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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1914
Page
37
Readers flood the Constitution with letters about a new apple butter product from a local company. A Worcester mass writer praises the spread while company officials describe a wide display and ongoing efforts to boost recognition at the upcoming show in Atlanta.
Variety Works purchases stock from the stationery company trustee and sells at reduced prices. The Warely Works wood plant on Humlas street expands with new lines and two new stores to meet demand. Products can be inspected at 134 Sonia Toravth street before transfer to the Finmonnes street plant.
Poem praising the diligent, ever reliable deliverer who is welcomed in towns and farms alike. It contrasts varied workers, from the punctual to the grumpy, with the central figure who always serves the goods. The piece celebrates steadfast service and universal appreciation for dependable labor.
Edgar F Barrett of Atlanta, a member of United Colored Trust, was killed by lightning at his bungalow on Ridge. His widow receives a sum from the lodge and additional weekly dues for fifty two weeks. The report notes rising union strength and 600,000 members nationwide with strong Atlanta figures.
Fring Line notes detail visits by Uncle Wash from Conyers and Sullivan to Atlanta, with sales contacts across Georgia. The report lists many road force members, sales standings, and forthcoming visits from company reps and managers, indicating active business in Macon, Rome, Asheville, and nearby towns.
The United Commercial Travelers announce a major forthcoming entertainment event to be staged at the Atlanta Theater on December 7. Local performers rehearse for the show with proceeds to support city charities. Further details will be released later.
The Maddox Coffee Company at 207 Whitehall Street highlights the achievements of Miss Annabelle Standard, a longtime employee who rose to manage the business, serving as a striking example of what one woman can accomplish in the industry.
MISS ANNABE STANDARD has become a key manager at Maddox Coffee Company. For five years she has supervised plant labor, kept books, handled shipping and orders, and even roasts coffee. As the only woman roaster in the country, she greatly contributes to production of the Blue Banner brand and overall business.
MW VeClure, head of the ten cent chain, announces lease of a new corner location at Third and Cherry streets in Macon for additional stores. The move, aimed at expanding a growing chain, follows earlier quartering of offices and reflects plans to open around the first of the year. The MiClure New editor Miss Chiwllam highlights the firm’s broad sale of basic small articles and the resilience of the business amid dull times.
The Georgia Chamber announces eight prizes with total value about 2.5 times last year’s, awarded for essays menus and lists promoting Georgia agriculture and industry. Prizes include $10 for best agricultural list, $10 for best historical list, $85 for menus, $15 for a Georgia community dinner menu, and $10 for essays on why Georgians should Buy at Home with word limits. Entries due by early November. awards by a neutral committee after Georgia Products Day.
The Van Houten Cocoa office in New York will display two buses of southern cotton next week. A J Edmondston, representing the company, has ordered two bales of distressed cotton to be shipped early next week. He notes strong southern sales and urges salesmen to work hard, stay optimistic, and travel vigorously to boost business.
Southern farmers increasingly embrace two row planters as Deeres Plow reports rising demand. The machines sow cotton, peas, sorghum and more, dropping seed quickly and enabling two rows at a time. Leading agricultural schools encourage adoption as northern and western farmers also praise efficiency.
A local report notes the Capital City Tobacco Company and officials including Carlton Malone praise cheerful smiling in a recent talk by Crank Mulhall and Rotarian leadership. The piece describes smiling as a habit and highlights benefits, pleasures, and profits of a smiley presence in Atlanta society.
In a clipped exchange a lady asks a man at the back door why he is begging. The man with a high hat replies he has been begging all year, and she chides him about starting too early.
A buyer argues against deceptive tactics and urges simple language, honesty, and clear explanations. He warns not to overwhelm customers with jargon, stresses genuine cheerfulness, dependable service, and keeping promises, noting most buyers prefer a friendly, straightforward approach.
Local greetings last week centered on W F Birdsong of Mountain City Milling Company Chattanooga. He, famed as the man who sold railroad flour to wholesale merchants, expressed optimism about rapid return to prosperous conditions in the South. Prominent financier Asa G Candler appeared in the cotton relief movement.
Webster blueback spellers drew crowds last week as spelling matches ran at the United Commercial Traveler hall and the Travelers Protective Association meeting houses. Members, families, sweethearts, and others filled the venues, some fainting or falling ill with laughter or dyspepsia, while others held steady for the spectacle. More details promised next week.
A genial salesman praised the Constitution for aiding a vigorous cotton movement and helped spur business recovery. He noted flour trade strength in his region, denounced typical sales pitches of hard times, and urged banishing knocker pessimists while urging merchants to boost confidence and cooperation.
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