Government Food Sales Return to Municipalities Amid Transport Delays
In Atlanta renewed municipal sale of government foodstuffs begins Tuesday morning after a temporary halt. Officials report low stock at central stores, with distribution via parcels post unaffected. Local grocers protest government retail stores, proposing distribution through wholesalers to keep prices low and preserve small merchants. A spurious batch of government ham was traced to a Chicago packer and returned, while officials investigate mislabeling and quality concerns.
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Washington
Gray Zelinskie
Atlanta
Parcel Post
Parcels Post
Dvill
Atlante
Pees Government Stores
I. Barge
Janta Retail Grocers and Burchares Association
Barge
Mr. Barge
Scott Allen
Rogers
Allen
Aeranels Kamper
John A. Graham
Key
Chicago
H. F. Berton
Progress in Demobilization Accelerates Worldwide
Washington reports that ninety seven percent of sea and land forces are in demobilization progress as of late August. The briefing notes rapid retrenchment across military services and ongoing reductions in personnel and equipment.
Willys electric power plant marketed for farms and homes
The Electric Auto corporation markets a Willys light and power plant through Willys Light division. The system uses a Willys Knight engine and 32 volt generator to power rural homes and farms. District offices span Detroit to Dallas with extensive distributor networks in the United States and Canada. The Panama Canal is soliciting bids on scrap iron and steel ready for delivery at the fathmus, totaling 4 725 net tons.
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Mra
Healey Ia
Willys
Electric Auto+. corporation
John N. Willys Industries
Argest
Willys Light
Auto Lite Corporation
United States
Canada
Detroit
St. Louis
Spokane
Denver
Syracuse
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Dallas
Willys-Knight
Knight
Panama Canal
Shoes That Defy Time The Man Who Wore Goodrich Soles
Jim Ryndora, a renowned local handyman in Grefin and surrounding farming country, proclaims he has sole use from Goodrich tire tread. He half soles his shoes with safety treads and argues 8,000 mile tires on a heavy car could prove endless mileage for him at 140 pounds. He claims skid resistance in fields and hillsides, promising durability that defies wear and perhaps even aging.
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Jim Ryndora
Grefinwich
Jim
Goodrich
Three Girls Rescued From Assailants in Memphis
In Memphis on August 30 three girls aged up to 18 were rescued by Sheriff Perry from three young men on Raleigh road. The eldest fought for two hours to escape while another was saved from being thrown from a Wolf river bridge. Allen McNamara, 21, was arrested and held. two other attackers were sought. The girls were bruised and treated before being sent home.
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Memphis
Tenn
Perry
Raleigh Road
Wolf River
Allen McNamara
Jalil
Traffic ordinance delayed two weeks by hearing
Police and fireboard to hold a public hearing Thursday at 3 PM on proposed one way street designations for seventeen downtown business streets. Public input urged as delay pushes council action to September. Owners on affected streets may attend to express opinions on feasibility and directions.
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Board of Firemaster
Pryor Street
Central Avenue
Ivy
Broad
Decatur Street
Edgewood Avenue
Luckie Street
Jamestreet
Carnegie Way
Treaty and League Defended by Owen in Senate
Washington August 30 Senator Owen Democrat of Oklahoma defended the peace treaty against unreserved ratification accusing Chairman Lodge of partisan bias. He criticized the parallel drawn between the league of nations and the holy alliance, arguing the latter’s autocratic selfishness led to wars.
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Massachusetts
Miny
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Owen
Oklahoma
League of Nations
Holy Alliance
Beware of Imitation Car Parts Says Buick Official
An Atlanta Buick Motor Company executive warns buyers against imitation auto parts from outside manufacturers. He stresses that original parts ensure quality workmanship and material, noting many shops claim parity but cannot verify carbon or nickel content or correct formulations. The article cautions owners and garages to rely on original manufacturers for critical components.
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Benjamin
al- ‘Mer
Buick Motor. Company
Atlanta
Fragmented OCR quote on labor and building standards
A fragment from an OCR source discusses long years of labor and study of specifications as essential to a business, comparing these efforts to the value of buildings machinery and personnel within the organization. The text emphasizes the integral role of ongoing work and adherence to standards.
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Sete Wients
Plating firm touts auto parts replating during labor shortage
Simmons Plating Works on South Pryor Street markets repairs and replating for bumpers lamps reflectors and other auto parts as a practical answer to scarce new parts. They claim their government process makes parts better than new and extends wear life while conserving metal amid unsettled labor conditions.
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Autoista
Simmons
Pryor Street
Simmons. Plating
Theas
Coal price jump hits local dealers in Greenville
Local dealers in Greenville South Carolina announced an advance in bituminous coal from 410 to 213 per ton today. The price increase affects August trading and reflects broader market shifts impacting area households and businesses.
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Greenville
S.C
Infantry unit transfers from Gordon to Dix ordered
The 45th Infantry, stationed at Camp Gordon for several months, has been ordered to Camp Dix New Jersey to relieve the 50th Infantry. The move, confirmed by a Saturday order, is believed to permit the 50th to join the occupation forces in Germany under Colonel Herman Glades.
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45Th Infantry
Camp Gordon
Camp Dix
N. J
50Th Infantry
Gordon
Carnegie cash for United States taxes eyed in report
New York August 30 about seven million dollars of the thirty million left by the late Andrew Carnegie will go to the United States treasury as inheritance taxes, tax experts estimate. Doubt exists over income tax on bequests to British subjects and whether annuity payments shift tax burden to abroad. The Union of South Africa reports seven million pounds of butter and cheese production this year.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
United States Treasury
Lloyd-George
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Russian Empire
Japan
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Haynes Automobiles
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Quick Tire Service, Inc
Bell—Ivy
Peachtree ‘St
Union of South Africa
Ica
Paige
Detroit Motor
Detroit, Michigan
Tender Motor Company
Houston St
Peachtree
Tchos. E. ‘Scott Sales Company
M. H
Karn Gen
Healey
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