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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
2
Analyzes taxes in America and abroad arguing the claim that war profits and rich men are protected is a false charge. Asserts business ledgers and financiers opposed entry but backed the nation, detailing income taxes, excess profits taxes, inheritance levies, and overall war taxation. Ends urging readers to reject demagogic claims and accept fair burdens.
Tax due by June 1 2018. Filing required if single with 1917 net income of 1000 or more or married with 2000 or more. Joint income, minor and incompetent incomes, penalties for evasion. Deductions include exemptions 1000 single 2000 married plus allowances for dependents. Exempt interest from state bonds, US bonds, dividends rules vary. Itemized business expenses allowed for farmers storekeepers doctors and others, with restrictions. Charitable gifts deductible at 15 percent of net income.
Secretary of War Baker issues a mandatory order directing army commanders at camps and cantonments nationwide to utilize Red Cross supplies and services, recognizing the organization as a key agency beyond the soldiers themselves in support of the war effort for America and its allies.
The text states that commanders will generally avail themselves of the Red Crowe when needed and that the Secretary of War's order has been transmitted to all commanders nationwide.
The departure of the 26 ambulance unit of the American Red Cross in Turin sparked a large demonstration. The crowd cheered as Italy flowers were heaped on the ambulances while bands played and soldiers stood at attention.
Lon Coday spent Tuesday visiting Mansfield and vicinity and convinced that the big mining boom there had worth and was not a bluff, per the Hartville Democrat.
C Beale of Norwood, owner of the Deaver mine, was in town last week to oversee his interests and check on operations.
Mr Simpkins, an aging veteran with a faltering gait, faces a tax bill after calculating his 117 income at about 15000. He notes inequities between his payments and others, recalls Judge Willoughby and fallen son details, and goes out into the fog to mail his tax return, thanking fate for serving his country. Senator Tarburton and Rufus Hitchcock return from Camp Funston after the draft.
Mountain Grove district emergency demonstrations agent L B DeVinna was seen yesterday while traveling toward Ava. The sighting places the official within proximity to Ava as part of ongoing outreach efforts.
An old style ad promises plows harrotos planters hoes rakes and field and garden goods. It offers a selection of brand field seeds cook stoves ranges oil stoves and a near complete line of dishes and invites customers to view the goods.
The Woman's Work Department urges durable new patterns for clothing for French and Belgian refugees. Do not send secondhand garments. prefer dark colors and sturdy fabrics like flannel and gray muslin. Orders to 817 North Broadway, St. Louis, via Red Cross supply service.
Farmers can profit from targeted ads for seed corn purebred livestock garden crops and farm products when markets are limited or distant. Instances show ads saving travel time hauling costs and matching buyers with local breeders and pasture owners.
Prairie Hollow and Olathe residents stay busy with gardening and farming to boost crops for the war effort. Paul Roy works at Mrs Mays. Mrs Dora Robertson visited her brother Amos Roy in Mansfield on Saturday. Mrs John Turner stayed with daughter Mrs Ray Rogers last week. Dr Mayfield and wife shopped in Macomb and Mansfield Saturday. An all day singing and egg roast is planned at Prairie Hollow Easter Sunday.
Go to D Reynolds and see the new spring line of ladies skirts and middy waists advertised at old prices by ad y.
Rev J A Russell of Hartville will fill the regular appointment at the C P church on March 24. All are invited to attend. The C P Sunday school young ladies present a cantata The Cross Beside the Flag at 7 30 p m Easter Sunday March 31. Everyone is cordially invited.
At the Roy school the Friday closure occurred March 15 as children learned to greet new teachers. Uncle Sam is no respecter of persons. John Roy and Tom Brazeal were called, with Ralph Brazeal teaching before Tom Brazeal began. Sarah Gaskill taught last month, totaling four teachers. Lola Braswell of Mountain Grove organized a Children's Poultry Club in the afternoon with Fern Brawal as leader and Sarah Gaskill.
Spring weather brings church services at the Methodist church Pea Ridge with preaching on the fourth Sunday morning and night. Residents Myrtle Hulliman and Oral Newton visit relatives and return home. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Land stay with the Wells family. Odin holds fourth Saturday night and Sunday evening services led by Rev. T. J. Gideon, pastor. STEAMBOAT BILL.
Notice to qualified voters of Mansfield Wright county Missouri that the annual city election will be held Tuesday April 2 1918 for two year terms for Alderman First Ward Alderman Second Ward Police Judge Assessor Marshal Polling places judges and clerks listed for both wards Polls open at 7 am Mayor F B Riley Attest City Clerk J W Brazeal
A reader asks how silicate appears in nature, its dryness, and color. The correspondent notes quartz comes in red, black, brown, and white and asks for a clear explanation in the Mirror.
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