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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1891
Page
2
The notice lists Josephus Daniels as editor and names directors Josxruus Danters and H B Harpy in Raprich North Carolina.
Listing of subscription rates daily weekly and term lengths with negative amounts and a note that liberal commission is allowed to club agents. Sample copies are provided free on application.
A notification urges postal complaints if delivery fails and requests prompt attention. It calls for equal loyalty to Georgia and Massachusetts and includes editorials from Henry Grady and Ben Tillman about politics. Readers are reminded all letters must use real names for credit.
A 1891 cartoon shows Father Knickerbocker looming over Jay Gourp who cuts coupons and quips about paying more attention to the L road. The scene reflects political humor of the era with sharp penny-press wit.
The article reviews 19th century income tax experience from 1862 to 1873, noting exemptions, rate changes, and revenue outcomes. It argues a modern levy could raise substantial funds, compare tax bases to spirits revenue, and advocates a permanent income tax as a counter to other tariffs and duties while warning against inequities.
State Alliance resolutions urge farmers to observe January 1 as a day of thanksgiving. President Burger urges gratitude for health and justice amid ongoing oppression. Louisiana Republicans split over a lottery issue, risking two ticket races and accusations of selling out. The paper rejects anonymous letters, inviting named submissions.
A proposed XVI amendment would prohibit states from funding or supporting religious institutions or activities through taxation bonds or state property. It lists current prohibitions in states such as California Indiana Oregon Wisconsin and Mississippi notes Kentucky's revised constitution pending adoption.
The piece surveys opinions on the presidential race with cites to Cleveland, Hill, Blaine, Harrison and Palmer. It notes Palmer as a strong possible candidate and reports Word from Arkell on Hill versus outsiders. It also discusses Caruille's view on Cleveland’s renomination and a hypothetical unanimity. It closes with a causal link between silver and cotton prices.
An odd classified notice offers ten thousand dollars to marry a woman, with instructions to contact Rector at Box 323 Herald Office. The ad mocks overblown foreign nabob pretenses and notes political commentary about New York state affairs and a redistribution plan affecting the U S Senate.
A friend recalls the late William J Florence preferred a dinner of stewed terrapin with Madeira and canvas back duck roasted for a bloodless knife stroke, followed by champagne and a choice cigar. The China Grove Dart has suspended publication with its last issue.
Ad on wrapper side shows red Z Trade-Mark with seal and signature of J H Zeilin Co urging buyers to verify authenticity and avoid imitations. The item appears as a promotional note or advertisement within a historical newspaper page.
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