War Tax Totals Over Sixty Million in 1915 Report
Preliminary accounting by Internal Revenue Commissioner W. H. Cayrn shows total revenue of 418,600,276.80 for the year ended June 30, 1915, up from 314,060,589.84 in 1914. Ordinary receipts rose to 295,478,351.60, driven by wartime taxes on alcohol, tobacco, banks, and movies, with New York leading state collections at 76,271,908.24 and New York City reporting the highest individual income tax payments at 27,417,587.60. The report notes rising costs to collect and highlights significant increases across income brackets, while showing declines in some products like wines and spirits.
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Fashington
W. H. Cayern
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Meadoo
FAO
IFA
Ems
Thaetree
Moring
Renaury
New York
New York State
Commonwealth
Milacie
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Dido
New Jersey
Wyoming
Pennsylvenia
Monsachusotts
Tinels
Co. Meatbsu SE
Loula
Issume
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Milwmaires
Girls Must Not Smoke While Canoeing in Monneepolis
In Monneepolis Minnesota Frank Beach assistant park police chief warns that young women smoking while canoeing will be addressed under an ordinance prohibiting tobacco use by under 21s. The report notes several incidents and emphasizes enforcement.
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Monneepolis
Minn
Frank Beach
Park Paris
Alvarado Man Restored by Wonderful Remedy
A Texas man suffering long from digestive trouble, colic attacks, and indigestion reports rapid relief after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He credits it with ending pain after meals, improved energy, and a return to normal life, endorsing the treatment with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvarado
Hensley
Texas
Colle
Mayr
Tribute to Dr Menger by Texas naturalist praised
A San Antonio naturalist De Menger is praised in a letter from Dr Frank Peschal to the Bexar County Medical Society. The letter extols Texas Natura Observations and Reminiscences as a valuable scientific contribution and a monument to literature on Texas nature, noting the author’s careful study and devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Menger
San Antonio
Texas
Bexar County Medical Society
Menger
Frank Peschal
Ind Pockets
Telier
Ney
Concerul
Strike settlement credited to federal conciliators
An official report from the United States Department of Labor states the Bayonne Standard Oil strike was settled by two federal conciliators, not Sheriff Kinkhead. Commissioners Moffitt and Smyth secured wage concessions and improved conditions, with strikers agreeing to return to work after discussions with superintendent Hennessey and local officials.
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Washington, D.C
Bayonne
States Department of Labor
Kintchead
Conciliation Bureau
Wilson
John A. Moffitt
James A Smyth
Hennessey
Hannnessey
Waite
Kinkhead
Omer
Atrikora Hall
Inturn
Cronin
Wisegon
United States Department of Lae
Mee
Conference of National Union of Women Workers Opens in London
The annual conference chaired by Mrs Creighton widow of Dr Creighton bishop of London opens in London amid war and postponed topics. Industrial and health issues maternity welfare and naval pensions will be discussed with Miss Burstall Miss de Selincourt Miss Catshall and Miss Anderson among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Union of Women Workers
Leset
Wem
Miss Burstall
Indy
Manchester
Igi School
Sign of Poison Ivy Warns Readers at Woods Edge
A reader friendly notice explains how to identify poison ivy by its three green waxy leaves and warns of contact danger. It notes that poison ivy tends to grow on tree trunks fences and ground along trails and that Virginia creeper with five leaflets is a harmless neighbor to avoid touching only after careful inspection.
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Virginia
Thrace
Banner Parade to Precede Election in New York
A suffrage banner parade planned for October 23 in New York will herald the election push. About 25,000 marchers, led by Mrs. Notmane F. Whitehouse, will display banners and flowers, with Miss Catt guiding a world suffrage display of 88 nations. The event aims to show women’s enfranchisement as a global movement and highlight limits in several nations.
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New York
Woman Suffrage Party
Empire State Campaign Committee
Notman
Tua International
Wich
Curtis Chapman Catt
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Mrs. Catt
T. Slindgard
International al Nance
Streames Harmer
International Alliance
International Suffrage Organization
Mors
Catt
New Yorke
England
Atrala
New Zealand
Siveden
Soimle
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ttatin
Chambarut
Calomel and health warnings from a vintage ad voice
A frazzled propaganda style ad warns that calomel is dangerous mercury causing cramps and sickness. It promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe substitute, claiming it restores energy and relieves constipation without warning symptoms. The piece targets household readers with dramatic health claims and product endorsements.
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Jorge Poulle
Nodson
Dodson
No Grass Widows in Uncle Sam's Pay
A 1914 Cleveland era note explains a U.S. Civil Service rule banning married women who are legally wed but separated from their husbands from postal service positions. The article discusses policy, incidence of divorces, and varied marriage trends across cities, including Cleveland and New York. It mentions inspector general interpretations and public reactions while noting the divorces wave and unemployment context.
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Washington
D.C
Samuel
montal_ésunter
United States
Postoffica Buren
Sam
Lone
Ba Aid
Civi Service Commission
Postal Service
Thareforce
Milrdy
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Oni
Inret
Medical Society
DR. Rb, Mevorr
Abor Department
Federal Bureau
Kepley
Amo Plaza
Sample Shoe Coo
Crockett Street
Alamo Plaza
Calomel
Galomel
Uncle Sam
Mary
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fintemman
Winston Churchitt
Purse Ledeer
Annette Slington
Neal
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