Tax Reform Debate Signals Chicago Fiscal Strain
A long discussion in Chicago politics analyzes tax policy, bonding limits, and state provisions. The piece contrasts Chicago’s rising bonded debt and assessed valuations with per capita taxes in major cities, warns of court rulings, and notes civil associations backing constitutional changes and a $2.88 million bond issue for 1912 deficits. It also compares agricultural yields and fertilizer use in Germany versus America, highlighting intensive farming practices.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Sweitzer
Tribune
Assessory and Board of Review
the Tribune
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
B& Loule
Poston
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Buffalo
Detroit
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Washington
Supreme Court
Fred A. Eisele
Appellee
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company
United States
Otmeaga
Intraaséa
Chicago Examiner
Corporation Counsel
City of
Twelfth Street
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago Spirit
Illinois
Boards of Assessors and Review
Cook County
City Council
State Board of Equalization
Gas Trust
Civl and Commercial Associations of
Nois
Effective European Practices for American Farmers
The article compares European and American farming methods, noting Germany's 6 million tons of fertilizer in 1910 and the higher yields there. It argues for intensive, well-managed tillage, drainage, cropping, liming, and organic matter, with European farmers seen as models for American gains in yield and quality.
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Germany
America
Dean Price
Westock
Scotland
Great Britain
Ireland
Interesting Farm Yields Across Regions in 1912 Book
The United States Year Book of 1912 notes Germany averaged 31.3 bushels of wheat per acre, while the northeast states Maine to New York averaged 23.9, and the central states Illinois to Missouri averaged 14.5. Oats show Germany at 51, northeast at 86.6, central at 34.4. Regional yields reveal higher eastern oats and lower wheat compared with Germany.
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Germany
Middle West
America
Central States
United States
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
New York
Ilinois
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Time Card for St Louis & Suburban Ry Schedule
Passenger timetable lists departures between St Louis Collinsville Maryville Edwardsville and nearby points. Specifies minutes past each hour from 6:05 a m to 11:35 p m with special through connections at Lansdowne East St Louis and Marysville sheds. Names A J Purinton general superintendent and Freds Rauschkohl pass dent noted.
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St. Louis
Collinsville
Wardaville
Maryville
Edwardsville
Lansdowne
East St
Caseyville
Edgemont
O'Fallon
Lebanon
Matthews' Crossing
Troy Road
A. J. Purinton
Supt
Freds
Rauschkolb
Pass
Dent
Dr Hobson's Ointment Heals Itchy Eczema
An old advertisement promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a cure for itching and skin eruptions including eczema and salt rheum. A testimonial from Gen W Hitch of Mendota TN claims long battle with eczema since the Civil War ended after using one box. The ad guarantees results or money back and lists price and distributors in Philadelphia and St Louis.
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Hobson
W. Hitch
Mendota
Advertising specialist promotes business health
A persistent pitch asserts 30 percent fail in business and 95 percent of business men fail, urging readers to consult an advertising specialist. It promotes Daniel Peterman as agent to write for particulars and mentions monuments via the Highland Marble Works and Troy House Furnishing Co.
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The
Troy House Turnishing Co
Highland Marble Works
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A. Girl's College
Helen
Mary
Margaret
Ruth
Florence
Hlizabeth
Dorothys
Pees
Abigail
Huldah
Ned
Robert M. la Follette
Phil
Thomas
Anson
George
Alice
Maud
Bold’s Bakery & Con Connectionery
Henry G. Bell
Ronomial Middle Weat Soil Improvement Committes
Chicago—of the
Nationalertilizer Association
University of Maina Asst
Iowa State College of Agriculture
Ames
Bern
ST. Louis & Suburban
Dr. Hobson
Post-Dispatch
Globe-Democrat
Republic
Times of Star
Daniel Peterman
Ry Saallen
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