Fayette Co. Families Pay $1,716,250 in Retail Taxes
Fayette county residents pay over 1.7 million dollars yearly in retail taxes according to a National Consumers Tax Commission survey. The report ties most of the tax to hidden levies in everyday purchases and notes the figure covers only retail sales, excluding other taxes paid daily.
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Fayette County
National Consumers Tax Commission, Inc
Payette County
United States Bureau of Census
Miss Jennie Jones and God Henry Wedding Notice
A society item reports Miss Jennie Jones and God Henry married at the Jones mansion last night. The bride is Constable Jones’s daughter. The groom runs a Main Street grocery and is a loyal advertiser. They departed at 10 oclock for Milwaukee to visit the bride’s uncle, who is said to have ample money and a cancer.
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Jennie Jones
God Henry
Jones Mansion
Constable Jones
Main Street
Josiah Butterworth
Jennie
Bob
Milwaukee
Strict Lent Observance Shrinks Armies to Starvation
Medieval Lent was so strict that armies and garrisons faced starvation for want of Lenten food, as seen in sieges like Orleans in 1429.
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Orleans
Spaghetti and macaroni crafted from simple dough
The text explains that spaghetti and macaroni come from the same basic dough of flour water and a touch of salt. It notes the similarity of ingredients across many farms and implies a shared method for forming these pasta shapes.
Exercise Develops Skills and Body Coordination
Exercise develops skills and coordination to enable the different parts of the body to cooperate and synchronize better. The passage emphasizes how structured practice improves overall bodily harmony and efficiency across movements.
Animals Survive in Death Valley Without Water
Twenty six mammal species from coyotes to mice inhabit Death Valley and exist without direct water. The harsh desert hosts varied life adapted to extreme aridity and scarcity of water sources.
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Death Valley
Fayette County Fair 1908 Highlights and Local Happenings
The Fayette County fair drew large crowds with free attractions and exciting races. Notable items include a bereavement for Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Monnahan, updates on Elgin Concert Band performances, anglers bringing in black bass, twin births, and guests visiting from Michigan and Wisconsin. Local business notes mention Gander church ceiling work, Weibel Bros. engine use, fairground activity, Elgin Canning Co. packing progress, and a new switchboard at the Standard telephone office improving operations.
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Fayette Co
Isaac Monnahan
Charles Lester
Wm. Brabham
Elgin Concert Band
Sam Greenley
Elgin
August Benson
Michigan
Weibel Bros
Fairbank-Morse
Louis Klingman
Highland
Hans Keiser
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Elgin Canning Co
Hoag
Robbery in Waukon on Allamakee Street at Nine
At about nine o clock this evening Mrs Toring Swenson of Waukon was knocked down and robbed on Allamakee street in front of the former skating rink location. The assailant escaped with her pocketbook containing $24 to $25 and about $1000 in postal savings stamps.
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Toring Swenson
Waukon
Allamakee Street
Totem Poles Valued High For Their Size And Carvings
Totem poles reach up to four stories tall and are elaborately carved, with values running into thousands of dollars due to their size and craftsmanship.
Jerry Builders' Cheap Houses Exposed in Novel Phrase
The phrase criticizes builders who rush up shoddy homes that fail after a few years, labeling their work as quick, low quality construction. It highlights the problem of durability and craftsmanship in the housing industry as discussed in the work titled Jerry Builders.
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Jerry Builders
Length of Chile and its proportions described
A brief note states that the length of Chile is 26 times its width, outlining a simple geographic proportion.
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Chile
English Countryside Journey Through Chilterns and Oxford
Mrs Hughes recounts a 230 mile tour through six counties to Shakespeare country. She visits Oxford Magdalen College, Warwick Old Woolpack Inn, Stratford on Avon and Warwick Castle, notes English driving signs and costs, and contrasts land, cattle, and village life with France and America. The voyage continues to Norway tomorrow.
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Shakespeare
Chiltern Hills
America
France
Cotswolds
Oxford
Magdalen College
Cardinal Woolsey
Duke of Windsor
England
Martin Joseph Routh
Deer Park
Woodstock
Chaucer
Black Prince
Warwick
Woolpack Inn
London
Henry VIII
Stratford-on-Avon
Hathaways
Anne
Warwick Castle
Earls of Warwick
Banbury
Bicester
Aylesbury
Tring
Rothschild
Wheatsheaf Inn
Canterbury
Harrods
Selfridge’s
Libertys
Norway
Two Bible Chapters Alike in Authorized Version
A note identifies the similarity between two chapters in the Bible. The nineteenth chapter of Second Kings and the thirty seventh chapter of Isaiah are noted as alike in the authorized version. The text presents a concise linguistic comparison without further context.
Diamond in Floor of Capitolic in Havana Revealed
The Capitolic in Havana houses a 24 carat diamond set in the floor beneath the dome. Weighing 24 carats and with 82 facets aligned to the compass points, it stands as one of the world finest gems.
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Capitolic
Havana
Lady Washington Named by Washington's Army
The article notes Martha Washington, wife of the first president, was consistently referred to as Lady Washington by the soldiers in George Washington's army.
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Lady Washington
Martha Washington
Washington
Ancient Greeks Used Codliver Oil for Relief
Ancient Greeks believed codliver oil benefited children but did not understand the reason why.
Amur: tracing the river name’s Mongol roots
The term Amur is believed to derive from a Mongolian word meaning river. The etymology discusses how the name signifies a watercourse and reflects historical language contact in the region.
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Amur
King Cole of Third Century Famed by Mother Goose
King Cole is described as a third century British king with a disputed link to Colchester. His modern fame stems from the Mother Goose rhyme, though etymology remains contested.
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King Cole
Colchester
Polybius the Greek historian of Arcadia and Rome
Polybius, a Greek historian born in Arcadia around 205 B C, lived much of his life in Rome and wrote histories in both Greek and Roman contexts.
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Polybius
Arcadia
Rome
Ragweed Pollen Grows on Small Plot Affects Millions
A report states ragweed pollen can be grown on a 20 by 20 foot plot and hay fever could affect between 15,200 and 900,000 people. The study highlights the potential reach of pollen spread and its impact on public health.
First Transatlantic Cable Message Sent in 1851
The first message via a submarine cable was transmitted from England to France in November 1851, marking a milestone in telecommunication history.
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England
France
Scottish Chiefs Lose Powers in 1748
Historical note states Scottish chieftains were deprived of most of their powers in 1748, marking a significant shift in Highland governance and clan structure.
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