[ 7 armer, Not Packer, Is Biggest Food Problem, Herbert Hoover Declares is Prices May Fall Below "Cost of Production Before Actual Peace Is Declared, Says the Food Administrator py Associated Press -Jtttris, Jan. 27 —The problem of the ijnerican farmer is the dominating tod factor in the United States at ids moment. It is a very much theater problem than the Chicago .ackers, according to Herbert Hoov r. United States food administrator .nd director general of the interna ional relief organization. Mr. Hoover has in mind the loss he farmer may suffer between the ime that the armistice has been igned and actual peace, which will hen throw open the markets. The ountry is keyed up to a b'Eh state f production, he pointed out, and j-rm prices may fall below the level f a cost of production 'because of a I Wall 2? Resistance emphasis should be placed upon he conservation of strength and he building up of a strong wall if resistance against weakness. SCOTTS EMULSION ( used regularly by many, right trough the winter, as a depend ble means of conserving strength, or the delicate child or adult, 'OOtt's offers rich nourish lent with tonic-qualities that re groat in their ability to rengthen the body and in- Yflf ease resistance. J) jlf o'.t &Bo wne.B'.ooui field ZX..T. 15-21 *<3* LANE'S COLD &GRIP TABLETS GUARANTEED INFLUENZA WARNING Burgeon General Blue of the pubtio etilth service warns that the influent* I'ldemla im by no mesne ended and all oielble precautions ehould be taken. ICucoOoctme 4 4 Im* OVUI urarad dallr Into noaa anfl throat I* an icat'.ant pravontlva. It kllla the aerma. At your drurelaU or by mall. 2 alios—6oc or IX per bottle. TINCTtTBF. & EXTRACT CO. 117 No. 8(1 St.. rbiladelpbla BT&CK AGAIN! 1 GINGER HALE It is with the keenest pleasure that we can now I announce that i the shortage of jr | Clicquot Club <li Ginger Ale is jj | over. ffl! - Just a little while |||| jfcj ago it seemed that the 11 181 war and the shortage fjlpi 111 ||| ' of sugar would mean la the temporary disap- (§ pearance of Clicquot Glub from \ the market, unless we would use some sugar substitute. JiP^^ Much as we hated to face a * h temporary suspension of our busi- || ness, we hated still more to de teriorate or change our standard Jj? if of years to the effect that "The JT jj) e purest sugar is the only sweeten- /I \ ing good enough for Clicquot Now you can depend upon your &i 4 |H 'JS dealer for your full supply of f jf Clicquot Club Ginger Ale. I, .Jre THE CLICQUOT CLUB COMPANY. MillU, Mass. '■ ' " J4 T- : SATURDAY EVENING, BAstAiamißG llftjAl TEUEGJOLPH JANUARY 27, 1919. possible surplus. Continuing, in his statement yesterday, Mr. Hoover said: Quick Thinking Needed "If the packers profit of two or | three per cent, on his turnover is j too high, it is the duty of Congress i to tax it out of him. If the farmer's! prices threaten to fail below the' level of a fair return, it behooves' the country to do some quick clear thinking. "The perplexities arising out of inability to demobilize totally the food situation of the world In the period between the armistice and peace make the farmers' position In the matter of much more immediate concern than the future of the Chi cago packers. "Taking it broadly, before the European war began we exported about five million tons of food a year. Tills year we are prepared to export at the rate of from fifteen to twenty millions of tons. The in crease represents the patriotic ser vice of the American farmer, plus the voluntary sacrifice of the average American. "The armistice came suddenly, freeing shipping from military use and reopening to the allies the cheaper southern hemisphere and the colonial markets, where, in ad dition, they could have more liberal credits and markets for their manu factures. "We are thus faced with a serious problem with respect to our own great supplies, patriotically accumu lated. If an early peace is signed and the markets of Europe are opened j freely to trade, there will bo a greater demand for food from the new mouths than ever this surplus could supply. But in the period be tween the armistice and peace we have a very difficult situation. Big Shortage In Fats "One of the most critical food shortages in the world was that of fats, and the only help lay in an in crease in the American hog. Our agriculture department and the food administration spared no efforts to stimulate this production. Our farm ers were assured that in the general shortage, subject only to the uncer tainties of war. they would experi ence no difficulty in marketing their products. "Tho situation changed over night with the armistice. The allies are not only seeking the southern hemi sphere markets, but they had also lately accumulated large stocks of fats as an insurance against the submarine menace. Freed from this menace, there is a natural desire on their part to reduce their stocks. "This came upon us immediately with the armistice in early Novem ber, in the midst of our heaviest hog marketing season, which lasts from October until March. When 1 left home for Europe in November this problem was already facing me as one among many others in the pro tection of our American farmers, lest from failure to find a market for his products during the armi stice his prices might fall below his cost of production. "Iw have found it possible to pro tect the American farmer in the two ind one-half months since the armi- stlce. This wo have done •by co operating with the allies, in opening, wider markets to neutral countries, and by relief shipments Into the lib erated territories. The next and lastj six weeks of the high fat produc tion season will be still more dif ficult to manage, as peace cannot be expected In that time. Early Peace Is Solution "The real solution lies in tho hope of early peace and. in the meantime, the steady demobilization for ull re strictions on free marketing of sur plus feeds, except in enemy terri tory, thus re-establishiing the law of supply and demand. "It is. however, no more possible to demobilize in a week the whole of these intricate forces set up dur ing the war than it is to demobilize our army by dismissing it on the field. And, pending these solutions, our American farmers, merchants, packers and banks simply must stand together for two or three months to carry our excess surplus over un til the markets of the world have been more extended and finally lib erated by peace. The meeting of farmers' and packers' representa tives called at Chicago on Tuesday has to consider these problems." Central Pennsylvania Boys Cited For Bravery For Services in Battle Several soldiers in which people In this territory are particularly Inter ested have been honored for heroism by Gelneral Pershing within the last three days, Congressman Benjamin K. Focht, of Lewlsburg, says. One of them is Captain James M. McKib bln, Medical Corps. Three Hundred and Sixth Machine Gun Battalion. The bulletin says the distinction was for extraordinary heroism in action ( near Chevieres. France, October 14. j 1918, during a very heavy artillery I barrage which lasted for approxi j mately two hours. C'aptainvMcKibbin | displayed great coolness and courage : In dressing and administering first j aid to the wounded. Informed that a sergeant had been wounded and was lying between our lines and the enemy line, he went to administer first aid to him. "While in the per formance of these duties, under In tense fire. Captain McKibbin was wounded by machine gun fire and la ter died from the effects of the wound. The next of kin is Mrs. Mary McKibbin, 533 Reynolds avenue, Ha gerstown, Md. Dr. McKibbin enlist ed from Fulton county, where he long I practiced medlctne, and was a son of j the late Dr. William Ij. McKibbin. | The second lad to gain distinction iis Private Harold P. Rumberger, I Company B, Three Hundred and Slx [ teenth Infantry, Waynesboro. The I bulletin says the distinction was won for extraordinary heroism in action I near Boise de Montfaucon, France, Septomber 26, 1918. Failing to re duce a machine gun nest with his rifle. Private Rumberger returned, procured an automatic rifle and at tacked the nest the second time and successfully reduced it. RUMANIAN'S ATTEND RALLY IX SCHOOLHOUSE Rumanian men and women of Harrisburg at an Americanization meeting held yesterday afternoon in the Penn school building, were urged to co-operate in the education plans being made by the city. Mayor Daniel L. Iveister, R. Ross Seaman and J. H. Bickley were speakers. More than 100 foreign-born resi* dents attended the meeting at which the present Americanization school work was explained. The city school district is conducting two schools now, one at the Central High school building and one at the Ha s building. C. V. NEWS Discharge of Two Drivers of Chambersburg Fire Co. Followed by Dissension ChamberaburK, Pa., Jan. 27.—• Ever since two drivers of the Goodwill Fire Company were dis charged three weeks ago for neg ligence there has been dissension In I the company. Police were called to stop fights In which revolvers were drawn. Midnight and early morn ing flro alarms followed. Saturday it was discovered that the reins leading to the bridle of Maud, a vicious, high-strung hose-wagon horse, had been cut almost entirely I through. The police are investigat ing. ! | Sue to Recover on ! Electric Company Bonds Carlisle, Pa., Jan. 27. —Claiming that they failed to make payment for $50,000 in bonds subscribed for and turned over, the Big Spring Electrical Compny, of New.ille, has brought suit against S. M. Kitzmiller and E. J. Kitzmiller, of Shippcns burg, to recover the sum of $45,- 909.52, with interest, this amount] alleged still to be due. It is stated thatthe company | planned to issue SIOO,OOO in bonds and that the Kitzmillers agreed to take half of them, $20,000 at par and interest and $30,000 ut 90 and that the bonds were turned over. Only $4,090 is claimed to have been paid. Mechanicsburg Minister Dies of Paralytic Stroke Mechanlesbnrg. Pa., Jan. 27. —The death of the Rev. J. M. Moliler oc curred on Saturday at his home in West Main street after a short illness due to a stroke of paralysis. He was 81 years old and a minister of the Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Sheilenberg, of Burnham, and Mrs. Vonagle, of Lewistown. The funeral services will be held to-morrow morning, meeting at his late home at 11.80 o'clock, with services In the Church of the Brethren at 12.30 o'clock. The body will be taken to Lewis for burial. IS TOURING FRANCE Carlisle, Pa., Jan. 27.—Touring France with a company of Ameri can soldiers, who expect to play in Paris to complete their tour, Archie A. Ruggles, of Carlisle, widely known as a musician in this section, Is having some unique experiences He enlisted in the Maryland National Guard, trained at Camp Anniston and has been overseas for some time wit lithe 29th Division. The musical comedy company formed by men in this division while they were on this side has been drawn together again and a tour of French cities begun, according to letters from the local man to relatives here. MISS NETTIE MARTIN DIES Mechanicsburg. Pa., Jan. 27.—Fol lowing an operation at the Keystone Hospital. Harrlsburg. Miss Nettie Martin died on Thursday night. She was a resident of Monroe township, near Boiling Springs. ' and was 36 years old. Her parents, Mr. and, Mrs. W. A. Martin, and the following brothers and sisters survive: Her man Martin, of Hershey; Jacob Mar tin, of Rutherford; Walter Martin, at home, and Mrs. Mildred Donelly, of Reading. Funeral services were held this morning at her late home and burial was made in Mount Zion ceme tery, near Churchtown. MORE DISCHARGES SOON Carlisle, Pa., Jan. 27. —Unofficial reports front the War Department Hospital here state that about 300 men of the Medical Corps and sup ply units stationed here will be mus tered out of service soon, tilts being in addition to 91 discharged during the past week. A number of trans fers and changes are also expected. Large parties of overseas wounded are expected to arrive soon and the hospital has begun to function in all of its branches, the training work having begun last week. CELEBRATE PROHIBITION "Waynesboro, Pa., Jan. 27.—0n0 of the largest parades ever taking place in Waynesboro was the "Victory" pa rade, held Saturday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Tt was under the auspices of the members of the Women's Chris tian Temperance Union, the churches and Sunday schools of this city and several patriotic organizations, and was considered a big success spirit ually, morally and patriotically. Up ward of 4,000 persona took part in the celebration and the marchers mgde a line reaching two miles. P. O. S. OF A. INSTALLS Meclinnlesburg. Pa., Jan. 27.—At a meeting of Washington Camp, No. 164, Patriotic Order Sons of Amer ica, on Friday evening the following officers were installed for the ensu ing term by District President J. J. Hemmer, assisted by Past President J. C. Rupp: President. Earl Beck; vice-president, B. Basom; master of forms; C, M. Cocklin; secretary. E. C. Gardner; treasurer. W. F. Fishburn; guard, J. A. Railing; trustee, C. M. Cocklin. "Y" SECRETARY TRANSFERRED Carlisle. Pa„ Jan. 27. R. B. Dyster, who for one month lias been In charge of the Y. M. C. A. activities at the U. S. army general hospital here, was on Saturday transferred to Marsh Run to succeed Secretary Fought, who has been ordered over seas. He is a graduate of Dickinson College, class of 1915, and of Drew Theological Seminary, class of 1918. He was for a time in charge of worlc at Camp Colt, Gettysburg . ARRANGING LOCAL INSTITUTE Mechanicsburg. Pa., Jan. 27.—Up per and Lower Mifflin tov/nshlps will hold a sub-local teachers' institute in the Heberlig schoolhousc on Friday, February 7, and a committee, com posed of Miss Grace E. Hemminger, Miss Mary C. Loy and Myrl Hoover, 1b arranging the program for two sessions, NEW WAYNESBORO COMPANY Waynesboro, Pa., Jan. 27.—Waynes boro has added another industry to its present lengthy list. This time E. M. Reecher and Wilbur Zook have formed a co-partnership under the name and title of The Waxine Manu facturing Company, for the manu facture of waxine and dustdown as a floor J sweeplng compound. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mechanlrabnrg, Pa., Jan. 27.—An nouncement is made by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rowles, West Coover street, of the birth of a daughter, Jane Eliza beth Rowles. dn Friday, January 24. Mrs. Rowles was formerly Miss May Kutz. Mr. Rowles Is In France. , Store Closes Regularly Store Closes Regularly On Saturdays at Six On Saturdays at Six •• • • BELL I DDI—23R6 I'MTKD HARRISBURG, MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1019. FOUNDED 18fJ i?Be9BeßßßßßßßSßßßEßßßßeßßßaaaaaagaaaaaaaas3aagaaaßM J ||H|' 900 PAIRS OF 1 I pjlCentemeri Gloves |j I In a Special Sale J 1 One Pair ( Two Pair Three Pair Six Pair j| | $1.15 ' $2.20 .. $3.25 $6.00 f This is a rare opportunity, as we have not been able to secure any of these "Menders" for two j! | |P years. But when the factory has any worth while we get our share, as they are only given to pre <mi ferred accounts. When we say "selected Menders" we mean that Ave paid an additional price for the privilege of picking the best menders out of the lot. §B pjpjj <o" "" s. These menders are gloves from P. Centemeri & gB jMj "V Company that were sold for guaranteed and in- / Hi / ' \ spected gloA-es. but at the various stores the cus- /C w ® - 2X-—tomers would return them with a button off, a /W\ dp I t ~ slight rip or small teat. Having been exchanged \ : fifj l S for others they were returned to factory and mend- pMMBi il\V\. jfls cd so skilfully that none but those expert can de- l|l Ay \J jjW m * cct rcstitching from original scam. \ 111 \\\\\ J fjf \ / 1, 2 clasp and gauntlet kid gloves in French kid, \ I 1 I \V\\V U | (M \ / cape, a few Mochas and suedes. In all the leading fi I HI shades of the season; brown, tan, gray, white, j I ® ra black, black with .white, champagne and mode. | / Every size 5# to 8. / ' \ if |j Remember, they are % 11 jjjj| ' BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. ' | ■ ■ ———— ——■ ———— mL I ! Mercerized and Crochel Silks Men's Underwear i 100-yard balls Perle Cotton in yellow, light blue, A heavy wool garment, not all wool; but very near. .5 medium blue, shaded blue and shaded' yellow; 2 balls, sc. The ideal garment for outdoor wear. Gray only, and all sizes, $2.95. 125-yard spools of pure Crochet Silk in red, blue, pink, BOWMAN'S —Main Floor, brown, dclf blue, mode steel, and plum, 50c ball. BOWMAN'S— Second Floor, Wool and Cotton Fillings Many New Spring Silks ; re Daily Opened Over Our Counters For Winter Comforts They comprise the latest creations of the American genius: As four days still remain before our stock taking many Corded Lamb's Wool For Comforts Open up size of i drcds and possibly thousands of yards of dress fabrics must ! comfort, 72x84 —in one and two-lb. boxes. $1.75 and $2.00 lb. I ma L P W av for new arrivals Wool fillings covered with cheese cloth in all sizes and ; 7 arrivals. weights. ' i 32-inch imported Chinese Shantung, 79c yard. Comfort Cotton Open up 72x90, size of comfort; ; 36-inch white Habutai, 79c yard, weight, 3 lb., good clean cotton at $1.19 roll. 40-inch Crepe de Chine, $1.39 yard. BOWMAN'S— Second Floor. 36-inch colored Messaline Satin, $1.59 yard. 2 ___________ 36-inch Fancy Novelty Silks, $1.45 yard. £ 32Mnch Silk Shirtings, $1.69 yard. t' * 36-inch Colored Shantungs, $1.75 yard. £ 36-inch Foundation Silks; all colors, 48c yard. /s 40-inch Silk and Wool Poplins, $1.69 yard. ft \ BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. £ j j Ladies' All Silk Stockings - c ® 3 /' Special at $1.25 heavy all silk stocking of black, wllite and cordovan. "A *' - stocking with three qualifications; style, quality and dur ability. These 3tockings cannot be replaced for the low pricey Whether a Queen " oarcaskins ' ?I ' 2S MWM „ n .„. I Or a Harlequin - Gillette Blades ( The stately or grotesque in fancy costumes for -- V the' Charity Ball may be rented at this store. We The genuine safety razor blades; z / 2 dozen in package, have made arrangements with "Tarns" the oldest 35 c package or 3 for SI.OO. } established concern in New York City for the rental _ . 1 of these garments. They are the finest obtainable ' • BOWMA. s—Main Floor, as "Tarns" enjoy the patronage of the most ex elusive people on Fifth Avenue. $• SYT * C IT/Y In richest of materials, elaborate in design and vJ 11101 l I authentic as to period or character represented ■ ' and guaranteed new or sanitary dry cleaned, these Athena Union Suits, conspicuous for their high grade ' costumes are all that can be desired for the Chanty ~ , r . C4 _ , , Tanc Ball quality of yarns, smooth, perfect fit, and superior workman- ji , , ship- Make reservations promptly to assure the . . greatest variety of selection. These facts alone make Athena Union Suits a woman s com- BOWMAN'S- —Third Floor. Front. fort. We are featuring a high neck, long sleeves, ankle length, ' medium weight garment; regular size, $2.00; extra size, $2,25. f ————————————^———J COWMAN'S—MaIa FL - 3
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