The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-04
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opments in Washington until the
problem is solved.
Bert M. Jewell, president Of the
railway department OF the American
Federation Of Labor. planned to sec
the president during the day and
tell him fatty that railroad shopmen
throughout the country would con-
tinue walking out unless food cost
came down or wages went up.
The machinery Of tho department
OF Justice, It was learned. was IN
operation to gather data TO be used
by tho committee Of government Of
ficials and cabinet members In
formulating the plan to reduce
prices which the president. after
comforting with his cabinet tonor-
row, 10 expected to submit to con-
gress, possibly In the form Of mes
saga
Belief that the value Of wheat is
the basis for the high cost OF other
necessities appeared to be gaining
strength today. Representative Mad
den. Illinois, was Preparing Dill
authorizing the government to buy
wheat from farmers at tho guaran-
teed price of $2.26 and resell 1t at
$3.50 bushel, the government tax
ing the loss, to be made up out OF
the 81 900, 900, 900 fund established to
make good the wheat price guaran-
tee. The deficit would ultimately be
paid in taxes, but 1t was pointed out
these taxes would not hit the aver
age citizen so hard as the present
record-breaking cost Of edibles.
Representative Kelley, Pennsyl-
vania, was drafting a measure to
open up the boarded food stores
throughout the nation. He expected
to introduce it In the house this
week. Kel1ey's bill, If it becomes
law, will authorize the government
to seize the immense stocks OF food
stuffs said to be stored in Chicago
and other centers, pay the owners
fair price and distribute the stores
to the public through the parcel post
under the same plan as that fornu.
lated for distribution of surplus army
food His measure will probably
carry an appropriation to cover the
cost Of purchasing the food and pro
vide for a board of experts to deter
mine Q fair price to be paid the
owners.
So many schemes were being put
forward for relief Of the high cost
Of living that 1t became increasingly
manifest, in the opinion OF many
observers, that some method OF food
control. similar to that in force
during the war, would have to be re-
Such move, it was
believed. would be sure to meet with
strong opposition.
President Wilson may not be able
to start his tour of the United States
until next month. it was learned. AS
he has asked congress to remain
here during the food crisis, 1t was
considered hardly probable he would
leave the city as long as the house
Is in session.
Food Riots on Other Side.
BERNIE, Aug. 3.-The food strike /
situation at Basic was stationary to-
day, according to advices received
here by the federal council Dis
orders at Zurich were on the de-
cline.
Officials of the Swiss socialists, an
1ouncing their program for reduc- |
ion in living costs, said they would |
demand immediate lowering Of food
prices, oonfiscation of stocks OF I
shoes, dress materials and similar !
necessities, prohibition Of further
advances in the price of milk, and
state control over exports and i'm.
ports.
Steps to prevent profiteering by !;
'eal estate owners and immediate
solution of the housing problem also
we're demanded.
Ham at Low Price.
NEWARK, N. j., Aug. Fifteen
ons of sugar cured hams were ready
oday as Mayor ellis next "ammuni-
ion' to be fired at the high cost Of
wing.
The ham will be placed on sale
18th the disposal of the bacon stock
he last Of this will be sold at the
rehouses tomorrow.
The ham will be offered at thirty
NO cents pound, from sixteen to
" enty-three cents below retail mar
ct prices.
Canned vegetables will be sold We'd
esday.
Feed America First
WASHINGTON Aug. 4-Represen-
.tive Madden, Illinois, said he is con.
idering Introduction Of bill to es' {
lbIish wheat price of $1.50 bushel :
,r the people OF this country, with :
lie government to make up the differ :
nee between this and the s2.26 qua !.
.ntee to the farmer :
Madden in an interview today pro :
osed also a plan to feed America
rst" by prohibiting large food ex
orts to Europe. :,
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