Sugar Duty Proposal Sparks House Currency Debate
A letter from cane sugar refiners argues for a 4 producer tax plan to raise over 841 million in revenue while keeping prices stable for consumers. The Treasury Secretary reportedly favors delaying action amid a lingering push after a Sixty Congress bill to eliminate duties on raw sugar after May 1.
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Rheums Fence advertised remedy for rheumatism
An advertisement touts Rheums Fence as a cure for rheumatism claiming it clears the poison from the system and relieves painful swollen joints. It warns against whiskey and alcohol and notes the product sells for about 61 cents a bottle with a money back guarantee. New Jersey factories employ more than 323,000 workers.
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Wall+Haymaker Co
Drumsty
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Sugar schedule effective date questioned in treasury policy
A fragment argues for delaying the sugar schedule date from May 1 1016 to boost revenue for government needs amid European war. It supports free trade in principle but urges higher government income for army and navy plans and favors a simpler sugar tax valuation method, accusing the secretary of the treasury of error.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Sure Way To Get Rid Of Dandruff
An old sanitarium style ad claims liquid argon dissolves dandruff when applied at night to moisten the scalp. Four ounces bought at drug stores allegedly clears itching, leaves hair fluffy and silky after three to four applications. No evidence or sources are provided.
Sugar tax debate and revenue goals amid war pressures
The article analyzes protective sugar duties under the 1913 act, arguing the May 1 1916 shift would raise over 40 million annually in revenue without higher consumer costs. It notes profits from refined sugar, export refunds, and impacts on Cuban, Porto Rican, Hawaiian, and Philippine sugar, while touching on European war effects and Japanese trade dynamics in colonial markets. It cites figures on imports, duties, and treasury receipts, and discusses broader global commodity shifts influenced by wartime disruption.
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Surat
Inez Congress
Dutch fear Japanese trade push in Asian archipelago
Amsterdam dispatch notes strong views among colonial Hollanders over Japan expanding commerce in the Dutch East Indies. They fear penetration into the "emerald girdle" island group lying south of the region, signaling growing commercial pressure in the area.
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Japan
Great Island
A-K Tablets Sold for Headache Relief
An old advertisement touts anti headache tablets as a cure from headaches caused by work and stress. It claims doctors can diagnose the cause but offers a quick remedy with “anti kaimaia” tablets available at all druggists. It promises relief every two hours and urges readers to ask for A K Tablets.
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Nerv Worth advertised by Burke Drug Store
Nerv Worth praised by C H Mills of Tuna Glass plant for nervous indigestion relief after long shifts. He reports improved sleep, energy, and mood, saying he feels rested, ready for work, and recommends Nerv Worth with a money back guarantee.
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Tuna Glass
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Japanese Trade Gains as War Opens Markets
The text notes Japanese exporters seizing favorable opportunities amid wartime disruption. Japanese firms gain prominence in Java and other areas, with European houses seeking direct trade links to secure positions. Luxemburg covers 1,000 square miles with 260,000 residents, and a new Democratic newspaper is expected to begin around March 1 with Pennsylvanians placing options on central locations.
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