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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
3
Notices from prospective College of Agriculture students show attendance likely to exceed last year’s rise of 48 percent from the year before. Dormitory space filled, inquiries ahead of prior years, signaling a record attendance and strong extension work. Staff return from vacation energized for the season.
Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports the parcels post or express service will begin around January, expanding rural carriers' role. Senator Hoke Smith pushed road-building, a zone-based rate system, and higher rural carrier pay. The post office committee favored raising pay to 1100 dollars a year, with Smith seeking 1200, but the higher figure was not adopted in conference. Smith vows to press for the increase, noting revenue from parcels post should cover higher costs.
Atlanta reports that Georgia voters will decide October 2 in the general election on a constitutional amendment to abolish justice of the peace courts in cities over 20 000 population. The bill passed the House 148 to 6 and the Senate 37 to 1, backed by state representatives nationwide while sparing smaller towns. The move follows concerns that JP in large cities are inadequate, with many states abandoning the system in major urban areas.
This week we offer exceptional values in white quilts in all grades and sizes cut for wooden or brass beds single or double and priced to attract buyers at the store location.
Our silk sale features foulard silks priced at 49 cents, with 85 cent and one dollar fabrics in new shades and patterns. The goods are described as not old stock, not damaged, and in seasonable condition, with colors including navy, Copenhagen, black, white, old rose, green, tan, wisteria, purple, brown, gray, and roseda green.
Large shipment of white piques and Bedford cards offered at 19c for the regular 25c grade. A 10 yard bolt of fine wain sock priced at $2.00 with regular value $2.50 to $3.00. Linen sheeting 50c per yard. Mercerized table damask 85c. pure linen table damask 50c. Remnant table linens in 2 to 3 percent yard pieces at discount. Pajama checks and lawn fabrics reduced. poplins drills madras pique and plain white lawns cut from 15c to 8c for select values.
A period advertisement lists Colgates products including Colgates Face Powder in white and flesh tones, Colgates Tooth Paste, Colgates Cold Cream, Colgates Toilet Waters in Violet and Cashmere Bouquet, Colgates Soaps, Snowberry Soap 25c for 7 cakes, Jap Rose Soap 25c for 8 cakes, and Bailey's Talcum Powder 5c per box.
The ninth annual national convention of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary begins with flags fluttering as delegates arrive. Headquarters open at the Hotel Rudolf and a big parade is planned with United States soldiers sailors militia and veterans.
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