Income Tax War Breaks Out in 1931 Returns
Washington reports a new income tax battle as the 1931 filing period closes March 15. Taxable incomes fell sharply from 1929, with receipts down in every class. details show personal and corporate net incomes dropped substantially while rates remain unchanged for 1931. Taxpayers must include credits and surtaxes for higher earners, and many overlook the 25 percent credit on earned income.
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Washington
Carncre
Treasury
Revenue Bureau
Sheep Loss Smaller Around Joe Creek
Joe Creek reports fewer sheep losses than usual due to steady weather and no blizzard. Observing farmers note many young grasshoppers on sunny slopes and alfalfa fields, while a later freeze is hoped to curb the hatch.
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Joe Creek
Wilbur Orr
Big Bend
Swartout Named Elvira Township Supervisor in Gann Valley
In Elvira township at the annival election serving Gann Valley county seat, C. C. Swartout was elected supervisor with FR. D. Fraser as clerk and Jennie M. Swartout as treasurer. A. C. Berge won the assessor post, Allen Tysdal became justice, Armour Schlewel was chosen constable.
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Gann Valley
Annival Township
Elvira Township
C. C. Swartout
FR. D. Fraser
Jennie M. Swartout
A. C. Berge
Allen Tysdal
Armour Schlewel
Weather Report From Ashton March 4 1932
The Ashton weather report shows February 23 data by F. Ayars. Snowfall was two inches for the month with 19 inches of total precipitation compared to 49 inches in February 1931. The ground started with one inch of evew, nearly all melted by month end. Thirteen days fell below zero, four days below 10 degrees, and the rest above zero. the coldest reading was 24 degrees.
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Ashton
F. Ayars
February Weather Summary with Temperatures and Skies
The record notes 12 days above freezing in February. The high thermometer reached 53 degrees on February 27. There were 13 clear days, 5 partly cloudy days, and 11 cloudy days. Winds came from the south on 1 day and from the north on 13 days.
Lorna Doone Jaxon To Appear At University of South Dakota
Soprano Lorna Doone Jaxon, renowned contralto, to perform in the fourth Artists' Course at the University of South Dakota on March 7. This marks her second visit to the university and follows praise from press notices and critics for her expressive diction and powerful stage presence.
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Lorna Doone Jaxon
Jaxon
University of South Dakota
W. R. Cotton
College of Fine Arts
Sumer
Miss Jaxon
M. Borglum
The
World-Herald
Omaha
Snalk
Calve
France
Ilinois
Large Buffalo Ranch Sells For Ten Dollars Per Acre
A deal closed for an 800 acre Davidson ranch in Buffalo County at ten dollars per acre. Paul Surder of Plankinton becomes owner and plans to move with stock to the ranch in March.
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Buffalo Ranch
Gamn Valley
Davidson
Buffalo County
Paul Surder
Plankinton
Aurora County
Surder
Defense Against Forcing Bids in Bridge Strategy
A writer from Laramie discusses defending against forcing bids in bridge. He notes vulnerable opponents often force with suit bids and outlines when opening forcing bids are justified. A strong four spades bid is cited as a sound defense to prevent a slam, illustrating bidding principles and psychology in practice.
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Laramie
Wyo
Forestburg family changing location to new farm
Forestburg March 4 special report says Mr and Mrs Dodd and family move from the southeast farm they have occupied to a farm about twenty miles south near Mt Vernon. A large gathering of neighbors and friends held a farewell social at the Dodd home.
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Forestburg
Bira
Shef Dodd
Mt Vernon
Dodd
Township officers elected in Manchester meeting
The township meeting this week named officers including supervisor W. J. Wynn clerk Mrs FE Curler assessor Alfred Anderson treasurer E H Bowes constables A H Rogera and Carl Blote and justice of the peace George Stoddard.
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Manchester
W. J. Wynn
FE. D. Curler
Alfred Anderson
E. H. Bowes
A. H. Rogera
Carl Blote
George Stoddard
Obryant Named District Manager at Black Hills Sugar Plant
W. J. Obryant was appointed district manager for the Black Hills sugar plant of the Utah Idaho company, effective March 1. He had served as acting district manager since the death of D. B. Pratt last fall.
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Pratt Belle
South bids three no trump in bridge quiz
Mrs Culbertson invites readers to send questions on bidding and play. The discussion centers on a hand where South faces a seven spades grand slam possibility and ends up with the correct call of three no trump, suggesting a four card spade length and a distribution that enables a non trump contract. South's bold decisions are praised as justified based on potential penalties and slam chances.
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West
Ial
Wyoming
South
North
East
Hart
Alfalfa Growing On Farm At Alcester
Alcester March 4 An alfalfa field on the John Holmdal farm three miles southeast of town is high enough for sheep to feed. Observers note little ground frost after heavy snow, soil in excellent condition. Paul Elving reports sprouts about an inch off the ground behind a clump of ice. Roads are poor and surreys and buggies unused for years are back in use.
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Alcester
John Holmdal
Paul Elving
Defense Set for Hopper Invasion in Northwest Prairies
Farmers of the northwest begin erecting defenses for a predicted grasshopper invasion next summer. Minnesota entomologist Dr. A. G. Ruggles warns up to 9,000 nymphs may emerge per square foot as eggs hatch, with roadsides and field edges worst hit. Authorities plan poison bran mash baits at about 30 cents per acre to curb the outbreak. Weather conditions hopeful for spring rain to aid control efforts.
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Minneapolis
Northwest Prairies
A. G. Ruggles
Minnesota
Weather Play Delays Hatch Of Invaders In May and June
Dr. Ruggles notes continued rains during the hatching season in May and June could greatly reduce Invaders. He says winter temperatures don’t affect egg pods, so nature’s remedy for farmers lies in wet weather during May and June.
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Ruggles
Frankfort Snow Blocks Roads. Residents Return
Frankfort residents travel resumes as snow grants clearer roads after two months of isolation. Bobsleds and mule wagons popular for transit while highways remain impassable in surrounding territory. Indiana counties report sparse population in poor slums.
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Frankfort
Woman Game Hunter Aims for Largest Tropical Fish Mix
Mrs W R Peterson and husband from Nashua New Hampshire pursue a grand tropical fish haul after Mrs Peterson, famed for a Canadian hunt, claimed an eight foot sailfish on the Guilt stream and earlier bagged a bear moose and two deer in three days. The tale also notes a Iowa State College rule on selling apples in campus boxes.
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Palm Beach
Northwest
W. R. Peterson
Nashua
N. H
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