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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
5
The proposal seeks to amend the constitution to allow the general assembly to levy taxes on intangible values in proportion to property value. It argues current law taxes tangible property alone, causing a large untaxed gap and higher levies on tangible assets. Estimates claim several trillions in intangible value exist, with little returning to tax rolls, and lists numerous business groups endorsing the amendment.
Article argues a tax amendment affects women as much as men and urges women to remind relatives to vote in November. It notes unseen intangible property like mortgages stocks and bonds. claims the measure could equalize taxes and boost state revenue while exempting small property, and stresses voting is essential.
Harry Pratt Judson, President of the University of Chicago, advocates extending reform beyond the proposed amendment. He hopes adoption occurs, regrets not going farther, but sees it as all that could be done at the time.
A. W Harris of Northwestern University in Chicago argues against the proposed personal property tax amendment. He calls the current system immoral and extortionate, with excessive demands and uneven distribution harming those with property income. He urges a more moderate, scientifically designed tax system.
Illinois voters will decide Nov. 7 on a constitutional amendment to reform the tax base. The piece argues current tax laws are unfair and obsolete, urging modernization as property values and revenues have grown since 1840 and 1818 while rates rose.
Citizens demand improved and new services and insist on shared costs. The appeal urges voting for the Amendment to ensure heavier action and fair intangible value distribution.
A call for broader legislative freedom in taxation policy outlines how states adopt amendments to empower legislatures. The author argues the amendment would modernize laws, enhance flexibility, and better align taxation with economic realities to serve public interests.
Brimfield directory lists Fraternal Reserve Life Association Brimfield Lodges No 94 meet second Monday each month in Woodmen hall with W Vheery president and Mere W R Weees clerk. Royal Neighbors Arnholt Camp No 208 meet alternate Wednesdays in M W A hall. G OU Fort Post Q A R meet monthly on first Friday with Ers Henrxforr commander and Benj Elis adjutant. Brimfield District Court of Honor No 487 regular meets third Tuesday in M W A with 11 R Johnson chancellor and Fred Arber recorder.
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