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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
4
The Brown ing Missouri newspaper The Leader Record edited by Joseph Nickell is cataloged as second class mail matter at the Brown ing post office, with entry date July 8, 1897.
A reflective note from October 30 1912 extols the editor as the steadfast defender and advocate of readers. It emphasizes vigilant oversight across all industries to safeguard the public’s welfare and promote communal progress.
The proposal would impose a $2 poll tax on renters, potentially added to monthly rent for housing and land. The burden would fall on the renter as the tax is passed through by landlords in increased rents.
The Equitable Taxation League targets the poll tax issue using $2 poll tax receipts to pressure Missouri farmers toward what they term Henry George’s confiscation theory. The critique frames the receipts as a blind bridle to trap farmers in a higher fiscal plan.
The Missouri Anti Single Tax League calls on voters to study the Constitutional Amendment ticket to ensure a correct vote against the Single Tax and Tax Commission Amendments Nos. 6 and 7.
George Falloon state president of the Missouri Anti Single Tax League has been in a Kansas City hospital for a week and is slowly recovering. He is credited among Single Taxers as a strong opponent of the Henry George doctrine in the middle west.
The Leader-Record reminds readers that Amendment No 7 to be voted in November is the Tax Commission amendment promoted by the Single Taxers and described as its tail.
The article argues that a strong opposition to the Single Tax makes it safe to oppose both Amendments Nos 6 and 7, presenting a stance that voters skeptical of the tax should back these measures.
The text argues that farmers have supported workers in fights for fair hours and pay, and warns that Single Tax would force confiscation and serfdom. It urges union men to vote as they would want others to vote against depriving farmers of rights.
Mrs Mary Pipes visits Geo Pipes this week as a single tax meeting draws a good crowd at Cross Roads. Rev Creason preaches there Saturday and Sunday night. Local residents attend a sale at C B Knn fong s. Several family groups visit Bessie Head s. Geo A Pipes returns from Kansas City with forty yearling steers.
Farmers gather apples and report good rain on Monday. Local residents discuss censorship and press laws, with letters criticizing Congress and defending newspaper freedom. Community members visit relatives and attend stock shows and church services around Milan and Humphreys.
Advertisement notes a complete stock of watches from brands including South Bend Rockford Hamilton Egin Waltham and Hampden with emphasis on breadth of selection and best in the line.
A humorous Uncle Reuben letter from Salt Risin Indiana mocks political debate as Hiram Whatnot writes about Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. The friendly exchange highlights campaign talk and local attitudes toward voting and candidates.
Letters of Administration on the estate of Joseph D Lay were granted to C H Lay by Linn County Probate Court dated October 1, 1912. All claims must be exhibited within six months for allowance or be barred. one year from publication to avoid further rights.
Healy advertises solid gold rings in set and plain bands. Sets are guaranteed and if a ring loses its setting it will be replaced free. The rings are described as seamless and solid gold through and through.
All parties indebted by note or account to the late Dr. Chas. VanWye are notified to call at my home and settle their accounts Adv. Mrs. M. E. VanWye Admx.
The Probate Court of Linn county Missouri requires all persons having claims against the estate of Henry Swisegood deceased to exhibit them for allowance within six months from the date of letters, and within one year from publication, or they will be forever barred. Charles M. Thornton is administrator.
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