Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 February 1918 — Barnard Fixes Meat Prices In Indiana. [ARTICLE]

Barnard Fixes Meat Prices In Indiana.

The price of meat in Indiana was fixed yesterday at the present market prices by Dr. Harry E. Barnard, federal food administrator for the state. The order prohibiting any advance in prices was issued shortly after noon and was transmitted immediately to all county food administrators with orders to see that it is enforced absolutely. Dr. Barpard explained that the order had become necessary as there was a tendency to advance prices because of the scarcity of cars in which to transport live stock. The order affects both retailers and wholesalers. It does not fix the price the farmer shall charge the packer. The order will affect every individual differently as there are no prices quoted. A list of prices which will give any idea of the average is hard to obtain because of the fact that charges of various dealers vary as much as 10 cents a pound, according to the location of the store and the quality of meat handled.