War tax burden outlined in 1918 journal brief
The piece explains the $8 billion revenue bill aims to fund war efforts, showing per capita and family tax estimates, and compares the tax to farm values and manufacturing output. It notes the tax structure plans to levy according to income and mentions total federal revenue for the last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States
Buxzou of
Internal Revenue
Amercan
Census Bureau
War era tax drive and new wartime discoveries reported
The Internal Revenue Service chief notes higher staffing and a wartime morale roll for tax collection as every dollar funds arms and victory. Separately, stockyards reveal three wartime lab breakthroughs: Rennase cheese curdling from calf stomachs, thromboplastin from Kosher cattle brains, and timed surgical fibrin preparations for wound healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Australia
France
Neal
Equality and draft policy divide the nation in wartime
A South Bend Tribune excerpt argues against excluding any group from the draft and criticizes government clerks and officials. It contends the war effort requires universal conscription regardless of class or role, urging Democrats to support broad policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Tribune
Truths and Trifles by Paul C Rankin
A humorous column discusses public speaking diction and wartime attitudes. It riffs on censorship and language, notes dental service during wartime drafts, and jokes about letter collection in the average man's coat pocket. The piece blends sarcasm and wordplay across several themes.
Gets-It Corn Remover Promises Quick, Painfree Peel Off
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the only guaranteed corn remover that peels corns or calluses off in minutes without cutting or irritation. It promises immediate relief from corn pain and urges customers to buy from druggists, with refunds offered if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be, Lawrence & Co
Chicago
LAWRENCE ON THE KAW By Ferdinand Gottlieb
An excerpted scene portrays a domestic kitchen exchange as a new mother questions a recipe. A novice cook is guided by a father figure through steps to prepare a sauce, with tension about propriety and care in the kitchen. The narration centers on household dynamics and culinary instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Ferdinand Gottlieb
Saul
Cebu
Eipe
Wonder Remedy Promises Quick Help for Indigestion
Local ad claims a simple ratio removes toxins from the intestinal tract and reduces stomach and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. The seller asserts Mr Webb credits the remedy with relief after severe indigestion and gas bloating.̂
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Neiekhor
Webb
Beard Corner
Sivers Ein
Chimney Cleaning Device Sparks Local Stir
A report describes a labor-saving screw device claimed to aid chimney cleaning. A man named Weener Kirk allegedly used the contraption while hunting, carrying fowls, and the scene prompted local curiosity about the invention’s use and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Dodge
Natal
Poor Pattern Adverts for Ice Cream Phone
Fragmentary ad notes Wiedemann's cream at a phone number 820 with claims of best taste and a poor patterned patter. The wording is garbled but reads as a local ad promoting a self made pide style ice cream and a contact line.
Ice Deposits Drive North American Land Rise
Scientists note earth crust elasticity and Pleis tocene glaciation lifting land in northeastern North America. Accord ing to H L Fairchild, Labradorian glacier area was well below sea level after melting, then slowly rose to reach current elevations evident in inland landforms and former sea margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Fair+child
Selenece
Wiston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Journal-World
the World Company
CG. Simons
Maseachuertts Street
Law
A. R. ‘Keator
New York
George BH
Alcorn
West 31St Street
New York City
Associated Press
Focal News
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ureau
Advertising
A. N
BP. AL
Kansas
Hohenzollern
Stick
Sammies
California
Michi
Mason-Dixon
Vérnon
Reginald
Brick
Stampie
Everett Trif
York
Bureau “of Internal Revenue
Paul C. Rankin
Parce
Rhine-ward 20
Kaiser
Wilhelm
Wiedemann’s
Yester
Jess
W. Saith
Satina
Kos
Foley
Mtn
R. R. Hickson
Clara Kimball
NEW
Pathe News
Viola Dana
Pershing
Crusaders
Wer
Mir
Bells Music. Store
Teasin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!