THURSDAY OCTOBER . 21,41820.
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THE .OREGON DAILY, . JOU RNAL, PORTLAND, OREGON.
SlfJGLE TAX AIMS
AND
TO EXEMPT L
TOR FOUR YEARS
Seven proposed amendments to the
itate constitution and four measure
-U propositions In all are to.be
submitted to the voters of Oregon for
their approval or rejection at the
general election to be held on Tues
day. November 2. For the Informa
tion of the voters, these various pro
posals will be summarized and their
provisions stated in brief form, com
mencing with the first o appear on
the ballot and continue In the order
in which they will be found there.
All are Important, some of vital mo
ment' to the future welfare of the
state and its citizens. Because of
this, every voter owes a duty not
only to the public, mit to hlnmelf In
dividually to digest these different
amendments and measures and to
register his vote for or against each
according to the conclusion he
reaches as to the wisdom or unwis
dom of each.
The "Single Tax Constitutional
Amendment" is the fourth proposl-i
tlon to appear on the November bal
. Jot, It would amend section 1 of
article 9 of tho state constitution.
Should the amendment be adopted
that section of the consitutlon would
Front July I. 1921, to and until July
1. .1925, all revenues necessary for the
maintenance of state, county, municipal
and district government snail be raised
by a tax on the value of landT irwspeo
live of Improvements In or on H, and
thereafter the full rental value of land.
Irrespective of Improvements, shall be
taken in lieu of all other taxes for the
maintenance of government, and for
such other purposes as the people may
direct. The Intent of this amendment is
to forever prevent the exploitation of
the individual through the monopoly of
natural or community made values and
opportunities."
That this amendment would entirely
overturn the existing theory of taxation
In Oregon may be seen from a glance at
the section it would supplant which
reads :
"The legislative assembly shall, and
the people through the Initiative may.
provide by law uniform rules of as
sessment and taxation. All taxes snail
be levied and collected under general
laws operating uniformly throughout
the state."
PEOPLE HAVE POWEB
. It may be stated, however, that this
overturn of the existing order, through
the adoption of the amendment would
follow ffom Its mandate, and become ef
fective through statutes of procedure,
the enactment of which would follow
as a matter of governmental necessity,
though as the constitution now stands,
the same result could be obtained by
statutory amendment alone whenever the
legislature, or the people, through the
initiative, might so direct.
In other words, clearly lt would be
possible with sectton 1 of article 9 of
the constitution standing as it Is to
day, for either the legislature or the
people of the state, acting within the
scope and under the authority of the
constitution, to wipe out existing stat
utes governing the assessment and col
lection of taxes and . to substitute, the
whole machinery of the single tax theory
In their stead, should the time ever come
when the majority of the legislature, or
of the voters, might so decree. The ex
isting constitution is broad enough in Its
terms to embrace the single tax when
ever the legislature or the people might
decide to substitute It for the existing
system. Therefore, It is unnecessary
from a . constitutional standpoint to al
ter the fundamental law of the state
preparatory to instiling the full rental
value of lands as the sole basis of
governmental revenue. That may be
done under present constitutional power
and it may not be done in either event
without supporting statutory legislation.
which. In itself, would be sufficient to
bring about the change in system should
the people desire it ,
LAND WOULD BEAK BCRDEN"
The amendment proposes a four year
interregnum between July 1, 1921, and
July l, 1925, during which the naked
value of land and .nothing else, shall be
the basis of all governmental revenue.
During that time the business block, the
residence, whether palace or hovel, the
power stations, dams, transmission lines,
rails, rolling ' stock ana everything be
longing to the public utility corporations,
everything owned, other than land, by
all the corporations and individuals of
the state, would go scot free of taxa
tion. Land alone would bear the bur
den of government.
fter that interregnum the full rental
value of the land, irrespective of im
provements, would bear the whole load.
And the full rental value would be the
sole basis of taxation. The inheritance
tax would go by the board. There could
be no tax on the gross earnings of cor
porations, no income tax either as to
corporations or as to Individuals. The
man who owned no land would pay no
tax. The land owner would pay all the
expenses of government, state, county.
municipal and . district.- , .
i Those who desire to sea the adoption of
the amendment should vote "30 X Yes" ;
those who desire to see it defeated should
its "S07 X Ko." . -. r
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Challenge to Debate
Is Sent to Harvard -
University by Reed
Harvard university is the aim of
Reed's latest debate challenge. Not con
tented with the triangular debate con
tract which has been signed with the
University of Oregon and Oregon Agrl
cultural college, the Reed debate man
ger, Lewis Jones, has sent a challenge
to the eastern university.
George L. Koehn. head of the history
department at Reed and debate coach,
has arranged debate tryouts for Friday.
Eight men will be chosen from a score
of candidates to debate in the initial
triangular contest. The subject ideals
with the merchant marine act of 1920.
Among the candidates for the team are:
James Hamilton, James Cantenbein.
Howard Smyth, Lewis Jones, Kugene
Vincent, Jacob Weinstein and several
freshmen.
lng at the Benson - hotel - Wednesday
night These nominations, as well as
those for other offices, will be acted upon
by tjss association November 17.
The. name of the association was
changed by a practically unanimous .vote
from "Garage and Repair Men s associ
ation'' to " Portland Automotive Trades
association," the change being brought
about by repeated misinterpretation of
functions and the confusion of the pub
lic as to its scope. Unffer the new name,
all automoive trades forming a part of
the Industry are recognised.
Automotive Trades
Change Title and
Make Nominations
J. V. Bischoff. Virgil Cooper. R. C.
Powell and C. L. Weaver were nominated
for president of the Portland Automotive
Trades association at the monthly meet-
Don't Be Misled
The firm now occupying our old
location is in nO way connected
with us.
Don't Be Confused
We Have Moved Across
the Street
to the storeroom formerly occupied
by the
Soothers Pacific By. Co.
TICKET OFFICE
Between Washington and
Alder Sts., oh Fourth
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; 'Women Oppose Smith :-?;-k,T:'.
Chehalls. Wash. Oct At a gath
ering of women at Illihee farm, heat
Vader. Monday, the Farmer-Labor party
was repudiated and the women said
they would not support any ticket on
which the name of Elmer Smith ap
peared.
Hall Gas Floor Heater
Ko Fames Its Dirt
Clean Healtkf 1
Foresee II eat
INTRODUCTORY PRICB
$65
Hall Gas Furnace Co.
167 PARK 8T.
last Soath of Morrison Mala
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First, Second and Alder Streets
YOUR SEARCH FOR LOWER
PRICES WILL END IF YOU
JOIN THE THRIFTY SHOP
PERS AT THIS STORE!
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First, Second and Alder Streets
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MEN'S KHAKI SHIRTS
These popular colored shirts have
yfl J"V flat collars and
jif pocket. We have
your size in this
lot a n d h a v e
priced them to sell
quickly.
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Men s Kkaki Coveralls
. A good oomy garrient that every
man should have. Made from dur
able materials and
selling regularly
for $1.45. Sizes
from .14 to W. Spe
cial price, each . . .
8.79
MEN'S UNION SUITS
Heavy Weight Cotton Ribbed
Choose from eeru or white in these
regular $2.75
Union Suits.
f tioscu crotch,
I long sleeve and
" ankle length gar
ments.
ALWAYS ALERT TO GET LOWER
PRICES, SIMON'S WINS AGAIN WITH
THIS SPECIAL PURCHASE OF 200
DOZEN UNION MADE 2-20 BLUE
DENIM OVERALLS AND JUMPERS.
THESE ARE THE NATIONALLY
ADVERTISED
BLUE
BUCKLE
OVERALLS
AND
A Garment
JUMPERS
The regular selling price of these Overalls and Jumpers is $3.00 a garment,
so you see what a price reduction we are offering you. An opportunity
like this does not happen every day or every month, so we advise you to
come early, fill your needs by buying plentifully!
JUMPER SIZES 36 to 44
OVERALL SIZES. 30 to 44
Assorted Lengths
EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED
TO GIVE PERFECT SATISFACTION
OR WE WILL REPLACE THEM WITH A NEW PAIR!
rl fill
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100 OUTING FLANNEL Gowns
FOR WOMEN. EACH
(Outsize) 7, f P
The reason for this extremely low orice 11 ill v
is because these gowns were damaged
before they reached our shelves. Some
need only a few stitches to make them
as serviceable as ever, while others will
furnish enough material to make a gown for a child, or
in some cases more. The outing used is of good value.
These are worth your inspection.
Cotton COMFORT CHALLIS
PRICED, A YARD . . . .
Our Regular 39c Value
3000 yards of this 36-inch Cotton Com
fort Chall is are offered to you in a vari
i ety of attractive patterns. Choose what
" you will need for the comforts you are
going to make tor wmier time and buy
, the full amount at this sale.
Heavy Fleeced Outing Flannel
PK1UED, A YARD
27 Inches Wide
Colors are white and gray only. This4
is a heavy quality Ouiing that is suit
able for gowns, pajamas and undergar
ments. A very reasonable price for the
grade that is offered.
BLANKETS COMFORTS
A large number of patterns and prices
that will appeal to the buyer who is eco
nomically inclined. This is only
a mention of what is in store for
you if you corrte to this depart
ment.
COTTON FLEECE
BLANKETS
White, gray and tan blankets with striped borders,
54x74 inches in size. REDUCED TO a pair.
$2,95
COTTN FLEECE BLANKETS
64x76 inches in size. Striped
border on white, gray or tan.
REDUCED TO (JJO
a pair iDd"rI
HEAVY COTTON BLANKETS
Fleeced cotton blankets in size
68x80. REDUCED (gQ QQ
TO a pait ...... tDOcf O
COMFORTABLES
Double' bed size Comfortables,
assorted colors. (IQ ETC!
REDUCED, eachtDOoOJ
COMFORTABLES
Double bed size comfortables.
Covers are in assorted colors
and patterns. RE
DUCED TO, each
$4,98
SHOES
ARE ALWAYS
PRICED LOWER
AT THIS STORE
Men's and Woman's Shoes
AT A POPULAR PRICE
The Shoes for
Women Brown
Kid Walking
Shoes, sizes 'Vi to
8. A pair
The Shoes for Men Mahogarfy
English last or Blucher shoes with
Goodyear welt soles. Sizes fi to 11.
A pair $5.95
INFANTS' SHOES
Black Vici Kid
Shoes. Sizes 4 to
pair A. . . Sl89
INFANTS' SHOES
Brown
Kid
and
Brown Kid with
CHILDREN'S
SHOES
Both black and
brown are shown.
Sizes &Vi to 11.
A pair fl0 QQ
at only.. 0.0
BIG GIRLS' SHOES
Brown Shoes with
brown fabric tops.
Sizes iy to 8. A
ri' flQ QQ
at only.. OOaiO
BIG GIRLS' SHOES
Black g u n m e tal
Shoes. Sizes 2 V
to 8. A Qyl QQ
pair at. . tD.JJO
BOYS' SHOES
Brown English last
Shoes. Sizes 1 to
6. A
pair .
$3.98
SPATS
All sizes in Wo
men's Spats. Colors
are brown, gray,
taupe, tan, green,
chamois and white.
Priced a pair
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ARMY LAST SHOES
For Men and Boys
Tan solid leather
shoes with double
soles and soft toe
cap. A splendid all
weather shoe in
es b to 13
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BOYS' SIZES
iy2 to 5..
1 to 2
d to 13.
..$4.75
..$4.45
.$3.95
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FLICK-SHOE CO. 11 2 FOURTH STREET
Tickled to Death!
Why? Because at last I've
found a reliable shoe store
where I can buy
O'Doimell Shoes
at a SAVING of S2.00 and get $4.00 MORE
in QUALITY.
Flick Shoe Co.'s Prices Were Reduced
15 to 25
long before other shoe merchants thought of
reducing their prices.
j Flick's Standardized Shoes
fab EST $6.45
Just received new shipment of Light Wotk
Shoes, all leather, $3.75 and $4.25
The Most Complete Assortment of
Men's Dress Shoes in the City
New Store New Prices
$2.00 Saved $4.00 More in
Quality
This is omethin( for you to consider fFm
before buying your shoes elsewhere. wSUSsms
Former Prices Jfew Prlees I Former Prices ?ie
$12.00
$15.00
$ 8.85
$12.50
$13.50
$16.50
$10.85
$14.00
Why Not Have Your Old Shoes
Fixed at Flick's?
Ladies' soles $1.25, Men's soles $1.50. Sure,
we fit on Rubber Heels, 25c, 40c, 50c, 75c.
We Use the Best of Leather
FLICK SHOE CO.
112 Fourth, Between Washington and Stark Sts.
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FLICK SHOE CO. 112 FOURTH STREET
Increased
Ocean
eirvice
s
Between
PORTLAND and SAN FRANCISCO
by the
San Francisco & Portland SS. Co.
COMMENCING
SATURDAY, NO VEMBER 6, 1 920
The popular ocean service of the "Rose City" will be augmented by
the addition of the finely equipped steamship "Alaska," and the
two will operate between the ports named on the following schedule:
Rose City .
Alaska
Rose City...
Alaska
Hose City...
Alaska
Kose City. . .
Alaska
Lave
Portland
0ct28
Nov. 8
Nov. 11
Nov. 16
Nov. 21
Nov. 28
Dec. 1
Arrive l-a ve
Ty-av I San I San I Arrlvn I Arrive
Astoria. Franclsco Kranrlwoi Astoria Porflanil
Oct. 30
Oct. ST
Nov.
Nov. 11
Nov. 16
Nov. 21
Nov. 26
Dec. 1
Nov.
Nov. 13
Nov. 18
Nov. 23
Nov. 28
Deo. a
Nov. 1
Nov. fi
Nov. 11
Nov. 16
Nov. 21
Nov. 2H
Deo. 1
Dro.
Nov. 5"
Nov. H
Nov. 13
Nov. 18
Nov. 23
Nov. 28
lei:. 3
Dec. 8
From each port every five days thereafter.
PASSAGE FARES
FROM
A
TlUHT CIASS
TO
Portland Astorla $ 6.25
P'tl'd or Astoria. ISan Francisco.) 28.80
San Francisco. . . lAHtorla I 28.80
Han Francisco. . .Portland ..... 28.80
I third"
Class
Prom- I Outside Inside
enade Saloon I Kaloon i Males
Deck Deck Deck Only)
S26.4Q
26.40
26.40
$24.00
24.00
24.00
S18.00
18.00
18.00
"These fares do not include 8 per cent war tax. which mustTeiiddedr
All fares Include berth and meals while at sea.
Apply to any of our representatives to make your reservation.
1.. E. OMKR, City Passenger Ag-ent. 701 Wells Fargo Building. Phone
Broadway 4500.
CONSOLIDATED TICKET OFFICE, Third and Washington Streets.
Phone Main 8530.
C. F. HEYWOOD, Agent, A Inn worth Dock. Broadway 268.
WM. McMURRAY, General Passenger Agent,
Portland, Oregon
Tiov. 3
Nov. K
Nov. I I
Nov. 18
Nov. 23
Nov. 28
1 ec. 3
Dec. I
Automotive School
DAY AND NIGHT
AUTOMOBILE COURSE Laboratory and shop training and practical
repair features. Best of equipment In all depatments. One high
frade Instructor to every twelve students. Special courses: Igni
tion. Starting and Lighting, Power Plant, Storage BatteryChassls.
TRACTOR Special training on Farm Tractors; practical overhauling
and repair in addition to theory.
MACHINE-TRAINING for limited number of students on lathe, drill
press, miller, shaper.
VULCANIZING Repair and retreading of all kinds of casings. Prac
tical shop training.
, OREGON SERVICE MEN GET FINANCIAL AID
INVESTIGATE before deciding. Clip this ad, ant bring or send to
DIV. A, OREGON INSTITUTE OP TECHNOLOGY,
6U and Taylor Streets
P, J, SIMMONS FOR SHERIFF
OF
MULTNOMAH
COUNTY
, BALLOT
KO, 82
Pftid Ad', by SiBOM Cplfn ContmitUc
Sunshine
BREAD
SOLD EXCLUSIVELY
' THROUGH THE
GROCERS
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