Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 August 1909 — MILK SHORTAGE IN THE EAST [ARTICLE]

MILK SHORTAGE IN THE EAST

Lack of Rain Sends Up Price of the Lacteal Fluid. New York, Aug. 3.—Unless there is a good rain within a few days, milk prices in the east will attain a figure not reached in years. New York and New Jersey are affected. Dealers are hoarding their daily supply as best they can to meet demands. If relief is not forthcoming soon the retail price of milk will probably be doubled. A can is now worth $3.