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Georgia Iron In Boston and Dalton grows pride
A Dalton man representing the Manly Manufacturing company wins a contract to supply iron work for Boston. The Georgia firm underbids rivals, boosting Georgia industry pride and signaling regional shifts as Atlanta may start producing goods for Boston. The letter from H. A. Wrench cites Manly’s success in Duluth Minneapolis and St Paul, and Dalton’s rise in iron casting and light towers.
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Boston
Atlanta Constitution
Bostonians
Georgia Iron
Boston Herald
Atlanta
Daron
Philadelphia Times
Georgia
Dalton
Dalton Concern
Robert P. Manly
Manly Manufactring Company
Manly
Duluth
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Manly Machine and Foundry Company