GATE CITY JOURNAL, THURS., JANUARY 5,1933
THE GATE CITY JOURNAL
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hard pill to take but tax agencies the country over are get-1 A woman writer says the way to reform a wayward hus
band is to keep him amused. However, many American
ting over the spending spree of boom years.
We believe the year 1933 will be one of readjustment in women have found the shotgun a surer remedy.
matters of money and in trade and in the mental outlook
If these prize fighters aren’t careful they’ll find them
of the people. We believe 1933 will see material progress.
selves earning all they get.
Our war debtors, too, want to get in on a new’ deal.
Opposition to the proposed 2 per cent sales tax is largely
based upon the belief that it would soak the poor and save
THE OUTLOOK FOR 1933
the rich.
George Palmiter, the former master of the Oregon State
‘‘Who knoweth what good fortune the day may bring
grange,
is the authority for the following comparison of
forth?”
much
interest.
Take a home owner whose place is valued at
What it is we cannot explain but there is something $1000. On a state
of 3 mills, his state tax would be $3.
about beginning anew, about the arrival of a new year, that If that same man levy
spent
$1000 a year for living expenses,
tends to revive waning hopes. We know it will be different the proposed 2 per cent sales
tax would cost him $20 or $17
than the old one and in that knowledge lies our hopes for more than he would pay under
a straight property tax.
better times in 1933.
the citizen with property assessed at $100,000. On
Encouraging factors are numerous. Trade trend is no a 3 Take
mill
state
tax his property tax for state purposes would
longer down and everyone believes the low in farm prices be $300. Assuming
his income is $10,000, it is reason-
has been reached, that the next inevitable step is upward. 1 able that he spends that
$500
a year for living expenses. With a
Uncertainties of election are over. The stock market low 2 per cent sales tax he would
pay a state tax of $100 instead
occured last June and it has been improving since. Autumn
of
the
$300
that
his
state
tax
would be under a 3 mill prop
brought far less bank failures than the first six months of
erty
tax.
The
citizen
with
the
big income and valuable pro
1932 and confidence has been repaired. Christmas trade
perty
would
save
$200.
the country over was better than forecasts indicated. The
Byron Defenbach of Idaho says the burden of the sales
war debt situation is at least beginning to clarify. It was a
tax would fall upon the “small man.” “Mississippi spend-
I ing about four times as much in a biennium as Idaho found
! itself faced in a recent biennium with a deficit of four mil-
! lion dollars,” he said. “The small property owner could not
MEALS COST LESS
oay his taxes or would not. There remained only the con-
AT JOE’S CAFE
jsumption of taxes; taxes on things that people had to buy
' in order to live. He emphasized that approval of the Mis-
We have marked all of our prices down, so you
Isissippi system came from the large taxpayers who would
will find that you get a real meal for less money
benefit by a shift in the tax to the poorer elements of the
at Joe’s Cafe.
nation.”
Nyssa
Cafe
OREGON
NYSSA
A r e y o u r tires
SAFE?
If accident looms suddenly,
can y o u »top? Your brake» will
hold, but can your tires respond?
W orn tires are dangerous I Because
of scientific tread design and long-
wearing compound, the non-skid
element remains on Kelly Lotta Miles
Tires longer than on other tires any
where near their price.
Let us show you the Kelly Safety-
graphs, the printed proof that Kelly»
are good for thousands and thou
sands of Safa Miles.
TECHNOCRACY
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Something new, or something not so new under a new
guise, is “technocracy.” Although writers declare it an-
Other form Of Communism, SUch a Vast Store Of really im-
ortant statistics relative to machine production, human
¡1 abor and wealth has been gathered, technocracy is at
tracting no little interest all over the country and may
prove helpful in the readjustment of American industry
which is sure to come about.
A dentist may not be exactly an artist, but he does quite
a bit of drawing from real life.
We read that “the first method of spreading the news
was by word of mouth.’* It is also the last.
O. K. Lamb of Alabama is studying for the ministry and
hopes to become the shepherd of a flock.
Nyssa, Oregon
reed [pQ Mäsh
BECAUSE—
The hen lays only as many eggs as she has mat
erial for both yolks and whites. Grain alone con
tains more yolks than whites, while GEM MASH
contains more whites than yolks.
Combining the two the hen is furnished material
for practically an equal number of yolks and
whites and produces ONE THIRD MORE EGGS
than when fed grain alone.
GAME COMMISSIONER
MALHEUR LAW
WILL CONFER WITH
MAKERS LEAVE
MALHEUR GRANGERS
FOR LEGISLATURE
Editor’s Note: These “get acquainted"
write-ups of Representative V. B. Stap
les and Senator Robert M. Duncan, leg
islators for Malheur county, appeared in
the last issue of Oregon Voter.
V. B. STAPLES
Former buckaroo is virgii Bain stap
¡.e0sle
a'n d^u^m ^^oT
business
erty interests after extensive bi
experience. Doer rather than a talker,
ITtecuTTcom-
mlttee rooms. Cautious and calculating
type rather than aggressive and com
municative; sound, conservative, econ
omical.
Born on farm, Henderson, Ky„ Oct.
10, 1877, and reared there; to Oregon
i896, working as cowpuncher on big
Harney county ranches; Ontario, em-
ployed by Malheur Forwarding Co.,
1898-99; in clothing business as Griffin
and Staples 1900; term as postmaster
Vale, beginning 1912; back to Ontario
1917 and in automobile business until
1929; president Ontario Commercial
club; terms as councilman; semi-retired
as farmer; Shrine; Kiwanls; Episcop
alian.
At Tuesday's meeting of the state
game commission in Portland, Carl D.
Silven, commissioner from Baker, was
appointed a committee of one to confer
with the Malheur County Pomona
grange in regard to its recent sug •
n
that farmers be allowed to kill
ants in and out of season on their
v,
lands. Some farmers contend tiia
pheasants do great damage to crop;
Iothers 1 h a 1 they destroy enough
insects and weed seed to replace any
loss.
The commission will request the leg
islature to make a new tagging regula
tion which would permit a storage plant
to tag the animals brought in by hunt
ers.
The commission declared 2000 acres
in the experimental farm near Corvallis
a game refuge.
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SEE US FOR GEM MASH
NO TAX ON COAL
Contrary to widespread report there is no tax on
domestic coal. We sell good Utah ABERDEEN
COAL.
PEANUT BRITTLE
America is pouring back to the farm, the American Eco
Mrs. George W. English, Wilder
nomic association was told last week, as much as it ever
sugar.
flocked to the cities in the so-called free money days of 2 3-4 cups
cup white com syrup.
1920-1930. In spite of a higher rural birth rate, farm popu 3-4 cup
water.
lation of the country lost 1,400,00 during that decade, 1 teaspoon butter.
1 cup salted peanuts.
three times more than left the farm in the previous ten 11-2
teaspoons soda.
years.
11-2 teaspoons vanilla.
Now comes word that 1932 may be the first year in Boil together first five ingredients
golden brown. Then add soda and
which modern American cities have suffered a marked loss until
vanilla. Pour in buttered pans and
in population and the farms gained. The movement is the spread thin. When cold break in de
result of men’s inability to earn a living in the crowded sired pieces.
cities. He can return to the farm and always dig a living
out of the bounties of Mother Earth.
MAPLE POPCORN BALLS
Agriculture is the basic industry, the one which supplies 3 quarts popped com.
the only real necessities of life. And man can grow them. 1-2 cup dark brown sugar
maple syrup
It also brings to us the thought that agriculture is the 2 1 cup
tablespoons vinegar
foundation of true wealth and the old adage that when the 2 tablespoons butter
farm prospers we all prosper. We look forward to the day 1-2 cup water.
when the fanner again receives a welcome price for his Place the popcorn in a large bowl
the rest of the ingredients and boil
record potato crop, those fine apples and luscious melons. Mix
without stirring until a portion clicks
when tested in cold water, or until
candy thermometer registers 264 degrees
F. Pour over the popcorn and mix thor
oughly with a wooden spoon. Allow to
cool a little and take up portions In the
hands, press Into balls and wrap Indi
vidually.
E. M. Blodgett
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Practice in all Court»
SPEEDWAY SUPERTWIST CORD TIRES
Nyssa Seed & Grain Co.
Ted Newell Manager
Phone 26 for Good Aberdeen Coal
PHONE 26
Nyssa, Oregon
Specializing
on the care of
Children’s
Eyes
BACK TO THE FARM
SMOOTH tires don’t hold on wet
pavement. Punctures are more
d in g e ro u s w hen I t ’» s lip p e ry .
Changing tires Is also dangerous
and disagreeable. Better put on i
new Goodyears now -they’ll pro-j
ect you, save you money onl
repairs and delays.
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Chiropractic
Phone 29— Res. 25
NYSSA, OREGON
NYSSA, OREGON
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wt.ï*'
Water Jackets on Cylinder
Blocks. Pumps, Etc.
WELDED LIKE NEW
Welding, Machine Work, Oenerml
Repair. Phone 75P14,
LOUIS GARRISON
At Chas. Garrison Ranch. Nyssa
Anna B. Pritchett, D. O.
Osteopathy and Electrotherapy
PHONE 201
Vale, Oregon.
MALHEUR TITLE &
ABSTRACT CO.
Vale, Oregon
Reliable Abstracts of Title
DRY CLEANING
The claim of the technocrats that “there is enough mach
—at—
inery in the United States to provide a $10,000 standard of
living for every family in the country, with men between
ROBERT M. DUNCAN
Lowest Prices in Years
the ages of 20 and 45 working four hours a day, four days
a week,” is inviting attention. How to work out such a plan Early occupational activities of Rob
Merwin Duncan were in connection
Have your winter coats
is not only visionary but at once comes in for the attack ert
with his father's sawmill at Salem.
that it would destroy the individualism of the American. While assisting his father he traveled
dry-cleaned and
over coast timber counties.
Perhaps the only good that will develop from this latest extensively
re-lined at—
resident in eastern Oregon
cure-all is the diagnosis of our present dilemma, faulty dis Subsequent
has given him knowledge of the prob-
tribution of the products of labor under our highly
_ _ advanc lems peculiar to that region. Sand-
ed machine age All of US believe this true and many able I W lched between these periods of his life
NYSSA TAILOR SHOP
—
were the broadening experiences of col
men are venturing into the realm of possible
treatment. lege
and war. Is a he-man, live-wire,
Americans will find a way out—a way to readjust industry popular, respected, endowed with good
Roy Scott, Prop.
without sacrificing the initiative and freedom of the indi sense.
Nyssa, Ore.
I
vidual and that citizenship of our people which is a sacred Born Cobden, 111., April 2, 1884; to
Salem, Oregon, with parents 1887;; saw
heritage.
mill helper; Salem schools and Willam-
Americans are rising to the need for the elimination of Gulloch at Ontario and practiced at
the grafter from politics, without doubt as much to blame ette U LLB 1909; law partner J. W. Mc-
captain US Inf. 1917-19; law prac
as the machine for some of our economic ills. Americans Vale;
tice at Burns since 1919; Mason, Am.
are awakening to the challenge for complete honesty in Legion, Kiwanis, Officers Res Corps, bar
Dr. J. A. McFall
government which is in itself a factor bringing much association; Congregationalist.
encouragement.
Evesight Specialist
winter means
s.l.i.p.p.e.r.y X O 3 d S!
Dr. C. A. Abbott, D. C.
It is suspected that the ultimate assets of some of these
self-liquidating projects will turn out to be mostly water.
Home Corner
PowelFs Service Station
DENTIST
Nyssa,
Jregon
Office Phone 35P2
Residence Phone 35F3
X-RAY EXAMINATIONS
SALES TAX WOULD SOAK POOR
Entered at the Post Office at Nyssa, Oregon, as Second Class Matter
The
Dr. E. D. NorcoH
Ontario,
Oregon
City Transfer
TRUCKING
ana
TRANSFERRING
Phone 15 and Phone 28
C. KLINKENBERG
If You Drive a
Mode! - T
or any car of older vintage that
needs a new top, curtains or top
repair, see Parkinson for first
class
AUTO TOP WORK
Lowest Prices Ever
Harness and Shoe Work
R. W. PARKINSON
Nyssa, Oregon
E v erijlw © Minutes
ANOTHER HOME BURNS
/ F you are underinsured, or if you let
your fire insurance lapse even for a single
day, your property values are exposed to
loss.
Fires occur unexpectedly and destroy
much valuable property in a brief time.
You owe it to yourself to be carefully
protected. How could you be adequately
compensated for your loss if you were
uninsured or underinsured?
Let us help you obtain an ap
praisal. make suggestions, and
furnish adequate insurance,
Don M. Graham
THE INSURANCE MAN