Tax Amendment Endorsed by All Parties in State Convention
In Springfield the Democratic State Convention endorses the tax amendment and urges a yes vote. The Republican State Convention at Peoria follows with a favorable plank. Prominent figures from both parties back the measure and explain it would modernize and equitably tax personal property.
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Springfield
Dunne
Frank J., Smith
Dwight
Morton
D. Hull
Chil 0
William B. ‘Brinton
John
R. Golden Saya
Dilinois
General Assembly
Seymour Stédman Baye
Daols
Doe
a. _Bught
Limitations of tax on intangibles highlighted in state report
The State Board of Equalization 1915 report shows uneven内 assessments of intangibles across Illinois counties. Cook County lists credits beyond banker totals near 8 million with full value about 12 million, while many counties show far higher or zero mortgages and capital stock values. The piece notes widespread inconsistencies, calls for uniform taxation, and mentions a November 7 tax amendment vote with at least four years before another chance if rejected.
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State Board of Equalization
Cook County
Chicago
Winnebago County
Kane
Tazewell County
Cook
Wil County
Sangamon
Ilino
Vermilion
Tax officers back amendment in Illinois reform push
Chicago Daily News reports leading tax officials urge support for a November amendment. State Auditor James J. Brady and State Treasurer Andrew Russell join county treasurers and assessors in backing the measure as experts argue current methods fail to uncover hidden intangible values and lack enforcement power.
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Board ‘of Review
Board of Assessors
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Association
Drnols
Quincy
Vetera
James J
Boards of Review
Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Social Frocks and Fixings for Smart Winter Wardrobes
New York stylish living piece advises readers on wardrobe updates using existing pieces. It urges refurbishing last year’s suit and gowns with minor alterations, adding fur, and focusing on a versatile coat, footwear, and accessories to refresh appearance. It notes color trends, shoe styling with white spats, and practical grooming details.
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York
McCall
Georgett
Perso
Lucy’ Carter
Carbon Paper For Embroidery Patterns Sold At Herald Office
Large sheets of carbon paper for transferring embroidery and other patterns offered at the Herald Office. Purchase details and pricing not specified in readable text.
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Herald Office
It x man has one Jess thing to worry about
A cryptic line mentions a man concerned with a single Jessie matter beyond a $500 diamond scarf pin, implying a focus on a personal or criminal issue rather than material gift.
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Jess
Franklin man to speak on stomach health in Marshall
Harry Daly, the Franklin man with wide western following for his theories and medicine, arrives in Marshall for about two weeks. He promises a free Monday night vaudeville at the Pythian Theater with a first show free to all, promoting a stomach regulator and tonic he says cuts digestion issues in about thirty days.
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Harry ©. Daly
Franklin
West
Marshall
Franklin Man
Pythian Theater
German U-53 Arrives at Newport and Sinks Merchants
The U-53 docked at Newport on a Saturday and delivered mail for the German ambassador. In 24 hours it sank six merchant vessels within 100 miles of the Massachusetts coast, including the Stephano carrying American passengers. The Kansas was halted but allowed to proceed, amid calls for U S accountability.
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Newport
R. I
Bernstorff
Massachusetts
U. S
Kansas
Wilson
Germany
Dr King's New Discovery Featured For Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for colds and coughs. It claims 47 years of use, soothing antiseptic balsams, loosening phlegm, clearing the head, and easing breathing with a 50 cent price at local druggists.
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Bellis
Bell
The Best Campaign Joke by Mr Wilson
A dry campaign remark by Mr Wilson emphasizes the need for other nations to understand America. He delivers it with a straight face, calling it the best joke of the campaign.
Calls for Saturday holidays across North America
Montclair banker Alfred N. Chandler launches a national Saturday holiday movement with Newark as its proposed headquarters. The plan shifts fixed date holidays to nearby Saturdays, adding eight summer full holidays including Independence and Labor days, to reduce midweek work strain.
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Montclair
Rio Grande
Alfred N. Chandler
Gates Avenue
Chandler
Newark
Washington
Lincoln
Guardian's Sale of Minor Lippincotts Illinois Clark County
By decree of the Clark County Court in October 1916 guardian W. J. David, guardian of Obed E. B. Lippincott and Esther F. Lippincott, offers for sale their undivided one tenth interests in combined parcels totaling 23 acres in Section 17 and 20, Town 10 N, Range 14 W, Marshall Illinois. Sale to be held October 31, 1916 at 2 PM at the east door of the Marshall Court House. Terms: cash. Everett Connelly, Attorney.
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Ilinois
Clark County
Said
W. J. David
Obed
EB. Lippincott
Esther F. Lippincott
Clark
Iinois
Court House
Marshall
Guardian
Eb, Lippincott
Everett Connelly
No More Backache For Her Mrs Gaskill Case
Mrs J M Gaskill of Etha Green Indiana writes she suffered severe backache and sharp pains and could not stoop over. Foley's Kidney Pills gave relief and she praises the remedy highly. The standard kidney and bladder remedy can be taken safely and sold everywhere.
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J. M. Gaskill
Etha. Green
Ind
Foley
Notice of Publication Chancery State of Illinois 1916
Notice to Malissa Nolte non-resident defendant in Clark County Circuit Court August term 1916. Complainant filed bill Sept 29 1916 returnable Nov 13 1916. If not appearing and pleading demurring by then, bill will be confessed and decree entered. Marshall Sept 29 1916. Jay Swern Clerk. Everett Connelly Compt’s Sol.
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Ilinois
Clark County
Circuit Court
Fred Nolte
Malissa
Nolte
Malissa Nolte
Marshall
Confessions of a British Sensor Reads Private Letters
Wartime censorship reveals how staff read soldiers and lovers letters for security. The piece notes shy husbands and ardent lovers alike, with kisses circled or stamped out, and describes the humane details of hospital life and letters from the front.
Ninety-year-old Wife Accused by Husband After Sixty Married Years
John Lubetsky of East Meadow accuses his 90 year old wife of stabbing him with a knife in a quarrel that ended with arrest and a request for a jury trial. Justice Walter L. Jones sent the matter to court, adjourned to October 27 for trial.
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John Lubetsky
East Meadow
John
Walter L. Jones
Hempstead
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Tazewell Court
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Chancery
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England
Si W. Alek
Albert
Bella
Turkey
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