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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
4
The piece notes the upcoming corporation tax starting January 1, taxing net income over 5000 dollars, affecting about 1000 Marion County firms and 7500 to 8000 statewide, with an estimated state revenue gain near 400000 dollars. It also cites figures on political opinions and criticism of central banking and tariff beliefs.
President Taft and Senator Aldrich with Speaker Cannon support a measure granting federal government power to license and supervise corporations. The bill would oversee capitalization and public disclosure of corporate affairs during the current congressional session.
The piece urges thoughtful giving during Christmas, discouraging lavish gifts to the well off while calling for aid to those in need. It cautions against band accompaniment and impractical items, and encourages considering what can be afforded and what is most needed by recipients.
The writer accuses Senator Cummings of opposing tariff reductions on staple foods while advocating cuts elsewhere. It claims he supports tariff relief for broad consumers only when not harming agricultural interests, pointing to wheat corn hogs meat eggs butter poultry and potatoes as heavily tariffed prices. The piece argues partisan protectionism and questions motives.
Commissioners report lists J. M. Pinkston coroner inquests, Lucy Hill witness fees, prank Hill witness fees, John C. Selke and M. Hunter expenses, various engineers and contractors on pikes, salaries for Sec. of Finance and Auditor, printing, bridge repairs, and numerous pike allowances across Laughery, Del, and Adams townships with totals and vendor names. The compilation shows payments to Spencer, Lochard, Volz, Castner, and others for services and materials related to pike construction and maintenance.
The Ripley County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for furnishing books blanks and stationery for 1910. Bids due by 1:00 p m at the Auditor's office Versailles Indiana with a $1000 bond and non collusion affidavit. The board may reject all bids and the notice is dated December 7 signed by County Auditor Nicholas Voulz.
A light verse about Santa Claus and a child’s wish for a chimney large enough for Santa to enter. The piece mixes playful family talk with imagination as a home feature and holiday tradition.
In a playful Illustrated Bits vignette a seaside memory resurfaces as Maud recalls Draper’s assistant saving her life last summer. She offers him a rib length as thanks, while the assistant’s memory prompts warmth and recognition.
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