Tax collections decline in 1928 fiscal year
The Treasury reports 1928 tax collections fell by 74.78 million dollars from 1927. Income taxes dropped 45.46 million, receipts from miscellaneous taxes declined, and total revenue from all sources totaled 2.7909 billion, led by New York with 753.27 million and Pennsylvania and North Carolina following.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
State of
New York
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Illinois
Louisiana
Okla
Texas
Two Killed In Plane Crash In New Jersey
The wreck near Spring Lake Heights New Jersey killed two passengers identified as Mary Jobling of New York City and C. P. McCormick of Cleveland Ohio. Pilot Lieut Archer H Saki of Lakewood was seriously injured after apparently losing control around 1000 feet, the plane tail spun into a tree and polo field.
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Associated Press
Spring Lake Hights
N. J
Mary Jobling
New York City
C. P. McCormick
Cleveland
Ohio
Archer H. Saki
Lakewood
Saki
Dog Days a Myth Says Ohio Official
Dr C P Robinson of the Ohio state health department says dogs do not have higher rabies risk in July and August. He notes no July fatalities from dog bites in two years, warns rabies death is certain once contracted, and explains incubation and bite location influence.
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International News Service
Columbus
C. P. Robinson
Department of Communicable Diseases
State Health Department
Robinson
Six Die in Berlin Boiler Blast Near Cassel
Six persons perished when a boiler exploded at a factory in Althorschen near Cassel. The incident was reported by United Press from Berlin on July 9. The Orphans Birthday club schedules a meeting for Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Phil Preisigs home 1000 Lincoln Street.
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Berlin
United Press
Althorschen
Cassel
Orphans Birthday Club
Phil Preisig
Lincoln Street
McCoy’s Ironclad Guarantee Promises Weight Gain
An advertisement claims McCoy’s Tablets restore health and flesh with a money back guarantee after four boxes or two dollar boxes if a buyer does not gain at least five pounds and feel improved. It cites examples from a Florida girl, a New Jersey man, and a woman, and urges readers to ask for McCoy’s Tablets at local drug stores.
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McCoy
Florida
New Jersey
Fox, Randal
P. O
America
Relics Unearthed At Populonia Spur Florence Finds
At Populonia, a newly discovered tomb yielded funeral furniture, armor, helmets, weapons, fibulas and vases, with a small gold jewelry collection. The finds, added to the Florence Museum, include stone benches, chiseled relief details, and domestic utensils. Populonia, in a bay north of Piombino, was a historic Etruscan trading center.
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International News Service
Florence
Populonia
Piombino
Capudine advertised for summer headaches and nerves
An advertisement promotes Capudine as a quick remedy for summer headaches, restlessness, and fatigue. The liquid formula is said to soothe tired nerves faster than tablets or powders and is available in 30c and 60c sizes at drug stores.
Treasury Offers New 3% 12-15 Year Bond Exchange
Treasury invites holders of Third Liberty Loan Bonds to exchange for a new 3 percent bond maturing September 15, 1943. Interest begins July 16, 1928 and surrendered bonds stop earning after September 15, 1928. Consult banks for details. Secretary A W Mellon signs from Washington July 5, 1928.
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The
Treasury
Discovery of New Tomb Reveals Etruscan Iron Trade
Professor Minto of the Florence Museum supervised the excavation at Populonia where ore from Elba was smelted on the mainland. Waste from furnaces created large mounds near an early Etruscan necropolis as the newest tomb was uncovered and artifacts moved to Florence.
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Elba
Minto
Florence Museum
Populonia
Florence
Fair Plans to Distribute 45000 U S 66 Highway Maps
Amarillo Tri State exposition will hand out 45000 maps of U S 66 with bold advertising for the big free fair this fall. Secretary R T Bob Emmett says the graphic map is highly useful to motorists and shows the distance from Los Angeles to key points along the highway.
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Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
R. T
Bob” Emmett
Los Angeles
Mosquitoes Doubly Dangerous and Fly-Tox Claim
An old promotional piece asserts mosquitoes can carry deadly germs and cause itching infections. It touts FLY-TOX as a fast acting, skin friendly insect killer developed at Mellon Institute and warns buyers to insist on the genuine product from their dealer.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Research Fellowship
Midway Points and Exposition Map Highlights
The article notes distances from Chicago to Amarillo 1168 miles and to Los Angeles 1290 miles, with Boise as midway at 1230 miles from Chicago and 1229 from Los Angeles. It mentions the Amarillo Tri-State exposition this fall featuring a free gate, rodeo, all star musical revue, and exhibits. Mrs. C J Wilson traveled Saturday to Spearman for a visit with her mother and brother.
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Ance
Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
C. J. Wilson
Spearman
Royal visit after prince’s nasal operation in London
The King and Queen toured the Duke of Connaught's residence on Saturday and Sunday following a minor nasal procedure he underwent. Mrs Hudging of 1703 Van Buren Street visited relatives in Clarendon over the weekend.
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United Press
London
King
Duke of Connaught
Hudging
van Buren Street
Clarendon
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