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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
4
The Treasury Department explains thrift stamps cannot be redeemed for cash. They are a means for savers to accumulate enough to buy War Savings Stamps, which bear interest and are redeemable in cash. Providing cash redemption would raise value, require costly accounting, and hinder practicality.
Twenty five head of horses aged three to eleven years, sound and in good condition, plus a span of good young mules. Inquiries invited of Bol ken Bros. and W. Tf Morse, Akron, Ta.
Special Correspondence Miss Mary O'Brien of Mansfield school directed a program and basket of goodies on Friday December 21. Warm weather drew many youths to Sioux City Sunday. All township teachers closed for holiday vacation. Local residents discuss amateur drama for Red Cross. Several families travel for holidays and local farms report activity and sales.
Regular service next Sunday at the Lutheran church with English service in the evening. Ladies' Aid meets January 9 at Adolph Wiberg's home. Rev and Mrs Emil Johnson visited the Wm Ericson home. Alvin Manning returns from Camp Funston for Christmas with his parents. Union County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance meeting set for January 7 at 11 a.m. at Big Springs school. Elmer Fredell and family visit from St Paul then return home. Wredell family holds Christmas reunion at Mrs J Fredell's home. Christmas day gatherings include the Hoyt teacher Miss Gilmore and many relatives.
Passengers to the city on Wednesday and Thursday included Mrs. F P Mills and daughter and several others. The Tuesday club met at the Mohr home with Miss Marie Leisa hosting. readings and solos highlighted the program. Westfield rejoices in Red Cross membership gains for 1918 and notes Christmas activities, memorial services, and a planned marriage of James Coleman to Catharine Mills at Epiphany Cathedral. Additional items cover local shoppers, school fundraising for Red Cross, and holiday visits.
The community sends best wishes for a happy marriage as Franklin's orchestra plans a New Year’s Eve dance in Sioux City. A federal income tax officer will tour Plymouth county February 12 to March 1, visiting LeMars Kingsley and Akron to assist taxpayers at no cost while stressing mandatory returns and potential penalties. The county expects about 720 taxpayers and urges residents to prepare figures ahead of the arrival.
The note lists various income sources including money interest taxes paid hired help amounts for goods sold seed stock bought for feeding rent and other receipts. It emphasizes that income includes nearly every dollar received and outlines the scope of taxable earnings.
F A O Connor U S Attorney New Hampton Iowa warns the public to avoid false affidavits supporting exemption or deferred classification under the Selective Service Regulations. He urges truthful statements, cooperation with local and appeal boards, and notes prosecutions will follow for knowingly false claims. Date December 18, 1917.
The Christmas Cantata drew a full house with ushers turning away attendees. The service blended patriotism and Christmas sentiment and many were received for baptism and church membership at the morning service. Baptism will follow the sermon next Sunday evening along with the regular schedule including Bible school at 10 am, sermon at 11, Y P A at 6 30 and another sermon at 7 30 on the question What is a Christian.
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