Taxing cotton reopens debate on war revenue policy
The proposed three dollar per bale cotton tax challenges the administration stance on wartime agriculture and industry. Opponents warn it would deter agricultural enterprise, raise cotton prices, and hurt farmers while boosting spinners and industrial interests. It could force higher wartime costs as government funds shift between revenue and expenditures.
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Revere
Pennsylvania
National Treasury
Dropped Work-or-Fight Clause Marks War Principles
A historical wartime piece argues the elimination of the work-or-fight provision weakens justice and consistency in the war for moral aims. It contends the move undermines united effort and highlights the broader ethical fabric at stake in mobilization versus industrial exemptions.
Defense of Fairness in War Labor Policy Sparks Debate
In wartime labor policy advocates defend a fair play approach amid labor opposition. Critics warn against abuses of work-or-fight rules while noting both employers and employees can err. The piece argues government control over labor to match military power and uphold universal fairness.
Son Chooses Country Over Father in German Prisoner Incident
A U S youth, guiding German prisoners to the line, recognizes his German father and orders him back, declaring I am your son but you are fighting for Germany while I am fighting for America. The act embodies loyalty to country over blood ties amid war and reflects the pressures on German Americans.
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Germany
America
Capture of German by Son Sparks Courage in Battle
Dispatch recounts a fierce battle where a German foe faced a bayonet wielded by his own son. The confrontation highlighted bravery amid combat as forces pressed toward victory. No further details provided on identities or location.
Mercury on Skates a Wartime Messenger Innovation
In Rock Island Illinois a roller skated messenger delivers war time messages for Uncle Sam boosting speed and reducing fatigue. Officials receive dispatches while observers note the unusual sight as the system proves dependable and innovative.
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Mercury
Uncle Sam
United States
Rock Island
Illinois
Jack Robin
Rock Island Arsenal
Buitsy Town Near Drocourt-Queant Line Noted
In the Buitsy area near the Drocourt-Queant line mention is made of a town named Buitsy. The text jokes about raising the price of a shave to twenty five cents and taking two shaves at once to save money.
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Drocourt-Queant Line
Buitsy
The Boys They Left Behind and Wind in the Lap of Great Waste Places
Wartime poems recount soldiers leaving for France to teach recruits and support the Red, White and Blue. Two pieces reflect longing, duty, and distance from comrades in action as they await their turn to join the fighting and honor fallen men.
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France
Sergt
Glady Wheaton, Co. I
One Hundred and Sixtieth Infantry
Camp Kearny
New Mexico
Salvage Depot in France Saves Millions for U S Army
American forces in Tours operate a vast salvage system that recovers and repurposes war debris. Five thousand workers and 4000 women process 60,000 garments daily and 1000 rubber boots daily, with clothing and equipment value last month exceeding 2.5 million dollars.
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Associated Press
France
Uncle Sun
Tours
Chateau- Thierry
Oris
Majestic and Royal Theaters Present Diverse Week of Acts
The Majestic features Alfred Bergen a leading baritone delivering songs including Sanders Field. Herman Limberg and Dianna Bonnar headline at the Royal with a varied bill. Juggler Gaston Palmer, vaudeville acts, and the film program with Edith Storey in The Demon mix with a Keystone comedy at the two houses.
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Alfred Wergen
The
Majestic
Alfred Bergen
America
Majestic Theater
Sanders Field
Colonel McCrea
Bergen
Hhh
Herman ‘Limberg
Dianna Bonar
the Royal
Dianna Bonnar
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Royal Theater
Gaston Palmer
Harry Coleman
Kitty Ray
Te Warden
R. W. Harrison
Dave Manley
Geezer of Berlin Tops Grand bill with Laughs
At the Grand today the photoplay The Geezer of Berlin offers a big laugh as a travesty on The Kaiser The Beast of Berlin and closes its four day run on the first half of the week double program. Also Playing Boys of Water with Madame Nazimova and Tomorrow A Pair of Silk Stockings with Constance Talmadge and Pauline Frederick.
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Moran
Dale
Princess
Ray Snow
Apear
Constance Talmadge
Fox
Berlin
Fragmented Daguerreotype of Society Notices and Wry Caricature
A garbled column surveys assorted topics from German politics and Lenine rumors to local travel and jokes. It mocks aviation costs, random proverbs, and social mores while lampooning town life, temperance chatter, and editorialists with clipped witticisms and stray quotes.
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Laon
Mistah Ratface
Flos Henderson
Pauline Frederick
Dewel
Tiley Hatch
Crawford Kent
Clarence Andyside
Harris Gordon
Frederick
Atbush
Bensonhurst
Mets
Flatbush
Tyenkers
Pitta Me
Chicago
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kan
Chough
Metuten
Plups
Medina Dam
Texas
Turuce
Shere
Lenine
Cobh Webb
Gazette
Sip
Maude Mae Lorey
Mariliinu Gazette
Briggs
GeorGe You
Wonderfly
Nate
Wes Magor
the Tribune Assoc
New York Tribune
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