War Revenue Bill Calls for Radical Tax Reform
The article outlines proposed tax shifts including 2 percent chewing gum tax, 5 percent on film rentals, doubled taxes on alcohol and tobacco, higher auto license fees by horsepower, and expanded household servant taxes. It notes opposition in the Ways and Means Committee to a broad consumption tax affecting necessities, while arguing the plan targets only affluent buyers.
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Kitchin
Ways and Means Committee
The Army Ration Compared With Allied Forces
The essay argues American troops receive higher daily calories and meat allowances than British French Italian forces. It notes American rations reach about 4620 to 4810 calories daily in training, rising ~300 calories in trenches, and roughly 1.25 pounds of meat per man, versus British 1 pound, French 0.75 pounds, and Italian 0.125 pounds.
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Uncle Sam
Marlin
Quick Run for the Doctor as Baby Swallows a Quarter
A tense moment as a parent urges John to hurry for medical help after a baby swallows a coin. The exchange turns into a light quip about the coin being gifted if he cooperates.
Harvesting Grain With Little or No Waste
Farmers urged to adopt careful methods this year to save every acre of grain. Emphasis on raking fields, stacking gleanings, and proper shocking to prevent losses from rain and spoilage amid high prices and war needs.
Threshing Prep and Care for Humid Regions
The notice urges Thrashermen to ensure machines are in order for prompt and clean threshing and to complete post threshing cleanup. It stresses the importance of covered storage in all humid areas to prevent spoilage of harvested grain.
Conserving All Grass Crops to Boost Hay Tonnage
The article urges using all meadows and pastures to maximize hay production this season without cutting milk and pork output. It notes many northern and western farms have natural meadow and prairie land suitable for profitable harvest and cites high hay and straw prices as incentive to fill barns and stockpile surpluses due to potential winter transport issues.
Bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan Issued Daily
The Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing is printing thousands of Fourth Liberty Loan bonds daily. They mirror the Third Loan and reserve space for bond terms, aiming for immediate delivery as purchases occur.
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Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Ohio man patents lighted door knob invention
An Ohio inventor creates a door knob that when gripped lights an electric bulb above the keyhole. The device powers a small lamp via the motion or pressure of the handle, promising easier visibility at entry points.
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Ohio
Forty Days Of Dry Weather Forecast Promised
Weather bureau warns of forty days of continued dry weather with high heat and water shortages. The piece recalls St Swithin's Day and its weather rhyme while noting the impact of World War activity and public attention on the forecast.
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St. Swithin
Weather Bureau
France
Swithin
Needs of Trees Urge Watering and Soil Drainage in Plantings
Two strong points for tree planting are emphasized. Watering methods should place a tile pipe or bore so water reaches at least three feet below ground. Adequate width in parkways and proper drainage are essential for street and garden trees to thrive.
Why She Left Him After He Cheated Creditors
A woman explains she left her husband after he squandered money and cheated creditors, stating she could not live with a man who damaged finances and betrayed obligations.
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