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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
FOR SALE

FOR SALE--Sevcral thousand dollars
worth q monuments at attractive prices
can be seen at VIM. B. Jones Granite Co.
plant Williamstown. Vt, Tel. 476-M. issts
FOR SALE--A Harley-Davidson motorcycle:
also one 7-passcngcr Studebaker. 1913
Chevrolet touring cars; H. F. Cutler Il
Son. 1852
APPLES FOR SALE--I have a lot cf
Wealthy apples and Scotch Winters for
sale. at the house for 80 cents bushel;
all hend picked come and take your sacks
or barrels also Russets, Peawakcc and Wolf
Rivers N. X. Graham. Willliamstown. VI
lcoti4
HUNTING DOG FOR SALE Rabbit hound.
years old inquire Frank Mast. 2s
Brock street. Barre. 176tf
WOULD A LOAD OF TOWNS DRY HARD
WOOD in the cellar or shed appeal to COM
fort; phone SER ls7f-
HAY FOR SALE Also green oats for fod-
der inquire at the u. D. Gale farm; Tel
477-M. 1s7tf
FOX SALE--A fve-horse power gasoline en-
CINE on trucks: good as new. for $4,000;
z. " Farr, Plainfeld. vt. RID !. ls7t3s
FOR SALE--i2 empty barrellsz-just the
thing for cider. etc. each 81. II taken at
once; call 5i7-W. Mr.. Seampini. 1854
BARGAINS IN USED STOVES-Glenwood
Quaker and Household ranges also coal and
wood heaters inquire 46 Maple ave. 1s4tes
HUNTING DOGS FOR SALOONS is reg
istered American Fox hound eight years
old other rabbit hound, 4 years inquire
Frank Mast. 70 Brook street, Barre. 176tf
FOR SALE--Winter vegetables from ths
Mitchell farm: cabbage. s1.25 and s1.00
per doz-, according to size turnips, beets
and carrots. $1.00 per bushal; parsnips.
$1.5o per t.sshel: also Hubbard SQUASH pie
pumpkins and celery delivered in Barre or
Montpelier. phone 223-J. r. F. d. 2. Barre.
172tf
SECONDHAND PIANO FOR SALE--In
hrzt-class condition; write to 16 French
street. Barre l6otf
FOR SALE
SCHOFIErD RECIPE for FOX. COON.
and MINK. Will teach anyone to set and
bait traps or I sell scent and bait an ready
to use Sent g. 0. D. to all. Write FIR
prices or cali on
c. J. FISK.
Waterbury Center, VT 1914
WOOD FOR sALE--Block wood $500 r
cord, delivered in two-horse loads Sec
end growth $3.50 load James Fl. Kelev.
East MONTPELIER road. Tel Ha-M 75tf
| FOR sALFz-i 1k-inch laths in any GUAM
titv desired: matched spruce boards, and
rough lumber write for prices and terms
| Groton Mfg. Co. Gruton w. 62h
cLAFBoARDS FOR SALE-Ali sizes; Co
noih 4 Co.. Barre. w. 1871
| FOR SALE "A preparation for clerriny
| granite and marble monuments: hriaht~rs
| up the lettering and makes the whole nrsnu-
| ment look clean and new gunrs rteed: ryicss
/ on supIicstion. James Sullivan. ia PARK
street Barre. We .sts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
Farm Tools, Machinery, etc

set platform scales, ! Sharples
milking machine in good repair,
Melotte separator practically new, h.
D. gasoline engine, 2 two-horse wagons
with bodies, dump cart, new manure
spreader. 2 Surveys, top buggies, |
open buggy, two express wagons,
pung sleigh. driving sleighs, three
seated sleigh, twoseated sleigh,
school body. 3 sets double work har-
nesses, | Single work harness, sets
double driving harnesses. 4 single har-
nesses, s Irish team collars, tractor
pillow. ] tractor harrow, sulky plow,
wheel harrow. smoothing harrow,
spring tooth harrows, horse hoe, 2
cultiyators, ensilage cutter with
blower, ? moving machines, horse rake,
hav. tedder, new corn harvester, !
two-row corn planter nearly new,
walking corn planter, all small tools
such as hoes, shovels, forks, rakes,
iron bars. axes, chains all kinds, grind
stone. wheclbarrow, whihletrees. neck
vokes. eveners. anvil, churn, a quantity
sawed lumber.
Buiek-Six Touring Car. Ford Truck.
Heider Tractor.
CROPS
About 100 tons hay, acres corn
fodder. $50 tons extra nice ensilaee.
900 baskets ears of corn, 1000 bushel
oats. 6 or 5 bushel yellow-eyed beans.
200 bushel potatoes. quantity oat
straw, 80 cords Of dry stove wood.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
New upright piano. ? hanging lamps,
and other household goods not men
toned.
Terms at time Of sale. Lunch at
WALTER B. REEFREw.
FL .AcKERMAN, AuctiOneer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

Sure we can tell you where you can find
a farm to suit you. just tell US how many
acres vou can handle. and we'll give you a
proposition that you'll be glad to look in
to. We are familiar with farm lands. hav-
ing disposed Of hundreds in the past few
years our knowledge Of values, soil. etc..
ought to be of some assistance to YOU Any
one, whether experienced or not can sec
these are exceptional values.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
HOUSES FOR SALE

F0p sAT,E--A two tenement house at
Foster street large garden lot adjoining
viii sell very reasonable II taken at ence
inquire at Richardson street after p. N;
or phone 10. -. 1eoe,
FOR SALE-The z. A. Prindle house at
IS Keith avenue, corner Summer st and
Keith avenue. $50
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
13 Head Of Stock

II cows, five to freshen in early WIN
ter, one Holstein fresh only short
time, balance to freshen later, two
wear Holstein bull, two-year Ayrshire
heifer. The stock has all been tuber-
c,llin tested Two horses, one ten
years old, weight about 1900 lbs;
good worker and driver; one good all
round horse; weight ll50 lbs; one
good yearling colt; about "a White
Wyandotte hens and pullets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
Real Estate and Per-
SOnaI Property at
Auction

AS / am leaving town, will sell at
public auction to the highest bidder
on the so-called Phillips farm in WIZ
Jamestown, situated on the road be-
tween Williamstown and Washington,
one and one half miles from Williams
town. two miles from Graniteville and
six nnilas from Barre, ON
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
NOTICE.

The unpaid tax bills of Barre Town
have been placed in my hands for col
lection and all parties owing same are
notified 10 pay the same at once.
George !. Dobbs,
East Barre, Vt.
Oct. "a, 1921.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

No. 1880. Only two and one-half miles
from the city, and as fine producing land As
can BE- found: l25 acres suitably divided
good fields, fruit, wood. and good water
Quantities Of cedar, and soft wood enogh
for the buildings eight room house. two
harms. The farm will keep from Is to 20
head Of stock. depending upon the farmer; !
Inc soil Is early good garden land; viii pro
iucc large yields At vegetables, grain, hay.
etc. Price, ss50o.o0.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

10 RENT-Fiye-ruorn tenement, in block.
Smith place, APPLE avenue $3.50 month ];
good order: Smith Bros. 1857 ~. m lsVs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

containing $50 acres Of land, about 60
acres in tillage, balance pasture and
woodland; running water at house and
barn; eight room house; barn Tor
stock and hay barn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
ABOUT THE STATE
Happenings Of Intereet frora
Different Sections.

William Coats Of East Monkton died
recently at hospital from blood pol
soning resulting from felon, aged 80
years. He left wife and nine young
children.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
HELP WANTEn--FEMALE

MALE AND FEMALE HELP
MAN OR WOMAN WANTED-.Saiary !, ny
III, t;ne nc An hour spare time selling
Guaranteed hosiery TO wearer. Experience
unnecessary. Guaranteed Mills, Norristown,
n NJ 177tW10
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

Smith ulsee. sple avenue $3.50 month !;
cood order: Smith Bros, 1857 No MAN
street 100
FOR RENT-Two fve-room tenements, WITH
bath, on Prospect street: one aye-room
tenement bath and set wash tubs, beckiey
court: inquire of Erred Beckley, o Lars
street: Tel. 56S-W. iooIl-
To RENT-Desirable six-room tenement, To-
Gated between state garage and carbarn On
Barre road Good garden, eieetric iianu
and spring water; inquire OF Mrs. mary
N. Richards, Tel. T36-M. Mcntpeiier. loo.l
TO RENT-Furnished rooms for light house.
keeping call at 46 Long street. lose.
TENEMENT FOR RENT Ready for cccn-
pancy Nov. /, at No Church street !:
inquire Of DR.. O. 9. Stickney. IoolI
TO Rents room cottage. first class re-
pair barn. henhosse: Frank G. Turner.
phone 2s4-W. Ils.-
TO RENT Six-roou cottage on Branch y. !;
call 3s3-3s. i.oll
TO RENT-Two tenements. one on For
sythe place and one on Laurel street ~
rood repair z. l.. Smith call IN a. W,
Clark, painter. Trow hill. Tel. 2s6-f. lf'u
m, RENT--s-room tenement. 3 W and
down. electric lights and gas spring
water: inquire at No. 8. short street l1oH
FOR RENT--s-rccm cottage on Third st;
Tel. 1o5-R. ioo'i
TO FNT-Single room. large size Mites
Granite Blk, suitable for office or room.
err McAIlster & Kent lo4.I
To RENT-Four-roorn tenement at Sls
North Main street: call at $40 hcrtn
Main street 49,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

No. 1881. los acre farm only two and one
fourth miles from the city in fine farming
section two extra good houses one having
been built only few years ago. has haro
wood floors, finish. etc. six large rooms.
wide porch and would cost at least 100000
10 erect to-day. The other house Is one on
the hest farm houses in the county eight
fine rooms. part hard wood floors, plumb
fine horse barn connected Very pleasantly
situated. The COW barn is 46xso II. with
an addition 2exse IT,. clxpboarded and paint
ed This is one OF the best farms in barre;
fsne laying fields, nice lot OF fruit; GOOD
water. etc. This property II divided and
sold with rs or 80 acres Of land. should
bring all we offer the entire los acres Tor
with s cows. heifer. horses, 80 tons o.
worth 81 personal property. You viii want
10 Iosk this over. X Is the kind OF prop
erty we like 20 show and is the kind when
usually seils quickly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

The Home Farm

at 1880 o'clock, the following descrlbea
property:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

No. 1889. Six acres Of good land: house
large enough for two families; barn and
garage for only $4,000. This desirable
place Is located about three miles or . lit.
tie less. from the city on good road, ana
will appeaI 10 any one wanting a poultry
er vegetable farm. The soil Is good and the
place Is very pleasantly situated, near
neighbors. etc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
Saturday, p. m, Oct. %,

NELSON HAMEL, Owner.
D. A PERRY, Auetionesr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

HAY FOR SALE Also green oats for fod-
der; inquire at the Il. d. Gale farm Tel.
477-M 187tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
CROPS
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

v II 81 y IET1ET 4 - =
T. ] .AcKERMAN, AuctiOneer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

SCHOFIELD RECIPE for FOX. COON.
and MINK. Will teach anyone to set and
bait traps or sell scent and bait an ready
to use Sent &c. O. D. to all. Write FIR
prices or cab on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

WOOD FOR sALE-Block wood $500 =
cord. delivered in two-horse loads Sec
end growth $3.50 load James H. Kelley,
East Montpeiie~ road Tel Ma-M. T5tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26

FOR sALE--iais Cadillac rar. ovcrhauled.
new top. newly painted, with three brand
new tires: r. Paul Eske. Bethel. VT l71tl@
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-26
AUTOMOBILES

n
FOR SALE-1a2U Buick roadster. In excel-
lent condition. s7Eo. If taken at nrce !:
phone Montpelier. 741-M. 18st2s
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10

afternoon for Waco, Texas, after a
weeks stay with his sister, Mrs. d.
M. Brizendine, who is in the Muir
ray hospita1.-Will Brizendine and
wife of Murray, attended the Valen-
tine Brizendine wedding Tuesday
Mrs. Matte Littleton was in Paris
Monday Kate Valentine and
son, Glenn left for Red Oak, Texas,
Wednesday after IL months visit
here with relatives.-Mr w. T.
Killebrew and son. Billy, have re-
turned to their home in Dresden
after visit with S. p. Moore and
family.--Miss Genella Sprague is in
Paris this week the guest of Miss
Louise Turner.-Paul Paschall of
Cottage Grove, was in Puryear Satur-
day--Mrs. Ina Oliver has returned
home from a several weeks stay with
relatives near Cottage Grove. Mrs
oliver has been quite i'll while away
and is still confined to her bed, but
improving slowly. She was accom-
panied home by her granddaughter,
Miss HUME Schofield, of Cottage
Grove.-Mrs. d. M. Brizendinef who
is in the Murray hospital and who
underwent an operation on last We'd
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10
The Parisian Paris Tenn: The Paper That Goes Home

few days fishing.-C. c. Miller of
jackson, was in Puryear Monday a
prospective buyer for brick to build
a residence.-Mr. and Mrs. j. ID.
Norris Jr., of Martin, are the guests
of relatives here.--Miss Pearl Salmon
of near Buchanan, the primary
teacher of the Puryear school, left
Monday for Memphis where she will
attend the summer term of the West
Tennessee State Normal.-Mrs Emma
Potts and two children, Evelyn and
w. c., spent Sunday in Hardin, Ky
Miss Thelma Ray of Whitlock, is
visiting relatives here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Neese and son
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. @. Adams.-Eddie Capps
son of d. w. Caps, died at his
home near Puryear Wednesday even
ing and was buried at Conyersville
Thursday, Rev. w. F. Harris con-
Quoting the services. Eddie had
been in serious condition for sew
eral months and had been under the
treatment of the best physicians,
also the chiropractor but he gave
up and took his bed about two weeks
before his death. He was 20 years
of age, leaves father, stepmother,
two sisters and three brothers to
mourn his loss. He had been a
faithful employee of the Dixie Brick
& Tile Co. for several years, where
he will be greatly missed. The
town and community joins the writer
in extending sympathy to the be-
reayed family.--Mrs Carrye Wynns
is in Paris this week.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

The Cumberland Telephone & Tele-
graph Company hereby notifies the
public that on May 31st, 1921, it
filed with the Railroad and Public
Utilities Commission of the State of
Tennessee new schedules of exchange
rates and schedules of toll rates to
apply between certain exchanges
where service was heretofore rem
dered without toll charges, said
schedule of rates and charges to be-
come effective on and after July
1st 1921, at and between the fol
lowing cities and towns within the
State Of Tennessee.
Adams, Arlington, Ashland City,
Athens, Bell Buckle, Bells, Blanch,
Bolivar, Barren Plains, Brownsville,
Bearden, Chattanooga, Cleveland,
Columbia, Coyington, Cedar Hill,
Centerville, Charleston, Charlotte,
Copper HILL Gross Plains, Culleoka,
Cumberland Gap, Carthage, Clinton,
Coal Creek Collierville, Camden,
cambridge, kDyer, Difficult, Dickson,
Dixon Springs, Dresden, Dayton,
Decherd, bucktown. Dyersburg, Etc
wah, EAgleville, Elkton Fayetteville,
FranklinB Fountain City, Gleason,
Gibson, tGreenfield, Grand Junction,
Goodlettsville, Hartman, Humboldt
Halls, Henning, Hohenwald, How
ELL Huntsville, Huntingdon, Jack
son, Jeliico, Jasper, jefferson City
Kenton, Kingston, Knoxville, Lou
don, LaFollette, Lewisburg,s Lee
.noir City, Lexington, Lawrenceburg
Lynnville, Lebanon, Lynchburg, Mem
phis, Medina. McEwen, Mckenzie,
Manchester, Maryville, Morristown,
Madisonville, Milan, Murfreesboro,
Mt. Pleasant, Mulberry, Munford,
Nashville, Newbern, Newport, Nor
mandy, Obion, Orlinda, Petersburg,
Pleasant View, Prospect, Paris, Pu-
laski, Portland, Rogersville, Rives.
Ridgely, lockwood, Ripley, Ruther-
ford, Sharon, Sewanee, Smyrna, Som
erville, South Pittsburg, Spring City
Spring Hill, Sweetwater, Shelbyville,
Springfield, Trenton, Tiptonville,
Trezevant, Triune, Troy, Tullahoma,
Union City, Vanleer, White Bluff,
White House, Watertown, Winchester,
Wartrace, Waverly, Whiteville, Whit
we'll.
A copy of said schedules of rates
and charges is posted in the office of
the company in each of the aforesaid
cities and towns, and Is open to the
inspection of the public.
CUMBERLAND TEL. & TEL. Co.
Bw C. NJ. NININGER,
1876 General Manager.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

A wedding of much interest was
that of Miss Maurine Valentine of
this place and M. II. Brizendine of
Wingo, KY, which took place Tues
day evening, June 18th, at o'clock
at the Christian Church, Rev. B. l..
Duoghitt officiating. The bridal
couple were attended by Miss Cara
Morris, Mr. l.. M. Newton and Miss
Bessie Hendricks, cousin of the
bride. The bride wore white organ
die and carried a shower bouquet
of white roses, sweet peas and lilies
of the valley. The bridesmaid and
maid of honor wore pink and white
organdie and carried sweet peas
Miss Francis Wilkinson played the
wedding music. The church was
beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held at the home of the
brides parents.
The bride is the popular and at
tractive daughter of L. J. Valentine
of near Puryear and a graduate of
Grove High School this year. The
groom is the son of r. j. Brizendine
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10

A large basket of pink peoples
with the pink and white decorations
conferred the table in dining room.
Each guest drew a picture of the
bride to be and wrote verse to
correspondent which were all read
and given to Miss Valentine. This
furnished much merriment for the
morning. Other games were enjoy
ed for a while also, after which
each guest was blindfolded and en-
joyed ghost stories until a little
automobile arrived driven by little
Miss Martha Morris in which the
bride to be found herself the re-
cipient of many useful linen gifts
A delicious ice course was served.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10
A LINEN SHOWER.

Miss Verna Littleton delightfully."-
entertained at her home Wednesday
morning. from 8 to IL in honor of
Miss Maurine Valentine, prospec-
tive bride Twenty-eight ladies were
present. Misses Carrie Morris and
Bessie Hendricks assisted the hos
tess. A pink and white color scheme
was carried out in the decorations
where pink and white roses and
sweet peas were artistically vased.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10
Puryear Locals

Warren Clements motored to his
home in Bowling Green, KY, Tues
day. Mrs. Clements will leave We'd
nesday. They have been the guests
of relatives here for the past ten
days,-Mrs. F. w. Lannom is out
again after a few days Illness
Lexie Humphreys OF Moline, Ill,
is here for two weeks visit-Dr
Joe Morris of this place returned
Tuesday from Cincinnati, bringing
back his bride, who was Miss Marion
Oxner, to the surprise of his many
friends.-Clarence Cox left Monday
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10

has been engaged with the Wingo
Mercantile Co, Wingo, Ky, where
they viii make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brizendine have
many friends here who wish them
much success
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10

and a prominent young business
man. Mr.. Brizendine served over
seas in the recent war, and since
that time he was an employee of the
Crawford -Gatlin Co. of this place
until the last year, which time he
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10

See our stock of trunks before buy
ing and save money. EZell, Pullen
& Grass. q 15-2t
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10

636 quickly relieves Constipation,
Biiiousness, Loss. of Appetite and
Headaches, due to Torpid Liver
13-2Ot
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10

A bond issue and permanent con
the current operating expenses and
costs of upkeep which are taxed on
the people yearly, and consequently
reduce the taxation accordingly.
June 18th is the day to speak out.
153t
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10
A TONIC

Groves Tasteless chill Tonic estorer
Energy and Vitality by Purifxine and
Enriching the Blood Whee ala feel its
strengthening. invieorating effect. see how
it brings color to the cheeks and how
it improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is simply
Iron and Quiiiine suspended in syrup. So
pleasant even children like it. The blood
needs QUININE to Purify it and IRON to
Enrich it. Destroys Malarial germs and
Grip germs by It's Strengthening. Invigor-
ating Effect SOC,
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10
piles Cured In 6 to IA DAVIS

Druggists refund Naney II PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure Itching Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get
iestful seep after the first application. Price Coo.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-06-10

Now is the time.to buy a refrigera-
tor, oil stove, lawn swings and lawn
hose. Ezell, Pullen & Grass 15-2t
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-30

MARKET STALLS IN RUSSIA
. 80, sss s-ss+ FsrrS H.e
Pitiful Condition Of the Country =
Revealed by the Articles Offered
-! 60 = for Sale,

The, cry that Russia was wholly
without needles, pins and thread was
apparently without foundation. The
abolition Of domestic trade restric,
lions has produced a great quantity
Of such articles Id Russian market
stalls. They are Of Russian, English,
German and American manufactu
Much Of this supply doubtless was
boarded and could be had secretly be
fore free trade was inalgurated.
Darning cotton and wool, hooks and
eyes, hairpins, combs, brushes, but
tons. and other notions. also are Of
fered freely, but at high prices IN
comparison with the markets Of west
ern Europe. ~ IT,. = :, ~ ~
Cloth is scarce and apparently Of
inferior quality,g Market stalls sci
dom have more than a few yards, Of
any sort Of cotton or Woolen fabrics.
Porcelain is also scarce. J.
The only really good table silver and
porcelain Is in the hands OF hundreds
Of REDUCED gentlefolk who stand IN
queues about the public markets and q
offer their household belongings for
the rubles necessary to buy black
bread at 1000 rubles for Russian
pound Of u ounces. Every conceiya-
BILE household article and every sort OF
garment t can 49, hs bought II tn these Sc
! Chairs, chan chandeliers Sf,sl: lamps, stoves,
V1~;,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-30
THE GOVERNMENT HOTEL EXPERIMENT

Secretary of Labor evidently does not intend to let
figures Of his department giving an err
his annual report takes pains attention to facts
that shed important light results reported m the operation OF
government hotels. .@a
During the the erected large hotel in
Washington employees and this hotel
still operation under the managemeno of plaza Council
propriae 298 operation Of the hotel during the
fscayear while receipts from guests to the amount OF
$029 collected leaving apparent profit OF
Commenting upon this, Secretary Davis remarks:
These profits shown only because account taken
of rent interest invesme nt depreciation taxes etc
The hotel property above mentioned represents federal
of almost 10000 for construction and equip
men counting Of the land which already belong
which will ultimately be used for pub
park purposes Interest this investment would be $780,
OO0 the low rate Of cent would be
easily another cent and taxes at the ratecharged in the
District Columbia would be another and oneha
cent Since the federal bears half the in the
district the taxes would really be cent these three
items Of Interest," and taxes be the results
of the operation Of the hotel would show loss of
instead of the claimed profit Of 900
Secretary Davis evidently not government ownership
advocate for he his report with the hotel
Furnishing does, excellent hotel at
which includes profit many of the items Of
doubt would be appreciated by the workers through
out the country this service could be extended
eminent employees but other workers WE'LL charging
the resulting loss to the taxpayers Of the natons
In this connection is interesting to note the information
that the hotel Washington charges its guests
$45O per month and meals large hotel
owned and operated by the Salvation Army for the benefit OF
conducted strictly business basis charges pat
$45 month for and board tits evident from this
comparison that although the government hotel does not have
much less than rates ordinarily charged for similar service else
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