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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
3
The piece argues that a Bureau of Internal Revenue rule change on income calculations will raise taxes for livestock owners. It notes past allowances for stock valuation and breeding animal basis, and warns many stockmen may face higher taxable income as brackets lower.
The case concerns income taxes for 1941 and 1942 based on the variance between the ranch stockyard inventory values and the Agriculture Department's average values. The owner may face additional tax on the difference between the $40 per head he set and the $55 per head the bureau computed as the Texas average for cows of that type.
A letter to the IRS Commissioner argues that tax rules taxing unrealized gains are discriminatory. The author compares it to paying taxes on value increases of buildings or stock that are not sold. He urges taxation only on realized income to avoid penalties on paper gains.
E. E. Nichols, manager of the Allen laundry, killed a four foot rattlesnake that had attacked his chicken flock in the poultry house. He found the reptile after it had damaged two young birds and acted to protect his fowl. The notice warns parents to keep children away from open areas as snakes roam widely.
A young soldier in uniform called Walter Reid from Camp Barkeley and shared he loves the newspaper and printer’s ink. Two soldiers later visited, with Corporal Reid revealing his unit and Pvt Mundell accompanying him.
Gerald Allen son of Mrs O E Allen was injured Sunday afternoon at Legion park when he slipped from a swing. He suffered a broken wrist and a severe head injury. He was taken to a San Angelo hospital where he endured great agony until Wednesday when he felt partial relief. He returned home Thursday in serious condition.
Jimmie Gideon a home boy is now with the Home Motor Company and leads the repair department. He is known in western Runnels county and part of Coke county as the son of Mr and Mrs R N Gideon of Oak Creek. Gideon was born at Wilmeth.
The article profiles a longtime mechanic who repairs cars tractors and farm machinery. It highlights his hard work, conscientious dealings and cheerful disposition and notes his invitation to friends to visit his new workshop as announced in The Enterprise.
County AAA officer Christine G. Roach announces farmers must report measured and estimated acreages for 1943 to receive proper credit. Cotton must be measured unless an entire field is planted to cotton. other crops may be estimated. Reports due to Coke County ACA Office before July 1 1943. Mrs Prue Cumbie from Portales NM visits Coke County family.
A fragment quotes a playful line about being as welcome as flowers in May, suggesting a lighthearted cultural reference without a full context. No named individuals or organizations are present in the readable text.
Bronte and Tennyson 4-H Clubs were entertained at the Arrott ranch on Friday evening June 11 with a chuck wagon dinner. Le Drew Arrott and C I Arrott served as masters of ceremonies as games and meal preparation filled the early evening followed by a joint business meeting. The parents show growing interest in initiating constructive agricultural demonstrations for their children.
Mrs Mattie Belle Keyes becomes bookkeeper and assistant manager at L P Ray the renowned San Angelo jeweler. She invites friends and locals to visit the Bronzeland shop and see the new staff member in this popular establishment.
A fragment mentions Gay with her mother Mrs. R. M. Cumbie in a short local notice. The readable text provides no further context, dates, or locations.
Joe D. Rawlings of Bronte Texas joins a Fort Knox training intake for three months at the Armored Force Replacement Training Center. The program covers six weeks of basics, then specialized tracks in light and medium tanks, scouting, mortars, and anti-tank weapons under Maj. Gen. Charles L. Seatt.
Lt. Sgt. A. J. McDaniel Jr. returned Monday to Garden City Kansas after a 15 day home furlough. Claude Hallmark, recently at Milan Illinois, has been transferred to Mineral Wells Texas and was here earlier in the week on furlough. He said it felt good to get back into Texas.
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