Judge Searcy Dismisses Dorsey Claims In Georgia Row
Judge W E H Searcy Jr of the Flint circuit releases his letter to Governor Dorsey denouncing pamphlet claims about the Negro in Georgia as gratuitous and untrue. He defends Upson County and the judiciary, accusing the governor of slander and urging fair treatment. The governor declines comment pending review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
W. E. H. Searcy, Jr
Flint Circuit
Dorsey
Georgia
Upson County
Superior Court
Flint
Spalding
Fayette
Henry
Butts
Monroe
Lamar
Pike
Upson
Farm Lands Show a Decrease in Price
Washington report shows average U S plow lands valued at 83.78 per acre, down from 90.01 a year ago. Cotton and tobacco states lead declines, western states least. Georgia March 1 averages place poor plow lands at 22.60, good plow lands at 50, all plow lands 36, with improvements 46.10 and without 31.22, totaling about a 30 percent drop from last year.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
South
Alabama
Mississippi
Iowa
Georgia
Three proposed taxes to boost state revenue
Three methods to raise money are discussed with governor-elect Hardwick’s backing. They include a one cent per gallon gasoline tax paid by consumers, a stamp tax on notes and mortgages paid by paper owners, and abolishing the fee system while directing fees to the state treasury. State records show potential annual revenue of about 2 million dollars, with room to grow if the stamp tax is increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwick
State House
First Open Boll of Cotton Reported in Benn Hill County
Fitzgerald Ga May 9 a likely early open boll of cotton from Benn Hill county was brought to town by C T Weeaver a well known local farmer. The bell came from a volunteer plant and several other county farmers report blooms and many have squares in their fields.
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Fitzgerald
Benn Hill County
C. T. Wweeaver
Women Club Leaders Convene Georgia District Here Friday
The Woman's Club of Jackson hosts the Sixth District Georgia Federation convention at the Baptist church from 9 am to 6 pm on Friday May 13 with a barbecue luncheon at Mallet's Spring. Attendees include district and state federation officers and club women from numerous Georgia communities.
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Woman’s Club of
Jackson
J. B. Settle
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Baptist Church
Mallet’s
Jackson Club
R. H. Hankinson
James E. Hays
Montezuma
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
A. P. Brantley
Blackshear
State Federation
R. T. Daniel
Atlanta
James Y. Swift
Elberton
Alonza Richardson
Howard McCall
Omar Elder
Georgia
Fayette County
Parent-Teacher Association
Barnesville
Minute Men Drive for Christian Education Fund
Reports from headquarters estimate about 200 000 Methodist Minute Men will deliver three minute speeches in Southern Methodist churches to raise 33 million dollars for 91 educational institutions and student aid. Campaign canvass begins May 29 with church pastors. June 5 marks Victory Sunday for campaign close and results.
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Methodist
ASK
Southern Methodist
Christian Education Movement
Fever Kills This 35 Thousand Dollar Cow
Appleton Wisconsin reports the Holstein cow Sadie Gerben Hengeveld de Kol, famed for a forty pound butterfat seven day test, died from milk fever at age nine. Officials value the cow at $35,000, a notable loss to breeders across the United States and Canada.
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Appleton
Wis
Sadie Gerben Hengeveld de Kol
United States
Canada
Wisconsin Live Stock Association
Tax ideas rise: gas tax tweak and bait tax proposal
The column questions a one cent per gallon gas and kerosene levy while proposing an alternative three cent tax on fish bait. It argues for evaluating revenue needs and policy fairness across common consumer items.
First Honors Won by Chas. S. Maddox at G M A
Cadet Capt. Charles S. Maddox of Company B is announced as first honor student and valedictorian for the Georgia Military Academy class. The senior class totals ninety six from twelve to fifteen states, the largest yet. Maddox will report to West Point soon after graduation.
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College Park
Georgia Military Academy
Charles S. Maddox
Company B
Maddox
C. S. Maddox
Butts County
United States Military Academy At
West Point
Knights Templar to Meet in Macon Conclave
The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Georgia will convene in Macon for a two day session starting May 18. A parade at 10 o clock opens the events followed by business meetings and a varied program. Attending are notable leaders from across Georgia including Sir Knight C M Compton and Dr J C Watts with many Jackson attendees expected.
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Grand Commandery Knights Templar of
Georgia
Macon
Jackson Knights
C. M. Compton
Alexius Commandery
Jackson
J. C. Watts
Rome
Knights Templar
Centenary Celebration Draws Butts County to McDonough
Hundreds from Butts county will attend the McDonough centennial event on Saturday with a countywide program including a pageant. Hon. Thomas W. Hardwick, Georgia’s next governor, will be principal speaker. Col. John L. Tye will host. Free parking will be offered by J. O. and C. M. Kimbell on Key's Ferry street near the courthouse.
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Butts County
McDonough
Henry
Butts
Monroe
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
John L. Tye
Atlanta
C. M. Kimbell
J. O. and
Key’s Ferry Street
Court House Square
Messrs. Kimbell
Butts Pcoudly Ciesstsces
Special Meetings Close as Jackson Sees Record Revival
Evangelistic meetings at the Baptist church wrap after two weeks of revival in Jackson. Forty four new members join the church and thirty adults are baptized. crowds fill the building to capacity with praise for evangelist Callaway and singer Bell. After a rest they head to Waycross for further meetings.
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Baptist Church
Jackson
Evangelist Callaway
Callaway
Mr. Bell
Bell
Waycross
Cotton Growers' Co operative Seizes Georgia Marketing Move
A. A. Elmore of Spokane arrives in Atlanta to lead the Georgia Cotton Growers' Co operative Association. The goal is to sign Georgia growers to a marketing contract covering over 300000 bales as officials finalize plans at the upcoming organizational committee meeting.
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Georgia
Atlanta
A. A. Elmore
Spokane
Wash
Georgia Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association
Pacific Coast
C.S. Barrett
The
Cotton Growers’ Association
Elmore
Elmore Bean
Association
Barrett
O. E. Tate
O. E. Tate, Chairman of the Finance Committee
H. C. Bagley
Tate
Boll Weevil Threat Presses Georgia Cotton Areas
The boll weevil is spreading through Georgia cotton fields in this section, with warnings that infestation is near. Farmers are advised it is not too late to plant food crops as a defensive measure.
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Georgia
Loss on railroads exceeds prior federal control estimates
Washington officials said government losses in operating railroads under federal control will reach about 1.2 billion dollars, higher than former Director General Hines’s estimate. Director General Davis told House Appropriations Committee members that claims and war-related adjustments drive the rise from the earlier 900 million figure.
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Washington
Hines
Davis
Good
House Appropriations Committee
Railroad Administration
Two travelers prepare for European voyage in June
Dr. Robert VanDeventer of First Baptist Jackson and student Joe Buchanan receive passports and sail June 7 aboard the Britannia for a grand itinerary including Marseilles Rome Venice Amsterdam and London. They return August 6 from Havre aboard the Touraine, with a visit to Italy Switzerland Belgium Holland England and France.
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Robert VanDeventer
First Baptist Church of
Jackson
Joe Buchanan
University of Gen.gia
Athens
Europe
Marseilles
France
Italy
Switzerland
Belgium
Holland
Netherlands
England
Havre
VanDeventer
Kimbell Association
Buchanan
Care Britannia Fabre
New York City
Azores
Gibralta
Mail
Cannebier
A. Ex
Rome
Genoa
Pisa
Piazza de Spagna
Flerence
Venice
G. Guetta
Milan
Lakes of Italy
Simplon Pass
Brig
Sion
Martigny Chamonix
Geneva
Banque Federale
Place du Moard
Paris
Chateau Thierry
Rue Scribe A. Ex
Ostend
Brussels
Antwerp
Hague
Amsterdam
Amsterdamcer Bank
Harengracht
London
Hay Market St. A
Leamington
Stratford On Avon
Herford
Ross
Chepstow
Bristol
Wills
Torquay
Plymouth
Southhampton
Oxford St. A
Orleans
Touraine
Early matured cuckleburn plant shown by local growers
A cuckleburn plant with fully matured seed was shown at this office last week by Mr. M. E. Washington. Later in the week another plant was presented by Mr. L. L. Singely. The unusual early maturity is thought to be a symptom of cold weather.
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M. E. Washington
L. L. Singley
Farm Land Bank Organized in Monroe County
A federal farm land bank has been organized in Monroe county. Citizens will apply for cheap government money. Counties in this section with these banks include Butts Spalding and Monroe.
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Federal Farm Land Bank
Monroe County
Butts
Spalding
Monroe
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Hugh Dorsey
Griffin
Holstein
Chas. S. Maddox
Will
Henry County
Tom Hardwick
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