Athens Hosts Seventh Georgia Retail Hardware Convention
Athens welcomed the seventh annual Georgia Retail Hardware Convention May 21 23 where Dr A M Soule Georgia State College of Agriculture spoke on scientific farming and the importance of diversified farming for hardware merchants. President George W Woodruff urged reforms and open competition while a policy resolution protected local retailers from jobber price undercuts.
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Athens
Georgia
Hardware Reporter
St. Louis
Georgia Retail Hardware Convention
Dr. Soule
A. M.soule
Georgia State College of Agriculture
State Agricultural College
Soul
Georgia Retail Hardware Association
George W .Woodruff
Woodruff
Mercanile Trust
National Association
John L Moore
Madison
T. G. Greene
Eatonton
H. J. Rowe
W. F. Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce
Greene
Epuric Soirtie
J. R. Age
Hardware Show At The Auditorium Attracts Merchants
The exhibit at The Auditorium drew many merchants and featured Diamond Edge tools by Norvell Sharpleigh and staff. Col G A Bailey of Bailey Tool Co arranged the display with Howard Cornelius and C W Collins assisting. Athens firms presented plows, cash registers, grates, mantels, enamelware and cotton planters, with active participation by E O Hinson and others.
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Col. G. A. Bailey
Bailey Tool Co
Athens
Norvell-Sharpleigh Hardware Co
St. Louis
Howard Cornelius
L. C. Saterfield
C. W. Collins
Diamond Edge
Georgia
Col
Harry Owsley
Fieming-Dearing Hardware Co
Wm. J. Olive
Rufus Jones
E. Bryan Jones
J. R. Rossetter
R. W. Rossetter
National Cash Register Co
Dayton
Ohio
E .O. Hinson
Athens Mattress & Spring Bea Co
W. M. Callaway
Athens Fundry & Machini Works
W. C. Davis
Athens Pottery Co
Athens hosts Georgia Retail Hardware Association meet
The Athens convention showcased local hardware firms led by T R Harsha and Brabston. Delegates toured University grounds, enjoyed a senior play, and a barbecue. Leaders praised Brabston Bondurant Bailey for organizing the Athens event, underscoring local commerce heritage.
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T. R. Harsha
State University
University Battalion
State Normal School
Soule
Georgia
South
W. W. Scott
Talmage Hardware Co
Athens
Bailey Tool Co
T. H. Nickerson
Athene Hardware Co
To. T. W. Brabston
Macon
Brobston
Fleming-Dearing Hardware Co
Belknap Hardware & Mfg. Co
Louisville
Brabston
E. J. Bondurant
Bondurant Hardware Co
Geo. A. Aailey
Co. C. Shouse
Lee Johnson
Bondrant Hardware Co
Hugh
Ed. Jackson
Ed. White
Athens Hardware Co
H. J. Rowe
W. F. Dorrey
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Sthe University Georgia
Thaihgahs
Ben Dtus Academicus
Gav
Iowa Woman Well Again and Athens Georgia Legacy
An Iowa woman reports recovery after a long illness, while the article shifts to Athens Georgia praising its universities and civic services. It details the University of Georgia and multiple institutions, the city’s clean streets, water works, a lime purification plant, and Athens as a regional education and manufacturing hub.
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Georgia
Daniel Easley
Cedar Shoals
Oconee River
Mr. Easley
Franklin
Clarke County
Elijah Clarke
Athens
University of Georgia
Georgia State Normal School
Georgia State Agricultural College
Lucy Cobb Institute
Rowe
Igyapufacturing
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Beck & Grege Hardware Co
S. C. Dinkins
Dinkins-Davidson Hardware Co
J. H. Franklin
Crumley-Sharp Hardware Co
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King Hardware Co
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