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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25
REPORT SHOWS
IDAHO ASLOW
PER CAPITA TAX
Direct Taxes Paid by
Idahoans Less Than
in Any Other
Mountain State
FIGURES TO PROVE
Bingham County Tax
Statement Shows
Distribution

That the people of Idaho are en-
joying an economical state admin
instration is evidenced by the latest
federal statistics on the finances Of
the various states.
In the volume Financial Statistics
OF States for 1919" published by
the department of commerce, bureau
OF census, Washington, d. G., 1t is
shown that the direct tax per capita
cost Of government-that paid by the
Taxpayers less in Idaho than in
any of the other states in the
mountain" division.
The following table shows the per-
centages Of the levies Of general
property tax Of the various states
greater than Idaho:
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25
CREWSOME FIND
IS MADE IN HILLS
Rider Discovers Skeleton
at | Head of Garden
Creek

The skeleton remains of a
body, found at the head of Gar
den creek, in the hills east of
Blackfoot, were brought in today
by Coroner E. T. Peck and Dep
uty Sheriff Ezell. The finding of
the skeleton was reported last
Thursday by Chris Peterson,
who had been riding for cattle
in the Garden creek district.
The deep snow in the hills made
a trip to the scene impossible at
that time and the trip was de-
layed until today, when Peter
son guided the officers to the
spot. According to Coroner Peck
indications are that the remains
are from two to four years old.
and from the marks on the cloth
ing are thought to be those of
an asylum inmate. No identified
tion can be made until asylum
authorities can investigate.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25

to the more equitable distribution of
road funds; and be 1t further
Resolved, That it be the sense of
this convention that the state
guarantee irrigation bond issues
where such bond issues have been
approved by the state authorities,
and that this convention place on
record a solid and unanimous ap-
proval toward the coming two mil
lion dollar road bond issues; and be
it further
Resolved, That this convention
place on record solid vote toward
a new secretary Of the interior, who
should and must be western man."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25
Swedish Newsprint
Arrives to Relieve
American Shortage

CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-Arrival of
Swedish newsprint paper to the ex-
tent Of 1000 tons a month to begin
within sixty days and the steady
present average of 1900 tons a
month has softened the paper mar
ket.
This was the message gwen the
Inland Daily Press association at its
meeting here today by H. J. Pape,
Waterbury, Conn, principal speaker
on the associations program.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25
CUSTER COMMISSIONERS
INVEST IN FAIR GROUNDS

MACKAY-The board Of county
commissioners at the last session
voted unanimously to purchase
$1,000 interest In the holdings Of the
Big Lost River Fair association of
Mackay.
The commissioners visited the fair
grounds and viewed the improve
ments thereon before deciding to in
vest this money in the project that
is designed to advance the agricul-
tural and other industrial conditions
Of this country.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25
FORMER BLACKFOOT MATRON
PASSES AWAY AT MAY, IDAHO.

Mrs. Lennie Ziegler, former resi-
dent of Blackfoot, died Saturday
morning at May, in Lemhi county,
and was brought to Blackfoot yes
terday. The body is held at the
Brown-kldredge undertaking parlors
pending funeral arrangements.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25

NJ NO. 90 IN,
The tax statement given above was
taken at random and merely repre-
sents facts that are true Of every tax
statement In the county. The state
government, as shown by q state
ment recently issued, has during the
present administration Increased the
surplus Of the state from $21,414.41
the amount left by the previous ad-
ministration to $537,495.49--and
this in the face Of general Increased
costs.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25
Comes Early n eprIna.

Among the arst birds to arrive 10
spring in the northern part Of the
United States IL the bluebird, says
the American Forestry Magazine d
Washington
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25

The actual cost of state govern
ment general state purposes) is
S1.27, or but per cent of the total
tax; of this amount Sc cents is for
educational purposes. as shown by
the second portion of above table.
This leaves but II cents for general
government, aside from education.
Mr.. jenkins, therefore, pays
$121.73 in taxes, but only pays 6
per cent or N cents for the main
tenance of the state capital, the state
penitentiary, the Idaho insane
asylum, the North Idaho sanitarium,
the soldiers home and all the vari-
GUS departments and offices Of the
state government.
The homely yardstick may be used
to illustrate the distribution of the
tax statement given above. The
yard stick contains thirty-six inches,
which will represent the total tax
Of $I21.79.
Point of 5-8 inches-this repre-
SCENTS what Is paid for actual general
goyernment-including all the state
educational institutions. Surely not
a very great portion Of the yardstick.
Below Is shown what portion of
the yardstick must be apportioned to
the various charges:
General pOvorn nor+ <c<..> a a
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25

Total tax ....--.........-$121.79
or his total tax of s129.79, the
state tax is but 1.S per cent, or $2.17.
The state tax covers a number of
what are really for special purposes,
as may be seen by the following
table: .5S a
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25

In these days of increased costs
and diminished returns tricky poll
ticians attempt to deceive the voters
by attributing the increaded tax to
the levy for state purposes. AS a
matter Of fact the amount paid by
the average taxpayer for general
state purposes forms but slight
part of his tax bill.
Many peonlas do not understand
the various elements making up their
tax bill, or fail to maintain a proper
perspective of the various charges.
1t will be Interesting to our read
ers to examine one or two tax state
ments taken at random from the
actual records of our own county
Below is copy of the tax statement
of d. A. jenkins Of Blackfoot:
State. tax .-..-.....S 2.17-1.8 per cent
State tax ----.--.--........$f2 .17-l,S%
county ---------------....-. 6.70--5. $50
School --.-.--...-.-..-.... 6.60-5.4%
Paving and sprinkling 9S.O7 1860
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25
Analysis Of State Tax

State tax ---..--.---.---.-.. $2.17
Highway purposes so no.
Tuberculosis hospital .05
Interest and sinking .16
General state purposes 1927
General state pur-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-10-25

AccOAuUAOAS AUOpLcO
The following resolutions were
passed unanimously: F. L
BE 1t Resolved, That the Com
mercial clubs, civic bodies, reclama-
tion organizations, good roads assoc
Citations, business interests and In
dividuals> concerned in the better
ment Of the upper Snake river val
ley country, meeting in convention
at st. Anthony, October 20 and 81.
1920, adopt some cooperative plan
to advance the greater and more ex-
tensive advertising and publicity and
the promotion of the objects which
these several organizations were pro-
NOTED for; and be 1t further
Resolved, That we use every
means to promote the efforts now on
foot regarding good roads and the
reclamation Of more lands, and we
specially commend the work of the
Idaho Reclamation association, the
Western States Reclamation associa-
ton and all such similar bodies; ana
be It further
Resolved, That this convention
indorses the contemplated efforts Of
the upper Snake River Valley De-
velopment association; and be II
further s. l aE,
Resolved, That is convention In
augurate q legislative committee to
look after legal matters pertaining
The Seward gateway., 1920-12-23
HOLDING WHEAT

Whether due to farmers holding ,ack their wheat, to car shortage or to exports by way of the Gulf, receipts # wheat in Chicago this year are not more than a third of the amount re- ,eived at this time last year, I. c. West, statistician at the Chicago Board of Trade, reports, Corn receipts here are runninghigher than last year re said.
 Owing to the light amount of vi coming in to Chicago very little ad- ,antage has been taken here of the preferential lake rates to the east re- :ently established, Mir. West said. He He reported that lake business in grain this year from Chicago was very small. It has been IT years, he remark ed, since water shipments from Chica- 90 exceeded rail shipments.
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DANCING PARLOR DELUXE

Tonight is the opening night of Melody Hall" The old saying that Good things come in small packages" holds true with Melody Hall"
 The Shallerer's proprietors of the Alaska Shop have dedicated this nina. ture dance hall to the people of Sew ard. It is a credit to the town. Those who love to dance can do so to their hearts content on the perfect floor of Melody Hall". The use of the hall is absolutely free. The music furnished by wonderful graphophone does not cost penny. You will be welcome al- ways. Ask your best girl if she likes ice cream or a fancy soft drink. Take Ter to the Alaska Shop and after she las refreshed herself ask her to dance with you on the wax floor of Melody nall. You'll never have to ask her twice. The floor will accommodate ten couples. The music because of the low ceiling sounds soft and dreamy. The pictures and decorations are pleasing and restful to the eye. We predict that Melody Hall will eventually become one of the livliest spots in Seward.
 There is no other place in Alaska just ike it. It is in class all by itself. But why try to boost it. Visit the place, give it the once over, fox trot or waltz on the smooth waxed floor md you will be convinced that the hall all and more than it's name sug- ,ests. The things metropolitan are slowly but surely coming to Seward We make progress along the right ines. The next thing that will fill a ,ong felt want with the Seward peo- ole particularly the men folks is a first class bowling alley.
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SHIPS TOBE SEIZED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-A deleoat;on of tho lood- ing New York ship conferred yesterday with the aetng commissioners of the Internal Revenue Commission American Shipping It is understood that they wish to be protected M Gn the ruling prohibiting American ships from the seizure of American ships carrying booze It is said
 ha lts 4 to the heads of the Bureau wheter these
 latons will be enforced "'~'o- ''''o iosu
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BITTER FIGHT FORECAST

WASHINGTON Dec zz33-- bitter fight is forecast when the House begins the consideration of the Fordney three hours FadneY announced that he would seek the passage of the bill before adjournment tonight
The Seward gateway., 1920-12-23

A dispatch from Vladivostok to the Tokio Asahi announces that the lninig board of the Commerce and Industries Department of the Vladivostok Gov sernment has advised the cabinett to send a protest to Moscow against the reported agreement by which Wash inston D. vandsrlip, the American capitalist, receives extensive conces- sessions in Siberia. The Vladivostok Authorities point out that actions of this kind seriously affect the policy of the Provisional Government of siber. ia and handicap it's efforts to obtain the assistance of foreign capital.
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IN BROAD LIGHT

LOS ANGELES Dec. 23- messenger employed bv
 me Security Trust and Savings bank was attacked vester dv m the heart of the business district and robbed of
 satche containing $65OO in currency and 5O0O of non negotane xas t cheeks According to his report bank police cured Thousands of Christmas shoppers swared the streets. The robber wore no disguise ''
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SHIPS CARRYING LIQUOR 10 Bf NNO

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, De-, 2e- Responsible sentiment in this state is running strongly against night riding which has been undertaken in this and cotton growing states to prevent the ginning and marketing of cotton at the present low price. Representative planters, bankers and business men feel strongly that this lawlessness is giving the south "black eye".
 At recent meeting of the Ariau- sas division of the American Cotton Association here, nightriding was con. demned as an act of gross ignorance. Gov Brough has taken . vigorous stand against night riding and he has had further support, among others, from Claude Fitzpatrick, president of the Arkansas Bankers Association. All the forces of the state and local gov ernments in Arkansas are now coop erating to prevent further lawlessness in the cotton ginning centers.
 This counter movement is believed to be doing much to stop the activi- ties of night riders. Mass meetings have been hid in many towns and the cooperation of the citizens has been proffered officers in maintaining or der.
 Acts of violence for which night riders have been given credit in Ark ansas have taken various forms. In addition to the burning of gins, ware. houses and other property, farmers who attempted to market their cotton have been threatened with death or severe punishment, and in some cases have taken various forms. In addition Go the burning of gins. warehouses aad other property, farmers who attempt ed to market their cotton have been threatened with death or severe pun- ,shment, and in some cases have been badly maltreated. Negro families have been intimidated and driven from their homes because they sought amploy- ment or worked as cotton pickers. Hundreds of cotton gins in various sections of the state have been posted with warnings against continuing to buy and gin cotton, the threatened penalties for not needing the warning including destruction of the plants and forfeiture of the lives of the owners.
 In one country eight men now arc awaiting action of the grand jury on . charge of setting fire to a ginnery, and in another section of the state three white farmers have been sen- tenced to . years imprisonment and assessed heavy fines for intimidation of negro cotton pickers.
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WIRE ALL DOWN

DENVER. Col, Dec, 233- Heavy snow and wine storms reported from Denver wrecked all the wires be tween North Platte Nebraska and Omaha. Only wires e1 those west of Kansas Cy All trains from the east hours late.
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ASK FOR FUEL REPORT

WASHINGTON. Dec, 233- The State department yesterday asked Consul General Skinner at London for full report to the of tine charges that the Consul
 Manchester had attempted to prevent Mrs Ann Robinson
 coming to the United States to testify before the Commission which is holding hearings on Ireland.
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NEW COPPER PLANTS

", SALT LAKE, Dec, 22- Col D. c. Jackinp of the ufa Copper Co declared yesterday that he looked for
 that the reduction of wages will cause plants to he erected in the West to cut the cost of productio1l '19
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WILL ENTERTAIN HARDING

WASHINGTON, Dec, g z: President Wilson plans House to the Capital Inauguration day and then return 10 the White House with Harding and entertain him a. acheon Immediately afterward the President will retll> l to his new home.
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PUNISHABLE BY DEATH

KANSAS CITY, Dec, 2233- T. A. O'Donnell Repre. elect from Jackson County announced yesterday naI ne would introduce In the legislature bill making bank and highway robbery and burglary oenses punish
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JUST RUMORS

NEW YORK, Dec, 23- Charles Hughes characteriz- ed the report circulated yesterday that he had been offer ed cabinet position as irresponsible He refused to discuss the question.
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WEATHER REPORT

SEWARD 90 Pt Cloudy Calm Anchorage IA Cloudy Calm. Matanuska IA Cloudy Calm. Chickaloon 10 clear Calm. Wasilla IA Cloudy Calm. Ia .eetna 20 Cloudy Calm. Gold creek p Cloudy East. Hurricane 10 Cloudy East. Summit 2 Cloudy North. Healy 2 Cloudy East.
 Nenana 4 Cloudy East. Fairbanks 0 Clear North.
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At the Hotel Sexton we find R. E. Vosel, }. R. Anderson, J. A. Mason R. c. Hartnett all registered from An chorage.
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BEGIN. SIEGE

UDlNE. Italy, Dec. 29- Regular Italian troops be- nanZiO.
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BARRACK NOTES

The gymnasium is completed al last. The Anchorage soldiers held their first entertainment in the new build inx. Mechanic Williams the all round 1xonder proved that in addition to many accomplishments he has already displayed, he is also an Al announcer.
 First he introduced Mayor David who delivered a speech to the soldiers and oyer four hundred visitors. Then he announced that Lieut.. Hervey would deliver sholt speach. The boys have heard the Lieut.. speak many times at Inspection and Guard Mount, but never before did they hear a talk compared to this one.
 Boxing was the next thing on the program. Walloping Kelly, the de- tachments' favorite, K. O'd. Pvt. Gree no from Matanuska, in the second round At first one would think that both fighters were determined to tear each other into shreds but the wear soon began to show on Pvt. Greene who took the count in the second. Other bouts were as follows:- Fox received the decision over Mabie. Law son knocked out Main in the fourth, while Srgt. Mcdonald who was match ed with Citizen smedley, gave his op- ponent two punches in the first round that decided the citizen in regard to comming back for seconds.
 The wrestling matches were also interesting. Guarmieri received the de cission over young Fox. Fox put up a pretty good stand but was dafeated. Monrss Wrest3ed with Dujks. Both quit
 
 by mutual consent. The bout was con- sidered draw.
 After the athletic events were completed, the visitors were entrtain- ed with dancing. A dainty lunch con- sisting of cake and punch was served.
 Dat a boy Kelly. We knew you would live up to your name.
 We would think that. the boxing pro Guced enough punch. Why' serve it with the refreshments?
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Genuine Holly Wreaths and Mistle- toe at the Seward Drug Co.

N. W. Marlowe and Tom Koone are egistered at the Hotel Seward ITO. Anchorage.
The Seward gateway., 1920-12-23

Who is it that owns the trap line and baits his traps with fish, then catches the rabbits to use for bait to catch the fish with?
The Seward gateway., 1920-12-23

Mrs. Charles Arnold came in on the train last night from Iditarod. She is 8 guest of the Seward Hotel.
The Seward gateway., 1920-12-23

. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK Lord Baltimore Linen Stationery. All shades, with envelops. 50 cts.
 SEWARD DRUG co.
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Just arrived on the s. s. Victoria, genuine Holly wreaths and nistletoe.
 At the SEWARD DRUG co.
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SHANGHAI, Dec, 23- The Gel estial, the second of four 1O,5O0 tor cargo carriers that the United State. Shipping Board has built in China the biggest ships ever built in $ Chinese shipyadrs soon will leave O, it's maiden voyage, as the work o1 making the ship ready for sea, follow ing it's launching in August was neal completion in September. The Mandar in was the first of the four boats o1 the contract to take the water and the Cathay and the Oriental are now un. der construction. The ships are being turned out by the Kangnan. dock ant Engineering Works of Shanghai.
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R. L. Turnquist from Eska Creek is a guest at the Overland.

Tim Currie of Cordova is stopping at the Overland.
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We would think that. the boxing pro iuced enough punch. Why serve it with the attachments?
 Thos. Johnson our movie hero is with us tor the time being.
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Our oyster fries and stews are famous. We have fresh oysters and we know how to prepare them at Cameron's
 Cafe.
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Dat boy Kelly. We knew you would live up to your name.
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AT THE HOTELS

The Gateway Limited arrived last night on schedule time with more than fifty passengers from Anchorage and other interior points. The Anchorage people registered at the Hotel Over land are, Neil McDade, F. w. Mac 'Taggart, A. Dewy, B. E. Berry, Mrs. s. Weathers and child, D. P. Cronin, J. Corrigan, C. G. Jones, Andy An derson, Roy Frost and Harry Stone.
 R. L. Turnquist from Eska Creek is a guest at the Overland.
 e "-t --..es>--s---- \
 Tim Currie of Cordova is stopping at the Overland.
 Mrs. Charles Arnold came in on the train last night from Iditarod. She is guest of the Seward Hotel.
  Genuine Holly Wreaths and Mistle- toe at the Seward Drug Co.
 N. W Marlowe and Tom Koone are egistered at the Hotel Seward ITO. Anchorage.
 At the Hotel Sexton we find R. E. Vogel, J. R. Anderson, J. A. Mason R. c. Hartnett all registered from An
The Seward gateway., 1920-12-23

Pvt. Shugrue is leaving on the Nor thwestern. He is going to the states on a furlough. Too bad he cannot get home before Christmas.
The Seward gateway., 1920-12-23

Pvts. Boyle, Kelley J. A. and Tarr will leave on the Northwestern for dis charge.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-07-08
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On Friday night of this week the
voting members of Trinity will meet
at the parsonage for the regular
monthly meeting. Meeting will be
opened promptly at 7:30. 1t should
be remembered that the regular bus
mess will be taken up right after tn .
opening of the meeting.
Children who make a vacation
trip to such localities where there is
a Lutheran Sunday school should be
sure to obtain a statement from the
local superintendent every time they
attend the Sunday school since that
will be credited TO their name on
our attendance register upon their
return. But you must have a writ
ten statement to prove that you have
attended Sunday school in a Luth-
eran Sunday school.
The annual festival of the Beth
lehem Orphan Asylum will not take
place Sunday as was scheduled, owing
to the street car strike. 1t has been
postponed until July 25th.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-07-08
PERSONAL

Miss Roberta HarkrSbriug has
gone to Hazelhurst. Miss. for a short
visit. Her place at the plano was
filled by Mrs. Paul Malone.
Mr.. Sanford Herbert left las, Sat
urday for visit to relatives in
Kentucky.
Mr.. Walter / Wells returned 10
his home in New Brunswick. Canada
last Tuesday.
Mrs. J Biro. of - Louis. is the
guest OF here sister Mr.. W. b. War
rem. OF Pelican avenue.
Mrs. 7. y. Pollock has 50 much i'm
proved in health that She has gon" t.
visit her sister in summit. Miss
Mrs. J I. Melancon is visiting
relatives in Baton Rouge.
announcements
Prayer meeting tonight at 7:45
Services next sunday at II Il. m.
IS p. m Everybody is invited.
SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Patriotic Sunday and Missionary
Sunday were both observed last
Sunday morning at our school. The
offering again went over the top
Tn" !. T. VS. are just points
ahead of the Minute Men. and with
just a few sundays left. II is nee
eSsary that the members OF both
sides be present on time so their side
will come out the victor
EPWORTH LEAGUE
The Senior League service SUNDAY
evening was led by Miss Bertha Al
brizze This service was a patriotic
one also.
The Union meeting of the Orleans
District Epworth League is an
nOunced for next Tuesday evening
al the Carrolton Ave. Church. and
unless otherwise announced the
meeting will be held.
Tuesday night the Junior League
held their monthly business meet
ing and after played several games.
which everyone seemed TO enjoy.