State finances urge tax reform and new equalization board
A late 19th century fiscal note urges curbing deficits with liquor tax revenue earmarked partly to general state funds, while proposing a State Board of Equalization to revise and unify property valuations. It discusses personal property tax, foreign corporation fairness, and enforcement against tax evasion by wealthy individuals and banks. It also calls for centralized valuation oversight to restore revenue to about the true taxable wealth.
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Galy
Tate
Hhete
Columbus
Sanks of
Youuseus, Incorporated
Mayden & C PB. W. Hunting Deohiter and
Abate Bank
Potal
Naman Fayota
Haphett
Bats
State Board OF Equalization
Asme
Witch Board
Intrigue Around Fred Douglas Marriage Reveals Strains
The article describes the personal life of Mrs. Doublas and her marriage to Mr. Douglas. It notes the emotional tension and public interest, contrasting her deliberate character with his pride in their union. Family and social pressures surface as European travel looms.
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Fred Douglas
Tam
Mr. Douglas
Leroncle
Europe
Washington
Perhapa
Bugis
Amis
Dinglase
Deoginse
Sin
Jonker
What is the Right Thing To Do about Marriage?
Henricka Davia argues in Good House that women should view marriage as one option among others. She contends marriage as life’s end causes anxiety and harm, urging girls to seek happiness whether married or single. A well balanced view would reduce divorces and social harms by delaying marriage until genuine suitability is found.
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Marti
Oman
Jm Nan
Margudy
Neaarriage
Henricka Davia
Lawyer Battles in San Antonio Trial Record
A chaotic court scene depicts Jim McSnifter on trial in San Antonio for pressuring a colored witness Sam Johnsing to testify falsely. The dialogue shows fragmented accusations about bribes and misstatements as the defendant attempts to influence testimony.
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Jim McSnifter
San Antonio
Sam Johnsing
Gouge
San Tohnsing
Pusson
Stuart
Mystery of the church lamp and a boy’s right triangle proof
An ill man rests at home while his successor tends a church lamp. A teasing visitor notes the lamps’ uniform flames. A boy, inspired by the moment, proclaims the Pythagorean theorem, stunning his mother and school.
Conditions of Success In Life
In a Georgia State Medical Association address Dr. Searcy argued brain and nervous system health underlie life success. He warned that balanced brain function, capacity to learn, reason, and execute, and common sense are essential, while overemphasis on erudition alone leads to failure. He noted neural conditions and cited Salvation Oil as marketed with health claims, ending with a light joke about a jester and an Irishman and a mother asking a child to recite the Ten Commandments.
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Georgia State Medical Association
Searcy
Aes
Bo Su
Scientific American
Fragments of 1886 County Tax List with Appraisals
Readable fragments show a 1886 county property list with appraisals and terms. Entries mention assed value 64 120 and indicate domain like ownership and legal notices for the tax run.
Auction Notice of Real Estate in Henry County Ohio
A historic auction notice details real estate in Henry County Ohio to be sold at public auction. The listing specifies property boundaries and location in Napoleon with a price mention of 720 dollars and notes the sale date to occur on a Saturday in 1886.
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Tottermas
Coury
Tegsrater
Rik
Mary A. Detwon
Estatrom
Maury Cavaty
Henry
Henry County
Ohio
Lens
H. Mohtmann
Traasurer
Bre
John Holts
Hvary
Cour
Napoleon
Obs
Orm
Hon
Town
Moreeath
Bewtoning
Mearthor Jc
Harrison Township
Benry County
M. Padua
Pawuahlp Glee
Court House
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Desirud Tov
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J. B. Fonanen
Ely
Neds
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Sibley
San Antone
Isus, Jr
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Legation
Famary
Ruellenry
Bangela
Havin
Aiden
Anyes
Pat
Tean
Maren
Awaltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick Aller
Pohl
Tor Chaattiageak
Reppart
Couuaee
Rick, Nohgnaanieretiae
Hocking Valley & Toledo Railway
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Soure
Tae
Francig M
Bost
Amintaraba
Abert Wall, Devo
Ted
Er Yaipal
McArtsurd
Athens
Boge Lapcurtar
ArColnbus
Delaware
Ign
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Directconoestions
Matetn Union Depot
Cetambua
Nerark
Banearille
Peeepee
Baltimore
Washingto
Echoy! Reamnery of
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Willborn
Ain Sunwear
Fins Gables
Wabash, Pa Y
Mme
Elect
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Sal
Malland
West Boch
Eels
Milford
Saniusky
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Jini Pation
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Zeilin &Co
Philadelphia
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