Income Tax Rules on Auto License Fees and Gasoline Tax
The Internal Revenue Bureau ruled automobile license fees are generally taxes and deductible from income tax, and gasoline taxes may be deducted only when the tax is paid by the consumer with substantiating records. For mixed-use autos, expenses are allocated by business versus pleasure use. example shows 600 of 800 total expenses deductible when three quarters is for business.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
State control of business urged in Italy
Rome January 31. The Association of Italian corporations calls for government control of business as the only way out of the current crisis. It argues state intervention is necessary for liquidating losses and for essential holdings, with some firms poised to reestablish self reliance once funds and markets allow. It ties savings protection to preserving the lira.
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Italy
Rome
Association of Italian Corporations
Sofindit
Banca Commerciale Italiana
Liquidatine Institute
Milan
Mussolini
Marshal Foch Report Underlines Nerve in Crisis
The famed remark attributed to Marshal Ferdinand Foch during a crisis period asserts his forces are in retreat yet he declares the situation excellent and insists he is attacking, a quote that astonished observers worldwide.
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Marshal Foch
The Eternal Quest for Longevity Across Time and Thought
The piece surveys views on aging and longevity, noting that many seek eternal youth through science, philosophy, and self-discipline. It contrasts Nietzsche’s danger spoken path, forward looking youth, and the need for active living to retain vitality, arguing life requires work, ambition, and mental and physical activity.
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Florida
Earth
Nietzsche
Meniius
Old-Fashioned Versus Modern Taste
The piece argues that enthusiasm for novelty often clashes with respect for enduring traditions. It warns against discarding fundamental, time-tested customs in favor of transient habits and stresses the value of age and endurance as arguments against rapid change.
Minnesota doctors call school homework harmful to children
The Minnesota State Medical Association argues six school hours are enough for learning and that excessive homework deprives children of home life tasks that build muscles and social development. They suggest engaging classroom work fosters continued at home learning.
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Minnesota State Medical Association
Horse and Wagon Vanish in Indianapolis Police Probe
A horse and wagon disappeared in Indianapolis prompting police to search for the outfit with possible clues turning up in a museum. Local officials seek leads as investigators review surveillance and neighborhood reports for the missing conveyance and team.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Chinese Troops Move Back on Cities
The Oakland Tribune notes Chinese forces retreating from multiple cities amid ongoing military actions. The report emphasizes strategic withdrawal and shifting frontline positions.
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The
Oakland Tribune
Notable Births On This Day In History Anniversaries
Today marks anniversaries of figures including Anthony Benezet Gouverneur Morris Schubert James G Blaine Nathan Straus James Huneker Anna Pavlova and others born in France New York Bavaria Philadelphia Maine and Russia with various death dates spanning 1784 1816 1828 1893 1931 1921
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Anthony Benezet
Philadelphia
France
Gouverneur Morris
New York
di Diemat
The
Republic
Morrisania
N. Y
Franz Peter Schubert
James G. Blaine
Maine
U. S
West Brownsville
Washington
Nathan Straus
Bavaria
New York City
James G. Huneker
Anna Pavlova
Russia
the Hague
Notable deaths and wars mark early 20th century headlines
The text notes the 1892 death of famed English preacher Charles H. Spurgeon, the 1917 German assertion of indiscriminate submarine warfare, and the 1932 reduction of American railway wages by 10 percent. These items reflect key events shaping late 19th and early 20th century history.
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Charles H. Spurgeon
Germany
Notable American Figures and Birth Dates Recap
A list of prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: Gen. William W. Atterbury born New Albany Indiana 67. Dr Irving Langmuir born Brooklyn New York 52. Hans F A Schoenfeld Washington DC born Providence Rhode Island 44. John Spargo Vermont born England 57. Robert Hughes California born Lancaster Missouri 61. Zane Grey California born Zanesville Ohio 58. Everett W. Lord Massachusetts born Surrey Maine 62.
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William W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railway
New Albany
Ind
Irving Langmuir
General Electric Laboratories
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hans F. A. Schoenfeld
Washington, D. C
U. S
Providence
R. I
John Spargo
Vermont
England
Ropert Hughes
California
Lancaster
Zane Grey
Zanes Ville
Everett W. Lord
Boston University
Surrey
Maine
No religion without humanity phrase from Arabic
A brief quotation notes that true faith requires humanity, citing the saying from Arabic origin. The line underscores moral duty over creed.
Silent Observer Riddle Q&A Parade
A playful collection of childlike riddles and punny answers. Questions cover birth times furniture age outcomes and symbolic comparisons with light humor. The tone resembles a lighthearted trivia feature in a vintage paper and offers quick one liners.
Just Here and That Is All A Camping Ground Tale
A writer in a business magazine recounts a tale from an old camping ground. An Indian informs a visitor that Old Man Jones is dead yet he appears alive to carry bags, illustrating a humorous misunderstanding about life and presence.
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Jones
Old Man Jones
Hiss and jeer disrupt speech as crowd taunts speaker
A public speaker is interrupted by a prolonged hiss from the crowd. He challenges the audience to identify the hissers, noting three things that hiss a snake a goose and a fool.
We Know of a Bird Who Was Happy and Contented Until He Found Out He Was Working For a Salary Lower Than His Wife's
A humorous fable-like note contrasts a cheerful male bird with his realization that his wages lag behind his partner. The轻tone highlights workplace fairness and gender expectations with a birdfable twist.
Woman climbs Mont Blanc then roof leaks uncovered
A Chicago woman who climbed Mont Blanc during a snowstorm in Switzerland last summer later discovered her roof leaking. She planned to hire an expert to inspect the roof, who noted the climb and joked about reading his customers. The piece ends with a wry comment on tipping over the top.
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Chicago
Mont Blanc
Switzerland
Society Columon
Kissed woman warns of revenge as father approaches
A tense moment unfolds with a woman declaring she will tell her father and seek retribution while an approaching man tries to interject, but another figure arrives prompting silence. The dialogue hints at potential consequences and family involvement.
Rich banker killed by wife and a New York tycoon quip
An aged banker is killed by his young wife while John B. Ryan comments at a dinner party that rich old men should be barred from marrying pretty girls. He recalls a banker who jokes his first wife helped his success, while warning a chorus girl may seek his money.
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John B. Ryan
New York
Nicholas Longworth
Massachusettsorth Shore
George
Balloon Tired Wheelbarrows and Spring Musings
Balloon tired wheelbarrows push easier on mud and sand, but face stiff competition from steam shovels. The column teases social norms about money, marriage, and domestic life with wry aphorisms on men, stock ownership, and spring signs like the sasafras peddler.
Autos Seized for Taxes in Cairo County Sheriff Seizes Delinquent Vehicles
Sheriff Charles Koehler authorized seizure of more than 200 delinquent personal tax vehicles. Courthouse lawn resembles an outdoor garage as owners face public auction if not redeemed.
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Cairo, II
Charles Koehler
Venice turpentine prices and quality discussed
The text compares Venice turpentine with crude turpentine noting Venice turpentine is balsam like and imported from France while crude turpentine is thick white and cheap. It states genuine turpentine is rare and commands higher prices whereas artificial Venice turpentine is cheaper.
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Venice
France
Certainly overuse noted in common speech
The passage critiques the word certainly as an emphasis device, labeling it a colloquialism and noting its overuse. It cites examples like We certainly had a good time and That certainly was a hard examination, suggesting the habit makes prose monotonous.
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Ange
Married Acquaintance Finds More Kick With Bridge Opponent Wife
A Boston Transcript report notes a married acquaintance claims he enjoys better bridge when his wife plays opposite him. The remark highlights personal dynamics in a bridge circle.
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Boston Transcript
South Amherst C E Society Leads Elyria Meeting
Members of the South Amherst Christian Endeavor Society traveled to Elyria on Sunday evening to lead the C E meeting at the Second Congregational church. Miss Ruth Eleanor Dulmage led the discussion on the topic What Is Your Church Doing. About 25 attended from South Amherst.
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South Amhersty
South Amherst
Mrs Flowers Returns Home After Illness
Mrs Thomas Flowers is brought back to her Elyria home after a weeklong illness at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Her condition is much improved.
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Thomas Flowers
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Oxford student visits hometown with mother
Russell Allsop of Oxford University spent the weekend here with his mother, Mrs Anna Allsop.
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Russell Allsop
Oxford University
Anna Allsop
Civic Club Meeting Tonight At Methodist Church
All men of the village and vicinity are invited to attend a Civic Club meeting at the Methodist church this evening. E P Vaughn of Elyria will be the speaker. The inimitable Ike and Eddy will furnish entertainment. There will be games and contests, and refreshments will be served.
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Methodist Church
E. P. Vaughn
Elyria
Ike and Eddy
Methodist Ladies Aid Society Host Event At Mrs Kolb Home
Mrs Jarob Kolb will open her home to the members and friends of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society on Thursday afternoon with Mrs William Slack serving as assistant hostess.
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Jarob Kolb
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
William Slack
Meeting Date Change for Royal Neighbors Event
The Royal Neighbors of America reschedule their meeting to Wednesday evening at Mrs. August Seiss home due to the Thursday opera performance. Assistant hostesses are Mrs. Ray Jones and Mrs. John Witt.
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Royal Neighbors of America
August Seiss
Ray Jones
John Witt
Wirth Family Hosts and Weekend Guests
Elyria couple Mr and Mrs Fred Wirth and their family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs William Wirth. Christ Bauman of Cleveland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Henry Fieman. Mrs Lodi Gibson was the Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Fieman.
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Fred Wirth
Elyria
William Wirth
Christ Bauman
Cleveland
Henry Fieman
Lodi Gibson
Love for horses saved life in St. Louis blaze
Robert Roedner credits his life to keeping water in a horse trough near his home. He had traded his horses for an automobile. When his clothes caught fire inside his house he leapt into the trough and extinguished the flames.
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ST. Louis
Robert Roedner
Portland water wagon fire blocks street flushing team
A Portland water wagon caught fire last night, prompting firefighters to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported and the incident interrupted street flushing operations.
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Portland
Orc
Portlands
Fishing Tackle Sales Quadruple Amid Unemployed Rise
A wholesale sporting goods house in St Louis reports fishing tackle sales up fourfold from a low mood period. The rise is attributed to more unemployed people taking up fishing, boosting demand for gear.
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ST. Louis
Quote on a man’s impact from an Eastern substitute
The fragment notes an idea that a person has altered his world, presenting the phrase as a substitute for a direct declaration about a man. It reflects a stylistic or rhetorical shift in expression.
Amherst kin and guest weekends
Jacob Muth in Amherst. Wilma Emery of Amherst was weekend guest of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Emery.
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Jacob Muth
Amherst
Wilma Emery
Wm. Emery
Mother Says That Dad's Health Wasn't So Good When He Read About Hoover's Medicine Ball
A Pennsylvania woman in jail six months gained 22 pounds. A mother reflects on family health and odd anecdotes about a medicine ball, recalling past incidents and a hope to avoid a difficult national history.
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Pennsylvania
Dad
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