Special Taxes Due By July Thirty First
Special taxes on occupations and brokers must be paid by July 31 under the 1924 act. The tax scales include brokers at 100 dollars for certain trades, pawnbrokers and ship brokers at 50 dollars, proprietors of demises at 100 dollars, and brewers at 1,000 dollars, with penalties severe for late filing or false returns. Failure to pay triggers penalties and possible enforcement actions.
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Les
Demies
Pasenger Automobiles
Liatia A
On Vacation at Creon
Mr and Mrs John I Jobs head for Capon Springs West Virginia for a short vacation. The note ends with an advertising slogan IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CREON
John I
Capon Springs
W. Va
Vendol Promises Relief From Rheumatism
Mrs Airey of Churchville Ave Virginia reports using Vendol to cure rheumatism and indigestion after severe symptoms. She says weight returned, energy restored, and housework easier, with positive remarks from family. Franck Baker & Sons in Winchester sell Vendol locally, others can order from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airey
Churchville’ Ave
Winchester
Franck Baker & Sons Company
Ares
S.S.S
S.S
Need More Men for State Camp Company
Recruiting officers seek 12 additional volunteers for the TN company for the Virginia Beach encampment starting July 13. An open recruiting office at the American Legion Building on North Main offers details and enlistment options with full pay, transportation, medical care, and entertainment during the 15 day training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derpany I
T E. Pochme
Virginia
Grifam
American Legion
North Main Street
Virginia Beach
Market Report Woollen and feed prices from local wholesale
Wholesale price quotes from local buyers cover butter fat creamery butter screenings standard middlings and mixed feed. Spring chicken, wheat, corn, flour and hay are listed with spot and wholesale figures alongside eggs and patterns for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Rainy Day Romance and Social Shifts in a Small Town
In a tangled tale of romance and social plans, Martin rethinks Edith after a rainy encounter with Mardy Hale while Sue watches for real love. Subplots follow Anne deciding to move to Chicago and pursue independence, reshaping relationships among friends and siblings.
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Martin
Sue
Batth
Kedith
Mike
Trish
County Cork
Stowe
Edith
Martine
Martin Stowe
Mardy Hale
Eaith
Natives in Nigeria Face Mystical Fortunes and Souls
The piece draws on Ife in Southern Nigeria by P Amaury Talbot and chief Daniel Henshaw to explore local beliefs, magic, and dreams. It describes wealth gained through bargains with evil spirits, three souls per person in Ibibio lore, and the danger of a wandering soul during sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Nigeria
P. ‘Amaury Talbot
Gulf of
London
Landlord and Tenant Bargain Over Rent Debt
An impecunious tenant owes several months rent. The landlord offers to forget half, and the tenant agrees to meet halfway or forgive the other half, creating a tense negotiation about unpaid rent.
Advice for Young Writers From Louisville Journal
A brief old quote offers stern guidance to aspiring writers. The Louisville ourler Journal echoes a blunt rule: write only on one side of the paper. The remark underscores discipline and clarity as key early steps for novice authors.
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Louisville ourler-Journal
Stock market climbs into fifth week with steady gains
The New York market extended its advance for a fifth week as rails led the rise with multiple price gains. Broad market strength suggested continued investor confidence and stable demand across sectors.
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Hythé Associated Press
New York
Rails
Vance
1924 Prices Near Record Page Closing Estimate
Fragmentary OCR notes show a discussion of 1924 price levels and a closing estimate around 626 000 for an arena. Names and places are unclear but indicate a financial or commercial price discussion from the period.
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Staunton
Vendio
Vendol Company
Sample Shoe Store Company
THE
Union Pnk
Jas. B. Russell
Chas. J. Summers
Cashier
Geo. By
Bushnell, Asst
Pen-Mar
Serpe
Reunion
Jas. McKinley Rose
Berryville
Norfolk & Western Railway
Tn-Company
Market Report
Weeee
Weno
Tee
Jane Prn
Scaagatiseee Byndicate
Donald
Reece Unday
Anne
Lucy
Angie
Heurty
Azalia
Azaila
Phat
Chicago
Hall
Baker & Shryock, Insurance
Pete
NY —S
Pratts
Lash Sons Ag
Winchester Seed
Pega
Beck’s Baking. Corp
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