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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
2
Governor D W Davis appeals Idahoans to aid Near East orphans amid Christmas charity drive. Note highlights include 425.00 Payette County quota with 137.52 raised, ten days remain to meet goal. The piece references dolls for hospital patients and calls for shared generosity across the season.
Boise Idaho collectors announce key changes in the Revenue Act of 1921 effective November 23 1921 and 1922 including new surtax scales for 1921 and 1922 increases in personal exemptions to 400 for dependents 2500 for married and house heads with conditions 1000 for single filers nonresident aliens 1900 exemptions and the repeal of the excess profits tax from January 1 1922. It notes that corporations face tax changes with a rise to 12 percent and removal of the prior exemptions. The notice warns taxpayers to adjust filings accordingly.
The article lists new tax reductions and eliminations effective January 1 1922 including exemptions for corporations with net income under 26000 and removal of taxes on admissions for low amounts. It also notes reductions on various goods and art related taxes, a streamlined inspection rule, and a simplified calendar year filing period with four installment options. Proceedings of the Payette County Board of Commissioners record numerous current expense payments and official salaries for November and related items.
McCall correspondent M D Reed writes from McCall Idaho on December 12 1921 describing deep snow mild cold and thawing days. He notes twelve inches of snow several times and a one foot depth, apples stored in a woodshed, and a frost tunnel ride twenty five miles for comfort. He mentions Mrs Reed Dorothy Tam and overcoach on a Meadows trip and praises his former Payette roots while playfully criticizing himself.
The Church of God invites all to a Christmas Eve program at 7 30 p m with a free will offering. Mrs P El Krost and Mrs Argyl Houser lead. Children perform songs recitations and tableaux. Rev N H Farnham and Rev Argyle Houger give lessons and sermons. Sunday services include a morning Sunday School at 10 and a Christmas message at 11, with a 7 30 evening service hosted by the Y P S C E B.
Members voting yes Davis White Makinson. motion prevailed. Claims totaling 3264.89 include county expenses for Road and Bridge work and officials, plus New Plymouth Co op labor on bridges 25.00, White Hardware bridge hardware 17.50, Ch H Helmer paving material Payette River bridge 108.00, and drainage assessments 456.00 for 1921 districts.
The county board records a recess and reconvening on December 12, 1921 with all members present. It notes warrants cancelled for absent parties Davis White Makinson and Frank Cammon, and appoints Henry Tussing as Constable for Fruitland precincts with a $500 bond, plus approval of MH. E. Tunsing’s $509 bond.
Freight rates on farm products in carload lots will be reduced 10 percent at once. The article questions who benefits from the savings, debating whether farmers wholesalers manufacturers packers retailers or consumers capture the relief. The exact distribution remains uncertain.
Incomplete text argues that a 10 per cent oreight reduction on carioads of wheat would affect wages railroads can pay. The writer notes many factors influence wage base and the relationship to demand remains unclear.
Wane Ads lists multiple for sale items including White Leghorn hens and pullets, a small easy terms house, a five room house with fixtures, a Kingabury piano, new Thor Electric washing machine, and two bred sows. Also rental notices, job inquiries for hosiery sales, and a call for damp wash material with Payette Steam Factory offering quick payment.
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