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Newspaper
Liberty Bee
Location
Liberty, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1933
Page
3
A March 29 1933 issue mocks Prohibition repeal era rules with a verse about Mary and beer taxes. It imagines hungry people receiving only thimbles of beer for a nickel and jokes about Red Cross aiding beer distribution.
Analysis questions the impact of beer industry revival on employment and its ripple effects on other factories and allied sectors. It asks whether brewery growth will restore manufacturing activity and lift the broader economy.
The text discusses economic perspectives on subsidy, poverty implications, and the roles of producers and sellers in sustaining livelihoods, noting affect on regional market conditions.
A Quincey banker recalled that before 1920 liquor dealers were his top depositors. After 1920 the public began depositing funds that liquor merchants previously held.
The speaker argues the government lowers taxes in one area while increasing them elsewhere by expanding the sales tax. They warn this reallocation raises overall costs for consumers and alters the tax structure without relief in total.
The author vents about shifting taxes from direct to indirect and criticizes teacher salary cuts. He warns high costs deter future teachers, citing an $8000 schooling expense for a daughter and a $600 summer to train an area principal, concern grows over losing top educators. The piece ends with a vague reference to a grand hailing sign.
The article outlines a plan to start a class in physical education with tap dancing as the main feature. It notes several student absences including Ruth Goertz Helen Akers Lara Lee McCrory Maxine Johnson and Fay Kline.
Mrs Henry Spangler and Mrs Carl Wahle visit sister Mrs Susan Krapp in Quincy as Blessing Hospital cares for her after a March 16 stroke but shows slight improvement. Home Bureau meets at Mrs Chas Lytle with guests Mrs M H Tandy and others. Burton township attends County Taxpayers League in Columbus. 20 of 22 townships represented. county membership exceeds 2275. County 4-H rally at Farm Bureau Office then Ursa party for 150. M E B churches rally at Columbus with Fay Sims directing recreation.
Historical note recalls William Beringer finding ants moving fine sand from ground on the west hills of the Beringer Bros tract south of town. Obituary mentions M. M. McBride's death in Golden. Weather item cites sun and showers. Local notes include Frey renting a ho me and Harold Hofmeister elected superintendent of Kingston M E Sunday School.
A leather key case containing car keys was found between the Liberty area and the Main Street Garage and should be returned to The Bee Office. The finder is asked to bring the item to the newspaper office for reunion with the owner.
A clarification request asks what the Liberty Bee plans to swap subscriptions for. It inquires about substitution options and terms for exchanging or crediting existing subscriptions. The post seeks specifics on eligible items and process.
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