Plans to raise United States Army to two million men
A wartime draft plan outlines ages for draft 21 to 30 inclusive and volunteers 18 to 40. It envisions a total force of about 2,001,000 with 1,000,000 in a new conscript army plus regulars and National Guard. First quota 500,000. pay scales rising for enlisted men. prohibition and social order measures tied to camps. volunteers sought from 18 to 40. officers to France. West Point cadets to supply 154 officers for the first 500,000 draft army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
United States
War Department
Regular Army
Army
Ini Cavalry
Cantonme
Congress
Col
Germany
France
England
Belgium
Egypt
Balkans
Mesopotamia
Baker
William L. Keller
Daniel P. Card
George M. Edwards
Ris Orangis
West Point
Woman’s Liberty Loan Committee
Treasury Department
the Treasury
George Bass
Antoinette . Funk
Kellogg
Fairbanks
Chicago
Gilford
Dudley J
Tennessee
Pierce
Kansas City
Guernsey
John O. Miller
Pittsburgh
McAdoo
War Tariff Measure Aims at 1.8 Billion Revenue
The war revenue bill, largest in U.S. history, aims to raise about 1.8 billion dollars for wartime expenses. It expands taxes across incomes, inheritances, profits, amusements, liquor, tobacco, autos, moving pictures, baseball, medicines, postage, transport, and jewelry. An added tariff and a one‑third extra income tax may hit those earning above certain thresholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Kitchin
Food Panic Not Justified by Opposition Signals
The statement argues there is no occasion for a food panic in this country and that outrageous prices are not justified unless opposition to the president by special interests defeats him in obtaining needed supplies.
Inheritance Tax Scale and Small Paper Distribution Noted
The text outlines inheritance tax rates starting at one half of one percent for estates up to $50 000, with graduations for higher amounts up to 500 000 and beyond. It also mentions old regulations on free distribution of small papers within the county and a 5 percent tax on pleasure boats, plus an exemption for musical instruments under ten dollars.
Tax Act Rates Hit Wide Range of Goods and Services
The document outlines tax rates for stock market transactions and various goods and services. It lists duties on bonds, insurance premiums, freight, travel tickets, automobiles, lighting and telephone bills, jewelry, cosmetics, and amusement admissions, with specific percent or per-item charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viste
BS Marine
Jane Addams and Hull House Founder Born in 1860
Jane Addams, head of Hull House in Chicago, founded the social settlement movement. She was born in Cedarville, Indiana in 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hull
Jane Addams
Hull” House
Cédarville
Purdue Expert Leads Indiana Hog Exchange Plan
Indiana farmers and hog men are urged to fatten hogs to 200 pounds or more before market to aid national food needs. Prof. J. H. Skinner of Purdue University organizes county livestock exchanges and tenant partnerships to improve feed use, while Col. Edwin F. Glenn oversees training camps at Camp Harrison and Fort Benjamin Harrison preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
G. L Christie
J. H. Skinner
Purdue University
Indiana
Skinner
National “Service
Edwin’ F. Glenn
Sanaa Harrison
Colonel Glenn
Army
el Paso
Glenn
Fort Douglas
Ariz
Eighteenth Infantry
Washington
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Harry
L. Gilchrist
Ernest L. Ruffner
J. W. Grissinger
Crops
George’ M. Hoffman
Albert K. B. Lyman
Alexander P. Cronk
Hite
L Decatur
Red Cross
Ft. Wayne
Aliceville
Bloomington
Monroe County National Farm Loan Association
L. E. Butcher
Rochester —Associated Charities
Indiana University
Europe
Logansport
Lawrenceburg
Jeffersonsville
Fort Wayne
James W. Sale
Bluffton
Lake Cicott
Eli Byers
Paul
Good
Goodrich
Jeffersonville
Earl Ogden
Peru
First Christian Church
Newcastle
Henry County
Elrod
M. EB
Worthington
Baety
Glenn Valley
Ellis Hurt
Hence Orme
Marion County Horticulture
Crawfordsville
John ©. Snyder
Ben Bur
Evansville
New Albany
State Sunday School ,Association
Wilbur A. Kleiman
Richmond
Henley Roller Skate Company
Greensburg
Hartford City
Blackford County
the Red Cross
W. C
Mary Bogdin
Lake Helena
Fla
Sharpsville
N. L. Hutto
John Conn
Miami County
Jeague
Joseph H. Shirk
Anderson
Remy Co-Operative
Warsaw
Medical - Defense Committee
Kosciusko
Aaa Bend
ML ‘Studebaker, ‘Jr
Jnde Powell
Indianapolis Chamber Creates Efficiency Committee
The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce directors approve a five member efficiency committee. William Fortune, Ernest I. Lewis, William J. Wood, and John W. McCardle lead the effort to study best practices from other cities and to address Indiana coal shortage plans as the top priority for state utilities and business development. The commission, including Edwin Carr and Charles A. Edwards, aims to coordinate with state and federal bodies to avert fall and winter coal hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chamber of Commerce Efficiency
Ark
Indiana
Ernest I. Lewis
William J. Wood
Old Railroad Commission of Indiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
John W. McCardle
Edwin Carr
Charles A. Edwards
Indiana committee pushes price fixing policy resolution
The Indiana committee on food production and conservation met at the Statehouse and adopted a resolution urging the administration to announce a price fixing policy for food clothing and fuel. It calls for a commission with knowledgeable producers to base prices on current production costs and was forwarded to the president secretary of agriculture and Indiana lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Indiana c Committee On Food, Production and Conservation
Statehouse
Ralph W. Moss
Houston
Indiana
Senate
House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enuoys
Voce Coaearreseane Aanege
Emote
Essary
Stock Exchange
Prof. Skinner
Orga
Honor G
A.R. Veterans
Army of the Republic
Avery
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!