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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
"PitiIess Publicity" Plan
Is ADOPTED in Cleveland

CLEVELAND. Nov. 29.-For the first
time since the appointment of food
controller for this county price
schedule Was fixed yesterday.
The prices named are what the con
sumner "should pay" They have been
worked out by careful investigation OF
conditions of ,he Cuyahoga County
food market.
The schedule was issued in bulletin
form. and similar bulletins VIII be
published by the committee as eondi-
lions change. Local market conditions
only arc considered and prices are
fixed accordingly
With the bulletin the committee mas
issued blanks to be filled out by the
consumers wher grocers charge more
than the maximum price listed: Ihese
are TO be sent to the county 1000 ad-
ministration headquarters.
All complaints will be promptly IN
vestigated. The committee relies on
"pitiiess publicity" and the patriotism
Of the retailer 20 maintain the price
schedule.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Administrators in Many
Other Cities Force
Reductions
Pittsburgh Fixes
Nine Cents for Sugar
Inquiry by The Tribune
Shows Conditions Through
out the Country

"You will furnish sugar at nine cents
a pound or you will go out of bust
ness"
That. in effect, is what the Federal
food administrator Of Pittsburgh has
said TO the retailers Of that city. As
result, Pittsburgh is to-day getting
for nine cents the same kind Of sugar
which New York gets-when 1T gets
any-for ten cents.
The food administrator OF Pittsburgh
used "strong-arm' methods, perhaps, in
getting his results, but he got them.
Food administrators in other cities
have used other methods, and also got
results-though perhaps not so quick
~. Both methods and results are en-
bodied in the replies TO an inquiry
lust completed by The Tribune into
conditions throughout the United
States in cities where the food ad-
ministrator plan has been put into ef-
feet.
The outstanding fact shown by the
inquiry is that, in the matter of price
regulation, New York is considerably
behind some other cities of less size
and Importance. Whether II catches
up or not depends largely upon the
policy adopted at the meeting Monday
between the newly appointed State
Food Commission and Herbert c..
Hoover, national food administrator.
To Decide On Plans for New York
At that meeting plans will be made
for putting New York's system of price
egulation-where price regulation has
already been placed successfully in
various other cities-under the control
of a state commission. John Mitchell,
chairman Of the new board, was not
ready to state yesterday whether the
methods which have been tried sue
cessfully elsewhere the Pittsburgh
plan. for instance-would be attempted
here. He said, however, that all the
experiences os other cities would be
discussed, and nothing withheld from
New York which had proved beneficial
elsewhere.
II the commission acts on this prin-
ciple it is probable that the retailers
who have been boosting prices in New
York will find themselves facing day
Of reckoning soon.
The system of the Pittsburgh adj
ministrator was probably the most eth-
cient. Promptly after entering office
nc formulated list of maximum retail
prices. Investigation had showed him
they were fair.
But" protested few retailers. eve
can't sell at those prices. II would De
ruinous."
The administrator argued for while,
then grew tired Of it, and delivered an
ultimatum.
Either" he announced, in effect,
"the retailers will sell at the prizes
listed or the Food Commission will for
bid wholesalers TO furnish them with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Philadelphia Forces DorDn
Poultry and Butter Prices

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29.-Howard
Heinz, Federal Food Administrator for
Pennsylvania, has instituted a fixed
scale for various commodities and sta
pies largely in use, and already the
prices of those included in his list have
dropped appreciably. The adminlstra-
tor began with poultry, geese, chickens;
ducks, fowl, potatoes. beans, butter and
eggs. and the result has been price
reduction along the line.
Mr.. Heinz declares tat he VIII cH-
pand this list until he finally includes
everything that comes TO the family
table. The price is merely suggestive
as the food administrator here has no
power to compel retailer to live to
the official scale. The system has been
TO call together representatives Of the
various agencies concerned in the pro-
duction and distribution Of food daily;
The wholesale prices are obtained, ana
a retail scale fixed that takes into con
sideration the overhead expenses that
vary according TO locality.
Mr. Heinz changes his conferrees
daily in order that there may be no
collision to keep up prices. The ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

meats. the governments experts are
fearful of future meat famine, should
the war continue, unless further re-
trenchments are made in meat con-
sumption. The reports of the packing
companies show that freezing space Is
scarce throughout the country.
The vast number of cattle slaughtered
this year is reflected in the government
reports on storage holdings. These re-
ports show that there were 2l2,345,5IO
pounds of frozen beef in 326 storages
in the country November !. This
shows an increase OF nearly 100 per
cent over the storage holdings Of last
year in beef alone. In addition there
are more than 3i,500.O00 pounds of
cured beef on hand. more than 100000
pounds of mutton and lamb, 29,25O,OOo
pounds of frozen pork, 1l4,sO0,0OO
pounds OF dry salt pork and 197,25O,OOO
pounds of sweet picked pork in the
cold storage warehouses of the nation.
Decrease in Pork Products
There has been serious decrease in
pork products of all sorts, and il Is
pork that the Allies are demanding
more than any other meats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Makers
Help Save Sugar
They Will Use 100000
Pounds Less in Year and
Conserve Fats

WASHINGTON. Nov. 29.-An annual
saving of 100000 pounds Of sugar
and $1,000 900 pounds Of shortening is
what the cracker manufacturers Of the
country estimate they will accomplish
under the new rules made for them by
the food administration.
The rules require that an average Oh
not more than seventeen pounds Oh
shortening. of which not more than ten
pounds shall be animal fats, shall De
used in 1876 pounds of -four, meal or
mixture for sponge goods, and not more
than twenty-six pounds, of which not
more than half shall be animal fats, IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
More Meatless
Days Predicted
If War Goes On

Ono mcatless day a week this year,
ard maybe two OF three next year, if
the war lasts, This is the prediction
of food experts.
On the whole, this country is we'll
supplied with meats of all sorts, ex-
cept pork products. This fact is estab-
lished by the government reports, but
these same records also show that the
United States has drawn heavily on
its resources in livestock TO fiji the
cold storage plants of the nation.
There were 6O,715,OOO head of cattle
in the United States in 1916. There
are no available government figures
for this year, but the average yearly
increase in cattle during the last ten
years has been 1851 300. and, If nor
NAL increase this year ia allowed for
the 1917 cattle herds Of the United
States numbered 62,59s,30 head.
During the first ten months of this
year 15,1S5,715 head of cattle were
slaughtered in the big packing plants
Of the United States. according to the
records of the Bureau Of Markets Of
the Department Of Agriculture, nearly
% per cent Of tho total cattle stock
OF the country. This number does not
include the cattle slaughtered on
farms and In small towns throughout
the Republic, which would probably
bring the total close to 100000
Big Increase in Strengthening.
There went through the big packing
houses Of The United States during
the same period year ago lO,9ss.A3s
head Of cattle. These comparative
figures show that under the stress Of
war needs VIC have slaughtered nearly
30 per cent more this year OF the
available cattle stock OF the country
than during the corresponding period
Of 1915.
The figures are different when IL
comes 10 hogs and sheep The gov
eminent reports show that 2s3l4.b9S
hogs were killed in tho big packing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Nebraska Preparing List

OMAHA. Nov. 29.-Retail prices of
foodstufTs in Nebraska have not get
been altered by the Federal food adj
ministrator for this state. A state
wide committee of wholesalers of food
products, however, has been appointed
and the machinery for price fixing set
in motion. a list Of prices on food
commodities will be published next
week. These prices will be recon-
mendcd by price committees from both
wholesale and retail trade for investi-
CATION and modification by the admin
iStrator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Baltimore Administrator to
Announce Food Price List

BALTIMORE. Nov. 29.-No prices
have yet been fixed here on any food
stuffs. The food administrator, how
ever, mas unofiicially decided upon
prices of staples, such as butter, eggs,
meats and other table necessities, and
will announce his list of flair prices
on Saturday.
The food administrator has no direct
authority to require retailers TO sell
articles at the prices he will set, but
can bring indirect pressure upon them
by preventing wholesalers from selling
20 retailers who exceed the prices fixed
by the administrators. Failure 20 fol-
low the food administrators orders, 1t
has been announced. will result in tho
revocation Of the wholesalers license.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Minneapolis Reduces
Retail Price of Bread

MINNEAPOLIS. Nov. 29.-As the
result of he work of the State Public
Safetv Commission, one-pound loaves
Of White bread are being supplied to
the consumers of this city LOT os
cents. They arc furnished by a large
bakery. .,, A.
The commission first considered the
of one or two bread de-
rots near the centre of the city. On
that plan 6 cents q pound would have
been ADEQUATE to cover the cost OF
It was found, however,
that the public could best be served
by allowing the grocers to handle and
distribute the bread on the basis OF a
half cent profit pound.
This is the only fixing Of prices here
so far.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Chicago Plan Holds Prices
Alta Reasonable Level

CHICAGO, Nov. 99-Regulation Of
food prices by the publication each
day of list setting forth the maxi,
mum amounts which retailers should
charge for staples, has been in opera
ton here for three weeks.
The result has been perceptlble IN a
general tendency of prices to stay at
a level. While there have been no con-
siderable reductions. there have been
many cases in which the daily price
list has averted an increase.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Louisiana Not Regulated

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 29.-John VI.
Parker, food administrator for Louisi-
ana, has not fixed any prices. such
price reform As has been achieved has
been accomplished through publicity
and the organization and sterilization
Of various industries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
No Regulation in California

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. $50 far
the food administrator OF California
has neither fixed nor suggested az rea-
sonablc any food prices. The work Of
the administrator has been concen-
trated on conservation and The preycn-
ton of boarding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

ministrator's first price list resulted in
a drop of cents a pound IN turkeys
and other fowl, while chickens and geese
also fell off a couple of cents. Potatoes
showed a drop of ) cents q peek, while
butter went down cents pound on an
grades. Eggs Of various grades also
went down a cent or two dozen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

sweet goods. No sugar is allowed iof
snonoe goods and not more than hfty-
three pounds for sweet goods.
The administration has asked that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

the manufacturers keep below >.
minimum figures. and has given 80 s.s
ing that a further reduction .,' u 4
necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

Without Single Solitary Exception or Reservation
over doubtful the contrary
of
Clothing of Known Merit
highly
and earthly
We
ieecons dnngpre conditions the clothing market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30
Big Percentage of Sheep Killed

The sheep industry Of the country
has been going from bad to worse dur
ing the last twenty years, and the l2,-
900 900 sheep killed during the hrst ten
months of 1917 represent about 81 per
cent of the stock in the country.
So, while the packing houses Oh me
United States are we'll stocked with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

plants up to November I. 1917. while
32,Ol5.93i hogs were disposed OF in
the same period of 1916. Nearly To-
100000 sheep wore slaughtered up to
November / this year and nearly TO-.
100000 during the first ten months OF
last year.
But. considering the available sup,
ply, the percentage of hogs disposed
of thus far this year lis as high as In
the case of cattle. We had over Co.
600 900 hogs in 1916. but the high pricce;
OF corn last summer and the colo
spring cut down the normal increase
10 an alarming degree. according to,
government experts in the Bureau OF
Market. Millions of sucking pigs
are said TO have persisted last spring
- .,:Jlto ,nJ For Western states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-30

The figures are different when il
comes 10 hogs and sheep. The gov
eminent reports show that 2s3i4 sos
hogs were killed In tho big packing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
Little Interriems
Little IntTUieWs
Pioneers Day Recalls Men Who Started City
Calls On Ell PasoaDs To Fill Up Guard Units

gathering that something definite VIII
De accomplished The pioneers are
entitled TO such home. The archives
and relies they have viii make one
~ the most interesting exhibits ever
shown Tt VIII especially be interest
Ing 90 the next generation and should
be preserved in some nome of the
Pioneer society"
along the west coast Of Mexico.
peace and quiet reIEus. and farmers
and r1uchers are no longer bothered
tE bandit attacks sand VIII Rey-
uOlls. FL have just returned from a
"trip 20 Nazatlau. sin, and found con
d--0us normal The farmers are "a s.
ing boulriful crops and the ranchers
VIII supply thousands OK head Of cat
tie this summer. The ranges are
grassy and the stock I saw was all
in good condition Il looks very much
as though the revolt on the west coast
is over and that IL is safe for Ameri-
cans and other foreigners TO return
to Mexico, al least in that section
without q doubt the Fourth OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
BY DTNK Bolts.

OCZ HOOKS, cur accomplished
blacksmith, has been celsured
- for wearing his sleeves rolled up
in public places every Sunday. It is
rumored that he does It to show his
muscles. He claims he has got as
much night to do that as the girls
have to wear short skirts for the same
purpose.
The hard wind Of a few nights ago
turned the Wild Onion school building
around and until 1t is put back so
that it viii stand no-th and south
the geography class cannot get its
bearings.
A prOwler OF intruder visited the
postoffice yesterday while the post
master was out digging fishing worms,
as when he got back he found the
spider webs across the front entrance
broken.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
Roundabout Toun
How To Run Farm For Growing Angle Worms
Rapid Growth Of Automobiles In The Country

riding and was all dirty" she re-
well. = million dollars is filthy"
said Ernest Wolf. the musical director
Of the show.
Booze and accomplishment are not
friends.
The young man who spends his
night hours on the automobile cush-
ion in preference TO the mattress VIII
soon find some other young man in
his job.
1t may be IN unhappy fact, but
1T il a fact nevertheless, that
some sleep at night is necessary
for those who would be successfuI
during the day In their business.
The time Is fast arriving when the
man who boasts that he can do his
best work when he IS full will be
laughed at
The galley boy says he has quit pay
ing MS money to 30 TO the girl
shows at the theaters, since he can
get a better show without spending
any money just by standing at the
transfer station corner and WATCHING
them get on and off the cars.
Things to forget. That George
Theisen said he caught so perch in an
hour at Elephant Butte dam.
SOME PEOPLE WOULD DROP THEIR
BUSINESS AND CELEBRATE THE
FOURTH-IF IT CAME on SUNDAY
E F. MaXwelTs family is out Of
town on a vacation and the theatrical
manager is becoming so devilish that
he has cut off his mustache. taken
TO cigaret smoking and gone to drink
ing ice cream sodas.
James P. Lee. formerly head OF the
James Lee Musical comedy company.
and remembered by many FL Pas0aus.
As he was at the old Airdome for sew
eraI seasons. Is now producing moving
pictures in Los Angeles as a director
for one Of the big companies. He was
recently seen on the screen by FL
PasO acquaintances in a part in The
Immigrant" the newest Charlie Chap
lin comedy Mr.. Lee IS the father Of
charming Miss Madeline Lee, the most
recent addition to the Teal company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
Roundabout Town

States than in 1915. This was an in
crease OF g percent The gross total
Of registered cars including CONNER
ciaI cars, was 3,512,996; the number
Of motorcycles registered was $50
$50. The several states collected IN
registration and license fees includ-
ing those Of chauffeurs and operators.
a total gross revenue Of S25, 500 bs-a5.
The figures for 1916 correspond very
closely with the annual percentage in
crease Of motor car registration Of
the last three years This yearly IN
crease has averaged 40 percent IN the
number Of cars and so percent in rev
enues. In 1906 the total state regis
rrations were approximately $4,000
cars. on account Of which the several
states collected in fees and licenses a
total gross revenue OF about $4,000.
Riding in someone eIse's car be-
comes more and more enjoyable
as the prices Of gasoline and tires
mount higher and higher.
Railroad men OF the G. H. down at
Valentine, had a patriotic dinner
Wednesday in honor Of the Fourth
Of July Some Of them who partlci-
pated brought in copies OF the menu
today. Here is what they had TO eat:
America first with submarine
Army standard with stabilizeT-
a rebel grunt, guards on the side
Old vets, with whiskers-
our Allies
English pork chops, apple sauce.
irish stew, with vegetables
italian" spaghetti.
French" fried potatoes
Russian" caviar
Canister "a la Bunker Hill"
"Old Black Joe"
Under arrest picked bets
In the guard house" cantalOupe.
All cut up" tomotoes.
AFTER the struggle pie
Lin1aments-Tea, milk. coffee.
The explanation. 1or those not in
itiated, was offered in the following
form:
Soup.
Navy bean with croutons.
Roast beef, mashed potatoes,
Roast pig ham, sweet potatoes
Link sausage with kraut.
Braized pork chops, apple sauce
Spaghetti, Italian.
Boston baked beans.
Irish stew
Sliced tomatoes
Picked beets-
Chocolate custard.
Assorted pie.
Chilled cautaloupe.
Ice tea, sweet milk, coffee.
4 saw YOU on the street this after
noon and you looked like a million
dollars" said A 7. Ryan to one Of the
Teal ducklings, the other evening.
'Oh5 thank you. but I'd been out
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

July this year was the uuietest that
have ever seem said j. H. Cunning
ham 1T was real contrast TO the
independence days I have experienced
in the past Usually the Fourth OF
July opened with plenty OF noise and
programs OF celebration, but this year
all Of this has been eliminated The
most noticeable fact this year was
that there was hardly a fIrecracker to
be heard
cit is 20 be hoped that FL Pasoans
viii answer the appeal made BY Gen
John A. EIlen, OF the Texas national
guard. and enlist in our state orEani-
zatiOns.' said Capt. J. F. ColIey. ~Gen.
IUleu has wired me that this viii be
national guard recruiting week IN or
der that the new iucremeuts author
lied fer Texas can be filled Up 70 war
strength ] think IL is the duty OF
Texans 90 ealAt in their state milf
rary forces and I sincerely hone that
FL Paso viii do Its share toward the
guard, Just as she has done 10 in the
Li5erq- loan campaign and the Red
Cross drive"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
TO LOCATE ARIZONA'S WILD
COTTON AND WEEVIL ENEMY

To determine the exact distribution
Of the wild cotton plant IN Arizona
and OF the native Arizona boil weevil
which attacks that plant, Dr. C. H T.
Townsend. Of the department Of ag-
riculture, IS here from Washington,
D. C., on his way to make an invests-
cation in Arizona that viii proc
ably extend until November.
Wild cotton is known 10 occur
within a few miles Of cultivated cot
ton in Arizona. The native boil weevil
that attacks the cotton is practically
Identical with the boil weevil known
in Texas and other southern staest,
DR.. Townsend said Should 81 reach
the cultivated cotton Of Arizona il
would do immense damage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

I'll PASO has done ro5ly. Her sub
r. scripti0n TO the Liberty Loan
- bond issue was in keeping with
the patriotism OF its citizens and in
line with the true American spirit all
ways evidenced by the Inhabitants Of
this city.
The response 10 the call OF human
ity, as evidenced by 100000 given
outright by the people Of this COM
munity. shows that our men, women
and children have hearts that can be
touched and sympathies that VIII re-
spOnd TO the call Of the afflicted. and
those in distress II has been demon
strated that FL Paso's Victory over
selfishness" Ito quote bishop SchulerJ
was complete one.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

OF course the American soldiers will
enjoy themselves in France. but II Will
take them a long time 10 feel bong
instead Of EOOd--GalvestOn News
King Alexander OF Greece seems
willing 10 do against his uncle what
Constantine was not willing to do
against his brOtheriulaw. - Austin
Statesman
We have a bunch that the word
"Pershiug" viii soon become a per-
factiy good verb in Europe and that
the Germans viii know what II means.
Columbia, Is c. Record
There may come a time during this
war when persons who foment trouble
20 cripple Uncle sans fighting hand
VIII be backed up against brick wall
10 face file OF sOldLers.-Dallas
TiUas-H Herald
Cyrus T. FOX, q phIOIOgist. OF Read
ing. p. has found that Major General
PershinE's ancestors were "Pennsyl-
vania Dutch Of French origin and
that his name in German means "a
peach" But probably that is not what
they viii be calling him in Germany
when his army Of peaches is ripe
20 start for Berlil--NeW York Herald
.-iss Janet g. Sutherland has completed
ha- o-Eal1zati1n q women VINO VIII act az
ambulance drivers in France Zach mem
Der o. the organization viii not only drive
her own car. but VIII furnish and equip
10 for service