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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1895
Page
6
The piece recounts Confederate and Union feats around Vicksburg and Indianola, including a sham ironclad bluff on a log raft, tactical exchanges near the Mississippi River, and a dramatic account of siege noises and near-misses. It also covers Florida veterans, Missouri versus Illinois credit, and tales of devotion from a New York mother and son, with remarks on Appomattox and an enduring apple tree legend.
Before surrender the Confederate army era tale tells of Uncle Si Ector from Ta Grange Georgia who sought to take his wagon and mules home. He met General Grant who issued a personal order allowing the team to be returned to Georgia.
The open column invites letters and articles on tax reform from any side of the question as long as they are well written and to the point. Land owners are urged to recognize that benefits often come from value increases in land. Write to the office or P O Box 88 Buffalo N Y.
A Georgia editor rails against universal taxation policies while Massachusetts tax reform ideas draw editorials from advocates of the single tax. The exchange highlights calls to tax land, income, goods, and institutions, and questions of fairness, equality, and government funding.
A congressional discussion centers on a bill proposing a tax of one quarter of 1 percent on bank circulation every six months to fund government operations. Speakers argue about taxing bank facilities versus currency, with focus on national versus state banks and potential effects on loan rates and economic fairness.
A dialogue segment shows Mr Warner debating how to secure fair rations by persuading his father to implement reforms rather than cutting him to half rations. The exchange highlights class tension and family power dynamics.
The article explains New Zealand style direct taxation with land tax on annual value, land tax on mortgages, a graduated land tax with 20 percent absentee surcharge, and income taxes on companies, business income, and employment. It defines actual value as capital value for cash purchase and outlines deductions for improvements.
A letter to the World defends indirect taxes and warns against income tax while contrasting Goulds wealth with tax friction. It discusses consent to taxation, property versus consumption taxes, and cites Jefferson era tax notes. Correspondent from New York argues government expenses should not fall on consumption alone.
The People questions why income tax figures are kept secret and suggests daylight disclosure would provoke reform. The writer asks readers to provide sound reasons for keeping income details undercover.
A Cincinnati Enquirer profile recalls Mrs. Grant living in Washington with her daughter Nellie Grant Sartoris, sharing memories of Ulysses S. Grant and Civil War campaigns. She describes Grants views on reconciliation, presidency, and the slaveholding past, plus a legendary silver-stone tale and a mine story about a rabbit hint.
A Kingsmill voyage near British Columbia to San Francisco used photography to study albatross flight. The camera captured the bird with wings five feet long raised along its back during a downward stroke, suggesting unseen wing movements and the role of air currents in glide flight.
A historical note recounts how a hunter of Indian origin, chasing an antelope, found silver mines in Potash, South America. While climbing a steep slope he grabbed a bush for support and the branch broke.
The Forum notes the harsh realities faced by actors on tour. Janitors control many comforts, from living quarters to wash facilities, while audiences expect luxury. Dressing rooms feature cheap curtains, hard chairs, and dirty walls, with little running water and poor washing setups.
A notorious city prankster known for smashing hats has attacked several men, leaving one victim hatless and another rolling in the street as onlookers watched. The culprit, who had boasted about wrecking many hats, vanished after the spree and may refrain from further headgear destruction.
The San Francisco tug captain recalls a fierce storm on the Lactic where waves rose as mountains and the tug lurched through crests and troughs. The moon broke through clouds as the sea surged, wind as a hurricane, and the lee rail stayed under water while the crew fought a flooded lower deck.
The saying notes a leader gains strength by inspiring companions to feel significant, making those who stand with him feel taller and more capable. It emphasizes shared esteem and collective momentum as essential to leadership.
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