Tobacco Prices Range Across South Georgia Markets
Valdosta market sold 250000 pounds of tobacco at an average just above 25 cents per pound with highs near 70 cents, as growers stay busy harvesting. The China American Tobacco Company opened a large redrying plant with President J W O Gravely and several Shanghai magnates observing sales. Camilla opened its second season with 35000 pounds, averaging 22 cents and top bids at 46-50 cents. Quitman and Bainbridge reported opening-day sales with mixed quality and prices from four to 50 cents, while Moultrie and surrounding markets began sales with hundreds of thousands of pounds on floor and expectations of higher prices later.
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Valdosta
China American Tobacco Company
J. W. O. Gravely
Company
Shanghai
K. C. Lee
Y. C. Pun Kuu
K. H. Chun
T. C. Pun
Talen
Quitman
Fenner
Local Market Prices Share Modest Gains on Tobacco
Yesterday's offerings included common sand lugs and quality items. Jim Sims sold extra fine tobacco and a number of jets eco brought from forty a pound with the day ending in modest returns for growers.
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Eco
Thomasville residents praise Johns Pills for kidney relief
Local readers report relief from kidney discomfort and backache after using Johns Pills. A Thomasville resident shared that nightly trips to the bathroom and burning sensations diminished, noting the product’s stimulant diuretic effects and recommending purchase at area dealers.
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Thomasville
Umpiring Sparks Debate In Tallahassee Baseball Brawl
Jimmy Groover laments perceived biased calls as Three Men fall in Tallahassee with Seaboard and Clay teams shaping a pivotal series. Griffin Shepherd and Pinkston make two safe plays at second, while Thomasville eyes revenge with three games ahead in the week.
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Thomasville
Tallahassee
Albert Maples Trial in Moultrie for Gilmore Murder
Albert Maples from a Mitchell county family stands trial in Moultrie for the 1915 murder of C B Gilmore, then county warden. Key witness W A Coleman testifies that Gilmore accused Maples of accepting a bribe after two prisoners escaped. The defense argues Maples acted in self defense as Gilmore advanced with a pistol. The case, aided by Jule Felton for the state and with E B Cox J J Hitt and Jon Gibson for the defense, likely will go to jury soon. Maples surrendered last April after nearly a decade as a fugitive.
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Moultrie
Albert Maples
Mitchell County
C. B. Gilmore
Gilmore
W. A. Coleman
Maples
Coleman
Difense
Everett Daniel
Wilcox County
Rochelle
Emanuel County
Mapls
Jule Felton
Southwestern
E. B. Cox
Camilla
J. J. Hitt
Pelham
Jon Gibson
Rural Georgia Living on Fat of the Land
Atlanta editors report Georgia towns enjoy abundant foods this season with chickens eggs potatoes corn tomatoes vegetables and dairy products widespread. They say rural Georgia is living on the fat of the land and the region shares in plenty from coast to interior.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Snake Actor Snakes Court Case in Comical Showdown
Vienna July 5 A pet boa constrictor owned by actor Frang Gise caused a court scene as he arrived with the snake in a suitcase and freed it after the judge was shown the reptile’s harmless nature by the director of the stage. The snake reportedly stared at the prosecuting attorney during the proceedings.
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Vienna
Frang Gise
Sca
Boy Has 11 Grandparents In Port Allegheny
Charlies William Burr, six months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burr, has 11 grandparents living. Immediate grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Burr and Mr. and Mrs. Elijah McKerney. There are five great grandparents and a great great grandparent is Mrs. Eliza Causer and Charles W. Burr.
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Port Alleghany
Charlies
William Burr
Guy Burr
Elijah McKerney
C. A. Hazen
Mortimer Babcock
Sophia McKerney
Eliza Causer
Charles W. Burr
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Camilla Tobacco Market
R. A. Bush
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Dan Taylor
Fennér Warehouse
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Seaboard
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