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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
4
T Mclennan argues tax increases stem from opponent A Stewart who failed to fund bridges in Shellmouth grade, causing spring washout and an extra $1,000 expense. He says councillor of Ward II and he are not responsible.
The candidate for Reeveship argues for bonds to fund permanent roads under an engineer. He cites current taxes and a proposed $30 000 loan over 20 years with a sinking fund to spread costs across 800 tax lots. He calls for clear municipal financial statements and pre nomination elector meetings.
A proposed Saskatchewan bill would switch rural taxation to land value as the sole basis after 1913, replacing per acre or assessed cash value methods. The piece notes other issues including Austrian invasion news, bank loan proposals to farmers, and ongoing war developments.
The new law bases taxation on land value rather than improvements. Saskatchewan towns like Regina plan to tax improvements at 15 percent of value next year and switch to unimproved land values by 1914, a change praised by organized farmers.
Reports say 300 Greeks died in an unsuccessful bid to seize Serres from Bulgarians amid early hints of a British protectorate over Egypt to be declared in January. Egyptians foresee improved business conditions. In Manitoba, a photo contest offers prizes of 12, 8, and 15 dollars, closing December 20 in Winnipeg.
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