Steady Forward Building Revival in Athens City
Athens shows a sustained rise in real estate values and construction. Growth in offices, warehouses, and homes follows riveted manufacturing and schools attract residents, with the Carter-Moss Company ready to supply lumber. Major projects include a new dormitory, a large Baptist church building, and a corner business structure on College and Washington.
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Athens
Federal
County Court House
Southern Mutual
Holman
Athena
United States
First Baptist Church
College Avenue
Washington Street
Pulaski and
Hancock Avenue
Baptists
State College of Agriculture
Carter-Moss Company
Dozier Lumber Company
Third Annual Georgia Historical Association Meeting Highlights State Archives
The Georgia Historical Association met in Atlanta with President L L Knight delivering an address outlining the creation of a State Department of Archives and History, housed in four Capitol rooms. Knight traced Abraham Baldwin's burial site and praised Baldwin’s Georgia contributions. Prof. W D Hooper of the University of Georgia discussed University wartime activities and service by alumni and staff, noting 1,663 in government roles and 46 faculty in service, with T A C criticisms. Hooper's paper will appear in the association proceedings and be later published as a University bulletin.
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Georgia Historical Association
Atlanta
L. L. Knight
State Department of Archives and History
Capitol
Knight
Abraham Baldwin
Rock Creek Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Baldwin
Georgia
U. S
W. D. Hooper
University of Georgia
Univesity
Red Cross
YM. C. A. Ct
Germany to pay 100 billion marks under postwar plan
Paris reports a final written conclusion of war reparations totaling 100 billion gold marks. Payments are 20 billion within two years, 40 billion over 30 years from 1921, and 40 billion later as a commission determines. A commission will assess additional sums and enforce payment capacity. Allocation sketch shows France about 55 percent, Britain 40 to 30 percent, and the United States 2 to 8 percent.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Associated
France
Great Britain
United States
Chinese Laborers Fight With Russ Bolsheviks Army
An investigation ordered by the state department reveals the Bolsheviki use a mercenary Chinese legion of about 30,000, composed largely of laborers imported from China for war work before the Czar was dethroned.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Bolsheviki
China
Berlin rejects Sarre plebiscite at peace talks
Berlin reports the German government will not discuss or permit any plebiscite to sever Sarre Territory from the empire at the peace congress. A Berlin news agency cites competent authority stating refusal to consider future allegiance changes.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Sarre
Empire
German peace delegates to be called to Versailles April 25
Paris reports President Wilson prepared a statement announcing German peace delegates will be summoned to Versailles on April 25. He aims to speed up Italy Adriatic issues and says peace questions near completion, with other settlement work not interrupted and rapid progress expected toward final settlement.
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Wilson
Versailles
Associated Press
Paris
Italy
Adriatic
Council of Four
Citizens on Prince Avenue Petition the Commissioners
County commissioners face a petition from Prince Avenue residents demanding full curb to curb paving from the city limits to Buena Vista Avenue instead of the proposed nine foot width. Signers promise to cover reasonable assessments and urge timely, adequate paving for continued travel efficiency.
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Prince Avenue
Buena Vista Avenue
Clarke County
Buick Dealers Adopt Waiting Lists for Spring Demand
Buick dealers report a strong spring rush as factory output grows but shortages persist. Orders are filled in the sequence received, with older, first placed requests prioritized. Local dealers quote high customer satisfaction with 1919 models and note that 1918 production shortfall drove unprecedented demand.
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Buick
Geo. M. Abney
Athens Buck Co
Linton-Hollzendorf Wedding Announces Pair From Greensboro and Tulsa
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Annie Linton of Greensboro and Mr Preston Brooke Hallzendorf of Tulsa Oklahoma on April 10. The bride, a Lucy Cobb 1917 graduate, and groom from Georgia 1915, are noted for popularity in Athens. Mrs Hallzendorf’s universal popularity and magnetism are praised.
Victory Loan Partially Exempted From Tax
Washington announces the Victory Liberty loan campaign will offer fully tax exempt notes at 3.75 percent interest and securities with partial tax exemption at 4.75 percent. Subscriptions will be received during the campaign, with focus on selling the latter type.
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Washington
Victory Liberty Loan
New Arc Lights To Be Installed
Pursuant to a proposition by President C. D. Flanigen of the Ath ens Railway & Electric Co the city was offered a brighter street light at no extra cost. A demonstration last night before the mayor and council showed the new arc light as a wonderful improvement and the change was approved. The company pledges continued ahead of time upgrades for better service.
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C. D. Flanigen
Athens Railway & Electric Co
Elita
Clubs Rally To Endowment Effort For Tallulah Falls School
Georgia clubwomen respond to Mrs. Hugh Willet and the state editor with donations and pledges to seed a Tallulah Falls Industrial School endowment. Letters from Bessie Tift and Grace Gillam Davidson urge widespread support, while Athens Woman's Club submits 50 and plans further $1 per member.
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Tallulah School
Hugh Willet
Tallulah Falls
Willet
Tallulah
Tallulah Falla
Twenteth Century Library Club
Tallullah
Bessie Tift
Davison
John L. Davison
Quitman
Arrow County
Athens’ Woman's Club
Athens Woman's Club
Mia
Lipscomb
Athens
Mra
Mra Parker
Lula C. Beacham
Sproull Fouche
Seventh
Mra. Winters
Tallulah Falls School
Rlin
Edith Fouche
Real Estate Firms in Athens Enthusiastic About Growth Prospects
Real estate agents in Athens are portrayed as dedicated professionals seeking to elevate the field into a true profession. The piece highlights the Georgia Land & Loan Company’s Athens office, led by Glenn Dorough, and notes rapid growth, major deals like the Major John I. Callaway farm subdivision, and plans to subdivide ten thousand acres this year.
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Athens
Georgia Land & Loan Company
Rea
Georgia
Shackelford
Royston
Lenox
Glenn Dorough
John I. Callaway
E G Fambrough Opens Athens Real Estate Career
E G Fambrough moves from Bishop Georgia to Athens to lead a thriving real estate practice. He runs from 414 Southern Mutual Building and has built a farm land sales network while also representing Penn Mutual Life Insurance for fifteen years. He advocates real estate investment and home ownership in a growing city.
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E. G. Fambrough
Southern Mutual
Bishop
Athens
Fambrough
Milledge Avenue
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co
United States
John T. Anderson Athens Pioneer in Real Estate
John T. Anderson is presented as Athens long time real estate figure known for city property farms and rentals. His conservative judgment is valued by buyers and sellers and his career spans many years in the local real estate market.
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John T. Anderson
City
Athens
The
Vale
France Needs Reconstruction Says US Attache on Tour
Pierce Williams United States Commercial Attache in Paris describes Devastated France after recent tour. He notes two destruction zones 5 miles from the channel to the Swiss border and Lille to Armentieres, with blotted ground, ruined coal fields, and empty cities. He says recovery requires replacement of towns and machinery, support for farmers and mine workers, and sustaining women and children as France is aided by America and Athens pledges help.
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France
Pierce Williams
United States
Paris
Frantt
Lens
Laon
Awas
Cambrai
Lille
Armentieres
America
Athens
Madame Lustrat
Potpourri of Lavender Scent and Old-Time Dance
A nostalgic verse by Jean Graham recalls lavender in twilight air and crumpled rose leaves. Ghosts of maids and gallants dance in firelit moor memories as youth and gaiety return in vague, scented scenes. The speaker notes the old blue jar and the closing lid as the poem ends.
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Grandma
Jean Graham
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