Wisconsin to Spend Six Million on Capitol, Paper Warns
An Ohio Magazine editorial from February 1907 criticizes Wisconsin plans to cost six million dollars for a new capitol in Madison. It condemns state taxation as excessive and argues corporations should not bear all public spending burdens. The piece brands the project a symbol of republican degeneracy and waste.
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Ohio Magazine
Moody's Magazine
R. L. Bridgeman
Ohio State Journal
Attorney General Ellis on Taxation and County Assessments
Attorney General Wade H. Ellis argued to the Commercial club that loss of tax revenue could weaken state support. He proposed an annual statewide assessment of about 10 percent of operating costs, divided by counties according to local tax raises, to separate state from local taxation. Xebia, O.
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Wade H. Ellis
Commercial Club
Xebia, O
Taxation revision in many states gains momentum
Bills to create tax commissions are pending before the general assemblies of Alabama Delaware Idaho Ilinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Michigan Minnesota Oregon and Wyoming. Some have become law in portions and these measures suggest enactment by most states. Universal economic principles guide taxation and state efforts may aid each other through shared investigations and discussions.
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Ilinois
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Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Oregon
Wyoming
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Ohio Tax Commission Hearings Program Schedule
Program of Hearings by the Ohio Tax Commission lists dates for taxation topics including Manufacturing and Mercantile Industries on May 6, Agricultural Industries on June 8, Banking Insurance and Building and Loan Associations Moneys and Credits on Sept 8, and Public Service Corporations on Oct 7.
Paying and Spending Taxes Editorial Excerpt
The Ohio Magazine argues that public costs are fueled by corporate funds and that taxpayers bear the burden. It warns indirect taxation hides real costs, urging citizens to demand accountability for tax money and curb extravagance. Editorial: Ohio State Journal.
Improving tax laws debated by commissions across states
The Providence News-Democrat reports three state commissions urge tax reforms. New York favors abolishing personal property tax and taxing inheritances progressively. California backs no personal property tax and proposes county revenue from realty taxes with state control of corporate taxes. Massachusetts wants broader inheritances, billboard, stock transfer taxes, keeps franchise revenue at state level, and taxes autos. Rhode Island criticizes its own inequitable system and notes towns’ ascendancy hinders reform.
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California
Massachusetts Commission
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Providence News-Democrat
Statistical correction on state excise tax figures
An article reveals that reported excise tax totals from public service corporations were incorrect. The auditor's records list exact payments by class: artificial gas 64 426.11, natural gas 113 843.76, waterworks 7 701.98, electric light 34 272.56, street railways 264 451.23, messenger 2 576.64, express 16 684.43, pipeline 59 780.50, Pullman 8 198.12, telegraph 3 925.82, water transportation 1 757.16, telephone 81 718.40, steam railroads 1 384 800.19, freight lines 7 635.42.
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Auditor of State
Messenger
Pullman
Taxation and Reform in Oregon
Oregon legislators consider constitutional amendment to grant broad taxation power for classifying subjects and assigning taxes to state or local use. A state tax commission warns the general property tax performs poorly and suggests separate revenue sources for state and local governments, seeking partial abolition or reform.
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Oregon
Household remedies and patent medicines advertised
A collage of 19th century patent medicine claims and tips. DeWitts remedies promote relief for headaches biliousness constipation and kidney issues while Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve targets burns cuts and sores. Other products include Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup Odol Kodol and Cascasweet with various claims and prices.
Beard Too Tall for Its Age In Father Daughter Banter
A humor cartoon caption from Punch features a father and daughter. The girl notes the beard is scratchy after kissing her father good night. The father jokes that he shaved that morning, while the girl quips it is very tall for its age.
Striped Jersey and Bill Discuss Official Flags
The garrison flag is described as 20 by 8 feet and is used at snaky posts. The post flag measures 20 by 1 feet and the storm flag is 8 by 4 feet 2 inches. Official flags are national flags.
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Sn Aky
The Kilt Worn Beyond Scotland Across Regions
The article notes that the kilt is worn by many beyond Scotsmen including Albanians Masallan shepherds and mountaineers on Tibet and Assam frontiers indicating its wide cultural reach and distinctive national dress status.
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Tibet
Assam
Dad Furnishes the Coin in Quietly Dapper Fashion
A light profile notes a man with no style, yet his presence radiates. The juxtaposition earns comment on his wife and daughter, hinted as the source of the household polish. The piece centers on personality and family perception.
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A Memorable Day With Dr King’s New Life Pills
A lighthearted reminiscence praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as painless purifiers that cure headache and biliousness and keep the bowels right. The ad notes 25c at C A Heiner's in Byesville and Neilley & Co in Cambridge. It ends with a humorous line about a boy knowing enough to laugh at his father’s jokes.
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C. A. Heiner’s
Byesville
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Healing Remarkable Case in Port Bryan NY
Amos King of Port Bryan says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a leg sore he suffered over 80 years. The claim notes the product marketed by C Heiner and Byesville Neilley & Co Cambridge druggists at 25 cents.
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Port Bryan
N. Y
Amos King
Operatic Phonograph Prompt Sparks Listening
A dialogue shows a man and woman debating opera and listening habits. She professes fondness for opera while he questions making it a pretext. She remarks that she stops all activity whenever an operatic piece plays on the phonograph.
Words of Praise for Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Contemporary advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as home remedies for female weakness and digestive issues. It promises honesty on bottle wrappers, lists ingredients in plain English, and urges women to seek private, non surgical treatment at home, noting no alcohol or habit forming drugs.
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Pierce
BR. Verce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr Shoop Medicine Promises Quick Pile Relief and Free Trials
An old newspaper pitch touts Dr. Shoop's Magic Ointment for piles with claims of instant relief. It markets free trial packages of Dr. Shoop's Headache Tablets and Restorative, plus a health coffee imitation, all sold by Neilley & Co in Racine Wisconsin.
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Dr. Shoop
Neilley
Pace-Setting Move Shifts Market Direction
A bold strategic push reshapes the competitive landscape as firms pursue faster innovation and stricter benchmarks. Executives promise decisive actions to outpace rivals and deliver accelerated growth across key sectors.
Spevia Liniment Claim for Equine Blemish Cure
Spevia Liniment removes all hard lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavins curbs splints sweeney ring bone and sprains. One bottle saves 850 and is advertised as the most wonderful blemish cure known sold by John M Ogier Druggist Cambridge Ohio.
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M. Ogier
Cambridge
Ohio
You Can Never Be Too Right They Say
A compact editorial urges caution in action claiming steadfast correctness attracts many foes and warns against overconfidence. It argues humility protects reputation and guides prudent decisions.
The Manna and Water in Wilderness and the Rock
A devotional meditation on Israel’s murmuring for water, Moses striking the rock, and the gift of life as a type of Christ. The author links Exodus and Deuteronomy with New Testament references, urges humble reliance on God, and emphasizes the law’s holy but condemning nature for the unredeemed.
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American Press Association
Israel
Moses
Horeb
Christ
Amalek
Borhans testifies after four years on kidney cure
Carlisle Center resident G B Borhans writes that four years after claiming cure by Foley's Kidney Cure his symptoms have not returned and urges others with kidney or bladder trouble to try the remedy. Ira W Kelley of Mansfield Pa recollects two years of poor health cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. The notice also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and the custom of throwing rice at weddings.
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Bright
Sir Kidney Neiller & Co
G. B. Borhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Urino Laxative and Kidney Cure Ads Highlight Remedies
A sequence of vintage ads promotes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promising irritation free bowel cleansing. It markets Fuley’s Kidney Cure for summer kidney issues and Foley’s Honey and Tar as quick asthma relief with a claim of possible cure, all authored by D. M. Hawthorne.
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D. M. Hawthorne
Foley
Hindoo Maxim Cautions About Slippery Words Like Stars
A short prosaic quote notes that words are like stars in a slippery place, suggesting language can mislead or sparkle while difficult to hold steady. The line emphasizes caution in speech and interpretation.
New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds Says Paine
Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Tru ro Mass declares Dr Kings New Discovery for throat and lung remedies gives immediate relief and cures coughs and colds after all other remedies fail. The product is guaranteed by C A Heiner and Neilley Co druggists with trial bottles offered.
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C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
The Charming Woman and the Promise of Electric Bitters
A plain woman with neatness clear eyes and sprightliness is praised as an attractive ideal. The text claims Electric Bitters restore health give stronger nerves and smooth skin, promising benefits to women and urging purchase in Cambridge and nearby towns.
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