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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
2
An editorial urges residents to invest locally rather than sending money abroad, arguing local investments yield greater security and similar profits. It highlights three rules for investing, praises Athens merchants and businesses, and lists local auto dealers, banks, bottlers, and service firms fueling the community’s growth.
A partial list of local businesses including fire insurance, groceries, hardware, department stores, hotels, jewelers, life insurance, banks, lawyers, mattress makers, real estate, theaters, tailors, shoe stores, taxicabs, and transfer services. Entries cite company names and street addresses such as Broad Street, Clayton Street, College Avenue, Washington Street, and Hull Street, indicating a downtown business directory snapshot.
Keller Motor Machine Co advocates building good roads to extend Athens trading territory. They argue motor vehicles shorten distances, bring towns closer, and turn rivals into supporters by expanding commerce east beyond the Apian range, north beyond rivals, west toward Atlanta, and south toward Augusta.
Hilley Jones barbers pledge support for Athens expansion and improvement. They advocate paved streets White Way a park a fall fair and convention city status. They call for at least one thousand new citizens and more manufacturing to boost employment and upbuilding. They credit Trade-At-Home page inclusion for their establishment.
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