Word: costing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...whole economic life seems whirling in a vicious circle: the government sets a maximum price on staples, to reduce the cost of living; labor strikes for higher wages and shorter hours, there by increasing the cost of transportation and manufacture; increased cost sends prices soaring again; until the government's price regulations are encountered, and a new circular motion sets...
...strikes, unless the provocation be instant and overwhelming. All classes, rich and poor, are making every sacrifice in their power to help win the war. It would never do that these sacrifices be nullified by the pretentions of any one class. The strikers can no longer put forward increased cost of living as an excuse, for in a few months the cost of living will decrease under government supervision; nor should a shorter day be asked. The sacrifice that is most immediately in the laborer's power is work, increased and steady work. Albert Thomas, the French socialist, told every...
...your car that he has just come from Cuba or Canada and has managed to get by the custom officials. He wants to go to Chicago and must raise the money immediately. Much as it displeases him he realizes that he must sell his treasures. Since they didn't cost him much in their native land he is willing to sacrifice them without gain. As you try a smoke from the top and find it very fair, or upon feeling the softness of the genuine scotch mixture, you are tempted. In five minutes the check is signed; you are alone...
Tickets for the series of concerts are on sale at C. H. Kent's University book store in the Square at $7 apiece. Single admission tickets cost...
Insignia will be distributed at cost from Military Headquarters as soon as they can be obtained. This will probably be about November...