Revenue Act of 1921 Reshapes Tax Code Changes Effective 1922
The Revenue Act of 1921 signed by President Harding brings multiple changes to internal revenue laws. Principal items include transportation tax, beverage tax, admission tax and dealer excise tax effective January 1, 1922. Repeals passenger freight and express tax. beverage tax replaced by manufacturer tax on beverages. soft drinks taxed per gallon. admission tax limited. many goods and services face new manufacturer or dealer taxes and exemptions. several stamps taxes repealed or adjusted.
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Harding
C. H. Pardee
Hagerstown
Pardee
American Legion
Santa Claus in a Flat Sparks Holiday Debate
The poem recalls a child’s fear that Santa cannot enter a modern city flat lacking a chimney or fireplace and relies on a tiny pipe. It contrasts old in-home Santa access with a worry over a national voluntary holiday proposal by Hamilton Holt to observe Woodrow Wilson’s birthday, December 28.
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Hamilton Holt
Woodrow Wilson
Local Notes From New Market December Update
New Market notes list Mrs James Kelley improving after illness. E L Grimes and others recover from brief sickness. Visits connect Braddock Monrovia and Williamsport area. Dr. Irvin Ridgely travels to Mercy Hospital in Baltimore for stomach trouble. Birthday celebrated for George F Spongeller. School fundraiser planned at I O O F Hall. Hilda Woog returns to Baltimore for work. A 420 pound hog is reported. Dr Calvin Clay visited Baltimore.
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New Market
James Kelley
E. L. Grimes
W. Metcalfe
Braddock
George F. Sponseller
Mame Boyer
Ernest Boyer
Henry Boyer
Monrovia
Wm. C. W. Smith
Frederick
Vamsville
Irvin O. Ridgely
Baltimore
Charles Ridgely
Wm. BE. Falconer
Bramwell
Magruder
Rose Scheer
John Mason
Mary Etchison
Annie Burgess
Siamsville
George F. Spongeller
Wm. C. W.smith
Clyde W. Smith
Liamsville
Robert Dronenburg
Mary Kelley
Hilda Woog
Linda Griffith Reich
Kennedy Avenue
N. W
Washington, D. C
Wm. Metzger Lewis
Gaithersburg
Washington, D .c
Burkittsville Social News Highlights December Visit And Anniversary
Mrs. John Snart of Martinsburg returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs William Lapole. Numerous locals attend the thirty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Lapole. Attendees travel from Cascade Broad Run Sharpsburg Knoxville and Middletown, including Rev Erdman Ruth, Irene Magaha and Miriam House. Quinsy illness sidelines Wilbur Pearl while many neighbors exchange greetings and visits.
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Burkittsville
John Snart
Martinsburg
William Lapole
M. L. Friar
Billy Lapole
Waynesboro
Carroll Cooper
Ella Suman
Jefferson
Wilbur Pearl
Nanile Reynolds
Sharpsburg
Lapgie
Lloyd Reynolds
Frances
Bentz
Hagerstown
Lappie
Greenbury House
Hrma
Martha Lapole
Laurence Pearl
Lander
Ella Dansberger
Daisy Dansberger
George Pearl
Haserstown
William H. Lapole
Erdman
Ruth
Charles House
M. L. Horine
Will Magaha
Nora Morningstar
Eddie Magaha
Irene
Roy Gross
Florence Barnes
Stella Beatty
Nina Miller
Mary Moss
W. L. Frier
Cascade
Broad Run
George House
Airs
Russell House
Miriam
Nannie Reynolds
John Snarr
W. Va
Geo. Crummitt
James
Elenora
Knoxville
Mary Hauver
Hilda
Virginia and
Clyde
Frederick
Walter Crummitt
Jennie Crummitt
Edith Jacobs
Edna Jacobs
Middletown
John Bowlus
Wiliam Lapole
Billy Amd
Martha
John Lapole
Keysville Singing Class to Hold Christmas Concert
Keysville December 15 The last concert by Mr Roop s singing class will be held in the Reformed church at this place Sunday evening December 18. The exercises will begin at three o clock.
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Keysville
Christmas services and local visits noted in Cragerstown area
The week reports church services this Friday and Saturday in Lutheran and Reformed churches. Residents Mrs John Otter remains ill. Mr and Mrs K R Alexander of Taneytown and others visited Peter White. Mrs Peter Bawngardner shows improvement after illness. Families including Huffman Corebe and Kiser noted during weekend visits.
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Diaud Mes
Iain Huffman
Ving Corebe Willie
Cragerstown
Ape Studas
Elizabeth Myers
Veloek
Mies Vaile Kleer Lower
Carl Haines
Vivian
Motterg
James Kiser
John Otter
KR. A. Alexander
Taneytown
Andrew Alexander
Keymar
Peter Whide
Peter Bawngardner
Afraid of Santa Predenta Brings Confidence to African Mission
Mrs Stover recalls a Ballunda mission tale where Santa Claus, dressed by missionary Stover, terrified African children at first sight. The fear turned to joy as gifts were handed out, revealing local reactions, curiosity about the costume, and playful confusion over identities like John the Baptist Elijah and Satan.
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Santa Qlaws
Mission Station
Ballunda
Africas
Santa Claus
Mr. Stover
Nick
John the Baptist
Elijah Returned
Satan
Christmas Tokens of Love in a Humble Gift
The Indianapolis News urges simple Christmas tokens of affection and kindness as lasting, meaningful gifts. A plant, a warm visit, or a heartfelt letter expressing thanks for patience and courage can brighten the recipient’s year and boost bravery for future days.
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Dar
Indianapols News
Basketeers Ready for Fray Tonight
The full squad in fine condition after nightly practice tunes up for a decisive clash with Pennsylvania. Bleachera is installed as the featured artiste in the lineup, signaling strong show of strength from the home team.
Bleachers Installed At State Armory For Home Games
Two sections of bleachers from Agricultural Park have been installed at the state Armory to seat about 175 spectators, joining the existing 350 capacity. They will be ready tonight for the locals versus the Waynesboro Alpha Club, promising ample seating for expected large crowds this season.
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Agricultural Park
State Armory
Armory
Waynesboro Alpha Club
Weill trained locals set for second game at state armory
Doll Derr’s basketball team, in strong form, prepares for a 9 o’clock battle tonight at the state Armory against Strong Waynesboro Alpha Club from Waynesboro. Frederick hosts a club with a 4-1 record, aiming to beat the Pennsylvanians on their home floor. Tom McGuire returns as a standout, in peak shape and ready to score.
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Weill
Doll Derr
State Armory
Waynesboro
Martinsburg
Frederick
Tom McGuire
McGuire
Dreco Promises Three Years Of Health Gains
A Frederick Maryland man extols Dreco as the cause of his wife’s three years of happiness and perfect health. He says prior suffering from stomach and kidney issues, constipation, and back pain vanished after taking Dreco, with daily bowel regularity and a ten pound weight gain. The medicine is advertised by Pearre’s Modern Pharmacy and sold by all druggists.
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Dreco
Mr. Columbus
Park Ave
Frederick
Pearre
Fred‘erick
Snow and sports notes from a chilly night
Ticket sales look strong with over 150 sold as night crowds expected to rival the opening game. The report highlights good form from Deer and teammates Heeler, Hart, and Quinn, with Captain Kreh slightly off but improving. A separate science note explains why snowflakes appear white and how light reflection brightens snowy deposits.
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McGuire dix
Lal
Kreh
Heeler
Hart
Quinn
Gregg
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Adeste Fideles
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Felix Arndt
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Harry Saviour
Pryor
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Sean
Gilbert Girard
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Babes In Toyland
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Herbert's Orchestra
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Holy Night
Cello Obb
Stille Nacht
Star of Bethlehem
Evan Williams
Dulia Culp
Evan Wiliams
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Noeladam
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