First Convention Opens with Welcome by Slaton and Woodward
The convention begins at 10 a.m. with welcomes from Governor Slaton and Mayor Woodward. Merchants arrive in town for a packed day of sessions at the Auditorium, followed by an evening at the Poresythe Theater. A detailed morning program outlines speeches, the leading topic on directing merchant and banker influence for crop diversity and credit stability.
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Slaton
Woodward
Lover Hor Slaton
William L. Percy
Dnbbs & Wey Company
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Ernor Staten
Owen
Atatily
Hess
Oclerk
Si Hawkins in City Ready for Big Time
Si Hawkins writes from Atlanta recalling his uneasy arrival in the big city. He describes initial confusion, a strange welcome, and his first ride in a automobile with a trusted guide, noting his caution and inexperience as he starts toward his ambitions.
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Si Hawkins
Southern Textile Association to hold Atlanta convention in November
A special meeting of the Southern Textile Association executive committee decided to hold the next convention in Atlanta on November 21 and 22, 1919 with headquarters at the Ansley Hotel. Alonzo Mer of Greenville S C noted Atlanta's central position in the cotton mill region and expected about 300 attendees plus guests. Drake, a local member and committee chair, will arrange arrangements for the gathering.
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Southern Textile Association
Ansley
Association
Atlanta
Angley
Alonzo Mer
Greenville
8. C
Charleston
Drake
Building visit and fancy hotel stay in Atlanta memoir
The narrator recalls entering Silvey & Co dry goods, meeting a man named Hawking who guides him to a hotel. He rides in a car, then admires two impressive buildings including the Hotel Ansley. He enjoys a luxurious room and walks Peachtree Street but finds no peaches. He vows never to see another circus. Continued on Page Twelve.
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Silvey & Co
Si Hawking
Ansley
Young Traveler Grasping Conventions Good Times Theme
In a talk with the Oldest Salesman and the Manager, the Young Traveler contemplates the pleasures and learning at a merchants convention. The vets recall past teams and hint that hosting merchants offers broad social rewards, while the younger man foresees enjoyment and growth from future gatherings.
Ward-Truitt 60 announces closing out sale in Atlanta
Ward-Truitt, a well known dry goods house, plans a big closing out sale this week. President W A Ward reports strong first day results as they invite visiting merchants and list means to assist buyers during the convention. Eight salesmen including McDaniel Parker Luther Parker Nally Garrard Woodall Culpepper and Cooper are available to welcome merchant friends.
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Europe
Decatur
Ward-Truitt Company
W. A. Ward
D. P. McDaniel
Louis Parker
Luther Parker
C. V. Nally
D. G. Garrard
L. G. Woodall
B. K. Culpepper
Paul Cooper
Hause
Brown Perrymen Greene to Host Visiting Merchants at Convention
Brown Perrymen Greene, a major wholesale house, plans to entertain visiting salesmen during the convention. Al N Greene HO M Walker from South Carolina, L Peterson from southwest Georgia, C R Hubbard from southeast Alabama, J F Jenkins from Florida, J O Chambers C D Dickinson J H Martin from southwest Alabama, W A Haley will join. James A Bates, now a house salesman, aims to greet many friends from his road days. G Lipes, also a house salesman, will be present all week to meet visitors.
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Tom Jones
Griffin
Bill Smith
Fiorala
Sam Brown
Valhall
Alabama
W. A. Haley
James A. Bates
Mr. Bates
G. Lipes
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Atlanta Stove Works
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