Washington County taxes show sharp state aid disparities
The Constitution reports that in Georgia 148 counties file tax returns. Washington County shows a large decrease of 155,652 while surrounding counties rise, raising questions of the tax equalization law. Washington’s prosperity and a Senate short-term candidate are linked to proposals seen as drastic in tax policy.
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Washington County Defies State Law Allegations Stir Public Debate
The remarks allege rebellion against state authority, urging the county to discredit and violate law. The Constitution resists doubting Washington's sturdy citizenry, contending placards aim to bolster a cornered politician's interests and mislead state and national opinion.
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South shows broad heart over Taft court suggestion
The piece lauds Taft’s court appointment logic linking Union origins and Confederate service, praising southern generosity. It notes Lurton and White appointments as examples and predicts Wilson may or may not appoint Taft, but emphasizes the political and moral value of cross regional matches and southern chivalry amid national support.
Cost of a World War Would Reshape Global Economics
A historical reflection argues that a European war would be a cataclysm affecting Austria Hungary Serbia and everyone else. It warns that the United States could not avoid costs from debt to gold flows and higher commodity prices and urges universal peace.
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Moving the Crops Prosperity Brings US Loans to Banks
Secretary McAdoo lends 34 million dollars to southern and western banks at 2 percent to finance crop movement. The move lowers interest costs, increases money in circulation, and eases autumn financial strain under the old currency system. This government aid follows last year's similar lending and aims to spur a season of strong prosperity.
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Georgia Echoes on Trials and Political Feuds
Fragmentary lines recall struggles in Georgia politics and public life. The text reflects on leadership, devotion to the state, and the burden of office amid a somber, reflective mood. It hints at contrasting fortunes and a belief in eventual triumph despite hardship.
Garden of Two Brown Hands Poem From Rita Edson
A quirky collage prints poems and bits from familiar writers in a small town exchange. Rita Edson contributes The Garden of Two Brown Hands, tracing ownership of a garden and soul through flowers, walls, and the land, amid a mix of other humorous verses and notes from local writers.
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Are Georgia Suffragista Fighting Women? Editorial Reply
A reader from Cartersville, Ga, 1914 objects to labeling Georgia suffragists as fighting women. She argues Georgia women deserve credit as devoted to suffrage and criticizes state lawmakers for age of consent and literacy standards while urging federal action to enfranchise women. She cites race and politics, naming several senators and the white supremacy stance amid national reform debates.
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Taxing Money and Mortgages in the Digests
Letter argues deposits in banks should be taxed like notes and mortgages under the equalization tax law. The writer contends deposits are property and would raise state taxes, but warns deposits taxed would drive money from banks harming farmers who rely on borrowing. Calls for uniform county action, not select counties, and opposes additional tax on borrowers. D. & Sanford, Milledgeville, Ga., July 24.
Massive campaign rally eyed for Hugh Dorsey in Gainesville
A huge turnout is expected as Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey addresses veterans in Hall and adjoining counties at Gainesville Courthouse at 11 AM. Campaign manager Render Terrell forecasts 10,000 to 15,000 attendees with visitors from every Ninth District county, praising Dorsey’s sharp critique of Hoke Smith’s record and promising an influential speech.
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New Bills Introduced In Both Branches Of Legislature Yesterday
New Georgia bills introduced in the house and senate Monday include amendments to city charters for Tifton Fitzgeralg Cordele Lafayette and Buford addition of a city court for Bazley and Hull expansion. proposals against slander in campaigns and new licensing for firearms mark a broad agenda across counties and cities with notable names such as Hills Carter Reesw Bee Hill Shadbarn Thompson Sparks Decatur Connor Shipp Gower Farles DeKalb Bowles Fulton Strickland Brethyin Collins Stark Sweat Harrell and others.
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Why Not Taft Appointment for Supreme Court?
The Americas Times-Recorder notes Father Clark Howell's push for ex President Taft as associate justice after Justice Lurton's death. It cites Taft as highly qualified, historically broad-minded, and praised by southern Democrats and veterans for bridging divisions. The piece urges President Wilson to consider Taft, arguing his prior actions earned southern goodwill and could unite the nation.
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