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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
3
Cotton receipts for the year ending December 1 are well below last year’s totals. Ginned bales reach 68,840, down 6,250 from the previous December 1. Wagon receipts rise to 18,520 bales, 2,232 above 1909 figures, while overall bale totals lag last year.
Forty three votes were cast in the biennial election for two legal constables in the 216th militia district. Messrs. Cook and Wood, already serving, were reelected with no opposition. An odd twist saw both candidates running against each other to test vote counts, but one dropped out, leaving the other to campaign for his absent partner. Both finished with the same number of votes.
Atlanta reports that Governor Brown may demand N C and St L show cause to avoid forfeiting the lease of Georgia’s rail line after the railroad commission ruled the lessee must charge interstate hauls the same as intrastate hauls. The issue centers on rate parity across state lines and Governor Brown’s role in enforcing the lease terms. The question has broad implications for interstate rate control and Georgia’s leverage.
The Davison Nicholson Co presents an itemized list of holiday gifts for babies children boys and girls misses ladies and men. Visit the Big Store to shop early and avoid bad weather crowds while viewing the on display stock of useful articles suitable for holiday gifts.
A vintage list highlights many household items ideal for holiday presents including table napkins towels sheets pillow cases or pillow slips cedar chest boxes rugs linens carpets draperies upholstery goods blankets lace curtains hall screens and alarm clocks.
A catalog of patterns for shirt waists woolen and gingham dresses percale and sailing outfits offers a range of dress designs. The notice highlights outing and fancy cotton styles with pattern numbers and vendor names.
Readable notice highlights attractive linen waist patterns and linen dress patterns for home sewing. It connotes fashionable novelties and practical garment patterns for makers seeking stylish yet simple designs.
A single lot of baby and children's garments including baby caps baby cloaks boys caps girls caps sweaters for boys babies and girls will be sold at 44 price.
A catalog style listing highlights hammered brass items and silverware across varied descriptions. The display emphasizes craftsmanship and variety, inviting appreciation of metalwork textures and finishes.
Delegates gather for the Iowa Conference of Charities and Corrections in Des Moines for four days of sessions. Noted sociologists and educators will speak, including Prof Graham Taylor of Chicago addressing key issues in social welfare.
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