Poultry Show Draws Crowds as Chickens Take Center Stage
Atlanta reports a bustling poultry show at the auditorium armory with all awards decided. Judge Broyles ruled that neighbors may trap and dispose of trespassing chickens by removing their heads, framed as a garden protection right. Also covered: Hillyer Trust profits, Tech campus pecan planting, and Judson C. Clements named chair of the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
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Atlanta
Auditorium Armory
Broyles
J. H. Jordan
Bender Street
White
Jordan
Washington
Judson C. Clements
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Former Athenian Gainesville Mayor Reports City Growth
Gainesville Ga Jan 14 The annual report of Mayor Mitchell, once a citizen of Athens, details a strong city condition with a 1910 floating debt near 20000 due to paving. A $100000 bond issue passed, funds on hand, plans include water, sewer, school, and street improvements, plus a tax rate of 90 cents per $100.
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Gainesville
Mitchell
Athens
First National Bank
Third Ward
H. N. Merck
Special Sale on Women's Waists at Clay ton Street
Five dollar sale offers 200 fine waists in chiffon taffeta messaline in assorted street and evening shades. Values up to 12 50. See window display at Clay ton street entrance.
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Clayton Street
White Goods Specials and Fabrics Ad
Advertises white silk finish rep yardage in short lengths from 3 to 20 yards at 18 cents, 5,000 yards Flaxon Cloth at 15 cents per yard. Notes actual values 25 cents with unusually pretty finish and regular width.
Spring Showing 1911 Ginghams in Athens
A 1911 display in Athens features 300 pieces of Scotch Ginghams, 32 inches wide, with a rich assortment of plaids stripes and checks. The collection emphasizes bright patterns and quality fabric for spring wardrobes.
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Athens
2,000 Yards Fine Quality French General Plein Linen
A premium lot of 2,000 yards of fine quality French linen with unusually smooth finish and full 38 inches in width offered at a special price of 15 cents per yard. Targeted for buyers seeking high quality fabric at a promotional rate.
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Tually
Real
Sale of Foulard Dresses at $12.50 in Monday display
A local sale advertises 25 new Foulard dresses ready for Monday, offered at $12.50 each though valued at $15 or $16.50. The display features blues browns black white and combinations of white and black, highlighting deep discount on current fashions.
Cloth Coats Sale Slashes Prices on Satin Broadcloth
Local shop offers ladies satin broadcloth coats marked down from 25 to 15 dollars for a limited sale. About 25 coats available at reduced price to clear stock.
Misses Coats Sale Slashes Prices to 10 Dollars
Misses coats priced originally up to 20 dollars are reduced to 10 dollars for choice selections. The sale targets remaining stock and offers a substantial discount for shoppers seeking lower priced outerwear.
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Capital News
Banner
Hillyer Trust Company
Henry Hillyer
George 8. Lowndes
Wm. Hurd Hillyer
Herbert L. Wiggs
Arthur H. Neeson
Evans & Spence
The
Tech
Bacon Pecan Company
DeWitt
Athenian
Finance Committee
Council
P. E. B. Robertson
Health Committee
H. N. Merek
Police Committee
G. W. Walk
Spring
Prior
Academy
Broad
Brenau
Boulevard
M. B. Carter
Water, Light and Sewer Committee
White Goods Spe
Cials
Imperial Sea Island
Nainsook
Phrice
Misses Coats
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