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6 Law of Supply and Demand One Which Has Never Been Repealed Local merchant says solu tion of hard times is matter of common sense government. ' For over 10 years the United States has been in what is called a depression which began with the $3023}: market panic in October of At this time nearly everyone was employed at good wages, prices were high, and the national income was the highest in the history of the nation. However, this large in come of over 81 billion dollars was not enough to buy the products of all labor and so we have what we are pleased to call overproduction, or a surplus of goods in most lines of production. On account of this so-called sur plus, all of the big industrial con cerns and factories were compelled to reduce payrolls and this could only be done by laying off em ployees, and this reduced buying power, which naturally increased the smplus, and then as the surplus got more burdensome it was absolume necessary to reduce prices and we Immediately noticed an improved condition. It is my firm conviction that we had reached the bottom of the de pression during the summer of 1931, and in 1932 conditions were begin ning to improve, but still as a na tion we were in pretty bad shape. Well, you all remember what hap pened in the summer of 1933. Due to the influence of a few dreamers ”Eli-WAGE! “SCIEWDIIVEII” No,he's not dizzy—he just likes to roam around. Two or three cars could travel in the space he takes to mngate. . . Remember, your engine lines 8 times as much gasoline in low and second gears as in high—when a “Serewdriver”or“Serew ay” brings you to a needless stop, you pay. 10m SHARE-Tll-E-RGAD C1._11.8 Five million .ot‘orists llsve en listed in this treat nationwide crusade wwscnmnmveas" 3 and "SCRBVIJAYS”-who cause 35% of all Stop-and-Go. No obligation on your part . except common sense driving—end wslking. Ask nearest Shell dealer to at tach new FREE emblem to your license bracket. It reflects light, works day and night. SWEE‘I'IE-PIE “scnmmv While they bill and coo the gaso line bills mount up and the drivers coo-coo . . . “Screwjays”— heed a, reckless pedestrians - cause 10% of all Stofp-and-Go driving, to say nothing 0 needless accidents. m FURTIIER 607 mm 00:7 offloP-MID-m 2 my away/I6: mm HIGHEST non mrommc: Imm ' (am In su'tu. fag amour! . » 'I I flu (‘7‘- my 7"“ "‘ SUPER-SHELL W , ‘ 'SHELEMEBFMM - it was decided tr. try to reduce the surplus by plowing under every ' third row of coon. to kill off mu , lions of little pigs, to plant less wheat, less corn. etc. As a matter of fact. this ac;ually led to a lower standard of living—increased the unemployed and plunged the na tion deeper into the repression. By plowing under one-third of the cocton tnere was a correspond ing reduction in the workers em ployed in the cotton fields and fac tories. By growing less corn, wheat and little pigs it is true that the growers have less to sell; but it is also true that the income of the workers has been reduced in exact ly the same proportion and so we still have a surplus. Also a system of codes was adopted and the law to control monopoly and prevent price agreements was suspended— the principle effect of this was to allow the big monopolistic concerns to control the price of raw materials as well as the price of the finished products. Farmers are now paid to produce less. This is supposed to help the farmer and increase his purchasing power, but to the extent that this is paid by taxes levied on the consumer, it does not increase the purchasing power of the whole people by one penney. While if they are paid with bor rowed money for producing less, it is placing a mortgage on future pro-' duction which future generations will pay in the form of a lower standard of living. It seems to be the desire now to increase the national income to 80 billion dollars, or. more, without in ‘creasing production. Now this can 'be done in one way and that is by‘ increasing wages and prices. Let’s; see where this will get us. ‘ Let us assume that the 40 million I families of the nation have an av- F erage income of SISOO per year or} $60,000,000,000 income for the na-; tion. Now if we could increase the i wages and 'prices so that the aver- ‘ age income per family is $2,000.00. per year we will have a national in come of 80 billions, but the average income of $2,000.00 will buy no more . of the necessities and luxuries of life than the present SISOO income 1 will buy. I Then again some people prefer to believe that hard times are caused by the high cost of distribution. It is absolutely necessary that a great army of men and women be em ployed in this work of preparing the products of the farm, forests, the rivers and the ocean for the use of the consumer; and while the most may be too high, the methods em ployed have. certainly been a big factor in the rapid rise of the stand ard of living which is enjoyed by the great majority of our nation. There is a law, which, if it were allowed free play, unfettered by of- ‘ flcialdmn or Monopoly, that would i keep the balance between produc-‘ tion and consumption on a fairly even keel. It is not a perfect law, but it is more nearly perfect than any that has so far been conceived by the mind of man, and that is the natural law of supply and de mand. As Paul Findlay—a noted econo mist says, “high prices—are the cure for high prices, and low prices are the cure for low prices." This is a true shying, because when there is a surplus, prices—if not inter ferred with by monopoly or other wise, will go down so low that more will be bought and used than there is being produced and so we have a gradual rise in prices. By the same token—if prices set too high. there will be less bought and prices will naturally come down. Therefore it would seem a surplus of commodities is most generally caused by Monopolistic high prices, and until we can learn to keep the prices or all production in line with the national income, we will con- tinue to nave occasional depressions. However, if we allow no official interference with production and prices—and do away with monopoly in every manner, shape and form, I am quite sure that any future de pression will be very mild in com parison with what we have gone through in the last ten years. In conclusion, I want to quote an article by Dale Strong. editor of New O MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Deposits Insured up to $5.000 for Each Depositor. O The FIRST NATIONAL BANK “was,“ West Trade. He Says, “Since we have learned (or have we) that in making it difficult to produce, we have made it more difficult to con sume. In some thousands of years, thousands of attempts have been made to knock out the law of Sup ply and Demand, but according to all existing records no 'one has ever yet suceeded’ in doing so." , L. Kratzer Elected as Locust Grove Treasurer LOCUST GROVE L. L. Kratzer was elected to re place the late J. W. Root as the treasurer of Locust Grove grange. Mr. Root had been a continuous treasurer of this organization for 12 years. Locust Grove grange met Satur day for the first regular meeting of the month. The charter was drap ed in memory of the late J. W. (Sam) Root. Mrs. Gilbert Edwards and Mrs. H. Simmelink sang a duet, “Whispering Hope.” Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O’Hearn were Sunday visitors at the Kratzer home. Ruby Sanford and James Pratt spent their school vacation at the R. K. Safford home. Ella Mae, Calvin and Lester Lie bed were Friday visitors at the Hen ry Smith home. ' Billy Owens and Wayne Smith are ill with the measles. _ .Hgme Circle Meets Locust Grove Home Circle met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. M. Simmelink. Due to measle illness in so many families only 12 ladies attended this meeting. A bridal Shower was given honoring Mrs. Ralph Nicoson. A bouquet of car nations was presented to Mrs. Freida Sanders, who just recently moved into the Luth ranch house. Miss Esther Winkler, sister or Mrs. Gus Reese, spent this week at the Reese home as a vacation from school duties. Mrs. M. Simmelink entertained the members of the Locust Grove Sage brush Sii 4-H club on Sunday after noon. Nels Burkhart underwent an ap pendectomy at the Pasco hospital Thursday. ' .Shirley Ann Nelson, neice of Mrs. L. L. Kratzer. spent this week at the Kramer home while her mother attended the Educational Institute at Spokane. Walter Edwards, a student at W.8.C., returned to his studies Sun day after spending a week’s va cation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs: A. A. Edwards. Ruth Simmelink accompanied a group of Rainbow girls to Wapato Thursday where they visited that organization. \ Mrs. Lyle Simmelink and Mrs. :Budd Larkin were Friday visitors at the Jack Dennis home. In the preparation for the homeward trip the trunk door of the car was slam med on the bond of Mr. Dennis injuring the hand quite badly. A. T. Smith of Benton City was in the community Friday tuning pianos. Word comes from Budd Lax-kin that he is located some two hundred miles out of Fairbanks, Alaska. with a four month job of tractor work. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Washburn: spent this week at the home or‘ Mr. and__l_4rs.l Eggene _Tyreli. 7 _ ‘ Mrs. Gilbert anards'entémm ed the Pink and Green club at her Horse Heaven home Thursday. Immunization Clinic to be Held April 20 BENTON CITY—«A clinic for the immunization against small pox and diphtheria will be held in the school house in Benton City on April 20, I from 9 to 11 am. i The clinic will be conducted by Dr. J. G. Woodof Prosser, assisted by Lois Shumake, county health nurse. This will include children or all ages, but it is especially requested that the pre-school children take advantage of this immunization. A small fee of 10c will be asked .for each immunization, but if it is not convenient for everyone to pay at the time the work is done, other arrangements can be made for pay- ‘ ment at a later date. A , Quarter , out of A Dollar Four times as much automobile for one-fourth ‘ as much money—that is the ratio of value of a 1940 model to the new car of 1917. For every dollar spent today for a new car, the buyer would have spent four dollars, twenty years ago. Banking, through its many aspects, has played an important part in this value increase and price de crease. The resources of millions have been made available to promote better automobile construction under more economical conditions through the use of .'bank credit by the automobile industry. In your community, your bank serves a similar purpose. The resources of many are made available to the furthering of local industry. E. s. MCDONALD Injures Hand THE KENNEWICK (WASH.) COURIER-REPORTER =2: Finley Grangers Dress in Costume on April 18 FINLEY—After a 6:30 potluck dinner the Finley grange held its regular meeting. April 4, followed by a Kegley Memorial program. A silver drill gave $2.65 contribution to the fund. Brother E. M. Dorsey of' Columbia Valley grange in Franklin county was the guest speaker and gave much information concerning Brother Kegley and the fund. Mrs. Nellis Kerr and Mrs. Ivanella Grimshaw were obligated in the third and fourth degrees. One pe tition was presented. A resolution against No. 139 was approved. The subject of what could be done about our basement filling with water was again brought up. A committee of three were appointed to make a survey and investigate during the summer as to what can be done and the cost. This report is to be ready by September. ' unit-lower Charles Lane was report e . The committee on the food sale reported $21.65 with more to come in later. The jello products on sale by the Home Economics Auxiliary haVe arrived and may be obtained at the home of Sister Dan Gerber. The lecturer announced that the the next meeting. April 18. each oneistobedressedincostumeand ‘ to bring a bundle of not more than 10c in value. These bundles will be passed from one to another while music is beng played. When the music stops each will keep the bun dle he has and pay 10c for it. This fund will be used by the lecturer for ‘ supplies. Those not in costume will! be fined. Several high school pupils gave parts from their play to be given soon. Brother Willard Campbell of Kennewick Valley grange showed his moving pictures on ‘Safety" on the Highways. Mrs. Clara McCarty and son, Verne, visited Mrs. McCarty’s daughter, Mrs. Harold Cummings in Walla Walla Wednesday. Little Shirley Ann Nelson visited liner aunt, Mrs. Kratzer 1n Horse Heaven last week-end. Fauna-Pym Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson left Wednesday night for Spokane and Thursday morning were caued to Walla Walla for the serious illness of Mrs. Wilson’s father. 0. DicusJ Sunday Mr. Dicus passed away. The} Wilsons returned to their home on‘ Tuesday after the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Bud McCarty and little daughter Betty, spent the week-end visiting relatives in Starkey, Oregon. _ _ _ ‘ Mrs. Jess Lande and infant daughter, Betty Ann, left the Pasco hospital Sunday and is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. £llßer - - A- eh The teachers of the River View schools attended the teachers’ meeting in Spokane last week. Ed Glassner of Sponne visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clint Glassner a few days, leaving Wednesday for Walla Walla to visit Mr. and Mrs. Leo Glassner. it: .8}? 8'39!- Am. -_ Little Bobby Erickson, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Erick son, had the misfortune to fall tram a tree Friday. breaking his arm just below the shoulder. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jacobs visit ed Mrs. Jacobs mother, Mrs. Maine Young Wednesday. Mr. Harold Witham spent Thurs day and Friday in Spokane. Legion Post to Send Boys to Summer Camp I momma—me Elmer Llndskog ’Post or the Amerlcan Legion held 'thelr regular meeting Tuesday eve- Lnlng. It was decided by the mem ‘berstosend two local boysto'l‘he Boys State to be held at Camp Mur ray this summer. Mary Dmitruck of Tacoma ls vlslt ing at the home of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Forbes and grandchildren of Wapato were the guests or the Roy Allens Sunday. Mrs. Shelton, who Imdcrwent a major operation at the Pasco hos pltal last week is reported as im provlng slowly. { Mrs. A. L. Vandlne, who has been‘ at the home of her daughter. Mrs. J Gene Autry and his horse. “Cham pion" in a scene from the picture “El Rancho Grande." now playing at the Roxy theatre. Ray Reeder in Kennewick recuper ating from a recent illness. was able to be brought to her home in Rich land Wednesday. Charles Mclntosh. Dan Barnett. Carlton Peterson and Irene Luelloi’t returned to Pullman Sunday. after having spent their spring vacation at home. Mrs. Orin Robinson was operated on at the Pasco hospital Tuesday morning for appendicitis. Mrs. Lora Weisner and daughter of Nebraska visited here this week. at the J. D. Miller and Ida Belle Hess homes. < Rev. and Mrs. Daniais are spend inga few days visitin’gat the homel of their daughter in Walla Walla. I _ _Danocruslhaquet I Benton county democrats are hav- ‘ ing a turkey banquet at the Vale grange hall at Richland next Wed nesday. April 17. beginning at 6:30. Ex-Senator Dill of Spokane and Ex- Fish Commissioner Frank T. Bell of Ephrata have been invited as guest speakers for the evening. The Franklin County democrats have been invited to join theiocai or-l ganization. Guests are expected a from all over the valley. The pub lic is cordially invited. Inrry Schreve. young son of Mr. and Mrs. Schreve. who underwent an appendicitis operation at the Pasco hospital last week. was able to return to his home Wednesday. . Mrs. R. R. Mclntosh. Mrs. G. Krohling. Mrs. John Erickson. Mrs. L. Sloan and her mother. Mrs. Payne. and Mrs. G. E. McClendon gave a surprise birthday party on Mrs. Meredith 'niesday evening. De licious refreshments were served and the ladies presented Mrs. Mere dith with a gift. Mrs. Rotten Berg of Seattle is visiting at the home of her menu. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson. The Richland Wong: club met Thursday afternoon, meeting being a farewell for Mrs. Meredith. whohasbeensmemba-ottheclub for the past 15 years. Mrs. Mere dith expects to leave soon for Seat tle. where she will make her home. innssrdneynewonmam ::: visitor in Kennewlck Wednes- Mrs. A. 8. Murray returned gun day from the Pasco hospital. A 8- MumyandmAusttn, nu. Donald West and Mr. and Mrs. Brainard Murray were gum 3.3,. “My evening ot the nation Bur sen home. Mrs. C. W. Welty cud daughter, June. of Hood River. Oregon tad Mrs. 0. sm of Pause:- were Sunday flats at the Panel: Wetherall bane. I OWN YOUR OWN HOME! I; It’s the Practical—Way to Happiness! W l'here’s a thrill that comes with ownership that nothing else can everequal. AddtothotthrillPßlDE snd SECURITY“ the unswermustbe“A HomeonourOwn!” It'sessy tom your own home—easy, inexpensive and immensely worthwhile. FHA loans are available to you. and Standard Lumber Company offer! you the finest building service in the state. |Your every need is an ticipated. your every wish is carried through. Only the finest materials are used and one but skilled workmen are employed- With it all, the cost to you is slight—certainly not comparable with the benefits you receive. You owe it to yourself and to your family to have your own home. Inquire about it today! A BUILDERS OF FINE HOMES Standard Lumber Co. Phone 23| Kennewick, Wli' ___—d... River View to Present All-High Play Friday malt—“ Listen to Mon." a hilarious three-act comedy. River View all-high school play. will be given at the [lover high school fil thy. April 12 1t 8 p.m. In the cast ure Emma Mentor. Ellen Ashby, Ida me Woodrufi'. uwmm Ger ber. Wilbert Hills. Robert Umphfres. Byard Slocum and Lewis Bucket. The public is invited. Mr. and an. Clifford Nickel: and children. Wilda and Clifford visit ed at the Fred Pnlque and William Howard homes. Sunday Mrs. E. Neumm of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols. Mr. and alts. Albert Piert visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Howard. Town-ends! Mile The Finley Townsend club will hold its next meeting April 23 with an auction basket flipper at 6:30. The Townsend ladies will carry out the silhouette idea and the men are asked to bring their pocket books. Mrs. fies-old Withnni and child nen. Shirley Gene. visited relatives in Sezttle over the week-end. Mr. Withem dme an fer a Ellensburg Saturday to bring them home. Mrs. J. R. Ayers. Mrs. Schwartz eeopi and Mn. Witt attended Re beca lodge in Kennewick Tuesday evening. ‘ Eamon Stone spent the week end with :elatiwea in Seattle. returning home Sumiay. Miss Bel-ban Perkins waited in Kennewiek Sundey. has. Zindle. who has been in Port ‘lend arrived lest week, end is my ing at the Henry Piert home. lire. Barth oi Walla. Well: visit ed her daughter. Mrs. Ben Schwertr sooph int week-end. Mr. and Mrs. 80 Dunstan end Notice . . . . The names and addresses listed below an new installations and changes since the up phone directory was issued. Cut this oddl tion out and paste in your new directory. NEW PHONES I Appennlhr Ar w High .4781 Bet! 011de r 17 Lyle -.....u5l CampbequMßlvez-MZIOI mmmrmnen M Dyhes o W {Kenn ‘............-11« HennlcermmldrAvea 3851 Hubchnutrmapulm Johnmaoyrmwmmml Latin Bud mal ___...m‘ unmanarwmwgml WWrßMAnm‘ CHANGES I Campbell Jeanette :- Brd Ave m Ooh M J r t tan __.)“: manhunt-515m 1518 Melton Glenn ___.-._._.__.ml Kenaewick Valley Telephone, Company 'nmrsdm'. April 11.!“ \ son of Walla Walla I guests Wednesday of ham K Harold Witham. ' “'1 i Home Bur-m to a...“ The home of Mr. am In Lande burned to the ‘I Thursday evening. Qutckmm Q the part of neighbor. “a“. saved a few pieces 0! XIII-altar of the kitchen, ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Ole John.” Domld or Pasco MM 2'“ Sherry and Harold om ‘l‘ Sunday. ‘1 \ COMING AGAIN For Two Days to KENNEWICK Dr. H. C. Curry The old rename optomm'm merly of Seattle. known In" optical work at mun m will be at— HO'I‘EL KEN N EWICI Sat. & Sun., April 1814‘ ‘ Eyes Examined. Gm ml mun Johanut Kenn; MuldeCrMKonn.“ monumnga Buford mm mm! .__. Schwmkmnlmmm summaraummm Tenn Dean! uh ¢ Wlflfl_ MWrRJmMU wmwnromJ Zamdt Albert ___—fl mmvo ___—J. manner-“M Webber L A "mum“... :Prstoanlhoex-WMJI ‘Merl‘.’ :mmrnm...’ BundEJmu____.—ll’_