Rome City Promises Rise in Commerce and Industry
The piece praises Rome as rapidly advancing in commercial and manufacturing importance. It highlights its ideal location in Georgia’s Medmont region, abundant fertile land, and potential to become a leader in the new south. The article mentions cultural surroundings and growing enterprises shaping Rome’s economic future.
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Maddox
Ind
Medmont
Georgia
Walleye
Pete
Rome
Harsly Divine
Mianniae- Hirhig Enterprises
Thadim Tie Ciy
Southern
Ashville
Chattanooga & St. Louis
Central of
Coosa
Costanaula
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Gulf
Savannah Growth and Rome Prospects Highlight City Progress
Former Savannah mayor Herman Myers credits four decades of steady growth with transforming the city from a 25 000 population town to 75 000 and taxable value rising from 12 to 44 million. He notes expanded harbor commerce rail connections, new plants, and a booming Seaboard and Coast Line network, while Rome’s manufacturing potential grows with Coosa river locks, Panama Canal links, and a Merchants Association push to attract industry and immigrants.
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Herman Myers
Savannah
United States
Great Northern Ports
Seaboard
Atlantic Coast Line
Coosa
Rome
Manufacturing and Merchants Association
Sweden
Georgia
Jamestown
Walter Duncan
Elberta
Boys’ Industrial
Miss Berry
Shorter College
Savannah at the opening of an era of expansion
A speaker describes Savannah's dramatic growth over forty years from primitive streets to modern highways and electrified transit. He notes abundant development in water, housing, and utilities, predicting a future of immense opportunity for ambitious leaders and local municipalities. He regrets missing a League of Georgia Municipalities meeting.
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Savannah
Tomorow
League of Georgia Municipalizes
Athens educators praise education uplift meeting progress
Athens educators and business leaders gathered Friday to discuss the education uplift plan led by chairman Simmel Mo Tan. Chancellor Barrow, President Branson, Prof. Wooster, Pip Stewart and others advised, with consensus on key reforms and a favorable Georgia Educational Association report cited as a major influence. The event showcased strong state interest in advancing Georgia education and highlighted the project as a landmark in educational development.
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Athens
Committee of Fits
Simmel Mo Tan
Barrow
Dent Branson
Wooster
Pip Stewart
Geogia Educational Association
Georgia
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Coosa River
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Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
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