Savings stamps boost war finance and thrift
Freedo on five a and os counsels letting money work by buying thrift stamps. It promises good interest while supporting war financing efforts.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
13
Freedo on five a and os counsels letting money work by buying thrift stamps. It promises good interest while supporting war financing efforts.
A controversial verse by Fraulein Elsie von Hindenburg is printed during Valentine week, praising bayonet use and killing. Critics doubt its literary merit while noting the J B poem’s troubling militaristic imagery and questions about its source and intent.
A speaker condemns antiwar rhetoric in Congress and warns that Senator Weeks and allies risk demoralizing allies like France, Britain, and Italy. The piece lauds U S military mobilization and criticizes obstruction in legislation while urging practical focus on food and work to win the war. The narrator predicts fewer antiwar voices in Congress and notes Seattle vacant lots becoming gardens.
A jumble of comments on police salaries, wartime funding, and public duty. Leaders urge higher pay to attract capable officers, noting quitters and lower civil service ratings. Mentions Governor Lister, Red Cross funding, Seattle Construction and Dry Dock, and thrift stamps as wartime measures.
A humorous note describes how people carry useless items in pockets and never lose the clutter. It jokes about insurance cards, old bills, and theatre stubs staying with you for months, while important papers vanish at crucial moments.
Reading across a slice of life from a barber shop scene the piece blends wartime chatter privacy limits and social gossip. It notes Pershing chaplains campaign talk and public figures while riffing on everyday concerns and humor.
Basil Manly, noted economist, continues a four part series on the income tax. This installment outlines how single men are affected and clarifies tax rules likely to influence personal finances and filing strategies.
A clear example for single men using Form 1040A walks through Bill Smith bricklayer's 1917 income. It shows earnings from wages and overtime, deductions for interest taxes and charitable contributions, and final tax due of 6.04 on 262.22 after exemptions. The piece urges visiting the Internal Revenue Office for help and warns against lawyers for simple returns.
Editor The Star published a letter from Leo Nordrum describing veterans of the Civil War at the Old Soldiers’ Home in Orting fed on 6 cent meals, claiming insufficient calories and slow starvation. He calls for The Star to investigate and publish findings.
A Star editor urges loyal Americans to detain foreclosing parties until the war ends. The writer condemns money sharks who force families from homes and asks for stern action to protect homes, wives, and children.
Questions and answers on income tax filing for 1917 reflect changes in returns, separate vs joint filing for married couples, exemptions on mortgage interest, and reporting thresholds. The piece outlines when to file separately, cases of dual incomes, and the 2 percent tax on net income over $1,000.
A column outlines quick steps to secure a favorable job standing. It cites practical tips, encouraging decisive action and clear goals. The piece emphasizes confidence, framing interviews, and leveraging networks to advance careers.
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