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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
FARMERS ARE URGED
TO OPPOSE NfMHAx
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION STAFF
MEMBERS SAY TAX WOULD
HURT AGRICULTURE.

Boise, Idaho-Farmers were urged
to stand squarely for the present ex-
cess profits tax and against a pro-
posed new sales tax, at the recent;
meeting of the American Farm Bu-
reau Federation, at Indianapolis,
which was attended by B. F. Sheehan,
field agronomist of the University of
Idaho extension division, and R. H.
Musser, assistant director
Behind the proposal, it was de-
clared at the convention, is an effort
to shift the burden of taxation di-
rectly upon the consumer, and it was
stated that, with the changes that
are being advocated, corporations
earning up to 100 per cent and over,
would escape with the payment of a
nominal tax entirely out of proper
'tion to their share
can analysis of all the substi-
tutes, said H. c. Mckenzie, chairman
of the federation's committee on tax
alton, Shows invariably an effort to
free incomes of large part of the
burden they are now carrying and
substitute for them consumption
taxes which would be paid largely
out of the living wage and which
would fall on those least able to pay"
The present system of taxation
where the government derives ap-
proximately rs per cent of it's reve-
nue. from income taxes and the re-
mainder from consumption taxes is
economically sound and eminently
fair Mr.. Mckenzie asserted, explain
ing that the income tax is paid from
earnings above the living wage
whereas the consumption taxes are
paid from the living wage. Propo-,
nents of change, he said, would
reverse this ratio, reliev-
ing organizations of huge earnings of
heavy taxes mad saddling them on the
consumer.
Refuting the claim that the excess
profits tax has added % per cent to
the cost of living is the significant
fact that the corporation and not the
public are advocating it's repeal, he
Discussing the proposed sales tax,
Mr.. Mckenzie said: 'The basis of
the tax would be gross income and,
the tax would have to be paid wheth-
er there was any profit in the busi-
ness or not. In many cases it would
be paid out of capital-a dangerous
axpedient"
A tax of 1 per cent on the farmers
gross overturn of approximately
S25, 900, 100000 would be $250,OOO 900,
ne said, and this, he declared, would
have to be paid out of capital, as
much of the farmers overturn isl
without profit.
Mr.. Mckenzie recommended relief
# high incomes from heavy surtaxes,
is he said men of large incomes were
payment of these higher
axes by investment in the tax free
,onds.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
CHARLES WARREN
LANDS A GOOD JOB
UNIVERSITY MAN APPOINTED
INSTRUCTOR IN AGRICUL-
TURE AT BOISE Fl. S.

Charles Warren, who will gradu-
ate in February from the agricultur-
al college of the University of Idaho,
has been appointed instructor in agri-
culture at the Boise high school and
will take up his work there as soon
as he finishes at the university,
which will be at the close of the
present semester. Mr.. Warren's home
was Weiser but he has been making
his home in Moscow while attending
school here. He has worked his way"
through the school and has devoted
all his time to work or study. Dean
E. J. Iddings, head of the agricul-
tural college, said of him:
'The appointment is deserved.
Warren lis a fine young man, studi-
Gus, hard worker and he has been
successful in his work here. He will
make good in his new position. He
will have charge of the instruction
in agriculture with special attention
to animal husbandry and dairying, in
which he is very proficient. He will
have charge of the instruction in
stock judging, in which he is good.
The appointment shows the demand
for graduates from this school and
we have applications for more men
than we can supply"
Dean Iddings today received re-
quest from the Walla Walla COM
mercial club to extend an invitation
to the Farmers Union, the farm bu- |
reau and all farm organizations in
Latah county to send delegates to !
the convention to be held there on /
December 20 to take uniform action |
looking to the marketing of wheat |
Dean Iddings said:
"This is an important matter. The |
farmers must unite on a uniform
plan and all work together if they
are to accomplish anything. Nothing
can be done by each community
working separately on separate
policy. I hope the meeting at Walla
Walla is well attended and that
practical will be adopted
as the policy and all work together
to accomplish this" Dean Iddings
has taken an active part in all meas
ures for the betterment of farm con-
ditions and has been active in trying
to get the farmers together in all
lines of practical work.
The indications are that the short
course in agriculture, which opens
January 3 for a term of 10 weeks,
will be well attended by young far
mers from all parts of Idaho, and es-
pecially from the northern part.
Many letters of inquiry about the
school are being received at the agri- :
cultural college of the university,
1aily.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
ANOTHER GEOLOC|ST
SAYS OIL IS HERE
C. BUTLER, FROM KANSAS OIL
AND GAS FIELDS, SAYS INDI-
CATIONS FAVORABLE.

| Another geOlogist has made a re-
port on the prospects of finding oil in
the immediate vicinity Of Moscow, and
that opinion, rendered more than a
year ago, comedies almost exactly
with that of the Portland geologist
who had offered to come to Moscow
and assist in starting well and take
for his pay an interest in the " III If
oil ss discovered.
G.. Butler, geologist who came
here from Kansas more than a year
ago, and who had much experience in
the oil and gas fields Of Kansas and
has made study Of geological for
nations as they affect oil and gas
production, spent some time more
than a year ago, going over Latah
county and studying the geological
formation. Mr.. Butler made the
statement year ago last August, that
he believed there is oil within reas-
enable depth not far from Moscow.
He estimated the depth at from 800 to
1,200 feet and gave his reasons for
this belief Mr.. Butler said
s'This country was once an inland
sea and the Columbia river as we now
know it. was the outlet that drained
IL. IL Is " Gil huOW IL L1lhI Oll 10 ll6ACCI
than water and as the lava flowed
into the sea and the water was push
ed backward, the oil was pushed up
ward through the sands OF the sea bed
which is now covered with lava of
varying depth. | believe that when
one goes below the lava and strikes
this sand in the higher attitudes, oil
will be found. The mistake Of former
years when oil excitements were rife
in this country, was in drilling at the
lowest points. Oil rises and coal and
water sink. In drilling for coal or
water. one would expect to find them
at less depth by drilling at the low
est levels. But in searching for oil
one would not have to go so deep If
the drills were sent down from a
higher level.
II believe that if we'll were drill
ed from one of the higher points near
Moscow, oil would be found at al
reasonable depth. The shale, which
is compressed and hardened clay,
which when compressed still more
becomes slate, was pushed up as the
weight of lava and granite settled in
he lower levels of the sea basin. The |
Ill and gas are in that sand and shale(
They have found gas in abundance in
central Washington and where there
s gas there is oil
ssT believe it will pay Moscow and |
Latah county citizens to raise the
money and sink a well. I believe
hat oil vii be found at from 800 to
200 feet, but would advise getting
lrill that could go down 5000 feet, If
If only gas were found it
would mean much to this town and
country. But if gas is
ound it is certain that oil will also be
ound for they are nearly always
ound in the same district"
Mr.. Butler says he spent consider
BILE time in the oil fields of Texas,
,k1ahoma and Kansas and the oil
vells we're generally drilled near the
Do. on either side of domes and that
is experience has been that oil will
e found at these higher points at a
,sser depth than from the lower
of the earth's surface.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
Helm For The Needy

Moscow citizens with the usua
Moscow spirit have done nobly ir
contributing to those who are not SC
fortunate as others. The associated
charities report that the contribu-
tions have been more than ever Ee-
fore. A large number of people de-
string that the right hand does not
know what the left hand does, in the
way of helping those in distress and
who have contributed literally have
requested that their names be not
published, and for this reason the
Star Mirror wants to state that the
list as published does not contain by
any manner of means all of those
contributing, but only a small por-
ton thereof.
Help has come from every direc-
tion, according to the means of those
so contributing.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
ACTUAL WARFARE
WAG|NG At HuME
sPOPULACE FLEEING IN DEFI-
ANCE OF D'ANNUNCIO'S
ORDERS TO REMAIN.

London (By A. P.)-Despite Dan
nuncio's orders forbidding any one
leaving Fiume several hundred per-
SOS are said to have fled the city
It is asserted that there is no in
tention of using former soldiers of
Wrangels Russian army who have
been landed in Dalmatia, to Gust
D'Annuncio from Fiume.
Operations Start
London, December 23-Milita1y
operations have begun by Italian
government troops against forces in
and about Fiume, commended by
Captain Gabrielle D'Annunzio who
refuses to evacuate the city and per-
nit Italy to put into operation the
provisions of the treaty Of Rapallc.
Dispatches received here state that
military works along the line mark
ing the frontier of the regency of
Quarero" have been raided and an
italian destroyer is said to have
shelled D'Annunzian batteries on the
island of Veglia, southwest of Fiume.
An attempt on the part of DAN
nunzio to seize control of the Mon
tagana canal, running down the Dali
matian coast behind the screen of low
islands, has been foiled. Men dis
patched to Castel Venier, northeast
of cara, point which commands the
southern entrance to the canal, were
forced to retreat, some of them being
captured and others disarmed. DAN
nunzian legionaires, which have been
acting as garrison at lara, are said
to have fled from that city.
It is asserted that D'Anunzio plan
ned to abandon Fiume and to land
along the Dalmatian
coast, where he would raise the ban
ner of revolt, hoping to create sit
uation which would nullify the treaty
of Rapallo. His scheme, however, is
said to have been frustrated by gov
ernment troops which have prevented
the departure from the city of YES
sells loaded with legionaries.
City Isolated
TRIESTE, Dec. 23.-(By the As
soeiated Press) Strong cordons of
carabineers and alpini, bridgaded in
to probably score of battalions,
have been thrown about Fiume and
have completely isolated that city Ly
land. The Italian fleet which has its
headquarters at Pola is securing the
Gulf Of Quarnero day and night for
D'Annunzio raiders, and searchlights
play on the waters from twilight till
dawn
Following the issuance Of orders
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
Notice to Parents

TIL Benevolent and Potective order
of Elks in conducting it's Christmas
festivities tomorrow desires the as
sistance of the parents Of all the
children.
Parents should see to it that their
children do not reach the temple be-
fore p. m.
No person will be permitted in the
temple except the officers of the
lodge, and the committee who is in
charge of the Christmas festival.
More than a thousand children are
expected to be present, and the Elks
will take charge of them from the
time they enter the temple, but par
ents should not permit their children
to leave home so that they will reach
The temple before three o'clock
GEORGE N. LAMPHERE,
Exalted Ruler B. P. o. E.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
Farmers Talk Wheat Marketing.

Despite bad weather and roads
there was a fairly good attendance at
the meeting Of farmers called for Eg-
gan's hall Friday afternoon A. A..
Elmore, president of the Washington
and North Idaho Farmers Union, and
w. c. Lansdon, of Illinois, national
organizer of the Farmers Union, talk
ed to those present on the wheat
growers plan for marketing wheat.
Much interest was taken in the meet
ing. Mr.. Elpore expressed entire
with the progress that is
being made.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
LODGES TO HOLD A
JOINT INSTALLATION

Ruby Chapter No. 9, o. E. S., Para
disc Lodge No. II, A. F. 81 A. M,
sand Moscow Chapter No. 7, R. A. M.
will hold a joint open installation at
the Masonic Temple on Monday even
ing, Dec. 27, at 7:30.
Besides the installation ceremonies
brief program of music has been
arranged, including quartet and an
orchestra. Light refreshments will
be served.
All Masons and their wives and all
members of the Eastern Star and their
husbands are invited to attend.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24

About forty girls of the L. O. L..
or intermediate class of the Christi
ian Sunday School were present at a
Christmas party Wednesday night,
held in the church The party was
planned and carried on by the girls,
AMI much credit is due them for the
happy evening spent in lively Christ
msa games, after which delicious re-
frcshments were served. Miss Col
dia Smith and Mrs. Crockett were tra
guests of the evening.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
Kingston PAYS 500 Fne.

Harry Kingston, who was fined 500
and costs by Judge Nelson, of the
probate court, for alleged violation of
the anti-gambling laws, has paid his
fine and been released. Henry Sand
ers, arrested with Kingston, was fined
$50 and costs but the fine and costs
were remitted, or execution suspend
ed pending good behavior.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24

denying that he knew of any special
act of bravery or merit that he had
performed that would entitle ann to
them, but Congressman Burton L.
French, of this state, is authority for
S Jatement that "there are very few
of these medals held by American
soldiers and so far as | know only
one or two others in the Pacific
coast states.'
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24
Street Railways On the Rocks,

Denver-(By A. P)-Application
for a receiver for the Denver
Tramway Company, which operates
the Denver street car lines, was
filed in the United States district
court here today. The application
was filed by the Westinghouse Elec-
trio Company, one of the creditors.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24

Winner, S. Dakota-(By A. P)-
Caught in a blizzard, George Dierman,
stockman, agd so years, was frozen
to death Wednesday, in attempting to
burrow his way through huge snow
drift, it was learned today. His body
was found at the entrance to his
home
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24

Mrs. Cora Campbell and son, Rich
ard, of Pullman, are in Moscow to
spend the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Conner, parents of Mrs. Camp
bell.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24

M. L. Smith young farmer of the
Thorn creek country, was trading in
Moscow Friday. He just received
suitcase full Of oranges from Fresno,
Calf, present from Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. Pattock, former residents of
Moscow.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-12-24

to establish close blockade, General
Caviglia, Italian commander, direct
ed that foreign citizens and civilians
in Fiume be given 43 hours to leave
the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19

pointed out by one prominent real es- tate man that he has had three medium priced houses built for several months now. but is unable to sell them be- cause of belief that prices are to be lower in the near future.
 We would like to build number of homes in Arlington Place at this time, but as we only build for sale and people are unwilling to pay even wha ( it costs US to build we cannot afford to do so," said A. C. Montgomery yes terday.
 It is said by the older dealers of the city that the present shortage will have to continue until the homes su- ready built are resold over and over again until they reach the price of new ones. thus establishing a market for new property with the property al- ready built at the same level. Unless, of course, people accept the difference n new homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19

enoe abroad in their land of origin. migks press. by propaganda and political hy- phenism, upon our government to serve their own interests rather than the in- terests of all America.
 Tt is not beyond possibility" he con- tinued, that the day might come-and may God forbid it-when an organized
 hyphenated vote in American politics might have the balance of voting power to elect our government. If this were true, America might be delivered out of the hands of her citizenship and her control might be transferred to a foreign capitol"
 Senator Harding attended a re-unisn of Marion county Knights of Pythias. of which he is member. at park here this afternoon and made brief talk on "fraternalism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19

of clubs The Chicago delegation was headed by Senator Medill Mccormick, who presented the foreign born citizens who presented the foreign-born citizens G. A. Barricelii. headed the Cleveland contingents.
 While declaring that 'it is not possi- ble, and ought not to be expected, that Americans of foreign birth shall stifle love for kinsfolk in the lands from which they came the senator asserted that I've are unalterably against any present or future hyphenated Americanism.'
 Touching upon foreign relations. the senator declared nothing helpful has come from the willful assumption to di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19
FEWER CAR LOTS
Lower Prices Cut Down Shipments
 of Fruit and Vegetables
By Associated Press


 Washington, September 1S.-Lower prices have cut down the car lot ship ments of fruit and vegetables about one fifth, compared with year ago, said an announcement today by the depart ment of agriculture.
 Prices might be expected to react under the moderate car lot supplies, said the statement, but nearby produce has been so plentiful that quotations have hung around low points except on lines that are near the end of the ac- tive season.
 shipments of potatoes in September are only about three-fourths of those ot the corresponding month last year, al though the crop is much larger. There is a heavy yield of sweet potatoes also and the market has been falling rapidly reaching $4 a barrel in some cities, or lower than the general range of white potatoes"
 vein of coal has been discovered in the Philippines which is said to be up to the quality of the Chinese fuels. The amount has not been ascertained, but it is certain that it will answer the de- mands of the islands for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19
HARDING STRESSES
 DANGER OF HYPHEN
Meaning of Americanism to Foreign-Born Citizens Key
 note of Front Porch Talk
By Associated Press

Marion, O., Sept. IS. Americanism. it's meaning to the foreign born citizen and the dangers of a hyphenated citizenship was the keynote of an address delivered from his front porch today to delegates of foreign-born citizens by Senator Hard ing, the republican presidential candi- date.
 The delegations. comprising several hundred, came from New York state. Chicago and cities of the northwest and Cleveland. The New York delegation was headed by Senator William NJ Cal der, F. J. Lyons. candidate for lieuten- ant governor and John A. Stewart, presi- dent of the New York Republican league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19

rect the affairs of Europe" but that 'on the contrary, the mistake in the policy of interference has broken the draw strings good sense and spilled bad counsel and bad manners all over the world. .
 "Meddling abroad" he asserted, tends to make Americans forget that they are Americans and to arouse the old and bitter feelings of race or former nation- ality and foreign ancestry in the hearts of those who ought never be forced to turn their hearts >away from undivided loyalty and interest given to America first
 Warning against hyphenisni. Senator Harding asserted that the time might come when a group or groups of men and women of foreign birth or foreign par entage. not organized for the interest of America, but organized around resent ment against our government interfer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19

i to by real estate men who base their opinion on the frequent sales of va
 cant property during the past few
 weeks. Jemson & Co.,, Montgomery &
 Co. and several other offices reporc
 a fairly lively market for vacant prop
 erty. The buyers of these lots all
 contemplate building in the near fu
 ture, it is said.
 Mcconnell. Anglin & White report several >business buildings under course of construction and announce they have tentative plans for number of others as well as several residences in Fountain Heights.
 All offices report a healthy market and the usual number of sales per
 week. but nearly all admit. that they are not doing the business of a year ago.
 l Ford -Myatt Real Estate and Insur- ance Company announce the removal Of their office from the Farley build l ing to No. North Twenty first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19
DEMAND FOR HOUSES

There is comparatively no increase in the demand for houses 10 rent this october over the same period Hast year. according to reports from the larger offices who handle a majority of rem tals in the city Some of the offices even report less calls Tor rental prop erty than last year The number of apartments completed and families doubling up" in the same house, thus taking care of the increased popula tion, is given as the reason for d shortage no greater than that of lass year.
 There are, however, hundreds of peo- pie in the city who have TO move Oc- tober 1, and have absolutely no house obtafnable. There will be several apartments finished about this time which will partially care for those hay- ing to move.
 VACANT PROPERTY
 return to healthy normal times in real estate lines is looked forward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19
PUBLICFA A|LS ID
 REALIZE ADVANCED
 COST OF BUILDING
Little Increase In Demand for Houses, State Dealers.
 Many Buildings Under a Construction

Inability of the purchasing public @o realize that the cost of building has sdvanoed and to pay for newly con- etructed houses accordingly. is given by local real estate men as one of the chief causes for the continued hous ing shortage in Birmingham It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, September 1s.-(SpeciaI) The Madison County Liberty Baptist Association concluded it's eightythird convention yesterday at Harvest after re-eleeting R. E. Pettus moderator and S. R. Butler clerk and treasurer. Every baptist church in Madison county was represented and reports showed not only a heavy increase in contributions to all benevolences, but a substantial increase in church membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19
Stability Assured

When the victory against lawless- ness is won. the Birmingham district will be more stable and it will be a better field in which to live and make living and make investments. We will have more prosperous people and community all of which means more growth and better opportunities for profitable inves tments in real es- tate.
 As repres entative of tnx payers, we believe it is matter of right and jus tice, as well as one of stabilizing busi- ness and property values. to keep the lawless element in check and shut out the alien agitators who encourage or countenance lawles ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19
 Realty
 Review

While existing conditions which are
 most unfortunate, may temporarily
 retard business, the struggle which is going on to give the majority of labor in this district who are contented and desire to work the opportunity to exercise that right. is like an opera tion for a serious malady. after which the patient is better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-19

The old homestead of the late ex- Sheriff J. F. Powell, a mile north If Meridianvile, was sold at public auc- tion by the owner. w $. Foster, yes terday. and was bid in by J. A. Myrick of Huntsville at $150 an acre. There are 1852 acres in the farm.