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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
Delightful Taste, Immediate Re
lief, Quick Warm-Up.

The sensation Of the year in the
drug trade is Aspironal the two
minute cold and cough reliever. au-
thoritatively guaranteed by the lab
oratories; tested, approved, and most
enthusiastically endorsed by the high
est authorities, and proclaimed by the
common people as ten times as quick
and effective as whisky, rock and rye
or any other cold and cough remedy
they have ever tried.
All drug stores are now supplied
with the wonderful new elixir, so all
YOU have TO do to get rid Of that cold
is to step into the nearest drug store
hand the clerk hah-dollar for a
bottle of AspiroHol and tell him to
serve you two teaspoonfuls with -four
teaspoonfuls Of water in a glass
With your watch in your hand, take
the drink at one swallow and call foi
your money back in two minutes il
YOU cannot feel your cold fading
away like a dream within the time
limit. Don't be bashful, for all drug
gists invite you and expect you to try
it. Everybody's doing it.
When your cold or cough is re
lieyed. take the remainder of the bot
tie home to your wife and babies, fol
Aspironal is by far the safest anC
most agreeable cold and cough rem
edy for infants and children. (Adv.l
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
DOCTORS USE
CALOTABSF FOR
COLDS And FLU
Influenza and Grippe, Like Ordinary
Colds, Require Calotabs, the Puri-
fed and Refined Calomel Tablets
That Are Nausealess, Safe and
Sure.

Doctors are warning the public that
simple colds and mild cases Of infu-
enza often lead to pneumopia and
other serious complications. They say
that every cold should receive i'm
mediate attention and that the first
step in the treatment is to make sure
that the liver is active. For this pur-
pose Calotabs, the perfected, nausea
less calomel tablets are the surest,
best and most agreeable laxative.
One Calotab at bed time with a
swallow of water-that's all, no salts,
no nausea. and no upsetting of the
digestion and appetite Next morning
your cold has vanished, your liver is
active, your system is purified and
refreshed and you are feeling fine
with hearty appetite for breakfast,
Eat what you please,-no danger.
For your protection, Calotabs are
sold only in original sealed packages,
price thirty-five cents. All druggists
recommend and guarantee Calotabs
and are authorized to refund the price
if you are not delighted with them.
adv.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
LONE AK

Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Wheeler are re-
ioicing' over the ARRIVAL of'a fine baby
boy in their home.
Mrs. N. B. McCrary spent several
days last week in the home Of hei
brother, F. B. Wheeler. attending tC
the new baby and waiting on her mo-
Their who is not doing SO well now.
Miss Fannie Mae Hale, teacher Of
the Border Springs School. spent last
Saturday night and Sunday in the
home of Mrs. S. A. Smith. Miss Hale
formally taught school in the com.
munity and many Of her old pupil:
have a warm place in their hearts fol
Miss Hale.
Mr.. Braiden Harris, Of Tupelo, i:
now with his sister, Mrs. R. A. Kick.
man, and is attending school at Lon,
Oak now.
Mr.. D. j. Sanders, of Sulligent
Ala, was transacting business anC
visiting relatives in this his old HON,
community last week. He had gooC
word for the writer of these littl,
notes which we appreciate very much
Mrs. Gertrude Spruell, of Vernon
Ala, is spending few days with he
sisters, Mrs. Pearl Partain.
Miss Mae Ola Lewis, who has beer
spending several days in the home o
her mother, Mrs. Lola Wheeler, vii
return this morning with Miss Mil
bred Partain to the S. D. Lee Higl
School. Both girls hope to be bacl
with home folks Thanksgiving day.
Rev. R. c. Nicholas filled his reg
ular appointment at Lone Oak las
Sunday.
| Mr.. Dock Smith and Miss ley Bell
Stratten motored to Columbus Sun
day afternoon and were united in tn
holy bonds of wedlock.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Myers, of Gale
donna, also Mr.. S. A, Smith and fam
lily visited in the home Of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Sanders, las
Sunday.
The pupils of Lone Oak school wi
be sorry that Miss Autence Scott wi
leave with her grandparents, Mr.. an
Mrs. Joel Sanders, when they NOV
to Steens.
Mrs. Biddie Smith was a welcom
visitor in the home aof Mrs. F. !
Wheeler last week.
Mr.. Lloyd Partain and wife, Nj
Harvey Partain and wife were Wis
tors in the home Of their uncle, MI
H. F. Partain, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Wheeler wis
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

For SaIe-Rear Estate

FARM FOR SALE-1O5-aere farm, 20
acres Of good timber, balance open
land; beautiful two-story residence,
negro cabin in yard; A-No.-1 extra
large barn; small mill plant; good
engine and boiler; storehouse; Aries
ian water, piped to house; 600 yards
from railroad station. This viii make
an ideal truck, poultry or dairy farm.
Prices and terms, apply to w. l..
Ussery, at Waverly, P. O. address
West Point, Miss, R. F. d. No. 3
11-17-1m
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

60 thank the ladies OF the community
for their many acts Of Kindness We
have received since the new baby
come, ana especially Mrs. Mary Belts
for the nice baked canned apples and
olra we received a few days ago.
Dr.. Owen was called to the home Of
Mr. F. B. Wheeler last week to see
his mother, who is gradually growing
worse.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS

This is to give notice that the Board
Of Supervisors of Lowndes County
Mississippi, will, at its December
meeting, on Wednesday, the 9Th day
of December, 1920, receive and oper
bids for the sale Of S36,000.00 bonds
Of the Mt. Vernon Road District
Each bid must be accompanied by o
certified check in sum equal to ten
per cent of the amount bid. TIL,
Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
Done by order Of the Board, this
the fifth day of November, 1920.
JNO. ]. RICHARDS,
(SEAL) Clerk.
(11-10-3w.)
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
For Rent

Wanted-l00 ladies, young or old,
with pimples, headaches, sour stom-
aehs, bad breath, constipation, cross,
mean disposition to take HOLLIS
TIERS ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA.
Thousands and thousands of women
recommend it. Results guaranteed.
Pitts Drug Store. adv.
FOR RENT-A storehouse and four
acres of landsfor rent; located on
Jackson Highway, six miles from Co
lumbus, known as Thomas Store.
Address, JAMES A. WATSON, SR.,
Route /. Phone 2S4-4 ll-14-1m
FOR RENT-Furnished or unfurnish-
ed rooms. Mrs. o. P. Vaughan,
Telephone 9S7. 11-21-2t
FOR RENT-Two or three nice rooms;
all conveniences. Telephone No.
63l. 11-24-tf.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Do you know that every fire which
occurred in Columbus during the week
ending November 18th was single
roof fire? have at last secured all
the special nails needed to apply
ASFALTSLATE. l have the slate in
stock, and would advise everyone to
sweep the leaves off THEN. single
roofs, and, if they need renewing, to
cover, with this material, which is ac-
cepted by the insurance companies at
a much lower rate than shingle-roofed
houses. l am making special prices
for this week, as | have car which
must move. See me Or telephone.
See display advertisement.
(, ARTHUR STANSEL.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
BIDS WANTED.
The State of Mississippi,
7 cxxypJ doc Hn,,,,4,,

Board Of Supervisors.
This is to give notice that the
Board of Supervisors of said county
will, at its December meeting, on
Thursday, the 9th day of December,
1920, receive and open bids for the
construction of a 40 foot wooden
bridge at Station 80, on the Mayhem
and Starkville Road, of Supervisors
District No. S. Each bid must be
accompanied by certified check in
sum equal to 10 per cent Of the
amount of the bid. Successful bidder
will be required to enter into bond in
an amount equal to the bid and will be
required to keep the roadway open
to the travelling public, during con-
struction Of the bridge. The Board
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. Plans. and specifications on
file with the Clerk of the Board.
Done by order of the Board, this,
Nov. 9th, 1920.
JNO. J. RICHARDS, Clerk.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
BETTER THAN
WHISKEY FOR
COLDS And FLU

New Elixir, Called AspirOnal,
Medieated With Latest Scien.
tife Remedies, Used and En-.
dOrsed by European and
American Army Surgeons to
Cut Short a Cold and Prevent
Complications.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

All children troubled with Worms have an un,
healthy color. which indicates poor blood. and as {
mile. there Ia more or less stomach disturbance
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood. I'm
prove the digestion and act as General Strength
enina Tonic TO the whole system. Nature will Their
throw off or dspel the worms. and the Child Will b
VI perfect health Pleasant to take. 6oc oer bostls
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
FOrSale

FOR SALE-Fire and burglar proof
safe, double outside door, double IN
side door, "a inches high, 81 inches
wide, Al inches high inside, "a inches
wide inside, IA inches deep inside, 2
lock drawers, and | steel vault, COM
bination lock. Divelbiss, Columbus,
Miss. 7-I8-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

DURING THIS WEEK | win sell loose
cotton seed hulls at $40 per ton.
Eight per cent meal at $40, seven
and one-half per cent at $3.50 per
sack. Cash. L. H. Bonds, Military
Road. 11-2l-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

FOR SALE-Registered Jersey bull
calf, born May 2, 1920. Sire, Fox's
Larel of Wallar Farm, H. R. No.
13776S; Dam, Isabelle Emerson, H. K.
No. 252911. w. D. Bishop, phone
442-J. ll-I-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
Automobiles FoE Sale

FOR SALE-Hudson Speedster, first
class condition both engine and
body; new cord castings all around,
one extra. Phone 2113 or write H. 5.
Walker, Crawford, Miss. 1O-20-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

Your moneys worth of results
positively guaranteed by taking HOL-
LISTERS ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA
You can't "beat it" for Headaches
and Constipation. Pitts Drug Store.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

FOR SALE-I have eighteen pure
blood white wyandotte pullets and
two cockrells seven months old, for
sale at $1.50 each. L. H. Bonds, Mill
tary Road. ll-2l-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

Ar ideal Christmas gift for the kid
dies-a Bubble Book. II sings. The
Divelbiss store.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

Every Druggist in Y. S. In
strueted to Refund Price
While You Wait at Counter II
Relief Does Not Come Within
Two Minutes.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
Miscellaneous

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC-A GER
tain note, dated Nov. l, 1920, and
payable April l, 1921 to the First
State Bank of Columbus, Miss, or
bearer, and signed by A. A. Breast
and Others and indorsed by the Col
umbus Manufacturing Company by A.
A. Breast, president, having been lost
or stolen, the public is hereby warned
MOTTO trade in the above mentioned
note; that duplicate has been issued
and used; that amount of the said note
is So, 56S.S0. Columbus Manufacture
ing Company. 11-7-3w
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

FOR SALE-A Hudson Super-Six
newly painted and in first-class con-
dition. A bargain. Call at The Dis
patch office. 9-5-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

FOR SALE-One fve-year old horse;
two mich cows, one fresh, other
has calf six months old. Phone 23l
or apply 2003 S. End avenue. 1O-l3-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

FOR SALE-0ne Cadillac Roadster,
with good cord tires, will sell cheap
on account of moving. Phone 7lO:
11-10-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

LAND POSTED This is to give
notice that all of the lands owned
by the undersigned, and located IN
Lowndes County, are posted against
trespassing Of all kinds, and viola
tions will be vigorously prosecuted
accordingly as the law directs.
Signed: B. M. WALKER, F. L.
HOGAN, E. A. SCLATER, 6. w.
BUSH. 10-31-1m.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
Wanted

WANTED am in the market for
all kinds of livestock, hides, furs,
etc. Zee me before selling, as ! pay
highest market price. A. B. Davis,
Telephone $40. = 4-4-f
WANTED-Several pounds of aold
rags, must be clean. Will pay good
price for same. Bring or send them
to The Dispatch office.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

FOR SALE-Underwood Duplicator
for sale cheap. Apply at Dispatch
office. 9-8-tf
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

FOR SALE Registered big type Pc
land China Pigs at $3.50 each. J. II.
Simpson, Route A, Caledonia, Miss.
11-21-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

CAR FOR SALE--Dodge car, good
order, used six months. A bargain,
Ring 125. ll-2l-2t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

Spasmodic advertising don't get you
much--be a regular.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

FORD. FOR SALE-Five passenger
used Ford for sale. A bargain.
Phone SO. 1l-24-3t
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

Want ads get results. Try one.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
For Rent-ROoms

FOR RENT-One room furnished;
two or more rooms and kitchen I'M
furnished. Garage if wanted; refer
ences required. Apply to Mrs. w. H.
Carothers, Sg4 S. Fourth avenue,
Phone $50. 10-31-tf
FOR RENT-Entire lower floor Of
residence for rent, consisting of
four rooms, kitchen and bath; good
location. Phone 924. lift.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. Tel
ephone No. 2O6. 11-1O-tf.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

WANTED TO TRADE-Five pas
senger touring car; in good shape;
rswSpaint job; forsgoodsycung mules.
Telephone 1908 or write Box 143,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

WARNING--This is to give notice
that all hunting on the Westmore-
land place on the jackson Highway
and Robertson Road is strictly pro-
hibited and all violations will be Wig
orously prosecuted as the law directs.
Swoope and Watson. 11-14-1m
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

POSTED-Notice is hereby given that
no hunting or trespassing will be
allowed on my place, known as the t.
L., Lawrence farm, located two miles
west of Columbus on the Jackson
Highway. H. P. WILLIAMS, Co.
lumbus, Miss. 11-14-1m
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

Artesia, Miss. 11-21-2t
WOOD FOR SALE-Cut in blocks to
burn in heater or CRATE; cheaper
than coal; guaranteed to burn good.
Phone 1872. ]. H. Blackburn.
11-31-1m
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24

ATHENS HIDE COMPANY, Athens,
Ga. Best place to express hides.
Reliable, honest weight absolutely
guaranteed. 9-5-4m.
WANTED TO BUY-Used office fur
niture in good condition. Call Dis
patch office.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-24
Stops Corn Pain Instantly and Re.
rnoves Them Completely.

Whether your pet us on top or between
the toes, no matter how big or how small
or how tender" three drops of "Gets-lt-
will lift you right out OF your misery.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18

TOR SALE Dayton bicycle. hrsi class con-
diiion. call nj WESTERN CIGAR FACTORY.
% 20
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18
London Comment.

~ Associated fusf
LONDON. Wednesday. Feb. IS
Tho Daily Mail today says II under
stands the supreme councils reply
10 President Wilson regarding the
Adriatic situation informs the pTesi-
dent with the circumstances sur
rounding the proposals IN January
twhcn Prtmicrs Lloyd George. Nitti
and Clemsncean held their meeting
and reached an ugreemenD were
-Bth that they could not be- ignored
md that the council Vas Obliged per
force "a take decisions IN the Nolun-
.iary absence OF an American repre-
sentative.
Tho reply also remarks. says the
Daily Mail. thai the more effective
proposals of December would be- val
idatod u the president would indi-
cate No wthoy werc TO be- carried ont.
The receipt of President Wilson :
note on Friday" the Daily Mail con
Times. caused CONSERVATION iii
Great Britain. France and Italy. II
b stated that reply was drafted.
The terms Of which M the moment
seemed fully justified A. a matter
NJ fact two OF more draft swcre pre-
pared saturday and the council de-
tidrd to sleep ON It's proposals.
"Curionsly enough u was IN,
slrons,si of these drafts. upon which
IN u stated David Lloyd George and
Premier Fillcrand we're IN perfect
accord. tina, was published in Paris
1t Is certain the note handed Am.
hassador Davis yesterday defers ma,
terially from the version published
In paris."
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18

TOR sALE Go-,Rr Phone ioii Appy
ios y. Taylor - sp
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18
URGES FEDERAL CONTROL
FOR TWO nGHt YEARS
Continued from page ~

sons cited were:
According 10 the reports of the
director general the railroads opef-
ated as nnllifled system are on 4
paying basis 'or are in fair way 10
earn all charges against them. an I
possibly 10 accumulate Il surplus.'
Valuation Of watcred securities
alleged TO he the main object Of
these seeking return. would mean
the subsiding OF the railroad indus
lr,s
The Cummlns-E bill. with ia
guarantee OF earnings is m invita-
ton to waste and extravarence.
Return OF the railroads al THIS
time II an invitation TO sim further
Industrial disturbances which nrs
born of labor shortage on one hand
and the high cost Of living on tbs
other"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18

70 EXCHANGE Paint and papcr word for
ear T. A. BOYLE. Phone ies. ~ Be-
WE Tx amy Tires that can be- fixed. reiread.
inr. rebuilding and vulcnn,Sing of any Mind
Gli.viN riRE AND Vui.CANiIiNG co.
~ POP
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18

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ari rrrci,c rW1r. o. 20
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lucso. II" Fierce. Phone 1871. " ~
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WAITED Position ny cAp.I''nc'd Nen"FTa-
rl.t a1' oiiiro riL Add"s- q ga I"
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ron RENT Tvo ratn house. 500 Arthur
o. ar
WANTED 10 rrrt sa'u Gu e'a p. ~
inl.e. distance from heart 81 rily imma'erisl.
Is permanent renter Address q ean The
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18
TEx.PLAINs R.al1 20.

LANDS
500 ncf,F. south oi Washhurn we'll impnov.
~. oy,r zoo acre. In wheat a25 acrr in cul-
tnaiion. iiba pcr acre. Is cash balance
uaay.
fcction ranch IN Moore county we'll i'm.
pp,ct. This b a dandy little place. and j.
priced 10 sell
100 acres southwest 81 Amarillo. wei land
mill. fenced. So Ter acre.
rod section Of land near vrfs. slI.so per
acU banus.
go acre. extra veil imnroved . miles 81
iHarillp. $50 per acne
Let a. isl yuu ais,ui . dandy ranch prop.
'a't,on Ia Castle county, southwest Of Can
yon.
On l1ci.0a uninirruvsi land in Deaf Smith
nuniy si-.au, one.inild cash. red icrms
lyouiave vow land Tor sale. lot with
o.. We wil ido nur h,st Tor YOU
TiN.rLAiNs REALTY 60.
ias'i rolk 1T.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18
offcni> orcat britain

ROME. Feb President viii
son's veto at the Adriaiic compro-
mic. The Mcssngero sass. offends
Grcat britain and France even mere
Than Italy. ~ ihc compromise was on
British initiative 10 which France
adhered. ind Italy consented Il con.
sidcre u the sirang"si prciensc" oa
the presidents part that he should
claim the rirht 10 tupprcss any poli-
iical id,a In purely European mat.
ter and impose IN H. stead his per
snnal conception. thus destroying
With his own hands the moral and
political basis OF the league of ma
lions ~ which he was the apostle.
The TEMPO appears with white
spaces. evidently tho result of TIL
ccnsOfs suppression
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18
TOO late To CLASSIFY

ron SALE New modern hunvalow inst
nl-sut complete 6 rconis. buil.in features,
hardwood floor. hrvakfaz, r~om. furnace.
~ chicken house and lot. si0s00;
God terms Coc.i east front bot on south
Polk sie5o, half cash. rocd terms on balance.
1--we road ,ast front lots on Washington.
MRS J. T. PRICE. Phone ess.itss. " ic
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18
RETURN on ROADS WILL
MEAN TEST. iiOOvEU SAYS

ny Associated Prrss.
NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE re-
!. turn Of the roads To private owner
ship March l. vii mark the placing
~ private operation on lis final trial.
IN the opinion of Herbert Hoover.
expressed tonight. In his address "a
president Of the American institu-
ton OF mining engineers. Al the
same time. Mr.. Hoover attacked
government operation OF either.
railroads or shipping as "cxper-
imcnis IN socialism necessifaied
by the war. to which there were
many fundamental objections that
the mo scheme % political appoint
ment." Mr.. Hoover said. has ever
yet been devised that will replace
competition In It's selection OF abl,l-
~ and character.
Have Advantage To-day.
Both shipping and railways have
today the advantage Of a skilled per-
sonnet. sifted out In hard school
of competition and even the govern
mcnt operation of these enterprises
IL not proving satisfactory There
fore. the Ultimate inefficlency that
would arise from the " aiding pa7aly-
sis OF bureaucracy has not yet had
full opportunity for development. Al
ready We can show that no govern
mcnt under pressure of ever-preaent
political or sectional interests eau
properly conduct the risks of extern
sion and Improvement. or can be FREQ
from local pressure Ia conducfs I'M
warranted services In industrial en-
terprise.
shipping Question.
Turning to the question OF ship
pins Mr.. Hoover said that. wn.ss
with the railways government inef-
iiciency could be passed on to The
consumer. "on the seas We shall
sooner or later find u Translated 10
the national treasury"
The speaker asserted that ns GOV
eminent officials could not engage
In 'haggling In fixing rates" they
TOOK refugee In regid regulation and
fixed rates.
Effect on Fleet.
The effect of our large fleet" hr
went on. in the worlds market IL
thus To hold up rates. for 80 long a.
this great fleet holds a fixed rate
others will only barely undcrbid. 10
We hold up rates an increasing num-
her OF our ships will he idle as the
private fleets grows. We shall yet
be faced With the question OF de-
rnohilizing considerable part of
this fleet into private hands. or
frankly acknowledging that we op-
crate for other reasons than Interest
on our investment"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-18

FOR RENT Nicely furnished sou,hcas, bed
ioani. sGl Fillmore. VI ~