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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
2
The article discusses improving public highways by dragging and gravel. advocates farmers donating hours with drags after wet spells, at low cost. It notes labor shortages nationwide and urges local cooperation to avoid strikes and riots, stressing practical, community-based action.
G M Standifer, Pacific coast shipyard owner, reports after Europe voyage that postwar peace terms will unleash global ship construction. He urges release of shipholders from Shipping Board control, rate reductions, and freedom to conduct domestic business to meet rising demand. He cites European strikes and market recovery as proof.
A historical note urges resilience as American industries face wartime costs, tax payments, and reduced demand. Despite gloom, the piece advocates a positive view, urging households to plan for delays in home repairs and investment, citing widespread material shortages and wartime conditions.
The article notes falling prices across nations as Europe faces empty cupboards and warehouses. It asserts that labor and industry see a path to peace and a removal of wartime restrictions, with recruitment nearing completion and a new era of development and expansion anticipated.
The Judge Advocate General states that legal marriages by proxy may be contracted between soldiers overseas and their fiancés in the United States if not contrary to state law. The note urges sympathy for those unable to marry due to military service and outlines guidance on War Savings Stamps and civil service reinstatement for veterans.
The income tax drive ends March 16 with payments and returns due to local Internal Revenue Collectors. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars plus 26 percent of tax. false returns bring up to 10000 dollars and possible imprisonment. Farmers and wives must include all income and joint returns options explained.
Dialog fragments show a humorous miscommunication about purchasing a pet and a blind reference about a note. An item for sale advertises Thoroughbred Silver Bond Wyandotte eggs for hatching at $1 per 1.6 dozen.
Washington DC reports Commissioner Daniel O Roper assures a square deal for all taxpayers. Abatements refunds and appeals are provided. no one pays more than their lawful share based on 1918 net income. Abatement petitions will be handled openly and refunds issued where excess tax was collected. The tax is described as on the level throughout.
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