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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

3

Warning to Motor Industry to Sustain Soil of Prosperity

Raymond Beck urges motor manufacturers dealers and owners to broaden touring and highway development to fertilize the industry’s soil. He warns that overexpansion without support for roads and travel could burst the motor boom and impoverish the land, urging nationwide touring programs and better highways. He notes rising car ownership and longer lasting models heightening risk without sustained touring and infrastructure.

Raymond Beck Goodrich National Touring Bureau James J. Hill Hill

Legislative and political notes from Atlania Georgia

Special to the Banner reports that lawmakers Burwell and Persons will call the next General Assembly to order in the absence of resigned clerks. Governor Harris stays Richard Glawson’s execution until January 26 and F L Norman joins the soldiers home board. Major Glessner warns Georgia farmers about repeating cotton overplanting despite boll weevil damage and high prices.

Atlania William H. Burwell House of Representatives Ogden Persons Senate John T. Boifeuillet State Railroad Commission House Sneate Persons Burwell Harris Richard Glawson Bibb County John R. Cooper Glawson Cooper Prison Commission F. L. Norman West Point The Soldiers’ Home J. E. Williams Hamilton L. Glessner Southern Ruralist Land and Industrial Department Georgia & Florida Railway Georgia Glessner

Fine Kentucky mules for sale by dealer Cauthen

Carload of fine Kentucky mules offered for sale. See R. L. Cauthen at 167 West Clayton Street before buying to ensure best terms. Local dealer promotes value and service.

Kentucky R. L. Cauthen West Clayton St

Increase In City Real Estate Valuation Highlighted

City assessors report a 180 845 rise in realty value this year with total realty assessments at 6787410 and a projected total property value above eleven million if personal property rises similarly. A public notice invites citizens to city hall to review assessments and file complaints.

Athens District Second in State for Army Recruits

Albany Colum Fred H. Hill led the Athens recruiting station with Corporal G S. Infantry in charge. Assistants included Privates 1st Class James W. UnderSwood James G. Matthews Jr Geen W. Haas and Ulysses S. Lee. State totals show Atlanta 40 Athens 38 Macon 20 Waycross 18. January adds eight applicants to ship next Wednesday.

Athens Atlanta Augusta Macon Waycross South Birmingham Toccoa Cornelia Carnesville Albany Colum Fred H. Hill G. S. Infantry James W. Underswood James G. Matthews, Jr Geen W. Haas Ulysses S. Lee

Sure Thing I B Wixon Praises Chamberlains Tablets

I B Wixon of Farmers Mills New York says Chamberlains Tablets have long helped his stomach and liver disorders and that they are the best he has ever used. The product is obtainable everywhere.

I. B. Wixon Farmers Mills N. Y

Money to Lend on Farm Lands or City Property

Local and foreign money available for loans on improved city or farm property without delay. Shackelford & Meadow, Attorneys, Shackelford Building. No date.

Shackelford & Meadow Shackelford Building

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