Show excise tax to reach all pocketbooks tile the 20 per cent excise tax which went into effect april 1 will reach into all our pocketbooks in tact fact the pocketbooks themselves will be taxed included in tile the items to be taxed are watches retailing at more than 65 alarm clocks selling at more than 55 5 synthetic stones and cultured pearls some types of fountain pens and pencils silverware or gold and gold plated ware fur articles fur trimmed articles most leather goods and cosmetics the tax will also reach int will call articles and tax the balance to bo be paid it will cost you ou 30 per cent more to go to night clubs or any place where a floor show Is held pay dearly for luxuries from now on |