07 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1919
Page
1
The notice warns taxpayers to file and pay income tax by March 15 under the new revenue law. It details penalties for failure to file or pay, including fines up to 100 dollars and 25 percent of the amount due, plus possible imprisonment for fraud. It notes farmers must file for 1918 income tax and references local collectors and payment options.
The passage discusses deductible business expenses including wages, overtime, and insurance for worker losses. It notes that costs for machinery, windbreaks, and improvements are not deductible, and outlines allowances for losses from fire, storms, shipwrecks, or theft linked to the trade or business.
A protest quotes officials asserting refunds and fair taxation. The document argues no one pays more than their share and emphasizes income level and law determine abatement petitions.
The Oregon system of farm records prepared by the farm management demonstrator of the agricultural college under BR Y Gann gains approval from the State Bankers Association and the federal treasury. It details income tax returns, farm accounts, and inventories, with many forms for farm, livestock, machinery, and household expenses. Bankers assist patrons in obtaining copies through farm bureaus.
The 56 members of the United States Gunboat Scorpion at Constantinople were interned after the armistice. Lieutenant Commander Herbert Babitt reports no Turkish women remained, while 40 crew members arrived in New York aboard the Dante Alighieri to relieve the interned crew. Eighteen crew members still interned as of April 1, and later married, are noted in care of Dr. Duganne at Independence National Bank.
Secretary of Interior Lane urges Congress to fund a $100 million program by the WA Reclamation Service to create new farms for returning soldiers. The plan would irrigate and drain vast Western lands, carve out ready-to-moon settlements with roads, houses, and fences, and offer jobs with repayment over 40 years. It aims to convert idle lands into productive farms, letting veterans own ready homes and begin independent living.
The surgeon general's office describes canned blood as a wartime advance aiding families of soldiers. Hemorrhage remains a leading cause of death among the wounded, and early in U S entry into the war the blood substitute stored on ice in sterile flasks helped sustain life until direct transfusion at a hospital could occur.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Hedges visited Salem Thursday. Miss Vale Hillibrand came for the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs Grover Mattison and M Pengra were Portland visitors last week. Mrs J J Gaither of Toledo is visiting her sister Mrs S E Owens. S E Owens returned from a month in Portland and Vancouver. George Woods motored to Portland for the auto show. C W Irvine was chosen City Treasurer by the council. Catholic services set for 8 45 Sunday and midweek until Easter. Harley Johnson came from Vancouver to visit his convalescing mother and sister Mrs Burt L Oliver. Mr Oliver has returned from France after months of service near the front lines. Mrs Oliver and Mrs Johnson stay with Mrs M E Stanberry. Johnson left Saturday to visit relatives near the city.
Senator Eddy's bill calls for a June special election with multiple measures on the ballot. Proposals include a $5,000,000 constitutional bond for reconstruction, reclamation bonds, county road taxes, hospital location exemptions, lieutenant governor amendment, and state control of reconstruction bond sales. Also aid for veterans and a 1 mill road tax plus a $2,400,000 Roosevelt highway bond. Public notices list meat orders via Parcels Post and a price-reducing Independent Meat Market.
Federal Department of Agriculture specialists join state college experts and local farmers in forming a county bureau. They adopt a cooperative program to advance major farming interests and deliver the best agricultural information through local agents for maximum benefit and efficiency.
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