The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-21
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1t has been discovered that potash, one Of the
prime essentials of fertilizer and hence, one of our
necessares, can be produced as by-product in
production of Portland cement and pig iron. If
all our cement factories and iron furnaces were
properly equipped, we would be forever absolutely
independent of German potash. 1t is glorious
proposition with most important bearings. But
The Manufacturers Record finds difficulties in
the way, of this fashion,
"A few days ago Secretary Lane, in letter to
Congressman Kitchin, pointed out that one cement
plant which had expected to spend 100000 on
the establishment of potash by-product system
had been unable to do so because the proposed in
come tax bill would make the margin of safety too
narrow to Justify the investment of new capital.
Mr. Lane very strongly urged that in the creation
Of new industries of this kind they should be free
from heavy taxation on profits until their net pro-
fits enabled them to amortize their capital thus
invested. The suggestion is certainly wise one.
ut can hardly be expected that new capital will
20 into enterprises of this kind, taking the
chances of the uncertainties of after-war condi-
lions, unless there is some assurance that the
capital thus invested can be amortized before
heavy taxation is laid upon it's earnings, or unless
assurance can be given that industries such, tor
instance. as that of potash will after the war be
protected against the inroads which Germany
would seek to make by breaking down the market
for American potash"
In short, there are the we'll known signs OF the
birth of another infant industry, an infant upon
whom the welfare of agricultural America may
largely depend but the child will not be delivered
unless relieved Of it's just portion of taxation or
stone wall against cheap foreign potash is raised.
The public must be ready with nursing bottle
to foster or private capital will see to it that the
little darling is still-born.
However, it seems to us that, inthese war times,
the nation is learning that when private appeal
lies down and refuses to do necessary thing,
Uncle Sam can and should do it. Very likely,
Uncle will be furnishing American farmers with
cheap potash from his own factories long before
he will return to the old scheme Of granting to
few individuals cinches through which they fatten
on all the consumers
1t looks as if the great war is now really be-
ginning.
Prince Max of Baden, his schen1ing reveals, is
decidedly bad 'un.
Pure air and good care are the best "Au' pre-
ventatives, doctors say.
Seemed natural for the reactionaries Of both
parties to get together in opposition to suffrage
progress. .
Liberty Bonds are a mortgage on everything
Of value in this country. Can you find better
security for your money? .# ,e-.
I Hear that awful howl Of wrath in Hunland? 1t
is the conclusive evidence of how sincere the Ger
: mans were in their peace plea.
Horrors of war 9999: London laundries have
refused to do up any more silk underwear and
ladies in the Motor Corps and Royal Air Force re-
fuse to anything ese-looks like an interest
ling fight.