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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1915

Page

12

Taxing Intangible Values Approved in Alabama Opinion

Alabama Attorney General William L. Martin ruled that the intangible properties of wireless telephone and telegraph companies are taxable like other telephone and telegraph intangibles. The decision, issued to the state board of equalization, interprets the revenue act as applying to these properties.

Intgomery Ala Spes State Board of Equalization Attor William L. Martin Genbeat

Attorney General Rules On Utility Assessments And Licenses

The attorney general ruled that public utilities property assessments include tangible and intangible assets, to align with real and personal property dates October 1. He also held that a license inspector may report delinquencies on businesses not covered by the license act.

Tourist printer lives up to reputation in distress

The editor of the Manchester Journal reports clothes stolen by a traveling printer. Friends organized an old clothes collection so he could leave bed and publish his paper.

Manchester Okla

Scientists find scores of horses in California fossils

Scientists digging in California uncover a score of fossil horses. Investigation shows the animals had three toes. The horses died about a million years ago. A man in Ottawa Kansas rings three canes, gives two to friends, and carries the third for eight years. He breaks the cane this week. A hundred dollar bill concealed in its head is brought to light.

California Ottawa Kans

GetS-IT corn cure warbles in plain ad style

An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as the sole corn cure. It claims instant, painless removal of corns with no bandages, cautions against substitutes, and notes availability at druggists for 25 cents or by mail from HB Lawrence & Co Chicago.

HB. Lawrence & Co Chicago

Thrift Lessons From Grain Saving And Youth Clubs

A story about a railroad worker saving spilled grain to fund the railroad, and a Chicago example where youths and adults saved money for weeks. It notes thrift extends beyond money to time health and effort and cites specific savings like five cents then ten and a boy aiming for 64.21 dollars.

Western Railroad America Chicago Steen

City Health Officer Warns Public Against Hydrophobia

Mobile officials publish a guide by City Health Officer Charles A. Mohr explaining rabies in animals and humans, prevention by muzzling dogs, and steps after a dog bite. The memorandum covers owner details, observation periods, and when to seek medical and veterinary help while urging responsible dog control.

State Board of Health Mobile Charles A. Mohr United States Board of Health Salmon J City Board of Health C. H. Mohr

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