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A phase of our tax system - the greater the service, the heavier the tax. Illustration shows two men labeled Charity Worker addressing an oversized man sitting on a throne, taking money from a box labeled Rents, into which two men labeled Rent Collecor and Agent pour money, and putting it into a basket labeled Organized Charity; in the background are run-down tenement buildings. Date 1911 March 1. A phase of our tax system - the greater the service, the heavier the tax. Illustration shows two men labeled Charity Worker addressing an oversized man sitting on a throne, taking money from a box labeled Rents, into which two men labeled Rent Collecor and Agent pour money, and putting it into a basket labeled Organized Charity; in the background are run-down tenement buildings. Date 1911 March 1
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March 1, 1911: A Phase of Our Tax System - The Greater the Service, the Heavier the Tax (Puck Magazine) This thought-provoking illustration from Puck Magazine, published on March 1, 1911, sheds light on a peculiar aspect of the tax system during that era. The image depicts an oversized man, symbolizing the government, seated on a throne, receiving funds from two men labeled "Rent Collector" and "Agent," who are pouring money from a box labeled "Rents" into a basket labeled "Organized Charity." The scene takes place amidst dilapidated tenement buildings, highlighting the connection between taxation and social services. The caption, "A Phase of Our Tax System - The Greater the Service, the Heavier the Tax," underscores the idea that those who require more assistance from the government are burdened with a heavier tax. This satirical commentary on the tax system during this period raises questions about the fairness and efficiency of the taxation process, as well as the role of government in providing essential services. The illustration, created by an unknown artist, was published in Puck Magazine, a prominent American humor magazine known for its political and social commentary. The image serves as a reminder of the ongoing debates and discussions surrounding taxation and social services that continue to be relevant today.
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