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sister, Mrs. R T. Kaufman, Philip s. Smith, Mrs. w. Urqnhart, Mrs Warren Taylor, MT. and Ms T. T. SAillingberg, pr. Frank J V. Krebs Clyde R. Ellis and family Mrs Ivan l.. Peterson, Jr., Chas. II Flory R. IT. Willis, H. J. Miller, H. Al. RaS- naUsen, P. c. Kaisel, O. A. Pifer Mrs. H. Y. Abraconloy, D. F Sis son, Mrs. Harry Donnelly, Mrs M H. Perry, Robt. H. Slaughter, j. k lfaulding, w B, Dean, B B. Green H. H. Malcolm, A. K. Thompson Geo. Steele.
 SEWARD:
 Warren R. Neil, MT. and Mrs. Q Brien. M. Osbree, Mr. and Mrs Simons, Jack Leon, J. A. McGov- ern, Combe, J. A. Sherlock, MT. and Mrs. Obrien, MT. and Mrs. J. Tay- Tor, J. Sherlock, Janet Borges, Mrs. II Creese. MT. and Mrs J Swan son, MT. and Mrs. Strickland, Os- car Sinenran, Mrs Verl Gross. OVERLAND.
 w. s. Chuitiuseu, E. F. Martin, P. Frummar. E. Sliare, s. E- Forsell, Bert Mormin, H. F Hoerler, R. J. Maxey, J. Galob, F. I.earignau, J, Clayton, J. HI Mcdonald, James Noble, Frank Mackey, Peter Swirt, c. P. Raud, E. McAaybell, H. C Car ren, Frederick Nelson, Andr e " Johnson, ". K. Armstrong, H. Will liamson, M. Morton, M Ross, Miss Mary Turke, H. Bildering, Miss E. Hansen, Ben Week.
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 J. R. Olsen, J. Laundry, c. F.
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HOME FOR 9 WEEKS

Francis Leslie, local high school graduate who has been at Nenana during the summer vacation. ar- rived on last nights train for a two weeks visit in his old home town. Francis will contineu his studies at the Annapolis Naval Academy prep school which ne has been attending during the last last year
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Beymer. J. N. Pierce, VI. Holderness, I. Smith, c. w. Mcconnell, R. Hoh- Ter, Buddy Ceimonger, D. ". Beau dreau, MT. and Mrs. MAl Jones and family, MT. and Mrs. Ray Sturgeon, Mrs. F. Johnson and daughter, E, Brell.
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Work on the Lone Star mining properties near Dawson is pro- gressing favorably and the tun- nel is now nearing the bottom of the shaft, the objective point
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AT TN: HOTELS
VAN GLIDER

VAN GLIDER:
 w. 4. Beach, F. E. swartz. H. s. staser, Mrz. R. VI Stewart, H. O Nordiing, Ms. II. Q. NordIing, MT. and Mrs. H. Stoaeh2use, R. T. Me Culloch, Paul Fish Heriirs, MT and Mrs. ,. r. Petrich, Stanley J. Nichols, Mrs Geo E Steele and
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List yaur labor Nant. with usi We will endeaver to secure for VOW the help deslred. Phone Adanls 126 or ctI at .the AI .& W Clnb. Seward. Alaska.
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As D parting shot of affection, the local American Legion Post entertained delegates Mast eVan- ing ia the banquet room of the Seward Grill, a dance closing the general good-tine
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24
FaHProgram
Discussed At
Board Session

"A fun program Of work came up
FOL discussion at the first meeting OF
the local Y. w. G. "A. executive board
at the home Of Mrs. Geo. M. Smith
on Tuesday.
Mrs. smith. who Is chairman Of
the board, presided. Others pres
ent were Mrs. Fl. L. Fitch. first vice
president and membership chair
man; Mrs. Robin Pate, secretary;
Mrs. w. B. Walton, treasurer; Mrs.
Jack Rowe, camp chairman; Mrs.
Volney w. Taylor, publicity chair
mar and Mrs. Dick Harris, finance
chairman. Mrs. K. K. Goodrich,
financial chairman, was unable TO
attend.
Miss Elizabeth Allen, Valley sec
rotary. was present and gave q very
interesting talk.
II was announced that Miss Louise
Perry will serve as Girl Reserve
advisor this year, and Mrs. r. NJ.
Warren as advisor TO the Blue ri
angle of the Girl Reserve. a branch
for girls Of junior high school age.
Mrs. Harris discussed plans for
the finance drive, which Is to begin
ON Oct. 8. She will be assisted by
Mrs. II. L. Yates and Mrs. M. r.
Hall as committee members. as well
as a number Of other women. The
district finance committee Is To
meet soon in Weslaco TO work out
a program.
Mrs. Rowe. camp chairman, re-
ported that the local reserves have
had their first meeting, and that &C
girls attended.
Mrs. Taylor, camp chairman las
year. reported that during the five
weeks of camp during the summer
an aggregate Of ~ weeks were spent
IN the camp By Brownsville girls.
Mrs. II. Il. Fitch, membership
chairman. gave a report on thu
meeting Of district membership
chairmen at Weslaco Sept. 10. anc
announced that a membership meet,
ing TO which all members OF the
local boards r invited is TO be helC
October 10.
A meeting Of Girl Reserve chair.
men Is announced for $50 Friday
at La Feria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24
IN SOCIETY CRUES--AC COMPLETE PAGE FOR VALLEY WOMEN %=

present, md q guest. Mrs. J. /.
Coursey, president Of the P.--. r..
council. Several new members were
present also.
The program had for special
features splendid talks By Mrs.
Coursey. on cooperation between
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officiated.
The bride wore a very attractive
new fall model IN tan and brown
with accessories to match and car
ried a bridal bouquet of American
beauty roses.
Mrs. Buckingham. popular mem
Der Of the younger set. Is the at
tractive daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
r. G. Craft. Mr.. Buckingham holds
a responsible position with the
Missouri Pacific transportation Co.
and has been prominently identi-
fled with that organization ever
since 1t has been operating IN the
Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buckingham are
planning 10 postpone their honey
moon trip until later in the fall
when they will take an extensive
trip to the east.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24
PERSONALS

u LAAoOANAAI
Mrs. O. IT. Hardin entertained her
mother. Mrs. Don Campbell of Ray
mondville and her uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Phoenix of
Okema, Okla, Wednesday or last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Pierson and
Miss Evelyn and Miss Alline Stur-
cess visited Mr.. and Mrs. Gofford
~kidmore Of San Benito.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ardon Pierson
have bought a small farm east OF
here and will move to their new
home in a few days. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierson have lived in Carbon. Mis-
ssouri. since leaving Texas.
Miss Dorothy Peacock scent the
week end with Miss PLANE Morrison
in Weslaco.
Mrs. z. r. Roser and Mrs. n. S.
Smith of Hurley. N. M. were In
Edinburg Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. d. Cozart. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Jarrett and
children spent the weekend In Port
Isabel.
Rev. Durkop If Mercedes was calI-
inc on friends In Edcouch last
week for several days.
Earl Houts and family of Har-
hngen spent Sunday here with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banton and child
-nn spent the weekend in Browns
vile with Mr.. Banton's brother.
The w w. Wilson and James
Barr families have as their guest
Peter Barr and Harry Carlson ~
Earl Park. Indiana. Mr. snow and
Nlr. Hesland Of Kee'and. Ind. The
men own land here.
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such q need. Membership dues viii
be fifty cents this year.
Mrs. John Coke turned III SO.
as proceeds from the saving OK
Sunset Coffee. and Mothers Oats
coupons. This sum will be set aside
Continued ON Page Six
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24

PIT. AS and the PIT. "A. council.
Mrs. It. Z. Robertson. on cooper
alton between teachers and moth
ers and Mrs. r. III. Maxwell, on
duties Of the PIT. A. Ulcers and
members. Little Miss Jean Cragin
played a pretty instrumental piece.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24

Mrs. Cot sey announced that
as their had been some mIsunder-
standing. among pupils IN some or
the grade schools. that as all books
were supplied free. parents need
no. send money for school books
unless a note was received. stating
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24
Group at Point
For Weekend

A group Of Brownsville girls spent
the weekend at the Creager sum-
mer home a. Port Isabel. Those
in the party included Mise Rosalis
Kikbe. Salome McAllen. Florence
Burns. Adrienne Dalzell. Helen
Clarkson. Annie Starck. Elizabeth
screager and Mrs. katherine Alex
Hnder Cav.
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Weslaco
FINANCE DRIVE

FINANCE DRIVE
PLAN OF ". w. q. a..
The local Y. w. G. A met at the
Community Hall Thursday. Septem-
Der 18TH. The members discussed
the Inter-Club council meeting 70
be held here in the Community Hall
october 4th. Thirteen clubs of the
Valley are to be represented.
The business al called to order
by Mrs. @. r. Morrison. local gen.
eral chairman. who led in prayer,
The new members appointed TO the
board we're Mrs. j. M. Sewell as
treasurer. and Mrs. G. r. Brown as
educational chairman Plans were
made for the finance drive which Is
to start the first week in October.
Thalia Mitchell. local Girl Reserve
| president. was present and gave a
report Of the Inter-Club Council OF
the Girl Reserves held at Mercedes
Saturday. September 18th.
Members Of the local board pres-
ent were Mrs. G. r. Morrison. gen.
eral chairman: Mrs. A. c. LaDuke,
finance chairman: Mrs. Buddemev-
e.. membership chairman: Mrs. e.
r.. Vaughn. service chairman. Mrs.
w. M. Jordan, Girl Reserve chair
man: Mrs. T.. A. Leonard. publicity
chairman and Thalia Mitchell pres
ident Of the Girl Reserve. Miss
Fern CARL has been appointed as
the Girl Reserves sponsor.
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Comings. Goings

Mrs. K. J. Tucker is expected TO
return this week from Mississippi.
where she was called by the illness
and death OF her mother.
Morris Clint and son. Morris. Jr..
have returned from Asheville. N. c.
where they visited Mr.. Clint's sis
Ter. Mrs. Smith. formerly Miss Mar
cha Clint.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24

Drug-taking is very widespread
In Egypt. where II Il estimated
that 50n000 out Of a population Of
'tooon00 are victims OF the vice.
Egyptians are said to spend nearly
IS per head Of the total population
on drugs annually.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24
Brownsville Couple
! Wed Here Monday

Announcement has been made of a very interesting wedding which
took place O Monday evening. that Of Miss Evelyn Craft and Mr.. Gilbert
Z. Buckingham The ceremony was solemnized at eight o'clock in the
First Presbyterian church, in the presence Of relatives and a few close
friends Of the young couple. The Rev. Z. P. Day, pastor Of the church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24
Edcouch
DINNER PARTY
HONOREE

Mrs. Cara Rice entertained with
q dinner Sunday in honor OF Miss
Julia Hills eighth birthday. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.
Hill. Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner, Mrs. lea
Jennings, Kathleen and Walter
Crenshaw. Evelyn Stephens, David
Rice and the hostess. Mrs. Rice.
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BRIDGE PARTY
HOSTESS

Miss Maria HART. entertained
with three tables OF bridge Friday.
Those enjoying the evening were
Misses Stella and Lucille Ballen-
ger. Lila Mae Moore, Mable Bur-
son. Magri HART and Messrs Carl
Vandrevoit. Jimmie Sutphen. Carl
Schlimer and Robert Carter.
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BREAKFAST AFFAIR
TO re GIVEN

Circle One OF the Christian Mis-
sionary society met at the home of
Mrs. Bonnie Mitchell. with Mrs. w.
d. Hoge, group leader In charge Of
the meeting. Mrs. j. w. Montgom-
erv gave the devotional.
Mrs. o. L. Knowles. librarian. re-
ported five books read. Member
ship committee reported one new
member and prospects Of three new
members. There were So 50 dues
paid and &c collection taken for in
cidentals. Plans were made for the
breakfast at the Cortez October
I at which Group One Is 70 be
hostess.
A delicious ice course was served
TO nine members and the following
guests: MeSdames j. +. Montgom-
ery. Geo. Jones. z. L. Sugg and
Miss Dorothy SchammelI.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24
ATTENDANCE BANNER
RECETvED FRIDAY

Fourteen Edcouch women attend
ed the zone meeting OF the Method
list Missionary society held in Mer-
cedes Friday. Edcouch brought the
banner home for the third time for
the most women being present.
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Harrington
INITIAL MEETING
HELD MONDAY

The North Ward PIT. "A. held
their first regular meeting or
Monday afternoon. in the assembly
room. Mrs. P. II. Maxwell. president
was n charge OF the session. Twen-
" four members and teachers we
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-24
REGULAR CLUB
MEET HELD

The Llano Grande Home Dem
onStration club held their regular
social meeting at the home Of Mrs.
r. Dunn Friday afternoon. Contests
and a social time vas enjoyed.
The hostess served sandwiches
and punch to twelve members and
one guest. Mrs. w. M. Jordan. The
club meets next with Mrs. Z. r.
Vaughn.
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Mrs. BAXTER, JR.

Mrs. w. II. Baker. Jr.. was hostess
20 the Thursday Bridge club last
week. Pink roses and queens wreath
were used in the floral decorations
Mrs. j. L. Compere received high
score trophy and Mrs. Carl Moeller
received consolation. A delicious
salad course was served TO nine club
members and the following guests:
Mesdames r. @. waters. G. Lester
Skaggs, and r. A. Rowland.
Mrs. ]. p. Blake viii be the next
hostess.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-06
Editorial Comment
Commodity Price Level Adjustments
Minneapolis Tribune)

For some time the copper business has been in a state
OF deadlock. Producers have held firmly to the price
level of 10 cents. Consumers have bought on a hand
to-mouth basis.
The price cut just announced is a significant indica-
ton of the commodity trend during the current year.
The effect of reducing the price of copper to IA cents
probably will be to stimulate buying. Few producers will
suffer in the end, except those operating under special
problems. The new figure represents a fair profit to most
copper producers.
Cheaper copper should increase activity in those in
dstries that are affected by it and stimulate employ
ment in both production and fabrication. When the
general industrial situation improves there will be CORE
spending price adjustments.
The 1880 commodity price decline follows a historical
legend. 1t has had parallels in all the wars in which
the country has engaged. as all were attended by periods
in which commodity prices advanced sharply. Prices fell
steadily for 30 years after the Civil war. while in
February, 1880, they were at the same level as in Febru-
airy, 1922.
In the last two years wholesale prices have declined
less In the United States than in Great Britain, France,
Italy, Germany and Canada. Copper was the one So
called key commodity that has not hitherto reflected the
downward trend in prices which began in 1928.
Meantime the monthly bulletin Of the National City
bank reports that In 1929 earnings of 16 copper mining
companies were $3.50 900 as compared with $153,00 900
in 1928 and $73,000,O 900 in 1927. These figures show in
creased earnings of more than 200 per cent in two years.
The reduction In copper prices follows the trend to a
new point Of sterilization for commodity prices! It is an
inevitable adjustment long anticipated. The general eff
feet should be good for business.
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Quotations

"Heat, moisture, oxygen soil!~
These are the big four Of the gar
dener's peace conference" - Alex
Laurie, Horticulture professor at Ohio
State University.
X 4 y
"Out Of every five children who die,
one is killed by accident" Dr.. s.
Josephine Baker.
"In arriving at executive positions
I believe that young women have as
good If not better chances of early
promotion and opportunity as young
men, Lucy A. Goldsmith. foreign
trade expert.
"When I took up this profession OF
mine, Is years ago, crime was UNI
fashionable. But today we find
plenty of evidence that the majority
has changed sides."-Emanuel H. La
vine, veteran New York police re.
porter.
"After a war or a battle is over the
vanquished bewail their lost oppor-
tunities and the victors parade the
shrewdness of their plans and the &C
curacy of their calculations. Wins
ton Churchill.
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CURE of a sort of neuralgia In thH
head? Can same affect the eyes?"
Answer: Neuralgia may be caused
from q general systemic toxemia or
from local infections Of the sinuses
o. antrums. In some cases the pain
comes from congestion in the back OF
the neck which influences the nerve
going to the head, the eyes ache be-
cause Of neuralgia, and the vision is
affected.
Dizziness
Question: D. S. A. writes: lis be.
ing more or less dizzy all the time =
symptom of acidity? DO oranges and
lemons counteract an acid condition
Of the system. or do they only in.
crease it?"
Answer: Acidity could cause dizzi.
ness, but I would advise you to have
a thorough examination to be sure.
Oranges and lemons counteract an
acid condition.
Arthritis
Question: Mrs. M. K. asks: what
is arthritis and what causes same?
About seven months ago I met With
an accident. X-ray pictures taker
two weeks after showed arthritis
Could the arthritis have been in m,
bones before the accident and I suffer
no pain? How long does it take for
arthritis to develop? Injury a IL
lower back and spinal column ano
arthritis is located in a joint.
Pains are mostly in back"
Answer: Arthritis is a form of rileu.
matism Of the joint. It often starts
with an injury when the system has
toxins. It Is a chronic dis
order and you should use a diet SIM
liar to that outlined in my article on
rheumatism. You should be careful
not to exercise OF strain the affected
joint until the Inflammation has sub
sided. Use hot applications for re-
lief.
Copyright. 1890, by The Bell
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-06
Today Is The
Anniversary of
ROBBERY SCOTT'S BIRTH

On June 6, 1868, Robert Scott, arc
tic explorer, who led an expedition to
the south pole by the longest contin-
uous sledge journey ever made in the
polar regions, vas born in Davenport,
England.
He entered the navy at the age Of
II, and first attracted attention as a
torpedo lieutenant Of the H. M. S.
Majestic, where his associations with
arctic explorers led to his future ca
reer. In 1901 he was placed in COM
mand of an antarctic expedition dur
ing which he discovered King Edward
VII land and reached a latitude
which was then a new "farthest
SOUTH"
Nine years later he set out in COM
mand of a new expedition for antarc-
tic discovery. After a sledge journey
of 1872 miles Scott reached the south
pole Jan. 10, 1912, five weeks later
than Amundsen. He found the lat
ter's Norwegian flag and tent and
carried away photographs of them.
Some two months later. on the return
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with Mrs. Pearson, who is sick at the
st. Alexius hospital.
Mrs. Signe johnson visited with
Mrs. Oster in Regain Friday.
Elsie Ghylin called at the Ed Bro.
hel home day last week.
Mrs. Signe johnson, children Yer
non and Hilrna. and MI. and Mrs. Ed
win johnson shopped In Wilton Sat-
urday.
Leons Brohel visited with Mrs.
Sisne johnson Friday afternoon.
Ole Hasstrom called on Chas. Noon
one day last week.
Miss Naomi Hagstrom, principal Of
the Arena school, finished her school
term Thursday.
Dena Ghylin has been on the sick
list for the past month.
Beginning June 3, a series of serv-
ices conducted by Rev. Arthur Peter
son Of Stockhold, 8. D.. will be held
at the Swedish Mission church, four
miles east Of Wilton. The services will
continue until June IS. During the last
four days Of the series a Bible confer
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-06
Still
By B. p. HAGSTROM

M. and Mrs. G. L. johnson. daugh-
Der Velnaa, and Bur Nadine and son
George n1otored to Bismarck Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Ghyliu visited
With Mn. John 64ndelin one day last
week.
Harry Triska called on OLE Eag-
btrom Monday evening.
MI. and Mrs. Otto ASplund and
children. Warren and Linea. visited In
this vicinity with relatives the latter
part Of the week.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Swedish
Mission church met ct the Oscar Eek
lund home Thursday afternoon. The
next meeting will be June rs at the
pohn 6andelin home.
! Eric Pearson and Naomi Hagstrom
tnotored to Bismarck Friday to visit
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ence will be held in connection with
the services. MI. and Mrs. Oscar Rem
berg will have charge Of the music.
II the weather permits, the meetings
will be held in a tent.
A group Of young folks from VIII
ton and west of Wilton were enter
tanned at the Nick Torzeski home
Sunday evening. The evening was
spent In dancing.
MI. and Mrs. Andrew Hochhalter
and children-Lillian, Teddy. Elsie,
Ruth, Ada Belle. Marvin, Bobby, Eu-
gene. and Norma-visited at the Ole
Hagstrom home Monday evening.
We are all glad to hear that Mrs.
John Law is Improving Her mother,
who has been taking a r Of her dur
ing her helplessness, is returning to
her home in Canada. Edna Fred of
Wilton is going to help at the Law
home this summer.
Mrs. Signe johnson and children.
Vernon and Hilma, visited with Mr..
and Mrs. David Ghylin Sunday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-06
Starving the Railroads

The railroads are facing a crisis. 1929 was a year Of
Intense industrial activity. Yet the railroads were able
to earn a return of but 48 per cent, in spite Of the fact
that, by increasingly economical management, their
operating expenses were 81 .275.oooyooo less than in 1920
and $400, 000y 900 less than in 1923. It was the first year
In railroad history in which total earnings failed to reach
p new high mark in a period Of great business progress.
Several reasons are responsible for this condition. One
Of the most important is the revolution now taking place
in transportation. In a few years thousands Of miles
of highways have been built, millions of automobiles have
come into use and motor trucks and buses have increased
wholesale. AS a result, one-third of the passenger bust
ness of the railroads has been diverted into other chan
nels, causing a loss of $450,0ooO00 annually. At tho peak
of traffic last year the railroads had a surplus Of more
than 100000 freight cars.
Nineteen-thirty, in contrast to 1929. has been quiet
from an industrial standpoint. Consequently, during
the first quarter railroad freight business declined about
10 per cent and passenger business about s5 per cent
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-06-06
Tax-Exemption for Privileged Few

Tax-Exemption for Privileged Few
There is a growing demand to make unicipally-owne
public utilities pay taxes. Government, when it restricts
itself to governing, and does not compete in business
with its own citizens, is granted freedom from taxation
for government property which is used for the benefit
of all the people.
But when government goes outside the function Of gov
erning and engages in business for the special benefit
of limited numbers of people, tax exemption should not
be extended to such properties.
If freedom from taxation is of benefit to the privileged
customers of municipal electric plants, why shouldn't
customers of private plants be given the same benefit?
1t is said that tax-exempt municipality owned business
passes this saving along to its customers. Private utili-
ties, if untaxed, could do likewise.
Why should government use public funds to operate
tax free businesses in competition with taxed private
businesses? If all property were tax-exempt there would
be no funds to maintain government and government
would have to charge a profit on all of its business oper-
atoms sufficient to raise the tax revenue now required
for pubic purposes.
Government ownership of industry is a nice theory to
play with for a favored few at the expense of the masses.
If carried to its logical conclusion, there would be no
more freedom for the individual. Private initiative and
enterprise would be destroyed and we would all work for
the government.
Tax exemption is the worst possible type of class legis-
lation.