Reduction of Freight Block Across Atlantic Ports
Accumulation of export freight at New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Newport News and Norfolk fell from 41 101 carloads on Jan 1 to 33 593 on Jan 31, a 38.27 percent drop. Decreases by port include Boston 16.14 percent New York 24.02 Philadelphia 6.34 Baltimore 17.95 Newport News 22.32 Norfolk 7.29 for all ports 18.27.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Newport News
Norfolk
Alfred H. Smith
All Ports
Hagan's Outstock Sale Opening After Brief Closure
H A G A N S store closes to transfer stock to G W Groves Co Buffalo for a 10 day clean up and sale. The shop reopens Wednesday Feb 6 at 10 a m with prices cut on shoes Oxfords and rubbers. Large plain figures mark all items and daily papers will carry full details. H EF Hagan 505 Wash St G W Groves Co Directors
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Hagan
G. W. Groves Co
Buffalo
N. Y
H. EF. Hagan
Wash
Profit Tax Questions Cleared Up
Regulations under the excess profits tax law are released by the bureau of internal revenue clarifying many disputed points on how profits are calculated. Some issues remain for individual rulings or law amendments as a new draft War Tax Act is prepared with proposed amendments.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Excess profits tax rules for invested capital and deductions
The article explains 1917 excess profits rules including how invested capital is defined as the total capital surplus and undivided profits, with monthly averages and adjustments for depletion and depreciation. It covers handling goodwill and patents, losses, and how professional income and multi business cases are taxed. It also notes required disclosures of relations with affiliated corporations.
End of World Predicted 4000 Years Away by Astrologist
Dr. George W. Smallwood, director of the Aquarian movement, told a Kensington Chambers gathering of astrologists there is no need to fear the end of the world. He projected the end will not come for 4000 years, outlining a Herschel war era, a 1000 year justice era, a millennium, further trouble, and eventual earth destruction over the long course of cosmic evolution.
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George W. Smallwood
Aquarian Movement
Kensington Chambers
Men’s Wear Sale Highlights Deep Discounts Across Items
A newspaper ad touts deep markdowns on men’s apparel including suits at 18.50, overcoats at 15.50 and 19.50, robes and house coats, youths’ suits, boots at 3.95, wool union suits at 2.15, natural wool shirts at 1.85, silk half hose at 0.45 and 0.60, ribbed wool hose, tweed caps, velour hats, four-in-hand ties and silk knit mufflers. Regular prices are not shown.
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Viuvewe
Secis Oficer
Caes Cee
Neds
Eve Umin
le Oval
Spe- Orem Ricco
Dyiaciir
Rey Kwan
Fall Coat and Dress Sale Highlights Bargains
A catalog listing numerous women’s coats, furs, gowns, dresses, blouses, and suits with special prices. Items include Natural Squirrel Coats, Mole Coatees, Hudson seal trims, Evening Dresses, Georgette Blouses, Lingerie Blouses, and Wool Coats, all marked down with specific prices and sizes.
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Ocia Trio
Fourth Floor Women s Apparel Special Prices
Hand made gowns and chemises with embroidery offered at special prices. Silk petticoats rustle with lace trimmings, corsets and brassieres discounted. Table linens, damask, napkins, and sheets featured with low prices. Beaded knits, stockings, and hosiery in various colors also on sale.
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Sccaucvses
Weis AG
Ofbi
Ationi
Specially priced children's wear and footwear sale
Local retailer advertises deeply discounted infants and children's clothing and shoes. Boots, vests, shirts, hats, coats, slips, and pants in broken sizes offered at low prices, with boot and shoe assortments for boys and girls plus Misses and infants items at reduced rates.
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Svaivae
HOCUS
Belceucrs
Finigouuee
Ealius Rink Dk
Ad Salen Eo Elue & Oa
Ata
AP Arenea
Solibuy
New Building Tapestry and Bordered Couch Covers Sale
A sale offers 60 inch tapestry and bordered couch covers among assorted designs with several items specially priced. Also listed are storage trunks, bags, lamps, pewter and glassware, watches, clocks, flatware, and miscellaneous household goods with reduced pricing across many lines.
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Spe- Gunes Eoe Lane
Medan CIA
Vale Earaadie
Waltham
Rupture Ad Promises Free Home Trial of PLAPAO Method
An old advertisement claims 7000 deaths annually from rupture and urges readers to avoid neglect by trying a home based PLAPAO method for hernia treatment. It touts a truss free approach with a non slipping pad and promises a free trial by mail from Saint Louis MO.
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PLAPA
Preck 507
J. Louis
British Again Advance North of Jerusalem
British forces under General Allenby report further slight progress around Jerusalem. The official statement notes Wednesday night advances near Arnutieh 112 miles north of Jerusalem and patrol actions Saturday night between Arnutieh and Sheik Abdullah with enemy penetrations repulsed.
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London
Allenby
Jerusalem
Arnutieh
Sheik Abdulla
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