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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
6
The court rules five to four that stock dividends declared since March 1, 1913 are not tax exempt as income. Large corporations used these distributions to inflate surpluses and disguise actual earnings. Gov ernment may seek back taxes on such dividends dating to 1918, affecting revenue streams.
William Oudegeest of the Dutch labor party returned from the League of Nations labor conference in Washington and voiced sharp criticisms of the United States. His remarks reflect a hurried view and a tendency toward general conclusions, though there is a grain of truth in his assessment.
The piece discusses American politics seen from Dutch observer Oudegeest, criticizing education levels and loyalty notions. It details Minnesota March 24–26 events with Nonpartisan League and Working People's leagues nominating state candidates, a mass meeting at St Paul auditorium, and the launch of the June 21 primary. It warns against imperialism and calls for loyalty to the country over institutions.
The Near East is referenced as the focus of power shifts with Constantinople seized by English forces amid conflicting reports of French and Italian involvement. The piece discusses the sick man of Europe, Turkey, and questions about its breakup while noting Allied aims to curb Bolshevik influence and seeking US leadership in a League of Nations police role.
We express heartfelt thanks to those who assisted us at the funeral of our dear father Mrs. Chas. Nordquist. Mrs. L. Lindquist Harry Okeson. Mrs. Axel Nelson Mrs. F. H. Steel.
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