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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
2
Governor discusses state finances from the prior year, critiques prison costs and wardens, and outlines tax reform ideas. He cites prison cost reductions after changing the warden, argues for a gasoline road tax modeled on Oregon, and advocates a 1 to 3 percent inheritance tax and a 1 percent oil license approach to fund schools amid a strained treasury.
The speech argues a permanent Montana tax commission modeled after other states to modernize property assessment and revenue, oppose broad income taxes on farms and banks, and defend primary elections while warning against repealing them. It cites Utahs inheritance tax as a contrast and urges a constitutional amendment this fall to create the board. The governor criticizes current boards of equalization and calls for scientific, centralized tax machinery.
Local advertisement urges car owners to avoid washing and instead use Auto Radium product from L B Tay Garage to restore appearance. The pitch emphasizes a showroom look and quick effect.
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