New Law Reduces 1948 Income Tax For Iowa Farms
Iowa State College economist H B Howell outlines three 1948 tax changes affecting farm families. The Revenue Act lowers individual taxes via rate cuts and higher exemptions and allows equal income division for joint returns, while net profit methods remain unchanged. Taxpayers with year starting January 1 must file by January 16 or make a timely estimate by January 15, with two copies of forms available at post offices banks or from the Collector of Internal Revenue.
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Iowa
H. B. Howell
Iowa State College
Howell
Internal Revenue
New Standards Demand Improved Milk Quality
Iowa dairymen must raise milk quality to meet stricter federal state and interstate rules. Ex tension dairyman Karl Wester notes 80 percent of Iowa dairy products ship out of state and must satisfy federal standards. He urges barn cleaning, proper manure drainage, timed feeding, and udder washing to reduce dust and mastitis and improve milk let down.
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Iowa
Karl Wester
Iowa State College
Westz
Labor-Share Lease Works When Set Up Right Says Iowa Expert
I W Arthur extension economist at Iowa State College outlines conditions for successful labor share and father son leases. The farm must support two families with separate living quarters and solid farm accounting. Debt should be manageable and both families must get along, sharing earnings proportionally. younger partner earns a modest guaranteed wage plus a share of income.
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I. W. Arthur
Iowa State College
Arthur
Arthurs
Milford farmer eyes demand for Hampshire hogs from Venezuela
R. J. Boles of Milford reports growing interest in his herd with an inquiry from Venezuela, South America, where the agricultural department seeks to buy a few Iowa hogs.
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R. J. Boles
Milford
Hampshire
Agricultural Department of
Venezuela
South America
Iowa
Rabbit hunter injures foot when rifle fires on fall
Russell Robinson slipped while rabbit hunting and a .22 rifle discharged into his foot. He jumped onto a nearby tractor and drove to a farm home for help.
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Russel Robinson
Marcus
Farm Auction Sells 184 Acre Estate in Mahashka County
In Mahashka county the 184 acre farm of Josephine Ruby estate sold at public auction for 52000 dollars. Price per acre was 282.60. Purchaser was Orville Montgomery of near Oskaloosa.
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Mahashka County
Josephine Ruby
Orville Montgomery
Oskaloosa
Cutting Calories May Bring Normal Weight
Iowa State College nutritionist Mildred Nelson advises that normal weight is achieved by balancing food energy with daily energy use. Overweight individuals should reduce intake, while all eaters should follow a nutrient rich plan including skim milk eggs lean meat vegetables fruits and whole grains with minimal fats and sweets.
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Mildred Nelson
Iowa State College
Miss Nelson
Reduced Pork Storage Cuts Hog Prices This Winter
Iowa State college farm economist Francis A. Kutish says lower pork in cold storage this year keeps hog prices down now but may raise prices later. He notes last year’s excess storage pushed live hog prices up by 2 to 3 dollars, and predicts lighter storage will restrain meat supply and lift prices toward late winter.
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Francis A. Kutish
Iowa State College Farm
Kutish
Farm Sale Dates and Distances Near Aurelia
Sale listings give dates and locations for farm auctions around Aurelia Iowa. Clarence R. Bengtson sells January 8 thirty three miles south and four miles west of Aurelia. Herbert Kolpin January 18 four miles west and forty four miles north of Aurelia. Louis C Bengtson January 20 half a mile west and fifty four miles south and two miles west and fourteen miles south of Aurelia.
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Clarence R. Bengtson
Aurelia
Herbert Kolpin
Louis C. Bengtson
Arden Marco Hurt in Sled Ride Accident
Harlan teen Arden Marco accepted a downhill sled ride with a local boy and was badly injured when he ended beneath a car exhaust pipe. The head wound required 30 stitches to close.
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Arden Marco
Harlan
Harlan Youngster
It's a Boy Robert Combs III at Chariton Billboard
Mr and Mrs Robert Combs of Chariton welcomed a son born December 6 1948 weighing nine pounds The announcement appeared on a billboard operated by the proud father highlighting the new arrival with the slogan its a boy Robert Combs III.
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Bor
Robert Combs
Chariton
Robert Combs, III
Payroll Savings Plan Ad Encourages U S Savings Bonds
A Treasury Department message urges workers to enroll in a payroll savings plan. By saving weekly from each paycheck, money grows and in ten years the return is 100 dollars for every 75 invested.
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United States
U. S. Treasury Department
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