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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
Multiple real estate offers shown with prices and features. Listings include lakeside and shaded lots on Horace Avenue, Linden, Elby Hathert Shady, and near Peach Trees. Descriptions mention level ground, mature trees, and potential for farms, plus cottages on North Avenue and Fifth Street with several rooms and heating. Local contact Mr. Perkerson cited for further details.
West Atlanta Park offers seven and eight room houses on the river electric car line, free first month and two free if occupied a year, net nine months rent. Park frontages with trees, evergreens and flowers, pure air and native oaks. FERRO PHOSPHATE SPRINGS in the center reputed to cure stomach or kidney trouble. New church store and school house soon. Capt J T Milla will show the homes. Rent twenty dollars per month.
Mathews and Hill advertise two attractive North Jackson street homes in Atlanta. Both are newly built, stormed heathed and double doored with eight rooms, mahogany mantels, ample shade, and rigid material inspection. Priced at 7000 dollars with good terms. a cheaper option on North Aschean is also offered. Contact Mathews and Hill for details.
Classified notice advertises a 60 by 150 foot lot on Angier Avenue near Jackson Street for 900 dollars. It also promotes a 2 story ten room house with a good lot 565 by 155 feet to an alley, priced at 4500 dollars with 500 dollars cash and 50 dollars monthly payments, for this week only in North je.
A fragmented notice invites buyers to view vacant lots and parcels for sale near Grant Park and local streets. Details mention a 2 000 dollar price, a 14 by 18 foot plot, and multiple property chances with court access and utilities. The ad emphasizes flexible cash and monthly payment options and invites inquiries with a trial call.
Special to The Georgian Eatonton Georgia August 29 caterpillars and boll worms appeared in county cotton yet damage is limited to rank spots while multiplying rapidly under favorable conditions farmers fear continuing trouble. Despite large thrifty plants fruit scarcity is noted and predictions point to a disappointing outcome.
Georgia marble quarrymen challenge railroad rates with a hearing before the railroad commission. The commission will meet September 12 to hear other matters, then address the marble complaints on September 14 raised by J. B. Roberts of Ball Ground and H. T. Parker of Dallas. They argue Vermont marble ships at lower rates into Georgia, giving Vermont a competitive edge and Georgia producers hardship. The case also seeks equal rates for south Georgia towns including Thomasville and Albany, with proceedings slated for September 12.
Torrential rain yesterday flooded Glenville Georgia and nearby areas. The G C and H railroad tracks were washed out in several places causing widespread train delays and crop damage reported by local officials.
No 228 East Hunter Street offered as a paintable rental ready for quick profit. Located near rail developments on a good street, the property promises future earnings. Forrest and George Adair endorse the listing to customers as sound investment.
Gainesville Ga Aug 29 The city board of education elected Professor R F Terrell of Red Hill as high school principal for the ensuing year at 700 salary Miss Kate Clark to teach overflow of sixth and seventh grades replacing Miss Lewellen King who declined. Delegates to Convention elected in Hall county for Ninth district Republican convention at Dahlonega J B Gaston H L Richardson J W Spencer R A Chamblee.
The Atlanta market ledger lists dozens of produce items and commodities with varied pricing. Entries include flour, grain, sugar, rice, cheese, and provi sions with per bushel and per pound quotes, noting brand names and adjustments. Prices show rough ranges for white and mixed cereals, refined sugars, and dairy products, reflecting a bustling but unruly market page.
A long desultory summary on New York cotton trading cites bullish rumors fading, profit taking, and persistent short selling. It notes varied regional conditions from Georgia to Texas, with overall crop prospects described as improving yet fragile, and mentions the Philadelphia trust decline and market reactions.
The report outlines the sugar market stance on ware terms and rates amid changes in tariffs and variables affecting prices. Authorities emphasize stability, noting adjustments to leasing arrangements and pending decisions in August and September.
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