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Editorial
January 14, 1874
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Editorial reminder to Democratic voters to pay their poll tax before the month's end to secure voting eligibility in the next election, emphasizing the light tax and risks of delay including legal action.
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Pay Your Taxes!
Every Democratic voter should remember that he has but a few days longer in which he can call on the collectors in the city and the various hundreds and pay his tax and secure his vote at the next election. No man's name will be continued on the assessment list unless his poll tax is paid before the expiration of the present month. Nothing will be saved by delaying to pay the tax, as the collectors will then be required to enter suit and collect it by law. The poll tax is very light and should be paid at once. To do so will save expense; to delay may cause trouble and ill feeling to take the place of that kindness and suavity that should exist between citizens, and especially those of the same political faith aiming to advance the public good, and to secure the best government for the whole people of the State. Remember, only a few more days remain in which to call and pay your tax if you have not done so; and that the collector is not required to call on you until he calls with his warrant.
Every Democratic voter should remember that he has but a few days longer in which he can call on the collectors in the city and the various hundreds and pay his tax and secure his vote at the next election. No man's name will be continued on the assessment list unless his poll tax is paid before the expiration of the present month. Nothing will be saved by delaying to pay the tax, as the collectors will then be required to enter suit and collect it by law. The poll tax is very light and should be paid at once. To do so will save expense; to delay may cause trouble and ill feeling to take the place of that kindness and suavity that should exist between citizens, and especially those of the same political faith aiming to advance the public good, and to secure the best government for the whole people of the State. Remember, only a few more days remain in which to call and pay your tax if you have not done so; and that the collector is not required to call on you until he calls with his warrant.
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
Suffrage
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Poll Tax
Voting Eligibility
Democratic Voters
Tax Payment
Election Preparation
What entities or persons were involved?
Democratic Voters
Tax Collectors
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging Payment Of Poll Tax For Voting Rights
Stance / Tone
Urgent Reminder To Democratic Voters
Key Figures
Democratic Voters
Tax Collectors
Key Arguments
Pay Poll Tax Before End Of Month To Secure Vote
Name Removed From Assessment List If Unpaid
Delay Leads To Legal Suit And Collection By Law
Poll Tax Is Light And Should Be Paid Promptly
Payment Saves Expense And Avoids Trouble
Maintains Good Relations Among Political Allies