The Delta independent., 1922-05-19

A'S " TcuuCe
Boards and Bureaus at the State Cap
itol but they also expect to make re-
Communications relative to the elimin-
alton and reduction of county Off
cials. For instance, devising some
method of having all taxes collected
by one official instead of the many.
They also ask the people of the state
to watch with care, the construction
of roads and if any waste or irregu-
larities occur, they will notify this
Executive Committee. 1t is also an
ticipated that if real tangible proper
ty now pays ninety-five per cent of
the taxes, that some method will be
devised whereby tax exemption secur-
tiles, salaries and so on will bear a
fair burden of government AS the
laws now stand, farmer owning his
land and chattels is taxed because
everything is in sight while some per-
son drawing a salary probably five
times as much as he, bears scarcely
any of the burdens Of government
Yet, the salaried man enjoys probab-
ly more of the benefits of the govern
ment than the farmers.
1t is also expected that some meth
cd will be devised whereby an in
come tax will be advocated that ow-
ners of mortgages, municipal bondc
and all tax-free securities will pay
some taxes on the income from the
same. The State Farm Bureau is ex-
pecting to have some man working
at this problem continuously. They
now have representation on the Ex-
ecutive Committee and funds will be
needed so that the farmers may have
fair share in devising new tax
systems for the State. 1t behooves
every farmer in the State to get in
behind this proposition SO that he
may have a large hand in shaping Of
our State taxation. This one fact is
fundamental, that it is not the pur-
pose of this committee to any way
impair the functions of State or coun-
ty government but to simplify and
render them more economical. We
hope that every member of the Farm
Bureau will feel that he is one con-
nected with those who represent him
in helping to put across this most
useful piece of work"
Several County Farm Bureaus have
already held their taxation meetings
and sent in their resolutions to Mr..
Bliss. 1t is important now that every
County Farm Bureau call a meeting
of all industries and organizations in
terested in tax revision and send to
Mr.. Bliss recommendations based on
conditions as they exist in the var
ious counties. A permanent tax or
ganization should be formed and a
Vice-President of the state organiza-
tion named from each County.
The good results obtained last week
show that the farmers of Colorado
are resolute in their determination to
stabilize their industry and put it on
paving basis. In spite of the finan-
cial straits in which he finds himself.
every farmer who is well informed is
ready to cooperate with his neighbor
in a service organization that is ma
tional in its scope. Solicitors last
week obtained results in nearly every
community worked. Twenty-Five men,
bers in two days is a record made in
Pueblo County by one solicitor. Four
solicitors started in Weld County to
work over the outlying territory pre-
liminary to starting the drive next
week under the direction of ]. NJ.
Rodgers. In one day. nine members
were obtained from eleven solicited
which is fair percentage as obtained
in Weld County.
Spring Valley has more than come
up to expectations in Weld County.
1t has been shown to large audiences
every night this week and has been
pronounced by operators and patrons
to be film of exceptional merit.
Many compliments were heard on its
portrayal of rural life and farm con-
ditions. and the old and young alike
enjoyed its many humorous features.
One audience of over one hundred
waited until midnight to see it COM
pleted The film will be run another
week in Weld County before going to
Fremont
On May 8. ]. r. Howard. of the
American Farm Bureau Federation.
addressed the National Association of
Manufacturers got straightforward
account of the farmers point of view.
Mr.. Howard said:
Like the manufacturer, the farmer
must find market for his product.
and he is now vigorously demanding
the right and privilege through his
cooperative organizations to market
his product to the ultimate professor
or consumer. The farmer, just as the
manufacturer. must have cost Of pro-
duction for his product. If he does
not get, in the low swing. cost of pro-
duction. he makes inroads into his
capital just as would any other manu-
facturer. and n situation would event |
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