Indiana Legislature Closes Session Amid Bills Signed
Indiana legislators wrap up a lengthy session as Governor Goodrich signs key measures including the bread weight label law and a separate department of insurance. The tax reform bill is sent to the governor with a fifty percent valuation proposal and the highway and budget proposals advance toward final action.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Indiana
Senate
House
Conference Committee
Hhouse
Southard Senate
Chicago
New York
Public Service Commission
Wis
Secretary of State
Board of Tax Commissioners
Highway Commission
Goodrich
Department of Insurance
Purdue
State Highway Commission
Bush
Committee On Rights and Privileges
Committee On Cities and Towns
Attacks on League of Nations Mark Hickey Visit
Congressman A J Hickey returned from Washington reporting strong sentiment against the League of Nations in major cities. He noted Knox opposition citing Monroe Doctrine concerns and warned ratification depends on peace treaty handling.
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League of Nations
East
A. J. Hickey
Washington
New York
Baltimore
League
Hickey
Laporte
Senate Chamber
Gillett
Massachusetts
House
Rivers and Harbors
Senate
Knox
Pennsylvania
American Congress
Wickey
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Nations
Leaguef Nations
American Senate
Westville Hosts Clinton In Practice As Tests Begin
Ethel Bluhm returns after five weeks away. Clinton visits Westville for a joint practice with Westville teams, defeating the second team. Captain Isminger buys new supplies in Laporte. Regular tests return as new grammar room posters appear. The Laporte basketball tournament is canceled. This year’s play is The Colonel's Maid.
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Ethel Bluhm
Clinton
Westville
Isminger
Laporte
Grammar Room
Ben
Income Tax Filing Urgency Prompts Nationwide Drive
Washington February 4 1919 The Council of National Defense urges continued nonpartisan state bureaus to handle postwar readjustment and Americanization while the Internal Revenue Service mobilizes to collect 1918 incomes by March 15. Indiana collectors Kruger and Strouse coordinate local returns. Taxpayers must file Form 1040 A or 1040 with precise figures, exemptions set at 1000 for singles or 2000 for married filers, plus $200 per dependent.
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Council of Defense
Council of National Defense
Washington
United States
War Industries Board
Aircraft Production Board
Commercial Economy Board
State Council of Defense
Clarkson
Council
State Council
Internal Revenue
Indiana
Peter J. Kruger
Indianapolis
Isaac R. Strouse
Terre Haute
Income Tax Popular Citizen Investment Quote
The text presents Daniel C. Roper, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, declaring that income taxes are truly popular and “of the people, by the people and for the people.” It asserts every citizen owes tax and rates rise with personal success, funded by free institutions.
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Daniel C. Roper
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Must Conquer for Himself Quote Paraphrase
A Lucan inspired reflection contrasts conquerors who value seizing open gates with those who seek to cultivate and discipline lands. It warns against taking an easy road and implies a preference for methodical, arduous conquest over immediate plunder.
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Lucan
Treasure In British Museum Directory Copy of 1595 Work
The British Museum houses a rare English language directory first published in 1595. This historic book stands as the earliest edition of its kind, highlighting early modern English printing and lexicography.
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British Museum
How to Figure Income Tax Under 1918 Law
Advice from Internal Revenue men urges early action before March 15. Indiana collectors Kruger and Strouse announce public help. individuals must compute net income using Form 1040 A or 1040, with deductions for business expenses and specific allowances, while income thresholds and surtax rules apply.
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Internal Revenue
Indiana
Peter J. Kruger
Isaac R. Strouse
Modern Battleship Composition Revealed
The article lists materials used in a battleship estate including iron and gold metals, woods from deal to mahogany, and fabrics from canvas to silk, outlining a wide range of components involved in construction.
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Deal
Income Tax Deadline Nears March Fifteenth
The Income Tax drive ends Saturday night March 15 with all payments and returns due by local Internal Revenue Collectors offices. The notice warns penalties of fines and jail for late or fraudulent returns and explains filing rules for individuals, married couples, farmers, and wage earners.
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Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Revenue Aw
Friendship Shapes Fortune in Prosperity and Adversity
A reflective note on friendship as the key to happiness and resilience. It argues that true companionship enhances prosperity by guiding wise use of it and eases adversity through support. A concise moral on choosing steadfast allies.
Smokeless Powder Adoption in the Late 19th Century
The passage notes smokeless powder began its general use around 1886 after decades of development. It acknowledges that even the best smokeless powder produces some smoke rather than being completely smokeless.
Bank of Westville shows assets and liabilities in 1919 report
Bank of Westville Indiana reports its financial condition at close of business on March 4 1919. L. A. Cass president R. A. Cass vice president L. A. Dea assistant cashier. Total resources 164 460.71 dollars. Total liabilities 164 460.51 dollars. Details include loans and discounts deposits capital stock surplus undivided profits and bonds. Notary E H Imes witnessed sworn statement dated 10th day of 1919.
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L. A. Cass
R. A. Cass
L. A. Dea
Bank OF
Westville
Ind
Indiana
Ceneseeee Exchange
State of
Laporte
I. L. R. Cass
Bank of Westville
Favorites on French Truffles and Artichokes
The article notes French interest in artichokes especially Verte de Provence and violet nauve de Provence. It explains truffles as rare underground fungi found in Perigord and Provence requiring animal scent to locate. Acorn sowing is described as a traditional trigger for truffle crops and violet truffles are prized for their color texture and aroma.
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Provence
France
Perigord
New Use for a Cook Book
A sick man near death gains hope and recovery after a relative gives him a cookbook. He studies the pages, asks for meals like pig hocks with dumplings and waffles, and learns about foods such as toad in the hole. The cookbook inspires him to live again.
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Atlantic Monthly
Foods Rich In Proteids and Protein Calorie Link
The article argues meat cheese and eggs satisfy appetite not by calories but by proteid content. It paraphrases a proverb to state Take care of the protein and the calories will take care of themselves, emphasizing protein as key to proper nourishment.
Italian physician touts ether eye test for death
An Italian doctor recommends injecting a drop of ether into the eyeball as the most reliable death test. If life remains, the eye reddens. if death has occurred, there is no change.
Note on The Old Oaken Bucket Inspiration
The passage argues the tune’s origin traces to a terrifically hot day and notes author Samuel Woodworth born 1785 in Massachusetts, implying he could not publicly comment on the case.
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Samuel Woodworth
Massachusetts
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