Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 21, 1921, Page 6

PAGE SIX FOREIGN TRADE DF U.S. AT LOW EBB IN MARCH of Bill Less Than Corre+ sponding Period in 1920, Says Report WASHINGTON, April 20,—Ameri- ca’s foreign trade last night was near- ly three-quarters of a billion dollars less than in tho same month last year, figures mado public by the depart- ment of commerce show. Exports for the month were $384,- 000,000, as compared with $820,000,000 in March, 1920, while imports were only $252,000.900, as compared with $524,000,000. ‘Chis left a trade balance for the month of $132,000,000, as against $296,000.000 in March, For the nine months end March, exports aggregated 000 and imports $3,009,000, for the corresponding period of last year exports totuicd $6,050,000,000 and imports $3,759,000,000. Exports of gold in March were $700,- 000 and imports $106,000,000, against exports of $47,000,000 and imports of 7,000,000 in March a year ago. For the nine months ended with Mareh d exports were $131,000,000 and i rts $481,000,000, compared with exports of $409,000,000 and im- ports of $60,000,000 for the correspond- ing period last year. Yeomen “Hold ‘State: Convention, Lander|> LANDER, Wyo. wtate convention of ths. Youmen was held at Lander last week with a light es from over the April 20.—The attendance of del state. x Singmaster, of Casper, and George Cohn, of Sheridan, were chosen as delegates from Wyoming to the national convention to be held at Denver in June. Mrs. H. Nelson, of Cheyenne, was chosen as state foreman and John J. Spricge, of Lander, as master of ceremonies. Mrs. E. H. Brodie, of Gillette, as auditor of accounts and Tex Singmaster, of Casper, as chap- Jain. Greybull was selected as the meet- ing place of the next state conven- tion. At the conclusion of the meeting a very enjoyable banquet was tendered the fi oboe el Seca at the petevan cafe. ROBBERS TOO EARLY 10 INTERCEPT MAIL CASH KEMMERER, Wyo. April 20. — Robbers who rifled a registered mail pouch which arrived here on an O. S. L. train failed to get anything of value. It is believed that the robbers expected to intercept a shipment of some $40,000 in cash which did not arrive until the day following the robbery. Total Is Nearly Three-Quarters | \!Mondell declared that the congress “| would effect a saving of at least a characterized as “impossible” but there is every indication has been settled we shall witness many conversions to the Mondelt idea. Mr. Mondell, pointing out that it is Over two years since the war closed, declares it is absurd to now say. we must have as much money from tax- ation as we asked during the very apex of the war. With increased rev- enues from imports, and from cecon- omies sure to be authorized by con- gress, the Wyoming congressman in- sists that we should be able to do much in the way of lifting rather than shifting tax burdens. It will be recalled that at the begin- ning of the previous congress Mr. billion dollars. As practical and hard- headed a man as Senator Smoot pub- | army, licly declared the Mondell prophecy impossible of achievement—but con- gress not only did save the billion) Mondell protnised, but a very great deal more, When the Wyoming repre- sentative first announced that con- gress would effect a saving of a bil- lion dollars or more, at the opening. of ularly, has the signal for large development in ‘Wyoming and the west, and would ——_— rey | a, pe Casper Dally Cridune TAX-LIFTING POLICY IS POPULAR ©: 2es-2%s& MONDELL Is ‘RECEIVING SUPPORT (Special to The Tribune.) WASHINGTON, April 20.—Congressman Mondelll’s an- nouncement that what the country needs is a lifting, not a shifting of tax burdens, is gaining new supporters daily. some quarters the Wyoming congressman’s statement was when it was first presented, that before the tax problem take can not te determined until the new membership of the house, partic been heard from. safe to say that any bonus bil) finally approved by congress will contain the “homes for soldiers” provisions of the Mondell bill, and those who have given the subject close attention gen- erally agree that the enactment by the last congress of the Mondel! bill would have beon wise. This measure. it will be recalled, was favorably re- Ported to the house, and would have gone through had it not been for di- vision among legion men. The Mon- dell metsure was never intended as a bonus hill; at the time of its intro- duction vhe country anticipated that 4s 4 result of the demobilization of the hundreds of thousands would be out of employment and many of them anxious to start life anew and build homes. ‘The Wyoming member's measure would have met this situa- tion, and such was its purpose, enactinent last year would have been has been so clearly the | Wyonting member is not likely to in- troduce a separate measure, confident that whatever plan is taken up will incorporate the provisions of his bill. | The so-called “four-fold” plan is | still im favor here, and is likely to {be generally followed, although there In treasury. provided, it is quite certain that its payment would be arranged for by the enactment of a special sales tax on everything sold, so that the burden Tt is | Would be distributed. A soil survey of the Fort Laramie area has recently been completed by the bureau of soils, department of agriculture, which will be most help- ful to those engaged in agricultural purruits in that section, The details 2s to churacter and quality of soils, together with suggestions as to the treatment and cultivation, will greatiy aid those who desire to secure the maximum of results. Congressman Mondell will be glad to send a copy of the report to all who ask for it. ——— MARINE WAGES DISCUSSED. NEW YORK, April 20.—The wages and working rules committee of the American Steamship Owners’ associa-| tion today met representatives of the marine firemen’, oilers and water tenders’ union for a discussion of proposed wage reductions affecting all ports. ? Its the sixty-sixth ¢ongress, he had few Immigrants to Be Welcomed in Mexico, Report ALBUQUERQUE, N. ‘M., April 20,— are many who oppose the cash bonus | Foreigners who wish to ‘emigrate to feature either because they fear that | Mexico will be asuisted and welcomed money would in the long run be of|by the Mexican government, which very little benefit to the recipients, or | offers to pay half their fare and to because of the state of the national |pass their freight free of duty at the Should a cash bonus be |border, according to information from ‘Washington received by the local Mezican con- the Mintican embassy at sul, Carlos Palacios Roji. President Obregon's according to Mr. Roji, assist emigrants with fees.” | divided among new settlers. pestis ens er-13 race | COTTON GROWERS MEET. Representatives of seven producing states, meeting here night with the executive Proclamation. states that |‘for the purpose of encouraging for- eign emigration to Mexico, President Obregon has made an agreement en- abling the secretary of agriculture to|= individual transportation into the territory of Mexic> with 50 per cent of the cost of transporting baggage, furniture, | & agricultural implements, farm ani-| 3 mals and servants, and excusing them equally from duties and custom|= ‘Vast stretches of land granted to the Terrazas and Creel families, ac- cording to Mr. Roji, have been taken back by the government and will be OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., April 20, cotton- last cornmittee of the Oklahoma Cotton Growers’ os- who were willing to subscribe to his prophecy. In view of the recent declar- | stion for a lifting rather than a shift- ng to watch developments of the few months. Those who have t y grasped the influence and power of the Wyoming floor leader, and recalling the above, are confident of Mr. Mondetl's ability to bring about the lifting of the tax burden. The usual number of soldier bonus bills have been introduced, but just what form the legislation is liable to ————— a) Have You Sufficient Insurance to Fully Protect You In Case of Fire Be) ia] We Write Fire Insurance RealtyCe REALTORS 202 Midwest Bldg. Phone 1480 At the Chili All kinds of Sandwiches Service, Highest Quality. Grand Central Block Best Bowl of Chili in Town 20c King Lunch at popular prices. Quick === DANCE RIVERVIEW DANCE PAVILION AT MILLS, WYO. Every Wednesday and’ Saturday Evening Commencing Saturday, April 23 Good Music, Good Floor, Plenty of Room Everybody Invited THE WINDOW Our Second Shipment of and Carries Prices 10 Per Cent Lower Than Before. We Give Our Customers the Benefit of This Reduction. HAVE YOU NOTICED DISPLAY AT The MILLS Co.? Chamberlin Building STATIONERS and OFFICE OUTFITTERS Our Next Window WILL FEATURE I. P. Loose Leaf Books, Sheets and Indices I. P. Goods Has Arrived WE ARE NOT SATISFIED UNTIL OUR CUSTOMER {6 SATISFIED ing of tax burdens, it wil be inter-| What You Need Now If it’s anything in general merchandise that you need now, sociation in executive session, drafted & tentative sales plan to create, dele- gates said, uniformity of sales serv- ice, in all states selling by the co- operative method. ‘The final form of the plan probably will be ‘finished tonights os EAST YELLOWSTONE An ordinance authorizing paving district No, 14, which will extend bn on Yellowstone avenue tv the old brewery site was passed Monday night. This it will cost paler yn $70.°%0 and will m4 in all probability you will find it at this store—and it will be ina quality we are willing to stand behind and at prices low enough to tempt anyone. We are listing some of the things you may need and are quoting the prices. Of course we can’t mention everything, but you can depend on everything that comes from this store. Try us for satisfaction’s sake. Linens Every woman who enjoys beautiful linens in her home wili zppreciate the values that we are offering in this sale. Per Cent Discount on our complete line of Handmade aoe Linens. ercerized Damask; regular price, $1.25. Sale price... 95e Mercerized Damask; ‘regular 70 price, 95c. Sale price... ec 72-inch Table Linen; regu- 3. 7 Jar price, $5.50. Sale price $ 5 18-inch Pure White Linen; 90e regular price $1.20. Sale price 18-inch Pure White Linen; 85 regular price $1.10. Sale price Cc. SEA rrr Gaetan Linen; regular price, . Sale 1 g 0 e price —_. 3; regular eee Line price, 5. Sale Drive gee es $1. 65 Scie ier ae ata Linen; regular price, 5 ale i 2.50 e Linen; regular 54-1 price, $3.35. price 82; 45 64-inch Ecru Linen; regu- lar price, $3.50. Sale price $2. 95 62-inch Japanese Lunch Cloths; regu- lar price, $2.65. Sale $1.90 Sample Prices On Coats and Suits Every price we quote is on a garment of quality. You can’t go wrong either in style or value. SUITS. Regular price $32.50. price DorteOO ah ate price $28.50. price PaeOO Eeuley price $45.00. ee 99-00 COATS. Regular price $16.75. ale rice 2.50 $4 price $18.50. ale Sale Souls Dry 220 S. Center Voiles and Organdies for That New Costume You are thinking of making. Have you looked at any of these new spring ‘abrics?. Probably just what you want. VOILES—-PLAIN AND FIGURED. 50ce Regular price, 65c. Sale price eae neneens oe mene sme orene Regular price, 75c. Sale price ... 2 Regular price, 80c. Sale price PEATE Regular price, 95c. Sale price: ai. —.. ORGANDIES IN LATEST SHADES. sane eave en Regular price, $1.05. Sale 40c =" ___65¢ 20-inch Ecru Linen; regular Seniabes Sele privet 70e 48-inch Japanese Lunch Cloths; regu- lar price, $1.65. Sale ee ene | Japanese Lunch Napkins; regular price, per dozen, $1.50. $1.10 Sale price -... SKIRTS for everyday wear. Of course they are good enough to wear at any time, but the prices are so low you can af- ford them all the time. Regular Price, $14.75 Sale Price $10.95 Regular Price, $9.25 Sale Price $7.25 DRESSES 20 Dresses Which Have Been Priced at $35 to $45 All Priced at $29.75 25 Dresses Formerly Priced at $25 to $35 All Priced at $12.75 - Goods Co. Regular price, 55c. Sale price Regular price, 85c. “Sale AAA PANG AUTHORED Colorado Springs Has City M Manager COLORADO ‘SPRINGS, Colo., Apri 20—Colorado Springs on ‘Tuesday its form of government. ‘With the fall of Mayor Thomas’ gavel which declared the old council adjourned sine die, the commission form of government in Colorado Springs passed from existence and the new city manager plan was a reality. ‘There was little of formality in the transfer of authority. from the old council to the new. Sd The League of Women Voters ts cow, cretised 12. eer arate WEIMAY, ME AD, vont -|President of - Chile Declares For Prohibition SANTIAGO, Chile, April 20—Presi- dent Allessendri declared himself « ye strong supporter of the temperance” movement when he received Miss Anna Gordon, vice president of the World W. C. T. U. He gave Miss Gordon a message for President Hard. ing, asserting that he agreed with the American chief executive in the lat- tor’s aspiration for American welfare. ———— TRIBUNB CLASSIBIE!> ADS BRING RESULTS. The Cheapest and Quickest Hot Water In the World Is SUPPLIED BY THE UMPHRE Automatic Gas Water Heater ‘Gas Water Heater Twenty Gallons of Hot Water for One Cent Heats only the hot water needed. Just open your hot water faucet and get steaming hot water instantly. Closing the faucet shuts off the powerful gas burners. See one of these wonderful heaters in operatiqn on our display floor. 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