Questionable Occupation Tax Draws Uneven Burden
A city ordinance on occupation taxes shows uneven treatment across trades and business sizes. Blacksmiths pay 12 per year while carpenters are exempt. lodging houses pay 3 per quarter versus hotels at 4 total. lawyers face 8 per quarter. stores of 250000 yearly revenue are taxed 40 per year, groceries 10, plus a 25 cent license fee. The Tribune notes political motives and doubts revenue collection under the new measure.
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Tribune
County Attorney Faces City Opposition Over Nuisance Abatement
The county attorney's bid to abate a public nuisance met fierce pushback from the Citizens party council. City authorities hindered enforcement while the county relied on two field officers, prompting the mayor to decide whether the city is competent to handle the premises before further action.
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Gray
Training Assessors in Idaho Constitutional Framing
In framing Idaho's constitution sheriffs and assessors were made ineligible to succeed themselves to curb temptations of favoritism and obtain nobler public service. The rule prevents continued office but raises questions about its fairness and impact on incumbents seeking broader popularity.
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State of
Idaho
Idaho Assessors Debate Term of Office and Self Succession
At a Boise meeting of Idaho county assessors a constitutional amendment proposal to allow assessors to succeed themselves was discussed. A four year term risks keeping an incompetent in office, while a two year term limits experience. supporters urge public vote on the amendment at the next general election.
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Boise
Idaho
Grip Germ and Fresh Air Debate Echoes in Salt Lake
An eastern editor hails the grip germ and its menace while noting Utah’s relative immunity. The piece argues poor air exchange in Salt Lake homes and offices helps vulnerabilities, urging more indoor ventilation as a safeguard against the winter malady sweeping the nation.
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Deseret News
New York
Portland
Utah
Salt Lake
Harriman
Hill
Success in Small Things on a Farm in Island County
The Coupeville Times highlights two Island County farmers showing small-scale success through practical work. A fruit and poultry operation on Useless Bay yields 58 hens at 35 eggs daily, selling at 45 cents a dozen for about $9 weekly, while another farmer with five cows earns $522.56 yearly from milk, with minimal daily effort on feed grown on the farm. The piece argues that disciplined land use can deliver independence and happiness despite economic fluctuations, and that dairy poultry, truck farming, and fruit growing offer viable paths.
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The
Coupeville Times
Useless Bay
Little
Island County
Dueling for a Dollar to Secure Home and Farm Start
A brief note reflects on the urge to obtain a modest sum to secure a home and stock the farm, enabling a steady first income and a basis for future enterprise.
The Loom of Life Poem On Life And Morality
A reflective poem compares life to a loom weaving the web of each life. It warns that loving deeds weave beauty while sin weaves guilt. The speaker asks readers to spin a virtuous thread and hopes the final fabric is one of love rather than sin. Author Unknown.
Noble Counts Spar over Frog Legs and Apology
Two counts quarrel over manners and a debt of apology amid wine and frog legs. One accuses the other of lowering noble blood by owing an American millionaire an apology, only to reveal he never pays what he owes.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Caught In The Act as Boy Repeats Father Wise Words
A humorous dialogue shows a boy named Johnny admitting wrongdoing despite his mother accusing him. The boy cites his father’s instruction to not believe everything heard, highlighting a clash between parental guidance and said rumors. The piece captures domestic tension with light tone.
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Johnny
Why don't you call In Dr. Flea
A humorous exchange between a friendly cricket and a sick ventiped about a doctor, with the ventiped claiming to have had him before and joking about being treated. The piece preserves a playful tone from the Catholic Standard and Times.
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Ventiped
Catholic Standard and Times
His Promise Fulfilled
A Judge notes a husband’s quip three months after marriage that he will die a bachelor, declaring he now exists as his wife’s husband and has fulfilled his stated intention.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Reward for Cured Cases
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm F. J. Cheney & Co. will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Document sworn December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials available. Bold is Gruggiste, 760 Take I’s Family Pie for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
PF. J, Cheney & CO
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