Georgia Tax Officers Seek County Tax Boards Across State
At the Georgia Tax Officers Association annual convention in Columbus resolutions call for state legislation to appoint boards of tax assessors in every county. Governor Smith and other officials set March 14 as tax valuation day for 1908 amid bold talks on convicts and state finances.
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Board of
Georgia Tax Officers’ Association
Columbus
Wilkinson County
State Geological Department
McIntyre
Wilkinson
County
Macon
Otto Veatch
Geological Department
North Georgia
Farmers’ Union
Atlanta
Messrs. A. and C. Wright
Valdosta and
Nashvile Gap
Georgia and Florida Railroad
Valdosta
B. F. Holtzendorff
Nashville
Augusta
Madison
Fla
Smith
Park
Wright
Georgia
General Assembly
Tobacco Tax Removal House Passes Leaf Tobacco Bill
A key tobacco industry bill cleared the House on Saturday. It removes the tax on leaf tobacco passed to storekeepers and dealers who sell to consumers, allows tax free buying and selling as a commodity, and repeals Internal Revenue Bureau rules restricting growers selling via agents.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Police raid in New Orleans nets 105 arrests at saloon
Police raided multiple saloons in New Orleans after a murder and several highway robberies by African American suspects. At one saloon 105 African Americans were found inside and placed under arrest.
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New Orleans
Blue Coats
Candy Wins Girl Quicker Than 300 Line Poem
A playful comparison suggests that a pound box of candy impresses a girl more than a lengthy poem of 300 lines, highlighting whims of romance in lighthearted terms.
Diamond ring sales pitch with cosmetic claims
A promotional offer advertises a genuine rose cut diamond ring with Tiffany setting priced under half of typical jeweler costs. It promises a free receipt and cosmetic benefits, urging immediate orders by mail with a $2 money order and offering limited supply from T. C. Moseley in New York City.
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T. C. Moseley
East 28Rd Street
New York City
China Backs Down in Tatsu Maru Settlement
In Tokio a settlement announced Sunday grants Japan’s demands. China will buy arms on the Tatsu Maru and raise the Japanese flag aboard. a Chinese warship will salute as the flag goes up. Canton meetings threaten a boycott if diplomacy fails. Canton’s viceroy resigned and was accepted.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Canton
Virginia clubs abstain as Byrd Sunday ban takes effect
The Byrd bill closing all bars on Sunday went into effect on the 15th. For the first time in Virginia history no liquor was served at social clubs, even at the oldest and most influential ones.
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Virginia
Standard Rotary Sewing Machine Ad
An old advertisement touts THE STANDARD ROTARY SEWING MACHINE as world class two machines in one Lock and Chain Stitch with ball bearing stand and automatic list. It promises fastest quietest running and durability with demonstrations and plans in Atlanta Georgia.
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Sonning
E Standard Sewing Machine Co
S. Broad St
Atlanta, Ga
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Crisp County Farmers' Union
Cordele
Crisp County Farmers’ Union
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Sa Yvanneh
W. G. Thompson
Palmer Hardware Company
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Sea‘brook
Savannah
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Fayetteville
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Fayetteville, Ga
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Orange
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