Woman’s Civic Federation plans loan fund to curb loan sharks
New York October 23 The executive council of the Woman's National Civic Federation discusses creating a Washington loan association for federal employees. Usurious rates of 50 to 100 percent have harmed women clerks, with plans to charge 4 to 6 percent instead. Notables involved include Annie Morgan J P Morgan Horace Brock and Mrs Wickersham wife of the Attorney General.
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Good Roads Convention Draws Georgia Counties
Atlanta October 3 It is expected nearly every Georgia county will be represented at the good roads convention in Atlanta November 10 under the Good Roads Club of Georgia. The U S Department of Agriculture will send an expert and several prominent speakers will attend. Rural free delivery carriers in the state form county committees to report on road conditions and improvements, with the post office department insisting on maintaining quality roads for rural mail service.
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Rogers elected superintendent of Juvenile State near Center
Rev J M Rogers chosen to lead the new Juvenile State a reform school for youths at risk modeled on New York Gorge Junior Republic. Located on a 426 acre Center area farm donated by Dr L C Hardman Commerce a housing complex is under construction. Rogers and Mrs Rogers named superintendent and matron and to assume duties mid November.
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Dallas Prepares for President Taft Visit
Dallas Texas October 23 crowds fill the city as President Taft arrives to speak at the Texas State Fair grounds then dines at the Oriental hotel before an overnight train departure to St Louis The event features a parade and banquet with local committee hosting arrangements for the president’s stay on the train or at the hotel depending on his comfort options.
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