Farmers urged to oppose higher freight rates before Georgia hearing
A patriotic appeal urges Georgia farmers to mobilize before the State Railroad Commission hearing starting Monday June 26 to oppose proposed freight-rate hikes. The call emphasizes coordinated county and district club representation, a clear farmer’s case, and support for an organized marketing system to ensure fair pricing and prevent market glut, noting the boll weevil threat and the need to protect the farming industry.
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Railroads of
Georgia
State Railroad Commission
Georgia Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Railroad Commission
National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture
Washington
Germany
Commissioners of Agriculture
Great
Teething Births and Feeding Cautions
An article explains that teething itself does not cause illness. premature solid feeding by proud mothers taxes infants’ delicate digestion leading to bowel troubles. It advises careful observation of each baby’s digestion, nursing when possible, and using a wet nurse or physician guidance for artificial feeding to reduce infant mortality during teething.
Planting Leguminous Crops Endorsed By Georgia Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture promotes nitrogen bacteria inoculant for leguminous crops at 25 cents per acre to boost yields. Farmers who used it report strong success and many plan to plant legumes again. Commissioner D. Price says ample supply will be available and to specify crop type for proper use.
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Georgia
Price
Atlanta Slum Sleepers Rest Outdoors In Open Streets
Atlanta residents in poor districts sleep on the ground in alleys and courtyards behind tenements to rest, using coats as pillows while others in New York are noted for sidewalk slumber. The contrast with sleeping porches is stark as heat drives people to outdoor rest.
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Atlanta
New York
Decatur Street
Wealthy Americans Face British Tax on Securities
London reporters say Americans living in Britain must sell or deposit their American securities with the British government or face an extra two shillings tax on top of the income tax. The rule applies whether holdings are in Britain or the United States, with penalties and possible confiscation if not complied.
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London
Associated Press
American Dollar Securities Committee
America
United States
J. P. Morgan &Co
New York
England
Dollar Securities Committee
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Timetable Risks
Schedules to Macon Cordelo Tifton Valdosta Jacksonville and Palatiny dated May 17 1916 show trains No 6 No 2 No 32 leaving Vienna via S F at 4:04 am and 2:30 pm with arrivals to Macon and Atlanta via G F, plus No 13 leaving Valdosta via G S F at 5:17 pm arriving White Springs Lake City and Palatka with various times.
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Georgia Southern & Florida Railway
Macon
Cordelo Tifton
Valdosta
Jacksonville
Palatiny
Vienna
Unadilla
G S&f
Atlanta Vie C
White Springs
GS & F
Lake City
Palatka
Pullman
Southland
Atlanta
Knoxville
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
Chattanooga
Nashville
St. Louisa
Flyers
J. W. Jamison
C. B. Rhodes
J. Jimmerson
T.P
Gs&f
Cordele
G8 & F
Ashburn
Tifton
Sparks
Adel
Water Work Stock Advice for Warm Weather
M Burson, Professor of Veterinary Medicine, urges frequent watering for work animals in heat. Water before and after feeding, and mid day, with access near fields. Overdrinking after feeding risks digestion. overheating can cause founder. Proper watering saves time and labor.
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CW. M. Burson
Agr
Man's Protection Scheme Backfires on Strawberry Pickers
A Pittsburgh Press quip notes a man who hired boys to pick berries and made neck veils to shield them from mosquitoes. The boys later learn there are no mosquitoes and that the veils prevent berry eating, revealing the protection was of another sort.
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Pittaburgh Press
Sailors Do Own Washing On Board Ships
Report on naval life notes washing machines aboard modern battleships replacing hand washing. Boatswain's mate no longer handles clothes, as sailors operate automatic washers and dryers during or after duty. Describes shift from buckets to on board laundry facilities and the smoother shore leave appearance of sailors.
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Uncle Sam
Ani
Jack
Mata
Glothes
Mpaar
Stage Accessories and Drink Habits Questioned
A fragment discusses stage accessories and actors preference for cold tea with highballs, noting taste as an unsatisfactory substitute. The text cites the Courier-Journal and hints at a broader debate on performance and beverage options.
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Courier-Journal
Fragmented Local State Note From Toledo Area
A garbled OCR fragment references a Toledo area locale with unclear names and dates. The readable bits mention a state context and possible officials, but specifics are not discernible.
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Dixie Theatre
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Metro
FORD
Calhoun
Pinehurst
Chas. S. Gurr
M. Ae Severeeseer
Toledo
J. P. Heard
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