Good Days In Rural Georgia Statewide Halted by Drought
Atlanta December 12. Good days in rural Georgia as officials report farm prosperity returns. More farmers retain home-based profits with abundant crops and strong bank accounts. Evans county farms grind cane, raise hogs, and store sweet potatoes. Dry weather lowers potato and cane yields but hogs remain fat and syrup quality stays high.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Evans County
Auto Tag Thirteen Sought Amid Superstitious Demand
In Atlanta on December 12, bidders competed for the automobile tag number 13. J. E. Mathis and James D. Weaver led the bids. Weaver won due to a prior lien. Mathis cited 13 as significant in his Americus school system history and family details.
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J. E. Mathis
Americus
James D. Weaver
Dawson
Weaver
Mathis
McLendon
Farmers bought land with their harvest proceeds
The piece states that goodly harvests created a chance for numerous tenant farmers to own land. It notes that many farmers have paid for their farms using this year’s crop proceeds.
Local visitors and shop notices fill the day
Atlanta and region visitors noted for business and leisure as residents tour the city. listings include cheese and deli specials, furniture and toys promotions, hospital admission for surgery, and local store advertisements from Empire Furniture and Cooroft Music Co.
Plan for Return of Seized Property to War Claims
Washington December 12 plans for early return of seized German and Austrian property to owners while ensuring quick payment of private American war claims. Secretary Mellon outlined a $250 million bond issue to fund claims and wind down the wartime custodian office, with a Senate Borah bill mirroring the aim of property restitution. The proposals include compensation for owners of ships radios and patents, and would not add Treasury burden, subject to a waiver of reimbursement for Rhine occupation costs. The bond would mature in 25 years at 5 percent.
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Washington, D. C
Mellon
Treasury
Svorah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Rhine
Father kills self after infant death near Cartersville
In Georgia Roe Shepers a farmer near Cartersville killed himself after his infant son died. Acting Coroner John Adair and Sheriff George Gaddis investigated at the Zach Goss home where the shot was fired. Neighbors noted the father's absence during the grief and reported hearing a gunshot prior to the discovery.
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Cartersville
Roe Shep
Paulding County
Zach Goss
John P. Adair
George Gaddis
Goss
Goms
Special 50 Pairs 9 50 Heavy Blankets Sale
Mr Frances Jesse Ansley of Chicago visits the city this week for a brief stay. A large wicker settee is left for quick sale. Hon F D Dismuke of the Prohibition Division is in town for the year’s holiday vacation.
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P. P. Pollard
Chicago
Empire Furniture
Frances Jesse Ansley
Empire
F. D. Dismuke
Prohibition Division
U. S
Rainey sisters depart for Petersburg after stay
Mrs. R. R. Rainey and Miss Ruth Rainey left yesterday for Petersburg Virginia their home after spending several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Spence.
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R. R. Rainey
Ruth Rainey
Petersburg
T. L. Spence
Albany's colored football team cancels Friday game
The Norman school team from Albany failed to appear for a Friday football game here after Albany sent a collect wire saying they would not come. Many spectators left disappointed as authorities did not explain the cancellation.
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Albany
Georgia deer season limits spark controversy over slips
Georgia hunters face a two deer per season limit under state game laws. Miss Eleanor Hopkins reportedly killed three deer this season, prompting a reply from State Game and Fish Commissioner Peter S. Twitty who quipped accidents will happen. He also notes a bear killed out of season with no admissions of culpability.
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Georgia
Peter
Twitty
Eleanor Hopkins
W. H. Hopkins
Thomas Courty
Hopkins
Miss Hopkins
South Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Police dogs criticized for catching crooks in Berlin
Konrad Most of the Union of Shepherd Dog Owners of Eisenach argues German police dogs rely on officer leadership for success. He cites 48 tests showing dogs failed without their handlers, noting the army halted their use during war due to this weakness.
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Berlin
Konrad Most
Union of Shepard Dog Owners of
Eisenach
Tragic Country Scene Aims For Quiet Funeral
In a rural setting a man named Shepherd lies dead in a chair with a shotgun between his knees. The community expects no funeral at the little country church and the grieving widow bears the heavy burden alone as a sorrowful tragedy unfolds.
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Shepherd
Ts Wbich
Governor Smith Pardons Gitlow Anarchist in 1920 Case
Albany December 12 Gov Smith granted clemency to Benjamin Gitlow a New York convict from February 1920 for violating the anarchy act sentenced to five to ten years in Sing Sing He defended the pardon noting Gitlow served longer than James Larkin did and cited two Court of Appeals dissents as a reason for mercy Gitlow’s prison record was cited as good and his release urged by prominent citizens.
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Albany
N. Y
James Larkin
Gitlow
Larkin
Court of Apeals
Athens to Issue Monthly Magazine The Athens Argus
Preparations by the Athens chamber of commerce for a monthly publication named The Athens Argus to inform members about activities. It will resemble the Atlanta City Builder and serve to keep members informed.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Athens Argus
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
City Builder
First National Bank Stockholders Meet January 12 1926
Notice for the regular annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank Thomasville Georgia to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and transact other business. Meeting in the directors room at 3 30 o clock p m on January 12 1926. W R Anderson cashier.
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Thomasville Ga
First National Bank
Tech to Field Strong Basketball Team This Season
Georgia Tech faces a tight selection as over a hundred candidates train for the Yellow Jacket five. The squad opens December 29 in Havana, with freshmen to bolster the varsity after a two week integration. Coach Harold Hangen says Tech's chances look better than in previous seasons.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Yellow Jacket
Tech
Havana
Cuba
Harold Hangen
Tipping A Crime In Russia But Goes On Nevertheless
Moscow reports that tipping is punishable as bribery in Soviet Russia yet tourists and some workers still accept tips. Officials also require waiters to wear blue blouses with army style collars and no tie to promote equality among service staff.
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Russia
Moscow
Soviet Russia
Georgia treasury projects small surpluses for next year
Georgia will end this year with a surplus of 888 000 and 1928 with 210 000 says a report filed with Governor Walker by state auditor Sam J. Slate. The document notes a 1 439 000 deficit in 1927 due to diverted fuel oil taxes and outlines estimated revenues and appropriations for the current and coming fiscal years.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Walker
Sam J. Slate
State Auditor
General Treasury
State Highway Department
State Treasury
Auditor’s Office
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Louis Steyerman & Sons
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Birming
J. J. Simpson, Jr
City
George San
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E. E. Rozier
A. M. Guilford
R. J. Dwyer
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Victor Victroias
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J. Norwood Clark
B. R. Clark
Ochlocknee
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
J. O. Baxley
Empire Furniture Store
Mrs. C. B. Parker
Miami
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H. Stranger
Dallas
Texas
Cooroft Music Co
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Tallahassee
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Broad Street
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