Inter-Mountain Republican | 1909-03-14 | Page 29 | Protest Against Tax on Tea and Coffee

PROTEST AGAINST TAX ON TEA AND COFFEE COFFE E Concerning the tho proposed tax on of t coffee and tea which Is being discussed dis discussed cu cussed ed in tho national o bod body Hewlett Brothers company compan of Sail Salt Lako Lake one ono of the largest roa roasters and an d packers ers In the state has hns registered reg d a a. vigorous objection to the tho measure through tho the Utah representatives representative s. s That company compan- yesterday esterday sent the following following fol tol- fol- fol ln 10 lowing telegram to Senators Senator Heed Itoe d Smoot and George Sutherland and an d Congie Congressman Joseph Howell Rowell Are re opposed to tu tax coffee att and d tea the poor hoot peoples people's luxury In I n times of peace CO thre should hould bo ho no to tax on tho breakfast t table Let congress s do what the people are doing doing econ econ If It necessary favor Income tax