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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
6
An editorial urges voters to support the November 7 Tax Amendment in Illinois. It argues current laws let untaxed intangible wealth escape taxes while real property bears most levies. The piece says the amendment would allow revising personal property taxes, address hidden wealth, and reduce disproportionate rates, contrasting tax dodgers and single taxers.
The article argues that when the current unfair system began in 1818, intangible property like mortgages stocks and bonds did not escape the assessor. It notes such holdings are hard to find and assess and suggests adopting an amendment to classify them by income and ability to pay.
The Quincy Journal argues that equal and reasonable taxation of modern wealth forms that evade taxes now will be made impossible if the proposed constitution amendment passes on November 7.
Waukegan Sun endorses the proposed November tax amendment as a move to equalize the burden by taxing personal property of wealthy residents and shifting emphasis from real estate. The article argues surrounding states adopted similar changes, promising fairness and reduced real estate strain while not harming ordinary people. It also notes wheat seedling distinctions between spring and winter varieties and cautions fall planting of spring wheat.
A vintage health ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a longtime remedy for winter colds. It highlights a sneeze sore throat and chest tightness, promising to break up symptoms and heal coughs for both young and old, with soothing balsams that loosen phlegm and clear the head.
Notice of publication in Clark County Illinois chancery case Fred Nolte versus Malissa Nolte. Non residency affidavit filed. summons issued returnable November 13 1916. Malissa Nolte must appear or decree by confession. Also a guardianship notice for minors sale of real estate set for October 31 1916 at 2 PM at Marshall Court House.
State of Illinois Clark county guardian A D 1916 court decree authorizes W J David guardian of Obed E Lippincott and Esther F Lippincott to sell described real estate owned by the minors in Clark county Illinois.
At the Press Club in Chicago on October 5, B A Eckhart warned that the 1818 constitution is ill suited to modern economics and agriculture. He urged the Tax Amendment as vital for a fair, adequate revenue and modernized taxation.
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