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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
8
Short notes advertise fire insurance options with Lipscomb and J. C. Jester, car and electric goods from Ye Garden and Electro-Bulb Warmer, and local rental notices for homes on Milledge Ave Cobb St and Cobb Street near the trolley line.
Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on deposits with semiannual compounding. Numerous rental notices, sales, and services appear including Lola’s insurance ads, a request for loan applications, a stray cow and a lost setter, and a tax deadline reminder from W A Mallory.
At the Jefferson mayor and council December session John R. Duke was named chief of police, Mark H. Bailey as police, with Homer Walltock as secretary and treasurer. 8. J. Nix becomes city attorney. R. Di Moore and A. C. Appleby elected to the board of education, with Moore and Appleby succeeding E. M. Me and H. T. Mobley. no opposition voiced.
Real estate notice offers a 90 by 200 foot lot on Baxter Street near Milledge Avenue with a five room home. Seller declares the property a nice bargain and states instructions to sell at the stated price or accept a higher bid.
Ernest E. Ling of National City Bank told the International Trade Conference that the Federal Reserve Act enables U S banks to establish foreign branches, promoting dollar exchange and reducing reliance on British pound. He said six South American branches created within a year boost direct exchange and provide market intelligence to home offices for better pricing, credit, and expansion.
The Triangle moving picture service debuted at the Elite Theater in Athens with Lamb and My Valet, smashing attendance records as crowds jammed entrances from 4 PM to 10:30 PM. The overflow led to additional showings and a plan to repeat the films with The Ulster Case, while ads and publicity underscored Triangle's promise and the theater’s bold venture.
Ling notes the human element in foreign service and the shortage of American professionals qualified for foreign banking and commerce. He cites the need for language skills, banking knowledge, and a suited personality, with the U.S. lacking clear interest to develop such talent.
Joel Cloud and Homer Cloud of Lexington returned home yesterday after attending the funeral of their brother O L Cloud Jr in Hamlet North Carolina. O L Cloud Jr was a University of Georgia graduate and long-time civil engineer for the Seaboard Air Line Railway in Athens.
A local theatre presents the musical Carmen at the Colonial Theatre this Friday evening. Performances promise vivid staging and dramatic music as audiences anticipate a classic operatic tale.
New York December 7 Dr E B Pratt chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce told the International Trade Conference that American merchants can hold after peace in Europe restores trade. He noted fears of European flood of cheap goods but said production costs and price levels likely prevent overwhelming competition.
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