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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
rARMERs AND INCOME FAX.

One of the progressive measures
is an income tax. Wisconsin has
been discussing it and here is the
practical side of it as given by. g
farmer of that state: In Wisconsin
he says, there are 177,127 farms;
151,O22 are occupied by owners; "a
654 by tenants, and 1,451 by man
ayers. If report is made from each
of all these farms allowing 81 each
for time spent in going to a notary
to swear to the statement which
every person must, 1t would cost
$354,254. AS he remarks, this
amount is lost, not even the office
holders get a pull at It. The notary
fees at rs cents each would amount
to $44,281.75, and stamps to send
reports to the collection would cost
$3,542.54. "These amounts do not
include any taxes-just getting
ready" ii
He adds: "The income tax will
not make up for one-half of the loss
on personal property assessed. Ev-
cry farmer can add at least ten per
cent to his last years real estate
assessment when he gets his tax re-
turn this year, and he can continue
to add 10 per cent each year as long
as these laws stand. 1t is an easy
matter to raise the tax on real estate
but hard job to get 1t lowered. 7"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Here Is an exhibition Of strange
ignorance from the lola Register;
"Were you ever in Seneca. Kansas!
Well, IL you haven't been. II you ever
get q chance to 60 there don't miss
it. For two or three reasons. In
the first place it Is the only town
in Kansas, SO far as the writer knows,
which draws its water supply FROM
a spring" Has Charlie Scott never
heard Of AbiIene's water supply,
taken from Sand Springs, pure
abundant supply, sufficient for 9
city Of 5000, SO perfect that drawn
from the hydrant 1t Is used as table
water on the Union Pacific dining
cars from Kansas City to Denver
and is shipped to many towns of the
state? Come to Abielne and have a
drink.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

The items in the paper that you
would think would make folks flare
up are usually taken good naturedly,
because the editor knew their dispo-
sition before writing it. while the
items you would think would be tax
en- good naturedly often cause folks
to flare up because the editor mis-
calculated their disposition, says
win Palmer Ia Retrospective review,
This much you can always count on,
II you get a little rub in the paper
it's because the editor has siEed you
up Is one of those happy and lucky
folks who can give and take little
fun as they 60 along, With good
tempered eyennsss, and enjoy II. We
never knowingly toEs tuh at any
otH kind IS f5fE. but ltt Is NE
setting married. You thin
Nave leksd BIT "a said
and nnS sAas yon'vs ept Az
klnd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

"Funds will be emple," Is the glad
news that comes from George W.
Perkins, rocking the cradle OF the
Progressive party in Chicago. His
message of good cheer conveys charm.
ing assurance Of plenty of special
trains each equipped with brass
rallied rear splatform.. But suppose
the moving spirit of an indicted trus'
were thus flourishing his wealth IN
behalf of Taft--what howls would
come up like thunder 'crost Oyster
Bay!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Will the club women of Kansas
buy a home and furnish it for the
retired school teachers? That is the
question Mrs. Noble Prentis, ardent
worker among club women, will put
up to them in the near future. Mrs.
Prentis is spending the summer at
the Navajo, Manitou, Colo, and has
an option on a tract of ground in
Manitou, on which stands an old
fashioned house. 1t is her opinion
that school teachers are entitled to
a home, where they can live at slight
expense when their days Of useful
ness are past. Many Of them, de-
clares Mrs. Prentis, have been unable
to save for the future, owing to the
insistent demands of the present, in
which they not only provide for
themselves but for helpless relatives.
Mrs. Prentis is of the opinion th9t
teaching wrecks nervous systems, and
that a restful place should be pro-
vided for these heroines (men teach
ers don't COUNT who have taught u.s.
and our children reading, 'riting, and,
'rithmetic. She wants the club wo-
men of Kansas to. raise the money to
buy this tract of land in Manitou, re-
model and add to the house, and says
the whole thing can be done, and re-
tired school teachers assured of
home for $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
a100 Rnnard. 400

The readers Of this paper viii be
pleased to learn that there II. at
least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in All its stagts,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cnre now
known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being q constitutional dis
ease, requires q constitutional treat
ment. HANS Catarrh Cure II taken
Internally, acting directly NRoh the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby dqstroying the fcup-
dalton Of the disease, and giving the
patient strength By building up the
constitukion and asslstine nature n
doiag rs work. The protRietors have
20 much faith 81 its egratiYe power
that they offer, One Hundred Dob
lars for any fase that Il fails q
cure. send for list Of te1tllnonials.
AHdrB r. =. Eheney q Co, To-
la9R Ohl9a aaa aa M
sod ~ ell Nrale 45cs
rhta HalFS IV Pllh Tor cen
t4tlcu.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
YOUR TOWN.

More towns die for want of con-
fidence on the part of business men
and lack of public spirit than any
other cause, says the Corning Ca
zette. When a man in search of a
home or a business location goes
into a town and finds everything
brim full of hope and enthusiasm of
the prospects of the place, and all
earnestly at work to build it up, he
soon becomes imbued with the same
spirit, and as a result he drives
down stakes and goes to work with
the same interest. When, however,
he goes to a town where everyone
expresses doubt and apprehension
for the future prosperity Of the
place, moping about and INDUCING
in mournful complaints, he natural-
ly feels that 1t is no place for him,
and he at once shakes the dust off
his feet while he pulls out with all
possible speed for some oother place.
Consequently, try and make live.
enterprising town out Of the town
in which you live. When you are
working for or saying a good thing
for your town. you are accomplish
ing all the more for yourself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
| disnatcb IN the wichita Beat

A dispatch in the Wichita Beacon
reads: Detroit, Kan, Aug. 1S-Nine
aldermen were arraigned on bribery
charge today and their hearing set
for August 90" This is q base libel
on our neighboring village. We are
confident that all the aldermen of
Detroit, Kan, are above reproach and
not a charge has ever been brought
against any of them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

At recent liquor case in juno
ton City the defendant acted as his
own attorney. After the county at
torney had made his final appeal
the defendant arose to do likewise,
and here is what he said Judge,
I'll bet you a hundred dollars that
/ can drink a quart of that stuff
and not get drunk"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Some curiosity 10 manifested By
the Kansas papers as to the identity
OF the 30 delegates and 20 alter
mates from Kansas at the Third
Party eonrentioi. okly one man has
admitted he connection with It ana
he ssyS BE VIE was al aiternafs
--0f the altsrnate. Are Henry A.
len end Bii Wits ashamed 81 TIE
Kansas aslestii6a o. vas there
noneI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

why not open school to educate
voters how to mark a ballot! Less
than so per cent of the qualified
voters went to the polls at the pri-
mary. Thousands who went did not
mark their ballots correctly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

A good deal of complaint is made
because the progressives nailed up
lists of Roosevelt electors and OF
progressive" candidates in election
booths contrary to the law which
says advertising matter must not be
within 60 feet of the polls. But
what's violation OF law to reformerS.
They do as they please.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

The past three years have been
the most prosperous in the history
of the United States. Following an
administration that ended in panic
and business depression, the country
has reached firm place again. Want
a change?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
THURSDAY. AUGUST is, 1912.

The club women propose $4,000
home for retired school teachers.
Also each should be presented with
a starry crown as a testimonial to
her good works.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
INCREASE IN FARM MORTGAGES

INCREASE IN FARM MORTGAGES.
An interesting field for specula-
ton is presented by the tables of
the census bureau showing a de-
cided increase in the percentage Of
farms encountered by mortgages in
the United States in Nhe tlast 20
years. At first glance the figures
suggest decrease in thrift If not
in prosperity; but as farm prices
are higher and rural prosperity GER
tainly much greater than in the late
SOS, other explanation than increas-
ing want must be sought.
Nor can the explanation for in
creased farm mortgages suggested in
some quarters of extravaganza coin
cident with the introduction of au-
tomobiles and luxurious habits be
accepted. Light on the problem is
furnished in an examination of the
figures for the different sections of
the country. In the whole country
l28.2 per cent of the farms were
mortgaged in 1890, as against S3.6
per cent in 1910; there was a de-
crease of mortgages in the west
north central states from 48 to 46.1
per cent in the same period, In the
south Atlantic states the mortgages
have increased from IA to 1873 per
cent and in the east south central
from AS to 22.7 and in the west
south central from 4.5 to 22.7 and
lin the west south central from As
to 30.6. 1t is to be noted that the
movement in the south has been
accompanied by the breaking up Of
old plantations and the enormous
increase in the number of small
landowners, white and black. In
New England the increase took place
largely between 1890 and 1000
period when immigrants were rap
idly acquiring holdings from the old
New England stock. On the Pacific
coast and in the mountain states
the increase has been contemporary
eous with the great irrigation pro-
jects that have opened vast areas
to cultivation, the irrigated land
commanding high prices and being
usually sold on an installment basis
Involving mortgages.
Quite as significant as the increase
in mortgaged farms is the increase
in the number of free farms. There
were 2,255,7S9 in 1890, 2,511,101
in 1900 and 2,621,O73 in 1910, while
the mortgaged farms were S86,957
in 1890, 1,127,302 in 1900 and L.
327,649 in 1910. If las these figures
seem to indicate, the increase of
mortgaged farms is in considerable
measure due not to old land owners
falling behind and having to live
by borrowing, but to the acquisition
of land by new men full of hope
and energy, who are gradually trans
hitting their earnings into land, the
increase in mortgages is not alarm
ing. but promising. A purchase
money mortgage on a productive farm
is not an evidence Of the owners |
decay but of his ambition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

VIII the Progressives make good
their threat to put an independent
candidate against every Republican
candidate who will not endorse the
Third party-or was Bill White just
bIuffing?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

st. Louis man is greatly elatcd
because he has found the tomb of
Aaron. We do not know why any
one should want the tomb Of Aaron
but if it is any satisfaction to the
st. Louis man he's welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

R. ]. Hopkins, lieutenant govern
or, now knows what it is to try for
too much. He ran for congressman
and was defeated and in the fracas
lost his Job as lieutenant governor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Here's a needed law: Make the
poll tax IS. When q man votes
give him certificate signed by a
Judge Of election emitting, him to q
rebate Of 50 a the county treasurer's
office. It would be q great induce
ment toward the exercise Of citizen
ship rights.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

To the Abilene ministers on va
cation: Better hurry home. An
Oriental dance" was pulled off as
part of the circus attraction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

The Wichita Beacon fIippantly re-
marks that FIFTY joints" are running
wide open in It's town. What!
Thought Wichita had reformed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Who was or b tae greatest wo'
man in all history? Two hundred
school teachers answered the ones
tion and with enthusiasm and unan'
Unity the judges awarded the prize
to the one who made this reply;
sThe wife OF the farmer Of mod.
crate means who does her own cook.
ing. washing. ironing. sewing, and
brings up 3 family 81 boys and SRI.
70 be useful members q society and
finds tine Cor ihteslsetual Improve
meat. 6. Star