Shall We Pay Our Debt to France and Independence
A 1917 Evening Journal column questions whether the United States should repay France for support during the American Revolution. It argues independence justified by France’s aid, warns against ingratitude, and urges a measured stance on wartime loans and gratitude to France. The piece reflects wartime rhetoric and calls for national consensus on the debt’s moral and fiscal aspects.
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France
Ian Tay
Evening Journal
Corry
Aurel
AD. Colegrove
Ald
Tie Forstithers
Ani Arthur Colegrove
Thoni Awa Debr
Pranew
Lisa
Willan I
Brueplug
Merion
Ives
Howe
Revelu
NogoLe
Denial of Old Debt and Government Duties
The passage argues the American people must decide taxation and debt issues, urging Congress to address France’s debt, national defense reserves, and food production. It laments government focus on financiers and trusts, calling for farmer welfare and equal government benefits, citing Washington and Jefferson.
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France
Orias
Jebs
Republic
Tarm BF
Washington
Jefferson
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Mount Vormon
Latworg
Tovernment Ail Society
Jamestown Merchant Assaulted in Street Clash
Jamestown merchant James Hutch was attacked by an unknown man while walking home at 828 Mast Fourth Street. He was struck from behind on Fourth Street near the Congregational church and robbed of nothing, though he received a blow to the head and a back injury before the assailant fled toward Fourth Street. Hutch says he recognized no suspect and police said a gang may be operating locally. another assault on a city resident occurred the prior Saturday.
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Apri
Welllnown House
Tin Street
Oelock
Third Street
Het Congregational
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Hikteh
Hutch
Hitch
Sahil
Seattle
Min
Havel
iMintch
Mattar
Wil
Thorey
Ion
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