North Carolina faces tax rate changes after state revaluation
The state legislature reviews the revaluation of property under a special session plan to raise revenue. Highlights include a $20.93 million rise in taxable income, railroad value doubling, and big increases for tobacco, cotton mills, and power firms.
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Raleigh
North Carolin
Amwr
Scotland County
Averall
North Carolina
Virginia
Forsyth
Mecklenburg
Guilford
Durham
Wake
Buncombe
Aften
Rockingham
Robeson
Wayne
Mecklenbarge
Gaston
Durham County
Nigh Point Route 4 Notes From Local People
The article details tobacco curing at the Wyett and Clodfelter barns and reports improving health of Mrs D E Clodfelter and her young son. It notes visits of J R Clodfelter and daughter Janie, five new members from meetings, and mentions liquor makers using much canning sugar.
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Mary A. Clodfelter
D W. Wyett
H. W. Clodfelter
D. E Clodfelter
J. R. Clodfelter
Janie
High Point
Annie Pool
Wilmer
James Pool
Knox
Debts and Per Capita Indebtedness in Early Suffrage States
A summary of 1910s debt levels across Baltimore Richmond Denver Louisville St Paul Worcester Columbus Toledo Atlanta and other cities, comparing per capita debt and city budgets in states with and without woman suffrage. Includes figures from the United States Special Census report on wealth, debt and taxation.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Richmond
Virginia
Denver
Colorado
Chamber of Commerce
Louisville
St. Paul
Worcester
Mass
Columbus
Ohio
Toledo
Atlanta
Massachusetts
California
Kansas
Oregon
Election Expenses for Women Voters in 1917 18
The article notes state treasurers in suffrage states say woman suffrage did not raise election costs. It cites Denver 14 cents per capita in 1916, Cheyenne 10 cents, New York City estimate of 1918 that all women could vote for one sixth of men’s costs, and Chicago data showing women’s added expense around one third. It remarks women pay full taxes for election costs yet cannot vote.
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Denver
United States
Cheyenne
Wyoming
New York City
Chicago
Meet the De Veyra Family in Washington Spotlight
The De Veyra household led by Jaime O de Veyra the Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands to the U S secures a second three year term. His wife is a prominent public speaker and publicist for Philippine causes in Washington, with four children fluent in multiple languages.
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Deveyra
Jaime O.de Veyra
Philippine Islands
United States
American Congress
Commissioner de Veyra
de Veyra
Washington
Philippines
el Nuevo Dia
Cebu
McIntyre
Mrs de Veyra
America
Manila
de Veyras
Mary
What is the matter with America today
Forum letter from Forga of North Dakota laments societal shifts toward luxury and consumption. The writer contrasts diamonds, silk, gowns, and limousines with humble workwear and productive effort. He calls for more traditional Christianity, democracy, and practical remedy rather than complaint.
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America
Forga, N. D
Forum
Elks band praised amid critique of effort and shortcuts
The passage notes mixed views on the Elks band with praise for hard work but criticism of envy and shortcuts. It mentions two days this week in an advance and laments the paper's lower standard due to insufficient desire to emit.
City considers tax rate near seventy five cents per hundred
The article suggests the city may set the new tax rate around 75c per $100 valuation, down from the current $2.10.
Many New Shops Open or Under Construction in Town
A surge of retail growth sees the Dyer building on South Main at High Streets adding three stores while the Harriss building on Washington Street nears completion for three or four enterprises. Additional shops rise around North Main and Broad Street, with a remodeled Moore’s book store and Gilmer’s new addition signaling strong business expansion.
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Dyer
South Main
High Streets
Washington Street
Harriss
Furniture Exposition
Gilmer’s
North Main Street
Baird’s
Broad Street
North Main
Moore's Book
Guilford County Farmers Plan Lime Bins Throughout
Guilford county farmers organize three lime bins at Greensboro Brown Summit and Friendship to supply lime as a soil builder. Committees will estimate costs and operate the bins with stock companies to raise about 1200 dollars. Brown Summit already organized. Bins will hold four carloads each and aim to pay for themselves in five years.
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Guilford County
Greensboro
Brown Summit
Friendship
J. C. Beavers
J. €. Beavers
Federal Farm Bureau
Tax Rates and Women Suffrage Across States in 1910s
An analysis notes that Muskogee Oklahoma, a full suffrage state, has one of the lowest city tax rates at 35 cents per hundred, while Milwaukee Wisconsin carries the highest at $20.17. The World Almanac shows varied rates by city and state suffrage status, with several low rate cities in suffrage states. Washington state achieved debt relief in 1916 after granting full suffrage.
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Muskogee
Okla
United States
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
South Bend
Ind
Ogden
Utah
Niagara Falls
N. C
Kalamazoo
Mich
Kansas City
Kan
Hutchinson
Fort Wayne
Fort Smith
Ark
Cleveland
Washington
Local Printer Seeks New Orders With Best Line and Fair Prices
A small printer promotes high quality commercial printing at reasonable rates. The ad invites potential customers to place the next order to prove value and earn their business.
Musical Arts Club Organized in High Point
Dan W. Smith chosen president leads the formation of the Musical Arts club at Mrs. H S Cofield’s Lindsay street home Thursday evening. The group aims to study and practice music of great composers and to foster appreciation in the community. Officers elected: President Dan W. Smith, Vice President Mrs H I Cofield, Recording Secretary Miss Edith Moore, Corresponding Secretary Mrs W G Shipman, Treasurer Mrs Bob Amos.
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Dan W. Smith
High Point
H. S. Coffield
Lindsay Street
H. I. Coffield
Pdith Moore
W. G. Shipman
Bob Amos
Better to Fail Honest in a Prize Fight
Poem urges choosing fair play over cheating to avoid future regret. It contrasts immediate cheers with lasting guilt, noting true victory comes from integrity. Edgar 4. Guest in The Detroit Free Press.
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Edgar
The
Detroit Free Press
Do Unto Others The Golden Rule Guide to Gentle Living
A Victorian era reflection advises readers to avoid intruding on others affairs, resist gossip, and hide personal aches behind a smile. It urges self control, kindness, and to conduct oneself as a true gentleman or gentlewoman governed by the Golden Rule.
Playground Equipment Arrives for North Main Street Lot
The children's playground equipment for the North Main Street lot has arrived, prompting installation planning and safety inspections by city parks officials.
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North Main Street
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Wilson
Pitt
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