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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
$l,666.67 Gees
TO Welfare Board

The Council on Tuesday night dir.
ected that 81 $685. be paid to the out.
county unit Of the Wayne County Wei
fare Relief Commission. as WyandOtte's
contribution for relief purposes for the
month Of September.
A communities ton from Wilbur Fl
Johnston, deputy administrator, stated
that delinquent bills for 1898 due Wy
andOtte merchants, In amount Of ST.
GS.q. were being paid off. aad that
WyandOtte's account had been credited
with sufficient state funds this month
TO carry it's account.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
FORMER RESIDENT PAYS
VISIT TO OLD TIMERS

John Mcknight of st. Louis, No.,
was in town Last week, calling on old
friends. Mr.. Mcknight, now in the en-
cheering profession, is a son Of the
late James Mcknight, an early Wyan-
dOtte resident. His uncle was John
Mcknight, a member Of the Wyandotte
ten-oared barge crew Of 80 or more
years ago, which swept the country in
a succession Of victories.
Mr.. Mcknight, like most former res
idents who return after q lapse of
years, was impressed by the great
strides which WyandOtte has made.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
Pyochan7atl0n

Constitution day this year falls
on Sunday, the seventeenth Of
September.
There is no prescribed fern for
observing this day. nor should
there be, for the constitution OF
the United States Is a living in
strument-nOt relic. IT Is the
priceless possession of the Ameri-
car people and the people shOuld
be free To render it honor accord
ing To the dictates Of their con-
science.
Therefore, / call upon all the
people Of our city, in their various
associations and assemblies, to Gel
citrate this day in manner befit-
ting the charter of our liberty.
Signed: THOMAS A. DAVIS.
Mayor OF WyandOtte.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15

back on our tickets. No other line
would accept them.
inally our group of six were able
to secure passage on september l on
the French ship. lie De France. As we
waited for September 1 to come we
saw children carrying gas masks on
their backs, Il woman trying 10 run
our hotel who could speak only
French. because her three sons had
been called to The service. Our French
guide, very Sad-faced because two bro
theirs and brOther-in-law had been
called. At last September | arrived
and We took morning train 10 Havre
and embarked on the lie de France.
Again a long period of waiting and
wondering if the boat would sail AT
ter NJ hours Of apprehension We learn
ed thar the French government had
given permission for the boat To sail.
So at 4:1O. September ,, we left for
Southampton 10 pick up more United
States citizens who had been waiting
for rs hours. We did not dock at
southampton, and tender brought
passengers out to Us in the darkness of
the night At ) 80 Il. III. our engines
started and we were off again. We
learned that we had been very heavily
guarded all night. with nets 10 ward
off any submarines that might be Turk
ing around. That day we learned that
war had been declared, which of
course strikes terror To any heart
No log of the ship was posted, for
the captain did not take the regular
course, and the passengers were all
under nervous strain for several
days, knowing that We were on a
French ship and that France had a
treacherOus enemy. Before we were
very far into the ocean we Spied a
destroyer coming in our wake, cannOns
foremost. and we did not know wheth-
ed IL was to harm or aid us. The
ship slowed down and ran up French
flag and the destroyer turned and
went away. The days passed. however,
with all passengers conscious of our
grave danger. Not much gayety among
them. The ship was black at night and
the use of flashlights and lighters for
hidden on the open deck.
On Friday night we saw the lights
of New York in the distance and a
more welcome sight was never seen.
Our anxiety rolled away and we slept
that night on u peaceful boat in peace
full waters On Saturday, September 9,
We saw the statue of Liberty, always Il
thrilling sight, but many times more
80 under such war conditions
After seeing many statues in the
old world we decided that the best one
on earth is our own statue of Liberty.
Three tugs pulled us into the harbOr,
our passports were cOnfiScated and we
were told in no uncertain terms by the
French officer who took them, to go
home.
The saddest part Of the whole thing
was the fact that our crew all had to
GO back to France TO fight and maybe
die. Pierre. our deck steward, who ex--
pected To meet his sweetheart in New
York, knew he would not be able to
see her. perhaps never again. He
stamped his French foot on the deck
and said. Il do not want TO fight"
Grand Duchess Marie of Russia. a
passenger on our boat headed a com
mittee TO take collection for these
men.
As we left the pier we saw the
beautiful steamship Champaign. all
painted grey like battleship, and we
felt in our hearts that il would take
Pierre and the remainder of the crew
back TO an unhappy France.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
Band Asks $500
for Convention

The American Legion. Edward @.
Headman post, Tuesday night asked
the Council for an advance Of $500
so that its 4O-piece band might attend
the national convention Of the Legion
at Chicago, September -. % and "a.
1t was proposed by the post TO credit
the money on future concerts to be
given by the band.
The request was referred to the Re
creation Commission.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
Clifford ]. Drouillard
on Police Beard

Mayor Thomas A. Davis. at Tuesday
nights session Of the Council submit
ted the name Of Clifford j. DrOuillard
ms member of the Police and Fire Com
mission for the term expiring in April,
1912.
The appointment was confirmed by
unanimous vote.
Mr.. DrOuillard was formerly a mem
Der OF the City Commission, is en-
tirely qualified for the job, and his
appointment should give general salts
faction.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
Former J. B. Ford
Empleye Diss

Bert n. GoOdell. for many years in
the employ Of the J. Il. Ford Company
died on Thursday Of last week at his
residence, 3OI EmmOns boulevard. He
had been sick for the last two years.
Mr. GoOdell leaves his wife, Maude
three brothers, George GOOdell of Ian
sing, Harry and Clifford Of Ypsilanti
and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Holmes
OF ipsilanti, MIS-. Minnie Watson of
Chicago and Mrs. Albert Staebler of
Ann ArbOr.
Funeral services were held at the
residence on Saturday afternoon, CON
Quoted by Rev. III. Norman jackson Of
the First congregational church. Bur.
ial was in Plymouth cemetery
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
Native Of City
Passes at 81

Mrs. Anna Millen died at her home
400 Oak street on Sunday. following
Il long illness. She was 81 years OF
age. Surviving are three brothers
Louis, William and Harry Mehlhose
all Of WyandOtte. The funeral took
place from the home Wednesday after
noon at 2 O'Clock, DIR. Warren E. Hall
Of the Presbyterian church officiating
Burial was in WOOdmere cemetery.
Deceased was born In WyandOtte
and had lived here all her life. She
was the wife Of the late Robert B.
Millen.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
District Voting on
New Sche Of Today

A special election is being held today
in school district No. 5, township OF
Brownstown, ON a proposition to Dor.
row $4,000 by bonding for the purpose
Of building new school to replace
the present Carson school.
Two other propositions will also be
placed before the yoterS-one to in
crease the tax rate to 1890 for four
years: the other, to transfer 500
from the general fund to the building
and site fund.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
ZYGAI ARRAICNBD ON
A SERIOUS CHARGE

Casimir Zygai was arraigned before
Justice Roy COOmer, on Thursday OF
last week. and pleaded not guilty TO q
charge OF manslaughter. Unable to
furnish 5000 bail, Zygai was taken 10
the county Jail. His examination was
set for yesterday afternoon
In fight his brother. Stanley Zy-
gal. OF I12 Grove street was killed ON
Tuesday Of last week
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
JUDGE CARR UPHOIDS TAX
ON UTILITIES CUSTOMERS

Judge Leland W. Carr, In the Ing.
ham circuit court, has dismissed the
suit brought by Is Michigan cities. in
Guiding Wyandotte. TO prevent extern
sion of the sales tax to customers OF
municipal plants.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
FORMER COMMISSIONERS
SURVIVED BY WIDOW

The Herald regrets an oversight In
last weeks issue, concerning the death
of Herman G.. Turski. In addition to
two daughters and a brother, the late
city commissioner is survived by his
wife. =
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
WILL MEET SEPT. %

Advanced officers night for wyan-
dOtte chapter, Order of Eastern Star,
will be held next Friday evening, Sep
TENDER -. Donations of canned fruit,
vegetables and jellies will be received
for the Starr Commonwealth.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15
WOMEN'S UNION no
HOLD AUTUMN TEA

The WOmen's Union of the First
Presbyterian church will give an aut-
umn silver tea i'm the church house On
Friday afternoon, September %, from
2 to 8 O'clock
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-15

Marshes and swamps, far from be-
ing undesirable and needing draining.
act as feeders TO underground water
supplies and nearby streams.
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Motorcycles. Bicycles

Harley Davidson Motorcycles
CLARENCE POTTER
1000 Tacoma Ave. Main o2ei
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In The Market For Used Csyou Can Save By Buying Nowl
rs.sas ussa AZ. :. M. an
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Of Ave. Dist eunas ~
A BEAUTY. eaAssssnE - Ncsn.
tlnss aeanx aaa sirzng ruSaA.
fireplace ts4aFo.nsaa. tss.s "a
tsth grams tlirAsn. alta "a.
lssea. hsnsnsnt. furnace ~ -
81 80 and un fsrHx Cal Hell
rH eito - F8asaiy
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TWO CORDS OF FOREST WOOD.
si0. George Baker, BR 1863.
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HEAVY dry upl. tie slab. s5-25 guam
tlty lots, GA 0002.
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0r m No. / forest wood: alder,
fotoO $3.50; o. g., $3.50. GA 5270.
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CUPBOARD MOTOR, 1898 Sea King.
s2-horsepower, $50. Main 1888.
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1890 FORD roadster, new top and
side curtains. 3e25 South q.
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HEAVY planer ends. %. sS worth or
by cd Also gT. slab. blk, GA 0ISs
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Loeeed-Off Land

TRADE BUY SELL with Times Want
Ads. MARGARET SACKS. 1910
80. 12th. call at The Tacoma Times
office for one free ticket. There
is always a good show at John
HamTiek theatfr 10-6-d0
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WRITE or call for booklet Of logged
land In West. Wash. for sale on easy
terms Weyerhaeuser Timber Co.
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"a CHEW Coupe, tis7.bo West Coast
Investment Co, 2i50 Pacific.
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Boats and Motors

JOHNSON CUPBOARD MOTORS
Repairs--Any Make--Eervice
ADAMS MARINE. ia 50. 10th. NJ b72s
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SPECIALIZE rick pin. planer ends,
s275. Quick delivery. GA lb46.
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FIR sAwDUsT sPEcIAL-Two units.
IS. GA 2272-W.
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Farms and Acreage

FOR HEHT-Ranch: b-room house,
barn; chicken house, garage. GA
1908
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AIlcTIh AT AUSTIN SALES
/NO0 ilt l26 st. He1ens
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CRATER. they say. gives cars away.
Tao. Auto Ex.. 4433 80. TAG. Way.
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FINE USED CARS ron Less, Alisr
Motor Co, 1874 80. Tao. Ave. HH 10.
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IF you have a house for sale call
Hendry Realty. MA li02.
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Business Opportunities

LUNCH ROOM Dissolution OF part
nershlp forces sale OF nifty little
plAci. Make offer Broadway 2S2s.
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Real Estate Wanted

WANT HOME IN NORTH END DIST,
Call r. W. Speers. MA 4sll.
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FOR QUICK SALE CALL STEWART
BRADLEY CO, Main 945i.
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WE PAY MORE FOR USED CARS
Hoatetter- KrAus. 1919 A st.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

FORDS.
Model A 1929 Tudor. IN splendid con.
dition in every respect, $40.
1891 coupe. perfect finish. GOOD tires.
mechanically perfect, $50.
1881 Tudor. one owner. driven 81. 600
miles; a rare opportunity for only one
person. $139.
Hitler Motors. 925 Silver Spring ave-,
Silver Spring. Md. Shep. 6100.
Evening star., 1939-05-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

sTUDKBAKER 1888 President trunk Sc
asiye or 10y eage By yssg one owner sold
ier. Inc. liai sist st. NV. Dist. lsis.
sTUDEBAKER 1884 convertible coupe;
upholstery. black top, fine hs''' tires W and and It
l126 Goth st. NV District Si4i.
sTUDEBAKER 1898 State Commander 80"
cruising sedan; radio heater. spacious lug
used car. but few this good. Special
$737. Lee Da.Butler. Ine.. 1121 21st st.
STUDEBAKER 1895 4-door trunk sedan:
condition 6espeaks Of the Excellent it' care ire
given by, one owner (name on reouesD :
ss747; 5-day trial Lee 2. Butler. Inc. 1121
sTUDEBAKER 1888 club sedan; This trim
bargain has been driven only 10000 miles
by preferred type Of owner, viii sell at
STUDEBAKER sedan, President. 1884: mo-
tor, tires. upholstery and paint in ex-
cellent condition. This car has been used
pSrc very little; sale price. 1928. Phone Falls
sTUDEBAKER, 1887 6-cyl 4-door trunk
sial. s545; wharfage and and Fanny. ads' me. me-
BUICK dealers. USeQ-Car lot, 1912 Will
son blvd. Chestnut 5SO3.
STUDEBAKER 1888 President trunk Sc
dan. Satin black finish; radio, heater;
oyerdrive; owe, low mileage BY one owner; sold
new Ior 81 ,443; now 1857. Lee D. But
Ter. Inc, III 21st st. NV. Dist. 1918.
STUDEBAKER 1888 State commander '8"
cruising sedan. Radio. heater spacious
luggage compartment. Everybody drives
e used car. but few this good Special,
S157. Lee p. Butler, Inc. 1921 21st st.
NV. Dist. 1918.
Evening star., 1939-05-28
AuIoMoslLEs FOR SALE.

WnLYS 1898 5-pass, 4-door custom sedan
4-cylinder; black paint, spotless interior.
unusually. clean car will give you remark
able gasoline mileage. 1t has low mileage
and certainly is a splendid value at Sab
G G. c. Guaranty. CAPITOL Cadillac Co.
1922 22nd st. NV. Natl. 1900. Open
Sun. and eve.
WILLYS 1897 de luxe coupe. with heater
and radio. $500; easy terms. Bethesda
Motor Sales. $500 Wis. ave. Wis. 1857.
WILLYS 1887 4-door sedan; in fine con-
dition throughout. If you want economical
transportation. then see and drive this
car. A real value at only S2g5. Pohanka
Service, 1I26 goth st. NV. Dist. 9I41.
Evening star., 1939-05-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

sTUDEBAKER 1885 de luxe Dictator Sc
Roper, 1870 r. l. ne.
TERRAPLANE 1897 de luxe coach; beau
THU; only 1896. on terms. Mr.. Roper.
1880 r. I. ne.
TERRAPLANE 1885 brougham, attractive
ance and sound condition make this fne
car, car an unusual bargain at $500; GOOD
guarantees it. Georgia ave, and Peabody
NV. Geo. 2444.
TERRAPLANE 1895 coach; economical and
VIII give many thousands of miles of care
clean; only $500. PACKARD. oath and
N SITS. NV. Republic 0145.
TERRAPLANE 1894 de luxe sedap: original
paint like new; tires practically new; up
holstery clean: perfect mechanically every
respect; sacrif1ce S115. 1911 Bird st. ne.
Miss Owens.
Evening star., 1939-05-28
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

ZEPHYR 1887 4-dr sedan: excellent cons
dition and appearance throughout. Radio,
white sidewall tires; sacrifice. S646: terms
and trade. 1317h 14th st. NV.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

FORD 1898 Fordor de luxe touring sedan;
one owner; very low mileage. Motor, tires,
finish like new; priced for two days only
at $3.50. Wade Buick Co.. Inc, used car
lot S2O6 Georgia ave Shepherd 3211.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

OLDSMOBfLE 1887 6-cylinder 2-door de
luxe trunk sedan; repainted. coats hard
enamel, new pump, excellent tires radio,
special steering wheel. heater. defroeters,
seat covers S495 cash. Owner, Rand.
6S15.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

PACKARD 1887 "6" coupe; original black
tractive car that's excellent mechanically
Spotless interior; truly fine car for $525.
PACKARD. Gath and n sts. NV. Republic
Evening star., 1939-05-28

FORD 1888 Tudor trunk sedan. 80;
radio, heater; de. luxe equipped; mohair
upholstery black finish: an exceptional car
at this price. S497. Lee D. Butler Inc,
1l2l 21st st. NV. Dist 121S.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

STUDEBAKER 1885 4-door sedan: i'm
maculate: S21S; Flood Pontiac. 1921 Con-
necticut. Woodlev S4O1.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

GRAHAM 1888 supercharger sc" touring
sedan. Overdrive. spacious; de luxe equip
ment. For a real thrill. drive this stream
liner. S767. Lee D. Butler. Inc, 1121
21st st NV. Dist. 1918.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

OLDSMOBILE 1888 trunk sedan; dark
motor; an exceptionally fine car, in Al
condition: S795.. Warfied Motor Co.. Ford,
Mercury, Lincoln-Zephyr dealer branch,
T07 14th ST. NV Adams 5000.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

GRAHAM 1898 Supercharger "6' touring
sedan: overdrive, spacious; de luxe equip
ment; for real thrill. drive this stream
liner: S767. Lee D. Butler, Inc, 1121 21st
ST NV Dist 1918
Evening star., 1939-05-28

FORD 1887 S5 coupe; beautiful black fln-
ish; equipped with radio and heater: in
perfect condition throughout. Paul Broth
1920 Wis WOOdfey 2l6l.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

HUDSON 1898 custom "S'- 4-door trunk
sedan: beautiful original tan finish special
upholstery. whitewall tires, heater, clock;
very low mileage; save $500 from its orig
tnal cost. STANDARD MOTOR SALES,
1908 14th ST. NV. North 229S.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

OLDS 1888 "S" sedan new finish: seat
covers: better tires; 1907 performance;
nothing else so good at S165. SKINKER,
4417 Conn. NV.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

STUDEBAKER 1884 convertible coupe,
year. ahead model; beautiful new maroon
finish. new black cloth top Mechanically
perfect. Any demonstration An ideal
car for the hot summer months. Only
S249. Hitler Motors. METROPOLITAN Stude-
baker Dealer. 925 Silver Spring ave, Silver
SPRING. Nd Shepherd g 90
Evening star., 1939-05-28

Original black, clean throughout; radio,
heater. perfect condition: sacrifice. S525.
Acme Motor Sales, l3l7h l4th St NV .
Evening star., 1939-05-28

QIDSMOBILE 1885 touring (5-pass.) coupe,
dnish. low mileage, one owner our enor-
nous new-car volume forces US to sacri-
fee: S437. Lee D. Butler. Inc. 1121 21st
st. NV. Dist. 1918.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

MERCURY 1899 sedan radio equipped
whitewall tires broadcloth upholstery, Mer-
curry blue finish: company of1cials car;
used very little and in perfect condition;
big discount; new-car guarantee. new-car
terms. TRIANGLE MOTORS, 1401 R. ].
ave ne. Decatur 6302.
NASH 1881 sedan. $50: 1st-class condi-
Evening star., 1939-05-28

radio, heater ETC.; perfect cond.; private
owner; must sell: sacrifice sos cash and
take up unpaid balance. Shepherd 2445-M.
Evening star., 1939-05-28

PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe coupe; terms;
just like new: low mileage. Owner. 1908
M St NV .
Evening star., 1939-05-28

FORD 1887 Tudor 5-passenger sedan; CO.
horsepower motor; refinished maroon and
looks like new; S345. Warfield Motor Co..
Ford. Mercury, Lncoln-Zephyr dealer,
branch, 1907 14th st. NV Adams 5000
FORD 1886 station wagon; good condition;
S445. Warfield Motor Co.. Ford. Mercury.
Lincoln Zephyr dealer. 1928 Sherman ave.
Adams 5000
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
Pte

that you a obtain a policy covering
the physical value of ytur property,
and that no sane business man would
do without one. There are also certain
special forms of coverage that offer
you valuable protection against many
other risks. Insurance has been made
as inclusive ard as effective as the
human mind can devise. But no COM,
pany can insure you against perma-
nent loss of business to c.mpetitorsl
if your factory is out of commission
for a few months. 1t can't compensate
for the many direct and indirect
losses suffered by your community
when fire strikes. And it can't help
cause the place where he used to work
the workman who loses his job be-
is a pile of ash and debris.
Fire prevention should be a con
tinuous, planned activity in the small
business as well as the large. An en-
pioye or group Of employees should be
given definite duties in such matters
as periodic plant inspections and eli
mination of hazards. If you aren't
sure of what to do, your local fire de
partment will tell you. And the Ma
tl,nal Board of Fire Underwriters,
IS John Street, New York City, will
send you pertinent and inclusive fire
prevention information free for the
asking.
Beating fire to the punch is simply
good business. And it may save your
business.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
TAX FAVORITISM UNFAIR

1T has been observed that a
square deal for the railroads means a
square deal for the taxpayers to-"
The water carriers provide
an extremely apt case in point. Out of
each dollar taken in by these carriers
reporting to the Interstate Commerce
Commission, about 2 cents goes for
taxes. They do not build or keep in
repair the channels on which they
operate those are built and main
tanned by the government out of gen
eral funds contributed by public trea-
alries in taxes.
The railroads, on the other hand,
pay nIsre than 9 cents out of each
dollar they receive for taxes. On top
of that, they must build and maintain
their own roadways without benefit of
tax subsidies. This takes 1872 cents
out of that dollar IF revenue.
1t is clear that other common
carriers than railroads are generally
in much the same favored position as
the water carriers, though to a lesser
extent. A number of conclusive sur
veys, for instance, indicate that the
total, are far from adequate to pay
their share of the building and main
tenance cost of the public highways
used. Again, the taxpayer must make
UP the deficit-which runs to tremen-
dous figures.
The evidence overwhelmingly in
dicates that of all the major carriers,
only one, the railroads, pay their own
way. The others are a burden to the
already ov~erburdened taxpayers of
city, state and nati9n. This is one rea-
son why the transportation problem
is n of our most important domestic
problems.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

process. We have had laws to discour-
age one kind of merchant on the
theory hat another, less efficient mer-
chant would be benefited-we have
had laws permitting manufacturers
to fix retail prices of their products
we have had loss-leader laws making
it impossible for merchants to sell
various articles at low prices to pro-
mote business.
American merchandising, large
and small, chain and Independent, is
doing its best to meet the problem of
high prices during the present world
crisis. Organized retailers have pledg-
ed themselves to do everything in
their nower to hold prices at the low
est possible levels. But these efforts,
sincere as they are, can achieve little
if our "anti-efficiency' tendency in
legislation and regulation is permitted
to continue.