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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
5
The finance minister submits a luxury tax plan detailing ten percent charges on high priced footwear boots and shoes above 35 000 per pair. It covers mens and boys suits over 45 each mens and womens overcoats over 59 each fur coats and robes over 106 each and other apparel including dresses suits hats hose neckwear shirts purses gloves and various luxury items such as opera cloaks ivory handled cutlery and cut glass ware.
The notice lists increased excise taxes on luxury items such as silks, laces, sporting goods, cameras, jewelry, and pianos, plus 20 to 25 percent charges on boats, cigarettes, and high value items. It also introduces a 1 percent sales tax on manufacturers, wholesalers, jobbers, and importers, with specifics on motor cars and various goods.
A service assures customers that placing grocery orders remotely receives the same meticulous care as choosing items in person. The message emphasizes consistent attention to every detail of the order and dependable fulfillment.
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