Tax policy proposals for wartime finance and surplus incomes
Proposes a wartime tax plan taxing incomes over 10 000 at 100 percent on surplus to fund the war. Cites soaring profits at Armour Bethlehem Steel DuPont Swift Den Leather United Fruit U S Steel and others. Warns bond funding shifts burden to labor and wealth, advocating tax free bonds at high rate as sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Packing Co
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
DuPont Powder Co
Swift Packing Co
den- Leather Co
United Fruit
United States Steel
1400 Pounds of Bread Left for Hungry Homes
A speaker argues against waste noting Seattle households discard 1400 pounds of bread daily while civilians in Belgium and blockaded nations face hunger. The message urges buying only what will be eaten and leaving surplus for others. The point is that we are not hungry while others are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R King
Seattle
Belgium
War of Beans In Wartime Youth Food Drive
A wartime school campaign urges Pacific Coast students to grow beans to supply one pound per child. The effort promotes self sufficiency with little land and labor and frames bean production as a strategic food victory. The piece hints at a broader American tourist rush to Europe and ends with a seed to plant at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
England's famed conjurer dies amid Irish question taunts
A collage of humorous clippings notes England's renowned magician has died. The column laments his missed chance to address the Irish issue and then pivots to light anecdotes about Seattle barbers raising prices. Other jokes follow about taxes and a Buenos Aires resident's indifferent attitude toward national tax placement.
Editor's Mail on War Policies and Food Embargo Debate
Readers discuss Senator Stone's critique of commission men letting fruit rot to keep prices high and call for embargoing food to nations aiding the enemy. Myrtle Keller from Wenatchee argues for extreme measures, while the Editor's Note explains U S war policy and the right to refuse sales to neutrals aiding Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Star
Germany
Myrtle Keller
Wenatchee
Wash
United States
The
Sweden
Norway
Dear Miss Grey Readers Debate Class and Labor Roles
A long reader letter discusses class distinctions between working girls and working men, arguing laborers deserve respect over wealth and urging kindness at home. Included are side notes with household tips on whale steak preparation and icebox cleaning, signed by readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Grey
Iin
Miss Grey
Dear Miss Grey Letters on dating and social access
Readers seek guidance on meeting eligible men, independence, and balancing love with friendship. A young office worker laments lack of male introductions and social venues while a 22 year old man matches with a cautious 19 year old seeking quiet evenings at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Grey
Miss Grey
Liberty Bond Drive Urges Public to Pay for Fighters
Citizens are urged to buy Liberty Bonds to fund wartime military efforts. Campaign emphasizes support for troops and national security through financial contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Fighters
The Gold Bug Continues Aboard Legrand's Treed Quest
Legrand orders a slave to ascend a tree while a mysterious skull and a “hobby bug” beetle are used to test a rotten limb. Jupiter warns of danger as the bug is lowered toward a skull nailed to the trunk, provoking Legrand to promise a silver dollar for safe descent.
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Legrand
Mbc
Jupiter
Pondix
Masea
Sartain
Mansea
Gwine
Webber
Mission to Aid New Russia Names Seven Appointees
President Wilson named seven men to travel to Russia and help stabilize the new government commercially. The appointees include Elihu Root as chairman, Charles R. Crane, Cyrus H. McCormick, Dr. John R. Mott, Charles Edward Russell, James Duncan, and J. R. Bertron, with Russell noted as a leading economist and columnist for The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Russia
Elihu Root
Charles R. Crane
China
Cyrus H. McCormick
John RR. Mott
Charles Edward Russell
Newspaper Enterprise Association
the Star
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
RR. Bertron
New York
Russell
The
Star
Man Raises Ten to Hundred Dollar Bill in Canada
Chief of Police McRae of Vancouver asks Seattle authorities to watch for a man who has been increasing denomination of currency in Canadian cities. He successfully converted a Molson's bank bill from $10 to $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRae
Vancouver
Seattle
Molson’s
Sister Seeks Help Find Will Thomas Lacey
Mary Lacey of Kent asks The Star for help locating her brother Will Thomas Lacey who recently lived in Seattle. Letters to him have been returned, prompting her request for assistance in tracing his whereabouts.
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Thomas Lacey
Mary
Star
Seattle
Kent
Corns from Foot Pressure and Friction
Corns arise from tight or ill fitting footwear and tight stockings. Wear soft elastic leather shoes with broad toe boxes to prevent corns. To treat, soak, scrape gently to skin level, avoid razor, then apply salicylic acid in collodion and cover with adhesive strips and protective shields.
Symptoms and treatment of shingles
Small blisters form along a nerve with neuralgic pain. Treatment focuses on local applications to ease pain and general tonic measures.
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Sevenith Ave
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Scrifes
Northwest League OF Newsparks
Telegraph News Service
United Press Association
Postoffice
Etty
Otty
Star Publishing
Phome Maia
Jenartim Este
Europe
Berlin
Colyum
Puck
Stork
Nude Gileste
Stamford
Tex
Grandma
Annie K
Hia
Kansas City
England
Barber College
Osterday
Congress
Buenos Aires
Editor’ S Mail
Everett True
Joe Wheeeze
JOEG
Joe Wheeze
Myster
Sor
Plators
Cynthia Grey
Goris
Lundberg Co
Masoa
U. S
New Russia
N.W
Catted Press
ST. Paul
Northwest
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Middle West
Canada
Northern Pacific Railway
Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Yellowstone National Park
Smith
Yesser
Ind
A. Tiskey
J. O. McMullen
P. A
A. D. Chariton
Portland
California
Macy
Epler
Natatiirium
Seattle Natatorium Company
Hemen
Crystal Pool
Second Avenue
Lenora St
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