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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-01-20
Excess Profit VS.. Sales Tax
BY p. w. Ramer

By P W. Ramer
One Of the prominent things Up the
prominent suggestion is shift taxation from @
profits to a sales tax ,s
should have thorough understand
and how they come to exist we
We all know who the purchase tax and readily under
that side of the problem
manufacturing otherwise that does not reach the con-
There thing Intrinsic value in the
ns the necessary cost of putting into
value which just transportation storage, and
making the article accessible ana uselul 10 the
things plus profits all along the necessary chan
ne of trade of the value of article to the
consumer therefore determine the limit to which the term
profits not value which is all
the amount added beyond the limit OF
business which delivered all the value
The fundamental principle underlying less val
the collecting more money for the same value An an
the Quaker Oats Company changed the
package by taking out of the goods with
stakeholder
Company after this change made the
package the increased II cents share AT hat time
the stock of the Company that amount
illustration what There
the the package fundamentally they sold you
pound completed Now before
delivered they took out of Them and put them back
in the quite principle produces excpoht
call things by their right names we will understand funda
Formerly Quaker package advertising matter distinctly
specified pounds for the price charged and the bus
Advertising matter that specified pounds
Quaker Oats called and DESTROYED and the label on the was
pounds package" used instead
with the trademark remained the size
the package as sat ON the store shelf just
ed no change in the package
and half pounds of No publicity given to call
the pounds
shelf looked the The trusting public who
Quaker not
basis pounds That
purchase manipulation but
different 1t be paced con-
principle business Wh
stands and bold and readily
undergoing small
bold relief bulk what
the hands of the few
that xcessproft tax destroys expansn OF
trade SO we methods Say that
rolled and buy IS 2pod
delivery made they take neourh
back and % packages
@ rs 100 packages from $5 to S
of $50 pounds of oats
and dstrust that abroad our count
and in congressman must
arate bushes manipulation channels of trade
manufacturers else who accumulated
produce IN the channels
of
bulk the wealth of country
have difficulty IN hanging
Is this and labor
fought by those operating the channels OF TRACE
rather than creating be empoyed
the Shall
the Can
deals with
he lis making in the interest of the common people
Ed articles written by Mr. Kramer
Sales Tax will appear
follow this series closely for whether
Mr. amer coincide with
will understanding of the subject that
following legislation subject
which citizen is vitality Interested
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-01-20

Mrs. Gilbert Norseng of River Falls
and Miss Bessie Nelson OF Grand
Forks, N. D., were guests from Thurs
day until Saturday ct the home of
their sister, Mrs. w. ]. Nott.-Dunn
County News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-01-20
NEAR EAST RELIEF
Article v

America is recognized as the melt
ing pot" of the civilized world. To
our shores come the best blood of all
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-01-20

of Mr.
Sales Tax will
this series closely for whether
Mr. amer coincide with
the subject that will
prove legislation subject in
which citizen isvta IN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-01-20

DOZEN AT BELOW
COST EXCEPTIONAL BUYING OPPOR
TJJNTTY THEY ARE OF DURABLE COTTON
SIRABLE BLACK VERY SPECIAL AT PAIR
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
CATS CONFINED TO "RANGE"
Chicago Man Reports Success in Novel
Plan for Keeping Pete From
Straying Far Afieid.

Another western idea was adapted
to city uses the other day when n
>outh-sider, who once rode the range
on the Colorado plateaus, staked out
his cats to keep them at home. The
nlan worked fine and now the feline
animals get the air every day at the
ends of tether ropes.
The cat owner found that every
time he opened the cellar door the
pets made break for the open, fire.
quently staying away for days and
returning with blackened eyes and
scratched hides. He thought of the
tether plan, but the first trial was not
a success, as the cats slipped the
nooses from their necks. He then
evolved a semi-hobble plan and tied
the heavy string to one of the cats
hind legs. attaching the other end OF
the string to stake driven in the
back yard.
This system proved effective and
now every day three of the cats take
their exercise around their tether
stakes.-chicago Journal.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16

the mushrooms carefully cleaned,
with caps peeled, cut in bits and put
into a pan with a tablespoonful OF
butter for each cupful of mushrooms,
and bake 40 minutes Broil steak un-
til nearly done. then put into the pan
with the mushrooms; cover with some
and cook few moments. Serve with
the mushrooms over the steak.
Veal Loaf.-Boil a pound of lean
veal in water to cover. When done,
remove the meat and simmer the
stock until reduced to one-half cupful.
To this add salt, celery salt, grated
lemon peel, the juice of half lemon,
the chopped veal and tablespoonful
of chopped ham. Place in mold and
press under weight. Turn out the
next day and slice. Garnish with lem
on and parsley.
A most delicious icing for sponge
cake or an angel food is one made
with fresh strawberries. Crush cup
full strain carefully, add teaspoonful
of lemon Juice to deepen the color,
then stir In confectioner's sugar to
thicken.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
FEDERAL GRADES
HELP MARKETING
Organizers of COOPERATIVE Asso-
Citations Fail to Recognize
Value OF Standard.
HIGHER PRICES ARE SECURED
Florida Growers Pack Cucumbers
Through Central Packing House
Thus Insuring Uniformity
Of Product

Prepared hy the United States Depart
meut Of Agricultural
Growers Of fruits and vegetables
are appreciating more and more the
benefits possible through organization
in marketing their products, 1t Is
estimated that there are l4WD
farmers cooperative buying and sell
ing associations in the United States
Of which about 1000 represent fruit
and vegetable interests.
Will Find Bureau Grades Helpful.
Where the association is organized
for the purpose Of selling, the
organizers often lose sight of the fact
that some standard must be adopted
for marketing their products. lndi-
vidEals or organizations will find the
recommended or proposed grades
formulated by the bureau of markets,
United States Department of Agricul-
ture very helpful as basis for their
packs or brands.
one Florida truck growers associa-
tion adopted this past season the
tentative United States grades for
cucumbers as q basis for their "Fancy"
aud Choice" packs. marketing them
under their leading brand. An inyesti-
gator Of the bureau Of markets in
spected the association pack and the
Individual shippers pack and advised
with them when any doubtful points
concerning grades were raised. This
inspection service gave the bureau
of markets an opportunity to deter
mine In the field whether the grades
as formulated would be practical, ut
least under Florida conditions.
The association packed all cucum-
bers through central packing shed,
each growers product thus being
graded by disinterested person. This
made for uniformity Of the product.
Every car loaded by the association
was approximately 4 to 5 per cent
within the grade requirements. Nearly
every car inspected outside the central
packing house was below grade, rang
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16

Janssen's experience to wives.
W"I
medicine We fond of children and for considerable
feared would
hams Vegetable Compound and strengthened
healthy baby girl chidb
credit medicine shall always high
II. JANSEN, Mlston Wis
of Marinee adds for Iydi
Pinlxham's Vegetable Compound
Wis., condition
My husband booklets
Tmkham
glad
ee
There such hdless and
blessed healthy children Vegetable
Compound restored the mother and healthy condition.
indicated backache
arties displacements, weakness and nervousness
caused
although the the
ailments readily
Vegetable Compound
with perfect safety and often troubles
Therefore who suffering has unable
relief regretuy forward chdess old
Pnkham Compound has brought health
by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Private Textbook "Aiments
Peculiar will be request Write
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts,
This book contains valuable information
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
cucumbers Uniform in Size, Shape
and Coioring Are Much More At
tractive Than Defective Specimens.

ing to 20 per cent in excess of the
10 per cent tolerance allowed for de-
fective or Gull stock.
1t Is interesting to study the prices
received by association members for
stock packed under Federal grades
through their central packing house
and prices received by farmers out
side the association. Prices given in
the accompanying table are t. o. b..
car lots In bushel hampers.
No straight ears of No. 3 were
loaded on the street because 1t Is
customary to include certain portion
Of such cucumbers In both the No.
and No. 2 grade.
Grades Fixed on Some Products
The Bureau Of Markets has officially
recommended grades for potatoes,
sweet potatoes, Strawberries, northern
grown onions, Bermuda onions, and
formulated tentative grades for
barreled apples. cabbage, peaches, to-
matoes cucumbers, lettuce. celery, and
asparagus These grades are the re-
suit Of Investigations conducted in
the leading fruit and vegetable sec
tions. as well as In primary markets.
The adoption of such definite grades
by fruit and vegetable shippers.
whether individuals or associations.
would assist very materially In in
creasing returns and no doubt tend
toward better understanding between
shippers and receivers.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Fitness for Marriage Test Law Should
Include Women as Well as Men
By ROSE RoTHENBERG, Assistant District Attorney

Conant with the action the legislature Of Wyoming passing
Nh making mandatory for male resident OF the state ABOUT 70 oe
married obtain certificate reputable physician certifying that
v Al and free from disease plans being made to present
bill to the next Of the legislature in New York state
proposed laws further Women well as men Will oe
undergo eugenc examination and present cerhca'es OIL
fitness marriage There just much reason Tor requiring
nv own sex to submit to fitness for marriage test there Is Tor
are always offenders experience as an ASSIST
district Womens Night court and the domestic hela
tons court has proved.
Such law in my opinion that Of many other women 70 whom
have spoken will prevent many unsuccessful marriages Not alone
a that will the coming generations the pthrg
countless thousands Of children have deprived Of under our
PRESENT system
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
GROW HIGHLY FRIED COTTON
Virgin Islands Produce Long Staple
Variety That Is Almost Extinct
in the United States.

Cotton raising has become one OF
the principal industries of the Virgin
islands, Uncle Sans newest territorial
possession. according to Bulletin No. L.
Sea Island Cotton in st. Croix, Of the
Virgin Islands agricultural experiment
station, just issued by the United
States Department of Agriculture.
Sea-island cotton, the much-prized-
lonAstaple variety which has been rem
dered almost extinct In continental
United States by the boil weevil, is
the basis of the Virgin Islands industry.
The area devoted to it, while as yet
small, produced an average yield Of
/ 900 pounds Of seed cotton to the acre
| In 1919 and 1920 One of the plats at
| the government experiment station
| produced at the rate of 4,450 pounds
| Of seed cotton.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Our Institutions Of Higher Learning
Provincial About the Others
By JAMES R. ANGEL, President Yale University

II interesting how very provincial American institutions Of
learning other American institutions and how little they
lv what is going outside their sphere Of activity
certainly necessary that should take reasonably intelligent
% things which being done about the matter OF the
upo system Princeton and how is working out; how
% succeeding their attempt revive interest in
classical how Harvard succeeding its endeavor to in
dr type Of general examination 1t matter OF interest that
h know the Middle West the great institutions endeavorng
work combination Of the professional with the classical du
c all things that who is interested in higher edu
ntm should have knowledge Of and interest in.
that there considerable opportunity Of improving our rea
lions among institutions Of higher learning by self
Onaus examination the educational movement
sn other than our own.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
RARE GRATITUDE,

Patient am very grateful indeed
70 you, doctor. for only charging half
your usual fee. The operation you
performed on me was Of most dell
cate nature. | am indebted to you
both financially and probably for my
life.
Doctor-And |, sir, am indebted to
you. Most Of my patients are rich
people with imaginary ailments. Twas
glad Of the chance to practice some
thing besides deception.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16

en- salad or ereamed chicken. A can
Will serve eight to ten people, or more
If used with other foods.
palm from the can, rinse in cold wa
ter and wipe dry. Cut in slices three
eighihs of an inch thck. Arrange on
head lettuce ana pour over enough
vinaigrctte sauce TO marnate well,
then serve with:
Sauce Vinaigrette.-Rub bowl
with the cut side of a Glove of garlic,
pressing firmly against the bowl to
draw ont the flavor. Add to the bowl
one-quarter of a teaspoonful each of
chopped chives, mustard and paprika,
half a tablespoonful of chopped pars-
ley. n teaspoonful of chill pepper, half
a cupful of cider vinegar and a Cupful
and half of olive oil. Beat well and
1t is ready to use. If desired, the
dressing may be strained (any that is
lefD and stored in the ice chest to use
Inter 1t will keep week or more In
good condition with the vegetables left
in 1t.
Heart of PaIm-Main Dsh.-Take
small cubes of leftover roast of pork
or chops, put into frying pan with
little fat; stir until well Drowned;
add little water from time to time
and simmer for an hour over slow
heat About twenty minutes before
serving time add cupful of finely
diced celery and one or two good
sized onions finely diced cook until
well softened-atout fifteen minutes,
then add a cupful of sliced heart OF
palm or bamboo, tablespoonful or
more of figi sauce, paprika, salt and
red pepper to taste. Serve hot with
plain hot boiled rice. The rice may
be heaped in the center of the platter
with the meat poured around 1t.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
N... h4~ ~tlQ
Halloween Of Pagan Origin.

Halloween, or All Hallow's eve, Is
clearly a relic of pagan times for there
is nothing In the church observance
of the ensuing day of All Saints to
have originated such extraordinary
notions as are connected with this cele-
brated festival, or such remarkable
practices as those by which 1t Is dis
tinguished. In Roman Catholic coun
tries Halloween is the occasion for
visiting the cemeteries and laying flow
ers on the graves of friends and rela-
tives. but in parts Of Scotland and
elsewhere the night is devoted to mer-
ry-making and divination of the future.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Electricity and Chinese Demons.

Word has come from Shanghai. that
employees of the China Electric COM
pany recently called in a native priest
to drive away the demon in an elec-
tric buzz saw which had cut off two
of the operators fingers. After the
ceremony the workmen returned to
their tasks contentedly. The manager
of the plant felt that, despite the su-
perstition displayed, these Chinese
workmen were accepting electricity in
their own way-North American.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16

nt wholly boats operating Of Seattle Inside Alaska
W. on conditions better We building railroad up
III hns nowhere and ends nowhere In judgment Alaska
y \ connected with the United States by aa through
Canada . ,,.,.
, Properly saeguaded Alaska could supply indefinitely with
paper equal to that which import from Canada But
p the transportation barrier controls Aaskas coal fields are
r of great possible wealth are now developing mines
a for the production Of coal for the Pacific fleet.
MT phps the greatest barrier to getting anywhere with Alaska is
hat At present half dozen different government departments
s have charge Of various functions there and there coordna
s .nd enumeration in plans for Development
ro Aakas future be planned for and effective steps
rich and open them to the people, there be
I authority control Personally believe that should be vested
apclv the President
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Learning Fast.

How long has he been IN this coun-
try?'
About two years"
Does he give any indication Of be
coming q good American citzenW
u should say 50! He hadn't been
IN America more than twelve months
before he was power IN ward pol
tiles"
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Marriage is almost as uncertain as
death Is sure.
Cuticura Comforts Baby's Skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches OF
Cuticura Ointment Also make use
now and then of that exquisltely scent.
ed dusting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16

l use poisonous gas the end Of the World war was cho
~mared to what will be the future The old type cloud gas
d the uryng Of cylinders in deep trenches requiring tne Woh
10y men Tor days prepare attack obsolete Dut 'he o
= method i a totally different matter.
nrv American the toxic smoke candle IL is so
ioopoo It may be crushed smashed or puncured WIN oues
80 without HARM 1t only when fuse is lighted ana neans
aged that gas given off The candles may DC very gn'
nay heavy they be small as to be carried IN kaeh
e @ to require the efforts of many Its attacks are ey
more than 80 per of the total weight being poisonous
m there liquid gas called "Dew Of Death Il three drops O
gas BE- absorbed skim it will death IN most cases.
mailer quantities will put the hospital This gas ana ne
mustard which likewise burns the skin, can be sprnkleo from
- practically unlimited quantities
n A. Johnson Chicago Accounant-Ihe contenuon % i''
mat the universal sales would be well receVeu
Nno pay will feel it absurd No hocus pocus II e
laef 100000 from the pockets OF the people u m
SINGLE year without their being kecnly aware o. the ac
'andane de Tolstoy Eugene de Prmo) Niece Of loi
y Y blame for bohevism His doctrine oi non
O the patriotism Of the Russians His spreading q tne
sm vas preferable to military service sounded the kne
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Improvement,

The rowing coach Of Blank college
had a very sharp tongue. A member
of the crew who had got into 1t
through favoritism said to him: "Do
you think 1t would improve my style
IL | were to acquire fast str0keT
ut would improve the crew." replied
the coach. 'if you got lightning
stroke"
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
The Kitchen
Cabinet 40
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Ucl 1920 Western Newsuauer Enion.a
Your dreams are the wealth of your
spirit, the goal.
The ideal you long to attain,
The radiant vision that gladdens your
soul
The hope that illumiues the years as
they roll.
And rohs them OF sorrow and pam.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
intellectual ACCOMPLISHMENT.

"Women have better equipped in
tellects than men,"
I'm some respects replied Miss
CAYENNE. Most Of the people | have
met who knew offhand and with pre-
cision how to score the latest com
plication In whist are women"
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
DISCARD ALL BOARDER HENS
In Small Flock Owner Can Determine
by Observation Which Fowls
Are Layers.

In any flock some hens will be
found to be much better producers
than others. Often there are a few
hens that are such poor layers that it
doesn't pay to keep them. Where the
flock IS small the owner can determine
by observation which hens are merely
boarders; and these are the ones to
eat
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Encouraging.

Kathryn-I intend to marry Billy
Bullion In spite Of all opposition.
Kytte-f Billy sees you're real de-
termined don't think he'll oppose
YOU SO very long.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
WAR ON INSECTS

Preventive measures are best
against insect enemies. Rotate
the crops, avoid introducing In
sects and diseases, practice fire.
auent cultivation, and employ
fertilizers to stimulate plant
growth. A vigorously growing
garden may produce crop In
spite Of injurious insects, but In
fighting insects be thorough.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Found Out.

would you like to hear secret in
yolving Mrs. Nexdore In a dreadful
scandal?"
Goodness, yes. Tell 1t to me-"
II don't know any such secret. But
| must say you have + very mean dis
ncsitiOn."
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Men--the Mean Things.

Mrs Smart-My husband has just
rung up to say he won't be home to
dinner tonight.
Mrs. Knagg-Aren't men brutes
Mine has stuck at home every night
for over a week.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Won't BE Disturbed.

mature works many remarkable
cures"
.Yes. but the trouble with nature
Is that you cant wake her up In the
middle of the night and get her to
come over to the house every time the
baby has collie"
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Complyinu With the Conditions.

The Lawyer-YOur aunt's will pro-
vided that her dog should die natural
death before you could succeed to its
inheritance. trust you can prove the
animals death was natural
Mr.. Nexkin-Sure can. ] fed the
mutt d few grains of strychnine and
death naturally ensued.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Kitchen Service.

.What caused BIBLES to quit max
ing home brew'?"
"Mrs. Bibbles suggested that ne
might dry the dishes while waiting de
velopments."
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16

he Eboi tllt'tEH
for the summer /
table. Either may
be used In the
various Chinese
dishes and are
especially delight
full mixed with
chicken in chick
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
DARLING BABY
BRIGHTENS HOME
Children's Laughter Pleasing Sound

Altoona, Pa. -"I am writ
ing to tell you what Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. We
had six children die almost at
birth. From one hour to nine
teen days is all they have
lived. Before my next one
was born | took a dozen bot
ties of your Veg etable Com
pound. and can say that it is
the greatest medicine on
earth, for this baby is now
four months old, and a
healthier baby you would not
want. | am sending you a
picture of her. Everybody
says That is a very healthy
looking baby. You have my
consent to show these few
lines to anybody. - Mrs.
G, w. BENZ, l31 3rd Avenue,
Altoona Pa.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Suffer From Parasites.

Sheep, while practically immune
from tuberculosis. suffer more than
any farm animal from parasites. They
are also free from most bacterial dis
eases.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16

pieces cook in a little
butter until thoroughly
done; add cream or add
TO q rich cream sauce
and serve as a vegetable
in timbal cases or on
toast.
Beefsteak Smothered
in Mushrooms. Have
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Remove Iusks From Boar.

In handling the boar it is always
desirable to remove his tusks. for one
never knows at what time he will be-
come unruly or vicious.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
More Like x.

Husband"
EYES,"
.sDid you put In the order for that
ton OF coal?'
"order? put in . supplication NJ
DEAR
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16

Who ia the wisest mamie who says
the right thing at the right timer No.
indeed-but he who leaves unsaid the
wrong thing at the tempting moment
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Bad Case.

Half a dozen doctors have given
Mabel upl"
Really What Is the matter with
herr
"She simply wouldn't pay her bills"
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
They All Find Out.

"1f marry I'll rule the roost or
know why" well, then you'll know
.vhy, all right
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Extremes.

Extremes meet in the Bermudas.'
Huh"
Lilies and onions.
The weekly Iberian., 1921-07-16
Must Cultivate Good Manners

Must Cultivate Good Manners
Smiler-Do you see that Turk over
there?
Tyler-Yes.
"Well, he has six wives; conse-
quently he can never open his mouth
without interrupting one Of them"