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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
13
Attendance at the W B Patton show A Wise Boob drew pleasing crowds at Hawkeye theatre last year. The Lure of the City will be the attraction at Hawkeye theatre Wednesday evening October 9.
An appeal argues the United States must raise a colossal wartime bond issue of 24 billion dollars to finance artillery, uniforms, food, and health for 6,000,000 soldiers. It asserts victory requires spending without limit, trades money for lives, and urges lenders to fund the war effort despite the ultimate cost.
A sharp critique of Congress for backing away from the Grége draft exemption for federal and state officers. The piece argues exemptions are arbitrary, noting many officials remain exempt while police are not, calling it an “unpleasant comedy.” It also condemns war-start logic and urges universal conscription.
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