Georgia association plans $200000 ad push state wide
At a meeting of the ways and means committee of the Greater Georgia Association held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms yesterday morning it was decided that at least $200,000 should be raised during the next year to advertise Georgia’s natural advantages agricultural products and other assets. A secretary to lead the effort was not yet chosen. President Vereen of Moultrie will act temporarily, and J Pope Brown will issue membership certificates. A charter will be drafted by attorney Charles J Haden to formalize the organization soon.
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Greater Georgia
Georgia
Tate Nna
Vereen
Moultrie
J. Pope Brown
Association
Charles J. Haden
Committee On
Interurban Line to College Park in Two Months
The Atlanta and Carolina Railway plans a direct Atlanta to Augusta line via Athens with a 5.2 million capital and 9 million bond issue. Captain J W English serves as president and Matthew Mason as vice president and chief engineer. The first phase builds to College Park, then connects to a broader route through White City, Grant Park, Lithonia, Athens, and beyond. The project promises three to five car through-trains in about four and a half hours, with a solid roadbed and improved springs for smooth rides.
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Allsnte ‘ Gay Carling Raiwey
Atlanta
Augusta
Wey
Athens
College Park
Railroad Commission of
Georgie
J. W. English
Matthew Meson
Sngbear
Minato College Park
Hirst Atlante
Confederate Avenue
White City
Grant Park
Lithonia
Conyera
Walnut Grove
Jersey
Mount Monroe
High Shoals
Watkinsville
Crawford
Lexington
Washington
Auguste
Athen
West Springs
Civic Center Bill Moves Forward in Atlanta
The Chamber of Commerce committee names a three member subcommittee to draft a bill permitting the city to erect a plaza over the Georgia Railroad tracks near Forsyth Bread Whitehall and Washington streets. If granted the right, a state hand game depot is offered in return. The plan hinges on legislative action within two weeks.
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Atlanta
Civic Center
Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
Sam N. Hving
Alex Smith
B. V. Cacter
Forsyth
Bread
Whitehall
Washington Street
General Assembly
June Building Permits Show a $75 000 Increase
June building permits totaled 715,822, up 76,000 from last June, marking a record month. For the first six months this year permits reached 3,080,718, slight decline from 1909's 3,086,121. Weather across the Deep South was unsettled with heavy rainfall in Alabama and Georgia, bringing the rainiest spell in years and a stormy forecast.
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Agg
South
Middle Gulf States
Weather Bureau
No Work Licenses For Beer Shops In Atlanta
Atlanta's police committee refused work licenses for near beer shops while granting six additional saloon licenses. Four were denied and one held up as officials consider further licensing under new ordinances. Several applicants withdrew amid opposition. petitions from pastors urged halting near beer. All reports move to next Monday's council session.
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Council Esterday
Atlanta
Decatur
Mariotti
Peters Street
Eifeet
T. M. (Sack) Horner
Pesch~ Tree Street
W. A McCullough
Madison
W. A. Gresham
Mariotte Street
Loense
Meinheim, & Powell
Bagewood Avenue
W. R. Burton
Decatur Street
Ednawood Avenue
Pomeroy
Decatur Strest
Police Board
Council
Wernod
Quillian to Lecture at Business University
The Southern Shorthand and Bash ion University continues a series of informative Friday noon lectures. Today's talk will be delivered by Dr Gar.
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Quillian
Business University
Southern
Bashioon University
Gar
Garnett W. Quillian
Southern Shorthand and Business College
One Year at Grady Hospital Talk Invites Public
Nett Quillian discusses a year at Grady Hospital with insights into hospital work, notable cures, common diseases, and prevention. Public invited. admission free. Corner Mitchell and South Forsyth streets.
Plumbers Union Plans Eight Hour Day Strike in Atlanta
Journeymen plumbers and steam fitters in Atlanta announce an eight hour day work stoppage, threatening a total work halt if they do not receive union terms. The union had earlier sought recognition and changes to define a day’s work, causing mixed reactions among master plumbers.
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Atlanta
Plumbers and
Barome
Macon
Bouke Americn
A Friend Advises Cuticura For Child Eczema Cure
A mother recalls her four month old daughter's scalp breaking out in eczema. After trying many remedies with no relief, she used Cuticura products. Hair regrew, scalp healed, and skin became velvet. She credits quick action with Cuticura Soap and Remedy.
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Ace
Itching Treated With Caticura Rose Ointment Bath Remedy
An old remedy touts relief from itching at 23.1 percent by warm baths using Caticura Rose gentle ointment, described as a purest excollient.
Placards Adopted for Infections in Homes
The board of health voted to revise placarding rules. Houses with typhoid fever meningitis will be placarded as will homes with diphtheria and cholera. The move aims to flag infectious risks and protect surrounding residents.
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of Health
Board of Health
Public Roads Costs Highlight Georgia Count Data
Georgia spent about 2.6 million dollars on public roads, averaging 1.08 per resident, with 32 188 miles of total road length and 4 883 miles surfaced with stone or shell. Counties report varied surfacing and costs, while a conference in Albany gathers leaders from four counties to discuss road plans and routes for fall good roads work.
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Georgia
B. W. McGaite
Fulton
Chatham County
Walker County
Richmond
Richmond County
Washington County
Iron County
Bumter
Bibb
Chatham
Job
Washington
Apping
Cowets
Enos
Bartow
Ben Hill
Carroll
Cobb
Coweta
Gwinnett
Jackson
McCallin
Wisdom for Mothers on Safe Gentle Baby Remedies
A period piece urging mothers to avoid opiates and patent medicines for colic. Recommends a homemade remedy with water sugar and Medaflor to soothe bowels and stomach and provide quick relief without harmful drugs. Emphasizes caution against drugs harming child development and promotes inexpensive, wholesome care.
BUREITO WORK FOR VENTIONS A CONVENTION
A convention under the Chamber of Commerce and the Federation awaits a secretary to organize the bureau in charge of coordinating a meeting. The effort aims to concentrate support and prepare a report, with hotel venue and committee actions debated yesterday.
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Bylvester
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