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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
3
A garbled page lists prices for cotton products and turpentine, with quotes from Bourne & Co New Virgin. The notice notes no market in Georgetown for crude turpentine, plus several small ads and local items including a boat for sale, rental wanted, and bee hives for sale.
City Ordinance requires all persons firms and corporations in Georgetown to obtain a license by April 1 1912 or before engaging in trade. Applicants must file sworn statements with the city clerk detailing names business location and nature of work. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars or up to 30 days imprisonment at the recorder's discretion.
W A Black, Clerk and Treasurer, notes that continuing to exercise any business trade or profession without paying the license fee required is prohibited. The notice underscores enforcement of license compliance and may flag penalties for noncompliance.
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