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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
7
The article notes difficulties keeping glasses in place in heat and describes guards and noseflashes designed to fit difficult cases. It encourages readers to seek fitting services and promises careful study and practical experience.
The senate spent the afternoon and night on a measure taxing Coca Cola syrups and fountain preparations with a graduated scheme starting at 85 and rising to 2000 for larger manufacturers. Proposals for a per gallon tax or gross receipts tax were discussed, with supporters arguing it targets high earners and opponents warning against harming successful enterprises. The tax on Coca Cola was expected to rise as a result, while changes to insurance tax favored Georgia insurers investing in state assets.
The article notes dainty enamel collar pins, some with jeweled settings, forming fashionable pairs. It highlights their charm as ideal gifts for girls and promises appealing beauties in stock.
The Georgia Senate clashed over the Alexander section of a near beer tax bill with Senators trading sharp remarks about prohibition and beer interests. The Price substitute, a drought era tax plan, prevailed after long debate, redefining tax and prohibition provisions.
The Georgia Senate debated sections of a tax bill including machinery for collection and exemptions for Confederate veterans. An automobile tax was trimmed from a $100 per business location to a graduated scale, with a new $6 per automobile tax to fund county road improvements. Corporate occupation taxes were debated, with an amendment to raise rates rejected, and Senator Perry defended remarks about national income tax coverage.
Seaboard reduces fare again for the August 14 excursion. Tourist sleepers will be used, halving the cost of sleeping car accommodations. Office 88 Peachtree.
Seaboard offers an annual Washington excursion for 15 dollars round trip departing August 14. Two trains daily with through sleepers and dining cars. Make reservations now by calling Phones 100 or at Office 88 Peachtrag.
Jerome Jones of The Journal of Labor defended the Atlanta firemen drum corps, denying labor's blame for its disbanding. He urged better understanding and anticipated the corps may continue, with the Atlanta Federation of Trades likely to invite participation in the Labor Day parade.
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