Taxing U.S. Steel Profits Sparks War-Era Debate
Chairman Kitchin sparks a debate over excess profits from U S Steel, noting $153 000 in recent quarterly gains and a $91 million tax reserve. He warns that taking 80 percent leaves $33 million to divide, arguing war time profits invite mass demands while risking socialist backlash. The piece cites prewar profits of $15 million and frames steel profits as central to wartime finance.
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Kitchin
States Steel Company
U. S. Steel
U. S
Uncle Sam
U.S
Their Own Medicine and the German War Policy
A criticized Prussian bid for universal bombings and use of toxic gases. The piece argues Germans may regret their brutal tactics as civilians suffer in unfortified targets. It frames mercy as humane, urges decisive action against German aggression and the Kaiser’s push for a standing army.
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San Francisco
Germany
Nurses Wanted For Humanity's Sake Under the Red Cross
An wartime recruitment plea urges women to join the Red Cross and volunteer weekly to aid wounded soldiers. It stresses compassionate nursing, steady hands, and swift care to support troops, urging readers to register and help hasten peace.
Waves of Hate and War Time Hope
A wartime editorial urges the public to abandon hatred and fantasies of vengeance. It argues real victory comes from work, thrift, and production like farming and shipbuilding rather than waves of hate or threats against the Kaiser. It stresses saving, labor, and fighting through constructive efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Germany
Marcella
Jack
Sammy
Letters from Soldiers in France Reach Bremerton Readers
A Bremerton Washington reader published letters from American soldiers in France. The missives describe trenches, gas masks, shelling, and life on both first and second lines, with remarks on Red Cross aid, military interpreters, Pershing's forces, and hopes for supplies and letters from home. Additional notes share brief updates from Seattle boys seeking wartime correspondence and two Kruschke cousins writing from Limoges and front-line camps.
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Florence Baker
Bremerton
Wash
France
Flo
Chea
Smith
Seattle
Mies
Ruth Wienand
Noren Ave
Albert
Arthur Krunchke
Pershing
Albert Kruschke
Limoges
Red Cross
Fritz
Prussian Demand Seeks British Fleet Surrender
Count Van Hoon of the Prussian upper house calls for Great Britain to surrender its entire fleet to Germany amid ongoing political protests and cross national tensions. He advocates a bold reshaping of naval power in the European balance of forces.
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Count van Hoon
Great Britain
Germany
Letters to Cymthia Grey and a plea for advice
A reader asks about President Wilson's marital history and cites the 1914 death of Mrs. Wilson and his 1915 remarriage. The letter then seeks guidance about friendships, trust, and despair, with a compassionate reply urging resilience, self respect, and recognizing diverse human traits.
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Mina Grey
Wilsen
Wilson
Hadith Holling Gault
Will a Man Forgive and Dill Pickle Request
A reader defends forgiving a woman who strays and questions male judgment. Another inquiry asks for a reliable dill pickle recipe using cucumbers two to four inches long, dill, malt, and cider vinegar, then sealed and left in light with occasional shaking.
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Miss Grey
Mra. A
E. M
Ghosts of Kisses and a Bold Kiss in Tea Time
A narrator recounts a playful kiss from Barclay Sill to her, amid flirtation and family banter. The scene unfolds during tea with Richard Waverly III and Mollie, hinting at romance, age, and shifting self-image as she reflects on middle age and desire.
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Barclay Sill
Richard Waverly III
Dicky
Mollie
Jim
Sill
Mother
Lola
Richard Waverly Inr
Margie
Red Cross Canteens at Rail Depots Lift Spirits of Soldiers
The Red Cross volunteers operate canteens in railroad depots where soldiers pass through on their way to Berlin. They offer free drinks and sandwiches and share a friendly welcome that cheers the troops and reinforces a sense of national unity. Citizens are encouraged to donate to support the effort.
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Red Cross
Berlin
Sammy
Star Shells and Witty Jokes From Indiana to Scotland
A collection of quips and anecdotes ranging from household tips and animal themes to jokes about neighbors and a Scottish tale. The humor alternates between practical hints and patter: a frog solo, clever replies, and a waiter’s butter remark. The tone resembles a light, old newspaper humor column with scattered regional references.
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Heinie
America
Columbia
Kaiser Willum
Via
Kia
Ambur
Kaiser
Detroit News
Neem
Kimer
Herb
Sammies
Clity
General Pershing
Olf Pala
the Star
Earl Johnson
13Th Co. C A. C
Fort Flagier
Arthur Krutschke
Arthur
Cymthia
Mies Grey
Ames
Glal
Hfe
Cynthia
Winona
Wilcon
Imas Wilcok
Ile
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Hoosier Girl
Willie
Johnny
Scotland
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Chicago, Illinois
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Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Fourth Avenue
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