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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
6
Washington reports the new tariff revisions on household imports. The changes alter levy rates on common items, with several goods becoming free after specified dates in 1914. The table outlines shifts from present rates to new duties and exemptions affecting household necessities.
Washington reports Democratic tariff revision bill moves to final stage with unanimous party support. The measure lowers many duties including farm and manufactured goods, shifts trust goods toward lower rates, and preserves an income tax feature expected to raise about $83 million. Customs revenues rise this year as old rates linger into 1914, with full new duties in effect July 1.
The House changed rates for yarns and textiles. The highest number provision was replaced, lowering some fancy weaves and novelty cloth rates while not affecting larger cotton cloth. Bleached and dyed yarns rise, cotton yarns and yarn sloth remain stable. handkerchiefs not hemmed see a 5 percent deduction from 30 to 25 percent.
Treasury experts outline tax brackets from 3 000 to 20 000 at 1 percent up to higher levels. Union to collect at source for salaries and rents, with exemptions for business costs and depreciation. Citizens must file annual returns and pay remaining tax by June 30 in the first year.
Iowa Bankers association agricultural committee will start a winter outreach to promote alfalfa growth among farmers. RoW Hull will lead pamphlet distribution with articles from agricultural colleges. The effort seeks soil nitrogen restoration, better livestock feed, and higher market prices by expanding alfalfa use beyond clover.
College Springs resident Smith and his wife and five children were taken to Eureka Springs Arkansas to answer to the charge of murdering Obe Herndon on September 15 1911 Officer T J Gordon of Arkansas arrived with Sheriff Whitmore to aid in the arrest. Smith and Herndon were neighbors and it is claimed Smith shot Herndon during a dispute over a line fence. Smith was arrested earlier and reportedly escaped when taken to his house to change clothes.
The Iowa commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States will meet at the Chamberlain hotel on Tuesday evening October 14 at 7 30 o clock. A luncheon at 5 39 o clock will precede the meeting. Capt Torkild A Rossing of Bode will speak on A Military Hero from Sweden in the Norwegian Regiment. The commandery will also consider plans for observing the twenty seventh anniversary in November.
Sugar beets in Ratherville are in full harvest with higher yield and better quality than last year. The crop, tested in this vicinity last year, shows promise of becoming a staple product due to excellent results.
Light grocerymen and one restaurant proprietor were fined for violations of the new sanitary law. L. L. Fuckinger, state food commission inspector, filed the charges. Also reported: post office robbery at New Sharon with 140 in cash 100 in stamps and drafts and certificates valued at 3000 stolen. Mason City resident Lester Johnson injured when his horse died and he collided with J M Edginton vehicle. Langard sentenced to five years for arson after torching hagetacks of a neighbor following a grudge.
Mrs Jossin Schaar of 413 Main Street Grayville Ill describes severe menstrual cramps and irregularity for a year. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports improved health and ability to resume daily activities.
Mrs William Tully of 2052 Ogden Avenue Chicago writes she suffered severe periodic pains and a displacement but found relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the treatment and recommends others consult the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass for confidential advice answered by a woman.
Army ordnance officers study shortening the Springfield rifle by four inches to create a lighter carbine for mounted troops. Barrel and sight adjustments would accompany the 2 pound weight reduction, with muzzle velocity dipping but effective to about 1500 yards. Cavalry board to include findings in its reform report. note stray humor about mottos.
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