Georgia Cotton Acreage Reduction Plea by President Johnson
A Georgia division official urges farmers to cut cotton acreage this season, arguing reduced plantings raise prices and benefit the south. He cites 1908-09 figures, calls for plow-up of rows to plant corn or peas, and appeals to farmers to act before it is too late.
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Well Bros
Montgomery
Ala
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Georgi
Pulaski
Dooly County Camp Meeting Dates Set for July
Rev J B Johnstone presiding elder of the South Macon district met Vienna trustees to fix dates for the Dooly county camp meeting. The gathering runs four days from Saturday July 15 at 8 p m to Thursday July 20 at 8 a m with expectation of one bishop present and several prominent ministers. New tents will be free deed as unusually large crowd is expected.
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J.B. Johnstone
Macon
M. B
Vienna
Doolly
Johnston
Shawn Nto
Will Figure in Reducing Cotton Acreage
Cuthbert Ga June 4 Farmers will be forced to reduce their cotton acreage due to constant rains grass and labor shortage Many farmers unable to work parts of their crop have abandoned it The corn and grain crops in the county are reported good
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Cuthbert
Tax Receiver H C Brown Opens Books Until 15th Inst
The News reports tax receiver H C Brown will keep his books open until the fifteenth inst for tax returns. This extension aids those unable to file earlier due to providential causes.
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H. C. Brown
Shoe Shop on wheels halts amid city woes
A fragmented report notes a mobile shoe shop once operating in the city near St. Woodward. The caption mentions Lagat and vanes, with a reference to a halt or end of service, suggesting temporary closure or disruption in the urban retail scene.
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Lagat
Rand
Woodward
Elliott's Emulsified Ointment Promises Satisfaction
An advertisement claims Elliott's Emulsified Oaintment offers money back if not satisfied. It touts relief for rheumatism sprains and swellings and recommends use for family and stock. A 1-2 pint bottle costs 25 cents from The Vienna Deng Co.
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Elliott
Vienna Deng Co
Questioning Full Crop Cultivation vs Partial Planting
The text argues that growers may prefer planting three-fourths or four-fifths of a grassy crop rather than the whole field. It suggests easier cultivation, higher returns per unit from partial crops, and potential clear profit from the leftover fraction, including cotton and peas, while noting labor savings and reaping benefits.
Three World Powers Move to End War Efforts
Washington reports indicate France and Germany actively pursuing peace, with White House talks involving President Roosevelt and ambassadors Jusgerand and the German envoy. A Japanese naval attaché then visited the President, seeking insights into wartime diplomacy and potential shifts in relations as efforts for peace continue.
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Washington
France
Germany
White House
Roosevelt
Jusgerand
Jis Serand
Legation
I&g
Manila
Lady Dies in Church in Columbus Georgia
Columbia area report states Jane G. Walter DeWolf died yesterday in a church setting. She formerly resided in Columbus and was connected to local civic life. The funeral is planned at First Baptist Church in Columbus tomorrow.
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Columbus
Jane G.'Walter's
DeWolf Dieani
First Baptist Church
Woman Held Up in Atlanta Loses Diamonds and Cash
In Atlanta on June 4 Mrs Isabelle Morany walking with her three daughters and two nieces was held up by a black man who grabbed her purse containing seven dollars and a diamond brooch set with thirty diamonds and twenty four pearls. Police arrived but could not locate the robber.
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Atlanta
Myrtle Steet
Isabelle Morany
Piedmont Avertue
Moran
Morran
E. C. Peters
Engineer on G S F is shot while on duty
Macon Georgia June 4 engineer James F Lumpkin of the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad was shot last night on an extra train approaching Macon. The bullet entered his back near the left shoulder while at his post. The train stopped and a search failed to locate the shooter though ten detectives are at work and expect an arrest soon.
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Macon
James F. Lumpkin
Georgia Athern and
Florida
Third Street
Hays
Boy's neck broken by fall into water in Moultrie
Harvest Godwin nineteen year old son of N E Godwin of Moultrie was accidentally killed while bathing at Bridge TM creek near Chastain yesterday afternoon. While running and jumping into the water on their heads he slipped near the edge and his neck was broken. He died instantly and the funeral was held this afternoon.
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Moultrie
Godwin
Bridge ™ Creek
Chastain
Five now face the murder charge
Clayton Georgia June 5 Yesterd ay morning John Frady 7 Thomas Elliott Matt Wellborn Sallie Heady and adie Cardon all white were lodged in jail here charged with the murder of Malinda Gaines a year ago The body was found near her home in Persimmon district in this county The motive suspected robbery The age given was seventy five or eighty years old The committing trial will take place here tomorrow.
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Clayton
John Frady
ThomasElliott
Matt Wellborn
Sallie Heady
Macon Electrical Constructors Strike Enters Cooperative Talks
In Macon on June 4 electrical constructors and their laborers failed to reach a wage and workday agreement. After failed settlement efforts the workers struck for better pay and shorter days, with strikers proposing to resume work in Macon on a cooperative basis.
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Macon
Would He Be Pope Brown and the Bust er Brown label
A fragmented editorial note questions if Pope Brown from Pulaski would have earned the nickname Bust er Brown of Georgia, reflecting on past race outcomes and hypothetical titles. The text also includes garbled boilerplate about a grist mill overhaul and local notices.
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Truats
Pope Brown
Pulaski
Buster Brown
Georgia
Atlants News
Colubus man jailed over missing infant mystery
Columbus Ga June 4 J W Hoffman 80 an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co is jailed as Sheriff reports he may face murder charges if he does not reveal what happened to his infant born yesterday at his Opelika Alabama wife’s home disappeared after birth. He offered to return the child for six hours leave but was denied. He has not yet disclosed the child’s fate.
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Columbus
J. W.hoffman
Metropolitan
Lifg Inantance Company
Hare
Sherif Roberta
Hoffman
Baat Highlands
Togo
Opelika
Iala
Auction of North Vienna Lots Promises Cash Buyers Deal
D B Thompany announces a sale of North Vienna lots on July 16 with two sessions at 6 00 and 8 30 p m. Only white buyers paying entirely in cash are promised a twelve month 4 percent return. Restrictions exclude colored buyers and include a depot site for rail lines, a six inch artesian well, and planned improvements after the sale. Visitors invited to inspect property at home sweet home, with no part payments accepted.
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Viena
G. 8
F. R.R
D. B. Thompany
Dublin native shot by lawmen during arrest attempt
A violent confrontation in Dublin Georgia ended with a Black man wounded by officers while resisting an arrest on an assault with intent to murder warrant. He was struck three times, including in the breast, back, and side, with a Mauser rifle. Sheriff Prince was fired upon. deputies and City Court officials were involved. The suspect was captured and treated. his condition uncertain.
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Dublin
Fane Bisath
Madison
John D. Prince
J. A. Puncock
Nellie Harvard
Children’s Favorite One Minute Cough Cure Claim
An OCR fragment touts a cough remedy marketed to children with no opiate and pleasant taste. It credits the Vienna Drug Company and presents bold claims of effective relief for coughs from whooping cough and related ailments.
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Vienna Drug Company
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