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Taranaki Daily News, 31 May 1922, Page 4

Asked by a constituent at Carterton what he thought of the proposal to tax bachelors, Mr. A. D. McLeod, M.P., stated that there was a lot to be said in favour of it. If they examined the matter closely they would find that there was already a fairly good bachelor’s tax in the exemptions' which were provided by the income tax for married men with families. They were allowed an exemption of £5O each for children under the age of 18, which permitted a man to get as high as £6OO a year without paying any tax at all, whereas a bachelor had to pay on all income over £3OO. A man with no responsibility further than his hat covers can afford to paymore than a married man with a family. Your windows are the “eyes” of y° home and attract the attention of all who enter or pass by. Make your home attractive by using the new low-priced casements and curtains Rennies are offering this week, on page B ' u y now when prices are so favorable. Men, here are some special bargains for you at the Melbourne, Ltd.:—Colonial knitted socks, 1/9 parr; fine Mosgiel socks, 2/6 pair; pure wool cashmere socks, 3 pairs for 9/6; heavy Shirley President braces, 4/6 pair; genuine Shirley Police braces, 3/11 pair; men’s wing shape linen rollars, I|, H 2-inch heights, 1/4 each. Ladies, beware of any washing powder that contains paraffin wax, or caustic soda. These substances rot clothes quickly. “Fairy Wonder” Dry Soap is absolutely free of these ingredients, yet it will cleanse and bleach clothes quicker and more effectively than any other compound known. See that you get “Fairy” when asked. All grocers stock it.

SERIOUS TROUBLE. The use of a razor for cutting corns is dangerous in the extreme. More harm than good may be done. The risk of blood-poisoning alone should 'be sufficient to deter anyone from using this method. A sure end harmless cure for corns is “Nipsem” Corn Cure. This kills the pain immediately, and the corn may be lifted out in two nights. “Nipsem,” is obtainable all chemists and atorw for 2a.