Astonishing Kentucky tax figures from whisky and coal proposal
The Times argues a single amendment for a per gallon whisky tax and a per bushel coal tax could generate large state revenues. Kentucky produced 25,000,000 tons of coal yielding 50,000,000,000 pounds and $6,250,000, from coal. Whisky production in 1916 totaled 2,772,680 barrels. a ten cent per gallon levy would produce $11,090,720. Together these taxes could total $17,340,720 annually, possibly erasing state debt four times over.
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Taxing coal and liquor to erase state debt
The Glasgow Times argues that a coal and liquor tax can extinguish the state deficit of about 4 million dollars within a year and leave a surplus. It urges an extra legislative session to pass only such taxes and to cut useless offices and salaries to a fair level.
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Glasgow Times
Colored School Operetta Delights Courthouse Audience
The Colored City Schools presented an Indian operetta last Tuesday at the Courthouse, drawing many white attendees. The performance earned about $100 to boost the Domestic Science Department, with praise for Prof. Adams and the students.
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Adams
Notice of Dissolution of Mt Sterling Laundry Company
Mt Sterling Ky December 30 1916 notice is given that Mt Sterling Laundry Company Incorporated is closing its business and the president Thomas Kennedy will pay all claims upon presentation Mt Sterling Laundry Co 2741
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Mt. Sterling, Ky
Mt. Sterling Laundry Company, Incorporated
Mt. Sterling Laundry Co
Thos. Kennedy
Inexpensive Lodging and Dining Options in Louisville
The Louisville Hotel and the Old Inn offer European plan rooms and board in the wholesale district near the retail area. Rates range from 0.75 to 3.50 per day for single or double occupancy with various bath and meal options including rooms with private bath from 1.50 up.
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Wild Cat rifle tale and church makeover notes
A quirky column item notes Dr. Bush trading for a longer squirrel rifle to avoid tiptoeing while shooting. It mentions Wild Cat church front whitewashing, a monkey wrench inventor from Bound ing Forks, and a mail carrier forgetting his bag on a route to Pigeon Gulch.
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Wild Cat
Geo Pakis
Bounding Forks
Here
Charles Ewell
Pigeon Gulch
New Year Resolutions Forgotten Amid Time
A brief remark notes that New Year resolutions often fade quickly after their initial announcement. The passage pokes fun at the cycle of intention and lapse as the year progresses.
Town Residents Aim High Despite Ammo Shortage
In a playful note, locals with lofty ambitions joke they are not among the short on ammunition, highlighting a humorous contrast in town expectations and resource limits.
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Plankville
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Will St. Auburn
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