Levying New Taxes for War Effort and Income Tax
A national focus on raising wartime funds through broad based taxation. The piece supports Congress approving necessary funds and argues the income tax should be fair and widely applied, extending beyond current levies to include luxuries and broader earnings, with wide consideration by lawmakers.
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Congress
One Party Call Shapes Road Toward Unity
Elihu Stoot argued for practical coalition across political groups to support the government. The next day Colonel Roosevelt visited the White House, signaling alignment with Mr Root's viewpoint. Both leaders urge solidarity over old partisanship, guiding men of all parties.
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New York
Roosevelt
White House
Root
United States
Raising War Revenue and Caution in Tax Policy
The speaker argues Congress should raise revenue while preserving normal business processes. Radicalism risks disaster, factory closures, and job losses. When taxation nears danger, resort to borrowing. excessive borrowing and drastic taxation are undesirable. America can bear tax increases if sensibly imposed and backed by borrowing capacity.
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Congress
America
Duty Before American Farmers
Lloyd George urges American farmers to increase acreage and work hard for national victory. The message stresses every full day of labor as support for the war effort and warns against idleness as the nation counts on farmers to do their duty.
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Lloyd George
Duty to join issue in conflict with Germany urged
An exhortation declares every American must do his bit in the war effort. It warns conscientious objectors and those who do nothing to aid the national cause that their inaction helps the enemy and condemns them as shirkers of patriotism.
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Germany
Centralize U S Shipping Control for War Efficiency
Washington Herald argues for a single strong wartime shipping board to prevent costly mistakes. It cites Britain’s delays as lessons, urging prompt action to protect commerce, support the army, and maintain port and production networks during conflict.
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United States
Great Britain
Washington Herald
Examining Shells by Colonel Mitcham With Entente Allies
Colonel Mitcham, an ordnance expert, inspects shells produced in this country intended for the Entente allies. The observation sheds light on wartime munitions work and strategic support for allied forces.
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Mitcham
Country People and their Steady Life in Drama
The text extols a nation of workers who endure life as a slow moving drama marked by somber real tragedies and quiet humor. It contrasts observers who view life as commonplace with those who see the deeper natural stakes and occasional comic ripples in daily toil.
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Tarbell
The
Atlantic
Shortened Decalogue Emphasizes Positive Life Tenet
A 19th century legal view argues the Decalogue can be condensed into five words. Be happy, make others happy. The idea suggests affirmative conduct embodies the Ten Commandments.
Baseball Is Great The National Game Of Possibilities
Baseball holds unmatched prestige as the national game drawing public attention nationwide. Organized teams in cities represent a large share of the population, providing widespread patronage and enduring appeal.
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United States
Milwaukee Sentinel
Crawford’s chase of 10 000 at bats and 3 000 hits
Detroit star Sam Crawford could join the elite 10 000 at bats and 3 000 hits club this season while John Wagner, the Pittsburgh veteran, already holds the long archive. Crawford needs about forty more at bats and must play most games to claim 10 000 and 3 000 milestones. Other peers show no near chance to reach either record.
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John “Honus” Wagner
Pittsburgh Nationals
Sam Crawford
Detroit
Baseball Gossip From The Nation’s Leagues
Umpire clashes in outfield talk as Scott Perry projects twenty wins this season. Dick Egan of the Braves hints he is done with base ball. Bunny Fabrique shines for the Dodgers while Zinn Beck captains the Brewers. Frank Allei joins the Reds as a clever catcher. George Sisler dazzles for the Browns and Sam Crawford’s status remains unsettled.
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