31 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
A verse on meatless and wheatless days laments wartime rations while a columnist argues against permanent government rail control after the war. The piece decries wartime expansion of state ownership and urges Congress to reinforce civilian oversight and efficient support for soldiers.
The piece argues that comparing Civil War scrutiny to present times is flawed as figures like Lincoln and Stanton faced criticism, yet contemporary leaders such as Wilson, Baker, Daniels, and Gideon may not prove to be equivalent. It notes doubts about Pershing, Sibert, and others becoming Grants or Shermans.
Treasury guidance details deducting reasonable salaries for partners and individual traders under the excess profits tax. Rules cover prior agreements, book records, and caps aligned to comparable corporate pay, with foreign partnerships limited to US trade services. Individuals may designate a reasonable compensation for personal services, not exceeding similar corporate salaries.
The document describes the excess profits tax for individuals engaged in trade or business in the United States. It states an 8 percent rate under Section 209 on designated income, while the remaining income from trade or business is taxed at the graduated rate in Schedule 20. Signed by Daniel Roper, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and approved by W. G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury.
J J Hinman Iowa State University water chemist explains why clear ice is needed to avoid bacteria from polluted streams. The article describes a simple sediment test, notes most contamination comes from dirt and debris, and outlines university testing with a one dollar charge.
In France on January 18 an American transport delivered 10,000,000 clay pigeons for trap shooting clubs, packed in 20,000 barrels with traps and equipment. The shipment is noted as complete and highlights the wartime supply effort for firearms sport and training.
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