Changes in Income Tax Law in 1922
The fourth installment of the 1920 income tax is due December 15. The 1921 law exempts government war service payments from income tax. Personal exemptions vary by income, with $2,500 for single filers and $2,000 for higher incomes plus $400 per dependent. Several specific exemptions and changes apply to ministers, soldiers, traveling salesmen, and corporations. Provisions also favor postal savings income and life insurance proceeds.
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United States
Army
Navy
Lady Dryden Sets World Record Laying 122 Eggs in Year
Oregon Agricultural College entered Harred Rock hen Lady Dryden who set a world record by laying 122 eggs in a year at Puyallup Washington. The feat surpasses the Merriman pullet record of 315 and includes a Feb 29 leap day.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Dee
Babe Ruth
Lady Dryden
Oregon Agricultural College
Petaluma
Puyallup
Wash
Drinkers Are Held Immune
In San Francisco on December 14, Assistant U S Attorney General Robert H McCormack announced he would refuse to prosecute guests arrested in prohibition raids. He said raids would arrest guests, proprietors, and waiters, but the Volstead Act does not authorize arresting patrons, and possession means more than merely handling liquor.
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San Francisco
United States
Robert H. McCormack
Prohibition Enforcement Office
T Am
McCormack
Tax Rules Lower Surtax and Wash Sale Restrictions
The article states that five thousand dollars or more must file an income tax return regardless of net income. The top surtax rate was cut from 65 percent to 50 percent. Evading surtax adds 15 percent. Wash sales are not allowed if possession shows substantial identical property.
Seafarers Union Grows in Japan Reaching 30600 Members
A large union of sailors in Japan reports membership exceeding 30 600, consolidating a broad labor network at sea. The organization marks an expanding presence amid maritime labor movements.
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Japan
Germans Work in French Mine
An editor quotes a Saar coal mine worker saying French proprietors pay and treat workers better than Prussian officials. The mines in Alsace Lorraine are under a League of Nations commission with French soldiers present. The worker stresses everyday jobs as crucial to peace and urges League officials to support miners and steel workers to keep Europe and America content.
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Sam
Saar
Alsace Lorraine
France
Lena
League of Nations
Baar
Europe
America
Old Daily Gang Reunion at University Commons
The Old Daily Gang former Washington Daily supporters gathered Tuesday night at the University Commons. About 40 members attended including Bill Horsley Edwin K Badger Cornelia Glass Burdick Walter Tuealey Ralph Casey and Professor Meany. Honorary guests were Dr M L Spencer and Professor Maurice Hicklin.
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University
Washington Daily
University Commons
Old Daily
Jase
Old Gang
Bill Horsley
Edwin K. Badger
Cornelia Glass Burdick
Walter Tuealey
Legion to Run Veterans Hotel at Clifton Town
Under American Legion authority the Clifton hotel at 2038 Weatlake Ave will serve ex service men exclusively. Rooms cost 25 cents a day with meals possible. tickets for the hotel available at Rainier-Nobie post HQ Stuart building basement, Salvation Army, and police HQ.
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American Legion
Clifton
Weatlake Ave
Henry A. Wine
Rainier-Nobie Post
American Legson
Stuart Building
Salvation Army
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