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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1911

Page

3

Athens Man Urges Southern Textile Unity In Atlanta Talk

Mr A B Carter and Mr H W Atkinson led speakers at the Southern Textile Association meeting in Atlanta. Carter praised Atlanta’s hospitality and progress while lauding Georgia figures and the cotton industry’s role, noting 11,000,000 spindles powering the region’s economy.

A. B. Carter H. W. Atkinson Athens Southern Textile Association Atlanta Atkinson Southern Manufacturing Company Providence R. L Charlotte Mill News Carter B. Carter Victor Shaw King Traveler Company Chamber of Commerce Association Georgia Alexander Stephens Robert Toombs Old South Ben Hill Howell Cobb Gordon Grady Eli Whitney

Exodus of steerage passengers from New York for Christmas

New York reports a dozen trans Atlantic steamers sailed in recent days carrying 10 000 or more steerage passengers. The peak season holiday outbound traffic remains heavy at the docks. Italians and southern Europeans predominate among the emigrants with many hailing from nations east of the Mississippi River and substantial Nordic and Baltic lines also present.

New York Inc North River Europe Mississippi River Europa

Michael's Gift Directory Promises Modern, Wide Assortment

A 1911 catalog style feature from Michael's presents a humor infused gift directory. It explains how department heads and an ad man collaborate to fill space with jewelry, linens, furs, and holiday items. The piece touts Oriental rugs, sterling silver, gowns, and a broad range of affordable gifts for mother daughter sister and sweetheart.

Michael’s Aes Budha Mohamed King Abe Scarfo Paris Abe

Gift catalog highlights for men women and children

A long list of holiday gifts with prices for robes gloves scarves knives purses watch chains and jewelry. Includes cuff links scarf pins cigarette cases and belts plus blankets mufflers underwear and decorative boxes. Emphasizes men women and children with various silver gold and sterling items. 단

LeMair's Athens W . Masdale L. C. C. Fina Peter Thompson

Toy shop offers dolls outfits and baby accessories sale

An old advertisement lists Paper Doll outfits and accessories including dresses 75c to $2.50, cloaks for babies, gold pin sets, combs and brushes, vests and hosiery with multiple color options and price ranges.

iVes Dolly Reuben

Oldest Canadian Born In George Third’s Reign Turns 106

Halleybury Ont December 9 Alexander Renau of Halleybury the likely oldest resident of Canada and native born Canadian.

Halleybury Ont Alexander Renau Canada Repay St. Paul Quebec George III Renat

Georgia Guards Now Run Thirteen Rifle Ranges Statewide

The Georgia National Guard now controls thirteen militia rifle ranges in Savannah Macon Atlanta Andale Monroe Athens Americus Griffin Columbus Albany Brunswick and Jackson with a rule requiring each company to conduct at least 24 drills or target practices annually. Adjutant General Obear says the dispersed ranges enable ample facilities for extensive target work. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertisement ends the item.

Atlanta National Guard of Georgia Savannah Macon Andale Monroe Athens Americus Griffin Columbus Albany Milledge-tle Brunswick Jackson Obear Bay Obear Beieves

SIDA RAGES SOON TO BEEN SIDA RAGES SOON TO BEEN

Cycle racing fans prepare for Madison Square Garden event running December 11 to 17 at midnight. Notable entrants include Jimmy Moran with Frank Kramer, Pilis Rost with Préddie Aill, Joe Folger with Jackie Clarke, and European riders Lorens Saldow Lapize Georget Brocco and Vanhouwaert.

New York Madison’ Square Carden Madison Square Australia Europe Jimmy Moran Boston Grettest Steday Yapora Ote Jackie Clarke Heaen Lorens Saldow Berlin Lapize, Georget, Brocco Vanhouwaert

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