Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 59, Hammond, Lake County, 26 August 1920 — Page 8

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Thursday. Aucust 26, 1920

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Publishers' Refusal to Sell at List Prices May Create Shortage. InJina school children may b deprived of the uee of supplement textbook this yer. s a result of the professed inability of publishers to proidi books at prices heretofore listed with the ctate superintendent of public instruction, unless legal action ' resorted to In an effort to force their compliance with the state law. Publishers either are refusing to All erders at the list prices or are shipping the books with Invoices showing: Increases of from 50 to 75 per cent. Dealers and school cities handling: tho book are prohibited by law from selling them at a price exceeding by 13 pr cent the listed net price, and as a result are in a quandry as to what action to pursue. HI.VES ADVISES LEGAL ACTION Local school authorities throughout the state who have complained of the action of the publishers to L. N. Hins state superintendent of public instruction, "have been advised to offer payment for the books at the list pric. and In the event of refusal, to refer the question to the county prosecuting attorney for action. The Indiana law governing the sale of school textbooks, enacted in 1917. reiutres that publishers file with tho state superintendent a sworn statc--nent of the usual list price of their inoks, and file also a surety bond of fmm Jl.fiO to flO.nO that they will supply books so listed for a period of

five years at the lowest price contained In the statement. The law also provides a fine of net more than 1500. or Imprisonment (f not more than three months, or both, aa penalty for violation. Pim.ISHERS HOLD LAW INVALID Attorney General Stansbury has given an informal opinion that the publishers have no riarht to charge more than the list price for their books, but representatlv s of the publishing houses believe the law invalid.

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FOR MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN

Hammond is to Have at Last a Great Hotel Worthy of This Progressive City The whole community is alive to the tremendous enterprise of the town the NEW HOTEL! It is the City's newest and greatest undertaking. Hammond's business men, conservative yet eager for properly meeting the problem of splendid growth, are turning the proposition over in their minds. They realize how it completely fills, as nothing else can, the pressing need of the day. , Hammond's business women and those actively engaged in Civic betterment and social activities are also expressing their entire favorableness of the project.

The new Hotel is planned to occupy the site at the northwest coiner of State and Hohman Sts., and also on Plummer Avenue. It is to be 9 stories.

The new Hotel was planned by the leading hotel architect of the country, C. Howard Crane. It is to have 300 rooms, 250 of which will be supplied with either tub or shower baths.

The New Hotel will have two room apartments for family use, to be leased to regular patrons of the hotel. It is intended to make these rooms exceptionally comfortable, and to have them equipped with all modern conveniences.

Earnest support is coming from all sides and the opportunity is an attractive one for all. The building of the new Hotel means the City's greatest need will be filled. Every citizen should own stock to do so means a deriving of financial benefit and at the same time assisting in the growth of Hammond. HAMMOND MEN ARE BACK OF THE NEW HOTEL PLAN Get the facts before you today, communicate with the Hammond Hotel & Improvement Company, 313 Hammond Building.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The Hammor.:! Hotel and Improvement Co., offer for sale both the Common and Preferred Stock of the NEW HOTEL. Invest your funds in this great enterprise that bears the closest examination. Hammond men and Hammond capital will build this Hotel. The small investor is especially invited to participate in this issue as it offers much to the thrifty salaried man and other money-savers in the

way of return, with an absolute minimum of risk. The stock will be issued in any amount to suit the large or small investor. Take advantage NOW of this unusual opportunity for a safe and profitable investment by placing your funds in this capital issue of a leading enterprise. SUBSCRIPTION BLANK below also INQUIRY BLANK send to The Hammond Hotel and Improvement Co., 313 Hammond BIdg., Hammond, Ind.

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HAMMOND HOTEL & IMPROVEMENT CO., 313 Hammond BIdg., Hammond, Ind. Gentlemen: Enclosed herewith my subscription for g shares of the Common1 snares of the Hammond Hotel . Preferred & Improvement Co., together with $ as part Paymen' 'or an,eName Address g

Preferred Shares, Par Value $100.00 Purchase Price 93.00 Common Shares, Par Value $100.00 Purchase Price 100.00

INFORMATION COUPON Hammond Hotel and Improvement Co., 313 Ham-

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