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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1921
Page
6
A Tyler Tribune report describes a late night Klan march in Tyler with over 300 Palestine clan members and local Knights. The procession drew about five thousand spectators despite rain and featured hooded robes, masked faces, and banners advocating white supremacy and other slogans.
A Lometa resident, D. N. McCrea, advocates a quick alum powder treatment for snake bites after observing relief in humans and animals during hot Texas weather. He claims rubbing pulverized alum on the wound neutralizes poison via stomach action, and says he carries alum constantly.
Heads of families crowded the federal building seeking details on the 1915 internal revenue rule allowing 200 gallons of wine per year for home use. Deputy Knight said the ruling cannot apply in Texas due to Dean law conflict, clarifying the legal limit for home winemaking.
Washington reports the Federal Government may probe and possibly prosecute the Ku Klux Klan. Attorney General Daugherty, Chief Burns, and District Attorney Haywood met to weigh action and consider indictments if conspiracy is shown. A New York case may be pursued against Imperial Wizard Simmons.
On September 10, F W Kazmeier of A M College and County Agent J A Oswalt led two poultry culling demonstrations near Kerrville. More than 45 people attended at C Butt’s place and Mrs. Jim Rees’ yard. They urged culling to save costs and improve flocks, advocating feeding strategies for winter and next spring.
San Saba Star applauds Judge J H McLean for new district court methods dispatching cases quickly after a Liano grand jury indicted several defendants. The editorial urges other state judges to try cases while witnesses are fresh to curb criminal activity and protect society.
Local store Schroeder Bros showcases new gingham fabrics and dress patterns in a display of fresh designs. The promotional note highlights updated styles for spring sewing projects.
The Senate Finance Committee refused to recognize Texas and six other states community property laws and backed Fordney revenue bill language requiring the husband to report the entire community income. The existing rules allowed spouses in such states to file separate returns, each reporting half the community income. Texas lawmakers argued the provision taxed the husband on income he does not own.
The ground for uniform application of the income tax law was rejected in favor of maintaining the existing practice. It is feared many suits will follow once collection begins, affecting Texas Arizona Idaho California Washington Louisiana and New Mexico.
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