Exemption Law Explains 1920 Income Tax Rules
The Bureau of Internal Revenue warns filing rules depend on marital status and income. Singles with net income of 1000 or more and married pairs with 2000 or more must file. dependents affect exemptions. The article details how the 2000 exemption applies, how to handle combined vs separate returns, and conditions for head of family status including living together and changes by year end.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Musterole ad promises quick relief for many ailments
Advertisement urges mothers to keep Musterole ready for immediate use against croup sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion rheumatism lumbago and aches. Claims it relieves many pains without blistering and helps adults too with 5c 65c and hospital size $3 jars available.
Employees to Get $250000 Dividends in Holyoke
In Holyoke on January 10, it was announced that nearly 250000 in profit sharing dividends will be distributed to Forr Alpaca Company employees on Thursday. Dividends are 8 percent of each employee's salary for the year, with about 2800 shares in the distribution. The plan began in 1914.
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Holyoke
Forr Alpaca
Perfect Student at Boston University Named in Lynn
William J. Clark of Lynn, a Boston University College of Business Administration student, was chosen as the perfect student from 3000 peers. He received the Delta Sigma Pi medal for high scholarship leadership and future promise, as a class treasurer and junior House of Representatives member who commutes from Lynn.
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Boston University
William J. Clark
Lynn
College of Business Administration
National Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity
House of Representatives
B. U. College of Business Administration
Arlington Subway Station Nearing Opening Date
Construction on the Arlington street station of the Boylston street subway is about 80 percent complete engineers estimate the station will be open for Boston Elevated patrons on June 1.
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Arlington
Arlington Street
Boylston Street
Boston Elevated
Mrs Nellie Woodsford Praises Dr True’s Elixir
East Boston at 23 Lamson Street Mrs Nellie Woodsford and her child credit Dr True’s Elixir with restoring her health and easing stomach worms in her sick child. She describes relief from bowel issues bad breath headaches and general shakiness after using the remedy. The ad touts True’s Elixir as a family laxative and worm expeller since 1861 and suitable for children and adults.
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Boston
Lamson St
Nellie Woodsford
Dr. True
True
Reconciliation Fails as Franksens Split Again
In Madison on January 10, Mrs. Philip Franzen says she returned only to retrieve clothes and belongings, denying any reunion with her husband. Police plan to charge Pierre P. Auther with grand larceny for taking $110 from Franzen during the incident in St. Louis.
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Madison
Wis
Philip Franzen
Franzen
St. Louis
Pierre P. Auther
Hyland Park, Sr
Woolworth Estate Valued At 27 Million Plus Tax
The Woolworth estate of F W Woolworth who died in 1919 is valued at 27 205 283 dollars with a transfer tax to New York state of 1 084 701 dollars. Personal property including furnishings cash bonds and other securities is valued at 29 916 827 dollars and real estate in Glen Cove and New York at 874 666 dollars. Debts total 3 586 720 dollars.
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Mineola
N. Y
Glen Cove
New York
Dollier Tracked by Japanese Secret Service in Japan Visit
Franklin D'Ollier, former national commander of the American Legion, and his wife faced constant surveillance by Japanese officials during their trip to Japan. Secret service agents and inspectors reportedly searched trunks and personal papers, tied to the Legion's stance on California exclusion laws. D'Ollier offered to explain any misunderstood documents to his Japanese guide at trip’s end.
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New York
Franklin D’ollier
American Legion
Japan
National Legion
California
D'Ollier
The
Armenian Stowaway Ordered Deported
Nubar Hygopolan a 13 year old Armenian boy who stowed away on the American steamer Schoodie from West Africa underwent a hearing at the immigration station before the board of special inquiry. He recounted the killings of his parents and brother by Turks and his escape to Constantine. The board ordered his exclusion.
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Nubar Hygopolan
Schoodie
West Africa
Board of Special Inquiry
Constantinople
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Back Pain Relief
Advertises St Jacobs Oil as a gentle rub for backache lumbago and sciatica promising almost instant relief from soreness stiffness and pain. Claims to soothe without burning skin and to straighten up stop stitches and end suffering with a trial bottle from your aryist.
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St. Jacobs
Secretary Baker backs a sea level canal
Secretary Baker urged building a sea level canal to parallel the Panama waterway. He predicted the Panama canal would fall short for world commerce within fifteen years and favored a Panama or Nicaragua route as a sea level project. He noted Massachusetts class battleships due 1923 are 105 feet wide, near the 110 foot Panama canal locks.
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Washington
Panama Waterway
Baker
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific Oceans
Panama
Nicaragua
Massachusetts
Will of Harry E Converse Approved by Plymouth Judge
Judge Lloyd B Chamberlain allowed the will of Harry E Converse of Marion. Executors are Moorefield Storey Lincoln Parker Converse Marion Edward M Benson Cambridge and Frank B Bemis Beverly, each bonded large sums. Estate valued at about 1.65 million with realty around 250 thousand. The will, dated April 14 1919, directs mourning be avoided and living as if he were still with them. Entire property is disposed of.
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Plymouth
Harry E. Converse
Marion
Lloyd B. Chamberlain
Moorefield Storey
Lincoln
Parker Converse
Edward M. Benson
Cambridge
Frank B. Bemis
Beverly
Ancient cough syrup recipe promises instant relief
Advertises a cheap, old remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup to treat coughs. Claims rapid results within 24 hours for bronchitis, croup, hoarseness, and asthma. Promotes asking druggist for 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex with directions and a money back guarantee.
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J. Wayne
Ind
Try Magnesia For Stomach Trouble
Sufferers of indigestion are urged to try pure bisurated magnesia after meals. The remedy neutralizes stomach acids, stops fermentation and gas, relieves heartburn and bloating, and is said to be safe for ongoing use as long as symptoms persist.
Bequests Held in Trust Noted in Private Matters
In private bequests some assets are held in trust for legatees. Mr. Converse served as president of the Boston Rubber Company and was a son of Malden’s first mayor.
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Converse
Boston Rubber Company
Malden
Tired Mornings and Neurasthenia Hopeful Patient Testimony
A Des Moines man describes weakness, insomnia, and weight loss from neurasthenia and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with weight gain, better color, appetite, nerves, and ambition. A free Nervous System booklet is offered, with mail order options at 60 cents per box.
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Anton Patrick
West 24Th Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady, NY
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Rheumatism Relief
The ad claims rheumatism is a blood disease and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and tonic. It asserts the medicine provides positive relief and cites physician endorsement, with Hood's Pills recommended as a laxative.
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Hood
Marmola Prescription Tablets advertised for rapid weight loss
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets reduce two to four pounds weekly without exercise or dieting. Readers are urged to buy a large case for one dollar from Marmola Co of Detroit, promising safe, pleasant results without medical advice.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
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