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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03
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Deduction for Losses, Other than from Sale or Ex-
 change or Assets

Deductions for losses are divided into four classes, and to be allowed must follow closely the wording of the income-tax law. Losses are Ideductible if incurred CD in the tax payers trade, business, or profess |sion; @ in any transaction entered into for profit; t3) from fires, storms, shipwreck, or other casual ties, or from theft, and (4) from wagering transactions.
 Business losses result, usually, from the purchase and sale of mer- chandise. Sue hlosses usually are ascertained by means of inventor les, which are required whenever in the opinion of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue their use is nec- essary to determine the income of any taxpayer.
 The term transaction entered into for profit means any kind of business proposition. For example. la taxpayer purchases an automo- bile to be used solely for business purposes, and which is sod at loss. As this is business propo- Isition from start to finish, the loss is deductible, subject to the limita- tions of section IF. But if he had purchased the automobile to be used for pleasure or convenience, the de- duction would not be allowed; it was not a transaction entered into for profit.
 A loss sustained Tn the theft of an automobile purchased for pleasure |or convenience is deductible, as it falls in class 3. If, because of faul- ty driving, but not of "willful neg
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Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do no. cOmpel'
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1887

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1887
 Dominated by benefic aspect the horoscope for today is unim- portant in the general influence. It is primarily day for starting pro- jects long planned
 Merchants and manufacturers certainly should benefit under this planetary government which indi- cates sharp rises in retail prices and generous buying on the part of the public.
 Obstacles to the merchandising of certain wares are forecast, but profit is foreshadowed for Ameri- can business men through the spring.
 As the Spring advances the ex- tension of migratory haunts will be apparent among the people of the United States The trailer will be- come more popular and camping will lure great numbers in the sum- mer months.
 Again the seers foretell the ris- ing cost of living which will cause widespread discontent Prices of shoes and silks will drain the pock- etbooks of women.
 Scientists now will announce strange discoveries in the realm of medicine. War in the distant future may be prevented by treat ment of hormones to destroy bar barrie impulses.
 Radio legislation is to be sought against interference in reception that will become so serious as to reduce the sales of instruments. The wonders of television will become a factor in regulating air programs.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of success. Those engaged in intellectual pur- suits should be most fortunate. Young persons will be helpful and sympathetic to parents.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be quick in mental pro- cesses, courageous to action and independent in thought.
 John H. Trumbull statesman, was born on this day 1873. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in- clude Charles Dibdin, composer, 1845; Luther Emmett Holt, pedia- trician, 1855, Casimir Pulaski, Po- fish patriot, 1848.
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MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

O. What kind of person is con : sidered by his acquaintances as a bore?
 A. It is usually the one who the conversation, who is always contradicting his com panions, who knows better" than anyone else about everything.
 Q. If a maid breaks dish, should she be held responsible and asked to replace it?
 A. This depends entirely upon circumstances. If the maid is care ful, diligent, and conscientious, she should not be asked to do so.
 Q. Should wedding gift all ways be sent before the wedding day?
 A. Yes, always.
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gilence,' an automobile maintained for pleasure is damaged, the tax payer may claim the loss sustained. as it comes within the meaning of the word casualty" Where dam ages result from the faulty driving of an au t i'm o bi le with which the automobile of the taxpayer col lides, the loss occasioned the tax payer likewise is deductible.
 Losses from wagering transactions, whether legal or illegal, are deuuc- tible only to the extent of gains from such transactions The excess of such losses over the gains is not deductible.
 All losses are deductible only to the extent to which they are not compensated for by insurance or otherwise. Deductible capital losses are further subject to the limitation of section TIT.
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Our idea of something or other would be to be walking delegate for those striking Japanese geisha girls
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tries situation to be candid, which if not remeded, can turn those mitarsts loose at each others throats.
 In the past few years, this country has been par ticularly successful in establishing trade agreements with various foreign nations which are proving eff fective and beneficial It would appear that negota tions to that end the Pacific would be timely and would do much to quiet that persistently reoc- curing word menace"
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DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordo,.

Words Often Misused: Do not say, We started the work yesterday" Say, We began the work yester- day"
 Often Mispronounced: Illustra- tor. Accent second syllable, not the first.
 Often Misspelled: Dying (expir- ing); dyeing (coloring)
 Synonyms: Crafty, satisfy, in- dulge, please, humor.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day Today's word: Farcial; pertaining to farce; ludicrous; unreal. They deny the characters to be farcical, because they are actually in nature" = Gay.
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LOOK 0ld LEARN.
 By A. c. Gordon

1. What is the Continental Di- vide? Agt 9 Who invented the telegraph? 3. What unit represents power in mechanics? ., 4 What is the youngest age a U. s. Senator may be? 5. Which was the first state to approve and sanction the Consti- tuition?
 ANSWERS l. The crest of land in the Unit- ed States which separates the wa : ter draining into the Atlantic Ocean from that draining into the Pacific.
 2. Samuel F. B. Morse. 3. Horsepower. ua15 4. Thirty. rg4 5. Delaware.
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Being loyal as Los Angeles, refuse to believe the report that February with that windstorm was just about normal" Patriots, it unusual
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03

That parrot in Atlantic City who takes his nips md gets tpsy is perhaps getting his idea from the intelligent humans lined up at the bar.
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Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
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20 YEARS AGO
 Frun The Empire
MARCH 3, 1917

Virtually admitting the truth of lthe charges made in the United States that Germany plotted to lseclre the aid of Mexico and Japan lin the event of war between the United States and Germany, Ger tman Foreign Secretary von Zim- Imerman justified the action by mounting out that Germany did so on the grounds that the United States had tried to array the South American republics against Ger many.
 H. w. Clutter, superintendent of the Funter Bay cannery, was in Ju- neau op business trip.
 The Juneau Home Guards, the formation of which was suggested by H. R. Shepard, had it's first meeting in MT. Shepard's office, and over fifty members signed the or iginal roll. Capt. J. T. Martin was named chairman and MT. Shepard secretary.
 Members of the Douglas High School dramatic club presented "The Dude and the Cyclone" at the school with the following cast Misses Ju- verna Henderson and Norma Rip in; John Hopper, Cecil Bach, FL mer Jackson, Alex Sey, Walter Jackson and Victor Hewitt.
 An interesting debate was given at the Douglas high school on the Isubject: Resolved: That capital punishment, should be abolished in Alaska Agnes Livie and Joe George upheld the affirmative while Dora Morgan and Liano Aalto repre- sented the negative
 Jack Langseth, of the Island News tstaff, returned from a trip south tand was busy greeting old friends.
 Babe" Samples returned to Treadwell after a voyage of more than a month from Seattle in his own launch.
 Arthur Fleek returned to his home in Douglas from Chichagof where he was employed in the mines for several months.
 In the fastest game of basketball played on the channel during the season Treadwell won the cham pionship for 19l6-1917 by defeating the Arctic Brotherhood by a score Of B to 26. On the A. B. team were: Burford, Kletzing, Mathews, Blackwell and Carlson. The Tread we'll winners were Foreman, Mar kannen, Kertis, Higley and Brown
 Weather: Highest, 38; lowest 32; snow
 Lode and placer location notices
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H A P P -
 l R T DRY

The Empire ertends congratula- lion, and best ,1ishes today, thetr birthday anniversary. to the follo,o- ing:
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Today's News 1oday-Empire.
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MARCH 3. Margaret Hickey Ed Shaffer, Jr.
 A. B. Cain Josephine Carter Tom Rakich Homer G. Nordling Walstein G. Smith
Nogales international., 1937-09-18
PERSONAL FINANCE co.

They give prompt and effective
service in making loans on autos, fur
niture, or signature, transacting their
business with every one confident
tally.
This we'll known and responsible f.
nancing institution is one Of the
strongest organizations of it's kind to
be found in the entire state. It's or
ganization was effected in response to
the demands of the community for the
purpose of making personal loans to
worthy people who found themselves
temporarily short Of money on all
plans. 1t has filled a prominent factor
in civic and industrial progress of the
vicinity. Its management is composed
of prominent and conservative men
who have successfully guided it's di-
rection to it's enviable standing --nnc
of the strongest of it's kind in the
country. A feature Of their business
is the safeguarding of the patron S
interest through their advisory de-
partment which is available to all.
Since the founding of this institu-
tion its outstanding policy has been
one of accommodation and conven-
ience to the customer. Liberal without
recklessness, and conservative with
Nogales international., 1937-09-18

Buxton-Smith Mercantile Co, OF
Tucson, at 19 Tooie Ave" are distri-
butors of Coers and Burgermeister
Beers and offer an excellent delivery
service to all the surrounding terri
tory.
Ever since beer has been legalized
it has become one of the most popu-
lar drinks of the day. If you wish
to purchase the one pure drink try
Coers and Burgermeister Beers
The public is becoming more
discriminating every day and are
choosing brands that are made of the
highest quality ingredients.
You will find this beer popular all
over and can be served on all occa-
sions with tho choicest of foods. 1t
adds zest to the food and is very
healthful.
They are to be complimented upon
their selection of Coers and Burger
meister to distribute to the peo-
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out smallness. This policy has been
a dominant factor in the building up
OF the large clientele now enjoyed
by the institution.
There are other loan companies
that may loom large in figures. but
there are none in this section which
can show a more uniform or continu-
al progress or more solid and capable
management than this one.
Because of its sound and conserva-
tive management it enjoys the fulles:
confidence Of the public at large and
its influence on the individual and
home life Of the community has been
marked indeed, for through its will
ing assistance and able advice, large
numbers of citizens have been bene-
fitted and enabled to hold their place
in the progress of the community.
We here wish to compliment the
Personal Finance Co., located at IL
W. Congress St. Tucson for their
most essential service rendered to
all in the most admirable manner in
the hour of need. 1t matters not un-
der what circumstances, you will find
them at your service and their advice
inmatters will prove both interesting
and profitable.
Nogales international., 1937-09-18
APACHE REALTY co.

life in the city or town irksome and
confining and wish small place in
the country where they can have their
gardens and enjoy the peace and
quietness that comes Of a home in
the country. Or, it may be ranch or
larger tract of land that is desired.
Regardless of the size of the pocket
book this firm can meet the demands.
Because of their clean-cut methods
of handling all business that passes
through their hands they have many
satisfied clients and the number is
steadily increasing. They are busi-
ness men who are right here at home
and as neighbors they solicit your pa
tronage on the most favorable terms
Regardless of what you have IN
mind that comes within the province
of real estate you will find you have
placed the matter in most competent
hands if you consult the APACHE
REALTY CO, conveniently located at
623 North Fourth Avenue Tucson,
phone Tucson 3347.
Nogales international., 1937-09-18
LA JOLLA NIGHT CLUB

Recreation is word universally
misunderstood and misinterpreted. It
means to recreate. The only trouble
is that so many people use it as a
misnomer. The business man for ex-
ample, is tied down to routine and
no matter how he loves his business,
he cannot be at it "a hours out of the
day. 80 he gets "fed-up' as it were,
mentally if not physically, an1 must
adopt some means of re-creating his
mind for the stress Of new business
demands. In this respect what is
better than a good brisk motor trip
into town, repast of the finest
foods and drinks the market affords
and served Immediately and with a
courtesy that is the last word? Why
not motor to the La Jolla Night Club,
located on South Sixth Avenue at
goth Street. Tucson where you will
find Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Carter and
better host and hostess does not ex-
list. They conduct their establishment
in such manner that they have eli
cited the praise of every one of their
patrons and thus it is not surprising
that their establishment has become
a sort of institution. Moreover, in
spite of the excellence Of the cuisine,
the courtesy Of the management and
the splendid line of beverages served,
including all the best brands, the cost
of the final check will be a pleasant
surprise Better telephone Mr.. and
Mrs. Jimmie Carter Of the La Jolla
Night Club, phone Tucson 1856 that
you are on your way. and good time
will be had by all It's a trip worth
while. They have most
enjoyable floor show each night
for your entertainment. One
Of the features now is ."Zahrah,"
the Mexican Dancer, who has been
contracted by the Universal Film Co.
to appear with them as soon as her
time is up at this famous night club.
Take advantage Of this rare oppor-
tunity to see her in person.
Nogales international., 1937-09-18
WILLIAM P. HIEGEL
Contractor

In the modernization Of the country
there is no one who has aided more
than William P. Hiegel located on
Route 3, Box 1913, Tucson, Phone
Tucson-051-J-5.
He specializes on homes and
is able to furnish plans and
specifications for any kind of build
ing you may desire. If you do not
know what you want he can furnish
and aid in making up every detail.
He uses the most modern methods
of construction and has all equip
ment at hand for the expeditions
handling of the work. He is in
touch with the sources of materials
and able to secure direct shipments of
all kinds of materials just when neec~
ed so that the work is not delayed IN
anv way. His sources are large
and this enables him to get quick ac-
ton on delivery as all material men
like to do business with him.
He has travelled over the country
and made study of modern construc-
ton at close range, read; all the build
ing magazines and reports on opera
tons in various parts Of the countr.
Nogales international., 1937-09-18
TUCSON TITLE INSURANCE co.

If you are desirous of obtaining an
abstract Of title to any piece of land
in Pima county, consult the Tucson
Title Insurance Co., located at 46
North Church Street, Tucson. Phone
Tucson-3737.
Their services in this field are al
ways most satisfactory, while their
charges are always pleasingly low.
One of the most important services
of the community is this we'll known
organization. It is In the hands OF
people familiar with this business and
they render a satisfactory service to
their many clients Mr.. J. j. O'Dowd
is President.
This is highly specialized business
indispensable to the people of any
community They will quickly trace
the history of the property you de-
sire and inform you Of the validity
and marketability Of the title. This
is the business of the abstract and
title company.
They are absolutely reliable and de-
pendable and will give prompt, EN-
cient and satisfactory service. II you
Nogales international., 1937-09-18
BEEMAN'S TATER FLAKE co.

home manager who serves this brand
of chips need never apologize to her
guests or her family for a tough, un-
digestible overlooked or underdone
product. With the lunch late in the
evening or serving with the noon
meal these potato chips are de-
licious.
Many hostesses serve caviar on po'
tato chips instead Of On toast as an
appetizer before dinner 1t is a diff
ferent way and so much easier
The business of Beeman's Tater
Flake Co., located in Tucson, at 222
East 9Th Street has greatly expand
ed and improvements have been made
from time to time and today they
have a model plant. Everything is
kept scrupulously clean. 1t is the
policy of this firm not only to make
products that will pass inspection per-
fectly, but to furnish to the public,
products that more than answer the
demand for nutrition and wholesome
ness as well. With their modern
machinery, skilled workmen and plenti
full use of wholesome ingredients their
aim is daily attained as the increas-
ing demand of their products testify.
Nogales international., 1937-09-18
EAGLE MILLING co.

Eagle and Peerless Flours are
made from the finest and best select
ed wheat that is grown and these
products merits your undivided sup
port.
Possibly no other manufacturing
establishment in the entire country
has aided in the agricultural and
commercial development of this com
munity to the marked degree of this
industry. It has been an efficleat
servitor to many happy families dur
ing the years it has served the pub
lie. It has acted as a safeguard to
many bakers who have an envied
trade. The management Of this in
dustry values the confidence people
have learnd to place in it's every
statement. Therefore we suggest
that all our readers ask for it's brand
Of flour by name at your favorite
store. You will find it an all-pur-
pose flour that responds exactly to
your needs in every respect.
Nogales international., 1937-09-18

and is always on the job when any
thing new is brought oat that Will
aid in the course of construction. No
matter whether it is a factory, or
apartment he is thoroughly fami-
liar with the method Of construction
that is called for by the plans and as
a consequence all the work immediate
ly meets with the approval Of the ar
chitects and engineers.
Should the demand be made they
are able to give the proper bond anu
thus are in a position to undertake
the largest contracts.
In the various departments Of con-
struction they have men who under
stand thei, particular lines and are
experts. They have charge of the
various branches Of work which az
sures the owner that the building will
be first class in all the miner details
as well.
In this review we are glad to COM
pliment Mr.. William P. Hiegel upon
the part he is playing in the rebuild
ing of America and to say that his
buildings will stand for the future
generations to admire
Nogales international., 1937-09-18

Better be Safe-Than Sorry insure
today, tomorrow may be too late
Consult Gunst & Gunst located IN
Tucson, 105 South Scott Stree: about
your insurance. Phone. Tucson-50.
For every known form of insur-
ance this reliable association will take
care of you. Insurance is recognized
as a necessity today. Modern bnsi-
ness methods and interests have
made it essential for the responsible
man.
Gunst & Gunst are looked
to for insurance service by very
large element in this community
They represent some of the larger
companies and are ready to serve
every need There are so many things
over which we have no control. Both
of a personal and property nature,
and no man today is willing to take
a risk without insuring his family OF
some protection in case of accident
When in need of insurance consult
Gunst & Gunst Go over the
grounds with them as you 90
Nogales international., 1937-09-18

Potato chips, crisp and fresh and
cooked at the right temperature is the
product you will always get from your
grocery if yoou ask for Beeman's
Potato Chips by name. They are
handled by good dealers, throughout
this vicinity, in confectionery stores,
delicatessens and other places where
food products are sold. They are
served in restaurants and hotels.
This product is delivered daily
to dealers throughout this conn
munity One reason these pro-
ducts are delivered fresh and delici-
GUS is due to the excellent distribu-
ton system that has been developed
by the producers. They assist the
grocer and other dealers to al
ways supply a fresh, wholesome pro-
duct by making daily deliveries. So
often manufacturers Of perishable
food products stock up the dealer with
more merchandise than necessary for
a day or two needs and consequently
consumers frequently purchase pro-
duct that does not come up to STAN
dard.
Potato chips are easily digested be-
cause they are cooked properly. The
Nogales international., 1937-09-18

This concern operates one of the
most progressive real estate agencies
in this part of the state. Through
their reliability and straightforward
methods they have attracted new cap
ital to the community.
Real estate is always common
sense investment. Whether it ia a
lot, house, a farm or large ranch
you will find that money carefully
invested in property listed by this
real estate firm will net you a tidy
sum over a period of years.
Perhaps the reader lives In rural
community and wishes home in the
city where he will be In a better po-
sition to educate his children. Still
ne may be one of the many who have
worked hard the greater part Of their
lives in the country and wish to spend
the balance Of his years where his
tasks will be lighter. If So you win
find this agency has many desirable
properties listed to choose from.
Then too, there are many that find
Nogales international., 1937-09-18
EVERGREEN CEMETERY

Evergreen Cemetery, with office at
19 East Pennington and cemetery at
3015 Oracle Road in Tucson offers a
spot close to the city where nature
lends a pleasant touch to sad occas.
sion, when men in the transition goes
to the great beyond. An institution
that is we'll conducted and kept in the
very best of condition
With the age of auto funerals
and rapid transit the large and well
cared for burial estates has taken
its place in our civilization
During the past decade the private
burying ground and small unkept
cemetery have fallen in desuetude
and are gradually passing away
This Cemetery has become a
center for the families all ovee this
part of the state.
This we'll known place ia of good
proportion and it's founders have pro-
vided for the coming generations so
that families could secure ample ac-
commodations for many years to
come. 1t is located in a beautiful
spot of picturesque country where
nature has been extremely kind in
her lavish distribution of natural
beauty.
Aside from this the management
has the ground perfectly Handicapped