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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1921
Page
2
The fragment references Howard Melvin Ben and the publishers Jonanson Melvin and Johanson with a date of Saturday morning February 19 1921. The readable items are sparse, indicating a newspaper masthead or notice context rather than a full event report.
The piece argues deflation signs are widespread with railroads cutting jobs and freight and passenger business shrinking. It notes plans to reduce elections due to cost, cites Maryland efforts to expand state policing, Washington’s Birthday patriotism calls, and the income tax basics clarifying exemptions for heads of families and dependents.
A person may claim a $200 credit if conditions support the dependent, with $2,000 exemption for a married person when supporting a spouse away from home. A son who leaves home but sends over half the support may qualify for the $200 credit if the mother cannot self support, otherwise treated as a gift. A son at home supporting relatives may claim the $2,000 head of family exemption but not the $200 credit unless the relative is under 18 and unable to self support.
The bank will be closed on Washington's Birthday Tuesday February 22 1921 as a legal holiday. All paper payable here at maturity that day may be paid on the following day. T F Johnson cashier.
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