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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

6

LaGrange Boosters End Second Auto Trade Tour

LaGrange boosters completed a two day southern route tour of merchants trade events in LaGrange Georgia on August 22 with minor incident a child injured by car near West Point while crowd praised hospitality at each stop from West Point to Laurange plans for a large September barbecue to thank communities and expand trade outreach officials praised the chamber of commerce for organizing a successful event aimed at growing LaGrange western Georgia commerce.

LaGrange Merchants’ Trade Tour Ble LaGrange Chamber of Commerce West Point Nesto Trox Bankston Jones Crossroads Salem David Wisdom Chipley W. A. Reeves Chamber of Commerce M. Bugg Methodist Church of White Sulphur Springs Durand Harris Greenville Stains Cireenville Ghessaville Mountsville Stovall Big Springs Laurange Georgia

Berlin trade secretary to address local manufacturers

George S. Atwood, secretary of the American Association of Commerce and Trade of Berlin and a Boston native, visits Atlanta guest of George Ss. May of Kirkwood. The organization has members across European capitals and Atwood, though American, wields strong influence in trans-Atlantic trade with American manufacturers seeking European markets.

Berlin George S. Atwood American Association of Commerce and Trade of Boston Atlanta George Ss. May Kirkwood American Association of Commerce and Trade Mr. Atwood

Trade reps. in Europe highlight barriers to American goods

The piece notes American factory representatives abroad often failed to gain real trade support from foreign governments, as federal officials overseas are not tasked with commerce promotion. It cites Mr. Atwood who studied European trade conditions and observed limited utility of government representation for trade in foreign markets.

Mr. Atwood Atlantic Atwood

Remington Wahl adding and subtracting typewriter debut

The Remington Wahl adding and subtracting typewriter showcases acme of simplicity in labor saving devices. In Atlanta it has been installed at Southern Express and several firms including Crane, Nunnally, Royal Insurance, and Schlesinger Meyer Baking, operated by Francis Marion Perry a 12 year old Marist student at 323 Courtland Street, proving the machine's ease of use and broad adoption.

Remington Typewriter Company Remington-Wahl Atlanta Southern Express Company Crane Company Nunnally Company Royal Insurance Company Schlesinger-Meyer Baking Company Terminal Station Francis Marion Courtland Street A. T. Perry Francis Marist College Francis Marion Perry

American trade growth in Berlin linked to Atwood guiding buyers and sellers

Mr Atwood explains that the Berlin based American Association of Commerce and Trade connects sellers and buyers directly through the American trade board. The consular service provides referrals, asserts sales depend on merit, and will present results to chambers of commerce in Atlanta, Buffalo, Cleveland, Toronto, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago and Detroit.

American Association of Commerce and Trade Berlin American Trade Board Mr. Atwood Atwood Atlanta

For Stenographers Phone Miss Hitt Ivy 1774

Underwood Typewriter Office offers stenographic help and typing services. Contact Miss Hitt by telephone Ivy 1774 for prompt assistance and reliable transcription.

Ivy Underwood Typewriter Office

Crawley and Cooper Win in Ware County

Waycross Ga August 22 Special Crawley and Cooper won the representatives contest over Cowart and Morton Crawley led with 885 votes Cooper had 829 and Cowart 786 Judge Sweat won the Fifth District Senate race with 776 votes while his nearest rival Calhoun trailed with 475

Waycross JL. Crawley L. J. Cooper James Cowart Allen Morton Crawley Cooper Cowart J. L. Sweat T. H. Calhoun

Sumter Winners Named in Georgia Legislative Contest

In Sumter Americas Ga August 22 special the legislative race produced J E Sheppard and Crawford Wheatley as house nominees defeating E A Nisbett and John T Ferguson. Sheppard and Wheatley previously served in the district's assembly, with a tight vote of 13 400 total. Williams re elected solicitor general over L J Blalack by a large majority across the six counties. Also notes Southern Railway round trip tickets Chattanooga August 24 with trains at 3 00 p m and 5 10 p m good to return after sale date or morning train August 26.

Americas Sumter J. E Sheppard Crawford Wheatley House E. A. Nisbett John T. Ferguson Sheppard General Assembly Wheatley Southwestern Judicial Circuit James R. Williams L. J. Blalack Chattanooga Southern Railway

Graham Named Judge Of Oconee Circuit

McRae Ga August 22 Special E P Graham defeated Judge J H Martin for judge of the Oconee circuit. Graham received 1800 majority in the circuit.

Graham Oconee

Federal Horticultural Commission Named by Wilson

Washington August 24 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson named the federal horticultural commission to enforce the plant quarantine law to prevent entry of neglected or diseased plants trees shrubs and seeds. A R Marlatt is chairman with W A Orton vice chairman, Peter Bisset A L F Burgess and George B Sudworth as members.

A. LF. Burgess George B. Sudworth The Forest Service

City work sought but woman resists offer

An authorized statement cites a scheme where business methods target women and girls for exploitation. The speaker claims to hold the owners' names and sufficient evidence, noting that ordinances are straightforward. The woman’s reply was a firm refusal to participate.

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Department For Savings Third National Bank Frank Hawkins KR. W. Byers A. M. Bergstrom W. B. Summers A. J. Hansell LA Grange Boosters George Maier & Berkele, Ing. Diamond Merchants Whitehall St Glorges Atwood Pho Ny Ferce Ware County Sheppard and Wheatley Travelers Bank and Trust Co Rountree Trunk & Bag CO MEN and Religion Bulletin NO Journal Stanley W. Finch Department of Justice United States Chief of Police Recorder’s Court of the Men and Religion Forward Movement
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