War Profiteer Public Nuisance and Capital Tax Debate
The piece argues against wider capital conscription and endorses a vigorously progressive income tax as economically sound. Otto H. Kahn contends conscripting wealth harms production and war effort, urges protecting thrift, warns against inflation and debt repudiation, and notes tax policy should avoid crippling business.
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Sugar Prices and Hoover Plan Cut War Time Sugar Profit
American households face sugar at 8.5 to 9 cents a pound amid World War shortages, with Hoover and the U S Food Administration detailing how retail prices are limited and refiners’ profits compressed, saving the public millions while aiding Allied supply. The piece cites imports to France and U S rationing, and explains Cuban sugar pricing and committee actions to distribute imports and curb profiteering.
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America
United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
France
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
United States
Canada
Eingland
Italy
Germany
West Indies
East Indies
England
Europe
Java
Seaboard
Hoover
Cuba
State Department
Rolph
California
German War Bread and Soap
Repatriated British soldiers show souvenirs from German camps including daily ration of sawdust wart bread and sand based soap. The photograph features Sergeant Spender, a Lewis gunner, illustrating the harsh conditions endured.
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England
Sergeant Spender
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Red Cross
Commonwealth
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Montana
Beaverhead Co
Beaverhead County
F. A. Hazelbaker
J. S. Baker
Fred Rife
Kate Murphy