THE INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS purposes of the nations of America. time small hotels with the monumental the hotel accounting department is restaurant, a surprising, diminuition At the Santiago congress, of 1908, charged by dealers? If not, where is men enterprises' which today, number- has occurred. And few hotet eminent representatives of 'science the.loss? And what is the method of end thousands of rooms and count will pretend that the restaurant of! AND BORDER BUDGET correction?' Are the menu prices adjusted and letters of every American country their guests in mjllions. their business is a profitable one. met for interchange of views, and developed To quote statistics in the one group with the'rise and fall of the H. J. MINER, Editor and Manager plans for closer intellectual food values? These latter adjustments, of five New York hotels which we operate,—but Trouble comes to those who. co-operation. The second of these while not always noticed by one unit of the hotel industry haven't time to wait. aa Second-Class Entered a* the Post Office at International Falls, Minn., Blatter the average diner, are constantly being scientific congresses was held at of the city,—one million live tp Washington in 1916, and the third hundred guests were registered in the' made, and the careful observer, Do your Christmas shopping early. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: U. S., $2.00 FOREIGN, $2.50 PER YEAR 1 will assemble at Lima, Peru, in July, when he lunches in the hotel dining year 1930. A somewhat parrallel organization, 1923. room, will note from day to day, and ft##M A* known as the "Perishihg V# ft# ft# ft*# ftV ft# ft# ft# ft# ft ft# «F» Northwestern Advertising Representatives according to market conditions, the Square Hotels" comprises five large Minnesota Select List HOTEL SERVICE fluctuations in' the menu prices. Our establishments also, and contains, like RAPID RIVER ITEMS 709 Exchange Bank 2,5 South *th Street ss MATTER OF HIGH only safeguard that the proper results our own organization, one of the three St. Paul Minneapolis ».« #.• O ».• ».• 1*1 »V SPECIALIZATION are being accomplished in all these largest hotels in the world. The I J. Markuson has finished a ditching particulars is a thorough analysis of through the reasonable and orderly Pennsylvania Hotel, at present the Foreign Advertising Representative job for Carl Fladager. THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION process of discussion, a large number costs and sales, and daily computation Waldorf Head Says Inn Keeping Requires largest one of all, numbers more than of problems which might otherwise of "costs and revenues on all commodities.' two thousand rooms. Real Science. Modern Hotel PAN-AMERICA WILL Mrs. Clara Gilbertson is spending Comparisons day by day, have become the source of international Houses All Needs of 'Travelers to The New York hotel system is the STRIKE NEW NOTE a few days in Spooner. month by month, and one establishment irritation. Last Detail. official host of the world for America. IN WORLD UNITY Even more significant than the against another, are continuous. It condenses the comfort and advantages Ole Larson and Martin Nelson have peaceful settlement of pending international By L. M. BOOMER of long experience in catering to Matter of Prices finished a logging job for R. J. Bennington. Mutual Helpfulness and Unselfish Cooperation problems is the spirit of countless millions over the centuries. To the uninitiated, the ratio between Editor's Note: The following was Sets Fine Example to AH. mutual helpfulness which has found, Our hotels must and do fulfil the exacting written by L. M. Boomer, chairman of cost and selling price on various 1 Trade Relationship Ideal as Result and which still finds expression in function of welcoming and caring the board of executive committee, of items, according to these statistics Dan Rose of the Watab Co., Mr. of Trust in Motvies Held by Sister the Pan American Union. Through the Waldorf-Astoria corporation, an for the people of every land, under might seem large on just this Ness and two other friends .enjoyed Nations. this organization the accumulated experience organization directing some of the conditions adapted to their individual sophistry has rested the "comments an auto drive along the Rapid recently. most famous hotels^ in the world. His of the entire American continent requirements. A series of highly organized of hotel critics. When the figure is By DR. L. S. ROWE name is known to hotel heads throughout is placed at the disposal of departments of hotel service the civilized universe. carried further, however, to another each and every one of the republics. must be maintained, and it is no infrequent Editor's Note: As director general capitulation wherein it is charged The Spooner bank has sold its Whenever expert service is required occurrence, for instance, to of the Pan American Union and the with' such items as linen, silver, china, The judgment of a nation on a city property on the Rapid to the Sartell for the solution of any pending domestic authorized general exponent of all the find an entire floor reserved exclusively rests surprisingly often on its hotels. music, heat", light, and innumerable Paper company. problem, whether it as in Latin-American republics (22 in number) for non-English speaking guests of other expenses attached touts service, This town is declared a "good town" Dr. Howe is working energetically matters of education, sanitation, irrigation, a particular nationality,—where all attendants, —to say nothing of rent and overhead and and that town is declared a "punk Ole Larson is visiting a few days expertly to forward a combined or any other department of from the clerk at the registration effort on the part of the United States charges on the space occupied by the place" by' thousands of travelers who with L. E. Gilbertson. the American republics are aware to the maid, telephone operator, manufacturers to increase trade relations. if called upon to give a basic reason that they can secure such expert service and waiter who serves his special His article will be found intensely for this conclusion could be pinned from the Pan American Union. interesting and greatly illuminating. "nationalized" dishes,—are either of down to the fact that the hotel wherein Through the intermediary of the diplomatic the same nationality or speak the language them service they were quartered gave representatives at Washington fluently. or lack of service, made their there is a constant exchange The dream of the civilized peoples Foreign Service stay pleasant or unpleasant, pleased of information and experience. The of the world since history recorded Jake On The Corner Many of the New York hotels maintain the senses or affronted them and effectiveness of this interchange is civilization has been and is being tinged their entire stay. in foreign countries special representatives national activity, the governments of accomplished on the western continent. If they got up in the morning after andi facilities, to take care strengthened by the publications of of the guest before he leaves his own a sleepless night because of unnecessary the Pan American Union, especiahy International disputes are being country,—book his hotel accommodations, hall noises, poor mattress, faulty the Spanish, Portugese, and English settled before their activities have bath tub or what not and went down arrange his itineraries, supply editions of the monthly Bulletin, supplemented more or less been born. Hatreds are information, and help in planning arrangements to a poorly cooked or served breakfast by descriptive handbooks smothered in the cradle. Injustice is in the greatest detail. their entire day began wrong and of each of the republics,' and special an unknown quantity. The sword has the sights or experiences that they This foreign service is vice versa, at publications relating to their foreign indeed been beaten into a plow share the disposal of the hotel guest leaving would have hailed with pleasure were commerce. and this in the face of the cry, "there New York for foreign countries, for in they feeling fit were received -with The educational section of the will always be war." indifference or even dislike because the hotels themselves are established union, under the able direction of thfc While the great nations of the foreign clubs, reading rooms, special their nerves were rasped^ their digestion assistant director, Dr. Francisco J. world view with suspicion even the banking service, and many other highly uneven, their rest broken and before Yanes, is unremitting in its efforts to suggestion of peace overtures that specialized facilities. them was a night of similar experience. develop closer cultural ties between shall last forever, view with distrust New York City hotels have long the republics of this continent. the hopes of a universal disarmament, been models for construction and management Those who use hotels are not to be Through the activities of this section, cling to weapons of war with one of hotel operation everywhere numbered in thousands but in millions scholarships have been established hand while touching the olive branch and no projector of the modern per annum. The majority of citizens in the United States for students from with the other, there is before them hotel in the United States or Europe of the United States use a hotel at Latin American countries and similarly an example of international co-operation, would think of beginning his work least once a year for sleeping or eating students from the United States of international helpfulness, of without first making a careful study of purposes and they have been are given opportunities to pursue misunderstanding smoothed away our monumental hostelries. taught to expect not only the comforts special investigations in Latin America. across a table that has been going on In most of our hotels the visitor will of home but' super comforts, for years and with each, new year seeing find that his every wish 'may be super service and super luxuries. a more complete understanding Claims Settled fulfilled without leaving the building. With every man a different temperament People are still asking and a closer drawing together of the Ab stated intervals since the assembling and a creature of different .habits A lady with children may be assigned nations thus affected. of the First Pan --American, to "a "Woman's 'Floor," on which men the hotel jrf tddiy fnust be? prepared Peace and Prosperity What's the price?" conference "n 1889, additional conferences are never roomed. There she will find to please a thousand whims, While the^ great nations of the have been held, each of which a playground and nursery for the children, notions and desires and at the same earth shout of their civilization and has contributed its share toward time not allow that indulgence to interfere where they may romp and play their desire for brotherhood and go bringing about closer relations be:tween or enjoy a quiet story hour with the Altho the dollar so far as men's clothing is with the whim, notion orj desire ^n with the ever-increasing program the different sections of the attendant. On the "Woman's Floor" concerned has nearly finished the race of of another guest. In other words 6f ships and guns the Pan-American continent. Through a series of treaties the guest will find a halrdressing salon, getting back to normal—people! are still asking the hotel business must-be and is one Union goes on its way bringing and conventions agreed upon at library, reception rooms, and "What's the price?,'' of the most highly specialized professions peace and prosperity to its membership these conferences, it has been possible in the world. many other special services. and growing trust and confidence to reach an orderly, solution of There are house physicians always Hotels Like Homes But we found one thing When we quote our in its -decisions. problems which might otherwise have subject to call,—even a dental office The basic principle of hotel keeping askings—there is no hemming and hawing-^ Throughout the world, the masses become the subjects of international in some hotels. Broker's offices, travel is still the cordial welcome and entertainment the sale results quickly. of the people are passing through a differences. Thus such questions as of the traveller, and the and information bureaus, drug stores, period of disillusionment and disappointment. the settlement of pecuniary claims barber shops, Turkish bath, swimming maintenance of the friendly personal That's because our prices are right—so right The high hopes entertained the formulation and codification of international pools, etc., are quite ordinary relationship of host and guest, But that in 9 out of 10 cases our reply hits 10 to immediately subsequent to the law, the control of infectious adjuncts to the hotel operation, as hotel keeping is no longer looked upon 20 per cent UNDER the mark your own value great war, that the weld was entering and contagious diseases and as a "gift," which covered a multitude well as specialty shops for ladies, haberdasheries, sense had set on the article in the first place. upon a new erea of international many other matters have been covered and innumerable other of discomforts to the traveller. good-will and cO-operation have been by convent'ons through which an conveniences. It is a science of business,—and a sadly shattered. Enthusiasm has early procedure is established for business of science,—carefully and Places of Beauty given way to moral lassitude an^ cynicism. their, solution. thoughtfully studied in every particular, Aesthetically, our hotels rank highly- MICHAELS-STERN SUITS ARE The resurgence of selfish nationalistic These general Pan American conferences for their beautiful architecture, and with definitely formulated $30.00 and $35.00 and even imperilistic ambition have been supplemented by principles. their wonderful tapestries, pa:ntings MICHAELS-STERN OVERCOATS ARE on the part of the peoples of a series of specialized conferences and furnishings, and it is no uncommon To study the traveling public, who $30.00 and $35.00 Europe has developed an atmosphere which have also contributed their due want the best in hotel service,—who occurrence, for instance, to have of pessimism with reference to the share toward developing Pan American $4.45 FINE VELOUR HATS ARE NOW wish to be well served, but not over classes of art students request the future of the western civilization. co-operation. privilege "of being guided through the served, and who appreciate intelligent The bitter experience of the last FINE SILK HOSE AT 79c Soon after the outbreak of the and courteous recognition of their hotels and learning of the various few years has served to undermine European war, the secretary of the needs and wishes. treasures on display there. Our music manv accepted and hitherto unquestioned treasury called a conference of the To give every patron the feeling of is also an interesting feature, and orchestras JAKE GREENGARD beliefs relative to international ministers of finance of-the'American of the highest type often directed experiencing genuine hospitality,—the affairs. There is a growing feeling republics, to consider jthe financial kind it is a pleasure to receive because by world famous artists, are included that the ruthless international competition "The Store That Saves You Money" situation which had arisen by reason' it is given with sincere pleasure in the hotel organizations. which has characterized of the war in Europe. This conference in the giving. Likewise in the kitchens,—our chefs International Falls Minnesota world relations during the last cenfnrv. met in Washington in 1915, and To afford all the protection and convenience and. stewards are frequently called has not produced the results led to the formation of a permanent upon to lecture to agricultural and of up-to-date hotel practice, which were anticipated. Even those .organization known as the InterAmerican and the best operating methods, and home economics classes, who visit countries that seem to gain the greatest High commission, designed to improve them constantly. these departments because of their interesting advantage from this competitive to foster closer co-operation between X- and remarkable facilities for To be fair to all,—patrons, employes, svstem have found those advantages the different sections of the continent. the study of culinary art. and stockholders. hollow and of little permanent value. This commission is made up of To recognize in the conduct of the In the business operation of the hotel With this increasing doubt as to the a national section organized in each business, that honesty is the best policy every economic condition is a efficiency of international competition. country, presided over by the iminister source of constant study as an 'example in all transactions, that, the highest of finance, and composed of nine there is a growing feeling that grade of quality are essential in of the careful analysis made in the welfare of the masses of the people eminent financiers and jurists. At every branch of the operation might all purchases and preparations, and A I N the close of the war, the second of in all countries can best be guaranteed that its operation must be always unqualifiedly be mentioned the system of "food these international conferences met through a policv of international first class. control." In our own restaurants at Washington to consider the financial co-operation rather than competition. alone, five and a half million meals To cater to patrons and meet their FOR EVERY PURPOSE— situation in which the American wishes, the only limits to this being are served in the course of a year's republics found themselvels "by reason First Conference those of law and society and the comforts business. Obviously these enormous Inside and Outside House Paint of new conditions created by the Since the first Pan-American conferetW. of others." volumes of restaurant business must termination of the war. This second held 1889. under the statesmanlike involve most careful controlling. Although The Late Mr. Boldt Automobile Paint leadership of Tames G. conference entrusted to this permanent The one outstanding figure connecting the theory of bill of fare prices Boat Paint Blaine, there has bf»en worked out a organization—the Inter-American the.best in old and new methods of and the apparently* arbitrary method High commission—the further policv of international co-operation hotel operation was the late Geprge by which they are arrived at, are to Kalsomine duty of fostering closer financial and and mutual helpfulness amongst the C. "Boldt, known and loved by the most the mind of the average diner as obscure renublics of the American continent commercial ties, and this, work is now "V universal and distinguished patronage as "the theory of relativity," being carried forward with most gratifying which may well serve an example ever established. Mr. Boldt wajs a this subject is nevertheless a source We carry the Old Reliable Brands—Minnesota Linseed results. and inspiration to the nations of the man who represented the personification of continual study and adjustment on world. For a period of over thirtv The first Pan American scientific of hospitality. The world himous the part of the hotel management. Oil Paint Co. and Certain-teed* congress, which was held at Santiago, years, the diplomatic representatives Waldorf-Astoria was conceived, by "Food control" answers the questions Chile, in 1908, was a further factor in of the American republics have'been him in yision, and took shape and happens to the thousands of —"What establishing\ closer cultural ties between meeting each month, presided over bv materialized under his. personal guidance. dollars, that in the form of raw material the republics of America. the secretary of state of the United He was the pioneer of modern enters the establishment? "Will Falls Lumber & Coal Co. Prior to 1908, these congresses were States, to discuss matters of common hotel keeping, and he taught the world all this merchandise reappear" at the interest and concern. Through such Latin American rather than Pan new standards in his well beloved checkers' desks, properly accounted American in character, and tlie inclusion interchange of thought and opinion, profession. for as guests' sales? Are the nuhiber PHONE 81 of the United States was intended there has been created an atmosphere As Mr. Boldt may be said to connect of steaks sold consistent with the of mutual trust and confidence which as a demonstration of the com* the. old and new in hotel operation so number of steaks that are properjy munity of intellectual and cultural has served ta solve atnicatily and id the Waldorf-Astoria links the old cut from the number of loins which A *&d v,4 $ %t I 1 M.