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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-01

Npa { W. 90 10 tho, ,tpudEgt NAuch tnn.
oDokpufc m'b0nsiAAredsto be- libo d.
~ r'pg,,sGoia ~, na, mat, 0sca.,e y,
tlou4 ana ~ ztStrd Fas Of living
among Individual families any aver
age OF Increase can be applied only
la n broad way. A rvmgc OF 10 per
cent to 60 per cent ls, however. con
sldcred fairly representative OF tho
Increase In living costs Tor the ma.
iority OF industrial communitlrH.
Special emphasis IN moreover laid on
the fact that II these figures ure 20
be used as a basis for reudiuHtlnR
wages. local studies must ho made
OF changes In rent. which have
shown marked difference In ar
fercnt communities Thus. ~ in a
given community rent had advanced
ha much as 20 per cont the increlsf
In the total cost of living wound
range from 90 TO Go per cent IND
estimate OF 45 per cent ns tho rsU
in tho cost OF fuel will also l.r Uu
be Increased for some commnIfI.H.
but this would have only 70 4IIEh' Df
feet on the increase IN tho budget ut
whole because of The relatively
small expenditure fDr fuel Similar
adjustments can easily be- w1@e tu
allow for further changes in cost ~
any OF the other items as nHcortmncd
from time 10 time 1H. fpr example,
the changes iu the price of food
reported from month tu month by
the United states bureau NJ lnbor
statlstic8
The report contains caution
against tho usc Uf food prices hloDc
or who'll r,p commodity prices aH a
measure Of tho cost Of living, point.
ing out that errors OF this Kind have
|uometlmcH been made hy writer's ON
mo subject Even retail prices are
nm uncertain guide until the sepa-
rate Items IN the budget have been
given their proper ALLEGATION. II IS
further stated that the boards study
was not intended 10 reach refined
deductions, but. Instead, - general
survey which. without giving precise
measurements, nevertheless affords
basis for close approximations,
Food.
The report cites records az the
United States bureau OF labor sta
tlstics which show an average In
crease IN retail prices OF lb leading
articles OF food between midsummer
oh L9l4 and June 1918. Of about g2
w ~ dent ei'rites IN mldunmer'
1914, we're very close 10 the average
for 1913. For nors than,,a year
,shareafipr no extraordinary 'rluctua-
tlOnTin food prices WIS Observable,
hut early IN 1918 there began a def
TRitrl hlsward movsrnopt which, Win
sllaiM keasonal variations, continued
until, IN June. 1918. food prices were
',hs. highest, OF ahy month during the
Pwtri,upsto thnt time,
All articles OF food show a con-
siderable increase IN. price since
|1bi q Exceptional adv6nces Nere a.! i!
corded In prices OF flour. hard and
corn meal The most sensational nd-
vance occurred IN the ease " pota-
toes, which. In the spring OF 1911.
we're quoted at more than three
times tho 1914 price; In 1918. how
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-01

ever. thc eroltrs part OF this adrhn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-01

tho Philadelphia shipbuildlng region
placed the average increase in the
total cost OF living up 10 the close OF
1917 az i2.S per cent and similar
canvass or SOS families IN the New
York district indicated an increase
of All ser cent.
In Ahlpbullding districts IN the
south Atlantic and gulf regions In
Ureases of abont the same proportion
were found The committee ~ cm-
ployees the Bankers Trust coW-
pany OF New York found among
Ua. .ttf I'1p--r
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-01

just at or below the actual subsIgt.
cuce level
Comparison Win other Estimates.
When allowance is made FOR dif-
feroncys .n the periods OF time COW
cred the boards estimate Of so 20
DO per cent agrees fairly well with
tho results OF certain local studies
made uu "a budget basis hy other in
vcsgg8tors The study hy the Uuit-
oj States bureau uf hhur statistics
OF the expenditure Of sf2 families IN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-01

their number an increase within iu'
same period OF as 20 SIS per CON- o,na
Allowing for n further rise ih .e .ne
cost OF living which occurred a,n. .,.s
January. 1918. the report consIuvs,. os.
that tho percentages Of increase V'
served by those other investigator
afford substantial corrooo'"'''"
its own findings
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-01

tr- on apportionment of
these respective items In
the family budgoO 5og6
10 ,...,.. s.s...s...,..,sbbC 70
IN combining the perceDtagts III
Increase for the respective items in
order 10 determine the average In
crease for the budget NJ a whole,
food was taken as constituting 49 per
cent OF the total family expenditure,
rent rs per cent, clothing l9 pot
cent fuel and light @ per cent and
sundries 90 per cent Applying the
boards percentages OF Increase for
thu respective items 20 this distrlbu
tion OF the budget, the average In
crease In B2 per cent The dlstribu-
ton Of budget Items just given In an
average based on cost Hof Twins
studies made by several UNITED
states government bureaus and Other
agencies. covering In all i2,ooo FAM.
lea
The proportions OF these major
Items OF expenditure can, be varied
within narrow limits. but no reason
able arrangement would cause o
vide change In the Increase In the
total cost OF living Rs glgen above
For Instance, ". instead Of this aver
aga distribution OF the budget food
ne allocated as much as 4b per cent.
rent and clothing 6 per cent EACH
fuel and light 8 per cent ana sufs
dries 20 per cent. tho indicated IN
crease In the total cost OF living
using the boards percentages of In
crease for the respective items
would be 81 per cent
For the item Of food ti~ report
bases It's conclusions on data as
sembled by other agencies, chiefly
the United States bureau ofYiabvr
statistics. For clothing an 6f,Einhi
study was made through schedules
OF Inquiry sent TO Department. tores
and retail clothing establlsfinishtat "
representative cities, Information as
10 changes in rent and In cost ID, fuel
waa likewise obtained ehiefy Nv
firpthand inquiry. The great vnria.
ton among individual families Ia the
expenditure for sundries and whe
graat number OF Items comprised
uader this bead preoluded an
original study. and the increase was
placed somewhat arbitrarily at so
per cent. which IL approximately the
average Increase In cost OF tho other
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-01

World Want Ads bring EesulIs
M Va. w
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-01

average Increase depend
ne on apportionment %
These respective items IN
tho family budgoD 6oqo
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19
Teachers Reading Circle
of University Of Oregon

A report of the teachers reading
circle work in Oregon has just been
made to Superintendent of Public In,
struction J. A. Churchill by the Exten-
sion Department of the University of
Oregon. Before making the report, the
Extension Department made a thorough
investigation as to the manner in which
this work is carried on in other states
and found that no other state has
worked out plan as satisfactory as
the one used in Oregon. The report in
part follows:
'FDuring the last three years, the
Extension Division, through its depart
ment Of extension teaching, has as
sisted the State Superintendent Of
Public instruction and county super
intendents in the administration Of the
teachers reading circle work. The
number of teachers who did their read
ing circle work with the Division is
smaller this year than hitherto, be-
cause the state department accepted
membership in the National Education
Association as a substitute for the
reading of a book.
Investigation of the methods en-
pioyed in the administration Of teach
ers' reading circle work in other states
shows that a larger number, proper
tionally, of Oregon teachers comply
with reading circle requirements than
Of teachers in any other state from
which reliable information has been
secured; that the plan Of having the
work done in close connection with the
extension service of the state uni
versity is peculiar TO Oregon; that,
with the possible exception Of Wiscon-
sin, Oregon offers the most compre-
hensive list Of books, and that no other
state attempts the preparation Of
questions and study helps and the read
ing Of the papers on a scale eommen-
surete with the Oregon method.
'sThe following table will indicate
the assistance the University has
given in this work since its beginning:
Year ending Certificates Issued
November l, 1914-----...sa..-...-----.- 0
November /, 1915 --.-.-.-~----.------------ 3406
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19
Ilone From CaIiEor1lia
Where Rain Is Nesaed
---Lscal News of (luinaby
(Capital journal Special scrviee)

tCapltal Journal Special Servlce)
Quinaby, JAN 1s.-Mr and Mrs. J.
C. McFarlane have returned from
midwinter visit to the South Orland.
California was where they spent the
greater part of the time with relatives
who own a large sheep ranch. While
there their host disposed of a few ex-
tIa lambs which brought him within
few pennies of twenty six Thousand
dollars. (The figures are spelled out
so that it may not be mistaken for
twenty six dollars) Abundance Of sun
shine was reported with great anxi
etv for rain, since the feed problem is
serious one in that section, very
much Of the alfalfa crop having been
converted into meal and shipped out.
A new industry noted by Mr.. MeIaar-
lane was the growing of rice, but this,
IN common with many other crops suf-
Iered from the general labor shortage.
as the war has called many farmers to
military service or to the more re-
munerative employment of ship build
ing. and in California farming is an
ali year job since irrigation requires
unremitting toll throughout the SUM
mer, quite unlike the farming here
where grain growers at least have a
period of rest between seed time and
harvest. The Quinaby folks visited
Berkeley and San Francisco and re-
ported unusual business activity in all
lines, and very heavy railroa fife,
due in part to the withdrawal of the
Hill line steamers from Portland to
San Francisco, the same being convert
cd into transports.
An ANIMAL weighing 13 pounds,
with head shaped like that of a seal,
webbed front feet and fur of exquis-
ite texture was captured by Herbert
and Herman Hahn on their farm this
week. While undoubtedly water ami
NAL, since it disported itself in q pond
left by tho recent rains, the fact that
it was mile from any water course
makes its nationality" something of
puzzle. 1t is believed to be an otter.
The Arthur Penney family has re-
turned to- this section after nearly
five years spent in Oklahoma, their
former home. Although profiting from
the rise in hogs, cotton and corn, the
prevalence of malaria in that fertile
section made the change advisable.
They are domiciled in the Gamer cot
tage, formerly owned by Gustave Gil
rod, but will purchase farm land near
Quinaby.
The relatives of Mr. and Mrs. A. M.
Anderson, who have been their guests
for several weeks, left Wednesday for
their home in Kansas, going by way
of California. Another sister of Mrs.
Anderson, Miss Ethel Collier, who re-
lcently returned to Kansas after speno
ing two years here, writes of 12
inch fall of snow without any great
degree Of enthusiasm.
A Red Cross chapter was recently
Iorganized in the Lake Labish neighbor
hood, with II charter members. A
number of them are men, and while
important factors in financing the
chapter none of them are skilled in
needlework, so that the women are
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19

Oregon's 3 natural resources including
the development e water power, re-
cIamation Of arid, swamp and logged
off lands.
IL. To the organization and mobili.
zation of all our industrial forces, with
"a just and proper consideration of the
rights of labor, which shall guarantee
coordination of American efforts dur
ing the war.
IL. To legislation that will permit
the natural resources of the great
West and Alaska to be used, at the
same time being careful that these
natural resources are used economical
ly
13. To the removal of the misunder-
standing and opposition on that part
Of the federal authorities which has
restricted Oregon's commercial ex-
pansion and retarded Z her lustrial
development.
IA. To the development of Oregon IS
great shipping ports, through f,leral
improvement of waterways and hcr-
bors; the maintenance of merchc I
marine on the Pacific Ocean, and .
just recognition on the part of thc
federal government of the importance,
value, commercial and industrial ad-
vantage Of Oregon's location, situation
and harbor, and shipping facilities.
Is. To a policy of conservation and
reconstruction which shall insure our
national integrity, honor and commerce
and the moral anG civic purity Of our
people.
16. To have that high regard and
consideration for the interests and pro-
gress of humanity and the nation at
large, which is typified by a conscien
tious and moral observance of true
Christian civilization.
If you have not received the full and
complete copy of my platform and
principles write me at Stanfield, Ore.
r. N STANFIELD
PaidAdv.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19
WEDDING
AT SHAW TUESDAY

A very pretty wedding eliminated at
the Immaculate Conception church in
Shaw, Oregon, at High Mass Tuesday,
January 18th, when Ben Bittler of Sill
verton, Oregon, and Miss Lille Fieber
of Shaw, Oregon, were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony and Rev. Faith.
er Scherbring officiating To the
strains of the wedding march in the pre-
sence Of large number of friends and
relatives, the bridal party assembled at
the altar where the ceremony was per-
formed Rev. Father Gall Of Mt. Angl
College assisted rendering most beau
tiful sermon for the discourse on Holy
Matrimony" at the close of Mass.
The bride was charmingly gowned in
white messaline satin with pumps to
match, daintily trimmed with silver
bodice and lace tulle. Her veil hung in
graceful folds from wreath of flower
blossoms, and she carried a beautiful
bridal bouquet of snowy white carna-
tions adorned with tulle veil ribbon tied.
The groom wore a suit of blue serge.
The brides sister, Miss Emma Fieber
was bridesmaid. She was attractively
attired in gown of pink crepe de chine
trimmed in snow white furs and carried
a large bouquet of beautiful fragrant
pink carnations. Mr.. Edw. Plinsky of
Silverton, Ore, was best man.
After the shower OF congratulations
at church, followed the bountiful we'd
ding dinner held at the home OF
the brides parents, where all assembled
to the repast. The great wedding cake
adorned the center of the table, but
no less in beauty was the brides cake
surrounded with pretty carnations. Per
feet order in serving was maintained by
several table attendants, two tables
being served. Following the bountiful
repast many games were enjoyed by
large host of friends and relatives OF
the bride and groom; among the warm
est friends Of the bride who came long
ways were Mrs. Caldwell and daughter
Pearl of Saskatchewan, Canada.
The bride is well known daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Fieber, successful
farmer of this vicinity, popular and
esteemed young lady in her far-reachiHg
circle of friends. The groom IS well
known in the valley and is connected
with the Southern Pacific railroad hold
ing a lucrative position for several
wears. He is a member of the Knights
of Columbus, the Mt. Angel Council No.
1867.
The newly-weds were conveyed to the
station at Shaw in the afternoon Of the
wedding day by the brides uncle with
the car. Their honeymoon viii take them
south to such cities as Los Angeles, etc.
and in returning they will stop enroute
at Oakland, Cal, where they viii visit
relatives there and at San Francisco,
and Eugene, Or, visiting friends at
that place. After February first their
future home will be Silverton, Oregon.
Their host of relatives and dear
friends wish them all happiness and
prosperity in their new life, and they
fitly showed their love for the lately
welded pair by bestowing ON them a
vast variety Of beautiful and useful
gifts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19
Advertising Manager
Gets Msrited Promotion

=" At meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Certainteed Products Cor
poration, st. Louis, Robert M. Nelson,
advertising manager, was elected secre-
tary and treasurer to fill the vacancy
created by the election of John G. Col
Inns to the position of vice president.
Mr.. Nelson is graduate Of Harvard
college and has been connected with
the Certain-teed company since Febru-
ary 1914.
A dividend of $4 per share was declar-
ed ON all outstanding common stock,
payable January 2sth, to stockholders
of record, January 18th. All dividends
on the first preferred per cent cumula-
tive stock and second preferred z per
cent cumulative stock have been paid
to date, and the sinking fund for the
redemption of first preferred has been
set aside as required
The corporation has just closed very
successful year, and unless coal shortage
or transportation troubles arise, the of
ficers are looking forward to 1918 busi-
ness as another record breaker.o
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19

The principles upon which 1 stand
and to which 1 pledge myself are:
l. To support the national admins.
tration and the heads of the govern
ment with all my ability and energy in
the speedy and vigorous prosecution
of the war to a peace satisfactory to
the democracy of the world and com
patible with the highest ideals of our
civilization.
| 2. To the application of the selective
draft in practice as well as theory,
which shall insure organization of the
national army and at the same time re-
serve the necessary labor and supplies
for the continuation of our industrial
pursuits and commerce.
3. To an equitable control and regu-
Dation of food supplies, commerce and
industry, and the establishment of a
primary market in Portland on equal
basis with Chicago and eastern ports.
f. To a nationwide prohibition and
to all measures which shall make it
practicable and operative and not
theoretical.
5. To permanently establish equal
suffrage in both state and nation.
6. To establishment by the federal
government Of a naval base at the
mouth of the Columbia River.
Z. To effective rural credit legisla-
ton and administration with a partie-
ular view to its adaptability to the
needs of Oregon.
s. To construction by the federal
government Of a military highway
along the Pacific Coast, and federal
aid in the construction of permanent
highways.
Q. To see that Oregon participates,
all things being equal, in national
trade, commerce and industry, and that
our state is given recognition in the
federal expenditures made necessary
by the war.
10. To legislation which shall bring
to settlement the public lands ques-
ton, and the greater development of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19
Conditions In Army
When Civil War Began
Told In Old Letter

Editor Capital Journal In these
times of drives for funds to pro
Eid eour soldiers with convenieNees
and to provide for their welfare at
all times and in all conditions, 1T
might be interesting to recall condl-
tions existing at the beginning of the
Civil war as compared with those at
the present time. There was no pre-
parednessD in any line then. Men
were recruited and rushed to the front
without any preparation other than a
little drill in sc,ne of the simpler evo-
Iutions pertaining to their arm of the
service. The following letter written
bv a Wisconsin volunteer from camp
Griffin. near Washington in the month
of November, 1861, will give very
fair account of the average hoSPltal
service at that time in the federal
army.
81 suppose you would like to- hear
what we are doing in Virginia IN the
way of bringing the rebels to suDJec-
tion. As vet we have done little fight
ing. but have lost a large number OF
men. They are dying daily IN the
camps and hospitals, from pneumonia,
dysentery, and camp diseases, caused
by severe colds, exposure and lack OF
proper food when i'll. We have taken
verv heavy colds lying on our arms IN
line of battle, long frosty nights For
two days and nights there was very
severe storm, to which we were eX-
posed all the time, wearing shoddy
slniIorms and protected by shoddy
blankets, and the result was a frlght-
full amount uf sickness. We have about
thirtv in our regiment hospital VINO
will never again be good for anything
If they live.
sfOnr hospitals are so bad that the
men fight against being sent to them.
They will not go until they are com,
Delled to, and many brave it out ana
.die in camp. | really believe they are
moro comfortable and better cared for
in camp with their comrades, than IN
bospital. The food is the same IN Doth
p,laees. and the medical treatment the
same when there is any. In the nos
pital the sick lie on rotten straw; ~
the camp we provide clean heihloeA
or pine boughs, with the stems cut oue'
or husks when We can JERK tnohi
from 'secesh eornfield
pIn the hospitals the nurses afe
& feonvaleseent soldiers, SO nearly sleA
themselves that they ought TO De II
the wards, and from their very feeDle-
ness they are selfish and sometimes
inhuman in their treatment Of the pa
fientsL In the camp We, stout, hearty
fellows take care of the sick, rough
in our management, no doubt, but we
do not fail for lack Of strength or IN
4erest. If we could be assured Of be-
ing half way well cared for when sick
or wounded, it would take Immensely
from the horrors Of army life.
asWe need beds and bedding, hos
pitaI clothing and sick diet, proper
medicines, surgical instruments and
nurses-and then a decent building or
a good hospital tent for the seeommo-
dation of our sick. 1 suppose we shall
have them when the government can
get around to it. in the mean time NC
try to be patient.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19
Escaped Prisoner
Returns to His Cell

st. Helens, Ore, Jan. 1s.-"Me try
ing to eseapei Why just 60 out so
1 could see my lady friend before they
took ne back to Berdoo."
Thusly did Roscoe Davis explain to
surprised sheriff his sudden return to
the county jail here today, while posses
we're seeking him in all directions.
Davis with two other prisoners, fled
the county jail last night after one
window bar was sawed and the other
spread.
An officer arrived today to take
Davis to San BernsrdinO, Cal, where
he is wanted on charge Of stealing an
automobile. Davis said he heard Of
his coming, 30 took advantage Of the
opportunity to get Rainier and see his
steady, timing his return to reach here
simultaneously with California officer.
Davis two companions are still at
large.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-19

putting in extra time on hospital sup
plies
George zielinsli of Clackamas is
visiting his son, John Zeilinski, at this
place.
Mrs William zielinski and children
have joined Mr.. 2eilinski a. Oregon
City, where the latter is employed at
the paper mills. Mr. Barnett is also
among tho Qninaby men to find en-
plovment there
Mrs Franklin Matthes and sen,
Merle, OF Waeonda visited relatives
here Wednesday. Merle is Just recover
ed from an attack of chickenpox, a
recent epidemic that visited the Wa
eonda school in light form.
The Lee MeCcrmicks are now oecu-
pying their new house, and tho Thomas
Larsens are putting the finishing
touches to their residence which has
been rebuilt to conform to the stand
ard OF the modern bungalow.