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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1915

Page

6

Taxation of Corporations Across Southern States

The Associated Press reports that state only funds amount to 300 million annually with railroads banks and insurance groups paying about 40 percent of taxes, roughly 120 million, and railroads contributing nearly half of that. The Wil son era Bureau of Corporations notes wide tax variance across states and corporations.

Associated Press Washington Bureau of Corporations Wilson Virginia West Virginia North South Carolina Georgia Florida Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Texas

Winder approves $13,000 school bond by large margin

In Winder Georgia on May 25 the $13,000 bond issue to fund an enlarged school building carried 312 to 7 amid 415 registered voters. Prof. R. E. Park of the University English department spoke Monday night urging support for the schools.

Winder R. E. Park University English Department

Freeman Attends Eighth District Agricultural School Meeting

Mr. F. K. Freeman attends a Madison board of trustees meeting for the Eighth District Agricultural School. The school, praised as one of the state’s best, reports a superb year led by Prof. Acree and his faculty amid ongoing commencement exercises with many visitors present.

F. K. Freeman Madison Acree

Mr C D Flanigen Leaves for Convention and Expo

Mr C D Flanigen departs for San Diego and San Francisco to attend the exposition in San Diego and a meeting of the National Electric Light Association and the Panama exposition in San Francisco. He will be away from the city for several weeks.

C. D. Flanigen San Diego San Francisco California National Electric Light Association

Mr George C Scales Inspects Augusta to Atlanta Highway

Engineer from the American Highway Association, Mr George C Scales, spent yesterday in the city on an inspection tour of the Augusta to Atlanta highway. He said the roads are being improved and the route will soon be one of the best in the south. County officials show strong interest in the road work and are pleased with improvements.

George C. Scales American Highway Association Augusta Atlanta

Reed to Deliver Address at Greensboro High School

Mr. T. W. Reed of the University of Georgia leaves for Greensboro to deliver an address at the closing exercises. The high school has had a prosperous year and the event is expected to draw interest from local residents and the surrounding area.

T. W. Reed University of Georgia Greensboro Greensboro High School

Chamberlains Liniment Advertisement Claim

The ad touts Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatism lame back sprains and similar ailments. Mrs Charles Tanner of Wabash Indiana praises its pain relief and long use for over twenty years. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles with dealer ease.

Charles Tanner Wabash, Ind

Morning Assembly at the Summer School Event

Morning gatherings will occur each day of the summer school with a 20 to 40 minute assembly. A song service and short talks by educators are planned. Notable speakers include Supt L B Evans and Supt Search among others.

Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Liver Boost

An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, non salivating remedy to replace calomel for liver cleansing. It claims quick relief from biliousness and sluggishness with a 50 cent bottle and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.

Dodson Adv

State Board Sets High School Licensing Rules

The state board requires every high school teacher or teacher of high school subjects to hold a high school license. A summer school option allows reviewing three subject groups for the license or taking the professional course if college graduated. This change will convenience high school teachers.

Mrs A L Luckie Finds Relief With Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs A L Luckie of East Rochester New York suffers sick headache and despondency from a weak stomach. After using Chamberlain's Tablets she finds them pleasant to take and mildly effective, and in a few weeks she is restored to her former health. Sold by all dealers. adv.

A. L. Luckie East Rochester N. Y Chamberlain Adv

Weather Forecast for Athens and Georgia Tonight and Wednesday

The briefing notes a new western disturbance with low pressure around 29.6 inches. It reports generally fair conditions for Athens, Georgia, and the state tonight and Wednesday, with some rain in scattered stations and warm temperatures in the south and east. Brisk southerly winds are noted for Athens.

Dodge City North Platte Atlantic Coast Pacific Coast Texas Upper Lake Upper Plateau Athens

Whooping Cough Cure Praised by Ohio Woman

Mrs Archie Dal Temple of Crooksville Ohio reports her three boys suffered whooping cough. She used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and says it cured the disease quickly. Available from all dealers.

Chamberlain Archie Dal- Temple Crooksville Ohio

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South Southwest States B. Dunaway T. B. Fleming Haw. Co., H. T. Huggins & Son, Talmage Hdw. Co Bernstein Bros Dorsey Fur. Co Athens, Ga Cape Athens Gas, Light & Fuel Co Jackson St Georgia National Bank Ocr MO. J. Wilkins Chas. H. Phinny T. C. Dunlap P. Brooks J. ©. Chandler Eston Epps L. F. Edwardes Howell C. Erwin M. G. Nicholson T. H. Nickerson C. H. Brand Walter H. Jones American State Bank Dnc. J. Wilkins Faidwell C. Erwin J. Warren Smith Iirectors Howell C. Erwin L. F. Edwarde Chas. H. Phinizy Board OF Trustees Agricultural School MR. C. D. Flanigen Geo. C. Scales Thomas W. Reed Chas. Stern Co Clayton Street L. B. Evans Miss Rutherford Confederacy Search of Brittain Senator Hardwick Dressler Powell Park Pound the Banner Atlanta, Ga Vicinity H, R THE Athens Savings Bank Mr. Btern A Mell Bryan A. Hannicats Aaron Cohen Lipscoma M. G. Michael,v Mell
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