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36 WINNETKA TALK December 12, 1925 CONTINUE BATTLE TO WIPE OUT MOTOR TAX American Automobile Association Leads Fight for Repeal of Excise Tax on Cars "Half the fight is won," declared Howard M. Brown, manager of the Chicago Motor club, when he received word of the action of the House Means and Ways committee, in cutting the excise tax on automobiles and in re- pealing the tax on trucks, tires and accessories, "The American Automobile associa- tion and its 720 affiliated automobile clubs have been waging war on these taxes and we are grateful for what has been done, but the entire tax on automobiles should be wiped out. The entire tax on mah jong sets, jewelry, cameras, candy, chewing gum, toilet articles, and other commodities num- bering 22 in all, has been repealed, yet the tax on automobiles which are much more of a necessity than any of these articles, is reduced to 3 percent. The federal tax on automobiles was a war measure pure and simple, and it should be entirely wiped out. To place the automobile in a category with a plat- inum wrist watch is absurd. "The Ways and Means committee is to be congratulated in removing the tax on repairs and parts, which was a tax on misfortune. The farmer will be the one most relieved by the lifting of this tax. He encounters the worst roads and most of his trips are long and wearing on mechanical equip- ment." Mr. Brown attacked secretary Mel- lon's statement that so long as the federal government contributes more than $90,000,000 a year to roads over which automobiles run, that automobile owners should be made to pay their way. "If this stand is consistent," said Mr. Brown, "why does not Con- gress tax specially those who use pub- lic buildings or public libraries? Why not tax the railroads for the Inter- State Commerce Commission that is established for the supervision of the railroads, or the farmer for the de- partment of agriculture? Each of these departments fulfills a function that benefits certain classes. As a matter of fact, all of these activities are for the common good of the na- tion, and the cost for them is a com- mon debt to be borne equally by all citizens. What is more essential to commerce, industry, or agriculture than an adequate system of highways? There is no obligation on the part of the motorist to pay excise taxes to cover federal aid appropriations for road building. Federal aid was adopted more than a year before Con- gress decided to levy a tax on auto- mobiles. The Scandinavian Pleasure club will give its monthly dance on Saturday evening, December 19, at Community House. ey, GR -------- J Stee S04 we ; y En) 2 WN 2 A ra ERAS Pradetick North Funeral Mr. Frederick E. Lewis, in a manner to meet the sonally recommended by calls will be personally Resident Lewis, residing in Wilmette, will direct funerals ments. They have had twenty-one years of successful professional service in this field. Per- of Chicago and a host of others. They come to the North Shore ready to render the most careful, courteous, conscientious service. All Lewis, who is the only funeral director residing in New Trier Township. i E. Lewis Shore Director assisted by Mrs. F. E. most exacting require- Mr. Chas. A. Stevens attended to by Mr. { Very Latest in Modern Limousine Equipment IIIIDIIIFIIIIIDIIIIIIIIIIIII III IIIIDIIIIIDDIIIIIIII III III IIIS IIIIID | Mr. Frederick E. Lewis assisted by MRS. F. E. LEWIS -- 22333232329 B3I33I2I333333333333I3I33IIIIIDIIID. Al | Phone Wilmette 3552 1120 Central Ave, A WILMETTE A | A 2 SAS SOAS SOA Er 2. Oro oF OS® I 'RUBYS NORTH SHORE PATRONJ/ FIND our EDGEWATER BEACH SHOP CONVENIENT * ~ A SMART, DAINTY, PRACTICAL DRESS SLIPPER FOR TOTS Roomy toes, narrow at heel, Ruby's special moccasin pack flexible soles that help develop foot muscles Sizes 3 to 8 Patent Kid ... cow $4.00 White Buck __.___ $4.50 RUBY'S CHILDREN SHOES ARE FITTED BY MEN WHO KNOW HOW Alfred I RUBY EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL SHOP} 60-62 EAST WASHINGTON St CHICAGO ast ANE. oy v Tova Hu $5 REF AP a der JRERY RESTA i Cy NE is ¥ Tre HAPPY HEALTH His Birthright t EALTH 1s a priceless ! heritage every boy and / { gir] should have. Health | ~ives happiness: strength of Hi "adv and eapernece of mind. ; Give your ' precious children |' BOWMAN'S MILK. Itscreamy | richness will help them grow sturdy and strone. BOWMAN'S MILK 1s whole | milk; rich in all the essential ; vitamines. It is health 'ream ance of the highest kind. Per- fectly pasteurized to assure its * purity. Ranidly delivered to as- sure its freshness. You. too. need it--at least a ouart a dav a, DAIRY COMPANY MilR, _-- YY