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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
5
The writer argues Athens has advantages for new factories including its climate and freight access, noting cotton shortages after the boll weevil and comparing to New England and Scotland. He urges convincing investors that a factory is viable to attract capital for employment and growth.
The speaker argues residents should favor locally made goods to support Athens firms. He stresses that endorsements from local people build trust, and notes many items are imported from distant cities. He warns that buying New York stamped products weakens local industry and the boll weevil problem.
A partial directory fragment lists multiple Athens businesses with addresses across Broad, Clayton, Lumpkin, and Washington streets. Entries include automobile dealers Lawler Motor Co and J.M. Hood, grocery firms Piggly Wiggly and Whitten Grocery Co, cotton factors Barrett & Co, and Lipscomb & Co fire insurance, among others.
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