Atlanta fights for cheaper electric current before state commission
The Georgia Railway and Electric Company faces a formal rate case as Atlanta seeks cuts from 10 to 3 cents per kilowatt hour for light and 6 to 1 12 cents for power, with monthly minimums dropping and street lighting fees reduced. The process could take six months or more and hinges on valuing property, income, and expenses. city funds and expert costs are under debate as the case sets a precedent for municipal utility policy.
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Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
Georgia Railway & Electric Company
Railroad Commission
Georgia Railway & Power Company
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Georgia Railway & Electric Light Company
Georgia Guard Numbers 2918 Officers 228 Enlisted 2690
Atlanta February 12. Georgia reports a state national guard strength of 2918 with 228 officers and 2690 enlisted men. Adjutant General W G Obear submitted the War Department figures showing a slight decrease from last year but about the ten year average near 3000.
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Atlanta
Georgia
National Guard
United States War Department
W. G. Obear
Peach crop outlook says Georgia to lead in size and prices
State expert E L Worsham forecasts Georgia will produce the largest peach crop in state history and that prices should rise. Cold weather kept trees back but also protects them from frost, and reports from elsewhere, especially the East, indicate extensive peach losses.
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Atlanta
E. L. Worsham
Georgia
Worsham
Washington
New England
Town of Bogart bonds petition to validate five thousand dollars
State of Georgia petitions to validate and confirm bonds for the Town of Bogart in Oconee County Superior Court. The hearing before Judge Charles H. Brand at Jefferson is set for February 16, 1912, with objections due by that date. Clerk J W Athon records the notice on February 6, 1912.
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Bogart
Chas
H. Brand
Superior Court
Said County
Jefferson
Georgia
J. W. Athon
Superior Court Oconee Co
War maneuvers planned as two US forces formed in Philippines
Manila reports the United States plans the most extensive war maneuvers in the Philippines with two armies of 2,500 men each. One base forms at Stotsenburg camp Panpanga to the north of Manila while the second acts on the defensive. Also advises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs in children and adults.
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Manila
United States
Philippines
Department of Luzon
Stotsenburg Camp
Panpanga
Parisian Sage hair growth claim with Maryville testimonial
A customer testimonial for Parisian Sage asserts a year of use produced thicker, longer hair from light fuzz. Gainse Brown of Maryville Missouri reports improvement and recommends the product. The statement was given to Dr. C D Koch of Koch Pharmacy on April 29 1911 and a large bottle costs 50 cents at H R Palmer & Sons and other druggists.
Will Define A Progressive In Michigan Dinner Talk
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh arrives in Lansing to address Michigan Republicans with What is a Progressive. He attends the Zach Chandler Club annual banquet as guest of honor, signaling a Taft campaign push to portray Taft as a practical progressive.
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Lansing
Mich
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Michigan
Zach Chandler Club
Taft
City Eyes Garbage Fueled Plant for Atlanta
R C Bosche asks the commission to investigate and seek a rate cut to 85 cents While the city proceeds with studying a municipal electric plant Bids from several firms propose a combined garbage consuming and electric light facility A 1200 horsepower plant consuming Atlanta garbage is considered feasible and bids are expected to reach the city council soon The city maintains it will push ahead if feasible despite prior opposition before the railroad commission
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R.C. Bosche
Atlanta
Railroad ‘Commission
Advertisement for D.D.D Prescription for Eczema
An old advertisement claims D.D.D Prescription for Eczema stops itching instantly. It promises relief from severe itching and burning, noting a 25 cent bottle proves effectiveness and guarantees satisfaction or no cost. The message urges readers to obtain D.D.D from local druggists if Palmer & Sons cannot supply.
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D.D.D
H.R. Palmer& Sons
Athens Daily Banner News Stands Listed
The Athens Daily Banner is available daily and Sundays at city news stands including Georgian Hotel News Stand Athens Cigar Store John Roberts Book Store and the Shoe Shine Parlor at College Avenue and Clayton Street. Also promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets with refund if ineffective.
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The
Athens
Gale
Georgian Hotel
John Roberts
Shoe Shine Parlor
College Avenue
Clayton Street
B. W. Grove
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Orr’s School
Wray Street
S. P. Orr
Georgia National Bank
Best of Banking Service
Ing Relations
C. B
Athens Savings Bank
M. Bierz
Q. A. Mell
M. Sters
G. Michae
M. G. Michael
B. Y. Harris
A. Mell T
Mell Aston Cohen
J. A. Hunnicutt
DeuPree Hunzicutt
L. F. Lédward, W. T. Bryas
Central OF Georgia Railway
Macon
Madison
Georgia Railroad
H. R. McLean
J. C. Hellner
Ee. C. Kinnebrew
Meigs Cee
Meigs Street
scrTis
Mil
R. T. Goodwyn
Mutual
Georgia Railroad Commission
Georgia Guard
State OF Georgia
Milledge Avenue
Lucy Cobb Institute
Lipscomb & Company Real Estate and Fire Insurance
Dental Parlors
the Popular ’P
Southern Mutual Building
J. RL. Crane & Company
J. T. Anderson
Foley
Mr, Brown
Palmer
Clayton St
Prince Ave
Mazda
Athens Engineering CO
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