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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1915

Page

4

Neighboring Counties In Labor And Commerce Comms R Report

A survey of Clarke county and its neighboring counties Jackson Elbert Barrow Madison Oconee Oglethorpe and others, detailing counties, counties seats, industries including cotton mills and fertiliser works, banks and capitals, populations from 1910, streams and railways. Notable named towns include Jefferson Commerce Elberton Watkinsville Lexington and Winder.

Halstanley Clarke County Herewich Jg Clarke Jackson Jackson County James Jackson Savannah England Georgia America Madison Walton, Gwinnett and Hall Jefferson Elton Commerce Hoschton Pendergrass Harmony Grove Cotton Mills Commerce Fertiliser Co Farmers Ol Mill Southern Cotton Oi Co Jéferson Jefferson Cotton Mills Southern Oil Co Ethridge B. H Brick Dr. Nature McNair-Young & Co Braselton Braselton Brothers Hoschton—DeLaperriere Oconee River Big Sandy Beach Gainesville Midland Southern Banks—Commerce First National Capital Northeastern Banking Co Bank of Jackson County Jefferson Banking Co Pendergrass Pendergrass Banking Co Bank of Hoschton Piahem Bank of Statham Elbert Elbert County Wilkes Samuel Elbert Georgia Continentals Elberton Ae Eine Gonentt Elberton. . Co Fert., Co Berton Fert., Co D. T. Manget Marietta Fert, Co T. O. Tabor & Sons Elberton Oil Mills Elberton Machine Works Elberton Brick Co Atlantic Tee & Coal Elberton Ice Co J. F. Aulds & Sons W. B. Nethery Bowman, Bowem Bay Co L. L. Gian & Co Teasley & Son Bowman Savannah River Broad River Beaver Dam Bertram Southern Seaboard Air Line Eastern Bank of Elberton Citizens, Bank Elberton Loan & Savings Bank Bank of Bowman Farmers Bank Barrow Barrow County Walton and Gwinnett Dan Barrow The State University Nder Winder Barrow County Cotton Mille Bell Overall Co Winder Guan Winder Oil Mills Oliver Canon Co Tanpee Patat N. B Oconee Apalachee River Gainesville Banke—Winder North Georgia Trust Co Winder Banking Co Cap Colbert Smithonia Madison County Carlton Comer Danielsville Hull Carlton Bank Planters Bank Comer Bank Capi Ie Peoples Bank Bert Ban of Colbert Bank of Oconee County Watkinsville Robert Watkins Augusta Bishop Farmington Nee Morgan and Waltos Greee County Coa Farmington A. C Watkinsviles Eams Apalaleines Barber Creek Central Oglethorpe Oglethorpe County Thorpe Maxeys— Brightwell At, & Son Crawford Ogleth Oil Fernesc Bates Tata United Plae Lexington Thenia Banford Farmers

New High Trade Balance Record in 1915

Special to the Banner reports a new high U.S. balance of trade for the year ending June 30 1915 with total imports and exports rising to 4 442 864 272. Exports soared by about 404 million over 1914 while imports edged up 184 million. June 1915 showed exports of 268 601 699 and imports of 157 746 140, with gold movements outlining shifts in June isolation.

Washington, D. C United States Department of Commerce Today S. Res Fite

Georgia Pageant Illuminates State Trade And Culture

A large University of Georgia pageant depicted Georgia as Spirit of the Earth, Industry, and Agriculture. Miss Chapman led a 500 strong procession showing cotton, crops, mining, dairying, and education including the University and summer school. The event, first of its kind, drew crowds, autographs, and plans for future pageants across towns.

Georgia Aire Industrial Geore Univer of Georgia Thas College Geor Miss Chapman Spirit of the Earth Miss Fleming Miss Stevens University of Georgia—Chancell Barrow Beabody School of Educaaion— Agricultural College Fain Georgia Tech Field University Aes Tiny Ee Georgia of Arrow Hungo Chapman Peabody Hall Coburn Players State College of Agriculture Elizabeth Fleming

Britain asks US to withhold note from public

Washington July 27 Sir Edward Grey British foreign minister requested the United States withhold publication of yesterday's British reply to the American protest over the order in council. Officials doubt the note will exceed international law only in part. The note reportedly defends the right to blockade the enemy via neutral ports.

Associated Press Washington Sir Edward Grey United States Grey Order-In-Council

President W J Harrahan Visit Teased For Athens

Seaboard Air Line Railway head W J Harrahan from Portsmouth Va may visit Athens soon in his official car with a party. The Athens Chamber of Commerce may appoint a committee to meet him and arrange courtesy calls and a potential chamber meeting to discuss Seaboard line interests. Details depend on the official’s schedule.

W. J. Harrahan Seaboard Air Line Railway Portsmouth Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce Harrashan Chamber Eas Seaboard

Oratory stage reached in US work debate on Georgia bill

In Atlanta July 27 the House heard heated argument over a Walker Bill to amend the constitution to exempt college endowments from taxation. Leaders from Fulton to Meriwether urged passage while opponents warned of political manipulation. The debate pitted trustees and supporters against critics, with calls for reform and caution about reconstruction era changes.

Atlanta Kimball House John W. Hammond Oratory General Assembly Blackburn Legis House Olive Ant Hoe Georgia Fulton Culpepper Meriwether Putin Anderson Cole L Burn Tan Han Ar Pee Pease Edwards Atkinson State University

Local option vote defeats liquor sale plan

The local option debate ended this afternoon with sentiment leaning to maintain present conditions and avoid changing liquor laws. Conservative lawmakers favored leaving things as they are, resisting any tampering during this period.

U S Steel reports strong quarter earnings

New York July 27 The report of United States Steel Corporation for the quarter ending June 30 shows a decided improvement in the steel and iron industry. Earnings were 27 950 000, more than twice the first quarter. After paying a quarterly dividend of over 3 000 000, the company remains optimistic about continued strength.

Associated Press New York United States Steel Corporation

Weather Log From Seward Alaska July Heat Record

An Associated Press dispatch from Seward Alaska notes a mid July day with temperatures near ninety degrees. The report emphasizes the unusual heat for the region and reflects a brief meteorological summary.

Seward Alaska

Athens Foundry Estimates Huge Allied Shell Order

The Athens Foundry and Machine Works estimates on an Allied order for six inch cast iron shells to be furnished to European war buyers. Agents seek 100 000 shells from Athens and 200 000 from a Columbus Georgia firm. The local plant would need extra machinery to meet the prospective order. On the day Chief Beavers was suspended reporters from Atlanta were given a room at the station house.

Athens Columbus, Ga Beavers Atlanta

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