Letters to Santa Claus From Athens Children Demand Toys
A collection of 1910 Athens area children writing Santa with requests for a fire engine, dolls, a doll stove, a squealing rubber doll, a red wagon, a toy pistol, caps, a toddler lamp, a toy table, scissors, a thimble, a story book, nuts, peanuts, and a teddy doll. Names and addresses include Leonard Richards, Ethel Richards, Louisa Kroner, J. B. Smith, Isbel Smith, William McKinnon, Cleveland Walker, and 415 Foundry Street Athens Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterville
Santa
Louisa Kroner
Athens
Santa Claus
Foundry St
Isbel Smith
Cleveland Walker
Grandpa Smith
Cowboys Turn to Building Railroad Across Texas
Houston dispatch reports Crosby County gains a 23 mile steel rail line by Bar N ranch owners under the Crosbyton Southplants name. The line runs from Lubbock to Crosbyton with aims to Spur and ties Gulf Coast to Pacific. No bonds issued. dividend declared on land. Local cowboys turn farmers finance the project, expanding transport access and town growth.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Julian M. Bassett
Bar N Ranch
Crosby County
Panhandle
Lubbock
Stamfort
Crosbyton
Spur
Stamford
Gulf Coast
Pacific
C. B. Live Stock Company
Mr. Bassett
Tacoma adopts anti-treating ordinance
Tacoma Washington enforces a new rule banning paying for others drinks. Violators face a $100 fine for bartenders or saloon keepers who permit treating. Saloons must post notices, and Mayor Fawcett backs strict enforcement by police.
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Tacoma
Wash
Fawcett
Calamity Averted by King's New Discovery Mentioned
Fayetteville North Carolina resident recounts sister's near death from consumption cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy reportedly ended coughs and bronchial troubles, with free trials and guaranteed availability. Also ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims to prevent influenza pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. McDonald
Fayetteville
N. C
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
County Auditors Push Law For Good Faith Acts
Indianapolis, Ind Dec 20 The County Auditors Association of Indiana urged a measure legalizing acts by auditors and county commissioners done in good faith but technically violating law, provided no county loss or officer profit resulted, at its annual convention in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
County Auditors’ Association of
Indiana
Parisian Sage advertised as complete hair remedy in Banner
The Giroux Manufacturing Co of Buffalo markets Parisian Sage as the only real hair grower and dandruff destroyer with a money back guarantee through H R Palmer & Sons in Athens. The ad cites claims of dandruff removal, stopping hair loss, and lustrous growth, quoting user testimonials and noting a 50 cent large bottle.
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America
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
H. R. Palmer & Sons
William Hogieee
Sault. Ste Marie, I Mich
McGregor Co Presents Best Christmas Stationery Selection
The McGregor Co showcases the best Christmas stationery in the city with a wide array of festive styles and items. Customers are invited to browse an extensive collection featuring elegant designs and durable papers suitable for gifts and personal use.
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McGregor Co
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Fern Tase Ardanincy
Ae Standard Oil Company
Rayo
Camoliaemethyl CO
Athens, Georgia
Siti
Independence
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Vanderleith Building
College Avenue
Stern, Pres
Michael
G. A. Mall
Y. Harris
THE
Athens Savings Gank
M. Stern, W. T. Bryan, E. Mell
Michaei
Iletters
Leonard Richards
Oconce St
Ethel Richards
Oconee St
Tignall
Sandy
Liv
Papa
Plese
Baskit
J. B. Smith
Sister Grace
William McKennon
Oak St
Athens, Ga
Claus
Max M. Hubert
Clayton St
Lumpkin
Cafe Royal
Southern States Fire Insurance Co
Purelvy Mutual
Ryzzz
Shackelford-Hodgson Building
Athens Ry. & Electric Co
VIA
Southern
Railway
John L. Meek
James Freeman
Atlanta
Georgia
Corr’s School
Pulaski and
Dougherty Sts
Ss. P. Orr
John L. Arnold
Gluss
Pure Paints
Clayton and
Jackson Streets
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