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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
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CALENDAR
Thursday, March t3

M The llomemakers class OF \
Ss the Church Of Christ will meet y
n at 2 o'clock in the church par. y
Is lors. y
= Friday, March 19 J
- The Women's Relief Corps y
y meets at o'clock. Business y
Se Of Importance. j
Is Moosehoart Legion meets at y
- 1880 o'clock. y
y The South Vernon Ladies' y
SE Aid society will meet in the y
- afternoon at the home of Mrs. y
M G. u. Gessling. j
* Tho Womcn's Mission circle y
se Of the Baptist church holds an y
A nual mitc.boX opening and y
~ election OF officers at $50 in i
Sf the chapel. Members asked to y
Is bring mite.boXes. Special mu- y
~ sic and social hour. X
~ Pythian Sisters will have a X
e card party IN afternoon. x
~ u II se Il n \. y q e = 4
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Past Officers
Club Entertained

Mrs. George Luzear entertained Il
members Of the Past Officers club of
the Sons and Daughters Of Liberty
Wednesday afternoon ut her home ON
East Gambler street, A program OF
readings ard music was enjoyed, and
nj $3.50 the entertaining committee
served supper.
In the evening tho regular lodge
meeting was held at the hall
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
Entcrtaina
Club Members

Mrs. Bert Grill delightfully."- enter.
tanned the members of the Harmony
club at her home on East Gambler
street Wednesday afternoon. Three
tables of euchre were played and the
prize of the afternoon was awarded
to Mrs. John Iuccaro. The hostess
served refreshments.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on the first Wednesday after.
noon IN April at the home of Mrs.
Purman PoDejoy on East Ohio ave
nue..
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
Strollers Club
Entertained

Mrs. Ralph White pleasantly enter.
tanned the members of the Strollers
club at her home on West Chestnut
street Wednesday afternoon Eight
members We're present. The next
meeting of the club will be held at
the home of Mrs. jenkins, North
Park street, in two weeks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

hearsal at the home of Mrs. Della
Challingsworth on West Chestnut
street After the rehearsal Mrs.
Challlngsworth pleasantly entertain
ed the members with a st. Patrick's
Day party and served refreshments.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

Public sale Of II vacant lots in the
Second ward, at the courthouse, sat
urday, Mar. 20, between and 2 p. m.
x19 x2OH
We are now open at No. All West
High street with u good line OF gro.
ceries. fresh baked goods daily; also
milk by the quart. Come in and get
our prices. G. +. B. Miller. x20 SO
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

FOR SAlE-lll-acre farm, only
three miles out, ON Gambler road.
Fine new nine-room house, large ce.
ment cellar. drilled well. large cy-
cone roof barn, new; other conven-
lent outbuldings, fine young orchard,
four acres timber, locust grove post
timber, at present good fences; so
acres second bottom, miles of tiled.
drainage on this farm This is one
of the most highly improved, good
producing and well located farms for
an exceptionally fine home in Knox
county This farm is priced right to
sell, only until March 81. Possession
April 1, 1920. Dr.. G. c. Crider, agent,
phone l73 blue. TuThS x23
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
NOTICE TO ICE CONSUMERS

II you want prompt delivery OF leo
this summer, order coupon books be-
fore April 1, from our Office. They
will be delivered to you by our col
lcctor. Phone 9. The Mt. Vernon
Ice Delivery Co. tf
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
St. patrick's Day
Gard Farty

Mrs. Edward l.. Parker and Mrs.
Charles Is Salisbury entertained the
members OF their card club and the
husbands of the members with II card
party Wednesday evening, Six ia.
bies of bridge were played, aud Mr..
Berger j., Larson was awarded the
first prize and Mr. William Xorn the
consolation prize. The hostesses
served lunch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
Cline
cddinq

Mr., Arthur S. Cline and Miss Ruth
Elzadia Ewers, both of Frederick
town, were united in marriage at go
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon at the
home of the officiating minister, Rev.
$. j. Cleeland, 405 East Vine street.
They were unattended
Mr., and Mrs. Cline will make their
home in Fredericktown, where Mr..
Cline is employed as II carpenter
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
Mrs. Wcolison

CntcTta, M
Twelve members OF the East End
Embroidery club were the guests OF
Mre. John W0olison Wednesday af.
ternoon at her home on South Cath.
crime street. Ono invited guest. Mrs.
Thomas Murrin, was also present.
Mrs. Woolison served lunch, The
next meeting OF the club will be held
in two weeks at the home of Mrs.
Charles Church on North Park street.
Il
Choir Members
Entertained
The members of the baptist church
choir met Wednesday evening for re
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

FOR SALE-To the highest bidder,
the S. H. Israel real estate, at the
courthouse Saturday, March 20, be.
tween ard p. m.
Farm of about 175 acres of first
and second bottom land, adjoining
corporation.-no better farming land
in Knox county. Plenty barn room,
dwelling house and ever.fIowing wells.
Three lots on the south side of Ma.
pIewood avenue in the Second ward
between Harrison and jackson
streets.
Two lots on the north side and
three on the south side Of Ridgewood
avenue in the Second ward between
Harrison and Jackson streets.
Three lots on the north side Of
West Gambler street. just east Of the
ball park.
The undivided one-haIf of 1924
acres of land on Wooster avenue, ad-
joining corporation.
Thirteen lots in Great Bend, kas.
Xl9 BANNER M. ALLEN, Agent.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Fumed oak writing
desk. excellent conditions; magazine
stand, four shelves. fumed oak. Mrs.
II. A. Phillips, Ohio State Sanator-
ium. Il
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
SO(,|E !
EntcrtainT
Circle Members

Mrs. Amos Silcott entertained the
members Of Circle No. 3 at her home
on South Mulberry street. Wednes,
day afternoon, Twenty-Five ladies
wero present and a pleasant after.
noon was spent by ali.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

aFOR SAlE-A hotel in Buckeye
City, containing ii rooms, or can be
used for two apartments, one OF the
best located properties in the village,
faces the railroad park; has gas, cls.'
tern, artesian well. Can be bought
for less than one-half the cost of
building now. Albert /. Wolfe, Dan
vile, Ohio. x24
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

FOR SAlE-Weeko old Jersey calf.
Phone 96G red. x2O
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
| 4. Of p.
Dance

x. OF p.
Dance
Sixty couples attended the dance
given Wednesday evening by Uni
form Rank. knights of Pythias, at
Castle hall. Dancing was enjoyed
until o'clock and the music was
furnished by the Buckeye Syncopat-
ers.
Arrangements are being made for
the Easter dance. which viii he Civ
en- by the Knights of pythias soon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

FOR ShLE-Two.story house, sew.
EN- rooms, bath, slate roof, screened
in back porch. both waters inside,
cement walks, large front porch, full
size lot, good cellar. Price $500.
Call 42S green. X18
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

LOCAL PRODUCE
Tho following are prices paid by
n. V. Smoots, for farm products, de-
livered at his warehouse:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
Birthday
Dinner

Twcntylour girl friends Of Miss
Louise Sawvel, is East IIamtramck
street, were delightfully."- entertained
at her home "Wednesday evening with
a q O'Clock dinner, the occasion be
ing the thirteenth birthday anniver-
sary Of Miss Sawvel. The evening
was spent with games and music.
Miss Sawvel was the recipient of
many beautiful presents.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

FOR SALE - Sevenroom house,
east end. Call 42S green. x18
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19
WANTED

WANT ED-paper-hanging. Charles
Erow, phone 800 blue x20
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

FOR SALE--Eight-room house with
bath; in good condition; close in, on
North Gay street. Possession April
1. Fred w. kahrl. x19
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

FOR SAlE-240-egg Prairie State
incubator, good as new. Phone
2O37.J. ks "19
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-03-19

FOR SALE-lncubators and brood.
ers. The Woolson Co. II
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-14
A HAPPY SELECTION.

The selection OF Mai. Ava J. Niles ~ tho
Oklahoma member OF tho regional ways and
means committee for tho state OF Missouri.
Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma. New Mexico,
Texas Arkansas and Louisiana, was "A happy one.
1t evidences IA determination on the part OF re-
puhlicons TO put capable clean men on guard
In important POSITIONS willingness on the
part OF such mon to make tho necessary per-
sonal sacrifices that will enable them to serve
Major Niles Is widely known throughout Okla
homa And, what is equally to the point, he is
fovorahly known. lie is not preludiced parti-
san: yet his salwart adherence TO and defense
OF the fundamental principles Of ropublcanlsm
earns for him the respect Of his political ad-
versarics
He has served his country we'll In various
capacities and through term Of years. lie
was among the first Oklahomans to offer their
services when the war with Germany came.
And although in point Of years he might have
consistently sought "A swival chair or other
berth Of ease and comfort his was tho tempera-
meut that sought the spot where powder was
being burned and where action. even unto
death, was TO be had,
We undertake that tho work OF tho ways and
means committee in Oklahoma will be well
done, And should al other organization mat
ters he handled IN the same high manner. that
the republicans Will be dangerous foemau for
the cohorts Of democracy in 1920.
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Bennie's Notebook

Me and Puds Simkl,s and o.
Cross was standing errouud t1s IN
pose tawking about diucr,ut .,'-MA
sutch as the treety OF p,... a,ss9
weather more people W...J 80
bailer5 if they could wear .g.li,,.
uniforms, and Sid Hunt e.r.. "'
with his fox terrier Teddy -.,I.P
Hello fellows. Teddy know 4 ,r,,s.
new trick. 7''s
Aw, us fellows sed. and SD IiY,,
sed, W as you aWlng about. v,4-.
matter with his tricks2 '''
His tricks is all rite, its tho ,,,.
he does them aint eny good ,
Puds Simkins. and Sid Hun. ..4 y
that so, well | jest bet ,u,Uaf, =
sent that Teddy can tell the t.mr a a
my watch. "
Wich we all would OF be, h.r, t.,
Puds Simklns was the uny ur. r.t
sent, saying, Heers a sent, hs'
you wv
Ill be stake holder, | sed. AMI p,3-
gave me his sent ana sid uurt -
me a sent and took out HIS y....s
saying, Now Teddy. toll me v.tt -.,n.
1t Is by my watch.
And he stuck the watch rite Do, o..
Teddys face, saying. Wat time y /,
Teddy wat time is it2 Wicb Todd
Jest licked the watch with his tuT,
and dident say euythnE. ar. ~
sed, There you are, / win.
The heck you do who told yoy Va,
do, ke fun you do no dldrnt s,s
eny time at all, sed Pud. ''
Serteny he dident, bocaliga ,t.-..
no time on my wat-h, II aint ro, any
hands, sed Sid. Wich he showed +.
10 US, and 1t dident, Sid SAYING Gy.,
me the 2 s snts. Benny.
Hay, go on, wate a m!nrlt sod
puds' the dog dident know whetbs.
.he watch mad hands or not, ware.
those 2 sents, Benny?
The doose he didcnt, scr,orv \.
did, give me those 2 sents sa5 ~
Me thinking. Gosh, G, ! dom 1cx T,,
who won. And I sed, You ca,
scramble seb Tor the sents, And
throo them up in the air and ppd,
and Sid scrambled and each got an.
and kepp 1t. O1'
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-14
The Horoscope
Tho stars incline, but do not eo.,.l
wednesday, January IL. tooo

Jupiter and Venus rule benofe.,,.
~ today, according to asfroIoyy
Uranus and Saturn being mildy ad.
verse. N'
Commerce and trade arc subieet
TO rule making for great eypan.
sion. Development that will af,er,
country south OF the United states
again is foreshadowed.
Judges and lawyers of every nnk
now have direction Of the stars
that Is most favorable. High pl1rs
VIII como to one who belongs In the
west.
Many minds will take on agg-es.
siVe qualities that make for urornI-
nence in the next few months Am.
bltion that affects women In busl.
ness as well as men who have i'm.
portant positions will be prevalent
This Is very lucky wedding day
for 1t presages not only lasting love
but the accumulation Of material
| things.
Meetings between young men and
young women have the most for;u.
nate government of the stars. 10.
nance will start easily during this
s~kyy,. :. .,u, ., ,,..,.. .,
malefic planets that arouse in the
human mind envy, jealousy and
cruel impulses that will be- manifest.
ed in all walks of life.
Wise men and women will seek
peace and harmony in all their
activities, for they who harbor de.
structive thoughts lay up trouble
| for tho future.
Congress and state legislatures
continue subject to planetary int,g.
ences, making for suspicion OF mo-
tires and intense bitterness in party
| feeling.
Storms OF great violence are fore.
shadowed and intense sufferings
among the poor are indicated.
Railroads are still under the d.
roction of sinister stars that fore
cast troubles Of various sorts
Labor will continue in state Of
unrest and discomfort that will cui'
inmate in the spring.
Persons whose birthdate II is have
the augury of a happy, successful
year. Money will increase, as gains
through speculative ventures are
| forecast.
Children born on this day are
| likely to be generous and ph.aF
thropic. These subjects of Caprieora
generally are able to gain large pos
sessions of material things.
| (Co1priEht 1919. BY me Mcclure NesGApd NndAi'
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CHAPTER LXVII.
The House, Warming.

was delighted at Toms approval
but had no time TO talk with him. |
must hurry and dress or our guests
would be here before / was ready to
receive them.
Bob Henderson and his wife came
first she looked lovely. She had ON
a soft old rose dress with silver
trimmings, silver slippers and stock
inEs that matched perfectly. She
had scarcely laid aside her wraps
when Vivian Morton appeared. Her
gown was all black, some fllmy lacy
material, cut daringly low, but very
becoming. Helen wore her white
lace; and the blue had bought for
MIR. Cranden's dinner All the men
wore evening clothes, / felt quite
honored when | looked around at
our attractive party, and not a little
proud. Whatever would the boys
and girls out home say could they
look in upon my pretty home; and
my stylish friends, Right then l
determined to invite Peggy Halstead
to make me visit. she was the
brightest the best dressed Of the
girls, 'and was sure her father
who was rich and s,lngy-Cuuid be
coaxed to give her some new clothes.
Someway | must have the home
town folks know how well | had
done for myself, and Peggy was an
awful gossip.
The supper.
We talked for a while; then played
bridge until about II o'clock; then
| had Norah serve the supper. Even
though we had no wine 1t was an un-
qualified success. The salad was
delicious--so they said; | had made
tiny finger rolls to eat with it. and
had added barbecue and cream
cheese to my bill of fare. II the
proof OF the pudding is In the eating,
my supper must have been pretty
good as they ate until they all de-
clared they could eat no more.
II never tasted such delicious
salad dressing, you must give me
your recipe before | entertain agniu,
Mrs. Henderson. who had an expen-
| sive chef. said.
sue is splendid cook" Tom
! broke In with pride, but embarras'
| sing me terribly
"I can prove that" Everett Gran.
! dell added; | never ate such cooking
/ in my life; not even at your house
/ Mrs. Henderson"
"Oh, please!" I begged, my face
| scarlet.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-14
,NyHuSShhand, Sh
x, andI "a
By Ja1le Phelps

Helen came to my rescue and
changed the subject.
There was one thing which had
puzzled me all the evening. | thought
of course that Mr.. Crandell and Miss
Morton would sort of pair off,
,hink Tom had 1t in his mind when
he suggested inviting her. But they
didn't, not once. Tom entertained
vivian, while Everett talked to me.
Several times tried to manage dif-
ferently, but each time he blocked
my enveayors. As Tom and Vivian
seemed perfectly happy l finally de-
sisted.
After we finished supper some one
proposed some old-fashioned games;
and we played like lot of children
until the clock struck 2. | told Tom
atterward that / expected every min
ute that some OF the other tenants
OF the building would call to us to
stop the noise. But nothing un-
pleasant happened.
Good Night.
They gil went away together. Miss
Morton had said she would set
Everett down at his club. When the
good-nightS had all been said and
Tom and | were alone. | gave an
immense sigh OF relief and satisfac-
tion.
Wasn't Il nice. TOM" I asked.
Just bully! A great deal better
than II we had tried to give a big
dinner"
But it cost quite lot as 1t was,
Tom" reminded. as | thought OF
the bill that came with the chickens.
Never mind Well eat leavings
for the rest OF the week" Tom an
swered happily.
First find your leavings!" l re-
tortcd, They ate w everything |
prepared. Wen have plenty OF chick
en- soup out of the carcuses but that's
all"
Wen live on soup instead OF
leavings then" Tom replied. He
seemed, and l was so happy at the
success OF our little party that we
| couldn't sleep and so we lay and
! talked things over for an hour after
/ we finally got to bed. II seemed |
/ had only been asleep a moment
/ when Norah rang the bell. She went
| home at night unless we wanted to
| be out late.
You liz still, I'll let her in. and
| you better rest awhile I'll tell
| Norah to keep baby qu.et,' and Tom
| took his clothes into the bathroom
| to dress so he wouldn't disturb me
/ II was 10 o'clock when next
/ opened my eyes.
Tomorrow--A New Problem.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-14
SEs.F DIFFERENTIATION,

Tho 'Kqfan subject people have revolted.
chaIcnge4 their oppressors and ayowed ther
wiingntts 10 perish rather than live In bond
age. Here g. SELF determination militant.
who viii dispute that the Koreans have been
impcuod to their heroic action because OF the
noxlous hypocrisy of the fourteen points
omplflod In the treaty Of Versailles?
The league which becomes effective next Fri
day. binds tho great nations OF the world to for
ever hold In bondage every race that finds itself
IN bondage when that fcll event taRes place. The
national conscl business of Korea. struggling for
expression and existing in the hope Of eventual
liberation. understands the fatcfu meaning OF
the Versailles pact and decides TO strike now.
Responding to the always American policy OF
sympathizing with the aspirations Of oppressed
people everywhere, though studiousy refraining <
from involving ourselves In their wars. glory
loo the hcrolsm OF the Koreans once again let
10 be said there Ia no acceptable substitute
FOR liberty and Independence. Fiji the lap OF
the slave with the gold OF Ophir and the jewels
of tho crown, and ne would sim be a slave.
Take from him thu clothes that he wears and
drive him forth into the world a free man, and
he would be wealthy.
That is human history. And IT will ever be
written thus
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whatever grandeur he or she may AZ last come
Q, the nccouchcmont of dcnth tragedy becomes
pathos when name and fame is represented by
only one or two or is In very truth non-exlst-
ant
Hu' thcro ls q glory that shines round about
such o dismal stage when the seed of Jacob is
there when 20 the record Of q "rvice TO hu-
mrnliy ana achievements In the name Of coun-
try and civilization there is nd led splendid
contribution 10 succeeding generations; whom
Iu worry truth the dead stul lives in manly form
aud woman.y grace. who aro proud Of their hcri-
taEo ana animate with tho grace essential to
carrying on ana on the namo and fame and
ideals ~ him who has gone.
such vas the McBurnoy death bed. Ilo not
only enriched his times by no of sclf. sacrifice
ana service, but with sons and daughters be
enriched poTcrty 1lo lived not only hIs NO
but ho contributed splondldiy 10 the llfc Of fu-
turo generations.
The world takes peculiar pleasure IN paying
this small tribute 10 n Ife that attained dis.
unoliou not by Tho accumulation of wealth but
by service and cuzcnsnip And IL tenders iis
sincere sympathy 20 the sorrowing Fons ana
daughters, tho while anluriug Thorn TO hold
their heads high lu just prdo over tho rich
legacy that is theirs.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-14
ItEV. IUGu MnUnNI3Y.

The entire community was soddened Tuesday
morning when It learned that death had claimed
the Rev. Hugh McBumpy--'Father" McBurncy
as he was atfccuouaty.y referred TO by very
great humber OF Tu,aus who had come to think
of him as one OF the vital foundation stones OF
the neighborhood. Thuro was no shock ~ sur
prise for the aged minister had been AZ grips
with death for several years.
when even the highest Of earth comos to
pay the forfeiture Of life. what is the supreme
compliment that be paid them by those
who stand In sorrow and bereavement? This
that they lived like a god ana died like a man.
Kings. potentates priests can ask no more than
this for no man is capable OF earning a greater
encomium.
When n man. throughout a long life, dili-
gently seeks to walk with God. doing his serv-
ice while discharging his obligations as a citi.
zen he does in fact live like god. And. when
at last he is called to pay the forfeit and does
So with courage and faith, he does die like a
very man.
All this the man who passed from the Tulsa
community Tuesday did do. Death at its best
Is ira N But to our mind 1t becomes douby
Iss, I;,s,9s bi, yisi!p 5iFs, OF eaE psss How
Over Exchange Trust 60. .~~s~@2lr".
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-14
KROKItN PROMISES.

tConyright 1919. 10y Edgar a Guest)
I promised her roses to wear In her hair
And sntins and silks for her gown;
l promised her freedom from troublesome
CFrC
With never a reason TO frown;
But, Oh, / was young in tho glad days of old
Ana little l knew what the years would
unfold.
l promised a carriage IN which she should
ride
And servants 70 come at her call;
l promised that never her heart should be
tried
And never a tear drop should fall;
n. co., know In the sad days back then
The hazards that lie in the pathway OF men.
| promised her Jewels 10 wear At her breast,
l promised her silver ana gold:
She should know life at It's fairest and best
with never bleak day and cold;
But. OH l was young In that glad long ago
And thought | could win all those gifts TO
bestow.
Now I've learned that at times men and wom-
end must weep
Ana hearts must grow heavy with care;
Though my vows | am earnestly trying to
keep,
There are burdens that stiIl she must share
But She smiles through it all. and she says
that she knew
J waS omising more than 1 ever could do
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-14
Past and Present.

The department OF justice has failed far
10 reduce nvtns costs through its price reduce
tion crusade. The food ADMINISTRATORS however
Jealous they may be- have heretofore exercised
little mare than a moral Restraint on the food
profiteers, 'he anchor'ng4 OF sugar prices was
the prize ach ovement OF the government in price
regulation during the war period. Now that
achievement IS only a mer nory. The dispute as
TO who w. chiefly resp tonsible for making It
such Is mleresting' Bu { doesn't help the
puzzled housewife who's G sugar bills for 1920
promise TO be Increased aore than 100 per cent
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