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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

OUTPUT OF COAL BsnAKs ALL REooRDs
no MEET DEMANDS.

So much 10 being said about the short
age of bituminous coal, and the general
public realizes 80 little the important
gains In output made BY the operators
under trying conditions, last summer,
over oil previous records, that the state
ment Just issued BY the United States
Geological Survey, Department OF the
Interior, on production In 1917 compared
with 1915 ID particularly timely. In
commenting on this report, prepared BY
the statisticians OF the Geological Sur
vey, Director Geo. Otis Smith points out
that the shortage 10 not due to tho fall
ure OF the soft.coal mines to produce
moro coal than In the past, for the coun-
try on September / was about month
ahead of last year In output and 10 ex-
pected to finish the year with an In
crease Of 10 per cent over 1915, the ban.
ner year, and of % per cent over 1915.
The tremendous increase In manufac-
turing aud transportation activity this
year has created demand for soft coal
In excess OF any In the past, an increase
In demand that is difficult to measure in
terms of tons but that il certainly more
than the 10 per cent by which production
has increased. To meet this demand
the mines have been producing soft coal
at rate never before equaled. In the
second week of July, 1917, the average
daily production was more than 1000, 900
tons, the highest point yet attained; 10
the middle Of August the lowest rate for
the summer, 1885, 900 toms, was record
ed and in the last week of September
the daily rate was 1,S23.000 tons. 10
the first eight months of 1917 the output
of soft coal was 363, SOC, 900 tons, or
81, OOO, 900 tons more than In the first
eight months of 1915. In the same
period shipments of anthracite increased
is per cent over those of 1915.
In the bulletin just issued by the
Geological Survey, the figures of com.
parative shipments regularly collected
and shown 10 part In the monthly and
weekly reports, are converted into tone
of total production, In order to satisfy
the demand for Information on the part
of those not familiar with the coal indus
try. The diagram of average daily pro
duction will hereafter be reproduced 10
tue weekly reports issued each Salur-
day, and the diagram showing total pro-
duclion to date will appear with the
bulletins sent ont the 18Th Of each
month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
Yours very truly,
q. NJ. SEwALL, General Chairman.
uTTHIs OUTFIT Is WORTH MONEY

CUT THIS OUTFIT Is WORTH MONEY
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with 30 to Foley & Co., 1886
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound for coughs, colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD
Norman can do bis best when suffering
from backache, rheumatic pains, swollen
joints or sore muscles. B. q. Stone, $40
N. I'd st., Reading, Pa, writes: "Fer
months was unable to attend to busi.
ness. used Foley Kidney Pills and
soon the paius and aches were gone.
They are worth their weight in gold to
me-" Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
'HE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD

Mrs. Anna Pelzer. 2526 Jefferson st..
So. Omaha, Neb., writes, "Foley's Honey
and Tar cured my daughter Of bad
cold. Ny neighbor, Mrs. Benson, cured
herself and family with Foley's Honey
and Tar, and 10 fact most everyone In
our neighborhood speaks highly OF 1t az
. good remedy for coughs and colds"
Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

WOMEN HAVE THEIR TROUBLES
Not only middle-aged women, but
younger ones, too, suffer from backache,
pains in side, swollen ankles, sore mus
Giles, rheumatic pains and kindred all
ments without knowing thst these are
most often the result OF deranged or
overworked kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills
are good medicine for kidney trouble.
Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

The Lady (eugagiug . new maid)-
And, of course. expect you to DO very
discreet.
The Maid (eagerly)-Yes, mum. GER
tainly, mum. And will there be much
to be discreet about, mum?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

Diana lis the man your sister 10 going
to marry ricbP
Dick-Not much! Every time mother
talks about the wedding, father says,
"PoOr mapP'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

Mrs. hulligan (siping her syss);
Poor Dinnyl To think that only yistet-
day OF wor batin' bin over th' head wild
. fat-iron an him a-hollerin, thot strong
an vigorous, an now 10 loieo ,deod.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

He-Can't you find anything pleasant
TO cav about the members of my family?
She-Well, I remember they were oil
opposed to our marriage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
On this 9Th day Of October, A. D. 1917. on
reading the foregoing petition, It is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day Of Nov, A. D.
1911, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published in the Oxford Demo.
crat, a newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, II any they have, Why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of
the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Portland
In said District, on the 9Th day Of October.
A. D. 1917.
H.. ST. FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
4l43 Attest:-FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
Recipes.
CABBAGE COOKED WITH CHEESE

CABBAGE COOKED WITH CHEESE
Cut q small, hard, crisp head Of cab.
bage in quarters. remove and discard
the hard center, and cut the rest OF the
cabbage In coarse pieces; cover with
boiling water and let boil rapidly about
twenty minutes. Drain on sieve.
There should be about one pint of cab
bage. Melt two tsblespoonfuls OF but
ter; in it cook two tablespoonfuls of
-four, and stir In half cup of rich milk,
half a teaspoonful of salt and one-fourth
q teaspoonful of pepper; add this to the
cabbage with the beaten yolk of an egg,
and from one-fourth to one half a cup of
grated cheese. Mix all together thor.
oughly. Dispose IN . buttered baking
dish, dome-shape; spread with three
tablespoonfuls of butter, melted and
mixed with half cup of cracker crumbs.
Let brown In q hot oven. Serve az Q
luncheon or supper dish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 9Th day Of October, A. d. 1917
on reading the foregoing petition, tits
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
I upon the same on the 18th day Of Now. A: D
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that NO.
lice thereof be published in the Oxford Demo.
crat, newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause. Il any they have, why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred.
ttors copies Of said petition and this order, Cd.
dressed to them at their places Of residence -
stated.
Witness the HoN. CLARENCE HALE, judge OF
the said Court and the seal thereof, at Portland,
IN said District, on the 9Th day Of October,
Il. 81 FRANK FELLOWS, Clark.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon,
lN Attest: FRANK PILLOWS, Olork.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
Bankrupt's Petition tor Discharge.

OdHkIupt TetitIuh IoI U'sCndISe'
In the matter Of
JAMES 8. HUTCHINS. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
TO the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the Dis.
trict Court of the United States for the District
Of Maine:
JAMES 8. HUTCHlNs Of Bethel, In the
County Of Oxford, and State Of Maine,
In said District, respectfully represents that on
judged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur.
rendered all his property and rights Of proper.
ty, and has fully complied with all the require.
ments Of said Acts and Of the orders Of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
BY the Court to have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this Sd day of September. A. D. 1917.
JAMES 8. HUTCHINS, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
BHErs A LA PoITEvINE

Boil carefully washed beets until ten
der; remove the skins and cut the beets
In slices. For pint of beet slices chop
a small onion fine, and let cook until
softened and yellowed In one-fourth cup
of butter; add onefourth cup of -four
and half teaspoonful Of salt and stir
and cook until blended; add two cups
of white broth and stir and cook until
boiling; let simmer FIVE or six minutes,
add the sliced beets with salt and pepper
as needed, and again let simmer five
minutes. Finish with tablespoonful
of vinegar and tablespoonful of butter,
beaten In in small pieces. Serve very
hot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
LITTLE CAKRs FOB WAR THE
Z f0olden Drop Cakes)

Crate the rind OF an orange into .
bowl; add one. fourth . cup OF shorten
ing and beat to cream; gradually beat
In one cup Of sugar. two well-beaten
eggs, ons-iourth cup of orange juice
and one CUP and oue-third OF pastry
flour and tWo-thirds cup OF bolted
contour siftsd with four teaspoonfuls
Of baking powder. Nix thoroughly.
Drop BY teaspoonfuls on buttefed bak-
Ing shsst. Bake In quick oven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of
FRANK e. ANDREWS, In BANKRUPTCY
Bankrupt.

To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
Of Name:
FRANK e. ANDREWS of Hartford, in the
County Of Oxford, and State Of Maine, In
said District, respectfully represents that on the
the I'd day Of December, last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Con.
surrendered all his property and rights Of
property, and has fully complied with all the
requirements Of said Acts and Of the orders
Of Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
BY the Court to have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts a. are ex
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this LIST day Of October, 4. d. 1917
FRANK e. ANDREWS, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

PROMPTACTION AvERTS TROUBLE
A constipated condition not only
poisons The blood stream, but quickly
affects the liver and other organs, caus-
ing biliousnsss, sick headache, sour
stomach, bloating, eto. Foley Cathartic
Tablets are mild In action. yet cleanse
thoroughly, With no nausea nor oostive
sitter effects. Keep bowels regular,
stomach sweet nver aotive. Sold every
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
BARLEY sCoNEs

Sift together one cup, each, of wheat
and barley -four, one-fourth teaspoon
full of soda, four teaspoonfuls Of baking
powder, half Q teaspoonful of salt and
two tablespoonfuls Of sugar. With two
knives, cut in two tablespoonfuls OF
shortening, then mix to dough with
one cup Of thick, sour cream. Turn on
q Toured board with . knife, to coat
slightly with -four, knead to get into
shape, pat and roll into sheet half an
inch thick, cut into diamond shapes and
set in buttered pan. Brush over with
sweet milk, dredge with granulated
sugar and bake In quick oven. Split
the scenes, spread one-half with butter,
the other with raspberry jam or orange
marmalade and press the corresponding
halves together. Serve hot with coffee.
tea or COCOA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of y
HENRY 8. HAMLIN. In Bankruptcv.
~of Oxford Ranfrrrk - sfs0y'

OF Oxford, Bankrupt.
TO the creditors Of Henry 8. Hamlin In the
County OF Oxford and district aforesaid:
Oct. 4. d. 1911 ths said Henry 8. Hsmin
was duly adjudicated bankrupt. and 80
the hr.t meeting q BE credisors Vii b hsld &
The once Of the Referee, No. 9 Market Square,
4. d. 1917 q 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, q WhicR
ume the saad creditors may attend. prove thsir
claims, appoint trustee, examins The benkrupt,
II come before said meeting.
South Paris. OCT. =, 1917.
WlLIIRL. QRAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

Little Helen-Daddy, I have been
playing like ! was mamma.
Dad-Is that sof What did you do,
dearief
Little Helen-I bought you 3 nice
present and had Il charged to you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
CATHERINE A. MASON. late of Buckheld,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds IS the law directs. All persons having de-
sired 70 present the same for settlement, and
AL indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
ERNEST N. CUNNINGHAM.
No. IA Leland Ave-, Woodfords. Me.
October 18th, 1917. AS46
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
BARLEY MUFFINs

Sift together one cup, each, OF pastry
-four and barley meal, ope-fourth . cup
OF sugar, four teaspoonfuls Of baking
powder and bali . teaspo0nful Of salt.
Beat one egg; add nearly . cup OF milk
and stir into the dry ingredients with
three or four tablespoonfuls Of melted
shortening. Bake about twenty-five
minutes in hot, well.oiled, iron muffin
pan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate of
SYLVESTER BIsBEE. late of Sumner.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
Ill indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
CLINTON W. BIsBEE. West Sumner. Ne.
October 18th, 1917. H-l5
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

has been duly appointed sdminissrsszix q. b. n.
Of the estate Of
JOSEPH y. CHILD, lsss Of Hartford.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and giyon
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired 10 present the same for eestlsment,
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
NARY D. CHILD. East Sumner. He.
October 16th. 1917. 0B
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
coRNMrAL cusrARD sourFLr

Melt three tablespoonfuls Of butter;
In 1t cook three tablespoonful of flne
cornmeal, add ono cup Of milk and stir
until boiling. Let cook over boiling
water twenty minutes. Remove from
the 6re, beat In the yelks of three eggs,
beaten light and mixed with one-fourth
= teaspoonful Of salt and one-thlrd cup
of sugar, then fold In the whites Of four
eggs beaten very light. Turn the mix
ture into . buttered pudding dish,
dredged With sugar, and let bake stand
ing on many folds Of paper in . dish Of
boiling water. The water should not
boil during the cooking. The pudding
10 done when we'll pulled and firm at the
center. Il will take about twenty-five
minutes. Serve hot with Mocha or
creamy sauce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament Of
SUSAN KIMBALL SMITH, late Of Waterford,
IN the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.
ERNEST Z. WARD, Harrison, Maine.
October 18th, 1917. <3-45
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
CREAMY SAUCE

Boil ono cup Of sugar and half . cup
of water 40 In making boiled frostiDg;
then pour In fine stream on the white
Of one egg beaten very light. beating
constantly meanwhile. Beat OCCASION
ally until cold, then fold In ono cup Of
cream beaten very light. Flavor to
taste.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
JACOB NJ. LUDDEN, lase Of Canton.
In the County Of Oxford. deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement. and
III indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
LEON Z. NALLEY, Canton Point. Ne.
October l6th. 1917. 03
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has bean duly appointed executrix Of the last
will and testament Of
LEROY b. ABBOTT, late Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate Of ssid deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement.
and all indebted thereto are requested 10 make
JULIA Z. ABBOTT. soatl, Paris, Ne.
October 18th, 1917. <Szo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-23

Beat half cup Of butter to . cream
gradually beat In one cup and half Of
copfectioner's sugar, then beat In drop
by drop coffee extract or very black
coffee to favor and tint a. desired.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-09
Cold Storages
Filled To Capacity

LONDON. Oct. g.-Al The cold storage
warehouses III the London district are fill
ed to capacity with f~ooi~tulf> and have
announced 10 dealers and shippers that
they can not accept amy further custom.
THIS i having 4 marked effect on the
markets forcing down prices and bringing
incoming supplies onto the counters.
\ large shipment Of TasmaInian apple
arrived the other day at = time when there
was : glul of home grown fruit and when
the lifting oi the embargo on French fruit
had brought a heavy shipment of pear,
from the other side of the English Chan
mel. Ordinarily the Australian fruit would
have been put INTO cold storage. but no
space Ma 10 be found there. and the ap-
rlcs had IL hc sold for what they would
fetch. >umr good varieties oi cooking APP
Pile selling a. low a. ~ cents a ease.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-09
'Fourragers' Most
Original War Honor

PARIS, Ori. 9.-Of the method, If
honorIng soldiers for distinguished service
on the field of battle, the '.fourra.er,"
conferred upon the Track regiments ..
France is one of the most original. II
consists OF a colorcd cord ending IA
brass tag, the name hcing derived from
the French word for L lettering rope for
horses. Every officer and man il l rcgi-
meat rewarded Tor gallantry IN ACTION ~
the fourraser> ha> the ngh, to wear this
cord round the lett shoulder. There are
two CLASSES of the distinction. one having
q green and red cord 10 corrc~pond with
the CroIx dc Gucrre. and the other bcin.
in green and yellow. on the lines II he
rar,r Medaillc Mililairc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-09
Woman Barrier Wants
To Become A Manner
ISpcrial To- The ucrald.D

BOSTON. Mas. Oct. IA shiny new
In rl,cr aquipmcni. bay rum. witchhazci
and female barber are I'll al the service
of Uncle Sam-if he wants them.
inspired by female patriots who arc
.~cr,irn their country. Mr.. Sadie \. kitch-
en-. NJ present employed III = local barber
shop. today applied Tor enlistment ~ the
United States Marine Corp, here. but has
not vet bccn accepted. Her ease has been
referred L. Washington for final action.
so far. no wounn have bccc enlisted IN
the marine corps, and men Of all trades
who serve in special capacities must first
20 through regular military training.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-09
LIMIT ON SILVER EXPORTS.

TOXIC. Oct. "a limit on the export
Of silver. both specie and bullion, j. fixed
under q special ordinance issued by the
ministry Of finance. This l. inspired by
the recent appreciation of silver IN the
European markets and diminution of the
silver output in various silver producing
countries. A. q result of the advance I'm
price the actual value Of silver currency
A contravcntion II also provided for melt
ing COIN into bullion which could thus be
sold abroad III 4 great profit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-09
FATTERINC SOUTHERN HOGS FOR MARKET
Profitable Methods OF DkpcIng Of ROotamd Bean Crops-Olhr fecos Nec"eu
TOR Hardening ant Finishing.

the same row. a, they grow best when held
up from the ground. III planted III May or
June in four foot rows at the rate OF one
peek per acre, the CARRIER varieties should
be ready for grazing in October and No
ycmbcr. One acre will furnish n much
grazing as an acre OF PEANUTS.
CHUFAS.
Chuias with their small nut like tubers
yield large amounts Of fattcning forage
for hogs. Planted in the early spring at
the rate of one peek TO the acre. they
should he ready 10 pasture late IN the Tall
or during the winter. Some protein food
such tankagc or cotton seen meal should
be fed in addition To balance the ration,
for the chufas are largely >trach and con
tain little protein.
SOME GRAIN Is NECESSARY.
The object in pig feeding j. To grow a
pig with plenty Of size and scale and one
that will taitcn quickly and economically.
II j. impossible to do this on pasture or
roots alone: grain must be added 10 the
ration. Pigs do not neglect the roots or
forage when fed gram. but really make
more economical use of II when the gram
i, limited. In feeding O grain ration On
roots or pasture. more success has been
attained by giving an amount equal to
three pounds per hundred pound live
weight than when fed in lesser amounts.
Many farmers use the self feeder. giving
the pig free access To- such feeds n corn,
mill feeds. aud tankagc while on pasture.
and obtain excellent results. The practice
lends Ia shorten thc feeding period and
produces pork with slightly lcs, gram per
unit of grain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-09
COST OF FOOD
RETAIL COST IN UNITED KINGDOM Is
MORE THAN DOUBLE THE PRICES
BEFORE the WORLD WAR.

LONDON. Oct. 9.-Thc retail cost Of
food IA the United Kingdom has more than
doubled since the beginning Of the war.
SAYS the National Food Journal. the organ
or Lord Rhondda. the British food con
trollcr. Some Of the causes Of this IN
crease are given ~ follows:
1.-The high price, charged IN countric'
from which imports ot foods ere obtained,
OWN. IN large measure to either cxcep-
tlonaI demand or general shortage in sup
ply. These high prices are outside the
control of home government.
The rise in price due To initiation. which
may occur either directly through an IN
crease IN currency or more indirectly
through the additional extent 10 which
credit j. increased. when loans are raised,
and the government which borrow> i =
large ~pcndcr.
"Thc high freight rates on the Atlantic
routes. the great increase in war risk IN
change"
THE public. of course. suspect, prof
itccring.' add, the Journal. ''and ask
what i being done with the middlemcn
who come between the retail purchaser
and the consumer. The answer j. that the
predatory middlcman without Legitimate
trade interest Who buys merely IN order
to resell ~ a profit. has been almost
wholly eliminated. The necessary middle
man who J. merely out to make what he
can j. being taught that he must not make
sly, and cost accountants oi the ministry
of food, with their patriotic provincial
helpers. have been brought into cxi>tancc
Tor the express purpose Of a~ccrtainIn=
what profit i fair and what profit j, OK
cc,~iyc. The food controller will fix profit
restricting prices IT every stage