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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
6
A compact advertisement offering properties with conveniences. Lot 100 by 152 with terms. a six room Boulevard house for 3000 dollars. Milledge Avenue elevated lot with trees at 2250 dollars. Lot 65 by 180 near Jet with improvements at 1500 dollars. invitations to review the complete list with contact to Jean.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Georgia meets in Atlanta to set a governor and labor commissioner primary around December. They discuss the county unit plan, possible second primaries in some counties, primary expenses near 20000 dollars, and a campaign to place prohibition or local option on the ballot. They may also consider a presidential candidate question with Woodrow Wilson advocates urging Georgia to back him.
Washington Georgia reports a rapid boosting campaign with three new business concerns arranged and negotiations underway for additional enterprises to locate in the city. Building operations gain momentum as mercantile space becomes premium and several new structures rise, including a modern office building with forty rooms. Home seekers inquire daily and the Chamber of Commerce lauds the step as its best.
A Jefferson to Jackson field survey reports vast cotton expanses north of the capital, with miles of white cotton covering ground near gins from Ath ns to Pendergrass. Rain soils the crop. few fields show complete picking while caterpillars have damaged some leaves. Gins hold forty to seventy five plus bales.
A Des Moines capitalist proposed exchanging a solid block of Chicago business property valued at about 600000 dollars for South Georgia farming lands. He argues Georgia land offers greater potential for appreciation than Chicago blocks or other American real estate. Negotiations are under way near Waycross with expectations of a quick deal.
A new telephone station has been installed in City Hall in the office of the city bacteriologist and sanitary inspectors. The number is 252 for matters pertaining to either department. Also a sale advertises Hyacinth and Narcissus bulbs with varying prices.
Atlanta reports the Georgia Railway and Power Co. may clash with rivals before the Georgia Railroad Commission hearing on November 7 as it consolidates northern state water powers. Critics warn the plan could crush competition while supporters emphasize a Georgia controlled company under state laws. The 27 million venture positions itself as the largest hydro electricity venture in Georgia with a dispute likely over franchise rights and regulatory scrutiny.
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana recounts his wife suffering inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint. After six weeks in bed and eight doctors with no relief she used Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and improved in three days. Citizens Pharmacy at Clayton and Jackson streets sold it.
A brief health note promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. It emphasizes prudent care and mentions its availability from all dealers.
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