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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
2
Readers mail asks about wealth gain during World War I era population of the Virgin Islands postage rates and weather benefits flood saves and more The department provides concise factual answers from U S sources on taxation education mail delivery aviation and natural resources with period tone and direct guidance
Federal statistics show farmers pay eleven percent of their income in taxes while the national average is four percent. The piece notes a 1915 tax bill of 624 million and a current annual farm tax bill of about 1.7 billion, with debate in Washington over needed farm legislation. It also discusses railroad consolidation, Esch-Cummins law effects, and rail line reductions before noting there will be no inaugural ball due to space constraints.
Springfield reports whooping cough rising from 15 to 50 cases daily since January 1 making it one of the most prevalent contagions in the state. Dr Isaac D. Rawlings warns it is a deadly childhood infection with 1923 fatalities near typhoid and scarlet fever totals.
Hawaii is becoming an attractive market for American manufacturers as firms open branch houses and agencies there. The Department of Commerce notes Hawaii should be treated as part of the domestic market with shipments easy and no customs regulations.
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