New Freedom for American Industry Declared by Redfield
Secretary Redfield told a Pittsett banquet that American manufacturers can compete abroad and are growing. He cited growth from 553 million dollars in 1892 to an estimated 1.5 billion in 1913, urged industrial education and federal aid, and criticized unsystematized management and tariff effects on prices.
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Pittetelé
Mass
Redfield
Adartment of Commerce
Democratic City Committee
Democratic Party
Speyer & Co Faces Frisco Receivership Battle
New York May reports a brewing contest over the St Louis and San Francisco railroad receiverships. Speyer & Co with Frederick Lehman plan to move to dismiss at least one receiver and replace him for bondholders. James Speyer cancels European trip to oversee $65,000,000 Frisco bonds. Paris investors urge bondholder representation abroad. Wall Street calls it a fight for control as Yoakum argues securities are safe while bond debt exceeds equity.
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New York
Speyer & Co
Frederick W. Lehman
St. Louie
James Speyer
Europe
Haldera
Frisco Bonis
Jhom
Paris
Wall Street
R. F. Yoakum
Road
Frizco
Yoakum
Frince
Speyberg
Dawson GA Commencement Ends Successful School Year
Dawson public schools closed a successful year with commencement exercises in the auditorium. Superintendent Mosley gave the baccalaureate address, and Judge W. A. Covington of Moultrie delivered the literary address, speaking about three quarters of an hour to a loose attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Mosley
W. A. Covington
Moultrie
Murder Confession by Georgia Negro Arrested for Larceny
Maxion North Carolina May 11 arrest on larceny charges from a Wilmington store. The suspect Lea Davis of Carterville California confessed to murdering George Blaine, a seacap at Dackwinville, with a $4000 reward offered for his arrest. Jacksonville authorities notified. The piece also contains unrelated rhetoric about taxes and education.
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Maxion
N. C
Lea Davis
Carteraville
George Blaine
Dackwinville
Asta
Jacksonville
DIX Diamond On Partial Payments as Money Saving Plan
A diamond sales pitch offers a buy back guarantee at 60 percent of purchase price within a year and trade up at the same price as cash. It promotes a fixed monthly plan, notes on credit, and a ten month payment option with a promotional Diamond Book No. 7 available by mail.
Carnegie Gives Vanderbilt $6 Million for Medical Program
Nashville reports that Andrew Carnegie provided six million dollars to Vanderbilt University for its medical department. Of this sum two hundred thousand dollars is to be used immediately for lab erecting and equipment, with two hundred thousand dollars annually for ongoing support. The seven trustees will manage the department with emphasis on medical and scientific work, including Chancellor J H Kirkland as a member. The gift marks the university’s largest single donation.
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Nashville
Tenn
J. H. Kirkland
Vanderbilt Nntratories
Andrew Carnegie
Vanderbilt
Carnagie Corporation
Thmres
Poard of Trust
Board of Trust
Henry 8. Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation
Senate probes West Virginia strike plans begin
The Senate Education and Labor Committee starts preparations for a probe into conditions in the West Virginia strike zone. A subcommittee chaired by Senator Swanton will visit the district to hear mine owners, strikers, and militia officers, with further documentary evidence to be reviewed before a West Virginia visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanton
Virginia
Burwell Confident He Will Be Next Speaker
Representative W. H. Burwell of Hancock County visits Atlanta and declares strong confidence in winning the Georgian house speakership on the first ballot with about a hundred twenty five votes. He expects a busy coming session with important measures likely. rivals include Hardeman of Jefferson and Sheppard of Sumter.
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W. H. Burwell
Hancnck County
Atlanta
Burwell
Hardeman
Jefferson
Sheppard
Sumtter
Fire- Fighting Force Formed at Washington
A mass meeting in Washington Georgia elected officers for a new fire department including W W H as chief, MK Rogers as assistant chief, and T We Miller captain of the uptown division along with Joseph Toomry captain of the downtown division. An advisory board named R A Amand Charley E Irvin J G Wright and W M Hinl. The council will be asked to empower the department, hire a superintendent, and purchase an automobile fire truck.
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Washington
Whfef
Rogers
T. We. Miller
Dl Ton
Joseph Toomry
R.A. Almand
Charley FE
Irvin
J. G. Wright
W. M. Hinl
Clubman Is Arrested for Shooting a Girl in Los Angeles
Fred Bielb a wealthy young clubman is under arrest charged with shooting Miss Irene Noble 22. George Whit her brother found her unconscious at his residence with Kalb summoned. Noble accuses Kolb of the shot while police note a threatening letter, but others cite hysteria and self harm claims. Kolb’s fate awaits further investigation.
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Los Angeles
Fred B.ielb
Irene Noble
George
Whit
Kalb
Miss Noble
Kolb
C. ¢. Kolp
Oth
Kory
Keng
Death of Little George Bailey in Whitesburg
George Bailey of Whitesburg Georgia died Thursday morning after a brief illness. He was about four years old and beloved by the town, a great pet in Whitesburg and well loved by everyone. He was the son of Mr and Mrs E B Bailey.
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George Bailey
Whitesburg
George
E. B. Bailey
Jacobs Cut Prices Mail Order Offer From Jacobs Pharmacy
Jacobs' Cut Prices invites customers to order by mail from Jacobs' Pharmacy with Parcel Post delivery. The catalog features over 10 000 items including prescriptions medicines and household goods, promising low postage and significant savings versus local stores. Special lunch offerings at the main store and a second fountain location highlight wholesome Southern fare and house-made ice creams.
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Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Jacobs
South
Whitehall Street
Housekeepers Sale Offers Moths Extermination and Kitchen Aids
A Historic catalog note promotes Jap-a-Lac and Jacobs products for home care. It touts moth extermination by a spray that destroys eggs, bed bug killer that penetrates pores, and free samples with purchases. Also markets floor wax, polishes, mops, and a malt tonic described as nourishing and restorative for women and children.
Free Sample Jar Promised In Toilet Goods Sale
A vintage newspaper fragment advertises Monday free sample jars of Pomp etian Massage Cream with every twenty five cent purchase in the toilet goods department. It lists assorted goods including red rubber syringes, Jacobs White Rose Glycerine Soap, gets it corn cure, Othine, and Levy's Lablache Face Powder with prices. The ad notes postage and main store availability.
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Levy
Jaunty Bathing Caps Displayed In Varied Styles
A local ad touts a large stock of bathing caps in pure gum rubber priced 60c 78c and 1.00 with many colors. Caps include boiudoir spring maid trimmed designs and mirror maid in pure silk satin and fancy fabrics with polka dots bands and flutings priced from 15 cents to 2.50.
First Aid Emergency Kit For Every Home
Emergency kits speed response after accidents or sudden illness. Contents include Red Cross items, gauze, bandages, cotton, sutures, plasters, forceps, scissors, pins, and a First Aid Handbook. Complete tin case priced at 4.25 with household kits and optional smaller kits available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
J. & J. Red Cross
Johnson
HID Eliminates Perspiration Odor and Odor Free After Bath
HID offers a pure antiseptic deodorant in liquid and cream forms. The cream claims to eliminate odor without delaying perspiration, appealing to refined users. The liquid version restores excessive sweating to normal while removing odor and stains. Dress shields unnecessary.
Carbonated Grape Juice At Home With Prana Syphon
Fresh listing promotes home carbonating with the Prana Carboule Syphon for grape juice and other drinks. It claims quick sparkling results, simple operation, and availability in the country away from drugstore fountains. Prana Carbonic Sephari priced at $3.60 and carbonets sold by the dozen at 5 cents.
Retail health cosmetics and foot care offerings
A catalog style ad listing Robinnaire Liquid Face Powder and Robinnaire Liquid Depilatory with postpaid pricing, Jacobs Foot Relief and related foot powders for cooling, soothing, and sweat relief, Mermaid Sea Salt for baths, with prices and postage notes. Includes cautions about corn treatment and home remedies.
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Jacobs
Excellent Fountain Pen Deal From Waterman Idea Co
It is an excellent grade guaranteed fountain pen stamped with our name by Waterman Idea Pen Company offered at $1.00. Features etched black hard rubber barrel, 14 karat gold nibs coarse medium and fine, with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Waterman (Idea
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Oserve
United States
Judge Covington
Dawson Exercises
Georgia
Dix
Harry L. DIX, Inc
Diamond Merchants and Mfg. Jewelers
Candler
Atlanta, Ga
Andy Carnegie
Medical
University
West Virginia
Clubman
Jacobs’ War Department
Jacobs’ War Dept
Jacobs’ Malt
Mall Bbe
Trmaid
Famous
Waterman Co
Societe
Marietta Street
Peters St
Decatur St
Marietta St
Peachtree St
Houston St
Lee St
West End
Whitehall St
W. Mitchell St
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