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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 508, 24 February 1920, Page 1

FRANK PERKINS & CO., SBSSSft' PUKEKOHI. Invite the Public to call and inspect the New Range of AIUI'-UJHBit <i»II I Floor Coverings Also importations of High Class Drapery from Messrs. Watts & Co, Manchester Just opened up— Dreadnought Boots and Shoes for EVERLASTING WEAR. r~\ j^^Wk X -\> ■ J iluK rzu U± m Mi i=i^= •^3^=^— '** ....^ggggg. M|ilt' m/*«*i r- *u Lfeiiaw i aM j/ta«» LMMM liukitf V £.-i;;^pii.:^ rffk-l i J ~ SHIIK' I^ fr;'* uil IiI.P BiS ill HI t.-.TXKK •■■> iiimmffl -_l_U.iT-- _'_'• '" »" * HI, nil'! ~|H- ' I- ■-—* i » wsm ►•nil ,l»: limiiil.iuut ii run J ss^a 1 'i.'JiS'i* L»»*•* >,^Tm P»'»'L E£l 4* *t Vi © a §1 FRANK PERKINS & CO., universal providers, pukekohe

TEMPOBA MUTANTUR ET NOS MUTAMUR IN ILLIB. (The times sere changing, and we with them.) The Evolution of Economics. IT doesD't require a professor of economics to (rive the reason why. Prior to the war the Dominion's man-power was about 300,000. Out of this 112,500. the flower of the land, enlisted ; 17,000 have paid the supreme sacrifice, and about 20,000 permanently incapacitated, and the recent epidemic adds another 5,000, making the total 42,000; and, with no immigration, we will be handicapped for a year or so. And does not this also apply to the whole of the Empire ? During the second year ot the war, production of man's requirements was reduced materially, and our armies and munition workers had adopted a higher standard of living, and twice as much used in the shape of clothing, boots, meat, butter, cheese, etc., etc., which thousands upon thousands unfortunately were never accustomed to prior to the war, and at the time the prices of those com • modities were not a burden to the soldier and the munition workers as in the first instance the soldier didn't pay for them, and the munition workers didn't feel them owing to the enormous wages paid. Now the war has ceased the soldier is seeking employment and the munition worker's wages, for argument sake are down to about 35 per cent over pre-war rates, with his requirements about 50 to 60 per cent higher, owing to the world's shortage and with a desire to live at the same status as during the war. The Empire's wheels of industry (with a tired people) are at a reduced speed for the want of raw material, and the products of the land are about two years behind, and until they get back to normal, and with huge shortages as at present, the pinch will be felt. The workers rightly demand a higher standard of living, which creates a heaver demand on production, and until it is overtaken, with the Continent on the verge of starvation, how can prices recede. If they do, wages must also, in a line with Japan and other Eastern countries. This is a complex question. Profits are now taxed 7s 6d in the £. For instance, an industrial concern with a working capital of £IOO,OOO, paying 7 per cent., yielding £7,000, is taxed 7s 6d in the £, which brings its earning power down to about 4% per cent. Who would be worried about industry when War Bonds are paying 4J4 per cent., free from taxation? This is the question to be considered for the salvation of the Dominion. Champion wishes his people to understand that this essay is not for advertising purposes, but to guide his candidates, as he is an acknowledged authority on economics as well as muscle-raising. V., AUCKLAND.

:!-12. I Fop FURNITURE Furniture Repaired uiid Renovated. Picture Framing a Speciality. GIVE ME A TRIAL. Auckland Prices—Less freight. W. T, CUMBERLAND, Cabinetmaker & Upholsterer, King St, Pukekohe. FORD GARS FORD TON TRUCK. FOROSON TRACTORS JOHN W. ANDREW, LICENSED FORD DEALER, EDEN TERRACE, AUCKLAND, Is the Dealer for This District. All Enquiries addressed to him for NEW CARS. CAR ADJUSTMENTS. REPAIRS. SPARE PARTS. AND ACCESSORIES. Will Receive His Prompt Attention. The Demonstrating Car is in charge of Mr. G. Gladding, who visits this district regularly, and will call on intending Ford Car Purchasers.

JOHN ROUTLY, REGISTERED ARCHITECT. 20 Empire Buildings, BWANSON ST., AUCKLAND

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