Special Sale of Suits and Furs This Morning
A special sale offers suits and furs this morning with half price on most furs and less than half on many. Numerous attractive sets and separate pieces priced from 10 to 25 dollars.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
6
Government by Commission Discussed as Reform Model
Ousley outlines the origin and growth of city government by commission from Galveston to Houston Dallas and Austin noting five elected commissioners with broad powers divided into departments and direct accountability to voters The plan emphasizes administrative rather than legislative functions and argues for taxpayer review of large contracts and public utility grants The talk ends with applause and congratulatory remarks from former presidents and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oussey Sa
Galveston
Houston
Fort Worth
Dallas
Austa
Tezee
Owsley
Robert J. Lowry
J . Oxiesby
Georgian Speaker Credits Texas’ Rise To Georgia Help
Attorney Edgard Watkins lauded Georgia’s influence on Texas history at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. He attributed Texas gains to Georgian figures and cited educational, judicial, and governance ties, praising Houston’s commission government as an improvement, while noting room for reform before welcoming Clarance Ousley of The Fort Worth Record to discuss the system in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Watkins
Georgia
Mexico
Fannin
Coterel Ward
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Republic of Texas
Congress
Republic
James Wille
Wilkes Country
Asa Wille
Hubbard
Hogg
Campbell Jang Culbergen
Houston
Clarance Ousley
Fort Worth Record
Fort Worth
Qualey
Commission
Fire Threat Near Brunswick Retail Center
Fire at dawn in Brunswick Georgia caused heavy damage to a frame storage building on Richmond near Gloucester. The Mitchelson block adjoining was damaged as the blaze threatened to wipe out the town’s retail district for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Richmond
Gloucester
Mitchelson
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Harry G.warner
Wright
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Iguse
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King OF Diamonds
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