Nebraska Tax Reform Proposal by State Association
A committee report to the Nebraska State Press Association outlines public tax sentiment from a statewide ballot, criticizing current revenue laws and urging constitutional amendments. It calls for a State Tax Commission, dual assessors, local control, end of personal property taxes, franchise valuations, and equitable land taxation to boost prosperity and fair burdenDistribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Press Association
Omaha
Nebraska
Firet
State Tax Commission
County Tax Commission
Sixteenth
Farnam Streets
Board of Equalization
Laurie J.quinby
Don ©. Vandeusen
Horace M. Davis
A.W. Ladd
Medical Test Every Year
A call for universal yearly medical examinations to promote preventive medicine. Early disease detection like tuberculosis cancer and heart disease could add years to life and reduce suffering. Emphasizes civic duty and science’s role in applying medical knowledge for public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Vaughan, M. D
Journal of the American Medical Association
A Honking Clock Sale Pitch
A salesman touts an alarm clock that guarantees to jolt a man awake. Mr Tardee challenges the claim as the clock allegedly honks rather than rings, prompting a humorous exchange about its alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tardee
Puck
Notoriety Shapes Stage Wins and Money earned
An examination of public appetite shows unsavory notoriety drawing crowds and financial gains on stage, sometimes rivaling legitimate fame. The piece explores whether sensationalism drives more earnings than earned merit.
Waves Like Men At Sea Shore in Grand Style
The waves arrive with grand style at the seashore and depart the shore in a broken state, provoking vivid maritime imagery. The passage uses personification to compare waves to men, emphasizing the dramatic cycle of arrival and departure.
Good Change From Coffee to Postum Suggested
An Ills young lady shares relief after quitting coffee for Postum noting better sleep, fewer headaches, and a stronger stomach. Her brother also improved after switching. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum with boiling guidance and price hints, urging readers to try for health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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