Quarrel Among Women Draws Mild Social Observations
An English working-class wife in Midland social scene relates a quarrel between two women. Her motherly comment captures the light humor and social restraint typical of the setting as English as She Is Spoke style dialogue reflects everyday interactions.
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Midland
England
Federal Income Tax in Brief for 1917 Returns
Summary of filing rules for 1917 federal income tax. Deadlines April 1 1918 and June 15 1918 payments. Details on exemptions filing status penalties and allowable expenses for various occupations. Notes on deductions charitable gifts and investments.
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Internal Revenue
United States
U. S
Red Cross
Mr Simpkins Pays His Income Tax
In 1917 Mr Simpkins, a well to do man with four, pays income tax totaling 1434 dollars. He feels taxed for war and notes Judge Willoughby and Henry Wilkins as contrasts. He mails his return at dusk, musing on sacrifice and duty to country.
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Robert McBlair
Simpkins
Colonel Simpkins
Mr. Simpkins
Mr. Simpking
Bess
John
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Smmpkins
Henry Wilkins
Jake Johnson
Judge Willoughby
Jude Willoughby
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Mrs. Simpkins
Types of Vessel Sinking Show Same Steady Flaw
The article notes that most old single bottom steamers sink with a near level keel rather than bow up. It contrasts this with modern designs and discusses wasteful eating habits, urging thorough chewing to reduce food waste as the U S sends aid to France and Belgium.
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United States
France
Belgium
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