Louisiana lands being reclaimed
New Orleans reports plans to move 1000 French peasant families to settle and cultivate 60,000 acres in southwest Louisiana. Gustave Camoin, backed by two 5,000,000 franc firms, will begin land development with aid from Jean Knoefler and Edward Lucas. Settlements target Calcasieu Madison Richland parishes with canallinked drainage and waterway access to New Orleans markets. Several international parties visit for stake in southern Louisiana projects.
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New Orleans
France
Lousiana
Gustave Camoin
Louisiana
Marsailles
Camoin
Jean L. Knoefler
Louisiana State Board of Immigration
Edward Lucas
Calcasieu
Madison
Richland
South Louisiana
South
New York
Illinois
Wisconsin
Holland
L. B. Langworthy
Chicago
Hugo Freela
Mr. Anderson
Gerhardt Freels
Jade
August Freels
Schwel
Oldenburg
St. Charles Parish
Kenner
J. F. Funk
Corn Products Company
E. D. Funk
National Corn Growers Association
Deane Funk
E. E. Marshall
E. Barclay
Eighth District School Begins Term Monday
Madison Ga Sept 10 The Eighth District Agricultural School near Madison Morgan County starts Sept 12 1910 with a practical farm education for boys through the tenth grade. Courses include soil crop and livestock work with board at ten dollars monthly and two hours of work daily.
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J. H. Breedlove
Madison
Morgan County
The Comprehensive Store Policy Promises All Women Low Prices
A Georgia retailer touts a universal customer policy focusing on women. It claims to cater to all budgets with a broad range of merchandise, balancing affordable options with quality goods. The ascribed aim is to be every woman’s shopping place reachable by price and need.
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Mack
Democrats of
New York
Georgia
The Department Beautiful Ready-to-Wear Display
The Department Beautiful showcases new coat suits from 50 to 75 dollars with special marks at 12 3 15 8 and 25 dollars. A full line of street reception and evening costumes in Marquisettes Voiles Cashmere de Soie and Lace ranges from 10 to 100 dollars. Tiaras in Panama Serge broadcloth and Voile are offered from 4 50 to 25 dollars.
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Michael
Dress Goods Department Offers Home Dressmaking Fabrics
We present many new fabrics in colors and patterns ideal for home dressmaking. Persian novelties Messalines Roman stripes and plaids, guaranteed taffetas in all colors Peau de cashmere silk service fabrics 27-inch wide at $1.00 Black and colored woolens Silk and woolen weaves both imported and domestic Viyella flannels 27-inch wide at 75 cents, non shrinking fast colors and washable choices.
Hats for Fall Shoppers at a Notable Hat House
A local shop advertises an unbroken line of fall hats. It highlights a Michael Hat gaining notice in crowds and promises hats for schoolgirls and young ladies with an unusual selection.
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Michael
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Danielsville
Jesse Hardmian
Tom Brown
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Jesse Hardman
George C. Thomas
Athens
Thomas Moseley
Cols
R. L J. Smith
Sr J. Smith
Worely
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Geo. C. Thomas
David W. Meadow
Madison Superior Court
Dr. King
H.R. Palmer & Sons
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