Tax discussions spark reform talk from Ohio farmers
State farmers urge changes at the State Tax Commission meeting, debating taxation bases and the need to tax tangible property, reduce double taxation, and adopt a scientific, nonpartisan approach. Speakers from the Grange and Ohio Farmer press for fair valuation and direct tax on natural wealth.
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Ohio
State Tax Commission
C. M. Freeman
Tippecanoe City
National Grange
W. J. Chamberlain
The
Ohio Farmer
T. A. Derthick
Mantua
Ohio State Grange
Cuyahoga
Cleveland
Bradfute
Prebie County
Hamilton
C. P. Dyar
Marietta
Ellis
H. P. Miller
Sunbury
Kansan Bonds Exempt From Taxation
Kansas exempts state and local bonds from taxation under section 15 of the 1907 act on assessment and taxation. The revised law omits the words all bonds from personal property definitions, but bonds of state and municipal entities remain exempt as listed in the statute.
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Kansas
State of
Literary Tenants of Islington Tower and a Boston Club Chance
A Bostonian hosts a Chicago man at his club where they discuss the Origin of Species with one man stating he has never read it. The piece notes Canonbury tower in Islington as the remaining priory site and lists literary tenants including Ephraim Chambers Oliver Goldsmith Newbery and Charles Lamb in Islington’s rural suburb past.
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Chicago
Success Magazine
Islington Tower
Canonbury Tower
Islington
London
St. Bartholomew
Ephraim Chambers
Speaker Onslow
Woodfall
Matterhorn Climb Reaches New Era of Tourist Ascents
Historical note recalls how the Matterhorn once defied top climbers like Tyndall Whymper and later yielded to ascent by Lord Francis Douglas Hudson and Hadow on July 15 1865. Whymper’s party suffered a fatal slip in descent costing the lives of three Englishmen and Swiss guide Michel Cruz. Today guided ascents are common for casual visitors.
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Matterhorn
Professor Tyndall
Edward Whytmper
Lord Francis Douglas
Hudson
Hadow
Whymper
Michel Cruz
Bundee Advertiser
Hindu Creation Legend and Woman’s Status in Manu
A Hindoo account of creation depicts the deity splitting into a man and a woman. The legend mirrors how Indian sacred texts describe women’s status as once different, citing Manu: where women are honored the gods rejoice, but where they are not honored all rites are unacceptable.
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India
Manufacturing the Truth at English Country House
A guest watches grooms escort a servant girl on a horse around the yard. They explain they will take the horse to market and claim it has carried a lady, to boost the sale appeal.
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Ther
A Poser. Professor And Bon Vivant Dialogue
A professor questions a candidate in a legal exam about sentencing in a hypothetical murder with no malice. Bon Vivant responds with a distinctive stance.
Brussels Sprouts Crowned Valuable Green Vegetable
Physicians regard Brussels sprouts as the most valuable green vegetable for health. They are widely recommended in balanced diets for nutrients and potential disease prevention.
Woodchuck Family Pet Don Ends Up In Copybook Charm
Don the four month old groundhog lives with William Condron on Beyer avenue Punxsutawney Pennsylvania. He drinks milk from a bottle and eats candy and jelly while imitating pets and amusing children. He sleeps on the pillow with the Condrons and behaves like a household pet. In another note a Dundee Advertiser item explains autumn Bay of Biscay wave warning before storms.
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Don F
Wiliam Condron
Beyer Avenue
Punxsutawney
Don
Condron
Mount Canoe
Indiana County
Joon
Bay of Biscay
Atlantic
Dundee Advertiser
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Peter Buerger
Walnut St
Wellinghall & Gold Reliable Dealer
Greenwood Ave
Stone House
Simmers’ Grocery
N. E. Cor
Hanover
Fred Zimmers
Prop
Bell Phone
Ree
Wagner-Wirtz Livery CO
High Street Stable
High Street
J.L. Beeler & Son
Insurance and
S. W. Cor
Main and Cats
J. L. Beeler & Son
S. W. Cor. Main and C. Sts
Cincinnati Northern Traction Company
Southbour
Northbeun
Cincinnati
Daytona
Middletown
Dayton
Dwyer
Middleto
Lindenwald
Lebama
Fred J. Meyers Manufacturing Co
Chas. L. Hunter
the Matterhorn
Poser
Woodchuck
Mrs. Condrean
Ira
Merle
Mr. Condron
Boston
A. Bader & Son
Hanover Street
Bell
Fischer & Rohkemper
Tom Ivey
East Avenue
Indianapolis Brewing Co
Union
M. Stoltz
Fresh Lake
North Third Street
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