Wilmington News Journal: 1920 Kicks Off with Truce and Taxes

The year 1920 began with a sense of hope and uncertainty in Wilmington. In January, news broke that Estonia and Soviet Russia had signed a truce, ending hostilities immediately and securing Estonia's independence.

Taxation was also on the minds of locals, as the state imposed new taxes on vehicles. The matter led to a lawsuit filed with the Secretary of State, though its resolution remained uncertain in January.

Corn shredding had been progressing smoothly, thanks to favorable winter conditions, and residents expected their crops to be stored safely by spring.