Morgan buys 1000 Stone Mountain half dollars for memorial
Hollins N Randolph announces from Atlanta that J Pierpont Morgan the New York banker has purchased 1000 Stone Mountain Memorial half dollars sold at 1 each to fund the Confederate memorial carving on Stone Mountain. The editorial praises Morgan’s gift and rebuke of Union memory, stressing Southern reverence and the Lost Cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollins N. Randolph
Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Atlanta
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Stone Mountain Memorial
Stone Mountain
South
Mr. Morgan
Confederacy
Pierpont Morgan
North American
City Health Officer Proposes City Dental Clinic
Sydney health officer urges a full time dentist and a female dental assistant to cut sick leave time. First year cost estimated at 100000 dollars with 5000 dollars annually thereafter. Emphasizes dental health as a key public health concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Disarmament Conference Tackles Naval Limits in Geneva
The United States Great Britain and Japan seek ways to limit sea power beyond Washington 1922 rules. Paris talks revisit unfinished business from Washington 1922 as ships costs surge and naval arms race looms. A beauty writer comment and moth larva advertising appear in the same page.
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Geneva
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Coolidge
Britain
France
Italy
Profitable Utilization of Pine Top Logs at Prettyman Mills
The Prettyman Lumber Co. in Summerville Maryland reorganized logging to convert young growth into useful ties and lumber. The new system eliminates the full wood and tie crew, uses a circular mill plus band mill, boosts output while reducing waste, and improves silvical conditions with higher tops left in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Prettyman & Sons Co
Summerville
D. C
Coastal Plain
Ting
Prettyman Lumber Co
Cost Summary and System Comparison for Ties and Wood
The article compares old and new cost figures for ties and wood. Under the old system 36 month averages show higher losses and lower accountability, while the new six month averages show tighter control and lower costs. The piece notes wood was often short and crooked under the old method, causing losses during piling and after delivery. The American Lumberman.
New Instrument Captures Action in One Millionth of a Second
The Waterbury Republican notes a photographic device capable of revealing action in one millionth of a second. It links Memorial Day’s fatal automobile accidents to the day’s evolving name and silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Decreased buying power in 1926 vs 1900 says Heimann
H H Heimann of Niles Michigan told the National Association of Credit Men in Louisville that per capita currency in 1900 was 5 75 dollars higher than 1926 in purchasing power. He noted wealth and production rising while money in circulation lagged due to credit use and higher taxes.
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National Association of Credit Men
Louisville
H. H
Citation for appointment as administrator in Aiken
W A Jackson applies for appointment as administrator of the estate of Fred Jones deceased. Citations warn kindred creditors and interested parties to show cause at the administrator's office in Aiken on July 11, 1927 at 11 o'clock a m why she should not be appointed.
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W. A. Jackson
Fred Jones
Aiken
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Aiken Publishing Co
Walter £. Duncan
Louisville Times
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
J. F. Prettyman
Henry H. Tryon
Extension Forester
South Carolina
Eaitatenties Tynepertonn
Marion Street
Richland Avenue
Herbert E. Gyles
Aiken, S. C
Glendale Co
Putnam Station
C. S. Goodwin
Boston
Central Filling Station
Walter C. Plunkett
Aiken, South Carolina
Claude E. Sawyer
R. L. Gunter
M. A. Wilder
Gunter and Wilder
Law Bank of Western Carolina
Williams, Os
State
United State
United State Courts
H. J. Ray
Dentist Farmers & Merchants Bank Bldg
J. E. Stansfield
Farmers & Merchants Bank
University of Pennsylvania
Drs
Rich and
Bley
D. W. Gaston, JR
First National Bank
G. A. Milner
Central National Farm Loan Association
Edward S. Croft
Sec
Treas
S. C
Bailie Furniture Co
Augusta
Broad Street
Ares
Reo
Gou
Omi-Cmae
Iamond
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