Road improvements advance in Clarke and adjoining counties
Athens Chamber of Commerce reports progress on good roads in Clarke and neighboring counties. The committee highlights the permanent routing of the Federal Highway from Augusta via Athens to Atlanta, new bridges and fills in Wilkes and Oglethorpe counties, and plans to secure U S government funding for road construction. It also notes shifts in traffic routing via Memphis Blue Book influence toward Athens and the Knoxville to Springfield corridor, and discusses maintenance contracts as a cost effective method.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Clarke
Martin J. Abney
Good Roads Committee
Committee On ‘Roads
Athens
Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Georgia Railroad
Madison
Washington
Monroe
Augusta
Wilkes
Oglethorpe
Lower Oglethorpe County
Wilkes County
Little River
McDuttie
State Highway Commission
National Congress
Carithers’ Mill
Bethabara Church
Oconee County
United States
Florida
Macon
Danville
Knoxville
Tenn
Greenville
S. C
Asheville
Clarke County
Piaces
France
Canada
Ould
Boards of Trade
Messrs
Wm. G. Griffeth
C. M. Strahad
Martin J, Abney
Nervous Women Find Constipation Relief With Tablets
An ad explains that nervousness caused by constipation can be relieved quickly with Chamberlain's Tablets which also aid digestion and are available everywhere.
Optometrists Convene in Atlanta For Twelfth Annual Meeting
The Georgia State Association of Optometrists led by Dr. J. L Pendley plans its twelfth annual conven tion at the Hotel Ansley in Atlanta on January 2. State examinations for optometrists and related roles begin January 3, with a southern Macon exam on February 5. The program features sessions on ocular anatomy physiology subjective and theoretical optometry and optics with multiple speakers from Rome Thomasville Gainesville Monticello Macon Savannah.
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Georgia State Association of Optometrists
J. L Pendley
Atlanta
Ansley
Pendley
Macon
G. D. Young
Rome
Joseph Jerger
Thomasville
Maxine Miner
Gainesville
G. C. Cooper
Monticello
C. H. Kittrell
Dublin
FE. Vaissiere
C. A. Hilburn
B. B. Bostwick
Savannah
F. F. Postell
County Officers Sworn In Except Sheriff Surveyor Coroner
All county officers have filed bonds and been sworn in except the sheriff the surveyor and the coroner They will perfect their official status today The ordinary will be sworn in by Judge Brand and his bond is ready for commission He will forward the bonds to the capitol offices to be filed by January 1 per law
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Brand
Taw
Liquor Shipments Rise Under New Law
The article records express shipments of two quart whiskeys to colored people from mid August to December 27, totaling 7 784 packages. October and November show high volumes at 1 751 and 1 738 respectively, with August 299 September 877 and December up to 3 019. Additional beer shipments by rail and 600 to 700 packages from Winterville are noted but not fully tallied.
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Winterville
New Telephone Directory Out for Athens Exchange
The Southern Bell Telephone subscribers directory for the Athens exchange has been distributed. It shows a largely increased number of stations and signals growth for the city.
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Southern Bell Telephone
Athens Exchange
Communication of Congressional Race in the 8th Ga. District
Letter from Carnesville editor introduces a supporter of the late S. J. Tribble urging votes for Thomas J. Brown in the January 11 election. The writer portrays Brown as a morally capable successor, contrasts him with other candidates, and defends Tribble’s memory while urging informed voter judgment.
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Carnesville An
Carnesville Herald
Carnesville
S. J. Tribble
Athens Chamber of Commerce bids farewell to J Y Carithers
The Athens Chamber of Commerce read and adopted resolutions praising the late Hon. James Y. Carithers for his lifelong service to the city. He is remembered as a loyal Georgian, civic leader, donor of time and money, and a driving force behind Athens' progress from a struggling town to a regional leader. The note expresses deep loss, recalls his generosity, friendship, and impact, and urges continued work to honor his memory.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
James Y. Carithers
James Y. Carthers
Athens
Thenerous
Cotton market opens steady on firm cables and covering
The cotton market shows an 8 to 11 point opening gain on firmer cables and short covering after yesterday’s break. March contracts reach 17.55 with selling mainly late morning, while Liverpool fears government freight control dampen imports and Continental buying. Spot cotton in Athens and New York remains steady to quiet with modest declines and 6,000 bales traded in New York.
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Associated New York
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans Cotton Shows Morning Rise on Demand Signals
New Orleans December 29 A rise of 15 to 19 points occurred in the cotton market in the first half hour of business. Buying was spurred by favorable cables and reports of rising spot demand. Short sellers from yesterday took profits on a broad scale, increasing inquiry.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
Family Praises Black-Draught For Health
McDuff Virginia resident Mrs J B Whittaker says Black-Draught kept her family from serious sickness after years of digestive issues. She notes the vegetable medicine aids digestion relieves indigestion and stomach trouble and has been used for over 70 years with a million beneficiaries.
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McDuff
J. B. Whittaker
Jory Thedford
Thedford
Fashion Note Warns of Cold Snap With Wool Caps
A fashion note advises preparation for the coming cold. It highlights blue knitted wool caps and a boys coat pattern No 6833 from Pictorial Review. Sizes 1 to 12 years priced at 15 cents.
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Pictorial Review
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Athens resident Mrs. J F Dunston reports dramatic relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills priced 50c at dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as sponsor.
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Athens
Dean
J. F. Dunston
Dougherty St
Doan
Dunston
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Ade
Chicago Grain Quotes Reflect Mixed Futures Activity
The report lists bid and close figures for wheat corn and oats with December and July contracts, showing varied gains and losses across options. Irregular figures and typographical errors suggest a scanned market brief detailing futures prices, settlement values, and delivery months for Chicago trading.
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