Tax Lists Show Big Jump in New York Real Estate Values
The year New York tax lists open for inspection reveal a near 200 million dollar rise in real estate assessments from the prior year. Manhattan leads with 117.8 million, while notable structures such as Grand Central and Metropolitan Life Building top the list. The piece notes hotel price shifts, a weighty amusement for a 3000 pound flyer, hotel study trips by a Japanese applicant, and various local incidents including burglaries and private police on Fifth Avenue.
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New York
Greater
Manhattan
Andrew Carnegie
John D. Rockefellers
J. P. Morgan
Wm. A. Clark
Grand Central Station
Metroplitan Life
Equitable Life
Mutual Life
Singer
Trinity
Bulldog nickname for Prince Leopold described as soldier and prince
The text notes Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Dessau, a gifted general under Frederick the Great, earned the nickname bulldog from his troops. It reflects his self image of power, tenacity, courage and toughness, and his pride in being a \"prince\" in nothing but his love of power.
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Leopold of
Anhalt-Dessau
Frederick the Great
Jefferson County Jail Bond Proposal Hearing 1912
Notice to legal voters of Jefferson County Iowa that on November 5 1912 at general election a proposition will be voted on to authorize removal of the present jail and erection of a county jail and sheriff s residence with bonds not exceeding 18000 dollars. Those in favor mark yes and those against mark no. Auditor C W Mcburg Fairfield is issuer.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Fairfield
C. W. McBurg
Let Us Do Com 3 My Duty in Our Daily Work
A historical quotation urges constant effort in all work settings. It compares everyday labor to a battle for mankind’s welfare, praising bravery, strength, and skill in shop kitchen market street office school home. The message elevates ordinary tasks to national service.
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Theodore Parker
Jefferson County Sunday School Convention Closes
Jefferson county delegates meet at Batavia Iowa for the second day of the Sunday School Association session. Officers are elected and resolutions urge defeat of the Shankland Bill and pledge temperance efforts before the 1913 election. Libertyville chosen for next year’s gathering with plans for October 15 and 16, 1913.
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Batavia
Towa
Jefferson County Sunday School Association
Z. T. Moore
Libertyville
McCracken
C. Sumner McCracken
T. B. Short
Home Department
Rev. Ross
Fairfield
Nichols
Des Moines
State Sunday School Association
Banner County
Burlington
Anna J. Campbell
Mae L
Sim
W. A. Hook on Good Roads and Systematic Work
W A Hook argues for a unified approach to road work stressing permanent bridges culverts proper bidding and bonds engineer oversight and drainage improvements to prevent erosion and reduce road grades The piece advocates using cement stone and steel over wood and emphasizes contract bidding county engineers and competent supervision to ensure quality structures and durable earth roads.
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Healing Through Blood
An 19th century patent medicine pitch touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as an extract built from mandrake and other roots. It claims to detoxify poisons, improve digestion, and strengthen the blood to resist disease, citing testimonial letters from grateful users and mentioning Dr. Pierce, the Buffalo Invalids' Hotel founder, as endorsing it.
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St. Pierce’s Ormly
Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N.Y
Practical Dragging Plan For Better Earth Roads
The author argues for regular dragging after rains to keep earth roads in good shape. Wet soil allows packing to shed water to side-ditches, while dragging must suit hill versus level road layouts. A district superintendent should oversee timely, proficient workers to avoid neglect and extra costs.
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D. Ward King
Antoinette Walker Joins Cast Of The Yellow Jacket
Antoinette Walker who led the feminine role in David War field's music Master is engaged for the cast of The Yellow Jacket. This adds a noted talent to the production lineup as rehearsals begin.
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Antoinette Walker
David Warfield
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