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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, February 25, 1943 tfcCORMICK MESSENGER l F f r Published Every Thursday ■stablished June S. 19M ■DMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner i, ^ at the Post Office at Me- Oormlrk, S. C. f as mail matter of r i class. March 15 Deadline ' -itt • * i ■ . For Income Tax MILLIONS TO FILE FOR THE FIRST TIME Many Deductions Allowed; Can Credit Farm Expense RATES: One Tear $1.00 Six Months .75 Three Months JO Six Inch Sermon RET. ROBERT H. HARPER March 15 will be a big and busy day in the United States for on that day income tax re turns and payments will be due from milliohs of American citi zens, many of whom Will be fac ing Uncle Sam, as a tax collector, for the first time. It is particularly important to remember that tax returns and payments, in whole or in install ments, must be made March 15 ; ^ or, if convenient, before. This Jesus Restores Lazarus to Life. f ac t has been pretty much con- ^ Lesson for February 28: John f USe( j hy all the talk about put- 11:25-29, 32-35, 38-44. . tin g i nc0 me taxes on a pay-as- Golden Text: John 11:21. you-go, or weekly income deduc- ^The home of Mary and Martha ti 0n> basis. No such law has been has become a type of the Chris- passed and there are possibilities tian home on earth. The two that even if it is passed, it will sisters were unlike in tempera- be passed ^ a different form. and exhibited the difference But the fact is no pay as _ y0 u- ttuoughout the association of g0 i aw exists, and an income tax Jesus with their home. return must be filed and whole Martha showed her practical or par tiai payments made March tern of mind during the first 15 ^sit of Jesus to the home—when Lower exemptions and increased ate complained that Mary had employment will bring millions o left her to serve alone. When new taxpayers into the fold Jesus approached the house of Figures, of course, are dry, but sorrow, Martha went forth to meet are interesting in that gov- lilin. At the grave she bluntly ernment agencies estimate that spoke of the work of death in her approximately 58 million people teodiers remains. Some have w m have earned an average of called Mary a mystic. She who almost $1>60 o i n 1942. at Jesus' feet and heard his word, remained within her grief when Jesus came to the bereaved Farmer’s Income Large Farm income alone has been figured at approximately 16 bil » and said nothing as they lion dollars, giving America’s 6 wrat to the tomb but to agree million farmers an average intake y™ 1 M f rth a that if Jesus had of $ 2 ,800. All of these figures are been with them their brother ave rage, of course, and do not would not have died. At the sepulchre, quoting the Shortest verse in the Bible, “Jesus wept." Then the sisters learned that He who could have prevented death was the master of death. He who could weep beside the grave of his friend cried with a loud voice and Lazarus came forth, still wrapped in the habili ments of the grave. And Jesus said, “Loose him, and let him go.” WhJit a blessed thing Is this command to all who grieve and to all who may fear death for themselves! Through Him who is the “resurrection and *the life” men may be loosed from all the things associated with death and .find life in Jesus for evermore. li—x Early Spring Hints On Care Of Livestock Well laid plans for breeding and feeding are keynotes to suc cess with livestock in early spring, says County Agent G. W. Bon- nette, making these suggestions: Animal Husbandry 1. Make use of the small grains (barley, oats, and rye) for hog crazing. 2. Graze fenced cover crops with beef cattle. 3. Allow sheep one-half pound of grain day and all the good rough- they will eat. 4. Improve permanent pastures by applying phosphorus and lime. 5. Sow les- pedeza on permanent pasture in late March and early April. 6. Keep the breeding cows main taining their weight. 7. If sows have lice, treat them with motor oil two or three weeks before far rowing. 8. Dock and castrate lambs when they are 7 to 14 day$ old. Dairying 1. Breed as many cows as pos sible during February for calving in November and early December. 2. Plan abundance of home-grown feed for next winter’s feeding. 3. Provide for each mature cow: Silage at least three tons, or le gume hay, two tons, or a combi nation of silage and hay; corn, eight bushels; velvet beans, 420 pounds; oats, 15 bushels; cotton seed meal, five sacks; permanent pasture, two acres; pearl millet, gasoline, repairs and one-half acre. 4. Watch calves vehicles, cost of ordinary small and yearlings for lice, which at tools, livestock and seed, pay of specifically apply to individual cases. Besides renewed industrial ac tivity and higher wages, one of the main reasons more people will pay an income tax for 1942 is oecause of the lowered exemp tions. A single person, or a mar ried person not living with their spouse, do not have to pay any ax on the first $500 of the in come. A married man and his wife are r Rowed to take off $1,20C for themselves and $350 for each jhild under 18. The “head” of any family sup porting one or more dependent in dividuals closely related to him by blood relationship, relationship by marriage, or by adoption, is al lowed the 1,200 exemption, plus $350 for every dependent except one. The income tax payer is allowed to deduct other sums, either as personal or business expenses, from his income. For every $1 that the taxpayer can legitimate ly take off his income, he chops 18.4 cents from his tax. On large incomes, such savings can be im pressive. N But what can the taxpayer de duct? Below appears a formidable list of exemptions: Taxes: Deductible federal taxes include admissions, dues, telephone, tele graph, transportation, auto use and safety deposit boxes. State levies deductible include gasoline, real estate and personal property, use taxes, auto license fees, and unemployment. Interest: All interest paid on personal debts can be written off. For the farmer these take in mortgages, notes and other obligations in curred to finance operations. Expenses: All expenses connected with conduct of a business or farm are deductible. Business expenses in clude office rent, light, heat and phone bills, salary of office assis tants, train fares, hotel and res taurant costs for which the party is not reimbursed, and charges for operating an automobile and its depreciation. In the expanses of operating their farms, farmers can include upkeep of to a maximum of $1,250 for a sin gle person or $2,500 for a family may be taken off. Such expense can include hospital bills, treat ments, diagnosis and other charges connected with medical or dental care. Armed Forces: Besides the regular personal ex emptions, servicemen are entitled to take off an extra $250 if they are single and $300 if married. Contribution: Contributions made to charita ble, religious, scientific or litera ry organizations up to 15 per cent of net income are deductible. Can File Two Forms Farmers are given a chance to file returns and make payments on the cash receipt or accrual basis. If the farmer chooses the cash basis, he figures (1) the amount of cash or the value of merchan dise or other property received from the sale of livestock and pro duce which were raised during the taxable year or prior years; (2) the profits of sales from live stock or any other items which were purchased, and (3) gross income from all other sources. On the accrual basis, gross prof its are obtained by adding to the inventory value of livestock and products on hand at the end of the year the amount received from the sale of livestock and products, and other income as from hire of teams or machinery, etc., during the year. Against this, the farmer deducts the value of livestock and other products he had at the be ginning of the year and the cost of livestock and products bought during the year. The income taxpayer pays two taxes, surtax and normal. The surtax, which amounts to 13 per cent on the first $2,000 of taxable income, is paid before the tax payer deducts the earned credit exemption of 10 per cent from the amount on which he must pay his tax. The normal tax of 6 per cent is paid after the 10 per cent exemption has been taken. X Rationing Guide For South Carolinians this season do greatest damage. Poultry 1. Put brooding equipment in hired hands and food for them bought off the farm. Insurance on farm property, such as build- working order. 2. Purchase chicks ings and crops, are also deducti- early from a reliable hatchery, as , ble as is depreciation of buildings, records show that early-hatched chicks are the most profitable. 3. Provide clean range for chicks pullets. 4. Hold hatching eggs over 14 days before setting. X “Through the food he produces, farmer is right in the front of every battle being fought.” —Sherman Marks in “The Plow and the Sword.” improvements or machinery. Losses: Losses of property from fire, storm, flood or other natural causes, upon which the holder had no insurance, are deductible. Medical Expenses: Medical and dental expenses can be deducted only if they ex- r^ed 5 per cent of your income. Any expense over 5 per cent up Bicycles Persons gainfully employed or doing volunteer v/ar work can qualify for certificates to buy bi cycles. Bicycles also are available to pupils who need them to get to and from school. Certificates should be obtained from local rationing boards. Canned Foods Rationing of commercially can ned, bottled and frozen fruits and vegetables, including juices, all soups, and dried fruits under the point system will begin Monday, March 1. Retail sales of these foods were stopped at midnight Saturday, February 20, and will not be resumed until March 1. Registration for War Ration Book Two starts Monday, February 22, and will continue through Satur day, February 28. Sales of can ned meats have been suspended or 60 days. Coffee Stamp No. 25 in War Ration- Book One good for one pound of coffee until midnight March 21. Fuel Oil Coupons marked “period 3” ex pired February 19. Coupons marked “Period 4” became valid January 30 and will be good for nine gallons until April 6. Gasoline Coupon No. 4 in “A” gasoline books good for three gallons until March 22. Value of “B” and “C” coupons still three gallons. “T-l” and “T-2” coupons good for five gallons. License number of auto mobile at time of gasoline pur chase must be written in ink, a- long with name of state in v/hich automobile is registered, on back of each “A”, “B” and “C” coupon. Name and address of owner must be written in ink on back of each “T” coupon. Meat No date for meat rationing to begin has been announced. No restrictions have been placed on sales of live meat. Shoes Stamp No. 17 in War Ration Book One can be used to purchase a pair of shoes through June 15. The stamp must be torn out of the book at the time of purchase in the presence of the person sell ing or delivering the shoes. If you buy shoes by mail, the stamp may be detached and sent with the mail order. Stamp No. 17 is Iransferrable among members of a family living in the same house hold and related by blood, mar riage or adoption. For example. THE HOUSE OF HAZARDS —by Mac Arthur AKE W DOLLARS YOU PAY toR [INCOME TAX TP'MONEY TP'GOVERNMENT UZE£ FOR EM PS, Ol/NC AND TANKS.., /AN'-A N'-l£ H TRUE FOP, TPAT AU OUR &RAVE SOLDIERS IN GUADACANAL, AFRICA AN' ALASKA ASK US T’ DO k)R 'EM IS T' 'EM WELL SUPPLIED U/ITP TPOSE. TPUlCrS-.. PUP PDF- TP AT ALL THEY ASK? ^ / JUST PAID MY INCOME TAX JOE, AN'I T PA VE SOME NONE Y LEFT OVER-- GIMME A / FLOCK OF WAR 1 ~ SAVINGS ^ . provide extra shoes for their chil dren. If a person needs to buy shoes and has no Stamp No. 17 n his immediate family which he can use, he may apply to his War Price and Rationing Board for a shoe purchase certificate. Certif icates for the purchase of men’s rubber boots and rubber work shoes must be obtained from ra- ioning boards. Stoves New coal and oil-fired heaters are being rationed. Persons who will use new coal stoves to re place oil burners may apply tc iheir local War Price and Ration ing Boards for purchase certifi cates. Oil-fired heaters can be purchased only under very un usual circumstances because of the uel oil shortage. Sugar Stamp No. 11 in War Ration Book One, good for three pounds will be valid until March 15. Tires been extended to February 28. Thereafter, tires on these ve hicles must be inspected every 30 days or every 5,700 miles, whichever comes first. Typewriters , Rentals of nonportables manu- facturede after 1934 are banned. Nonportables made between 1927 and 1834 may be rented to per sons who obtained certificates from their local rationing boards. Rentals of portabes made between 1927 and 1935 may still be made on a 6-month basis. Most port ables made since 1935 also may be rented on the same basis. AT FIRST SIGN OF A USE 666 TABLETS. SALVE. NOSE DROPS Barber Shop In New Location My barber shop is now located on Augusta Street in the room for merly occupied by the barber shop of the late J. T. Dillashaw, and I Motorists who " apply to their i^ite my regular patrons and tln^ _ ocal rationing boards for tires or P ublic in genera! to call on me in B5g Broa d street, Augusta. Ga for new or renewal new Nation for all kinds of, good tonsorial work. If your radio needs repairing, let RADIO REPAIR SERVICE Work guaranteed, all makes. Full stock tubes and parts. WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 814 Main St. - AIKEN, S. C. DR. HENRY J. GODIN Sight Specialist Eyes Examined Spectacles And Eye Glasses Professionally Fitted. recaps, or ror new or gasoline rations, must have had their tires examined at an official OPA inspection station and must me have d° Re f° r y° u - ake with them to their local boards their official tire inspec tion records. Present deadlines for tire inspection—February 28 for “B” and “C” ration book holders, and March 31 for “A” book holders—are still in force. Thereafter, “A” book holders must have a tire inspection every six months; “B” book holders, every four months; “C” book holders, every three months. Final date for initial inspection of tires on trucks, taxicabs and other parents may use their stamps to | commercial motor vehicles has A. P. WILLIS, Augusta St. McCormick, S. C. INSURANCE Fire Insurance And A1J Other Kinds of Insurance In cluding Life Insurance. HUGH C. BROWN, McCORMICK, S. C. WANT ADY. On Monday, March 1st, I will thresh cane seed for the public, at my house. S. O. Bouknight, R- 1, McCormick, S. C. V — -J- i ' "l-J? LOST— Our ration book No^ 1, finder, please return to me acid receive a reward. Mary Lee, HWr* ry Lee, Troy, So. Car., c|o J. f A. Young. LOST—My A gas ration A-F362625. Reward for recovcyry. Gus Robinson, McCormick; S. C. .