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Illinois Valley News, Thursday, March 28, 1940 Big Uproar Being Made Over Census There has been such an uproar made over some of the questions being asked by the census papers by some politicians, that the fol lowing editorial appearing in the Oregonian recently is of much in terest: “The taking of a national cen sus has been decennial procedure since 1790. In the very first cen sus, 150 years ago, it was punish able by fine to refuse to answer the questions of the enumerator. The penalty clause in the census law has never been relaxed, but it has been somewhat increased. It is this year the same that it was in 1930. There was no complaint about it then, but there is com plaint now, fortified by the fact that some of the questions are this year more objectionable. “One of the questions to which objection is made calls for infor mation as to income, if income be under $5000. A wicked plot is suspected by some census critics to be behind this question—a plot to establish a basis for broaden ing the income tax to include more little fellows. Yet to broaden the income tax base would require an act of congress, and the hand of congress is now stayed not by lack of statistical background, but by political apprehension. There is a vast number of poor persons, and everyone of them who is a cit izen has a vote. “But government has long been accumulating quite similar mater ial. It began ninety years ago by asking questions as to the value of real estate owned. Eighty years ago it delved into the value of personal estates. Abraham Lin coln was among those who report ed on value of real estate and per sonal property owned in 1860. “Sixty years ago the govern ment began asking intimate ques tions about marital relations— whether one was single, married, widowed or divorced. And fifty years ago the census taker asked ‘impertinent’ questions about one’s employment, and whether one had an acute or chronic ailment; whether the home was owned or rented, and if owned whether it was free from mortgage. And as för income, the farmer has been IS MOT A*, pvw * lot or (Amwer Next Week) We’re instituting a series of ads designed to keep our name be fore the people of the Illinois Valley for business reasons . . we trust you will enjoy them. Each week you will find Odd Facts, Entertaining Facts, Il lustrated Facts that you will want to know about. Follow our ads for interesting, inform ative reading. reporting his for twenty years. “Radio sets were first enumer ated ten years ago. This year for the first time there will be a cen sus of bathrooms yet none of the information obtained can be made the basis for personal annoyance or embarrassment of the people. No distributor of household equip ment can have access to the list. All data are confidential, except that totals and groupings, without disclosure of personal identities will, of course, be compiled and published as in the past. “It is to be supposed that none of the criticism of the census scope, except that which is poli tical. comes from present income tax payers. Not because there is any prospective benefit for them, but because in filling out their annual income reports they have become calloused to the making of confidential revelations to Uncle Sam. For that matter, all but the young should be used to the cen- sus by now.” Y>slpri/ay’s Gfigs, Todays Gadgets For 1 pril Foolery .411 fool's Day on ,4pril 1 ill finds the younger fenera tion having fun with the tricks their parents used 25 years ago. Still popular is the brick under the hat; also, the empty purse tied to a string which is hidden in the crack of a side walk. Here are a few more gags, new and old: SAN FANCISCO. March 15 — Authorization for refurnishing ex hibits and displays in Redwood Empire Building, and the re-open ing and operation thereof during the World’s Fair, May 25th to September 29th inclusive, has been authorized by the Executive Com mittee of the Redwood Empire Ex position Commission. Refurnishing commenced last week while the California Commis sion will later replant and dress up the exterior court, representing a typical outdoor garden of trees and wildflowers. Operation and maintenace costs during the Fair will be financed by the California Commission out of special legislative appropriation earmarked for county exhibits. Again, Exposition visitors will walk through giant redwood en trance tree to the refurnished Red wood Empire Building, simulating outdoor deluxe lodge, finished in attractively patterned California redwood lumber. Tourist and vacationist attrac tions, recreational sports, agricul tural and industrial pursuits and advantages of San Francisco and Northbay counties, linked by the Golden Gate bridge, will again be displayed, via animated dioramas, photo murals, historic painted mur als, color-sound pictures and other features. Redwod Empire Exposition Com mission, also Redwood Empire As sociation (two entirely separate non-profit corporate entities) stand ready to cooperate with cit ies, counties and civic groups de siring to stage special days during ’ the Fair, it was learned. It is also understood that nego tiations would continue to bring about more attractive lighting, greater dramatization and promo tional build-up and other fanfare which would bring a greater vol ume of Exposition visitors to the Redwood Empire and other Build ings on the southeast corner of Treasure Island. o-------------- CCC Boys Construct Kitchen Stove Shelter CITY :oMrtWt'*uio (LUTRIC SERVICE carbu IT tor SERVICE LU □ 005^1 MOTOR CLINIC 506 £ J ST. Honeymoon in Bali" AND This gadget foo!.u lor all the world like an upset bottle of ink on friend wife's best Oriental rug. It's an ink bottle, true enough, but the ink is all in cne piece—a shallow, shiny black object that won't hurt any thing. They'll never wear out this trick— and it hurts just as much this year as last. $119.95 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schroeder CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE — Federation wheat and Red Oats seed. M. M. Maur- • er, hear Holland. 47-ltp WANTED—Live stock, machinery furniture, or anything you want to sell at the Community Auc tion Sale, Saturday at the Coun ty Fairgrounds. Sale starts at 10:30 a. m. Livestock sells at 1 p. m. Bring your goods any time, we are always there. Phone 437-Y, P. O. box 224, McGuire Sales Co., Grants Pass, Oregon. 47-4tc It's not the least bit polite to point out a run in the young lady's stock ing, but it makes a good April Fool gag. FOR SALE — 5-room well built house on Caves highway, 3t4 miles from junction. Three acres good ground, hen house, gar age, woodshed. Filbert trees, peach trees, small fruits of all kinds. A fine home for a small price, |l,000. $600 down, rest like rent. See M. C. Athey at News office. 47-tf A held at the W. T. Sherman home last Wednesday evening with a good attendance. Several bulle- Th.’« fellow was just about to en tins were read, also the weekly' joy some jam on his breakfast toast, flash bulletins direct from Wash but look what came out of the jam ington, D. C., telling of the action bottle! taken on the new Townsend bill. Following the business session, ihbles were laid and a delicious lunch was served. All reported a , very fine time. u. s. ROYALS FOR ME! SEEMS LIKE THEV NEVER WEAR OUT! ***»•, JV.VtY.VAWA'ASWAW.'AWAYAVA^WiWiWAV- Í ***•*»» ITS OUR FAULT THAT YOU HAVEN'T HEARD MORE ABOUT THE NEW NASH and it'» a ihame that more people aren’t driving NASH, for here ia a motor car which i> away out front when it comet to Mechanical Perfection, Bea uty and Road Performance. This suffering young lady invited her boy friend to examine the neal bandage on her wounded finger. It was a neat bandage, sure enough! From a tiny syringe concealed in her hand she squirts water into hto face. Heavy Duty Wrecker ARE THE LOWEST CONSISTENT WITH REDWOODS HOTEL Granta Para DUCKWORTH 24 HOUR SERVICE SOLICITS YOUR PATRONAGE DEL ROGUE GARAGE Excellent Coffee Shop HOWARD IX)WD 507 S. 6th—(’.rants Pass .M.V i Y ï YAW i WAWAV. IN CONNECTION REASONABLE RATES We have just been appointed exclusive AGENTS for the PHILCO in the lllinoi» Valley, and you can get the »ame Phil- co for the »ame price other dealer* charge. CAVE CITY DRUG STORE Your Rexall Store Cave Junction A Statement to Voters: As a candidate for County Assessor I wish to make the following statement for your information. I was born near Robertson bridge in May of 1908 and have been a lifelong resident of Josephine County. My educa tion includes, besides elementary and high school, one year , as a student at the University of Oregon. 1 am married, the father of two children, and own my home in Grants Pass. I have had ten and one-half years experience as an em ployee in the asse sor’s office and feel that I know the present needs of this office as a result of my personal contact with its problems and responsibilitie^during that time. If I am nominated and elected, I shall willingly take the necessary steps to insure efficient, responsible and business like C' duct cf the office of Assessor and its duties. My slogan, “Business-like administration of a public trust," is not just a slogan but a sincere expression of my at titude toward public office. Your investigation of my record, both as a citizen and public employee and your serious consideration of my candi dacy will be heartily appreciated. Thank you. MERLE E. GRIFFIN Candidate for Republican Nomination for the Office of County A»».»»or. Something to Crow About The service The News gives in advertis ing gives us something to crow about, and we don’t mean maybe! The News covers the Illinois Valley and the people appreciate this service. QUALITY Our Mechanics arc Good—That’s why we hire them ! POPEYE Philco Refrigerator TOWNSEND MEETING Teh! Teh! Teh! Theatre The construction of an attrac tive kitchen stove shelter in the Greyback Forest Camp, on the SATURDAY and SUNDAY, MARCH 30-31— Oregon Caves highway, has been completed by the members of Come to the Isle of Bali . . . take a peek at romance, Balin Company 5483. The frame of ese style . . . take a vacation with the year’s grandest picture the structure is of heavy logs with It a cedar shake roof. In addition to the l^rge camp stove is an out FRED MacMURRAY - MADELEINE CARROLL door fireplace built of native mar and BABY CAROLYN LEE ble. Running water, drain boards COLOR CARTOON NEWS OF THE DAY and other community kitchen fea NMIIIIIIUIIIHIIUIINHIWillllltNMIlllllWIIIIIIIIIIIUIHIIIIlUimilllllIHMIlllllllllUill Illi Illllllll mill IIIIIIIIIUIIIIIUIIII I llllllll lililí Illi IMIIIINMII tures are available in the shelter. In addition to this building num WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, APRIL 3-4— erous other improvements have been made in the camp ground, SONJA HENIE TYRONE POWER Half a dozen small camp stoves have been built, picnic tables have been erected and parking places have been cleared. A number of RUDY VALLEE EDNA MAY OLIVER road connections have ben graded MARY HEALY ALAN DINEHART and graveled, giving easy access in to all parts of the camp. "NEVER SOCK A BABY” The work has been in charge of L. N. Foy, construction foreman and E. A. Meola, landscape fore- and daughter Mary Lou of Pow on business connected with the Big man. ers, Oregon, and Mr. and Mrs. Boy mine. ■o— •—O’ Jimmy Miller and daughter of Charivari for New Medford spent the week end vis Mrs. George W. Martin and iting Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Sherman. daughter Janet were shopping in Bride and Groom --------------- o--------------- Grants Pass last Tuesday. FIREMENS MEETING One of the largest charivari There will be a meeting of the parties held in the valley for a Roy C. Dundas left this week long time was held Tuesday night Cave Junction Volunteer Fire De for Berkeley, California. Mre. at the Ritz Tavern in Kerby, when partment Tuesday, April 2 at 8 Dundas has been there for some the friends of R. B. (Shorty) Phil p. m. in the fire house. All mem time. They expect to make their lips gathered to pay their respects bers are urged to attend. There future home there. to his bride he brought home the will be some important business concerning the department up for first of the week. Mr. Phillips stole a march on consideration. Chief Martin is de I’m Hog Enough to bis friends by quietly leaving the sirous of having all members of Want Your Busina»» Ritz locked up and travelled to Las the department present. And Man Enough To Appreciate It --------------- o \ egas, Nevada, where he married KEITH’S MARKET Art Drews returned from Port Mrs. Amelia Dodd, March 17th. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips will make land Monday where he had been their future home in Kerby where for a week. He was sick with the (Shorty) is the popular proprietor “flu” four days. Art went there cf the Ritz Tavern. — o— ----------- Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Smith NOW You ('an Order your and Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Leonard made a trip to Klamath Falls last Sunday where they were guests of Judge and Mrs. E. B. Ashurst. On from us! their return Monday they stopped at Ashland where they were joined AS LOW AS by Mrs. Agness Smith who accom panied them home. A Townsend club meeting was that we are well equipped to handle your car repair job. yinniïtiiiuit 'SECOND FIDDLE7 --------------- o--------------- Redwood Empire Plans Fair Exhibit Page Three If your message is in the paper they read it, and they appreciate being invited into your store. Think it over. In these days of compe tition. one can’t hide his light and expect to be seen. And this goes for the cake, too. I The TIRE.MAN LIBERAL ALLOWANCE FOR YOUR OLD TIRES Sth sad M Street» • Grant» Pa»s wWi U.S. POYAIS Illinois Valley News CAVE JUNCTION
