Mr Simpkins Pays His Income Tax Story
In a wartime tale by Robert McBlair, Mr. Simpkins, grieving for his war-hero father Colonel Simpkins, reviews his 1917 income of about $15,000 and calculations under 1916 and 1917 tax laws. He vents at the burden of taxes, compares others’ fates, and reflects on sacrifice as the war unfolds.
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Robert McBlair
Simpkins
Colonel Simpkins
Mr. Simpkins
Bess
John
Internal Revenue Officer
London
Henry Wilkins
Jake Johnson
Judge Willoughby
Tuscania
Indy
Willoughby
Mr. Staypkins
Valencia County Accepts Road Right of Way and Fills County Posts
Valencia County Commissioners accept a two mile road right of way from Valencia Land and Livestock Co for a public highway. The board also fills vacancies, appointing Donadiano Pino as County Assessor and Jose Ramirez as Constable, with notes on deceased Abelicio Pena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. St. Morris
Valencia Land and Livestock Co
Death of Valencia County official Adolphe Didier
Mr Adolphe Didier dies at his residence after an illness of six days. He was a longtime member of the Valencia County Board of Commissioners. Burial was held at the Catholic Cemetery Wednesday morning.
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Mr. Adolphe Didier
Adolphe Didier
Board of County Commissioners
Valencia County
Notice to Creditors in Abelicio Pena Estate
In Valencia County Probate Court the administratrix Manuelita Ortega de Pena notifies creditors to present claims against the estate of Abelicio Pena, deceased. Claims must be verified and sent to the administratrix at her chosen business address in San Mateo Valencia County New Mexico. L 4-18-18.
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Abelicio Pena
San Mateo
Valencia County
New Mexico
Manuelita Ortega de Penia
Administrator Appointment for Etienne Didier Estate
Adolphe Didier is named administrator of the Etienne Didier estate by Valencia County Probate Court on February 26 1918. All persons with claims or debts against the estate must present and pay them within the legally prescribed time.
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Probate
Executor's Final Account in New Mexico Probate
Notice that Jose Garcia y Ortega as executor of Cecilia O. de Garcia has filed the Final Account in Valencia County Probate Court. The court sets Monday May 6, 1918 at 10 AM for hearing objections and settlement. J. M. Luna, Clerk.
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Jose Garcia Y Ortega
Cecilia
de Garcia
Valencia County
State of New Mexico
Building a Bicycle Boat From Farm News Instructions
West Virginia writer Fred Crawford describes constructing a bicycle powered paddle boat. Two pine planks form the hull with drilled stringers and treaded bicycle components mounted on a raised frame, detailing bow and stern shaping, plank edging, and paddle shaft support.
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Goss
Fred Crawford
West Virginia
Farm News
Prominent man Jose Maria Baca Dies in Los Lunas
Jose Maria Baca father of Carlos Baca of Los Lunas died at his residence there Saturday after a long life. The obituary notes his prominent standing in the community and honors his years of service.
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Jose Maria Baca
Carlos Baca
Los Lunas
Notice to Contractors for Valencia County Garage
Valencia County Commissioners invite bids to construct a garage at Los Lunas New Mexico Plans and specifications available at the County Clerk Los Lunas Court House or architect Edward B Cristy Albuquerque NM Bids will be opened at 2 PM on April 1 1918 The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Attest Chairman Manuel Sandoval County Clerk J M Luna F 3 7 18 L 3 28 18
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Valencia County
Los Lunas, N. M
Los Lunas Court House
The
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Ounty Commissioners Proceedings
George H. Pradt
Pet
Carrol
Valencia
Ford
Antonio Artiaga
Juan Marquez
Juan Mar
Jesus M. Luna
Valencia Land and
Federico Sanchez
Donadiaciano Pino
Pct. 20
Rinconada
Pet. 15
Jose
Ramirez
State of
Abelicio Pefia
Etienne Didier
J. M. Luna
Chitect
Edward B. Cristy
Albu
Querque, N. M
Manuel Sandoval
Attest
Belen News
W.ss
United States
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