Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-10
RETAIL EGG PRICES SHOW
EFFECT OF BOYCOTT

y oENhuou FROM fifst l'oEe.)
o"cr the prices in practically every city
of tho country.
Members OF the Richmond House
wives League were much encouraged
yesterday over the operation Of the
boycotts. and said the measure was
working; nicely. Numerous committees
"f III" league are at work, and the adj
vcrtisinR campaign is being continued
Officers reported last night that there
had been great decrease in the mum
bcr sc eggs bought III Richmond dur
ing the past three days. and that the
boycott WAS being widely observed.
Commission men asserted yesterday
tina, an unusual economic condition had
arisen in Richmond. Thousands OF
Richmond.rs, it was said, continue to
buy turkeys and eggs. but public opin-
ion has been ccntered on the high
prices. with the result that quotations
have been shaken. But in the sur
rounding districts the impression pre-
walls that the boycotts arc absolute
and that there is no market This
condition. commission men say, will in
evi,ablS result in higher rather than
tower prices from the scarcity Of ship
m"nts
While not party 10 tho present bog
colts. the Central Trades and Labor
Council is in sympathy with any move
mint looking To n reduction in the high
cost OF living. After a lengthy discus
sion, the council has just adopted and
sen, to Mayor George Ainslie Z reso-
luton requesting him to appoint n COM
mission With power and authority to
Investigate the prevailing high prices
Tor foodstuns and fuel In Richmond
Tic matter WAS referred TO the leg
isia;urc committee Of the labor ccun-
ell, which says that il intends 20 push
ihe adoption OF such a resolution be-
fore III. City Council The labor bod,
also wants All inquiry into tho hours
OF labor and working conditions in
Richmond. and whether the wages are
j., keeping with the advance in the
vost Of living.
Members OF III. Richmond Typo
graphical Union. No. 90. are said TO
he hearth. n favor OF the boycotts.
and are generally supporting the house
wives in their efforts to reduce tho
Nigh prices. 4, is probable that sew
crai speakers OF the league will adj
dress the union at its meeting next
SUNDAY afternoon,
Fur;hering ;heir advertising cam
ra:Gm. the league yesterday afternoon
announced the following recipes:
I;ggless Fruit Cake---Three cups
Stcwcd apples tdried apples may he
used. one cup butter. two cups sugar.
one ieaspoonful nutmeg. two Tea spoon
fuls OF cinnamon. six teaspoonfuls of
bicarbonnte Of soda eiftcd into FIVE
cups OF nour, one pound seeded
'aisins. one pound currants. one-fourth
pound citroN. cut fine. and one cup Of
nut meats. Any kind Of fruit may be
u.ed. but nut meats must be used 20
help keep the cake moist. Bake IN
slow oven until done.
.As a good substitute for turkey, the
League announced the following:
Secure a fresh pork ham, not too
fat and have the butcher remove tn.
bone. Make a dressing just as you
would for turkey or other fowl.
using little sage II desired stun
the ham and sew up. With a very
sharp knife cut the outer skin across
both ways. rub I'm generous handful
o! salt and pepper well. Cook about
twenty minutes for each pound. bast-
ing frequently with little water and
vinegar tsalted). When nearly done
rub tablespoonful OF sugar over the
TOP and brown. Garnish with parsley.
beet or crosses and serve either hot
or cold with apple sauce.