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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
FOR RENT
by.
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100 PINE STREET PHONE Oh

140S ". 9Th, six rooms, modern in
every respect fine neighbor-
nood Observation-Disclosures ..4........-..$30 90
121 N. Idaho, 4 rooms, newly papered
and painted ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50.
1903 w. 18th, 4 rooms, large lot, good
well and sheds .............-......-..$10 100
702 w. 18th, 5 rooms, city water $3.50
80 e. 18th, rooms, modern, good
out buildings ...........................$14 400
20S Chrry, 4 room bungalow, lights,
bath, gas ................ SIG 90
1914 w. Bird, rooms, lights, gas, bath,
good repair --.-,.,.......,...........$ SIS 90
700 Main, rooms, lights, gas, bath,
CLOSE III .OO
$40 E. End. 4 rooms, city water $40. 90
Brick Store, Martin ave., and Main
street, fine location for grocery
w
Brick Store, 18th and State. 90
Colored houses in all parts OF the
city.
18th Linden, rooms, lights and
You'll p1C.VU
ZIG Chestnut, 4 rooms. 2 halls, lights
and gas; close in ........................$15.00
7os w. 12th rooms. city water $500
FOE SALE
Vacant lot w. 5th, all improvements;
tax paid out; best street in the
city. ................ -1.5OO. 90,
Two names, 702 and FOG w. 18th, lot
110x200; sell on easy terms; near
high school 81, O00. 0G.
West Third, corner Srd and Cherry
with one Groom house, one 4-room
house. The 4-room house will pay
more than all taxes, insurance,
etc. ........-....-.. .250. 90
Money to Loan on City
Real Estate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
.-WANTED-

WANTED-HAVE INQUIRIES DI
rect from northern and western
farmers wishing to buy cotton
farm lands ranging from 40 to 1000
acres, must be part in cultivation
For quick sales, list same with me.
S. G. Well. 1-9-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
4 Good Plaster.

Meritol White Liniment is a splen-
did application So for Sore Throat,
Cold on the Lungs, Group and Pains
IN the Chest. saturate a piece of
flannel cloth with the Eminent and
use as plaster. 1t is very pene-
trating, will not blister and is very
effective. W. L. Dewoody & Co., ex-
elusive agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT-40 ACRES OF LAND
right in town, 80 acres cleared. A
good 4 room house a fine we'll Of
water and all modern fences; this
is a good place for chickens and
gardening. Apply to Mrs. Winter,
1920 Linden street. Phone 7oS.
LIT
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

PERSON HAVING
lost a pair of horse mules, one a
black, the other a brown, each ap-
parently about 10 years old and
thin in order, may have same by
establishing ownership, and pay
ing expenses. Apply to T. Havls
Nixon. 1-9-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
She Was Lonu-Headed,

He asked her in yearning, pleading
tones If he could not give her an en-
gagement ring as Christmas present.
But she comes Of a thrifty and far
seeing family, which never loses it's
presence of mind. mo, darling" she
softly whispered; II will take the ring
now. Let Christmas bring it's happy
surprises, just as usual "-Lippincotts 8.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
Madison, Wis, Jan. l, 1913

Madison, Wis, Jan. /, 1918.
M. D. Reynolds Says
This To 70 certify that I have beer
q great sufferer from Rheumatism
since 1894. Contracted the disease
while working with a snow plow on
the railroad. For several years I
have been obliged to use crutches
q great part Of the time. Having
used three boxes of the Meritol
Rheumatism Powders, l have thrown
away the crutches and am now al
most fully recovered. 1t certainly
has done wonders for me and I
heartily recommend it. M. d. Reyn-
Odds. w. l. Dewoody & Co., exclusive
agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

WANTED LAND OF ALL KIND, I'M
proved and unimproved in tracts
OF ten acres up to ten thousand,
to sell to prospective buyers, price
must be right. J. P. Cady, the
land man, 1877 1-2 Main street Pine
Bluff, Phone $50.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

REMOVAL NOTICE-WE HAVE
moved and our office is now over
the Peoples Bank, No. 121 IL West
Second avenue, where we will be
better equipped to serve you. For
real estate or loans, see or phone
HOLLIS REAL ESTATE co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

8 or 8 years old, about Is hands
high weigh about 1000 lbs; one
bright bay horse mule about
years old IA hands high weight
500 lbs; black horse mule 3
years old about IA hands high,
weight $50 lbs. A liberal reward
will be paid for the return OF same
to H. P. Wick, Rison, Ark, 1-1-4-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT-FUNISHED ROOMS
for light housekeeping every con-
venieace. 1923 Pine street, phone
1893 or 1926. 1856
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

Mature IL busy putting on /
spring suit; do not let the summer
find you Tagging. A little Sherwin-
Williams Paint will meet the demand
for I'll purpossA. Ask ClssA Cless
q Go. q
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT "A STAND FOlt
grocery store, best location in
city to catch country trade, next
to large wagon yard. 415 West
Barraque street, enquire of D. A.
Caldwell. 1928 g.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT-NEWLY FURNISHED
front room at No. S18 Pullen
street, cheap; inquire at house or
see Spurlock at Hills Advertising
Service. 1928 81
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR R1NT-FURNISHE ROOMS
with board. All modern co1ven
fences including gas. Call 115
West Sixth avenue or phone 1854.
1-10-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT-ONE SINGLE FURN-
ished bedroom with bath, gas and
other conyeniences. Apply to 5Uy
West Sixth avenue, Mrs. J. S.
Perdue. 1-S-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
FOR SALE

SPECIAL $3.50 WILL BUY so
acres good up land, miles from
town, on Hot Springs railway IA
mile from station. IA acres clear
ed, all fenced, house and barn, 10
head horses, IA head cattle. Wagon
and buggy, ton hay. j. p. Cady,
l27 IL Main street. 1-1-4-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
FOR RENT

FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT
all modern conveniences, 620 Pine
street, phone A. 1-14-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

LOST-A STRING OF PEARL
beads on West Sixth avenue or
Laurel street. Please return to
Mrs. D. T. Miller, No. 800 West
Sixth avenue, and received reward
1-9-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

BOARD AND ROOMS WITH
private family for couple who can
furnish references. All modern
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

WANTED-TO BUY OLD FEATHER
beds and pillows, will pay good
price. V. E. HARRISON, call 1863.
12-13-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT-N1CELY PUNISHED
front room and two nufurnished
rooms for light housekeeping,
with all modern conveniences. An
ply all w. 9Th avenue. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

WANTED EXPERIENCED MEAT
cutter. Apply TO "a" care of the
Graphic. LIST
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT-TO ONE OR TWO
gentlemen, furnished room, bath
adjoining, modern conveniences,
near boarding houses AID close to
town. Address 621 Pine street.
Phone NO. 209S. 1-4-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT-TWO NICELY FUR
nishd rooms for light housekeep-
ing. Gas lights and all modern
commences. Apply 326 Walnut
street. Phone 984. IA Ct
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
ONE-HALF OF LIFE

ONE-dALF OF LIFE
IL spent In ~. IL Jour mattress soft
and comfortable? Turner makes them
like new. Call phone S96. He will
show samples Of all kinds Of ticking
and make prices.
TURNER BEDDING FACTORY.
Wholesale Manufacturer.
$50 Il.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
CLASSIFIED
WANTS
Bring Results---Try One

Anyone wishing to buy or sell JET
ferson County Scrip, call on Chas
Well.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
Memphis Spots

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 14.-Cot-
Eton-Spot, steady, unchanged. Mid
ding 10 lac.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, Jan. 11.-Cotton-Spot
n fair demand; price steady. Mid
bling, 7.03: low middling, 6.79;
good ordinary 6.O7; ordinary, 5.73.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
rent, with all modern conven-
fences. Centrally located, 2lo W.
Filth avenue. 1-7-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR SALE OR TRADE-A MON
arch No. 3 latest style typewriter,
with IA IL inch carriage. Will
trade for a pony. Cash price $50.
Only used 3 months. Address,
1901 West 10th avenue city. 1-14-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR RENT--s-ROOM COTTAGE. ALL
modern conNeniences. Ash street
OF Sixth avenue. Apply to r. H
6tearns Co. Ga tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

DO you eat Queen Bread or just
bread? Il
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15
LOST AND FOUND

TAKEN UP-ONE LARGE HORSE
about years old, one black colt
coming years. one nice colored
mare mule coming years. Owner
can have same by paying for this
advertisement and feed bill.
Hearnda]e Farm. 1-15-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

LOST-CHATELA1N BROOCH, IN
shape of fleur-de-lis pearl out Of
center. Lost between 1907 West
Fifth avenue and Mrs. Julia Noel's
residence on Sixth avenue and
State street, most likely on Sixth
street. Reward II returned to Mrs.
e. q. Rosenberger. 1907 West
Fifth avenue. 1-2-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

LOST - BETWEEN TIT BEST
theatre and Cherry street, on Sec
ond avenue, black Fur Collar.
Finder please return same to
Esther Evans, 81 Cherry or
Graphic office, 1928 81
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR SALE-ONE THIRTY-FIVE
horse power stationary engine
with fifty horse power boiler, belt
and idler. Also a No. American
pump. all in good order. having
been used only a short while,
apply to Mr.. W. H. Townsend at
SWabbaseka or to me at Pine Bluff,
Ark, N. T. Roberts. Ia I'M
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

$1,000 WILL BUY ONE MODERN
room cottage, with gas,
electric lights and sewer Lot
60x154 feet. Near High School. If
you want q real bargain sec or
phone Hollis Real Estate Co., phone
No. liz and .. 12-14-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR SALE-1911 5 PASSENGER
Buick touring car. New Magnetic,
new tires, newly painted and
overhauled, $500 90. Address
Geo. H. Adams, Pine Bluff. diff
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

ENVELOPE CON-
tanning Levee Tax receipt made
out either to J. w. Tucker, estate
or D. E. Tucker, for 1913, and
contract. Finder please return to
D. e. Tucker, Tucker, Ark. 1-6-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR SALE-A NICE FAMILY DRIV-
ing horse; sound and gentle; apply
202 q. BarraQue street 1873 II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

TAKEN UP-ABOUT DECEMBER Is
large cinnamon colored hog, no
marks. Ed Harris, 1910 East 18th
avenue. 1-14-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR SALE-$l, 100 WILL BUY ON
easy payments, one s room dwell
Ing with sewer, gas and electric
lights, one block from car line
and near Cotton Belt Shops. See
or phone, Hollis Real Estate Co.,
Phones No. 2 and 112. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR SALE-MY STOCK OF MER-
chandise and groceries for sale.
have two stores and cannot at
tend to both. This Is one Of the
best stands In the city. Apply S12
West 9Th avenue. Joe Westall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-01-15

FOR SALE LOTS IN FOREST
Park Addition, for q real good in
vestment, see Jas. Mcmahon, ct
Graphic office. If
Evening star., 1914-08-23
7. R. CONTINUES TO SHOW.
From the paxton News.

From the Dayton News.
II the publicity mill has succumbed
to competition the colonel might go
to Europe as war correspondent.
That is about the only role he has not
attempted.
From the New York Evening Sun.
T. r. is now working the European
war as an Endorsement of my poll
cies," showing how one must always
back peace treaties with force. One
is left to think that the colonel would
prefer us to be fording river of gore.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
We wonder IL Lloyds is quoting any
odds on the exact date when Col.
Roosevelt will hop over into the old
party and be a lifelong republican
again.
From the Ptttsburgh Gazette-Times.
As former -chief OF
the United States Army and Navy. OF
course, T. r. isn't discussing the war
either.
From the Wilmington DELL News.
Col. Roosevelt has been making a
desperate effort to get on the front
page" lately. but the colonel is en-
tirely outclassed by the anatr across
the sea.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
American ships and the Blockade.

Intimations have been heard that
England will look with strong disfavor
upon any purchase by Americans Of
German merchantmen, inasmuch as
through the use Of such vessels 1t will
be possible for wheat and other food
stuffs from this country to be sent into
Germany and thereby aid that country
in the present war by the supplying
Of necessities. There Is little nkeli-
hood Of such a protest being formally
or even informally expressed by the
government at London. which has, Of
course. noted the definite assurances
that this government intends to main
tain q strictly neutral position toward
all the belligerents in the conflict. Fur
thermors. England doubtless appreciates
that such neutrality Is not bar to the
shipment Of foodstuffs by individuals to
any purchaser. For on this side Of the
water It. Is also well understood that
foodstuffs are contraband Of war and
any shipment designed for a German
port Is liable to seizure anywhere on the
sea. while If the British declare and
undertake to maintain a blockade Of
German ports any vessel, whatever its
cargo. would be subject to seizure upon
attempting to enter them. No Amer
ican merchantmen, carrying foodstuffs
for the Germans. would be al
lowed to land at Hamburg or
Bremen II q British or a French man
of-war could intercept 1t. Thus the
answer to this suggested protest, II
ever formulated. would be that IL Great
Britain declares and maintains an ef-
fective blockade of German ports no
American vessels. whatever their cargoes.
can be sent into them. And on the
other hand II the British should lose
command Of the sea and Germany
should dominate the ocean approaches
to British shores. NO American bot
toms carrying any freight could get
into British ports. So that the
question, such as there may be.
turns upon the real effectiveness of the
blockade. American shippers will neces-
sarily, out OF abundant caution. ire
spsctive Of considerations of neutrality,
avoid the taking of undue risks in at
tempting blockade running. The ques-
ton Of governmental neutrality toward
all beliigerents Is quite another matter
1t remains to be disclosed how far this
policy will go in preventing trade witt
the warning nations, whatever the extent
or effectiveness of the blockade.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Back From the War.

The Homecoming American now has
chance to get thrill that will per-
haps repay him for the anxiety and the
privation he may have suffered during
the days Of his escape from the Euro
pean war zone. For he is now the OBJ
ject of exceptional attention. He is In
terviewed and his every word is re-
sarded as illuminating. Ordinarily he
gets back from the "other side" worn
in pocket and quietly glad to be per-
mitted to slip unobserved into his Old
place. Now he is an object OF interest
to his entire community. Sometimes
even his name Is spread throughout the
land, If he happens to have had par
ttcularly bad time on the continent or
even in England. or II he has been 80
fortunate as to see some OF the real
war work. Little old United States Is
good enough for him. but my! what
time he had now that it is all over and
he is walking American streets in alb
solute security with perfectly good
money jingling in his pocket and every
body interested in his lightest word OF
recollection!
Evening star., 1914-08-23
WAR AND FOOD PRICES.

political economy. doubtless he would
wish, after a hasty survey of the
American butcher shop these dog days.
to write an addition to the chapter on
the simple workings Of supply and de-
mand.
From the Chattanooga Times.
In respect to the rise in prices, Uncle
Sam is not of the U. S. A., but halls
from the good old state Of Missouri.
From the Columbia State.
Investigating the raise in foodstuffs
would seem to come under the prov
ince OF the Interior Department.
From the Sioux City Tribune.
Americans are not in the mood to
take the boosting Of prices on food
products as matter of course, just be-
cause war is in progress in Europe.
From the Baltimore Star.
Now that the administrations fight
on the food trust has reached the ul-
timatum stage the public will give up
all hope Of any immediate relief
Evening star., 1914-08-23

the regulation is unreasonable and un-
usual. will be sustained.
The purpose Of this regulation Is to pre-
vent the use Of binding headlights In the
District. 1t makes no discrimination be-
tween the urban and suburban parts OF
the District, but applies to all portions
within the boundary line. Thus 1t Is De-
clared Illegal to use on any street or road
headlight which Is not dimmed by a
muslin. paper or other effective covering,
or from which the reflector has not been
removed.
1t is contended, first, that the rule as
now drawn and as approved by the Police
Court should not apply to the SUBURBAN
parts OF the District. where the ROADS
are badly lighted and bright headhghts
are necessary to prevent collisions. Fur
thermore, it is urged that the regulation
is not effective, in that a headlight from
which the reflector has been removed
NAV throw almost as binding a light as
one which does not comply with the let
ter of the rule. Again. it is argued that
there are other and better ways Of DIM
ming headlights than those prescribed py
the regulation, and that, therefore, the
rule Is arbitrary and unusual, there oelne
can city.
1t Is surely not desirable to enforce an
unreasonable rule, or one which defeats
its purpose, or which. preventing one
danger, causes another. The regulation
now in question is challenged upon all
these grounds. The Police Court mas
rejected the plea The Commissioners
still have it in their power to recon-
slider the rule, regardless of court ac-
ton, to determine whether 1t Is wise to
prohibit bright headlights throughout
the District, and whether they cannot
accomplish their object OF preventing
accidents from this cause without too
narrowly limiting the means whereby
headlights are dimmed. The main pur-
pose being to stop the use of binding
lights, it would seem to be sufficient to
prescribe them and leave the methods
of compliance to the motorists.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
The Silly Katydid.

In the sultry, silly season
A katydid drew near
And said. I'll play
A little lay
Which every one must hear.
In stones there may be sermons;
So said the poet great.
I'm not q stone.
But you must own
I am silly Kate.
II take a bough serenely
And play without o pause. .
I am, you know.
Both I'D and bow
And make my own applause.
My art is very modern.
It shows you at q glance
That legs were made
For music's trade,
AS we'll as for the dance"
Evening star., 1914-08-23
Japan GETS IN THE FIGHT.
From the pdianapolis Star.

From the indianapolis Star.
II Japan and a few more jump on Ger
many the spectators will feel like begin
ming to root for the under dog.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
The Japs thought the iron was hot.
hence they struck Germany without
waiting.
From the Pittsburgh Press.
And now with Japan and China drag
ged into the war we are Just going to
throw our pronouncing gazetteer out OF
the window and give up.
From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
War and politics are alike in making
strange bedfellows. The spectacle OF
Russia and Japan bunkihg together Is
calculated to shock both.
From the Omaha Bee.
Considering their newnsss in the busi-
ness. those Japs write wonderfully polite
diplomatic notes.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The United States should beware bear
ing ultimatums for the Japanese.
From the Bridgeport Post.
California would be delighted II Japan
found it necessary to call the reservtsts
in this country.
Evening star., 1914-08-23
SUMMER IS GOING.

Dear heart, the summer dnweth to close;
Pensive, I read the signs on every side.
Blown down the wind the petals Of the rose,
And brown the uplands once with nowefets pieo.
The corn is waving, waving. Annie. dear.
And fedgling birds make trial OF their wings;
For lack O. rain the hills are dull and sere,
The singing woodland brook no longer sinss
The katvdid rasps to the moons pale rays,
And roidenrod already gilds the held,
The sun moves south and shorter grow the days,
The farmer gamers what his acres yieid.
And you who dwell in cities, too. may know
That summers well known bloom begins 70 pale.
A certain sign you see where'er you go
One sign that tells the melancholy tale:
s'StnW Hats, IS cents"
Chicago Tribune.
Evening star., 1914-08-23

saler, represent public convenience. The
man who sells in large quantities sup
plies the retailer without putting him
| to the Inconvenience of trading with
farmers and manufacturers. The retailer
saves the customer the trouble and In
| small degree the expense Of going to
market and dealing with the whole
! salers. For these services the consumer
ultimately pays, contributing the
groeeryman's profit and, through the
groceryman, that of the wholesaler.
Every penny of profit. all along the line,
comes from the consumer. whether
wholesaler or retailer.
The superintendent of weights and
measures believes that the consumers
of Washington can buy direct from the
wholesaler and save one of these profits.
This will put the groceryman out Of
business, perhaps. and thereby cause a
arrangement of the local economic situ-
alton. This arrangement might be q
good Investment If the experiment Of
direct dealing succeeds and enables the
consumer to get his supplies for less
money, for as the consumer ultimately
has to pay for all the machinery Of
trade, anything that saves him expendt-
ture Is worth while and justilable. II
any feature of the food distribution
scheme is supernumerary and can be
practically eliminated, it should 60.
But can any one Of these features be
eliminated practically? That remains
the vital question to be put to test. How
many of the tens of thousands of house
hold food buyers in Washington will
organize into clubs and buy directly?
How many grocerymen will be cut of
and forced into liquidation? How long
will the wholesaler refrain from taking
advantage of the concentration of buy
ing upon him by raising his pricesf
And If he puts up his prices. will some
effective remedy be found to check him.
some system Of governmental price
regulation? After all, is this experiment
In direct buying leading in the way OF
municipal providing. to the exclusion
of private enterprise?
These questions are put, not with the
thought of discouraging the present
experiment, which is an important step
in the education of the buying and con-
Stunning public. but to suggest that the
subject Is complex and the economics
of the situation are by no means sim
ple, Society has multiplied Its dthcul-
ties with its development Of means Tor
the personal comfort and the conven-
ience of the individual.