Cigaret Taxes and Purchasing Trends Highlight 1931 Reports
The text outlines federal and multiple state taxes on cigarettes, noting a 6 cent federal tax per 20s. It cites 1930 cigaret revenue of 360 million dollars and a nine percent share of ordinary receipts. It also reports declines in 1931 cigaret and cigar production, slight tobacco use shifts, and a DOJ price-raising probe among major manufacturers. It closes with a Vice President Curtis remark on civil and religious liberty.
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United States
Internal Revenue Bureau
Iowa
Kansas
New Mexico
Ohio
South Carolina
Arkansas
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Department of Justice
Wages as Investment Not Expense Says Glenn Frank
Glenn Frank argues that wages should be viewed as an investment in an industry’s market and not merely an expense. He warns wage cuts reduce consumer purchasing power and demand, noting higher wages boost profits by expanding the market for goods.
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Glenn Frank
McClure
Lady with a Lipast by Harriet Henry
Venice Muir navigates social awkwardness at the Goadbys party in New York. She hides insecurities about allure and maturity while a flirtation with Mr Reese unfolds, then finds unexpected ease and connection with Mr Partridge through conversation and shared reading.
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Purity
Venice
Muir
New York
Lola Goadby
Mr. Reese
Non-Skip Chains by Charles A Parson English Ship Builder
Charles A Parsons uses shipyard surplus chains to create non skid chains after his automobile skidded on wet docks. Tomorrow features The Three Balls of the Pawnbroker's Sign with notes from Iland and Hoole. Readers can suggest origins for common sayings to be illustrated in the series.
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Charles A.parsons
Iland and Hoole
Stern social shifts in New York during wartime convulsions
The column observes stern, dignified people revealing resilience amid upheaval. It recalls stories of a stenographer who lost her husband to gambling but finds happiness, a hotel guest who stayed in the balcony, and captains of theater clubs cutting dues and raising prices to survive.
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New York
Times
Frances Bowden Debuts On WEAF NBC Broadcasts
Frances Lee Bowden made her first radio appearance on the WEAF NBC network delivering Ozark Mountain reactions from New York. She spoke clearly with one stumble on a cue while near the microphone and noted the day she arrived in the city was just 35 days ago.
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Associated Press
Central Standard
New York
Frances Lee Bowden
WEAF
NBC Network
Ozark Mountain
Frances
Big City
Possum Family Dinner Surprise in the Green Forest
Mrs. Possum, worn and worried, must care for twelve Little Possums while Unc Billy, living apart, is drawn back by the sight of her bustling brood. He hesitates yet agrees to help after her plea for support, as the family teeters between hunger and care. The scene closes with a promise of the next tale, Unc pitty Pride Grows.
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Mrs. Possum
Billy Possum
Green Forest
Billy
Ol’ Mrs. Possum
Unc
T. W. Burgess
Lipton Lip and Laughter in a Crepuscular Corner
A dusk corner toast remarks on Sir Thomas Lipton’s bachelor status as guests recall his life. Ed Wynn jokes a five cent nickel would help the country, while John Golden quips a wife would snatch his cap. Nat Burns notes mood slump recovers.
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Oliver Herford
Ed Wynn
Sir Thomas Lipton
John Golden
New Ward Contract Awarded for State Hospital
State Board of Control accepts bids for a Wichita Falls ward building. J F E Morgan of El Paso to erect at 37305 dollars. Hughes Plumbing of Wichita Falls gets 7500 dollars for plumbing and heating. John Oeschner of Wichita Falls awarded electrical work at 1938 dollars.
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Austin
UPI
State Hospital
Wichita Falls
J. FE. Morgan
el Paso
State Board of Control
Hughes Plumbing and Heating Company
John Oeschner
Crossword Puzzle Horizon ta 1922 questions and clues
A pasted crossword puzzle page with horizontal and vertical clues covering music, language, numbers, anatomy, and general knowledge. The list includes entries like The next games will held in Los Angeles in 1922 and various definitions such as The devil and Substance used in photography.
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Ray Senusky
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Connecticut Yankees
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Abe Lyman
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WJZ
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Dream Pictures
Archer Gibson
Bedtime
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Nat Burns
McNaught, Syndicate, Inc
Turkey
U. S
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Toston
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