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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1912

Page

6

Railroad construction in the south 1911 and 1912 plans

A review of 1911 railroad expansion shows 1815 miles built and about 3600 miles planned for 1912. Notable projects include Santa Fe line Coleman to Amarillo, Florida and East Coast Railway to Key West, Lake Okeechobee branch, and coal roads like Sandy Valley & Hikhorn. Other lines in Kentucky Kentucky West Virginia and Texas advance, with Pensacola port access driving additional track work.

Alabama Arkanang Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Santa Fe Coleman Amarillo Tex Florida & East Cost Railway Key West Lake Okeechobee Fila Consolidation Coal Co Sandy Valley & Hikhorn Chesapeak & Ohio Railway Shelby Creek Jenkins Louisville and Nashville Railroad Jackson Harlan County Buckhannon & Northern Rivesville W. Va Monongahela River Pennsylvania Monongahela Railroad Connellsville Cumberland Big Saivage Mountain Gelveston- Houston Electric Railway Longview Arthur Stilwell Kansas City Mexico Pensacola Fis Hos Gulf, Florida & Alabama Meridian & Deepwater Meridian Mies Memphis Piedmont Traction Co Carolinas Charlotte Gassets C South Carosh

Bargain Lot of Underwear and Apparel Cleared at Sale

About 35 items in assorted sizes and colors offered for 2.25 to 7.50 dollars. Your choice for 100 dollars. Also one lot of Woolen Pants and a few Vests in sizes 4 to 6 or bust 34 to 40. Former prices 75 cents to 1.25, now 25 cents. A special lot of Dresses halved to 50 cents.

January Blanket and Comfort Sale Ad

Advertises a January sale on blankets and comforts with low prices. Mentions $2.00 blankets and $3.00 blankets while noting upcoming cold weather. Contains partial, unclear text and product details.

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January Linen and Fur Clearance Sale Ad

A newspaper ad showcases a January clearance on linens and covers with extensive price listings for blankets comforters spreads table damask napkins towels and fur items. It promotes discounts including ten percent on towels and napkins and one quarter off fancy linen pieces with fur items priced at half their value.

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January Silk Sale Promises Stronger Clearance

Silk sale notes aggressive pricing as department lines promise bigger discounts this year. Store aims to clear inventory with enhanced values and shopper incentives during January promotion.

Dresses Slashed At Ore Third Off In Closeout

One piece dresses including serges silks satins and evening gowns offered at Ore with a third off. Large assortment available for shoppers seeking a final sale.

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