Advice is bad says Mr. Howard on cotton tare policy
C B Howard of the Southeastern Cotton Buyers Association argues against extra bagging and tare on cotton bales. He notes discrepancies in tare allowances by exchanges and mills, explains how tare reduces bale value, and urges reducing tare while protecting lint. He highlights economic incentives for farmers to minimize bagging costs.
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C. B. Howard
Southeastern Cotton Buyers’ Association
Frm
Inman, Azers & Inman
Atlanta
Howard
C. F
Liverpool
Bremen
Arkwright Club
New England
Rain Triggers Nine Foot Rise In Chattahoochee River
The water works manager reported to The Constitution that the Chattahoochee river rose nine feet after recent rain. Colonel Park Woodward questioned river use, noting the rise underscores rainfall impact on the intake pipe previously linked to a power plant shutdown at Bull Sluice dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterworks Department
Constitution Office
Chattahoochee River
Colonel Park Woodward
Jack Spalding
Bull Sluice Dam
Diamonds: Best value claim in every sale approach
A dealer asserts customers receive the best possible diamond for their money with no lower price available elsewhere, presenting this as the core of their selling method. The statement frames confidence in value and exclusivity of pricing.
Little Kimball Chances Tops Auburn Avenue Prices
Charles H. Black through Will Ansley buys The Little Kimball at 45 Auburn Avenue from R. Lee Walker for 930,000. Frontage five feet, depth 200 feet, plan to erect a three story garage fronting the sidewalk with two stores on the ground floor and twenty four bachelor rooms and twelve baths above. Projected cost about 35,000 with Auburn avenue real estate showing rapid rise and heavy past five year investment on the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Black
Will Ansley
B. P
C. H. Black
R. Lee Walker
Auburn Avenue
Kimball
Mr. Black
Black
Tt 16
North Pryor
Ivy
Allants Athletic Club
Orr
Diamond
Diamond Rubber Company
Thornton & Black
Bachlor
Maxwell Garage
With
Gordon Kiser
McDaniel, iAlaton & Black
Wedemeyer badly injured in streetcar accident
Professor Fred Wedemeyer a leader of a local band and tax office attaché was thrown to the pavement while alighting a streetcar on Rawson street last Friday evening suffering severe ankle and leg injuries. He remains at home with likely long recovery and authorities note the accident remains under court house inquiry awaiting full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wedemeyer
Wedemeyers Band
Atlanta Turn Verein
Andy Stewart
Rawson Street
Stewart
Professor Wedemeyer
Grant Park
Court House
Eleven Days In Stockade For Wife Cruelty
Jesse Hurdle, a Chicago picture concern solicitor, drew eleven days in the stockade without a fine after police court action on multiple cruelty charges by his wife Mrs. Hurdle. She testified of months without food, living with another man at 96 Cooper Street, and a recent harsh spanking, while Hurdle called the claims a crazy spell. Mrs. Hurdle, married in LaGrange about three years ago, resides at 770% Marietta Street.
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Broyles
Jesse Hurdle
Chicago
Sawduat
Hurdle
LaGrange
Marlatta Street
Walking to Lithonia saves Jack from jail
A court offer in Atlanta proposed that William Jack, a Newnan native arrested for soliciting, walk to Lithonia to settle the case. Jack, who had lost money after arriving in Atlanta, agreed in theory but his departure status was not confirmed.
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Lithonia
Jack
Diemias
Broyles
William Jack
Atlanta
Dobbs
Alma
Union Depot
Newnan
Recorder
Stockade Sentence for Virgil Dodson in Whisky Case
Virgil Dodson, a young white man, was sentenced by Judge Broyles to thirty days hard labor in the stockade, a $600 fine, and bound over to state court for selling whisky. He was arraigned with BH. L. Brantley, whom he claimed as the whisky source. Brantley’s case was dismissed after a detective alleged a stool pigeon secured a pint of rye from Dodson on Broadstreet last Monday night.
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Virgil Dodson
Broyles
Dodson
BH. L. Brantley
Brantley
Judge Finley Dead in Dallas Texas
Judge X. W. Finley former presiding judge of the Texas civil court of eppenta died at his Dallas home today after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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Finley
Dallas
Texas
X. W. Finley
Eppenta
City Printing Contract Awarded After Union Debate
The eldermani board awarded the city printing contract to the American Publishing Company, a union shop, amid a long dispute with Cittler Bros, a non union competitor. Officials split on bid lowest cost versus long term value, with conference reports and a final council vote favoring American Publishing. Mayor Fro Tem Huddleston to sign today.
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Eldermani Board
American Publishing Company
Rew
Cittler Bros
Dittler Bros
Loweat
Dit¢ler
Printing Committee of
Council
Aldermanic Board
Fro Tem
Huddleston
Auto Week Interest Grows in Atlanta Plan
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce hosts three weekly executive committee meetings on Auto Week. John B. Murphy rejoined this week with strong suggestions. Subscriptions total to $14,933.50 with $80 added yesterday from several firms. A public comfort department and hospitality drive target 60,000 visitors, with seeks for 10,000 homes to shelter guests as preparations proceed.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
John B. Murphy
Automobile Fund
Totel
White Provision Company
Gia
Wrigley Engraving Company
D. R. Wider Manufacturing Company
Ashford Trunk and Bag Company
Qholstin-Cunningham Spring Bed Company
Brooks Morgan
Atlanta
B. W. Gans
Atlanta Auto Trades Association
Chamber of Commerce
Ble Auditorium-Armory
Public Comfort Department
C. Dobbs
George M. Chapin
W. G. Cooper
Fils
Foormore Building
Wood block paving dispute prompts council review
The street committee meets at 10 this morning to consider a communication from R S Manly of Gulfport Creosoting Company who says Atlanta wood blocks do not meet specifications and offers to wager 1000 dollars to a charity if proven. He claims recent inspection of blocks in Atlanta supports his view.
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General Council
R. S. Manly
Gulfport Creosoting Company
Gulfport
Miss
Manly
Atlanta
Strees
Barber And Hotel Man Placed Under Arrest
Lawrence Polk owner of a barber shop at Forsyth and Hunter streets and G W Moore clerk of Fulton hotel above the shop were arrested yesterday on a charge of violating the city prohibition law. Detectives allege whisky was sold to a stool pigeon on two days. Polk said Moore kept it in his hotel room and furnished it. Polk posted bond and was released. Moore is seeking bail. The case is not before the city court this afternoon.
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Lawrence Polk
Forsyth and
Hunter Streets
G. W. Moore
Fulton Hotel
Polk
Moore
West Point 10 Buy Entry Into Macon
The Atlanta and West Point railway expects to announce the purchase of the Macon and Birmingham railway at its September 28 board meeting. Key figures Wickeraham and Parrott are in the east amid talks over price and terms of sale. The Macon and Birmingham line runs LaGrange to Botkee and would allow Macon access via new track arrangements, boosting traffic and coal movement.
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Atlanta and
West Point Railway
Macon and Birmingham
West Point
Charles A. Wickeraham
West Point Road
Samuel F. Parrott
Macon and Birmingham Road
Macon and
Birmingham Road
Boston
Macon
Birmingham
LaGrange
Botkee
Central City
Georgia Southern and
Florida Railroad
Southwestern
Central of Georgia
Central
Newnan
Atlanta
Weat Point
Invisible Toric Bifocals At Alter Ballard Optical Co
Advertisement touts invisible toric bifocals that provide seamless vision for reading and walking. Claims customers can wear two pair of glasses for a long time with no visible seams or dividing lines. Encourages a store visit at Alter Ballard Optical Co., 75 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alter Ballard Optical CO
Peachtree St
Atlanta
Georgia sheriffs seek free railroad passes ruling likely days away
The petition of Georgia sheriffs and deputies for permission to accept free transportation on state railroads while on official business was argued before the railroad commission by Roland Elis of Macon and Judge Frank Z. Curry of Jackson. The commission took the matter under advisement and a decision was not immediate.
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Georgia Sheriffa
Railroad Commission
Roland Elis
Macon
Frank Z. Curry
Jackson
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MR. Howard
Jack J. Spalding
Vora
Maier & Berkele
Lively
Hubby
City Printing
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Rountree
W. Z. Turner
Mgr
R. S. Manily
Barber
Mai
the Continental Creamery Co
Donovan
Alabama Street
Georgia
Frank E. Block CO
United States
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Hampton’s Magazine
Sele Now
America
Aret
Sugar Trust
Edward Roseall
George Fi Fitch
Rex Beach
H. M. Seat Een
Eny Eve Newsdealer
Hamptons
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Cacy
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Abit
H. Brewster
Albert Howell
Hugh M. Dorsey
Arthur Heyman
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Howell & Heyman
Tripod Paint CO
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