Panama Canal Shows Profit in Report to War Department
Brig. Gen. Chester Harding, governor of the Panama Canal, predicts in his annual report that within normal world conditions the canal will earn a profit on its cost of 368,050,000. He notes tolls and revenues this year at 5,085,871 with expenses at 6,548,272 and says the canal supports American trade with South America and the Orient while auxiliary services yield millions in revenue from coal, water, groceries, and ship repairs.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Chester Harding
Secretary of War
West
South America
Orient
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Harding
Income Tax Returns Show 1918 U S Revenue Rise Despite Lost Millionaires
Tax statistics from the Bureau of Internal Revenue reveal 1918 saw total income rise to 15 024 690 855 from 13 700 000 000 in 1917 though the number of one million plus earners fell by 74. Personal returns totaled 4 425 114 with tax of 1 127 721 835. Average tax per person rose to 254.85. Information covers tax brackets from 500 000 to over 50 000. Industrial groups show agricultural returns lead with 872 830 filings and 61 122 582 168 net income. investments yielded 4 847 014 000. rents and royalties 75 070 008. interest on bonds 1 403 485 091. dividends 2 468 749 244.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Lightkeeper Endures 72 Hours With Dead Wife
Alfred H. Grifiths, keeper at Grant's Tomb lighthouse on Lake Huron, faced a menacing storm and the death of his wife, his sole companion for 22 years, holding vigil alone for three days and nights before summoning help from the mainland 12 miles away.
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Midland
Lake Huron
Alfred H. Grifiths
Heavy Girl Baby Born In City Records Largest Girl
In On City a 14 pound baby girl is born to Mr and Mrs R A Brown. doctors confirm she is the largest girl in city and among the heaviest in medical history. The weight excludes clothing. a 17 pound baby boy was born here nine months ago.
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City
On City
R. A. Brown
Teddy Bear Saves Child in Near Tragic Crash
A four year old girl narrowly survives after a car wheel rolls over her while she clung to a fuzzy teddy bear shielding her body. The bear was crushed but the child is reported to be recovering. In Lafayette Indiana a crime item notes a spike in safe thefts with Edward Spangler of West Benore linked to a robbed safe.
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Alvert Degler
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Leis Ure
Edward Spangler
West Benore
Bte
Inield
Brilliant Daily Display in the Palace Yard at Madrid
Madrid reports a vivid royal guard change spectacle with red and olive Hussars blue artillery and red trousers and blue tunics infantry. Flags unfurled, regimental bands circle, bayonets flash, crowds and vendors fill palace surroundings as the king appears on the balcony to salute the scene.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Pla
Spain
Olve Hussars
The Birth of the Savior and Its Significance
A December lesson outlines the birth at Bethlehem during Roman rule, stressing God’s timing, humble surroundings, and the first gospel announcement to shepherds. It notes Mary’s travel, the emperor’s decree, and the angels’ praise as the shepherds seek the infant Savior, then return home glorifying God.
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Bethlehem
Micah
Mary
Jesus
Galliee
Jerusalem
Bethlehet
James
Moses
Gideon
Amos
Eliaha
Satan
God
Movie Casting Notice Sparks Doorway Crowd
A chaotic scene shows two hundred men at the front and as many at the back door as Second Director advertises for lookalikes of George Washington and Napoleon. The paper notes mounting costs and a joking tone about the movie cast call.
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George Washington
Mapoleon
Cutheera Toilet Trio advertised for personal care
An advertisement touts Cutheera toilet preparations including a cleanser, ointment, and talcum powder and perfume. It claims these items keep the toilet table complete and shared by Ady.
How Airmen Use Oxygen
How airmen breathe at high altitudes explained. At heights over 20,000 feet oxygen is used in liquid form stored in a vacuum tank with evapora tion control. Evaporation can be sped by electrical heating or a heated copper or aluminum rod. Liquid may be siphoned to an evaporating chamber and then delivered through tubes to the wearer.
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Popular Science Monthly
Interruption hits editor over women’s suffrage calls
A Birmingham Age-Herald editor laments interruptions from women newly engaged in politics. He recalls past work for the suffrage movement and notes that supporters now call him to settle their political disputes, reflecting growing public involvement.
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Woman's Suffrage
Birmingham Age-Herald
Eatonic touted as life saver in faulty ad copy
An old advertisement claims Eatonic cures stomach misery by relieving acidity and gases. The user quotes a testimonial by Mrs Mille, stating the tablet after meals halts distress and promises relief, urging readers to buy a big box from their druggist.
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Judge Landis
Miletiml
K. M. Landis
Board of Control of Organised Baseball
Internal Revenue
Teddy Bear
P. B. Fitzwater
Engiah Idles
Moody Hibis Institutes
Chicago
Birth
Fletcher
Grove’s
Eatonic
New Jersey
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