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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12
FACTORS IN
COST OF MILK
Duplication of Effort in Deliv-
cry An Economic Waste
Average Quart Bottles Life
About % Days-Producer,
Distributor and Consumer
Suffer From Present-day
Methods of Handling Milk.

Washington, D. c., July 11.-Mlk-wagon
routes in large cities retrace ard "criss-
cross" one another, thus adding to the
cost Of distribution; this duplication of
effort has direct bearing on the retail
price of milk, as it increases the ex-
penses Of the milk dealers. On the other
hand 1t Is also a tax upon the farmer,
for it tends to keep down the price paid
for milk on the farm. 1t must be under
stood, however. that much Of the waste
in milk delivery. under the present sys-
tenn. can not be entirely prevented, be-
cause there are so many dealers in each
locality, and competition is keen. Ac-
cording to the dairy experts Of the Unit
ed States Department of Agriculture, eff
forts should be made, nevertheless, by
the dealers. to concentrate their busi-
ness as much as possible so as to lessen
the distance travelled by the wagon for
each quart Of milk delivered, by securing
large number Of customers in a small
area.
The accompanying table presents in
concrete from the data which are now
being prepared by the department on the
distribution of milk in some of the large
cities. In the District of Columbia IS
routes were measured. The shortest dis
lance travelled by any wagon was 1914
miles. and the largest was 80, showing a
considerable variation. The average dis
tance for the 9s wagons was 1871 miles
When these measurements were made
there were approximately so miles OF
streets in the Districts and $50 wagons
were making the retail deliveries of milk
Figuring that each of these wagons trav-
eled 1871 miles, they all covered 4775 miles
each day. or s.3 times the sum of all the
streets in the District. Thus the time
Of about eight of every nine wagons was
used uneconomically. More than so deal
ers were making the deliveries.
MILK ROUTE SCRVE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12

The present trend in retail business
seems to be toward the small package.
A few years ago many kinds OF rood
were sold in bulk which at present are
purchased, to a large extent. in small
packages. The same trend is noticeable
in the retail milk business, there being
a greater demand for pint bottles than
for quart, in the five large cities re-
Gently studies by the department-Bos-
ton, Washington, Pittsburgh, Philadei-
phia and Baltimore. Seventy-four deal
ers in these cities handled daily about
260, 900 quart bottles and 361 goo pint bot
ties. About Al per cent. of the total bot
tied milk of these dealers is handled in
pints.
1t takes considerably longer to wash
and fill two pint bottles than one quart;
moreover, 1t costs nearly as much to de-
liver a pint as it does a quart bottle or
milk. One dealer. who handles quarts
only, says it would take the profit from
one quart Of milk to make up for the loss
on one pint, yet. as the figures show.
there is a surprisingly large number OF
pints handled by some dealers.
WHERE DO THE BOTTLES GO:
The loss of bottles is perplexing
problem to all dealers and. in the ag-
gregate. the total amount of money lost
reaches great proportions in year. The
life of a pint bottle is much shorter than
that of a quart, which is computed to
last from six to 50 trips. the average be-
ing 2o5 trips. If the dealer delivers
10000 bottles daily. and they cost him %
cents each, his daily expense for replac-
ing bottles would be 1855, or $5,675.s5
year. 1t is necessary to use small bot
ties for some kinds Of trade, as. for in
stance, the hotel, or restaurant trade
where the guests are served milk In the
bottle, but the cost of delivery ana the
loss of bottles in connection with this
trade is usually small. In some sections
of the cities, customers often feel unable
to buy more than a pint OF milk at
time; this has a tendency to cut down
the consumption of milk Other families
are so small that they do not require
more than a pint.
If pint sells for more than half the
price of a quart. as is often the case,
then buying by the pint is the more ex'
pensive method for the consumer as he
pays the extra cost of delivery. III there
is no difference in price, then the extra
cost of delivery comes out of the profits
of the dealer. The small. local COM
munty stores often handle large quantl-
ties of milk, and here, too, the greatest
demand is for pint bottles.
On account of the convenient size
there is also more temptation for the
customers to appropriate a pint bottle
instead of the quart for the preserving of
vegetables and fruits, and for other pur-
poses. Although in most places this IS
contrary to law, yet it is often done
without any feeling of guilt on the part
of the housewife. Not all bottles, how
ever are lost or broken. large numbers
being simply mislaiG. Some get into the
hands of other dealers, some are dumped
into the ash barrel by persons ignorant
/ OF FOUR CITIES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12

Montgomery. Ala, July 10
Strengthening Of the cotton futures
law to require cotton in interstate
commerce to be graded according to
federal standards was advocated here
today before the Alabama State Bar
Association by Francis G. Caffey,
solicitor Of the Department Of Agri-
culture. The law now exempts from a
heavy tax otherwise imposed, cotton
sold according to those standards. Mr..
Caffey also defended the constitu-
tionality Of the law.
Solicitor Caffey expressed the belief
that although without legislation the
government standards would soon
come into general use in this country
and eventually would be accepted
abroad as the basis Of dealing in
American cotton as a mere matter OF
convenience and commercial ad-
vantage. If, however. there were
legislation requiring the adoption OF
standards In interstate commerce he
contended it would greatly strengthen
the cotton futures laws. and the two
together would 60 far towards COM
polling uniformity in the standards OF
American cotton, both in the United
States and in other countries.
During the six months operation of
the new law, Mr.. Caffey said. there
had been only 703 disputes as 10 grad
ing. involving a little less than $4,000
bales, referred to the Secretary OF
Agriculture. All these, he explained
came from one exchange, and he sug-
foi1 nf
change to frame its rules so as to give
the force it might to the work OF its
own grading and classification ma
chinery was responsible for the ois-
putes. Just before he made that
statment, Mr.. Caffey told the associa-
ton that a dispassionate examination
Of the situation created the impress
sion that if the evils at which the
statute is aimed persist. and cannot
be eliminated by amendment. even
tually the business of dealing In cot
ton futures would have to be carried
on otherwise than upon exchanges.
In it's present temper" he said,
Congress is determined to exercise
its undoubted power to destroy the
exchanges rather than to see its de-
liberately expressed judgment thwart-
ed by subterfuge or evasion. he
expressed the belief there was strong
liability that Congress would give
further consideration TO compulsory
standard grading.
One by one the solicitor considered
various arguments that the law is UNI
constitutional He first took up the
argument that the tax imposed by the
law was a direct tax on cotton. He
said that the tax was not one on cot
ton. but on the privilege of dong
business on exchanges, and hence need
rot be apportioned, as all direct taxes
must be under the constitution. In
support Of his contention he referred
to decisions of the courts upholdlng
the oleomargarine tax laws. the
power Of Congress to classify for
purposes Of taxation had been too
thoroughly established by long line
of cases in the Supreme Court. ne
said, to leave room for argument that
the law was unconstitutional because
it applied only to cotton exchanges, TO
a particular class of business upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12

+. and A. NJ, was held Friday eve
for work in the E. A. and F. C.
grees on two candidates. A special n
ing will be held Friday evening. Jul,
for work in the NJ. NJ degree on
same candidates.
Miss Nellie Rand, who has been
suing business course in Bangor,
returned home.
Miss Nellie Reynolds, who has
visiting her mother. Mrs. Jennie
nolds, at the Lancey House. left Satur
for Lawrence, Mass, where she has
ployment.
The members of the Amona class
the Free Baptist Sunday school hel
social in the church Friday evening.
A game of baseball was played
Hunnewell field Saturday afternoon
tween the Sebasticook team of New
and the Imperials of Pittsfield.
score was Is to 0 in favor of PittsfeI
Mrs. Nellie Dyer of Lewiston. who|
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chi,
Dyer. returned home Saturday.
Miss Ruby Willis left Saturday forI
Desert. where she has a position fol
summer.
E. c. Hunter has returned from
ness trip to Salem and Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Hinckley left 50
day for a visit with friends in Alha
\. G. Lane went to Bangor Satuj
for a weekend visit with relatives.
Mrs. T. NJ. Griffin of Augusta. fof'
ly of this town, was a business
here Saturday.
c. E. Henry went to Ocean Park
urday for a weekend visit with
Henry and son, who are occupying
tage for a month.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Minis and dsuc1
Miss Mary, who have been visluu
the W. P. Martin farm, have rev.
to their home in Boston.
Prof. and Mrs. Stanley r. Oldham
returned from a weeks visit in Casu'
Carl Libby, who has been worNH i;
a Bar Harbor boat, has returned DIV Il
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos j. Melvin Lei.
urday for two weeks outing AZ
Park.
F. r. Smith and James Turnous
who are passing two weeks at the -
cottage at Moose pond, passed oa'
in town. returning to camp Sa
evening. being accompanied
Smith, who spent Sunday there
Miss Dorothy Farnham of aug
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. d
ner.
Mrs. William Wayness. who W.
to Mystic, CT, by the death Oh
er-in-law, John Sparks. retufne
Friday accompanied by Mrs. sp NJ
will make an extended visit WI"
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12

of 5000 each.
The hearing before Referee Hall
was held in the Merchants Associa-
ton Room and there were present
George w. Pennell, trustee; Hon.
Robert Treat Whitehouse. counsel
for the trustee; Carroll L. Beedy
Esq, for the respondents: Misses
Margaret, Estelle and Grace Cava-
nor, Deputy Sheriff John S. Spinney
of Boothbay Harbor, J. E. Knigh,
and F. B. Green of Boothbay Harbor
and Augustus Perow, stenographer
Counsel Whitehouse. while claim
ing that they might ask for an or
der to turn over $500. they gave
the bankrupts the benefit Of every
doubt in all phases in the case and
petitioned for $4,000. The attorney
for the respondents presented no evil
dence and asked for the sympathy
of the court.
At the conclusion the referee stat
ed that he would not reserve his de-
cision but would instantly announce
it and would grant the prayer of the
trustee, that said bankrupts turn over
$4,000 or stand in contempt of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, MONDAY, JULY -, 1918

treasures from places exposed TO dam
age by bombs.
Necessary preparations have been
made by the Rome authorities 10 re-
pei the airships. Special signaling
posts have been established on the
top of mountains and also on the
height of Monte Mario. behind the
Vatican. Night experiments already
have been conducted with rockets and
flashlights. with which warning OF the
approach of any airship will be given.
Boy Scouts are serving in every po-
lice station. ready to start at any mo-
ment on bicycles to inform the peo-
pie by the means Of bugle calls OF
the expected danger. Instructions also
have been issued regarding measures
to be taken for the protection OF
houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12
P|TTSF|ELD
Imperials of Pittsfield Defeat
SebasticOok Team from
Newport in Baseball
Game Saturday
CLUB NOTES AND MANY
LOCAL ITEMS

meeting Of the business mep Of the
town was held Friday evening to discuss
plans for days celebration at which
time there will be given fireworks in the
evening. which would have been given
at the eth of July celebration had the
weather permitted. Nothing definite was
settled upon and q meeting will be held
Monday afternoon for definite action.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gid len left satu..
day for Skowhegan, where they viii To-
cate.
Mrs. Maria Stevens of Thon,aston. who
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs ~
A. Huff. left Saturday for Unity, where
sLs will visit Mr.. and hrs. Charles s,a-
pies.
Charles E. vickery IVES in Augusta
Saturday. the guest Of his daurbter
Mrs. M. P. Hambleton.
a special meeting Of Meridian lode.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12
A|RSH|PS
TO REACH ROME
FROM AUSTRIAN
ADRIATIC. COAST

Rome (via Paris), July 11.-Ger-
man Zeppelin dirigible balloons, &C
cording to reports received in Rome,
have been transported to the Austrian
coast of the Adriatic sea. Their OBJ
ject. it is said, is to fly across the
Adriatic to Italy, pass the Apennines
and so reach Rome.
The Italian government has notified
the Vatican and the Pope has ordered
that the lights of the apostolic palace
be dimmed or extinguished at an early
hour The Pope also has given in
structions for the removal of art
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12
eooTHBAY BANKRUPTs
Ordered to Produce $45o0 Concealed
From Trustee or Take Penalty.

A special hearing before referee in
bankruptcy William T. Hall, Jr, Of
this city, was held Thursday, says the
Bath Times, on the petition of George
w. Pennell. trustee, asking for an or
der against Misses Margaret, Estelle
and Grace Cavanor Of Boothbay Har-
Dor to turn over the sum of $4,000
which they have fraudently kept from
the receipts of the stock of millinery
and business conducted in Boothbay
Harbor.
It will be remembered that the
young ladies were indicted for con-
cealing assets from trustee in bank
ruptcy and were sentenced by Judge
Clarence Hale Of the United States
court in Portland. Grace to pay a
fine Of 500 and the others to serve
80 days In the Portland House Of
Correction and in addition pay a fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12

ter. Miss Porter Of San Francisco,
Calf; Mrs. E. C.. Orr, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Perry and two daughters,
Misses Pauline and Madeline Perry
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Orr of Old
Hown: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Gray
Of Saltwater: Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Orr
of Bangor: Misses Wilma and Philles
Pyne Of Machias; Miss Olive Oldham
and Mrs. Henry Perry Of Alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-12

study of few wagons in each city and
does not indicate the total number OF
wagons or the total amount of milk
handled in each city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
Mr.. L. A. HAYNES DIED THIS
MORNING AT HOME
OF MR.. MARSHALL

The many friends of Mr.. L. A.
Haynes were panied to learn of his
death which occurred this morning
at the home Of his son-in-law, Mr..
J. T. Marshall.
Mr.. Haynes was in his saith year
and had been q resident of Lakeland
for the. past eleven years. He was
a man of high integrity. good cit
izen and was respected by large
circle of friends. Although having
attained an advanced age, Mr.
Haynes always took lively inter-
est in politics, both local, state and
national. and was always on hand
when an aspirant for Office voiced
his claims for office in a public ad-
dress.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock at the residence of Mr.. J. T.
Marshall on North Tennessee ave.
nue.. interment being in the Lake
land cemetery. Rev. w. H. Stein
meyer will have charge of the SER
vice. The Gentry Undertaking Co.
will have charge Of the funeral. The
bereaved family have the deepest
sympathy of their many friends in
their great loss.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
PROVIDENCE ITEMS

The, farmers of this section are
engaged in planting their crops.
Our vegetable crop has been cut
short ON account Of cold weather
The Providence Sunday School is
progressing nicely under care Of Mr..
John vickers, our superintendent.
Rev. r. l.. Brown, of Lakeland,
was out last Sunday and made US q
talk on Sunday School matters.
= Mr.. Perry Gafney has been very
Ill for some time. He is now under
the care of DR.. Grimm. HIS many
friends wish to see him out once
more.
Mr.. Fate Lanier, our noble horse
trader, has traded horses again. He
now owns q white pony.
A number Of young men enjoyed
a pleasant car ride Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Lanier were in
charge of the car.
Mr.. ]. p. Hancock, our noble rab-
bit hunter has just returned home
from Tampa where he has been to
dispose Of number of rabbits. He
says rabbits sell for a good price.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
BEN Dn1sCoIL CONES ACROSS
WITH CONTRIBUTION

Lie Diogenes Of old going out
with his lantern In search Of an
honest man, the treasurer Of the
Basehell Guarantors Association lit
his lanter In = couple Of days ago in
the search for some public-spirited
citizens willing to help to bear some
share In the deficit which q few
business men Of the town have been
called upon to make good. One
good fellow came within the rays Of
the searchligAt the next morning
with q I'VE dollar bib. F. Dris.
coll. our IRE chief. For another day
or two the laatern will continue to
burn in the hope Of others being
discovered. Don't hide. men. Come
out and be real sports.
A. ]. HOLWORTHY. Treas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
BIns WANTED

On or before April 18th, at 10
o'clock, theBoard of Bond Trustees
Of the city of Lakeland. Fla, will
receive sealed bids at the commits
sioner's room in the city hall, ON the
engineering for the following NUM-
cipal improvements.
LIST. On electric and water plant,
including plant and all machinery
End. Extension of water mains
and electric light system.
Bird. Fire department, pumping
station and special water mains.
4th. Hospital construction.
Bids are wanted for tho work of
engineer on each item separately
and as Q whole, covering expendi-
lures Of the full bond issue of
$165,000.OO.
Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
All communications should be ad-
dressed to
J. R. BOULWARE.
Secy of Board of Bond Trustees.
4O2S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
In the District Court Of the United
States, in and for the Southern
District Of Florida.
In re: C. F. O'Doniel, Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.


To the creditors Of c. F. O'Doniel
of sangully. Polk cohntx, and dis
trict aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given that on the
30th day Of March. A. D., 1915, the
said C. F. O'Doniel was duly adjud-
icated a bankrupt and that the first
meeting Of creditors will be held in
the ONCE Of Rogers & Spencer. in
Lakeland, Florida. on the 18th day
of April. 1915, at ~ O'Clock noon.
at which time the creditors may at,
tend. prove their claims. examine
the bankrupt. elect a trustee, and
transact such other business as may
properly come before. said meeting.
Tampa, Florida, April I, 1915.
T. M. sHACKLEFORD. JR.
1922 Referee In Bankruptcy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
lixHl1 LODGE 49,
Mslt! J. l!'el>

Lakeland Lodge No. 1891, B. p. o. 3.
installed its recently elected of1eers
last night. and these will serve the
organization for the ensuing year.
Those who assumed their stations
last night were:
Exalted Ruler, ]. g. Holcombe.
Esteemed Leading knight. T. B.
o'Steens
Este6med Loyal Knight, L. c.
Johnsol.
Estesmed Lecturing Knight-H.
e. Nentminger.
Secretary, w. L. King.
Treasurer, w. L. Everhart.
Tiler, e. r. Schurman.
The following appointive officers
were filled by the Exalted Ruler:
Chaplain, A. J. Holworthy.
Esquire, G. F.Eaton.
Inner Guard, Jos. Levay.
Organist, L. A. Fort.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02

Under and by virtue Of an execution
issued out of the Circuit Court for
Polk county, Florida in favor Of the
Paul & Wagner Lumber Company.
a Florida corporation, and against
Samuel F. Smith, have levied upon
b. re Of lot II, block 1. Lake Beu-
lah Addition to Lakeland, Florida,
as the property Of. the said Samuel F..
Smith and Will offer and sell the
same to the highest and best bidder
for cash at the front door of the
court house in Barlow, Fla, on Mon
day, May the third, 1915. between
the legal hours of sale. to satisfy
said execution.
JOHN LOGAN,
4024 4 = Sheriff Polk County, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
sAvINGs.LoAN co.

Meeting Of Board of Directors
postponed rom Tuesday night to
this Friday night will be held at
1880 in offices Of our attorneys,
Rogers & Spencer to consider mat
ters of mediate importance to
the Company and all its members.
Ae we must have quorum this
time, full meeting OF the Board is
urged to meet promptly.
LAKELAND SAVINGS-LOAN CO.,
NJ. G.. willard, Secy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
" ,Society:

womans Club Meeting-r
The regular meeting of the won-
FAn's olub Of Lakeland, was held In
the Club House on Lake Mirror
yesterday afternoon at three O'Clock.
The board meeting had bee held 1t
. p. n. and . good attendance was
fpppda ct sech Of the meetings. Busi-
[Hebsbf iubSrtshee, relative to the
coming annual meeting and election
Of new, omcers in May We adjusted
IReeonmendati6li of'tle ltoard rsaa-
tive to these meetings were heard
and adopted. MgE-f1:B. smita: NM:
Hugh Larpon and MIA H.. p, Moon
|wSfe voted into active membefship
in the club. frs
With full years work well pro-
grammed Il was 1 noticeable fact that
this was the first meeting with no
program prepared. The department
chairman was unable to be present
- account Of sickness and the pro-
gram was not prepared for the same
cause. Hence the hour yas devot-
ed to the business before the club
and the appointment OF committees.
The next meeting, April 18th. will
be In charge of the Social Conditions
Department with Mrs. ]. F. Melon
aid as chairman, and q program full
Of vital interest to every woman Of
Lakeland will be presented. Since
this is the last program meeting Of
the year and Of such interest, each
club member should be present with
a friend. !,
MRS. c. RUCKER ADAMS,
Press Reporter
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

List of transfers left with the
Clerk Circuit Court for fling March
81, 1915.
Furnished by the Security Alb
stract & Title Co.. Barlow, Fla.
Jesse Ryals and wife, to Robt. H.
Dyson.
Lizzie ]. Wheelock, to r. H. Bry-
son.
Jesse H. Ryals and wife, to Rob-
ert H. Bryson.
Jessie H. Ryais and wife, to Robt.
H. Bryson.
8. H. Bryson and wife. to r. H.
Bryson.
J."P. Wilson, to 8. w. Bryson.
Mary A. Scott. to ). c. Holbrook.
Harriet F. Leavitt and husband,
to Katherine F. French.
Franck C. Brendel. to Alec ".
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02

hlware. the bright young
Ind Mrs. ]. r. Boulware,
b from an attack Of Ia
ch has confined him to
q tAio week. james 10
remarkable boy-bright,
J industrious. He has
This week failed to head
oll in any grade In
rs enrolled since coming
several years ago. James
e tenth grade and Mon
first day he had missed
In eight years. This h
which any student might
Ind the Telegram takes
congratulating this nne,
lon his splendid school
We predict for him great
- futnre.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-02
The people Of Lakeland know

Inc PcOPic VI AnhcidHu huOW
good thing when they see it. John
Thompson, Lakeland's old time ia
vorite. is at the Lyric every night,
and is greeted by large and enthus-
iastic audiences. To see John and
not laugh is an impossibility. John
Thompson is certainly the King Of
Vaudeville" and acknowledged by
competent critics as the best-a long
way-one the vaudeville stage. II
there is any other comedian as YER
satile and as talented as he is--who
Is he? Where is he? or who has
seen him? II you are from Missouri
go to the Lyric tonight and be con-
WINGED. 1929