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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
11
The article discusses 1923 income tax deductions for business people professionals and farmers. It outlines permissible deductions for a storekeeper including rent, advertising, insurance, utilities, drayage, repairs, and salaries. It notes professionals deduct office costs, supplies, travel, dues, rents, and equipment. Farmers may deduct production and harvest costs, seeds, fertilizer, repairs, buildings, and small tools.
Leather experts from the Bureau of Chemistry warn care is essential in wet months. Proper washing and oiling can extend harness life to 15 25 years and even 40 years under good upkeep. Treat driving belts and other farm leather to preserve serviceability and save replacement costs. Water proof shoes to keep feet dry and protect children’s outdoor activity.
Luther Reggins and brothers and Ewell Hudson from Proffitt area killed 75 rattlesnakes in two days. Snakes ranged 24 to 66 inches with 6 to 18 rattles each, totaling over 650 rattles. Dens were on R. J. Johnson ranch near town and Bill Daws place near Proffitt. photos were made and sold at Arnold's Drug Store.
Defense asserts the miners from Herrin caused their deaths themselves. The claims frame the fatal incident as self inflicted rather than external harm. Authorities have not released further details.
The Guaranty State Bank of Graham Texas has been closed and is in liquidation. Creditors must present claims with proof by April 17 1924 to the special agent in charge at the bank or mail to Banking Commissioner J L Chapman Austin Texas. Depositors must file by April 17 1924 or they forfeit rights to payment from the guaranty fund.
The piece notes London is over eighty percent British and New York over eighty percent foreign, then asks readers to consider the implications for both cities, the two continents, and the world.
In Paris M Melot, the inventor, nears completion of a new aircraft promising speeds up to 375 mph. Construction remains strictly secret as details are withheld from the public.
Temporary Administrator C C B Hockaday announces settlement requests from debtors and demands creditors present claims by law. Published January 16, 1924 in Graham Young County Texas, offering address for correspondence and filing.
Trustee I J Lovelace will sell on the first Tuesday in February 1924 at the Young County courthouse in Graham Texas the described personal property secured by a Deed of Trust to satisfy the note of D A Miller to D E Thompson Lumber & Big Company plus accrued interest attorney fees and costs with any surplus to Miller.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 20.5 percent drop in U S living costs from June 1923 to September, based on 32 cities. Despite the decline, September costs remain about 72.1 percent above the pre war 1913 average.
An Adlerika based preparation combines glycerine buckthorn bark and related ingredients. Advertises cleansing of both upper and lower bowels and rapid relief from stomach gas, claiming removal of unseen matter. Sold by leading druggists with claim of quick action.
Studebaker asserts cost to be no measure of value as it builds 150,000 sixes yearly with $50 million invested in plants and 12,500 machines. It highlights $8 million in drop forge plants and $10 million in body plants, 500,000 yearly tests, 12,000 inspections per car, and the use of 35 steel formulas and Timken bearings to ensure balance, quietness, and high standards. Ends with price ranges: 995.00 to 1485.00.
SPECIAL-SIX-5-Pass. 119 W. B. 50 H. P. Touring-0ne $1350.00 Roadster (2- Pass.)- 1325.00 Coupe (5-Pass.)-1895.00 Sedan-1985.00 outlines premium features and leather interiors. The ad touts all 72 years of Studebaker quality, high service miles, and notable records, then lists more models and prices including Touring and Speedster options.
Studebaker dominates the fine-car market claiming higher quality. Last year buyers spent over 200 million dollars on Studebaker models as demand tripled in three years. Compare with any car and don’t spend 1000 dollars without seeing what Studebaker offers.
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