Excess Profits War Profits in the War Economy
The St Louis Post-Dispatch reports on excess profits taxes and war profits during World War I. It compares British war profits taxation with proposed U S rates, noting how the steel trust would pay under both systems and the impact on dividends, taxes, and war funding. It comments on national resource use, business incentives, and calls for fair tax treatment aligned with war financing.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Steel Trust
Great Corporation
Washington
US and Means Committee
Huron
Zovarnament
Whys and Means Committee
Steel Trust Sna
No U boat menace after war ends says German rep
Herr Levy of the German admiralty says in Munich the U boat will remain a menace after the war, to curb Britain from withholding raw materials. The article argues for a decisive defeat to eradicate war desires, with lasting peace to follow and the Prussian military machine to be junked.
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Herr Levy
Admiralty
Munich
England
Great Britain
Germany
America
Anaemia and blood deficiency explained in health note
This health column discusses anaemia from blood loss and poor blood quality, explains symptoms such as pallor dizziness and shortness of breath, notes risks to heart kidneys and lungs, and compares blood loss in surgery or childbirth to tree sap loss, with advice on treatment options and cautions about bleeding and iron content.
The Skin-Out-Of-It Lie And Self Deception
Side Talks discusses lies of varying harm from harmless misstatements to protective lies and the most moral failing the skin-out-of-it lie. The author recalls a childhood incident where a skin-out-of-it lie caused lasting shame and urges readers to avoid such deceit.
The Sandman Story of Tomikins and Tim Mouse
A kitten Tomikins climbs to a pantry shelf and breaks a jar of minced meat. Tim Mouse is caught in the jar, escapes as the jar shatters, and Tomikins fears a living minced meat. His mother tends his head with mustard for fever and he learns to avoid pantry jars. The tale ends with Tomikins never touching preserves again.
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Tomikins
Tabby
Tim Mouse
Mrs. Tabbie’s
Tvers
Tompkins
Tim
Tomibhins
August 3 highlights in early 20th century war events
On August 3 1917 the American mission led by Elihu Root lands at a Pacific port on return from Russia as Premiers Kerensky and cabinet weigh resignations then reconsider. Also noted are Roger Casement in 1816 and French actions on August 3 1515 and 1914 with Germany demanding passage through Belgium and British naval mobilization.
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Elihu Root
Russia
Premieh Kerensky
Ibis
Land
Roger Casenmat
Fleury
Strassburg
Germany
Begium
The Danger of a surplus
The Minneapolis Journal argues Congress overspent during war and now faces a projected twenty four billion dollar budget for the next year. It questions the eight billion tax plan, warns of wasteful surpluses, and urges a tighter income to outgo balance with careful budgeting and delayed rescue measures.
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Minneapolis
Congress
McAdoo
Ways and Means Committee
Smoat
Rotary Club Mondavy to Hear Ralph J Grove Speak
Ralph J Grove will address the Rotary Club Mondavy on The Middlemans Relation to the Perishable Fruit and Vegetables Industry. Secretary A B Haswell notes Mr Hoxie as top west wholesale dealer with a modern plant and vast fruit and veg map knowledge. New members Messrincheon and Mains will attend the luncheon Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondavy
Rotary Club
Ralph J. Grove
A. B. Haswell
Hoxie
Messrincheon and
Mains
Prohibition stance and weather notes across Iowa editorials
Monticello Express notes Iowa likely to vote for the federal prohibition amendment with Democratic caveats, while Des Moines Capital urges stocking coal and canned goods for winter amid war-related shortages. Sioux City Journal items praise soldiers and the Spartan mothers of America, with Dubuque Telegraph-Herald remarks on hot days and busy life.
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Iowa
Monticello
Wilson
Des Moines
Wne
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mothers
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised as a top choice for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It is noted as pleasant to take and safe for children with no opium or narcotics. Endorsements from Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Mo highlight its reliability for families.
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Wm. Scruby
Chillicothe
Chamberlain
Croup
America
Chandler Dispatch
Chandler Motor
Chandler
Iowa farmers wonder at year’s comm fields
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes perplexity among farmers about this year’s crop conditions and fields prompting questions about moving out of Iowa. highlights local concerns and economic stress in agriculture.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
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Secial Tse
Tsar
Peteram
Elin
Saer Gat Dbd Co
Bure
G. Dougherty
Cox Philadeiph
Story, Brooks & YF
A. R. Davis
Courier
Ambassador Gerard
Herr Hohenzatlern
Gerard
Davis
Potsdam
Francis X. Bushman
Filei
Halcyon
Papa Hohenzollern
Prinz Freddie
Marne
Gilmore
Model Temperance League
Courise Service
Tr H van Moter
Tayeel
Va Linhee
Khutzbayt
Mahnke
Dacksuu
McCar
W. Lt
Laekner
L. Adair
MM. Freeman
B. C
Manet
Currier
Sandman Story
Ors. F. A. Walker
the Rotary Club
M. Jackman & CO. Cigar Store
Fifth Ant
Sioux City Journal
Berthelson
Sioux City
Oureq
Loetz
Webster City
Freeman-Tripune
Davenport
Dubuque
Man
Mig. Co
Quincy, Ill
Xen
Ceo Shapiro Company
At All Drug Store
Hansed and Hansen
Eset
Fourth Street
J. Miller
West Fourth Treet
New
Waveland
Waterloo Auto & Supply CO
Chandler Motor Car Company
Cleveland, Ohio
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