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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

EAST BUFFALO, \. J. NoT- -
CATTLE Receipts. go head. market
active: prime steers $1,000 l4.tJ; butch
o. grades $500 1900
CALVES Receipts. go head market
Ictive. Gull 10 choice NjO0N15J0
SHEEP AND LANES Receipts. q. 400
head market active. choice lambs
S17. 4Od I1.00. Gull 10 fair. Sll JOH11.1J
yearlings, S13 OOd 14-J0, sheep. 5000
11JO
HOGS-Receipts. II 200 market active
Ycrkers. s17 OOfl Il 10: pigs. $4,000
1850 mixed Sl7 4Od i7J0. heavy. Sl1.Jf
~ 10: roughS. $1,000 1f.Jo, stays
SIGOOdIG21
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HAY. STRAW AND FRED.
Corrected Daily by the Wesley MILES
Hour and iced Co, 429 :.
Michigan ST.

HAY-Paying, $50. selling S2Id&7O.
STRAW-Paying. g. per ton selling.
S11QS12 per ton, or co. per bale
OATS Paying, 60; selling 1J0 sOe.
SHELL CORN-PJyinE. $40. selling
s. JOG2 10
EAR CORN-Paying $40; selling,
s. 50Q2 20.
TIMOTHY SEED-PayinE. $3.50 pes
bu.; selling. $40 per bu.
ALFALFA SEED Montana EroWnl--
selling Sl2-o0 per bU.
CLOVER -Sl3G$l4 per bu.
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MARKET QUOTATIONS.
curcAeo cA~tI oHATN-

CORN-N1. . mixed SIS: No. -Wh.te.
- .co- so ruiNs-I. SIss- so. $ mt Ke4-
Sl15- No. white. 81 1nW u No. L
yellow. N13GL1G
UATS-Nc- . white. T4-- NO. white
T,iis a74l-c- No. white - - tEf4C .
standard 7tG7fise
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PorLrRY I'D hfEATa

Corrected Daily By dlmmie's Market
I2s = Jefferson BlVd.)
POULTRI-Old chickens. Is; sprnEA
1Sc.
VEAL-Paying ITc; selling, 1885
BEEF-R0ast. Do. boiling. "a, porter
hs use. JOdG0c. sirloIn, $500.
HAM-pay Ing So5zcs selling. &J4JOc.
LARD-PayiDg. 1Sc. selling. D.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

Pool room and barber shop open
today at 134 y. Main 81 The pool
playing free for p hours -Advt.
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PRoYIsIONs
tCorrectsd Daily By r. W. MueIier, fil
a. I.marenu nIwd1

VEGETABLES Cabbage. paying. -.
selling. 30: new potatoes. paying SlO1
5u.. selling. $1.iO per Du.
FRDlI-OrauRea. case $50 selling
lOd6Oc per dOZ.. lemons, case ssUAo.
selling 40Q60c per dOz-
BUTTER AND EGGS-COuntry but
ter, paying 2Jd4Oc. selling "a 40;
creamery butter. paying $40, selling 20
Eggs. strictly fresh. paying, TO- selling
toe
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I. o. II. VI. No. I26.

Regular meeting tomorrow night.
-Advt
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SEAS.
Corrected Daily by Warner Bros, seed
.tore- ~ p MaVne ST.

Corrected Daily By Warner Bros, seed
store. III p Wayne So
TIMOTHY -S44460
RED CLONER-Sl3QSl6
WHITE CLOVER-S2 50 per bu.
AISIkE- 1880 SIC
ALFAIF A-S9 Jeq 1880
SWEET CLOVER -<13dSlJ.
COW X1nfI0
SOY BEANS S3H 40.
BLUE GRASS - 80 per bu.
FIELD PEAS-&4nJ per bu.
MILLET- JOQS3
GERMAN MlLLEr-S2 5Od3OO
JAPANESE MTLLET S2NZJ1 per bu.
MAMMOTHH -Si3JO4xlG bU
EETCH-S1OG&i2
TALON AND HIDES
Corrected Daily BY >. ". LippmAa. zIE
~. Main ST.
TALLOW-RouEh. 243c: rendered. No.
l. 5&8c.
HTDES--Green. Ne. / 10a1se: calf skis
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Don't say you saw II in the
newspaper. Say News-Times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
LIVE sTOCK.

Corrected Daily by Major Bros.s 3. Ls-
gan St, MishaUakal.
HEAVY Vat sTEEhS-Fsir % ge0d.
los. prime. 9QlOC.
HOGS-1OOQ1 10 lbs. 10, 12OG $50 lbs.
lSe; 1000 loo lbs HAc; l6DQ-OO los. To-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30
NEW YORK STOCKS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 50. - Closing
prices on the stock exchange today
were:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-30

o'clock at the First Presbyterian
church, Rev. c. a. Lippincott off,
ciating.
The bride and groom will be at
home after Jan. Is, at 1S45 WILDER
stL Marquette park.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
PAPERS
COMMEND WORDS
Of PRESIDENT
His Address Eliminates Selfish
Aims From Allies Cause
Says the News.
LAST HOPE OF PAClFlSTS
MUST FOUNDER.-TlMES
Can Be No Charge Of Imperial
ism in Allies Aims, Com
ments the Graphic.

Londsn, Dec. s,--prss'dsn' Wilson's
message 80 congress hss tns f1Ilss,
possible prornin.nc. IN The morning
ns~spspors, but u reached Lsndon 100
late for much considered ,,rornsnt.
Tho Daily News receives warmly tfs
presi5sot's declaration that pssrs
should be based on generosity and
justice, 70 the exclusion o selfish
claims. N adds;
~ would he sffsctation 70 pretend
that thia language echoes the dsclars-
tons of the European spokssrnsn of
The sllisncs. u is the ysics sf q
statesman ,,hos. yision coroprshsnds
The world. while theirs comprehend :
only half world
II President Wilson ,puhd have
aid earlier what he said yester1a =
and n in Creept Britain FRAME and
ftaiY tho responsible leaders hs,1 made
hiz language their Dpn. Eusaia rnlghi
10 today driving the enemies frDrn her
borders
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
OFFICIAL TEXT Of
WAR RESOLUTION
AGAINST AUSTRIA

Washington, Dec. 5.-Tho of
fieial text Of the resolution for war
against Austria tungsria as in.
troduesd before tho house foreign
affairs committee today i, az fol
lows:
Whereas, The imperial and
royal hustro Hungarian govern
rnent has shown its hostility 20 the
government and tho people OF tho
United States by severing Of diplo-
matic relations and hss formally
adhered 10 the ruthless policy OF
submarine warfare adopted by its
ally, tho imperial German govern
ncnt, with which the United States
Is az war, and has given to it's ally
every support and aid on both land
and yea in the prosecution Of the
people OF the Unitef> States Of
America; therefore be II
Resolved, BY tho senate and
house OF Representatives Of the
United States Of America in con
qress assembled, that a state Of
war be and is hereby declared TO
exist and TO have existed since
noon Of the fifth day Of December.
1917, between the United States Of
America and the imperial and royal
Austro Hungarian government, and
that the president be and he is
hereby authorized and directed TO
employ the entire naval and mill
tsry forces Of the United States
and the resources Of the govern.
ment to carry on war against the
imperial and royal Austro Hun
garian government and TO bring the
conflict TO a suecessful termination
all the resources Of the country s-e
hereby pledged by the congress Of
'he United States"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
CANAOA's LOAN THREE
Times OvERSUDSCR|bEO
More Than 100000 Persons
Purchased Victory Bonds
During Campaign.

Toronto. Cnlari5. De-. -.-gara4..s
victory Loan sgbs1riptl8za ssd4y a.
tailed ssos.47s. so. an 3se-s.laorib5slsn
u almost three t.nnss ta= 2Is5.sG8 5s3
objective. according - Attest reports
receisef.
During the campaign. Eh.cl clsz@I
saturday nisat ooHds Eer= ssEI q
Tf-.IIZ people The 1znpatzr man
zge-s estimate one perz0n l-. e. ery
e-esen made pare h4sez-
Every province d-srsllls.-5z.s -
British Columbia uas allotted ltz.-
s19.599. but s1hseri5ed nn0rs ~
= 90 80. The bonds Ke-. issse.I AZ
rsr and VIII pay interest u g.. -eg
cerr
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
FRANCE Gets GERMAN
SHIPS TAKEN BY BRAZIL
South American Republic Will
Profit by Deal in Seized
Vessels.

Rio Janeiro. Dec. 5.-A decree au-
thorizing the signing of an agreement
with the French government for the
use of 30 former German ships il pub
iished by the newspapers. \ state
ment issued by the finance minister
places the total tonnage Of these ships
at 2f9,5o0. France it adds, is to place
at the disposal OF Brazil 10. 900, 900
francs and will purchase 1000 900 bags
OF coffee and Brazilian agricultural
products to the value Of 100. 900 900
francs
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
IF BONDS Do NOT SELL
MORE TAXES WILL COME
Warning is Given That Capital
VIII Be Forced Into Gov
ernment Channels.
PEOPLE MUST SAVE AND
LOAN MONEY FOR THE WAR
Secretary Gives Credit TO the
Banks for Help in Float
ing the Bonds.

Warrington Dec 3 Congress
vas informed b. Secretary Nc
A5oo IN his annual report. sub
nificd today, tnat &5.t2s Z03 .7g3
must be provided IN sdd.s0n 70
funds from taxes and bond issues
already authorized in order .
make estimated receipts for .he
hscaI year en1,ng June -, 1918.
equal dis1Urscmcnts. r. this def
icit is net bg new issue %
oon1s the total amount of secu-
ri'ics 70 BE- IssGe1 IN the next
seycn months f. estimsted a,
81 gG9 433650
For the next falal year. ending
June 20 1919 The estimated e.
cess Df disbursements over re-
ceipfs % S7-527 ~ s1O.
sflzs mar .zoeaz-e aa4 .eara ,
t-aef.sas allies ~ enc rate ~ p al
zllsn collars = zs4nta nz-s a-zzIs
ssr s-'.r1a'es raary t.nfs -zer
f..sn ar. a.-r -r-ssr.a.l ln = salr-sary
- tEe frs-as4rg-s anr-zl rsp<,rs. u
ne tIz2l. g3581s as..a-st.l s-yrsrx
atDe19lt4rea r1r fse ,+sr ending a4st
June ~. i.!.5z1 355sT5 ID f.- Har a14r-
rfsss. aaI tr- 5rs1art.1r. JIG aas.s -
a-f@ .sr -r- sflz E-s- arI.rr .1 -
People Must Save.
=, ;sE tHe asl.3a ass bone -
-zL.--a. As-9eaz = r. var we'll s.xs
fClrE.E sed ~ rsags n -
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
WAR SAVING CERTIFICATE
AS A CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

ne enf.sfrflzAs isiez l. outlined ~
t11-irrfan Turner a. folIozs
a H.1H mat wants % start his -.
y e@'isatsr On an individual y-zr-z4r-
.A-ss e-mfaisn has only to p4rehss.
one slasnp, paste Il On the square num-
= / fiA n the name and addresx
1aa hang !, On the Christmas tree
n@n the recipient Of the gin "a.
A4sas'e TIE eertafleate u becomes hls
bropeftT HntH Jan 1, isz3. or any d.v
ossy'e that date that he may DESIRE
= -t-t'a nse u for cash at any post
aiAce- once signed, the eertfriezts 1.
not transferable
Sep,r,s received by Director rxrp-r
sl'oM that there is nLo iet-up In the m
----...1 oI ene friye by which Montana
tcsntsnsed % Page TNrse5
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05

Eton. Dec : To avoid delay.
=, administrat.on leaders were
expedite action by having an
psolulion reported 10 the sen %
] II re convcnes Friday and
tediate onsidcratiun.
Doluti0r of war against AUG
gary was introduced today in
OF representatives by Chair
ph Of the foreign affairs com
the form and language ap-
4 President Wilson.
Md a declaration that be-
Austria -IIungary's war like
PSI The United States in sup
Yer any Germany. a state Of
q and after noon today. II
ses the full resources Of the
ates to bring the war to a
Conclusion.
hn Flood put the war reso-
final form after consultation
ate department. He said ne
the committee to formally re-
at today and that he would
up in the house for passage
pate was not in session, but
relations committee. which
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
VATICAN RESENTS
ACCUSATIONS BY
ALONOON PAPER
Caustlc Reply Made to CHARGES
of Unneutraiity in the
Times.

London. Dec cardinal Bourne
archbishop of Westminster. has com
munica,ed to the Morning Post a
statement from Cardinal Gaspar-i.
the papa! secretary of state. ansrer-
ing the Posts accusation that tn.
vatican was implicated in dt.rupttvs
propaganda in Italy and Is unneutraL
Cardinal Gssparri declares that the
accusation ~ an -atrocious caIurnny.-
s4ys that the hierarchy ana cierry in
Italy have given the most open and
most generous help to the cn.nt-,s,
cause and have received unr..sr.s.s
praise from the Italian parIsarn.n, "a
s"ferhnent The cardinal adds tha,
lContlnued on Pare T-ok
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
zee is A WORD NEVER
pNSIDERED IN THE ARMY

Ruth Parrnalee. missionary worker
from central Asia Minor.
President II. J. Lonskey opened the
meeting and first called upon Lieu
tenant Brophy. Mr.. Brophy told Of the
work at the Presidio. where he had
been in training for three months. He
explained to the meeting that the Of
nccrs of the United States army are
the finest in the world and that, while
the American army Is popuiarly known
as the army OF democracy. it is that
In fact, and the officers work hand
in-hand with their men. He paid n
very glowing tribute to the instruc-
tors in the army and the enthusiasm
with which they enter into their work
They are not following the lines OF
least resistance" he said Our Off
GERS. in the matter Of technical educa-
tion. general education, morality and
Continued or Page Nine,
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
|ohn Brophy and Lieut..
", Honor Guests at Ad
Luncheon, Say There
e No letup in Prep

a word never considered in
recording to Lieut.. John A.
2 Lieutenant Manley. honor
the Butte Ad club luncheon
,oon at the Butte Grill. They
e have got to keep plugging
me last moment and there
any let-up in the prepara-
America emerees victorious
var"
sting today was more than
because of the presence Of
mer members. now officers
ited States army, and DR..
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
Uncle Sam Wants to Figure
Along With Santa Claus in
the Annual Gift Giving Oc-
caslon. Teach the Children
Thrift"

start your hos or siri on the rssI
70 thrift b. giving him or her A var
sa.Inss certific lte for Christina
This Is the slogan sent ont ,e.dzx ,,,-
Lareetor Harry W Turner, in charxe
Of TIE war savings campaign. 10 an
Paris Of Montana ii xas embo.f,-a 4,
a letter 70 the county chairnen asking
them to instruct their worker. TO use
the slogan.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05

A break IN The Italian line AZ the
point OF the present attack would flank
not only the Piave line. but render the
line Of the Brenta. approximately 80
miles TO the rear. impossible to hold
and would compel an Italian retreat to
the Adise, some 80 miles further west
ward.
Rumanian troops are now said to be
Joining the Russians In negotiations
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05

hington, Dec. g.
|nement Of the Aus
war declaration by
|gs until next week ap-
Lprobable today after
nces between chair
the senate and house
relations committee.
fman Flood of the
1 committee said he
10 get the resolution
1.-THE house tomorrow,
ttponement until Fri
peared probable, and
an event it was not
u that the senate
bet before next week
simultaneous consid-
] in both houses could
enged.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
TEUTONIC ALLIES OPEN
NEW ATTEMPT TO SMASH
ITALIAN LINE IN Hills
New Forces Of Men and Artillery Massed in the Mountain
Positions of the Upper Pave Danger of Break in the
Italian Defense is Again Thr estening Rumanian Army is
SAID to Have Joined the Rus SLAMS in Negotiations for an
Armistice. =
THE WAR SUMMARY.

Austaungary with whom the United States the eve of
declaration OF the principal ally Germany taking the lead
IN new attempt to break through the front
the retreat OF General Daz armies mountains
venice and permit the AustroG invaders
extent of the northern plains " "-
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
Two Years of War Will Cost the American People at
Least ThirtySix Billions Of Dollars McAdo0 Reports
Recommends a Government Loan. to
Railroads In the Present Emergency
Commission Also Would Suspend Anti and
Polng Laws Secure Unfit alton of Resources for War;


to he unhc o a
in atdu i sldccc and
d ih should be n rat
n
a W a
o b
y : y
a e 0 rail-
pnply
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
and House Committees May Decide
Discuss Identic Resolutions to
Hurry Passage.
|ent's Plan Prevails in Congress, and Tur-
and Bulgaria Will Not Be Included in the
sent War Declaration - Administration
ves Language in
eh Flood Resolu-
/ is Drawn Goes
loor of House To-
Row.

hington, Dec. 5.-Thc
ion to declare war on
] was reported to the
today rom the for
felationa committee,
amended from the
as introduced earlier
] day by Chairman
who will bring it up
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05

,tinued on Page Eighty
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05

Continued or Page Nine,
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-12-05
WEATHER FORECAST

MoSTANA Generally fair tonight ana
fhuradny. some what rpldrr tonight
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-10-04
The Petersen Mercantile Co.
S""P"""O '"R nan" ''"S
Zer.en Takes Championship from PoIusta

MS write-up IN one Of Omaha 5 lead
my dailies he mentions Zersen as the
future worlds champion. The match
referred 70 lasted two hours 10 d
draw
Mr.. Ierscn is clean-cut Young rlan
highly refined and educated, and with
his brother Joe, has bought land on
the south table where they are now en-
gagged IN agricultural pursuits He
now claims Julesburg as his home
and We are proud 70 have such fine
type Of young manhood in our midst.
The preliminary between Chin.
Eader and John Donnelly proved an in
terestjng match. Altho they were
limited 70 lb minutes their match Was
fast and full of pep and many scienti-
fic holds were exhibited. This match
was refereed by Frank famous. The
main 20 was refereed in professional
style By Toliefson, our efficient base
bali captain. His decisions were
heartily approved by the wres,lers
concerned and the spectators as we'll
II is proboble that Tojle:son will re.
teree the next match, which will be in
about two weeks, between Charlie
From, of Yuma, and our own Champ
ion Ben Zersen.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-10-04
". {. +. L. NOTES

On Sept. goth, thirty four ladies'
met at the home Of Mrs. r. W. Jen-
hins to listen to An address by Mrs.
Hungcrford, the State President of the
Colorado W. c. r. u. Mrs. Galley
conducted the devotions in her usual
able manner, uplifting US all by her
earnest prayer. Mrs. kinsman intro
duced Mrs. Hungerford, who spoke
on Patriotism, Conservation Of Food,
Prohibition and the Red Cross work
especially delegated 10 the W. c. r. Y.
this being the making Of the Many
tailed" bandages and Comfort bags
for use in the Navy. Mrs. Hunger
ford spoke in her most pleasing man
ncr, and all present enjoyed the ad-
dress.
She was followed by Rev. Galley
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-10-04

who was present in Z short spiritec
talk, very much 70 the point. Tbs
meeting then adjourned for socia
time, when delicious refreshments Of
cake and ice cream were served.
The local Union in Julesburg has
made and forwarded ninety of the
"Many-tailed bandages, and have the
material on hand for sixty Of the com
fort bags Many Of our members be
long 10 the JulesDuyg chapter Of the
Red Cross, and work one or more sf-
ternoons each week al the room in the
court house
Thus. we are all striving 70 do ou,
bit" for our country in her time Of
need.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-10-04
NEWSY NOTES FROM SEDG-
WICK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

At meeting Of the Freshman class
last week the following officers were
elected:
president-Clara Carlson.
Vice President-Homer Lewton.
Secretary and Treasurer Margar-
G, Cannell
Mrs Reich had charge Of the chap
el period Monday morning. She play
ed several selections on Mr. Bower :
yictrola which he is always willing 70
have the school use.
The following have been elected as
officers of the Girls Athletic Associa-
tion for the coming year:
President-Nettie Shepherd
Vice e-Pres-Agnes Carlson.
Secretary-Clara Carlson.
Treasurer-Betty Parker
Rev. James Jones, who is assoclat-
ed with the Congregational church,
talked 70 the students in chapel Wed
nesday on Making the World Bigger.
II he is to remain in Julesburg, we
expect TO have him many times II the
future.
The students received their reports
for the first month Tuesday and from
the expression On some OF the faces
more effort will be put into the work
GREATER.
Miss Rohweder, who comes from
Illinois, is the new science teacher
| Although she has been with US only
this week, there is general feeling
that all are going to ike her.
Officers of the High School Junior
. Red Cross were elected by the stud
| ents as follows:
President-Jettie Pyle.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rook.
Secretary-Alice Parker.
Miss Eismann has been appointed
treasurer and Faculty Adviser. We
have made this a temporary organi-
zation so as to be able TO take up the
regular work when plans have been
adopted by those now working IN be-
half of the Junior Red Cross. We hope
to accomplish much during the year
We want to feel that the school is
doing its "bjt."
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-10-04
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Services next Sunday both morning
and evening. Morning servic. at II
and evening service at 1880. Com
munion service in the morning.
Rev. r. W. Jones Of Grand Haven,
Mich, will preach again next Sunday
and he would like very much to meet
all the members and friends OF the
church. Please make special eff
fort to be present. The text for the
morning sermon will be without the
Shedding of Blood, there is no remis-
sion of Sins" Do you think this is
so? Come and hear what the preach
er thinks about it.
There will be change in the sub
jcct for evening from what announced
last Sunday. This is the subject that
will be used instead. Can a Man Be
an Honest Skeptic?" If religion is
largely matter Of faith, can a man
be blamed if he does not believe the
Gospel? Better come and reason
about this Il little We will be glad
to see you.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet in
the Prayer Meeting room at the
church on Thursday. Oct. II. All the
members are asked ODE present that
we may arrange for our annual ba-
zaar.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-10-04
GOVERNMENT SITS rEI1
COAL: EfTECTINF OCT. LIST

Washington, Sent s0-Gnvernmeni
control Drer the GOA industry mas ,seei
r.aus cUmpist. py al pruer Df ue
administrator Garfield limiting the
p-sfIts Of retail coz anu coke dealers
throughout the counI-y 10 l. basis
winch If expected To BRING about I'M
mediate REDUCTION II prices TO the con
su,ner
Tn urne,, sff.ctive Oc Ist directs
mai -ns retailers sna. fiy rheir prices
- a. 10 l,nlir tneIr gross margins owe,
cost 70 tns average q such gross mar-
gins curing the year Of 1915. plus &
maximum Of 30 per cent Of the 1915
margin, provided ttut II mo case sna Z
le average margin Of the monh Of
July, TINS year, ns exceeded
Local committees appointed ny the
federal fued adr Irisrrarion u each
state vii see To II thai the dealers
comply with the order and the dealers
themselves viii ne called upon 10 re
,urn swgrn cost sheets showing the
tarts upon winch they have based
then prices.
by Garfield selected 1915 as 3 nor
nal year because the coal shortage
winch resulted IN continued rise in
prices DID not begin until 1916 The
additional 30 per cent Ii 10 COW
- the increase in the retailers cost
f doing business which has increa sed
substantially during the past Two
wears. Prices already fixed by the
government for coal al the mouth OF
the nine are near those charged IN
1915, and with be jobbers charge now
limited TO % cents 4 ton ad the COS.
# transportation not materially in
creased. the consumer in every com
nunity should be able TO get coal Of
any description al approximately the
price paid in 1915.
n other orders the fuel admins
ration made the first revisions Of III
recently fixed prices Of coal al the
mine. One makes changes on antnra-
cite pea coal in the Pennsylvania field
Another order revises upward the
mine run in certain bituminous dis
tricts in which unusual conditions ex-
4tIs, HIdhIiIS tHe cosl VI PRODUCTION
greater than in the principal bitumin-
ous fields. The new prices for the run
Of the coal in some of the districts fol-
low: Bituminous domestic coal in
Walsenburg, Canon City. Routt, Gar
field, Gunnison, Durango. Mesa. Pit
sin. MonteAuma. Delta. Mortrose and
Rio Blanca districts, Colorado 50. BIZ
luminous steam coal in Trinidad dis
,rict. Colorado, 80 IS. Ignite coal
in the northern field and FL naso dis
tricts. Colorado $2.45; state of Wyo
$3.50.
The increases allowed are to meet
figures presented by mine owners, in
many cases showing that the prices
previously fixed would not allow a