War Tax Takes Hold As Rates Hit U S Consumers
In Wilmington on October 31 citizens learned new war revenue levies go into effect this week. The tax adds a penny on certain items including theater admissions and telephone messages, one cent per customer on mail orders, and higher charges on freight and transit fares. Postcards and telegrams face new per-item charges as stamps and exchange services adjust. Debates arose over timing and impact, with government officials noting the tax applies Thursday while some dealers prep early.
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Walmington
Willeet
Buntens
Berthe
Wight Venta
Dave Dera
Sporting Gana
Abireablte
Nenar Fe Insurance
Thanksgiving Linen Sale Highlights Deep Discounts
A worn but hopeful Thanksgiving sale promotes linen domestics with heavy cuts from prior pricing. Deals feature table linen damask at $1.75 yard, napkins at $4.45 per dozen, all linen damask at $1.50 yard, and mercerized damask at 79 cents to $1.15 yard. Limited patterns remain, urging early purchase.
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United States
Teachers Institute renews busy session early today
The Teachers Institute convened a renewed busy session this morning amid discussions on recent wartime measures. Speakers highlighted cost pressures, student needs, and the push to adjust curricula while sustaining morale and civic duty.
Beshlin Endorsed by Forest County Union
The Forest County Union supports Bes hlin for a new election, with members pledging to back Mir Deebus from Welit and optimistic about gains in Warren Venango and Weser. Swoshlin's backers grow daily as weather improves and support widens.
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Beshlin
Christian “Temperance
Martenville Union
Mir
Sveehlin
Warren
Venango
Werser
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Mada
Elmo
C. H. Smith
Comany
Warren Penn
Beare
Ennauma Bons
Damenti Ferchcer
Ciurchen
Eid
Cestnyes
Genoa
Woking Ssr
Abel
Tan Jong
Ima
Yan
Rose
Seateration
Rien
Nimar
Somiecker
Eames
Sirowe
Ellen T8
Audller
Lucy Conne
Iie Pial
Bove
Napoleon
Hall
Prinom
Gatmine
Harry
Pheemarider
Adelphia
Ilen Aia
Tolrea
Ube
Thrifty Times
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Knox
Alen
J.B. Abrams
Warren’s Clothing Co
Woodard, Pt
G. Lewton
Army
State
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