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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1920

Page

6

Liquor Made Readily Available for Medicinal Use, Says Health Official

Dr William J Woodward health commissioner told Boston doctors last night there is no medicinal value in liquor beyond ordinary alcohol. He said liquor can be obtained from druggists for medicinal purposes under Internal Revenue Department rules. He urged avoiding the so called red eye habit and warned patients are better off without that medicine.

Wiliam J 'Woodwari Boston Internal Revere Department

Blanks for Big Taxes in the Mail

Income tax forms 1040 are being mailed to many who filed last year with incomes of $5000 or more. Acting Collector Andrew J. Casey announced the blanks were sent from the internal revenue office yesterday afternoon and that mailing should be completed by Saturday.

Andrew J. Casey Internal Revenue Office

Protestant Church News Items Highlight Sermons and Events

The Rev. JL R Paige will preach at North Cambridge Universalist Church in Massachusetts Avenue. A Cathedral Saint Paul Quiet Day features addresses by Dean Rousmaniere on growth worship and communion. Dr A Z Conrad leads Park Street Church rites. Midwinter rallies of Baptist societies in Tremont Temple discuss The Outlook.

JL. R. Paige Central Universalist Church Indianapolis Ind Cambridge Universalist Church Massachusetts Avenue Church of Our Father South Boston St. Paul Dean Rousmaniere Christ A. Z. Conrad Park Street Congregational Church Belshazzar

Tax Form 1120 and 140A Mail Outs Set for Feb 1

About 2 000 corporations in the state will receive Form 1120 blanks and Forms 140A for incomes under five thousand. Acting Collector Casey says all blanks will be distributed to taxpayers of record and stocked in division offices by February 1. Deputies and agents will also receive supplies to aid callers at division HQs in Worcester Springfield Fall River and other major cities.

Casey Worcester Springfield Fall River New Bedford Lawrence Lowell Lynn Salem Fitchburg Pittsfield North Adams Holyoke

Tax Forms Demand Grows for Low Income Returns

The article notes broad future dates to be announced for forms and week schedules across cities. It highlights Form 10A as most in demand for incomes under 5000 dollars, with about 270000 returns filed last year and over 20000 on this form last year.

I R Spaulding Dead Milford Leader in Straw Goods

Isaiah R Spaulding longtime Milford resident and straw goods maker died at age 82 after a shock at his home. He leaves a wife and two sons and was prominent in Masonic circles having received the second degree. Funeral will be held Saturday.

Milford, Jan Tsaiah R. Spaulding Milford

Parole Requested by Two Wealthy Woolmen in Tax Scheme Case

William A. English and John H. O'Brien, prominent wool merchants, have applied for parole from the Greenfield house of correction after pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States of large income tax sums. Their high-priced counsel previously failed in efforts to keep them from jail.

William A. English John H. O’brien United States Greenfield House of Correction

Parole Decisions Loom After Federal Sentencing

In a week the prisoners will have served a third of 11 months set July 1 by Federal Judge Anderson, making them eligible for parole. Parole Board in Washington and U S attorney and Attorney General must approve. Boynton’s action undetermined. English and O'Brien paid 1 600 000 to settle Internal Revenue claims, civil suits to be withdrawn, impact on release may be unclear.

Anderson Parole Board Washington United States Boynton Federal English O’brien Internal Revenue Department

Questions From The Post Letters To The Editor

Readers debate card play rules in whist noting a turn and quit trick cannot be reviewed until a hand ends. Trivia asks about bowling scores walking speeds and Carnegie Hero Fund meanings. Dining advice warns lobster may stress delicate digestion after illness.

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Arthurian Legends Timeline Question Posed

In a letter to the editor the author asks when King Arthur and the Round Table might have existed, suggesting a traditional date around 515 A D or about 600 years before the Norman conquest. The note also mentions Richard Mansfield the actor leaving a son who died in the World War.

Arthur Knights of the Round Table The Round Table Post Richard Mansfield

Exhibition and lectures fill Boston schedule of events

A morning photography exhibit by George Henry Seeley opens at the Boston Public Library followed by a Massachusetts Agricultural organizations union meeting at Horticul tural Hall and a Quiet Day at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Evening programs include lectures at Pilgrim Hall and the State House Extension course, a lecture on Austria by Prof. R. H. Lord, an Islam talk by Rev. van Allen, an aviation ball at Hotel Copley Plaza, a Burns birthday celebration at Mechanics Hall, and a New England Conservatory concert.

George Henry Seeley Boston Public Library Union Meeting Massachusetts Agricultural Organizations Horticultural Hall Cathedral Church of St. Paul Dean Rousmaniere R. H. Lord Austria Lowell Institute Boylston Street William Harman van Allen S. Ty Church of the Advent Brimmer Street Mt. Vernon Street Robert Burns Boston Caledonian Club Mechanics’ Hall

Bend A Crab Ten Times Exercise for Liver and Bowels

A fitness note promotes a simple routine bent on nine bends. It claims the exercise, done ten times, keeps the liver and bowels active and healthy. It also mentions Cascarets as an alternative remedy.

Cascarets Offer Easy Nightly Liver Boost

There is nothing like bending exer cises taking long walks or chopping wood to keep the liver and bowels active but most folks take their exercise in an easy chair Cascarets keep them active with no griping or harsh effects. They work while you sleep and cost little, unlike Calomel Salts Oil or harsh pills.

Answers to readers questions on pensions lives and stars

The column answers on Grand Army of the Republic membership 110,188, life expectancy for insured men about 28 to 29 years, explains a star 20 000 light years away means the light began its journey 20 000 years ago, and outlines naturalized citizens applying for U S passports including required documents and discretionary approval by the Secretary of State.

The Grand Army of the Republic United States Secretary of State

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