McAdoo Proposes Broad Tax Plan to Raise Revenue
The Treasury Secretary proposes a 5 percent profits tax on businesses over eight percent and a one dollar per horsepower levy on autos to cover a projected federal deficit. He lists multiple potential revenue sources including stamp taxes and duties on sugar alcohols and tobacco, totaling about 648 million dollars, with a second plan of a 184 million dollar bond.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Treasury Department
McAdoo
McAdoo Proposes Bond Sales and Tariff Plan to Cut Deficit
McAdoo urges selling Panama Canal Bonds totaling 136 108 283 and Garner's tariff plan. The proposal adds a five percent ad valorem duty on taxed goods and ten percent on free list items to raise 250 million. The committee reviews multiple options but has not decided yet.
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McAdoo
Garner
Custom House
Organizing Southwest Texas Farm Loan Plans
A January 11 meeting in the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will organize a farm loan association with seven Texas Farmers' Union district groups meeting January 9–11. About a thousand farmers are expected, with a temporary committee, Senator Morris Sheppard blanks, and Edward Chamberlain to explain the Federal Land Bank affiliate plans.
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Farm Loan Association
Texas
San Antonio
Federal Land Bank
Houston
Morris Sheppard
Federal Loan Association
R. G. Callahan
Callahan
Edward Chamberlain
Bexar
Chamber of Commerce
Conspicuous dress cited by ex claims fashion demand
A quoted exchange notes Gladys will stand out by her attire. The critical girl asks what she wears and replies that skirts reach well below the tops of her shoes, highlighting bold fashion choices reported by Washington IT.
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Gladys
Washington
Carruthers Will Filed for Probate in San Antonio
The will of George Carruthers who died December 4 in San Antonio was filed for probate at the County Clerk’s office. Dated June 19 1912 the document leaves $10 000 to Eva Carruthers and after both spouses’ deaths the estate goes to five children.
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Carruthers
George Carruthers
San Antonio
Eva Carruthers
Frank R. Newton
T. D. Dobbs, Jr
Marshall Eskridge
Doctor Urges Iron to Aid Modern Women
A physician declares that many women suffer from iron deficiency and fatigue and advises blood tests. He warns against cheap reduced iron products and promotes absorbable iron forms, claiming 10 to 14 days of proper treatment can relieve dyspepsia liver and related issues when correctly taken.
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Ferdinand King
New York
Schuyler C. Jaques
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
New York City
Local listings and notices fill January 1917 small ads
County Clerk Frank R Newton records a new auto license in A F Beyer name. Local jewelers and lawyers listed along with theft reports and loan offers. Traffic incidents include a tire theft on East Houston Street and two accidents. Veterans groups schedule installation and banquet at Moose Hall January 11.
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Frank R. Newton
A. F. Beyer
Barn Fire Causes $1000 Damage On Hicks Avenue
A barn on C. B. Kirkpatrick 123 Hicks avenue burned Saturday afternoon. The unknown cause fire damaged the structure valued at $125 with $25 in contents. Estimated loss totals $100. Liberal Club to Meet Archie M. Preisch from USD discusses Problems of Public Service at Thursday night meeting followed by general discussion. The group will dine at the Travis Club at 7 PM.
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Tony Subira
Hicks Avenue
C. B. Kirkpatrick
Liberal Club
Archie M. Preisch
University of South Dakota
Travis Club
Record of Surging Car Licenses in San Antonio Week
San Antonio County Clerk Frank R. Newton reports 123 automobile licenses issued in five days from January 2 to January 6, the highest weekly total in the city’s history. With many new cars priced around 500 dollars and several high end models, the total value nears 60 000 dollars.
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Frank R. Newton
San Antonio
Storm In The Sea And Sir Patrick Spens Ballad
Readable fragments describe a storm at sea with a skipper and old sailor fearing a hurricane and a ship weathering gale. The piece shifts to Sir Patrick Spens ballad, a king’s commission, sea voyage peril, and children urged to depart as white horses ride the shore.
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Dumferling
Patrick Spens
Aberdour
The Schooner Hesperus Sails On A Winter Sea
A fragment from a Fifth Grade lesson notes the schooner Hesperus venturing on a wintry sea as the skipper endangers a little voyage. the excerpt becomes a teaching moment about poetry and peril.
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H. W. Longfellow
Hesperus
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad endorses Pape's Cold Compound to end grippe and severe cold symptoms. It claims rapid relief for head congestion nose discharge feverishness sore throat and sneezing, with three doses every two hours. The product costs 25 cents and should be purchased at any drug store.
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Pape
Poll Tax Payments Needed to Maintain San Antonio Vote
County Collector John A Bitter says to reach 21 000 Bexar county voters the daily poll tax payments must average 700 from now until January end. Only 360 taxes were paid yesterday, and office hours run late including Saturdays. Receipts must be obtained in person by the voter, with relatives allowed to pay the tax when property tax is paid.
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San Antonio
John A. Bitter
Bexar County
Bitter
Food law breaches rise in Berlin prompting tougher penalties
Berlin reports a surge in viola tions of distribution regulations. In November at least 412 food dealers were arrested in the capital and 381 offenders were convicted. Butchers and butter dealers are named as the worst violators.
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Berlin
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Saar
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Gibbs Bldg
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Cruz
Martin Wright
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Hever
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Sir Patrick Spens
Sir Patrick
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