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New Ulm review., 1921-12-14

The Revenue Act Of 1921 became eff
fective November %, 1921, "unless
otherwise provided for
To avoid error in the preparation of
their returns and later difficulties with
the Bureau of Internal Revenue, tax
payers are advised to carefully note
the changes and when they become
effective.
Surtax Rates Unchanged.
The excess profits tax is repealed as
Of January /, 1922. The rates for
1921 are unchanged.
The surtax rates for the calendar
year 1921 are unchanged, and range
from l per cent on the amount of net
income between $4,000 and $4,000 to
IS per cent on the amount of net IN
come in excess Of $1,000,000. For
the calendar year 1922 the surtax rate,
per cent on the amount Of net In
come between $4,000 and $4,000
to SO per cent on the amount by which
the net income exceeds $200,000.00.
Dependent Allowance Doubled.
The exemption allowed for. a de-
pendent is increased from 5000 to
$400. Married persons living with
New Ulm review., 1921-12-14

: saF
Frank Guth Of Cottonwood township
and brother John, are visiting with
relatives in Minneapolis.
Miss Ruth REIN will arrive from
Kirksville, Mo-, today to spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. REIN Of this city. Miss
REIN is attending the American School
of Osteopathy at; Kirksyille.
Mrs. Alex F. Ranweiler entertained
a number Of lady friends at O'Clock
dinner, in honor Of her birthday ami
versary, Monday. 800" was played
in the evening and prizes were awarded
to Mrs Willibald Eibner and Mrs.
Ben. Amann.
Carl Macho was most pleasantly sur
prised by his children at his home on
North Valley street, Saturday evening.
The occasion was Mr.. Macho's 9th
birthday anniversary, and all the chill
dren gathered for social time. Yari-
Gus games were played, and at q late
hour a very delightful luncheon was
served that had been prepared for the
event. s
Sunday a shower was rendered Miss
Elizabeth Dietz, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dietz Of searles, who will
become the bride of John Weber after
the holidays. There were some 40
friends present, and Miss Dietz was
shoWered with many beautiful ind use
full pre-nuptial gifts. The evening was
spent playing "50O' and various games.
A very delicious three-course luncheon
was served. .,a
New Ulm review., 1921-12-14
GERMANS FACING
GRIM STARVATION
CONTINUED from page u

The loading Of the ships in the u. S. "A.
with foodstuffs and their upholding at
Hamburg was shown on the screen
their transfer by rail to interior points;
the preparation Of the foods, their
transfer in the large thermo cans by
street railway, by auto truck, by dog
cart to the various places where the
children were to be fed. School chill
dren and factory girls were thrown on.
the screen with their cups, spoons and.
plates eagerly waiting for that one meal
which was to keep body and soul to-.
gether.
Cases of Under-nourishment.
q On the screen were also thrown cases
of rachitis, due to under-n oursihment
and their treatment by physicians and
nurses; examination Of those who
claimed to be entitled to this adj
ditional meal. The pictures also re-
vealed how emanicated the bodies Of
some of the victims were; practically
nothing but skin and bones. Mrs.
Tausch explained that it was a peculiar
circumstance, that the faces did not
show how seriously under nourished
and underfed the children really are.
Gould's Orchestra Plays.
Jay E. Gould furnished his orchestra
and his operator for this occasion,
without charge, and the chairman OF
the meeting took occasion to thank Mr..
Gould for his kindness in helping out
in such magnificent manner, such a.
worthy cause.
Drive After the Holidays.
After the meeting a short SESSION
was held to get matters under way.
1t was decided to not make the drive
until after the holidays, but that in the
meantime everything should be gotten
into readiness. Ath. Henle is presi-
dent of this committee; Miss Hertha
Weschcke was selected as secretary,
and DR.. L. A. Fritsche condescended
to act ag treasurer. The original COM
.mittee was materially increased and
will meet again in the Dutch Room Of
Turner Hall tomorrow Thursday
evening at o'clock for the purpose Of
out a campaign. Anyone
who is interested in this work is kindly
requested to attend this meeting. No
definite amount has been fixed for
New Ulm's quota. 1T was stated,
however, that Mankato had pledged
to raise the sum Of $1,000 and those,
present at the meeting Monday felt
that New Ulm should and would do
fully as well. sls
Paul Pidde Of Confrey was local
business caller, yesterday.
Joseph Wendinger Of Fairfax tram
sacted business here, yesterday.
Mrs. Chas. Silverson of Minneapolis
is the guest of Mrs. ]. H. Siegel this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Halter and
sons, Carl and Joe, of Germantown
motored to this city, Wednesday, to
consult with local physi clans.
Ed. Arnsdorf Of Lamberton who had
been visiting with relatives at Berlin,
Wisconsin, was a guest of the Julius
and Ed. Ristau families for a few days.
the past week. Mrs. Ed. Ristau is q.
daughter Of Mr.. Arnsdorf.
.l
New Ulm review., 1921-12-14
TAX EXEMP TIONS
WERE INCREASED
ALLoWANCE FOR DEPENDENTS
is DOUBLED. PERSONAL
EXEMPTION So, 500.
CORPORATION TAX RATE UP.
EXCISE ON ICE CREAM, S:
ETC, IN EFFECT.

The following statement relative to
the Federal Revenue Act of 1921 is
issued by the collector of internal
revenue forrthe District of Minnesota: /:
Effective November %.
Enactment of new revenue legisla-
ton has brought to the Offices of col.
lectors of internal revenue food of
inquiries regarding various provisions.
New Ulm review., 1921-12-14

A Fountain Pen makes nice
Christmas gift. We have, the best
Pen made and the price is reason
able. Schleuder's Jewelry store.
Adv. 50-51
New Ulm review., 1921-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Armin Dhein Of Wi
mona were guests at the Julius Krause
home from Thursday until Sunday.
Miss Erna Schmidt returned to her
home in Springfield, last Tuesday
afternoon, following short visit with
her sister, Mrs. Thomas Carson, in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thiede and Mr..
and Mrs. Ben. Thiede motored to
and Mrs. Ben. Thiede motored to LIE
Sueur, Sunday to spend the day visit
ing with relatives and friends. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Alois Dummer Of
Fairfax accompanied by August
Dummer and Mrs. Joseph Hartung,
visited with Mr.. Hartung, who is a
patient at the Loretto Hospital, last
Tuesday afternoon. 4.
r. III. Thiede was very pleasantly
surprised with a 6 o'clock dinner, Thurs
day, in honor OF his birthday annlyer7
sary. Covers were laid for "a at a
prettily decorated table. Following the
delightful dinner, 500" was played
until a late hour.
The home Of Mrs. Carl Crone, Sr.
was the scene Of a pretty one o'clock
luncheon, Wednes day, when Mes:
danes Carl Crone, Sr., Carl r. Crone
and j. II. Vogel, were Joint hostesses
to a large number Of friends. Follow
ing the delightfully."- arranged three
course luncheon, "50O'' was played
]. at which Mesdames Adolph G. Meile
r. P. Zschunke, Jacob Engel, p. "a
Stoll, Theo. Mueller and O. M. Olse1
and Miss Tillie Heymann we're awarded
prizes. The rooms were decorated il
Christmas colors and streamers.
-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30
CITY ITEMS.

Frolas and records. Henry Morans' :.
".
rs Eileen X. odell OF 10 Lake
who has been spending the
Pr in bermuda. has returned
|elsh singers Center church. May Q.
IL.
liter 4. Thorpe OF "a Church
is Il patient at the New Britain
|tal.
serves You right. Elk's Grill
4 and Mrs. Franklin w. Taylor
returned 10 their home in
lngton after an extensive stay
hdian Beach. Florida. The trip
|mado By automobile. Mrs. Mary
Tells. mother of Mrs. Taylor. has
returned.
the meeting OF tho Aziz Grotto en-
|nrnent committee last right plans
made for The ladies. night TO be
pm Wednesday evening. May IL.
brgc Parsons, son Of MIR. and Mrs.
u Parsons OF High street, suffered
Inful injury to his leg yesterday
playing stump the leader" in
kusswin and Erwin factory yard on
street. DIR. Henry t. Bray at
4 the boy and found II necessary
Pie two stitches In the wound in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30

In Juvenile court for breaking the
glass in q fire alarm box. Judge G. w.
lIlett lectured him on the seriousness
of the offense and placed him on pro-
baton.
Policeman Fred Wagner arrested "a
q year old boy Wednesday upon the
complaint of Alexander Bonefant and
Harry Ross, employees. at the Ly-
ccum theater. The boy, they said,
had caused trouble by refusing to
leave the entrance to the theater.
Judge Klett warned that another Of
Tense will result in the boys COM
initial to the reformatory at Cheshire.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30

Of Ravizza and his proposals to them.
Several other little girls were present
but were not called to the stand.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30

OF IfaNlHza ana MS proposals 10 lncm
Several other little girls were present
but were not called to the stand.
Liquor Cases Continued.
At the request of Lawyer. Stanley
j.. Traceski. the cases of John Tutko.
Steve Sladck and Stanley Bogdanski.
all of whom are charged with Offer
ing liquor with intent to sell, were
continued until next Wednesday
morning. Tutko runs the place of
business formerly known as the
curtin cafe. on Hartford avenue: Sla-
dek Is the proprietor of the Ander-
/ son cafe on Park street: Bogdanski
conducts n place of business on Spring
street.
Evidence OF alleged illicit liquor
business was seized last night by
Sergeant w. G. Hart and Policemen
William j. Mccarthy and Patrick
O'Mara. during a series of raids.
Pleas OF not guilty have been re-
corded in each case. ea.a
Reckless Driving Charged.
The ease of stephen Rakauskas.
charged with reckless driving. was
continued until. Tuesday morning.
Lawyer +. +. McDonough represents
the accused. The principal witness
for the state, "a IA year old girl, was
unable to appear in court on ac-
count of injuries sustained yesterday
when she was run down by Rakaus-
kas' car. She is under the care OF
Dr. Frank Zwick.
The accused was arrested yesterday
morning by Policeman Michael Mas
SOY following his investigation of the
accident.
John Stasneske was arrested yester-
day on charges of reckless driving
and driving without an operators. IL
cense. The. accused figured i'm an
accident yesterday on Olive street in
which Sam Paul was seriously in
iured The case was continued In
Henry Nowicki represents Stasneske.
Wife Bcatcr Jailed.
John Pizanki was sent to Jail for
20 days for beating his wife and 10.
days for drunkenness. The accused
had been before the court several
| times on the more serious offense.
Policeman Charles Anderson ar
rested Piznnki yesterday afternoon
following complaint by the wife.
lie found the accused in drunken
condition. Mrs. Pizanki reported that
she had been kicked and punched.
her waist torn and her hair pulled.
She told tho policeman that her hus-
band was angered when she asked
/ him TO go out and get a job.
PiZanki complained to his wife, he
told the court. that She was going
out entirely too much. When she
announced that she was going out
again he objected and they pushed
one another. he explained.
A II year old boy was arraigned
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30
IAlINEI.LI SUED

T. store of vincenzo Marinelli
III Myrtle street. was attached
|rday by Constable George A..
This action was taken as the
of "a suit against him by H.
IN. "A Commercial street whole
and Giaranni Marinelli. Belkin
ing for recovery of SOC for goods
|ered TO tho defendant. while
|ncili Us suing for $500 loaned.
Yer Henry Nowicki issued tho
|rs which are returnablc the Soc
Monday in May In the city court.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30
LOST WEEKS PAY

Anna Kammlowitz of 81 Erwin
Place. lost her pay envelope contain
ing So last night. She believed another
girl had taken the money however
and told Policeman Dennis Nealon.
The girl accused was searched but no
trace of the money was found. The
envelope was later found in front of
the Fair Department store but the
money was gone.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30
TWO CASES ASSIGNED.

At the short calendar session of the
city court yesterday afternoon. two
cases were assigned for trial as follows:
Wednesday. May 4. 10 a. m. Israel
Isaac Benjamin by w. +. Mangan, VS..
Paul Badal. ct al, by Stanley J..
Traceski: The Taxa Ardishey society.
by w. +. Mangan, VS.. Paul Badal,
ct al, by Stanley ]. Traceski.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30
w. G. II. U. MEETING

The regular meeting of the w. C.
r. T.. will be held on Tuesday next, at
the Methodist church from to 3
o'clock. Several items of Importance
will be voted upon and those who have
names of new members are asked to
make a report at this time. -.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30
RESTAURANT SOLD

o Puritan lunch on the corner of
and Commercial streets has
ged hands. samuel A. Pyroe.
lger. bought the place from his
lers. The sale price Is said to be
s23. 900.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30
coNcERr At WILDWOOD.

John +. Gunshanant has arranged
for a program to be rendered by the
New Britain Military band for the
ex-servicemen at the Wildwood San
itarium tomorrow afternoon at 3
O'Clock
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30

=
Our Success Is Built
Upon Your Satisfaction
Why did we create 'The Bigger Better
Store?"
We recognized that with your splendid CO.
operation, so evident during our seventeen years
here, our expansion was healthy and wise. n.
Just as success attended us in our former
=, greater in 'The Bigger Better Store :
.~"~ And that success has resulted because our
chief aim and purpose is to satisfy you!
: Backed by the great organization behind us
>> the Besse System, with twenty -seven stores
we are unusually fitted to give you complete salts
faction in all your relations with us.
j.. Your buying creed is to obtain the best mer-
chandise at the most reasonable prices! That is
our selling creed for you-to give you the best
we cam reasonably priced!
The success you are bestowing upon US en-
ables us the more to satisfy you!
BESSE-LELAND CO.
y. always More Value for Less Money"
This is the thirty sixth Of series Of talks on
what ''The Bigger Better Store" means to you.
The thirty will appear next Saturday. Il
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-04-30
RAVIzZA BOUND over
ON BONDS OF $1,000

Continued from First Page.)
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-09-17
THE RANK AND FILE
FAVOR CONFERENCE
UNDERWOOD MOST PROGRESSIVE
ON THE LIsT-oTHERs LISTED
AS "sTAND-PATTERs."
TALK OF DUAL MONARCHY
Idaho Senator, Who Originated Idea OF
the Conference, Is Entirely Snuo-
bed-Labor Plans Big DEM
onstration.

CRITICISM
was leveled at President Harding be-
cause he did not appoint Senator Boz
an Of Idaho a member of the American
delegation to the disarmament confer
ence.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska
-apkinq democratic member OF the
senate foreign relations commlttee'
said Borah's appointment would nave
been a guarantee Of a very earhes'
and determined effort to produce iii
mediate results"
A. the same time Hitchcock called
nm all. democrats to give moral sup
mort TO the effort being made by thl'
conference to promote armament re
duction." u
He said he realized that the Amer
lean delegation must, in the end' rel
resent Harding's views and pohcleS
In this respect the selection
Hughes. Root, Lodge and underwood
"ebould cause general satisfaction
Hitchcock said, as they constitute
strong cOmmlIlec, anu ~
ough accord with Harding's modera'
program. ia
"Some of us would have been gia
TO see men on the committee VINO MOI
mora advanced views on disarmanlel
than President Harding is supposed
hold" Hitchcock added.
Comment here on the personnel
the American delegation center'
around the fact that Harding selec''
four men whose public careers ma
been marked by the same character
|. tic-conservatisnl. =,
! A safe and sane" delegation Is I
!. way political opinion characterlz
, Harding's selections. In ultra-progr'
!. sive circles the delegation is regard
= as "stand-pat" and reactionary, w
4 the exception Of Underwood.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-09-17
TO PRESENT MEDAL
TO unknown POILU.
GENERAL PERsHING TO GO TO
PARIS AT DIRECTION OF
HARDING.
UNDER ARC De TRIOMPHE
Naval officer Expected to Accompany
Gen. Pershina to Franee-Another
Evidence Of Friendship Be-
tween Republics.

Washington.-Gen. Pershlng, acting
at the direction OF President Harding
will sail for Paris. where on Oct. z No
will award the medal Of honor Voted
by congress to the unknown soldier Oh
France. whose body was placed In the
Arch de Triomphe.
The general, who left France Just
about two years ago after having leu
the American Expeditionary Forces 10
victory, probobaly will be accompanied
by naval officer, who Will partlct-
nate in the ceremonies to be he'd
In connection with the award OF the
medal. The naval officer to make the
trip has not yet been selected.
Secretary Weeks, in announcing 1eh'
Pershing's mission, said:
1.-The French government mas an
nounced it's intention of signalling oy
Inappropriate military ceremonies the
action of congress as but another eVl-
dence of the historic relations Whicn
have always'prevailed between the TWO
republics"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-09-17

SAFE AND sQyND'
SEES LooPHoLE IN LETTER OF
PRIME MlNisTER-PREss HAS
RECOVERED ITS VOICE.
BoRAH GETS NO RoNoRs
Arthur Griffith Is Expected to Head
Delegation to inverness instead
of De VaIera-uIster Some
what Worried.

Iondon.-Reports from Dublin 10
both the government and the Irish rep
resentatiyes here indicate that there Is
a strong demand among the rank anu
file of the Sim Feiners for accept
ance of the governments invitation 10
a conference at Inverness by Dan Fire
ann at it's next meeting. II Is polhteu
ont by Irish representatives here that
IT is quite within the possibility Tor
the Irish to ignore the first paragraphs
of Prime Minister Lloyd Georges let'
ter and to accept an invitation to AS
| certain how the association of Ireland
with the community of nations known
as the British empire can best be rec
onciled with the Irish national asplra
| tons"
This is regarded as admitting dis
cussion of every possible relatlonshll
even that of a dual monarchy Whlci
is said to be the solution gaining taVol
among the moderates.
A most significant sign IS that TN
Irish press has recovered its voice ant
is talking for the first time with som
show Of independence. Every news
paper is urging acceptance.
II ia stated in Dublin that Mr..
Valera will not accompany the delegs
ton to Inverness, but it will be led D
! Arthur Griffith. 1t is reported ner
, that Mr.. Lloyd George is considerin
postponing the date Of the cenferenC
, for a week. This is due to the fact tn'
, that the highland gathering" whic
: ia the fashionable highland function
= the year, takes place in Inverness gu
ing the week of Sept. 90 and the hote
are all booked to the doors. The thrir'
Highland hotel keepers want to ma
both the gathering" and the conie
u ence, but they refuse to turn out q
> gathering" guests, who have mo
q money to spend. for government Oh
- Gals
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-09-17
APPROVES
MELONS REPORT
COMMITTEE VOTES RETROACTIVE
PROFIT TAX REPEAL-Vic-
TORY FOR MELLON.
DIFFER WITH THE HOUSE
Smoot Promises to Launch MS o"'
Providing for . Sales Tax-oemo-
Gratis, Meanwhile, Are Spar
rina for a Fight.

Observation-Disclosures repeal OIL
the excess profits tax in order 10 re-
duce the tax burden OF business dur
ing the present year has been decioeu
upon tentatively by the republican
members OF the senate finance COM
mittee.
This was a victory for the admins
tration tax position as outlined oy
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon.
Four of the six tax changes in the
house bill proposed by Mellon were
accepted by the republican memDres
of the committee, thus indicating that
senate republicans, in general VIII
fine up with the administration IN OPP
position to various features OF inc
| house tax kill.
| The other three proposals urged Dy
Mellon that were adopted were.
Increase of corporation income
fay IN IL per cent as of last Jan. l.
2-Tax on proprietary medicines
perfumery and cosmetics as OF Jan. l,
illumination of the capital stoc'
tax as of next Jan. l.
The suggestion of Mellon that tn
MAXIMUM rate on surtaxes be re
duced to 25 uer cent next Jan. wa
reiected in the house and the max
mum Of 80 per cent adopted. His pr'
posals to cut transportation taxes
half as of next Jan. l, and repeal thei
on Ian. 1, 1928, was also overrlooe
in the House provision for comple'
repeal next January accepted.
Repeal OF the profits tax caused
hot debate among the republics
:. members. and Melons suggestl(
was adopted by majority of one. X
. neal of the transportation tax pr
= vision also was adopted by close Vol
4 While the committee has definlte
deeided the tax bill must provide ,
200 OOO. 900, asked by Mellon, no pi
n make ND the losses that will RESI-
from the elimination Of the transp'
~ tation taxes has yet taken shape.
Senator Smoot, of Utah, the en-
% advocate of the sales tax, declaT
e he would offer his bill providing ioi
Is ,uo ner cent turnover tax on all goo
d, wares and merchandise as a suDs'i.'
lie for certain sections OF the bill, per-
IT. II is reported to the senate. IL
IL iected, he said he would offer 1t IN
= senate.
Ia Meanwhile. the democrats in
senate are preparing to launch pa
st fight against the tax bill. Senator >
10 mons of North Carolina, ranking
tie uority member Of the finance conn
'ct tee. declared he would urge Mino'
Leader Underwood to call party
Gus when he returns to washington
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-09-17

N.,o.ra a, Rae. cour.. Information.

Would Bar Race courss Information.
Baton Rouge. - Representative X.
]. WeinmAnn Of New Orleans intro
duced a bill in the House to prohibit
the publication, possession, sale, COM
munication or dissemination OF any In
formation concerning betting odds OF
tips on horse races. The bill would
permit the publication or dissimina-
ton of entries on races, unaccom-
panied by betting odds.
The bill would also prohibit the use
of telephones in the dissemination OF
information concerning racing n""s
Ind requires telephone companies te
remove telephones from premises o.
persons convicted of violations OF tn'
act on written notice from the distr1c
attorney.
Violations Of the act are made mis-
demeanor, punishable by fine or I'm
prisonment or both at the discretion o
the court.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-09-17
ROCK ISLAND VALUATION.

Washington.--In the first tentative
valuation report covering the property
of the larger railroad systems OF the
United States the Interstate Commerce
Commission announced that the final
value of the property owned and leas-
ed of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa
cific railway system as of June 49,
1915, was $S22,277 500. This valuation
covers the total property of the sys-
tenn devoted to common carrier pur'
poses.
On total property owned by the ROCK
Island a final value of $252,O62,s2O was
fixed by the commission and a value
of $751;, SO9, SS3 was placed on the prop
erty wholly owned and used.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-09-17
MAN, rs, KILLS Ex-w'FE'

Long Beach, Cal.-E. F. Routt %.
d,aOuised In n Santa Claus beard, snot
and seriously wounded his divorced
wife, Mrs. Carrie Routt SS' WINE sne
was celebrating In her home here the
thirteenth birthday Of their son, &C.
cordtug to the police. and then ended
his own life with a bullet through his
brain.
Mrs. Rouet, although shot three
times. Is expected to recover. ACCORD
ing to Mrs. Routt's reported statement
To the police, the couple were married
when she was Is years Of age.