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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27
CHAIRMAN HAYS OF
G. O.P. COMM|TTEEA
VISITOR At CAPITAL
New Chairman Visits Washington,
Confers With Republican Lead
ers, and the Indications Are
That Harmony Will Prevail.

Washington. Feb 20 chairman
Ila,, OF the republican national COM
mittcc began % series ur conference
here today vii hpnrty leaders ut ma
tiouHl hcadqutrtorH after 80 formal call
at the capital ON Senator GaliinEer az
Sew Hampshire republican "adcr of
the scuute aud ,u Representative
Woods oi iowa chairman of he rc-
publican congressional campaign
committee.
chairman HAYS viii meet senator
johnson. OF california. aud other
progressive
AFTER the conference k"prcseutitlN'
Woods said hr wJ- coo compl'i" H,
cor with NI Hays harmony pro.
gram and would cooperate With 'u'
national committee iu the rcpunl.
'uu congressional campaign.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27
IF KIDNEYS ACT
BAD TAKE SALTS
Siys Barhnchc j. sign you hn,0 hc"n
eating too mu'li
meat

when ..# wake up with huckachc
and iuIl WI-,ry 90 IA" hidu'l region
% generally means YOU have been 'h'-
Ing tuu fuu.u meat, says a w~"lI-ku"Wu
authority Meat forms uii" acid which
u,Crvur.. fN, KidueNs Boa their rti"fi
tu UIt,r ~. fr,m the blood and they
econ, sort of panlyz.d and ioggy.
When ,uuI kidneys get -Iu+pish ana
clos tpu must relieve ih'W like Non
ruliy'o your bowels, reW"'' ing ail ih'
body uIll.s waste, CTS" " nave
uu acne. -i,E headache dl1z' spells
Your -tuul 81 -ours, Tongue Dr. cnlt"d,
when OH. weather b. rr.l N"u have
rhcumati, inE,f The uruc b.
cloudy. fIl of sodim"ui ohnuur'
often get -ar,. water soilds ana beg
are abIipcd Goo seek RELIEF two ur three
rm,- duru- the night.
Fuhor consult u good phlsi-
clan 40 once or get from N"ui ph'i''a
clst about four ounces ~ jug "'l'H
a tabIrspounful in ei A" "i
water 10, Tor, breakfast FOR a frN dt>.
and ,s.tl. r.4nee Wui th'' . fine
Thi. ramus. snits A. mhuo srnm 'he
acid uf rraIss ard 'cn.'" i"''"' con"
blncd with lithia. ana hir htvn u"'''
for --cuorotinus 20 clean ana "'lnlu'
late sluggish kidne>s. ais" 4" n,u''''-
he acids lu the urine 80 u mo- i"ngei
irritatcs. thus ending bladder weak
ness
lad salts .s q lie saver Tor r'a"I'l
meat eaters n b. i~ncNpensi'e cannot
iniurr ana make IL delishit'I cit"i
N,-,,ui .ifhlu-watcr drlhh
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27

planned by the government To- drive
I"ia'2 out "f the east ,onst oil
fields.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27
RAIDER WOLF
DESTROYED 35 VESSELS,
is CLAIM OF BERLIN

HoTIIU- IcU 1--Thc GoTWUn r'ld-
rt Woll. whlyh has returned Z" q
home port after raidinG entente ship
pms boz IN, Irolfic destroyed az least
go vessels. b. was officially announces
today. Suu. 81 the steamships. b b.
stated. sven. loaded with English
troops. and iuo -iukingr therefore
caused 70 ,urrrspondlng loss Of hu-
man life
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27
STANDS AT HONG KONG
JOCKEY CLUB COLLAPSE
100 TRAMPLED TO DEATH

or me Chinese public stand. 90 tho
uoug SONG locke, club races Tues
',y 100 women tu1 ,hiIjr,u were
tglmpled Goo death. according Co 70
Reuter- dispatch from ilong Kong
Firr broke our and rcgrrll hundred
others were burned tudcath
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27
MEXICAN FEDERALs ARE
SENT AGAINST BANDITS
IN COAST OIL FIELDS

tuarcz. Mexico. Fch. Thro"
thousand federal troops embarked rc-
GENTLY from r~ohuantepoc FOR TuNpam
in the cast coast oil district to fight
Manuel PoiJ,l aud HE roboI forces
now controlling I'd part of the Tam
nI.o district according To- 90 dispatch
received here to-day The date uf the
'Iuhurkutuu was not given This was
tho first consignment of troops 90 no
e'uf against PnlJea bon the campaign
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27
LAWNESSNESS
PREVAILS IN SOUTH
OF IRELAND. REPORT
Law Is Being Ignored in Clare,
Sligo, Roscommon and Mayo ;
Telegraph Wires Cut, Threes
Are Thrown Across Roads.

l"u,un Feb - I..t'.i el't'h'oI''s
W London neWspnU. nj LOOT -h'd'- ''
political belief TN. .'N''--n'' WI.
spreading ALARMING ihr We. ""',
south ~ Ireland .'.. '"pPl'ih'h''i
h> the Times buH.. ."iT'-p"n"'''
WI" says h Cove ..H. ""l nave 20
tax e PROMPT u. ''W SOP 90 I'-
preston
The law ls Ignore. W '"i'' S''E''
l'"-c"utm"n ana N~ ih' ',II'-
sp"uiFnt The t..rsIHph Wi''- nave
been 'ut and the. ." 'hi""h ''l'
ne roads TO hindrT .Hy movements OF
troops and police |"Ims are "'''"
scIz'd 100 the nan. % it'~h ''-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27
I'ut Thcm ~ Thcir Ia.c.

'Not tho least OF ms luak is To
put them 81 their ease succeed
host when I mlk their lingo rye
learned "a hot OF II from tacir Frcdc
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-27

Onion sets ~ ccnt~ per pound. Good
uuc~. Better buy nov ~ II looks H. u
they will hr much higher. last sca-"t
ticS sold at o per pound. q. " ZEE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
In S0cietv
Mrs. George Richards Entertained
Most Delightfully."-

N.oSs DSA6Aauly
One of the loveliest parties given in
Lakeland this season was that given
ny Mrs. George f. Richards yester-
day from $3.50 to 6 o'clock in honor of
Nesdames E. Dillingbeck Of Water
town, N. Y, and Mrs. John Swearing
en- OF Pittsburgh, Pa, who are leaving
soon for their homes, having spent
tle winter here.
The decorations were very artistic,
Icing OF patriotic colors. u. S. flags
together with those of the Allies and
cut flowers OF hydrangia, Easter lilies.
red roses and asparagus ferns in pro-
fusion made scene of unusual beau
y. Games OF Rock and Five Hundred
were enjoyed. Pretty score cards
were decorated with U. S. flags, bear
ing the inscription Our Country
FIRST, Last and Always"
When the games were concluded It
was found that at Rock Mrs. A. C.
Jones and Mrs. Jas. Boulware had
tied, and after draw the first prize
a lovely box of handkerchiefs-went
to Mrs. Jones, and the second prize
a dainty kewpie wearing hat like
Uncle Sam-went to Mrs. Boulware.
At Five Hundred Mrs. C. O. Wheel
er and Mrs. ]. Swearengen drew TO,
first price-a box of flag stationary,
which went to Mrs. Wheeler.
Mrs. J. B. Hannah received the sec
ond prize which was a dainty hand
painted bon-bon dish.
Refreshments of Ice cream in red
white and blue stripes, in flag shape
with waters, cake and minis, were
served. The favors were little silk U
s. A. flags. Patriotic music was
played by the victrola..
The guests at this delightful affair
were: Mrs. e. Dillingbeck, Mrs. Jno
Swearingen, Mrs j. B. Hannah, Mrs
G. o. Wheeler, Mrs. Walter DetwiIer
Mrs, Jas r. Boulware, Mrs. A. C.
Jones, Mrs. ]. W. Buchanan, Jr, Mrs
F G. Tweedell, Mrs. G.. W. Mershon
Mrs. F. A. Grether, Mrs. 0. M. Eaton
Mrs. Rathburn, Mrs. w. H. OFT. Mrs
W. F. Hampton, Mrs Jean Striker
Mrs. Jno. Cason, Miss Elita Cason
Mrs. c. e. Holmes, Mrs. w. B. Ander.
son, Mrs. Hattie Humphreys. Mrs
Hunt, Mrs. Uric Huguenin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Lakeland, which those who read the
order can easily see for themselves:
Hereafter As pounds is the maxi
mum amount which may be purchased
by the farmer; IA pounds by tho
town people and not more than six
pounds per person per month to any
family"
There will be no further excep-
/ tons made to those who have substi-
tuies produced on their own land. All
must purchase an equal quantity OF
substitutes"
, Consumers Of flour having in their
possession more than the maximum
amounts, according to the above al
lctment, are liable to be dealt with
for boarding, which is a serious Of
fGnse.'
The local agent, of course, makes
no rulings, having no power to do SO
but as a sworn agent of the depart
ment, 1t is his duty to publish and
otherwise call attention to same and
furnish information to the Food AID.
minlstration Department should any
violations come to his notice.
Those who are guilty of any utter
ances liable to mislead the public
with regard to the intent and mean
Ing OF official orders of this and othe,
departments of the government will
lay themselves open to prosecution
under the "seditious acts and utter
ances" law.
A. J. HOLWORTIIY,
Deputy Food Administrator,
Polk County
n. B.-The above Is published sim
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
YOUNG NAN WHO
l|:Lv hGAs THIS
CIY, 4 SUICIDE

Francis Fennel, a young man OIL
eho1t g. who has been living In the
7 lakeland Highlands section, near the
home Of Mr.. j. D. Pollock, commit
tod spicide at his former home at
c1onvi,,o Ga, or while on his way
there.
rennel who has been living on the
Mace of his fathcr-n-law MT NC
Wv in the vicinity of the Highlands
hoo been very much worried about
tho draft. although he was placed III
,efarred classification. He brooded
os,.r the prosncct OF being forced TO
49,, Ma wife AID little son until his
80 b,5a.39 In5ott'oG, and a few
d., ago ne vas taken to Barlow ana
doiaircd pending an investigation IN
- Ma sanity. Meanwhile his father
,,r,o down from Glanuvi'Ie, Ga, and
..or.s1 home with his sen and the
,.-,or,a wife and littlo boy. the
aast hoard ,-o.q them vas message
."s,, ,nor.i,,g tat the unfortunate
49,. bo5 sg.,l:eG though the mes
sage gave no details
$50, and child will return
more her home with her father
NJ Mckay, it is understood
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Mr.. l.. S. Cordes Of this city,
received a wire last night apprising
him OF the death Of his uncle, Col.
Simmons, at Camp Gordon, notice OF
which appears in today's dispatches
and he left at once fer Summerfield'
s. c., where the funeral services
will be held Col. Simmons was found
dead last night with bullet wound
in his head. No cause for his death
has yet been learned. Colonel Sim
mons was a national army officer
with rank OF lieutenant-colonel In the
regular establishment. He was q
native of South Carolina and was ap,
pointed second lieutenant In the ar
nv in 1891 soon after his graduation
from tho South Carolina Military
Academy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
PICNIC LUNCHEON Is
BEING ARRANGED FOR
CHAMBER COMMERCE
MEMBERS NEXT TUESDAY

The election of directors OF the
Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday
noon will be made the occasion of a
pleasant get-together luncheon of tho
entire membership, in the shape Of q
picnic collation. served under the oaks
near the Elks' Club.
A committee of ladies has the mat
ter Of refreshments in hand, and a
dainty and appetizing luncheon Is as
sured. The committee is capable of
doing wonders along this line, as will
he realized when one observes lts per-
sonrel, which is as follows: Mrs. w.
W. Chase, Mrs. w. s. Moore, Mrs. A.
c. Shaffer, Mrs. M. F. Hetherington,
Mrs. A. ]. Holworthy, Mrs. C. o.
Pinch, Mrs. U. w. Iversen and Mrs.
c. 4. Todd.
The small sum of Is cents will be
assessed each person attending the
luncheon, this to defray the cost OF
the material only, the preparation and
service being free.
1t Is expected that at least one hun
dred members will be present, and
ballots will be available and voting in
progress between the hours Of II and
$50. Luncheon will be at noon, and
every business man can attend and
cast his ballot without loss of time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
WINTER VISITOR PASSES AWAY

Mr.. Julian Fairfax Chauncey,
winter visitor to Lakeland from Alex
andria, Va, passed away this morn.
ing at the Marvin Hotel after last
illness Of only a few hours.
Mr.. Chauncey came to Lakeland
several weeks ago for the benefit OF
his health, having sustained stroke
Of paralysis. He had been getting
along nicely, having an especially
happy day yesterday visiting among
his friends. Last night when he re-
tired, he complained of a severe pain
in the back of his head A doctor
was called, but before the latter ar
rived he had become unconscious.
sustaining another stroke Of paraly-
sis, from which he died at 3 o'clock
this morning.
Mr.. Chauncey was a splendid
man, member Of one of the old fam
lilies of Virginia and respected by
all who knew him. He Is mourned
by q wife and three children, who
have the deepest sympathy of many
friends here and in Virginia, In their
hour OF great sadness. Mr.. Chaun-
ceys son will arrive tonight from
Macon, and a brief funeral service
will be conducted at the Episcopal
Continued on Page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
T. E. Ia Pleasantly Entertained

Mrs. E. N. Good, Mrs. B. H.
Harnly and Mrs. H. M. Webb were
the hostesses to the T. E. l.. Class
yesterday afternoon at the attractive
home of Mrs. E. N. Good.
The reception hall was decorated
with a vase of Easter lillies ferns,
ETC., and the 35 ladies present spent
the afternoon most pleasantly. A
brilliant piano number by Mrs. Good
was much enjoyed. All the commit.
tees made excellent reports. Cake
and iced grape Juice were served by
the hostesses, The next meeting
will be held with the Captain of the
losing side in the membership con-
test, which is to close on May lat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
OFFICIAL RULING OF
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR

The following official ruling has
been made by the Food Administrator
OF the State:
Dealers are to furnish sugar for
canning and preserving purposes as
far as the local supply will permit. It
Is necessary that dealers use their
own judgment as to the needs OF their
customers. Canning and preserving
within reason is conservation.
Some misunderstanding prevailing
in certain quarters with regard to a
recent order concerning the sale of
-four the same Is repeated, and atten-
ton drawn to the fact that this Is
not the arbitrary order of the local
agent Of the Food Administration for
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Hughes, who has been conduct
tourist hotel at Leesburg, has
hgaged to take charge of the
hiding, and he will assume his
next week. He Is a capable
4ble young gentleman, who has
)nsiderable hotel experience,
this State and In the North
equips him admirably for the
Of manager of this institu-
For the present the splendid
u the club and a buffet service
nbers of the Order only, will
principal features Of operation
r 1t is planned to throw the
ming room open to the
s Meanwhile, 1t is expected thai
Qagement will take care OF the
mems gatherings, conven'
<nd other considerable assem-
nd also cater to luncheons ant
1bcial affairs for which ladies
Is may desire to use the build
its facilities.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Manager DeAlilly, Of the Lakeland
Ice Plant, has been compelled to ship
in large quantities Of ice from points
as far north as Savannah, to meet
the unusual demands for refrigerat-
ing cars of vegetables going North,
In the past two or three days he has
paid out over $4,000 In freight alone
on these ice shipments Meanwhile
his own plant has been running night
and day at utmost capacity. The
movement of Florida vegetables to
the North was never heavier than at
this time
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Frank c. Bowyer, prominent brok-
er and former mayor, who has been
confined to his home for several
weeks because of illness, was yester-
day sufficiently improved to be able
to appear on the streets. One of the
first calls he made was on The Tri-
hune, Mr.. Bower is looking much I'M
proved and it is hoped that within a
very short time he will be himself
again.-Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Cncle Ben Bradley's many friends
VIII be glad to know that he seems
better this morning. He was able to
swallow a little water yesterday for
the first time since his throat was
paraiyzed. He is gaining strength
daily and hopes are now entertained
!or his recovery, although 1t will be
some weeks before he will be able to
be up.-Bartow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

he informed that Mr.. John Hol.
will speak in the park tonight
respective candidate for Repre-
ke. Mr.. Holloway is one of the
citizens of these parts, and
|doubtedly offer some sound and
d philosophy. Come out and
h tell you about 1t.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

hr. I. L. Hendrix who has been in
birmingham several months, has re.
turned to Lakeland, and will engage
IN farming operations. He will have
ni'y acres Of cotton in the Galloway
neishborhood, besides a large acreage
IN castor beans. Mr.. Hendrix and his
interesting family are being cordially
welcomed back to Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
Attention T. e. LIS

The three captains desire all new
members to be present at the First
Baptist church at $50 tomorrow
Tho memberhip contest will close the
first Sunday In May and all new mem.
bers and old are urged to be present
tomorrow.
All members OF the class are re-
minded to be at the Red Cross rooms
Thursday afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Ind Mrs. J. W. Steinbeck left
flor their summer home at
burg, Va. They are regular
Presidents, this being their
winter, and they have a beau
bung grove in the Lakeland
Ids which will eventually lure
ere for the year round.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Myrtle Wear went over to
/ today to be the guest Of her
Hugh Wear, and family
3 . party going down to Ar
10 visit the aviation camp and
lhe flights.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
Lakeland LdcOrlics

lnelr many friends are delighted
% nave Mr., and Mrs. E. R.. Carswell
anu children back in Lakeland after
an absence Of several months spent
in Georgia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
40 POLK COUNTY
BOYS TO fnIRA|N
FOR CAMP BETWEEN
APRIL $3.50

Chairman of the Exemption Board,
Walter Lewis, is busy getting ready
for another entrainment of drafted
men, to begin on April 26th and end
April S0th. The negroes will 60 to
Camp Devens, Mass, and the white
men to Camp Jackson. Following are
the names of the white men who are
Icing notified this week Of their time
Of departure which covers a period Of
four days. All named below are from
the second draft, but all Of the ne
groes except 10 are from the first
draft.
John Moses Robinson.
James M. Ritter.
Eugene F. Haynes.
Clifford Brown.
Albert J. Chestnut.
Robert M. Johnson.
Early Nichols Davis. !
|
Chas. M. Bailey.
Everett L. Simmons.
P. W. Vaught.
Claude Burroughs. ''>'
Culley C. Watson.
Walter G. Jones.
Edward &. Rryon.
Robert A. Partin. -
Thomas Amos Young.
Leslie X. McCrew. g.,
William A. Ritter
Thomas G. Hutte.
George P. Nelson.
Earnest Virgins.
James w. Combee.
John J. Bannon.
Henry s. Williams Knause,
Thomas r. Mizell.
Arlimus G. Broward
Clyde O. Jordan.
reOTSc II. 1Ilulu.
Willis Bailey.
Charles G. Flood
Claude L. Drawdy
Morris Polk.
Eddie A. Williams.
James r. McNanaman.
Sevay J. Miles.
Cuitman w. Grady.
Marion B. Gaffney.
James c. Keen.
William D. Crews.
Charles c. Harper.
Daniel c. Clements.
Walter 0. Fitzpatrick.
William T. Pullem, Jr
William Harley Deason.
Wylle Harrell.
Schouler Marley.
Homer T. Howell.
John A. Hurn.
Henry Francis Futral - Bartov
Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Bter Sloan who has been visit
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
br the past ten days, returned
II BARRACKS near Pensacola,
pnesday morning. Foster is in
ast Artillery department and
(e service very much.-Rartow
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

ply as information and not because Of
any violations, the local dealers hay
ing shown every possible desire to CO.
operate with the rulings Of the de-
pertinent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Baptist Philathea will meet in
elass rooms tomorrow morning
y. All members requested to
Bent and all visiting girls cor
Einvited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Wallace Wear and family will
lover to Winter Haven this az
\ to participate In the Boys
ksnce.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. F, E. Naylor, regu.
lar winter residents, owning a love.
ly home in Dlxieland will leave Mon.
day for their home in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. They will return to their
many friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

land Mrs. F. G.. Terry, Of St..
burg, spent the day in Lake
bday the guests Of Mr.. and
", l.. Faircloth while enroute
nchula.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

Mrs. G W. Peterkin Is confined
by illness to her room at the home
of Mrs. H. B. Carter, which her
many friends will much regret to
learn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

MRS. G. H. Perry Of Lakeland Is
slendlng the week in the city as the
guest OF Mrs. 7. E. Burdette and 9th,
er friends.-Bartow Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

lib. l.. Kcathly has returned
Arcadia where he has been
hg the week attending to bus
a connection with the aviation
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13

LOST-Black and white setter dog
Reward If returned to E. N. Rod.
erick, Phone 413 Blue. 7l22
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-13
Marguerite Owens is spending
aek-end in Barlow with friends.

Letha Logan Is the guest of
Logan and family, of Barlow,
weekend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-18

yond the price fixed in Glass az
will cease, except in those cases
where continuing contracts require
Especial extension of time to permit
the manufacturer to fulfill his OBJ
legations. In those cases a special
license must be obtained through
application to the Shoe Section of
the Hide, Leather and Tanning
Division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-18

By November 1st many of the
shoe stores will have on their shelves
the new classified shoes in addition
to their present stocks at present
prices.
Reports received by C. F. c.
Stout, Chief of the Division of
Hide, Leather and Leather Goods,
of the War Industries Board, who is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-18

charged with the duty of putting in
to effect the new price regulations
introduced by the Boot and Shoe
Industry, show that satisfactory
progress is being made toward the
establishment of the new price scale.
This scale is divided into three
classes; with the lowest minimum at
$500 and the highest maximum at
$12.oo. Class co. has s*spread''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-18

from $500 to $3.50; Glass OBJ
''spread'' from 5000 to So. 50; Glass
'A' a "spread'' from 5000 to
$500; Into Class 'C'' will fall
1870 of the total output of the in
dustry; Glass ''B" will include $40
of the total output and Class ''A''
about 1870.
On the date approximating o.
tober IS the cutting of all shoes be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-18

In accepting the plan, Bernard M.
Baruch, Chairman of the War Indus
tries Board, wrote the War Service Com
mittees of the industry:
"Of course, it is understood that, the
quality and Workmanship of these shoes
are to be maintained to the fullest degree
consistent with the new price schedule y
The operations of the new regulations
have been placed in the hands of the War
Service Committee of the Shoe Manu-
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