Soaking the Plain People cries over the tax bill
A fiery denunciation argues the net revenue bill harms the poor with stamp and income taxes while sparing the rich. It demands higher inheritance taxes, 100 percent rates on large incomes, and war-profit levies, calling Congress out of touch with everyday citizens. The piece urges democracy and the Plain People to oppose what it calls robber barons in Washington.
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Congress
America
Bingheest
Washington
Bealth
Human Standardization and the Freedom of the Mind
A reader argues against standardizing humans while acknowledging progress from the human combat against standardization. The piece suggests climate change and scarcity reshape life, as standardized beings would miss innovation. humanity evolves beyond rigid rules and mere material gains.
Editorialettes Pershing Bar on Corresponden ts at Sea
A fragment of editorial writing questions censorship and press access aboard ships. The text references Pershing, Belgium, and Kaiser Wilhelm in a clipped, opinionated tone about military journalism and spy rumors.
The Devil's Seat in Hessop's Castle Mystery
In the chapter The Gold Bug the narrator follows clues around Sullican Island to Hessop's Castle a rocky outcrop. A neglected ledge and a niche in the cliff suggest the infamous devil's seat and the method to the riddle's secret.
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Hessop
Hessop's
Appointment of Scott as Chairman of U S Munitions Board
F. A. Scott, a Cleveland munitions expert, has been named chairman of the-general munitions board of the United States created by the Council of National Defense. He offers his plant to the government for the manufacture of war munitions.
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F. A. Scott
General Munitions Board of the
United States
Council of National Defense
Cleveland
Telescope clues and a skull revealed on distant rock
The narrator uses a telescope to fix a point of view and deduce directions forty one degrees thirteen minutes north east and by north. A circular opening in a distant tree reveals a white spot which, when focused, becomes a human skull. (Concluded in Our Next Issue)
Remembering Captain James Lawrence The Naval Hero
A historical profile of Captain James Lawrence born October 1 1781 Burlington New Jersey his rise from midshipman to captain and his key role in the 1813 Chesapeake Shannon engagement famous for his dying command Don't give up the ship and his plea to fight on until the colors are struck.
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James Lawrence
United States Navy
Lawrence
Burlington
N. J
Leutenant
Hornet
Brazil
Chesapeake
Shannon
Boston
Star Readers Letters on many topics and public notices
A collection of letters and notices discussing pen and ink writing, Gen Bell’s new post in New York, sugar prices affecting canning workers, a health anecdote about bonbons, a correction about Sam Sadler’s socialist role, and a gentleman offering an Inter national Harvester automobile with a $26 lien.
Conscripting capital in wartime debate
The Star editors push for conscripting wealth arguing it would fund the war, contrasting with the long-standing practice of drafting soldiers. Readers weigh views on patriotism, finance, and civic duty as the nation sleeps, works, and saves for victory.
Grass on streets could feed, save hay and bonds
N. M. Gladwin of 124 Roanoke St urges saving street grass cuttings instead of burning or letting them rot. He recalls ten tons burned at Roanoke and says cured hay makes good feed and can help buy Liberty bonds.
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the Star
Roanoke
N. M. Gladwin
Roanoke St
Question on Liberty Band Purchases Under High Living Costs
A reader from The Star laments the difficulty for a man earning three dollars daily to buy a Liberty band amid rising prices. He notes the illusory elasticity of money, cites the time factor, and argues many must stretch funds to meet such costs.
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the Star
Neighbor Facing Abusive Language Charge Over Flag Incident
William Sheppard of 2641 14th Ave West hoisted a flag in his yard and was told to take the rag down. He is pressing abusive language charges against neighbor Matt Subbat who allegedly used the phrase bury it.
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H. D. Parsons
Skinner @ Eddy Co
Hipbuilders
First Ave
Yealer
Ine
Bob
Golly
Star
William Sheppard
14Th Ave. W
Matt Subbat
Sheppard
Subbat
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Onty
Star Publishing Co
Sachanar
Pershing
Jack
Germany
von Bissing
Belgium
Kaiser Bill
Hme
Call Furniture CO
Gottstein
M. A. Gottstfin Furniture CO
Second Avenue
Pike
Pine
Buck’s Union Made
Pullman
Ostermook
Legrand
Sullivan’s Island
Bishop's Hotel
Man
Edward Everett Hale
Head Munitions Board of
U. S
ID. K
S.”. Colyum
Charlies of
Austria
Reicharath
Eve
Bryan
Modesto
Merced
L. W. Pulkerth
L. J Maddux
G. P. Schafer
Geo. A. Creasy
W. H. Langdon
Modesto Theatre
Cal
Ladies’ Home Journal
Chapter
Mystery
Uncle Sam
Bell
Department of the Past
New York
Leonard Wood
San Francisco
M. D
Cc. P. Christenson
Sam Sadler
Mary M. Rown
Bremerton
International Harvester
Gen. Bell
Western Army
J. Franklin Bell
Conscript Capital
A. Holmes
B.A. J
Postal Savings Bank
Uncle Sam's
Mr. Parsons
Liberty Loan Committee
Secretary OF the Treasury
Liberty Fighters
One & Ca
John Lindh
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