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Show CACHE AMERICAN Tare Twelve. Taxation Question Discussed B y Cache Taxpayer 07 ALFRED JENSEN Trenton apfrequently recommendation pear In various publications, and periodical of our state, by eminent men, explaining their opinions on the matter of taxation. of Bringing vividly recollection proceeding Just such condition t presidential election of Mr. f Boover: Voters of our great stole were being urged upon, by all organizations of the state to vote on an amendment to the law governing Uxatloo. To this appeal the people gave their hearty support. An appropriation, was given to our stole legislators, with which to pay for the services of a tax expert from the east, who finally discharged. Art the burdens of taxation any amendimproved following the ment? Are taxes more equally distributed, upon the tangible and Intangible property owners? Your attention is invited to an excerpt from an article In the Desert News, Peb. 21st. 1929 over the signature of A. B. Bigelow state chairman of Utah taxpayers association which boasts a membership of thousands. This association mokes recommendations and suggestions most convincingly and appealing V the state legislators that a technical tax commission be chosen whose duty would he to make a thorough Investigation Now of our whole tax structure. how can aurh a body of men ask that the taxpayers place any c In them when they make such an astonishing declaration as Is contained In their article, "For It Is proverbial that Irrespective of class, every taxpayer Is attempting to relieve himself of his tax burden, no matter upon whom the load will be shifted." Some confession. Would this tax commission then be an exception to their declaration Just quoted. Who can read of any better recommendations than those suggested by the Utah In their Taxpayers association elucattons and explanations of our tax laws governing this state. True It Is that we must recognise the fact that It Is easy for the knave to mislead the fool. Political aspirants to office and who so' rlaboratily politicians, lengthened their tones and phrases! so convincingly to their listeners' during their campaigning leading the people to believe that there would be a modification of our fax system that would be such a relief to the tangible taxpayer (hat all should be a unit for the -mmondfnent. what has been the rhange? Salaries Increased, expenditures Increased. With the appeal to the taxpayer, the source of their re- tis. to please pay In more money into the treasury. It would be very Intreesting to know the number of employees In our county and state who receive salaries from the taxpayers money paid Into our county treasurers and state treasure. Also the number who pay taxes from the proceeds of such money received 'by each and all of them. Will some sympathetic employe kindly acquaint we taxpayers with this valuable Information. If you y dont pay why dont you. You equally all the benefits as do those who pay the costs and improvements of all our state. Should a fire occur In your home the same quick response and service Is extended to the party who contributes practically nothing In payment of taxes compared to the one who carries the most of the burden. Isnt there a method of adjustment? Certainly. It would long since occur had it not been for those Knaves, who put the burdens grlevious to the bones on others necks. Refusing themselves to share in carrying the heavy load of the tangible property owners of this great State of Utah. substitute for thla InequalAt I would! ity of our tax system, recommend a sales tax. The learned and recognised Knaves, would be taxed the same as the unlearned. whose property escapes taxation today would participate equally In the payment of taxes and the burden 0 long Imposed on the tangible property owners would be borne by the Intangible ss wrll. Every buxines transaction and turnover would pay a tax. not on food, clothing and all manufactured articles and products but on stocks, bonds, mortgages, banks building and loan companies. Insurance companies, hospitals, etc. m fact all transactions of what so ever nature may be consummated with tn the state. The laborer who arils his ability on the market should pay a tax on his labor. This would Include an and deviate the horrible antogemlsttc feeling that fills the minds of our tangible taxpayers today, and In place of a shortage In our county and state treasures, ample funds would be supplied to carry gn our governmental expenditures and Improvements. The sales tax would be far to the poor and the wealthy alike. Every one would feel that he or she had contrlbut- ed toward the upkeep of our gdv- - j ernment. Our form bureau and county tax j on Friday wlht what he thought gains to be disposed of and at He developed prices that those needing the merto be tlw "flu". Medical aid was chandise should not overlook. Immediately secured and Mr. Enga Home land was reported today to be Everything for Ross Anderson, manager of Anmuch improved. derson Lumber company of this Community Christmas Music city, says his firm carries everything (hat toes to make for a fimithflcld citizen were treated modern home. . The Urge yards wonderful musiChristmas a to are filled with lumber, lath, cal at the Bmlthfleld tabernacle shingles, cement, nails, weather 8undy evening when the music stripping. In fact every thing one UK. of the AC. predeportment can Imagine that Is made of wood. sented their third annual comi Sf r 'll m munity Christmas musical. The t rendered under the program N. W. Chrisdirection of Prof. tiansen. The program was sponsored by 8mlthfleld City with Mayor Richard Roskeliry conducting. Vocal and instrumental music was rendered on the evening CHRIS1UAS TIME IS CANDY TIME a. FRESH MADE CANDY AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES . Our Famous Christmas a large variety of high grade candy, reduced to 25c Pound Choice of other mixed candies at 15c and 20c Pound! Big Reduction in Baskets and Boxes packed with High Grade Chocolates and Creams! Buy Your Xmas Candy made with Cache Valley Sugar and by Local Labor! Mix-includ- ing A Daylight Project Made Merchandise Knit goods made In the Union Knitting Mills daylight factory In Logan are sold all over western America. Every year following the selling season there are a great of many articles merchandise carried in stock which the local management disposes of to the on'.. Its Better; More Simple, Less toget out of Order, Wears Longer The SIMPLEX frjSTOKER Step in and see it Operate at the Cache Sheet Metal Works Our New Stand 26E Center, Next to BellTel. local public at sacrifice prices. This year Is no exception to the The Union Knitting Mills past. still has a wonderful lot of bar- - . Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year The Rexall Store Worthwhile Some members feel that the Chi Omega sorority at the colIs blamed for lege everything done about the school which should not have been done. This time the members really have done a real praiseworthy act. On Sunday they went around to every old member of the sorority and secured fruit, clothing, shoes, flour Liberal contributions and soap. were received from every one called upon. This collection Is to be turned over to the charitable organizations In the city to be given to those In need. LOCAL NEWS en-io- I ! & e of your Coal Bill y . . . . I is a place you may do your g g SI CONVENIENTLY For Your Christmas Yours and yours and our fellow yours townsmen! A, Merry Christmas and a year of prosperity. Cleaners Save 55 Co-W- g& g ... g f. fC a s g & g SI 3g g SI g si g si g SI gSI gSI n Turkeys, Spring Chickens, Large Red Hens, g SI Geese. g SWIFTS SI The most selected line of local Pork, Tender g PREMIUM SI Lambs, Prime Beef and Veal, and our prices are always right. g HAM SI LOOK a ham of this grade, whole or half. You may buy Ground Kidney Suet. Fresh Oysters. Bulk g cheaper hams but not BETTER. Limited amount.. Shrimps. g MINCE MEAT, Armour, First Grade 2 lbs. 25c 1 Christmas Shopping SCHEBYS mmmm Costs $5000 to $10000 Less i I CARD OF THANKS and Sons supplied the which encase the new We abb lo take this mean of home. extending our heart felt thanks American Legion canyon This company maintains yards tn and gratitude to our hoot nr several of the towns f the friends who were oo kind and considerate to us at the death of our beloved father. Joseph A. Wins Automobile QulbeU. Especially do aw want to Mrs. Arthur Wilson of Wellsvllle thank those who aided tn the won the Logan OannenT com- preparation for the seniors and pany automobile with 31.915 votes burial, those who spoke at the to her credit. Vote were given for services and those who supplied the beautiful music. purchases made during the conJOSEPH QUIBELL FAMILY. test period. Anderson log-sidi- 'utmmIi-- W. F. JENSEN organizations have repeatedly re-- 1 quested that all county and state COMPANY employees make a cut In their CANDY HEADQUARTERS salaries. What has been their re-- ! ply and attitude. Some have even' "Special Quality Prices! used their aegaslty In auch appealing sympathy to the hearts of the people. "That It would 11c hearing for 1933 will be held only add to the agrlvated condiat the c6urt house on Wednesday, tion of the unemployed. You be 21. December T. Every effort has employed all the time. Myself 7 occasions when I can receive em-- ! Christmas Suggestions been made by the county comj ployment. if for any reason one Is non- - missioners to curtail expense In Much could be written concern-- I plused as to what to get for their ord-- r to lower the tax burden In Ing the deplorable condition of the husband or gentleman friend, they this county. The tentative budget cattle-- 1 need go no farther than Jensen-- 1 prepared to be presented at the agriculturist, sheepmen, men, how they are losing their Holman Clothing store. Minto hearing tomorrow calls for a re- homes, flocks and herds, lands. Jensen and Albert Holman have duction of $39.551 .56 under the etc, shall leave this for your own made some very wise selecUons appropriations made for the cur- knowledge as most all are fam- to spread Christmas cheer In the rent year. iliar with existing conditions. home. Besides their regular line In conclusion may I that of high class clothing, they carry Resting Better this article Is written and sub- a fullline of bath robes, sweaters, We are glad to Inform our readand ers that J. H. England, superinhandkerchiefs mitted for the consideration of neckwrar, all taxpayers In the Btate of Utah, socks. tendent of the mechanical end of with recommendations the Cache American is resting and consideration to our legislators who! Sot Iiudget Hearing-- will much better than he has for sev- shortly take office. The Cache county budget pub- - eral days. Mr. England went home se Tuesday. December 20, 1932. IOC. AN. CACHE COUNTY. UTAH I Here you will find at fair prices Gift goods to Suit every taste and purse tl JJi Let the Prescription Your Be Tailors a Headquarters Drug Store! SI g g SI g SI g SI SI , good mix, all No. 1 Nuts 4l!ISSSiKf2SatSLfSiaiS2ISSCSS!SSESStfSSSSi |