Tobacco Tax Revenue Tops One Million in Eight Months
Baton RougeJune 6 Revenue from the tobacco tax law in effect since October 1, 1926 totaled 1 099 080 24 in the first eight months. W M McFarland supervisor of public accounts estimates over 1 500 000 in the first year and more than 2 000 000 annually. Civil penalties collected from dealers failing to affix stamps amount to 16 725 31 with about 1 400 violators. Approximately 20 000 retail tobacco dealers exist in the state. New Orleans accounts for about half of penalties and a quarter of tax collected. Stamps sales in Feb Mar Apr were low because banks sell stamps for estates about every four months.
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Baton, Rouge
W. M. McFarland
General School Fund
McFarland
Mr. McFarland
New Orleans
ILO Dedicates Permanent Geneva Headquarters A Year Ago
A year ago today the International Labour Office opened its permanent headquarters in Geneva marking a milestone for the organization.
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International Labor Office
Geneva
Land
Women feet grow a half size in decade says shoe analysis
A Lima Ohio report cites an International News Service observation that average women’s feet increased a half inch in length and a full size in width over the last ten years. The shoe salesman notes dancing athletics and hard pavements as causes, predicting future generations will have larger feet.
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International
Lima
Ohio
Birth anniversaries of notable figures today
Sir Henry Newbolt English author and poet born 66 years ago. Very Rev William R Inge dean of St Pauls Cathedral born 67 years ago. Charles M MacVeagh US ambassador to Japan born 67 years ago. Frances Starr American stage actress born 41 years ago.
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Henry Newbolt
William R. Inge
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Yorkshire
Charles MaccVeagh
United States
Japan
West Chester
Frances Starr
Anconta
N. Y
Peters Resumes Practice at Ouachita Location
Announcement that Dr. A. L. Peters returns to practice at 203 Ouachita Nate Bank with office phone 3077 and residence 1132, resuming clinical services.
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A. L. Peters
Ouachita Nate Bank
Class of Six Confirmed at Temple Israel
A temple ceremony at Temple Israel confirmed six candidates in a richly staged service with readings, music, and a reception. The class comprised Sarah Frieda Kaplan Nanette Louise Selig Bertha Alyce Masur Suzanne Caroline Hirsch Henry King Wolfe and Henry Haas Jr with Haas named valedictorian. Alexandria Reds outfielder John Gill was sold to the Shreveport Sports and will join the Texas League club.
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Temple
B’nai Israel
Micah
F. C. Livandais
Kate Boyce
Henry King Wolfe
Union Prayer Book
Rabbi
Flora
Israel
Suzanne Caroline Hirsch
Mrs. H. Whitfield
Nanette Louise Selig
Bertha Alyce Masur
America
Sarah Frieda Kaplan
Washington Street
North Third Street
North Second Street
Henry Haas, Jr
Alexandria
John Gill
Alexandria Reds
Shreveport Sports
Gill
Charlotte
Shreveport
Louisiana public schools report 1925-26 expenses and enrollments
Baton Rouge reports operating expenses for Louisiana public schools in 1925-26 totaled 14 310 284 with total expenditures 20 672 963 for the fiscal year. Revenues reached 22 579 415 from funds including current school, parish taxes, local sources, and bond sales.
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Baton Rouge
Public Schools of
Louisiana
T. H. Harris
New MELLO-GLO Face Powder Debuts at $1
Exclusive youth shade with long wear and sweat resistance. Made by a new French process, it is advertised as absolutely pure and non clogging to pores. Available at Chase mman Drug Co The Palace and Collins Drug Stores for one dollar.
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Chasemman Drug Co
the Palace
Collens
La Salle men return to farming as floodwaters recede
ONA, June 6. As Mississippi Valley floods recede refugees return home to begin planting crops. In LaSalle Parish only a small percent affected. southern areas inundated with oil wells affected. Old wells revived, hill farmers prosper with truck patches, chickens, and lumber and oil industries. Roads, schools, and towns show growth. The Toronto Cricket Club marks 100 years.
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R. H. Brooks
ONA
Mississippi Valley
LaSalle Parish
Little River
Castor Bayou
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Rowie Lee
the Gumps
Andy
Andrew Gump
Bai
Chicago Tribune
M’ Farland
E. R
Newcomb
P . Prop
Temple Israel
E. Sugar
Sara Frieda Kaplan
Sports
Harris
Perry Lime & Cement Co
Consu
Tam Ue
Foster Jewelry & Music CO
DeSiard St. Monrog, la
LA Salle
Toronto Cricket Club
Buick
Lennon Motor Co., Inc
Washington
Dopce BrotHers
Dodge Brothers
Uiet
Monroe Automobile & Supply CO
Washington and Walnut
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