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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
POINT PUZZLING
TO ATTY.-GENERAL
Dealers in Merchandise Re-
quested Place in Returns
Basis of Their Claims.
Tallahassee Bureau
The Pensacola journal
BY GEORGE H. MANNING.

| SEoh0E n. mANNiNS.
Washington, ID. c., Jan 1S.-The In
I ternals Revenue Bureau, upon advice
/, of the Attorney General, has decided
to await a decision OF the Supreme
Court of the United States, before is
suing a ruling as to whether dealers
in merchandise and securities shall
make their income and excess profitsr
tax returns on inventories based on
| their original cost or present market
value.
In regulation issued on December
18th, the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue ruled that inventories of sup
plies, raw materials. work in process
Of production and unsold merchandise ;
must be made either at cost or the
market price, whichever is lower, and
that dealer in securities having on
his books of account regularly inven-
torfed unsold securities could make
his return on the basis OF which his
accounts are kept
The question then arose as to wheth-
er returns upon the basis OF inventories
taken at market values are permissible
under the law. Commissioner OF IN
ternal Revenue Roper took the mat
tes with slse Legal tliy1sion OF. the
bureau and found that too tough a
nut to crack
1t was submitted to the Attorney
General for decision and he found
the question equally puzzling. The
Department OF Justice found. however,
that the principle at issue is involved
in several cases now pending in the
Supreme Court of the United States
set for hearing on March 4th, and adj
vised that owing to the nearness OF
the courts decision the question be
left to the highest court TO decide
The Internal Revenue Bureau is
sued "A statement today announcing Ms
determination To await the ruling OF
the Supreme Court and directed that
In returnsfiled before March 1st, deal
ers in merchandise and securities muse
specify upon what basis they make
their returns.
If the Supreme Court should rule
that returns cannot be made based
upon market Values, dealers who make
their returns before March 1st on that
basis will then be required to make
revised returns based upon inven-
tories made at cost.
There was also some question in re-
gard to what constitutes a dealer"
in securities. Many inquiries were
made as to whether q person who
indFss an occasional deal without be-
ing regularly engaged in that business.
such as a banker or other individuals
not making security dealing their
principal business were dealers" in
The eyes OF the law.
In regard 10 this the statement is
sued by Commissioner Roper today de-
fines dealer" as being "a merchant
CT securities, whether an individual.
partnership, or corporation, with an
established place of business. whose
principal business is the purchase OF
securities and their resale TO custo-
mers.''
Taxpayers who buy and sell for in
Nestment or speculation. and officers
or corporation or members of part
rerships which deal in securities. act
ing in their Individual capacity. are
rot dealers, the Treasury Department
rules
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
STATE SUFFERS
INJUSTICE IN
OFFICIAL MAP
SENATOR PARK TRAMMEI CALLS
ATTENTION OF GENERAL LAND
OFFICE TO 1T AND ASKS FOR
IMMEDIATE CORRECTION.
Washington Bureau
The Pensacola journal
BY GEORGE n. MANNING.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 1s.-The
general land office has done the F1ori-
da peninsula a grave injustice by pub
fishing a map representing the leforid :
Everglades to be an arm of the Gulf
of Mexico, Senator Park Trammell
charged today in letter TO u. s.
Commissioner Talln1dn of the general
land office.
In the coloring on the map Issued
by the land office the section where
the Everglades are situated is the
same color as the Gulf and other
waterways.
Senator TrammelI called Tallmans
attention to the fact that this section
instead of being as represented on the
map is a vast area of rich, productive
and valuable muck lands which have
been partially reclaimed.
In this territory the largest drain
age reclamation project in the coun-
try and perhaps in the world. Is be-
ing successfully carried out Trammel!
asserts He explains that across this
expansc a splenid rd-surfaced high
way is being built connecting Miami
On the Atlantic with Fort Myers on the
Gulf, and a railroad is being con-
structed which will traverse that ter
ritory to Moore Haven. Land In this
section Is selling as high as 500 to
$500 per acre, he tells Tallman, and
extensive cattle ranges are being con-
Quoted as successful enterprises
Trammell suggests to Tallman that
in view of these facts the injustice be
corrected on~the next nap, and the
system of railroads, towns and VII
lagos and the true character of the
territory be not overlooked, but ap-
marked
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
"No EXEMPTION EXCEPT
FROM KAISER" ROANOKE SAYS

Roanoke, Va, Jan. 1S-"Roanoke
business men want no exemption, ex-
cept from the Kaiser" was the answer
by Fuel Commissioner Angel TO WASH
ington attorneys who offered TO rep
resent local business in appeals from
the fuel order. The sentiment was
endorsed at a large meeting Of busi-
ness men at which resolutions were
adopted to observe the order scrupu-
ously From $50, 900 to 100000 men are
idle in this district as result OF
closing Industrial plants not exempted
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
OVER $4,000 MEN IN
NEW ORLEANS IDLE

New Orleans, Jan. 1s.-Owing to a
large number of the more important
industrial plants of New Orleans and
this vicinity coming within the list
OF exemptions, it was estimated today
that not more than $4,000 men had
been thrown into idleness here be-
cause of the fuel restriction order.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
Stirring Climax to Address
Delivered in House Com
mons by Lloyd George.
STRONG DISTRUST
GERMANY CITED
Speech Leading Event of
Day, as Practically No
Fighting on Any Front.
tA.sooIatsd Press Summary

people must either go on or go un-
DER" was the stirring climax OF an ad-
dress delivered to the trades unions
OF Great Britain by David-Lloyd
George Friday in London. The ad-
dress followed closely the passage by
the house of commons OF the man pow
er bill to strengthen the British fight
ing forces. The premier evinced strong
distrust OF Germans honesty, reverting
several times TO the untrustworthiness
OF her promises.
On the fighting fronts no lighting
of moment is taking place anywhere
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
THEFT OF FORD CAR
KEYS Is REPORTED

Quite a number or keys have been
removed from Ford cars, which stand
parked in the vicinity Of the Blount
building. and complaint has been fled
with the police department relative
TO this sort OF business. Just who, or
for what purpose, the keys are remov-
ed, is not known, but In some quar-
ters 1t Is believed that certain guilty
parties are planning to make way with
cars OF this make.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
TO $UTH
TO iIEuWIN WAR
(Rv .AssociaI Press.l

washington. Janls.-The South
should help win tliwar by raising
its own food stuffs 4 the elimination
of necessary translation of food
from other section3 the country,
said Director GeneiMcAdoo, in an
appeal tonight to people of the
South. and particuE TO farmers.
without producing cotton produc-
tion. farmers ought produce more
milk, butter, eggs, Pitry, fruit and
vegetables, he sugaed-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
BIRMINGHAM CLAIMS 5000
TONS OF COAL SAVED.

birmingham, Ala. Jan. 1s.-About
three hundred small industries in this
city will be closed down under the
fuel conservation order. saving ap
proximately 5000 tons of coat per day,
il is estimated
Blast furnaces producing pig iron.
mills producing and rolling steei,
banks and stores. and such industries
as are specifically exempted under the
order, will not close, it is announced
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
DECISIVE STEP CLAIMED
IN PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

Berlin, via London, Jan. 1s.-On
resumption OF the Brest-Litovsk peace
negotiations Wednesday, 1t was ofi-
cially stated today, a settlement In
principle on the questions concerning
future political relations of central
powers and the Ukrainians was reach
ed during a private meeting with the
Iykraninan delegates. This settlement,
saws an official comment. marked 4
decisive step forward"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
MANY MEMBERS OF HOUSE
CRITICIZE FUEL ORDER.

Washington, AIN 1S.-Attacks on
the fuel restriction order blazed up in
the house again today? Representa-
tive snyder, of New York. denouncins
ii, said the president had made fatal
error in permitting Mr.. Garfield TO
issue the order which he said meant
utter chaos, want, and suffering IN
this country. Many members took
part in the discussion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
COLD WEATHERN
HEATLESS SITES

Washington, Jan. 1s.-hpera
lures far below the seasot aver
age during the next four Us is a
forecast by the weathepureau
tonight, for that. territorsast OF
the Mississippi. affected bye fuel
administrator ord ~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
INVITES WOq GROWERS:
TO GO no GEORGIA
.lRv Assoch Press. J

Salt Lake City. 1s.-An invita-
ton for sheepmen come to Georgia
where, he said, II We're no public
domains which pHaed for the op-
Grafton OF the siNndred and forty
acre homestead aSvas extended by
A. X. Seasons, p4ent Of the Geor-
gia land owners kociation, at the
fifty fourth annufonvention Of the
National Wool Gfrs Association.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
DANGEROUS STAGE BETWEEN
RUMANIA- RUSSIA REACHED

Petrograd, Jan. IA dangerous
stage has arisen in the relations be-
tween Rumania and the Bolsheviki,
and a two hours ultimatum was sent
to tho Rumanian military authority
by the revolutionary committee of the
ninth Russian army, demanding free
passage OF Russian troops through
Jassy, the temporary capital OF Ru-
mania.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
TWO MILLION LoAFINo
MEN IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Jan 1s.-Approxirnate-
Ivy 100000 workers In Pennsylvania
will be thrown out Of employment ac-
cording to statistics compiled by the
state department of labor and industry.
The approximate loss IN wages was
placed at s114.o0o,oee
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
THREE vicrlMlREAD
PNEuMoNIf CAMP GORDON

Atlanta. Jan. Il kufus Monk. Moul-
trie, Ga. cttir tm Law, of Amer
icus, Ga, and Cftson, of this state.
but address urfn, died at Camp
Gordon today ofumorlis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
CINCINNATI INDUSTRIES
SHUT DOWN FOR DAY.

Cincinnati. Jan. 1s.-with one or
two exceptions, every manufacturin.
concern in this city, not exempted un-
der Fuel Administrator GerfieId.s order
shut down today and as a result leo 900
workers are idle. The daily pay roll
of these is estimated at a little less
than half million dollars.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
MILLION DOLLAR DAILY
PAYROLL is TIED UP

Cleveland, Ohio. Jan. 1s.-Two hun
dred thousand Cleveland workers were
idle today and daily pay roll esti-
mated ut more than s1,000.eO0 was tied
up. Among the plants closed down
are many engaged in filing was order
ContrS<>N
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
MEMPHIS REPORTS IDLE
MEN BY THE THOUSAND

Memphis, Jan. 1s.-Between FIVE AMI
seven thousand workmen, it was es-
timated were idle here today as a re-
suit of the closing of industrial plants
in compliance with the order of the
fuel administrators.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
BALTIMORE bars 10000
PERsf FoRcI7LY IDLE

Baltimore. Nj an 1s.-Upward Of
10000 personste idle here today
and approximaf 900 industrial en-
terprises closed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
THOUSANDS lsHoE
WORhk DID NOT WORK.

Lynn. Mass. 1s.-Manufacturers
estimated that Feen $4,000 and 2o.-
GOO local shoefkers were idle to-
day
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-19
T II E w E A H E R

Fair Friday and Saturday. little
change In temperature, moderate north
west 30 north winds.
Highest Temperature yesterday, 50 de-
crees5 lowest, 35 degrees.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1918-06-04
Bonners Ferry
Idaho

is the county seat of Boundary county
and is located on two transcontinenal
railways, the Great Northern and Spo-
kane International. Bonners Ferry is
the head of navigation on the Koote-
mai river. 1t is the terminal of the
Kootenai Valley railway, which runs
to Foothill, close to the Canadian boun-
Diary line.
Bonners Ferry has three fine, mod
ern school buildings and an efficient
corps of teachers. Seven religious de-
nominations are represented and near
ly all of the best lodges have organi-
cations. The city is we'll supplied with
all kinds of business houses which car
ry large stocks of merchandise.
The citizens of Boundary county
and Boners Ferry are energetic and
wide-awake and are willing and anx-
ious to encourage the coming of new
settlers in the county.
The Kootenai Valley Commercial
Club is a live organization and if any
reader of the Herald desires full par
ticulars concerning the town or coun-
ty, write A. j. Kent, secretary of the
commercial club.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1918-06-04
Railway Time Table

Boomers Ferry-Porthill Auto Mail
Stage
Leave Boomers Ferry, at Post
office, daily except Sun
day .............................. 700 a. m.
Arrive Porthill ........-..........-12.30 p. m.
Leave Porthill daily except
Sunday, at Postoffice ..--.... 700 a. m.
Arrive Boomers Ferry .--.....-..12.3O p m.
Two round trips daily during sum-
mer months. Connections made with
all trains, accidents excepted.
Fare to Porthill
Fare to Copeland -.-.-....--...----.-.---.-- 1.25
Freight and express, per parcel. so
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1918-06-04
THE B0NNERS FERRY HERALD
Established In 1891.
c. w. KING. Editor.
c. d. Rowe. Associate Editor.

Published every Tuesday at Boomers
Ferry, Idaho, in the interests Of the
Kootenai Valley of Idaho. Entered as
second class matter, January l, 1906,
at the postoffice at Bonners Ferry,
Idaho. under the Act of Congress Of
March 3, 1879.
Subscription rates, $500 per year If
paid in advance; $3.50 otherwise;
Canada and foreign countries, $3.50
yearly in advance.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1918-06-04
Boundary County
Idaho

is the extreme northern county of
Idaho. It's principal resources are ag-
riculture, dairying and stock raising,
mining, timber. The county includes
large portion of the Kootenai Val
ley, the most fertile district of the
world. Cutover lands may be pur-
chased on long time contracts at from
$40 to $25 per acre. Bottom and mead
ow lands sell for from 50 to $50 per
acre. There are many hundreds of
acres of agricultural land in Boundary
county which will make fine homes for
the energetic farmer Millions of feet
of timber remain uncut and the rivers
and creeks may be easily harnessed to
give thousands Of horsepower. Raw
material in quantities to last 100 years,
for paper pulp, may be found in the
county and this timber is easy of ac-
cess. The mining industry is yet in
its infancy. Sufficient capital would
put only one of a dozen mines on a
dividend-paying basis. The climate is
ideal, the rainfall all that is needed.
No irrigation in this district. Good
roads, good schools. Plenty of trans
portation facilities.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1918-06-04
STEAMER CRESCENT

SIEAMEK CKEISCEN
Leaves dock for Copeland and Porthill
and all points on Kootenai river at
9:15 a. m. on Monday and Thursday
of each week.
Leaves dock for Boomers Ferry at 80
a. m. on Tuesday and Friday of each
week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12
FARMERS HOPE TO SELL HORSES
= THEM WITH Low PRICED TRACTORS
Soon to BE in Market for Farm Ami
mails for Light and Heavy Artilery-Seel Mules
@h4t%.% More Economical.

Following conference with Isaac
Lincoln Of Aberdeen, Commissioner or
Agriculture and Labor John n. >Hagan
announces that there will be market
within the next six months for the
hardy, medium-weight horses common
to the Dakota farm. The government
soon will be in the market for such
animals for its light a2d heavy artll-
lery. .."Horses raised in +our state
will meet the requirements, said MI.
Hagan today The government will
want horses weighing 1850 to 1900
pounds for light artillery and those
weighing 1890 to 1900 pounds for
heavy artillery. They should be be-
tween five and ten years old. For the
lighter type the government expects
to nay 1925 and $50; for the heavier
horses, between $50 and also: urge
that farmers having this type OF hors-
es keep them in condition for market.
Any good, light tractor will do the
work Of four horses, and some or
these machines can be bought for the
price the government will pay for
fo,1rihorses. Farmers find they can
plough more land with tractors than
with horses and that the average farm
hand prefers to work with tractor.
In view of these facts, and because
feed is not plentiful in many places
west of the river. bismarck dealers
,hre inclined to believe that, If the
farmer can get rid Of his horses, this
will be tractor year, Automobile
dealers generally are preparing to
stock up with tractors and trucks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12
SPREAD OF SPANISH INFLUENZA.
MENACES OUR WAR PRODUCTION
u. S. Public Health Service Begins Ma.
> tion-wide Health Campaign. s...

Washington, D. C.--ln order to limit
the spread Of Spanish influenza and
keep it from making Still further In
roads on the nations war production
the U. s. Public Healtl, Service under
authority Of The resolution just passed
by Congress appropriating sl.0Oo.0N
TO combat the disease has inausuratel
A nationwide campaign OF public
health education in cooperation with
state and, local health officers to teach
the people OF this country how to safe
guard their health, Keep themselves
physically fit and SO help maintain the
high standard Of war production ut
taincd within the last few months.
Secretary McAdoo, under whose di.
rection the work Of the U. 8. Public
Health Service IS carried on. Is taking
an active interest In the health cam
paign. Despite the tremendous de.
mands on his time because OF the
Fourth Liberty Loan and the work OF
the Railroad Administration, -he has
personally asked the help Of the ma
tons newspapers in putin: this I'm
,portant educational work before the
people.
In response to a request for definite,
advice concerning Spanish influenza,
Surgeon General Rupert Blue OF the
Q. S. Public Health Service has au-.
thorized the following statement:
The disease now spreading over
this country is highly catching and
may Invade your community and
attack you,and your family unless
you are very careful.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12

4
Within the next few months it is
probable that: thousands of North Da-
kota farm horses will be converted
into small, medium-priced tractors.
The shortage 4 of labor common
throughout the northwest during the
last SUMMER and especially severe in
North Dakota has converted many pro-
gressive farmers to the tractor. Farm4
ers realize that one man, with good
tractor, can do the work Of three or
four men using teams. They appre'
ciate too, that a, steel horse eats only
when it works, While old Dobbin has
just as hearty an appetite during the
long winter, when he is resting. as he
does durin gthe summer months. And
a shortage of feed has been one of
western North Dakota's gravest diff
culties.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12

Influenza Is a crowd disease.
Therefore keep out Of crowds as
much as possible.
Influenza probably spreads nest
~ by inhaiing some, Of the tiny
drople,s OF germ-laden ,niicns
sprayed into The air when ignorai,,
or careless persons specze or
cough without usln: a hnndker.
chsef. Therefore cover up each
cough and snceze.
Influenza Is probably spread also
by the filthy habit OF splitting On
sidewalks. street cars and 9th
or public places. Therefore do
not spit on the floor or sidewalk.
Influenza Is probably spread also
by the use Of common drinking
cups and the use Of common
towels In public places Therefore
shun the common drinking cup and
the roller towel in public places.
II you feel sick aud believe you
have Spanish" influenza. 60 to
bed aud send for the doctor. This
IS important. Don't get up too
soon, your heart feels as tired ~
your legs and needs rest.@ - 4:
In all health matters follow
your doctors advice, Ind obey tho
regulations of your local ard state
health officers.
:: All that has been said above
about Spanish influenza u true
also OF colds, bronchitis, pne,-
monia and tuberculosis. Do your
part to keep them away.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the matter of the estate of Sher.
man l.. Hill. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Ruth E. Hill, executrix Of the
last will of Sherman L. Hill, late OF
the city of Bismarck, in the county
of Burleigh and state of North Dakota,
deceased, to the creditors of, and all
persons having claims against. said
deceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers, within six months
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12

after the first publication Of this no.
tice to said executrix at the office OF
Newton. 4Dullam & Young in the city
of Bismarck. in said county OF Bur
leigh. state Of North Dakota.
Dated September "a, 1918.
RUTH E. full,
Executrix.
Newton Dullam & Young.
Bismarck, n. D.
Attorneys for Executrix.
9-2S 10; 5 IL 10.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12

land and some cash.. Land in Burke
county, N. D. Prefer dry goods or
clothing. C. H. Warren. Sherwood,
N. u. .. 10 10 Nov. l.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12
ROOMES WANTED

WANT TO RENT-Light housekeep-
ing rooms or small furnished house
for the winter. Write 64S, Tribune
-" 10 IL ct
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12
Midows and Insuranee.

Even when widow is nothing 20 10
personally it almost always makes rs
feel ve.y bad to hear what kind Of
securities some ones has persuaded her
to buy with thsE Insurance money -
Ohio State Journal
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12

r weather without heating or prin-
ing. Is day free trial. Write, U. &
j. Carburetor Co., sos w. Jackson
Blvd, Chicago. = 10 II 1t
to $36 weekly in your
spare time doing special advertising
work among the families Of your
city. No experience necessary.
Write today for full particulars:
American Products Co., 7S9 Third
St., Cincinnati, O..y 10 IL 1t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12
LOST AND FOUND

s. soldiers button made
into stick-pin. on way to North
{ Ward school. Finder please return
to Tribune, or Charlotte Logan.
10 10 st
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-12

WANTED TO BUY-Electric pump
: engine, 4 or / IL horse power, di-
rect current. Write Box 2S5, New
Salem, n. D.