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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
3
The war revenue bill aims to raise about 1.8 billion dollars for war expenses. It tightens income tax exemptions to 1000 for single and 2000 for married filers, raises surtaxes across brackets, expands inheritance taxes, hikes liquor and tobacco levies, and adds a 5 percent tax on heat light and telephone bills. It also adjusts mail rates and taxes on amusements and transportation, with June as the due date for many taxes.
The article lists items to be taxed under a new war revenue bill, detailing rates for stock exchanges, bonds, deeds, life insurance, marine and fire premiums, freight, passenger and steamship tickets, rail seats, express shipments, vehicles, utilities, telephone and musical instruments, talking machines, jewelry, cosmetics, medicines, amusements, and other charges with varying percentages or fixed fees.
Hull House, among the first American settlements, opened in September 1889 in Chicago. It started without formal association, backed by friends, aiming to place a foothold in a city rich with foreign colonies. The work includes lectures, discussions, unions, arts and crafts, a music school, and a theater.
Jane Addams who led Hull House was born in Cedarville Alabama in 1860. This historical stub notes her birthplace and founding social work legacy.
National Geographic notes salt mines in Transylvania produce about a hundred million pounds yearly. At Marosalvar mine a gallery called the Joseph gallery echoes a voice sixteen times.
Austin conference of county judges and business leaders forms a Texas state marketing organization to coordinate food and feed production and conservation efforts. C C Gumm elected state chairman with plans for county units and a county central committee system under the Texas council of defense.
Uncle Sam to utilize a preparedness census of 25 000 mining engineers chemists and metal workers to quickly assemble top technical talent for artillery weapons and material production. Officials say the program will provide a ready list of eminent experts to meet emergency military needs across fifty technical lines.
The United States loaned Russia one hundred million dollars on Wednesday for flexible use with no stipulations beyond Russia’s backing of the obligation. The funds will be spent in the United States under treasury supervision or a commission named by the American government.
An advertisement urges early use of Renovine a heart and nerve tonic to avoid heart damage. It claims quick cure on first symptoms priced 50 cents and one dollar with the author Ady endorsing the remedy.
Reports indicate about 200000 annual eye accidents in U S workplaces across diverse industries. The figure underscores the need for enhanced eye protection and safety protocols to reduce injuries.
An old ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a proven malaria fighter and iron tonic. It claims the formula is quinine and iron in a tasteless form, with a price of 50 cents.
Thirty states now have laws governing pensions for widows with children. The expansion reflects growing support for welfare aid and child care across the country.
Advertisement for Capadine claims relief for headaches and aches in back and limbs. Describes liquid form and ease of use with tag line Try it and be convinced. Signed Ady.
A meeting notes the unusually harsh spring as speakers comment on the season's brutal weather and the contrast between its rough conditions and the idea of being well roasted. The dialogue underscores a shared sentiment of difficulty and resilience.
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to fade freckles. Apply nightly and morning to achieve clear skin with most cases needing only one ounce. The ad urges requesting double strength and offers refunds if it fails. It also includes a short joke and promotes Mississippi Diarrhea Cordial in a separate note.
A quip about violence turns into a thwarted plan as one character jokes about running over another with a car, and the other responds with a firm refusal to be harmed. The exchange frames a tense but nonphysical confrontation.
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement from Bond's Pharmacy Co. of Little Rock Arkansas promotes Bond's Liver Pills as a liver stimulant and remedy for headaches biliousness dizziness constipation and malaria related troubles. It offers a free sample and lists a 25 cent price at all druggists.
A brief exchange explains the pause in talk as a simple subject drop. No conflict or external event involved.
Dialogue mentions Kathryn wearing a picture hat and Kittye praising an old master. An advertisement recommends Roman Eye Balsam for bedtime use to relieve tired eyes. A tip warns against fishing in the same hole as others, urging success comes from smart choices. A philosophical line proclaims life is worth living better than most men.
In Philadelphia, Mrs. Taos McNeigal recalls severe pain and repeated misdiagnoses as doctors urged surgery. After using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, she reports relief after three bottles and urges publication to help other women learn of her cure.
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