New War Tax Law Explains Early Tax Rules and Rates
A stocky report explains the new revenue tax enacted by the war law. It outlines March report deadlines, income exemptions for single and married filers, and child credits, along with 3 percent taxes on autos, phonographs, cameras, and other goods. The piece notes surtax implications on wartime profits, monthly business returns, and specific ticket and parcel post levies.
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Daveenport
Wilsean
Thomas Behan
Internal Revenue Department
Louis Murphy
Dubuque
Internal Revenue
Towa
Patriot Citys Liberty Bond Drive Sees Strong Local Support
Townspeople of Ceylon Minnesota subscribe over 28 400 to the Second Liberty Loan within village limits, led by patriotic effort amid criticism from Emmet county readers. Elder farmer Bb N Osher, 71, contributes 2 000 toward the war effort, citing need for food clothing and ammunition for soldiers in France and Flanders. Card of thanks notes family gratitude after a brief illness and death.
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Ceylon
Mann
Nichols
Bitar
Betherville
Town
Vauy
Minnesota
U. S
Emmet County
Bb. N. Osher
Mr. Osher
France
Flanders
Graettinger
Railroad unions plan Chicago meeting on wage increase
The executive committee of the order of Railroad Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, representing the United States and Canada, will likely meet November 1 in Chicago to discuss wage hikes needed due to high living costs. Returns for 1917 net incomes must be filed by March 1, 1918 under oath, with penalties for failure. Net income is total annual receipts minus specified deductions including business costs, interest on debt, taxes, losses, worthless debts, and limited wear and tear, plus charitable contributions up to 16 percent of net income.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Washington
Cleveland
Ohio
The
Order of Railroad Conductors
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Chicago
Coal Shortage Hits Iowa Rail Service Hard
Widespread coal shortages threaten Rock Island system operations and shippers, with local dealers in Estherville reporting adequate supply for now but fears of future shortfall. The paper notes mismanagement by head officials may be a factor and calls for organized farmer backing through a county farm bureau as outlined in a new USDA handbook.
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Rock Island
Estherville
Iowa
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Farm Bureau
Sensational religious conclave shakes Methodist assembly
Fragmented OCR text shows bishops at a special conference dismissing or exiling church leaders. amid confusion over affiliations and governance. includes unrelated ad-like notices for farming publications and local papers urging subscriptions.
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House of Bishops
Bishes Headers
Detroit
High School Pupils Plan Careers Survey Marks Strong Interests
Professor Irving King surveyed 465 Town High School students to gauge their vocational choices and preparation. 407 indicated definite aims with many leaning to teaching or stenography while engineers farmers and nurses are also named. Most chose work for interest or enjoyment, some for money or social value, few for ease.
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Irvinge King
State University
Army
Navy
Dr. King
Political sale shortfalls and county canvass notes
county records show subscription deals falling short with 8210,150 total allotment and 112 purchasers for Liberty loan efforts. editor notes a waning public urgency and calls for higher next allotment, while Ber Potters marry in Sioux Falls and county events proceed with a basket social at Pleasant View school. Executive council plans rapid canvass after election results indicate defeat of the prohibitory amendment, Rev. J. J. Akre resigns, and Red Cross donation supports county chapter. Overland car specs teased for upcoming week.
Two Barbers Change Shops in Hammond Township
The article notes changes in local barber shops as Chas. Dayton buys Frank Eden's stake and Mr. Kiden purchases Gardston barber shop from Borgam Flindt. The changes were completed on Monday with well wishes from friends and the community.
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Chas. Dayton
Frank Eden
Mr. Kiden
Gardston
Borgam Flindt
Kunkel Sells Bakery to J E Wilson of Sanborn
J G Kunkel sells his bakery and confectionary in this city to J E Wilson of Sanborn with possession November 1. Kunkel plans to pursue other business in another town. Wilson comes well recommended and is hoped to receive local patronage. Also notes subscription rate discussions, Sunday School officers elected, 10 percent tax on sleeping car tickets effective November 1, and an Estherville wood chopper ad.
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J. G. Kunkel
J. E. Wilson
Sanborn
Kunkel
Mrs. Kunkel
Mr. Wilson
Emmet County
Baptist Church
Rosse
Dolliver
Jensen
Ringsted
Nichol
Grover
A. Mahluin
Treus
Trevett
Catlin
Ruef
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Patriotic Ceylon
Tiberty
Thomas Ruckman
Trai
NMEN
Back Island
First Trust and Savings Bank
Goon
Vindicator
Hee County
New Handbook of Department of Agriculture
Sensational Svangence
House of Biehope
Sous City
Republican
Byers
Beventeco
Ser Rao
Hema
Emmet
Potter-Lytle
Bert Potter
Florence Lytle
Sioux Falls
Davenport
Pleasant View
Ellsworth Township
Anderson and
Housner
Executive Council
Des Moines
State Executive Council
Kavner
Council Today
J. J. Akre
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Akre
Baptist Young People’s Union
Emmett County
American Red Cross
Emmis
Mr. Gee Gandersen
Wiss Elaie Jorstad
Muarnage
Hammond
Fey
Fur City
Phen Doetad
Harmond
Thea Hare
Bpede
Roto Sant Povery
J. FE. Wilson
Ramona
Baptisl Church
G. A. Nichols
Lowa
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