Did You Know? Paying Through The Nose

  • Wednesday, September 15, 2021
  • Jerry Summers

While no brave politician has ever stated or predicted the cost of the COVID pandemic vaccines or the stimulus packages to address the adverse effects on business, education and unemployment, eventually the above term may produce some eye-opening reality to the American taxpayer.

            During the 9th Century in Northern Ireland the British introduced a harsh poll tax of one ounce of gold per year on all Irish households.

            The cruel tax was nicknamed the “Nose Tax” because if a person didn’t or couldn’t pay, they had their nose slit.

            This effective procedure gave rise to the expression “paying through the nose” meaning if overdue payments weren’t made dire consequences would occur.

            Beware diligent taxpayers, Congress has contemplated or passed other bizarre legislation!

(Excerpts from “The Little Book of Answers” – Author – Doug Lennox – (2003) – MJF Books – New York, NY 1001.)


 

Happenings
Michael Gerard Receives American Police Hall Of Fame Civilian Medal Of Appreciation
Michael Gerard Receives American Police Hall Of Fame Civilian Medal Of Appreciation
  • 3/18/2024

Collegedale officers responded to Garden Plaza of Greenbriar Cove on Sept. 21, 2023, after receiving a report of a missing elderly resident with dementia. The patient had left the facility approximately ... more

New Hamilton County Marriage Licenses
  • 3/18/2024

Here are the new marriage licenses from the County Clerk's office: SCOTT EDWARD KELLEY JAIMIE LYNN PASTORI 2205 JAMES AVE 4203 TENNESSEE AVE CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee 374156511 CHATTANOOGA, ... more

Chief John Ross DAR Presents Gold ROTC Medal
Chief John Ross DAR Presents Gold ROTC Medal
  • 3/18/2024

Chief John Ross Chapter, NSDAR had their March meeting on the 13th, and the meeting theme was Women’s History Month. Officials said, "Chapter member, Kay Sencabaugh, presented an entertaining ... more