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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
CARELESS TAXATION
is PUBLIC WASTE

The assessment of taxes wisely and
scientifically collected, and the effici-
ent and economical expenditure of
the money received by the govern
ment are essential to the prosperity
of our nation. Carelessness in levy
ing taxes inevitably breeds extrava-
gance in expenditures. The wisest of
taxation rests most rightly on the in
dividual and economic life of the
country. The public demand for
sound tax policy is insistent.
Progressive tax reduction should
be accomplished through tax reform.
1t should not be confined to less than
four million of our citizens who nav
direct taxes, but is the right of the
more than 100,000,O00 who are daily
paying their taxes through their liv-
ing expenses. Congress has in the
main confined its work to tax reduc-
ton. The matter of tax reform Is
stlll unsettled and is equally essential.
We pledge ourselves to the progress
siye reduction of taxes of all the peo-
pie as rapidly as may be done with
due regard for the essential expendi-
lures of the government administered
with rigid economy, and to place our
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
DEMAND ECONOMY
IN GOVERNMENT

We demand and the people of the
United States have n right to demand
rigid economy in government. A pol
icy OF strict economy enforced by the
Republican administration since 1921
has made possible reduction i'm tax
alton and has enabled the govern
ment to reduce the public debt by two
and billion dollars. This policy
vigorously enforced has resulted In a
progressive reduction of public ex-
penditures until they are now two
billion dollars per annum less than in
1921. The tax burdens of the people
have been relieved to the extent of
Sl,25O,O00,000 per annum. Govern
ment securities have been increased
In value more than three billion dol
lars. Deficits have been converted
into SURPRISES. The budget system
has been firmly established and the
number of federal employees has been
reduced more than 100000 We rec
ommend the firm insistence of Presi-
dent Coolidge upon rigid government
economy and pledge him our earnest
support to this end.
We believe that the achievement of |
the Republican administration i'm re-
ducing taxation $1,2500O0 per an
mum; reducing of the public debt by
81, 49,, 100000; installing budget
system: reducing the public expendi-
lures from $5,500,000,0O0 per annum
to approximately $3400.000,O0O per
annum, thus reducing the ordinary
expenditures of the government TO '
pre-war basis: and the ;
complete restoration of public credit;
The payment or refunding of seven
and half billions of public obliga- {
ions without disturbance of credit or j
ndustry-all during the short period
II three years-presents record I'M C
in the history of public fin t
nee. Ii
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19

tax system on a sound peace time ba,
sis.
We endorse the plan of President
Coolidge to call in November a ma
tional conference of federal and state
0cicials for the development of the
effective methods of Tightening the
tax burden of our citizens and adjust
ing questions Of taxation as between
national and state governments.
We favor the creation by appr0pri-
ate legislation of a non-partisan fed
eral commission to make compse-
hensive study and report upon the
tax systems of the state and federal
with view to an intel
ligent reformation of the systems of
taxation to more equitable basis
md proper adjustment of the sub
ects Of taxation as between the ma
fional and state governments, with
Justice TO the taxpayer and in eol-
'Ormity with sound economic prfnci- !
loo.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
REFUSE TO CANCEL
DEBTS OF EUROPE

In fulfillment Of our solemn pledge
in the ntional platform of 1920, we
have steadfastly refused 10 consider
the cancellation Of foreign debts.
We stand for settlements with all
debtor countries, si,dilar in character
to our debt agreement with Great
Britain. . Under the terms of the
agreement, the United States now ic-
ceives an annual return upon $4,000
100000 owing to us. by Great Britain
with a definite obligation of ultimate
payment in full.
The business of the basis employed
has been formally recognized by other
debtor nations. Ihirty-five per-
cent of the total foreign debt is now
in process of liquidation.
To reaffirm our belief in the pro-
tective tariff to the extent needed
for protection to Our productive in
tlustries . - a protective tariff is
designed to support the high Amer
lean economic level of life for the
average family and 10 prevent low
ering to the levels OF economic life
prevailing in other land...
The tariff protection to our indus
try works for increased consumption
Of domestic agricultural products by
m employed population instead OF |
)ne unable to purchase the necessities |
Of life. Without the strict mainten- |
ince of the tariff principle, our far
ners will need always to compete |
with cheap lands and cheap labor
abroad and with lower standards of
living.
The enormous value of the protec-
tive principle has once more been
by the emergency tariff |
let of 1921 and the tariff act of 1922.
We assert our belief in the elastic
provision adopted by congress in The
ariff act of 1922 providing for me-
thod of readjusting the tariff rates
and the classifications in order to
meet changing economic conditions
when such changed conditions are
brought to the attention of the presi-
lent by complaint or application
We also believe that the applica-
ion of this provision of the tariff act
will contribute to business stability
" making unnecessary general dis
urbances which are usually incident
o general tariff revision.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
TELLS OF CONDITIONS
PREVAILING IN 1921

When the Republican bdministra-
ton took control of the government
in 1921 there were four and a half
million unemployed, industry and
commerce were stagnant; agriculture
was PROSTATE; business was depres-
sed; securities of the government
were selling below their par values.
Peace was delayed; misunderstand-
ing and friction characterized our
relations abroad. There was a lack of
faith in the administration of govern
ment resulting in growing feeling
of distrust in the very principles upon
which our institutions are founded.
Today industry and commerce are
active; public and private credits are
sound; we have made peace; we have
taken the first step toward disarma-
ment and strengthened our friendship
with the world powers; our relations
with the rest of the world are ON a
firmer basis; our position was never
better understood, our foreign policy
never more definite and consistent.
The tasks to which we have put our
hands are completed. Time has been
too short for the correction of all the
ills we received as a heritage from
the last Democratic administration
and the notable accomplishments I'M
der Republican rule warrant us in aD-
,pealing to the country with entire
confidence.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
FINANCE CORPORATION
LOANS ARE RENEWED

The renewal in 1921 of the war fin
ance corporation with loans of ovel
$300,000,000 averted in 1921 a com
plete collapse in the agricultural in
dustry.
1--WE have established new inter
mediate credit banks for agriculture
and increased the capital of the fed
eral farm loan system. Emergency
loans have been granted to drought
stricken areas. We have enacted in
to law the cooperative marketing act,
the grain futures and packer control
acts, given TO agriculture direct repre-
ON the federal reserve board
and ON the federal aid commission
We have greatly strengthened our for
eign marketing service for the dispos-
al of our agriculture products. The
Continued on page three)
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM


Text of the platform adopted at tn,
Republican National Convention, al
Cleveland, o., follows:
We, the delegates of the Republican
party, in national convention Assem-.
bled, bow our heads in reverent mem
DRY of Warren G. Harding We nomin-
ated him four years ago to be our
candidate; the people of the nation
elected him their president. His hui
man qualities gripped the affections
of the American people He was a
public servant answering in his de-
vOtiOn to duty.
A staunch Republican. he was first
of all true patriot, who gave I'M
stintingly of himself during a trying
and critical period of our national
life.
As delegates of the Republican par
ty, we share in the national thanks
giving that in the great emergency
created by the death of our great !
leader there stood forth fully equip |
ped TO he his successor one whom we /
had nominated as vice PRESIDENT
Calvin Coolidge, who as vice president
and president by his every act has
justified the faith and confidence
which he has won from the nation.
He has put the public welfare
lbove personal consideration. He has
given to the people practical ideal
SIN in office. In his every act, he
has won without seeking the applause
# the people of the country. The
accommodating evidence of
lis integrity, vision and single-mind-
d devotion to the needs of the people
f this nation strengthen and inspire
ur confident faith in his continued
|
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
PARTY'S POSITION ON
FOREIGN RELATIONS

The Republican party reaffirms its
stand for agreement among the ma
tons to prevent war and perserve
peace. As an important step in this
direction we indorse the permanent
court OF international justice and ia
vor the adherence of the United
States to this tribunal, as recommen
ed. by President Coolidge. This gov
eminent has definitely refused men,
bership in the league of nations and
TO assume any obligations under the
covenant of the league. On this we
stand
While We are unwilling TO enter
into political commitments which
would involve us in the conflict of
European politics. ii should be the
purpose and high privilege of the
United States to continue to cooper
ate with other nations in humanita. |
rian efforts in accordance with our
cherished traditions. The basic prin.
clple of our foreign policy must be
independence without indifference TO
the rights and necessities of others
alliances. This policy, overwhelming
Y approved by the people. has been
since the end of the great
var. Americas participation i'm world
lhairs under the administrations of
resident Harding and President
coolidge has demonstrated the wis.
Tom and prudence of the national
Judgment.
most impressive example of the
apacity of the United States to serve
he cause of world peace without mo.
tical Affiliations was shown in the
Elective and beneficent work of the
awes commission towards the solu-
on of the perplexing question of
erman reparations.
The first conference of great now.
IS in Washington called by Presi.
mt Harding accomplished the linn
alton of ornaments and the read
stment OF the relations of the DOW.
s interested in the far east. The
inference resulted in an agreement
reduce ornaments, relieved the
mpetitive nations involved from the
eat burdens of taxation arising
ON the construction and mainten.
&c of capital battleships; assured a
w, broader and better understand.
in the far east, brought the as
rance or peace in the region of thel
lcifc, and formally adopted the
icy of the open door for trade
d commerce in the great markets
the far east.
This historic conference paved the
~ TO avert the danger of renewed
stilities in Europe and to restore
e necessary economic stability.
lille the military forces of America
We been reduced to peace foot.
3 there has been an increase in the
Id and air forces abroad which con.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19

| to bring back balanced condition
between agriculture, industry and Ia
Dor. which was destroyed by the Dem
ocratic party through an unfor-
tunate administration of Legislation
passed as war time measures.
We affirm that under the Repub-
lican administration, the problems of
the farmer have received more seri-
GUS consideration than ever before,
both by definite executive action and
by congressional action, not only in
the field of general legislation, but
also in the enactment of laws to meet
emergency situations.
The restoration of general prosper
ity and the purchasing power of our
people through tariff protection has
resulted in an increased domestic con-
of food products, while, the
prices of many agriculture commo-
dities are above the war price level
by reason of direct tariff protection.
Under the leadership of the, presi |
dent at the most. critical time, a cor
capital making available 100000
BOO to assist the farmers of. the
northwest.
In realization of the disturbance
N the agricultural export market, the
.esult of the financial, depression in
europe, and approaching that the ex-
,ort field would be enormously i'm
proved by economic rehabilitation and
he resulting increased consuming
over, a sympathetic support and d. 4
ection was given to the work Of the
american representatives Of the Eu-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19

stitutes continual menace to the
peace of the world and a bar to the
return of prosperity.
We firmly advocate tie calling of a
conference ON the limitation of land
forces, the use of Submarines and
poison gas. as proposed by President
Coolidge, when, through the adop-
ton of "a permanent PREPARATIONS plan,
the conditions in Europe will make
negotiations and cooperation oppor-
tune and possible.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
NATIONAL WELFARE
HINGES ON FARMING

In dealing with agriculture, the
Republican party recognizes that we
are faced with a fundamental ma
tional problem, and that the pros
perity and welfare of the nation as, a
whole is dependent upon the pros
perity and welfare of our agricultur-
al population.
We recognize our agricultural ac-
tivities are still struggling with adj
verse conditions that have brought
about distress. We pledge the party
to take whatever steps are necessary
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1924-06-19
FIFTY TREATIES SIGNED
WITH FOREIGN NATIONS

BY treaties of peace, safeguarding
our rights and without derogatine
those of our former associates. in
arms, the Republican, administration
ended the war between this country
and Germany and Austria. We have
concluded and signed withs other ma
tions during the past three years
more than fifty treaties and interna-
tional agreements i'm the furtherance
of peace and good will.
Our policy, now well defined, of
giving practical aid to other peoples
without assuming political obliga-
lions has been conspicuously demon
strated. The ready and generous re-
Spouse of America to the needs of
the starving in Russia and the sud-
denly stricken people of Japan gave
evidence of our helpful interest in
the welfare of the distressed in other
lands.
The work of our representatives in
dealing with subjects of such uniyer-
sal concern as the traffic in women
and children, the production and dis |
tribution of narcotic drugs, the sale of
arms and in matters affecting public |
health and morals, demonstrates that |
we can effectively do our part for
humanity and civilization without |
limiting or restricting our
national freedom of action.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
Machine=BbWn Bottles.

THE ancient and picturesque craft
of the glassblowcr. which for so
many centuries continued the en-
p]oyment of its original and prini-
tive methods. is nowadays a matter OF
modern machinery. 1t was 4 French
man who invented and perfected a
machine for blowing bottles that
completely does away with the pcces-
sity of blowing with the mouth. This
machine is so simple in it's operation
that an unskilled workman can very
soon become proficient in its use, and
each machine will turn out 1900 fin
ished bottles in "a hours, as against
the best mouth blowers 500. The fin
ished product is of a much higher
grade also. being more perfect in
form, and able to withstand a much
greater pressure.
In operating the machine LIQUID
glass is allowed to flow into a mold
TO form the mouth and neck of
bottle The mold is then reversed,
so that the rest of the liquid mass
flows away from the part already
formed. When the mofd IS openeo
the bottle, bag-like in form, is seen
suspended by the neck. Other molds
then inclose the glass bag, giving it
the desired shape, while a strong air
pressure is permitted to play in the.
cavity of the bottle. pressing t,ev
semi-liquid glass evenly and smooth
ly against the walls of thu mold
Evening star., 1924-10-12
Testing Rail Joints.
A s tho return current in an electr

A the return current in an electric
"A railway Is carried by the track
rails, made continuous by bonding
the joints between the rails, 1t is
advisable to test out the joints after
bonding to see that the bond makes
a good electrical connection. Though
the resistance to the passage OF cur
rent in q single poorly bonded joint
may be very small. the combined re-
sistance of a great number OF joints
may amount to a great deal.
Richard OF Paris some time ago
devised an instrument whose indica-
tions enable the tester to measure
the resistance Of a joint in a mo-
ment's time. The instrument with
an attachment for gripping the rails
and making contact on each side of
the joint, is easily carried by the
tester. as the galvanometer and con-
pounds. The contact maker, in this
instance, is connected with the wires
leading down to the rail.
In using the instrument the opera
tor walks along the track rail until
he comes to a joint Then, with a
quick movement, he clamps the con-
tact device to the two rails so as to
bridge the joint The knife edges
grasp tho two rails at points one
yard apart. Turning a switch, he
sends battery current through the
rails and joints at a known voltage.
This current Is measured by the de-
Election Of the ga1vanometer needle.
Knowing the voltage and current, it
Is easy to compute by ohms law, the
resistance OF the joint in ohms-that
In. resistance equals volts divided by
0uFfent. This resistance, when found,
represents the resistance OF the joint
plus ono meter Of rail length.
Evening star., 1924-10-12

terior-one outpost in each fertile
section, all linked together about a
central station that would grow in
time into a villaga
We would get thousands of blacks
from the plantations. We would
carry them into the Jungle give them
a grubstake and let them go into the
jungle to dig diamonds under no <e-
strictions except that when they
wanted to sell them they brought
them to us. They would sell their
diamonds to US at listed prices; they
would buy provisions. clothing and
equipment from tfru trading stations
I'VE are more Interested in opening
up the jungle the first year than in
an Immediate profit" | was told In
parting by the elderly capitalist Go
to it."
I did. In two weeks I had sailed
with six other white men. Behind US
in New York famous explorer
opened an office for the purchase OF
large quantities of canned food
equipment, supplies. which he would
ship when we cabled our readiness
1t looked as if my dreams were
once again going to materialize as
though at last | would reach the crest
of the wave of my ambitions. A vast
storehouse of gold, and diamonds, and
precious metals awaited US. en-
visioned them to be already within
my reach. And, lifted upon the wings
OF hope. with little premonition Of
the distance still to the goal, once
again l passed across the sunlit Car
ibbean Sea
Copyright. 1924
Evening star., 1924-10-12
by STERLING HEILIG.
PARIS, October

PARIS. October 2.
Y WENT to one of the most fash.
ionable millinery establishments
with an elderly American lady
who has not had her hair bob
bed.
The girls brought about is OF those
| little close-fitting small hatS-and
she could not get her head into any
| one of them, I may mention that it
was my mother. and that she looked
at small hats for two reasons: G) she
! always wears them as small as may
| be, considering that she has her hair:
and (2) there are no others, at this
moment, in Paris-only little close
| fitting small hats!
The girls brought her about or
II more.
One. by luck, went on her head.
| II cannot understand It," the girl
muttered "It must have been made
to order for some customer who did
not take it,
Mother held the wonderful hat on
| her lap.
An imperious young woman Gus
toner tried to grab it,
Madame" she said. 'ff you do not
care to take that hat, / want it. 1
shop, on my head. I believe that I
can get my head into it. i am the
only woman in Paris who has not
| had her hair cut" she exaggerated In
| her excitement.
Then she started in explaining
some more.
Because I've got my hair, still. all
my hats have to be made to order!
Lewis promised me Q hat this after
noon: and. now. it seems, they tran
ouilly forgot to make il. There's no
| hat in the establishment that ! can
| wear. right now, on my head. to tea
unless, Madame, you give up that
one on your lap. You do not want
! it,"
But yes" said mother, Il do want
The thing happened. as related
Bobbed women find all the hats they
want--beautiful little close-fitters Il
speak, of course, of fashionable es-
tabliShmentS).
Women with their hair find one or
two, by hazard.
All are small hats. Even when
you find a large hat. 1t is only the
hrim which is large. Only the bobbed
head can get into it.
IN front of the Fouquet Bar. in the
l. Champs-Elysees. a wonderful old
lady sells newspapers and magazines
in a decorative stand or "kiosque"
When she was younger she had her
own house and high stepping horses.
or course, she sees things with bad
eye nowadays.
Tho women are. all crazy" she
says, looking sourly on the weenies.
"All have had their hair cut. Do you
know why they have had their hair
cut? Is it because the wind blows
it disorderly in motor cars? Is 1t that
long hair. woman's glory. gives them
headache? No, it is just to wear
those little, close-fitting hats!
THE hats are small" she says. De