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Editorial
December 11, 1917
Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Washington, Dec. 11 editorial promotes smiling payment of $3B Liberty income taxes from 7M persons by July 1, as patriotic blow against Kaiser in WWI. Commissioner Roper solicits slogans and advertising club help to foster spirit among first-time taxpayers.
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SMILE WHEN YOU DIG UP YOUR TAX
It Means a Tear for the Kaiser Every Time Loyal America Responds to the Needs of U. S. in War.
Washington, Dec. 11.—Grudging taxpayers should be few and very unpopular during the next six months, according to plans formulated by internal revenue Commissioner Roper for collection of about $3,000,000,000 so-called Liberty taxes from more than seven million persons before next July 1.
"Smile when you pay your income tax; it means a tear for the kaiser."
This is one of the representative slogans which probably will be adopted in the nation-wide campaign to promote a patriotic spirit among taxpayers, most of whom will be scheduled to a direct federal tax for the first time. Suggestions for other slogans are solicited. Here are two already received:
"Liberty tax or war indemnity. Which would you rather pay? Think of this when making out your income tax return."
"Every dollar of your income tax goes to the boys in the trenches. Help them to early victory."
Letters were sent to every advertising club today by Commissioner Roper, asking their co-operations. Advertisers later may be asked to insert these succinct "tax sermons" in their published displays.
It Means a Tear for the Kaiser Every Time Loyal America Responds to the Needs of U. S. in War.
Washington, Dec. 11.—Grudging taxpayers should be few and very unpopular during the next six months, according to plans formulated by internal revenue Commissioner Roper for collection of about $3,000,000,000 so-called Liberty taxes from more than seven million persons before next July 1.
"Smile when you pay your income tax; it means a tear for the kaiser."
This is one of the representative slogans which probably will be adopted in the nation-wide campaign to promote a patriotic spirit among taxpayers, most of whom will be scheduled to a direct federal tax for the first time. Suggestions for other slogans are solicited. Here are two already received:
"Liberty tax or war indemnity. Which would you rather pay? Think of this when making out your income tax return."
"Every dollar of your income tax goes to the boys in the trenches. Help them to early victory."
Letters were sent to every advertising club today by Commissioner Roper, asking their co-operations. Advertisers later may be asked to insert these succinct "tax sermons" in their published displays.
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Liberty Taxes
Income Tax
Patriotic Slogans
Kaiser
War Taxes
Tax Campaign
What entities or persons were involved?
Commissioner Roper
Kaiser
Internal Revenue
Advertising Clubs
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Patriotic Encouragement For Paying Liberty Taxes During War
Stance / Tone
Patriotic Exhortation To Smile While Paying Taxes As Support Against The Kaiser
Key Figures
Commissioner Roper
Kaiser
Internal Revenue
Advertising Clubs
Key Arguments
Grudging Taxpayers Should Be Unpopular During Liberty Tax Collection
Smile When Paying Income Tax Means A Tear For The Kaiser
Promote Patriotic Spirit Among First Time Federal Taxpayers
Slogans Like 'Liberty Tax Or War Indemnity' And 'Every Dollar Goes To The Boys In The Trenches'
Seek Cooperation From Advertising Clubs For Tax Sermons