Majority of Americans Live on Two Thousand Dollars or Less
An analysis of tax returns shows about 103 million people in the United States earn $2,000 a year or less, while the total population is around 105 million. About 4 million returns were filed, indicating most incomes fall below $2,000. roughly 98 percent of the population earn at most that amount. A small millionaire group of about 20,000 makes $50,000 or more annually.
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Washington
United States
C. B. Hurry
Internal Revenue
Sunshine Restores Hope Amid Pain and Worry
The article notes that life weighs heavy with pain and anxiety, leaving the victim despondent. It advises a remedy to regain brightness, suggesting activities or measures to lift spirits and restore a sense of lightness.
Labor study fixates decency cost for a Washington family
A Labor Department study estimates that at least 2260 dollars are required to maintain decency and comfort for a family of five in Washington. The figure frames the living standard and potential policy discussions on wages and costs of living.
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Labor Department
Washington
Water Power Bill Killed in Senate
Atlanta August 9 The senate this afternoon killed the water power bill supported by the Municipal League. The measure would have developed state water power owned by the state and municipalities. The bill also provided increased fees for all ordinaries of the state.
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Senate
Atlanta
Municipal League
Search Out the Germs of Rheumatism
An old health ad claims rheumatism stems from germs in blood that colonize in muscles and joints. It promotes S.S.S. as a blood purifier to remove disease germs and impurities. Readers are urged to buy at a drug store and seek free medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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5.S.S
S.S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Georgia
Jackson Beats Jenkinsburg 4–0 In Rain Delayed Seven Inning Game
Rain delayed Monday contest on local grounds ends after seven innings with Jackson defeating Jenkinsburg 4 to 0. Battery for Jackson was McBryant and Thurston while Childs and Gowden worked for Jenkinsburg. Next meet set for Thursday afternoon in Jenkinsburg.
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Jackson
Jenkisburg
McBryant
Thurston
Doc Childs
Gowden
Jenkinsburg
Bayer Aspirin Boxed Label Claims Safe Use for Pain
An advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin as genuine and safe after twenty years of medical use. It urges customers to buy unbroken Bayer packages with directions for relief of headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Small tins of 12 tablets are priced cheaply and larger packages are sold by druggists.
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Bayers
Bayer
Beauty myths and the secret to youth in old age
A woman seeks youth through cosmetics and fashion but health remains the true anti aging factor. Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription is promoted as a safe vegetable tonic for women with nervous fatigue backache and other maladies. It claims to refresh the frail and delicate and is available as tablets or liquid.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Whiskey Stocks Held In Bonded Warehouses Reach 54 Million Gallons
New York reports 54,000,000 gallons of whiskey remain in bonded warehouses nationwide as of yesterday per Federal Prohibition Commissioner John F. Kramer. Since prohibition began January 16, 15,000,000 gallons have been withdrawn under the Volstead act permit system.
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New York
John F. Kramer
Washington
Kramer
Dodge Brothers appoint dealer in Griffin Georgia
Dodge Brothers of Detroit announces Mr. F G Roberts as their Griffin county dealer. He will operate a salesroom and service station on Slaton Ave with territory including Butts and Spalding counties. The firm cites rigorous quality standards and a 700 inspectorial staff plus laboratories to ensure product excellence.
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Dodge Brothers
Detroit
F. G. Roberts
Roberts
Slaton Ave
Griffin
Butts
Spalding
Permits System Hurts Bootleggers in New York
Cracking down on illegal alcohol, 10 000 permits operate in New York state. Mr Kramer orders will strike at bootleggers who profit from the permit scheme, buying 100 proof bonded whiskey at 6.50 a gallon while customers pay 50 cents to 2 a drink for the same brand.
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New York
Kramer
Sixth District Masons to Meet in Thomaston
The annual convention of the Sixth District Masonic lodges will be held Tuesday August 24 in Thomaston with over 100 delegates expected. Grand Master Charles L Bass of Atlanta is anticipated to attend. Barbecue will be served at noon and entertainment features are planned. Jackson and Butts counties will be represented.
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Masonic Lodges
Sixth Congressional District
Thomaston
F. F. Baker
Sixth District
Charles L. Bass
Atlanta
Jackson and
Butts County
Masons
Georgia Sixth District Congressman Reannounces Candidacy
A Georgia incumbent declares intent to run for the 67th Congress in the Sixth Congressional District. He thanks voters for past support and plans a districtwide canvass subject to Democratic Executive Committee rules.
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Sixth Congressional District
Georgia
Sixth
Democratic Executive Committee
Owen seeks re election Solicitor General Flint Circuit
A public interest notice from E. M. Owen requests Democratic primary support for re election as Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit. He expresses gratitude to voters and asks for continued backing in September.
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Flint
Circuit
E. M. Owen
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