Tobacco smoking and taxation in American life 1910s to 1920s
The piece analyzes the rising tobacco usage among both women and men, noting New York Times commentary on tobacco revenue funding the U S Treasury. It cites figures: 13 percent of total internal revenue from tobacco tax, 58 percent of non income tax revenue, and 370 million in tobacco revenue. It observes rapid cigarette growth, cultural shifts, and a 1919 to 1926 rise in tobacco manufacturing rankings.
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Poultrymen Press For Stricter Laws Against Thieves
J Murray Davison, assistant farm advisor, warns holidays bring peak marauder activity in poultry theft. Thieves target not only chickens but large birds like mature turkeys as market prices rise and all sale proceeds are feared to be 'velvet' money for crime.
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Poultry Thieves Alleged to Form Organized Band
Davison claims thieves have become an organized industry targeting farms with elderly couples or solo women. He notes spies in ranch layouts, urges harsher penalties as petit larceny fines range from 5 to 500 dollars with possible jail time, while thefts rarely exceed the stated values.
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