Tax notices and political attack on Goodrich law in Corydon
A fragment from Corydon Indiana discusses postal rates and advertisements, then pivots to a harsh critique of the Goodrich Tax Law of 1919. The piece accuses three Indianapolis officials of power over local assessors and highlights tax increases for township taxpayers in Harrison County. It condemns Republican spokesmen and calls Indiana financially bankrupt with state deficits cited.
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Goodrich
Indianapolis
Harrison County
Jesse ©. Pitman
Heth Township
Luke H. Col
Lee's Union-alls and Khaki Pricing Note
An ad listing Lee's Union-alls in blue stripe and plain white with prices from $2.00 to $5.50 includes various khaki styles for boys and men. It mentions Good Khaki and Very Best Khaki ranges with sizes and dollar amounts, reflecting a clothing sale.
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Joba
Tax law sparks debate over rising property taxes in Corydon
Readers discuss the Goodrich tax law and sudden tax increases on properties as high as one third to one half more than last year. Ex trustee Johns suspects the law altered tax amounts, while editor claims no effect. Local notices include the Economy Shoe Repair Shop ad and James W. Hottel selling a Spencer township farm to Bergman, hinting at permanent relocation to Indianapolis.
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The
Democrat
Corydon Republican
E. Bush
Warren T. McKay
James W. Fesler
Indiana
Anynand
Fred Johns
Taylor Township
Johns
Jesse ©. Pitman
Goodrich
Republican
Indianapolis
James W. Hottel
Spencer Township
Charles R&r. Bergman
Surrey
Prize Winner Eggs From IS C White Leghorns Ferris Strain
Eggs from IS C White Leghorns Ferris strain offered at 15 for $1.00 by Corydon Exchange. Phone 8-233.
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Ferris
Corydon Exchange
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