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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
13
Indianapolis January 21 Unmarried men and women who support others receive exemptions on earnings before income tax. The law adds a heads of family exemption of 1000 dollars and 200 dollars per dependent under 18 or disabled. Headship requires sole support of close relatives in one household by year end, excluding servants. a division of responsibility disqualifies.
State versus James Wright and Tillie Brosmer found not guilty on fornication and adultery charges. Other dockets include postponed trials for Cave and Traylor & Krempp relief from contract, plea of guilty for Andy Miller with $1 fine, judgments for plaintiffs in multiple cases, and various fines for gaming, arson, intoxication, and other offenses. A divorce, a contract complaint, and an assortment of judgments and orders are listed along with a sale notice for B F Shaver Canning plants on February 25 and seed advertisement.
The text asserts the taxpayer is the principal cause for creating or maintaining a home and remains head of family despite temporary absence. A father placing a child with relatives retains headship if he maintains paternal control, supports the child, and avoids becoming a virtual orphan. Continuous absence without necessity is rejected.
The marriage of Miss Emma Beyke and Anton Miller was solemnized at St. Columba's church in Louisville with Rev. Father Kalcher officiating. Attendants were John Miller and Leo Remke. The couple will reside on East Kentucky street.
Marriage licenses issued for Thomas G. Neukam and Catherine E. Braun, both residents of Crystal, marking their formal union.
In journal notes, church announcements list engagements and greetings for Gerhard Oeding Marie Tretter Christ Wigger Philomene Gerber Mrs B Woepkenberg Jos Schlachter Ge ne William Schuetter and Ophelia Friedman etc. Local residents travel between Jasper St Meinrad Huntingburg Evansville Cuzco and Indianapolis. Public Service Commission postpones Dubois County Telephone Co hearing to Jan 23. WANTED Maidservant in Louisville. sales of mules wagons and harness. Indiana Public Utility Association formed. sleet conditions cited.
State Superintendent L N Hines orders county superintendents to require all public school children from grades five to twelve to memorize the words of America The Star Spangled Banner and The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The law directs the state board to require singing of the Star Spangled Banner in full on patriotic occasions and to supply the words and music.
A satirical poem recalls a food profiteer born from corruption and waste. Indiana lawmakers ratified the Federal Suffrage Amendment in a one day session with 43 in favor in the Senate and unanimous House action, making Indiana the 26th state to ratify. Joseph Schneider, 75, was found dead in Jasper, reportedly healthy the night before. Mathias Olinger received word that his son Matt arrived in Havana Cubs and notes beer prices at twenty cent a bottle.
Indianapolis Jan 19 The Federal Income Tax season opens Jan 22 with form distribution for 1919 personal returns. Returns and taxes must be filed by March 15. penalties apply for late filing. Forms 1040A available for net incomes under 5000, with instructions and worksheets provided.
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