Word: price
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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High wage is the herald of high price. If an employer should suddenly put price down, it would be very difficult to reduce wage. But he cannot reduce price--he keeps it high to protect himself against increased cost of materials and sudden labor demands...
...industrial conference at Washington comes none too soon. It sees labor, Capital, and the Public gathered together to solve ourdemoralizing problem. The public's representation is highly significant. It is given a chance for protection against further absurd Capital and Labor relationships. Reduction in wage and price is out of the question. But an increase must not be. This is what the public must demand. At most there can only be a gradual adjustment to the present scale of wage and price. Retracing steps to the former standard of living would provoke a greater strain on society than adjustment...
...great mass of laborers are outraged at the price of shoes, of clothes and food. They are impatient because of the high cost of living," said Professor Ripley in an interview yesterday. "It is this which causes their unrest...
Applications will close for the Princeton game Friday, Oct. 24; for the Tufts game Friday, Oct. 31; for the Yale game, Thursday, Nov. 6. The regular price of $1 will prevail for reserved seats for the Tufts game, but the Princeton and Yale game tickets will cost $2 and $2.50, respectively...
...first number of the Advocate is being issued today and will be on sale for 15 cents on Harvard Square. The annual subscription price of $1.25 will remain the same. Those wishing to subscribe should leave their names and addresses with check or cash at the new Advocate building, at 24 Holyoke street, Leavitt & Peirce's, or the Co-operative Branch...