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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
8
In Sparta Wisconsin local churches form an Associated Charity to coordinate winter aid. An extra committee opens December 21 and 22 to collect food and clothing at the city hall basement, urging liberal, proportionate gifts from all citizens to help the needy.
London reports Saturday quote Constantine's likely submission to allied demands and praise Neville's Verdun push as the allied response to German peace offers. Press items highlight unity of Britain and France, the Dumas rejection, and expected Lloyd George address signaling a firm stance against Germany.
The piece notes the Paisley shawl as a symbol of respectability rivaling the family carriage. It highlights quality needs like double weave and cashmere centers in Salmon, Scarlet, Green, or Lavender. It laments many shawls were repurposed into wraps after the fashion faded.
The Wisconsin state tax commission urges major reforms, including abolition of the personal property tax and shift of utilities to real estate taxation. It also suggests taxing banks under the income tax and moving autos from personal property to a new classification, to be ready for the 1916 legislature.
The commission urges repeal of personal property tax on public utilities and moves to real estate class. It backs an income tax for banks and merchants, caps exemptions, and proposes a county assessor, elected or appointed, to standardize four yearly real estate assessments. The report highlights revenue impact and shifts toward broader taxation.
Bijou theater showcases Broken Chains with stars Ethel Clayton and Carlyle Blackwell in a lively rapid drama. Playing Tuesday and Wednesday this week the film promises strong action from start to finish. Fanny Ward closes Witchcraft tonight. Prince Edward Island has shipped about $4000 worth of blueberry pie stock to American caterers this season in keg shipments.
Sparta Wisconsin special reports a meeting of the Advancement association on Tuesday at eight in the city hall rooms where Captain Robert A Merrill will discuss Sparta soldiers on the border. Also speaking is J Russell Wheeler a Columbus Wisconsin banker and longtime advocate for better agriculture.
City Treasurer GEO W YOUNG announces the 1916 La Crosse tax roll with warrant is open for payment at City Hall before February 28 1917. Taxpayers should bring correct lot and land descriptions to avoid mistakes. Office hours are 8:30 am to noon and 1:30 to 5:60 pm.
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