Tax Equilization Debate Prompts Amendments in Georgia
A letter from M G Parker in Poplar Ga criticizes the tax equilization law as burdening land owners while letting wealthier groups escape. The clipping from the Atlanta Journal includes D F Arthur of Waycross urging amendments, arguing the act increases taxable returns but misses bank ledgers merchandise and out of county mortgages. He calls for access to bank ledgers and insurance records and for taxing mortgages in the county of property to broaden the tax base.
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Herald
Atlanta Journal
M. G. Parker
D. F. Arthur
Waycross
Hart
Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
A testimonial from Sam F. Gunn of Whatley Alabama praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a lifesaving cure after a rain exposure during measles. The ad notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Sam F. Gunn
Whatley
Ala
Smith Men Are Pleased In Georgia Politics
Atlanta reports Thomas E. Watson will stump for Joseph E. Brown while attacking Hoke Smith and William J. Harris. Watson also backs Nat E. Harris, pits Brown with Nat Harris against Smith and W. J. Harris, and critics note little support for Brown. Editorials in Augusta Chronicle echo Smith’s strengths despite opposition. Betting favors Smith. governor’s race leans toward the Harris camp.
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Atlanta
Thomas E. Watson
Joseph E. Brown
Senator Hoke Smith
Senator Smith
Watson
Mr. Brown
Mr. Watson
Brown
Nat E. Harris
William J. Harris
Hoke Smith
Nat. Harris
W. J. Harris
Washington
Joe Brown
Augusta Chronicle
Smith
Senate
Harrises
Cedartown
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement
An ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as relief for asthma and hay fever. It claims to soothe swollen membranes and ease breathing, touting a healing coating. Sold by H. J. Porter in Butler, Ga.
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Foley
H. J. Porter
Utler
District Conference Endorses Atlanta for Southeast Methodist University
The Columbus district conference of the Methodist church with 7000 members in west Georgia votes Atlanta as the site for the Methodist university of the southeast. It adopts resolutions supporting Webb and Fullbright bills and condemns excesses in college athletics. Next year’s gathering will be in Talbotton.
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Columbus
Cusseta
The
Methodist Church
West Georgia
Atlanta
Methodist University of the Southeast
Webb
Fullbright
Talbotton
Hughes And McCrory Promote Cheaper School Books
A July 9 1914 Atlanta letter from C R McCrory praises Congressman Hughes for proposing government printed books at cost. He cites wide endorsements from Georgia leaders groups including U D C Mildred Rutherford and Brittian and urges cheaper books to combat illiteracy.
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Congressman Hughes
McCrory
Georgia
Mildred Rutherford
Farmers Union of Georgia
Brittian
Juno
C. R. McCrory
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Easy Digestion
A description touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as safe and effective for all ages. They claim to cleanse without gripe or pain and to relieve chronic constipation, reducing bloating in hot weather. Sold by H. J. Porter in Butler Georgia.
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Stout
H. J. Porter
Butler, Ga
Oldest Georgia newspaper copy from 1838 Augusta Mirror found
Alonzo Tier presented Atlanta with the oldest Georgia newspaper on record, the Augusta Mirror printed May 5 1838 by W T Thompson and James McCafferty at 261 Broad Street. It aimed for polite literature and useful intelligence, featuring poetry and Georgia Scenes without advertisements.
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Atlanta
Alonzo Tier
Georgia
Augusta
W. T. Thompson
James McCafferty
Broad Street
Foley Kidney Pills Promised to Restore Kidney Health
A health claim advertises Foley Kidney Pills as prompt healing and tonic for exhausted kidneys after neglect and overwork. The copy urges trial and notes sale by H. J. Porter in Butler, Georgia.
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H. J. Porter
Butler, Ga
Herald offers watermelon contest in Taylor County
The Herald invites Taylor county farmers to enter melons for a prize. The heaviest donated to The Herald earns a one year subscription, the second heaviest six months, and the third heaviest three months. Weighing by E. E. Jarrell with season end list of contestants and weights published.
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The
Herald
Taylor County
Herald Force
E. E. Jarrell
Campaign moves loom in Georgia Senate race
J Render Terrell of Meriwether county to manage Joseph M. Brown's U S Senate bid against Hoke Smith. Hugh Dorsey expected to stump for Governor Brown as campaigns gear up at Kimball House July 15. Smith supporters dispute Brown’s county gains and foresee a tough race with notable political activity in Atlanta and state.
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Atlanta
J. Render Terrell
Meriwether County
Joseph M. Brown
United States Senate
Hoke Smith
Hugh Dorsey
Brown
Kimball House
Smith
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad From Marilla Community
Local testimonial promotes Bucklen's Arnica salve for cuts burns sores and wounds. E S Roper of Marilla New York says it heals all such injuries and prevents lockjaw. Box available at drugstores for 25 cents.
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E.S. Roper
Marilla
N. Y
Senate Passes Bill to Move State and County Elections
Atlanta July 10 The bill by Senator J L Sweat of the Fifth district to move the election for governor state house officers and county officers from the first Wednesday in October to the Tuesday after the first Monday in November passed the senate by a large vote after protracted parliamentary wrangling. President Randolph Anderson urged the change as needed to avoid near adjournment and ensure clear issue understanding. Senator Harrell opposed the consolidation citing vote swapping risk while Senator Allen said the measure would prevent extravagance.
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Atlanta
J. L.sweat
Senate
Randolph Anderson
Harrell
Allen
United States
Great Britain
Sabotage Question Prompts Enlightenment Center
A reader asks an enlightenment center to define sabotage, prompting musings on meaning. The message interjects a personal quip about a mother cutting hair, framing sabotage as a metaphor for harm or obstruction.
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Poplar
Butler Herald
Farmers & Merchants Bank
H. J. Peagler
Cashier
P. Robertson
J. Cashier
Meriwether Man
Dorsey
Stump
M. R. Cameron
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