UC 1S Comedy Play Draws Crowds at Union Station
Rehearsals continue for a two performance comedy A Day at the Union Station at the Atlanta theater on December 5. Produced under Charles A Sheldon Sr and promoted by UC Tra of Atlanta, proceeds go to charity. W G Moore says the cast blends top local talent with strong UC guests for an engaging two to three hour show.
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Union Station
Atlanta
Birs ‘Charles A Sheldon, Sr
Uc’ Tra
Ucts
W G Moore
Ugts
Riddick
Cotton stored in Montgomery as farmers delay sales
Ed Jones of Deera Implement visits John Deere Plow in Montgomery and reports cotton storage rising. He notes a 75 percent yearly gain at the Montgomery house and urges farmers to sell some cotton to aid local merchants. Space is filled with stored cotton in old stables and empty buildings, with some merchants taking cotton on market terms and advance options.
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Ed& Jones
Deera
Montgomery Ala
John Deere
Mr Jones
Montgomery
Merchants Association Denies Soliciting Donations
J A Gorcds, president of the Retail Merchants Association of Georgia, states the association is not soliciting donations and urges merchants to report imposters posing as representatives. The letter asks Griffin readers to prevent donation requests and confirms genuine representatives carry signed letters of designation. Also notes McClure Ten Cent Co and Camilla Drug Co involved in a Dew and Dollar Limit store opening in Buchanan and Camilla respectively.
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J A Gorcds
Retail Merchants Association of Georgia
John Breton
Marchants of
Georgia
Retail Merchants Association OF Georgia, Inc
I A. Goode
Griffin, Ga
E P Lewis
McClure Ten- Cent Co
Dodson & Stewart
Buchanan
Dr Lewis
Camila Drug Co
Camilla
Fring Line Notes From Sales Conference At Fain & Stamps
Attendees included JG Owens AJ Hutchinson WwoY Bailey S B Smith Curt Edwards and city salesmen BoB Freitag for American Tobacco Co on Sovereign cigarettes. WG Stamps called it three weeks of hard work with optimistic vibes as cotton exchanges near opening promise more movement and money. Johnson of John Deere Plow Co and Bell who oversaw publicity for the same firm visited Mount Airy. Adams of B L Adams Co toured Meriwether and Harris counties. most farmers hold cotton but expect to sell soon. Kopphin of Prichards Co missed due to minor surgery. Thornton travels Florida Alabama Georgia for FP Richards Co. Adams Co signs prepping for big traffic. painters refreshed signs. Bennett travels South Carolina for FP Richards Co. Harrison of SP Richards Co visited Friday Saturday. Lewis of McGlure Ten Cent Co eyed Hogansville for a 1 cent department. Bohler of McClure Ten Cent Co spent time in Athens. McClure president reports Tennessee conditions favorable.
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Fain & Stamps
JG Owens
AJ Hutchinson Wwoy Bailey
S B Smith
Curt Edwards
The
Road Force
QR Thornton
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
the & FP Richards
FEL Adama Co
Dlp Lewis
McGlure ‘Ten Gent Co
Hogansville
W . Bohler
MecClure
Ten Cent Co
Athens
McClure
Meine Ten Cent Co
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Walter Clarton
Faimera
Becaues
Pax Das
Recausa
Barrain
Europe
Potatoes and crops shine at Alabama fair tale
A John Deere manager recounts a Pike County Alabama county fair trip. He praises cotton, grain and livestock displays, notes strong potato yields nearby, and jokes about a farmer who refuses to eat another potato from a boastful neighbor.
Orr Shoe Co Exhibit Secured Many Orders
An exhibit by J K Orr Shoe Co at the Good Friday congress showcased Red Seal convict shoes. Charles I. Perry demonstrated longer wear and cost savings from humane footwear for road laborers, noting half soles extend life. Orders from Fulton County and distant states like Washington, Florida, and Tennessee followed.
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J K Orr Shoe Company
Charles I. Pormy
Perry
Waren C H Girardeau
Fulton County
Ore Company
Washington
Florida
Tennessee
Closing bucket shops saved ten million in Georgia
A fragmentary Georgia report argues that closing bucket shops kept about ten million dollars yearly in legitimate business, preventing cotton futures gambling. It claims the cotton exchange was largely a gambling machine, while mills and merchants can move vast cotton volumes with no exchange. It notes savings on margins and commissions, urging real cotton purchases. The misspelled piece references John Dee and Kingman & Co as part of a telegram frame in an office.
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Georgia
Cotton Exchange
South
Fare Bank
New York
Morgans
Avery Man
Stovall Show Case and Fixtures Promotes Trade
Merchants are urged to note an announcement by Stovall Show Case and Manufacturing. Ted Stovall highlights a long line of ready to use showcases and fixtures, with custom cases made to order. The firm reports a busy period and emphasizes prompt service to satisfy patrons while noting cash is tighter yet shipments to three merchants were promptly filled.
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Stovall
Ted Stovall
Tfe
Atlanta
South
Forsyth Street
Stovall Show Case & Mfg. Co
Lee Street
Why We Ought to Be Thankful by Walter Clarton
Walter Clarton argues optimism for cotton markets citing low sales, abundant farmer holdings, bank strain, and depleted retailer stocks. He notes rising leather prices, looming borrowing opportunities, postwar European stabilization, full cotton mills, and Christmas needs driving hopeful sentiment.
Atlanta Baking Co. Auto Giveaway Contest
The Atlanta Ealing company offers a prize contest for boys and girls of the city with the top collector winning a small auto. Many prizes, including cash, are up for grabs as participants gather labels from Maid bread. The firm recently added a large Studebaker delivery truck for holiday service.
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Atlanta Ealing Company
Buster
Studebaker
Tea expert Elmore tours the South with Lipton tea talk
W H Elmers of the New York office of Thomas J Lupton visited Atlanta with representative R H Manley on a tea culture tour. Myr Elmore, an expert on tea, spoke to merchants about grade differences and handling in the Lipton gardens of India and Ceylon.
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W. H Elmers
New York
Thomas J Lupton
Atlante
R. H. Manley Myr Elmore
South
Lipton
India
Ceylon
Laundry Tablets Promise Easy Washing by Leswerk Salee Co
The Leswerk Salee Co introduces laundry tablets now on the market in this territory. They claim the tablets take all the rub and half the work out of washing and are advertised to grocers and druggists as business builders. Try them out in today’s Firing Line.
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Leswerk
Leswerk Sales
Candier
Atlanta
Leswerk Salee Co
Haa
Gideons Meet Led by M F Allen at Ansley Hotel
Secretary W I Hardin announces the Gideons will hold a Sunday meeting today at 3 PM in the Ansley hotel led by Camp Treasurer M F Allen. Brief inspiring talks and uplifting music expected. All are invited especially ladies welcome to attend.
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W I. Hardin
Santa on the Sea plans southern charity drive
Santa sails the deep sea thinking of bright children in the sunny south land and mobilizes a good Samaritan named Openings El Lewis to prepare a holiday merchant list. He promotes a regional effort with a circular and storage room plan in southern towns and lists firms added to the Samaritan’s list such as Buchanan Ten Cent Company, Camilla Drug Company, Goggins Palmetto, Eaten Drug Company Austell, and Upshaw Bros Douglasville in Georgia.
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Santa
el Lewis
Santo
Samaritans
Buchanan ‘Ten-Cent Company
Buchanan, Ga
Camilla Drug Company
Camila Ge T
Drug Company
Austell, Ga
Upshaw Bros
Douglasville, Ga
Once a Year Shoes Demonstrated at Red Seal Grindstone Test
Three thousand visitors at the Good Roads Convention witnessed Red Seal Shoes endure eight hours daily on a grindstone for five days. Outer sole worn through in 24 hours, equating to months on the road, validating the claim of exceptional durability. County commissioners and southern purchasing committees urged to test samples.
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Good Roads
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Merchants’ Association
McClure Ten Cent Co
the Times
McClure News
Jzstoreyou
Avery
Etoraga
Neverleak
Atlanta Tent & Awning Co
P.O
Bax
of oUstiness
John C .Hasbury
Bob Freitag
American Tobacco Co
Sovereign Cigarettes
Tobacco
Cana
O ZC Johnson
Dtvighon
John Dere Plow Co
Tennessea
Hlt Bell
John Dacre Plow Co
Mount Airy
LL Adams
B L Adams Co
Meriwether and
Harris
HM E Kopphin
Priehards Co
Bia
West Weelk
J M Bennett
South Carolina
P Richards
Ed “Sunshine” Harrison the Dynamo
SP Richards Co
FR Lubbock
Momor
Briday Crom
Pike County
Big County
ORR Shoe CO
Atlanta Baking CO
AUTO
M. F. Allen
Gideons
Santa On the Sea
Maddox Coffee CO
Whitehall St
H. T. Moore
Rhodes Bldg
Atlanta Coffee Mills Company
Ekers
Samous
Euore Eka
Capital City ,Tobacco Co
E.L. Adams Company
Atlanta, Ga
S.p.richards Co
Central Ave
Dixie Pickle & Preserving Co
Marietta St
J. K. Orr Shoe CO
RED Seal Shoe Factory
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