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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
4
In a satirical piece the cartoon laments wartime rationing and tax exemptions. It recalls leaner days and urges readers to endure shortages while noting politicians face pressure from constituents and looming elections as Congress revisits the revenue bill.
The new postal law went into effect last Friday with higher rates for first class mail. Three cent letters outside the posting office, two cent postcards, and two cent drop letters are specified, plus three cent per ounce for sealed letters outside carrier service. Government postcards rise to two cents. private mailing cards stay two cents. Evading the new rates by pre purchasing stamps is prohibited and recipients may face delivery delays until postage is paid.
The piece argues for an 8 percent tax on earnings above $6,000 for all non investors and calls for broad exemptions for government workers to end. It notes fort Missoula as an unused training site and criticizes the war department for not utilizing Fort Missoula while funding camps elsewhere. It urges revision when Congress convenes in December.
Advertises early ordering for Christmas greeting cards engravings and monogram stationery. Warns engravers face December staff shortages due to men being called to service. urges customers to decide requirements now for December delivery. Samples available for inspection.
The Y M C A earns praise from President Wilson and Red Cross for aiding soldiers. It offers dugouts near trenches, tea and cocoa for the wounded, letters and writing materials, religious services, and a range of recreational facilities. The work boosts morale and keeps home ties intact as volunteers endure heavy risks.
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