Taxable values and mill tax figures from Bob County meeting
The Bob County commissioners held their regular monthly meeting chaired by Supervisor J B County pal Mee Fee. They instructed the Supervisor to offer Lachicotte $50 to fix the Waverly eyetown pee C. The auditor’s notice lists personal and real property at 3 916 440.00 and the 3 percent mill tax revenue for 1909 as 13 707.54. The Treasurer’s report dated July 8 shows receipts from the agi Board of 1 500.00 and 265.00 among others. The board adjourned after no further business.
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Bob County
J. B
Donald
Scott
Lachicotte
Shell
Waverly Eyetown Pee C
Agi
Georgia near beer tax seen as too high
Atlanta July 20 tax on near beer in Georgia amounts to about 227000 annually, prompting legislators to consider diverting the revenue from its original use for farm convicts to the general fund. A bill with this provision was introduced in the lower house yesterday to meet current expenses.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Suicide at HyasP noted in Columbia leaves family in mourning
A drug clerk from Columbia took his own life at home amid despondency. He is survived by his mother, brother, and sister. His uncle, Mr P Mallory, died by self-inflicted choking four years ago.
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Columbia
P. Mallory
Best Time and Methods for a Second Crop of Irish Potatoes
The second crop is planted in late July to early August. Seed potatoes should be kept dry and cool, spread on a barn floor and covered with straw or dry sand to dry and store. Before planting, expose seed potatoes to heat and moisture for 1–2 weeks to hasten sprouting. cut sprouted potatoes if needed. Plant in well prepared rich soil, roll lightly after planting to firm the loose surface. Raleigh Progressive Farmer notes hot, dry conditions require careful soil prep.
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Raleigh
N. C
Frozen Coffee Recipe Note for July
A dated kitchen note gives a method for frozen coffee. Combine three tablespoonfuls coffee with a quart of rich milk in a double boiler and steep for half hour. Strain and add a generous cup of sugar then two teaspoons of creame. Stir, chill, and serve with whipped cream.
Bank cashier Abderson flees after $35,000 shortage
J T Holle former cashier of the Bank of Anderson vanished with about 35000 missing from cash. he left a letter to President F Mauldin claiming he lost the funds gambling in cotton futures and fled on Sunday morning to avoid friends.
Kills His Sister at Brunswick Homecoming
In Brunswick Georgia J Edgar Smith 20 shot and killed his 14 year old sister Rebe while distributing gifts at home after a year away in Rome Georgia. He said he believed the pistol was empty but fired accidentally. Family witnesses included father W J Smith mother and siblings. The incident occurred during a planned family reunion feast.
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Brunswick
Rome
J. Edgar Smith
Rebe
Smith
W. J. Smith
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted For Back Ailments
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney ills endorsed by Georgetown residents. A letter to the editor defends a prohibition stance and attacks liquor traffic critics, affirming personal integrity and urging respectable citizens' approval.
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Georgetown
M. Matthews
Front St
S. C
Dean
Iseman
Milburn Co
Cde
Earth
Credit service promotes home entertaining for couples
A dated promotional note extols a credit service that helps young couples establish a home with easy monthly payments. It claims to lift burdens, enable happier families, and offer artistic, comfortable living at values-based prices.
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Wiesel
Anderson
Phenix Furniture
Lavadura
Lavadura Chemical CO
Razor Sale
Wade & Butcher
I-X-L
Brandt
Rogers
Westenholm
Ben Hur
Lewis
Blue Steel
Georgetown Drug Co
Mali
Edward W. DuRant
Broad Street
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