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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
5
Bankers warn thousands of liberty bond holders fail to clip interest coupons leading to lost interest. With March 15 and upcoming dates, coupons become due and should be converted into cash or invested in war savings stamps to earn compound interest.
Raymond Gregory and Minnie Steinke of Webster City were secretly married in Duncombe Hamilton county using a Webster City license. They later married again in Fort Dodge with a new license after friends questioned the Duncombe ceremony. They plan to live on a farm south of Webster City.
Earl Caddock world wrestling champion remains in France with the Eighty eighth division at Gondrecourt after orders canceled his sailing home. He plans to enter the Paris Olympics if in condition, weighing about 174 pounds, and says he may retire if unable to perform up to his past standards. He earned about $80,000 in wrestling and now owns a Wyoming ranch.
Washington February 22 exports from the United States totaled 623 million dollars, the highest monthly value in history, surpassing 505 million in January 1918 and 566 million in December 1918. For seven months ending January, exports amounted to 3.798 billion dollars, up from 3.450 billion the prior year.
In Jefferson City on February 22 officials push for additional funds to support Missouri River projects and flood control measures highlighting needed appropriations and intended outcomes.
The senate and house adopted a joint resolution urging Congress to raise the pending $400,000 appropriation for river improvement between Kansas City and St. Louis. The measure was offered in the senate by Senator Harris of Boone and in the house by Representative Cc. F. Carroll.
Plans completed for a $100,000 Masonic temple at Sixth and Washington streets Burlington Iowa featuring a sub basement boiler room coal bins a large main lodge room and auditorium with stadium seating plus lounges game room billiard room ladies rest room and extensive committee and office spaces including a Knights Templar armory section all on three floors with a balcony organ space and extensive toilets and storerooms.
Iowa shows strong enlistment figures as the Central Division reports 2604 nationwide and Iowa contributing 200 recruits. The period from December 5, 1918, to January 30, 1919, records 7207 total US enlistments with 1495 under nineteen and 1518 over nineteen never serving, plus 416 previously served Marines or Army personnel and 188 honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve. The Navy seeks many more recruits as Congress authorizes broader personnel.
The Navy invites 225000 men to join and train through the Men-O-War program. Recruiters offer a globe-spanning cruise as practical education and a path to learn a trade and save money. Recruitment stations exist in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids with new offices opening March 1 in Burlington Davenport Ft. Dodge and Waterloo. Honorably discharged soldiers and marines receive a 30 day furlough upon enlistment if done within four months of discharge.
Minneapolis promoter William H. Shafer and Mortgage Security Co president Charles F. Wyant were arrested on charges of manipulating thirteen Minnesota banks. Authorities say they caused hundreds of doubtful notes to be bought by banks. Banks were closed by the state superintendent after investigation. Federal action also blocked Shafer from taking control of Western Finance Co during its annual meeting.
Edinburgh’s John Main Stationer displayed an famously long signboard listing Bibles and Testaments, Psalms, Hymns, Prayer Books, Catechisms, Proverbs, and other literature. It advertised books new and old, exchange for old items, and various writing supplies.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue begins a large collection effort for the 1918 income tax law. All individuals with net income of 1000 dollars or more and married persons with 2000 dollars or more must file by March 15. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars, 25 percent of tax due, and possible jail time for false returns. Exemptions include 200 dollars per dependent under 18. Tax rates start at 6 percent on income over exemptions up to 4000, 12 percent thereafter, with surtaxes above 5000. Payment can be in four installments. Revenue officers will assist nationwide.
The text argues that material progress is valuable only if it advances human potential. It warns that industry, commerce, and social conditions must serve the individual, and if they constrain personal life, no economic justification suffices.
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