THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND,- THURSDAY, . APRIL : 28, ' 1917.
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RECENT
INCREASE
PRICES NOT MED,
INVESTIGATION SHOWS
lleed- of Organization of
Comprehensive Marketing
Machinery Is Urged,
.Washington, April 26. (U. P.) Re
sults of the first congresslonally au
thorized and paid for price Inquiry as
K result of recent soaring prices
throughout the nation, were reported
today.
The conclusion reached Is that "there
"is no Just ground for such high prices
of many 'products as are demanded of
the consumer at this time."
!.The ' report recommends there is
""Urgent need in this for organization
ot comprehensive marketing machin
ery which will put producing and con
Huming communities in trading rela--tiohs
with each other and make pos
sible sending of perishable products di
rectly from the -point of production to
roint of use." .
Municipal - Market Urged.
. Municipal wholesale inarkets are rec
ommended. The Investigation was conducted in
tho nation's capital. Some sensational
disclosures were laid before congress
In the report, which says that similar
conditions undoubtedly hold in other
cities of the country.
Conditions. unearthed here also may
be taken as a criterion of what, the
Federal Trade commission may find
In lis nation-wide Investigation.
Th investigators found that re
ports of food shortage are mislead
ing. ,
That prices In many cities are "un
usually high."
That the poor have been compelled
to resort to strictest economy to provide-
food.
That the sale of ordinary cuts of
meats appears to have been discon
tinued. That consumers are exhibiting more
frugality-than ever before.-
That the falling off in garbage col
lections proves this. ;
That shipments of foodstuffs were
abnormally held up and the food sup
ply therefore abnormally depleted.
That the element of speculation in
food products has been one of the
potent factors in enormous increases
in prices.
; That shipments of foods to belliger
ent countries have not affected prices
of potatoes, eggs and onions, but that
prices on these commodities soared
with prioes of other foods.
Sous Cans Is Uncovered.
That the food situation here is mere
ly part of the food situation of the
rest ov me country.
The Investigators reported that in
creased value of farm land, agricul
tural instruments, costs of distribution
and "'changed methods of living" an-
Joubted'y has some effect on price ln
rcases. " .
I J'Sutourban life," the report said, "for
instance, calls. for longer hauls for de
livery. On the other hand apartment
nouse lire calls for frequent small
quantity sales with corresponding in
crease in frequency of deliveries. The
delicatessen serves as pantry for the
apartment dweller and the proprietor
caarges ior services rendered."
MISS FEUSIER TO CONDUCT CLASSES
Zest to the preparedness propaganda In Port
land received an extra impetus Wednesday with the
arrival of Miss Maybelle L. Feusier of San Francisco.
She will conduct classes in surgical dressings and
other branches of the work. The first week will be
devoted to the instruction of those who wish to
teach others. The instruction will be given in the
workroom on the eighth floor of the Llpman, Wolfe
& Co. store. Classes will run from 10 to 12 a. m.
and 1 to 4 p. m.
The Meier & Frank Co. has offered ample space for the Red Cross
workers. H. H. Ward, presidertfVof the Oregon Patriotic Service league,
. has been informed that the big department store has made arrangements
to care for 800 or 900 volunteer workers. 'The sixth floor auditorium,
one-half of the seventh floor and roof garden, which is inclosed in glass,
are available. Six of the store's most competent employes will be trained
by a Red Cross expert from San Francisco.
Substantial gains in memberships and donations are reported. The
headquarters in the Corbett building have become a bee hive of industry.
Memberships are received by Elliott Corbett, treasurer, care of the
.First National bank; by Theodore Brown, secretary, Lewis building; by
Dr. K. A. J. Mackenzie, president, Corbett building; by The Journal at
its business office, Broadway and Yamhill street.
French Torpedoboat
Is Sunk at Dunkirk
Engagement ToUows Bombardment of
' City by German Destroyer Tlotilla,
Zn Which Teutons Are Dispersed.
Paris, April 26. (I. N. S.) In a
brief engagement that followed a Ger
man sea raid on the French port of
Dunkirk Wednesday, a French torpedo
boat was sunk, it was officially an
nounced last night.
"A German destroyer flotilla bom
barded Dunkirk between 2:15 and 2:25
o'clock this morning," said the official
statement. "The coast batteries re
plied and British and French patrol
ships engaged the enemy, who re
treated In the direction of Ostend at
great speed.
"One of our torpedoboats was sunk
in the brief action. The enemy's losses
are not known."
Officers Are Named
By Polk Fire Patrol
At Annual Session in Dallas George T.
Gerilnger Is Elected President and
Zvy Zs Mads of .018 Cents Per Acre.
Dallas, Or.. April 26. The annual
meeting of the Polk County Fire Patrol
association was held in this city Tues
day. Officers were elected as follows:
President, George T. Gerlinser. Dal
las; vice president, B. C Miles. Salem;
secretary treasurer, W. V. Fuller. Dal
las. Mr. Fuller was also named dis
trict firo warden and field manager.
A levy of .018 cents per aere was voted
for this year and a crew of seven pa
trolmen will be employed during the
danger season.
Ballot Measures
To Be Discussed
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Voters of the Alblna section will
meet at the Alblna People's Institute
and those of the Rose City Park sec
tion at Rose City Park school at 8
o'clock this evening with members of
the Reed College Civic league to dis
cuss six of the state reterred meas
ures which will be voted on in June.
The speakers will explain the measures
and review the arguments for and
against each, after which voters will
be given opportunity to present their
views. Among the measures to be
treated are the "constitutional har
mony amendment, me oiu providing
for increasing the pay or the legisla
ture, the ship subsidy bill, and the "tax
classification" amendment.
Those in charge announce that the
public is welcome at both meetings.
Coos County Banks
To Take War Bonds
Marshfield. Or.. April 26. Coos
county banks will take up about $50,000
of the $200,000,000 issue of United
States certificates. The First National
bank has sent word that the three
banks of this city will subscribe $23.
000 of the certificates. Each bank will
take $5000 worth and leave $5000 to
he sold to individuals. The First Na
tional bank of Coqullle will subscribe
$15,000 and the Bank of Bandon will
take a block of the bonds.
Vernon Castle Back
On Broadway Again
Aviator-Dancer Given Rousing Wel
come, Dances for Crowd With Mrs.
Castle, Than Joins Dancers.
New York. April 26. (U. P.) Ver
non Castle, aviator, returned to Broad
way a hero, tie appeared unan.
nounced about 1 a. m. at the Midnight
Follies, the first Broadway war "vet
eran." He was hailed by Cowboy Will
Rodgers as: "Here s one of them tango
birds that's made good."
Accompanied by his . wife. Castle
danced for the crowd in recognition of
his rousing welcome and then Joined
in the general one-stepping, bumping
into all-comers and generally enjoying
a hilarious 'home-coming." He looked
fit and younger than before he went
to war. Castle will go to Canada to
trajn aviate rs after a brief visit here.
Explosive Device Is
Found Under Bridge
rinMr.nt1 Ohio. Aoril 26. (I. N,
S.) A box containing gun cotton, a
one-pound shell and an electrical tim
ing device was found under a pier of
the Louisville- & Nashville railroad
bridge over Black -L.1CK creen, a rew
miles south of Covington, t.y., weanes
day afternoon.
r s Demoissev. formerly a eun
ner's mate in the United States navy,
said the contrivance was similar to
those used to blow up aerenct snips.
Navy, Marine Bill Is
Favorably Reported
Washington, April 26. (I. N. S.)
The house naval affairs committee
Wednesday afternoon unanimously
recommended the passage of me ad
ministration bill which increases the
"enlisted strength of the navy from
87,000 to 150.000 and that of the ma
rine corps from 17,000 to 30,000 men.
The bill will be brought before the
house for passage at the earliest pos
sible date, committee members said.
Potash Plant" Fires
To Be Investigated
BIuh Occur In Two Xios Angelas Tac-
torles Zfegaffed on War Orders ; Ger
man Agents Are Blamed.
Los Angeles, April 26. (P. N. S.)
That the destruction by fire yester
day of the National Kelp &. Potash
factory and the blaze of the day be
fore In the plant of the Lorned Manu
facturing company, firms engaged in
the manufacture of potash for muni
tions of war, may be laid at the door
or German agents, is the contention
of heads of the two companies, who
nave retained detectives of the roremost
agency In the country to Investigate.
It is said information is In the hands
of the investigators which will lead to
the arrest of certain aliens within the
next few days.- Extra ruanls have been
placed around other plants in the vi
cinity.
Writes Farewell
Note to His Desk
Los Angeles, April 26. (P. N. S.)
"Good-bye, old desk, I am leaving you
forever."
Such was the note penned yesterday
afternoon by J. Richards, retired realty
man, prominent in Los Angeles realty
circles 25 years ago. before ending his
life with a shot through his brain.
Financial worries are given as the
cause.
California Guard Is
Accidentally Shot
San Francisco, April 26. (P. N. S.)
Private Crist Mehos ot H company,
Fifth California Infantry, on guard
duty somewnere in California, was
shot in the back yesterday by a re
cpult whose rifle accidentally explod
ed, it was reported today. Mehos will
probably recover.
Use Cocoanut Oil
For Washing Hair
If you want to keep your hair in
good condltldn, be careful what you
wash it with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This drlea the
scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is
very harmful. Just plain mulslfied
cocoanut oil (which is pure and en
tirely greaseless), is much better than
the most expensive soap or anything
else you can use for shampooing, as
this can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub it In. One or two teaspoonfuls
will make an abundance of rich, creamy
lather, and cleanses the hair and scalp
thoroughly. The lather rinses out
easily, and removes every particle of
dust. dirt, dandruff and excessive oil.
The hair dries quickly and evenly, and
It leaves It fine and silky, bright, fluffy
and easy to manage.
Tou can get mulslfied cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. It is very ;
cheap, and a few ounces is enough to
last everyone in the family for months.
NORTHWEST
BJ
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Every Popular Style and Pat
tern in English or Conservative
Models for the Young or Mid-die-aged
Man.
New Arrivals Daily
$25 Value
Spring Suits
and
Overcoats
The Word of the Hofur and the
Slogan of the Fahey-Brockman
Upstairs Clothes Shops
We built the Largest Exclusive Clothing Busi
ness in the Northwest on THRIFT Elimina
tion of Costly Overhead Low Upstairs Rent
Inexpensive Fixtures and Cash Selling. It's
THRIFT in our Upstairs Selling Plan that
enables us to
Save You $10.00 on Your Clothes
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Our Never -Changing Policy "The Same Price to Every Man Every Day in the Year"1
ALTERATIONS
FREE
TIULJORM
The
Entire
Second
Floor
j Northwest Building j j Wasliinglon and Sixth r
Entrance
3271
Washing
ton Street
a smashing modern
drama of the National
Guard, love, jealousy, a
woman's honor it's
crowded with heart-appeal
Crane Wilbur
and notable Mutual play
ers in
"The Painted Lie"
Italy to Send Two
Missions to America
. Rome, April ?6. (U. P.) Italy will
send two official missions to the
United States. Announcement of the
dispatch of envoys to arrange financial
matters between in iwo nations was
made Wednesday; Its membership was
withheld. At the same time it was
stated that the king probably soon will
announce his selection of a notable
membership for a commission to go to
Washington, equal in rank to the
French and British commissions.
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this same splendid.
blended program a sunny
cartoon comedy: "Bring
ing Up Father." Also
"Old Glory in the Far
East," and our- patriotic
Animated Weekly--only
tonight, tomorrow and
Saturday. - 7; v,.:'
British Forces in
Macedonia Advance
London. April 26. (I.- N. 8.) Brit
ish forces in Macedonia advanced 500
yards along a mile front In a hew out
burst of fighting, according to official
reports to the war department from
Salonlkl Wednesday afternoon. After
a' three-day bombardment along a front
of two and one-half miles the Britiah
advanced, carrying many positions be
tween Doiran lake and Doldzelt. Four
counter attacks by the enemy were re
pulsed.
Lieutenant Dismissed From Army.
Washington, April 26. (I. N. S.)
Convicted by a court martial of con
duct unbecoming an officer and a gen
tleman. First Lieutenant William Jou
tt of the Coast artillery was Wednes
day dismissed from the army. Jouett
haa been atatloned at Fort Shafter, Ha
wail.
Polk .County- Debtlese.
Dallas, Or., April 26. With the pay
tng off this week of $3000 outstanding
warrants against the general road
fund. Polk county will be entirely free
from debt. Since April 1 Treasurer
Snyder has paid off approximately
940,009 in outstanding warrants.
, Ooople Will Re-Marry. .
The Dalles, Or., April 26. Levioua
O. Hawn and Mrs. Nettle H. Hebb of
Carson. Wash., secured a, marriage li
cense In The Dalles yesterday. The
marriage will be Mr. Hawn' fourth
ano. tne onaes third Wedding.- Mr,
Hawn and Mrs.. Hebb wera married to
each, other once before.
July Bargains in April Stock Adjustment!
Stock
Adjustment
Coats
$1 Q.85
Originally Selling
Up to $2930
Wool. Jerseys, Velours,
Poplins, Gabardines. All the
stunning models . lor. street,
for motoring and every oc
casion where a smart, com:
fortable coat is demanded !
"Turnover" is the secret of a successful store. It means
constantly changing stocks nothing allowed to grow
old. That's the policy back of our Mid-Season Stock
Adjustment, in progress this week. Bargains NOW
in April that would be extraordinary for. July. FOR
INSTANCE:
SUITS AT $14.95
Selling Regularly
at $1930 and $24.75
Natty sports effects, semi-Norfolks, large collars,
etc. Serges, poplins and jerseys, in the wanted shades
of gold, navy, green, blue and tan. Smartest styles
shown this Spring around $25 Emporium special val
ues at $19.75 and $24.75. Choice for stock adjust
ment, $14.95.
Wool Jersey Suits Reduced
Jaunty new 1917 sports styles, in
color-combinations :
all striking colors and
$23.50 Jerseys $19.75 $29.50 Jerseys $24.93
$24.75 Jerseys $21.35 $32.50 Jerseys . . . .$26.85
$38.50 Jerseys $29.95
Fetching Silk Frocks $15
The pretty little dresses that one can slip into for
iiiuai iuy uttdiion i repe ae enmes, l ail etas ana
Shantungs. All the good styles, although only one or
two of a kind. Formerly $19.50 and $17.50. ' Nrow $15.
Practical Serge Dresses, $10.85
Our former special values at $12.50 and $14.75.
ipDozenWaists$1.98
Silks and Dainty Voiles
Cool Habutais and Summer Silks in plain colors and
stripes. Fresh, crisp Cotton Voiles In all the new effects.
Waists that have been our leaders at $2.45 and $2.75
for Stock -adjustment, $1.98. , .
$1.50 Sateen Petticoats, $1.19
Lustrous, soft sateen in all colors white, black,'
emerald, Copenhagen nary, pink, wistaria.
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Stock Adjustment Special Friday
Any Trimmed Hat
on the Third Floor
$0.98
A collection of stunning hats fairly brim
ming with Springtime. Every trimmed hat
on our big third floor salesroom included in
this offer. Hats that were $6, $7.50 and as
high as $8.50. Our Stock Adjustment makes
this the most timely offering of trimmed
hats this season. By all means attend this
sale tomorrow.
Another Big Sensation!
Any Child's Hat
on the Third Floor
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50c
Selling at 98c to $2.48 "
Hundreds of thrifty mothers will want tn
take advantage of this exceptional offer. Pret-
y mue summer nats- lor the kiddies. Cute
styles for beach and vacation wear. Our Stock
Adjustment brines any Child's hat
third floor Hats selling at 98c, $1.48, $2.75
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