Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 247, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 November 1917 — War Tax Now Operative On Fares On Railroads. [ARTICLE]

War Tax Now Operative On Fares On Railroads.

Beginning Thursday all railway and traction fares in excess of 35 cents will be taxed a war tax of 8 per cent and the purchaser of the ticket will be required to pay this sum in addition to the price of the ticket upon his purchase. These requirements are in accordance with the provision of the war revenue law, all of the provisions of which are in effect now. , t In addition to a tax of 8 per cent on all tickets of 35 cents and over, Pullman charges of 25 cents and over will be taxed 10 per cent. These rates of taxation affect all the roads of the country and alike on all. Baggage will not be taxed excepting in the case of excess, when a slight tax will be imposed, varying with the amount of the excess charge. Freight payments will be taxed 3 per cent on the dollar, regardless of <the extent of the bill, and will be paid by the shipper in prepaid shipments and by the consignee on collect shipments. Travelers, shippers and others directly affected by these rulings are asked by the authorities to comply readily with the provisions, so as to expedite their adoption without encountering any serious difficulties.