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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1924 PAGE FOUR (Grove Sentinel wealthy. That a « iu many way« u vastly more than we have. They reasonable objection, for the wealthy, cun not make their wealth earn A Weekly Newspaper With Plenty quite naturally, will look after their money for them without benefiting of Backbone others. own interests. Ou the other hand, haven’t the Wouldn’t it be better to collect .Publishers ’ Bode & Smith.. ......... Editor . wealthy an equally reasonable ob- a tax of 20 per cent upon three Elbert Bede.—.. . jection to having law« affecting millions of dollars than 60 per cent A first-class publication entered at • them framed by those who have no upon one million of dollars! That Cottage Grove as seeond class matter r couHideratiou whatever for wealth— is in substance what the Mellon plan promises. Business Office_____ 55 North Birth ’ by those who demagoged their way We can’t help but feel that we . into office by vociferously proclaim ing and declaiming what should be would like to see great wealth pay SUBSCRIPTION BATES up to 60 per cent of its earnings in One year..... 42.26 I Three mouths 66c j done to wealth! Haven’t the wealthy, if their taxes, but (tach of us knows that Six months- 1.15 | Single copy— Ac j • wealth hus been secured by honor if we had to give up 60 per cent of Member of able means, as much right to object our earnings to Uncle St in we would National Editorial Association to being legislated against by those have little interest in endeavoring Oregon State Editorial Association entirely out oi harmony with them to promote successful business en Oregon Nowspaper Conference Lane County Publishers ' Association , as the poor have to being legis- terprises just for the pleasure we • luted against by those entirely out might derive from knowing what we were doing to lift the tax of harmony with them. THURSDAY J \M ARY 17. I'.’-U We probably would seek Saner legislation affecting the burden. medical profession comes from hav investments in tax exempt secur A LOGICAI. TAX REDUCTION ing the advise of those familiar ities, just as those who have to PLAN. with the profession; saner legislation givo the big slice are now doing. affecting newspapers comes from If they can make a large part of It is a peculiarity of the Ameri having the advice of those familiar their earnings exempt they can can people—powaibly of other peo with the business; saner legislation greatly reduce the rate on their tax ple—that they believe that it is not for the farmer comes from having i»ble earnings. for their best interests to have one the advice of those familiar with It is human nature to wish to cla«« of people take a hand in legis his business. keep from paying taxes We have lation affecting that class of people. There are none of us who would heard farmers talk of «pitting the For example, the wealthy should go without railways, without auto- business because they were taxed not be permitted to take a hand in mobiles, without telephone, without to death. Nothing ' _ on the face of promoting legislation affecting the the telegraph, without puved roads the earth could induce them to in for the satisfaction we might get vest mòre money in farm property. out of doing away with great coin The way they feel is exactly the binations of capital. None of these way others feel. The way to get money invested in things would be possible without great combinations of capital, or farm properties is to reduce taxa would cost us a great many times tion on farm properties. The way what they now do. A thousand to get money invested in industrial other things which we think neces enterprises is to make it possible sary to our daily welfare and hap for the owner« of such industries 8 it piness could not be had at all, or to have the use of their earnings. It would be better to collect upon would be so expensive that fow high could afford them, did we not per twice the present number of farms tho same total tax we are now col mit great combinations of capital. lecting, It would be better to col- the air? Henry Ford controls the greatest lect upon twiee the same amount combination of capital in the world. Millions of persons would be de of money invested in industry the prived of the pleasure they get, or same total tax that wo are now col- believe they get, out of the oper lecting. That is about what the Mellon ation of his flivver wore great com binations of capital not permitted. plan amounts to. It «ceins to be a Business would be hampered but for logical tax reduction plan. the help of his tin lizzies in the conduct of business. We are not PIERCE CAN’T DO IT. willing to do without what Ford has given us merely to break his During the recent lamented cam fortune into a million bits. paign, Candidate Pierce declared We are not willing to do without that he could reduce taxes 50 per what great combi nations of wealth cent. The legislature did all it have made possible for tho com could to help him do it. The people paratively poor and lowly. followed with the income tax. If we are not willing to do away Now that the legislature has done — because the earth has ab with these combinations of capital, ail it could and the people have sorbed a supply of heat from then we must listen to the advice done nil they could to give him the the sun. The farther one goes given by the owners of these com tux reduction machinery ho asked, of capital when their in lie suys that any material reduction away front this heat, the colder binations terests are concerned. If wo want in taxes will be impossible without the air becomes. How balmy combinations of capital, we must a material reduction in the millago the feeling of givo them a square deal and we taxes for colleges, schools, roads, should encourage them to invest etc. their money in a way that will be The Hentinel may be pardoned, of greatest benefit to us. lifter what it said during the cam The greatest objection we have puign, for saying, “Wo told you Glycerine and Rose Water seen to the Mellon tax reduction so. ” when icy winds bite into the plan is that he is a man of vast The Northern Pacific, Greut North skill ami leave it chapped and wealth and quito naturally his plan must suggest something that will re ern and Burlington route« evidently sore 1 lieve tho great burden which the intend to settle the old dispute be l’uretest Glycerin and Rose income tnx places upon vast earn- tween Seattle and Tacoma as to the name and ownership of Mount Water is not only wonderfully ings. It is true that the Mellon plan Rainier—or Mount Tacoma—accord soothing on chapped hands ami does the income tax sched iug to which city one hnp¡>cns to be face, but a delightful lotion af ules, reduce but ho explains that he pro iu. In a recent folder issued by ter shaving. Delicately fra poses to do so in order to urge these railroad«, Mt. Rainier (Mt. Lack into the natural channels of Tacoma) is shown on the outskirts grant with rose bouquet. trade capital now tied up in ex of Portland. What had been done One of 200 l’uretest prepara empt securities. He says that as n with Portland’s own Mt. Hood was tions. Every item the best that matter of fact, under his proposed not «tated. skill and conscience can pro reduced schodulos, with money put back into industry, tho wealthy duce. A wantad in a recent issue of would actually pay more taxes than The Oregonian reads: “Experienced they now do, because they would male and female nurse, will work in pay upon greater earnings, though or out of the city, or travel; all at a reduction in rates. eases.’’ We should say that a We can not gainsay the fact that i.urse of that kind should have no Drug Sfar* each of us is affected in a way trouble in getting a job. If oui by the prosperity of those who have friend Birnum were still on the job, that kind of a nurse would not have to worry about a job. January Clearance Sale in All Parts of the Store Bids You Purchase Your Winter Merchandise Needs Here NOW at REDUCED PRICES % in ^exaXt Rexall Key Kontext ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS IS GOING TO GET THIS BEAUTIFUL SOLID MAHOGANY CHEST AND 61-PIECE SET OF Community Plate FREE Guaranteed for 50 Years Usually Sold for $125.00 Thu fast young iuan is the one who finds it hardest to keep up with his running expenses. When a man gets so seriously in love that ho declares himself ready to lay down his life for his sweet heart, it is really cruel of her to facetiously ask, “On the deadf” • • * Experience is one of the expen sive things in this old world that never depreciates in value. • • • Many men who claim to be self- made should give their mothers and wives the credit. • • • A pe««imi«t to n |»en*on who be livveti divorce to be the happiest part oi married life. Nothing dinappoiiitu «onio people quite «0 much as to peddle a juicy bit of «caudal and afterward learn that there wasn’t a word of truth 111 it. Commencing on January 19 at 4 o'clock with every 50- cent purchase you will be allowed to exercise your in genuity in selecting a key. Among the keys will be oue Magic key that will open the lock now displayed in our window. When all the keys have been selected you will be invited to try your kevs in the lock and if your key opens the lock you will become the proud possessor of this 61 piece superb set of Community Plate Everyone hits an equal chance xuu are invited mviuHi to the uie oiTicitu You official opening* openn of the contest on January 19 at 3 :30 o’clock, when Mr. N. E GI am will mix tlie magic key with the other* to insure abao- lute lainieaa. BE SURE YOU'RE THERE ON JANUARY 19 AND START YOUR COLLECTION OF KEYS Get all further information at the store. KEM’S for DRUGS O. J. K«m Prop. Cottas« Grovn 6th and Main 25c 2 for_________ No. 2 can Puree tomatoes...10c No. 2 eans green beans 2 for ......................................... 25c VanCamp’s pork and beans, medium size, 2 for.............. ...25c 40c eans sliced pineapple, 3 for ...................................... $100 waists, sweaters, remnants, coats, skirts, etc. Each item is priced way down and plainly marked. colder Kem’s for Drugs FROM OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT No. ! 2% can Puree tomatoes, RUMMAGE BARGAINS, % PRICE AND LESS Located on front balcony; take stairway on left of main en trance. Rummage bargains are gathered here from all parts of the store, including shoes, CLEARANCE SALE OF MEN’S FELT HATS CLEARANCE SALE OF WOMEN’S WINTER UNDERWEAR Included in this sale is Forest Mills Here is an opportunity for you to save, men, on depend able brand headgear wheth er you want a dress hat or just a good dependable hat for work. We have marked down the prices for el?ar- ance of shelves before new stock arrives. Try them on today. quality union suits in either wool or cotton; also single piece garments of winter weight. If you had thought you could get along until next winter, then here is your opportunity to anticipate your need for next fall at lower prices than will obtain then. Our remaining stocks of winter underwear are not large and we are giving you this spe cial lower price inducement to keep our stocks turning complete and you receive the saving for investing your money now. $1.95 $3.95 $3.25 $2.95 $4.75 One lot felt hats, choice each...................... . All regular $5 hats, choice each................. All regular $4 and $4.50 hats, choice each All regular $3.50 hats, choice each............. All regular $5.50 hats, choice each............. One lot women’s $1.75 to $2.25 cotton One lot women’s $2.25 to $2.50 cotton One lot women’s $1.25 cotton union lot women’s $3 to $3.75 wool union suits.. $1.39 union suits.... $1.69 suits at...............93c union suits__ $2.69 AU bed spreads reduced in regular price..20% Men’s, boys’, girls’ and women’s dress shoes reduced in regular price.............................. 15% All knitted sweaters reduced in regular price................................................................ 20% All men’s rubber boots and shoes reduced in price ........................................................ 20% One lot. men’s winter weight work shoes..$3.19 One lot women’s $1.25 aprons each......... 95c One lot children’s wool shirts and drawers % Price Wool finish cotton plaid double bed blank ets for ........................................................... $2.95 Heavy weight double bed size cotton blank ets for........................................................... $2.19 Pure wool warp and filling double blankets for ........... -............................. $9.25 42x36 inch pillow slips each......... ................ 39c 36-inch cotton chailies a yd......... I8V2C 36-inch fine thread percale, a vd.................. 21c One lot $1.75 to $2.25 all-wool dress goods, a yd .$1.39 CLEARANCE SALE OF MEN’S WINTER UNDERWEAR Replenish Your Supply of Underwear in This Sale at Reduced Prices EXCEPTIONAL HOSIERY VALUE IN THE JANUARY SALES Sale of “Seconds” in Hosiery The stockings offered in this sale are genuine Burson brand stockings of genuine first quality in each grade with the exception of a slight flaw in the manufacture. Most of the flaws are so slight that they are discovered only on closest examina tion and we predict that these stock ings will wear just as long as the same stockings in “firsts.” Of course these stoekings in this sale are sold “as is” at considerable saving to you. We invite you to make examination of each pair be fore you purchase. Regular 50c mercerized lisle Burson second stockings, black only, sale price a pair......... 39c; 3 pairs $1.00 Pure silk Burson second stockings, sale price a pair. CLEARANCE SALE OF BLOUSES $2.25 spring needle rib cotton union suits at ............................................... $1.85 ONE-THIRD OFF Our regular $2.50 union suits each. .$1.98 AND $3.50 wool mixed union suits eac ?.. $2.85 HALF PRICE $4.50 all-wool and wool mixed suits $3.65 on some styles $5.00 all-wool and wool mixed suits $425 All are plainly marked with sale price It With Printer BACKACHE IS DISCOURAGING set on the But Not So Bad if You Know How to Reach the Cause. uew star it* then. Nothing more discouraging than a The ouly difference between a constant backache. Lame when you knocker and n jackass is in favor of awaken, paius pierce you when you the latter. bend or lift, it 's hard to work or to rest. Backache often indicates Foodstuffs are said to bo lower bad kidneys. Cottage Grove people now than five years ago. Guess our recommend Doan's Pills. Read this groeer doesn't read the paper*. case: Mrs. J. W. Clark, 8. 2ud 8t., Cot A clergyman says l’uri» gowns tage Grove, says: “I can recoin- are designed by Satan. That prob uieud Doan's Pills from exper ably is the reason they aro so dev ience. My kidneys were iu a bad ilishly (»putar. condition aud I suffered with a continual dull, nagging backache and had no energy aud became run Adventists Issue Warning Cottagi' Univo, Ore., Jan. 14. (To down. I also had spell» of head the Editor.)—I Wish to 1SSMC * ache and the action of my kidneys Doan*» rills were warning to the people of Cottage was irregular. Grove in regard to certain literature recommended to me so I bought In'iiig circulated ax Seventh-Dny some at the New Era Drug Store. helped uie wonderfully, Adventist literature. These leaflets They i re entitled, “ Adventist Reform strengthening my back and kidneys Movement,” and are written by a and benefiting me generally.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t Mrs. Margaret Bowen. They state that probation will cease February simply ask for n kidney remedy— get Doan's Pills—the same that tl. 1914, and that Christ will come IVbnuir, ti, 1985. We as Seventh- .Mrs. Chirk had. Koster-Milburn Co., jli 24 Day Adutitists do not believe this Mfrs.. Buffalo, N. Y. because it is not in harmony with the bible. Jesus said, “No man knoweth tho day or the hour and not even the angels iu heaven.** This literature is not in harmouv with our faith. C. W. DWYRE. Elder Nevanth Day Adventist Church, Cottage Grove, Ore. After taking inventory we decided to put every blouse in the store in this sale for entire clearance of stock. The sizes are broken but there is every size in some style if you come early. These blouses are on sale now at— Cash Cuts the Overhead Have Your House Wired We’ll do For electricity. the work very efficiently. cause you no inconvenience of any kind and charge you only a small fee. REM’S ELECTRIC STORE Rubber stamp*. The Sentinel. You Get the Benefit Selling for eash has greatly reduced our overhead, We have no bookkeeping, no I osbcs on bad accounts, no interest to pay on money tied up in slow accounts. We are satisfied to have done away with the worry incident to a credit busi ness. We give our customers the benefit of the reduced operating expenses. Com pare our prices with prices at credit places. tf iliousness B •l<-k hea.tach«. soar stoma«*, constipation. «Mil; avotdad. Aa arks* hsrr asdUsg calaawf CHAMBERLAIN.! TABLETS Nma aackM «r grtpa —ly 25« PEOPLE’S CASH MARKET Cutsforth & Dickson, Props Phone 15