Take Care of Our Own and Board of Review Critique
An unsigned editorial argues communities should aid only their own needy residents to distribute burdens and curb panhandlers. It then explains the board of review’s role in adjusting real estate values, clarifying it does not set tax rates and cannot reassess every property.
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Joliet
J.H.G
Board OF Review
Collins Street
Ray Wantz
Winnebago County
Rockford
Cook County
Will County
Joliet Vehicle Taxes Seen As Heavy Burden On Real Estate
In seven months of 1931 Joliet collected over 25000 in vehicle taxes for cars within city limits. The owners are known and liable for personal property taxes, with potential totals suggesting at least a half million dollars in taxable value. The writer questions whether all vehicles were counted and how many were found in Joliet.
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Joliet
J. HG
Joliet Population Boost Expected From Deep Waterway
Real estate man Art Smith predicts soaring Joliet growth after the deep waterway with factories and mills arising nearby. He says population will rise greatly as new plants attract workers and families.
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Joliet
Art Smith
Joliet Leader Sees Boom With Deep Waterway
Jay Overholser, a Joliet clothier, predicts strong growth after the new waterway is completed. He notes Joliet's excellent railroad facilities and expects five to ten thousand additional residents and increased manufacturing activity within a few years.
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Jay Overholser
Clothier
Joliet
Joliet Sees Growth if Waterway Finishes and Shipping Opens
A reader letter urges ending political influence to start shipping soon through the Joliet waterway project. The writer foresees Joliet’s growth along the waterway and population rising into the 100000s once shipping begins, with officials and residents hopeful after years of work.
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R. D. Park
East Jackson Street
Joliet
Frank Fitzgerald
Readers Voice Support For City Services And Budgets
A Pine Street resident praises Sam Shepley and his street department for transforming the service level and winning votes, then asks who is to blame for reduced city manpower and funds. A father laments rising costs and minimal clothing allowances, while a girl who smokes defends young women against blanket scolding.
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Sam Shepley
Shepley
S. Pine Street
Don’t Print All Names Editorial Reflection
The piece critiques how newspapers publish names and addresses in crime reports arguing such details hinder investigations and privacy. It notes police and press relations, urging restraint to protect victims and informants while aiding public safety.
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New York
Ideal City Jo Liet Suited for Diverse Manufacturing
Article suggests Jo Liet with a population around 10 to 20 thousand is ideal for building a wide range of manufacturing industries. It emphasizes favorable conditions for diverse production sectors and growth potential in a small-city setting.
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Joliet
Joliet Industry Promises Benefit from New Additions
Marshall Wheeler notes Joliet will benefit from new industries, citing added machinery and facilities. The piece highlights local growth driven by investments, urging support for expansion and job creation in the area.
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Marshall Wheeler
Joliet
Dear Editor Response to Open Letter on Women Drivers
A woman writer defends women drivers against a critic who says they cause accidents. She recalls a recent crash caused by a speeding male driver and argues experience and caution matter more than gender. She urges fair treatment of women on the road.
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