MALHEUR BNTERPRlSfi
SATURDAY. MARCH 25, 1016,
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OFFICIAL REASONS FOR RAIS
ING ASSESSMENT ROLL
The County officials have recently
received many letters from the tax
payers wanting to know why their as
sessments have been raised, and for
the benefit of the ones making such
inquiries the records of the Board of
Equalization show the following in
formation; and order:
"The roll, as returned by the As
sessor, is more than 50 per cent below
the 1914 assessment roll, for the year
1914 and far below the average of the
other counties of the State.
"Several of the school districts of
tho County have made their levies for
the ensuing year, and in making1 these
levies, they have used as a basis the
1914 assessment roll, and if the roll
stands as it is, all of these districts
will be from 40 per cent to GO per cent
short in their funds, and for this rea
'son, the Board feels that the roll
should bo raised to something like the
1914 roll in order to protect these
school districts.
- "That a 60 per cent raise would
bring the total of tho roll near to
where it was in 1914, which would be
a reasonable figure, and at tho same
time leave all property closer to a
cash valuation as required by law to
be assessed.
"Therefore, for the above reasons,
the Board makes its order that the
.assessment roll as returned by tho as
sessor for the year 1915 be, and the
same is hereby raised 50 per cent on
all property assessed."
For further information the State
Tax Commission in proportioning the
State Tax among the different coun
ties, raised Malheur County's assess
ment $500,000.00 abovo the Board of
Equalization's raise in order to get
our assessment on a par with the
other counties of the State. There
were only seven counties in the State
assessed lower than Malheur.
CAUSE OF THE COLLAPSE
Use Artiste lone
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just exactly as they are
heard on the opera or con
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tone. The critical ear is
satisfied by an interpreta
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its artistic details. Music
lovers everywhere now re
cognize that the New Edi
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new era in music.
VALE DRUG STORE
The foreman employed by a big
contractor rushed into tho office of
the boss, wild eyed and palpitating.
"Bo3s," said he, in a greatly agi
tated voice, "one of them new houses
of our fell down in the night."
"What's that?" exclaimed the boss,
jumping right up and beginning to
take notice "What was the matter?
How did it happen?"
"It was the fault of tho workmen,
boss," answered the foreman. "They
mado the mistako of taking down the
scaffolding before they put on the
wall paper." Philadelphia Telegraph.
NOTICE TO CItlCKEN OWNERS
Notice is hereby given, that on and
after this date, all chickens and other
domestic fowls will be required to be
kept in inclosures, and not allowed to
run at large within the city limits of
the City of Vale. Anyone violating
this order will be dealt with in ac
cordance with the City Ordinance cov
ering such offenses.
By order of the City Council.
I. B. QUESINBERRY,
Uity Marsnai
Dated this 25th day of March, 1910,
DISTRICT CONVERSATIONS
(Continued from page 1.)
WANTED A girl for general house
work. Phone 04W. 3-25tf.
right that right must bo acquired and
paid for in some way. The law has
given you that right because you have
honestly earned it and the district
cannot take it without paying you
Dodge Brothers
MOTOR CAR
$785 f. o. b. Detroit, Mich.
Dodge Brothers
ROADSTER
$785 f. o. b. Detroit, Mich.
Dodge Brothers
For Sale By
H. E. YOUNG
Vale, Oregon
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SPRING HA TS !
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NOTHING so enhances the charm
of a dainty ankle asdrcssy Black
Cat Silks, sheer as spun cobweb, per
lectin their fast-cllnglng fit and re
inforced at heels, toes and soles
where the wear comes. All colors
In exact shades to match cowns
and shoes.; pome In andsee them.
E ANNOUNCE the ar
rival of another ship
ment of Ladies', Misses &
Children's Spring Trimmed
Hats.
A nifty line of Sport and
Summer Shirts. See Our
Window.
And we have on the road n complete
line ot Spring: Goods, including: SHOES
FOR ALL.
Freeman's Store
We are now showing
Good Selections of
Spring Suits
Men's, Young Men's
Models of the New
est Fabrics, and best
Fast Colors.
An
Were Measured for
OUGHTS WM
apod to your shapo
We are finicky about
eivintr our customers a per-
(rf fi ir Tinnruroir Ann XXTf
can certainly do it with Wright's
VJ? union ouits. lvien or every size,
shape and type were fitted before the
sizes were made up. The Wright Company takes
the raw wool and turns out the finished garment
spin, weave, cut, fit; from lamb's back to man's back.
This plus our care in fitting gives you a garment that
will feel like it was tailored for you alone. Many men
get three or four seasons' service from these Union
Suits. They cost $2 up in different weights and fabrics.
ALEXANDER CO.
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"High Art Suits" $17.50 to $25.00
Are new Spring patterns and latest models
Broadway Suits at $15.00
New Spring Hats, $3.50 & $4.00
Always the Same Price
Everywhere
Astors
at
$250
ALEXANDER CO. I
1 One Price Clothiers Ed. R. Hamilton, Mgr., Vale, Ore. S
for it. That land which has no right
must pay full and honest value just
as have you. If the avernge cost is
fifteen dollars per cre, you will be
bound for tho difference between fif
teen dollars and what your right is
worth and the uncultivated land must
pay just that much more. Is not that
plain?
Farmer: Then if my right is worth
$15. I am not stuck at all?
Valeite: Sure thing.
Farmer: But how about the bonds?
I'm bonded with the district.
Valeito: Sure thing.
Farmer: If the district don't pay
I have to?.
Valeite: Sure thing.
Farmer: Then what in hades do
you mean when you say I am not
stuck?
Valeite: The directors have as
sessed $25 to the land without a
right; nothing to you, because your
right has paid your debt. If some
man owing the first year's interest
on $25 don't pay under the law the
COUNTY sells that land. Don't you
think someone will pay that in and
buy tho tax certificate just as they
do now on other property that fails
to pay its taxes?
Farmer: Can they do that?
Valeite: That's the law written so
plainly that even a blind man can
read it. Your dog wouldn't have to
stop scratching his fleas to understand
that. Now the first year has passed
and no one hurt. The next year
would be just othe same . The in
terest must be paid or tho land sold
Don't you sea then that you could not
possibly be stuck for more than a
very small share of what the proper
ty sold for less than $1.50?
Farmer: Yes, if that's in the law.
Valeite: Well the law is available,
it was published in the Enterprise
and there are 100 copies of the law
in town. If you will read it instead
of listening to those who want to
bleed you you would see it.
Farmer: But even if each year
takes care of itself the bonds have
to be paid. How about that?
Valeito: At the end of 21 years
five per cent of the bonds are due
and must be paid. Interest $1.50.
Five per cent of $25 is $1.25. This
makes $2.75 due at the end of 25
years. Land with a water right would
sell for $2.75 wouldn't it
Farmer: Yes.
Valeite: At tho end of 22 years
six per cent of the bonds are due.
That's interest $1.50 and principle due
$1.50. Three dollars all told. Aren't,
you still safe?
Farmer: Yes the land's worth a lot
more than three dollars per acre.
Valeite: And there you are for
each year for thirty years. How old
are you?
Farmer: I came here 30 years ago
and was 31 years old when I made my
first furrow in Malheur county.
Valeite: You are good for a long
time yet but in 21 years more why
worry?
Farmer: Yes, but I wish to leave
my family something.
Valeite: You will leave them a
splendid farm in a magnificent coun
try and with a prosperous community
if you build that reservoir. You will
leave them a heritage of caro and
falling values if you don't. Take your
choice.
Farmer: Oh well, I can sell out
Valeite: Take my advice and sell
then. Unless that reservoir is built
tho sooner you sell the more you will
get. Build the reservoir and the long
er you hold tho land the higher tho
price. Better build the reservoir and
then a good comfortable dog houso
for your flea pestered dog. Dope him
with sheep dip moderate strength and
put tho rest of tho can-full strength
with a little vitriol added right on
the head of our town knockers and
perhaps some of it will eat into tho
place where his wheels work and get
them to running more smoothly.
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The Itt&xaSJL Stev
THANK YOU !
Wc wish to thank all our new friends for their cordial
support, which is making possible a better showing each week.
We will strive to retain your friendship and support, by good
service, so that we may make our store a credit to our town.
Remember us when you need anything In the Drug line.
We have a good assortment of Spring remedies at all prices.
Now is the time to clean out your system and prepare for a
Summer's work.
IF YOU CAN'T COME PHONE.
IF YOU CAN'T PHONE WRITE.
McGllivray Bros.
Vale, Oregon
The Rexall Store
Succeuors to "Drexel Drug Co.
'Phone 32.
VALE MEAT CO.
Incorporated
Successors to Chester's Cash Market
Announces its new Co-operative,
Profit-Sharing Plan:
The Company returns to its customers annually
all earnings and profits of the business over and
above ten per cent interest on capital invested.
This means that our customers will get their
Meats, Groceries and Provisions at Actual Cost,
plus the expense of doing business.
We will be pleased to have you join us. You ares
invited to call and get details.
2nd door west of Post Office.
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McGlLLIVUAY HUOS. DRUG STORE
THE REXALL STORE