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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
6
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In a June 21 issue, optimism grows that German west front pressure eases under Foch but entente forces face extended lines. The piece lauds American reinforcements as crucial to strengthening defenses and preparing a later counter attack as submarines threaten troop movement.
The Utica Observer notes diverse economic opinions as Congress considers a wartime tax bill. Harvard economist Sprague cites steep taxes on coffee tobacco hotel bills gasoline and more with proposed 80 percent war profit tax while observers warn rates may be trimmed to maximize revenue.
A long analysis argues Austria-Hungary may face revolt at home as the Austrian offensive yields little ground. It warns against overconfidence, notes German control over Austria, and suggests a break with the central powers could come but stresses Germany will not quit until a decisive victory. Ground gains from any Austrian collapse would not end the overall war effort.
Secretary Lane proposes immediate drainage and irrigation of unsuited tracts to expand arable land. Proposals include federal farm banks issuing credit certificates to farmers, enabling open account credit with merchants, and advancing a cash-based system to ease lender dependence. Lubin supports expanding rural credit to bolster postwar economy and demobilization efforts.
A jumble of clipped jokes and stray quotes appears, featuring a light warpath quip about talking back to a wife, a hat tale about two years wear and a restaurant swap, a justice of the peace fine for reckless driving, and scattered remarks on Irish politics and industry. The piece threads humor with wartime and political observations, including mentions of Ireland, Sinn Fein, Lord Mayors, and Ford's industrial push in Cork.
The professor argues high taxes on gasoline tobacco and coffee could ration essentials and fund war. He suggests 50 cents per pound tobacco and 19 cents per pound coffee would cut usage yet remain profitable. gasoline tax could force car storage if war demands rise. He cautions taxes should stay moderate unless wartime needs escalate.
The piece argues Irish agitation stems from tiny plots and lack of modernization. It cites 85 percent of farmers on under five acres, dwindling cattle and crops, and centuries-old tools. It contrasts American aid with leadership, praising historic Irish figures and urging new leaders to replace worn-out ones.
A social row at the dinner table centers on a mother and a friend debating discipline after a child contributes to the meal. The friend jokes about spanking, but the mother notes you cannot spank a hungry child, prompting a verbal turn about appropriate correction.
A collage of editorial snippets from papers in Philadelphia Macon Indianapolis Charleston Pittsburg New York mock the German leader and his allies. The items reference the kaiser’s pride in troop deeds. They mock German offers and wartime propaganda and reflect anti-German sentiment in U S press.
From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph a brief tale notes a patient with nervous debility improving only after one cigar daily. The doctor warns the habit is not a joke while contrasting with a New York Sun item on a copper antimony alloy claimed to substitute for gold and its value.
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