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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
7
The 1924 revenue act lowers tax proportions for many but expands exemptions and earned income cuts. Returns are required for single filers with net income of 1000 or more or gross income of 5000 or more, and for married couples with combined net income of 2500 or more or combined gross income of 5000 or more. Returns may be filed jointly or separately. Filing period runs January 1 to March 15, 1925.
The return, with at least one fourth of the tax due, must be filed with the collector of internal revenue for the district of the taxpayer’s residence or principal place of business. LET a Sun Want Ad rent it, sell it.
The United States Bureau of Standards found medium weight blankets best for warmth as air stillness, not blanket weight, governs heat retention. No significant difference exists between wool and cotton in air or moisture resistance, challenging common belief.
W. T. Burk living six miles southeast of Seminole says his two and a half acres yielded 28 bushels per acre without fertilizer or irrigation, while about 60 acres averaged 40 bushels per acre, earning him the claimed top honor in corn raising.
The passage argues that reducing U S fire losses by half would protect belongings worth labor and savings, expand fire insurance coverage, lower premiums for the public, and boost insurers profits through fewer claims. It links six months of fuel or a month's rent for a family of five to constant property destruction from fires.
An active liver without calomel is insured by Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach, liver and bowels. Never sicken nor gripe. Only 25c.
The article argues that fire protection is a personal duty beyond fighting actual blazes. It notes the US spends about 500 million dollars annually on fires with roughly 75 percent deemed needless. It mentions per capita spending nearing five dollars.
Catarrha deafness results from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube causing rumbling or imperfect hearing. If inflammation persists hearing may be destroyed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure catarrh or deafness from catarrh and is sold by druggists for over 40 years by F. J. Zeoney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
On the Newt Snodgrass farm in Whitewright about 200 rabbits were pumped from a wind mill well 102 feet deep. Five rabbits were seen scrambling 40 feet down the hole as workers cleaned it out with a slush bucket and pump rod.
The dialogue shows Senator Sorghum replying to a question about investing in Wall Street. He expresses fear of financial loss and reputational damage if the market moves unfavorably or favorably.
A brief exchange mocks public health habits as a character declines a cigar and is urged to stash one for tomorrow, reflecting era concerns about smoking. The line captures a humorous, opportunistic attitude toward tobacco in a historical context.
A specially prepared Toric Laxative syrup named LAX 0S WITH PEPSIN relieves habitual constipation promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. Price 60 cents per bottle.
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