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Look Magazine – November 23, 1937 – Joan Crawford Cover – No Mailing Label – Good Condition
This November 23, 1937 issue of Look Magazine features Hollywood icon Joan Crawford on the cover, capturing her enduring appeal during the golden age of American cinema. The magazine is in good condition, with no address label, and is protected in a plastic sleeve. Please refer to the listing photos for exact condition details.
The centerpiece of this issue is an in-depth exposé on hidden taxation in America, titled “An Invisible Tax Collector Takes 12 Cents of Every Dollar You Earn.” Based on research conducted by the Providence Journal and the Northwestern National Life Insurance Company, the article reveals how a significant portion of every American’s income is consumed by indirect taxes—often without the taxpayer’s awareness.
Feature Highlight: “Hidden Taxes”
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A vivid breakdown of how indirect taxes affect everyday expenses—gasoline, food, clothing, household goods, and even beauty products.
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Profiles of typical American families, such as one in North Dakota earning $150/month, showing how over 20 cents of every dollar is lost to hidden taxes.
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Charts and visuals explain tax burdens on items like:
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Gasoline: ~13% in taxes per gallon
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Cigarettes: 50% of the cost
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Liquor: 37.5% of the cost
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Playing cards: 10¢ per pack
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A $50 suit: $2.34 in built-in taxes
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The article argues that "the little man" pays the most, with families like the ones surveyed bearing the heaviest burden of taxation through excise and utility taxes.
The issue also includes commentary on the growing size of government bureaucracy, noting that more than 344 out of every 1,000 Americans were employed in government roles, a portion dubbed the “invisible tax collectors.”
This edition offers a powerful snapshot of 1930s economic thought and the cost of living for working-class families during a pivotal time in U.S. fiscal history.
As always, the item pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. Combined shipping is available, and all magazines are shipped with a plastic protective covering.
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