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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
A TIN SOLDIER ON DRESS PARADE

Several days ago we stated in this
column that II was not known how
George Harvey got the title Colonel .
Now comes william A. Summerill, who
tells in the editorial columns of his
worthy journal. The Penn's Grove Rec
9rd. the true story OF how the valiant
George became a member Of the mill
!ary hierarchy. Says the Record:
Leon Abbott. while governor of
New Jersey IN lS90-93, appointed
George Harvey to a good-paying
State Office and on the governors
staff. which position gave him the
title of ~Colonel,'-a tin soldier on
dress parade. George Harvey was
then special writer for the New
York World which published a page
of special New Jersey news with
George Harvey as editor.
We are glad that the mystery is at
asst cleared. But il is interesting-yery
aneresting--to note that although the
doughty George was dubbed colonel
before 1899. he vas not at the head of
regiment in the Spanish h-American
Mar, which occurred several years later.
Nor was he even in uniform then, so
Tar as can be learnd
Before going to England George seemed
10 be very touchy about his military
title. Anyone who sought favors from
aim was sure of a cordial reception If
The military title was prehxed to his
name; II the plain mister was used
ae was not so pleased
However, when our 'stin soldier on
kress parade" went to England--wilere
here is a real colonel ia every city
block who participated in the World
War--the brave George decided that
ne had swanked long enough. So he
announced that he would drop the title.
Df course. it was nice to impress A1neri-
ANS with, and it gave him feeling of
r-than-thou.s But in England
aley are not SO credulous as we are. II
foreigner procIaims himself Colonel
some soul thirsting for truth might
Ask. where did you get it2"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
JUST FOLKS
wHY GOLFERS ARE DIFFERENT.
By Edgar A. Guest

He never made the major league when
he was playing bali.
lie couldn't make his coilege. team, but
didn't grieve at all;
When he was young and supple and had
strength 10 spend and spare.
led strike out with the bases full, but
didn't rave and swear;
And he didn't fling his bat away or sit
around and sob
Because he couldn't steal base or hit
like Tyrus Cobb.
When he was playing tennis, his was
not a top-notch game.
His play was ordinary, but 1t pleased
him just the same.
He was happy and contented il he
conquered now and then
And never dreamed OF ranking with the
leading tennis mem
He played the game for pleasure ana he
didn't fuss or fret
Every time he missed in service or his
ball went in the net
But today he's fat and forty and his
stomach 5 ia the way
And he's listed with the golfers and
hes learning how to play:
There is age upon his shoulders, and
and there's stiffness in his bones,
But he wants the pro 10 teach him how
TO drive like Bobby Jones.
And Alex Ross cant tell him. when his
brow with sweat IS damp,
In way that is convincing that he'll
never be champ
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27

test. 1t IN for tho good Of WuninEnbn
that he do so. II our friends have been
strong enough to cause Mr.. Harvey to
forswcar allegiance to $40 King street.
then they have tho power to make the
candidate answer those two questions
on bonded knee.
If Leroy Harvey is to bo the Plumed
Knight, riding into the lists with the
ladies' colors dangling from his strong
right arm, he must satisfy them in
every particular. II he does so, he will
receive their blessings. their smiles, and
their huzzns whom he puts lance in rest
and dashes valiantly against the man
from whose shoulders flow the colors
of Democracy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27

which the Afffes are taking under their
protection, pay us, but the Allies do
claim from us the payment of our debts,
And we will pay our debts not without
a feeling Of injustice suffered at the
hands of the Allies"
In discussing the deficit of the Italian
budget reduced from 20.200.000 lire 10
4 900. 900 lire. Prof. Pantaleoni said 70
me that this would In time be elimi-
mated through "our work and our sense
of duty" even though I'VE have not had
any colonies or protectorates.
He added IN emphatic terms, We
will eljrr1inate the deficit even though
the Treaty of London has not been re-
spected whereas other treaties have
been respected Greece. without doing
any fighting, enjoyed favors; 50 did
Jugoslavia who fought against US
We have met these Shocks keeping our
temper but we cannot forget unless
other facts convince US that the situa-
ton has changed IN our favor ana tnaf
at least in America there Is fairness
in her relations with Us.
eOur exchange, or more exactly the
value of our lire. IS very bad OWING 70
! the ruling which forbsds purchases OF
Italian goods except when pald Ior "a
foreign rrsoney-what are a Lnousand
lire good for II not to buy a thousand
lire worth of italian goods at narkei
| pricas7 All this is forbidden, conse-
| ouently our lire Is deprecated, made
worthless. Besides the credit or tns
italian government there Is the ered1
of nriyate people-nerchanLs, manufac'
| t,,rars farmers. A country never fails
through business done by its private
I citizens. Every one OF them knows
| how 70 settle his own private affairs
| According to banking Information am
| American can do a profitable ana ran
business with Italians. our court:
make just decisions for foreigners a.
va,1 as for our own citizens.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
EVENING SMILE.
WHAT is A GEyTLEMANf

at Westminster County Court vas-
terday. plaintiff, when asked vrhat
was the debtors occupation. repIied
He is gentleman"
Judge Tobin-'What is a gentleman
and what, in fact, is this one if he vo,,',
pay his debts?'' Laughter
The Plaintiff-.ae has private means
and salary. Times.
What was the subject of the leo
tureT THE shocking way women
dress '4The house was crowded i
hear. THE lecturer illustrated his re-
marks with live models."-BirIningh
Age-Herald.
The Tartars consider Monday an lrn-
lucky day 20 get married on" s.Just so
And there are several other uniucky
days in the week. Courier
Journal.
Wife-'Don't you think, dear. the
grass on the lawn ought 20 be cut?.
Hub Certainly-lets ignore it"-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Helen-"T saw Harold pick up one OF
my gloves ana put IL IN his pocket al
the dance last evening" Eilen--"Afy
deart It's sure sign He'll be propos.
ing to you next" Helen--HI wonder,
was afraid his action might be lust
a part Of this universal crime vave.,'-
American Legion Weekly.
"'How about that oil company you
invested In. Did they find gusher?.
"Only the one that wrote the pros.
pectus. ."--Boston Transcript
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
mBBTIsGs TONIGHT.
.Hibernan knights.

-ElD-fu-4I hnLSuAS.
Oriental Lodge. X. Of p
Excelsior Lodge. X. cf r.
Fairfax Lodge. I. .. %. r.
Alpha Council. L. q. II. ~.
Local No. sl3. I. B. Il. ~.
Laurel Council. q =. of a.
BrandyNNine LodSs. ;. 81 IA.
Columbia Lodge. i. O. o. II.
Liberty Lodge. A o. u. ".
Local No. 9. 1895. c. & =. OF a.
St. George's Castle. *. G. u.
Third Ward Democratic club.
Nanitou Tribe, Impd Q. r. Al.
Wilmington Tinsmsths' Union.
Friendship COnciave. S. W AZ
Star Of Delaware L0dge. s. of r..
Washington Council. IL r. or a.
Diligent Council. Jr. O. u. A. M.
Washington Council. o. u. A. "a.
Telegraph Council. Jr. q. III. a. nI.
Jacobs Camp. No. 732l. 81. W. A..
Canton Delaware. T.. NJ. Y. q. O. r
Delaware Haynakers' Association.
Washington Camp. No. 4. n. %. S
Wilmington Lodge. No. 1Sc. T.. o. 4
Wilmington Lodge. No. 1884. T.. q.
Court Diamond State. No. 4. 4. oi !
Plumbers. Gas and Steam Filters ri
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved by the
Building Inspectors Office for the fol-
lowing projects and permits issued
Reed street, 918; J b. Fisher owner,
M. CapaIdi. builder, addition, s135.
jackson street, log South a. II.
KurIns, owner, M. Capaldi, builder; adj
dition, S135.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
SECRETARY HUGHES ENGLISH.

Not every man is able 10 say no and
invest the word with a negative mean
ing strong enough 70 conclude a dis
cussion or bring negotiations to an end.
There are men who are able to speak
the word in a business transaction,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
COLONEL FLAGERR.

There IS usual qualification IN the
assignment af Col. Clement A. f, Flag-
lefs United States Engineer Corps, as
commanding officer for the Eastern di-
vision, with headquarters in Baltimore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
Cows Overcoats.

One day little Margie saw dray
loaded with hides passing the house.
"0h, mamma she exclaimed. there
goes q man with whole stack Of COW IS
overcoatsir
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
Thoughts and Comments
Every Evening Readers.

Th~ r1r1 nerne and address - ~ l--'i :
must accompany eacn letter. rot 1erH
esrfJy Cor 11Isff--zffrr1 hns - ruffrnra
good faith kr7orl.r~nosla --r.rrr-lIrf Ir.l fIfrn
VIII b. Ignored Tl1s1iirafirn q laffrr,
does not Carr With III Iranra~rrsut
Every Evening q ne opinions Lisrsla
expressed
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

FOR SALE-1x12 fibre rug. dining room table, chairs and a rocker. Bonami oil stove 9 burner. with oven. 773 F. Berkeley St. blocks north Mcdowell. q
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

JUST COMPLETED, Groom and screen room, all built-in features. old ivory and White enamel finish. east front. old shade. on car line. 2206 w Adams It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
May Day Buys

Dandy new frame house, modern. 1, or 3 lots, near the car line; owner says sell. Price and terms to suit Small frame house on good lot, near paved street. $525. sI00 cash, $15 per month.
 F. A. JEFFERSON, g w Monroe St Phone 71O Ii
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

40 ACRES. E mile northeast of Chandler. plowed, disced. ready to plant; will sell or trade for city prop erty Cal D. J Peter. Arizona Gro- cery Co. Phone 4132- 2964
 READ THIS: New four roomed house-screen, \ Acre lot, garage. etc., well soft water, eight minutes ride to Washington St. on South Cen tral pavement. $200 cash. balance easy. owner, J. T. Bowles. Phone 41J3. It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
Selling Out

MAY DAY ACREAGE BARGAINS
 l acre. we'll improved. fruit. shade. good house. $S,500; part cash and terms
 21a acres, good house. fine shade, a buy for $4,30O; $750 cash will ham dle.
 acres. good brick house and fine shade and other Improvements. 5000, one half cash.
 acres unimpoved. close to paved road and school; only $1,5O0.
 10 acres, planted. no house, near Central avenue, $4,20O.
 50 acres, fine soil good improve ments, good house. $210 per acre; good terms.
 152 acres, good soil, good improve ments, planted to grain and cotton S150 per acre; easy terms.
 F. A. JEFFERSON, Realtor 23 w. Monroe St Phone 710 II
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
A Real Bargain

EXCLUSIVELY LISTED WITH US This new and modern brick, peb- ble dash home of rooms and ? screened porches with built in fea- lures, hardwood floors. splendid frame garage with rooms and screened room. toilet and stationary washstand, cement driveway, walks, and on paved street convenient to the car line; located northeast; can be bought for the exceptionally low price of $6,5o0. part cash. the balance monthly.
 Call Galley
 JONES & CUMMINGS 302 Heard Bldg Phone 43TO II
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
Bargain

6 rooms and bath; brick p. d.; s blocks of center of Phoenix: lots of shade; date and fig trees bearing: large chicken yard; price s26O0. $500 cash, bal. s30 per month, interest included. Call before p. m. today Sunday,
 235 West Ws shington It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
THIS IS A RARGAIN,

l00x132 corner, 4-room frame house and bath. on car line, northeast, price S1.975; cash required S9I5. balance mortgage at s per cent. Phone 359l, NJ F.. Marlborough, 122 w. Washing
 ton St. It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

40 ACRES. AUXILIARY DISTRICT,
 S55 per acre, very liberal terms can be arranged. This is deeded land just five miles east of Mesa, and will be worth three times this price the day the bonds are sold.
 160 ACRES; MAKE ME AN OFFER
 A acres, come under water under the auxiliary, balance comes in the Mormon flat district: the owner writes me to get an offer, prefer all cash, but will consider terms.
 APO ACRES. s4S PER ACRE
 Six and one-half miles southeast of Mesa, $6,000 cash, balance long time. This tract is for sale at this price till the bonds are sold. Eight months from the date of the sale of these bonds the project will be completed. See map and description of the new project at room No. g. 122 w. Washington St., Phoenix, Ariz. It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

FINE location lot 73x14e. raved
 street, one block from Central ave nue; has garage, sidewalk a-t wa ted connected. Sacrifice. Call 102 East Willetta.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
BANKRUPT PIANO SALE

KERR & SMALLEY BANKRUPT STOCK
 LEFT PIANOS WE HAVE TRADED IN FROM S75 UP. TUNING AND REPAIRING NEW. PIANOS AT SECOND HAND PRICES.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

IIIIi III O5 5tiIICIIt V-' 33 North First Avenue
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

FOR SALE OR RENT-Small two- room house, lots, shade, chicken corrals. close to school, good location for store. on county highway; will sell cheap if taken at once. See own a- -4a IT HomewOod road 2
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
1920 Cletrac Tractor

Used only a short time. Has beer thoroughly inspected and every worn part replaced. The very thing for orchard work or a small ranch Very easy terms 10 right parties DCL- MAGE & DUNBAR at Metropolitan Fire Proof Storage Garage. Central and Madison Phone 4OOS 1T
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
Our Best

I rooms, two large screen porches and bath; frame; modern: excellent condition: fine shade and some fruit; corner lot, S4x137 F; $500; sT50 cash, balance to suit. You can also buy this place nicely furnished. in cluding piano, for S3750.00.
 Phoenix Casa Grande Realty Co,
 42 South Central: Phone 3056 d
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
S25O Down
$15OO- Cash S2OO

Broom modern frame and toilet City water and electricity. Lot all fenced--kenilworth school district 1115 w. Roosevelt St. See Owner today IT
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
An Ideal Home

Five large cool rooms. double sleep ing porch and basement, solid brick F. D. Garage, chicken run, shade and roses; Northeast. Piano, Victrola, inn ported tapestry suite. fine rugs. Ma hosany and Ivory bed room furniture. Complete kitchen including fireless- cooker and electric vacuum cleaner. Convenient to car line, schools and churches. $500 furnished or S6,500 unfurnished, terms. Phone your ad- dress to sST4 and owner will call for you with car. It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

FOR SALE-320 Acres land in Deer Valley under Paradise Verde proiect. Fenced-Redwood posts Slo am acre. owner. Box 98D Repubh-
 2
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER
 SIS N. 9th St, 5 rooms and porch es. E. |. D., well arranged, exception ally good location. close in, garage; furnished if desired IL
 BEST S4500 house in Phoenix. six rooms, modern. brick nothing cheap or shabby. well built and re- decorated, large lot, old shade. lawn, flowers, Solar heater, good garage. chicken yard, good terms; phone @S44 in mornings and hurry II ISu WS13t a danGS- bars a12 a
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
Must Sell Today

4rooms and bath; brick veneer; lot 50x190: lots of shade; some fruit: chicken yard. etc: one block of Brill car; northeast: price s2506: cash. $500, balance terms. or $22O0 spot cash. Call before D. m- today Sunday.
 CAPITAL CITY REALTY co.
 235 West Washington II
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
FOR SAUE-HOUSES
$28OO.OO

Modern frame apartment and garage. Complete in all de- tails, except gas. Built on rear of lot. Terms. DWIGHT B. HEARD INV. co.
 See Mir. Wodbury
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

4Room Frame and Every Built in Feature To Minute. Plenty windows and doors-Corner Lot. 5OXf40 on paved Street Only S350O-s5OO Cash. Bal. $40 Month. Inc. Int. Possession a
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
2 FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
 Oil-Oil-Oil-Oil

There are about 2S townships under oil lease between Buckeye and Agua Fria river, Beardsley. Litchfie'd and Hot Springs Junction. two outfrts ID the field, one is down about 900 feet. other just starting, Palo Verde Will start in 30 days or sooner. another near Nada before hot weather, think of it. Some of these people will hit the oil. If you have land your finan-
 cial troubles are over, if they don't hit il, if you are wise in the begin
 ming you will have sold and re bought through me. and profited so that what land you have will be all velvet and perhaps ahead consider able. If oil is hit your 40 acres will bring you from S1,000 per acre up to S20o0O per acre. If you delay 10 to 30 days this very same S3, g. and $1O acreage will treble, then you will hesitate. l have two 40s, if bought Monday will sell at $120. Not an acre or my acreage for sale, have bought over 800 acres this week. and would buy more if you will loan me the money. Phone wire or write and take my word for the location. If you buy l agree to resell before three months at profit. H. E. Groom, Is West Adams. It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

WANTED = Ranch Hgtlngs All sized tracts James B. Gillespie. 219 N central Ave. It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
FOR sALE-MIscELLANEous
Sewing Machines

EIectric' motors Portable electric 
 2 slightly used cabinets in golden oak or fumed oak. 25 per cent dis count We rent and repair all makes sewing machines. Our guarantee Is back of all machines we sell or re- pair. Prompt service Phoenix Sew ing Machine Ex- Is and IS South 4th St. Phone 5eo9. Special author ized representative of the White Sewing Machine Co.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

4 Rooms and Large Screen. Cool tile P. D. House. Modern. Walks and Sidewalks on paved Street Good Shade Must Sell s3S00. S400 Cash Bal. like Rent. Move Right in
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

6-Room Solid Red Pressed Brick Very Large Rooms; Plenty Closet Room. High Ceilings. Shingle Roof Cement Porch. Walks and Sidewalk Good Lawn. Only 5000, s75O Cash Win Handle.
 Texas City Realty
 33 w. Monroe St. Tel. 1756 It
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

1 Rooms and ? Screen Solid Brick House. Every Built in Features To Minute. Good Garage and Lawn and Fine Lot. Well Located. Will Sell s4000. $500 Cash or Will Trade for Larger House. This place is clear.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
$500 Cash

NEAR HIGH SCHOOL
 BEAUTIFUL HOME
 BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED. Six-room brick pebble dash. lot 75x 40. blks. north high school. Price only S7,400 furnished. Terms to suit; compelled to sell leaving city at once
 COOLEY & BROWN
 Central Arizona Land Go. % w. Adams. Phone 1922 d
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
Buy a Home

Rooms and Porch. Built in Fea- lures. Close in. New-Only s1550- S250 Cash. Bal. Monthly. Now va cant
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
BUILDERS

BU5 ONE OF OUR NEW
 BRICK WS-THEY ARE UP-TO DATE IN ALL DETAILS-IF YOU HAVEN'T ANY CASH. WE WILL TAKE A VACANT LOT AS FIRST PAYMENT, AND THE BAL ANCE LIKE RENT - BUT BUY NOW-YOU WILL PAY MORE MONEY FOR THE SAME HOUSE THIS FALL.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

FOR SALE-90-foot. E. iron loe chain: ring and hook at both ends Call l54J2 Glendale. q
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

A A-ACRE ranch, on car line. now In garden and chicken runs. Has prac- Picallv new modern house of three rooms. bath and screen porch; also bas old shade and over 40 young fruit trees including oranges. grape fruit, peaches. piuns. apricots. olives and date palms. Price s3,s00. If interested call owner, phone 12SJ11.
 1t
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

USED PIANOS S75 up. all in fine condition: guaranteed. 224 W Wash tngton street. Arizona Piano Co tt
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

A SMALL Toledo computing sca.e .e. cheap. WELNICKS MARKET.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
Street Realty Co.
BIO w Washington

50-ACRE LEASE FOR SALE 20 acres stub cotton. 9 in alfalfa, ] F in potatoes, in watermelon and 4 in oats, lin corn, use of head of horses and all farm i'm plements, l COW and 50 hens. Good house, water and shade. Price $450 Will trade equity as first payment on , acres, northeast
 SEE GRANT
 Stewart Realty Co. ! w. Adams
 :.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

NEW four burner white enamel gas range, brown oak dining table, SIS; electric iron, s4; tent, s10: Prin- cess dresser. SIS: also three burner Reliable gas range. 1912 Grand Ave.
 d
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

TOMATO plants, S4 per thousand. Second house west Of Packing Houss on Tempe Road. l. Pourchot- Q
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
Two Acres

Corner location, fine shade and fruit, small house; price, s2,000 S1,0O0 down and $25 a month.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

IT WILL pay you to see the O. k. Exchange when you want to buy or sell furniture. wagons. harness. i'm plements. Your dollar is worth mora , there Phone S029. I4th St. and Van Buren, r
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01
TOIL,ETS

We have several good toilets the
 we can sell between S20 and s30. S 8 them today as they will sell fast. T. S. Horrall Plumbing Co. 5l5 w. Xae, Buren h
Arizona republican., 1921-05-01

FOR SALE-L.awnmowe good as new, refrigerator. porch and rocking chairs. baby buggy. 392 N. First Ave.
 q
The Washington times., 1921-01-06
DESCHANEL TO RESUME
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

PARIS, Jan. 6.-Completely recov-
cred from his dangerous illness, ex-
President Paul Deschanel will early
in the next year resume political activ-
Eure ct Loir department. He repre-
scented this department OF France for
more than ,thirty-five years in the
chamber Of deputies. and the seat OF
senator was offered him spontaneously
by his electors.
Though he must still take great
care Of himself and especially not in
dulge in too much work. Deschanel
feels fit and well again and proposes
writing a long book of memoirs di-
rectly he has settled down again IN
private life. The doctors who have
been attending President Deschanel
diagnosed his illness as nervous neu-
fasthenia. His nerves were in a very
bad state when he entered the sana-
torium situated just outside Paris, and
the slightest noise-even the fall Of
a piece of money on the ground
would startle him.
Though now cured Deschanel car
ries outward traces of his illness, and
his face now wears a worried look
and his hair has become grayer. He
does not appear to have lost any of
that remarkable intelligence which he
so often displayed when presiding
over the meetings of the chamber Of
deputies during the war.
The Washington times., 1921-01-06
MOVIES AIDED THRIFT
CAMPAIGN, SAYS PALMER

Legends. urging sane and wise
buying. flashed on movie screens
throughout the United States. were
perhaps the most potent single force
in lowering the high cost OF living,
Attorney General Palmer said. dis
cussing his departments achieve
ments in fighting profteering.
THE movie became powerful
force to encourage thrift and cautious
buying by the public" Palmer said.
Moving picture owners used our
slides continually, and It had tre-
mendous effect in bringing HON to
the people the great lesson OF
economy"
Criminal prosecutions failed to do
what the Patch EN- and Wear En-
clubs did in the fight against ex-
travagant buying OF clothing at high
prices, Palmer said. The molding Of
public sentiment in the direction OF
saner buying developed a CONSUMER
strike" against the profteers more
far-reaching for good than all the
criminal cases brought in Federal
courts.
The Attorney General attributes
much OF his success against profiteer-
ing to work OF local fair price COM
mittees who were exceptionally vigil.
liant wherever they functioned to keep
down extortion upon the public.