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Show AUGUST PROVO POST, FRIDAY, y T II: E P IM) Y yL8 Provos Popular Newspaper - - published Each Tuesday and Friday 125 West CenterJSt. NEPHI C. HICKS Phone 13 - Editor and Manager ,, Entered at the Postoffice at Provo City, Utah, as Second-clas- s Matter, Subscription Terms: f 3.00 1.50 .75 One Tear Six Months Three Months 444444444444 SUPPORT A HOME 4 .SUBSCRIBING 4, 4444444444 INDUSTRY BY NOW 4 EFFECTS OF THE HOUSE SHORTAGE. Many people look at the nation-wid- e shortage of houses as merely an inconvenience, and have the comfortable feeling that everyone seems to be able to find a home somewhere. Nevertheless, a shortage of houses has bad social effects. Two years ago, when there was a pressing demand for houses that were in good condition, a lot of old and antiquated houses were standing vacant. Today very few even of these are idle. If a house is tight against the weather, . it does not stay empty long', even if it is unsanitary and unfit for human habitation in other ways. A shortage of houses forces families too close together, violating the rules of ordinary decency. Crowded quarters mean poor ventilation and little cleaning. They are a plague spot, where disease gets its start and spreads. livFailure to build houses means ing. With the cost of construction more reasonable at present than for several years past, building in Provo should greatly increase. Not less than 100 new dwelling houses should be built here during the next six months to care for the constantly increasing population. PUTTING NEW MEN TO WORK. city was always slow to recmen. new If a fellow moved into a place, ognize should take a back seat for sevhe was felt it eral years. Older residents felt jealous of him. When a man joined any society, he was supposed to keep quiet for a time and let others have the The Both, as to itaactivities and usefulness, the movement to expand the PrOvo Chamber of( Commerce is a movement' in the right direction. World events have forced home to leaders of thought and business that the most effective means of successful accomplishment lies in united effort toward one end. . Sol forcefully has it been impressed on the men charged with the responsibility of directing America destiny that they have in public and written words told American cities that organization is necessaiy to meet the new problems that have come since the close of the war. ' American cities by organization are doing not but are peronly something for forming a patriotic service, in taking the first steps in national, unification. If Provo had no other reason for organizing her citizens in the biggest possible chamber of commerce than those here stated, the effort to accomplish that end would be a worthy effort. Every citizen owes a debt to hiscommunity. By working with the chamber of commerce and can in part working for the. good ' pay that debt. The best wish that can be expressed for the Chamber of Commerce is in the words of of Commerce Redfield, who said: I hope it will become so lonesome outside of your organization that everyone will come in One and all, you are doing your duty, not alone to your community, but to the state and the nation, when you organize yourselves. -- He must be strangely placed in relation to his, country who cannot see that the Chamber of Commerce will be able to speak the voice of the people. . A NEW INDUSTRIAL 4 4 .THE -- self-protecti- 1921. i NEED ftlPOCCANlZATIOv .. byN THE POST PUBLISHING COMPANY . . 12, 4, Too many vague ideas about community progress, too little definite information as to practical things that could be done, is one reason why a good growth. . bo many towns fail to make men have business The Fresno, California,' avoided this error, by organizing parties to visit other cities and learn from personal observation what methods are practised in fruit raising nnd other industries, also getting ideas about municipal progress.. As many as 200 citizens have been out on this kind of trip, getting a lot of information that they could use to push-thei- r own city. It would be a fine thing if the business men of Provo would arrange for occasional trips to communities somewhat of our own type, to observe their schools, factories, streets, public works, etc. To keep up with the game of modern progress you have to know what the other fellow is doing. t THE ROMANCE OF PUBLICITY , The war multitude of bust- ness bouses bare gone on to fame and fortune through the pathway of advertising would make a romance equal to .the most glowing fiction. A large manufacturer of food specialties had used magazine advertising tor soma time, and had secured a little distribution everywhere, but his line was not much of a factor in any place. 4 In Chicago 25 grocers were A 4 handling hie product In 4 newspaper campaign was plan- 4 ned, and the salesmen went 4 from grocer to grocer telling 4 them of the product and of the 4 way the thing was going to be 4 advertised In that city. More 4 than 4000 dealers were sold an 4 aggregate of 23,000 cases of the 4 goods before the advertising be- 4 gen a few week later; These 4 dealers bought the stuff be- 4 cause they knew from expe- 4 rience what could be done by a 4g o o d advertising campaign. 4'They knew the public would 4 call tor the advertised product,4 and they did pot want to con4 fess themselves behind the game 4 by not having It. 4 The advertising manager of says 4 4 that .an announcement occupy- 4 ing 860 lines of advertising In 4 148 newspapers, costing the 4 company less than 16000, was 4 the big factor In selling 338,771 4 automobiles. BASIS. 4 The Chevrolet Motor com- 4 pany estimates that it received worth $1,200,000 from that some peo- 4 returns advertisement 4 one donble-pag- e with its 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 11. the-Fo- rd -- Motor-company S', ON A SUMMERS 4 4 4 4 DAY while hearts are gay. come hither and pass the hoyir away! You will enjoy on8 of the best meals you ever tasted Fact! Bring her along-- w en know good eatables - n prepared and daintily served She will admire your good tasts in selecting this restaurant. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 EAT WITH EMn Tty Our Famous Steak S3 North University Avenue ne 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 J v LAUNDERING . THAT ; DELIGHTS both ladies and gentlemen done here every day. it u aj. ways perfect In finish and always Immaculate. Send us your linen or lingerie this week and youll get your things done up 16 perfectly youll- send them always. We know it. 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 - 4 4 4 TROY LAUNDRY CO. 4 4 4 The world is in such turmoil 4 great ple seem to feel that the war sacrifices was fought in vain. Yet out of suchJ periods of unsettlement, great gains have fre--' 4 costing $70 brought the West- - 4 . 4 ern Motor Car company of Los 4 SAVE MEY-BUquently come in the past. . FOB CASH Y 4 Angeles sales of 205 cars, worth 4 world in industrial is the The great problem to modify the radical views entertained by ex- 44 $98,148. Human nature Is precisely 4 tremists of both capital and labor, and get both 4 the same In Provo as In Chicago 4 elements to realize tfiat their interests are iden- 4 or New York or San Francisco. 4 Kopp450W- 4 If you have a good thing to sell, 4 tical. who 4 can persuade those 4 The laborer must, learn that he cant obtain 4 yon need It to buy the same, provld- - 4 Cash and Lowest Prices. Carry System. gains by force, at the expense of the rest of (4 Tng you tefi7hemnbout ft. This 4 MOST THE COMPLETE LINE the community. The capitalist can not say that WEEK ENDING AUGUST 13, 1921. he can conduct his business just as he likes without regard to human welfare. . 1 lbs. Sugar J 804 ,10 Labor ought not to be bought and sold like so 48-l- b. sack Red Turkey Flour. $1.50 much iron and steel. Any man who buys it is : sack Graham Flour 38 under obligation to consider its, welfare. These sack Rolled Armours 484 0$ts be not can workers have hearts and souls and 100-l- b. Bran. sack $1.35 The worker material.raw dead handled like Swifts Premium Bacon, per lb 50 must learn that he has to obey the' fundamental lb Breakfast 35 Bacon, per Fancy economic law of the universe! When he fails That special Juvenile court offl- Utah Fresh Tomatoes, per lb 10 d to do his best, he is restricting his own share cerg needed for the Tintic : lb. Jl! Utah 15 Plant, Egg per be not should workers of the product. 2 dozen Large Cuctrmbers'i: 15 ' who earn high pay by superior jealous of those New lb. 5 Cabbage, per Such people. give far more than efficiency. Tea Iced 141b. 15 High pkg. Quality . they get. 3 pkgs. Corn Puffs, extra specials i 20 The capitalist ought to make more effort to Veal 1 2 cans Loaf 35 i fundamental have his workers understand , the 2 cans Underwoods Lunch Tongue 35 forces that business. his Working facts about 2 cans Cocoa 45 Hershey know the real problems that la concern has to : 2 35 d Hominy pkgs. meet, will not be misled by irresponsible agi1 Seeded 2 Raisins 45 pkgs. tators. 20c pkg. Ammonia 10 It is a question if the world can ever return pkg Powder, 5( Washing Lighthouse can No element conditions. to prewar prosper ' 2 cans Eagle Brand Milk 45 The unless the whole community prospers. whole community prospers only when everyone WE SELL FRESH MILK AND FRESH CREAM does his best and when all elements MORE FOR THE MONEY. NO CHARGE. NO DELIVERY. Class warfare is community suiharmoniously Phone 446 Samuel honors. In business organizations today the tendency is to push ahead the new members, and new residents in the city, and get them to working for the community as quickly as possible. In the Lincoln, Neb., chamber of commerce, for 'instance, when a new member is elected, he is at once put on the membership committee. As a result of the hustle displayed by these new members, this organization secured 180 additions in four months. Communities that put new residents to work promptly are apt to develop a bunch of hustlers. After a fellow has lived in a place for a time and has an assumed social and business position, he is apt to be reluctant to take up public work. When he first starts in and desires to make friends, he is in the mood to do good community work. Let us give our new people in Provo every chance to show what they can do. cide. STUDYING COMMUNITY PROGRESS. EmilVCafe 9-l- b. 9-l- b. min-An- T: 450 West Center St, Provo. Why blather about the common people when there isnt any other kind? An automobile is like a wife the more you pay for it the harder it is to maintain. 1 The work ot remodeling the room gbqve the Peoples State bank In Some men construe SSi uSr.' to mean the pursuit of expensive things that rooms on the east win be used as wards, while the others will be they cant afford to own. used for private ' rooms, operation You become older every day, but then so does everybody else. by September X and that an up-t' date hospital will then be run In American Fork. Dr. P. m. Kelly is so not is before of number you The years important as the kind of years they are going i Fork Citizen. to be. .r o- Utah Timber & Coal Company MANAGER. JESSE HARMON, 160 West f 100-pou- nd Phone 232 CLEAR CREEK BLACK HAWK ROYAL STANDARD LUMP, NUT AND SLACK Kindling, Lumber, Shingles, Roofing CASTLE GATE KING 0 and Cement A Square Deal to Every Patron" i2irAmSf! While it took Dempsey four rounds to put out Carpentier, it is comforting to know that somewhere in the world therer probably is a woman that could put Dempsey out in one verbal round. 5th. North Princess Fatima Sultana, of Afghanistan, now visiting the United States, is the owner ot the Jamous Darayaid Nnr diamond, the largest and most valuable uncut gem In the Daniels Auto WJteel and Body Shop world. ALL KINDS OF WHEEL WORK oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o . -- -- O O o o o o o o o o o 0o o o o o o o o 2 g o o o Thats an aim in our Auto Top Building. Provo and Utah Couny Autoists are invited to bring their cars in. Leave have it ready when youre through. it with us while you do your shopping and well A Bright, New, Serviceable Top Makes Yoar Car Look Like New . 1 67 Social Hall Ave. - . on Auto Top - Co. Sail Lake City o o o o o o o o g . o I Solid tire wheels cut dpvrn.and made for pneumatics. Bodies mads to order. Loose and squeaky wheels tightened. Broken Spokes and Split Felloes replaced. Demountable Rims for Fords. . ALL WORK GUARANTEED A. L DANIELS, Prop. ... .. 41fl W. Center PROVO, UTAH PROVO COMMERCIAL & SAVINGS BANK Capital Stock Paid in $100, 00(f Surplus Fund $100,000 Reed Smoot, President C. E. Loose, J. T, Farrer, Cashier J. A. Buttle, Asst. Cashier F. G. Richmond, Asst. Cashier. ; Our gtowth is accountable to at least two things. First, the confidence the people of this community have in this bank, and second', the service that has brought about that ' ' confidence. ., We solicit your patronage Vice-Preside- nt , o Post Want Ads Do the Work ooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooco |