Dramatic clash over governor race and railroad post
Atlanta dispatch outlines a heated battle as Governor Smith must justify his last August dismissal of Railroad Commissioner Joseph M. Brown. Brown, fresh from a sweeping win, seeks the governorship while the legislature must decide if Smith acted within his powers. The feud centers on policy, legality, and the upcoming legislative review.
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Atlanta
Smith
Mr. Brown
Gener Assembly
Brown
General Assembly
Commissioner Brown
Joseph M. Brown
Railroad Commission
Bly
August GA clash ends with Brand over Phinizy
In Augusta on June 6, Georgia railroad official W S Brand and editor Bowdre Phinizy engaged in a bare knuckle fight after a published card accused Phinizy of malicious acts. Brand gained the upper hand, pinning Phinizy to the ground. Hamilton and others joined briefly before the incident ended.
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State Senate
W. S Brand
The
Georgia Railroad
Brand
Phinizy
Chronicle
Guy Hamilton
Mr. Phinizy
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Brand
Davison Nichols Co June White Goods Sale Opens
Davison-Nicholson Co announces the first June sale of white goods. The store promises astonishing prices and quality merchandise, stressing the event’s importance to the public and the business.
June sale on washable fabrics and trims at reduced prices
Wash Goods Department offers 1 inch ribbon stripe batiste at 25 cents per yard and 1628 cents yard. Tootalls French Ginghams 30 inches wide priced around 55 cents, French Batiste in stripes and polka dots 80 inches wide at 20 cents. Dimity mimics imported organ dies and may sell for 25 cents. promotion emphasizes discounted items in June sale.
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Batiste
New Lee
Exquisite sale on barred Dimi ties with florals next week
A local ad offers an Exquisite selection of barred Dimi ties overlaid with floral effects rings and dots at 15c yard or ten percent savings. Regularly sold at 35c, the retailer announces a sales promotion for the coming week with discount pricing and limited stock.
Imported Malls 45 Inch Wide Party Attire Assortment
Malls offers a complete shade range from pinks and blues to yellows greens champagne and lilac in 45 inch wide fabric adaptable for party and evening wear. Originally sold at 50c, the sale price is noted as Se in the ad copy.
Bargain Center Table of Wash Goods Sale
A center table offers very special wash goods with a tie for 10 124 and 15 cents. Lawns batistes organdies mull and dimity fabrics are featured. Don’t miss these values for quick money saving purchases.
Linen and lawn fabrics priced for the week at bargain rates
36-inch White Irish Linen offered at yard price, plus Persian Lawn in two widths at 18 and 15 cents a yard. Damask table cloths marked down 20 percent. Shop visitors urged to come in and view goods and prices.
Four Towel Specials Promote Inexpensive Linen Goods
The ad offers four towel bundles with escalating price points. A single dozen towels at $1.25, a dozen towels at $1.50, and a dozen towels at $1.85 are advertised. It also promotes a hem stitched Huck towel for 25 cents, claiming 40 cents elsewhere.
German Silver Card Cases Offered At One Dollar
Duplicate German silver card cases offered for sale at one dollar each. Limited quantities available through the vendor.
Embroideries at Half Price On Center Table
Center table displays edgings and insertions once up to 60 cents per yard now offered at 10 cents per yard. Most items priced 20 24 30 35 40 and 50 cents per yard, sale to clear entire lot.
Very Special 1,000 Pairs of Baby Socks Sale Offer
A catalog item touts 1,000 pairs of baby socks in white pink blue red tan black and drop stitch and plain styles. Socks are priced 25 cents per pair with additional mentions of 25 35 and 50 cent kinds and a Monday dress shields sale note.
Wash Belts Sale Across Graded Prices
For 20c the pair. Wash Belts the 35 and 50¢ grade for 25¢e. We well sell you the 25¢ Wash Belts for 10 cents.
Prices for Ruchings on Tourists Boxes and Collars
Advertising notes offer 10¢ for a box of Tourists Ruching enough for six collars and 10¢ for more ruching. Other items are priced at 20¢ and 25¢ according to the advertisement.
Special 36 inch Pajama Cloth at 10 cents a yard
Special 36 inch pajama cloth offered for men women and children at 10 cents a yard. Regular and wash chiffons priced at 25 to 30 cents yard are marked down to 10 cents to feature on center table. Also special lot of boys and children's caps at 25 cents each.
Ladies Stock Collars and Belts Offer Restart
A vintage sale advertises stock collars for 25 cents with options in linen chiffon and silk including black and colored varieties. New shipment of black elastic belts with oxidized gold buckles, once priced at a dollar, offered in a bundled lot. Also advertised are mourning handkerchiefs with hem stitched borders valued at 15 cents.
Bargains in Toilet Articles From Our Nation Department
Advertised economy items claim prices about cost to producer for Colgates Talcum Powder Mennen talcum Pears Soap Cuticura Soap Colgate floating Soap Colgate Cashmere Bouquet Soap Colgate Dental Cream Williams Shaving Soap Colgate Shaving Soap and other items. Reader asked to agree these are bargains.
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Colgate
Williams
New Shipment Trunks Suit Cases and Hand Bags
New shipment of trunks suit cases and hand bags arrives with a wide range of lines. Prices start at affordable levels and showcase a variety of styles and sizes for travel and everyday use.
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Augusta
Golitsiiles
Atouisian
Worgia Railroad
Bowdre Phiat
Wash Goods Department
Simon
Our Nation Department
Mennen
Fale
Vudo
Mark
Vudor
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