Income taxes by state in 1920 show New York highest
The 1920 income tax totals show New York paying 280,607,280 and Illinois 85,409,203. Central states paid 7,000,000 more than 30 other states combined. New York led per capita taxes at 27.60 with Washington DC second at 19.51 and Mississippi lowest at 1.39.
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Abbot's Solar Cooker Aims At Higher Temps This Summer
Dr C G Abbot, secretary of the Smithsonian, left Washington for Mount Wilson to advance solar cooking experiments with a reflector cooker that heats mineral oil in ovens, storing heat for hours. The device cooked meat vegetables bread and preserves last year and aims to reach higher temperatures and longer heat storage, though conditions in the West like Death Valley and Imperial Valley present harsher testing.
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All Year National Park proposed in southern New Mexico
A history making measure in Congress would create the All Year National Park across detached tracts in and near the Mescalero Indian reservation in New Mexico. The plan includes up to 2000 acres inside the reservation plus areas around White Sands and Elephant Butte lake. Local residents oppose reusing reservoir lands and fear end of two years of reservoir victory.
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Elephant Butte Lake
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Senators Debate Tariff Bill Odds and Old Fashioned Clothes
In a Senate exchange on the tariff bill several members cite the frugality of past eras. Senator Underwood recalls grandmothers’ clothes and cheaper wool suits, while Senator McCumber imagines late night knitting and crowded beds as examples of tougher times and stronger homes.
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Paris
Fashion writer notes how stockings and shoes complete a costume
A fashion column counsels that the little choice in stockings and shoes can ruin a costume, urging wealthier wearers to aim for black or neutral tones and emphasizing that foot wear should enhance, not distract from, the outfit. It notes black pairs best with many browns and beiges and that multiple gray or brown stockings offer variety.
Gimpires in Net and Lace Dominate Neckwear Trends
Net and lace guimpes emerge as the season’s key neckwear, offering soft fluffy effects. Eeru color favored over white for richer harmony with costumes. Designs target elaborate suits rather than tweed outfits, with argandie guimpe and beaded insertions appealing for simpler frocks.
Tailored street frock features uneven hems and swinging panels
A navy silk crepe dress shows panels set center back front and sides with red georgette and embroidery. The slip over unlined frock uses a simple chemise foundation and a gold thread tassel girdle. A caramel silk crepe gown with one side long and a self fabric sash adds contrast.
Patchwork Normandie Styles for Collar and Net Set Wear
The piece describes patchwork Normandie combining valenciennes Irish filet and embroidered elements with tucked net. Neck ruffles use Valenciennes, guimpe eyelet work is distinctive, and filet and guimpe effects rise in popularity. Collars match these effects as organdie sets are expected to sell well later in the season.
New Long Skirt Changes Fashion How It Hangs
The article contrasts the modern long skirt with the past. It notes the old design relied on a waistline and corset, dragged on the ground, and drew health complaints from physicians. The new version sits from the shoulders and only touches the ground in panels for length.
Blouses of Pangee Highlight New Tailored Styles
Fashion notes describe pangee blouses with shirt fronts featuring tiny tucks and tight plaiting bands, plus decorative collar and cuffs. Peter Pan necklines become the season’s top choice, surpassing tuxedo styles, while both options should be offered.
Red Bound Frock and Hat Described for Young Girl
A white crepe de chine frock for a six to eight year old features straight cuts, red self fabric binding around the edges, and red bloomers. The outfit opens at the sides to five inches above the skirt, with binding continuing around the slashed section, complemented by a stitched red hat.
Summer fashions feature taffeta gowns in fresh styles
A breezy fashion note highlights taffeta as ideal for warm weather. A well known motion picture actress wears a delightfully unsophisticated gown with a quaint little bow tied front and a collar and cuffs as trimming, presenting a casual chic look.
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Tanlac praised by Maryland dealer for stomach relief
James P. Humphreys of Hebron Motor Co. credits Tanlac with curing long standing indigestion gas bloating and heart palpitations. He reports better appetite steadier nerves improved sleep and weight gain after using Tanlac sold by all reputable druggists. The piece ends with unrelated adage questions.
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Hebron Motor Co
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