Four Ways To Cut Local Taxes Cited By Auditor
A city auditor known for tax issues outlines four practical steps for citizens to lower local taxes. Form alliances with civic groups, create a bureau for information and feedback, oppose unnecessary bond proposals, and encourage renters to take more responsibility. Public officials should heed business concerns amid contractor profiteering, while citizens track officials post election to keep the public voice strong.
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Bureau of Information and
New Immigration Bill Promises Restrictive Yet Human Focus
Article outlines a proposed three year immigration limit favoring returning relatives and immediate family over broad quotas, claiming a humane target and self-regulating numbers. It notes the plan as temporary and aimed at preventing a new influx without harsh unfairness. A separate anecdote contrasts cleanness and caution with a telling remark about Bluebeard.
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Congress
Dollar grabbers no more say critics after wage shift
Commentators argue the public faces lower real earnings as the value of a dollar drops to about fifty seven cents, reframing the nation’s financial posture amid rising prices and policy changes.
Humorous hotel dinner tale and Irish shop talk
A Barber county man in Topeka orders corn at a hotel dinner, five times refilling, then ribbing the waiter about the high price. A joke contrasts hospitality with cost. Ireland is described as a nation where shopkeeping blends business and social chat. A Somerville and Ross quip about a Ballynascran fish shop notes constant customer requests.
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Barber County
Topeka
Kansas
Ireland
Ballynascran
Somerville and Ross
Antony and Cleopatra Warn of Ambition’s Fall
The essay recalls Antony rising to a silk firm’s ranks and Cleopatra’s beauty aiding her, while love ruins Antony’s business sense and career. It argues great figures fall hardest, as Antony forgets duty, loses acumen, and loses his job amid Cleopatras who build or destroy.
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Antony
Cleopatra
Marcel Steinbrugge
Ford witnesses in fatal accident reported in Grand Rapids
Dr Psaki and Emanuel Paski deny the operation but say it was necessary to save the woman's life. The woman died.
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Henry and
Lizzie Ford
Fiy
Grand Rapids
Psaki
Emanuel Paski
Daily News
Prolific Foremen Lead U S Birth Rate By Occupation
Washington dispatch summarizes Census Bureau findings on birth rates across occupations. Mine foremen head the list with wives averaging 4.6 children, followed by railroad foremen and janitors, while professionals show smaller family sizes. The study notes immigration shapes population growth and questions current immigration policy.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Census
Census Bureau
War veterans clash with city rules on business names
English officials continue postwar crackdowns on business name registrations. Frederick Stenner, a veteran, refused to register "& Son" after taking over the family chimney sweep, receiving a nominal fine. Wingfield & Son altered to Wingfield and Wingfield, escaping penalties by changing style. Costs mount for prosecutions and salaries of officials.
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Dora
Son
London
Wingfield & Son
Wingfield
Wingfields
Chimney Sweep
Athens Characters Appear on City Streets in Verse
The piece catalogs Athens residents as "characters" seen walking downtown, listing names such as Si Allen L. Nye J. B. Rose M. E. Twiss Tim Warden and others, reflecting a flirtation with town life and local figures while noting times have changed. The column blends playful observations with reader questions on various topics.
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Si Allen
L. C. Nye
J. B. Rose
Fred Josten
M. E. Twiss
Tim Warden
Rey Lash
Dr. Ash
Brother Palmer Wood
Alex Moore
Doctor Higgins
Fred Cornwell
R. A. Jones
Frank Grones
C. McLean
Doctor Bean
Bill Roberts
John Lastro
Doctor Larch
James Stofer
Fred Preston
A. Falcon
Watt Craig
Wattie
Mr. L. V. Brown
Slim Seward
H. M. Taylor
Prof. Hoover
Jerry Sisler
Fred Bush
Bert Burson
Tom Edmundson
Had Hibbard
Charley Creamer
Lew Jones
Ralph Dalton
Jimmy Brattin
Dol Southerton
Andy Murphy
Bill Carpenter
Peters
A. S. Bethel
Wesley Lawrence
C.S. McDougall
M. T. Ellis
R. W. Roach
Ralph P. Jennings
Athens
Shining Shoemaker Also Works as Hostler and Takes a Nine Day Layoff
A local notice tells of Bill Hays known as a shining brother at King and Parker's barber shop who also works as a hostler. He was kicked hard recently and had to take nine days off. A lighter note mentions being knocked out by a muffed crank.
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Court House
Bill Hays
King and Parker
Miss Clarice McKibben Orders Valentine Booklet Ahead
Miss McKibben from near Dexter orders thirteen copies of the St Valentine Booklet and predicts strong demand. Rural subscribers respond with letters including G H Stephenson of Pennsboro WV. limited quantities are 25 cents. She will be at the office this evening from six to seven.
Read and Sell It: Attic Finds Ad
An advertisement urges readers to contact for selling attic items now. It provides a vague phone hint 61 to 70 and promotes getting wired to reach the seller. The note reflects a local classifieds pitch encouraging readers to list goods.
One Street Legend of Pomeroy Prompts Local Debate
Readers recall a claim that only one street exists in Pomeroy while locals discuss the town layout. The remark fuels inquiries into how streets are counted and mapped in historical records.
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Pomeroy
Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
Public notice explains The Athens Messenger information bureau offering answers to questions. It states no legal medical or financial advice, asks for full name address and two cents for return postage, and notes replies go directly to the inquirer.
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Athens
Enger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Wood Species For Fast Lumber Production
White pine red pine ash basswood fer pulp Norway spruce poplar basswood and larch excelsior bolts bass wood poplar willow poles and posts larch red pine red oak jack pine catalpa ties larch red oak jack pine and red pine.
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Catalpa
Dora the Explosive Dossier in British Civil Service
Wartime tyrant Dora may be officially dead but her legacy lingers in government, with the postwar registry of business names creating a bureaucratic offspring. The Defense of the Realm Act pushed firms to register principals, aiming to curb enemy activity.
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United Press
London
Dora
A Man Who Defends Politics and Cars Fiercely
The subject is quick to tolerate verbal attacks on his family and friends yet resents slander about his politics or his automobile. He fights back with fierce tenacity if his political or car beliefs are challenged.
Local visitors and residents noted across town this week
A fragmented report lists Carpente Lewis Chase as a visitor Saturday, Armstead Mace a business guest, Mrs. Lilah Dudgee visiting her son and family, EB Searls and guests with Henry S. family, Guy C Gorby and wife guests of D M Sisso, George B. Kaysr visiting from L A Marcum, and Mrs. Lilah Dudgeon a Saturday caller. Henry Steinmetz appeared Friday, Mrs. I. M. Swett visited Grant Bobo and wife Sunday, Byron of Middy ory noted Tuesday, and Mrs. L. A. Marcum with Albany friends last Tuesday. Charley Markings ill with pneumonia. A life center in Bologna, Italy, reportedly connected to a nominal $6,000,009, is mentioned as part of a distant reference.
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Lewis Chase
Armstead Mace
Saturia
Lilah Dudgee
S. EB. Searls
Henry S
Guy C
Gorby
D. M. Sisso
Sunda
George B. Kaysr
Fayed
L. A. Marcum
Lilah Dudgeon
Henry Steinmetz
I. M. Swett
Grant Bobo
Byron
Middy Ory
Old
Albany
Charley Markings
Nerv Worth advertised relief from stomach nerves in Xenia
Wake All Hours Said Well Known Xenia Fireman W F Maher reports nervous stomach pain after meals. After two bottles of Nerv Worth his symptoms faded, he sleeps better, and he recommends Nerv Worth with money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold by druggists for $1.00.
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Xenia Firen
W. F. Maher
St. Xenia
Ohio
Everywield
Drug Co
Candy-like Cascarets Offer Quick Bowels Relief
Advertisement promotes Cascarets as a pleasant laxative for headaches biliousness indigestion dizziness sour stomach and similar ailments. One or two tablets promised to cleanse the bowels with a candy-like taste and quick effect.
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