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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1921

Page

12

Deductions From Income Definite Deductions From Income

Washington D C Jan 17 time for deduction for losses in income returns and related rules. Losses must be sustained in trade or business or in property not connected with trade or business from various causes. Insurance offsets cease deductibility. Personal residences and auto losses have specific limits. Stocks and bonds shrinkage deductible for investors not dealers. Bad debts rules limit deductions to total worthlessness and require proper timing. Debts forgiven are not deductible. recovered sums are taxable.

Washington, D. C Unis

YM C B MIST NAME SUCCESSOR TO STATE CHAIRMAN WALLACE

Des Moines January 17 State Chairman H Wallace of the Y M C A issued a call for the state executive committee to meet in Des Moines Wednesday. Over 20 Iowa business and professional men on the committee expected. The session will consider selecting a successor to Wallace as state chairman among several candidates from across the state and Des Moines. Also to be discussed are boys work factory and shop activities physical culture rural field expansion church cooperation and development of city and student associations.

Des Moines H. ©. Wallace Iowa Wallace

Noted speakers at Iowa American Legion convention set

Des Moines announces Jan 17 to Feb 12 for the Iowa Legion conference of post commanders and adjutants. Judge Landis, Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, and F. W. Galbraith will speak. Hanford McNider of Mason City will preside. A state weekly, the Iowa Legionnaire, edited by Frank F. Miles, debuts March 1.

Des Moines American Legion Iowa U. S Judge Landis Chicago Leonard Wood F. W. Galbraighh Hanford McNider Mason City Iowa Legionnaire Frank F. Miles Argonne Post State Department of the American Legion J. S. Hurley

Chapin Consolidated School Destroyed By Fire

Fire gutted the Chapin Consolidated School in Chapin Ta on a Saturday morning with an estimated loss near 30000. The six year old building cost about 0,000 and walls remain as firefighters suspect arson. A teacher Miss Halem living nearby raised the alarm at 350 a.m. and the village gathered quickly with firebugs suspected.

Chapin, Ta Miss Halem Popeloy O. E. Gridley

Humboldt Mill and Elevator Destroyed by Fire

Fire of unknown origin Saturday evening gutted the Mundbenk polling mill and elevator at Humboldt Iowa. The loss is said to be very heavy with only partial insurance. Machinery and six complete logs valued at about 25 thousand dollars were in the mill.

Humboldt Mundbenk

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promises Skin and Health Boost

An old advertisement touts Dr F M Edwards of Ohio and olive tablets as a remedy for liver and bowel issues. It claims the olive colored pills restore normal digestion, improve complexion, and relieve headaches and fatigue with daily use. It targets women and markets the product as a substitute for calomel.

F.M. Hdwards Dr. Edwards

Memorial for World War I hero Dwight Strayer in Waterloo

An immense Waterloo service honored Dwight Leslie Strayer a World War I veteran who died of influenza and pneumonia soon after the armistice. Becker-Chapman post of the American Legion led the military rites with armed guards, the casket draped in the national flag, and a firing squad at Elmwood cemetery.

Dwight Leslie Strayer Waterloo First Brethren Church Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Strayer W. B. Beachler Memorial Hall A. A. Zimmerman Stray Er Elmwood Cemetery Stars and Stripes

Fort Dodge Oil Boom Fades As Water Is Found

In Fort Dodge Iowa January 17 scenes of gold rush fever replayed as five local investors chased oil wealth. A Wyoming hold proved dry when a supposed gusher turned to water, ending the quick riches dream. Two men had flown to Minneapolis to celebrate after the telegram announced a strike nearby.

Fort Dodge California Cripple Creek Klondike Wyoming Minneapolis

Relief Fast for Indigestion with Pape's Diapepsin

An advertisement promises instant relief from indigestion with Pape's Diapepsin. It claims tablets neutralize stomach acid, ease undigested food discomfort, belching, and sour stomach with minimal cost at drug stores.

Spain Pape

Oil Gusher Hoax Crashes in Fort Dodge and Anamosa Lectures

A supposed oil strike near Fort Dodge turned out to be an artesian water spout after a friend wired investors with news of wealth and then corrected. In Anamosa Iowa the first lyceum course failed financially, ending with a deficit over 200 dollars due to no advertising.

Fort Dodge Wyoming Anamosa Lyceum

Twin Beds at Waterloo Delights with Wit and Laughs

Theatrical page reports Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo present Twin Beds a lively farce at the Waterloo Saturday. Three married couples face trials and tribulations in bright dialogue and snappy humor making for a refreshing stage romp.

Salisbury Field Margaret Mayo Waterloo

Oh Lady Lady shines at Plaza Theatre with lively cast

In a bustling program at the Plaza last evening Oh Lady Lady drew enthusiastic crowds. Bebe Daniels plays the vamp with charm while Walter Hierg and Harrison Ford provide strong comic and romantic support. The ensemble, led by popular actors, keeps the satire and brisk pace entertaining throughout.

the Plaza Audients Bebe Daniels Walter Hierg Harrison Ford Plaza Theatre

Zemo Antiseptic Promises Fast eczema Relief

Advertisement from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland promoting Zemo antiseptic liquid for eczema and skin conditions. Claims quick relief with non greasy formula, suggests extra large bottle at one dollar and regular bottle at 35 cents.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, Q

The Furnace Photodrama at Strand Delivers Gripping Action

A William D. Taylor production presented as a Realart Special at the Strand, destined to stun audiences with its sharp theme linking New York high society to Chinatown and the underworld. The tale, adapted from Sinclair's novel, unfolds in rapid intrigue with strong character portrayals.

Lipton Sincclair Mr. Sinclair New York Chinatown Crystal Theatre William D. Taylor Realart Strand

All star cast dazzles in Married Life at the Palace

A Strand Theatre note praises an ensemble of stars led by Agnew Ayres Patrick Roverts Dunbar and Sills in Married Life. The Palace showcases Mack Bennett's five reel comedy with brisk humor and thrills amid bustling action. Turkish judges belong to the priest hood.

Inclding Laget Mack Bennett

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