The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-01-08
livestock MEETING
Being HELD At RENO


men less than year and half ago.
a powerful organization, consisting of
more than one thousand members, has
been perfected, composed of nearly
every stockman and farmer, both
large and small, and representing a
combined industry which composes
one-third of our statess visible
wealth." was statement of achieve
ment made by George Russell Reed
Jr.. president of the association, in
opening the second annual convention
of the Nevada Livestock Association
at Reno yesterday morning.
Primarily responsible for this won-
derful growth are J. Saeehon of Win
nemucca, first president of the asso-
cation, who resigned a few months
ago. and its secretary, Vernon Met
calf. w. C. Noteware of Lovelock has
also been active.
I'VE do not wish to antcgonize, nor
do we desire to throw any burden
rightfully ours on the shoulders of
any other industry" continued Mr..
Russell. I'VE believe that In work
ing together with all industries and
all groups of Nevada men. that large
accomplishments may come about for
the stockmen."
Cooperative efforts with the state
equalization board last year resulted
In a reduction on live stock valuation
representing, In taxes paid, saving
of ten cents a head on cattle. and
four cents a head on sheep, 1t was
stated. The committee on equaliza-
ton was studying valuation today and
will present findings to the associa-
1921 figures will be found too high,
and that further reduction will have
to be made to take care of shrinking
values in the live stock market.
In his opening address Mr.. Russell
declared that the Fordney emergency
tariff BILL just passed by the house of
representatives. and now before the
senate, is a life-saver to the American
farmer and stockman. 1t was dis
appointment, however, to find dressed
beef was not added to the list in this
bill, he said as the omission of
dressed beef is most vital one. 1t
was decided to take up this matter
with state representatives. and ash
the cooperation of the California
Cattlemens. Association, so dressed
beef may be added to the schedule.
Vigorous work is being done at this
meeting to change some features of
the present live stock laws, particu-
larly in reference to branding. A GEN.
trail brand law is necessary, accord
ing to the stockmen present, that ex-
listing duplication and confusion Of
county brand laws may be done away
with. Greater authority is urged for
assessors, so that migratory bands of
sheep from other states may be held
until taxes are paid, or ownership de-
termined.
Committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
Taxation and expenditure of public
funds - Pitt, Dangberg, Turrittin,
Noteware. Ellison. Strosnider and
Abel
| Live stock laws and rustling-
Cowles, Lutz. Wheeler, Banks, Button
and Humphrey.
Rabies and determination of preda-
tory animals-Bell, Duborg, Williams,
| Dressler, Southwark and Walsh.
Land grants and public range
Carat, Handley, Taylor, White and
Ajparraguorre.
Resolutions-Jensen, Meyer, Cazier,
Etchebarren, Kearns, Keddie, Stewart,
Clemons. Fleming, Simpson, Jenkins
and Belinger.
| Humboldt forest sheep committee
Griswold, Hoy, Taylor and Pence.
Land tax committee-Russell, Girls
wold, Dangberg, Keddie, vencil and
Noteware.
Association advisory board for Cali
fornia forest reserves - Turrittin,
Dangberg, Jensen Day and Juaregui.
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