How Shall We Pay for the War? Five Reasons for Tax Policy
Article by Edwin R A Seligman analyzes war finance in 1917. It weighs tax versus loan funding, proposes a 50 50 split, warns against taxing too heavily at war onset, and cites Britain’s gradual tax increases as a model. It outlines six disadvantages of excessive taxes and argues for balanced revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Edwin R. A. Seligman
McVickar
Columbia University
House of Representatives
Committee of Ways and Means
House
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Tee Sant
A Wyoming Regiment For Wyoming Soldiers
The piece argues Wyoming should form a full regimental unit for World War I. It details current guard strength, the plan to reach three battalions and 12 companies, and the need for 150 men per company. It notes draft calls, manpower estimates, and urges unity for a Wyoming regiment of Wyoming men.
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Wyoming
National Guard of
War Department
Wyoming Regiment
Kansas City Market Cattle Prices Across Regions Report
Market report notes 16 000 head at Kansas City with prices steady to 10c lower top 13.35 for steers and heifers mixed 12.90 a record for that class Sheep and lambs 66 000 with prices up 26c native lambs 16.26 Beef cattle from Oklahoma and Texas show top quotes 13 for prime stock Arizona trains steers 11 090 California trains steers 11.75 cows 8.36 Oregon 11.85 Pacific coast steer record, western Nebraska top 155 1475 lbs, Colorado 1453 lbs stockers and feeders strong with top stock steers 10.05 feeders 10.75 stock cows 7-9.60 native spring calf prices around 14-15.26, Arizona 15.75 California springs near feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Texas
Arizona
California
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Nebraska
Colorado
Better Prices for Wool Clips
A public bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture advocates woolgrower cooperation to improve clip quality and pricing. It outlines 15 rules for handling and grading fleeces, stressing regionally suitable sheep, separate packing, and proper branding to align with manufacturer needs and boost market value.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bulletin
Idaho
Australia
Philadelphia
Department of Agriculture
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Earl D. Haggerty
L. A. Woodward
Ford
Cokeville
Kemmerer
Earl D. Haggcerty
J.C. Jacobsen
Cokeville, Wyo
Nelson Bros
H. E. Christmas
First National
H. R. Christmas
Kenmerer,Wyoming
Bank OF Montpelier
Oal
Bult Cnyon
Huff Brothers
M. C. Campbell
Porter Building
Main Street
Lt. D. &, Church
Wyo
United States
National Guard
Regular Army
Kansas City Market
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