Hammond Times, Volume 14, Number 258, Hammond, Lake County, 20 April 1921 — Page 10

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THE TIMES Wcrlnosdav. Ai;rii 'jTr. 11)21,

Civic Bodies' Joint Com

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Building Conditions

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hnl at higher rate of Interest. In Whiting the banks liav ben oxceedfnglv liberal In making DUi'.dins , rVofjnable inaratu of purity, at prevailing rates of interest. There are no thoroughly e.tabl!hea markets in the variuu.- Mtlos tor discounting fcconl mortgage loans. As a result tee tralW'-r Is frequently forc- . . . i iot-v-o r.erentAKre of hlw

rr'flt In converting his equity 111-0 ..ash. due lo the unreasonable demands or those who deal in eecond ni.-rt-gag?!. nLD!T. MATERIAL MTrT10 HEAL KST1TK KKAT1IIK" OV Till; ITV T1' Lumber prices have shown the most marked reduction from the peak ot n:0 but owins to Incrtate.i rates has rot declined to the pre-war lev,!. Tinbrio.k prices have declined tb icr cut. but are still too b'ph. Ceirent ha." dropped ami some .furth red u Ion -r-ray be txperted. JUUvvork. hardware, end pluniMr. and heating in vhico there is a lars- In nor factor have not shown a marked deo re a .-?. There is undoubtedly organized control of the market in some lines such as stone, Mii.i and brick. most of which are produced in quant Sties cl..9 by and axe not affected by the fre.fe-l;t factor. The local flealer. cr the. m-st part, merely adds hi profit to the wholesale price aud passes It on to the consumer. The price of vacant real estate in the cities of North Township has not iricrtaned In atiy case xur- than the annual carrying cost and In many cases la bclcr oii ic'r ,r'p thaj1 tlie or''i;nal acreanre cvst plus the carrying: charge, taxeg and assessments. The Jlammond Real Estate board has eon on record with a reduction of 20 per cent, on commission charges on all new building--TUB BllUJlXi TRAIH: EMPLOVEH Tha employer in the building tra.les lian to date been the only buffer br-

twaen the demands cf organised labor and the public, His function in the buildlnjr bulnes has been to discount conditions, attempt to keep down ; b-jtldlnir costs to a figure that would keep building- und':r May and then add ; v,'.. tiercentaae. in most case? about 10 i

. u r ' per cent, to the coat and piss it on to the public. THE BtlinnO TRADE' EMPlOAHEl Th bmlldtne- tradesmen are well or-

ranie4 and ably represented. The purpose - their organization Is to j Increaae wu.fi, Improve working conditions and device -working rules to

prevent an evasion of union disclp1'ca. The questionable results of the t;nlonlElngr of the building industry hive

"ceen: 1, Th closed shop. Meaning- that j no one may work ha !s not a :aem- ! "cer of the nnlon. j 3. The control c-f the supply of lab- ' r.y In the bii!'dln- trades tv nn-anj of j

hlg"ix Initiation fees domination of the bnalneae agents and In same cases the elimination of the apprentice system by -which additional craftsmen may be recruited. 8. The placing of arbitrary limits on production; wometlmes by written rules as In the case of the lathers and In other eases by common consent. 4. The harraainp of contractors, the tuildtrs and the renerol pnMlo by the

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unreasonable enforcement of technical working rules $"hd regulations. 5. Actual loss to contractors nnd builders by Jurisdictional disputes arising through no fault of the builder. f The "soviet tziriK" of labor by which the laziest and most ineompetetr. receive the same compensation an hour hs, the most enerpctic aud mo?t rt'fic ient. unb'Tslztntr of the building industry The following bonetlcial effects of tho must be recoirnlied : 1. The reduction in the labor turnover. 2. The maintenance of the American standard of li Ini? for wurkinsmen. n. Certain elementary requirements such H-i a reasonable mastery of the craft before admission to the union. 4. Responsible union leadership ny mar. of which negotiations between employer and employee may be carried on. Thus Irresponsible rulo is replaced by responsible and decentralized rul with ee t r.i! i nod control. ,". The employment agency function of tho union by which un-employment is m 1 1 1 ; I n i z r d Your committee finds that the buildintr situation today may be expressed in just two -Aeido. CONSUMER'S STRIKl-:. The alig-nment 1? not the traditional conflict between Capital and Labor. Get the producer and the consumer together anil you have solved the building p rob'i r.i Tlie producer is Tho mart who furnishes the money. The financial Interests. The man who furnishes th material. The contractor who furnishes the, orir.'inlzir.ij ability. The men who furnishes the labor: the craf urcon, The man who furnishes the lot, T!t- consumer Is Tho ultimate owner of the completed huildinj?,

The consumer r'fuses to pay the j price of the product offerer! t) him by j the producer. Hence building stag- 1 nation. j HOW" THE MT1ATION WAS i HHOHiHT A HO IT ! The btiildttis inactivity has come about through tin, failure, of the in- ; tf rested parties to recognize these elementary and basic j'acts. The consum- j

er was nor consujted until lie launched his buying s'riko.

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i n the public without sanction cr consent. Interest rates, material prices, contractor martins and real estate prices are all made without consulting- the consumer. The demand Is for a medium by which the producer and the consumer may he brought tou.th.-r and the very evident, "party of the second part" be given an opporlu nil y to inquire Into the factors which enter Into thrt cost of the thing: he is expected to buy. -oxm Mi.irs i.i:;n: i (jcestkd. The roccemondat ions - of this committee are that a consumer's leap-u be origan iz. :d : the executive board of which will consist of One representative of each of the civics bodies represented In this investigation and other . Ivie bodies that may represent principally consumers. One representative of building and loan associations ,.f a mutual eharactc r. An appointee by the mayor of each city. Such a lea-Ue would have to derive its power from nnd represent such a considerable Vle,nrr,t cf the populntionlnthls district that its authontv

would be unquestioned. Its executive committee would hold sessions at frequent Intervals and be ready at any and all times to take up the cause of the consumer wherever that cause was found to be worthy of defense. Such a league should bo -empowered to investigate conspiracies in restraint of trade, bring to light profiteering, determine the question of the falrnesa of union wage demands and working rules; IN FACT I'KKSKNT AN OHGANIZKP KKONT TO THE WELL O RG A NI Z K L I'Rf 1 UC K R. Thus in an emergency such as the present building deadlock such a league would long since have passed on the phases of the present building situation from the consumer's point of view and have mnderecommendations

to the general public on such questions as: 1. Are present wages in the building trades unreasonable? Must we accept a permanently higher plane of building material costs. 2. Open negotiations with the producers looking towards a basis upon which building could proceed. 3. Present organized opposition to

under-production by employees or to union working rules unfair to the consumer. 4. Encouraging the principal of

arbitration as a measure for prevent- ! Ing strikes and resulting loss of pro-'

duct Ion. 5. A "hen contracts between employers and employee are made for a period In advance; make a study of economic conditions to determine whether fir not from the consumer's point of view such a contract Is desirable. NO OPEN SHOP WAT. The question of the open shop, with a consumer's league representing the Interests of tho general vublic, not

otherwise represented, could only become an Issue in the building situation in the event union leaders eeased to represent, the majority of their membership, working rules became Intolerable, under-production un-mls-takable and the union attitude one of total disregard of the interests of the public. Likewise a consumer's leagtie would not attempt to interfere In the building material situation retailers engaged in profiteering, attempts were

made to eliminate competition and the ; other hand; that m nths of valu-i'. iexploiting of the public was Indulged : "" :n'1 ' v-ast-d, in this critical j post-war period, in a loii drown out ! find futile deadlock v, :i ..p. n s -1 It is a poor commentary on the pres- 1 frank !.e;,-oi ia' : on ef.cc, u the I'KOent method ( f reaching an agreement j IitVKR and tho o 'NSC' 1 111! mitht between tho man who sells his cap1.-' quickly start build. ti;:. ml idiom. -i tal, his materials. hls labor and Ms' an! i, .-tore j.ri.sp r'ty. lots, on tho onj band, and the public. : S KIN III If Y ITI'ST MKNTIONT.H who buys tho finished product, on the. M K.'.! ! ; Ki : ny Ci '.MM ITT EE.

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Thrt craftsmen announced their wage sc.i.l.-s. The contractor added his profits. The rel estate owner furnished the lot. The total represented the cost of the building-.

ii." producer in effect said, "take it I or leave it." At the present time the! P.-iMO'irnnr la 1....-: i. w . I

- - "o., i in i'i.s it. iiio consumer has no o!her alternative h.-ing the only unorganised element in the situation. REM IT IS TREMKVUOIS WASTE Thus the producer and the consumer have been dead-locked. Building- has ceeseri. A vast industry has come to a halt, idleness results. The producers have, demanded more than the traffic will bear. Union wage rvi.s are not subject, to negotiation or Arbitration. Union working rules are thrust up-

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HAVE you ever received this message In the middle of niht? Perhsrps It concerned someone dear to you lytag ill ia tlbe hospltaL Messages like that have a way of arriving In rfie middle of 1 the night. Grim, urgent, fearsome messages! But the fact that it is night docs not cripple your quick answer to that calL Instantly, with one movement of your hand, your house is lighted, making great speed possible. On the way to the hov pital the streets, with their brilliant lamps, give you encouragetncnt. The world is not so dark a place after alL The great hospital, itself, is throbbing with activity. Science- surgeons, nurses no longer wait for daytime to aid them in relieving pain In saving lives. The operating room, with its great white lights and the X-ray 'riparatus, is as busy at two in the morning as at ten. The marvelous advance in delicate surgery is due in no small degree to the recent application of electricity to the needs of science. Out of your amtrty on such a night comes n realization of how electricity b helping you. and helping that loved one la the hospital. Behind all this light what? Every single electric bulb in the " country glows against the background of huge dams and water turbines (in the case of water power), or the tremendous boilers, turbines, engines and generators ( in steam plants) and tgainst the wires of high-tension transmission lines and the Innumerable smaller wires stretching like a web from your very bedside out over the whole country. And still behind these what? A thrilling story of thrift and investment. The story of some 1,450,000 men and women who by their thrift are investing millions of dollars in tine electric light and power industry These investors not only provide for themselves a steady income, but for their fellow citizens a service that roday is an absolute necessity to our buslne&s and social liteNorthern Indiana Gas and Electric Company Hammond, Indiana

That flam mar, tortnrtms Itch that drives you to scratch yourself raw and bleeding is generally caused by impure, disordered blood. You can

relieve it thoroughly only by getting- the Impurities oat. Enrich your blood and keep it wholesome. Then such troubles as are due to It 'will leave you. For thia work famous old

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with S.S.S., tnd if you will write us a hiitory of your trouble, we will givo you expert medical advice free. Address Cb.i-f Medical Advisor, SiSwift Laboratory, Atlanta. Gvrfiia.

FURNiTURE SECTION 3RD FLOOR

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RUG SECTION 2ND FLOOR

TJiree More Days of Anniversary Selling Brings These Very Important Savings on

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday, three big days full of furniture and rug values. To make it a successful wind-up, sav ings will lie more important than ever. WTiat welcome news I Especially at this time of the year the season of bridal gifts and new homes. How many fine suites or individual pieces may be found here, at unexpectedly lower prices. Prices on furniture have stepped down gradually to the lowest level in five years. The first Step was taken as far back as last August. Since then notable reductions have been made from time to time. The last step is now taken in these low Anniversary Sale prices. Convenient Terms Given

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3-Piece Tapestry Parlor Suite at $247.50 Graceful in design and perfection in workmanship, giving the maximum in comfort and service. Spring filled arms, spring back, bottom, edge and spring filled loose cushion seats. Rich in colored tapestry covering. Sale price, $247.50.

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Beautiful Four-Piece Mahogany Bedroom Suite, $222.75 lour choice of either Queen Anne or Tudor design. Large dresser, bed, chifforette and toilet table. Beautifully finished, expert workmanship. A short time ago this suite was telling close to $450. Sale price, $222.75.

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Fine Jacobean Oak Buffet

$69.75 Judge and inspect the value- make price comparisons. Dust-proof construction throughout. Spacious bins, linen and silver drawers; William and Mary design. Sale price, $69.75. Buffet in Queen Anne design, $72.00

Seven-Piece William and Mary Dining Suite at $109.50

Can be purchased together or in separate pieces. A beautiful design in quartered oak. Table has 48-inch moulded edge top, and extends 6 feet; turned lees and

stretcher. Chairs are high backed solid quartered oak; wide slip seat of genuine leather. Seven pieces, at $109.50 Table separalery, special, $49.50 Chairs separately, special, $11 each.

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Special Sale of Odd Dressers and Chiffoniers A group consisting of William and Mary and Queen Anne patterns, in either walnut or mahogany, are specially priced for this sale, according to size, beginning at $29.75

The Newest Styles in Baby Carriages at Special Pricings The new stream-line Baby Carriages are here in many different styles, and marked at substantially low prices for this sale. Especially desirable is one of Genuine reed construction, uphol

stered in corduroy; windshield to match. Rubber tired artillery wheels, finished in assorted frosted colorings. A very sty lish carriage specially priced at $49.75

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RUG PRICES HAVE COMEDOWN Your good taste in a rug will find an expressoin here, for our huge display of new goods embraces rugn for every need, in any size, in the patterns most preferred. And the good news of lower prices makes possible a great savings during these three sale days. For instance: 9x12 Royal Wilton Rugs at $89.75 Rugs woven to withstand the greatest wear, from yarns that take the various shades of dye to reproduce the soft Oriental colorings so much wanted now. Seamless Royal Wilton Rugs $49.75 These are rugs of high quality, closely woven patterns, textures and colorings make them an unusual value at this sale price. 8-3x10-6 size at $44.25

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The 9x12 all-wool surface, in small allover designs, makes these Seamless Brussels Rugs a very good value at $26.95.

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Refrigerator

Right now is the best time to buy, whlie prices are low. And our assortment includes any style to fit your particular need. Well known makes are represented and you will be sure of a good one when getting it here. There will be a great savings in purchasing it during this sale. Two-door, top icing style $19.15 Two-door, front icing ftyle. .$31.50 Three-door, front icing style. .$38.50 Ice Chest, top icing style. . . .$lS-50 Many other styles and sixes at low prices.

Gas Stoves Special for the next three days is a three-burner cooker, as illustrated, with oven and white enamel door. Greatly reduced at $29.75

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fyTTjPi All steel Samlarg Bed Springs to fit any

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struction. Extra special at $7.95.

II V k ? Cotton Mattress $7.95

S Fancv. art ,c- covering, filled with all

?peci?.l for this ?alc at $7.93.

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Linoleums That Wear After house clearing, you probably want some new linoleum in that ;kitchen or bath room. Our display now shows the new patterns and qualities, in the regular two and four-yard widths. Sale prices:

Inlaid Linoleums $1.98 Printed Linoleums $1.29 Felt Floor Covering, special at 69c All linoleum laid free of charge, except bath rooms, where $1.00 is charged.

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