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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1922
Page
2
Secretary Hoover announced plans to regulate air wavelengths and assign an ether cop to curb wireless chatter. He said he would convene experts from the army navy Post Office and Commerce Departments along with radio engineers to draft regulations within about ten days.
A two alarm blaze on Portland Street wrecked 25000 dollars in goods at Commercial Manufacturing lofts 262 264 and 266 Friend Street. Origin undetermined, starting on the second floor among bales of cloth and rags in a three story brick building. Portland and Friend Streets run parallel.
Officials from the Internal Revenue Service in the Little Building say deductions for luxury goods theater and soda taxes paid do little to reduce the amount owed to the government. The main beneficiaries are buyers of high priced wraps and shoes with others finding the year’s tax bite still sizeable.
The passage notes that people aiming to reduce income tax via a provision commonly miscalculate. They believe they can deduct the amount paid during the year for luxury, theatre, or similar expenditures, causing deputy collectors to spend time explaining the rule.
The article explains how taxpayers deducts luxury, theatre and drink taxes from income for assessments. It notes overestimation risks, deputy estimates for a 2000 dollar income, and the need to produce receipts to prove larger luxury deductions.
Several test suits were entered in Suffolk county against parties who bought stock of defunct banks and gave notes if payment. One suit named Sheriff John A. Kelcher by Bank Commissioner Allen in the Cosmopolitan Trust Company case seeks payment on a note for stock of that trust company.
Plymouth County grand jury opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of Edward C. Cardinal a Methuen chauffeur in the Kingston Inn garage. Richard J. Eenene Herman Aleit and Wickhdm are charged with murder in New York and Plymouth witnesses including John Harnish of Methuen testified about the night of the shooting.
An appealing silk hat matches a vivid winter scarf in jade orchid and blue shades. The Roman striped set showcases bold colors for the season and is priced at $12.50. Sold at Winter Street first floor.
Two handkerchiefs described for pocket use. The first is a tweed color lawn handkerchief priced at 29 with a hem stitched border and a fetching poster corner. The second, Armenian made linen with lace edge fits a Bishop sleeve pocket for formal wear, now priced at 7&c. Tremont Street First Floor.
This week end features John McCormack singing Love Here Is My Heart and Sophie Braslaw with Sweetest Story Ever Told both on 1.25. Also Try Say It With Music priced at .75 and .100. Temple Place- rtrd Fidor offers these phonograph records for home listening.
Peggy is popular with the young set as new Peggy Sets arrive in FleshBatiste and lace. The chemises feature a wide wash satin band and imitation file edging with coquettish shoulder straps. Includes matching step-in drawers and knickers priced at 1.00 each. Tremont Street Third Floor.
Advertisement for HAMOISETTE gloves sold at Kaysers Tremont Street First Floor. Styles include mode sand grey mastic white with strap wrist. Bolton thumb recommended. Price 1.15.
Fashion notes describe a gown by Youthful Vanity Coe that gladden the wearer, shaped by Czech hands in Czecho-Slovakia. The design uses gay wooden beads, jet ornaments, and cut steel beads in dramatic color combinations reflecting the land’s winter mood.
Visit the sale on sport stockings featuring silk and wool blends including heather mixtures. Clocked and unclocked styles, all season’s best are specially priced for a remarkable opportunity. Tremont Street First Floor.
Presentation of hats described as semi sport wear in copen blue straw with fuzzy white embroidery. The display, located on Temple Place Second Floor, suits tweed and homespun suits and top coats.
Advertises a selection of imported and domestic tweedings and knickers tailored to correct lines. Prices range from 7.50 to 15.00 with ready availability at a Winter Street location.
Readable text notes a blouse described as Peter Pan pongee with filet lace and pearl accents offered for 2.95. The reference mentions Winter Street Second Floor as the location for the sale.
General Skirt Wear offers plain and pocketed tweed skirts in blue tan gray and orchid with mixtures. Prices range from 3.95 to 7.50 and the items promise smart dressing.
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