TAXING FARMERS' INCOME

a gain in amount of tax and a gain in the number of returns, except Auto Salvage Miscellaneous Auto Stores which shows a loss in number of returns. In the Lumber and Materials Group all concerns show a gain in both returns and amount of tax except Other Materials & Building Supplies. In the Service Group, Other Amusements and Athletic Events shows a loss in both returns and tax. Shoe Repair Shops shows a loss in returns but a gain in amount of tax. Theaters & Tent Shows shows a loss in amount of tax while all other concerns show a gain in both returns and amount of tax. In the Contracting Group, Miscellaneous Contractors shows a gain in both returns and amount of tax. In the Public Utility and Transportation Group, Other Utilities & Transportation and Air Transportation show a loss in both returns and amount of tax. Telephone and Telegraph Companies, Electric, Gas & Water Utilities show a loss in number of returns but a gain in the amount of tax. Railroads, Trolleys & Interurbans and Motor Transportation show a loss in amount of tax but a gain in number of returns. In the Miscellaneous Group, Flowers, Bulbs, Plants, Nursery Stock, Tomb Stones & Monuments, Cotton Gins & Cotton Oil Mills show a loss in both returns and amount of tax. Oil Field Equipment and Miscellaneous Retail Stores and Commercial Firms show a loss in amount of tax but a gain in number of returns and amount of tax. All other concerns show a gain in both returns and amount of tax. Use Tax Collections show an increase for the month but a loss in number of returns." Oklahoma certainly is having a very intelligent and successful handling of a sales and use tax.