1933 Illinois Retailers Occupation Tax Announcement Chicago Department Stores
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Discover a fascinating piece of economic history with this original ad 1933 announcement detailing the new Illinois Retailers Occupation Tax. This significant ephemera outlines the implementation of a 2% tax on sales, primarily designated for Emergency Relief, effective July 1, 1933. The document meticulously explains how prices would be adjusted across various price points, offering a unique glimpse into consumer economics during the Great Depression era.
This historical ad lists an extensive array of prominent Chicago-area department stores and retailers that would be affected by the tax. Featured names include retail giants like Marshall Field & Company, Sears, Roebuck & Co., Montgomery Ward & Co., Mandel Brothers, Saks-Fifth Avenue, and many more. It serves as a remarkable artifact for collectors of vintage advertising, Illinois history, economic documents, or those interested in the social and financial impact of the 1930s. A rare opportunity to own a tangible link to a pivotal moment in Illinois commerce.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 8.25 by 8.25 inches
1933 Illinois Retailers Occupation Tax Announcement Chicago Department Stores
$15.99
This historical ad lists an extensive array of prominent Chicago-area department stores and retailers that would be affected by the tax. Featured names include retail giants like Marshall Field & Company, Sears, Roebuck & Co., Montgomery Ward & Co., Mandel Brothers, Saks-Fifth Avenue, and many more. It serves as a remarkable artifact for collectors of vintage advertising, Illinois history, economic documents, or those interested in the social and financial impact of the 1930s. A rare opportunity to own a tangible link to a pivotal moment in Illinois commerce.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 8.25 by 8.25 inches
