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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
PHILIPS5URG MINING COMPANY
MANGANESE ORES
PHILlPssURe. MONTANA.
s~eptember 2s. 1924.

September 20, 1924.
The effect of adoption by the
people in the coming election Of
the initiative measure for the i'm
position Of a gross value license
tax on the mining industry.
would operate as an increase OF
81 per cent over the present
metalliferous mines license tax Of
our concern.
We believe the proposed license
tax would prove very burdensome
to the industry, and in many in
stances, practically confiscatory.
No good will come to the state
by Gripping the industry in this
manner, as in our judgment, il
will greatly limit production in
the state and decrease present
by destroying subjects CT
taxation.
Mines are already paying one
and one-half per cent metalli-
ferrous mines license tax. and one
per cent corporation license tax
both based on net proceeds; also
the full tax on one hundred per
cent assessment of net proceedS-
the highest assessment on INV
species or property; also the tax
or mining claims, as well as sur
face Improvements and machinery.
in addition TO heavy taxes paid
to the government.
II any more inventions. or de-
vices, under the guise Of license
taxes, are added to the burden
borne by the mining industry, it
viii be a sorry day for Montana.
Very truly yours,
r. s BLITZ,
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
FARM AND HOME WEEK

Farm and Home week, scheduled
to be held at Montana State college.
January SO, will be the big conven-
ton week Of the year for farm and
livestock organizations Of Montana.
Already four great state associations
have fixed this time and place for
their annual meeting.
The Montana Dairymen's associa-
ton Will continue the precedent estab-
lShed last year and hold their con-
Vention at Bozeman during the sec
n week Of January. The Montana
Irrigation and Drainage institute. af-
ter several years of absence will
again hold their meeting at the col
Iege city at the time of Farm and
Home week. The Montana farm bu-
reau following the custom established
when 1t was organized, will also call
Its members to order in annual con-
vention at this time. And the Mon
tana Potato Improvement association.
which, because Of the increased ac-
tivity in the growing of certified seed
potatoes for southern markets, has
assumed an important place among
the statewide associations, will again
hold It's annual meeting at Montana
State college during Farm and Home
week.
Commenting on the changes taking
place in the annual week for farmers
and farm women at the State college.
President Alfred Atkinson states that
1t is very evident that the week is
changing from the former stereotyped
series of lectures on various topics
to an occasion when the organiza-
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
TO REPRESENT MONTANA

Edward Bell of Bozeman, Oliver
Lee of Culbertson and jackson L.
Carter of Billings, will represent
Montana at the intercollegiate grain
Judging contest to be held in con
nection with the Pacific Northwest
Hay and Grain show to be held at
Portland, November Is. This team
was selected in an elimination con
test held among the junior and senior
agricultural students at Montana
State college. Last year the Montanq
grain Judging team won the Pacific
Northwest championship.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29

the farmers and stockmen as evil
denced by the new and greater inter
est in the coming Farm and Home
week.
Among the speakers for the gen
eral sessions who will greet the farm
ers and farm women will be F. D.
Farrell, dean and director of Kansas
Agricultural college, one Of the out
standing students OF western agricul-
tural problems in the country. OF
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Neihart. Mont. Oct. 10, 1924.

silver DYKES opinion that tx is grossly unfair and it will certainly
nave ave the effect OF retardng min development throughout the state a.
oher states are more liberal Natural physical conditions in Montana
make cost OF d"Vehopn"rt an1 onerauon Of properties very expensive
therefore M'ntaha should encourage rather than penaIze organized
eHWt OIL comiall- TO develop states natural resources Neihart dis
uC' mas vast mineral resources that have not been developed O. a-
count OF HaFolale mineral prices last few years and this tai would
lurIher retard this much needed development Believe tax t. be dis
terminating ana Will retard general prosperity OF state. II this law
- B"9u " VIII cerHl ~ cause US to slw up on u development plans
"u VIII restrict operations o II account Of adding TO or present high
c"lo o operation 1t is u Information that other mine Operators
Nasers n business men as well as ranchers in the community feel as
we &c about this matter as they realize that restricted mining actnaI
~" I"t ~ marc Ime Tor ms district D. 1 HAYES.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
The Truth About the "Small Operator"
l1nn2 Na n IS Counties Point Out the Injustice to Them of Proposed Metal Mines Tax
HELENA. MONT.
Sept. "a. 1924.

sept. - 4SAT.
DR.. Geo. H. Barber. Chairman,
Lewis and Clark County Welfare
Association,
Helena, Mont.
Dear Mr.. Barber:
Helena secured it's original start
from mining operations. Its OPP
portunities in the near future are
greater than they have ever been
before, but to realize them Helena
and Lewis and Clark county peo-
pie and the people Of Montana
must give the mining men just a
square deal and that is all.
The small mining men Of Mon
tana will suffer if this bill is
passed, for they are the ones who
must seek outside investors money
II they are to become successful
and growing concerns.
Yours very truly,
MONTANA COPPER AND ZINC
COMPANY.
By S. Rosenfield, President
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
ElkhOrn. Mont.

1AAAAAO u. AAOllL-a
Oct 9. 1924.
A revival Of mining would he Of
the greatest benefit to our entire
county but l do not look for any
such revival should this proposed
scheme Of taxation become a
reality as no one cares to invest
the large sums Of money nacas-
sary In the development Of pros
poets If he has 10 look forward TO
an overwhelming tax burden
when he begins 10 realize his
well earned returns
On the face If il. this proposed
law seems 10 excuer the small
operator lut We must all look for
an outlet for our product and II
we find the heavy taXes pad ont
by the h.s people who are able
10 own AND operate smeltars re-
Ile'teC IN theil treatment charges
we shall discover that We aio plv-
ing our part IL these taxes
'Slgned) d. c WALKER
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
ONLY Walled u. S. CITY

Tucson, Arizona. has Tho distinction
Of being the only walled city in the
United States. This wal. which at
one time enclrcled the entire city. has
long since fallen into decay
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
PoRPs6RY DINK GOLD MINING COMPANY
HELEHA. MONTANA
Sept q. 1924.

Sept, u, 1924.
If this tax becomes a law Il
simply means a difference between
a profit and a loss 10 the Por-
phyry Dixie, and at this time when
we are arranging to increase
production which necessarily
means a large increase in the
NUMBER OF men employed and an
increased benefit to Helena and
Lewis n Clark county, it would
appear TO me that the people Of
ms community and Of Montana do
not want this state to prosper, or
IIs mining industry to grow, but
Iatner by legislation shut out the
nttIe fellow and allow the big fell
low to stay.
JAMES BRFEN
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Deer Lodge, Mont, Oct. 2. 1924.

l"e proposed mine tax. had 1t been in effect last year. would have
coSl oT company w thousand dollars, Notwithstanding the act ar
operating loss was encountered during the same period. To uccess
'uy continue III mine operation, a large investment is necessary r.
p'osecu development work OF our lower levels and increasa o- To-
mage output lie ore being low grade, large production is necasso-
nseQuehuy me maximum tax OF n per cent would undoubtedly anniv
Wn'ugh our profits would be less than our neighbor who Is roini,.
sher grade ore but keeping his production below N hundred tbone
-" ImN"'e mo Is umnendy to the mining operators
MILES BLUNT, Manager,
Butte Jardine Metals Mn
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29

the juvenile courts Of Detroit has
given her a wide acquaintance with
the various phases Of children
problems.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Troy. Mont. Oct ? 1924

The metals mine AK measure will
discourage the development Of mines.
inasmuch as it fixes a tax on the
gross production of metals. The
small mine operator will be unable
to operate in many instances
Tba
Inc measure is entirely unjust, as
lt exempts an mineral products.
mere should be no more reason for
placing a tax on the gross produc-
tlon OF metals than upon the produc-
ZION OF coal or other minerals. or on
the gross production Of farms and
the livestock industry of the state.
believe that the measure is vi
clous and will prove very discour-
aging TO the mining industry in the
state.
(Signed)N L. L. WOOD
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
D J. VASBINDER,
secretary Chamber of Commerce
Phiipsburg. Mont. Oct Il 1921

"PDWB MONT OCT T. 1924.
III gross production tax a 8 proposed in initiative No Is is -. t.
m NIPPLES. uniar and unjust in levytng on total value Of a nIra IT'S
p"uucl ana imposes double taxation o expenditures. sub as LIES
ppm t freight royalty etc This cOuntys prosperity depends la%D[.
u%n me extent variety and development Of it's mineral resonrcas SSy
what nducement a capital if nearly all the income Is to be tsTsn 4Nut
me aymeh OF FEDERAL state and county taxes? This pronmsd 80 Ir
VII cap ne ALREADY heavy tax burden the mining induEry Lo H"SWe
VIII pace a paddock on tn prospectors tunnel. Il we'll az 100 anu
""tS ShHIS RANT county Is a whole does % want This % - Oe
JOHN MICKEY. NMNA1
Mining Operators Of Granite Count.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Henderson. Mont, Oct. 9. 1924

II initiative No q becomes a law vim Montana, it would be a cru.
as II woud undoubtedly kill mine development in this county which 10
JSt IN Is mancJ IS under present conditions it is hard n iDtoro14
capital IN or wonderful mine prospects. W e need laws to help our pros
pecIors ir a revival Of mining and not such a disastrous rneaerna
Is before the voters OF this state. to kill it. The lumber mills hS
ms section depend largely o the mining industry for their roarLat1s ~
Existence The passage Of this measure will put them out Of bnstnamp
SAM L ROVn
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Bohemian, Mont. Oct. 9. 1ss4

The general voter in the district is pen minded OF ta ro,o..
Inc gross production tax Capital is shy Of advancing fnn61 S
mines in the development stage with adverse tax laws pendng -. NI
The voters The passage of the proposed gross production tar Win C voL
!" much more diilcut to promote wen the most legitimate niDe -
motion and there are severa mines in this county in the conr.a TO 70
ueVeOpment which the passage Of this law would stop This oU
Of a necessity be a great deuiment TO further development 0wr aus
I6t is in need of money for mine DEVELOPMENT DGE5 us
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Utica. Mont. oct. 10, 1924.

For over thirty years surrounding country has been hoping for de-
NfoInent OF mountain 81 iron deposit now i'm this county II easur
carries all further hope destoyvd Garden patches known radius Of
Yen miles dDIHs dry yr we're saved Ivy purchases Of Lehigh Coal
he when running These now closed for good. All these and many
more uILutaries t. market would be created by iron deposit develop
Meht Many good prospects and urospectorS lives and work will be
"""s'"d say WeH-ini'rm d people in this county. Probably majority
ml9inforned as TO true facts As regards their own interest in "a Of
WIN pIOIued ana market created. By d afeating measure all Will
'NU IheT own Interests CHARLES GADSEN,
New Sapphire Mine Syndicate.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29

l wish To express my opposition q. r-.
output Of mines. 1 believe such q law ..
portion to the small owners than 70 .ar-.-
d law would tend To prevent the small ..-
capital 10 help open up their properties and
tually lead up 70 the question Of q sales
Crming. Instead Of working for new r.t.
believe in reducing expenses Of g,l,IIu ..t
Uurdening the people with more taxes
should be defeated.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29

II the mine gross production tax is ...-..
tie the mining industry in Montana % 49,
done before. What the mining Industry r
encouragement instead Of laws that ~. r----. .-.
states mineral wealth. We have invested
dollars I'm this county and II this gross prod.
it would compel US 70 shut down. We 81.
We can TO defeat the act
MISSOULA IIEt t-~.-
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Dillon, Mont. Oct. y 100.

IN opinion proposed gross production metal mines tax ts u,,.,-
No a measure whatever should be passed by Initiative vo4a o1 H
nance is given for amendment or discussion PropOsad nmsvr ~
hoC TAX an MINES equally but would place heavy burden on produce-
OF 10" grad ore There is NJ question as to attitude Of eantsI oL
such tx measure a ". We could not finance DEVELOPMENT MI
ould handicap thisd district if not close all activities W. bsa -n
Der OF properties where capital is ready for heavy DEVELOPMENT vbioh
"ouu D discouraged by passage II such a a law. A revival If III
ng mere means renewed prosperity and a market for M farm nrodun-
At d good price. Ouuc
VIM DUNN, FRANK E. FELT. CHRIS SNYDER
Z M MCLAUGHLIN, HURLEY LEACH, JAS. T.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29

Libby Nominal
Oct. g. 1924
l have been engaged in mining
IN Lincoln County in "a small wav
Tor a number Of years and know
u haTdships encountered by the
small operator in the develoDment
Oh the mining industry CapitaI.
lists are slow TO invest their
money in this industry under
present conditions and with an
other tax added on the gross Dro-
auctions of metals. it will he newt
10 impossible Il induce capitalists
TO invest
We all know that the timber Is
being cut very fast and when the
lumber is POne. the future pro-
gress and hope Of this part Of the
state must lie entered ir its min
ing INDUS ~ Therefore. en-
couragement should be given to
n development Of this Industry
rather than Ciscouragement
(Signed) ]. = IEARV
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Thompson Falls. Mont, Oct. -. 1924.

The metal mines tax will be the runatiOn Of the mining industrv
IN Sanders county. The countys future depends largely on tha uaouIy
under ne ground, n with n o local capital to develon II outsido-
must be brought in, and with a tax Of this kind If can nor y "1 SS
n ne hundred thousand dollar exemption is notbinp as - 4 ua
"0ud lot produce more than this would not interest invegtorz TSe
OH Is a n or mining men,, large or small. and bere a. S..5IHHo
count IL would be a menace to all of rs III 0ahusrS
s j. VASBINDER.
Secretary hamba Of 60
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
51EIAT

A tax upon the gross production
take all that is left in ,h.m f.. de. r.
ing left in Deer Lodge county. Tile =.
broke. without the additioual ...l
only the ears and The tail I,f' ~ -..
produced over ten million III -
ore that has averaged ass n.. o. a..
which for 1923 for me Year W.-
of this district is large th. r..f
are low grade. a gross pr.4u,tI
could happen. Irrespective ~ ~.
the need Of capital is always w.l
as is proposed, j.. operated Iu o..
mine. and il pat into effect j.. IS.
work is going IN al this time.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29

Mont3na gross production tax up for passage this eIacto, uo-,-
,"a ntnInn H' ma prosperity depends largely m prosperity o. MOu
lama INNING camps Future development Of mines in s%o VI MON
cannon De manoed IRON outside sources if the proposed roTucIou an MY
D@"mes d n" agitation OF thiss sort has caused eastern n~I|" H TAX
interest," IN ne west Other interests will suffer along VIII 10 20 los
as capuN cannot hp but believe that a state that Dss-a. inning
Is unIrendiy n county needs funds for the develonnent Scn laws
anu oner mIusules we also need the outlet afforded ~ - inning
smeters o the state which should be allowed to deveIar ~ yo S me large
IN oruH 70 give ne smaller mining companies low-cost smEH"pered
emtieS We ave many interests in Montana Other rs a. smelling ia
smcereV DeHeve that passage Of the proposed in aL, INNING and
aM aect oT oIher interests Justa as much a. il will or = aauVersey
WIN the present financial conditions Of Montana in tadnHts, interests
and mines. cannot see how the voters can sar,sLIu "NH'es banks
uahserols law at this time
pra,bao-. s Leo GREENOUGH
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Helena. Mont. Oct. 4 1924

JAMES
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1924-10-29
Troy, Mont, Oct. 9. 1924

'erators Of Granite County
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
CHURCH BUILDING
 T0COST $75,OOO
Work To Start At Once Or Handsome New Structure
 For Catholics
tBEssEMER BUREAU)

BESSEMER, Ala., March 14.-A new Catholic church, costing $75OOO is to be erected at Bessemer. The ini tial contract was let to w. L. Costor of Bessemer Thursday. Construction is to start at once, and the church vii be located at the corner of Fifth ave nue and Seventeenth street, adjoining the present church.
 A building committee began work sev eral months ago under direction of Rev George A. Callahan. Rev. M. Houricar completed this work within the past few weeks. Several plans were sub. mitted before one was devised to suit the needs of the church. The new building will be of brick and stone and will care for the growth of the membership for several years.
 The present church structure was one of the first erected in Bessemer, and was placed on an inside lot in order that space would be allowed for the erection of permanent building on the corner lot. On the same block q hand. some parsonage adjoins the church, and large school building on the corner of Sixth avenue and Seventeenth street
 The contract to Mir. Coston was for the foundation. walls and roof, and other contracts are to be let later for the completion of the building.
 Meeting Is Called-A meeting of cit. izens has been called for Thursday eve ming at the home of James Foster, 2O3 Fillmore street, to perfect an organiza- tion to eliminate the name Jonesboro as the designation of the fifth ward. All interested citizens have been urged to attend, as public sentiment toward the movement will be determined at that time.
 It has been found that continued use of the name is working a handicap on the people living there. Much of this is in the delivery of mail and parcels and in aiding outsiders to locate ad- dresses. Most residents continue to give their address as Jonesboro without including house and street numbers and it is this practice which the move. ment seeks to eliminate.
 Funeral Held Saturday-Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Rutledge Huey 8, will be held Saturday morning al 10 o'clock from the residence at Huey' town. The funeral was postponed on account of the heavy snowfall. The family has a large connection, being among the pioneer residents of this section. Mrs. Huey died Thurstiay evening following a long illness. Tht services will be conducted by the Bap tist ministers of the district, burial fol lowing at Cedar Hill cemetery, with McCollum in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
ENSLEY SOCIETY

Story Club Meets-The Thread oi the Story club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. l.. Gaston on Ensley avenue. The subject of the program was Gypsy Life" Mrs. Nat G. Clark gave an interesting paper on Gypsy smith, A splended paper on ''The Gypsy Wagon as Treasure Wag- on" was given by Mrs. c. ID. Gaines In an interesting manner Mrs. D. R. Hay told of the Hungarian Gypsy" Mrs. M. s. Lively played the Twelfth Hungarian Rhapsody. The home was beautifully decorated with pink roses and the hostess served a delightful salad plate to seventeen members.
 Child League Meets-The Child Con- versation league of America met re- gently in the Sunday school annex of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church, the hostesses being Mrs. w. E. Jones and Mrs. s. A. Sands. An in- teresting program was given, the topic for study being, "The Girl, Her Sex, Love and Married Life." Mrs. B. s. Gilbert gave an interesting paper on the "The Girl at the Dawn of Woman hood" Mrs. c. w. Lawrence gave a paper on Preparing the Girl for the Business of Matrimony." Mrs. w. A. Nichols read a paper on Healthy Sports and Games for Girls" Dr. Par malee conducted a discussion. At the conclusion of the program the hostesses served salad plate.
 WOman's SOciety-The Woman Missionary society of the Shadysidt Methodist church met this week at the home of Mrs. w. F. Payne. The de votionals were led by w. +. Ferguson The subject for the program was ''The New Spirit of Understanding in Race Relation" Mrs. Plant, president of the missionary board of Birmingham, gave an interesting and instructive talk or the work of the Bethlehem House. Another interesting talk was given by Mrs. R. A. Thompson, superintendent of supplies, who talked on the impor tance of her work. Miss Annie Will Hams talked on Christ and Our Posses sions." At the noon hour a plate luncheon was served by the hostess, as sisted by Mrs. Smith Paggett.
 PersOnals-Thelma, the little daugh ter of Mir. and Mrs. Ray IIassler, i' ill at her home on Pike avenue.
 Mrs. l.. l.. Whittle is slowly i'm proving after a recent illness, at hel home on Ensley Highlands.
 Mrs. Robert Durant of Columbia i! visiting her daughter, Miss Agnes Du rant, at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Jo' Smith on Avenue F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15

this community of beautiful residences and that it will add distinction to the Parkway now dotted with many attrac. time homes. The house will be of brick and veneer ad will be finished in the
 most modern compliment.
 < The site is held by experts to be one of the most attractive in this community and the home to be constructed will be entirely in keeping with that locality. Dr. Carmichael, who is one of the most prominent physicians in Ensley, was elected president of the Exchange club Wednesday and has made heavy invest ments in Fairfield.
 Attend Kiwanis Lunche0n-Approxi- mately 25 members of the Fairfield Xii wanis club attended the dinner at the Southern club Friday night in honor of President Arras of Kiwanis Inter- national. The club dispensed with it's regular Friday meeting in order that the members could make the trip to Bir- mingham.
 New $50, 900 Building-The Fairfield Realty company will begin construction of building S5 by 100 feet on Gary avenue. and Forty-eighth street during the coming week. The building will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
THE WEATHER

Extreme Northwest Florida, Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and somewhat wramer Saturday; Sunday cloudy, un- settled and warmer.
 Tennessee and Kentucky Cloudy Sat- urday and Sunday; slowly rising temper ature.
 Virginia, North Carolina, South Caro- lima, Georgia: Fair Saturday; Sunday cloudy: slowly rising temperature.
 Florida: Fair Saturday and Sunday; rising temperature in north portion.
 Louisiana: Saturday increasing cioudi- ness. warmer; Sunday unsettled, proba- bly showers
 Kansas-Saturday and Sunday cloudy, rain Saturday night mad Sunday. warmer Saturday.
 Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday cloudy, probably rain or snow, colder Sunday.
 East Texas-Saturday and Sunday cloudy and unsettled. showers Saturday night and Sunday, warmer Saturday.
 West Texas: Saturday and Sunday part ly cloudy. rain or snow Sunday in north portion. colder Sunday.
 Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. n., eoth m neridan time. March 14. 1924: