Wealthy Texan Paid $916 757 Tax On 1921 Income
The Texas income tax report shows one individual with net income of 1 568 523 in 1921 paying 916 757 in tax. Texas totals: 200 188 returns with 536 897 427 net income and 12 667 894 tax. National figures fall sharply from 1920 across returns income and tax.
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Texas
J. W. Bass
Internal Revenue
Sam
Statistical Division
The
Revenue Department
State of
United States
Pie Splash Defuses Hold Up At Chicago Bakery
Mrs. Mary Warner bakery owner used 50 strawberry pies to thwart a mugger who demanded cash. The assailant drew pistols, but was covered in pie splatter and fled after being pelted with Gooey fruit. No injuries reported.
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Chicago
Mary Warner
Not the Only One Voice in Crowd Interjects During Speech
A speaker defending women’s rights ends with a warning about coeducational colleges losing their girls. A man in the audience interrupts with a bold reply I will. The exchange captures a charged moment at the event.
Bounding Billows store humor and town gossip mix
The column recalls humorous incidents and local quips from Bounding Billows and Tickville Tidings. Tales include weighings of cattle, a nonfatal wound from a checker game on Gander Creek, and residents like Frisby Hancock Slim Pickens Yam Sims Poke Eazley Jefferson Potlocks Tobe Moseley and The Ladies Mite Society.
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Slim Pickens
Yam Sims
Secret benefactor inspires college dreams after death
A 76 year old man funded the schooling of 134 orphaned women who later learned his identity through Jean Webster at his funeral. The donor asked no questions and lived in anonymity, while his generosity shaped many lives and entered literary memory.
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Jean Webster
Pig behavior and a paint mishap tied to a storefront
Atlas Peck notes pigs reveal human nature as they squeeze through cracks while Sidney Hocks, leaning against a Tickville storefront, paints himself with paint on both sides before the proprietor pins a Presh Paint sign on him.
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Atlas Peck
Sidney Hocks
Tickville
Sidney
Silent Erie Farmer Remembered By Many Women
An Erie man who died long ago lived a quiet, modest life as a successful farmer. Though unknown to the world, 134 women knew him including several mothers and grandmothers. He never married and was famed for reserve and simplicity.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Sleep peacefully, Daddy Long Legs remembered in Messenger tribute
A Marshall Messenger notice honors a simple farmer known as Daddy Long Legs whose life inspired a wonderful story. The obituary notes the real name remains unspoken, chosen by a young orphan girl in the tale, and wishes angels guard his resting place.
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Daddy Long Legs
Marshall Messenger
Hay Fever Warned By Doctor Near Stables
New York June 18 Spooners warned to avoid cottages near stables rabbit skins and goose feathers bred hay fever and asthma. Dr Maxmilian A Ramirez immunology head French Hospital said animal dust and horse dandruff trigger illness. The hospital treats about 150 people weekly and has expanded staff in recent years.
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New York
Maxmilian A. Ramirez
French Hospital
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Restores Energy and Vitality
Tonic claims purifies and enriches blood with iron and quinine to improve appetite and complexion. It asserts malarial and grip germs are destroyed by its strengthening effect and notes its palatable syrup appeals to children. Price shown as 60c.
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Grove
What the World Is Looking For
A fragment reflecting a call for men of integrity and conscience. The speaker emphasizes honesty and steadiness of character, urging individuals true to their heart and core values amid broader societal pressures.
Laxative Brom Quin Tablets Marketed with Grove Signature
A box bears E. W. Grove's signature and promotes Laxative Brom Quinine Tablets as a remedy that removes the cause. The label notes there is only one Bromo Quinine in the product.
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E. W. Grove
Needle to the Pole Rallying Call for Upright Men
Excerpted passage lauds men who stand for truth and courage, refuse bragging, shun shyness, and accept earned costs. It extols enduring faith, steady work, and unwillingness to lie or dodge duty with stern resolve. It frames integrity as lifelong discipline.
Nicholson's Cash Grocery Ad Urges Savings
A grocery retailer promotes lower prices to help shoppers cut their grocery bill. The message highlights Nicholson's Cash Grocery as a cost saving option for customers seeking value.
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Nicholson's Cash Grocery
No Recognition for Russia Until Itself Recovers
A Chicago Daily News editorial argues the country will withhold recognition of Russia until Moscow demonstrates sufficient recovery and self recognition, urging patience and critical stance on diplomatic status.
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Russia
Chicago
Nws
That Ends the Argument and Furniture Repair Pitch
A witty exchange swaps a salmon gag with a grocer remark about death. An old advertising line promotes saving on furniture by repairing and revarnishing to a nearly new condition.
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W. J. Looney
Habitual Constipation Cure Sold As Syruphonic Laxative
A specially prepared syrup laxative named Mabitual Constipation Curea with LAX-FOS and pepsin promises prompt relief but requires 14 to 21 days of regular use to establish regular action. It is described as stimulating and regulating and very pleasant to take, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
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Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Bounding Billows
Gander Creek
Frisby Hancock
Jefferson Potlocks
Poke Eazley
Tickville Tidings
Ladies Mite Society
Tobe Moseley
Mickie
Mears
Aters
Dray and Truck Line
Crowell & Riddle
Biggerstaff & Horton
Davidson’s
Kirkpatrick’s
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Mangrum Brothers
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