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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
5
The text argues the Nebraska intangible tax law is unfair and counterproductive, burdening tangible property owners while letting certain intangibles escape. It criticizes the high 8 mill rate on book accounts versus 2% on cash and bank deposits, warns of tax evasion and dishonest returns, and calls for reform to ensure equitable taxation and lawful compliance.
The author mocks legislators voting for a so called trick bill and questions if their craniums hide brains. He notes the last session record as evidence of poor intelligence and calls for taxing intangible brains in a satirical tone.
A Nebraska City News Press piece laments removal of rocking chairs from homes and offices in favor of modern chic seating. The author vows to reclaim comfort, mocks interior decorators, and urges red blooded Americans to cherish traditional furniture despite critics.
The Presbyterian circle will offer coffee and doughnuts on Saturday May 11 at the Ford garage and Zwick's grocery. Doughnut orders may be placed at Roy Liggett's home or picked up at Gift Shop Central Market and Piggly Wiggly.
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