Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-16


AFTER nearly three years of war the re-
} strictions in France are less III potn
quantity and application than those OF any
other country upon either belliBereht sue
In Germany they are greater than any
where else due TO obvious circumstances,
In England they are fairly numerous Out
less than in Germany, due to obvious
Reographical reason In the United states
as the war goes on they will become appar-
cnt, but perhaps less than in France
That something of n forecast may De
reached / have thought it interesting to
compile a complete French list as existent
To June TO- 1917 II is significant not only
in itself but as an added marx OF now
thoroughly France has remained mistress
Of the European situation in TINS regard
and how also her people have adapted
tbemselves to the really slight inconven-
Iences that have come to them. For com
harrison as the war goes on the list VIII be
of interest in tho United States
, Food
Bread-Cannot be placed on sale until
twelve hours from the oven. This makes
IL semi-stale and supposedly reduces the
amount consumed; but, in reality, II does
not. since the French make bread truly
the staff Of life.
Meat-Sale in quantity and quality linz
when all meats. fresh, smoked, or even
products Of meat are prohibited. Poultry
game and internal animal foods, such as
liver are included in the prohibition
About 40 per cent Of the inhabitants of
Paris take meals in restaurants, and at the
noon or dejeuner, hour at least S5 per cent
These are of course unable to have meat
at a Monday or Tuesday meal. The de-
crease in consumption shows that at least
un ,,o, can't r tbpga kppping house re-
ligiously following the decree.
'Sugar-Can be sold only upon the pres
entation Of n special househoder's or res
taurateur's card, in the quantity of 75O
grammes per person per month. Only In
the case Of manufacturers of preserves is a
difference made, and that only to the extent
of three kilos to every six kilos of fruit
treated.
Cake Shops. Tea Rooms and Confection-
cry Shops-Closed and all sales prohibited
upon Tuesdays and Wednesdays Wheat
flour unusable for the small cakes so much
a part Of Partisan life. These can be made
only from -four secured from ground or
powdered rice
Biscuits and Crackers-Manufactur
from other than rice -four prohibited at all
times, save when the food is intended for
consumption by the army or navy, in which
case wheat may be used.
IledtlnB anu Lighting
Coal-Can be sold only upon presenta-
tion Of a special housekeeper's or house
holders card. Sold only to the heads Of
households or their representatives i'm guam
titles of forty kilos per month per person.
For hotels and large establishments 1000
kilos per pa9nth is the maximum. All pur-
Chases must be made through the marie Of
each ward or ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Gas and Eectricity-Three hectowatts per
day allowed each individual as maximum
but actual quantity allowed a householder
based upon 65 per cent Of pre-war con-
sumption The only exempts are news
papers and newspaper correspondents who
are permitted indiscrimnate use Munition
and war product factories are also unlimited
and, working night and day, consume the
difference economized from household pre-.
war conditions.
Gasoline and Kerosepe-Can be sold only
upon presentation of a card showing own
ership of an automobile, and restricted TO
65 per cent of pre-war consumption. Kero-
sene can only be used for lighting purposes
and but two liters a month are allowed a
family of three.
Transportation
Many trains removed from timetables, in
nearly every case express. Special round
trip tickets abolished. Special tariffs abol-
ished in exceptional instances for newspaper
men or public officials. Even here, cases are
rare.
Underground and Trams-Can be in oper.