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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-01-13
NEW INCOME TAX
LAW IS IN EFFECT
WAR TAX IS REMOVED FROM
MANY ARTICLES ON THE
FIRST OF JANUARY
Tax Is Taken From Freight and Pas.
senger Tickets, Soft Drinks,
Shoes and Clothing. New Tax
Placed on Some Articles

Washington In fedora
taxes voted by congress last month
became effective January LIST. Here's
how 1t will affect you.
When you ride on railroad train
or nm inland or coastwise steamer you
no longer will have TO pay the govern
ment per cent of the amount of your
fare and 8 per cent of the cost OF
your seat, berth or stateroom.
When you ship freight you will not
be assessed an extra per cent of the
cost. Likewise you can send pack
ages by express or parcels post without
having to give up "war tax"
When you visit the corner drug
store for a bottle of proprietary medi-
cine, tube of tooth paste, toilet
preparation or. the like you viii escape
the vexatious stamp taxes.
When you go 10 a soda fountain you
no longer will find Uncle Sam holding
out his hand for penny on each 10
cents or fraction that you pay the
clerk for drink or a plate of Ice
cream
If you want to sport pair of shoes
costing more than $40 or a shirt cost
ing more than SO you will not have to
pay out tax. These and all of the
other so-called luxury taxes on cloth
ing, as well as those on umbrellas,
parasols sunshades, picture frames,
trunks, valises, pocketbooks, etc, went
into the discard Monday.
All heads of families with depend
ents will get a slight reduction in
their income tax during the new year,
the extent being SO for each depend
ent as the result of the increase from
5000 to $500 in the exemption on &C
count OF dependents.
If you are married and your net IN
come in 1921 was 5000 or less, how
ever you get still further reduc-
ton in taxes as the normal exemption
for married men in this class has
been increased from $1,000 to $500.
Single men are given no additional
exemption and can deduct only $1,000
from their net income.
If your income is such as to put you
In the surtax paying class you VIII
pay at the new rates, which become
effective Monday and which provide
for some reduction all along the line
with the maximum at 80 per cent
On 5000. 900, instead of IS per cent on
81 900, 900 or more.
If you live in place that still can
boast of a 1O-cent movie show or 9TH
sr place of amusement you VIII not
be assessed a penny tax. If the charge
exceeds 10 cents, however, you VIII
continue to pay a war 10y at the
present rates of cent for each III
.ents or fraction.
Some classes of business, big ana
little. get some relief under the new
ox bill but other classes will have
heir taxes increased. Corporations
which did not fall within the excess
,rofit-making class during the war
will have their taxes advanced through
he increase Of IL per cent In the
income tax. Corporations
nlllng within this class include the |
ailroads and public utilities, the in
ONE of which are regulated by feder-
| or state commissions through the ,
oltrol over rates. |
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-01-13
Don't FORGET cuticura TaIcum

When adding TO Your toilet requisites.
An exquisite face, skin, baby and dust
ing powder and perfume, rendering
other perfumes superauous. You may
rely on it because one Of the Cuticura
Trio (Soap, Ointment and Talcum)
Csc each Observation-Disclosures.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-01-13
Ballroom Dancing.

Ballroom Dancing.
The earliest form OF ballroom dane
Ing was the Quadrille. started abosa
1915. This was followed by the ia.-
GERS. invented in 1885. The polka was
adopted In 1895. The waltz, which
came from Germany, In 1795, did RoS
become popular as a ballroom dznu
till later. The two-step is an Amert
can invention.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-01-13

Anyone can complacently wear
suit four years old when he's GO
eleven.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-01-13
a Drawback.

Argus mourned his hundred eyes
ut is so hard to avoid seeing shers
Mrs. A hides my Christmas present
be explained
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-01-13

When man says I'm think Il
over" he has already decided.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-01-13

Hope deferred gives one cold feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
NORWICH TOWN

And He shall show you a large up- per room furnished; there make ready Luke 22:12, was the text of the very interesting sermon by Rev. Gurdon F. Bailey, at the Sunday morning worship at the First Congregational church. At the close of the regular service. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper was observed Rev. Mir. Bailey officiat- ing. The topic for discussion at the Mems Forum at noon was-Conditions of World Peace.
 There was no Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:30, the Young Peoples society having united with the Central Baptist church, in the union rally un- der the auspices of Norwich c. E.. Union.
 At the New London Association of Congregational clerks and ministers at Park Club, Norwich, Tuesday from the First Congregational church, Her bert L. Warrington and Clyde NJ. Beebe, are the delegates appointed to repre- sent the church and Miss Bernice Un- derwood and Miss Ida Beebe, the dele gates to represent the Young people.
 Owing to the singers who were to participate at the BackuS Hospital Sunday afternoon, be1lg indisposed because of throat affection, the hour of music arranged by Home Chapter of the Kings Daughters was omitted
 It has been arranged to hold the meeting of Home Chapter today (Mon- day) at the usual hour on daylight time.
 Sunday completed the first year of service for Rev. James B. Aldrich. as pastor of the First Methodist Episco- pal church he having commended his duties May s, 1921, which date fell on Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
STONENGTON

When Nina council gave successful whist and dance the first prizes were lwarded JUssph De Maura and Pauline Joseph Consolation awarded to Miss imma DeMaura and Thomas Bryce
 The dance held at the Community hal by committee of Ensre Nous, the Ston- ington High school paper Saturday night proved a pleasing success.
 The enployes of the American Velvet company held a delightful dance in 'Anis hall Saturday evening. The proceeds will go to the baseball association recently formed here.
 The community chorus are planning to hold picnics at Deans Mills this summer. also at Harborside. the home of Repre- sentative N. P. Moves
 A largedelegatlon of the local W. C. T. U. will attend the spring conference al Mystic May 10. in the c. 4. R. hall, of all the unions in New London county.
 The committee cf th7 WequeteauocI, Community club have arranged to hold a ball to raise funds to carry on the work of the association.
 The classes in home nursing will again be held Tuesday, May 9th and May 23 These classes last all day. May 26 A j. Brundage, state club leader will be pres ent and take up garden work with the children.
 Stonington troops of Girl Scouts in charge of Captain F. R. Harrington and J. H. Shoers enjoyed a hike Saturday to
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08

Emma Meull. She was the only daugh- ter of Karl and Katherine Hoefer, who safvive her, with two brothers, Henry and Walter Hoefer Miss Hoe fer was a member of the German Luz theran Church of Norwich and of the Young People Society of that Church. She was a favorite with all whom she came in contact, and she had many friends who mourn her sudden and un- timely death.
 The delegates from the TaftviIIe Congrega Church to the confer ence 10 be held at Park Church. Nor wich on Tuesday will be Mrs. John D. Sharples Mrs. Charles T. Webster, Miss Anna M. Beardow and Mrs. John Nolllman. The Sunday School will be represented by Miss Nyra Yerrington Miss Helen Campbell, Miss Lydia Adams and Miss Mildred KIoss.
 George N. Beardow, treasurer of the Taftville Athletic Association has re- ceived Q check for $10O from Ponemah Mills, which is very encouraging to the directors and members of the As sociaion. The drive for members has been going very slowly, owing to the heavy drain of other drives on the purses of the village inhabitants. Now that this substantial amount has been added to the treasury, those in charge of the drive feel that the people should show their appreciation, and help support the TaftviIle team which gives great deal of sport and enter tainment to local fans.
 ] John Youngs has left town. Christopher WunderIich is enjoying | short vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
HUMoR OF THE DAY

Pretty good rubber you have nor.> said the fat patron of a Turkish bath. Yes" said the proprietor. T thought the fellow would make a good hand when I hired him"
 Hes had plenty of experience. all right. He used to swab decks On a liner. Birmingham Age-Heralc.
 There Is no use Of trying 10 irn- prove my husbands mind" said Mrs. Cumrox, with a sigh.
 Why do you despair?'
 T took him to an art museum yes terday. He thought the Venus de Milo was an advertisement for an amateur swimming contest.--Wash- ington Star.
 Teacher-Nov. we can't take four fros three. so what can we do. Teddy7
 Teddy-We can borrow. Teacher@Thaxs rirht and wher, d, We bor-ow7
 Teddy-Next door al Jenkins: ws al ways do.-Houston Post.
 Nobody tries to stop card playing h ' Crimson Gulch."
 Its valuable for it's social laausaSss replied Cactus Joe"
 T thought friendship ceased ia poker gamer
 'on the contrary. a poker game is ths only occasion on which some Of The bon really suspend hostiiities. es.--wzahinrto Star.
 You know every time a man falls iS love he fec,s iHse nev man
 Whereas he's simply Che cd one re vamPed i'-Was side Tales
 Manager tto applicant for omos bc, vacancy b-Aren't yuu shs boy p,ho zo piled for this positiOn a fortnight axo7 | Boy-Tes. sir
 Manager-Ans didn't I say I uantes an older boy
 Boy-Tes, sir. That's rny I'm her, now i-Londol Evening NsrA
 He-so the jury awarded Fionz1 sssf a week aiimony? She-fes: she szys it would re~ru es good now not 10 be dependent upor | man for her income .-wayzide Tales. Pittsburgh Paper: Peter Perkinn P~s. : ion, Penn. pepper propzgator pruntee l Sl2o picking peclIs Of plentiful pspperr , rowing Peter is no piker pepper pickluwr Boston Transcript
 Beishazzzr smiled az ha fas.f .~, drank in the brilliant scene bsfo-. hi-- He was about to call the dirrcsor anS compliment him publicly. when his ris,e' Tell upon the handwriting on the --ss
 Just as I expected" he Another good picture ruined by subtitle. Life.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08

The Westerly board of trade is plan ming this summer to have a n1anufactur CTS exhibit The different industries her, would make an excellent showing. It is stated that not one-half of the population knows what is being manufactured right here in Westerly.
 The case before the superior court Fri day was that of Della La Fountain, vs Hans De Gannett an, an action brought to recover s5. 900 damages for an alleged assault "..h to htsC hern committed at the De Gannett house in the town of Rieh- nond in September. 1920. The plaintiff has married since the action was brought and the writ was amended to make the plaintiffs name Della La Fountain Braiden The jury en4oaneled was Carl " Brucker, foreman; Wills IT. Barber, Westerly Fred D. Potter, Omer Forth, Patrick Kelley, South Kingston Ralph S. Phillips. J. F. Haggerty, Sylvester F. Hines and Jesse E. Brown, South Kings ton James J Nonuos, Hopkinton Flu gene O'Donnell, Charlestown; John W. Burton, Narragansett. It was stated by Attorney John Dunn for the plaintiff that defendent came to the room of the plain tiff, who was employed as housekeeper and assaulted her. that defendants son heard the cries and he went into the room whereupon his father left, that defendant grabed plaintiff by the arm. Plaintiff claimed she suffered distress of body and mind and for a period of three weeks was unable to follow her usual course of labor. The jury returned at 1.30 with a verdict for the plaintiff of one cent. The verdict carrying no costs On motion of Attorney Ledwidge for the defendant the bail was reduced from $5000 to $200 pend ing the plaintiffs exceptions and appeal. Court was adjourned until this (Monday) morning. It is expected that George T. Brown will be the presiding justice here Judge Blodgett going to Woonsocket. Arrangements have been completed fdI the opening of the drive for the new paro- chial school of the Church of the Innac-
 ulate Conception church this (Monday) evening with mass meeting at the sta tt armory on Dixon street. at which Govern or Emery J. San Souci and staff will bt f the guests of honor. Many other promi
 nent men in tho state will be present. in l cludng Judge John W. Sweeney. Judg' l Capotasto and ex-Mayor John J. F'itz gerald of Pawtuclket. The guests O ! honor and thier party will be entertained
 at dinner, this evening by Rev. Thoma | J. Larkin, s. M, pastor of the church i The reception committee for the even | includes Father Larkin. Joseph L. -Leni l han chairman; pr. NJ H. Scanlon, Dr. J l L. May. Dr. John Ruisi, pr. H. L. Doyle 1 Dr. James Daugherty; Charles J. Butler
 Richard Butler, James Collins, William l Dolan, John J. Dunn, Joseph Grills. Pau 1 Gonven Samuel Dardone. Maurice Flynn Frank Regime, Edward J. Butler, Jame Jessop, James Mccormick, Michael Pa l palia, Louis Rossi, Thomas Lenihan, Gee
 Montaldo, Harold G. Moore, Geoffre. l Moore.
 It is estimated that the new schoo
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
YANTIC

Many of the villagers interested in the school contributed a sum of money re- in the school, and 1t was purchased last week by Principal T. S. Bushnell. and his primary assistant, Mrs. L. Rose. who are exceedingly grateful for the co-opera- ton of the people. The graphophone ma sic is an aid in physical culture lessons as well as for marching, drills and sing ing. Collections were made by inc school children; Joseph Gaskeil ot the primary department secured the largest amount and received praise from his classmates and teacher for the activity he displayed in getting such useful ad- dition 10 the equipment Of the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
KALEIDOSCOPE

Diamond mines in South A, restricting their output
 Every yard of woolen cloth mile of yarn.
 The worlds record oueput os 57s.sss,ooo tons in 1918.
 The omnibusses of Iondon about s5.000 900 miles a year.
 American freight ears are sbo the size of those on English rar
 In every hive are bees vhos. is 10 keep it ventiia-eI by fanni wings.
 Part of tie equipment of the cinesn- natl fire department is an immense cof- Tee pot on an automobile from phjeA hot coffee is constantly served to ths firemen
 full chart Of the ancestry of an the 2oo.ooo.ooo, more or less. of people cf En<. fish ancestry scattered over The -u,~,H would. if carried back to the twelfth csr- tury and written With one nanne 10 fhs square inch. cover some zs,Soo,eoc o< square miles.
 full-sized airplane wing sussendsS below an airplane In high speed ai-hf will be tested at the Langley aefd fa.or- atory of the national advisory comnittes for aeronautics. This will be the arrf time that real wing has been tented ir actual flight.
 Accoonts of rains Of fishes. according ts Dr. E. w. Gudger are not neccrsariiy fish stories" He says such saIs os fishes from the sky may be caused by high winds, whirlwinds and wzterspoafs~ that draw up the fishes from the water and scatter them as their force Is a5ent.
 The poorest member of the BrftIsh royal family today Is Queen Alexander. Her majesty's allowance from the state is S35o.0oe a year. but that fails far below what 1t costs her to nain- tain Marlborough house and szudrfnr- ham. It is said that Queen Alexandrs today Is only just able aithourh living in comparative retirement, to ulaks both ends meet. and that she could not do it but for her private resourcer which are by no means larre.-Clsve- land Plain Dealer.
 All postal savings depositorr -ne~ now be fnger-prlnted; thls suppicuent1 the present method of ldentincafloo s-< safeguards both the paying postnsa~te-, aii1 the depostors. The syEtern uan in augurzted on December IS, and Inc prints are taken whenever an account {, opened or interest or prinfrhI pnN Care IS taken to disabuse the nina of depossors of any connection bet-cen ttt1 procedure and crimiroiogy: those who alrezoy have accounts register fhesr finger prints In the hrEt tranraetiou fol- lowing the installation Of ths ryrterr. ] I-SeienEhc Americaa
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08

Deans Mills where they prepared their supper. The renewed vigor in getting members resulted ir eight being added Co their troops.
 The Boy Scouts met Saturday evening in their rooms and enjoyed a number of games.
 Mrs. J. V. A. Trumbull and Billings Burtch of New York were here for the week end.
 Herbert s. Owen who spent the winter in Washington. D e: has returned home
 Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Dougherty O. New York will open their home hero Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
MASTER PLUMBERS TO HEAR
 SPEAKER FROM EVANSVILLE

B. Joseph O'DonneH of Evansville, Ind, representing the trade extension bureau. iss to deliver the principal address at the chirty- second annual convention of the Master Plumbers association of Cinnec- ticut, which will take place at the Hotel Mohican in New London Wednesday,
 A general business meeting will be held followed by election of officers and a banquet. It is expected that a represent Attye of the national organiza tion will al 50 be present.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08

building will cost about SI5Q,0o0.
 The motor boat Owned by Gustave seI- Ter of Clark street which was rnooTsd near the Wilcox dock on Markin has been reported to the police as robbed of its contents and set adrift. Two life pre- servers, one folding anchor, six .Colum- bia dry cell batteries, two screw drivers. one Stillson wrench, two pairs of pliers and a two-quart can of engine grease are reported missing. Several articles fro mthe launch of Arthur Taylor which was moored on the Connecticut side of the river were found in the Seller launch.
 The president of the Historical so- Iriety is Everett E. Whipple Rev. S. M. Cathtart. first vice president; N. H. Lamphear, second vice president; Mrs. Elisha C. Burdick; recording secretary, Mrs. Lillian Thomas: corresponding sec retary, Miss Gertrude Foster treasurer. Charles Perry and Everett Barnes; exc cutive committee. Milon A. Crandall. Thomas Percy. Irwin O. Chester. Fred s. Opie and Mrs. La Clede Woodmansee i; membership committee. Basil B. Wood. Miss Sally Coy and Rev. W. F. Williams i; program committee. Miss Mazie Zan- grandi. Miss Julie Smith and Byron J. Peckham, necrology committee.
 Postmaster Lenihan, of Westerly post office has gotten out useful card for the business people of Westerly and has distributed the same in the post office boxes here. It asks that the people do not wait until evening to mail their let ters, and also impress upon them the necessity for mailing their letters often and early. It also contains the schedule of the madls received and despatched at Westerly post office.
 The west bound mails close: p. m., 1O.3e, 4.so, 500, 6.SO. 800 and 12.oo mid night.
 East bound mails close: a. m., 1915 a. m., 11.S0 a. m., p. m, 5.3o p. m., s.2O D. m. 12 midnight.
 i Malls received-7 a. m 7s0 a. m.. 5.3o a. m., 11.15 and 11.30 a. m., 12.3o p. m., 5.So 6.So, 745, 1915 p. m. The mail which usually left here at l4.os was changed May 1st and does not go out until 5.02 p. m. for the west.
 Charles Corners of 112 Liberty street while at work Friday morning for the R. A. Sherman & Sons Co.,. builders. had his two first fingers of his left hand cut off by B saw. The young man is tho son of Mr.i and Mrs. Timothy Connors and had served three years as an ap- prentice and had ont more year to serve He was attended by Drs. F. I. Payne, as sisted by Dr. Reese and Pagan. Misses Mary and Gertrude Kelleher Miss Helen Tuite, Mrs. Edward LearJ and Mrs. Charles Opie attended the re- union of their. class at Willimantic Nor mai school Saturday.
 Miss Annie Tuite spent the weekend
 in Boston.
 l A. E. Kingsley of North Kingston wa. la caller here Saturday.
 Middletown-The drive for s52.os3.7s to fill the Middletovn Community Ches N-- -E--
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
Ks.iEns from tho A. c. Swan Co,

Charles M Olson who has been em- ployed for. twelve years with the A. C. Swan Company. the last three years be- ing manager of the paint department has resigned to take up other duties. At the close of business Saturday he was pre- sented a purse of gold by his associates who all wish him the best of success in his new work
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
THE cALLA.

THE CALLA- dull blue flower pot that stands Within a dull blue dish. Adorned with dragons. ideoErarhs And little fan tailed fish. A pint Of water. damp dark iocns Green leaves the sun ilumes, A waxen bud. a creamy dower- The calla lily bioomsi A miracle Of ivory
 It opens 10 the light A pure and perfect scroll with heart And edges Ereenish white tint a Henners magic brush Might ever vainiy seek To seize for beauty's Ewzn.ike throat Or Da.e and lovely cheek. Loi on It's single petal. could
 We read t. there IS traced The weird romance of everglades With moonlit waters laced Sealed monsters lurking il the ocze. Lagoons sereneiy blue. And stately oaks in messy ciozka Where first the caka grew. The fragrance of the humid South. Is heavy on the air. An atmosphere of larguoroIs dreams And gardens always fair. Pelluc.d pools and ancient grover. And haunting rare perfumes A wonder flower Of gold and snow,
 The calla lily biooms
 -Minna Irving. in New York Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
BumsteadsWOTmSYrup

TO children an nEel of mercy.D where
 Fsei .ons arc followed. IT NEVER NAa-.. Despte scarcity and enormous eest ef SAN1ONIN. It contains fuIi llose. etoed elzty ycars' test. sold everywhers er hT mall. soc a bottle.
 kst- C. A. Yo0rhees. N. D.. PhiIadel.hin
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
Full S4 Hour Week

F. L. .Streeter, general manager of the j. N. LaPoint Co.,, of New London has announced that commencing Monday morning. the plant will go onto a full tinle schedule of 54 hours week.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
TAFTVILLE

SIX hours after high water l. is low Ngter. which is followed by flood tids.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
Comparisons

Comparisons Predictions for Cloudy, warmer, probably showers. Saturdays weather-Partly cloudy, warmer.
 Predictions for Sunday-Unsettled warmer.
 Sundays weather-Showers in nor niHs followed by fair. warmer. south west wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08
WEATHER Conditiona

The distur rbance that was central ove- Lake Superior Saturday night has moved eastward 10 the lower St. Law renee valley and New England attend cd by showers in the lake region, the extreme upper Ohio valley and the Atlantic states north of Virginia. Pres sure was quite low and falling Sunday over the Rocky mountains and plat eau regions and the Canadian north west.
 The temperature was somewhat higher Sunday alon gthe Atlantic coast from Massachusetts southward. The indication are for generally fair weather Monday in the state east of the Mississippi river. Cloudiness will increase, however, during Monday night and Tuesday as the western dis turbance moves eastward and showers are probable by Tuesday night as far west as the lower lake region and the Appalachian mountains. There will be little change in temperature except it will be somewhat lowed Monday in the lantic states.
 Wind.
 North of Sandy Hook-Fresh west ana northwest and generally fair Mon day.
 sandy Hook to Hatteras-Fresh northwest and north, generally fair Monday.
 Forecz=@
 Southern New England-Fair and tomewhat cooler Monday; Tuesday in- ereasing cloudiness.
 Observations in Norwich The Bulletins observations show the following changes in temperature and haronetrie changes Saturday and Sun dzys
 Ther Bar
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-08

Middletown-The drive for s52.osS.7s to fill the Middletown Community Chest was launched Friday night.