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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND, THURSDAY ' EVENING. AUGUST ? 6. 191. 16 DAIRYMAN DECLARES PRICE OF BUTTERFAT IS BEING KEPT LOW Comparison Made With the Prices Which Are Said to Have Prevailed Last Year. minium of wor Maxiiiium of Economy--- his News of Meier ' Friday Surprise Sales 1 I These Sales Tomorrow Only! TARIFF IS NOT BLAMED M ds! The T & Frank's BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH'IHH'"'"1"""""" 'XI I These Sales Tomorrow Only! fe.. j f4 m m r.3 V5 . fesEfia. Growth of Cooperative Creamerle and Cheese Factories Are Asslfned as BtMon for Low Price. To the Editor of The Journal Thre t one thing that has remained Home what of a mystery to many of Uie farmers this lummer, and that is how butter fat could fjerslst in re maining at a lower level than for many years nat, and thla despite; the fact that the leading staples of tlie farm are fully aa high as a year ago. On July 13 the. price of butter fat was reduced to 24 cents delivered in I'ortlarid, and this in spite of dry pastures throughout the state gener ally and a connequent'shortage of sup plies. The price paid here by the leading creameries is 23 cents, as against 38', cents at the same time last year. With eggs, chickens, wheat, hogs, rattle Hnd practically all of the staple products of the farm at or near the high water murk of a year ago, and some even higher, there can be no logical reason for this condition. A circular letter sent out by a strong company that refused to go Into the clique reveals something of the real reason for the present low price. The following paragraph will shed some light on the situation: "The !ack of rain In western Oregon and Washington for the last few weeks has had a great tendency to shorten the pastures and in some sections the flies are very bad, and that naturally decreases the flow of milk. "The highest productive stage has passed some weeks ago, and we can not understand why the Oregon dairy man Nhould be compelled to sell his buttcrfat at less than cost the writer really believes that It costs more to produce butter fat on our high priced lands than the price of 24 cents, de livered In Portland, will warrant. "When we get to nelling butter fat below cost there can be but one re rult. The dairyman certainly cannot see any encouragement In such condi tions." Quoting further, the letter says. "The Portland market today is the lowest that the writer knows of in the United States." Is that right? Is that Justice to our Oregon dairy man? The fact of the matter is that the creamery, men are at war among them selves, and do not hesitate to sacrifice the interests of their patrons if by . so doing they can get control of the market und eliminate undesirable com petition. The fanners are not so easily fooled; most of them understand pretty clearly that the tariff has lit tle to dc. with it. But the serious side of the question Is that, as stated above, the dairyman cannot produce better fat for the pres ent price and get any decent return on his Investment and labor. Feed la fully as high as It was a year ago. Pastures are shorter and the cost to the farmer to produce a pound of but ter fat is actually greater now than It was then, yet he is paid only three fifths as much. The dairy industry Is one of the great Industries of the state, and it cannot be seriously handicapped with out .dire results to a large number of people. With all kinds of meats at high water prlceB, eggs well up and leading articles of food as high as ever, it Is simply Idiotic to expect that the dairyman shall sell his product for little more than half what h formeily received. One of two things will happen either these Bona of the Idiots will get down off the perch and give the dairyman a square deal, or else he "will refuse absolutely to con- tlnue to produce for them. Compared to the present price of meat, creamery butter would be cheap at 40 cents wholesale. It cannot bp produced profitably by the average dairyman under present conditions at a lower price, yet he has been getting from 23 to 26 cents. It takes time, money and experience to build up a dairy herd to profitable production under favorable conditions, and to make those conditions so. vastly un favorable can have but one result: It will drive tlie producers of. cream out of this line and Into more remunera tive fields of production. Whatever may be said and what ever flimsy pretext these "gentlemen Of destiny" may give aa an excuse for their conduct, the fact remains that they, the creamery men. are them selves mostly to blame for the pres ent condition, and no man with enough gray matter In- his uranium to direct the rarubllnga of a calf will be led to the conclusion that it is the tariff and the administration that are to blame. The growth of the cooperative creamery and cheese factory are the real reason for the present condition. ' and the present low prices is an at tempt to ruin and put out of business the smaller and newer enterprises, to the and that the creamery trust for auch It really Is may grow and pros- per and direct the affairs of the dalry - man, and make the price what they please. As farmers and producers, it be hooves us to look Into these things, with a view to getting at the under lying facts. We have been dictated to long enough; it is time we make de mand forcible, and let the creamery . men understand that, as producers, .' j. our interests are to be considered, or we will absolutely refuse to produce. JOHN ALBERT HART. Jersey Butter, the Roll 50c Well known and satisfactory brand. To reintroduce to our customers, marked at this . very low price for Friday only. 2 ROLLS TO A CUSTOMER. NO PHONE ORDERS c Four Pounds of Challenge Coffee for $1 Well known blend at this low price, in face of advance of price in coffee market 2 pounds for. 55 S 1 pound 28. Pure rood Grocery, Basement- Sixth St. Bid. Real Lace and Hand-Made Neckwear, 50c SELLING REGULARLY $1.50 to $5.00 High-grade Neckwear, embroidered effects, real lace and hand made pieces. Slightly soiled from display, but will launder perfectly. An. unmatched offering. First Floor Sixth Street Bldf. The .price of butter fat Is really about the same as a year ago the price of butter la the same here, and the price paid for fat Is on the same basis. , Last .year considerable com petition existed in some sections be' tween rival creameries, and in many Instances, where competition was es pecially keen, much above the price of manufactured butter was paid fo butter fat. This fight is absent this year,' but (the usual differential be tween the highest price of butter and butter fat 3 cents a pound Is still la. effect ' The decline in the price of butter fat referred to 24 cents a pound, July 13 was followed a day or so later by an advance of 1U cents, and a similar advance was made about a week later. It la not true that the Portland butter market la the lowest In the United States, for practically all east erns markets are lower In fact, the Portland market la higher than any Ribbon Remnants 10c Sold by the strip only Wide Ribbon in J-yard to lj-yard lengths. Narrow Ribbon in bunches to 4. yards each. Every width and style Ribbon included. Immense assortment. First Floor1 Sixth Street Bldf. Women's Handkerchiefs, Each 5c 50c Dozen. Regularly selling to 25c each. Plain white hemstitched, colored borders and all colored Handkerchiefs, embroidered corners, etc. Colors guaranteed fast. Plrst moor Sixth street Bldf. 50c Silk Ribbon Girdles for 35c ' Attractive Roman stripes and great variety of plain colors, moire and messaline silks. Made with elastic foundation and in popular wide effects. First Floor Sixth street Bldg. Picnic Needs at Friday Prices 25c Paper Picnic Plates (all sizes), package 12 5c Roll Wax Paper (for sandwiches), 3 rolls ..10 7c Ice Cream Dishes (square or round), dozen .....5c 10c Drinking Cups, dozen 7 10c Picnic Sets, set... 7 15c Paper Napkins, 100 for 10 Plrst Floor Sixth Street Bldf. Embroidered Dress Patterns Radically Reduced for Friday Voile and Batiste embroidered in white, in exquisite designs, and white background with colored embroidered designs. $12.00 Dress Patterns Reduced to . $6.50 $ 9.00 Dress Patterns Reduced to $5.00 $ 4.50 Dress Patterns Reduced to .$2.98 First Floor sixth street Bldg-. $1.00 Long Chamoisette Gloves Pair 67c TWO PAIRS $1.30 Full 16-buttori length imported Chamoisette of splendid quality, two pearl clasps at wrist. Guaranteed washable. All sizes in black, white, gray and mode. First Floor sixth Street Bldf. Washable C h am o i s et t e Gloves Pair 23c TWO PAIRS 45c Two-clasp, imported Chamoisette, black, white, pongee, natural and gray. Selected from our regular 50c lines. All sizes. First "Floor Sixth Street Bldf. New Silk Parasols Tomorrow, $1.00 Regularly $2.50 to $3.50 Parasols 146 in the group, including the newest shapes, plain and fancy borders and variety of colors. Must be closed out, hence deep reduction. First Floor Birth street Bldf. Royal Society Package Goods Half Price Made up gown cases, corset bags, center, pillow tops and scarfs, with floss for embroidering. All Royal Society Package Goods of past season. Children's $1, $1,50 Stamped Dresses. 25c Two to four-year5izes.Y White and colored materials,, ijiade up, stamped, ready for embroidering'. seventh Floor sixth street Bid. 100 Handsome Summer Dresses $12.50 to $20 Models, to f7 (O) Friday's Price j oQj) I Broken lines and sample Dresses all new and up-to-date models are sacrificed for Friday's Surprise Sale. Women's and misses' sizes. Such desirable materials as eponge, crepe, linen and ratine, in light colors for Summer wear white, light blue, Copenhagen, leather, rose and tango. All this season's models, regular stock that has been sold1 from until the lines are broken, and a few handsome sample Dresses. You'll never have an opportunity to secure a lovely Summer Dress, made in a style suitable for house wear all through the Winter season, at a lower price than these $12.50 to $20 Dresses Friday Only $7.35. NONE SENT ON APPROVAL NO PHONE ORDERS. SEE SIXTH STREET WINDOW DISPLAY. ON SALE ON FOURTH FLOOR, SIXTH ST. BUILDING 18c Ginghams, Yard 10c Good, durable Ginghams, in an assortment of attractive colors in stripes, checks and plaids 32 inches in width. ' r ' Third Floo Sixth Street Bldf. 20c Nainsook, Yard 12V2C Fine, soft Nainsook in 86-inch width. At this price on Friday only. 50c Wool Dress Goods, Yard 25c 36 and 40-inch Wool and Wool Mixed Suitings. .Broken lines, in a good assortment of light, medium and dark colors. You may choose from neat stripes, checks and two-toned effects. 50c Silk Messaline, Yard 39c All-Silk Messaline, in a splendid array of light, medium, and dark colors. 18 inches in width. Friday only, yard 39. Third rioor Sixth Street Bldf. $5.00 to $10 Corsets at $2.95 Broken lines of Corsets, made of tricot and brocades, in white, pink and blue. Medium and low bust, long-hip effects. All sizes. Wonderful Values. Fifth Floor Sixth Street Bldf Embroidery and Insertion, Yard 15c Nainsook and Swiss Embroidery 18-inch Flouncing and one to three-inch Swiss and Baby Irish Insertion included in this offer at, the yard, 15. A splendid assortment. First Floor Sixth Street Bldf. Children's Fancy Socks at 10c ' 3 Pairs 25. Broken lines of fancy cotton, lisle and silk and lisle Socks. Plain white, plain colors and white with fancy checked tops. Sizes 5 to 82. Refularly, pair, 20 and 25c PIrrt -ih st. Bidf. Infants' 35c Flannel Wrappers, 20c Excellent quality . Outing Flannel Wrappers, with dainty colored col lars and cuffs. Second FloorSixth Street Bldf. Good Nickel Case Watch at 75c "Senator" Watch, guaranteed for one year. Neat nickel case, in open face style. Ideal for vacation and outdoor use. Friday only, reduced to 75c4. - First Fluor Sixth Street Bldf. 14 Off on Loonen's Parisian Ivory and Pyralin Ivory for Friday Only Brusttes, Combs and all Toilet accessories included. 1 First Floor Sixth S1 Street Bldf. Purchase Home furnishings On Our Plan of vEay Installment Payments eessBsBBBsBBBBBBSBBsSsBSsB Tm& Quality: St6h& of poktiIahd FitfUv. 3lxtl. 74 orrisort Alder Sta. Dress Shields, the Pair 18c Three Pairs for 50c Kleinert's "Gem" Nainsook Shields, Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Omo regular .Nainsook Shields, Nos. 2 and 3. Naiad regular Nainsook Shields, Nos. 2, 3 and 4. The Pair, 18c Three Pairs for 50c First Floor Sixth Street Bldf. One Pound of Peroxide of Hydrogen 13c Special Offering for Friday Only First Floor, Sixth St. Bldg. Voile and Batiste Waists at 88c About 600 Waists, all this season's desirable models. Tucked, lace and embroidery trimmed. A very large assortment in all regular sizes. Fifth Floor Sixth Street Bldf. 50c Cotton Union Suits 29c Women's regular sizes Light weight cotton, low neck, sleeve less, with tight and lace-trimmed umbrella knee. Regular 50c garments.- second noor mtn 'rt Bia. $1.59 Bloomer Dresses at $1.19 Plain white Poplin and Gingham in pink, blue and tan. Open front style, V necks, short sleeves and narrow attached belts. Sizes 2, 3, 4 and 5 years. Second Floor Sixth Street Bldf. Children's Bloomer Dresses at 49c Serviceable gingham, blue, tan and pink effects, trimmed with con trasting colors. Separate bloomers to be attached to waist?. Finished with belts. Sizes 3, 4 and . 6 years. Selling regularly at 79c. eoond Floor Sixth Street Bldf. White Petticoats at 69 c Good quality cambric, with embroidery flounces. Three different patterns to select from. Well made and an exceptional offering. Second Floor-Sixth Street Bldf. $1.00 French Chemise 59c Embroidered in spray design, . scalloped around top and armhole and ribbon run. Unlaundered. second Floor sixth street Bid. Temporary Annex Surprises 15c Cups and Saucers at 5c Pair 1200 Semi-Porcelain Cups and Saucers, decorated in three pleas ing designs Brown Lustre Pattern, White and Gold, Green effects. Excellent for everyday use. Friday, the Cup and Saucer, 5. Fourth Floor Temporary Annex, Boys' Golf Shirts, Each 19c Sizes 12 to 14. Fancy tan, blue and grey madras, plain blue chambray and white pleated Shirts, with stiff cuffs. Slightly soiled from handling. Selling regularly 50c to $1.00. Boys' Section Second Floor Temporary Annex $1.25 Nickel Plated Tea Kettles at 94c All Copper, Nickel-Plated Tea Kettles. Well made and very durable. Friday only, t4. Third Floor Temporary Annex. $1.25 White Cotton Blankets 92c Suitable for seaside or mountain camp. In full bed size. Vlntb Floor Temporary Anres $1.50 and $2 Golf Shirts at 93c "Gotham" and "M. & F." makes. Plain, pleated or soft negligee style. Stiff or double French cuffs Coat style. Materials imported French madras, chambray, soisette, etc. Guaranteed fast colors and to fit. Temporary Annex Fifth and Alder St. Entrance. Curtain Scrim at Surprise Prices 25c Heavy Scrim with colored border yard . . .18 18c Casement Scrim with colored border ya,rd . .9 Hlnth Floor Temporary Annex Men's Linen Dusters 98c Natural color linen aad grey poplin Dusters, sizes 34 to 52. Small sizes suitable for women's wear. Deeply reduced for Friday only. Men's Office Coats at Half Price Serges, alpaca and pongee materials, in gray, black, blues and tan shades. Sizes1 34 to 48, though mostly 34, 36 and 38, and many sizes for stout men. Regularly $1.50 to $7.50 Friday at y2 Price. Men's Store Second Floor Temporary Annex. $1.35 and $1.50 Nottingham Curtains Pair 98c . Special purchases of, Nottingham Curtains at this reduced price on Friday only. Blnth Floor Temporary Asms along" the coast. 1