Georgia Labor Law Debate Shadowed by Alabama Peonage Case
Atlanta coverage notes the US Supreme Court ruling voiding Alabama labor contract law seen as peonage risk. Georgia's statute, mirroring Alabama, requires proof of intent to defraud, making convictions harder. Judges doubt federal reversal, while state critics warn of future challenges. A prison escape saga unfolds in Fulton County, five inmates recaptured with one death sentence pending for John Withrow.
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Atlanta
Georgia
United States Supreme Court
Alabama
Arthur G. Powell
State Court of Appeals
United States Court
United States
Court of Appeals
Fulton County
John Withrow
Fannin'county
Knox
Sutton
Langdon
Broman
Realty Men to Feast Atlanta Real Estate Banquet Feb 18
The Atlanta Real Estate Men's Association plans its first annual banquet at the Piedmont Hotel on February 18. President Ellis Taylor of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges will deliver the chief address. Captain Ben P. Johnson has recovered and will return to the state capitol desk soon. Major A. H. Ulm, secretary to Governor Brown, has resumed work after a wedding trip with bride Miss Adele Carter, daughter of Josiah Carter.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Real Estate Men's Association
Piedmont Hotel
Ellis §. Taylor
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Better
Atlanta, Ga
Ben PF. Johnson
Secretary of State
State Capitol
New Neckwear Display with 1000 Pieces Arriving
A large shipment of neckwear arrives in stock featuring jabots stocks rucks and coat sets priced from 25 cents to 1 25. Shoppers are invited to view the new display and select styles.
300 New Waists to Sell at Five Dollars
Displayed waists include chiffon and taffeta in multiple shades and plaids. Each is priced at five dollars, a sharp value given typical prices from eight fifty to twelve fifty, offering wide choice for shoppers.
Ladies Woolen Underwear Sale on Center Table
Several hundred pieces of woolen underwear, mostly small sizes, displayed on center table. Warm and reasonably priced at one-third to one-half off, with prices reduced to V4 to 4. A brisk bargain note for readers.
Bargain 1000 Boys' Union Suits at 50 Cents
A special sale offers 1000 boys heavy ribbed union suits in half bleached drop seat ankle length with long sleeves priced at 50 cents, reduced from 65 cents. The offer highlights bulk clearance and practical winter wear for children.
Ladies' Union Suits Offered at One Dollar
Bleached union suits in heavy ribbed fleeced fabric priced at one dollar per suit. Ankle length with long sleeves and open seat feature noted. Local retailers advertise durable warmth and value in ladies underwear selections.
Ladies' 50c Fleeced Vests and Pants in Bulk
An advertisement notes 100 dozen ladies' bleached fleeced vests and pants of rib fabric, described as high quality and extra fine fleece with shaped waist, silk taped seams, long sleeves, and high neck, offered as a garment deal.
Ladies' All Wool Union Suits Offered At 3 50
Women's cream union suits in all wool with porous lining and ribbed cashmere quality. Full length in small and extra sizes available for 3 dollars 50 cents.
Girls Union Suits Offered in Full and Half Bleach at 50c
Classified listing advertises 100 dozen girls ribbed union suits in ankle length with long sleeves high neck and open seat. Each suit sold at 50 cents valued at 65 cents. Stored as bulk stock with discounted price.
Kimona Outings Sale Noted for Remaining Stock
Kimona Outings offers remaining stock at 12 1 2c yd with patterns described as unusual and pretty. Previous regular prices were 15 and 18.
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Kimona
Ready Hemmed Napkins Cut to Half Price
Fifty cent sale on ready hemmed napkins. Five hundred dozen full bleached large size damask napkins now priced at 50 cents each, down from 75 cents.
Percales and Ginghams Ten Cents a Yard Sale
3000 yards of percales and ginghams in sight and dark shades offered in short lengths from 2 to 12 yards. Center table price set at 10 cents a yard.
Sale on Ladies Long Kid Gloves at Deep Discount
Offered 100 pairs of ladies long kid gloves in tans, 16 button, from French kid, priced at 100 dollars per pair, now reduced to 1 dollar each. Slight spotting from dampness noted. No guarantee.
Silk Finish Poplin Offered at 18c Yard in Three Cases
Seller advertises 3000 yards of white silk finish poplin at 18c a yard, with current market price 25c. Three cases now available for immediate sale and view requested.
Flaxon Plaids Discounted to Fifteen Cents
2000 yards of 25c flaxon offered in short lengths suitable for shirt waists. Pieces of 10 to 25 yards available, all new patterns now priced at 15c each.
Madras Fabric Sale Debuts New Designs at 18c
A vendor offers 3000 yards of Madras fabric at 18 cents per yard, discounting from 25 cents. Each yard features a new design and buyers are urged to request to see the goods.
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Madras
Men S 25c Sox Cut to 15 Cents
Advertises 1000 pairs of men s 25c socks offered at 15 cents per pair. Describes regular 25c kind and fancy styles available in bulk quantities.
House Furnishing Dept Offers Half Price Odds and Ends
After stock taking the House Furnishing Department offers hundreds of odds and short lengths at half price. Curtains in lace and Swiss originally 98 to 8 dollars per pair now half price. Linoleums and inlaid patterns at half price. Shade cloth arrivals with custom fitting and lower costs than stock shades. New nets and mattings displayed with lay‑away and installation options.
Brenan College Opened With Broad Attendance
Atlanta on January 7 reports Brenan college opened with many locals and out-of-state attendees. The program featured music by Sinnette Rogers Linscott and Musgrove, and addresses by Presidents Pearce Simmons. Dr. Dowman led devotion as Otto Pfefferkorn directed music.
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Atlanta
Brenan College
Sinnette
Rogers
Linscott
Musgrove
Pearce
Simmons
C. EB. Dowman
First Methodist Church
Gainesville
Otto Pfefferkorn
Brenau
South
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