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PAGE EIGHT INDUSTRY NOW ON UPGRADEHOOVER We’ve Turned The Cor ner, Secretary Os Commerce Says BY H N. RICKEY WASHINGTON, D. C., June 7. “I am convinced that we have fun damentaly turned the corner.” This was the answer of Secretary of Commerce Hoover to my ,ques- ; tion: “Are things going to be bet-1 ter of worse industrially in Ameri- ! ca?” Because of his knowledge of Eu ropean conditions as well as the in timate touch with American busi ness which his position gives him, Hoover is probably as well if not better qualifitd than any other man in America in or out of office to oiscuss present conditions and future possibilities. Continuing Mr. Hoover said: “It w uld be foolish not to acknowledge frankly that we are in the mid.l of great economic difficulties. But it is infinitely more foolish for any one to think we will not grow out of them. “In some ways ' the situation is more difficult than that following the Civil War, because today our economic machinery is more intricate and less easy to adjust. Also we are dealing with a world situation and not a domestic situation alone. Much In Our Favor “Great Las our difficulties have been and are, we have much upon which Sto congratulate ourselves. For the first time in our history we have passed safely through a com modity crisis without monetary pan ic. For this we may thank the fed eral reserve system, which has made this possible. “Although we seem to have turned the corner, there are many readjust ments to complete. Part of the bitter ness of the situation arises fropr the inequalities in the progress of these readjustments in the different walks of life and different branches of in dustry. “Much of this readjustment can be accomplished only with time and patience. Economies of hard times produce savings and greater, endea vor. Shrinkage in values yields more free capital. These savings in time fertilize the soil for upward prog ress.” “What are the chief impediments to smooth movement of \readjust>- ments?” I asked Hoover. “There are many impediments.” was the answer, “and everyone will set a different value and importance upon each of them. “Among those daily enumerated; are badly adjusted railway rates, ex cessive and badly adjusted taxes, insufficient tariff, high wages, high profits, high interest, restriction on effort by labor and a dozen others, while our domestic recuperation is sadly interlocked with the recovery of Europe. Parity Os Level* “It is necessary that approach a parity of levels in profits, prices and wages in different industries. Some groups are able to put up stronger resistance to reduction of economic levels than others. “For Instance, ’this resistance against lower levels in the services and comodities that the farmer must buy in the face of his very much lower returns is digging a grave for the other industries.” “Isn’t there a great lesson to be drawn from this situation?” I asked. “There' is,” was the emphatic ans wer. “No greater lesson can be brought home to our people than that we must, not only get but give quid pro quo in service. “No particular economic fraction of our population can long continue securing over-advantage without dis aster to itself and the community. “Our whole economic and moral problem, indeed our safety, our sat isfaction and our happiness are bal anced upon our practice of this basic fundamental in business dealings.” ’’What are some of tthe encour aging signs in the readjustment?” I asked. “There are many,” was the ans wer. “Many manufacturers and wholesalers are making cuts in thrfr inventories that equal or exceed the increases when we were on the up grade, They are passing their savings in raw material and labor on to the next sten in distribution. Sign* of Readjustment “Economically, the retailer is of necessity the last of the chain to m»ke readjustment and in some lo calities and some lines he has been I n ss responsive to the necessity of this readjustment than the situation calle for. “The processes of competition work very sh«rnlv and n’omntlv un °n the manufacturer and wholesaler because the buyers arc few and very wise. “Thov do no* rear* upon the r“- tailer because the nnblic nt large •« rot so wise and is too inert to do ‘hat shonnirrr around for the best bargains which i* necessnw to set up the processes of competition. “T hel : ev-' j- willini’’ to further reduction in wages, if its can he demonstratively handed on in general reduction of Alcazar Theater TUESDAY I WEDNESDAY FOX PICTURE SELECT PICTURE Presents, The Noted WILLIAM FAVERSHAM HAROLD GOODWIN in in _ . , ‘The Man Who Lost Oliver I wist and Himself” News A,so Don’t Miss It. FOX News Screen JOHN BUNNYS PARTNER APPEARS WITH “CONNIE” TALMADGE IN PICTURE Flora Finch, the first comedienne in motion pictures, formerly a part ner of the late John Bunny, will be seen with Constance Talmadge in the latter’s latest Associated First Na tional starring vehicle, "Lessons in Love,” which will be the attraction at the Rylander theater Wednesday. Miss Finch, Kate Price and John Bunny were a famous trio in the early Vitagraph days. In “Lessons in Love” Miss Finch has the role of an elderly maiden aunt of Leila Calthorpe, a capricious young heiress,; portrayed by Constance Talmadge. I Leila, posing as a maid in order to j escape a marriage “conspiracy,” de ceives the young man in question by. telling him that the spinster is the | woman whom his rich uncle has se final price levels, so that the cost of living travels in step.” “Mr. Secretary, in your judgement the high American standards of liv ing?” was my next question. “Entirely possible,” was the an swer, “if we can secure equitable > adjustments all along the line. But we must face the fact that if we art I to hold our higher standards of liv- | ing and to maintain employment of ; our people against the competition i of the living standards of Europe, I lowered Tor a generation, we must j do it with greater efficiency and by hord wirk.” “I take it that on the whole you are not pesimistic?” I suggested. “Not at all. I would regret in- i deed if the recitation of problems | for which we men find a solution should carry an air of pessimism. I Need of Energy. “With the inteligence, productive J power and resourcefulness of the i American people, we \ will emerge , through all this, but the rapidity with | which we recover will depend upon the promptness with which we grasp J and well understand the nature of | Labor conditions, particularly the , ramifications of radical organizations, | should be gone into with relentless thoroughness. The clothing and all. THE STANDARD TWENTY-FIVE $40.00 ART SQUARES AT $22.50 Alexander Smith & Sons Tapestry Brussels Art Squares in beauti ful shades floral and oriental de signs; each bears the name ot Alexandei’ Smith & Sons; noth ing equal to this in Southwest Georgia. Long before the war these rugs sold for more than $25.00; now look what a bargain they are. Just twenty-five; no more, at each $22.50 , THE SALE OF MUSLIN AND SILK UNDERWEAR AT 95c Women bought them here yester- I day by the dozens; fully 75' < of the garments were priced at $2.50 to $3.50; plenty of all sizes of teddies and gowns, and i every one is for sale at 95c ENTIRE STOCK OF VOILES NOW A'T 50e Some of the prettied patt rns, that we have shown are still in this stock; the prices range from 50c to 98c yard; now ev erything at yard sOc CREX SQUARES AT $6.80 Large Crex Squares in pretty pat terns, plain or fancy centers; formerly $11.75... now $6.80 SALE OF WASH LACES AT 10c Imitation Torchon, Cluny, Filet, Irish and Crochet for fancy work, curtains, underclothes, edgings and insertings; widths up to 5 inches; choice of big counter, yard 10c MISSES’ FINE GINGHAM I DRESSES AT $1.95 Any number of pretty Frocks for the grown-up girls, of fine Im ported Gingham; some have handwork; others fancy stitch ing; formerly $4.50 and $5.00; now at ...................... $1.95 : WOMEN’S APRON DRESSES AT $1.35 Every one made of Amoskeag Dress Gingham; every color* guaranteed; in prettv plaids and solid colors; sizes 36 to 44 $1.35 MIDDY BLOUSES A SPECIAL SALE AT 95c Every one were taken from our $1.98 and $2.50 line. They are all made of the best standard Middy Twill; some are plain ; others are made with embroider ed emblems on sleeve; all sizes for ladies misses and child ren, now .....95c Standard Dry Goods Co. Forsyth St. Next Bank of Commerce AMERICUS, GA. I iected for him to marry. A glimpse at the angular old maid’s photograph is enough to cause the young fellow to decide that he would rather mar ry the supposed “servant” than his uncle’s choice, and then the compli cations pile up rapidly. Flora Finch was born and educated in England. She began a stage career with Ben Greet in Britain, and was also in vaudeville. She made her first big success in motion pictures with John Bunny and became one of the best known characters -of the screen. She has appeared under the banners of Vitagraph, Biograph, Pathe-Than houser, the Flora Finch Film Com pany, Capellani, Flagg-Paramount, and Blackton. Miss Finch is five feet five inches in height, weighs 110 pounds, has a fair complexion, dark hair and blue-gray eyes. She makes her heme in New York City. other trades must be delivered from the tyranny of bolshevism and this ; country become thoroughly alive to the danger of such doctrines and ac- i ti.vities as aim at the integrity of American institutions. The following is the statement by | Mr. Bunkhardt regarding the reduc tion in the price of collars: Chicago, May 3, 1921. At a meet- | ing of the presidents and secretaries of 35 state Retail Clothiers associa tions in session at the Sherman Ho. tel yesterday, Andreas Bunkhardt. j president of the National Retail i Clothiers’ association, told of the ; strong effort now being made by the ■ National Association to induce manu facturers of, collars to reduce their, prices. “Collar fabrics for which collai manufacturers were paying 32 cents : a yard ago are being sold today at j 8 1-2 to 9 cents,” said Mr. Bunk- j hardt. “and collar manufacturers should reduce their prices so as to make it possible to retail collars at I 20 cents, 3 for 50 cents. Efforts to , secure these reductions will be con- ; tinued by the National association.” I "All other lines of wearing apparel 1 Rylander’s Theater Friday and Saturday t'C’mon Tar-Baby! Charlie ain’t here so it’s up to us!” Hete’s the wondeiful kid of “The Kid” in five great reek of laughs you can’t resist. e? JACkiE i“ Coogan KiO'Td/MaELF A FIRST ~ ATTRACTION 'O jE f NATIONAL fe K C SK BAD B°X VSjK < 192. i M«Q£L> (By Arrangement With Warner Bros.) Aho Friday, Eddie Polo, in “King of the Circus;’’ Also Satur day, Toonerville Comedy. FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! 9 First Prize, SS.CO in Gold; Second Prize, Bathing Suit for Boy or Girl; Third Prize, Free Passes foi Whole Week at Rylander. To the boy or girl who writes the best story of “WHY PECK’S BOY WAS A BAD BOY.” See the picture Friday and Saturday and then win one of these handsome prizes. See instructions on front page. To the first 50 boys or girls that come to the Rylander Theater Fri day, June 10, at 2 p. m., bringing a dog with a rope around the dog’ neck, will be admitted free to see this great picture. If you haven't a dog, borrow one. Ropes will be stretched outside so you can tie your dog while in the theater. To the boy or girl that comes dressed most like Peek’s Bad Boy, the Lawson Drug Co. will give a big luscious ice Cream Soda, a Box of Candy and a Package of Chewing Gum. GET YOUR DOGS, BOYS, AND UNE UP 5 THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER. have been substantially reduced boti at wholesale and retail, and collars must follow,” said Mr. Bunkhardt. Bill Orders Georgia Given Point Peter WASHINGTON, June 6.—Trans fer to the Stale of Georgia of Point i Peter military reservation at the mouth of St. Mary’s river, purchased ■ by the government in 1818 but never utilized, is proposed in a bill by Sen ator Harris introduced today. Only One Car Hogs Offered At Plains Only one car of hogs was offered i at the farmers co-operative sale at | Plains last Friday. The purchaser I was Harper Brothers, of Albany, who j secured them for shipment to Cuba. 1 The price paid was 7 1-2 cents for ' tops, against quation that day deliver i ed at the packing house of 6 1-4. The activities of Yale students I may be perpetuated by means of mo | tion picture e films. | The first woman to fly across the j Andes Mountains in South America : was a native of France. TO THE PUBLIC. Owing to the depression in busi ness I have found it practically im i possible to dispose of my stock of i goods as was my announced inten : tion. Therefore I am terminating my closing out sale today and will continue in business at the same I stand. Thanking the public for past ' and future patronage, I am, very truly, ■ 7-lt W. J. JOSEY. . I “How We Cleared Our Summer Home of Rats,” by Mrs. Perry “When we opened our seaside home ' last May, it was alive with rats. | They’d gnawed all the upholstering. We cleaned them out in a week with RAT-SNAP. I prefer this rat killer because it comes in cake form, no i mixing. Saves dirtying hands and , plates.” Three sizes, 35c. 65c, $1.25. : Sold and guaranteed by Sparks Gro i eery Co.. Harris Grocery Co. and Na ‘ than Murray, Druggist. adv RYLANDER THEATER Wednesday ■P i JU?* v it* Or v & IlhL k. y •- Wet ’ rtHr P ■ Hl Ipi i wft V v tMOB IR JI ji> in “LESSONS IN LOVE” Hints to the heart-broken; treat-’em-rough tuition for pale-faced pacifists; correspondence course for blushing beaux. TI IFQT'IAV Constance Talmadge as a parlor maid—the cutest - cJELOL/A i ever tock a young man’s hat and heart. That (Today) is what “L essons in Love” presents. And they’re mighty easy lessens to learn when Connie teaches. POLA NEGRI I his time she chose her own story—insisted on do- j n ing it—and you can guess it’s pep personified when it hit her that hard. Six reels, too, with hu- A . o morous hints for heart-trouble ail the way from And Buster Keaton t,- love’s first miss to love’s sixty-first kiss. Red Comedy Aj SQ p AT J.J E NEWS aM.ara-wi mi ■■■ ■■—ll II !—«»*<*„,, n « -• mbsmu; ;xu»*Ai*a.*anaß«aa>aEas*nnM—» *—■*■»■*▼ —ran ~,, -i--,- nij-i,,,—■—a ’ • EMORY RYLANDER RYLANDER THEATRE M "“‘" AMERICUS, GEROGIA. Phone 120 Americus, Ga., June 7th, TUESDAY. TO THE LOVERS OF GOOD PICTURES: This morning after carefully revievzing the six reels of Pola Negri's great picture Drama, "CYPSY BLOOD," we are rushing a personal word to our many patrons: "DON’T FAIL TO SEE THIS CLASSIC TONIGHT," for ■bh*>k*imi»»iHeumi mvt*. ■ ■mW—■himi—r -innmimf i mmn—* nan ‘‘Gypsy Blood’’ is the screen version of the immortal ‘‘CARMEN. ’’ Perhaps no other opera has enjoyed a more lasting success than ‘‘Carmen.’’ Certainly no one can say with a degree of accuracy how often it has been sung, nor estimate the millions who have heard and seen and loved “CARMEN. ’ ' For the third time this fascinating tale of Old Spain has been transferred to the screen, only this time the original French version has been used—under the title of “GYPSY BLOOD.*’ The distinguishing mark of this third transition is, that it is the first time ‘‘Carmen’' has been produced from the original story -of Prosper Merimee, famous French author. The other productions were popular adaptations from French librettos. In one Theda Bara was the star, Geraldine Farrar in the other. Like “PASSION,’’ its predecessor, “GYPSY BLOOD’’ was prduced on the continent, and it presents some of the same artists. The incomparable POLA NEGRI, who distinguished herself as Madame Dußarry and so greatly pleased Americus Theater-goers a few weeks ago, portrays La Carmencita and gives a magnificent portrayal of the alluring, picturesque and fickle Gypsy Cigarette Girl. Take our word for it, this is a great picture, a picture that is drawing immense crowds in the large cities at high admission prices. We want you to see it and enjoy it, and at the)same price you always pay at the Rylander. Cordially youis, EMORY RYLANDER, Manager, TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1921. “