Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-12-01


diately reflected in the prices realized
by farmers for their products. I'm
reasonable rates, especially short
haul rates, place a disproportionate
burden upon the farmers crops.
eve recommend that a Commission
be appointed by the Governor to re-
classify and adjust freight rates on
short hauls within the state; such
Commission to work in cooperation
with the Public Service Commission
Of Maryland.
1--WE recommend the improvement
Of water transportation and the ex-
tension of auto-truck freight service
,ver farm to Market roads.
Taxation is part Of the price the
consumer pays for service or COM
modities. By shifting the burden of
taxation from one purchaser to the
next, it finally devolves upon the ulti-
ante consumer. Our system of tax
.tion is Anticipated and sadly in need
If revision.
eve recommend that the State Tax
Revision Commission be continued
md properly financed so that it may
present new and complete system of
taxation for the State and it's politi-
al units, and offer the following
TENS for the careful consideration of
The Commission:
THAT the major portion Of all
,axation be placed upon the basis of
ncome yielding power.
"2-That all persons gainfully en-
,loyed contribute towards the main
enance of Government.
Gall State and County taxes
should be collectible within six
months, after the date of levy.
"4-All school or church property
the State which yields a revenue
should be taxed.
"5-A system Of timber taxes
'hould be devised which would en-
courage conservation Of forests while
It the same time insuring an income
20 the owner and a fair revenue to
he county and State.
"6-The accessible valuation of
motor vehicles should be placed on
Uniform basis, with graduated de-
probation assessed upon the basis of
:alues published in the Universal
Dealers Blue Book for secondhand
lars with a minimum valuation of
500 to continue as long as a license
is issued on the vehicle.
Farmers as rule do not use
'nough of the right kind Of publicity
n their business. The consuming pub
lie should be accurately advised by
publicity agencies Of the costs of pro-
luction Of farm products; of the cost
If service to the consumer; and of the
small share of the consumers price
which finally gets back to the pro-
Queer.
"The State press does not evidence
IN adequate knowledge of conditions
IN the farm business nor does it usu-
ally display keen or intelligent in
Serest in the problems of agriculture.
A knowledge of the real relations
which should exist between the food
producing portion of our population
and the food consuming population
would result in better understanding
md more cordial cooperation.
eve recommend that through or
ganization, the farmers exert their
strongest effort toward securing a
recognition of existing conditions in
order that the balance temporarily
destroyed can be restored between
agriculture and the other phases of
industry.
1--WE recomend that the Legislature
of Maryland memorable Congress to
pass sthe Bill now pending before that
body entitled-"A bill to fix standards
for hampers, round stave baskets and
splint baskets for fruits and vege-
tables and other purposes"
eve recommend that the General
Assembly be asked to appropriate
such sums of money as may be esti-
mated by the State Board of Agricul-
ture to be necessary to eradicate b.
vine tuberculosis from the daily
nerds of the State within three years.
1--WE recommend that the General
Assembly memorable Congress in
favor of the enactment of such Fed
,ral Legislation as may be necessary
o establish an effective licensing sys-
en- for commission merchants based
ION the plan followed by the U. S.
"cG Administration during the
World War.
"We recommend that the Genearl
Assembly memorable Congress in
avor of the passage Of a Federal
iced Law regulating and controlling
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