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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
ALESSON FROM THE FARM LOAN
BANKS.
l~IlonStOn Po-t.l

iIlbu-ioH Il O-t.F
Ii costs the state of Texas approxima.c-
lly twenty per cent To assess and collect
taxes. Both tasks are very impcrfcctly
done. Land in one county worth 5000 an
acre and paying it, owner more than ten
per cent on that value is assessed ut SIS.
Land in another county worth S15 an acre
and not paying its owner four per cent on
that value j. assessed ut $25.
1t j. scarcely probable that a like diff
ference and inequality does not exist in
the assessment of other property including
money, securities and franchises.
The collecting Of taxes l. also subject
10 the serious fault that III some parts Of
the state thousands of acres of land has
paid no taxes in years, and of other prep
erty the same l. true. Still il would APP
pear 10 the layman that a charge of twenty
per cent should he sufficient 10 pay the
assessor and the collector Tor doing their
whole duty by the state.
Government might well learn Il lesson
from the operation Of the farm loan bank
ing ~ysiem. To carry on the broad plans
of that system it l. necessary for il To he
self supporting. That means that it shall
pay salaries of Officers, rent Of building.
clerical hire. expense 81 investigating the
land offered a. security, attorneys fees
for examination of land titles 1.-THE land
situate. toe. in widely separated sections
OF the di>trlctl. attorneys fees and court
costs of suits 10 collect unpaid loans. and
all other expenses of 4 banking business.
With all this expense-which includes
both the assessment and the collection de-
partmcnt- Of tax gathering-thc farm loan
banks are loaning money al five per cent
which j. obtained from the sale of bonds
bearing four and one-half per cent inter
est. That margin of one half of one per
cent J. the cost Of conducting the farm
loan banks.
The student of state affairs who will
compare this with the cost of twenty per
cent for assessing and collecting state
taxes will find that All state extravaganza
does not center 1T the state capital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
Original Methods.

While on a walking tour 4 gentleman
discovered 4 rustic patriarch seated 1T
the roadside.
Pine corn" the wayfarer remarked.
tentatively. waving hi hand toward a hill
side covered with Struggling stalk.
Best IN the county said the old man.
"llow do YOU plow that fiold!" asked the
Traveller. IT. pretty steep
Don't pillow H. said the old man. when
the thaws come the rocks rolling down hill
tear Il up % that We can plant corn
And how do YOU plant it, asked the
traveller.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06

This piece of highly practical wisdom
enunciated by Mr.. Bryan in his speech
on food conservation delivered ut Hous-
ton last week.
Pigs in citiesr'
Yes, pigs in cities.
That i what Mr.. Bryan has suggested,
and il j. really a practical suggestion. III
every family living in a city would keep q
mig and feed it with the scraps from their
tablet which now 60 into the garbake can,
TO he destroyed in the city lnclnerator, the
resultant gain in the amount of pork il the
country al the end of the pigs natural ca
reer would add IA large sum 10 the nations
assets.
The chief objection To pigs in cities. Of
course. i the fact that pigs are supposed
generally to be filthy. Pigs are accused oi
drawing files and 80 being instrumental in
disseminating disease.
of course. pigs may be guilty OF these
high crimes, if they are not kept clean. But
horses and other livestock kept in nm en-
closure will produce equally unsanitary
conditions unless preventive measures he
used. The remedy-or rather preventive
for such results j. cleanliness. Pig
live pigs-are not without friends who
claim that filth * 10 necessary in rom
~nection with pig culture. They even de-
clare that. while, of course. pigs i pigs
vet pigs would rather he clean than dirty
and blame the keepers of the ANIMALS for
the filthy conditions usually existing
around the pig pens. Keep your pigs clean
and they will not breed flies or invite dis
ease. Perhaps every family keeping Just
one ar two pigs conld manage 10 keep their
quarters clean and 30 prevent the filth
usually found in the neglected quarters
in which people keep pig.
IL seems well worth trying. for truly
pigs i pigs and pork i worth money
lust now.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
A MISTAKEN IDEA.
(Fort Worth Record. -

1.-THE mistaken idea that American clti-
sumption in order 10 send food ia her
allies J. cropping mp, says Herbert Z.
iIonver. we do not ask the American
people "a deny themselves any food they
need for their health or enjoyment. We
are urging only that they substitute nour-
i~hing. palatable foods which we have in
abundance. for a few commodities which
ke must ship 10 our allies.
Governor Lowden OF Illinois suy~ the
woman who saves enough IN the kitchen To
-li~I~t y soldier in the field will be doing
a. great q service for her country a. the
soldier himself.
Why not increased acreage 10 brin:
about increased food production!
There are millions of acres of idle land
IN Texas. There are millions Of men. WON
en- and children in the United States who
could he made producers of food.
II l. the hope of the federal food admin
i~tratmn Ia obtain the signatures cf
IL 600 600 out Of the $1,000. 900 house
wives in the country.
Pledge cards signed by the housewives
bind them to save n much a. possible ~
asked by the federal food administration.
Food prices are to be fixed. Food con
troi ! 10 be an actual fact instead of An
ideal fancy. Food spectators are To- he
handled without e~lovet>. Now in the face
"i conditions n they are today. who
would be a food hog or a profitecr?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER &. 1917.
GENERAL GONZALES INSULT TO
WILSON.

Since the sarcastic and insulting com :
mems of General Pablo Gonzales regard
ing President Wilson'S nolicy towards
Mexico have found their way to Texas. it
Is the duty at patriotic Texas papers 10
cndeavor 10 correct any erroneous impress
sion that may have been gained iheretrom
10y Mexican readers concerning the actual
attitude OF President Wilson towards our
sister republic.
General Gonzales may nave been sincere
in 6S>nsserslses, sast we doubt il. More
than likely they were inspired through
some of the active German agencies that
are entrenched so strongly in the Mexican
capital. For such sources. naturally, M
s-elf-re-pecting American cares a rap. and
no intelligent and truly patriotic Mexican
has any regard.
Every intelligent and impartial observer
of Mexican affair, during the past five
years realizes and admits that the United
States, under President Wilson. has been
Mexicos best friend. and that had il not
been for the action of President Wilson In
firmly refusing to recognize the murderouS
Huerta and in finally forcing him out If
Mexico. the Constituiionalisis, then weak
aud faltering. could not have gained the
~aseendancy afterwards gained by them.
Had President Wilson not had ~IIuerta ar
rested az I'll Pa~o and confined in prison
on his return from SPAN. thereby prevent
Ing another outbreak against Carranza,
Mexico might vet b. eInhroilcd IN a hope
less internal war. which would have been
disastrous To the ConStitutionaii~t can~e,
which was then almost bankrupt. Had it
not been for President Wilson's wise mod
GRAFTON. indeed, this country might have
gone t. war with Mexico a. the result Of
the repeated INVASION Of our borders bv
hordes OF bandits from that country. cuI-
minating IN the outrageous attack upon
Colnmbus-alI known now "a have been in
stigatcd and financed BY German plotters.
Instead 81 a mere punitive expedition.
which had IL effect ia breaking mp the last
opposition Of the Nilli~tas to the authority
of the Constituiionali~t-. much more Sc
rious results might have followed.
We are aware that the more intelligent
leaders oil Mexico. headed by the statesman
and patriot. President C~arranza. rccog.
nize the sincere %iriendline~. Of President
wilson attitude towards Mexico. But. m
fortunately. there are hot headed. unreal
~sonable, illogical men IN the republic. like
Pablo Gonzales. who think il becoming 10
make erimace~ towards the United States
for the sake 81 the effect upon the nnrca-
sonIng populace. or who are 20 weak IN IN
telligence as TO be influenced bv Germanv's
secret agents Or. perchance. by German
gdfd.. When Secretary Lansing concludes
the publication Of the mass ~ evidence he
has in his possession. proving the COM
plicity of Germany in the effort to- bring
about international difficulties between the
United States and Mexico. and the part
played therein bv certain generals or other
leaders in Mexico who are either openly
or secretly the enemies of Nenusiiano Car
rama. perhaps our neigllbor> across the
Rio Bravo may open their eyes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
Stamp Taxes.

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tive at various dates subsequently.
War Income Tax-Effcciive january I.
1917.
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1. 1917.
Taxes that went into effect October 1
ON passage of act Tobacco, extract. soft
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musical instruments. sporting goods. bill
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
system 10 Spare.

Willis-Bump's office j. run absolutely
on system.
GiIlis-lndeed?
Willis-Yes, they tell me there is even "A
recess of ten minutes each day for the
clerks 10 borrow money from one another.
st. Louis Republic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
A Smile or Two


Fliniy-lis n shame. Bill, To think that
anyone would >windle "A poor, ard work
ing man IN that way.
Stubble-Why. what's wrong wi Yer
now
F1intv-Wrong. Why. ere ! worked
ard fer alf q day painting up 4 ,%r,nrrer
inter a Belgian canary and I'm blowcd If
the fellow ] sold it To didn't give me a bad
alt crown fer it.-TIt-Bit~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06

Checks should be made payable to Th'
Brownsville Herald Publishing Company. Busi'
ness communication should be addressed e
the company, and items. letters. etc. intended
for publication should be addressed 10 Editor
The Herald. Brownsville. Texas. Letters In
knded for publication should be signed WITH
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be printed IL not desired. but il viii be esi-
dcnce Of good faith on the part Of the writer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
PIGS Is PIGS-BUT NOT NECES.
CARLY DIRTY.

" must produce pork and | suggest
that American cities for the time of the
war repeal their ordinances f%orbidding pig,
& in.the city limits. Allow city dweIlers to
keep pigs in the city under regulations for
INFLATED BY the city health departments.
William Jennings Bryan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06

Subscribers in the city Of Brownsville who
hil 10 receive THE HERALD regularly are
requested to notify the office promptly. Tele
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AID. Every subscriber even in the most dis
tanf sections If the city, should not receive his
paper later than GOO D. IN.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06

Brownsville'> patriotic women are max
ing "a most creditablc showing on their
shipments of Surgical garments and warm
knitted articles for the n~e of our Liberty
Lads who are fighting the enemy in
France.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
Judicial Blindness.

IIe-A New York Judge has cut down 4
womans' alimony because she was ex-
~travagani.
She-Why. any one can see that If she
extravagant ~he would need more. DO
YOU wonder that women want to vote Tor
lndges !-ludge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-06
Ready:R reference
List of War Taxes

/. Express-From one point in the
United States to another in the United
States.
:. Freight-From one point in the
United States 10 another point in the
United States.
J. Passenger Fares-From one point in
the United States TO another, or 10 any
point in Canada or Mexico, exclusive of
communication tickets or season tickets for
trips less than thirty miles. or tran>porta-
ton costing not 10 exceed 35 cents.
4. Pipe Llnes-For the transportation
Iof oil by pipe line.
>. Seats, berths or stateroom ticket
in sleeping or parlor cars, or on vessels.
q. kilograms, telephone or radio dis
ptch and messages originating in the Unit
ed States, each message or dispatch of Is
cents or more.
q. Life Insurance.
). Marine. inland or fire insurance.
~. Admission 10 places of amusement.
llcabarets or similar amusements.
III. Boxes or seats, for permanent use
in places of amusement.
IL. Dues or membership fees in social.
sporting or athletic clubs which are IN ex-
cess of $l2 a year tincluding initiation
|fees.)
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11

Mrs. Robt. Sinclair and Mrs. w. M. Hayden called on Mrs. Smith Satur- day evening.
 Mir. A. P. Springstead was in Flag staff Wednesday to see an oculist.
 MT. and Mrs. E. Baca called on Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Hayden Sunday even ing.
 The eighth grade graduates en- joyed very pleasant outing Sunday, planned by their teacher Miss Robert son. The. graduates Irene Baca and Edna Hodgson, with Ida Fitzmorris and Elouise Springstead as guests, Harold Parker of Flagstaff as chaf- feur, and Miss Robertson as chaper- on left Cliffs about ten o'clock well prepared for the day and occasion, for the Cliff Dwellings. A very ap- petizing lunch was prepared and the day was ideal in every way. A
 Aldyne Woodruff of Doney Park, spent part of last week in camp.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11

San Gabriel, Calif., May 1, 1917. MT. Fred s. Breen,
 Editor Coconino Sun,
 Flagstaff, Arizona Dear Breen:
 Just returned from Mexico about 6 weeks ago. Pretty hot times there when I left. Expect to return to my business about July. Inspection trip only. I think the old U. s. A. good enough to make home in. Left Dan Doyle in charge there. You may remember him as one of the boys, Larry Doyles' son. Received state ment from Dan yesterday in which he stated the bandits were pretty active around camp at the time of writing April 21.
 Continue the paper, as it is the only one out of three I get with any reg ularity and we all read it like a letter from home
 Regards to the boys if there are any left there I may know.
 Yours very truly,
 E. F. GREENLAW.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11
CLIFF CAMP NOTES

Mir. and Mrs. Carl Riblett returned to their home last week having spent the winter in the southern part of the state.
 Emma Robertson, Ida Fitzmorris and Earnest Baca were in Flagstaff Saturday. @
 MT. F. c. Cramer and family have moved to their ranch near Winona.
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Cook left last week for Los Angeles.
 Mir. w. H. Campbell and family have moved from town to their ranch.
 Mrs. J. c. Hester and Mrs. w. H. Campbell were in Flagstaff shopping Saturday.
 The many friends of Miss Mamie Herman, daughter of Mrs. J. c. Kes- ter, who spent last summer here, will be glad to learn that she is now SUD- erintendent of the Santa Fe hospital in Los Angeles.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jack Huff and MT. Gumm of Flagstaff visited at Kester's ranch recently.
 Francis Mclaughlin resigned his position with the Greenlaw Lumber Co. and is leaving for the Navy soon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Pete Barden of Flag staff were guests of MT. and Mrs. Fitzmorris Sunday.
 Agnes Fitzmorris is at home now.
 Mrs. Julia Author and daughters Lora and Addie Mae of Flagstaff spent Sunday with Mrs. J. c. Har- rington and family.
 Mir. L. J. Mcclure our efficient sta tion agent, is recovering from a seri- ous facial burn.
 Four new pupils entered school last week. -,
 Mrs N. Smith and children of Ma dera, Calif., are residents of Cliffs now, MT. Smith having been here some time.
 MT. and Mrs. Robt. Sinclair and Emma Robertson were in Flagstaff Monday evening seeing the farewell given the boys off for war and visit ing with Dr. and Mrs. Stamper and mother who left Tuesday morning for the Bluegrass state.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hayes Widener of Flagstaff visited in camp Friday even- ing.
 Jake Thompson of the logging camp was in Cliffs Monday night.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11
WAR PLAY AT EMPRESS

"The Eagles Wings" will be pres ented at the Empress, Saturday, mat inee and night in Bluebird photoplays, featuring Herbert Rawlinson and Grace Carlyle. The story was written by Rufus Steele, a prominent San Francisco newspaper man, primarily to introduce scenes bearing upon the much discussed topic of industrial preparedness" Through the cooper ation of Government officials, MT. Steele was permitted to enter muni- tion plants, navy yards and military posts to secure authentic scenes illus trating the attendant results of CO., operation by the captains of industry in helping Uncle Sam in time of need. There are numerous views taken in intuition plants, now active in filling war orders from abroad, and the whole purpose of the production is to demonstrate the almost limitless re- sources upon which the Government may draw in case of necessity. "The Eagles Wings" is an inspiration to patriotism; an object lesson in pre- paredness.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11
In talking about the difficulty ii

In talking about the difficulty in securing advertising materials and equipment for stock men for the Co., conino Sun a business man of wide experience in this line from Chicago said this week: "Many of the larger advertisers have gotten into the habit of using newspapers that have no cir culation particularly among stock men. know papers that are getting advertising of stock products with half the effort that you make, and which are not to be compared to the Coconino Sun. You have live paper, with character of high quality and unquestionably the best advertising medium in Northern Arizona So if you have anything in the live stock line use the Coconino Sun to tell the people of Northern Arizona about it.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11
Cordes, Arizona, May 2, 19'

Cordes, Arizona, May 2, 1871 MT. F. s. Breen, Flagstaff, Arizona. Dear Sir:
 Please send my paper to Winslow instead of to Canon Diablo. Sheep are most all on road going north. Shearing is all over. Feed not very good. Yours truly,
 GEO. L. PATT.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11

One does not necessarily have to die for one's country to be patriot. This Nation right now needs many millions of men, women and children to live for tito serve it, in esentials, in the channels of civil life as an adjunct of the war.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11

This country must become strongly efficient in its preparedness to carry on the war, or else be deficient In prosecuting the war. The three es- sentials of success in this war are: Efficiency! Efficiency!! Efficiency!l!
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11

Senator Drake, of Colorado, bought three loads of shearing lambs on the market this week at $17.10, a record. It may be inferred that Drake is a bull.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11

The world is being made over in many esentials. It will be a better world when the tumult, the strife and the anguish of this agonizing period are ended.
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11
NOTICE

NOTICE Spring Valley wagon will meet at W Triangle ranch on May 22 com. mencing week May 23.
 I. M. JACKSON
The Coconino sun., 1917-05-11
BANK STATEMENT

Report of the condition of The Arizona Central Bank at Flagstaff, in the State of Arizona, at the close of business May 1,
 RESOURCES.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-20
GOVERNMENT AND RAILROADS

Chicago Tribune. The railroad
problem has reached the stage of cab.
met discussion. Washington des-
patches indicate that the discussion
turns on the question of government
ownership. In other words, it would
appear that the administration, while
not prepared to advocate the nation
ization of the railroads, is looking in
that direction for a solution of our
transportation difficulties.
Government ownership may ulti-
mately commend itself as a national
transportation policy. But it does not
now commend itself to any large part
of the population. 1t must inevitably
be a remote goal, if it ever should be.
come a goal. The reasons are mani
fold; one of the most potent lies in
the difficulty. if not the impossibility