28 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
1
This fragment outlines actor Thomus Meighan presenting Paruomnan cinema’s A Prince There Was. It centers on a wealthy man who seeks happiness through marriage, a twist revealing deception and romance as the plot unfolds with rival lovers and social intrigue.
The article recounts the career of opera star Feodor Chaliapin from his early days as a street singer to prominence in Moscow Petrograd and Moscow stages and finally the New York Met. It notes strong public reactions, a controversial Berlioz Seville role, and his impact on opera history through bold performances.
A garbled report describes varsity eight rowing practice spanning long miles and grueling sessions. It notes energy, perseverance, and time as key factors while naming participants and events with several decipherable fragments about crew aims and placeholder references.
The Wisconsin Tax Commission outlines sweeping reforms including property tax adjustments, an income tax overhaul with a $4000000 planned field study, and repeal of the personal property tax offset. It calls for graduated rates, constitutional alterations, and new administration provisions aimed at widening tax fairness and efficiency.
A garbled deed record list details transfers among numerous individuals and properties across multiple towns. Names include Mardy, Michael Gent, Martha Seavith, Steve Hias, Kya Mites, Joseph Schreibnus, Ralph Schmidt, Abbertina Sellmidt, Mierk Coombs, Mable Brocve, Augusta Grel, Timothy Navies, Peter Lerch, Kathrin Kaneleh, Alex Caldwell, Elizabeth Poppert, Arthur Hiernan, and others with parcel notes in sections and plats.
Burlington progresses toward a new city hospital with a $66,000 pledge and ongoing subscriptions. Major gifts include $15,000 from Mr and Mrs Lenet, $10,000 each from the McCann and Meintuurds families, plus $9,000 from war relief funds. A land donation of 40 acres valued at 28,000 aided the effort.
Historical discussion advocates replacing graduated income tax with a single rate of eight to ten percent for individuals earning over ten thousand and a five to six percent rate for corporations and partnerships. It critiques current distribution of personal income taxes, cites New York and Milwaukee precedents, and notes corporate tax audits and offsets over a decade.
The Catholh Community Center held its monthly meeting at the schoolhouse Friday evening December 22. Attendance was large. The program opened with a call to order by President Mrs. J. Carpenter. A song, The Christmas Star, was sung, and reports from Secretary Mrs. J. Grifo and Treasurer Walter Thomas were approved. Officers of the Mothers' club were assigned to prepare a program for the next meeting, and a committee was formed to arrange for a community chorus. The evening featured recitals, songs by local children, readings, violin and piano pieces, and a playlet by local students. Santa distributed Christmas packages, refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25. Christmas exercises at Proshrect Hi church drew the Sunday school children, including John Waydy of Plymouth, Wis. Various locals and visitors enjoyed seasonal gatherings with family and friends, and several residents were noted traveling or visiting over Christmas.
An old time advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound promising to darken gray faded hair naturally and evenly after a few applications. It claims millions of bottles sold and urges readers to buy at drug stores to regain a youthful, attractive appearance.
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