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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-27
CONSUMER IS PAYING
. too MUCH FOR FOOD,
|. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Congressional Probe at Wash
ington Results in Recon-
mendation for Municipal
Wholesale Markets

WASHINGTON. April 2e.-Results OF
the first congressionally authorized and
paid for price probe as a consequences
OF recent soaring prices throughout the
nation were reported today.
The probe was conducted I'm the ma
tion's capital Some sensational dis
closures were laid before congress in
the report. which says that similar con-
ditions undoubtedly hold in other cities
Of the country.
Conditions unearthed here also may
be taken as a criterion of what the
federal trade commission may find in
its nationwide Investigation.
The probers found:
That reports of food shortage were
misleading
That prices in many cities were "un-
usually high
That the poor have been compelled
70 resort TO the strictest economy to
provide food
CONSUMERS MORE FRUGAL.
That the sale of ordinary cuts Of
meats appears to have been discontin-
ued.
That consumers are exhibiting more
frugality than ever before; the falling
of in garbage collections prove this.
That shipments of roodstuffs were
'abnormally held up. and the food sup
ply. therefore. abnormally depleted"
That the element Of speculation in
food products has been one Of the po-
tent factors I'm the enormous increases
IN prices.
That shipments OF foods TO bellig-
erent countries have not affected prices
OF potatoes, eggs and onions. but that
prices on these commodities scared with
prices OF other foods.
That the food situation here IS mere
" part of the food situation Of the
rest Of the country.
The probers reported that increased
value OF farm lands, agricultural in
struments. cost of distribution and
changed methods of living undoubt-
edIy have some effect on price In
creases.
HIGH PRICES UNJUST.
Suburban life" The report said, for
instance. calls fer longer hauls for de-
livery On the other hand. apartment
house life calls for frequent small guam
tity sales. with corresponding increase
IN frequency OF deliveries. The deli
cateSsen serves as pantry for the apart
mert dwclleT. and the proprietor charg-
es for services rendered.
The conclusion is that there is no
Just ground FOR such high prices of
many products as are demanded or the
consumer at this time"
The report recommends there is "ur-
gent need in this country for organiza-
ton OF comprehensive marketing ma
chine-y which Will put producing and
consuming communities in trading re-
lations with each other and make pos
sible sending of perishable products d.
rectly from the point OF production to
point of use"
Municipal wholesale markets are rec
commended.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-27
CENSORSHIP OVER ALL
WIRE LINES DISCUSSED

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Plans 10
establish a censorship over all cable.
telegraph and telephone lines in the
country were discussed today at con-
ference between Secretary Daniels ana
Representatives Of leading cable COM
panieR
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-04-27
Captains Report Fails
10 Mention LI-Bnat Officer

NEW YORK, April :S.-The Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine company today
had received no report of the sinking
OF a submarine by its freighter Mon
golia- The MongoIia's commander for
mally cabled his safe arrival without
hint Of an unusual incident on the voy-
age
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

u. s. Consul Franklin D. Hale,
at Huddersfeld. England, quotes
from an issue of the Yorkshire
Post to show how rather seri
Gus Joke has been played on the
English fabric glove industry.
Prior to the war the only kind Of
fabric glove made in England
was of silk, the present enemy
countries controlling the English
market on all other fabric gloves.
Recently England has developed
to some extent the making Of
fabric gloves. But still these
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

In summer it is advisable to eat
fruits and vegetables freely. III
the first place they commonly are
plentiful and cheap then; second,
they are better for you in warm
weather than heavier foods;
third, they are produced closer 20
your nome, thus requiring Ie' S
transportation; fourth, they MAJ,
to a certain extent. take the place
of more concentrated foods which
stand long shipment better ard
which are needed for the soldiers
and the people Of other countries.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16
Political Gossip from
Washington.

Washington, Aug. 13. Especial
Correspondence In view of the
recent statement of the Presi
dent that Lincoln was very great
ly embarrassed by the Congress
sional Committee on the Conduct
of the War, and his advancement
of that alleged fact as an argu-
ment against the creation of a
similar committee at the present
time. Representative Edmund
Platt of New York has taken oc-
casion to look up the historical
writings of Mr.. Wilson to see if
any allusion to such a condition
is made. He has found none,
though the Importance of such a
matter surely would have merit
ed a paragraph in an American
history had it been true.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
PROBATE COURT.

Order of public sale of real es-
tate issued in estate Of Ellen
O'SulIivdn, and additional bond
in sum of $4,000 filed.
Application filed for the ap
pointment Cf an administrator Of
estate Of P. D. Groendyke.
BerthaM. Dickey was appoin-
ted guardian of Mary Flo Dickey
bond $8000.
Order of private sale cf per-
sonal property returned in es-
tate of Abraham Farmer.
Last will of Eli Miller was filed
for probate and record.
Application filed for removal
Of administrator of estate Of
Mary J. Heath.
FIRST and fral account filed in
estate Of Ephraim Beery.
Inventory and appraisement
filed in estate of John B. Mitch
ell.
Statement in lieu of account
filed in estate of Margaret A.
Hagoman, also resignation of
executor.
Application filed for the ap-
pointment of an administrator Of
of John A. Hicks, Sr.
First and final account filed in
estate of Rebecca E. Smith.
C. l. Delk was appointed guar
dian of Mary Elizabeth DNlk;
bond $3.50.
Mary Elizabeth Delk was ad-
opted by Samuel w. Roger and
wife and name changed to Mary
Elizabeth Delk Ro er.
Continued on ne. puge.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

The ablest men in the Soslaliat
party are not able to follow it u
its failure to Loyalty support the
war, One Of tie many recent
Withdrawals is that of Chester
M. Wright, formerly the editor
of tie New York Call, the So
cialistic organ in that ci.y. He
gives as his reasons for resigning
that he considered the party's
attitude entirely Nrong' both
as it relates to the labor move
ment and to the war.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

The great demand for pork
throughout the world causes an
especial interest in the BOYS and
Girls Pig Growing Contest at the
Great Darle County Fair, Green
vile, August 27 to 81
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

Corn bread made with skim
milk has much more food value
than when made with water, be =
cause the milk contains protein,
which is tissue builder.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

The racing program for the
Great Darke County Fair, Green,
vile, Ohio, August 27 to 81, in
cludes four good races, with big
purses, for each day-Wednes-
day. Thursday and Friday. Bet,
ter filled and the best races ever
seen on the parke County Fair
track is the promise for this year.
Many entries have already been
filled.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

Sometimes poison ivy can be
exterminated by pouring sulphu-
ric acid or strong brine around
the base of the cut stem.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

In raising baby beeves it is es-
to have a herd with a fair
of beef blood.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

Starve, trap, or poison rats. 1t
is especially important at this
time to save the food rats waste.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

Senator William E. BOrah Of
Idaho thinks that there is no bet
ter proof that Congress fails to
realize that the war is an Ameri
can war than the spectacle Of the
Senate deliberating over a bill to
appropriate money for rivers and
creeks down which a duck car
not float at some seasons Of the
year" Mr.. Borah is one of those
who advocate greater publicity
for the principles which caused
us to enter the war, and a wider
discussion of them from the An
erican standpoint. To turn from
serious war preparations to the
consideration Of a river and har-
Dor bill is, to quote the Senator's
words, distinctly casein which
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

See that jars, cans, and pro-
cessing outfits are ready to do
business as soon as fruits and
vegetables ripen.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

Grass clippings make excellent
green feed for the backyard
poultry flock.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

Everybody cali! Put your spare
time into cans and jars.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16
Contributed
Political Gossip.

1t is said that the Kaiser and
his people are one. Which one?
Y X
Owing to a leak somewhere, a
raid on Toledo speak. easics was
tipped off in advance and render
ed futile.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

Having in mind the possibility
that the war may last two or
three or more years l0nger, and
that we may be forced to call to
the army men who are at pres
ent below the minimum are,
Representative John NJ. NORM of
Pennsylvania has introduced a
resolution calling upon the SEC.
rotary of War to furnish the
HoHse with information as to the
availability and the facilities rcr
training boys between IS and q
years of age, also a plan by which
schools and colleges may be util.
lied for such training with the
least interference with the schol-
astic pursuits Of the students.
Mr.. MORN believes that we should
at once give attention to the mil
itary education of young men
who may be liable for service in
the next few years, instead of |
waiting until they arc actually |
lrafted into the military organi- |
and with that end in view
he has prepared his resolution.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

Rats rob biLs and feed troughs.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16

4 bill that will call into active
service with the army reserve all
clerks in the War department
that have seen service emitting
them to a campaign badge has
been introduced by ConGressn an
Thomas S. Crago Of Pennsylvan-
ia. Mr.. Crago provides that chief
clerks coming within the provis-
ions Of his bill shall be commits
stoned as majors, and those of
lower grades as captains and
lieutenants. The measure will
restore the uniform to number
of hOnorably discharged soldiers
who have seer active service,
and who are now filing clerical
positions in the War department,
and give them a rank equal to
many officers detailed to a SINH
lar character of work,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-08-16
Brief Items.

Rats are sprea@ers of disease.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Misuse of Vines.

The mission of the vine is not to
smother and obscure the beauty Of
architecture, but to embellish it light
ly, with a delicate, almost fragile
touch; to relieve the harsh mOnOton-
Gus lines too often present. Vines
lose their beauty as they lose all
chance of contrast with architecture
over which they Chamber. Buildings
and other man-made things are un-
changing; vines are constantly chang
ing. The beauty of contrast is great
est while the first-present is still dom
.nant. When the building or sother
object is half covered with vines the
charm and beauty of contrast is on
the wane. There is, in addition, an
air of desolatiOn and neglect about
any object entirely or even nearly COW
cred with vines. 1t suggests abandon
ment by man to the gradual annihila-
ton by the forces of nature, the con-
temptation of which is unpleasant. 1t
is the duty of man to subdue nature
ere this coarse overgrowth becomes
too pronounced. Preserve the delicate,
clinging mantle of the vine"
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
GROWING Street Trees.

Trees grown for street or highway
planting, especially the deciduous
species and varieties, should be grown
for two or three years in the nursery
and transplanted once each year, root
pruned and top-pruned at each moving.
This treatment will induce a vigorous
and well-distributed root system of a
great number of feeding fibers in a
small area. The side shoots on the stem
should be removed to height of six or
seven feet, carefully trimming the
trunk so scars will heal over smooth.
The earlier these are removed the
quicker will the recovery be and the
smoother the tree trunk. Trees so
treated will at three years of age be
ten to fifteen feet high with diameter
of at least two inches at the base.
Trees SO grown will quickly adjust
themselves to new positions and after
the first year prove quite resourceful if
left to themselves, without special care
if in favorable locations.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
BRIGHT TONES IN PETTICOAT
of Fabrics and in All the CoIors
Of Flowers.

Whatever may be said of the taste,
or lack Of it, in the selection of weird
| chromatics for street clothes, it must
be admitted that there is something
rather alluring in the petticoat made
of bright-toned silks, writes a fashion
expert.
The new models have broken out, as
it were, in all the colors of the spring
flowers. having particular fancy for
the tulips, hyacinths and marigoldS
that dispel the passing gloom of win
ter.
These pctticoatS are offered in such
fabrics as two-tOne taffetaS. satin and
silk jersey. They are variously trimmed
with Self-f1ounces arranged in many
different ways. A woman may select
n skirt with fluffy, boufrant flounce,
or she may elect to wear more tail
Ored effect which shows the fiOunce
closely plated and hanging in straight
lines.
Then there are petticoats made of
linen and silk which are bound to be
more durable than the all-silk sort.
These, too, come in bright spring
tones, and make very good founda-
tiOns either for sports skirts or for
the tailored suit. Some of the models
Indicate alternate stripes Of satin and
silk, and there are also those made of
Pompadour or Dresden designs in in
distinct blurred effects.
For wear with the evening gown
the petticoats are mostly made of
very soft satin in white or flesh-pink.
The flOunces are Of lace or of the
satin, lace-trimmed. The petticoats
tslat are plated from waist to hem are
pretty for wear with the thin evening
gown, and also as the fundamental
garment for the fluffy negligee.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12

panel on either side entirely around
the back of the frock is of the empire
family. Sheer handkerchief linen is
suggested as the material for the dress.
with fine hand embroidery giving the
necessary trimming touch. The ques-
tion of fabric, however, is one that
may be decided by the mother, as any
lightweight cotton or linen material
would be suitable for the dress. 1t is
not Il good model for a heavy linen or
pique.
To make the dress for four or five
year-old girl two and half yards Of
material 36 inches wide will be re-
quired. The garment buttons in the
center back.
The guimpe or suspended dress is in
creasingly popular as the season ad-
vances, and models are shown made up
Of colored linen, chambray, ETC., or of
bright checked gingham, with dainty
underblouseS of sheer white.
Pockets are featured on many new
dresses designed for small girls as well
as for boys of less than trouser age:
In this connection it may be noted
that the feminine leaning to trousered
garments is shared by the children.
Washable boomers worn underneath
MILDLY blouses or dainty smocks are
featured for girls from four to eight
or ten years of age, and rompers are
worn by the very small boys and girls
alike.
The general rule of simplicity may
safely be adhered ito in designing
clothes for children. Except in little
party frocks, elaborately trimmed
dresses for small girls are considered
bad form. The dainty, rather than orr
nate, trimming touch is sought for, and
fine hand embroideries, hemstitching.
ETC., are favored.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Arras Before the War.

Tapestries are no longer woven in
Arras, but the city was a thriving in
dustrial community at the outbreak Of
the war. its chief articles of manufac-
ture being hosiery, irOnware, oil prod
ucts, beet sugar and agricultural imple-
ments
In the Petite place and the Grand
place Arras boasts some curious archi-
tectural relics of the period of Spanish
occupation in the seventeenth century
houses of hewn stone whose upper
stories project beyond the foundation
walls and are supported by pillars
which form arcades over the side
walks. Beneath the streets are huge
cellars or magazines which were orig
inally Quarries. The Hotel de Vile
Is an interesting sixteenth century
building with Il belfry 245 feet high,
in which hangs Il great nine-ton bell
called "JoyeuSe."
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
MEDALLIONS IN GREAT VOGUE
Appeal Even to Woman Who Has No
Inclination to Take Up Embroid-
ering Of Large Articles.

Women who have no inclination to
embroider large articles should feel
encouraged to join the field of embroid-
erers, just at present, since the vogue
of the embroidered medallion is so
strong. And, too, since the stitches
that are easiest made and most effec-
tive are in fashion. On squares, ovals
or circles of material you can embroid-
er the most weird, the most artistic or
the most geometric of designs, using
combination of bright colors for the
purpose. And as for the materials
used to bring forth these designs, one
is not limited, for there is straw, cot
ton, silk, wool, beads and chenille at
ones service. Braiding designs are
also very modish and can be worked
out in quick time. AS rule the back
ground of the medallion is of a color
that is in strong contrast with the
dress, hat or bag on which it is used.
The embroidered medallion is
splendid innovation for the woman who
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12

after three doctors said never would
stand up straight again. I was mid
wife for seven years and I recommended
the Vegetable Compound to every wo-
man to take before birth and after
wards, and they all got along so nicely
that it surely is a godsend to suffering
women. If women wish to write to
me I will be delighted to answer them."
Mrs. JENNIE MoYER, 342 E.North St.,
Lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displacs-
ments, weakness, Irregularities, ner-
vousness, backache, or bearing-down
pains, need the tonic properties of the
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
fNr[f TOWN
f1FLpS =
AGAINST THE WOODEN FENCE
New York Society Seeks TO Substitute
Wire for Boards Around Yards
of Tenement Houses.

Wooden fences, such as mark off
yards in the rear of most tenement
houses, have been condemned by the
tenement house committee of the
Charity Organization Society of New
York. "LOng dreary rows of hideous
board fences, which invite fire and the
accumulation of rubbish" must go
and in their place be substituted by
open wire fences, the committee de-
clares.
"Every owner of an apartment or
tenement house, every builder and
architect will be called upon in this
campaign. 1t is the purpose to wage
a crusade for several months, investi-
gators being convinced that the open
wire fence will do much to provide
more attractive and sanitary rear
yards through the city.
"A constant fire danger, an excellent
hiding place for thieves, an encour-
agement to the accumulation of rub
bish, quickly weatherwOrn and trans
hOAAaSo AhlO oh OJCoOkC, llIc
fence makes tenement yards worse
than useless.
children find them unattractive to
play in; they are no incentives for
planting grass and flowers; they de-
tract from the tenants supply of light
and air, and are in every way unde-
sirable.
"With the change to metal fences
tenement yards will become attractive
Fairgrounds for children, will encour-
age competition among tenants in
keeping the premises clean, and in ad-
dition will allow the light and air to
circulate freely.
"The use of metal fences in tene-
ment yards should do more to solve
the problem of providing play space
for children than any movement that
has been undertaken in years."
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12

A little pin or badge with the flag
on it may be enough for the man to
display his coIors, but the young WON.
en- of America are not satisfied with
so mild a demonstration. Their patri.
otism is effusive, and they show it in
this, the latest summer hat, of white
milan straw with red and white gros.
grain ribbon straw run around the
crown, while the blue is put before the
world very ostentatiousIy with 4a EN-.
broidered stars directly in front.
There's not chance in the world of
one mistaking the nationality of the
Wearer.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
CUTICURA STOPS ITCHING
Instantly in Most Cases-Write for a
Free Sample.

Cuticura is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothn and heal all forms
of itching, burning skin and scalp af-
fections. Besides these super-creamy
emollients if used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample each by mail with Book:
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Solid CoIors for Gowns,

Considerable amount of green is be-
ing worn both in suits and dresses. In
suits it is not infrequent to see green
predominating in plaid designs, used
on the bias on the skirt or only as trim
mings. For One-piece dresses so1id-col,
ored fabrics are almost always EN-:
ployed. The green's seen are of the
dark and warm variety, somewhat like
sap green or lighter shades of Russian
green. The trimmings used with these
green's are reds, citron, black, buff.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
The Straioht EiourA

Probably the best thing to remember
in buying clothes is that the figure
must be Strengthened out in the medic
val manner, from bust to hips. You
can choose your own way of doing it,
whether by a deep girdle, by the
straight lines of the fabric or by a belt
of suede or leather that conceals any in.
ward curve beneath the arms toward
the waist,
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Let Nature Rule.

In gardening Of extent be true to art
and nature and do not wreak a viola
ton of either on the landscape for the
sake Of being original. 1t il not neees.
sary, or indeed best for your garden to
possess any feature or effect that will
distinguish it from many others. Your
large garden should be marked for it's
fidelity to nature so far as the latter
may be followed while still recogniz-
ing the fullest use Of the premises by
man. Strive only to make the useful
beautiful.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
Pretty Trinket Trays.

of the box should be covered smooth
or cretonne. This can be done by turn
ing the material over at the edges and
fastening it on just inside and under
meath the box with Seccotine or some
other strong adhesive. The inside of
the box is closely lined with soft silk.
selected of some pale shade of color
to harmoniZe with the material that
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12

interest payable semiannually Janu-
ary l and July 1. The maturities will
be announced later. In accordance
with the provisions of the act the
bonds will be convertible into bonds
bearing q higher rate of interest than
3R per cent if subsequent series of
bonds shall be issued at higher rate
of interest before the war ends.
'"The liberty loan will be offered
at par as popular subscription. and
ample opportunity will be given to ev-
cry man and woman in the United
States who wishes to subscribe, to Sc