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Show ' " Lest You Forget! Box Elder County Fair, Sept. Constitution Musi Be Amended Before A Start Can Be Made Dispelling all doubt as to his attitude on tax revision, Governor George H. Dern has taken a position strongly advocating the passage of the pro- posed constitutional amendments by the people this fall. His position was outlined in an address delivered Monday, September 8, before the state federation of labor at its annual convention in Salt Lake. "I am heartily in favor of that program because I believe it is to be an improvement upon Utah's present inequitable tax system," he said, "I am in favor of it because I think it will make possible a fairer distribution of the tax burden than we have today" Governor Dern pointed out many flaws in the present constitution, the effect of which is to grant exemptions to the great mass of intangible property itself, or to tax the income derived therefrom. - Experience, he said, has shown it to be faulty to tax a few classes of intangible property. This, he declared, ia lequhcd wider the prevailing "uniform rule" ins the- - coiwH tution. .;,v':f;'; The charge that intangible property is being favored by laxity on the part of tax officials was refuted by the Governor. He said the ."principle of intangibles at the same fates as tangible property "is wrong and it can't : be done". In some states there is nearly aa much in intangible as there is in tangible property. If the same ratio holds true in Utah, it means that one-ha- lf the wealth in the State is escaping taxation, Governor Dern asserted. : years past the people have been agitated by this condition. Home owners and farmers have bitterly complained that thejt were carrying the burden of government, while others, more able to pay than they, were escaping their just share of the load, he said. Early in bis administration, Governor Dern announced he had told the state Board of Equalization to work out a more fair system of taxation. Their report as quoted by the Governor was "We can't make a start until we amend the constitution. The hands of the Legislature are so tied by constitutional restrictions that it could not give the people relief, no matter how willing it might be to do so." Governor Dern took the position that the constitutional exemption of cerFor twenty-fiv-e tain intangibles and the requirements that the remainder be taxed at general property rates had almost eliminated intangibles from the tax rolls. If the proposed amendments are passed, he contended, the state would be benefited .through collection of a fair, tax on intangibles which would not .be a heavy burden on that property but which would still yield sufficient revenue to reduce the tax on tangible property which is now carrying the heavy load. His position on the amendment for creating a tax commission was equally strong in Tecommending its approval by the people. He argued that more than thirty states now have a success-fu- ll central administration; that the amendment only authorizes the legislature to give additional authority .to the tax commission; that the legislature must be trusted not to abuse this power. Governor Dern also contended that the legislature had not abused its , power in taxation of mines in the past, and should be trusted to work out a better system of mine taxation in case a better method could be found. This, be said, was proposed after January 1, 1935 by the amendment relating to mine taxation. The Governor made it clear that the amendments would only proposed untie the hands of the legislature to deal with the subject. The detail of the plan was left to the legislature to decide. In conclusion, he urged that the system of taxation proposed in Utah was not an experiment. Every feature of the plan is in successful operation in one or more states today. The system is not radical nor revolutionary, in any respect, but merely proposes to shift to intangibles and income. There is a a part of the tax load from property cry for justice and he urged the peo-ol- e of the state to join in the cry and "keep it up until justice was done. Utah Parks Show Biff Increase In Tourists An increase of 86 per cent in travel was recorded at Zion and Bryce Cannon National Parks during August as compared to the same month last year, it was announced by E. T. iScoyen, Superintendent of the parks, recently. The total number of people entering Zion was 13,202 and Bryce Canyon 9,272. The season travel to Zion now totals 50,006 with one month more before the present season closes. Last year only 33,383 people entered the park the entire season, and there is everv indication that the 1930 season will close with an increase of 70 per cent over last year, by far the greatest percentage of increase recorded by any National Park this year, with the ex-- TREMONTON, UTAH, NUMBER 52 ."URSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1930. SCHOOL Merchants Believe In Mass Production Not A Friend To Talk To Twelve or fifteen merchants of this city turned master carpenters and painters Tuesday when Ben Winzeler invited them to the canning factory work shop to build signs. Mass was put into effect and in a short time 80 signs were built for those who are going with the advertizing caravan to Salt Lake and intermediate points to advertise the fair and rodeo. According to reports there were no causalities but from remarks heard here and there in the shop the hammers must have descended on the wrong nails at times. "Isn't business rotten?" he said to Mr. A. "No, it's fine," replied A. "Isn't business rotten?" he asked Mr. B. "No, business is fine," replied Mr. B. Then he met C, D, and E; asked each one whether business wasn't rotten, and each one told him it was fine. Having spent the whole morning trying to find someone to cry with him, he finally called it a day, went home, and spent the afternoon in the cellar washing bottle. Spinal Colyums. Utah Power & Light Co. Make Extension to Lines Republicans Held Mass Convention, Wednesday Extensive improvements and extensions of the Utah Power & Light lines are to commence at once, according to announcement of Frank Hickenlooper, in charge of rural distribution working out front the OgdeB office, and local manager Guy Johnson. A sixteen mile line that will serve the tewn of Portage on the North and extending to the Idaho line will be built In addition to-- this line, one will be built to Penrose, a distance of 3 milea from the present lines. v; .All business from here on, taking in the territory from Brigham City North to the Idaho line and West as far as their lines extend, will be handled through the Tremonton office which has now become the- - central location of the Power Company's in Box Elder County. According to reports this will also mean additional help added to this office. .;. All in all this is another step in recognition of Tremonton eventually becoming the commercial center of Box Elder County. The extension of the Power Company's lines will mean added growth and development to the valley for power has become a very vital elemenet in rural life as well as in industrial centers. Residents of the valley will hail , this announcement with gladness and especially the communities that are to be directly The Republican Mass Convention, held Wednesday afternoon, September 10 at the Bear River high school, was called to order by State Committeman J. Francis Merrell. Mr. Merrill was made temporary chairman and Ezra Jensen Secretary. The business of the convention was to nominate delegates to the state and the congressional conventions to be held at Salt Lake City, September 15th, the following delegates were named to the State Convention, and alternates to the Congressional convention: B. . C. Call, Albert Holmgren, J. Francis Merrell, Mrs. Orson Jensen, Waldemere Call, J. Wesley Horsley, John J. Shumway, John W. Peters, Horace Richards, Mrs. N. E. Shaw, John Holmgren, John W. Smith, Mrs. D. W. Jenkins, Lee Holtz, W. R. Holmes, Mrs. ' Louise Secrist, Mrs. J. L. Harvey, Walter Manning, Jack Zundell, M. G. Perry, A. N. Fish-bur- n and J. W. Gaddie. , The following were named delegates to Congressional convention and alternates to State convention: Alfred Jensen, C. O. Christensen, J. L. Harvey, Russel P. Wight, Rass Peterson, A. P. Leishman, R. C Harris, C. G. Adney, Frank Driggs, Heber Perry, Geo. Henrie, Ezra Jensen, Ellis Lowe, J. A. Josephson, Charles Anderson, Mrs. E. Bair, J.tL. Weidman, P.t,C. Peterson, James Thompson, Ella feeder, John COMES OUT FOR AMENDMENTS t 7 5 GOVERNOR DERN ' 0th mIXEY LEADER mm VOLUME 18-19-2- pro-ducti- on , . -- ; bene-,fited.--'-- Poultry Association Ask For Radio Permit Plans for the construction of a large radio broadcasting station by the Utah AssoPoultry Producers ciation, an affiliation of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, to serve members and further the cause of organized agriculture, were announced recently by Clyde C. Edmonds, general manager of the association. . Petition for authority to operate the proposed station is now before the federal radio commission at Washington. The station will be erected immediately following favorable action by the commission. It is understood that this is the first time a cooperative marketing organization has undertaken to utilize the radio in its service to memb.ers and to all farmers. Agriculture in Utah and most of the west has never had an official instrument through which it could picture its struggle for a fair existence before the public. One of the principal functions of the proposed poultry association's radio is to sponsor agriculture's cause and aford a medium of dissem-- . inating general frarm information. Association members will be given egg and poultry market statistics and market trends at regular and grequent intervals. Officials believe that it will be of great value in furthering service to this states 6,000 commercial poultry men, and thus prove another progressive move towards perfection in cooperative marketing. If the requested permission is granted by the federal commission the radio station will be made an integral part of the association's new headquarters now under construction in Salt Lake. City Council Meet In Regular Session, Mon. Regular city council meeting was held in the Civic and Library Building Monday evening with a full council present Matters pretaining to the policing of the streets and fair grounds were taken up and authorization was made for additional policemen and workers. The matter of refinancing of $10,000" worth of bonds that mature in March of next year was discussed owing to the fact that money rates at the present time are very reasonable. It was decided to look into the matter and make arof rangements for the refinancing these bonds in serial form at date of maturity. The matter of removing the house from the Northeast corner of the rodeo grounds and ball park was discussed, it being decided that it would be wise to have it removed from its present location and instructions were given for its removal within, the next thirty days. Discussion of minor matters followed. Bills were allowed and meeting stood adjourned. inception of Bryce, where there are 21,-9dications that Inst years mark of will be doubled. 97 BIGGER AND BETTER! BOX ELDER COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO- - ALL SET TO GO. SIGHTS AND THRILLS APLENTY With l$s Box Elder County Fair and Rodeo only one week away lively interest is being shown on all sides and all are anxiously awaiting the opening day. Box Elder County Fair and Rodeo has gained wide reputation - s : . for its quality. Sunday night in every town in Box Elder County a representative went to all the churches who had set aside a part of the time for these men to talk county fair. Monday morning when the reports were handed in to the president, A. N. Fishburni as to the attitude found; relative to the fair", tfcefi president-wa- s extremely gratified at the whole-hearte- d support pledged in every department of the fair and the prevailing opinion is that every available inch will be taken for display. In this connection the president and supervisors of the different departments request all those who are entering displays to see to it that they are brought in early so that ample time will be allowed for their proper arSelections rangement and display. should be made now from fields and barns and everything prepared to avoid a last minute rush. To make this the banner year has been the objective of fair officials. On the eve of the opening of the fair indications are that even their fondest ambitions are to be realized and in all probabilities surpassed. The rodeo committee, with their assistants who have been working for months, announce that everything is all set to go and those who were cheated out of seeing the show last year are anxiously awaiting for the big; event .,' People from all over the state are making reservations for their rodeo berth, An unusual amount of interest is being shown by the county boys in a special purse of $50 that is being offered for the best rider on a county horse. Up to date eight riders have entered and predictions are that the show these boys intend to put on each day will be worth the price of admis-sio- ri alone. In speaking of them Dt. Luke, of the rodeo comittee. said. "I a better spirit hajt never witnessed, and hejpfulness than is jUperatron being shown by these boys and others who have volunteered their, services for the staging of the rodeo." With such a spirit this rodeo will be the best that human effort and energy can make it. Tuesday C. A. Tyler,- manager of the Western Outdoor Advertising Co., blew into town with some good news stating that the familiar riders that have made Box Elder County Rodeo famous, will all be on the job along with many others who have heard of its fame and will be at the show, making their first appearance. In order to avoid the rush at the gates the people are urged to begin now to secure their reservations for auto parking and season tickets, many of which have already been sold. Auto tickets can be secured from J. L. Harvey, Jr., of Garland; season tickets for the rodeo, from President Fishburn, Secretary Dewey, of Tremonton and Mr. Harvey, of Garland; and season tickets for the fair from Secretary Dewey. It use to be that there was a 60 from year to year at the Bear River High School. It is different now. There are only three changes this year. Miss Arleen Nelson of Weber College is taking the place of Miss Rich, who has gone on to school; Miss Lois Jordan of the Brigham Young University is succeeding Miss Myrinthia Burningham, who is teaching at home this year; and Lyman Spillman of the Mechanic Arts department of the Agricultural College is doing the work formerly done by Howard Gunderson, who is now availing himself of a scholarship at school in the East. All these new teachers come most highly recommended by those who know their work best. another!" It may be undignified, but its lots of fun. Th'e sharp shooting serves a purpose; too. Events that were once allowed to die out of memory before election day are kept constantly before the public. It is interesting to note that the tariff is still holding its own against all other subjects as a major issue. Almost dailv there is issued a barrage of words that deplore or defend the Grundy Act. A statesman returning from Europe is seized upon Hundreds Answer Call To Studies. Community Takes On New Life Monday moming from all parts of the valley by van, auto and afoot came boys to answer to the call of the school bell. It was a vivid reminder that vacation days were over. Spring C. T. U. was delightfully en- tertained at the home of Mrs. Harry Knott of Garland on Friday afternoon of last week. The meeting was well attended and annual election of officers was held. The Union expressed their appreciation of the untiring and unselfish efforts of Mrs. D. W. Jenkins by again choosing her as President for another year. Other officers elected were: Mrs. Henry Rohde, Secretary, Treasurer, Mrs. Ward Shuman. The following is the list of departmental superintendents: Child Welfare, Mrs. N. E. Shaw; Flower Mission Mrs. Wm. Fields; .Loyal Temperance Legion, Mrs. R. S. Calderwood and Mrs. A. R. Dickson; Scientific Temperance Instruction, Mrs. P. E. Ault; Christian Citizenship, Mrs. D. W. Jenkins; Publicity, Mary E. Burns; Evangelism, Mrs. N. E. Cole, The following ladies were appointed as delegates to the State W. C. T. U. Convention to be held in Ogden, Sept. Mrs. Ward Shuman, Mrs. R. S. Calderwood, Mrs. Harry Knott, Mrs. Henry Rohde, Mrs. Tallman and Miss Mary E. Burns. During the meeting a brief review of the accomplishments of the year was given by Mrs. Jenkins followed by a report from the Treasurer. The main item of which, was the paying off of a balance of $300.50 due on playground equipment of park. In addition to above the W. C. T. U has maintained Miss Mildred Stone- as plavground supervisor. Att he close of the business session, Mrs. Knoth assisted by her daughter, served delicious refreshments. Vice-Preside- Some unusual reports of crops grown have been received. John Chadez, West of Tremonton, grew 388 bushels of federation wheat on 4 acres, or an average yield of 97 bushels per acre. On sixteen acres of barley he raised 1536 bushels, or an average of 96 bushels per acre. A report comes from East Tremonton of 2000 bags of United. States No. 1, summer potatoes being raised by George Abbott on 9 acres of ground. An equally as good a record was made by Lewis Abbott when he received 1700 bags from a trifle more than 6 acres. 24-2- 5; - Politics And Personalities Congress in full blast never furnished the entertainment that its members are giving through their statements issued by the two national party committees. Official debate had its peppery qualities, but it was a model of politeness compared with the warfare now being waged. Accusation and recrimination crackle in the air like lightning. "Malevolent,", "false" "Malicious", "infamous", and "outrageous" cries Republican to Democrat and Democrat to Republican. The minority party hurls an epithet at the administration, and the party in power comes back with, "You're AGAIN TO STUDIES - Only Three Additions To Heavy Yield Reported The High School Faculty On Potatoes and Grain turn-ov- er CALL CHILDREN Garland Lady Hostess To W. C. T. U. Members The W. M. I. A. Opening Social and asked to tell the country how much other nations like us, tariffs or no tariffs. Fast oh his heels comes another statesman who paints a vivid picture of foreign ill will caused by our policies. And so it goes. , In the midst of this wordy praise and denunciation, President Hoover's appointment of Thomas Walker Page to the Tariff Commission is a pleasantly realistic touch. The public was apathetic over the appointment of the new chairman, Henry P. Fletcher. But not so over Dr. Page. A teacher and writer in the field of economics, Dr. Page was first appointed to the old tariff board under President Taft Later he was appointed to the Tariff Commission under President Wilson, and was. chairman of that body for two years. He is an outspoken opponent of the flexible tariff provision. Since Dr. Page holds the opinion that even the Fordnev-McCumbrates were too high, his appointment is the first concrete indication thatj maybe the tariff will be made to "flex" after all. super-protection- ist er j DELS To be Held Sept. 16th The M. I. A. opening social which will mark the beginning of mutual work will be held in the Ward Hall, Tuesday, September 16, ocmmencing at 8:15 with a short spicy program which will be held in the chapel. After the program the Recreation Hall will be the scene of activities where numerous pleasant surprises which have been prepared, by the activity committee for all who attend. The social and dance will be free. All will be expected, however, to pay their annual mutual fee as they enter or before they leave which is 25c for the ladies and 35c for the men. A feature of the fun will be to observe the thermometer as it rises or lowers for each side as to who will come of the the nearest of getting 100 annual dues, the young men or the young ladies. The losing side will be compelled to put on an extempor-anou- s stunt. Free refreshments will he served and a food time is assured all who attend. Everybody is cordially invited. has come and gone and alike summer has come and gone. Autumn with all its varied colors, beauty and its changing forms is not unlike a community for this is the time of the year when the whole life of the community Almost every undergoes a change. household is effected. Even the change of the seasons, spring to summer, summer to fall, fall to winter and win. ter to spring are ushered in with less activity on every hand. Every child must' have consider ation, new clothing, books and school paraphernalia must be purchased. All unfinished work and future nlans must be adjusted to school house and regulations. The gathering and dismissal of school when boys and girls are seen and heard in the merriment creates a new atmosphere and one that at once becomes invigorating and enjoyable. School activities begin in the line of recreation and sports to which the public now look for the major Dart of their entertainment for "their boy or giri" is in uie game. No little part of this activitv is in the return of the teachers who become a part of the community and enter into the community life and doings with a spirit of helpfulness and cooperation. $m school days are no loncrer looked upon as the ringing of a bell and the assembling of students but as an important change in community life in which everyone is effected; the realization and the appreciation of a great free public institution where boys and girls are afforded the opportunity to prepare for the realities of life. All hail school days, happy days! Miss Box Elder To Be fGjtfeji Handsome Prize To the young lady that will be chosen "Miss Box Elder" during the coming week at the Moonlight Gardens a handsome prize awaits her. The prize consists of a horse, saddle and bridle and aside from this bedecked in the rodeo regalia she will be given honor positions in all parades, marches and will be seen in the arena during the rodeo. From the interest that is being shown in this contest it is evident that the Moonlight Gardens during the, week of Monday, September 15th will be the scene of much activity and gaity. The Harmony Nite Hawks, Salt Lake's singing orchestra, has been engaged for these dances. Elsewhere in this issue will be found in detail the rules governing the contest. Every girl in Box Elder County is eligible to enter. East Garland 4H Club Girls' Work Inspected That the 4H club girls of East Garland have had a profitable and enjoyable time this summer was brought out at their closing social hedl Tuesday at the Ward Mouse where their mothers and friends were honored guests. The girls have been under the supervision of Mesdames Ade Cheney and Navelle Rhodes. Miss Heen Atkinson, as president of the club conducted the exercises and the following program was carried out: Three club songs were sung by all the members and' the pledge was also given conjointly. A reading, "What is Success?" was given by Lucile Oyler; a duet, by Eula Rhodes and Neta Cheney, with guitar accompaniement by Hazel Grover. A short talk on "Club Work, What It Is And What It Does," was given by Verda Johnson and a reading "Be A Booster" by Carmen Shaffer. Remarks by Mrs. J. M. Sorensen,' a mother of a 4H club girl. Mrs. Cheney spoke briefly of the enjoyment she had had in association with the girls and felt that they had done well. The charts and work done by the girls were inspected and judges decided that Verda Johnson, Marble Korth and Lucile Oyler took first place in various exhibits tho all work was very good. Punch and wafers were served to twenty visitors and the club members. M. E. Ladies Hold Their Annual Election The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Lewis Brenk-ma- n for their annual election of officers Wednesday afternoon. The following officers were elected: Mrs. T. A. Supan, president: Mrs. S. N. Colo. 1st Mrs. N. E. Shaw, 2nd vicepresident; Mrs. Geo. Carter, Secretary; Mrs. Eli Winzeler, treasurer; Mrs. A. R. Dickson, Chap- lnin. Fnterment committee appointed f Mrs. Go. Carter, Mrs. A. R. Dickson, Mr3. N. E. Shaw, Mrs. D. W. Jenkins. |