Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1919 — LET THE REPUBLICANS ACT! [ARTICLE]

LET THE REPUBLICANS ACT!

At least two opportunities have J been given to the Republican Congress to move toward a reduction in the cost of living without at the same time impairing the wages of workers or the fair profits of producers. The Federal Trade Commission’s reports on the packing industry, which is charged with an attempt to restrain trade and monopolize the production and distribution of staple foods, and Governor Cox's attack on exploiters and profiteers in Ohio, give inspiration and occasion for a Congressional inquiry and remedy if the Republicans really wish to legislate for the entire country instead of acting or omitting to act for the behoof of special interests. There is a general feeling that the present expense of living has outrun any fair ratio to the cost of production and distribution. There is a conviction that those who supply the public need for food and clothing and other commodities are manipulating and profiteering without conscience or curb. The look to the Republican Congress for action tha. will correct tbe conditions of w.i’ch the Federal Trade Commiasliu ard Governor Cox —amon? thoisands — are complaining. There can be no escape firm this duty to the people without incurring the odium of indifference to the country’s welfare or the guilt of collusion w th the profited'.. The Democrats have shown the way. Let the Republican majority suit Its acts to the necessities.