Some Truths of History in Southern Praise and Promotion
A Nashville publisher touts Some Truths of History with endorsements by General Stephen D. Lee and General John B. Gordon and favorable press reviews. An enlarged second edition is planned, with T. K. Oglesby seeking subscriptions, Athens, Georgia agent present for a few days before touring southern cities. Perry Davis Painkiller ad appears alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen D. Lee
South
John B. Gordon
New Orleans Times- Democrat
T. K. Oglesby
The Horse Trader Gets No Sympathy
Atlanta judge rules a horse trader cannot be forced to reverse a bad sale. J. R. Orr paid $100 for a gray horse but later learned the animal resembled a ballad character. Judge Calhoun dismissed the cheating case as a Greek meeting Greek, placing trader risk on himself. Jim Woodward may run for mayor of Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Andy Calhoun
J. R. Orr
Campbell County
R. L. Walters
Dobbin
Orr
Walters
Calhoun
The Greatest Skirt Sale of the Season
The Greatest Skirt Sale of the Season offers 150 skirts on Monday morning at marked prices. Chiffon Panamas and Shepherd plaid skirts in black and white, all wool guarantees, with sale prices from 1.95 to 5.00 and options for silk drop skirts in Mesaline Taffeta to pair with new suits.
Heather Bloom Skirts In New Shades Prices Listed
Heather Bloom offers skirts in new shades including black. Prices range from 1.00 to 3.00 dollars with intermediate amounts 1.26 1.50 and 2.00. The ad highlights affordable fashion choices for shoppers.
C B a La Spirite Corset Advertises Proper Fit
The corset promises superior comfort and graceful carriage with adjustable fit for every body curve. Sold in prices from 1.00 to 15.00 with exclusive agency for the territory.
Georgia Railroad Fare Debate at Railroad Commission
Atlanta October 2 The Georgia Railroad faces a fare increase decision from 21 4 to 21 2 cents per mile next week. The commission will also decide if sheriffs may ride free passes on official business. It will review Columbus electricity and gas rate reductions and a petition to cut Atlanta to Marietta rail fare while restoring in-car drinking water and toilets. President Taft is reportedly preparing to back a five percent subsidy law.
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Railroad Commission
Georgia Railroad
Sheriffs of
Georgia and
Columbus
City of Columbus
Consumers’ Association
Commis
Atlanta and Northern Railway
Atlanta
Marietta
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Augusta Chronicle
Macon Telegraph
New York Sun
Perry Davis
Jim Woodward
Agate
Athens
England
France
Germany
America
Prunellas
Davison-Nicholson Co
Shir
C.B. Ala Spirite
Great Comfort Sale
Esquimaux
Will
Davison-Nicholson Company
Atlanta, Ga
Sion
Cara
Taft
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