Revenue Agents Target Alcohol Purchases To Evade Tax
Indianapolis reports warn that Internal Revenue agents will pursue buyers of non beverage alcohol used for industrial or medicinal purposes. A bond equal to about three times the avoided tax will be required, and beverage use carries a higher $3.20 per gallon tax while nonbeverage use incurs $2.20 per gallon plus bonding. The story notes the effort aims to prevent evasion and keep Uncle Sam from losing revenue.
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Sam
Uncle Sam
Local Greencastle News Highlights and Notices
Greencastle items report visitors, political candidacy, and civic concerns. W F Jameison launches a bid for county assessor, while local repairs and weather impacts unfold. Community meetings, church services, coal deliveries, and hospitalities color a day of routine civic life.
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W. F. Jameison
Greencastle Township
Jameison
High School Notes from Philip Maxwell
The first semester grades occupy teachers through Monday morning when cards will be handed to students. Tests end today and enrollment is near normal with improved weather. Roy Williams walked five miles to school Tuesday. Brazil game drew strong crowd and revenue. Friday night sales by class totaled 50.50 dollars with 2.75 dollars at the door. Five more games remain and the team travels to Amo Saturday. new basketball suits will be worn.
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Philip Maxwell
Roy Williams
Williams
Brazil
Rosenberg
Amo
Samuel Ray Announces Fur Buying At A B Y Pool Room
Samuel Ray states he will buy fur at the A B Y pool room each Saturday until the season closes.
Laborers Wanted at Zinc Plant in Greencastle
Twenty five laborers needed at the American Zinc Company plant. Also an inquiry for a share farming arrangement addressed to William Chatman in Greencastle Indiana Route 2 seeking a place to farm on shares.
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American Zinc Company
William Chatman
Greencastle
Ind
Ben Hur Tribe Plans Large Class In Hall Tonight
The Tribe of Ben Hur No. 102 will initiate another large class tomorrow evening. All candidates are requested to be at the hall at eight o'clock. All members urged to attend. M. A. Keifer, Scribe.
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Association of Collegiate Alumnae
Dougherty Hall
Miss Everts
College Avenue
Ben Hur
M. A. Keifer
Precious Fuel
A prominent Omaha citizen walks the street with a handkerchief to his face. A friend asks what ails him and the man replies it hurts like the dickens, fearing a coal piece in his eye. The exchange notes this as thrift humor.
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Omaha
America
DePauw Fights Fuel Order Effects on Semester Plans
DePauw University administration and faculty doubt a fuel conservation edict will close the college. They argue five days off is impractical and dormitories would still require heating. President Grose seeks federal clarity while the school resumes normal operations and announces debate tryouts naming six team members.
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Donald Maxwell
DePauw University
DePauw
Grose
Handles for Knives from Wire Removed Hundle Parts
A brief note describes making knife handles by removing the wire from hundle handles and fitting the wooden portion to blades. Handles may be painted or stained for table use. The writer notes economy and cites a woman who finds them very satisfactory for general use.
Women urged to request Relief from National Medical Institute
An advertisement promotes Triumph Pills for irregular or delayed use, claims safety and dependability, states the product is not sold in drug stores, and invites readers to write for “Relief” and particulars at the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The ad emphasizes not to experiment with other remedies.
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National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
Wis
Missionary plea highlights global reach after war
Dr. John Hill of Washington D C lectured DePauw University students on American mission work in the Far East. He urged broad Christian outreach during the reconstruction period and insisted that a faith that excludes the world cannot sustain America.
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John Hill
Washington, D. C
DePauw University
Far East
Hill
America
Astonishing World War I Front Facts From The Era
A roundup of staggering WWI claims about the Italian front length vertigo of operations and technological feats. It cites Italian mobilization, French aircraft ambitions, Austrian air raids on Venice, battlefield weather and mud, aerial-led charges, and French decoys for German airmen.
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France
Ingersoll at the Tomb of Napoleon
A reader shares an essay by Ingersoll at Napoleon's tomb, reflecting on the emperor's life from Toulon to St Helene. The prose contrasts grand military triumphs with the cost of ambition, ending with a preference for simple peasant life over imperial power.
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Vegetable Diet and Human Strength
The article argues humans can thrive on a vegetable diet. It cites strong individuals like Oriental porters who live mainly on rice and fruit. It notes horses and oxen are also vegetarians and rejects the notion that great meat consumption is scientifically essential for strength.
Tax Notice 1917 for Putnam County Indiana
Taxpayers are advised of taxes due for State, County, School and other purposes in Putnam County Indiana. Taxes may be paid in full or in halves by the first Monday of May 1918 and the first Monday in November 1918. If one half is not paid by May, the entire amount becomes due with penalty.
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Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
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