Finances in Georgia Face Likely Budget Crisis
Special to the Banner reports Georgia lawmakers confront a looming financial mess as revenue cuts loom from Tippings prohibition, farm product tax exemption, and peddler tax reductions. Critics urge tax increases to cover salaries, but the house blocks new levies. Governor Brown backs limits on appropriations, yet the legislature resists, risking a $300,000 gap between cash and liabilities. The Western & Atlantic Railroad remains a key asset amid the dispute.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
House
Stae
Brown
Representative Defore
Georgia
Western & Atlantic
This Hen Might Save Chefs Lots of Worry
Atlanta July 27 Mrs J B Summerlin who lives at Riverside station discovered a hen in her flock that lays an egg noodle. When she tested an egg the shell revealed a yellow stringy substance inside. She does not attempt to explain the phenomenon.
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Banner
Atlanta
J. B. Summerlin
Hiverside Station
One Lone Bale of Cotton in Washington Warehouse
Washington reporters note a rare stock drop as 148 bales are sold to M A Pharr Cotton Co, leaving only one bale in the Washington warehouse. Cotton men estimate Wilkes county holds not more than 60 bales amid a 16 million bale national crop. The piece also observes growing support for speeding laws among local automobile owners.
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Washington
D. J. Muse
M. A. Pharr
Wilkes County
Hats for children offered at half price Monday only
A local store promotes a sale on new children’s hats with half price available for one day only, promising unique items not sold elsewhere in the city. The advertisement emphasizes freshness and exclusivity for the event.
Turkish towels sale for Monday special
A supplier offers 100 dozen extra size Turkish bath towels at a good value for Monday. Prices listed as 35c, with 2244 each noted. customers are invited to buy at the promotional rate.
White Goods Sale For Shirtwaist Looms From Prices
A sale notice advertises check and stripe lawns and nainsook fabrics suited for shirt waists. Regular prices range from 20 to 25 cents per yard, but all items are offered at 14 cents per yard.
Seasonable Goods Table At Special Monday Prices
In every new weave line the price drops from regular 25 cents to 8 cents. A table of seasonable goods will be available Monday only at 21 cents per item.
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Michael
Millinery Department
Royal Society
White Goods
Flaxon Sale
Michael’s
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