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Crying For Bread
Edison Was Right Again
Tho prices of Edison Phonographs liave In
orasod less tlmn 15 since 1914, and a sub
stantial part of this increase is the 5 tax,
which tho Edison Laboratories 'pay to the Bov
ornment. Tho Bdlson Phonograph of today Is a bet
tor phonograph and a better value than tho
Edison Phonograph of 1914. On tho othor
hand, tho dollar of today is worth, in purchas
ing powor, only a little more than half ns
much as Uio dollar of 1914. Therefore, If you
buy an Edison Phonograph at this tlmo, you
are virtually buying a boforo-the-war value,
with an after-the-war dollar.
Why was it that Edison did not increase his
prices and how did ho avoid tho necessity of
doing so? Any commercial agency and prac
tically any investment banker can ascertain
for you that tho Edison Phonograph Labora
tories were doing business, In 1914, on a nar
rower margin of proflt than was true of any of
tho other established phonograph, or talk
ing machlno manufacturers. How. then, did
Edison manage to avoid an increase In his soil
ing prices
Tho
Tho story is dramatically interesting.
following-Is only tho essence of It:
When tho United States of America entered
tho Groat War, Mr. Edison dropped all his
work at tho Edison Laboratories and enlisted
in tho army of American men of science, who
pitted themselves so successfully against the
world-famed Gorman scientists. Cardinal
Mercler, on his recent visit to Amorica, credit
ed Mr. Edipon with a largo sharo in winning
the war for the Allies. Tho Now York Amer
ican of September 5th describes, at length
some of the inventions, which Mr. Edison de
veloped and placed at the disposal of tho
Government. In this article, tho New York
American states that Mr. Edison onpe.trn to
have been the :novIn: sulrit of t'io Naval Con
sulting Hoard of tho United States.
When Mr. Edison gac up his own business
for the bus. ncs." of the Nation, a very critical
situation exHlcd In his Manufacturing Labora
tories, duo to, their inability o obtain various
materials, aal the necessity o' fl: ding satis
factory .substitute for such materials. ' If
there ever was a time In Mr. Edison's career,
when his personal attention to his business, was,
required, it was when ho went to war. Thomas
A. Edison had reason to believe that ho was
r.s-king enormous losses by deserting his bus,,
iness, at tho particular timo in question, but
he did .not hestitate, and his example had a.
remarkable influence on tho men and women,
who remained behind. Prom the humblest,
vorkmnii to the high oat paid exccutlvo in tho
Edison organization, everyone seemed dotorm
Ined "to make good, while tho Old Man wns
away," Vacations wore passed up and doc
tors' ordors woro Ignored by zealous employ
ees, and, as a result,! tho Edison Manufacturing
Laboratories woro one of tho fow manufactur
ing concerns In tho United States, where thoro
was no loss of efficiency, during tho war, and
whero thoro was. in fact, an Increase in ef
ficiency. During tho war, Mr. Edison spent most of
his time on the sea coast or at sea. On those
raro occasions, when ho visited tho Edison
Laboratories, it was difficult to gain his atten
tion for moro than a few minutes with refer
cno to buBlnescs matters. Ho did, however, state
that tho Edison Phonograph was his pet In
vention and ho hoped that his business associ
ates would bo able, In some way or other, to
avoid ay Incrcaso in price, nnd that, if thoro
must bo an Increase, he wanted such increase
to bo Just ns small as It could possibly be
made. Mr. Edison said: "I am willing to
stand tho gaff." Music Is an important thing.
Let us make It as easy as possible for people
to have music in their homes In these nerve
racking days."
What was the result? Tho wonderful real
ism of the New Edison, "Tho Phonograph with
a Soul," made It desired abovo all othor phono
graphs, and Its sale was' stimulated by the
fact that the Increase In price was negligible.
Tho demand soon far outstripped the supply.
Overhead and sales expense were, reduced to
the minimum, and thanks to Mr. Edison's will
ingness to absorb a lnrgo share of tho In
creased cost of manufacture, it was possiblo
for the Edison Laboratories, by accepting a
merely nominal profit, to avoid any substantial
Increase In the selling prlco of tho Edison
Phonograph.
It will bo many years before the general lev
el of commodity phlces Is as low as tho present
price of the Edison Phonograph. Leading
-bankers have expressed themselves as will
ing to lend money on Edison Phonographs, bo
cause they knew the selling prices of Edison
Phonographs are not going to bo reduced.
Let us reiterate that when you buy niv Edi
son Phonograph today you buy a boforo-the-war
value with an after-the-war dollar. If you
have any fear that there may be a reduction
In tho prices of Edison Phonographs, we are
prepared to give you full assurance on that
point.
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1C. L. Siphons, who was camp di
rector or th.- Itoy Scout Camp here last
summer, announced at the Hoy Stout
Mnh Meeting that plans are now be-'
lug madn for a Hoy Scout hike to Den
vor and another to tho state camp at ,
Columbus, both to be made during the
noxt summer vncatlon.
Harry Dixon, Dealer.
C. H. Mi.roy returned Sunday from
a business trip to Hastings.
Taxi and Delivory, Phone 90S
Harold Cox roturnod tho latter part
of tho week from a short visit In
Grand Island.
Don't miss the big shoe salu at thi
Star Clothing House, December 1st I
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I have opened a branch office at
tho Metropolitan Hlllard Parlors for
Taxi Service nnd Heavy Hauling.
C. H. BLOOMBERG .
for SALK.
12 Room, Strictly Modem Home,
large basement, oak floors KIcgnnt
location. Close In. Ouucr must sell.
It's u bargain.
Let iuo show this to jou.
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IX THE DISTJUCT COURT OF
UNITED STATES FOIL THE DIS
TRICT OF XEHItASKA, NORTH
PLATTE DIVISION
In the matter of George A. Ellis, Bank
rupt. Case No. 82, In Bankruptcy, Voluntary
Petition.
Notice of First -Mectlijg of Creditors.
TO THE CREDITORS OF GEORGE A.
ELLIS, of North Platte, in the Coun
ty of Lincoln, and District aforesaid,
a bankrupt,
Notice is hereby given that on the
23rd day of November, 1920, the said
Georgo A. Ellis, was duly adjudicated
bankrupt; and that tho first meeting
of creditors will be held at tho office
of W. V. Ilpagland, at North Platte
County of Lincoln, and State of Ne
braska, on tho 13th day of December,
A. D. 1920. at 10 o'clock A. M. at which
tlmo tho said creditors may attend,
.prove their claim, appoint a trustee,
examine tho bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
WALTER V. HOAGLAND,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
, LOCAL AND PERSONAL
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Miss Loretta MurphyCity Librarian
reports recent contributions of books
of fiction by Mrs. Harvey Smith, Mrs.
C. S. Mecomber and Mrs. Coleman.
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Congdou are a
niong those who will spend tho winter
in southern California. They expect
to leave the latter part of December.
To whom aro your going to sell your
Hay and Grain? Tho Harrington Mor-
cantllo Co. will offer tho highest
prices. G4tt
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Diener leave tho
early part of Decembor for San Diego,
Cal., to spend tho winter. The trip
is made with the hope that tho change
of climate will prove beneficial to
Mrs. Diencr's health.
Mrs. B. M. Reynolds and daughter
returned Wednesday from San Diego
where they spent several weeks vis
iting relatives.
Wait for the big shoo sale Decem
ber 1st. Star Clothing House.
Jack McGraw recently purchased
the Dave Day house in tho COO block
on west Fifth street for a considera
tion of flvo-thousand dollars.
Dr. L. J. KEAUSE, Dotlst. Mc
Donald Bank Bnlldlng. Rooms 2 & 3.
Phono 97. 42tf
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Weeks returned
Wednesday from a two weeks' visit In
Oklahoma and at Camp Funston
where they visited their son who is in
service. Mr. Weeks says that cot
ton is in abundance hi Oklahoma but
as the price is so low they refuse to
pick it.
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Our Prices Right.
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display advertisement written by High School student.)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir left Wed
nesdoy afternoon for a short visit in
Kearney.
Mrs. Fay Russell, of Ogalalla, trans
acted business In tho city tho latter
part of tho week.
Mrs. E. P. Boolier, of Wallace, trans
acted business in this city the first of
tho week.
Mr. arid Mrs. Theodore Smith, of
Wellllcet were visitors in tho city the
later part of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruco Tumleson, of
Welltleet transacted business in this
latter part of the week.
Mrs Moroland, who has been visit
ing at the Evans homo left Tuesday
for her home in McCook.
Mrs. P. J. Magghty underwent an
)operatlon at tho General Hospital
Wednesday morning. Sho Is reported
to be doing nicely.
Hattie Spuhler, of Paxtou, left Wed
nesday morning for her homo after
visiting relatives In this city for some
time.
We want to show you our beautiful
line of floor lamps; bo suro and visit
our gift room when down town. Clin
ton, the Jeweler
A very quiet wedding wns perforin
eo by Rev. AV. II. Mooro of tho Episco
pal church at tho homo of C. W. Dor
ran. 015 East Fifth when Mrs. Jo
sophlno Hughes bocnino tho wife of
Carlton J. Caprou. Thoy will bo at
homo hero after December 1 ut 1218
Homer Rodgers and Matt Unum
taiT wore arraigned in tho rounty
court Wednesday on tho chargo of un
lawfully filtering tho homo of Mrs. 1).
H. Dovenbergor on tho night of No
vember 13th. Both pleaded not guil
ty and tho hearing was set for Decem
ber 4th. Tho parties In tho case live
in the southeast part of the county.
NOTICE OF TAIUnVj UP ESTRAY.
Taken up by tho undorslgned on
his premlseg on the southern limits
of tho city of North Platto, Lincoln
Co , Nebraska, on Nov. 1, 1920, ono
chunky black hprao, four years old.
Dated this 18th day of Nov. 1920.
Stgnod: F. B. PAYNE.
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Photo International.
New East Relief Workers Distributing Bread to Newly Arrived Armenian
Refugees In Constantinople.
i The Constantinople district of the Near East Relief Is wonderfully or
tanlzcd. All the bakeries which formerly supplied tho Turkish army, under
Germnn management, have been taken over by the Near East Relief, and
20,000 loaves of bread are baked nnd distributed dally. Placed side by side,
these loaves would make a line -SO miles long, for tho live months that the
Near East Relief Iihs operated Its consolidated bakeries In Constantinople,
alone.
The Near Eust Relief, with ofllces In every state, Is asking for funds
to go on with this work.
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Public Liability Property Damns Collision
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Poor little chap!
He darted out from behind a wagon.
The most careful driver couldn't have
avoided him.
Hospital attention and medical aid are
costly. Someone must pay. If the case
goes to court, the car-owner stands to
be the one.
This boy's parents did not have to sue.
The motorist carried a TRAVELERS
Automobile Liability policy and The
Travelers settled the claim to the satis
faction of all.
Telephone us to-day
F. TEMPLE
THE TRAVELERS MAN.
Room 11, Brodbeck Bldg.
Phones 63 or 824J.
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