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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
6
A quirky letter purporting to be from a would be Iowa sheepman requests a sample sheep to keep in an office, asks for striped all wool skinable sheep, questions skinning methods, tariff free wool, and jokes about U turns, with an odd piggyback note on hog liver and cottonseed meal protein comparison.
February activities span many groups led by church and civic clubs. Events include Con gress women meetings, bridge parties, needlework sessions, a Rebekah dance, a Valentine party, and a postnuptial shower. Local couples wed, and a public Colonial Dinner is planned for the parish.
A tax guide outlines exemptions for single filers, married couples, and heads of family. It details personal exemptions up to 3500 dollars, credits of 400 dollars for dependents under eighteen or unable to self support, and how to prorate exemptions if status changes during the year. It also notes the rule for deceased taxpayers and how to treat partial months.
The text outlines exemptions for a decedent and surviving spouse based on status at death or year end, plus a $1,500 estate or trust exemption on Form 1040 filings. It lists penalties for willful failure or fraud, with fines up to 10,000 dollars, possible imprisonment, and percentage add-ons. It notes interest on deficiency and negligence or fraud penalties, and mentions Hardin county deputy collectors visiting Lidora and Town Falls with dates, plus a Des Moines meeting and local residents J A Landis and Maher.
Eldora Methodist Church announces Sunday morning tribute to Rev Clyde Baker, a noted minister killed in a recent auto accident. Conference wide observance planned with theme His Part of the Task, aligning with Mr Washington's birthday. Sunday school at 10:00 a m Epworth League 6:45 p m midweek service Thursday evening at Waitehall parish.
Word arrived yesterday afternoon of the death of Ed Cross Robertson age 66. He had two daughters and was brother of George Cross and Mrs A M Doud. Services include Bible school at 10:00 p m morning worship sermons How we may know Gods will Lord's Supper observed YP Juniors Intermediates and Seniors at 6:30 p m evening service Call the Doctor at 7:30 p m pastor Caray R Mose.
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