Bill to Catch Tax Dodgers Ends With Assessor Stamp Plan
A scanned Illinois House bill 492 proposes stamping notes and accounts with assessors marks each year to ensure taxable papers carry an official seal. If papers lack the seal after May 1, they would be void and not admissible in court. The text includes procedural duties for county clerks and assessors and ends with a satirical kicker about office behavior.
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McGuire
Committee On Revenue
State of
Illinois
General Assembly
Justice of the Peace
New Station Rules From March 10 1907 Public Notice
Public notice outlines harsh station rules for all railways effective March 10 1907. It designates the station as public ground and leasing space for those ejected elsewhere, asks riders not to spit, and describes a crowded waiting area and the ticket office as a restricted space. It notes engineers conductors and payroll staff may enter freely, and hints at lax discipline for door access and crowd control.
New Equipment at the Ashton Sheep Yards
An entire new machinery setup has been installed at the Ashton sheep yards for shearing. The system includes a 3% H. P. Baker gasoline engine and four pairs of power shears. Two men are currently employed with plans to hire a third, plus staff to handle wool and sheep.
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Ashton
Gazette launches midweek market report feature
The Gazette announces a new weekly market report updated each Wednesday noon for Thursday morning readers. Prices come from local traders including grain from elevators, poultry by John W Randall, dairy by W B McCrea, and livestock by Wm A Petrie, aiming to reflect general market trends.
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the Gazette
John W. Randall
W. B. McCrea
Wm. A. Petrie
Theo Miller Word Guessing Contest With Piano Prize
Theo J Miller of Dixon offers a word guessing contest with $12500 in prizes. Top entrants forming the most English words from Best in the West win a $350 Schaeffer piano. Details appear in a large display ad on page four.
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Theo
J. Miller
West
Miller
Dixon
For Sale Good residence property details from 52tf Lyman Booru
For sale advertisements offer a good residence property with inquiries directed to 52tf Lyman Booru for particulars. The brief note emphasizes availability and directs readers to contact the listed name for more information.
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Lyman Booru
Miss Lottie Krug Visits Sister in Dix Saturday
Miss Lottie Krug went to Dix on Saturday morning to visit her sister Mrs. Chas Gonnerman. Alsyke Clover Seed and contact I J Trostle of Franklin Grove with phone 42 4718 referenced in brief.
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Alsyke Clover Seed
I. J. Trostle
Franklin Grove
Phone
Lottie Krug
Dixon
Mrs
Chas. Gonnerman
Hog Valued Farm Product Extinction Threatens Economy
A historical commentary argues that losing swine meat would devastate government revenues, export and import figures, and farmer livelihoods. It cites 1900 meat production figures showing hogs dominated livestock slaughter and notes price increases from 1900 to 1906, warning of broad economic distress if pork vanished.
The Nations Hunger for Pork in Year 1900 Demand Grows
The article notes an enormous pork demand in 1900 with total meat needs pegged at 41 883 000 000. It argues hog breeders must expand and enlarge hogs to meet voracious American and international appetites, warning of hardship if swine crops fail. It ends with a plea to preserve ham and bacon amid global shortages.
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Germany
France
Iowa
Illins
America
Land Scarcity Reality For Young Farmers In America
The piece argues that many youths grow up believing land is inexhaustible and free. It cites a rise in cultivated acres from 81 million in 1781 to 263 million today, noting these lands are the best and increasingly unaffordable for small-scale farmers.
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America
United States
Government lands and low price farms in South Dakota
Special low rates on the North-Western Line apply the first and third Tuesdays of each month to all South Dakota stations. Investigate government land and development opportunities with maps and pamphlets. 314 Conrad Yorty visited Ashton last week. his horse became sick on returning home and needed a long trip to recover.
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South Dakota
Conrad Yorty
Ashton
Portieres
Illinois Highway Commission first annual report details
The Illinois State Highway Commission announces the first annual report soon ready for distribution with chapters on earth roads and highway bridges. It offers plans and specifications for bridges to local authorities at no charge and will mail copies to supervisors and interested parties who apply. Also, the Presbyterian C E Society Colonial Supper at the Glenn home March 19 with beans, brown bread, escalloped potatoes, cold meat, doughnuts, and coffee priced 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
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Illinois Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
Springfield
Illinois
The
C. E. Society of the Presbyterian Church
M. N. Glenn
No City Clerk to Be Elected in Village Elections
Notices explain village clerks will serve two year terms under the 44th General Assembly, with elections on what is called the off year. The Ashton city clerk handles gas work and city affairs, aiming to reduce ballot confusion. Also mentions St Patrick’s Day observations, church services, and reduced post office hours. Horse clipping services offered by R L Gilbert at East End Livery Stable.
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Ashton
R. L. Gilbert
East End Livery Stable
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Market Reports
Northwest
Boston
Endeavor’s
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
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