New Department Store Promises East-Style Splendor
A new department store by M. Rich & Bros. Co will open shortly after New Year in Atlanta to rival eastern shops. The $100,000 building features a cash register system with telephone links for instant change, employee lounges, lunch facilities, a large soda fountain, three elevators, skylights, heated vestibule, wide aisles, mahogany fittings, and floors dedicated to men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, furniture, and home goods.
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M. Rich & Bi Co
Atlanta
Ellalte
M. Rich & Bros. Co
Atlanta store to open large new department on Hunter street
A new department store addition in Atlanta will total 100000 square feet on the second floor with private offices, sewing rooms, and advertising headquarters. The $125000 project, four times the old space, includes fire safety upgrades and labor saving devices. Ownership traces to Rich and brother Dan, emphasizing honesty and the "Atlanta spirit." Opening slated for January 15, with construction since June 16 to ensure a January debut. Also, Oglethorpe Hotel in Brunswick will be run by Harvey and Weed starting January 1
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Hunter Street
Advertising
Suit Department
Rich
Atlanta
Whitehall
Dan Rich
Pub Me
Britons push compact cotton bales to ease freight
Washington report quotes H W Macalister chairman of the Lancashire cotton investigation committee on improving baling and presses at gins to density of 35 pounds per cubic foot. He cites space savings, weather exposure issues, and the need for standard bale sizes to fit box cars. He notes current densities differ by region and that British aims include education and market expansion rather than direct cotton production.
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Washington
H. W. Macalister
Lancashire
England
Macalister
Enen Ieee
Southern Cotton Association
Banquet Planned by Griffin J O U A M Lodge
The local J O U A M order in Griffin Georgia will host a banquet on the night of December 31 with many prominent speakers. several Atlanta lodge members are expected to attend.
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Griffin
Atlanta Lodge
Wreck at Lawyers Is Cause of Suit
Samuel Cox, who says he was hurt in the wreck of the Southern railway that killed President Spencer, has filed suit in Washington courts seeking 16000 for personal injuries. The incident occurred last December. Cox names the railway as defendant and asks for damages.
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Cox
Spencer
Washington
Samuel Cox
Southern Railway
Deaene Vine Day
Holiday travel begins with rush in Atlanta
Crowds pack the Atlanta terminal and old union depot as Thursday eases into Friday with heavy passenger traffic. Holiday fares of one and one third plus 2 percent taxes take effect on all Southern routes, valid through January 7. Officials note unprecedented crowding at both stations and expect the rush to continue into Monday before a lull around New Year.
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Atlanta
Union Depot
Itis Re Rhursda
Southern
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Mount Atry
Macon
Port ‘Alley
Cena
Board
Estern
No Deal Report On Nick Longworth For Fourth Term
Washington reports claimed Representative Nicholas Longworth would skip a fourth term after Ohio Republican leaders allegedly offered no obstacle to his third nomination. Julius Pietschmann denied any bargain with Cox or Longworth, insisting no agreement existed and that Longworth sought nomination like any candidate.
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Washington
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Hamilton County
Buckeye
Congress
Julius Pietschmann
Cincinnati
Acws
Ertone Longworth
Aia
George B. Cox
Mr. Fleischmann
Longworth
Calhoun Street Program Showcases Eighth Grade Voice
Calhoun School eighth graders host a Christmas program featuring declamation debate and music. The lineup includes recitations by multiple grades, songs, a semichorus, and a two side debate on whether navigation or railways shaped the world more, with named students and leaders.
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Calhoun School
Hal Hulsey
Fred Elseman
Dean Paden
Harold Aronson
Waldo Staton
Edwin Herrington
John Boyd
Snook's Store Shoppers Mecca In Atlanta
Thousands of Christmas shoppers flood Atlanta’s business section in search of practical gifts. P H Snook Furniture Company showcases hundreds of decorative items to beautify the home at 56 North Broad Street. Shoppers lay aside gifts as they choose.
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Atlanta
P. H. Snook Furniture Company
North Broad Street
Seaboard Air Line schedules and notices in Georgia
Fragmentary OCR describes railway arrivals and repairs across Georgia cities including Savannah Augusta and Atlanta with Seaboard Air Line Rail Road noted. Mentions daily trains except Sunday and a note about prices not to be matched by Brook Company.
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Ravannah Jackroniclie
Rae md
Augusta
Seaboard Air Line
Ratli
Birmia
West Suggested Change in Date for Georgia Event
General A J West of the Georgia division United Confederate Veterans proposes amending the date for a Jamestown exposition event. The change aims to align with veteran groups and secure smoother attendance at the planned gathering.
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West
Georgia
A. J. West
Georgia Division
United Confed
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United States
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Santa Claus
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Sean Et Murphy
Snook’s Store
MECCA
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Rushdie
Nashville
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