Young men and expense money origin of Stars in my crown
Br. A. Leaman quips that youth focus on expense accounts before work, likening life to a salesman’s road. He argues living costs are advanced for fifteen to twenty years as a new man starts, then effort earns back the funds. The tale cites Old Mother Nature and a boss approving expenses only after performance, tracing the phrase Stars in my crown to the tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. A. Leaman
Mr. Leaman
Toby
Old Mother Nature
Snappy Letterhead by C W Brownlee Impresses Readers
C W Brownlee of the city’s storied Seaenleaman line gains praise for his snappy progressive design work. His latest jetterneag and Kaeance card showcase quick service and memorable branding that emphasizes reliability and modern appeal to attract attention for upcoming data and trade needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Brownlee
Storery Seaenleaman
McCord Stewart Li Ie
Brownlee
Young New York Man Making Good Here
Fos Lavy, a New York native, moved to Atlanta three months ago to work as city salesman for Balser Goldberg Co. He quickly earned a strong reputation as an ambitious, aggressive salesman who delivers results. Levy says Atlanta suits him, with no plans to return to New York and a belief in brighter prospects here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fos Lavy
New York
Atlanta
Balser, Goldberg Co
Levys
Deere Plow salesmen tour north Georgia finds business boom
J B Burros of John Deers Wegon and K W Raudick of Syracuse Plow company, both special salesmen with John Deere Plow Company of Atlanta, spent last week in north Georgia report solid business and excellent crop conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Burros
John Deers Wegon Company
K. W. Raudick
Syracuse Plow Company
John Deere Plow Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Harrison Tells A Fishy Fish Story
Montgomery Alabama June 3 1918 Editor Constitution Firing Line recounts a trip where the writer, Harrison, reflects on retrieving The Constitution in Montgomery, notes Atlanta reporters, jokes about fishing half a day in south Alabama, and laments busy business while praising local merchants and handwriting. He expects to be in Atlanta next, praising a Cracker Jack hotel and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Constitution
Atlanta
Atlanta Spirit
South
Alabama
the & P. Richard Company
Marrison
Next Sands
Ilarrison
Clinton merchant buys bulk in Atlanta wholesale market
J Adair of Clinton South Carolina visited Atlanta with Mrs Adair. He surveyed the wholesale trade and purchased a Red Seal 3 bill from J K Orr Shoe Co totaling about 3500 dollars. He allocated the goods to his three stores in Clinton Chester and Abbeville South Carolina.
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Mg. J. Adair
Clinton
S.C
Appreciation for early closing by Atlanta grocers
President Camp of the Retail Grocers and Butchers Association thanks grocers in Atlanta for observing the early closing on Wednesday. He notes it was the first such day of the season since the bir parade and confirms widespread compliance. Camp and several association members toured the city and found that nearly all who agreed to close did so.
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President Camp
Atlanta
Bolling H. Jones Named Chairman for Southern Mercantile Convention
Bolling H. Jones of Atlanta Stove Works was chosen as chairman for the Southern Mercantants convention to be held in Atlanta for the first two weeks of August. Jones, a longtime activist for Atlanta’s growth, predicts at least 4000 merchants will attend, with traveling salesmen invited to extend personal invitations to peers. He promises a practical program with entertaining elements and notes the convention should exceed last year’s turnout of 2000 and approach 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ and Manufacturers Association
Bolling H. Jones
Atlanta
Jones
Ben- Herman
Mr. Jones
Merchants’ Convention
John Deere manager returns from national conference in Moline
W H Stents of John Deere Plow company returned yesterday from Moline NL where he attended a conference of John Deere managers from across the country. Y B Shyer of Consolidated Paper company arrived Saturday after a good week. CG S Harley will spend Sunday in Anderson and C and 3 C Mason will be at his home in Cuthbert Ga.
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W. H. Stents
John Deere Plow Company
Moline
John Deere Company
Consolidated Paper Company
CG. S. Harley
Anderson, & C
C. Mason
Cuthbert
Tennessee salesmen meet in Johnson City in a humorous note
In Johnson City Tennessee on June 18 1918 three Atlanta salesmen Albert Levy R V Goodson and BHelsinger gathered in one town for a lighthearted discussion claiming it to be the first time three Atlanta salesmen were together in Tennessee. They urged readers to visit North Pole country where the water is fine and suggested bosses consider broadening their rollout.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Constitution
Atlanta
Tennessee
Albert Levy
Regenfeld Company
R. V. Goodson
Frank E. Block
Atlante Paper Company
Adanta
ITV
Elso
North Pole
Harriman
Goodson
Levy
Belsinger
Aufwiedersehen, & P, Bhlsinger
Invitation to traveling men luncheon in Atlanta
Merchants and Manufacturers' Association invites every traveling salesman from Atlanta wholesale and manufacturing houses to a Dutch luncheon at the Piedmont hotel assembly hall on Saturday June 21 at 7 p.m. Important business will be discussed and all salesmen are urged to attend.
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The
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Atlanta
Assembly Hall
Piedmont Hotel
U C T Fulton Council 505 News Notes Members Travel
U C T Fulton 505 column reports Brother R H Manley selling sweets for D R Wilder Co on West Point road and Brother George P Byrd optimistic about future sales. Updates from North Carolina about T H Mathews applications and G L McBrien with American Can in Charlotte. H D Barber returns with family after winter country ranch. Homer H Williams of Spalding Grocery Griffin Ga reports business. H J McDonnell of Brower Candy runs West Point trips. Warns of a fine for meetings with no initiations and promises a forthcoming letter from Secretary P Brownlee on the council’s stance next week.
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H. J. McDonnell
Brower Candy Company
West Point Road
United Commercial
Fulton 505
In The Trenches at House for Lunch Orders
Report from The Trenches notes a busy house with a good lunch of orders yesterday. Jeter, Silvey, and Carlton from Capital City Tobacco discuss a famous man’s death linked to smoking. Various sales reps, managers, and firms across Macon report steady business and plans for June and fall deliveries.
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Jeter
H Jeter
John Silvey
Ragan-Matone Company
Aeason
Two U S 1 Councils Meet For Combined Meeting
The two local councils of the United Commercial Travelers announce a joint meeting in the Knights of Pythias hall in the Kiser building next Saturday at 3 p.m. It will be a monster meeting with many new members to be initiated, about twenty five total, including out of town members. Members are urged to attend to assist the newcomers and enjoy the proceedings.
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United Commercial Travelers
Knights of Pythias
Kiser
City Salesmen Report Strong Year Ahead in Atlanta
The secretary's report shows the City Salesmen's association vibrant and prosperous in Atlanta as members back a banner year. President HL Simmons leads an active group with support from jobbers, manufacturers, and retailers for their excursion week. Eugene Czintz prepares for Europe while Warren Manufacturing's M L Minor promotes top neckwear designs, amid rising demand and crop prospects.
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Hl.simmons
Directory item highlights travel and business associations
Directory entry lists Commercial Travelers Association details, secretary contacts, meeting dates including last and third Saturdays, chamber commerce ties, and executive board notes. Includes references to Atlanta locations, specific halls, and meeting times, plus Gideons and city assembly notes.
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H Andrews
Agetal
Chamber Commerce
Atlanta
W. of
P. Hall
Kiser Haliding
B. le Wallace
Secreters
Derestar
Travelers Gank Fist
City Selecments Association
Assembly Hall
Pindment
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Harrison
Merchant
Dougherty- Little-Redwine Company
J. O. Castlebury
J. M. McBkibbin
A. 5
Covention
Bellinger
Atlanta Paper Company
Salestman
News of the
R. H. Manley
Frm
D. R. Wilder
George P. Byrd
Falls
Tle
T. H. Mathews
North Carolina
G. L. McBrien
American Can Company
Charlotte
N.C
McBrien
H D. Barber
Arbuckle Coffee
Homer H. Williams
Spalding Grocery Company
Griffin, Ga
P. & Brownlee
Ww. B. Carlton
Topacco Company
Oue
el Principe da Gales
J.D. Brazier
J.D. O'Reas
Airing Records Company
Salea
Holt
Dixie Pickie and Preserving Company
Macon
Hancar
Harry T. Malsby
Malsby Machinery Company
W. BE
South Carolina
Warren Manufacturing Company
Mack Turahbers
Hirshbere Company
Florida
W. H. Eckford
M. c. Kiser Company
Mississippi
H. S. Harrison
Rl, Exell
Gramling-Boarding Company
York
Bavanmah
W. ©. Beard
Woh
Gramling-Spalaimg Company
Docrun
Fulton
City Salesman’s Association
Eugene Czintz
Europe
M. L. Minor
Merchants.and Manufacturers Association
Sra Peral
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