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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
11
The document lists varied tariff impacts and price quotes for commodities. It notes percentages such as 18.90 and 35.70, with Free entries and specific item prices for cattle sheep barley macaroni poultry and wool. The data appears to come from an early 20th century trade table or government tariff schedule.
Washington reports final conference committee endorsement of a Democratic tariff reform bill. The measure lowers average ad valorem duties from 40 percent to about 27–29 percent, aims to curb trusts, and includes an income tax projected to raise roughly 83 million dollars. Agricultural items move to the free list, while select fabrics and goods face revised rates. child labor provisions are preserved in the final text.
The provision for the highest number slightly lowers the rate for some fancy weaves and novelty cloth. Most cotton cloth rates are unchanged. Bleached and dyed colored yarns rise, cotton yarns and cloth made of yarn from 79 to 99. Handkerchiefs or mufflers not hemmed drop from 30 to 25 percent.
Washington details the new income tax provisions. About 425,000 citizens are expected to be taxed, yielding roughly $82,298,000. Rates range from 1 to 7 percent across income brackets, with “at the source” withholding for large employers and deductions for business expenses, taxes, losses, and depreciation.
An amused vignette contrasts Irish English and Scottish hostesses at tea. An Irish hostess offers sugar while chatting and stirring the fire. An English hostess asks one lump or two with precise care. A Scottish hostess uplit asks if you have stirred it yet.
Gray County Probate Judge Philip Miller of Cimarron Kansas credits Dodds Kidney Pills with curing five years of heart related problems after a year of use. He claims dizziness eye puffiness shortness of breath and backache resolved and offers publication of his letter plus solicits household hints music and recipes sent free. Adv. Dodds Kidney Pills sold 50 cents per box at Buffalo New York makers.
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish at a Newport entertainment uses sharp humor to note a mercenary marriage between an older man and a beautiful girl. In a shocked tone her interlocutor asks about the age difference, and she replies by saying the差 is about 33 million dollars.
Patient H. W. Foley reports a year lasting inner arm rash that itched and burned, worsened at night, improving after switching to Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He credits three months to full recovery and notes Cuticura products sold worldwide with a free sample offer via Cuticura Dept L Boston.
A vivacious blonde says Archie Allscads has decided to marry. The sparkling brunette questions Virgie Skeemer as the likely bride. The two describe Archie’s resigned look and reduced fleeing when Virgie Approaches.
An advertisement urges readers to consider Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for bowel regulation liver action and blood purification claiming millions relieved and inviting trial. Ady.
A brief exchange reveals Mrs Hxe complaining about her husband’s outbursts during performances while Mrs Wye notes his shift from vaudeville to moving picture shows. The remarks illustrate a domestic friction scene in a theater setting.
An old advertisement emphasizes examining every bottle of Castoria for safety and notes it has a long history. The copy urges recognition by children who cry for Fletcher's Castoria and includes a playful dad and rhyme reference about a pointed argument and a woman's interest in conversation.
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