The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-27

Rubber Industry Affected.
Control Of the whole rubber indus
try is assumed by the board, and con-
servation, which was inaugurated i'm
mediately. affected the output Of auto
mobile tires one-half.
Restricting iron and steel distribu-
ton in the nonsvaP and domestis-in--
Glstrles is characterized by the War
Industries Board as its greatest drive
Every effort will be made to conserve
tho supply Of those metals in which
the shortage Is heavy and growing
heavier. 1t is the intention to use
very means to stimulate the produc-
ton Of steel and iron for war work.
Half the drinkers of soft drinks will
lave 10 quit or all of the soft drink
enthusiasts will have to quench their
thirst by one-half the former number Of
drinks, because the production Of fruit
su!ces, waters. concentrated extracts.
syrups and carbonic acid gas for. every
month is to drop so per cent. OF the
p-oduction for the same periods in 1877.
Followers of the fad established by a
former Secretary Of State will! have
little better time because this years
crop may be used in the production Of
grape juice. The same is true OF cider
and Iosanberry juice.
\ return to the flowing robes of an
cent Greece may be in order. as II Is
dacreed that the number of corsets
manufactured during the balance Of this
year will equal only 40 DER cent. of these
articles made in the last four months Of
last year.
The baby buggy output is TO be just
ha.f in comparison with the 1917 period.
No brass may be purchased for beds,
and the production of metal beds OF
other sorts is halved. This applies to
Government orders and those placed by
Americas allies.
Among the industries coming under
specific instructions are:
Passenger automobiles. For the last
six months OF 1915 25 per cent Of 1917
production Is allowed provided the man
Uac'urer will limit his purchases Of
materials, equipment and supplies to
such as are absolutely necessary to
match up stocks on hand.
Ruling on Pianos.
Pianos, piano players and parts. In
last tour months of 1913 one-third the
production of the last four months Of
1917
Cutlery. During last four months Of
1918 20 per cent. of production OF the
'ast four months OF 1917. This will in
ma" Government orders.
Burial goods. For twelve months
schedule to 2,200 tons Of the iron and
steel
Boilers and radiators. Last four
monns Of 1918 40 per cent. of produc-
ton for the last four months of 1917.
porting goods Compared with last
iopr months OF 1917 the output will be:
Tennis balls. 40 per cent: footballs and
equipment, 60 per cent; baseballs. bats
ana equipment, GO per cent; golf balls
ana golf clubs. 40 per cent; no athletic
clothing manufactured after present
stocks have been used up.
Gas stoves and gas appliances. Cut
10 80 per cent. All copper eliminated ex-
ept that on hand. which should be con-
served for repairs.
Automobile pneumatic tires. War In
aYs:ries Board will deal with rubber in
gL'try as a controlled industry. Last
t.r months manufacture in 1918 to be
'o per cent. Of an average four months
production during eighteen months.
Tin plate. The use of steel set at 80
yer cent, as compared with the last three
months Of 1917. an estimated saving OF
about $50 900 tons OF steel.
Talking machines. Forty per cent. of
re PRODUCTION for the last four months
oG 1917.
AGRICULTURAL implements and farm
factors. Effective october on q
'welve months schedule limited In use OF
ron and steel 25 per cent. from con-
FTs.
lNlS
Bicycles. Allowed 25 per cent as much
ron and steel as was used in the last
tour months OF 1917, with elimination oi
BICYCLES for children and for racing pur-
ppHes