Illinois Central Railway Tax Decision Clarifies Valuation
Attorney General Stead rules Illinois Central must be taxed on about 80 million in stock and 25 million in bonds. Valuation follows charter duties, deduct bona fide debts only when they are credits under tax law, and bonds held by a non resident trustee remain taxable in Illinois.
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Springfield
Stead
Tlinois Central Railway
Tnder
Twlinots Central Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Attorney General
Tlmois Central
Conyming
Ilinois
Buffalo calves harnessed to cart in New Hampshire study
A New York Tribune report recounts Mr. Baynes's experiment with Corbin estate buffalo calves. He moves them to Meriden, photographs their birth, crates them for transport, then trains them to pull a stoneboat and a cart, claiming buffaloes can outwork oxen once broken.
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Mr. Baynes
New Hampshire
Baynes
W. W. Kimball Co. Piano Quality and Direct Sales
The W. W. Kimball Co. dating to 1859 emphasizes guaranteed instruments and prompt service for piano and organ issues. It claims world lead in output, strong finances, and finest plant, plus a branch system selling direct to customers to save on dealer profits and boost local endorsements.
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W. W. Kimball Co
Kimball
Kimball Co
Tough youths captured near Speer after farmer threat letters
In UL May S l Pedernal officers captured two youths terrorizing farmers around Speer fifteen miles north of Pe eting. Michael Gurt, a wealthy farmer, received threats demanding $8000. a neighbor alerted federal officers and Deputy U S Marshal Cripp, leading to a sting and arrest of Nicholas Miller and Rollie Donahue after they attempted to retrieve a nonmoney package. They admitted writing the letters.
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Teoria
lPedernal
Speer
Nicholas Miller
Rollie Donahue
Farmer Ends Troubles in Paivbury May Day
John Pischek a 30 year old farmer committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid the May day tragedy described in local notices.
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Farmer
Paivbury
May.s
John Pischek
Training Buffaloes and Baynes Experiments With Calves
Mr Baynes, secretary of the American Bigon society, faces difficulties in buffalo experiments. He argues buffaloes could be preserved for useful purposes. He sees them as a source of material and a potential beast of burden.
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Mr. Baynes
Ernest Harold Baynes
American Bigon Society
Baynes
Inverness Prebytery Leader criticizes many professors
At a meeting of Inverness Free pres bytery the Rev Murdo Macenzie of Inverness warned that Scotland has too many professors. He argued excess faculty ruined the church and blamed the Free church for its decline due to professors, citing concern over heresy.
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Inverness
How the Postal Bill Was Carried
In 1830 London a baronet helps a letter writer pair by paying postage on love letters. Sir Roderick Boyle funds the reform after learning the plea of a poor girl Beth and her lover. Rowland Hill’s inland penny post gains momentum as the tale of two lovers influences Parliament.
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Roderick Boyle
Nying
London
Postoffice
Victor
England
Roderick
Lassie
Sir Roderick
Beth T. B. R
Beth Perk
Bess
Elizabeth
Betsy
the Goodwin
Scotland
Beth
Rowland Hill
House of Commons
House of Cominions
DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Pills Ad
A brisk pitch for DeWitts Little Early Risers as reliable effective pleasant pills. Claims they stir the liver, cleanse the system, and improve health without gripe. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
High Grade Square Stock Piano For Sale
Inquiries invited at this office for a high grade square stock piano described as in first class condition with fine action and rich tone. Bargain price offered. Seat.
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Genesse
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Banner Grocery
F. W. Borgmeier
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National Lead Company
State Street
Chicago
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Halilway
Dr. Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Pierce
R. Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Hobart A. Hare
University of Pa
W.W. Kimball Co
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Burchard's Garden
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Waghlin & Pfeiffer
Stephenson St
Flen
Aion
George
Shelton
Alton
Carterville
Buffaloes
Ea Grippe
Egal Ae
Buwmphreya’ Med. Co
Wilgzy & Jong Streets
New York
L&e
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Taylor & Frick
Dairy Journal
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Galena Street
Swift
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