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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
8
The excerpt argues for treating intangible property by exemption or a small levy of about one tenth of one percent. It notes courts in Ohio may permit rights under it with police protection, while citing a testimonial about Dean's Regulats easing constipation and normalizing bowels for A B Davis, a Sulphur Springs grocer.
A fragmented ancient notice recounts a colossal library collection once valued as the world’s greatest literary treasure. It traces the fate of scripts and tomes from antiquity through destruction by fires and invasions, noting the survival of a limited corpus amid widespread losses.
The Gazette of York Pa discusses how high valuations and tax rates affect suburban land, the abuse of discrimination by assessors, and the push to end speculative and unimproved holdings while promoting real progress through fair taxation. It argues higher assessed values reduce municipal tax burdens and curb land speculation.
A historical argument discusses taxing intangible value in railroads and corporations versus tangible property. It argues taxation should not confiscate profits of honest effort, noting differences in how states regulate railroad rates and the effect on dividends and valuations across industries. The piece cautions against penalizing success and notes equity concerns in tax policy.
Farmers and officials clash over tax methods and valuations in a Portland style forum. Speakers from Preble and Hamilton counties push for perma nent tax commissions and direct taxation of real property and public services to end duplicate or unfair charges.
The Rate Payers association grilled the Hammersmith workhouse and infirmary costs, noting a building rivaling a noble mansion. The $1.3 million site shows electric lighting, mosaic floors, and lavish dining, with $1,675 per bed and $16 yearly electricity per person. The inquiry highlights public concern over pauper welfare versus lavish expense.
Willis Shufelt alleged in the Wood County court that Frances Miolt filed for divorce from Willan Shufelt on grounds of grown neglect, requesting alimony, custody of children, and property charges, with a hearing set for January 1908.
Fitchburg Mass Sentinel notes broad complaints that intangible personal property bears little tax despite homeowners paying more per value. It cites low interest returns, state bonds exempt from tax since 1906, and assessors’ bias toward municipalities with low rates. Residents seek fair, consistent taxation amid evolving residence rules.
A fragmented church notices section lists Presbyterian services led by Rev. G Ayowing with prayer meetings and Sunday school. It notes daily devotionals, youth activities, and Sunday worship at morning and afternoon times with band and choir events.
Train times list frequent departures to Maumee Bowling Green Cygnet North Baltimore Mortimer Pindlay Bluffton Lina Wapakoneta Piqua Troy Tippecanoe and Jeddo. Services run from 6:20 a.m. to 10:18 p.m. with multiple daily arrivals at Bowling Green and South stations.
Time card shows south bound schedule from Toledo to Maumee and Bow Green with first car Teay uumee at 7 11 a m and north bound from Howling Green at 5 18 a m. Service runs every hour until 1 21 pm southbound and every two hours to 11 18 p m northbound with intermediate stops Eagle J Emgit Maumee and Junctional Git.
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