Conscripting Dollars in World War Debates Prosperity and Loss
The Charleston American argues that war debt dwarfs lives as nations conscript bodies but not money. It notes Allied loans of over two billion by the United States and questions why governments do not conscript dollars to end the war within a day, urging a shift from blood to financial mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Serbia
Belgium
Rumania
Greece
Turkey
United States
Frank H. Simonds
America
Italy
Charleston American
War Taxation Debate Warns of Economic Fallout
The New York Times commentary by Otto H. Kahn argues conscription of wealth would push capital abroad and cripple enterprise. It predicts layoffs, business closures, and a nationwide slowdown in constructive activity if taxation is deemed unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Otto H. Kahn
Congress
Canada
640 Acre Homestead Designations Involved in Budget
The Rapid City Guide reports no new designations under the 640acre homestead law. A conference yielded a compromise for a further 100000 dollars to cover designation costs, to be spent within six months if possible, likely folded into the food control bill. Congress has already appropriated 150000 dollars for designation expenses. The piece notes suspicion of graft, acknowledging total funds reaching 250000 dollars amid larger billions in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City Guide
Randy
Public Land Committee of the House
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Geological Survey
Congress
Bare Presence of Mind in Minor Car Incident
A Ward family from Arcadia Nebraska traveling to the Doanel Gould ranch survived a perilous hill descent when the driver steered into a side bank rather than roll back. Passengers had already exited the vehicle and no serious injuries occurred. Registration day on July 17 for war effort volunteers is announced with Mrs Chittim as registrar for Hulett. Charles Jolley and Mrs Jolley head to Belle Fourche for medical care, while Mr and Mrs Andrew Green welcome a new boy, Mrs Green formerly Helen Mckae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Ward
Hazel Ward
Gail Gordon
Arcadia
Nebraska
Doanel- Gould Ranch
Hulett
Chittim
Charles Jolley
Jolley
Belle Kourche
Andrew Green
War ends when profits exhausted say local notices
The article discusses a theory that war ends when profits are exhausted and taxation suppresses investment. It notes debts for future generations and includes local items about the Durfee ice cream outlet bought by the Chittim Brothers and plans for transient locations. Guests from Arcadia, Nebraska visited the Donnel Gould ranch. Otisa Zimmerscheid reports his wife recovering well at the new home.
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Chittim Brothers
Durfee
Judd Burns
Glen and
Hayden
Ed Lee
Donnel-Gould Ranch
Arcadia
Nebraska
Otisa Zimmerscheid
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Woolson Spice Co
John Bothwell
Aiva
Wyo
Ufeleps
Hereford Bulls
Aladdin
Alzada
Montana
A. J. Murphy
Alva, Wyoming
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Austria Hungary
Halett State Bank
Kerer
New Haven
J. J, Hauber
Europe
Japan
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