Wars Eat Up The Taxes And War Costs Detailed
The article analyzes federal spending, showing over 90 percent of net ordinary disbursements in 1920 funded wars and wartime prep. It cites Treasury data and official comments on waste, proposing that 2 to 10 billion dollars could be saved by reorganizing government operations. It compares past wars costs, including War and Navy departments, pensions, and the Shipping Board, to illustrate continual expansion tied to military readiness. It notes figures for 1881–1919 and total war costs across major conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Shipping Board
Gilbert
the Treasury
Army
Navy
Wever
Die Shipping Board
Ang Commissions
Legislative Establishment
Aod
Treasury Department
Navy Department
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury
Congress
Field family reunion at Hiezals Wwet date August 10
Meld family reunion held at the home of W H Field in Hezals Wwet on Thursday August 10. Seventy six gathered for a hid den table, dancing, and a program with races and games. A successful day ended with all returning home after a perfect day of enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wl H. Field
Port Allegany Man Victim of Attack
A Port Allegany man identified as Chylon Ostriender, 28, was injured when knocked to the sidewalk during an encounter with Hansell, 38. He suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized but is recovering in a supportive institution.
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Port Allegany
Port Aleging
Che
Hansell
Drowes Sheng
de Haq
Cme
Tie
Married People's Dance at Gale Park Promises Fun
The Democrat prints all the news about a married people's dance at Gale Park, Hawtwt Alaska, with music and goal time set for the event, inviting wider attendance. The notice appears in a six month periodical offered for $1 in the paper.
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Nother
Galea Park
Il Mart
The
Democrat
Kidney Pills Allegedly Cure Backaches and Urinary Troubles
Fragmentary ad claims Queen's Sidney Pills target kidney diseases and relieve backaches headaches and irregular kidney action. Testimony from Mrs Elias South of Main Street and other names describe relief after using the pill, urging readers to seek Dowes Rites Willsanthie serit and related endorsements.
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Quean
Sidney
Elias Sovith
Dem
Helene Nee
Ford for Sale and Odd Campaign Snippet
Fragmentary notice mentions a Ford for sale and an unnamed coalition with cryptic phrases. The readable bits reference a Ford, a potential political tie, and a price of one dollar, but details are unclear.
Township and public funds receipt summary from 1921
An OCR fragment lists amounts received from multiple sources including Bradford township, state appropriations, county treasurer, and a bank. The figures show varied credits such as 200.00, 1847.00, 176.00, and 486.28, with totals resembling a ledger close to 4256.88.
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Malanes
Alee " Mount
aMouUnt
Bradford Township
Statie
Staite Spa Prey
Oe.s. Ce
Grange Bank
Ara
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Keating Township
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H. J. Rice
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Farley Jisiense
J. Rice
W. J. Bovian
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Atdhtors
P.O. Kos
Eaiporiuat, PA
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Rexall Store
West Main St
Smethport
Victor Records
Burdick’s Insurance
Zog W. Main St
Smethport, Pa
Hartse
Lesahan Dogs
Cooper-Baumann Electric CO
Grand Central Bell Phone
Erie
City OF
Duffalou
Buffalou
Nufpalo
Gleveland Leare Marve
Easraghow
Canvarara
TSA
Svanpard
SOAAL
Ilekela Hiatt
Amiel
Claveland
Buffalo
Gereland
Uhea Vie Greats
Oulaland
Eapeeily
Pacvenger
Cafe de Luxe
Colegrove Grocery
Alesha
L. E. Munn
Rellim G.T. A
Miller Tires
Lyman
Tire Shop
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Smellport
Velie
Studebaker
Haynes
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