Revenue gains and tax totals in yearly federal report
The Associated Press notes a rise of 145,330,900 in internal revenue collections for the year ending June 30, totaling 3,839,950,600. Income and excess profits tax reached 2,596,008,700 with a 245,019,200 drop from 1918. Interest in installments extends into 1920, with remaining payments near 2,000,600,000. Distilled spirits yield 365,211,200. fermented liquors 8,446,255.44. tobacco 206,008,090, up 49,814,400.
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Associated Press
Roper
Free Zone promises painless corn and callus removal
A small bottle of Free Zone is sold at drug stores for a few cents. Apply a few drops to corns and calluses on the toes and soles, then lift them off. The skin beneath is described as pink, healthy, and not sore after treatment.
American Legion News Highlights From WWI Era
Camp Mills closed on September 17 as last troops departed, with parts of the Eighteenth Infantry among the final units. Germany reportedly plans mass immigration to Mexico as 30,000 Germans prepare to move. four hundred fifty educated Germans arrive in Buenos Aires. Congress debated a $10,000 gold sword for General Pershing, blocked by opposition. The air service reorganization places wings at Kelly Field Texas and Langley Field Virginia. Chilean submarine incident off South America caused fatal chlorine gas release. all rescued with no loss. An electric spanking device attracts attention in New York. towns vary on candidate drought. Ninety-First Division shows highest battle dead-to-wounded ratio. Navy warns on ration value through fiscal 1921. A veteran returns to America after Belleau Wood and escaping a German prison. Wireless sub to air communication demonstrated at 2,000 feet. King Albert travels Atlantic. George Washington departs with American troops from Brest amid Allied escort.
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Camp Mills
F Eighteenth Infantry
Mexico City
Mexico
Germany
Buenos Aires
Distilled Water for Batteries Says Expert
A Willard Storage Battery Co. representative warns against using dirty water in storage batteries. He explains that impurities, especially iron, accumulate with weekly top‑ups, harming performance and shortening battery life. Distilled water prevents foreign substances from entering, improving plate action and longevity.
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T. C. White
Willard Storage Battery Co
Will leaves $5 yearly to pastor at St Pauls Re formed
In Reading Pennsylvania residents note John W Leasy’s will providing $5 annually for the pastor of St Pauls Re formed Congregation in Richmond Township. His estate is valued at $4 500, a small bequest that the pastor reportedly regards as fortunate and hopes others imitate.
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Reading
John W. Leasy
St. Paul’s Reformed
Richmond Township
Calamity Howlers and a Neurasthenic Old Lady Tale
Assistant Secretary Breckenridge Long at a Washington dinner likens League of Nations critics to calamity howlers and compares them to a neurasthenic old lady fearing death. The anecdote recounts a cryptic telegram exchange about dying and meeting on the other side.
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Breckenridge Long
Washington
League of Nations
Hs Sister
Heartd News Item Reads Like Clear Cut Report
A concise note suggests the piece presents straightforward reportage about a notable event or issue. Readers are prompted to recognize it as timely news from a local or regional source.
Worms in a Healthy Child and Spring Wire Guards Ad
No Worms in a Healthy Child All children troubled with Worms have an unhealthy color which indicates poor blood and some stomach disturbance. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic will enrich the blood improve digestion and act as a general strengthening tonic. Nature will then throw off the worms and the Child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 6c per bottle. Spring wire guards for hook and bait to keep them clear of weeds yet not interfere with fish biting invented as a boon for anglers.
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Grove
Laxative Brom Quin ine Promo Claims Remedy
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a cure for cold and flu and notes a single product line with E. W. Grove's signature on the package. The message urges certainty and mentions savings through W.S.S. and price 30c.
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E. W. Grove
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