Tariff Revision Advances in Congress Amid Wide Effects
Washington report on the Democratic tariff revision bill moving from conference to final passage. It tightens duties on cotton yarns and yarn-made cloth, lowers handkerchief duties, expands free-list items, and imposes a broad income tax starting March 1, 1914. The measure targets high living costs, trusts, and farm products while funding government through a projected surplus.
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Tariff Changes For Household Goods Under New Bill
Washington reports details of tariff adjustments on imports of household necessities. The table lists varying rates such as 64 percent 75 percent 60 percent and 50 percent with dates and specific charges including cents per unit and free after dates.
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Shoes and Character as a Social Force in Industry
A long essay extols shoes as clothing and self image, then analyzes the United Shoe Machinery Company. It notes the firm leases thousands of machines to shoe makers, employs hundreds of traveling machinists and inventors, and upholds high wages and hygienic plant conditions in Massachusetts. The piece argues leasing spurs competition and innovation, and praises the company as a model of cooperation benefiting consumers, workers, and suppliers.
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