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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
8
Athens and New York cotton markets show morning strength followed by declines after ginners' estimate of 9,200,000 bales, while various U S and international exchanges quote mixed yet steady prices. The National Ginners' report and census data influence bid activity amid scattered gains and losses across regions.
A historical catalog snippet touts low prices on linings bedquiltings and cotton goods. 1500 stock including 29 to 6 cent items and mercerized waists and flannels from Arnold Manufacturing Co. Offers describe dresses for ladies and children in plaids stripes and plain colors with yardage around 16 cents. Odd lots sizes noted no size guarantees. Christmas goods toys and household items also offered at proportional prices.
The Tradesman Weekly Review lists vast new ventures across Southern states, from Oklahoma navigation firms valued at 1 million to Tennessee and Georgia lumber mills, Kentucky coal outfits, and Louisiana electrical manufacturing. The compilation notes numerous $100,000 to $400,000 investments, with many counties and towns like Selma, Mobile, Birmingham, Brunswick, Rome, and New Orleans cited among expanding industries. The report emphasizes finance backing for growth and names multiple factories, gins, creameries, and machinery firms amid a broad regional capital influx.
The New Hampshire battleship, built in Camden New Jersey, began official standardization trials on the Rockland Maine course. The 18000 ton ship aims for 18 knots speed with a 856 crew and armament of four 12 inch rifles eight 6 inch rifles and twelve 7 4 inch rifles. Also promotion for Foley's Honey and Tar claims safety for coughs and lung troubles with a yellow package product.
William F. Walker the missing treasurer of New Britain Savings Bank, captured near Ensenada, lower California. Positive identification confirmed. he agreed to return to Connecticut without extradition. He was arrested at a mining camp fifteen miles from Ensenada by a Pinkerton representative and Mexican companions, transferred to Ensenada and to be sent to San Diego then east immediately.
Whitesburg Ky December 19 another feud battle between the Stone Smith factions on the Letcher Knott border today about forty shots fired John Stone leader of the faction killed in the first charge Kelly Smith of the Smith faction mortally wounded dying an hour later another Smith member perhaps fatally wounded others seriously wounded clash expected after hours of siege violent feuding continues in the region
A mother from Holly Spring North Carolina recalls a two month battle with her baby’s severe bronchitis. After trying eight stores for a remedy and suffering, she credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her child. Sold by several local druggists.
Farmers in Georgia are urged to attend the Cotton School in Athens January 6 to 17 with special rail rates. Going tickets on sale January 4 to 7 and return by midnight of the 17th. Rate four cents per mile round trip plus 25 cents, with certificates to ensure discount if agents lack notice. A Brunswick farmer could attend for about 12.47 and others from Thomasville 10.81 Wildwood 10.57 and Dawson 8.41, keeping total expenses under 15 to 25 dollars for all legitimate costs. Andrew M. Soule, President, Ga State College of Agriculture.
Newnan Georgia December 19 robbers dynamited the post office safe around 1 am stealing between 300 and 400 dollars. Night marshal nabbed men at the Virginia hotel after entry through a rear door. A mule and buggy were later reported stolen from a nearby stable as investigators search for their escape route.
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