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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-07
Ell COMITE DE pRECIOS EOUITA.
TIVOS FILA PRECIO A CIERTOS
ARTICCLOS

llNOS rIJA PhEClO A CIERTOS
ARTICULOS
LOS DETALLISTAs INCORPORATES
OTRAS NOTAS
Y A. propuesta del Comite de Precios
Equitativos, el Fair Price Commission
ner ha aprobado, como razonables, el
precio al cual deben venderse los ar
ticulos da mayor consume en- la isla,
este ese. el azdcar, la harna Y ell pan.
Los preciOs para tales artfculos son
los siguientes:
Azucares, cosecha 101S-19. Moscaba-
da 0 de miel; ell comerciante al Dor
mayor la vendera $500 quintal net0
y el detallista 8 . centavos libra.
Centrffuga segunda; ell comerciante
al por mayor la venderi $7.5S de-
tallista nueve centavOs libra.
Azucar lavado; ell comerciante al
por mayor la vendera $s.5s quintal Y
el detallista diez centayos libra.
Azticaf granulado, blanco; el conner
ciante al por mayor la vendera a $3.50
quintal Y ell detallista once centavos
libra.
HdTiHG de T'rigO
Los precios para la harina son los
siguientes:
Patente primera el comerciante al
p0r mayor vendera $13.2J sacO 100
libras Y el detallista ocho centavos
libra;
Patente segunda ell comerciante al
por mayor vendera $13.OO ell saco
de 200 ,libras Y ell detallista ocho cen.
tavos libra.
Pan (de t0das clGses)
En- los, pueblos o ciudades conecta.
das por el ferrOcarril de servicio pu-
blico, con puerto accessible, ell pan Sc
vendera centavos libra cOmpleta Ell
al tahona Y ell detallista 10 vendera a
diez centavOs libra completa.
En- los pueblos o sitios no conectados
por ferrocarril de serviciO pibli-
co, o que no tengan puerto accessible
Sc venderd; en- la tahOna diez cen,
tavOs la libra completa ell detallista
a once centavos, libra completa.
"." Nuestrds> >impresiORes./
Esta maiiqna uno de nuestros redac-
torres .Yi3 a ialgunos caballeros del CO
nercio, al detail a otros pertenecien.
tes a corporaeiones de centrales de ca
fla, Y dieron .nuestrO compaiiero su
opinion con respecto los precios es-
tablecidos pOrp el ,Comit6 de PreciOs
Equitativos. y Por 10 general los deta-
listas no estdn conforme con tales pre-
clos Y piensan addoptar medidas para
defender sus intefeses. Segin Sc nos
|dijo el detallista es el que sale perju-
dicado con ell establecimiento de tales
preclos.t I4r. ni .,;fit..
Los grandes ,centralistas, de acuer-
do con ell Sugar Equalization Board,
han vepdido ,toda la azGcar de la zafra
paSada> a, S7.2S en- New YORK, deScOl-
tando .el costo de transporte y demas
gastos, les rresulta vendida a $3.50
pr0Ximamente.
Ahora los detallistas de San Juan y
de la isla han compradO, para especu-
lar, azucares a mas altos precios que
como ordena vendan los almacenis-
tas.
De Santo Domingo Sc han eXporta-
do azucares a un alto costo que no
permite venderse a los fijados por el
Comit6 de Precios EquitativOs.
Esta es, a grandes rasgos, la impre-
sion que con respectO los precios de
los .azucares, tienen los detallistas con
quienes hemos habladO.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-07

sidente Wilson habria reconOcidO
ese hecho como base suficiente pa
ra cOmenzar las negOciaciOnes de
paz."
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-07
Los I abaqueros vuel~
ven al trabajo
FL Presidente G. w. Perkins de Ia Inter-
nacional de Tabaqueros toma cartas
en- el asunto
en- Ell asunto

LAS FABRICAS DE TABACOS CON
TODOS SUS DEPARTAMENTOS
ANEXOS REANUDARAN Ell
TRABAJO Ell PROXIMO LUNES
A TODA TAREA
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-07
NuEVA FOTOGRAFIA

Ell joven fot6grafo senior Agrinsoni
nos informa que ha alberto su fotO-
graffa en- la calle de SanJusto mime
ro II. LIE deseamos buenos negociOs.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-07
UN DEsAFIo DE BASEBALL

FL sefiOr L. QuevedO nos participa
que ha sido concertado un desGffo de
Base ball entire las novenas Fisk Cord
y Borinquen Stars, el cual ha de lie
varse a efectO en- los terrenOs de Ia
el pr6ximo domingo nue.
We del cOrriente.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-11-07
Ell PRECIO DEL CARBON

Ell PRECIO DEL CARBON
Ell carbon, que antes de la guerra 10
cobraban a 4 o 5 pesos ia tonelada, Sc
cobra hoy a $23. mo es el carbon
artfculo sujetO fijaci6n de precio, por
ser de gran necesidad? CreemOs que
ST.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
Germany's Potash

When Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska heard
that this country was to receive potash IN part
payment for food exported to Germany, he sent
a protest to Paris, in the interest OF American
producers, urging that shipment of the fertilizer
be prevented. He has now been told in reply
from Bernard M. Baruch, formerly chairman
of the War Industries board, and now an adviser
for the peace commission, that the new Ameri-
can industry can be defended against imports
from Germany only by an act of congress-
There have been conflicting reports about
potash crossing the Atlantic again. few
months ago farmers were assured by Wash
ington department that a supply would soon be
shipped from the mines in Alsace, which
now under, French control. Afterward it was
said that there must be delay until June and,
some days later, that FRANCE would need and
use the entire Alsace output for the coming two
or three years In January Herr Schneddekopf,
director Of the German potash syndicate. was
talking about an approaching Shipment of $4,000
tons. The Frankfurter Zeitung in February said
that the Armistice commission had provided for
delivery of this quantity to America. but had
done so without consulting the syndicate. 1t
assumed that the prices would be much higher
than those paid before the war, when all the
potash fertilizer consumed here was brought
from Germany. Then the quantity mentioned
declined to only 5000 tons Commenting upon
the arrival of several food ships at Hamburg,
two weeks ago. German paper said it had been
decided that they should carry 5000 tons on
their return voyage. but on the yin INST. ASSo-
ciated Press dispatches from Berlin reported
that the ships chad to leave in ballast because
"in all Germany there could not be collected
enough freight to load them"
American producers are not yet tnenaced
by destructive competition. A trade journal
recently published the assertion OF persons con-
nected with the industry that 100000 tons pro-
duced in Nebraska and California were in stor-
age here because the demand from farmers had
been disappointing. There may be no consider
able imports before congress, in session, will be
asked to decide whether pay for food shall be
taken in this form or the domestic industry be
guarded by new legislaton.-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
VICTORY LOAN A WORLD PLEDGE.

Success for the Victory loan is imperative
tor It amounts to a guaranty of American
sincerity in pledges made the world Two
years ago we promised that we would devote
every dollar and every man in America to
winning the war for freedom The war ended
sooner than we expected. General Pershing
says 100000 lives of American soldiers are
saved because the campaign was not projected
into 1919 as had been expected Thus the
draft on the manhood of the country was less
than looked for, cause for great thanksgiv-
ing, and reason why the money asked for
should be the more retdily Forthcoming.
Just as we have saved in man power, so we
have saved in dollar power Had the war
continued, the loan now asked for could not
possibly be designated Victory and put for
ward as the last 1t would be in larger amount
and would come with the assurance that it
would soon be followed by another and per-
haps another, as long as the struggle went on
This is another prime reason for greatful and
liberal subscription.
The money is needed to meet war obliga-
tons, bills that must be paid. 1t is vital that
the credit of the government Be sustained
now, for the financial problems of peace are
likely to prove more intricate delicate and
vexatous than those of war.
Letus show the world that we really stand
in peace, just where we did in war, solidly
together for the perpetuation of our institu-
tons Do this by buying Victory hottest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
Army Hospital Service Maintenance.

One department of the military service of
the United States seems to have learned les
son from the war. The Medical department
found itself suddenly called upon to expand enor-
mously its activities; this was not so difficult
OF accomplishment, perhaps because of the
closer articulation between the army medical
corps and the profession in civil practice For
this reason the immense hospital service of the
army was soon arranged and we'll equipped
Some friction and delay was inevitable, and in
some cases the machine did not function with
the exact smoothness that had been sought
Quite as much of this success was due to the
willingness with which men of medicine and
surgery responded to the call, giving over their
private interests, most of them making con-
siderable sacrifice of personal prospects or in
come, but all Of them devoting themselves with
true American zeal to the work set before them
in the emergency of war.
Now that the fighting is over and the doc
tors are being released as rapidly as possible,
that they may reutrn to serve the people at
home the permanent organization of the Med
ical corps of the army on an extensive basis
is planned. To guard against the future, the
great and effective organizations, such as Base
Hospital No. ~, which was formed in Omaha,
are to be continued. Doctors nurses, attend
ants and all, will be registered, and the whole
system will be perpetuated in such form as
will allow for its prompt summons in emer-
gency.
Whatever form may be given to the proposed
legislation for the new army, it ought to recog-
nize the commendable spirit of the Medical
corps, as shown in this, and make due provision
for carrying out the plan. And if other depart
ments may be similarly perpetuated, it will
be all the better for the general service.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
Perfect Amer1canism


The President General of the D. A. R. has
plan for the Amerieanization of the country
which is decidedly the most comprehensive yet
proposed. She would not only bar foreign
languages but apparently foreign foods and for
eign clothes as we'll What kind of an Ameri-
can soul" she asked, "can dwell in the bosom
of : man who habitually patronizes London
tailor? What kind of Amercanism can be
nurtured on a diet of sauerkraut and Linz
burger cheese? What kind of American senti-
ments can be voiced by those who breath reeks
of garic?"
If London tailors are to be taboo, by the
same token there must be no patronage of Paris
modistes. Can fair American heart beat as
Loyalty under Rue de Ia Paix frocks The
Daughters" may we'll ponder the heroic nature
Of the sacrifice they will be required to make.
But the great test of perfect AUGMENTATION
will come in the limitation of diet to native food
ever eat = table dhote meal? There can of
course. be no French sauces, mo- French dressing
for salads hut in its place the sugar and-vinegar
concoction of the gfandmothers. Camambert
and Roquefort cheese from Orange county no
doubt. will be allowable. What will be the
rule about tea?
But are pork and beans and Goldfish to breed
more patriotic race? Is sauerkraut to connote
treason but corned beef and cabbage to be the
sign of unquestioned loyaltyf The ideal Of
perfect Americanism is laudable but it is posi-
BILE to make it too pure for human natures daily
tood-New York WorldJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
Coal Bills and the Board of Control.

Part OF the aftermath of the long inquiry
into the affairs of the State Board of Control
is an explanation by E. E. Howell of his con-
nectlon with the contracts for supplying coal
to the state institutions. In this Mr.. Howell
insists that saving was effected for the state
through his personal efforts Allowing for this,
the fact remains that if the members of the
board made mistake at all in this connection
1t was in the employment of Mr. Howell. If
contract was made with, him, it was clearly
unconstitutional, and if he was merely an en-
ployee, his engagement was illegal because he
was member of the legislature
No attention was paid to this phase of the
case, but the investigating committee greatly
stressed the fact that the coal was purchased
without taking bids and making awards ac-
cordingly. Mr.. Howell touches the middle of
the controversy in this sentence:
The facts are that the coal dealers of
Nebraska, and particularly the coal dealers
OF Lincoln who have been profteering on
the state institutions for MANY years. were
very much incensed at the Board of Con-
troll because it insisted on buying coal
with the profit eliminated
The intimation here is plain, and deserves
attention from the state authorities. Great
scandals have arisen in the past over methods
followed in making purchases for state inst-
tutions, and may again unless the greatest
care is exercised. Insofar as the members of
the State Board of Control used their best
Judgment to save the state money in the pur-
chase OF coal or other supplies, they deserve
commentator. If zeal as we'll directed had
been exhibited in the employment of pur-
chasing agent, the case in their defense would
be much stronger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
f. G title cToAy' Corner 3

Birdland to permit her to remain
silent at hint that he might not be
brave. -,
For shame. Blue Jay! You know
the Mysterious Knight Is not a pol
troon. she protested vigorously.
Then why doesn't he answer"
demanded Blue Jay.
Perhaps it's because he hasn't
heard you"
I've shrieked my head nearly
off,, insisted Blue Jay. And so
have score of other jay heralds.
II he doesn't reply it's because he
is afraid Of the Knight of the Poi
soned Sword. The challenge has
gone forth through all Of Birdland."
AS II to prove his words there
came to Peggy's ears faint. faraway
calls: Hear We! Hear We! The
knight of the Poisoned Sword chal-
lenges the Mysterious Knight to
combat"
"And IL he doesn't come you'll
have to fight the knight Of the Pol
soned Sword in his place, because
he Is your champion" screamed
Blue Jay.
"He will come IL he hears" re-
torted Peggy, staunch in her faith
in the Mysterious knight. She had
felt him to be brave when he was
still stranger, but when she learned
his secret, discovering that he was
really Billy Belgium in disguise. she
knew that there couldn't be any
question of his courage. OF course
the birds didn't know him to be
Billy, and so they had the same
doubts of him that they would have
had Of stranger, even though he
had so CALAMITY proved his valor In
the adventure of the Three Tests.
Hear We! Hear We! I will give the
Mysterious Knight one more chance
before I proclaim him a poltroon,"
screamed Blue Jay.
A pounding of hoofs around a
bend in the road told of a horseman
coming swiftly. Fast. fast, fast he
galloped. the noise of his approach
out Blue jays shrieks.
Eli vi! Hi vi! Who dares to call
the Mysterious Knight poltroon?'
And into view dashed the Knight
his armor glistening in the
sunlight. Seeing the assembled birds |
with Peggy in their midst. he refined
up sharply.
"Fair Princess, I greet you. What
Is this challenge hear?"
"King Bird wants you to meet the
Knight of the Poisoned Sword in a
tourney" answered Peggy quickly.
who is the Knight of the Poisoned
Swcrd?"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
England's Financial Condition,

Sir Walter Runciman, catching the signif-
Canoe of Lloyd Georges remark that he would
rather see Russia bolshevist than England
bankrupt" pertinently points out some facts
that ought to interest Americans Most i'm
pressive of these is that England has been
spending money too fast 1t long ago ex-
ceeded the limit of taxation on income, and
was forced to resort to borrowing. This,
too, has its limitations, and the productive
capacity of the country can go only so far
Therefore, bankruptcy may be avoided only
by reducing expenditure. Sir Walter sees quite
as much of a menace in private as in public
extravaganza Americans soon must give some
careful thought to the problems here involved
Our country is far from its limit of productiv-
ity; we have greater possibilities for the crea-
ton of wealth through industry than any other
land today, but we have been caught in the
swirl of public and private extravaganza and
proAigacy, and are going the same route that
has brought England into difficulties The way
out is easy enough, if we will only take it.
We must cease to look on the federal treasury
as an inexhaustible store of fluid wealth, ready
to be tapped for any purpose; we must put
certain private responsibilities back where they
belong and relieve the public of their charge,
and must give serious attention to amending
our ways Of living, not by lowering the standard
but by removing the waste. This, too. is job
for all
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
Against the DAYLIGHT Law.

Randolph, Neb., April 18.-To the
Editor of The Bee: l am here in
defense of Frank A. Agnew's article
entitled daylight Saving Fraud" and
the enlightenment of "a Reader"
who makes it plain that he is no
thinker.
/ am truly amazed that "a Read
err" should ask valuable space in a
daily paper for such an absurd ques-
ton. A very slight acquaintance
with farm life reveals the fact that
farmers, as a class, rise at daylight
in the busy spring and summer
months. Chores and odd tobs are
done about the barns before break
fast. AS soon as breakfast is over
the men and teams are ready for the
fieldwork. A full days work might
be done, and all hands quit at 6
o'clock, Gods time, but alas for the
farmers! Their hired men quit at
O'Clock, Gods time, because it
is six o'clock, democratic time, and
therefore quitting time.
Now, Mr.. Reader, can you see
that the farmers day is really short
ened just one hour or nix hours per
week for each man working? And
what might this not mean in real
money to the farmers in the early
days Of spring or the busy days of
harvest. If ga Reader" cannot asso-
ciate this loss of time with the re-
mark of the Orange Judd farmers
statement relative to the increase in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Easter Sunday, bright and beautiful day,
was observed in the churches with more than
usual ceremony.
Over $11 900 was raised at St. Marys Avenue
Congregational church toward payment of their
new house of worship. The largest givers were:
w. ]. Connell F. W. Gray, Samuel Burns, James
Forsyth. ]. w. Griffith, R. E. Gaylord, r H.
Taylor, ]. T. Bell William Lister. A. S. Stger,
F. w. Taylor D. V. Sholes, James Viles, jr.,
E. A. Mills, G. w. Tillson, w. A. Higgins, Dr.
A. S. Billings and Rev. Willard Scott
Rev. T. M. Houses Easter sermon at the
First Methodist Episcopal church was support
ed by beautiful. and appropriate music from
the choir, consisting of Mrs. DR.. Baldridge,
soprano; Miss Frances Roeder, contralto; Mr..
R. w. Breckenridge, tenor; Prof. Lee G. Kratz,
bass and director. and Mrs. F. H. Hills, organ
list.
This day marked the 18th anniversary of the
pastorate of Rev. W. ]. Harsha at the First
Presbyterian church. During his service II
new churches and six mission schools have been
established in this city and South Omaha. Men,
bership in the church numbers LOAF.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
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The Day We Celebrate.
Joseph Crow. LAWYER

Joseph Crow lawyer and former postmaster,
born 1856.
Ri Rev. c. E. Byrne, Roman Catholic bishop
of Galveston, born at Byrnesville Mo-, 81 years
ago.
Former Princess August Wilhelm, wife of
the fourth son of the ex-German emperor, born
81 years ago. ... -
Mrs. Belle Case La Toilette. wife of the
Wisconsin senator, noted as suffrage leader
and writer, born at Summit, Wis, 60 years ago.
DR.. Clarence A. Barbour, president of
Rochester Theological Seminary. born at Hart
ford, Conn., 81 years ago.
Merrill Moores, representative in congress
Of the Seventh Indiana district born at Indian
apolis 63 years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
dHSz8eeS: Zszznzz9@r

the cost of food production, then !
think he is truly hopeless.
In addition to the above mentions
ed loss, the daylight law has an end
less number of disadvantages. For
example imagine little country chill
dren starting at or 1880 o'clock to
walk a mile or two to school that
opens at o'clock. l know several
mothers who, for that very reason,
felt obliged to take their younger
children out Of school. They feel,
and are justified in their belief. that
fetal to small children than the days
Of schooling.
1t is the daylight saving fraud"
for both old and young.
A THINKER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN.
IAN AcrOsticl

IAN AcrOstic.)
Victory Liberty Loan Campaign
Is for Americans, one and ALL
Come dig into your pockets again,
This is government call.
Omaha must go over the top
Remember, the fighting is done,
Years of war were put to stop.
Liberty. fought for, and won
Inspire your neighbors, wherever you are;
BE loyal as ever before;
Every bond you buy will shine star
Rejecting Patriot sure.
This campaign we must boost high,
You all understand what I mean
Love, Life and Liberty for you and
Or, Oh what 1t might have been
Again, l say. this Victory Loan must go
over the top-sal"
Nebraska knows that Omaha was never
known to fail
SAM l., MORRIS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21

II know not, neither do I care.
accept the challenge"
"But you ought to know before
you accept the challenge" protested
Peggy. who is the knight Of the
Poisoned Sword?" she asked the
Birds.
I'VE don't know" they chorused.
He must be terror with q name
like that"
"You will find out who he is on
the jousting field" screamed Blue
Jay. king Bird awaits you at the
hollow beside the old mill"
Tin the next chapter will be told how
the Knight faces an unexpected foe)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21

The tank driver who crossed the San Fran
cisco bay on ferry after he had been ordered
off the boat BY the crew may have outraged the
feelings Of the "Esspee" toll-takers, but he did
not miss the parade he was ordered to join.
Some day even the minions Of monopoly may
recognize that Uncle Sam comes first.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
HERE AND THERE

Russians speak English better
than any foreign nation.
Almost every country in the world
can boast of a gold-mine.
Russian law permits a man to
marry only four times, and he must
marry before 80, or not at all.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21
CHAPTER !.
The Challenge to Combat.

CHAPTER i.
The Challenge to Combat.
GTTEAR YE! Hear We! King
Bird in behalf of his
champion, the knight of
the Poisoned Sword challenges the
Mysterious knight to combat in a
knightly tourney! Hear ye! Hear
ye!"
Blue Jay, looking very important,
perched on a telephone pole and
shrieked this herald call so loudly
that it brought the birds scurrying
from far and near. And close be-
hind them was Peggy, who had been
resting for moment on a sunny
bank after jolly, springtime run
across the fields.
"Hear We! Hear We! Unless the
Mysterious knight shall instantly
answer this challenge he shall be
held up to the scorn Of all Birdland
as a poltroon. Hear We! Hear vel"
Peggy flared into quick indigna-
ton at these words. The Myster-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21

General Berry will please note that Governor
Allen did not criticise the obedience to Fochs
orders, but the manner in which they were
carried out. There is quite difference
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21

Germans who growl about the quality of
food furnished them from the United States.
have relief within easy reach. They need not
eat it. At the utmost they will not find it far
behind the "ersatz" dope on which they existed
under the beneficent rule OF William the Worst
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21

Wait till those French brides get started at
home making and they will find something in
America that is higher than the talest of
Gotham's skyscrapers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-21

Maybe the resurrection of the Lincoln excise
board was not such blunder after all Better
wait little and see il, it may not be of some
service