How Shall We Pay For The War Analysis 1917
A condensed discussion by Edwin A. A. Seligman on war funding in 1917 weighing taxes versus loans. It outlines estimated revenue needs, criticizes tax-only policies, and proposes a balanced approach with moderated income, excess profits, consumption, and excise taxes, plus a cautious use of loans to preserve economic elasticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. A. Seligman
MecVickar
Columbia University
House of Representatives
Committee of Ways All Means
House
McAdoo
Great Britain
Senate
Separate coats and mannish suits shape 1917 fashion
The era favors washable plain coats with skirts and blouses for daily wear, praising American fit over French. Separate coats in yellow chiffon and peppermint striped muslin update frocks, with striped ginghams and bloom for country and city. French designers push long slim coats and elaborate cantering chain stitch detailing, popular for freshening frocks and extending wear into cool days.
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New York
France
Palm Beach
Paris
Fifth Avenue
Directoire
Cherub
Royant
Doncuillet
Jenny
Aline
Paquin
McClure
Footing for Shoulder Straps in New Lingeries
The article notes minute attention to shoulder straps in new lingerie. Some designs eliminate straps entirely with a silk elastic vest support, others use lace or net bands bound with ribbon or ribbon-encased footing. Pink and blue satin ribbons, wash ribbons, and self-tone bow patterns appear on many garments.
Classified ad pitch for Herald for sale ads
A small classified notice promotes Herald for sale ads to move old furniture like stoves and bedframes. It claims such ads bring results and urges readers to place listings in Herald.
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Lefler
Cari
Streiff
J. S. Gossom
Hebi’ Styleri Ht
Caruthersville
CE Eerag
Cerva
LEMP
ST. Louis
Hayt ’ A
Taya Te Yat
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