The Redwood gazette., 1934-12-13

homes with want ad that costs as little as 10 or
Is cents.
Mr.. Elsberg wants more money to run the high
way department which reminds of this remark
heard recently "You can't pave roads with salaries
paid to county highway supervisors if they pave
the way for election of their Bosses"
The Grand Rapids Herald Review comments that
Sometimes it if the whole world is looking
for ride" And the Fairmont Sentinel comes back
with, "On the other hand there is good ground for
believing that the whole world has been taken for
ride"
Advice to office holders: He serveth longest who
is most gracious to all voters at all tmes including
the weeks after election as well the week before.
Thirty agencies wholly partially supported by
the government now making loans to the public.
mans credit is in bad way if he can't borrow
money way another.
Most frequent criticism of the federal relief pro-
gram found in exchanges is that because of short
age of projects lax bosses, the allowed
to loaf much they work. Our observation Of
local projects does not indicate that this condition
exists here and it certainly should not. The short
hours required of the relief clients alone warrant
quirng fast and steady work. Allowing loafng only
to make the workmen less desirable employees
for private industry After all there is satisfac-
tion like that which comes with the completion of a
good days work.
The wild-eyed leftists getting much wanted
publicity by divorcing themselves from the deal
progressves and contending that with all his
struction enterprises President Roosevelt is too
servatve to bring the country out of the depression
While they doubt feel they embarrassing
the president and force him to shift at least par
TALLY to their course they may actually be helping
Foor of in fho doo1 of
has been the only of big business for not help
ing government recovery implements with private
spending. With that fear dispeled the program
should get impetus from private capital
Reading these childish letters to "Dear Santa
Claus" is great sport. 1t reminds of the days
when that myth very real and ones sole was
whether, after all, such corpulent gentleman could
navigate the chimney fue.
To many youngsters eagerly looking forward
to his VISIT Santa Claus has been rather stingy in
cent years. Hard times have meant few toys in
cases hardly enough to eat and wear.
This year let's get back to the Christmas spirit
and give not only to those who have plenty but to
those who have little as well. Everyone has some
neghbor whose children have little to be excited about
on Christmas morning. Some small gift from each of
several more fortunate families will make Christmas
really Christmas to these children.
One of the foremost examples of political poppy
cock being foisted the public in many sections
today is the idea that Capitalism has failed"
Like the blind who inspected the elephant,
each touching certain point and describing the ami
NAL from that contact, the politicians seize upon
the weak point of the system and describe it if
there were not sound portion to be considered.
The fact remains that capitalism is older than
civilization itself Progress made from the dwell
ing age to modern times is largely attributable to
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profits realized through exchanging it for the work of
other men.
The weaknesses Of the capitalistic system are the
weaknesses of human nature. There is no basis for
believing that changing the system will eliminate
mans greed for wealth and power.
In spite of drouth in part of the trade area, it
is certain that practically every business firm in Red
wood Falls as well most other cities will find that
the cash register rang times and for bigger
sales in 1884 than in 1882 and 1888.
While this hoped for and is decidedly encour-
aging in the face of past deficits we suspect that
many proprietors will be disappointed when the in
ventories have been taken and the expenses all SUBJ
tracted from the sales. While business was more
brisk in 1884, it also was more costly Many firms
found it necessary to hire employees to comply
with NRA provisions, which in many industries are
no joke Other firms paying higher wages for the
reason and in almost every line the cost of ma
terals, merchandise and overhead general has in
creased The net result in many cases will be larger
volume but little profit
But the picture is not as gloomy as it might
Firms which have complied with government
regulations and paid more for labor have contributed
to the general Improvement. Once underway it is
likely that this improvement will gain momentum By
next winter perhaps fair share Of the business men
take two weeks off without worrying about COM
ing home to closed shop.