Missouri Poultry Board Pushes Swat the Rooster Day
A chaotic report from Missouri outlines a proposed state plan led by the poultry board and Governor to declare a swat the rooster day. Officials claim sterile hens will yield higher quality eggs, while farmers resist and seek price incentives for sterile stock.
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St Louis
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Ays’ T. E. .Quisenberry
Mountain Grove
State Poultry
Swat
Ex-Gary Councilman Baukus Held in Los Angeles Seeks Extradition
Anthony Baukus, former Gary Indiana councilman, arrested in Los Angeles on bribery charges tied to the Dean Heating and Power franchise. Indiana authorities seek extradition under a governor issued requisition. Baukus, using alias John Pappas, awaits transfer to Lake County with his vow to prove innocence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Anthony
Baukus
Los Angeles
Gary
Whitaker
Lakes County
Cal
Anthony. Baukus
Dean
Indiana
Bankus
Lake County
Carpenter's Trade
John Pappas
Progresives urged to record deeds under new law changes
An Indiana Porter County notice explains that the 45 day recording window was repealed effective January 1 1914 and any unrecorded indentures may lose priority to later filings. It also critiques Progressive leaders and quotes Woodburn on party alignment urging reformers to record promptly.
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Porter County
Recorder’s Office
General Assembly
Recorder’ S Office
Sunday closing debate stirs Hobart citizens over moving pictures
The Hobart News reports a growing push to clamp Sunday lid in Hobart with petitions circulating to enforce the law and allow moving pictures on Sundays. Residents worry about finding soda or peanuts and a cigar while spending a Sunday evening. some may travel to Gary or another town to avoid restrictions.
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Hobart News
Hobart
Hik
Gary
Amazing Record Of Lake County Courts
A Lake County Tribune summary notes 2,185 civil actions filed in Lake County courts in 1913, about one fifth as divorces. Hammond and Crown Point saw 1,426 and 759 filings respectively, with Judge Kopelke alternating at the two sites. The record explains court congestion and a high divorce rate, citing 277 divorces in Hammond and ongoing caseloads. A Purdue University conference for county officials starts Jan 12 to 17 on drainage and highway topics.
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Hammond
Crown Point
Kopelke
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County Tribune
Purdue. University
Federal income tax returns rules issued by Treasury
The Treasury Department issued instructions for the 1913 income tax returns. All U S citizens residents and nonresident aliens with over 3000 dollars income must file by March 1 with deductions for part year exemptions up to 2500 or 3333 33 for married couples. Penalties include fines 20 to 1000 for late filing and 50 to 100 for neglect. fraud yields 100 penalty plus possible criminal action. Deductions rules cover medical store wages rent and farm income with specific allowances and extensions for illness or absence. Debts worthless may be deducted and farm costs including tools machinery repairs and production expenses are allowed.
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