Letter From Banks Whiteman Affects Georgia Cotton Outlook
Tennille Ga July 1 1918 Editor Constitution Firing Time I report on Georgia conditions from wholesalers to cotton pickers as markets await the present crop The traveling man warns against overpromising yet notes good seasons in south Georgia with replanting and varied crop stages In large cotton counties like Lagren and others the crops look excellent with corn and cotton strong Merchants bankers and cotton pickers smile and anticipate a profitable fall Many merchants expect to buy fall stocks in Atlanta at the convention with lines of merchandise ready Very respectfully Salesman for John Silvey Co.
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Tennille
Constitution
of Georgia
South Georgia
Atlanta
Whiteman
John Silvey & Co
Merchants Weigh Atlanta August Southern Conference Attendance
Greenville merchants plan to attend the Southern Merchants Convention in Atlanta this August. A Piedmont editor notes broad participation, with two dozen Greenville firms sending boosters and agents to maintain ties to Atlanta and local trade. Carlton of Capita Fobac Company commented after a recent ball game, remarking on the Crackers’ rough start.
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Greenville SC
Atlanta
Greenville Mary Piedmont
Parti
Messrs Koester
The
Piedmont
Greenville
Atlante
Vuri Cy
Mimi
Greenvalle
Uers
Tne
South
Wooob Carlton
Capita Clev Fobac 5 Company
Crackers
Ward Comments on Southern Merchants Contention and Nutty Letters
W A Ward reads mail and smiles as he considers talk of hard times and the southern merchants. He notes four of five letters opened describe opinions on current conditions and prospects for the Millania district. The piece mentions plans for a convention with business speakers, entertainments, barbecues, luncheons, and receptions promising a strong holiday atmosphere. Ward signals cautious optimism about future prospects and the convention’s success.
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Wood Ward
Wand
Millania
Joan Segare
Busness
The Two Bills Run Hot Race for Bills
Two popular city councilors Pun and Stamns Till quarters and Bil Gaston engage in a heated campaign as rivals warm up for the upcoming contest. Supporters claim ahead in polling while observers note a tense atmosphere around the office and late night activity.
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Pun
Bil Gaston
Gideons Meet At Atlanta Camp In August Convention
Gideons invite all travelers families and friends to convene at the Redmont Motel at 3 pm for a convention in Atlanta. A special program features speakers and a promise of benevolence with Pete homed Chee and Rob Webb part of this week’s report. Attendees are urged to come to Atlanta in August for the convention.
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Atlanta
Redmont
Chee
Rob Webb
Ridley Williamson
Jim Little to Lead Barbecue at Southern Merchants Convention
The Merchants and Manufacturers association announced James B Little will head the barbecue for the upcoming Southern Merchants convention with A K Rambo as assistant. Local business figures Mr Tuttle and the Dougherty Little Redwine company are noted, and organizers promise a record-breaking event despite potential travel woes.
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Jim Little
R. K. Rambo
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Southrn Merchants Convention
James B Little
Mr Little
Will Have
Aftfair
Transfer Requests and Notices From Atlanta Council 18
News from the U C T Atlanta Council 18 reports transfers requests for members J Hughes LC Satterfield and Sam J Canada to Atlanta council 18 Mrs Wo Rebb wife of senior counselor is seriously ill. Brother J K Armstrong receives condolences on the death of his baby last week. Frother Fo A Sima of the Atlanta Milling company is reinstated. Brother H A Sewell receives indemnity check for a recent accident. Secretary Lunesford asks for contributions to the relief fund. Meeting of past counselors on July 26. Transfer names of Brother I Crabb Cedar Town from Meridian to Atlanta 18. Banks Whiteman John Silvey and Mowll spend Sunday at Waddew Ga.
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Atlanta Council
Cts
Messrs
Hughes
Satterfield
Sam
Canada
Wo Rebb
Frother
Atlanta Milling Company
Directory of Thoal Commercial Travelers Associations
Directory listing multiple traveler associations with meeting times and officers. Includes names such as Lance Fort, Gideon Hoates, and various secretary roles. Details cover monthly, biweekly, and weekend meetings at different halls and buildings across Atlante City.
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Thoal Commercial Travelers’ Associations
Antrewa Booreinry
Avate
Atlante Coun
Lancefort
Genld Bailding
P Hall
Favten Council
Frownlea
Atlenty
Atlenty Mmeets Frat and Third Satundase Ech Month Koof Phall Ktase
RDL Wallace
Decatur Uxecuttvs Board
Chy Salearnen's Association
Woc Gully
Getarday
City
Gideon
Hoates
Avary
Anernoon
Annambly All Pleiment
Debate Over Automobiles Hurting Local Business
A manager recalls two customers missing visits due to cars and argues autos disrupts small town trade while praising roads and progress. An elder listener counters that blame ignores individual character and change, noting fathers would adapt and cars spur national improvement.
Chile Con Carne Busy Across States in August Trade
Jeter from Moultrie Ga reports not appearing before merchants convention in August while transport improves though rain disrupts some routes. Ed Harrison of Capital City S P Richards and other sales forces travel regional markets, noting steady buying, busy jelly runs, and solid crops with good rains aiding cotton and corn prospects.
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P H Jeter
John Silvey & Co
Moultrie
Doings of the Boys in Athens Reported by Sam Woods
Athens merchants host electric sign talks with HD Boulevard expert from Knoxville and visitors from Generals Electric John Deere Inter national Harvester Bondurant Hardware and others. Funeral of W D Billingsley follows Maryland air test tragedy. L W Laudick KD Brebston attend. Barbecue planned July 19 with ACT members and Athens Railway personnel on tour to Tallulah Falls.
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Sam Woods
HD Boulevard
Greenwood Advertising Company
Knoxville
Athens
C L. Proctor
A H Sikes
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Tallulah Falls
Fulton Council 505 News Update and Notes
Letters from Brother Dayton Hales Jr in San Antonio Texas greet all the boys and report strong business. JW Overy from Arkansas says business is good and he will return to Georgia after July 15. Brother Maddox recently married and changed address to Macon Georgia. Fulton 305 booster meeting set for Saturday July 24 at 2 pm with 20 to 30 candidates. J Hood reports an accident but expects to be out soon. McDonald on West Point road promoting Brower Candy Co. CBE Pepper writes from Columbia South Carolina and reports excellent business. James Rainbow Thornton continues to work hard in the southern territory with strong results.
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Dayton Hales, Jr
San Antonio
Taras
JW. Overy
Arkaneces
Georgia
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South Carolina
W. A. Ward
BILLS
Gideons’ Meeting
CUE
News of the
U.C. T. Atlanta Council
Brother J K Armtrong
H A Sewell
Lunesford
Namies
Brother I Crabb
Cedartown
Meridian Connell
Johm Silvey & Mowll
Waddew Ga
Hast Lake
Hig
Decatur
Roswell
Iid
Chile
J @ Addy
M © Elser
Nad
Sunshine
Harrison
BC Fowler
S P
Dixie Pickle and Preserving Company
Hancock
Holt
Lamar& Hankin Drug Company
CC Brecka
Cov
Hawkins
All Star Manufacturing Company
Tennessee
Nirshberg Company
Max Samuels
WC Tennant
North Georgia
Mack Hirshberg
Florida
Sam Saltzman
North Carolina
J R Collier
HS Collingsworth
Jaramiins-Spalding Company
Carrollton, Ga
J C Owens
Clift Edwards
W Oy Bailey
E Smith
H P Lavelses
Consolidated Paper Company
Erry Little Redwing Company
W. F. Seay
A S Wilikins
JO Castlebury
J M McKibbin
D Dickinson
Brown, Perryman & Greene Company
Steaally
T K Johnson Gales
John Deere Play Company
Sturday
Valdosta
A M Robinson Company
Claude Bmit
Chris Irby
Mr Irby
W Billingsley
Generals Electric Company
Maryland
W D Billingsley
Billingsley
KD Brebston
L W Laudick
John Deere Plow Company
J Kahn
International Harvester Company
WM Nicholson
Craddock-Terry Shae Company
Lynchburg
Thoraday
Luther Torbert
UCTV
Bob Hancock
Webb & Crawford Company
Claud Henley
Bondurant Hardware Company
Bnooks
Standard Old Company
U.C.T. Fulton Council
A. Leake
George Maddox
Snkyfeirbanks Company
Macon
Brother Maddox
Benedicts
Fulton
J. Hood
H J McDonald
West Point Road
Brower Canday Company
Cbe Fepper
Columbia
3 P Richards Company
James
Rainbow Thornton
Harry T. Moore
Atlanta Merchants and Manufacturers Association
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