Hidden Taxes and Subsidies in Postwar Economy
The piece argues hidden taxes raise consumer costs through production and distribution as taxes flow from farmers to bread buyers. It criticizes subsidies as inflationary and warns Washington controls may distort farming decisions while noting potential jobs from subsidy administration and resistance from racketeering labor influence.
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OPA
Washington
Paxton Sees Freedom From Regulation in War Era
Paxton Illinois a town of 3200 shows strong anti New Deal sentiment with growth in bank deposits, rising business profits and anti labor stance. Farmers and merchants dislike Washington policies seeking less regulation and predict postwar return to a freer economy.
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Barrow Lyons
Union
America
Paxton
Ill
Washington
Illinois
Corn Belt
Ford County
United States
Wendell Willkie
Stevens
Roosevelt
Willkie
Lucky Seven Towels Pattern No 5637 Transfer Designs
Advertises seven embroidery transfer designs for Lucky Seven Towels. Each design measures about 4 by 5 inches. Requires 16 cents to obtain the color chart and transfers by mail order.
Household Hints and Simple Dressmaking Tips
Small children can be kept from pulling shoe laces free by tying a knot between the bottom two eyelets. Old shirt tails can be made into frocks and sweaters with fine poplin and striped shirtings ideal for the purpose. Avoid coarse gritty powders on enamel surfaces as they may damage gloss. Turn cloth to save on laundry by using the unsoiled side. Use a screwdriver as a lever to open Sardine can loops. Frayed carpet edges can be stopped with binding tape. Send orders to HOME NEEDLEWORK 530 South Wells St Chicago.
Efficiency expert shifts departments in large store
A store owner hires an efficiency expert whose favorite trick is moving departments around the building. For three weeks the top floor one day becomes the basement the next. An elderly customer asks where the chinware department is, and a weary clerk replies you may see it pass by as it moves.
Paxton REA coop highlights self‑reliance and rising farm power use
Paxton Illinois residents, led by T M Brady, report full repayment of debt and steady growth in kilowatt hour consumption. They credit government programs for electrical labor saving devices while stressing the cooperative is farmer managed and not subsidized.
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T. M. Brady
Paxton
REA
Palm Seed Weight Noted in Seychelles Islands
In the Seychelles Islands the palm tree seeds reportedly weigh as much as 50 pounds, a remarkable detail about local flora observed in the region.
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Seychelles Islands
Indian Ocean
Milkweed Varieties Number About 1900 Worldwide
A reference notes there are roughly 1900 varieties of milkweed. The diverse groups include common species in gardens and wild habitats across regions. Scientists study taxonomy and ecological roles to better understand pollinator support.
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