks
Washington June 5 The sixty sixth congress closed its session as both houses adjourned at 4 pm The budget bill failed to pass though it was a central Republican aim Wilson declined to sign three measures and kept others under consideration The merchant marine bill was signed and a deportation bill targeting anarchists passed the House The session ended amid political tensions and postwar economic debate involving leaders Mondell and Garrett with talks of cost of living and reconstruction endeavors.
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Congress
House
Senate
Wilson
Canada
Europe
Mondell
Garrett
Tennessee
Republican Congress
Singing at Sardis Church Sunday Afternoon June 13
A singing event will be held at Sardis Church on Sunday afternoon June 13 inviting all music lovers to attend.
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Sardis Church
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Col
Benning
War Staff College
Chuch
DR. Waits
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