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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
2
The article notes a 25 watt lamp on a 110 volt circuit yields about 238 lumens, roughly 238 divided by ten equals 23.8 candle power. It explains candle power as a historic standard without a fixed unit, and discusses how changes in voltage affect ratings.
Blanch I. Seitz formerly of Idaho becomes the first woman to join the Capitol guide force in its fifty two year history. The appointment marks a historic break with precedent as she earns the role once held by men and political appointees.
Secretary of the Interior appoints a five member committee to advise on flood control along the Colorado River. The group includes four government engineers and an outside expert to develop a plan for water power storage and irrigation in the lower basin.
The notice defines who must file for 1923 income taxes with thresholds for single and married filers. Filing period runs January 1 to March 15, 1924, at the Collector of Internal Revenue district where the filer resides or conducts business. It outlines how tax is computed: 4 percent on net income above personal exemptions, 8 percent on the remainder, plus a surtax from 1 to 50 percent on incomes over $6,000. Instructions on Forms 1040A and 1040 and applicable regulations are included.
The article explains deductions for losses in 1923 taxes. It notes that losses from nonbusiness transactions must align with the statute and only deductible when entered into for profit. Farm losses count when the farm is a business venture, not for pleasure.
A. Serious Loss A. Serious Loss by Rev John, page teacher of Bible Doctrine at Moody Bible Institute Chicago.
A sermon outlines how the Christian life descends from Heaven and is marked by Beatitudes and divine nature. It warns that losing spiritual savor reduces a believer to uselessness and permanent loss of reward, stressing watchfulness to preserve Christlike qualities.
A. A. Hove asserts that awakening to the near reality of God requires direct spiritual vision and that genuine religious experience yields unmistakable evidence through its presence and clarity.
Weather Bureau reports rising demand for specialized forecasts as a Gulf of Mexico hurricane nears the Texas coast. In one coast city, about 200000 telephone connections occurred in two hours after the warning, with over 100000 for weather info, prompting seven extra operators to handle the load.
Sarah McClure seeks probate in Clark County Court Marshalls April Term as Executrix of Samuel McClure estate. Creditors must file claims by April and debtors should pay promptly. attorney Everett Connelly signs. Advertisement 6-4.
The statement argues that ending war involves exposing and discrediting organizers who call conflict glorious. It emphasizes unmasking romantic rhetoric used to justify fighting and rally support.
Jennie Machlan named administratrix for the Estate of Wm T Machlan of Clark County Illinois. She will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for April term to adjust claims. Creditors must attend or make payment promptly, dated January 26 1924, attorney Wm T Hollenbeck.
Estate of Cyrus McDaniel late of Marshall County to be settled at the March Term on the first Monday in March all creditors must attend to adjust claims and all debts to the estate must be paid promptly by January 19 1924 Nettie J Baker Administratrix S M Scholfield Attorney Advertisement 4 4
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