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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
16
The piece urges readers to subscribe to the Second Liberty Loan before the sale closes Saturday. It warns that failure endangers the war effort and urges people to buy bonds or borrow to lend, asserting banks will lend against the bond and stressing that wealth may be conscripted if loans fail.
Secretary McAdoo explains why first issue Liberty Loan Bonds offer 3.5 percent tax exemptions while second issue pays 4 percent with tax liability. He argues bonds must reach all citizens on equal terms, noting low yields deter purchase by the poor, who buy for patriotism but cannot hold them long.
The text argues for graduated taxes on wealth to distribute the tax burden equitably. It states government bonds should be issued on a fair basis so both rich and poor can buy with similar after tax effective interest. It emphasizes a broad appeal to all citizens for Liberty Loan bonds.
Department of Agriculture home economics specialists urge lunches that meet growing bodies and active brains. By better choice and combination of foods, meals can be cheaper and easier, focusing on needed food groups. Farmer's Bulletin 712 on School Lunches is available free from USDA in Washington, D.C.
A reflective meditation on how knowledge of history guides prudent foresight. The author argues that wisdom lies in using past patterns to anticipate future developments and make informed choices.
The passage argues that true wisdom is not equal to college training or being well read. It stresses evaluating world affairs, understanding actors and times, and questioning conclusions. Reading and contemplating leads to wiser living and a lasting wonder beyond material riches.
Growing calls by the radical Socialists for a clear government stance on annexation strain Chancellor Michaelis. Marine Minister von Capelle alleged Socialist provocation over a Kiel mutiny, then resigned after failing to prove the claim, risking the chancellor amid internal crisis.
Reports circulate of a rift between Austria and Germany over peace terms. Austria seeks concessions in the west and peace, while Berlin responds with vagueness, fueling discomfort between the two leaders. A Berlin paper says the Austrian premier won’t continue talks with the current German chancellor.
The Navy Department confirms an American destroyer was torpedoed in European waters last week. One sailor died. the ship reached port badly damaged. The Navy notes such losses are infinitesimal given constant wartime activity and reiterates readiness to fight.
A collection of proverbial lines reflecting on finance risk and global tension. The phrases hint at wary investing, hot weather, human error, and rising attention to South America in geopolitical terms, with a cautionary note about fleeting gains.
A collage of aphorisms and opinions from notable figures and observers on war, leadership, politics, and society. It cites General Wood, Joffre, Bryan, Rockefeller, Kahn, Wright, and others, reflecting attitudes on strategy, loyalty, and public sentiment during wartime.
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