Bradley Proposes Inventory Based General Sales Tax
W W Bradley state bank examiner proposes a 2 percent tax on the difference between year start and end inventories. Merchants would pay the tax via the consumer, with an estimated $7 million in revenue to replace state taxes. Plan aims to simplify and eliminate stamps and records while addressing tax inequities among corporations and real estate.
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W. Bradley
Bradley
Ways and Means
House
Senate
General Assembly
Braddey
South Carolina
Hly
Wheelas
Senator Moore predicts governor’s budget will raise taxes
Senator J Howard Moore talks to The Yorkville Enquirer about South Carolina likely tax increases via the budget commission. He doubts many Peoples committee recommendations will pass, arguing lawmakers favor large appropriations and economy is ignored.
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J. Howard Moore
Yorkville Enquirer
Abbeville
Budget Commission
South Carolinna
House
Senate
Sith Carolina
Peoples Committee
Auditor's Books Close Promptly on February 20
County Auditor Haskell C. Jordan says tax returns must be filed before February 20 and handed to the equalization board on the first Tuesday in March. After February 20 the law imposes penalties for failure to file, though some residents have not yet submitted their property for taxes.
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Haskell C. Jordan
Equalization Board
Sessions Court Ends Two Weeks’ Session
Court of General Sessions adjourned after a two weeks’ session with many minor cases disposed of mainly violations of the prohibition law. Joe Williams convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to two years. Clint Rambo acquitted on a rape charge. At convening 69 cases set for trial, 35 new charges added for 104 total. 65 cases remain on docket for later trial including several murder charges.
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Court of General Sessions
Joe Williams
Clint Rambo
Wagener Elects Corbett Mayor and Appoints Wardens
A. L. Corbett was elected mayor of Wagener in the recent municipal election. Wardens named are Dr. J. H. Brodie, Dr. N. O. Gunter, E. L. Richardson, and D. O. Jones. Corbett has previously served three mayoral terms. Mrs. Finley Peter Dunne of New York is at Wilcox's.
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A. L. Corbett
Wagener
J. H. Brodie
N. O. Gunter
E. L. Richardson
D. O. Jones
Corbett
Mrs. Finley Peter Dunne
New York
Wilcox’s
Tax plan proposes inventory levy shifting costs to consumers
The outline calls for eliminating income inheritance and nuisance taxes while preserving a tax on inventories passed to buyers. It exempts non trading businesses and drafts a new lighter tax for banks and manufacturers.
Home Demonstration Work in Aiken County Review
County clubs for clothing cooking poultry and adult work drive year plans. Camp Kiwanis hosts Girls Short Course and Citizenship Day. Poultry grows with 200 homes keeping thoroughbred birds and 65 youth in Poultry Clubs. Millinery sewing and garden contests show strong female participation and awards in Charleston district.
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Aiken County
Kiwanis
County Council of
Farm Women
Road Commission
Charleston
Unusual Record As Postmaster Misses Day At Aiken
For the first time in 16 years, Aiken postmaster Ernest L. Brown was absent from his duties all day Wednesday. Illness kept him from the post office, a rare break in a career built from the ranks.
New Word Created by South Carolina Lieutenant Governor
The South Carolina Lt. Gov. E. B. Jackson, likely a gubernatorial candidate, reportedly coined a new expletive during senate session. He warned, There is too much talling and mauling in this room, it must be stopped. Collected remarks suggest strong backing and notable opposition ahead.
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E. B. Jackson
South Carolina
Senate
Derstood
Yorkvill Enquirer
Hamilton Kiwanians Host Thomas J. Hamilton Speaker
The Augusta Chronicle editor Thomas J. Hamilton was the guest of honor at the Aiken Kiwanis luncheon at Hotel Aiken. He discussed city building as his aim, while local clubs report progress in gardens canning and highway beautification.
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Hamilton Kiwanians
Thomas J. Hamilton
Augusta Chronicle
Aiken Kiwanians
Hotel Aiken
Hamilton
Courtesy Week to Engage Kiwanians Observed
Local Kiwanis clubs plan February 7 to 15 as Courtesy Week with sermons on courtesy on February 7 and brief discussion in Sunday School. Club officials from Aiken and the United States organize activities to promote courteous conduct in homes, stores, offices, and public spaces.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Aiken
Aiken County
Kiwanis
Through Pullman Promised Aiken
The delay to Aiken bound passengers at Washington J C en route from New York will be stopped. W H Tayloe Southern Railway traffic manager writes Finley Henderson that the issue will be remedied this season after civic groups complained of a two hour layover at Washington from 5 10 p m to 7 p m for Pullman cars.
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Washington
J. C
New York
W. H. Tayloe
Southern Railway
Finley Henderson
Chamber of Commerce
Rones Depart for Greensboro New Jewelry Venture
Mr and Mrs Abe Rones plan to move this week to Greensboro North Carolina where Mr Rones will enter the jewelry business and establish their future home He has conducted a long standing local business and leaves behind many friends who regret his departure.
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Abe Rones
Greensboro
Rones
Mr. Rones
Painter Laureate of England Exhibit Visitor Guides Portraits in Aiken
English painter Frank O. Salisbury, known as the Painter Laureate, visits Aiken as guest of R. H. McLaughlin of Toronto. He plans to paint Mrs. McLaughlin and her two daughters while staying here. his New York exhibition and recent portraits of Judge Elship Gary reflect his rising American interest.
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Aiken
R. 8. McLaughlin
McLaughlin Motor Co., Ltd
Toronto
Canada
Mr. Salisbury
McLaughlin
New York
America
Salisbury
Ehrich
Elheet Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Sanvasses
Sargent
Frank O. Salisbury
England
British Empire
Admiralty
War Department
Wort
Ma Sal
John Travers Cornwell
Jutland
Lord Balfour
Royal Academy
India Office
India
London
Avenue Road
Went's Park
Literatureralisbury
France
Westministe
En Cox
John Lea
Westminister
Death notice for J. B. Glover of Beech Island
J B Glover dies at home in Beech Island Thursday morning aged 87 after a brief illness. Survived by two sons W M Glover of Waynesboro Ga and F B Glover of Beech Island and three daughters Mrs E P Tinsley of Spartanburg Ga Mrs S M Pennell of Atlanta Ga Mrs Louis Fowke of Beech Island and Mrs Alice McDaniel.
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J. B. Glover
Beech Island
Ness
W. M. Glover
Waynesboro
F. B. Glover
E. P. Tinsley
Spartanburg
D. C
S. M. Pennell
Atlanta
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Gerald P. Nye
North Dais
Senator Nye
Mra. Nye
American Farm Federation
Pat Crowe
Eddie” Cudahy
Pat” Crowe
Cudahy
Edward, Jr
Cudahy Packing Co
Blanche Bailey
Pullman
Frank
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