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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1930
Page
8
Farmers in the Southwest are urged to raise turkeys as a low-cost, high-return project. A 40 to 50 bird flock can boost cotton yields by insect control and provide income at holiday time. Emphasis on proper housing, feeding, separating turkeys from chickens, and early marking to prevent ownership disputes.
W A Black argues the General Property Tax funds cities and state and urges uniform valuation. He cites real estate and personal property for counties and state, adds three categories for cities, and endorses the Unit System adopted by larger cities to replace guesswork in valuing lots.
The speaker argues that tax assessors should value land and improvements separately, noting current abuse under existing rules. Distinguishing raw land from improvements like houses and orchards would yield equitable taxes and should be discussed with Senators or Representatives.
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