Bell System Advances in Telephony Under Theo N Vail
The Bell System describes its role in creating the art of telephony, detailing rapid improvements since 1877, vast investments, and long distance progress. It credits a centralized staff of 550 engineers, over 70 universities, and ongoing innovation that enabled underground and long distance calls, culminating in public utility obligations and future promises.
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Bell
Bell Company
Bell System
Wheat and Cotton Markets Edge Higher in Early Trading
Chicago wheat prices rose at the open on higher futures and moisture expectations in the Southwest. A possible Spanish import duty suspension and strong cash demand in Kansas supported gains, while profit taking limited advance. Cotton in New York and Liverpool opened softer with minor declines and later steadying, spot prices easing slightly.
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Associated Press
Ee & A
Chicago
Argentin
Kansas
Four County Fair Manager Outlines Growth Plan
Scott Jackson of Commerce discusses building a lasting Northeast Georgia Fair starting in Athens. He cites early planning, farmer outreach, and active sponsorship by local businesses, and argues for a strong farm focus with minimal racing on the Midway, aiming for a perpetual annual event with a 20 percent dividend potential.
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Scott Jackson
Commerce
Jackson
Four County Fair Association
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Fair Association
Wheels of Fortune
Midway
Athens
South
Georgia
Southern Railroad
State College O? Agriculture
Macon
Augusta
State Agricultural Society
Georgia Fair Association
New York Cotton Market Steady Amid Mixed Old and New Crop Trade
In New York on March 18 after an opening steady to slightly higher, old crop months traded 6 to 2 points above or below the opening while new crop positions stayed near the start. Sales total 10 000 bales with 9 200 American. receipts 2 000 bales none American. Futures held very steady with small gains as Liverpool demand and wire trouble limited overall activity. Foreign and local shorts remained buyers of old crop.
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New York
Liverpool
New Orleans Cotton Prices Climb In Morning Trade
March 18 New Orleans reports firmer cotton prices with gains of 2 points at the opening and 5 to 7 points by late morning. Active months rose 7 to 15 points in early afternoon trading, while selling to cover shorts pushed prices higher through the day. Middling grades steady around 12 to 13 1/2 cents.
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New Orleans
Children in Cotton Mills Rush To Work Eleven Hours
At the National Conference on Child Labor in New Orleans Wiley H. Swift of Greensboro argues Southern views on child labor. He notes that hundreds of girls in cotton mills work eleven hours daily while discussing regional progress, rights, and the need for reliable data and inspections.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Wiley H. Swift
Greensboro
N. C
Wall Street
Laor
Real Pocketbook Earnestness to Aid South's Children
New Orleans reports the closing session of the National Conference of Child Labor. Miss Josephine Eschenbrenner argues that business values favor machine over child labor and urges real pocketbook earnestness to protect working children, citing Georgia Georgia cotton mills and Pennsylvania West Virginia glass factories from long shifts and night work.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
National Conference of Child Labor
Josephine X. Eschenbrenner
National Child Labor Committee
Binarg
Carthage
Georgia
Penn, Sylvania
West Virginia
Rainey Resigns From State Executive Panel to Seek Reelection
Atlanta March 18 State Prison Commissioner E L Rainey will run to succeed himself this summer. He resigned from the Third district of the state democratic executive committee, a move described as a precedent for pursuing the race while remaining on the committee. Rainey is the only prison board member with a term expiring this year and appears to face no opposition.
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Atlanta
E. L. Rainey
Democratic Executive Committee
Colonel Rainey
Weather forecast and cold snap reach the South
Atlanta reports a severe storm tracked across the midwest and Northeast with low pressures. Temperatures from 38 in Atlanta to 6 in Duluth. Atlanta set to drop to about 30 with frost. A second Colorado storm brings snow to the Northwest and expected warmth moderation Thursday into Friday.
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Middle States
Pennsylvania
Washington
Buffalo
New York
Atlanta
Nashville
St. Louis
Duluth
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Dean's Kidney Pills praised by 30000 voices in Athens
Broad patron endorsements from Athens readers claim Dean's Kidney Pills relieve backache kidney and bladder issues. Mrs E R Shy of 770 College Ave recounts severe pain and restlessness eased by the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents warn to remember the name Dean's and avoid substitutes. Foley Cathartic Tablets advertised as a cleansing laxative with blue bag from H R Palmer & Sons.
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Athens
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Dean’s
Adv
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
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