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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
6
The speaker urges wholesalers retailers and consumers to accept current prices to sustain business and preserve employment at existing wage levels. The outlook favors large industries but foresees wage declines in smaller industries and in various localities.
W L Douglas of Brockton Massachusetts notes that the U S per capita income rose from about 34 in 1914 to around 57 recently, a jump of over 57 percent. He argues that as per capita changes, prices for goods and labor will be guided accordingly.
E C Simmons of Simmons Hardware and Coleman Du Pont discuss economic law of supply and demand. They anticipate a steady decline rather than sharp drops, noting labor costs stay high until commodities ease. Local weather and production affect prices regionally, with a general transition during disturbances.
The editor argues wages will stay high as the economy adjusts after war, with food costs remaining elevated and prices unlikely to fall to prewar levels. He cites industrial demand, productivity gains, and fair wage policy as keys to sustained living standards and national growth.
Franklin T. Miller of F. W. Dodge Co. argues that labor costs track living costs as fuel costs track power. He warns that until domestic production or imports raise commodity supply, a real drop in living costs is unlikely amid years of exporting raw materials and receiving money and securities in return.
A testimonial in Pocatello promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills as effective for backache and kidney fatigue. Mrs. Frank Ball of 331 South Main St. praises the remedy, claiming it cures dull backaches and weak kidneys. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo advert. Adv. 60c at dealers.
Kodak developing is free until June 15 by experienced finishers. Films left at Topliff and Perkins before 9 a m are ready for pickup at 6 30 p m at 159 South Main Topliff and Perkins Drug Store.
The Cook Drug Co advertises Fo ley's Honey and Tar as safe non opiate relief for coughs colds croup and whooping cough sold everywhere. Separate notice records an attachment in Idaho Bannock County case First National Bank v Fox Allen with Clerk Co Pomeroy noting June 9 1919 and attorney C M Booth.
Mrs. J W Wallace of Macon Missouri commends Chamberlains Liniment as a splendid remedy for lameness muscle soreness and rheumatic pains saying it is the best liniment they have ever had in the house.
A guidance note lists two phone numbers for communication: call 123 for advertising accounts business matters want ads changing address or job printing. Call 1234 for news to impart to the editor or reporters.
A health notice urges acting at first signs of a bilious attack with Chamberlain's Tablets. Skip one meal and take a dose to usually ward off distressing symptoms, implying timely measures during meal times.
Local classifieds offer quick leads for renting well kept houses and apartments. Listings emphasize prompt inquiries, location options, and reasonable terms to attract reliable tenants.
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