Escaping Taxation in New York Estates Across Decades
A study of 107 random New York estates reveals widespread tax evasion and severe assessment disparities. In 34 cases the year before death yielded zero personal property taxed, while total appraised value and actual tax paid remained minimal. Among the rest, rates ranged from negligible to nearly nineteen percent, indicating systemic defects in taxation and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Comptroller
Elkhart
Tariff delay harms workers. urge Senate action now
Editorial urges readers to mail a postal card to at least one U.S. Senator from Washington asking for immediate passage of a Protective Tariff law to protect American labor and industries. Also notes weekly losses from tariff delay and seeks a safe family horse for sale.
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Tris
le de Tae
Mindea
Rov
United States Senate
Washington
U. S
Washington, D. C
Educating For Trades and the Value of Experience
A veteran businessman argues that long experience shapes skilled workers better than fresh training. He insists that a 30 year trader finds his best help among lifelong professionals, while acknowledging occasional crankiness and stubborn habits. The piece reflects on occupational traditions and the difficulty of fitting one trade into another.
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Ai Merchant
Food supply warnings on refined grains and sugars
The New York Post notes danger that certain beloved raw foods may become unattainable as modern milling refines bread flour and cornmeal. Old recipes for brown bread and molasses flavored cakes rely on dark sugars and rich color now scarce, forcing changes in flavor and appearance.
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New York Post
Flowers Turn Southeastward in Morning Growth Says Meechans Monthly
The text notes many plant species bend their flowers toward the southeast as they open. A two hour growth window after sunrise is mentioned for a laciniatum specimen studied by the Academy of Philadelphia thirty years ago. Heat and light after sunrise may influence this timing.
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Academy of
Philadelphia
Howers Pass
Meechan
How to Find Kidney Trouble and Swamp Root Remedy
Instructions describe diagnosing kidney disease by urine sediment and frequency. Claims Swamp Root relieves back, kidney, liver and urinary issues, improves holding urine and pain. Advertisement notes price, sample offer, and requests readers mention the INDICATOR and mail address in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Grand jury reports several indictments and condition notes
The grand jury presented True bills against a Lake Shore & Michigan Southern detective assailant and three hobos tied to thefts in LaPorte. Thomas Hines faces trial for bicycle theft. A Union Mills lad faces petit larceny charges but will be released with indictment pending. No indictments for illegal fishing or a southern county death case. county house requires porch and roof repairs. jail ventilation is deficient.
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Biddle
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
LaPorte
Thomas Hines
Roman Eichstaedt
Hines
Union Mills
Hall's Catarrh Cure Pronounced for Sale in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A L Gleason dated December 6, 1886. The advertisement claims internal action on mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and free information.
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City of Toledo
Lucas County
Franx J. Cuevey
F. J. Wheney & Co
Laredo
Halli
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
Hall
Greensburg
Toledo
Ohio
Crumpacker Offered New Mexico Surveyor General Post
Ex Senator J W Crumpacker has been offered the surveyor generalship of the territory of New Mexico with a salary of 22090 a year plus expenses. He will decide after investigating educational facilities for his children and a suitable life for his family in the territory. The Argus praises his record and calls him a “square deal” man and a capable party leader with many allies.
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J. W. Crumpacker
New Mexico
Crumpacker
The
Argus
Jonvu
Indiana Freemasons Hold Annual Session in Indianapolis
The grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana met in Indianapolis from May 26 with 3512 members present, 483 lodges, and total state membership of 29 387. Officers elected include Mason J. Niblack as grand master and Martin H. Rice as grand treasurer. Charters were granted for new lodges in Rees Mill, Crothersville, Whiting, and Ashley, with several halls dedicated and corner stones laid.
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Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of
Indiana
Indianapolis
W. H. Smythe
Smythe
St. John Caven
Calvin W. Prather
Isaac P. Leyden
Grand Lodge
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
Simeon S. Johnson
Jeffersonville
Wm. Geake
Forte Wayne
Olin E. Holloway
Knightstown
Martin H. Rice
W. H. Smith
Rees Mill
Boone County
Crothersville
Jackson County
Whiting
Lake County
Ashley
Steuben County
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claim Blood Cure
An advertisement touts Mood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for stubborn blood diseases. It also promotes Hood's Pills as aDigestive aid and headache remedy priced at 25 cents.
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Mood
Hood
Newspaper Jokers and Digestive Woes Sell Caldwell Syrup
A promotional snippet urges readers to treat chronic stomach and bowel neglect with Dr. Caldwell's Syrup pepsin. The ad claims it relieves severe discomfort and restores life’s value, touting a 10 cent dose bottle by E. T. Scott.
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Dr. Caldwell
E. T. Scott
Farm Settlement Offer Promoted for Settlers
Why pay rent Better own a farm Correspondence solicited from intending settlers The cattle raising to D W Aldridge eG Ayoade Cleveland Ohio or W B Kaiskern 22 Fifth avenue Chicago Ill 610 Route California in 3 Days June 29 to July 3 on account of C E Convention Similar rates eastbound Apply to ticket agents or address Aldridge Kniskern loss by fire insured with J B Greens agency CHAS LEETS.
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D. W. Aldridge
Eg Ayoade
Cleveland
Ohio
W. B. Kaiskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Chicago & North-Western Railway
California
the Arcade
W. B. Kniskern
G P
T. A
Third International Conference Epworth League in Toronto
The Wabash Railroad offers round trip tickets from all stations to Toronto for the July 12 to 15 1897 conference. For full details visit or contact the agent of the Werbish railroad or yellin lines. The advertiser seeks high market prices and urges sellers to call before selling.
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Toronto
Ont
Wabash
Ty Ag Nt
Free Dr King’s New Life Pills Sample Offer
Free samples advertised by H E Bucklen & Co Chicago inviting readers to send an address. Pills claim to ease constipation head ache malaria and liver issues with vegetable ingredients and tonic effect. Regular box price 25 cents sold by Scutt, drag ist.
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H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
Atria
Scutt
Drag
National C C E Convention to be held in San Francisco
The National Convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will be in San Francisco from July 7 to 12, 1897. The Wabash offers round trip tickets from Westville, Indiana at 26.50 with selling dates June 29 to July 3. Final return by August 1. For details contact the ticket office.
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Ccount
National Convention
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Westville
Ind
GRAIN-O Promises Coffee Substitute Popular With Households
An advertisement touts GRAIN-O a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims it agrees with delicate stomachs and looks and tastes like coffee while costing far less. It suggests children may drink it and urges shoppers to ask for GRAIN-O in grocery stores.
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve Ad
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve praised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed to cure piles or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box sold by E T Scot.
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E. T. Scot
National conventions urged for Young Peoples Society and Elks
The Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor meets in San Francisco July 7 to 12. National Educational Association convenes in Milwaukee July 6 to 9. Elks gathering in Minneapolis July 6 to 9. CMStP rail offers multiple routes from Chicago with through trains to San Francisco and Minneapolis. Low excursion rates apply. Tickets via CMStP or agent Robt C Jones 40 Carew Building Cincinnati.
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Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Cal
National Educational Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Minneapolis
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Omaha
California
Omahi
Kansas City
St. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
C. Jones
Carew Building
Cincinnati
Homes in the Southwest and Texas pamphlets offered
The Cotton Belt Route promotes Arkansas and Texas as inviting destinations with abundant land and opportunities. It invites readers to request free illustrated pamphlets titled Homes in the Southwest Texas Truth About Arkansas Climpses of Southeast Missouri Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana Lands for sale along the Cotton Belt from B. W. LaBeaume, St Louis, Missouri.
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Union
Southwest
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Louisana
Cotton Belt
B. W. LaBeaume
St Louis
Wisconsin Central Lines Offers Two Fast Daily Trains
Public notice announces two daily fast trains run by Wisconsin Central Lines between Chicago and Duluth via St. Paul and Minneapolis with stops in Central Wisconsin. It also advertises thousands of acres of Northern Wisconsin farming lands for sale and provides contact for more information.
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Wisconsin Central Lines
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Wisconsin
Jas C. Pond
Milwaukee
Wis
North-Western Home-Seeker Promotes South Dakota Lands
The Chicago and North-Western Railway publishes the North-Western Home-Seeker highlighting South Dakota land advantages for agriculture dairying and cattle raising. Lands are offered on favorable terms as immigration to the state is expected, with correspondence from settlers and a free payer copy via D W Aldridge T P A 127 The Arcade Cleveland Ohio.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
North-Western
South Dakota
D. W. Aldridge
the Arcade
Cleveland
Ohio
Excursion Tickets to Frederick From Baltimore & Ohio R R
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Frederick Maryland from June 2 to 4 at one fare for round trip with return validity to June 3 1897. Tickets available via B O ticket agents or L S Allen assistant general passenger agent Chicago Ill.
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Frederick, MD
Baltimore & Ohio R. R. German Baptists
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Frederick
Tucker Story Reveals Free Baptist Pastor’s Battle With Pain
The Rev William Tucker longtime Free Baptist preacher aged seventy five tells how rheumatic spinal disease forced him to retire from religious work. He recounts years of sharp pains through spine limbs and body episodes of numbness and temporary blindness amid swelling suffering.
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Decatur
Ripley
New Era
Pierceville
Tucker
Tuckers
William Tucker
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Winds Central Railroad Company
Yazoo Valley
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