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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
PROGRESS OFF BUSINESS.

In spite of a somewhat further fall
OF prices due to the general evening
up of values in different branches of
the Industrial organization, better
progress toward normal business con-
ditions is evident.
The principal obstacle now visitl.
In textile and other allied lines is
the uncertainty OF buyers With re-
gard to the future price outlook.
many business men being still re-
luctant to commit themselves far in
advance because of their fear that
prices may prove unstable.
In automobiles the recent cutting
OF prices has resulted in a large
number OF buying orders for cars.
especially OF the low cost type, Tut
profits on sales are necessarily re-
duced to a minimum.
II is the prediction OF the autho,i-
ties that the steel and iron trade
will increase materially three months
from now and that fall trade gem
orally will show considerable expan-
sion.
The outlook. therefore, is by no
means unfsvorable, and IL 1t wee
not for the fear of further important
dividend reductions no doubt buyi,g
power in the market would be mich
larger.
Efforts on the part of the admin
istration to further the develop
ment of export financing have been
increased during the past week, at
tempts being made to bring about
greater activity on the part of the
War Finance Corporation and to
adapt conditions in the Federal Re-
serve system more closely to the
current needs of business and ag-
riculture.
The latest export returns, bring
ing the figures down to the end of
April, show a still further recession
OF our favorable balance of trade,
largely due to an increasing vol
ume and value of imported goods,
especially from European sources,
FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT.
Not only has the Federal Reserve
system continued to develop increas-
ing strength, additions of gold as
compared with last years holdings
at the corresponding date showing
an increase of s4ts,0o0.o0o but there
has been a steady liquidation of
paper secured by long-term obligs-
tons
Governor Harding, of the Federal
Reserve Board, who has recently
gions of the Southern and Western
States. reports a better condition of
farm financing.
Reduction of acreage of cotton
and gradual increase in demand for
the staple promises higher prices
and consequently greater ability to
liquidate the obligations incurred
by owners of cotton at banks.
Recovery of wheat by about 20
per cent on the cash market above
low figures shows that the agricul-
tural situation with respect to this
product Is rapidly being stabilized
and the effect has been to improve
quite materially the position Of
those banks which have made ad-
vances with wheat as security.
Nevertheless, IL Is true that there
will continue to be large drafts
upon bank resources as the season
continues, the resources of financial
centers being necessarily used to
assist institutions in other parts OF
the country which are in need of
funds for raising and marketing the
current crop.
MARKET REVIEW AND OUTLOOK.
Trading has been upon q relatively
small scale with a somewhat pessi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05

The reports of the Labor Depart
ment show that the fall of prices
throughout the country still is gem
eral, although the movement down
ward Is slowing. This alone would
be sure barometer that buying in
large quantities has begun. Mer-
chants and manufacturers do not
continue to cut prices in the face
of rush of purchasers. And the
retail price reports Of the Labor De-
partment show that the average OF
food prices now is falling only
about ] per cent a month. Until
very recently the fall was at the
rate of from 3 TO per cent a month.
The Labor Department figures deal
only with necessities. and have
nothing directly to do with the
prices of essentials. H.
The big drop in retail prices OF
essentials and necessities, however,
leaves the average American family
far more to spend for small luxuries,
1t is pointed out, so these factors
dovetail with the tax collection re-
ports.
Regular monthly reports to the
Federal Reserve Board from its
twelve district banks show what is
called gradual increase in the
manufacture and distribution of
clothing, steel. automobiles, textiles,
farm products, and practically all
commodities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
BUILDING BOOM ON.

Furthermore, the germ OF a nation
wide building boom is shown in ris-
ing values of building permits. The
value of permits in the twelve Fed
eral reserve bank cities now is run
ming nearly $4,000 900 monthly for
new construction. This shows what
business men refer TO as a returning
confidence in the prosperity OF the
future.
III the building boom continues TO
develop as anticipated Ii should re-
suit in the erection of dwellings and
apartments for $50. 900 families before
fall. This would make a big dent in
the nationwide housing shortage, re-
duce rents and here again leave the
average family more money to spend
for recreation, amusement and small
luxuries.
The one big pessimistic factor in
the entire situation is unemployment mt,
which is roughly estimated still to m
volve 100000 workers. This, how
ever, is merely an estimate and is re-
gsrded as far from conservative. Fac
tories in every part of the country
are taking on additional workers
daily and unemployment is rapidly de-
creasing, according to signs. IT,.
At any rate, the average American
ia mily now seems to have much more
money to spend on small unessentials
than six months ago, when the sales
OF such things were practically at a
standstill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
SPENDING 500 o0 900 DAILY.

At least $40, 900. 900 daily now is
going over the counters of merchants
dealing in small indulgencies, accord
ing to the tax reports. This is an
estimate based on the fact that the
government now is receiving approx
mately $50, 600, 900 a month or $4,000
900 daily from luxury and general
sales taxes.
Such taxes are based on the value
of the commodity purchased and
average about one-tenth OF the cash
received by the merchant and, in
most cases, the manufacturer.
with the approach OF summer
thousands of Americans are apparent.
ly feeling the call of the open road SO
strongly that last years flivver is nc
longer regarded as presentable nor
comfortable. Sale of new sutomo
biles now Is putting nearly 37,ooO0 eC
month into the Governments cof'
fers, indicating purchases of approx
mately $40, ooo,oo worth OF cars each
thirty days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-06-05
PROSPECTS, OFF The
RAILROADS.

BETTER PROSPECTS, OF THE
RAILROADS.
DomesticsUy the important factor
in the weeks developments has been
the decision of tho Railway Labor
Board reducing the pay of employ es
by an average Of about IL psr cent.
The cut is regarded as very mod O.
rate by railroad managers. although
IL should effect an economy of abou.
$500, 900 900 per annum. Nevertheless
the reduction, amounting as 1t DIES
TO only about so per cent OF the
advances granted last summer. Is in
sufficient TO meet the needs of tie
railroads even with their present
scale of rates.
The concession, however, Is note
worthy because of its being Lhs frst
governmental decision against the
extrayAgant claims of labor. and II
coupled with a radical agreem snt OF
the working agreements should re-
suit in material savings for .he
April returns, which are now mere
and moro fully available, show that
decided economies in railroad OK
penses have been brought about nj.
though II should be remembered that
these savings are in many insta
merely the postponement OF aeces-
ssry work.
On the III Class / railroads April
operating income Is S27, 500 roo,
against S21, zoe. 900 a year ago. TIE
actual situation can be very mich
better understood a little later when
the readjustment of wages and prices
is more nearly complete.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-22
THE LEADER

GOOD NIGHT"-Anything in our store and
all you want of it ABSOLUTELY FREE if you
buy and pay for it on the day shown in the enve
lope in The Lubbock State Bank. Whether you
buy five cents worth or five hundred dollars worth,
every cent of your money will be refunded to you.
This includes every article in our huge stock of
merchandise.-C our individual ad for further par
ticuars relative to Dry Goods and Furnishings
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-22
Simmons Furniture & Under
taking Company

FURNISH YOUR HOME FREE! Buy that new
piece of Furniture and get your money back Any
thing we have for SALE rugs dining room suites,
living room suites, linoleum, everything we sell on
the day shown in the sealed envelope now in the
Lubbock State Bank for cash will be refunded. We
guarantee our prices are right. Everything pur-
chased on the new low market. Why not try and
get yours free.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-22
Texas Tire & Vulcanizing Go.

offers ABSOLUTELY FREE, Federal Tires,
Mobiloils, Gasoline, Vulcanizing Service and in
fact everything we have for sale if purchased and
paid for on the date as shown in the sealed enve-
lope now in The Lubbock State Bank.
Whether or not you buy this lucky day we
guarantee our prices and service against any in
the city.
Northeast Corner Square j. ]. Richards Mgr.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-22
HERE IS THE PROPOSITION

that day, will be FREE for we will refund every
cash purchase on that day. YOU CAN'T LOSE,
for we guarantee prices identical merchan-
disc against any other firms in Lubbock and if
you purchase and pay on this LUCKY DAY.,
you will get your Dry Goods, Automobile Tires,
Furniture, etc, carried in stock by these firms
FREE. You can't afford to pass up these oppor-
tunites for they the greatest, believe, ever
offered to the people of the South Plains. lot
of people will get a lot of things absolutely free.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-22
All "EXIDE" SERVICE
Absolutely Free

Also a New Exide Battery FREE; all recharging
and repair work free if you make the transaction
and pay for it 'unlucky day as shown in
the Lubbock State Bank. No better batteries on
the market and we guarantee prices to be
right
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-22

We the firms listed this page, have placed in the
hands of the Lubbock State Bank sealed envelopes
enclosing in each the date of some day between
November the 22nd Tuesday) and December the
24th working day, and not l holiday it may be
Tuesday the 22nd, the first day, it could be the
oath of December the last day any other day
that day all goods sold from any of the firms listed
on this page nothing is reserved and paid for on
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-22
at Thousands of Dollars Worth Of Merchandise
FREE! FREE! FREE!

ABSOLUTELY E Here
ocuv kinds
Gas Enb Batteries and Service Smdd Raduh Read
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-22
The Lubbock Tailoring Co.

How About New Suit Made-to-Order Free?
II you order and pay for on our lucky day il will
be FREE-All alteration work, cleaning and
pressing. etc., done on one day as shown in the
proposition. will be free This applies 10 cash only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-31
MORE new ROADS
Kansas Built 400 Miles in 1921
With U. S. Aid.
Engineer Watson Reviews
Highway Construction in State.
TRAFFIC HAS INCREASED
Improved Roads Form Only
Small Part of Taxation.
Construction Has Been Far Be-
hind Increased Travel.

Approximately three hundred miles
of improved roads were built in Kan
sas during 1921 under the federal aid
plan. making a total of about four
hundred miles completed to date, NJ.
W. Watson, state highway engineer,
announced today.
In a statement to the Associated
Press, Engineer Watson reviews road
construction accomplishments and
urges further development of high
ways until Kansas has a complete sys-
tenn of hard surface roads.
THE past year has shown a marked
advancement in road building in Kan
sas and turnout the U,Iited States"
say the Watson statement. THE act
ual accomplishment cannot entirely be
measured by miles of roads built as
we have been systematiZing our eff
forts. developing the natural road
building resources of the state, that in
the past were neglected completing
more adequate organizations for the
building of highways and in addition
have furnished employment for sew
eral thousand men who otherwise
would have been unable to find means
of livelihood in the present crisis.
Heavier Volume of Traffic.
while we have shown progress, the
advancement in road building has
been far behind the increased travel
and tonnage carried on the public
highways. In the entire United States
during the period from 1910 to 1921
the number of motor vehicles has in
creased 1900 per cent. while the total
expenditure for road and bridge con-
struction has increased only 400 per
cert, and this increase in expenditure
is largely represented by the increase
in cost of materials and labor during
in or 11ax
only increased our expenditures for
the upkeep of our highways about
one-ninth as rapidly as the traffic
has increased.
f'The next year should bring forth
development of highway work in
system of main market highways
could be planned thruout the state, to
be constructed and maintained by
state funds raised from levies on mo-
tor vehicles and carrying at least IS
per cent of the entire traffic of the
state.
Ratio to Taxation.
''While the total taxes for all pur-
poses in this state have increased
about II u per cent, the proportion
of this increase represented by road
and bridge taxation is only one-half
of 1 per cent. The total road and
bridge tax of Kansas represents COM
paratively small proportion of the
total taxation, and over one-half of
the amount raised is expended on
bridges and culverts. All expenditures
for permanent highway work are an
Investment. A neglect of our high
ways will represent a far greater ex-
penditure in upkeep on vehicles and in
hauling costs than any possible saw
ing that could be made by reduction
in this taxation.
by a sane study Of our road prob
lem it will not be difficult for anyone
to become convinced that Kansas can
well afford to proceed with an ade-
quate road program giving employ
ment for surplus labor and lettering
our present inadequate transportation
system
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-31
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT Heller,
Booklet Tells of Memorial Services in
District Court Room.

A booklet has been issued in mem
ory of Robert Stauffer Heller by his
friends He was killed in action in
the world war at Belleau Wood in
June. 1918. He was formerly a mem
Der of the Shawnee County Bar asso-
citation.
The booklet records the memorial
services held by the association on
November 19. when a bronze tablet
was unveiled in the first division court
room. Heller was the only member
of the Bar association to be killed in
the service. The booklet contains a
picture of Heller and a picture of the
tablet talk by Thomas A Lee who
was his comrade in arms in the bat
tie in which he gave his life. is con-
tanned in the booklet The memorial
address at the services was delivered
by Capt. Joseph G. Waters, and is re-
corded in the booklet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-31
SAYS DOGS ARE MISTREATED
Topeka Hunters Are Out After
Dog Thieves

OOs AAlCfCS-
Any person knowing the where
abouts OF my bird Cog; setter. Lemon
and White name picked on collar, call
Pom Powell, 542 or 5576-J.-Adv-
The above advertisement appearing
in The State Journal of December %,
under the caption Local Mention, +"
brought Tom Powell unexpected re-
suits.
Within two hours after the home
edition of the paper had appeared on
the streets, Powell had received
seventeen phone calls from Topeka
and vicinity. One call came from
Wakarusa.
Powell invest.g gated all calls and
found his dog. The setter, torn and
bleeding, had crawled under farm
er's barn.
Powell was indignant. His blood
was.up, and he continued the investi-
cation.
Here is what he said: at is hunt
ing season now and a lot of men
haven't dogs, yet have hunting in
stincts. They are stealing hunting
dogs. using them until they're ready
to drop, beating them, maltreating
them and when the hunting is over
the dogs are turned loose. I looked
at seventeen such specimens, and
without an exception, 1 believe each
dog was the victim of just such treat
ment."
Topeka dog lovers are out after the
unscrupulous hunters who run away
with dogs lust for an afternoon or
mornings hunt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-31
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES
Mrs. May Brown Made Defendant in
District Court Action.

Mrs. May Brown, 1920 Taylor street
was made defendant in a SIS, 900 dam
age suit filed in the district court late
Friday by her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Elizabeth Brown, 1918 West Four
teenth street, who charges that she IS
responsible for alternating the affec-
lions of her husband.
Mrs. May Brown is the mother Of
William Brown, a veteran of the World
war. Brown was stationed with the
American expeditionary forces in
Vladivostok, Russia, in 1919, when he
met his wife, who was then a Russian
Red Cross worker. They were mar
ried after Brown had obtained the
consent of the American consul and
when he was transferred to the Phil
ippines he took his bride with him.
When he obtained his discharge, they
came to California and after a few
months purchased an automobile and
started the trip overland to Topeka.
Up to this time, the wife declares,
they had lived in perfect happiness,
but the trouble started when they
went to live with Browns parents in
Topeka. She asserts that the parents
disliked her. that she was compelled
to do all the mental work about the
house and was treated as a hired girl.
At one time, she declares, the mother
in-law offered to buy her a ticket to
California and give her SIS if she
would leave.
Later Brown filed a divorce suit
against her. This was prompted. she
declares, thru the influence of his
mother. She alleges that Mrs. Brown
has taken possession of a motor car
which belonged to herself and her
husband and asks a restraining order
to prevent her from selling it. She
asks damages on the ground that all
the trouble with her husband was
caused thru the influence of her
mOther-in-laW
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-31

meeting of the building trades council.
The strikes are to be called on all con-
struction where open shop or Lands
wage award conditions prevail. The
resolution which was passed unani-
nnously pledged trades council to sup
port the carpenters district council in
its effort to obtain wages in excess of
those granted under the lands award.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-31
NEW LABOR WAR LOOMS.
Chicago Building Trades Threaten t.
Walk Ont "Wednesday.

Chicago, Dec. 31-RevivaI of Chi
Cages building war to a point where
strikes will be called next Wednesday,
was predicted today following the pas
sage of a resolution last night at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-23
by Harry, Tucker.

When the first Electric Lights were
Installed Oh Broad street. pcopic used
TO walk ali the a from the foot o:
Fine street, and from Goat Hill. ana
from Barton Heights tGgn,er Park
wasn't thought of them. ana from
Chestnut lin and stand Around and
Admire them. They got a crick in
the neck looking up, just as they did
when the i'irst Skyscraper-the Ali
Q building, AT Eighth and Main
Strcets-waS erected.
Up TO that time Gas was the mos,
brilliant accessory in the transrorma-
ton OF night into day in Richmond.
Ned Traftord was quite a Young Man.
and light WAS one Of his hobbies.
The city wanted to beat the Power
Company To i, and they got Ned to
look into the Matter. 1t took him
about Twenty Minutes to see tina, the
city could make its own electricity
and save vast sums OF money. Savia.
was ~ OF NcG's Long suits. lie
!Ias always been Thrifty. II he Keeps
on like that. his closest friends say.
hy will be Worth Millions COT ohms.
kiiowais, and things like that in tn,
Course Of Time.
He wants the city to Save Money.
and ni the same time he wants the
people TO get the Fest Obtainable for
the Smallest stipend. by the time
the popu.ace got used TO tic electric
lights and forgot about The mule cars
OF D%eliehtful Memory. Suddenly one
night the city spruns its own brigh:
lights. and YOU see what it is nov.
How come ASH Nod.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-23
MINIATURE:
MAY TRANSPORT LIQUOR
FOR FAMILY USE ONLY
Supreme Court Grants Writ of Err
o in Whisky Case Coming Up
From charlottesville.

" wr!;s OF error were grantee
yesterday by the Supreme Court OF
Appeals. The first "as in the case
OF w. IL. Gibson. George Shiflctt, Kin
Icy Shliictt and pavid Sh!iiett against
the state OF Virginia. The four men
wee convicted III Charlottesville OF
transporting ardent spirits In VIOLA
non CI the prohibition lawS and given
thirty days IN jail and ordered to pay
a 500 fine.
According to the evidence present
session OF Il gallon OF whisky when
caught. They were also accused OF
being Intoxicated at the time. The
writ OF error was granted on the
p.ca that the law allows "a man TO
transport a quart Of whisky for per-
Sonal or family use. Tho men claim
I'd that they had all contributed So
apiece Tor the liquor and were. there
forc, within the law.
The second writ was granted in the
case OF John Nelson. Jr.. OF Baltimore,
against the Juniper Lumber Com
any OF Norfolk. IL set aside the
Judgment Of the Circuit Court OF
Norfolk in connection with a dispute
over a lumber contract between tn"
plaintiff and The defendant. Bond of
St5a was required.
Other cases to come beforc the
court were Cochran vs.. Hidcn. which
wae argued and submitted. and II
American National Bank ". Chaplin.
trustee. This case was party argued
continued until tomorrow.
IN" next cases 10 he called are
chapman vs. Kite director general
OF railroads. IS. burnett X Twohy vs..
TWohy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-23
LEGION WILL AID IN
STACKER PROSECUTION
Drngnct Will he Set rs Soon rs
Lists Arc Received From War
Department by Hrndnunr1crs.

bulletins containing the names OF
Nirginia's draIt-dodSors will be sent
10 all local posts of the American
Legion in Virginia as soon as they are
made public by the War Department.
according TO an announcement BY
the Virginia department headquarters
IN Richmond. Local posts will be
Instructed to render every possible
and Immediate assistance TO the
duly constituted authorities 10 the
emf that no d~rIit-dodEers or slack
ers are permitted TO follow In the
steps OF BcrEdOll.
Every one w.li be given the ben
eht OF every douot. ana the lists Viii
os carefully checked the statement
Said, Every possible cnor Viii Ov
made to see nat the reputation OF
no cN-scrNicc man is Sult!ed by error.
out on the other hand the legion
posts Will he called on to do their
duty. We want every man guilty OF
military evasion behind the bars in
twenty o hours after the list Of
names Is made public. In this policy
we believe that American public pin
;on. 10 the last man and woman. viii
bc with US"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-23
GOVERNOR NAMES FIVE TO
ATTEND EZEKIEL FUNERAL

Governor Davis yesterday requested
General Charles j. Anderson, Con-
gresham ~. j. Montague. Or. George
Ross. Or. Edward y. Culish ana Her
bert Ez!ck!eI TO represent Virginia at
the burial of Sir Moses EZckiaI. In
the Arlington National Cemetery. on
Wednesday. March 80. Dr. Ross and
General Anderson We're in thc cadet
corps with Sir Moses at the battle Of
New Market. and Were lifelong
friends.
At the melting of Richmond Lodge.
NO. 10, Ancint. Free n Accepted
Alasons, Monday night. Past Master
Arthur l. Mattern. Secretary Win
free and w. n. Powers were selected
TO represent that organization at the
obScqu!cs.
The deceased, was Il member OF
No. lu. from 1866 TO 1870. In latter
years he affiliated with the American
Lodge IN kolnc