Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 230, 10 July 1919 — Page 12

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 191.

COST OF LIVING GOES UP STEADILY, WASHINGTON REPORT

WASHINGTON. July 10. Reports

or tne department or labor from an parts of the United States show a steady upward movement of prices for food supplies. There was an increase of 2 percent. In the retail prices of

in March, 1919, as compared with February, 1919 for the United States as a whole. The greatest increases were shown 'i onions which were 40 percent, higher, and cabbage, which was 23 percent, higher than in the previous month. Butter shows an increase of 16 percent, and oranges 14 percent. Coffee and tea each increased 3 percent, during the month. Beef Prices Go Higher The fine cuts of fresh beef, which in February either remained stationary in price or declined slightly, showed for March a slight advance in price. Eighteen articles declined in price during the month. Those articles having the largest percent, of decrease are as follows: Navy beans, 9 percent.; evaporated milk and potatoes, 7 percent, each; rice, 6 percent.; eggs and fresh milk, 5 percent, each. A comparison of the year period shows an increase of 13 percent, in March, 1919, as compared with March 1918. Up to date the war department has received no general response from mu

nicipal authorities throughout the country to its offer to sell surplus foodstuffs in carload lots to be paid for after distribution. District to Take Carload The District of Columbia commissioners have arranged to take one carload of canned and cured meat and canned vegetables, to be distributed through the municipal fish markets. Secretary Baker said today that this distribution would be in the nature of an experiment. The Baltimore authorities bought $2,700 worth of suprlus foodstuffs, which are now in the homes of the people. This was a relatively small order, but the Baltimore authorities plan to carry the experiment further. One other city is said to be arranging to take a carload as an experiment.

EVANS COMPANY IS SOLD TO NEW FIRM

Announcement was made Thursday of the sale of the John A. Evans company, formerly the Quaker City Machine company, North Fourteenth and V streets, to Thomas F. Porter and Orla F. McKee. Mr. Evans, former owner of the company, announced that he will retire from active business life. The company, which has been in existence for the last 35 years, engaged In the manufacture of patented ventilating apparatus for greenhouses, and has been one of the leading factories of this kind of machinery in the world. The new owners will continue with the same work. The consideration involved iu the sale has not been u.ade public.

Health Officer Gives Hot Weather Advice

"Equal rights for men" is the slogan raised Thursday by City Health Officer J. M. Kinsey in discussing the hot weather and giving timely sum

mer advice. "Wear light weight, Mght colored clothing," he says. "See how the women are getting away with it. Equal rights for men!" His other hints follow: If you want to keep cool practice moderation in eating and drinking. A light diet and abstinence from alcoholic beverages should be the rule. Fruits and vegetables are to be preferred to meats. Chew what ;ou eat to a fine pulp; you won't want to much and your stomach won't have so much to do. Plenty of cool water, citrous drinks, such as lemonade, orangeades, have a very salutary effect upon the body tissues. A good night's sleep, preferably in the open air, is the best means of preparing for a hot day. Bathe daily. Fatigue, worry and anxiety should be avoided, and during the days of extreme heat physical effort should be reduced to a minimum. Don't worry. It will be hot just the same.

Clinton Howard Discusses Future American Problems

Former Davis Men Go To Work In Other Plants

No compromise having been made with the Davis Motor Car company, employees of the first assembling department, who walked out last Tuesday morning following a refusal ou the part of the company to give them 15 cents more per hour, are said to have gone to work elsewhere. None of the men said they would return to the Davis company. A number have resituated themselves elsewhere already, it was said Thursday. The strike will not be pushed further by the employees, it is understood. Officials of the Davis company refused to make a statement on the situation.

KRUEGER WILL FACE GRAND JURY MONDAY

Announcement was made Thursday by Judge Bond, of Wayne circuit court, that the county grand jury will be called on Monday, July 14, instead of July 16, as he announced last week. The judge is planning to go to Connersville next Wednesday to finish a case that he has been trying there, and for that reason, the session of the grand Jury was moved ahead. The grand jury will be called to investigate the circumstances of the case against Dr. F. W. Krueger, wherein the county coroner placed a charge of criminal negligence against the physician.

Y. M, C, A. Membership Gains Forty-four In Ten Days Forty-four new members have been taken into the Richmond Y. M. C. A. since July 1. This is an average of nearly five men a day. A number of returned service men have been taking advantage of the "Y" three months free membership, and a large number of small boys have been accepted. Over fifty men and boys took advantage of the swimming pool Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. A new indoor hand ball court was installed in the association basement Thursday morning.

AUSTRIA TO GOME INTO LEAGUE SOON

PARIS, July 10. Austria will be admitted to membership in the League of Nations as soon as the allies and the associated powers considers that she possesses a responsible government with both the will and the power to fulfill its international obligations. The Austrian delegation has been so informed by the supreme council of the peace conference, through an Austrian plea for immediate admission to the league.

Markets

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO. July 10. Corn No. 2 yellow, $1.972.00. Oats No. 2 white, 7576V4Pork Nominal. Lard $35.00. Ribs $27.5028.50.

Crank Brothers Have Letter At Postoffice

There is a letter at the postoffice for Mr. Joe-Sir Crank, but Joe hasn't turned up. Tuesday a letter from the War Department plainly addressed to him arrived, and Wednesday, a letter arived from Indianapolis for Mr. Josiah Crank. The two letters, are resting in the general delivery department, and postoffice employees are watching impatiently for a glimpse at Joe and Josiah.

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, July 10 Hogs Receipts 34,000, mostly strong at 10c higher than yesterday's general trade. Tops $22.85, a new record. Bulk, $21.40 22.70; heavy weight. $22.0022.70; medium weight, $21.85(22.75; light weights. $21.7522.85; light lights, $20.0022.50; heavy sows, smooth, $21.1021.75; packing sows, rough, $20.5021.00; pigs, $18.5020.00. Cattle Receipts, 11,000; higher: beef steers, medium and heavy weight choice and prime, $16.2517.25; medium and good, $13.60(9)16.25; common $11.3513.60; light weight, good and choice, $14.50 16.50; common and medium, $10.4014.50; butcher cattle, heifers, $8.2514.75; cows, $8.00 $13.00; canners and cutters, $6.658; eal calves, light and handy weight, $18.5019.00; feeder steers, $9.50 $12.50; stocker steers, $8.2511.75. Sheep Receipts, 16,000, firm; lambs, 84 lbs. down, $14.7517.25. Cows and common, $9.0014.25. Yearling wethers, $10.5014.25. Ewes medium good and choice. $7.009.25. Cows and common, $3.006.50.

Rain Soaks Crops; Horses Are Killed By Lightning The rain which cooled the air for Richmond last night was general, say reports from various parts of the coun

ty. There was a brilliant electrical storm for an hour or more without serious damage, though to the south of town, corn was leveled. Dublin reported a good rain, but that the shower did not reach Straughn. Two horses were killed by lightning In a field on the F. W. Pickering farm, near Dublin, during the

storm but none of the buildings were struck. Lynn reported a lot of fireworks in the heavens with considerable wind, but not a great deal of rain. This was the first rain in about a month in that vicinity. At Williamsburg and Fountain City, the rain was heavy enough to do a

lot of good. This was the first rain there in about a month, and was badly needed. The rain storm which, swept Richmond last Saturday did not extend north to Fountain City, but benefited the farmers greatly within three miles of that place, to the south and east.

Board Of Review Praised By State Tax Specialist Members of the Wayne County board of review were complimented Thursday, for the manner in which they conducted the business of the board during its session, which closes Friday, by Special Tax Representative Fitch, of Indianapolis. Mr. Fitch met with the board Wednesday, and consulted with the members in regard to the assessments of county corporations, and other taxable property in the county. The work of the board, with the exception of making the abstract for the stage commission, is now completed, and the members will be relieved of their duties for this session Friday. The state abstract will be prepared for the state board next week.

! Funeral Arrangements

Painter Funeral services for Thomas Painter, 68 years old, who died at his home, 817 North Fourteenth street, Wednesday afternoon of heart trouble, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the North Fourteenth street mission. Services will be in charge of Mrs. J. F. Probst. Burial will be in Earlham. Mr. Painter was Janitor at the mission for thirteen years.

World prohibition, child welfare work, Americanization, and women in Industry, all of which are parts of the future program of the Womans' Christian Temperance Uni&n, were discussed in the lecture given by ClinGrace M. E. church, Wednesday evening. Rev. J. J. Rae, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, introduced the speaker. The devotionals were conducted by Rev. L. E. Murray, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran church, and Rev. A. F. Mitchell, pastor of the South Eighth Street Friends church, dismissed the meeting. The Victory quartet furnished the music.

MANCHESTER STRIKE SETTLED LONDON. July 10. The Manchester cotton strike which has tied up the industry throughout Lancashire for almost three weeks has been settled after a long conference. The operatives will resume work on Monday on the basis of a 48 hour week and an advance in weekly wages amounting to 30 per cent.

U. 5. Bank System Shows Unprecedented Growth (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. July 10 "Unprecedented growth" in the National bank system in the fiscal year ended June 30, was reported today by John Skelton Williams, comtroller of the currency. New charters were granted to 189 banks and authority to increase capital to 224. The new capital from both sources amounting to $43,544,100. At the close of the year there were under investigation 214 applications

for charters with a proposed capital of $14,107,000 and 220 applications for j increase in capital amounting to i $23,678,600. During the year there i were 56 liquidations of banks with ag- j gregate capital of $13,160,000 and fourj reductions of capital amounting to j $210,000. I

Sale Of Thrift Stamps To Be Continued By U. 5. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, July 10. Sale of thrift stamps which at 26 cents a piece provided $956, 023, 121 toward financing the war, will be continued permanently by the treasury. Secretary Glass announced today. He informed the National Education association, which recently recommended that government obligations be made available to small investors in peace time by continuing the sale of stamps, that the penny-saving issues would be a regular part of the government's financing hereafter. CHARGES DISMISSED

George Larkin and Albert Payenz, arraigned in city court Thursday morning on charges of vagrancy, were dismissed.

OFFICERS TO BE INSTALLED

Ben Hur lodge will have a public installation of officers Thursday night at the regular meeting.

DEGREE CONFERRED

Webb Lodge of Masons conferred the fellowship degree upon nineteen candidates at the lodge rooms Wednesday evening.

POSTMASTER INSPECTS

Postmaster C. B. Beck inspected route D. Thursday morning and reported that the roads on this route are in excellent condition. The postmaster said, however, that many loose mail boxes not of the regulation type are found on Route D. as on route A. which he inspected Wednesday. These boxes must be replaced by regulation boxes, he says.

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ALIEN ENEMIES RELEASED.

Hugo and Helmuth Metzdorf, two alien enemies who were interned here in 1917, will come under the new national relief ruling and will receive their release. They were father and son, and worked for the Starr Piano company.

SOLDIERS' SUITCASE FOUND.

A nicely packed suit case containing two army uniforms and two pairs of shoes, together with the discharge papers of two soldiers, was found In the alley back of the postoffice Thursday morning. It was turned over to the police.

ONLY FRIDAY and SATURDAYONLY Sugar is getting very scarce and this Is your last opportunity to buy at these low prices. Also buy soap. 25 lbs. Cane Granulated Sugar $2-60 100 lb. bag Sugar S10.30 24 lbs. Kaw Flour $1.65 24 lbs. Polar Bear Flour S1.70 Fancy Home-Grown new Apples, lb 10 10 bars Mohawk Soap 53 100 bars Mohawk Soap $5.10 3 boxes Morton Salt 25 5 dozen Clothes Pins 10 E. K. BerheMe 244 South Fifth St. Free Delivery Phone-1329

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SALE STARTS FRIDAY MORNING We advise you to come early and get your choice of the many beautiful articles of

Women s Wearing Apparel.

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$4.98 $7.50 $8.98

Georgette Dresses, $20.00 Q-j A ff values; sale price P JL UUU

50 White Voile and Organdie

Dresses, slightly soiled, $10 and $15 values. Sale price . . Pretty figured Voile Dresses, up to $15.00 values Silk Dresses for ladies and

misses, $15 to $18 values

COATS, SUITS, CAPES DOLMANS $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 values, AU-Wool Serges, Poplins and Velours, all the newest shades. July Clearance Sale price special, choice $iO.OO Silk Taffeta Suits in black and tan; positively $30.00 values. Sale g -J

SKIRTS 100 All-Wool Poplin and Serge Skirts, pretty tailored styles, newest shades; up to $10.00 QQ values tpj0 Taffeta and Jersey Silk Petticoats, $6 and $7 values, all shades, including white and flesh. " Q Sale price PJGingham Petticoats, $1.00 f Q values tL V Cambric Petticoats, lace and embroidery trimmed, $2.50 (J- OA values tJ)J.Ot

Blouses

Georgette and Crepe Blouses; positively $4 and $5 values Sale . . $3.00 new Voile and Wash Blouses, up to $2.00 values

de Chine $2.89 Organdie 98c

$2.25 Middy Blouses, Sale price

$1.89

Junior Dresses White Voile, lace trimmed, $6.00 val- QQ

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SILK & SATIN CAMISOLES

Flesh and white, up to $2.00 values. Sale price

88c

Ladies $1.25 fine ribbed Union Suits, flesh, knee and ankle length 68c

VIGRAN'S V LADIES' SHOP

923 Main Street

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"FOR BETTER VALUES"

Bungalow Aprons made of Percales and Ginghams $2.00 values 9c

POTATOES POTATOES The remainder of the carload of Michigan Potatoes that were on sale in the Pennsylvania Railroad Yards will be on sale at 16 NORTH 6TH STREET Today and as long as they last.

THOMPSON W. NICHOLS

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Only 3 More Days of This Big Range Oiler in the Employees9 Profit-Sharing Sale

TWO POUNDS BOUR'S OLD MASTER COFFEE This Coffee is sold in Richmond exclusively by John M. Eggemeyer and Sons and retails at 70c per pound. Coffee is rapidly advancing in price and you can't find any that is better than this famous brand. It is a splendid opportunity to get a free supply of Coffee. WITH EACH GAS RANGE SOLD THIS WEEK

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NOTICE: All Ranges sold during the week will be set up and connected free. Special prices on every Gas Range in the store includes many styles in best known makes, such as the Laurel, Leader, Favorite, etc. This is your chance to get two pounds of fine Coffee FREE and to buy your Gas Range at Reed's at a lower price than will prevail again in years. Order yours now. This special offer ends Saturday, July 1 2th.

Reed's Has Long Been Recognized as Range Headquarters And we give you authentic information that Range prices are going higher. We do not say this to scare you, but to give you "inside information" that we feel you are entitled to as our patrons. RANGES ON OUR EASY PAYMENTS $22.50 TO $67.50

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