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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
2
Local business leaders across Athens unite to back a community growth plan driving commerce and prosperity. Several firms including automakers, banks, bakeries, bottlers, and hardware suppliers pledge support, citing job creation and regional strength.
Community appeal from Athens merchants urging residents to spend locally to create jobs for clerks salesmen and factory workers and to support local schools and growth. The message stresses dollars circulating within Athens keeping money in the local economy and giving Athens Stores and Manufacturers first chance to boost growth.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to educational institutions, national country identity, allied powers, citizen sentiment, and a campaign. Vague statements mention movement against change, demands for supplies, and a displaced sense of belonging amid housing and club mentions.
Directory scraps list merchants, wholesalers, hotels, and services in Athens with street addresses such as Clayton Street Broad Street and College Avenue. Entries include Paddock Co Piggly Wiggly Hodgson Comer Co Atlantic Ice Costa Co M. Fickett Jewelry J Bush Jeweler Henson Fulbright Hodgson Shackleford firms and Williams Transfer along with various builders lawyers and lenders.
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