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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-08-23
SIMPLIFYING TAXATION.

Inc nSeo6 OF the, war developed a
number Of %e3pedients for raising
money which would neither have
been proposed nor tolerated under
other circumstances. Societies and or
Of all kinds adopted sorra
of these unusual methods, and the
government of the nation itself was
driven to the use Of various plans.
hitherto untried. for putting none
in its purse. The idea was TO get
the money by the most desirable
means possible, but in any case to get
the money. The value of the plans
developed is to be judged on the basis
of war conditions and Of the manner
In misunderstanding w~ereareiatsd rs
the war. The fact that money in
large sums was raised BY these meth
od1s Il aptsshy any isanaf evidence
81 the desirability Of thu meth
eds, or that they should be Continued
under q resumption of the normal
life Of the people.
Among the expedients devised for
the production Of money for federal
purposes was the use Of excess
profits, taxes and surfaces Of various
kinds It IL mo- necessary now to in
qufre whether OF not the war could
have been financed better in some
other way. The government simply
seizedsupon the thing neares At hand
ana used it in the emergency whtsa
existed. The war Is over. and whas-
ever the possibilities. Of these methods
for revenue production, they should
be abandoned unless It can be. shown
that in addition to being producers 81
revepue they are also equitable In
their distribution Of the burden OF
taxation and are not OF q character
to interfere with the orma and
beneficial activities of the people.
h excess profits taxes and sur.
taxes, taking them Al a group,5d not
comply with these conditions. They
are i~nequitable, and they exertSan In.
furious influence on every form 81
activity by penalixing the kind 81
business. activity which.w must have
n the nation e to resume It's propei
status. and by enhancing the prices 81
all commodities far beyond the SUN
OF the taxes themselves.
There b no escape from the .kacl
that these taxes are paid by the buy.
Eers OF goods. And the buyer nay,
far more than the tn. because q th,
tar Is levied all down tho line pfonit,
are collected upon the taxation. 81
long Is the consumer must my thu
tax In any event the more simple and
direct the tag the better 1t viii be fol
him. II
There Il very general agreesnent
that these forms OF taxation shoul{
be abolished. There has mot be-
similar unantmity a. toYths methox
witch should be substituted for then,
Just now = good deal Of fayorabl,
comment is being made on the plar
Of IeyyfnG . a per cent tag on bust
ness turnover. which experts hav,
Estimated viii .ySeld ~ much revenu,
~ this taxesl which It il inkendedSx d
supercede. Il y Dointed siit thatltht
Vii coEsslaSsnnssy q uDIss I,
being strsIitsht direct ~ % ,thcs
Who must uIti1natsiy ply tkH -
without ~ the anne time pIunsfn,
into the combatcadons attsndanA
tine indtyiAualscelsnsnptso Ss
bars n eonsrre1s ne bSlne GIked &
rive sassful alienation II this proposa
aAnA s. expsctsa ct vbsa
Eren conysnes q December Il q
progs1ats DlJl On ~ SUBJECT Nm 5,
intEo6nCoA.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-08-23

.s.Nhas Brought ysso1s here, my psoSff'
mani" Inquired tho prison visitor.
III We'll. lady" replied the prisoner.
guess my trouble started from at
tending too many weddin's."
assAh- You learnsdsfo drink there, or
steal. perhaps? /
...No,{ledy; I was. always the bride
aAAksASIs 2suS2 ~ -s @l2F&fSIX
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
SPRINGS COTTON LETTER

The July option sold yesterday at
49.75. This high price was due to har-
Dor strike conditions, which prevent
ed cotton reaching warehouses in
time for inspection and delivery on
July contracts, and compelled sellers
to settle July sales with buyers at
their own figures.
At the same time that July was ad-
vancing, the Fall and Winter posi-
tions sold eff sharply on continued
good weather reports, and a rumor
that the National Ginners' Condition
Report was around 76.
Reports of an economic and fin
ancial crisis in China, together with
the weakness in foreign exchange al.
so helped the decline in the Cotton
Market yesterday, and induced fur.
her !i'. 2iGat.c.! today.
A. the present time the crop out
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
BITUMINOUS COAL
MINERS IN CENTRAL
FIELD MAY STRIKE
If Illinois Settlement Violates Basic
Interstate Agreement All Mines
In That Section May Shut
Down

Indianapolis, Ind, July 25.-Pos-
sibility of a general strike of btu
minous coal miners through the GEN.
trail competitive field was revived
in a statement given out here to-
night by John ]. Lewis, president of
the United Mine Workers of America
regarding the strike now in pro-
gress in the Illinois field.
Any settlement of the Illinois
strike which would modify the basic
interstate agreement under which
the miners of the central field are
now working would result in action
b the national officers to enforce an
immediate shutdown of all the BIZ
luminous mines, involving a strike
of two hundred and ten thousand
men, Mr.. Lewis said.
Mr.. Lewis declined to amplify his
statement declaring that he consid-
cred it self-explanatory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
SUGAR PRICES CUT
3 CENTS POUND
IN NEW YORK

New York, July 25.-The house
wife may expect a drop in sugar cost
if current price movements in the
markets prevail. -
Arbuckle Brothers, one of the
largest refining firms, yesterday
reduced the offering price of refn-
ed, cents a pound to Fl cents for
in bulk. Other refiners
continued to quote % to % 1-2
cents a pound; the American Sugar
Refining Company's price was
% 1-2 cents.
Raw sugar has been falling gradu-
ally since the end of May. The re-
c8sim Yin the last ten days was 2
cents a@pound. Yesterdays quota
tion for the Cuban raw product de-
livered at New York was 1855
cents, compared with, %. 1-2 cents
when: the shortage was most acute
two months ago. Sugar brokers re-
ported that increased supplies of
raw sugar from Porto Rico, held
gack for two months by a shipping
strike, tended to overload the mar
ket. The result of this situation, it
was said, is that spectators are
eagersto unload contracts acquired
some time ago.
The market for refined sugar has
been affected by several factors.
High prices in this country during
May and June attracted sugar from
other countries Czechoe-Slovakia wa:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
STATE HIGHWAY
COMMISSION TO
MEET IN ANDERSON

Under the recent Act OF the legis-
Iature creating a State Highway De-
partment, there is contained the
following provision:
"The said State Highway Com
mission shall, under the advice of the
State Highway Engineer, lay out a
system of connecting highways thru
out the State, connecting every coun-
ty seat within the State and cover
ing such main avenues of travel and
traffic as the said Highway Commis-
sion may deem advisable"
Before complying with the above
provision of the Act the department
deems it advisable to hold a public
hearing in each of the seven Con-
gressional Districts of the State, to
which will be invited all parties who
may be interested in the matter. A
tentative State System was laid out
by the former Highway Department
after long study and careful con-
fsideration, and as a basis of discus
sion this tentative System will be
used. Maps Of this lay out may be OBJ
tanned at the office of the County
Supervisor of Roads of every County.
: In pursuance of the above purpose
the State Highway Commission will
hold hearing in the County Court
House in the city of Anderson on
Monday, August 2, 1920, from 10 a.
m. to 1 p. m. and further hearing
In the county Court House at Green
wood on Tuesday, August 8, 1920,
from 10 a. m. to l p. m. and anyone
in the third Congressional District
Who believes that the roads in that
District as laid out on the said map
ought to be changed is invited to ap-
pear at said times and places and
State to the said Commission the
change roposed; giving the reasons
therefor. -. =.
Inasmuch as the Department is
charged with the duty Of laying out
a State System connecting the Coun,
ty seats and the roads of adjoining
States, only such roads as could con.
sistently and properly be incorporat.
ed in such a system can be taken in
to consideration.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
NO SKINNY SHAKE IN
CITY BY THE SEA
Charleston Outlaws the Shimmy
And Other Disgusting 1920
Model Dances

The 'himm;e rnt ether so-called
extreme dances haze been ,utlawctl
in Charleston. The official ban was
decreed as a result of a conference
between managers of local and
neighboring dance resorts and the
United States Interdepartment So
cial Hygiene Board, following
which the resort managers agreed
to prohibit the condemned dances
in their establishments.
The town marshal of Sullivan's
Island and the sheriff .of Charleston
County will be requested to instruct
their subordinates to cooperate with
the dance resorts in compelling
compliance with the regulations
promulgated, according to an Off
cial statement. One of the nearby
resorts requested that naval pro-
vosts be assigned to it for assistance
in handling the crowd.
Worshippers at the shrine of
Terpischore, model 1920, will be
forced to seek private entertain
ments and uncensored dances if they
wish to indulge in the latest steps,
and motions without stern ad-
monishment that they are violating
the proprieties.
Placards will be printed, and post
ed conspicuously in all of the pub
lie dance halls with the following
regulations:
"No shimming, cheek dancing or
other extreme dancing will be al
lowed. Correct dancing position
must be maintained throughout the
dance.
"No person under the influence
of liquor is allowed in the dance
hall.
"a chaperone, or censor is present
whose duty it is to enforce the
above rules"
Couples who violate the rules will
be requested to leave the dancing
floor, it was agreed by those mana
gers present at the meeting, &C
cording to the statement.
Managers of halls, which are
rented for dancing purposes, will be
requested to refuse to let their halls
to any society, club or organization
for the purpose of holding a dance,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

work was done by women's clubs and
other similar organizations. In the
Fifth federal reserve district the to-
tai gross sale of thrift and war saw
ings stamps and treasury savings GER
tifcates amounted to more than ST.
5000, or about $250,000 j month,
which would indicate; it is believed,
that the governemnt savings move
ment in the schools and elsewhere
has been established upon sound
basis.
The children's thrift clubs in the
city schools in Abbeville saved about
$3.50 from November 1 last year
to the close of the session, June 4.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

look is excellent, and points to be.
tween twelve and half and thirteen
million bales, but we must keep in
Eind that next month, August is apt
to be critical one for this crop, and
considering the resent break in prices
we advise cautious attitude on the
selling side for the present.
Our Southern friends inform us
that the growing crop on account of
high priced labor, fertilizer, etc, is
bound to cost above 25 cents, and
in many cases as high as thirty cents
pound to produce.
The general discount at which the
Spring months are selling make them
look very attractive in comparison
with the Fall months, and, for the
moment, we rather prefer moderate
purchases of these months at present
prices and on scale down.
Cotton Seed Oil.
The Census report recently issued
Ht aan:ugton showed that up to
J;.... 3Oth, there were 326,0O0,000
5ounds OF refined cotton seed oil in
the hands of dealers and refners
compared to 1SS,OO0,OOO pounds for
the same period last year.
Upon the issuance of this report
the market has appeared unsettled,
with a tendency toward lower levels.
Cotton seed oil is now selling we'll
below the cost of production, and
SHOULD prices work lower it is, Beliey-
ed that foreign injury will make its
appearance on a lower scale.
Stocks of fats in Italy, Norway,
Sweden and Denmark are exception
ally low, and it is thought that pres
ent levels will induce purchases of
cotton seed oil by those countries.
The oil market has declined over
six cents pound since May, and we
feel that the pendulum has over
swung itself. Present prices have
amply discounted every bearish argu-
ment, and as spot oil at present quo
tations can only be sold at a loss to
the producer, we feel that the refn-
ing trade will lend every assistance
in an effort to rebuild prices in order
that they may disose of their holdings
at price nearer the cost of roduc-
ton.
Upon decided breaks we would
favor purchases of September or Oc-
tober under 13 cents, with the view
of increasing holdings upon a scale
down. Springs & Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
unless the organization agrees to
enforce the rules laid lown at the
conference it was stated.
NO MUNITIONS FOR EAST

Berlin, July 25.-The German
government today proclaimed an
ordinance prohibiting the exporta-
tion and transit of arms, munitions
explosives or other war materials
to Poland or Russia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

We are authorized to announce
Thomas A. Putnam as a candidate
for, the house of representatives and
he pledges himself to abide the re-
suit of the democratic primary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

WANTED-Reliable man with Ford
car to make some money in Abbe-
vile County selling Belt and Feed
Mill attachment for Fords. Address
F. A. JOHNSON, Edgefeld, S. c.,
until August 1st. 7, 19-3tpd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

reported seller Disturbed
which closed last by the Upward price
being by official manufacturers of
Treasury ducts said, contracted
Washington Much the greater quantities than they actual
school needed Now these holders
share of the selling out.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

FAMILY WASHING-Rough dried;
ready to iron, 10c per lb. at laun-
dry. Overall suits soc delivered.
Agency under Eureka Hotel.
C. H. CANNON, Agent. 7, 26-4tpd
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

FOR SALE-11O acres of good land,
we'll wooded and watered, eight
miles from Abbeville. Will sell at
a bargain. Reply to Farmer"
care of Press and Banner. 7, 26.4t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
WANTS

FOR SALE-One Ford Touring car,
S45O.OO. See II. E. PENNAL, at
City Garage. z, 26-3t-pd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

FOR SALE-One carload Galvanized
Roofing. The L. w. White Co. 1923
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

string Of gold beads
between Methodist churcn and Eu
reka Hotel. If found please return
to this office. 7,19-3t.pd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26
MUCH MONEY SAVED
BY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Mere than $4,000 was saved ant
invested in government savings Sc
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

WANTED-Live wire to sell Bris-
, .coe Automobiles in your territory.
]. H. HAM, Distributor, Charlotte
N. C.. z, 19. 3tc
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

FOR SALE-One car load galvaniz-
ed Roofing. The L. w. White Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-26

FOR SALE-One carload Galvanized
Roofing. The L. w. White Co. 1928
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-04-26
to cast their ballots for the other
six.
Primary VIII Mean Election
For Some

Primary VIII Mean Election
For Some
The primary election contest will
mean party nominations for the
mean party nomination for the
election to take place next November
for those who receive the highest
votes for the respective positions
IN the primary in all cases except
Tor National committeeman and fol-
delegates and alternates to the Ma
tional conventions. For these offices
those receiving the highest votes In
the primary will. be elected
Polling places for the election out
side of the city of Juneau ere: a
Perseverance, Mine in, the Club room
at Thane in the boarding hW,se, a
Treadwell in the Club Rooms. II
the Incorporated city of Douglas, the,
will be in the Natitorium anu at thu
City Hall. The Salmon Greek pre-
cinct, embracing all the territory
along the Salmon Creek road from
the juneau City limits to the Salmon
Creek Power House will be at Cas-
and AndersOn's Greenhouse. From
the Salmon Greek Power Plan; taking
in all the territory to AUX Bay, The
polling place will be al Mendenhal
school house.
In the City of Juneau, there vii
be three polling places. Precinct No
l will be at City Hall. The officials
in charge there will be A. NJ White
II. R. Shepard and l.. l.. Harding
judges, E. l.. Cobb and c. Il Cart
wright clerks. Precinct No viii
vote at rs Front Street, in the Am
erican Express office. The official.
there will be Nels Sorby, James Rus
sell and John Mclaughlin, judges
and w. W. Kranich and E. G. Keen
ey, clerks. Precinct No. will vot,
at the vacant building next to La
Frances grocery store on Willoughb,
Avenue. The officials there will b.
w. A. Warwick, NJ S. Sutton ant
A. w. Riddles, judges, R. H. Breslins
and o. s. Bendictson, clerks.
The polls will be open from eigh
in the morning until seven in the
evening.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-04-26
PARTY AFFILIATION
OF ELECTORS NOT
TO BE QUESTIONED
Citizenship and Residence Only Sub
jects for Challenge of Voters
At Primary Election

At the primary election tomorrow.
every person, male or female. who
is of the age of twenty one years or
more. a full citizen of the United
States, and who has been bona
fide resident of Alaska during the
entire year Immediately preceding
the primary, and a resident in the
precinct In which offering to vote
for at least thirty days next pre-
ceding this election, is entitled to
vote. None others will be. Per.
sons having only declared their in.
tentions to become American citizens
(termed First Papers) will not be
permitted to vote
A persons party affiliations cannot
be questioned at the polls. Everyone
entering the polls to vote will give
the judges his or her name, place
of residence and party utilization
whereupon,if no challenge is inter.
posed, (Which challenge, if made,
must go only to the matter of citizen.
ship and residence in Alaska) the
voter shall be given the party ballot
Republican or Democratic-which
the statement of the party utilization
calls for, and no other. If chal
lenge is interposed, before being al
lowed to vote, the person challenged
shall make and subscribe to an oath
that he is qualified as above sci
forth. Failing to make such oatl
his vote must then and there be
rejected. Swearing falsely will sub
ject the person so doing to prosecu
ton for perjury. Election officers
or any other person entitled to vote
at the same polling place or any
duly appointed watchers, have the
right to challenge.
The polls will be open from 8 A
M. to Z P. M. Both parties will
have watchers and challengers at
each OF the voting precincts.
American Legion Dance tonight.
No programs. You are invited adv.
Small White Beans. pounds for
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-04-26
MAsoNs ATTENTION

The regular stated communication
of Mount Juneau Lodge No. 147 will
be held in the hall of the Odd Eel
lows Monday evening, April 26th at
1880 sharp.
Work in the M. NJ. Degree
HARRY E. BROWN, Secretary.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-04-26

Lessons in Gregg Shorthand and
Touch Typewritfng. Day and even
ing classes. Rates reasonable. Cert
rude Wren. Perefie Apis, 421 Y E.,
7th St. CUpstairs.)
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-04-26

Transfer? Yes! We are at your
service. Call ia. Femmer g.
Ritter, adv.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-04-26

NOTE Observations ct Aka Dutch Harbor Kodiak
at p Rupert seattle,
land ct =. aud n. tina
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-04-26

American Legion Dance tonight
No programs. You are invited adv.
Small White Beans. pounds for
Csc. California Grocery. adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-05-20
WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

We are glad that III. J. Hoogenak-
ker. editor of the Audubon Republi-
can, is a candidate for the republi-
can nomination for the state senate.
We hope he will be nominated and
elected. Mr.. Hoogenakker has al
ways taken an active interest in
matters connected with the publish
irg business and is a man of force
and ability and intelligence. He
will make useful public servant
and will render his district and the
state valuable service In the senate
There ought to be more editors In
the state legislature. for we believe
we are strictly within the bounds or
truth when we say that among no
class of men is there keener and
more intelligent interest in public at
fairs nor more active desire to ae-
complish something for the public
good We have no bricks to throw
at the lawyers, but II there were
more. newspaper men and fewer lay
yers in the state legislatures and in
the congress OF the United States IL
would be good thing for the coun-
try.--Creston Gazette.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-05-20
TowNsHIPoCAUCUs Hell,
Leroy Township Republicans Select
Delegates and Name Ticket

The republicans of Leroy town.
ship held their caucus in the court
room at the court house last Friday
evening. On account OF the class
play at the school building, not
many we're present. However, a
full township ticket was nominated.
F. C. Miller called the meeting to
order after which Hon. r. d. Hawks
was made chairman and John Horn
ing secretary. A township ticket
was nominated as follows: Town
ship clerk, ID. w. Fullerton; trustee,
three years, F. r. Mclaughlin; trus-
tee two years, l.. w. Barger; justice
of the peace, C. S. White and j. A.
Cozine; constable, Jake Meyer.
1t was also necessary to select a
committeeman from each of the
wards and delegates to the county
convention. F. c. Miller was elect
ed committeeman for Leroy town
ship. The following delegates
were chosen from the first ward: E.
A. Bates, J. H. Maharg, F. c. Miller,
Cy Sampson, j. NJ. Fullerton, Gay S.
Thomas, Arthur Farquhar, George
Carter, Dr. McLeran, Henry Turner,
Harry oliver, Geo. Hillyer, s. M.
Luse, Ebb Porter, Dick Johnson,
Henry Kleuyer, Matt Gardner and
Sam Jordan, Jr.
j. A. Cozine was chosen commit
teeman from the Nsecond ward and
the following are delegates: Thos.
Law, r. d. Hawks, F. r. McLaugh-
lin, ]. A. Cozine, +. C. Sampson, G.
NJ. Ross, C. A. Caldwell, VIM. Blohm,
VIM. Ebert, Aubrey Herndon, Fl. ].
Mantz, Ed Johnson, c. l.. Johnson,
orrin Eddy, Peter Hansen and John
Horning.