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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
1
A detailed note on farmer income taxation outlines deductible farm expenses, cash or accrual methods, and how to compute taxable income. It explains allowable deductions for planting, cultivating, harvesting, feeding, machinery, repairs, labor, and hired help, plus rules on land sales, stock, and depreciation.
The United States restored control of the railroad system to private corporations on March 1, with Director General Hines delivering property and equipment. The reorganization keeps interstate commerce commission authority, introduces new labor arbitration, and allows loans from the government to ensure credit. Public and financial oversight remains in place as the system shifts to private operation under new conditions.
In Washington the British and French premiers press for a new Adriatic agreement as previous pacts would be set aside. President Wilson signals no base for settlement on the London treaty while endorsing an approach that respects Albanian interests and US, British, and French input. Georgia attorney general Pa Solem announces a Democratic presidential bid via a telegram to state committee secretary Hiram J Gardner.
The Philippines will host the Victory Carnival of 1920 in Manila. The event highlights commercial and government exhibits and a grand nocturnal celebration with military bands on Nineveh Point and a vast open air pavilion drawing crowds from across the Orient. The article urges travelers to plan visits during carnival time to witness a premier Oriental showcase.
Hood River hosts a rear-guard march and Oregon locals report varied items. Hood River and The Dalles announce events while Clatsop county plans oil drilling and Roseburg prepares for air service. Douglas County leads dog licenses as Ashland canning reports a strong season and new wage scales emerge for Hend sawmill workers.
Washington Othieiel Lane portrays a government hampered by cumbrous bureaucracy and partisan influence. He urges fewer senior officials with broader talent, faster promotion and dismissal, higher salaries for top administrators, and clearer accountability to improve public service.
The bill creates separate parliaments for north and south Ireland with 62 and 128 members respectively. Imperial representation would be 12 for the north and 30 for the south, prompting reapportionment. A 49 member Ireland Council would be shared by both parliaments, with powers limited to those granted by them.
Summary of 1920 tax rules for single earners with income over 7000 and married couples over 2000. Mentions final filing dates and forms 10104 7010 and five amendments. Describes tax rates from four percent on usable income up to 4000 to sixty five percent on net income over 5000 with exemptions.
The Grove Lumber company transfers five sawmills and logging gear along with 160 acres of timber to the Roseburg company. Comprised of Charles McKibinney KL Whippin and Ernest Whipple, the involved party values total property around $50,000. Sawmills each boast about 15 000 feet daily capacity.
Readers are informed of income tax return requirements for 1919. Single or married filers with combined income of 1000 or more must file by March 1. Forms 140A or 10H apply, with joint or separate returns as needed, and rules cover dependents, residency, and reporting types.
Attorney General Brown states no 1918 law allows a legislature member to be titled master fay warden. He notes the 1929 legislature permits raising the master fish warden salary and elevating the post to a member’s appointment, with similar rules for deputy fish and ex-me wardens.
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