Advertising as Bankers Big Bertha for Business
George Woodruff of Chicago told the South Dakota Bankers Association in Aberdeen that newspaper advertising is the big Bertha of all advertising. He outlined an IDEA acrostic for success: Interest, Desire, Enthusiasm, and Action. He urged combining newspaper ads with direct mail, blotters, folders, and calendars to turn spenders into savers and foster thrift for economic stability.
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South Dakota Banker's Association
Aberdeen
George Woodruff
Chicago
National Bank of the Republic
Mr. Woodruff
Amelia
The Cracker Barrel and the Old-Time Country Store
A reflective piece on the fading country store as a social hub. It recalls cracker barrel conversations across generations, contrasting rural exchange with modern efficiency and giant industries. It weaves memories of barter, community debates, and the social texture surrounding small-town commerce.
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New England
Santa Claus
Grandpa
Descen
Jewellar
Athens 27 Years Ago Doc Perry and Local Notables
Dr Thomas B Perry of Fortress Monroe Virginia visits Athens. He helped found the University Reporter and now serves in the United States Marine Hospital Service. Social items note Miss Carrie Lane and Miss Lula Thomas visiting, Miss Kathleen Mitchell teaching at Whitehall, and local figures like Mr Will Freeman visiting Athens. A fire scene reports burning sawdust atop the Swift Building roof as a parade of fire trucks showcased swift response. George A Mell named treasurer of the State Normal School by the commission, praised for capability and trust.
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Athens Banner
Thomas B. Perry
Fortress Monroe
Athens
University Reporter
United States Marine Hospital Service
Perry
Messrs. Harve Kinizy
W. W. Hardy
C. J. Hood
Milton Candler
George A. Mell
Athens Saving Bank
State Normal School
Mell
Carrie Lane
Macon
Alice
Alice Williams
Lula Thomas
Atlanta
Lucy Cobb
Harry Cabiness
Leasant
J. W. Canake
Katheleen Mitchell
Dalton Mitchell
Whitehall
Will Freeman
Oglesthorpe
County Fair Proposed for This County Boost by Gantt
T Larry Gantt reports a bond win spurs Athens residents to plan a fall county fair. A mass meeting will organize to exhibit farm produce and youth clubs, aiming to attract crowds and energize the city for a broader fair next year. A separate note urges merchants to close at 1 pm each Thursday July 20 to September 15 to refresh clerks before fall trade.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Saleaman
Atlanta
J. L. Brown
Greensboro
Brown
Cotton consumption rises in June per census bureau report
The census bureau reports June cotton consumption at 507,869 bales of lint and 63,385 of linters, higher than May and the previous June. Public storage totals show 1,332,382 bales of lint and 152,065 linters on June 1, with May figures higher in lint but lower in linters. Exports for June reach 491,079 bales of lint and 12,678 linters, while June spindles active total 31,877,015. State figures indicate June consumed 336,387 bales in cotton growing states and on hand 614,754 bales in consuming establishments.
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Washington
Associated Press
Census Bureau
Farmers to Expand Acreage Around Athens Next Year
Increage has been planted in sweet potatoes and vegetables with many going to onions. Farmers around Athens expect to expand trucking operations next year as the agricultural outlook brightens.
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Athens
Public storage bales and spindles figures posted
Record shows 1,487,526 bales stored on June 30 with 2,055,536 on May 31 and 3,611,003 on last year’s June 30. Citron spindles active in June total 15,533,332, versus 15,630,285 in May and 14,935,753 in last June.
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Anti
Clarke County Bonds to Be Validated on July 29
Clarke county set July 29 as the date to validate bonds voted by residents last Wednesday. A hearing before Judge Fortson will be held at the Clarke county courthouse at 10 a.m. If validated, the bonds will be advertised for sale and funds released promptly to start road, Ebiecon, and University dormitory work.
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Clarke County
Ebiecon
Fresh Peach Ice Cream For Your Sunday Dinner COSTA S
Fresh peach ice cream offered for Sunday dinners at Costa’s, inviting customers to enjoy a seasonal treat. The notice highlights a dessert option or special menu item available this weekend.
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Costa’s
C H Brand Announces Congress Campaign for Georgia District 8
C H Brand announces candidacy for the Eighth Congressional District of Georgia for the 68th Congress subject to Democratic Primary rules. He expresses gratitude for past loyal support and seeks continued approval.
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Superior Court of the Western Circuit
Blanton Fortson
Georgia
C. H. Brand
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E. Martin
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Athens Publishing Company
New York City
Swarm
Humanity
Ife
Hammond
Orient
China
Lable
Coolle
National Bureau of Economeh
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T. Larry Gantt
Uate
University
Greene County
Mr. Brown
Gus Stewart
Arnoldsville
Mr. Lavender
Attica
Jackson County
Moe
Ramoun Paramount
Hirsch
Paramount
Fi Hiasen Aos & Co
uClan
Talmadge Bros. & Co. Distributors
Conolly Motor Co
TS UK
American Legion
Natchez, Miss
Franklin Auto Supply Station
College Ave
Athens, Ga
W. L. Coxe
Thomas St
Bowe An Pol Rusk C&cor
Thornton’s
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