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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
A Case of Unearned Increment.

Ne LONDON, CT, Jan. 22.-At the
outbreak of the civil war there was 10.
Gated in Augusta, Ga, business man
named Daniel Hand. He was the SOC
of a New England farmer and had beer
settled in Augusta for many years. Not
sympathizing with the Southern cause,
he found it profitable and advisable to
sell his stock of goods, real estate and
other property and return to his old
home in Guilford, CT. But there was
one piece OF property-a tract of Georgia
pine land-which he did not SELL for the
reason that he looked on it as prac-
tically unstable and valueless. This
pine land he left in the care of his part
ner, Mr.. Williams.
AS the war progressed Mr. Hand was
in his quiet home in the little New Eng
land village, away from the sounds of
strife and scenes of bloodshed, and took
no concern for the Georgia pine lands.
With the return of peace came renewed
prosperity and an influx of Northern
capital to the South. The value of
land in Georgia began to rise, and pine
land proved no exception to the rule.
Still Mr.. Hand was careless and ignor-
ant of what was going on. He had
made plenty of money to live on and
did not have to trouble himself about
his pine lands in the South.
If my memory serves me, it was some
time in 1885, twenty-five years or so
after he had left his Georgia store,
that Mr.. Hand receiveda letter from his
farmer partner, Mr.. Williams, stating
that he had succeeded in finding a pur-
chaser for that tract of pine land that
they had considered valueless. Mr..
Williams also stated that as a sale had
been effected, and that on account of
such sale Mr.. Hand had standing to his
credit in bank and subject to his order
the nice little sum of seven hundred and
fifty Thousand dollars.
This appears to me to be a pretty
clear case of the pocketing of an I'M
earned increment AS far as Mr.. Hand
personally was concerned that tract of
land had practically ceased to exist.
His whole interest in it had gone out OF
his mind entirely.
And yet while he was at his home in
Guilford, Ct, passing his old age peace.
fully and happily, utterly oblivious OF
the whole matter, $3.50, 900 were accu-
mulating for his special benefit.
To Mr.. Hands credit it ought to be
said-which, however, in no way breaks
the force of the story-that he has in
vested the whole sum and placed it in
the hands of trustees to be used as a
perpetual fund for to defray the edu.
cational expenses of worthy colored
students in the Southern States; but
this only shows how much the commun-
ity could have for public use and bene-
fits if no individual were allowed TO
pocket what he did not create.-W. c.
Miner
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

community can take II all without 10
any way lessening the incentive TO i'm.
provement or in the slightest degree
lessening the production of wealth.
Taxes may be imposed upon the value
of land until all rent is taken by the
State, without reducing the wages of
labor or the reward of capital one iota;
without increasing the price of n single
commodity, or making production in
any way more difficult.
But more than this. Taxes on the
value of land not only do not check pro-
duction as do most other taxes, but they
tend to increase production, by destroy.
ing speculative rent. How speculative
rent checks production may be seen not
only in the valuable land withheld
from use, but in the paroxysms of in
dustrial depressions, which, originating
in the speculative advance in land
values propagate themselves over the
whole civilized world everywhere
paralyzing industry, and causing more
waste and probably more suffering than
would general war. Taxation which
would take rent for public uses would
prevent this, while if land were taxed
to anything near its rental value, no one
could afford to hold land that he is not
using, and, consequently, land not in
use would be thrown open to those who
would use it. Settlement would be
closer, and, consequently, labor and
capital would be able to produce much
more with the same exertion. The dog
in the manager, who, in this country es-
pecially, SO wastes productive power
would be checked off.-Progress and
Poverty
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
The Greatest of Monopolies.

But all other monopolies are trivial
in extent as compared with the monop-
oily of land. And the value of land ex-
pressing monopoly, pure and simple,
is in every respect fitted for taxation.
That is to say, while the value of a
railroad or telegraph line, the price of
gas or of patent medicine, NAV ex-
press the price of monopoly, it also ex-
presses the exertion of labor and capi-
tai, but the value of land, or economic
vent, as we have seen, is in no part
made up from these factors, and ex-
presses nothing but the advantage of
appropriation. Taxes levied upon the
value of land can not check production
in the slightest degree, until they ex-
coed rent, or the value of land taken an
nually, for unlike taxes upon commodi-
ties, or exchange, or capital, or any of
the tools or processes of produc-
tion' they do not bear upon pro-
duction. The value of land
does not express the reward of produc-
ton, as does the value of crops. of cat
tie, of buildings, or any of the things
which are styled personal property and
improvements. 1t expresses the ex-
change value of monopoly. tits not in
any case the creation of the individual
Who owns the land; it is created by the
growth OF the community. Hence the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
August
Flower

For two years l suffered terribly
with stomach trouble, and was for
all that time under treatment by a
physician. He finally, after trying
everything, said stomach was about
worn out, and that l would have to
cease eating solid food for a time at
least. was SO weak that / could
not work. Finally on the recon-
mendation of friend who had used
your preparations
A worn-out with beneficial re-
suits, l procured a
stomach. bottle Of August
Flower, and COM
menced using it. 1t seemed to do
me good at once. gained in
strength and flesh rapidly; my ap-
petite became good, and l suffered
no bad effects from what l ate. L
feel now like new man, and con-
slider that August Flower has en-
tirely cured me of Dyspepsia in its
worst form. JAMES L. DEDERIcK,
Saugerties, New York.
w. B. Utsey, st. Georges, S. c..
writes: l have used your August
Flower for Dyspepsia and find it an
excellent remedy. %
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

The evil habit of going too long with.
out food is one from which many PEG.
pie suffer in the present hurrying age.
Men sit in their offices, women rush
about at their shopping, and both be-
come so absorbed in their interests that
the period OF hunger is allowed to pass
and that OF fatigue and depression to
set in. The worst OF it is that. once
the second stage is reached, the desire
for food is gone; and after many hours
abstinence the man or woman is too
exhausted to digest meal.
To avoid this extreme it is only nee
essary to take the most light and rapid
repast during the hungry stage A
glass of milk or merely biscuit while
hungry will prevent the after loss of
appetite. And yet many prefer to ruin
their health rather than take the trou-
pie to turn into dairy shop and drink
a glass of milk. London Hospital.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

The Wonderful Cbsngeable Flower,
During the summer OF 1890 the bot
anists made a wonderful discovery in
Iehauntepec, Mexico. having estab-
llshed the fact beyond II doubt that the
native "hinta" has flower that
changes its color three or more times
each day when the weather is favor
able. In the morning il is white; at
noon 1t has changed to deep red; at
night 1t is blue. 1t is even claimed
that some individual trees OF this spe-
cies has flower that changes to many
intermediate hues during the night.
There are only two hours out OF the
twenty-four, from IL a. IN. to D. M.
that this rarity gives out perfume.
st. Louis Republic.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
A Mammoth Tree.

There is an enormous tree in the Oc-
mulgee river swamp, near Abbeville
that rivals the famous giants of the
California forest. The tree is OF the
Tupelo gum variety, and towers above
the surrounding forest OF immense
oaks. 1t is evidently of great age. and
doubtless was inhabited by Indians in
the prehistoric age OF this country.
The tree is hollow at tho base with an
aperture large enough to admit
tall man. The hollow extends
upward for a distance OF fifteen feet
atfording space enough for two stories.
The hollow at the base is twelve feet
in diameter. -Abbeville (Ga.) Times.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Tor the OF all chronic d easss found In KIDD 3
eEhn EHApfcAroR" that is warranted 10 cure all dis
eafes be- arse Il kills the microbe In the air. bad wa
ers t2metimca in milk and fruit, that inhaled
drank and eaten causing C1iarh. Consumption Blood
Disorders. CfB-eis, TumorS Dabetis. Brghts Disease
Eczema Scroiua, and all called inc urable diseases
caused by this little mago getting In the blood requlr
ing constitutional treatment. hence the qualities of
The omedy required Retaiicd in &C. o. and sS sizes
Sent on receipt OF price. We issne guarantee Am
iiu a Med Co.. royalty prop'rs.. Spencer Ia Drug
glsis snpplle1 BY Bake. Bruce & Co. Omaha.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

have completed my first week with nv
Platter, and have 81 clear money. | am
charmed with the business. / bought nv
Pa from w. II. Griffith ~ Co., GAINESVILLE,
Ohio, for 81, and feel confident If peo-
le knew how cheap they could get Platter
ana how much money they could make we
would see many more happy homes. 1t is
surprising the amount OF tableware and Jew
elry there is to plate; and II persons now
Idle would get Platter, they would soon
have light hearts and plenty money.
Mrs. j. f. NASH
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
A Single Tax Alliance Man.

Mr.. Walter Muir, president of the
North Dakota Farmers Alliance, and
recently II delegate to the Ocala Con-
vention, in personal letter to friend
concerning the latter convention, said
that there were goodly NUM- Der of sim
gle tax men present as delegates, but
that they did not think it prudent to at
tempt to commit the Alliance to their
ideas. Mr.. Muir says: II am single
tax man and recommend it to our peo-
pie in this State" This is a fact doubt
less well known to all of the members
of the North Dakota Legislature, vet
Mr.. Muir was voted for for United States
Senator during the recent contest by
five men who stood for him from the
beginning to the end, and on the fifth
ballot twenty-three Democrats changed
their votes from Mccormick, their own
candidate, to Muir, giving the latter,
with some other accessions, thirty-one
votes. This was the largest vote given
TO any candidate up to the fifteenth bal
lot, when the break began which final
ly elected Hansbro6gh over Pierce. the
regular Republican caucus candidate.
Mr. Muir is man SO situated as to do
a great work for the single tax cause in
the Northwest, if so inclined. 1t is to
be hoped that single tax men in North
Dakota will proffer him their assistance
in any effort he may make to educate
the Farmers Alliance of his State into
comprehension of the single tax idea
His residence is at Hunter, N. d. Sin
gularly enough, he is one of the thou
ands of active single tax men found in
various parts of the country who have
never connected themselves with the
organized single tax movement.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Ere your wave-battered. dismastcd hulk
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Sleep, appetite and vigor are imnroyed nv
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Headaches and Fevers, TO cleanse the
system effcctually, yet gently. when
costive or bilious. or when the blood is
impure or sluggish, to permanently
cure habitual constipation, TO awaken
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them, use Syrup OF Figs.
This is tropical climb,n said the mon
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

LApiEs-Do not put cheap and INJURIOUS prepnrations
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

When Dobbins' Electric Soap was first
made In 1864 1t cost % cents bar. 1t is
precisely the same ingredients and quality
now and doesn't cost half Buy 1t OF your
grocer and preserve your clothes. II he
hasn't it, he will get #
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Gus. A. DUBOIS, a well known resident OF
ST. Louis, says: Il have used several bot
ties of Prickly Ash Bitters for biiousness
and malar.al troubles, so prevalent in this
climate, and heartily recommend 1t to all
afflicted In like manner. 1t is the best
remedy i ever used.n
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

When Baby was SICK we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castori,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castor;a
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

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the money. These goods be sent per mail on re
teipt Of money. We are an incorporated stock com.
pny with the greater ptrt OF our capital stock
oon already taken Am PHI 4 Med Co, royalty pro
nrietor, Spencer, In. Druggists supplied by blake
Bruce Co, Wholesale druggists, Omaha.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

read what Mr. Bell said about making $50 per month
Jalso sent to the Standard Silver Ware O o. Essex ST.
Boston. Mass and received a fine case OF samples
TOOK orders the FIRST day that paid go profit; made
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writing the above firm. l hope others may profit by
my experience. Yours Truly W. 4. WILLIAMS.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

For THROAT DISEASES, CoUGHs. Coins
etc, electual relief is found In the use of
browns Bronchial Trochesn Price 25 cts.
Sold only in boxes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Gilbert's Dress Innings, Best In the World.
Every intelligent Lady and Dressmaker knows It.
Genuine goods have name on seyaRe
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

The way station master always has IN un.
Tagging interest in through trains.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

man with lot of money is generally
satisfied with his lot.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

GENTLEMEN Is YOUR VITALITY FAILISGi Do you feel
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Luck is no more related to pluck than is
will o. the wisp to the polar star.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

ONE of the great evils of our methods
OF raising taxes to-day is that they tax
conscience, that they make men lie and
perjure and bride and corrupt.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Love that does not take off its coat and tr,
to do something is all barney
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Moving for new tral-Courting second
NJ 70 ? '. VN
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
HOW To MAKE MONEY

Can any nation long survive whose base.
ballers are faithlesst
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
HOIlnau,s Liver Pad,

some cheap things are ever in good form
politeness, for instance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

The question Of the hour What is the
Easter bonnet to bel
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

In Hawkes. Bay, New Zealand, there
are 2,950,000 acres of land, of which
1000, 900 are occupicd-that is, owned.
OF the occupied land, 1,176, 600 acres be-
long to forty-seven people. The land
question is coming to the front out
there. Hawkes. Bay is one of the
places where the Single Tax agitation
in the Antipodes was first vigorously
pushed. Mr.. Arthur J. Desmond was a
leading and active worker for the cause
in that region back in 1884.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Send ten 10) cents in stamps or coin TO
John Sebastian, Gen'l Tiki and Pass. Ag't
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Casino, Dutch, Euchre, Whist or any other
ancient or modern game, and get your
moneys worth five times over.
The ''driven snown has a great many
prosecutors.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

An empty sound-The whistle of the loco.
motive, when you miss the train.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

INCREASE of land values simply means
that the owners, by virtue of their ap-
preparation of something that existed
before man was, have the power of
taking larger share Of the wealth
produced by other peoples labor
Social Problems.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Win VIII LOO LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they con.
aoi b IoaSh ahe seat OF the disease Catsrrh is
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

AS Easter approaches the best thing to
have laying around loose Is q hen.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup, for Chill
dren tecthng, softens the gums, reduces innamma-
ton. allays pain cures wind collie. Csc n bottle
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Holman's Liver Pads cure MALARIA
nolman's Liver la s cure BuIIoUsNEss
Holman Liver Pads cure INDIGESTION
Pamphlet free with fun instructions and commepdo
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
Light Hearts and PLENTY Money

A mser keeps everything under lock and
key, and even bolts his food
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Looking Backward has turned the heads
OF great many people.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

the Easter hat.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
Gala Tole(

!, ~, \ ne cock who isn't proud of his own dung.
NIL is sorry rooster
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Business with the ragpickcr is going to
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

tailor for ~" WV ''ui
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10

Ola maids and dried oranges are not worth
squeezing. ="
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1891-04-10
A European Face Preparation.

Necessity is doubtful virtue, because IL
Knows No inu 'Ni NNN"u90 ~