Postal Pay Rate Increase Bill Signed
The postal pay rate increase bill was signed by President Coolidge Saturday night. It raises pay for more than 200,000 clerks and carriers by about $920 a year, adding roughly $68,000,000 to the government payroll with back pay from January 1, 1928. Revenue from higher postal rates adds about $69,000,000, plus $13,000,000 from a new parcel post service charge. postal cards rise from one to two cents. The effective date is April 16.
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Coolidge
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Tax law clarifies deductibility of losses for income tax
The text explains that losses deductible against gross income only if incurred in a trade, business, or profession or in transactions entered into for profit. Personal losses from sale of a home or car bought for use are not deductible unless tied to a profit-seeking business venture.
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Renwick Farmers’ Exchange Co
Shortage in Gotham Stems From Crossword Fans Demand
The New York public library faces a dictionary shortage as cross word parade fans overwhelm service. Chief reference librarian M. H. Lyndenberg says 160 dictionaries exist and about 600 people seek them. From now on dictionaries in the main reading room will go only to those using them for legitimate reference.
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New York Public Library
M. H. Lyndenberg
Mr. Lyndenberg
Narrow Escape Car With Hustler From Bridge Fall
Last Thursday evening Mrs. Chas. Banney drove home with four children including a six month old. She ran off a bridge near Howard Bogard place and fell into a ditch ten to twelve feet deep. All were soaked but unharmed except the baby. The car was found next day and returned home under its own power with a badly sprung axle a smashed top and broken windshield.
Vernon District Annual Report and Oddities from March 1924 to March 1925
The Vernon Consolidated School District report covers receipts from district tax state funds and other sources with disbursements for male and female teachers fuel rent transportation and library items. The page also includes remarks on politeness and public finance plus brief quips about government debt, bonds, and national holidays.
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Schoolhouse Fund Cash Book Record and Receipts
A school district ledger summary shows general and district tax receipts totaling 20,434.37 with disbursements for teachers salaries, fuel and utilities, library books, and supplies. It notes cash on hand 86,780.01 and bond interest paid with a balance on hand as of March 1, 1925. G. A. Stoddard signs as secretary.
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