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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24
PROTECTIVE TARIFF APPEALS
TO HOOVER

by GhAhLkS IL. STEWART
WASHINGTON, Feb. GA
tariff for revenue only Is sound
democratic doctrine. II appears 10
be Herbert Hoover's doctrine. too
minus the word only
Our republican infant indus
tries" swear by a protective tar
iff." but most Of them mean a
"p~rohibitive" one.
Mr.. Hoover evidently Endorses
the protective principle. but stops
short Of neutrality-suspicious. In
It's tariff sense-the alcoholic kind
doesn't enter into this discussion.
Maybe all this goes 70 show that
its hard 10 tell whether Mr.. Hoov-
er Is q republican or n democrat.
IL was dangerous TO suggest such a
thing q few months ago. Now that
he's almost in office. what does IL
matter7
anyway. every bit OF news from
Belle Isle. Fla) indicates that
Mr.. Hoover. while no free trader,
dees not want 10 keep imports en-
tirely out OF the United States.
This being 80, an awful row Ia
ahead, between Mr.. Hoover and
our infant industries" when con-
gress meets In April TO boost the
tariff.
What our infant industries re-
cuire may be Judged from the de-
rnands OF the furniture industry. a
lusty infant which sells 90 IL per
cent or al the furniture sold In
Arrnrfeo rAa F~~~ n.&
Graves q high enough tariff to keep
the remaining Ia of 4 per cent
how often that fraction Is 20 be
seen In the current literature OF
our countryl-which q few Million
aires still import from overseas
But Mr.. Hoover has made II clear
TO Senator Smoot and others that.
favorable as he iS to a protective
tariff. 20 help American industries,
he objects 70 n prohibitive one. TO
give them an air-tight monopoly.
He wants a medicum OF foreign
goods Co continue coming In, be-
cause he wants To tax them Oh their
arrival.
To him. a tariff Is a TAX. and he
NARC@N u DtG1 EIlC nlQ@lGY. 1Et
higher the tax. the more the money
up TO a certain point. But pass
that point, until imports cease. and
"a tax on nothing yields nothing.
no matter how high.
Mr.. Hoover also shows signs OF
concern for our foreign trade-and
seems less certain than some folk
that we car keep 1t up. with no i'm
ports.
The commerce department-Mr.
Hoover is pretty familiar with-re-
ports that we produce one-tenth
more than we consume: and doubt
less Mr.. Hoover believes that this
surplus would be a nuisance. left
on our hands. for lack OF foreign
markets.
A globe trotter. Mr.. Hoover prob
ably has detected a European tend
ency toward a tariff combination
asains ms: likewise. a European
trend toward getting onto our trick
OF mass production. which. plus
Europe's low wages, may mean
nasty competition for us.
"A close observer, on his latest
trip perchance Mr.. Hoover noticed
that cotton grows wild in South
America. and thought how dis
agreeable II would be if European
spinners were 70 turn thither il
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Other Papers
REAL ESTATES TAX BURDEN
(Sherman Democracy.

Estate tax returns filed with the Bureau Of Inter-
nal Revenue ct Washington show that nearly four
hundred thousand estates with an aggregate value of
five billion dollars change hands annually by reason
Of deaths. OF this five billion. on the average about
IS per cent Is represented by real estate.
These figures were commented upon by Joseph ..
MCCOY. government actuary. before the annual trust
conference Of the trust company division American
Bankers association. at New York He said that the
average value or real estate IN estates Of q total value
below $4,000 Is about 50 per cent. whereas IN several
instances Of estates having q gross value OF ten MIL
Ion or more the average real estate held was only !
per cent.
The rule as to the proportion of stocks held in
estates was exactly the reverse Of real estate. E-
tates under $4,000 Tn value averaged only III per
rent Of stocks. the percentage increasing with the
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sire Of the estate until those valued NJ more than ten
million held IS per cent in stocks. The average for
stocks was 80 per cent Of the total value Of estates.
Hence the little fellow" feels most the burdens of
the real estate tax.
Inasmuch as real estate Is the most tangible Of
all property II Is not surprising that this form Of
wealth should be taxed more than any other Nat
urslly. real estate was the first thing that attracted
the tax levies. Lands and buildings are not allowed
70 escape taxation whereas other forms OF wealth. be-
cause they are not 50 much IN evidence and cannot
be spotted so easily for rendition and assessment, so
without paying levies IN fair proportion
The above figures tend to uphold statements that
millions of dollars of securities are not proportionate-
" taxed. because Of exemptions and difficulty of
placing hands on ii. The income tax and the in
heritsnce tex make M in some measure for the dis
proportionste burden that the real estate holders
carry. and their Justice in principle should be easily
recognized.
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Who am III OF what company ar
! chairman OF the bcerd7 with
whom have I been wasing a battle
for the control OF this company
What are shock troops7"
What well known theatricaf Orc
Queer was once the manager uf7thf
heavyweight champion, James JEFF
fries?
What Ar sometimes referred tc aa
white cnal7"
Though the Lord be high. yet
hath he respect unto the lowIy
but the proud he knoweth far off,
Where does this passage appear ir
the Bible7
A Daily Thought
1T is the mind that makes the
man. an our vigcur Is our immor.
tai soul."-Ovid.
Today's Horoscope
Persons born under this sign ore
noble. self-sacrificing and genercut
10 an extreme. They always wtr
the love and regard OF others.
Answers 10 Foregoing Questions
/. Colonel Robert Stewart
Standard Oil OF Indiana; John r.
Rockefeller. Jr.
2. A picked body NJ assault sol
diers.
3. william A. Brady.
A. Waterpcwer.
y. Psalm cxxxvtii. ".
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

eed Saturday from Frederick. Okla,
for . visit with their son, DR.. G. G.
Conley and family. They we're &C
companied by their grandson Mon
tie Worthington.
Mrs. George a. Taber OF San Ben
ito was here Friday visiting her
daughter. Mrs. VIM. @. Hecht and
family.
Or. and Mrs. 8. N. Maybury. Of
Enid, Okla, were guests for a few
days last week OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude r. Holloway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy
spent the weekend in San Antonio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Thompson and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. M. TONNE and
son. Earl Mac. spent Sunday with
relatives t. Donna.
c. w. Bull Of Houston spent Sun
day here with his sor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. l.. Bull.
Miss Grace Alsrneyer spent the
weekend with her parents In Mis-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Musgrave
spent Monday with their daughter
Mrs. j. j.. Stone n tamiiy, In san
Juan.
Mr.. and Mrs. o p. Knipp and son
Phillip. spent the weekend In San
Antonio.
Attorney u. z. Decker returned
Tuesday morning from q short bust
ness trip 10 Austin.
Mrs. 9. ". Mills and Mrs. u. T.
Esfr xrnrn VISITING rninttvHE IN Efa-
wsrt Place Sunday.
Mrs. j. K. Smith returned from
!. arlingen Monday. where she hac
been with her mother, Mrs ID. II
Primer.
Mrs. H. S. Aurand and son, Hen
~, left Sunday for their home In
Ct.lmbus, O.. after n visit here with
her father. Davis 4. Decker.
DR.. c. g. Conley returned Friday
from a trip to Oklahoma.
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Co washington
DayboQk4 -

preference 70 Dixie. as we have
done, for cheaper rubber.
Recent scenes In some or our
congressional committee rooms Ar
Washington have suggested a re-
semblance between our tariff thir-
sty industries and the parched waif
In a desert. who. stumbling on
water hole. often drinks hirseI.
death unless somebody stops hit
Apparently Mr.. Hoover does not
mean 10 let our industries burst
themselves, ~ he can help N.
He should remember that the
desert watf fights like tiger
against interference. however well
intended.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. ri. z. TONNE, and Mr..
and Mrs. r.. n. Holloway.
High guest PRICES were awarded
Mrs. G. J. Scott. who received a
beautiful beaded picture. and to G..
r.. Holloway. who received a card
case. The club prizes we're won by
Mrs. II. A. Bull, who received a cup
and saucer coffee set, and by Ed
starr. who received an ash tray. Re-
freshments OF strawberry short
cake. with whipped cream and cof-
fee, were served by the hostess.
FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB q
The Friday Night Bridge club was
entertained at the 3. z. Carroll
home on Saturday evening. The
following guests. in addition TO the
members OF the club. were In at
tendance: Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Wise.
Mr.. and Mrs G. J. Scott. MI. and
Mrs. B. l.. jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. n.
n. Fsckleman. Mr.. and Mrs. M. III.
Deryer. Mr.. and Mrs. "A. y. Schubert,
Mrs. z. p. Burton. Mrs. Miller Wal
ton. and p. X. Gephart. Mrs.
George ". Lochrie won ladies club
high prize. a lovely box OF handker-
| chefs. and q carton Of cigarettes
went to Holly Bostick. as winner of
mems club high prize. Guest
prizes were won by Mrs. T.. u. Bur
ton. who received q box of candy,
and A. j. Schubert. who received a
/ shaving Get. The refreshments con-
sisted Of chicken-salad. cherry pie
and coffee
| VALENTINES FETE
Misses Helen Scot and Rebekah
Lindahl entertained a group oil
friends mt the G. j. Scott home
Thursday evening. The Valentine
motif was carried out In the decora-
tons. Mrs. Scott was assisted by
Miss Elaine Garrett In entertainine
the young people. The refreshments
consisted Of heart cookies frosted nj
red. angel food cake and hot cho-
colate, topped with whipped cream
tinted red. The guests were RUBY
Holder. Lavcr Halpin. Ruth Man
ming. Merble Parr. Mills Simmons
Ralph Burnett, Sam Tumiins0n
Kennedy Dreyer. Travis Scott. and
Lewis Burton
REBEKAHS INITIATE
"A class Of four candidates were
indicted into the mysteries OF the
Rebekah Order Thursday evening
IN the local Oddfeliow hall The
Weslacn Rebekah degree team OF.
ficiated I'm exemplifytng the work
A large attendance OF local member
and visitors were present. who en-
joyed pleasing refreshments after
the degree work.
PERSONALS
County Attorney Roger p Rohin-
son returned Tuesday from a hIisi.
ness trip 20 Fort Smith, Ark. anc
Rock Island, Okla
Mr. and MRS. W. r. Conley arriv-
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Timely Views
EQUAL FREEDOM OF EDUCATIONAL oPrOR,
UNITY URGED

WILL IN1Lb
BY DAVID RINLEY. President University Of Illinois
david Kinley was born al Dundee. Scotland,
Aug. ?. 1851. Coming 10 the United States with
his father IN 1872. he was graduated from Yale
end later studied M Johns Hopkins and the
University OF Wisconsin. He was principal Of a
high school for six years at N. Andover. Mass.
then taught at Jehns Hopkins for a year: at
Wonans college. Baltimore. and then the Univer-
sity OF Wisconsin. He became professor OF eco
Monies there in 1894 and was later dean of the
graduate school for many years. Later becoming
acting president At Wisconsin. for a year. he was
chosen president Of the University of Illinois in
1920. He has served as special envoy TO Chile on
q number Of financial commissions. and has writ
ten several books on economical s~ubjectso.
As a bar 10 class education and an and to the
policy of higher education for as large a number as
possible. state supported universities stand as the bull
wsrks protecting the future Of our democracy.
The public schools. the state supported colleges
and universities of our country. were established and
have been continued in order to give equal freedom
Of educational opportunity to all.
The main principle underlying their administra-
ton has been and is TO keep an open road to the
higher levels of education for rs many as could walk
that road.
Lcng ago they learned that genius and talent do
not belong 70 any class based upon wealth or social
position. The only difference they recognize are diff
ferences due 10 ability and TO a desire TO achieve.
Their purpose is not to educate as few as posi-
bic. but as many as possible.
Much has been written about educating leaders,
but we cannot select leaders in advance Of their de-
veloprent Of the powers OF leadership.
We cannot pick the great business man Of 20
years from now from the young men Of 10 and 20 in
college. although some profess to be able to do so.
1t has been said that some. II not most. Of the sue
cessful men in our cities are drawn from the country.
The great nnass had equal opportunities. the at
tempt 10 avail themselves Of these opportunities de-
veloped the leaders.
IL Is out OF the great mass that leaders emerge.
not BY pre-selection but BY strenuous effort 70 avail
themselves o. the opportunities FOR advancement
through educstioe
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24
Cameron Courts

Suits filed In the District Courts:
Mrs. n. RI. Gerlach ct MI vs.. DO.
l.. 3. & NJ. Co: damages.
2sTH DISTRICT COURT
Hon. a. w. Cunningham Judge
=. MI. Halliburton VS.. Stella Halli-
burton, divorce granted.
103RD DISTRICT COURT
Hon. "A. WI. Kent, Judge
No final orders
COUNTY COURT
Hon. Oscar Dancy, Judge
No suits filed.
COUNTY COURT AT LAW
Hon John K1eiber, Je1gc
No orders.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Lee Whitehair and Viola Lieck.
Gaspar de Leon and Rosa Sierra
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

AND HE KEEPS BUSY
What are you doing now,
Frank7-
"Oh. I'm an artist"
~Why. I didn't know YOU we're tai
ented along that line. what branch
Of art are you in7' ..
II draw the ks for q tabloid
| newspaper"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

The question Of war Or peace is attractive because
people can fight over -Bost Shoe and Leather
reporter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

Whenever q certain French playwright Is AZ n loss
FOR an idea, he plays the saxcphcns. After q little Of
this he no longer worries about ideas-Punch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

Fortunately. sustained flights Of cratory can't BE
prolonged By taking on more grs-rIer1phls News
S~cririitar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

Chicago Is described by q newspaper correspondent
as an Augean stable. This IS the burg that puts the
Jaw. Gee" into Augean-Punch-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-24

Mnlinoff. Karrel and Rasch. Their
IL a spectacular routine. unfoldel
at a lightning pace. and each q
their swift routines left the audi
ence gasping. Miss Ayers is Frncn
fully hurled, tossed ard throw
fromone male 10 the other. an
their walloping finish brought bra
vos and roof-lifting applause.
The h~air-ralsInR finale find
Miss Ayres used ss a skipping ropf
with two Of her escorts turning Ne
over and over. with the fourt
member jumping. ~ is a thrtlIri
indeed.
The show Is q grand after-the
theater northumberland 10
only $3.50. too
OF ALL ANSWERS Y
Russell z. Ma-kert. the youthft
dance director of Animal Crack
ers." says he overheard IL I'm O.
office OF q casting agent.
Amy experience at playing Lit
tie Evn7"
twenty years" answered the or
plicant.
ANOTHER FORM or cR16hrrsr
rt was in one of the #1hpupf
pariors. early yesterday yawning.
hula dancer violently tossed be
torso I'm front of n DRINKS tabl
The unapprccintive stew gruwled;
The nearest she ever Ect \
Hawaii was q can Of pineappiesi'
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OF ALL ANSWERS


C~HICAGC-When Mrs. Clnr
Likes complained that her husbar
locked her out because she went 7
q dance tbs police refused tc Inter
fere.
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EMBROIDERY CLuB

The Embroidery Club mer Friday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Hen
ry Wright. with eleven members and
three guests present The after
noon was spent in sewing and In
two or three amusing contests. Mrs.
Boiler won the prize for making the
most becoming hat. fashioned from
materials furnished by the hostess.
The prize m this contest was a
lovely valentine. In the valentine
contest. Mrs. n. w. Huff won the
pirzc, which was a stamped linen
towel. A delicious lunch was serv-
ed.
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MISS r HOSTESS

Miss H1cheel X. MOrtfy entertain
ed with a Valentine party M her
home on Rodriguez avenue on the
evening OF February IA. The VAL
entine motif was carried out in the
decoration scheme. with red hearts
IN evidence throughout the living
and dining room. Streamers Of white
crepe paper, upon which were fast
ened red hearts. hung from the
chandeliers TO all parts of the rooms.
Bridge and other games were play
ed during the evening. Appetizing
refreshments Of pineapple and
cheese salad, heart shaped sand
witches. heart shaped pink frosted
cookies. hot chocolate and Valentine
candies were served. The invited
guests were Misses Caroline Duff
field. Jewel Holder, Sammie Lee
Kinser. Ruth Chandler, Mamie WI
liarns. Aida Jensen. Rose Earle, and
Foster Crowell. Don Glover, Don
Stone. Lawrence Bremen. Hubert
Wright. George Wright, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence :. Raef. Mr.. and Mrs.
william @. Woods. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter L. Reascnover.
LITTLE BRIDGE CLUE
Mrs Holly BoStick was hostess 10
the Little Bridge Club Friday aft
ernoon. Mrs Z T. Bull. Mrs r.. II.
Facklerlan, and Mrs. 3. g. Carroll
were guests OF the club. The high
club prize was. a box Of stationery,
was won by Mrs Walter w. Gray
son. and high guest prize. "A string
OF beads. went TO Mrs. T. T. Bull.
A dainty salad rrHs-xa u-aw enrrn% kx-
the hostess.
JOLLY DOZEN CLUE
The Jolly Dozen Bridge Club
met Tuesday evening st the home Of
J. X. Smith this being the first
meeting OF the club since the Christ
mas holidays Out Of town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. M. H Ford. Nr.
and AIRS W. r. Heard. Mr. and Mrs
ID. a. F1lmer, all Of H~arlingen. 9th
" guests attending besides club
members were Nh. and Mrs g. y.
Scott. NJ. and Mrs. Holly Bostick.
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DINNER
Stories
10 THEIR 4

NOT THEIR WORRY
In Ontario, Canada. the speed
cops seem 70 have given 10 up as q
bad Job. The highway signs read:
Notice. pavement slippery In wet
weather. Obey speed law A
much as to say. In dry weather.
disobey speed law and be hanged.
We ,ow you're going to. anyway"
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zrEGFELp's MIDNIGHT FRoLIC

Before a distinguished group OF
stage, screen and literary celebri-
ties, gathered nj midnight, y. zieg-
field reopened the historic midnight
roof and revealed another or his
handsome frolics. It Is headed by
the Duncan Sisters. recently re-
turned from continental triumphs.
and the supporting bin offers Helen
Morgan, Paul whiteman and the
most sensational acrobatic dancing
quartet this spectator eve bravO'd-
They are named Charlotte Ayers,
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NC TRUST

"A TRUSTING TRUST
A very small boy sidled into an
Edinburgh tobacco shop not long
ago. My fathers been hearin'
there's "A tobacco trust" he said.
True. there Is" the t~obacconist
told him.
Then father wants to know
wad We trust him for two ounces O.
rough cut7"
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nm. ~ About -NEacas
k lg4lh New York .RN

NEW YORK. Feb. 73.-Two
chorus girls, who were bitter enc
mics for a whole season ON tour.
met when the new traffic regula-
tons halted them at 45th street
yesternight.
You look" said one Of them sar-
castically. "as II you hadn't had q
dinner since I saw you last"
yeah" srowled the other. as
she sized her up and down. "and
you look as " you had been et
dinner ever sincei"
THE RETORT SWELL
Added to our list Of gags on Ar
thur Caesar is the one that hap
pened I'm the old Chantee club.
Caesar selscted Julius Tennen twhc
can swing n nifty line OF vitrol
HIMSELF when julius entered the
place.
"Ah-hah," ah-hah'd Caesar. as Inc
wet his lips and clapped his hands.
Let's have that battle Of wits
nowls
Very we'll" calmly replied Tan
nen. wait until 7 check mine, 80
it'll be q fair fight"
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County Attorney Roger r Rohin-
son returned Tuesday from = bgisi-
ness trip 20 Fort Smith, Ark, and
Rock Island, Okla
Mr. and MRS. w. r. Conley arriv-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Wyoming has a tax rate OF

a gallon. Wyoming has a tax rate OF
212 cents.
Fourteen States have fixed the gas
tax rate at 3 cents a gallon. They are:
California, Colorado, Delaware, Indiana,
Iowa, Michigan. Montana, Ohio, Okla
homa, Oregon. Pennsylvania. Tennessee,
Texas and Vermont. Utah's tax is 312
cents gallon. A Accent tax has found
favor in Is States, namely Alabama,
Arizona. Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana,
Maine. Maryland. Mississippi. Nevada,
New Hampshire, North Carolina, South
Dakota and West Virginia, while a rate
of Az cents is charged in Virginia.
Get Cents.
Arkansas, Florida. Kentucky, New
Mexico and South Carolina tax at the
rate OF cents gallon.
The average tax in the IS States and
District of Columbia that have adopted
this means of increasing their reve-
nues amounts to 80 cents a gallon
The average rate for 1927 was STA
cents. In 1926 it was 2.S6 cents per
gallon.
More than S258,80O, 900 was raised by
gas taxes for good roads during 1927
OF this fund 1882, 100000 was spent on
State highways; $55,400,000 went TO
local roads: $10,000,000 was apportioned
to State and county bond pavements
and the remainder went for collection
costs of taxes, and for miscellaneous
projects allied to road building.
Each motorist during 1927 used an
average Of $500 gallons Of gasoline
and travelled an average Of 1887 miles,
according to the American Motorists
Association. These averages are based
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Miguel the country Is level, and the
only major problem is crossing of the
Tampa River. The proposed route from
San Miguel gradually ascends into
rough country, crossing the Honduran
frontier about due west of Nacaome.
The proposed route through Hon
duras enters at point directly west
of Nacaome, through Nacaome, crossing
the San Lorenzo-Tegucigalpa Road 8,
thus providing access to the capital,
through Cholutoca to the Nicaraguan
frontier, a distance Of approximately
95 miles.
There are two possible routes from
the Honduran frontier to Managua, the
capital of Nicaragua. The first con-
tinues from the Honduras frontier
southwest through the mountain coun-
try north of Lake Managua to Mata-
galpa and thence via the road recently
completed to the capital. The other
is located by way of Leo and south OF
Lake Managua to the capital.
Costa Rican Part Natural.
From Managua it is now possible to
60 as far as Rivas during the dry sea-
son. The land is level and no large
rivers are encountered. From Rivas the
route would lead to the Costa Rican
frontier, coming in near La Cruz and
the Rio Sapoa.
Entering Costa Rica along the valley
of the Rio Sapoa, a tentative highway
line runs in the direction of the head
waters. Striking a low divide, it then
drops into the drainage basis of the
Tempisque River, thence following the
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on a total gasoline consumb. ION in the
United States Of IL ,563. 10000 gallons.
an increase Of 124 per cent over 1926.
Mileage travelled Is based on an average
OF 1875 miles per gallon. So during
1927 cars and trucks travelled $751;
OIL. 100000 miles or 42,74l,675 miles
per day.
Since the adoption Of the gas tag In
1919 by Oregon 1t has had widespread
application and popularity. From tcta!
receipts of S553,9S7 in 1919 the revenue
has increased to more than $50 million
collars year. 1t is interesting TO note
that the States adopting the system
early levied comparative small taxes
as compared with the present practice
In the Early days Of the tax it was
thouei% such a system would curtan
the use G. the automobile. Such has
not oeer. the case, for with the tai
making cetter road building pusSiDi
travel has increased tremendously.