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The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18
Ordination Ct A. |. Wyke

T. STAY evening A. L. Wyke was
ordained an evangelist Of the Pfesby-
tsria1 church.
Tn. services took place at the church
which was very beautifully decorated
Tor the occasion.
7 Rev. R. l.. Cowap, state clerk Of La
iagctte Presbytsry, Of Lexington, Rev.
". HooDAr Adams o! Boonville and
Re-. Tohn Crockett Of Pleasant Hill
conducted the service.
The sarmou o1 Hereby perceive
ye the love Of God, because He laid
doTn His liic for US; and we ought TO
| i3Y dagn oGr lives for the brethren"
was preached by Rev. Adams and
much appreciated BY the congregation.
A.er the sermon followed the simple
impressive service OF the ordination
CO tostsd by Rev. Cowan.
TGen Rev. Crockett delivered the
I 'cA-rga to Mr.. Wyke wherein he EN-,
pa1sized The importance OF three
things; the Bible as the wcrd Of Coo;
e,c,u5 Tse.,s Chi, ,s ~, .-rI, S,,.i,ur
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18
Mr.. R. C. King Tells a Wonderful Story
About Rats. Read il.

For Months my place was alive
with Rats. Losing chickens, eggs,
Iced. Friend told me to try RAT
SNAP. did. Somewhat dissppoint-
ed at first not seeing many dead rats,
but in few days didn't see live Que.
What are not killed are not around my
place" RAT-SNAP sure does the
trick. Three sizes, 25c, soc, S1.O0.
Sold and guaranteed By J. E. Felkin.
& Co.
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18
Blacksmith, httont on

To Rent, Flu! y Equipped Blacksmith
Shop, as good a location as YOU will
find in southwest Missouri. This ip'
cludes shop and tools, residence, good
barn, well, cellar, garden. On public
auto road at Garrison, Mo.
Address, Box "a, Garrison, Mo.
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18
w. y. PICKETT,
Kissee Mills, Mo.

AZ AAASSNN @A''aoi %'AS'
MIS-. Fred R. Moran attended the
Cheney concert Wednesday night oI
last week. The heavy rains kept her
over day longer than she had expect
ed TO remain. She had 10 20 home by
the way Of the Dam on the mail boat
which landed her at home quite safely.
Lost-March S, 1920, between Shoal
creek and Forsyth or in Forsyth, gold
link bracelet, with locket; initial M"
engraved on locket. When lost locket
contained two pictures, Two dollars
reward for return. Owner,
MINNIE R. TlDWELL,
u Protein, Mo.
Archer S,urgis who has been work.
ing in the Gil fields Of Oklahoma near
Cleveland has returned to his farm neat
Kissee Mills. He says he has been
living strenuous lie for several
months, working twelve hours a day,
getting his meals at irregular hours and
sleep when he could. He thinks the
farm will be more resilul place.
English Shire Stallion and Black
Mammoth Registered Jsck-will trade
for Taney county land. This stock
absolutely right. What have you &c
trade. Garrison Nero. Co.,
Garrison, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Parrish entertained al
dinner Tuesday night for Mr.. WYke
and the visiting preachers. Those
present were Rev. Cowan, Rev Adams
Rev Crockett, Rev. Wyke, Mr.. anC
Mrs. c, E. Bollss and Mrs. Virgins
Root
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18

and Pierce will move to his farm,
known as the Uncle Jim BlankeDship
place, up the mail hollow.
Eddie Blankenship and son, Elmo,
passed through this place enroute to
Roy Hodges with a wagon load oI
calves
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18
Cunmuui,j Bsoste- Club Of Forgyih

An enthusiastic t:n"' e c.I2-as
met at Cc',nel Fo.d's oli:s l.ondiy
night to Ia over the r.7specl7 Of "
ccmmun.l7 organization tot the Hlt'
pose Of fur,hering the progress q tnc
town and county.
These present wars: J. A Weather
man, Ed arnold, J. R. Gideon, A /,
Wyke, W. 7. Crawford, W P A!:m,
John Ray, john KroX, Sam Brown,
John Felkins, w. Andrews, a. n. Al
ans, John Sl!ler, Ar!hur James, Hlr7
Church, J. B. Hickc, Wa. G.edson,
Sam Boswell, S. II. Collte:, !. G.
Root, Otto VIII, J,h1 ". Bennett, R.
c. Ford, Jess Nance, D,. Hatned, c.
f. BolIes and J. c D4y,,. R. {.
Ford actr' as tenro@TY Caa.Im7n a0d
John w. Bennett as secretary.
There were talks Dy M.ssrs Fori,
James, Bennett, Gideoa, WoiL arthur
Adams, John Ray and W, K. Adams.
Enthusiasm ran high and when mo
tion was made and seconded - orRa
nize club, it was cariod al crca.
R. c. Ford was elected president fer
the present term, W. R. Aa4ms, vice
president, J. r. Gideon, ,ecTets5v. 5,
w. Boswell, treasurer. A committee
composed ol W R. Aisn', Ara1T
James and J. B, Hicks was appointed
on organization ard rules.
The Organization chose 'ss lis name
Community Booster Ciuo II Forsg,n.
The meeting Adjourned 10 meet for
permanent organization mex, Mouday
night at the office Of R. Z. Ford.
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18
BROWN BRANCH

March l.6
We are beginning to have real
spring weather again.
We had no church Sunday because
Of the serious lines, OF our pastor, Rev
Frank Thompson, who is not expected
to live.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas aud Clarence
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18

Old friends Of Rev. Crockett enjoyed
a hearty handshake ftom him.
Having extra help in the cfice this
week We hid hoped 10 be cut On dme
but light wave Of ths "a struck the
entire Church family, SO We are behind
again.
will exchange az improved $40
acre prarie farm in N-brasEa, $40 per
acre, for cheap unimpEoycd Taney
county land. Write ior description.
NJ. Wilbur, Cedar Falls, Iowa,
Harrison Gideon has been visiting
his brother, J. r., This week.
Mabel Weatherman has been work
ing in the county clerks Office rOr the
past week.
Wanted: A home on farm. Work
night and day. Winter and sumner,
First class references, See Walter S.
Dickey's ad, page two. II
The Pied Piper Of Hamelin was moi
in town Sunday but when Ira Parish
went down the street with huge
string OF FISH he had lively following 9
Of interested boys-one rather old one
in the rear, even our oWu foreman,
The ladies' o! the town spent profit
able hall day cleaning up the church
Saturday. A .socilbia time and a
pleasanter church was the result.
FOR SALE, if sold by April lst--Stal'
lion, 7 8 Percheron, 7 years old this
spring, weight 1000 pounds, IS "a
hands high. Well broke to harness
Guarantee him 10 be all right in every
Way.
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18

and guaranteed by J. L. Felkins & Co.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.
Davis, born Saturday night, died Tues,
day morning at six o'clock.
White Leghorn Eggs for Matching.
IS for Sl.20 postpaid. Good laying
strain, ST. CLAIR BROS,
Branson, Mo.
Members Of Mo. Poultry Association.
w. R. Adams received word Monday
tina, the baby Of his son, Willie, at Hilda
is very sick.
Jessie Vauzandt returned home
Monday from a visit with her sister
Mrs. Daisy Melton.
FOR SALE. i own the north west
quarter of section 81, Township "a,
Range % Taney Co. Make me an
cfier. John Dubois,
10 Middletowu, New York.
Mrs. Frank Burns and Irma Walker
spent the week end al Tsneyville with
| Mrs. Grover Ray.
WANTED-To buy a tract Of land
on creek or river in Ozark Mountains.
Must have house and shed.
LEON c. RASH,
Salina Kansas.
! Your banker will tell you a first class
sjlo is a paying investment. DickeY
Slices are first class. A written guaran.
tee with each silo. See sd page ..
( SIS 10 $50 positions ale going by
untitled almost daily at Draughon's S
Business College, Springfield. Mo.
Draughon's College guarantees you a
position. Ca,alog mailed free.
A light wave Of the flu seems to be
passing our way. None except Miss
Lena Everett seriously sick here so far
as we know.
FOR SALE.--Pure Bred s. {. Buff
Orpingion eggs for Matching, $3.50 per
! fifteen. Mrs. R. &. Anderson,
il8 Chadwick, Mo.
Lena Everett is seriously i'll this
week.
WE BUY, raise, and sell fur bearing
rabbits and other fur bearing animals.
List what you have with US, stating
your lowest price on large lot ship
ments. The Fur and Specially Farm
ing Co, SISSY N. P. Ave-, Fargo,
n. Oak.
Hobart ard James Harding Of Nc
Kinney Bend spen. Sunday with their
sister, Mrs. J. R. Gideon. Hobart ex.
poets 20 leave for New Mexico about
the twenty. sixth Of this month.
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18
Ask Your Soldier Boy How "CoOtiOS"
Got Such a HCld.

He'll tell you that the battefronts
Of Europe we're swarming with rats,
which carriad the dangerous vermin
and caused our men misery Don't let
rats bring disease into your home.
When you see the first one get RAT
SNAP. That will finish them quick,
Three sizes, 25c, 50, $1.OO. Sold
and guaranteed by J. L. Felkins & Co.
The Taney County republican., 1920-03-18
CAN YOU READ
YOUR TITLE CLEAR
TO YOUR LANDS
Page Three

A Wise Man has his Deeds and
other Title Papers Recorded. lie
should know whether all Prioi
Deeds and Patents are Recorded
He should also know whether all
Deeds Of Trust, Mortgages and
Liens on his Lands are satisfied.
He should also know whether all
Taxes on his Lands have been
paid and whether his Lands or
any part thereof have ever been
Sold for Taxes and a cloud there.
BY placed on the same. To tell
him this, by preparing and fur
nishipg him Complete and De-
pendable Abstracts Of Titles, and
to Cure Defects in Titles, is Our
Business.
TheAdams Abstract Company
W. R. Adams, Manager,
tefsythi Missoert
~" 49,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16
Baptist Revival Scheduled TO
Begin 26th.

Alta conference of the local
Baptist church Sunday it was de-
cided to hold a ten days revival
service beginning on Sunday,
September 20,
The revivalist has been invited
and the services of a good singer
also to De secured. 1t is request
that the church membership and
and all Christians of the town
make every preparation for the
successful launching IF this revi'
val and let every plan be made
for good attendance and the
best results from the services.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16
Weeks Departures For Cot
lege.

The following pupils left tn S
week for school, being in mum
bers about UP to the usual stand
ard ,hiS school sends each year
to college.
Misses Clara Mae Simmons,
Emma Wood, Inez and Mildred
Moore, Orda Wood and Anita
Richardson to NatchitocheS,
State Normal, Misses Zula Syl
vest, Ouida and Zoe Fendlason
to Lafayette, l. |. and G; Willie
Poole, Jackson, Miss, Mjllsaps
College; James Bailey, Clinton,
Miss, Mississippi College.
Several more will leave next
week for later openings at other
schools.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16

Miss Velma Magee spent the
weekend at Enon, i'll the home
of Mrs. Mirah Magee.
Our fall stock of shoes for
whole family has arrived.
The Boston Store.
Take advantage of the one cent
sale at Babirgton's Drug Store,
Inc. They come just once a year,
Mrs. Joe Magee entertained al
Sunday dinner having Harry
Odom of Bogalusa, and Mrs.
G. N. Kimberlln and children.
Millinery opening most attrac.
tive in eur history, on Saturday,
September Is.
Mrs. L. II. Magee.
Mrs. Robt, Darlington and
daughters, Dorothy and Lanier
of Tylertown came Friday for a
visit to Mrs. W. 5. Burris, Mr..
Bablngton and Charles j,ining
them Sunday for the day here.
On Saturday, October 2, at 80
O'Clock Burris Bros. will give to
Que Of their customers, a beau
tiful Claxtanola. A splendid
talking machine and an attrac-
tive piece of furniture besides.
T, G. McLain of Lumberton,
was a recent visitor to Franklin.
ton and had his subscription to
The Era.Leader renewed that he
might keep in touch with friends
and affairs of Washington Parish.
Men and boys take notice. If
you like to save money on your
fall suit just come to the Boston
Store where you will find a com.
pIete line of men and boys suits
in beautiful patterns Of Casse-
mere, Worsted and Flannel suits
P. E. Greenlaw, President and
general manager of the Motor
Sales & Service Co., with Erred
Batemau mechanic, and Mouton
Bckham office man, were guests
Thursday and Friday of the
Fordson Tractor Co., at McComb,
Miss, when their remarkable
demonstration of Power Farm
iug Was held An elaborate ban
quet was rendered the guests at
the conclusion of the demppstra.
ton. Mr.. Greenlaw is making a
similar demonstration from his
office this week on Birdie Al.
ford's farm near Sandy Brock 5
store.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16

Franklinton friends enjoyed a
visit this week from D. H. Nc.
Creary of Evergreen, Alabama.
Don't forget the date of the
one cent sale-September 16, II,
and Is at Babington's Drug Store
Inc.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
MjzeIl on Thursday, September
9, a daughter, weighing 91-2
pounds,
Rev. A. S. Lutz, Presiding e.
der, will hold the third quarterly
conference at the Franklinton
Methodist church Wednesday
evening, September 22nd, at 7:3O
P. NJ.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16
Sheriff Sale.-No. 3416.
First State Bank
VS.,
Althea West Phillips.

Althea West Phillips.
Notice is hereby given that by vir.
tue of an order of seizure and sale
issued out of the 26th Judicial
District Court of La, in and for Wash
ington Parish, in above entitled cause,
and to me directed, will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, on
Saturday, September IS, 1920.
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property, be.
ing and situated in Washington Par
ish, Louisiana, to-wit:
Lots /, 2, 8, 4, and s in block No.
"A, and lots !, 2, 8, 4, 5, 8 and 7 in
block No. Is, in Richardson's Add.
ton to Bogalusa, La.
Terms OF sale-.Cash with benefit of
appraisement.
This the 9th day Of August, 1920.
! ]. E, Bateman, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16
Mrs. Bowen Tells How Rats
Almost Burned Her House
Down.

For two months I never went
in our cellar, fearing a rat. One
night in bed | smeled fire. Sure
enough the rat had been nibbling
at the matches. If | hadn't
acted promptly my house would
have burned. Later we found
the dead rat. RAT. SNAP kill.
ed it. It's a great stuff" Three
sizes, 35c, Csc, Sl.25. Sold and
guaranteed by Ideal Drug Store.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16
The Era-Leader.
e,suklinton, la, Sept. 1e, 1920.

Miss Huoerta Bailey of New
Orleans, was a recent visitor to
FranklIuton.
The big one cent sale at Bah
ington's Drug Store, Inc. will be
held September Is, II, and Is.
Oae Ford Sedan ready for de-
livery
Motor Sales & Service Go.
Clyde Magee left on the after,
noon train Friday for iona to
sueud the week END with Mr..
and Mrs. John Tyson.
Goodyear Tires give the best
possible service for the invest
ment. Sold by
Love Bros. Inc.
Saturday, Oct. 2 at 1:30 P. NJ,
. fine ClaxtanOla will be given
away at our store. Be sure you
/ are on hand.
Burris Bros. Ltd.
The Washington Parish Bap.
list Association which was in
session at Mt. Hermon Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday OF last
week, was we'll attended by del.
egates and visitors from this
church.
Mrs. George Schwartz was en-.
tertained last week in the home
Of Mrs. Gillispie with which hel
annual visit to Franklinton was
concluded and she returned Sun.
day afternoon to her home il
New Orleans,
The protracted meeting heio
lnthe Methodist church by Rev.
K A. Bozeman was concluded
last week with a great revival OF
the Christians and The accession
Of 10 to the church. Rev. Boze
nan went from here to BastroI
ior a revival service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Frey wh'
nave been spending their sum
ner at Amite with Mr.. Frey
anlly, came Saturday for
short visit with Dr.. W. j. Jone'
and family after which Mr.. Ere,
will resume his studies at tn
University and Mrs. Frey viii
lake charge of the school at Nit
Point.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16

|
Babington's Drug Store, Inc.
Murray Graves of Ty|ertown,
visited his sister, Mrs. Ira Gibbs
last Sunday.
D. A. Varnado of Pickwick,
came Sunday for a few days
visit to the old home.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Noel
Magee at Richardson, on We'd
nesday, September s, a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. O. Magee and
daughters of Sunny Hill visited
! Mrs. D. n. Magee last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simmons
of Bogalusa, visited their mother
Mrs. Alfred Coyne last week.
Scarfs and Centerpiece, lace
trimmed, in the latest designs.
Beard & Thompson.
Clayton Bankston of New Or.
leans, is out for his vacation and
spent few days with Franklin.
ton friends.
Mrs. D. E. Sheridan, Misses
Leitba, Ruby aud AthaIea Sher.
idan visited Frankllnton friends
thru the week end.
Mrs. G. 9. Summons entertain
ed her Sunday School class Fri.
day night, furnishing them a
delightful evening.
Mrs. John Spring and family
moved Friday to the little COT
1age on Tenth Avenue, aoj,inIng
Mr.. and Mrs. Cohn.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Knight
and children visited Miss Elsie
Lrtchworth Sunday and report
her condition improving.
Ladies', our beautiful line Of
ladies' suits and coats for fall are
btSiitHlng to arrive.
The Boston Store
i lL-To Mr.. and Mrs. II. c.
Sheridan at Bogalusa, on Satur.'
day, September 4, a daughter,
Genevleve, weight Z IL pounds.
James Bailey is back. from the
Kansas wheat fields and is spend.
ing il while with his uncle and
aunt, Mr. ard Mrs. D. E. joan
son.
J. S. Brock and young daugh-
ter, Miss James Brock of New
Orleans spout this week with re-
latives az Franklinton, and Mt.
HermOn.
Beautiful Georgette Blouses
for the new fall and winter suits.
Dahl shades that are so much in
yOuue this apns,u.
Beard Il Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. L. Pope, Mr..
and Mrs. E. A, Burris and Miss
Beactrice Blrris motorcd to B.
galusa Sunday for the day with
Mr.. and Mrs, Robt. Burrls.
The Bulloch Motor Company
has a ranger Tractor on exhibit
ton at their garage. A public
demonstration will be given soon,
the date to be announced later.
Every lady of the parish cordi.
ally invited to be present at. our
fall millinery opening, Saturday,
September Is.
Mrs. L. H. Magee.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Y. Rabb and
Miss Martha Grouse, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. r. Johnson, A. j. John.
son, James Bailey and Miss Will
eta Bailey were among the Be-
galusa visitors Sunday.
The great attraction for Sat-
urday, October2, will be the CIV
ing away by Burris Bros, of a
beautiful ClaxtonoIa. Join the
crowd on that day as you may
be the one to receive the gift.
Lost-On Saturday last a elias s
,, ring inscribed m. N. M" was
lost on Ellis St., between the
residences of VIM. Carp and
Robt. Magee, Suitable reward
offered for it's return to
Miss Natalie Magee.
Mr.. D. H. McCreary OF Ever.
green, Alabama. was back to cast
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16
For Sale.

Chester white pigs for sale
from filters of IL and Is.
Mrs. S. H. Burris,
Frarklinton, La.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-09-16
For Sale!
Horses ( Mules

/ have Is head of first class
Horses and Mules suitable for
family use and heavy hauling.
Friday and Saturday will be
bargain days, and stock will be
sold regardless of cost. All stock
not sold by Saturday noon will
be sold Saturday afternoon at
Public Auction. If you have any
stock to exchange bring it along.
Evening star., 1920-01-03
ASKS $12,0OO,0OO FUND.
Secretary Baker Would Make
Factory of Nitrate Plant.

Expenditure by the federal govern
ment of an additional $12, ,O0o, 900 to CON
vert the air nitrate plant at Muscle
Shoals, Ala, into a commercial fertilizer
factory was urged by Secretary Baker
before a House subcommittee investi-
eating War Department expenditures
yesterday.
Operation of this converted sulphuric
acid plant as quasi-public corporation
with all the stock held by the govern
ment was suggested by the Secretary
Mr.. Baker explained that the $4,000
600 estimate for changing the product to
sulphate included only $4,000. 900 for the
plant, the remainder being for working
capital
The committee has begun an investi-
CATION of air nitrate plants erected by
the government. and plans to visit the
various plants.
Evening star., 1920-01-03
=, yT> = =
THE WEATHER..

The District of Columbia-Partly
cloudy tonight and tomorrow; probably
snow flurries late tonight; not quite so
cold; lowest temperature tonight about
IA degrees; moderate west and southwest
winds.
Maryland-Partly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow; probably snow furrfes late
tonight; not quite so cold; moderate
west and southwest winds.
Nirginia-Partly cloudy tonight ana
tomorrow; probably snow fiurries late
tonight; not quite so cold; moderate
westerly winds.
West Virginia-Light snow and not
quite so cold tonight; tomorrow fair.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
The following were the readings OF
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
Observation-Disclosures 4 pm, 26;
IS pm, %; ~ midnight, IA; today, 4
am, 9; s am, 9. Maximum, u, at $3.50
pm. yesterday; minimum, 9, at am.
today. : N's
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, 35; minimum. II.
Barometer-Yesterday pm. 29.9l;
IS pm, 5000; IL midnight, 1920; today,
I am, 1929; am, 30.35.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey)
Today-Low tide, 11:49 am; high
tide, SIG am. and $50 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 12:43 am. and
1880 pm; high tide. 6:19 am. and Gas
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 1927 am; sun sets,
4:57 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 1927 am; sun
sets, 4:5S pm
Moon rises, 2:5S pm; sets, 4:51 am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
0rY>oxLor ~ uaplo~,e C3k3>.
Evening star., 1920-01-03
EXPERTS TO PROBE
!. CLOTHING PRICES
Department of Justice AS
signs Investigators to Work
in the District.

Investigation of prices of mems anu
women's clothing is to be stai'e'
within Il few days. it was announce"
by the fair price committee today ne
Department of Justice, it was st'.ou si
has assigned a number of its trali.sr .,
expert nvestiga tors to do the "o,
for the committee. Retail prices VI
all kinds of clothing for men, Woilen
and children are to be probed IN 'hG
effort to ascertain whether or not 20
merchants are charging reasoiido.e
prices for such goods or if their proh'S
are excessive.
Reasen for Delay in Inquiry.
1t was stated at the office OF tiie
fair price committee in the department
of Justice today that the probe OF re-
tail clothing prices has been deia9e"
until now for the reason that the COM
mittee had no expert investigators WHO
could be assigned to the task.
At the committees rooms 1t also
was stated that SO far not one com
plaint had been received of aileSeu
excessive prices charged by retail
meat dealers, aside from lew re
ports made by members of the meat
subcommittee.
IF Washington people are belnG
compelled to pay eXtortionate prices
for fresh meats it was stated, II
is their own fault. The committee
has promulgated its fair price list
for fresh beef. and copies OF the list
have been sent to every retail dealer
in the District of Columbia, but up to
the present time the only reports of
alleged violation of the fair price
list the committee has received have
been made by members of the meat
subcommittee themselves. Unless
purchasers report instances of alleged
profiteering she committee can do
tn
the committee they will be investi
gated promptly. and if facts warrant,
the information will be lodged with
the United States district attorney
for prompt action.
JurisdictiOn Over Sugar Limited.
The local fair price committee, 1t
was stated, has no jurisdiction in the
local sugar situation except to inves-
tigate reports of alleged profiteering
in sugar and to lodge information
with the United States district attor-
ney. The committee has nothing
whatever 60 say as to supplies of
sugar allocated to Washington, nor
can it attempt to fix a retail price for
sugar. These matters, it was stated,
are in the hands of the equaliza ton
board, with headquarters in New
York
Howard Figg. special assistant to
the Attorney General. is in general
charge of Investigations of alleged un-
fair retail prices for sugar. Mr.. Figg
is cooperating with the fair price
committee, but so far no action of any
kind has been taken to prevent the
charging of alleged excessive prices
or to correct other alleged improper
practices such as have been stopped
and heavily penalized by Federal Food
Administrator Killian in Baltimore
and Federal Food Administrator Will
hams in New York.