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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25
PEN MAR LEAGUE
Fourth Shoot Held Over Elkton
Traps

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Traps
The fourth shoot of the Pen, Mar
League was held at Elkton, on Sat
urday afternoon, over one hundred
shooters facing the traps.
H. Jackson, Gilpin Lauristson, G
Simon and Ben Vending topped
the score by clipping 40 out of SO.
Hugh Falls, the well known profes.
sion, of Port Deposit, made perfect
score of SO targets.
The prize winners were; Class
A-Falls, H. Jackson. Class B.
Duyckinck, N. Heath. Class c.
c. H. Mason, Colburn. Class D.
C. H. Taylor, J. Riale. Glass D.
Nyce, /. Rodgers;
Elkton led in the team race.
The scores:
ELKTON-H. Jackson 40, Turner
AZ, Simon 40. Wedding 40, Tomlin-
son As, N. Heath 49,, Walker AZ,
Wright AS, Bouchell 46, Bacon
46-473.
RISING SUN-Lauritsen 40, Griel
At, Ewing AZ, Duyckinck Az, Milan
At, Gilpin 40, Armour Az, Z. +.
Taylor As, j. Taylor As. Martlndale
44-467
WOODHAWN-Fa SO, L. Abra
hams AS, Shoemaker "A, Pussy AT,
j. j. Abrahams At, W.. B. Cochran
AS, Herr Az. King At, Seal 44,' w.
IA. Cochran 44-465.
OXFORD--Hanna AS, Armour 46,
Rhodewalt As, Way 40, Anderson
As, Mackie 4S, Scotch A, Passmore
43, Bolton 43, Hllaman 43-451.
Standing of teams at present is:
Woodlawn, 1924; Elkton, 1921;
Rising Sun, 1903; Oxford, 1921.
Scores of the other shooters were:
Twyford AZ, Tosh AZ, Stoner
34,..I. Rodger SO, Phillips Al, Glib
son AZ, j. S. Riale AZ, G. H. Mason
43, McVey SO, G. w. Mason So,
Dilks u, j. Sloan 80, Meyer AZ, w.
johnson Al, L. Johnson, 81, S.
Evans a., Dennis 81 e. Holden A.,
j. Holden Al, Lindsay By, Rowland
ia, Bay AZ, Stephens. 40, Metelope
43, Alexander 36. Coates 81, Scar
borough SO. j. w. Abrahams SO,
Reed SO, Griest AZ, Major Baldwin
46, Rose AS, S. Holmes 81, Bostic
40, Racine AZ, Colburn 43, P. Jack
son A, H. Baldwin SO, Poplar AZ,
Robertson 43, A. L. Richards 81,
Nyce 80, H. Heath SO, Silvers 81,
Jones 43, Bird AZ. E. Abrahams 80,
Charsha 3S, Scarhoff SO, Gilfillen
"a, Pryor AZ, Schaeff 44, j. I. Rich
ards 43, T. H. Riale AZ, j.. Riale
Al, Mitchell IA, Hutchins 70, N. j..
Reynolds 40, Nesbitt Al, R. jackson
40, C. H. Taylor Al, w. Taylor IA,
j. Rodgers 40, McMullen 25,. Arrants
80, Sloniker SO, Cameron 34..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25
Coveted Decoration

On January 20. 1856, on the close
Of the Crimean war. the Victoria
cross was instituted in Great Britain.
The cross is awarded for conspicuous
bravery. 1t was extended in 1911 and
1920. This decoration is worn before
all others, on the left breast, and con-
sists of bronze Maltese cross IL
inches in diameter, with the royal
crown surmounted by lion, and be-
meath is the inscription. For Valour.' p
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25
Searne1 Fond of Pets

Most ocean ships, especially the car
go carriers. are floating ZOOS. Seamen
have passion for birds and animals
and members of the crew and officers
take delight in acquiring unusual
specimens from the various countries
they visit. Recently ships berthed in
New York boosted among their pets
cats that catch flying fish, strange ami
mails from Madagascar that can kill
hawks alighting on the ship, long
necked CRATES, a baby elephant.
cockatoos, parrots. macaws, toothpick
birds, and constructors. pythons and
other snakes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25
Real Toy TotUn

The real toy town of Britain is Lon
don. Wooden toys such as rocking.
horses and lighthouses come In thou
sands from factories in south London.
In the old days wooden toys were
mostly made by home workers, each
of whom devoted his or her time to
the production of one particular ar
ticle. But the pay was poor, and the
increasing competition from Germany
practically killed this sort of work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25
Good Business Woman

Mrs. Graydon Stanus, a collector of
Irish glass, started factory in Peck
ham, on the outskirts of London, and
has made it paying concern. Mrs.
Stanus discovered that delicately
tinted glass was scarce, and decided
TO revive the handmade glass She OBJ
tanned an old bottle factory, engaged
a chemist and designed and discoy-
cred some artists In hand-Rade glass
who had not made anythe by hand
for years.-lndianapolis Tvs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

Unfortunately those accidents that
happen in the best regulated fam
lilies are not always covered by
insurance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

A good idea of frankness is con-
tanned in Suzanne Lenglen's state
ment that she has made sufficient
money"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

Marriages may possibly be made in
heaven, but the repair shop is closer
at hand.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

The sweet young things are salts
fed that the peach crop will not be
hurt by the late cold snap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

Here's where take my life in
my own hands," said the hero as he
sat down to write his autobiography.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

It's no wonder marriage is LOT
terry, considering how many hvs-
bands and wives first met by chance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

Many a woman who doesn't even
do her own sewing can ruftte her
husbands temper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

The average metropolitan news
paper contains as much junk as pos
sible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

Advertising is like a SNOWFALL; the
longer it rolls the more weight it
carries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

The man who is his own bes,
friend shouldn't complain because
he has few others,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

We see where London is again dis
eussing a break with Russia. That
doesn't seem to hurt the Russians.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

The more we have the more we
want, which may explain the secrS.
Of borrowing trouble.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

You can hardly hope to please
everybody even when editing a
newspaper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25

Farmers advocating farm relief,
do not claim Mellon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25
CURTIS E. IRWIN

OYSTERS
Maurice River Cove Oysters,
shucked while you wait.
Fresh Fish Thursdays and
Fridays.
Fresh and Salt Meats, Pork,
Sausage and Scrapple.
Fresh Bread, Rolls and Cake
daily.
We can supply every need
for your table. Call on us.
CIIRTIS T.. IRWIN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-25
FOR RENT
NOTICE

Well, the worst has happened;
new device enables monograph to
play an hour without stopping.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
POMFRET PARAGRAPHS

Mir. and Mrs. Jack Sayin of Ash. land were in Pomfret. on Sunday.
 Mir. Lewis Dealey spent the week end at the home of Dr. Overlook.
 Mrs. Charles Thompson gave a large Lea for her daughter on Wednesday
 Miss Elizabeth Bigelow has taken a position tn Boston for the summer,
 Miss Caroline Whyland Is sailing for Europe on s. s. Majestic at mid. night on Friday.
 Mir. Edward Hemenway of New York spent the weekend with l. $ family at Fox Hill Frm.
 Miss Katherine Moves nieces Katherine and Elizabeth Moves. will be with her for the weekend and per. haps longer.
 Mrs. Canda and Miss Andrews of Hartford, who went home for the weekend have returned to Fox Hill Farm for further stay.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Ryan have an infant daughter, born on Monday June 20th Mrs. Ryan before her marriage was Miss Nellie Furlong.
 Miss Margaret O'Neil has return ed to Pomfret to remain during the summer; Miss Annie O'Neil is spend ing q few days in Hartford with her brothers family.
 Miss Alice Lowell, whe went Go Northampton on Friday to attend the graduation of her niece. Miss Caroline Whyland. returned to Pom fret on Monday evening.
 The Pomfret graduates from the Putnam High School this week en- cluded Bertha Chapman, Ethel Ben. net. jeanetta Green. Eleanor Peter son, James Elliott, Kermit Howe. Walter Scott, Frank Slye. and Thomas Elliott
 Mr and Mrs Frank Bigelow mos tored to Northampton. on Sunday t3 attend the graduation of their daugh- ter. From there they went on to Kent School to pick up Mir. John Bige- low, all returning Go Pomfret on Wednesday.
 Among the crowds who saw Pom fret Schools beautiful display of fireworks last Thursday evening was d small Pomfret lad who seemed tl think that all the stars of heaven were falling. In an awed voice. he asked anxiously: Mother. will God let us do this?"
 Three young women who are well known in Pomfret were among the graduates at Smith College on Mon day; Miss Elizabeth Bigelow of the Rectory, Miss Mary Mathewson of Wakefield, Nebraska, a niece of Miss Eiinor Mathewson, and Miss Caro- line Whyland. granddaughter of Mrs. T. W. Lowell Miss Mary Mathew. son graduated with honOrs. The col. lege was fortunate in having beau tiful day for it's Ivy Procession which took place on Saturday in the bright sunshine. At the Commencement eX. ereises on Monday Dr. Harry Elmer. son Fardick made the address. There was q graduating class of four hun dred and sixty.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
SURPRISE PARTY

4 surprise party was rendered Miss Ena Fredette in honor of her birthday on Monday evening. She was present ed with an enameled mesh bag Miss Estelie Beaudreault also received a handsome three piece toilet set. 1t be- ing her birthday on the same date.
 Those present were Misses Es- telle Beaudreault. Anna Paulhus, Gertrude Lucia. Marie Rose Paulhus Agnes Mathieu. Juliette Bredeur. Rose Nandale. Leoza Gilman. Agnes Pro vost Marie Louise Provost Ida Pro vost. Fabiola Page. Lydia Davieau, Rose Chahnt. Diana Farley. Beatrice Dupre. Marie Anne Demers. Loretta Bourgeois. Juliette Caisse Bernadetto Cartier Edwardina Gareeau. Fahiola Lavallee. Fernando Demers, Anita Demers. Mrs Germaine Cartier. Mrs. Hereule Fredette
 The guests departed al a late hour after having enjoyed themselves with games and music Refreshments were served
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

Mr E Walter Clark. Mr. and Mrs. r Fraser.
 Dr and Mrs. Frank Bledgett hay, arrived from New York. for the sea son and are at the South cottage
 Alse Mrs Lindsay Coleman. wh, arrived from Tennessee early in tn, week. to remain for several months at the Middlehrook.
 Dr. John Bowen. of Boston, Is visit ing Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Brooks this week and IS stopping at the Or. chard cottage
 Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Brooks are entertaining Mir and Mrs. John But. Ter. of Roxbury, and Mir. and Mrs Francis Brooks. of Boston. this week end
 Among those departing this week were Mir. John Mckihbin and Miss McKibbin, who have gone to Bar liar bor. to spend several weeks and will return to the Inn in the autumn
 MT. and Mrs. William Studley and Miss Jane Studley are spending a week in Newport.
 Miss Bertha Lucas left yesterday for York Harhor, for several weeks She will return in the autumn to the Inn.
 Miss Harriet Harris will come from Providence tomorrow for her usual stay at the Middlebrook.
 Mrs. Louis Lehr. of Baltimore, i' the guest of Miss Frances Lehr al tho Orchard cottage.
 Mrs. Henry Sanford. of New York completed her visit at the Orchard cottage. Sunday and is spending a few weeks at Nantucket Island.
 Mrs. Edmond Pendleton. of Wash ington. D. c. is al the Middlebroos cottage for an indefinite stay
 Mir and Mrs. Chauncey Williams. of Boston. arrived yesterday at tho Main House.
 Mrs. Harry r. Barrows, of North Attleboro. was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. John ?. Gresyenor during the past week end.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
PUTNAM PHALANX AT
 BROOKLYN FRIDAY
Hartford Company Holds Patri- otic Exercises In Honor of
 Bunker Hill Day
Lays Wreath on Monument of Re-
 nossned General

In their buff trimmed colonial uni. forms wearing three-eornered hats, and accompanied by a relocated fife and drum corps the Putnam PhalanN of Hartford fifty members. appeared in Brooklyn last Friday afternoon to observe Bunker Hill Day. The patriot ic exercises were held at the monu- ment erected in the village in honor ot General Israel Putnam. commander of the Colonial army at the historic battle in Charlestown, Mass.
 Just across the state highway from the monument is the field where Gen eral Putnam left his blow ln the field and set off on his memorable trip te take command of the fighting for the freedom of the colonies. The shrill notes of the flies were heard above the roll of the drums as the martial airs were played.
 The ceremonies included the placing of a mommoth wreath at the base of the monument and addresses by Rev. John K. Pratt. pantor of the Congre- John K Pratt. pastor of Che Con gregational church at Brooklyn. by Rev Sherrod Soule. a Mudham county man whe is the chaplain of Putnam Phalaux and by phalanx member. Lieut.. John F. Clemson. city clerk of Hartford. and historian of the visiting phalaHx
 The visitors enjoyed splendid ban quet al the Mortlakc House aH ancient but finely preserved hestelry where General Putnam was accustomed to while away leisure hour with his neighbors and other friends The tables were prettilv decorated with small flags and aaaleas
 Evidently prone to leave the beau tiful setting SO rich in history. the phalanx members rested quietly on the hotel veranda and the immediate vicin- fly until late in the afternoon before starting fhe return trip to Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
At The Ben-Grosvenor Inn

The Olmsted- -Thayer wedding to
 morrow has brought many prominent guests to the Inn for this weekend Among them are MT and Mrs
 George Thayer, Mir and Mrs. Francis Thayer, Mir. and Mrs. F. $. Overton, Mir. and Mrs. Van Nostran, Mir and Mrs. Cocks, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs Kelly
 Mrs. Skirmir. Mrs. Jacobus and Miss Jacobus. Mrs. K. R. Sizer. Bishop and Mrs Lloyd, MT and Mrs. George Thayer. 3rd, Mr. and Mrs A. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin untemeyer, Mir. nd Mrs. Stephen Chase, Mir. ami Mrs. August Richard Mir. and Mr.. Robert II. Delafield, Mir and Mrs. Morgan Wing, Mrs E. Howard Clark,
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
MAsoNS TO OBSERVE
 ST. JOHNS DAY, SUNDAY

A special communication of Quine- baug Lodge of Masons will be held next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock for the purpose of attending divine worship at the Putnam M E. church. Putnam lodge of Woodstock. and Corner Stone lodge of Thompson will join in the days observance. Light refreshments will be served follow ing the close of the lodge.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
MISS WHITE GIVES
 REVIEW OF SCHOOL WORK

Miss Bertha White. teacher in the Sawyer District school, which includes many little children from the Temper ary Home, gave an exhibition of the years work in her room al the school Wednesday afternoon at 2 O clock. The program was a sort of review of the work actually done in geography. his= tory. and the other branehes. inelud= ing music The children did most ex= ceiient work and showed excellent painstaking training on the part of the teacher 4 large audience of par ents, neighbors and friends enjoyed the exhibition.
 Dr. and Mrs George A Shepard, Mae Shepard. Misses Janet and Bar. bara Shepard of Searsdale. N Ya have opened Hickory Lodge, Putnam Heights road for the summer.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
DAUGHTERS IN HOSPITAL
 WHEN FATHER IS BURIED

While his two little daughters lay i'll in the Day Kimball Hospital the funeral of Ferdinand Martin. 3s, was held at St. Joseph's church North Grosvenordale, Monday morning. \ rugged young man Mir. Martin con traeted a cold pneumonia developed and his death followed.
 Both of the daughters. Mary Rose the older, and Leona, age 5, the young CT. contracted the disease and botf were attacked with appendicitis ane underwent operations at the hospi tai. For a while it looked as if the children. weakened by the pneumonia attack would be unable 10 stand the shock of the operation but both are showing improvement.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
BORN

MARTIN In Putnam, June is. q son. Aldeas E Martin, to Mr. and Mrs. Aldeas B. Martin of South Meadow street.
 LINDEMAN-In In Norwich. at tn, Backus Hospital, June l6. son William John Lindeman, to MT and Mrs. Walter Lindeman of Putnam RYAN-In Putnam. at the Day Kim. ball Hospital, June 20. son to MT and Mrs. Lawrence Ryan (former ly Miss Nellie Furlong) of Pomfret BACHAND-In East Woodstock. June 16. son. James Rachand, to Mir and Mrs. Edward Bachand.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
BOX FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS
Clothing Bedding Etc, Wanted Be
 fore Next Wednesday

The Noman's Christian Temper. ance Union are planning to pack q box of clothing to send to the Missis- sippi flood sufferers. next Wednesday Everyone knows of the desperate need of the thousands who have been left homeless by the flood.
 The W. (. T. '. has undertaken the task of sending their bit to help and all donations of second hand clothing will be greatly appreciated. The cloth ing must be summer clothes, not neces- sarily up-to-date styles, but whole and good. Pillow slips, sheets, and blan- kets are also very acceptable. All bundles of clothing may be left either at the Community Room or at He Grove street. or 347 School street. be- fore 930 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 20
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
MISS WILSON GIVEN
 BACHELOR OF ARTS DEoRkE

Miss Esther NJ Wilson, a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Leon r. Wilson, was graduated from Wellesley College this week with the degree of Bachelor Of Arts. Miss Wilson is to attend the Harvard University summer school taking special courses m education. MT. and Mrs. Wilson and family were present at the commencement exercis- na
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
REQUIEM MASSES

High masses of requiem are being sung this week. every morning but Friday morning, for the repose of the s58l of the late pastor, Rev. Charles F Bedard Friday morning there will bs I high mass for the repose of the souls af Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Daigle
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
WINS YALE SCHOLARSHIP

Easr Pike. son of Dr. E. R. Pike. rs.. V oodstock physician, was among -L. graduates from the University .6f fBsHo. last week, receiving bache- isrs fsgree in forestry. He was also ,sear scholarship at Yale. Dur ige inc summer Mir. Pike will be em- nIsvad in the forestry department of fse Federal government near Denver, l.-.rAdo.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

A passport issued to Elkanah Wat. son. one of five printed by Benjamin Franklin on his own press in PassS when he was envoy to France brought Si,775 at recent auction ii New York.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
WILLIAMS CHILD

Tn, 5esiing of Daniel Williams and 9.t. Wary Child will take place at Che r. Woodstock Congregational ls-r-- Saturday afternoon at four ..z5-es Both are graduates of the pit-. high school. Miss Child is it. Laughter of MT. and Mrs. John SFH5. school street.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

[ &as announced at the masses at <, Nary's church Sunday that next Sunday afternoon Coadiutant Bishop Nefaaiay of the Hartford diocese will r-nst "a Putnam to confirm a large
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
MARRIED

BoULAIs-MIOUR-In Putnam. at St. Mary's church. June 20, Miss Eva Miour and Clarence Boulais of Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
DIED

BROYLSKI-In North Grosvenordale, June IT. Mrs. Frank Broylski, aged 40 years.
 MARTIN-In North Grosvenordale, June K. Ferdinand L. Martin, aged 3S years.
 RENSHAW-In Putnam, June IT, Charles J Renshaw, aged 55 years. HOLLAND-In Putnam, June IS, Mrs. William Holland, aged 92 years.
 GRAY-In Thompson. June 22. Miss Minnie II. Gray, aged 7s years. Flu neral private. LARNED-In Putnam, at the Day Kimball Hospital. June g, Mrs. John H. Larned aged 7s years. YOUNG-In Pomfret. June g, Mrs. Emma J.. widow of Henry Young.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
PROPERTY TRANSFER

Jules Lafamme has sold his prop erty on the corner of Providence and rosier. The sale price has not been disclosed.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
TO ATTEND THE YOUNG
 PEOPLES CONF ERENCE

Five delegates from the Congrega- tional church are to attend the fourth annual Congregational Young People s Conference of Connecticut at Storrs 10 be held from June 2Ath to July 1th. They are Rachel L. Hurlbut, Alice C.. Perry, Phyllis A. Tatem, Thomas De Barardinis and Bradway Delano. Rev. ]. r English, minister of the church, will attend the conference as one of the counsellors it is expected that two hundred and fifty delegates from the churches of the state will be pres cnt.
 The average expenditure of Yale graduates is estimated at sl 800 for each of the four years in college.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
North Grosvenordale

Adrian Ghoquette Is steadily im- proving from his recent operation at the Day Kimball Hospital,
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24

Damson plums originated in the city of Damascus before 500 B. C.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-24
Card of Thank.

fne unde;signyu w.sn to express their thanks and appreciation tC neighbors and friends for their words of sympathy and many kind acts dur ing their recent bereavement in tho loss of their brother. Charles Ken shaw: also those who sent beautiful flowers for the funeral.
 Mrs. Stet Macdonald
 Miss Sarah Renshaw
 Miss Mary Renshaw
 John Renshaw
 Thomas Kenshaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-03
jewelers. Buy Wealth
Of Brazilian Empire

An auction sale in Vienna's city
pawnshop has just revealed that de-
scendants OF an empress raised money
on the crown jewels. And the jewels
come from an American empire-the
Empire of Brazil. Prince Louis Au'
gust of .Coburg. Gotha. Of the
same family as King Edward Of Great
Britain and Ireland. was married to
a princess Of Braganza. daughter Of
Dom Pedro, Emperor of Brazil. There
was son, Prince Louis, and his son,
Prince Antonius, who inherited much
of the Emperor's Jewels. Prince An
tonius Is in a Bavarian insane asy.
lum, and his curators, forced to raise
money, hooked the jewels.
In the precious collection was
complete table service in silver which
Dom Pedro, as admiral Of the Bra.
lillian fleet, carried about with him.
There were personal Jewels Of the
Empress, a leaf of diamonds, a large
brooch, pearls. wedding gifts, decora-
tions. an emerald (the finest seen In
Vienna in years. and many silver or
naments. There were many watches
from the watch collection of King
Louis Philippe, which brought from
$50 to $3.50. A pearl necklace was
bought for more than $1,000. Wealthy
Viennese were present at the sale,
but did not bid, most of the articles
being purchased by local jewelers..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-03
Tax Burden Now Farmers Target

of Kansas, Iowa and other States),
perhaps luxury taxes. The farmer
Is preparing to get behind a move
ment that will tend to collect taxes
more in proportion to earned in
come, and not so much on valua-
ton of tangible real and personal
property on which there is no
turnover and accompanying profits,
or only a turnover once a year or
once In two years.
Tax reduction won't solve the
farmers problem so long as he
sells on the basis of Is or 80 cent
dollar and buys on a 100 cents to
the dollar basis; but tax reduction,
local and State, will help material
ly. And the farmers are going
after it In the next sessions of the
State Legislatures.
What Taxpayers Pay.
The taxpayers of the United
States are paying more than $780,
252 200, 900 a year for government
county, city. State and national.
That is not less than S304.23 a fam
ily-12h per cent of our gross ma
tional income. In 1913 we paid
only S2.919, 100000, or $1O2.12 a
family.
While Federal expenditures have
been and are being cut and held
down, the steadily rising costs of
local and State government have
virtually wiped out all we have
gained by Washington's tremen-
dous tax cutting.
For instance, between 1919 and
1924, while Federal taxes were be-
ing reduced $1,974 100000, local
and State taxes increased S1,847,-
600. 900. And in 1924 a net increase
of $107, 10000 was added to this
total. Local and State govern
ments now use about 60 per cent
of all the taxes collected; the Fed