Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 246, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1917 — New War Taxes In Debut Today—More On December 1. [ARTICLE]

New War Taxes In Debut Today—More On December 1.

Washington, Oct. 31.—This is the last day of grace from many new war taxes, = —- With the exception of increased letter rates and tobacco taxes which go into effect Friday, the special stamp taxes on documents, legal instalments and parcel post packages which go into operation December 1, all special taxes begin to apply at midnight tonight. They inelude: One cent on each dime paid for amusement admissions. g Three per cent on payments for freight transportation. Eight per cent on passenger fares. Ten per cent on payments for Pullman and similar accommodations. Five per cent on oil line transportation. One cent for each 20 cents or fraction paid for express packages. Five cents on each telegraph, telephone or radio message costing 15 cents or more. vVarious taxes* On cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and products. Ten per cent on club. dues. ~—Eight cents on each SIOO of new life insurance 1 cent on each dollar of premiums paid on fire, marine, casualty and other insurancepolicies. __ ’ Although the tobacco taxes do not become operative until Friday, many dealers have already advanced retail, prices in anticipation of the tax levies. Other taxes of the new law, including those on hard and soft drinks, incomes and war-excess profits have been in effect since the law was approved October 3, but in indirect form. I am in business for myself opposite D. M. Worland’s furniture store and am ready to meet all cars and all kinds of work. Batteries looked as ter, gen er a tors an d j carters fixed, radiators soldered and vulcanizing. We' do expert work for the same price.—-M. J. Kuboske, Prop. The regular Pocohontas 10c social will be held Thursday evening, November 1. All members are urged to be present.