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Christmas Week Rush Transforms Atlanta Stores
In Atlanta on December 20 shoppers flood Whitehall Street as stores stay open late through the week. Strong demand signals a larger Christmas season than in years, with both local and out of town buyers stocking up ahead of the holiday. The article notes brighter street illumination reduces theft risk and highlights solid trade conditions across the city. It also reports on the Georgia Anti-Saloon League appointing Rev. J J Thomson as legislative superintendent to push temperance laws and enforcement, including opposition to near beer. The White Car Company announces delivery of new forty horsepower gasoline cars, signaling advances in motor vehicle design and Georgia interest.
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Atlanta
Whitehall Street
Anti-Saloon League
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
J. J. Thomson
J. B. Richards
Thomson
Ohio
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
National League
Florida
Tallahassee
Friends of
Georgia
League
Anti-Saloon League of
White Car Company