From Office Boy to General Manager A Salary Rise Tale
A Chicago report cites a rapid rise from office boy to general manager at ten thousand dollars annually, highlighting a typewriter driven career path and a Chicago mail order house offering low installment purchases to teach typing. The piece promotes opportunity regardless of education or age and directs readers to the International Typewriter Exchange for more info.
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Chicago
Brown
International Typewriter Exchange
W. Lake St
Ilinois
Tax Books Open for 1925 Taxes in December Notice
The 1925 Tax Books are now open and taxpayers urged to pay early to avoid extra cost as files will be posted December 1st, 1925. A. D. Gatewood, Jr., Clerk and Treasurer issues the notice.
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A. D. Gatewood, JR
Midday Bargains on Fashion Shoes and Dress Goods
The Standard advertises a clearance with 75c ladies slippers, $2.98 patent flats, and 98c dress patterns. Misses and children's shoes, silk stockings, knit sweaters, wool sweaters, and boys knee pants all feature discounts. Hats, dress fabrics, and men's silk ties also offered in multiple styles and sizes with reduced prices.
Washington and Pirates battle for baseball supremacy
In a tense game the Washington and Pittsburgh Pirates exchange blows with Pittsburgh scoring late to claim the world championship. Key hits include Carey doubles and Traynor triple while Washington hands misplays and rain delays loom. Final shows Pirates victorious as the city celebrates.
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Pittsburg
Morrison
Moore
Carey
Cuyler
Peck
Barnhart
Traynor
Wright
Sam Harris
Washington
Johnson
Rice
S. Harris
Goslin
Joe Harris
Judge
Pittburgh
McIinnis
Smith
Grantham
Kremer
Bleuge
McInnis
Ruel
Harris
Bluege
Yde
Bigbee
Stanley Harris
Gosilh
Pittsburg Pirates
Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a persistent cough and cold remedy. It highlights creosote as the key healing agent with soothing elements, claims rapid stomach absorption, and promises relief if followed as directed. It also mentions Guanes as a supportive product for bronchitis and respiratory diseases.
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Creo
Atlanta Banker Says Conditions Better For Agriculture
Atlanta banker Eugene R. Black, president of the Atlanta Trust Company, reports that banks specializing in farm land lending see the farming industry stabilized and on a healthier business footing than since World War I. He notes increased land inquiries, signaling a strong comeback and a robust swing in agriculture.
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Atlanta
Eugene R. Black
Atlanta Trust Company
Accidents At Home Highlighted In Atlanta Report
In Atlanta on October 15 an article notes that half of accidental deaths occur at home, countering the idea that most fatal mishaps happen under car wheels. The piece discusses varying causes and emphasizes domestic safety awareness.
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Atlanta
Demon Auto
Half of 85000 killed in 1930s streets and homes
Officials of the Georgia Casualty Company of Atlanta released statistics showing that half of the nationwide 85,000 accidental deaths occurred on streets and half in homes. The report cites hazards such as dark halls steep stairs discarded matches open fires stoves without flues and inflammable cleaners as contributors. Insurance men urge better safety practices.
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Georgia Casualty Company of
Atlanta
Casualty Company
District 1 residents eligible for prizes in Americas
District No 1 will include all participants who reside within the corporate limits of the City of Americas. One or two of the automobiles and as many prizes as there are active candidates will be awarded in this district.
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City of Americas
District Two Candidates and Prizes for Sumter Area
District No 2 will include residents of Sumter and nearby counties outside the city limits. One or two automobiles and as many prizes as there are active candidates will be awarded in this district. List of names and values follows for Bailey Mary Lou Flintside P F Bahsen Americus Burton George TiOBB Chappell Estelle Americus Methvin Anola Plains M'Tyre S M Plains Pilcher Lois Americus Eunice Perry Ellaville Katie Oglethorpe Stubbs R Americus R F D
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Sumter
Bailey
Mary Lou
Flintside
Bahnsen
P. F
Americus
R. F
Burton
George Tiobb Wing
Ceeae
Chappell
W.M
Perry
Eunice
Ellaville
Turner
Katie
Oglethorpe
Stubbs
R. Americus
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Donno
Cora Noth
Nous
Jay
Swan
Nex
Joolrer
Deepartm Art
Tre Milikman
San Tan
Doen
Alary
Treas
R. B. Strickland
Georgia
BELL
Western Union Telegraph Co
the Standard Dry Goods Company
Forsyth Street
Bank
of Commerce
Americus, GA
Pirates
Pittgourg
MccInnis
Buel
David Belasco
Robert E. Lee
U. S. Grant
William Fox
Vircinia
Americus Fish and Oyster Co
W. Forsyth Street
Claus
Castellow
Anne Neesse
Chapman
Lollie Sewereseeneee
Hart
Ethel Mae Wee
Ohnson
Ruth Seer
Purvis
Louise
Teen Ee Eeneneenen
Times-Recorder
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