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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-03

school houses, providing for ne
cessary drainage, building good
roads, etc. makes the community
better. adds to the comforts of
the people, providing facilities
and advantages of many kinds
and makes such a community
more desirable than others less
developed. Improvements of this
kind to a reasonable extent,
therefore, add to the value of
property within their boundaries.
Excessive taxation, on the other
hand. destroys values.
The tax on farm land should
be an incidental expense and not
a major expense. Twenty-Five
to thirty years ago, the tax on
an average quarter section of
land in Minnesota was about $40.
The taxes have been steadily
mounting ever since until today
we have localities where the
ordinary taxes total over $500 a
quarter section.
AS an average for the culti-
waited areas of the state, we
would say that $500 an acre
would be fair cash rent for good
1 farming land. The tax should
not be over 1919 of the income,
and fair average on farm land
in this state would be about $50
a quarter section. If such a tax
income were carefully husbanded
and expended, it would, without
doubt. take care Of all the neces-
sary functions of government.
We had good government few
years back when the average tax
was $40 per quarter section,
seemingly to many of US, just as
good government as we have
now when the tax in such COM
munities is ten times that
amount, or $500 per quarter
section.
When the taxes reach such a
point. we must realize that we
are taking one-half Of farm in
come for public use through the
power of taxation. This is con-
fiscation.
Land ownership has no values
unless with it is the power to
enjoy the income. thus safeguard
ing for the producer, interest on
his investment, as well as pay
ment for his labor.
If the increase in taxation is
carried still further, it will not
be long until all income is con-
fiscated and we will then merge
into a state of socialism. The
situation has reached the point
now where it is alarming. 1t is
a problem that must be met
honestly and squarely by all citi-
zens.
In making close analysis of
this question, we find that the
heavy burdens of taxation are
local. That is to say, it is the
funds needed for local use that
creates the large levies. funds
for townships, school districts,
counties, road districts, drainage
districts, etc. II is, therefore,
largely a local problem in each
county and political subdivision
thereof. This really adds to the
problem. for if it were a state,
wide issue, it might be solved
more readily by concerted effort
and able leadership. As it is. the
problem divides itself into hun
dreds Of local problems where
many times there is no loca'
leadership of the right character
or courage displayed by a suf
ficient number of citizens to Sc
cure results.
| The state government in Min.
nesota has not cost the citizen
much in taxes. This is not true,
however, in Michigan and Wis.
consin. The state government
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-03

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-04-03

makes SucceSSful farming IN that
state very doubtful from now on.
The taxes are very high in Wis
consin also. In some counties in
southern part Of the state. the
taxes are so high that farming is
Improbable. As a general propo-
sition. the farmers find it very
difficult to meet their interest
and tax overhead charges in all
these states at the present time.
The tax records show that
great many farmers are delin-
quent in the payment of their
taxes. There is very little profit
in farming anywhere in the
Great Lakes Basin region. Far
mers are receiving little or
nothing for their labor and no
income on their capital. Most Of
them are glad to be able to meet
their overhead interest charge
and taxes.
Governmental costs have been
increasing rapidly for the last
two decades until we have
reached a point now that is
nothing short of a crisis in the
growth and development of this
territory. Land income cannot
carry any greater burden, and we
feel sure that the margin of
safety has been passed and it
cannot carry the burden that it
now has been called on to as
sumo. 1t is therefore imperative
that there be a recession in tax
levies. Taxes must be reduced.
How can we meet this situa-
ton? That is now a question
asked by intelligent people
everywhere. Public affairs in
many respects are comparable to
private affairs. What must a
private individual do when ex-
pc ditures exceed income?
There is only one way to meet a
situation of this kind and that is
to retrench.
There must be greater economy
in public expenditures. Econo-
mics must be practiced in every
way regardless of Inconvenience
or self-interest. All Of our politi-
cal subdivisions and the manage
ment of their affairs must come
back to first principles again.
Public improvements Of most
kinds should be stopped for the
time being. While conveniences
are desirable. yet people can get
along with common things during
hard times like these. Less
money must be called for and
used by the townships. school
districts, road districts and coun-
ties. Every effort should be
made, not only TO reduce taxes
but to reduce them substantially.
To reduce them by one-half
should be our goal. That would
bring the taxes back again to
what would be a just and fair
burden on our farming lands.
| | believe that a unanimous
and compelling thought should
emanate from this conference
and be borne to every nook and
corner of this Great Lakes Basin
territory. proving the need for
this great reform in order to save
farming while it is yet possible,
teaching the people Of these
northwestern and middle west
ern states the necessity for this
action by emphasizing the value
of this important industry and
the dangers that now are ahead.
Let this be our great message to
the people this year.
The people generally under
stand the situation somewhat.
No public analysis is necessary.
The people know that farming
is not profitable. Who is invest
ing in land today? Why are the
people not seeking farm homes?
What will become Of our country
if young people refuse TO stay on
the farms and refuse TO purchase
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27
HURLEY HOSPITAL NOTES.
Contributed

Friends of Miss Elizabeth Doyle
will be pleased to learn that she has
returned home after receiving treat
ment at the hospital.
Mrs. Walter Warren is recovering
rapidly after a surgical operation.
The condition of Ida Hooper of
Franklin is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Davis are be-
ing congratulated on the birth of a
son, August "a.
The condition of George Green, who
underwent a serious operation, is
slightly improved
Barbara Jordan and Eleanor
Coombs OF Franklin were operated
on for tonsils this week. Both have
returned home.
Henry Dudley of New York and
Manset has entered the hospital for
medical treatment. Miss Sparks, r.
n. is attending him.
Miss Barton of Hancock has re-
covered sufficiently from her injuries
to return to her cottage next week.
Master Lawrence Giles of ELS
worth Falls had his tonsils removed
Saturday.
Miss Irene Prout, r. N, of Ban
gor is en- general duty at the hospital
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27
DIED.

BUTTERFIELD-At Bar Harbor Aug.
%, Mrs. John Butterfeld.
CHIPMAN-At Bucksport Center Aug.
81, Percy L, Chapman, aged AZ years,
l month, IL days.
FIFIELD-At Stonington, Aug. 90
Dudley Fifeld aged 81 years IL
months, 90 days
GUPTILL-At Corinth, Aug, G. Mrs.
LORNA c. Guptin. formerly of Goulds-
boro, aged ~ years, months, "a
days.
SPENCER-At Bar Harbor, Aug. 22
Mrs. Alice Herbert Whiting Spencer,
aged rs years.
TAPLEY- At Bucksport, Aug. %,
Lewis F. Tapley, aged u years, II
months, | day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27
congregational CHURCH.

Rev George s Brookes, Pastor.
Sunday Notwithstanding at 1890;
Sunday school at $50.
Sunday Aug. S1-The pastor will
preach. Subject, Courage or Coward
icn2"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27

Church closed during July and
August
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27
-. JoScph's Cuholic Church.

NeV- j. A. GOrman, TasJoT.
Sunday, AUG 91-Services in ELS
worth at 10 o'clock,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27

Harbor, have been in town the past
few days harvesting their blueber-
ries.
The Latter Day Saints held re-
union for the past week at the new
reunion grounds they recently pur-
chased
Eddie Bowden has gone to Seal
Harbor, where he has employment.
3 Maurice l.. Peasley, wife and baby
of Bar Harbor spent Sunday with
their parents, L. 0. Fowler and wife.
Miss Ella Thayer of Boston has
been at William j, Willins' the past
week.
Aug. 25. A.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27

Evedene Carter on their marriage
August II. They will reside at the
Norman Closson house.
w. r. Hart of Bangor, who has
spent a week at his old home here,
has returned.
Norman Closson and wife of Seal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27
BroOkSyille.

Willard Robertson, wife and baby
of Boston have been visiting their
parents, Chase Robertson and wife,
for the past two weeks.
Congratulations are extended to
Herman Hunnewell and Miss
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27

Rev. Clarence Emery, Pastor.
Sunday services-Morni. g at 1890;
Sunday school at 11.45; young peoples
meeting at $50; evening service at
100
Sunday, Aug, 31-Morniug service
preaching by pastor; evening service
at the Methodist church
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-08-27

a common tern banded as a nest
ling on the coast of Maine was recov-
cred four years later in the delta Of
the Niger river, on the west coast of
Africa
New Britain herald., 1924-06-17
MILLIONAIRE SUED
 BY YOUNG WOMAN
She Demands S1,75O a Month for
 Rest of Her Lile

White Plains, N, Y. June 17,-Jef- ferson Livingston, 60-year old million aire and owner of a large Kentucky breeding stable for racing horses, has been sued by Miss NIuriel Buell. 2S, for his failure to live mp to an alleged agreement to pay her s1,75O a month for the rest of her life.
 Knowledge of the action became known today when attorneys for Liv- .fflgston argued in supreme court motion for his examination before trial.
 Miss Buell. charged that early last year Livingston entered into the agreement for the monthly payment in consideration for her promise to withhold s threatened damage suit for alleged breach Of . promise to marry. The wealthy turfman paid the sums for eight months up to last De- cenlber, she said. and suddenly ceased. Her suit, asking for s1o,50o as pay ment for the months from December to last May, seeks to have the courts uphold the validity of the allegations.
 Tn his answer, Livingston said he had broken with Miss Buell because of her extravagance saving he had made gifts to her totalling ss,000 one month.
 Miss Buell., who formerly lived in los Angeles. now is resident of Mamaroneck, N. '.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-17
PROTEST CHARGE.

Hartford, Conn, June 17. - Mayo, Alfred NJ Phillips. Jr.. and former Mayor Charles H. Leeds of Stamford represented the consumers of the Stamford Gas and Electric company in a hearing before the public util. ities commission yesterday on the petition to prevent the company from levying 9 service charge on it's GUS toners. The company was represent cd by Attorney Frederick S. Taylor, former judge of probate, President Alfred w, Dster and General Man sger George B. Leland. Mayor Phil lips claimed that the charge was un- just and unnecessary. and Judge Tay- Tor replied with figures showing that the added revenue was needed.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-17

! REGULATIONS by Ernest Hulme. 1 All the hitherto unpublished writ | ings of an English thinker who had a { remarkable influence upon many con- i temporary writers both in art and in 1 philosophy, | STAINED GLASS TOURS IN SPAIN
 AND FLANDERS by c, H. sher- Till, STANDARD COSTS FOR SHEET
 METAL WORKERS by Alfred
 Raruch
 TAXING OF HELEN AND OTHER
 PROSE SELECTIONS by John
 Maseheld. TOISTOI THE TEACHER by Cos
 mo Hamilton,
 The author holds that Tolstoi, like Rousseau, was great educator He discusses Tolstois own educational background. and then shows the de- velopment of the great Russians the- ories on education. uNWRITTEk HISTORY by Cosmo
 Hamilton.
 4 playwright t-novelist's account of his own ups and downs, spiCed with anecdotes of the stage, of politics and of the world of letters, VIKINGS OF THE AGE. being the
 log of a tenderfoot on the Great
 Newfoundland seal hunt by G.
 A. England,
 4 hook of travel and adventure amid hitherto undescrihed scenes. WHAT IS MODERNISM? by Leigh
 ton Parks.
 The rector of St BartholomeH's church. New York, city, tells just what the modernists' view is in re-
New Britain herald., 1924-06-17
EQUITY BILL DISMISSED
No Costs Are Allowed When Full Bench Of Supreme Court Turns Down Suit

Boston, June 1.-The full bench of the state supreme court yesterday or eered dismissed without costs the bill in equity filed recently by Edmund D. Goldman on behalf of minority stockholders of the Boston and Maine railroad with regard to the Hamp- den railroad project. Goldman sought to hold Frederic C, Dnmaine and other directors of the Boston and Maine responsible for the amount of an advance of s24o,ooo to the Hamp- den railroad. which he claimed the directors never tried to collect,
 The court ruled that there were no allegations in the bill which could support liability on the part of any of the defendants"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-17

gard to the virgin birth and other issues of the controversy.
  WILLIAM BENTINCK AND WILL LIAM III by M F. S. Grew. Throws new light on the court life of Holland at the period of the Eng fish revolution, as well as on contem- porary social manners and customs.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-17
Eyeryhody Healthy

Helena, Mont---One hundred per cent health conditions in Helena and vicinity may cause St. Peters Hospital here to close its doors. Cash contribu- tions from outside sources are desir- able it has been announced.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-17
New Books at He Institute

Continued from Third Page)
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
Recitals by Pupils of
 Miss Ruth E. Schade

The pupils Of Miss Ruth Edna gchade. teacher of pianoforte, enter tained at recitals yesterday afternoon and last epening. Miss Frances g. Water. soprano. assisted at the aft- ernoon recital and Gaylord B. Cook. tenor. assisted in the evening. 4 number of difficult selections by well known composers were played al both recitaIs.
 Those pho played in the afternoon are: Dorothy Crowley, Susan Hu- bert. Walter Banner. Harriet spragne. Edna Conrad. Marguerite Hu1bert. Dorothy Damon. Josephine Wraskow. 'Evelyn Smith. Florence Gooby. Emily waidman, Gordon Rfha. Myrtle Avery. Myrtle Keller. Mabel Prince and Corneiia Ftagg.
 The pupils who played in the evs- ming are Edith PankoniH. Ebbe sRan- son. Lillian Hoffman. Helen Panko- min, winifred Kensel. Mona lYohman. Florence Darrow. Grace Eiegand. Edith Larson. Ruth Lundell. Lewis Bradbury. Minnie kahlnatt. MeriOn Clark Lillian sness. Evelyn kiener and Anita sWanson.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24

charge and suggested that another ! charge be substituted. They were ar raigned on charge ot breach of the peace and had judgment suspended on the charge.
 The battle royal in which three men were engaged last Friday and which was precipitated when Mrs. Muter of 23S Chapman street picked rose from bush in the yard of her home, was ironed out before Judge filling and Albin Pahotsky and Dom- 1 mick Soccoli were fined s5 and sen- fenced to Is days in jail, the days being suspended. Chester Muter, the 1 third Of the battlers, was fined s5 for i breach of the peace and had iudg- ment suspended on the assault charge.
 Atty. Michael A. Sexton represented Soccoli and Muter and Atty. Henry Nowicki represented Pahotsky. Beating a woman was compara- lively easy stunt for Mrs. Anna Miaz- nix of 59 Broad street two weeks ago, so yesterday she tried out her prow- ess with man with the result that she was in court today on a charge of assaulting Bodishaw Cachefsky. and Cachefsky was present to press his complaint and displayed great ly enlarged and discolored left optic as evidence, Judgment was suspend ed in the case.
 Cachefsky told the court that he is employed by the woman's husband in his tailor shop and that Mrs. Miaznik walked into the tailor shop yesterday afternoon and, without any prelmin- ary words or actions, swung on him with stick and hit him in the eve.
 Frank McDonough Of Hartford avenue was arraigned before the court on charges of breach Of the peace and drunkenness and had pro- bation imposed on previous court appearance revoked and sentence of Ia days in jail imposed, with a warn- ing that if he came before the court again he would be sent 10 the state farm.
 McDonough was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patroman Thomas Rouske.
 Thomas Garrity was fined Sl0 on a charge of operating without an opera tors license. Judgment was suspend ed on charge Of operating without a registration on his person. He was arrested early this morning by Pa trolman George Collins on Church street.
 The case of John Soule of Hart lord, charged with reckless driving on Stanley street yesterday afternoon, was continued until tomorrow morn ing
 Leo Lashowsh Of Sl City avenue, charged with assaulting Felix Blitz last night, had his ease continued until tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
USING DYNAMITE
 WITHOUT PERMIT
Men Thought They Had Right on F Private Property

Frank and Anthony 1'cdorwicz were arraigned before the court on charges Of using dynamite for blasting with out having permit. They were ar rested yesterday afternoon on prop erty off Pennington avenue where they were blasting trees. Detective Sergeant William F. McCue question: ed them and they told him that they did not think that they needed a per init as they were oh private property They had been informed that his was the case by AIr. Mccarthy of the city sewer department from whom they had obtained the dynamite. they said
 After listening to the evidence in the case, Judge Alling called that at iention Of Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods to the fact that the charge against the men called for a maxi mum penalty of .s1. 600 fine and Imprisonment for 10 years. He sug- Sested that the evidence and condi- lions did not warrant such a serious
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
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them, asking: "tre you Americans ?"
 When the answer ods affirmative. tho passengers were frtred to underzo most rigo ',"s searrh hrlnding re- m"tal of th.ir shoe. Icltin- tht m standing ou s4t floor.
 The unprecedented examination lasted an hour. when biEhor customs officials suddenly mftivenrd. and re- stored the normally c0urteous meth ods Of examiu1t'ou. with apologies to the Americans shn had heen letaino l. 4 complaint has beeH ioag~,I Huh the 'nited States col-tttats hers. # was learned. and au investigation started
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
sIIIatp tI.ITIvE rA:.ur

New York. June 24--Jacques kaii- Wasser Of Montreal said ny New York police 10 he under indictment fn Can ada on charge of saindiing merrh- ants out of si25.oUa ras arrested to- day as a fugitive from justice. He was locked ID to aaait the arfiyal of inc Montreati authorities. Kaiiuassct told the police that ihe chafEts against Eim were false.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
JAPANESE CUSTOMS MEN
 INSULTING TO AMERICANS
PasscngcrS on President Madiznn' 1t Yokohama Later Erreite
 Dhh-ial apologics

ge Tire s.---atef I'ra-s
 Yokohama. June s4-American passengers on the steamship President Madison were subj cted 10 q rigorous and rather discourteous customs ex- animation when the vessel docked to- day. until higher oficiais were in- formed of the change in methods and intervensd and spoIogized.
 At least one American tictin Of fhe diss Ereesble situation vas a woman.
 The President Madison. out Of Seat tle. 6ock,d as usual but when for- eign passengers stepped onto the pier Japanese custom officials stopped
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
pINIpENDs REsI MIn

New York. Juae g4.-- Directors of Sesrs HoeoUck < Co. today resumed dividends on tse common stock by declaring a quarterly puysmnt or si5a 2 share. No dividends on this issus had been paid since February. 1az1 when per cent in script vas sisirihreH.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
DR. aSGEII BrITTH

Baltimore. June s4.-Eeports today from the bedside of President James Roaisnd Angel os TsIs unitersitv. vha underwent an operation last Fri- .dsf. rere optimistic His progress toward recotsrv has bssn uniHt-rrupt- ed and 5f pas declared he vas -doinr finely and couldn't be bsiter."
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
FRESH AIR FUND SPURTS
 AS CHILDREN GO AWAY
stanley Works Girls, Mir. md Mrs. Lines and Blue Bird Club
 Help

The Fresh Aid fund took a spurl today as the kiddies left for camn. and sl22.24 additional Is added to the treasury. SiStg-tee youngsters left this afternoon for the first two weeks in the New Britain fresh air camp in Burlington and work was started immediately preparing and examining the group to go in two weeks.
 Friends or the youngsters who are doing their bit to help the undernour- isbed children grow strong and healthy rallied to their support today and included among others the sum of s6o.a4 from inc Blue Bird club s35 from tho Stanley Works Girls club. and sto each from Mir. and Mrs. C. W. Lines. The total to date is as follows. Previously reported ....... s1959.64 Stanley Works Girls Club. S5.0p Mrs. l.. B. Yates .......... 800 c. w. Lines ............ 1000 Mrs. C. W. Lines ......... 1000 Mrs. Howard r. knapp.... 200 Blue Bird Club .......... 6o.24
 .----4--
 Total to date .......... s2o79.sS
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24

Nee grade soft finish cotton. Neatly hcmstitched in full sizes. For "Wednesday D.
 onI, -- Each ...... oN
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-22
Made-O Oer Bush Nut
Can Be Easily Opened

For many years the delicious bush
nut of Australia, known v~ariously as
the Australian, Queensland and polar
nut, has baffled hOrticulturists. It had
a rare and delicate flavor, was a food
for an epicure, but its shell was about
the hardest known to mankind.
The size of a small pigeons egg,
brown and shiny, n might jump on
it and hammer it with ones heel with
out leaving the faintest impression
save on the heel. Something in the
nature Of a blacksmith's hammer and
anvil was required to smash the shell.
After years of disappointing expert
ments in various parts of the world
official word comes that J. S. Waldron,
who lives on the south coast of New
South Wales, has produced a thin
shelled bush nut Several plant gen
erations have demonstrated the sue
cess of the new nut, according to the
Queensland government botanist and
the director Of fruit culture, who in
spected the Waldron farm.
The made-over bush nut is said to
retain the flavor and the indestructi-
bic shell has been replaced by one
that may be opened with reasonable
facility.-Detroit News.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1924-05-22
F~igureheads ON Ships

Time was when a vessel would as
soon have thought about starting out
with a leak as without a figurehead,
and the farther back one goes the
more was this a fact. The earliest
discovered model Of a fgurehead be-
longed to a pleasure boat of n of
ancient Egypt's dark-eyed queens, be-
ing in the form of a lotus, and so very
much to her mind and heart that she
had 1t buried with her. But warships
with animals carved upon the prows
are shown to have existed in Egypt
before the day of this queen; in fact,
as early as 1000 B. G., writes an au-
thority on maritime history. The sub
ject usually corresponds to the name
of the ship.
Apparently each particular nation
had a favorite emblem. The owl was
as conspicuous on the Athenian ships
as was the cock, that emblem of Wig
lance, on the prows of the Phoeni-
clans. The shining blade of st. Theo-
dore, the patron saint of the Vene-
tians, was their favored f~igurehead,-
Detroit News.