Government Tax Loss Near Half Billion
Special correspondent reports that the Supreme Court ruling that stock dividends are not taxable income will cost the government about 500 million dollars. Tax officials estimate 4,000,500 dividend returns. early checks show 79 million dollars paid in 1917 and 1918 to be returned, with months needed for final figures. Secretary Houston says allied governments will not receive further U S loans. A bill to abolish the Postmaster General's office and create a postal commission has been introduced. Navy seeks fuel oil at reasonable prices as bids open. less than one twenty fifth of requested quantity is bid. Navy pays 83 cents a barrel FOB gulf ports versus about 3 dollars market price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Roper
Bureau
Postal Commission
Post Office Department
Congress
Postal Administration
Daniels
Gulf Ports
Opposition to Bond Issue for Soldier Bonuses and Meat Price Plan
Secretary Houston warned the House ways and means committee that a 2.5 billion dollar bond to pay retired soldiers could bring disaster. A tax rise was proposed as the least harmful option, while other measures may be needed. Shipping Board head J B Payne reported a June 30 profit of 166,493,990 from vessel operations, noting unpaid claims from the Food Administration and War Department. The Justice Department outlined plans to cut meat costs by promoting cheaper cuts, with fair price commissions to educate consumers and curb high profits on lower-priced portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
House
Ways and Means Committee
J. B. Payne
The
Shipping Board
Senate Merchant Marine Committee
Food Administration
War Department
Dept. of Justice
Graham sets speed record for destroyer on trial run
The destroyer Graham built at Newport News Virginia achieved a speed of about 36 knots on a trial, roughly 42 mph. This performance recalls the Old Cushing, the first torpedo boat, and signals rapid progress in high speed naval craft though racers exceed it. The article notes destroyers' key role in submarine hunting during the war and their combination of speed and maneuverability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Newport News
Cushing
Government Sales Prices And Court Decisions Split By One Vote
The piece discusses low government sale prices and bidder risk under "as is" terms, then shifts to Lititz noting a 45 to 4 Supreme Court vote on stock dividends not being taxable. It argues the decision harms government revenue but benefits business logic, and ends with optimism for water power growth and a federal commission to harness it, aiding coal conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Topsy Turvy Customs of China Highlighted
A descrip tive account contrasts Chinese customs with Western norms noting dress, greetings, tea service, revenge, egg aging, hot wine, book layout, and boat rowing methods. It lists differences: gowns for men, trousers for women, handshakes with oneself, front head shading, tea with saucer on top, and nontraditional oar techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Keep Your Eye On the Paper's Yellow Subscription Label
A note explains checking the yellow label on newspapers to determine if a subscription has expired and whether delivery remains insured, urging readers to renew before gaps in service.
Palmer Calls Week To Stop Meat Profiteering
Local residents urged by Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer to buy cheaper chuck and other wholesome cuts during Save Money on Meat Week from March 22 to 27. The program covers Pennsylvania New Jersey Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan and New York with state fair price groups guiding retailers to stock affordable meats at low, quality assured prices. Millions are expected to switch from porterhouse and sirloin to round steaks brisket chuck and similar cuts as part of the demand shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
A. Mitchell Palmer
Department of Justice
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
New York
Fair Price Commissioners
Fair Price Commissioner
Lancaster to Host Major Candy Firm Plant and Office
William C. Bidlack has purchased land at South Lime and Chester streets in Lancaster for a three story candy plant and main office. The holding company, capitalized at 750000, will oversee Headley Chocolate Co of Baltimore and Reinhart & Newton Co of Cincinnati, with Bidlack as president and current vice president of Headley. Construction will begin as soon as weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy Corporation
Lancaster
William C. Bidlack
South Lime
Chester Streets
Hacfner
Mr. Bidlack
Headley Chocolate Co
Baltimore
Reinhart & Newton Co
Quail Slaughter By Hawks and Foxes Reported in Chester County
Winter starvation and cold left coveys of quail unable to defend themselves. Hawks and foxes hunted weakened birds until death. Game Protector Keen found a hawk guarding a brush heap and killed it. several quail were discovered beneath. Near Kurtz dam, 12 quail lay killed by a hawk beside a brush heap.
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Chester County
Keen
Christiana
Kurtz Dam
Coatesville
N. M. Wood
The Hen Is Laying Nobly in Springtime
The article describes farm poultry spring activity with hens ducks guineas and other birds exploring nesting sites. It notes improved egg production in winter and credits better egg laying strains and care. It argues farmers now invest more effort in feeding and management, yielding favorable results for egg output.
Crewless Train Stunt Delivers Passengers to Berks County
A Reading Railroad stunt ends with a crewless train reaching its destination. The Lancaster origin train left at 7 06 am for Berks County with no conductor or brakeman after the engineer waited for a start signal. He improvised by moving on and hiring Columbia crew at Lancaster Junction. The mystery remains who gave the start whistle at Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Lancaster
Lancaster Junction
Columbia
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Boost
An elderly tonic claims to strengthen the body and ward off disease germs using wild roots and barks. It highlights wild cherry bark with Stillingia, Oregon grape root, blood root, stone root and Queen’s root as components aiding digestion and blood formation. A trial offer asks 10 cents for tablets and Catarrh remedy.
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Dr. Pierce
Oregon
Dr. Sage
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
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Vital Washington News
By Raymond H. Leeraw
the Record
U. S
Treasury Department
P. O. Dept
Navy
Lititz
United States Supreme Court
U.S. Senate
Federal Water Power Commission
West
Jahn
Heiser
Manheim Township
Eame
Geo. L. Keith
Harnish & Harnish
Attys
Thamar
Catherine Gochenaur
Albert Gochenaur
Jos
Wissler
E. Elmer
Fianna UM. Rohrer
Upper Leacock
Lancaster County
Lilitz
R. PD
An EL Huber
Anna C. Killian
Akron
Florence Tyner
P. W. Xillian
N. Franklin St
Pottstown
William M. Weitzel
Tititz
Annua L, Weitzel
Joseph B, Wissler
Sutherland Sisters
Bradhurst Ave
New York City
J. Fred Essig
Real Estatf
Essig
Long,d.d.s. Lititz
E. B. Beck
Broap Sr
Lititz Bell
H. Kh, Cooper
Main and Cedar Sts
Joseph B. Wissler
Feht
Duke Street
Hershey & Gibbel
Ind Tel. M. Lititz
J.B. Herr Notary Public
Keystone Underwear Co
Ind
Maple St
Lincoln Ave
Lititz, PA
Howards. Young
East Grange St. Lititz, Pa
Qo. Hassler
Spruce Villa Farm
J. Clayton Brubsker
W. M. Grube
E. Main Street
Long & CO
SLATE
Columbian
Royal
Hood Tire
Agate
Aluminum
Wn. M. Amer
Broad Street
Brown
O. Phelps Brown
Wattan
Tr. O. Phelps Yrows
Rome
Rells Company
Lawrence K.grosh
Life Insurance
P.O
Frank E. Schnerer
Spruce ST
Indl
Bell
Agency For
Ford Truck
Oxford
Zartman Bros
Bear's Carriege Shop
Lemon ST
Hershey, Leaman & Co
W.H. Muth& CO
L.N. Mover
Main St
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