Tobacco Tax Troubles Spark Suspected Refunding Claims
Report from Atlanta reveals a spike in tobacco tax issues as dealers in Emanuel and Screven counties file affidavits seeking refunds for years without cigarette papers or tobacco sales. Special Agent Nelms counters that many affidavits rest on purchases or sales of taxed goods. Governors scrutiny and possible investigations loom as cases surface.
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Atlanta
Dorsey
Emanuel
Screven
Marshal Nelms
Why Telephone Material Is So Scarce
The article explains how postwar material shortages driven by World War I disrupted raw materials, labor, and transportation for telephone gear. It notes prewar adequacy, wartime cutbacks and redirection of supplies to France, government control, and the immense 1920 construction needs requiring 82 000 tons of material, with Western Electric as primary supplier despite widespread supply challenges.
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Russia
Japan
Europe
United States
France
Western Electric Company
Doctors Promote Calotabs For Colds And Flu Relief
Doctors warn that simple colds and mild influenza can lead to pneumonia and serious complications. Calotabs are touted as the safest laxative with one tablet at bedtime and a water rinse, claimed to purify the system by morning. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a guarantee and refund option.
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Ady
Cotton meeting convened to combat plummeting prices
Atlanta bankers and business men prepare for a Friday session in the Chamber of Commerce hall called by B F McLeod of Charleston chairing the American Cotton Association finance committee. The gathering follows earlier talks in Richmond Columbia and other Eastern cities as plans unfold for state wide talks October 15 16 at the capitol with noted speakers.
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Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce Assembly Hall
B.F. McLeod
Charleston
S. C
American Cotton Association
Richmond
Columbia
St. C
Cone Ae
The
Cotton Association
Georgia
State Capitol
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Prevents Chills
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it destroys the malarial germ in the blood to prevent chills. The tonic is priced at 75 cents.
Free Rheumatism Cure Offer That Delivers Relief
A Syracuse resident shares a spring 1893 claim of curing muscular and inflammatory rheumatism with a remedy that helped bedridden cases aged 70 to 90. He offers to mail the remedy for free upon request, then requests payment only after satisfaction, with address at No 1346 Durston Building, Syracuse, NY.
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Mark H. Jackson
Durston
Syracuse
N. Y
Jackson
No Change of Date for Convention
Atlanta October 6 The state democratic convention date remains October 25 per agreement between Chairman J J Flynt and Governor Dorsey after a discussion. Neill law allows certification of nominees to the governor by Friday, avoiding a date change and enabling ticket printing for ordinaries.
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Atlanta
Nno
J. J. Flynt
Dorsey
Judge Flynt
Democratic Party Organization
Democratic Party
Tipfhe
Neill
Flynt
Lst
Harry Stillwell Edwards
United States Senate
National Republican Organization
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Cooldge
National Democratic Committee
James M. Cox
Franken D. Roosevelt
Georgia
W. J. Massey
Macon
H. G.hastings
J.F. Doyle
J. L. Phillips
F. G. Boatwright
C. .B. Williams
W. J. Tilvon
WT. Rudolph
Charles Adam
Best Laxative for Baby’s Cold Ad Promotes Quick Relief
An old ad style note touts Baby Ease laxative for infants and children to cleanse the intestines, relieve constipation and biliousness, and help the body fight colds. It claims bedtime relief and quicker recovery, with 40c and 65c sizes. Also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy reduces work days lost to colds with pleasant taste and fast relief.
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Chamberlain
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Gia
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Levetop
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Furnit
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Ander Stig Red CO
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iBig
T. I. Verdell
W. Y. Gillam
J. P. Wood
T.E. Odem
Wm. ‘Misher
Hanne
Albert
Kells Company
Newburgh, N.Y
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