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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 12, 1922)
i -is , i PAGE TWO THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON FOODDROP IS REPORT Twelve To 18 Percent Decrease In 1921 Is Noted In Government Rer-ort ' Washington, Jan. 12. Retail food price in sUteen principal cltie8 in th United State de treaaed 12 to 18 per cent In the 12 months ending December 16 last, the bureau of, labor statistic! announced today. The figures how that price prevailing last month in 13 of the cities from which 1913 statistic wer avail able had increased since that year from 33 to 69 per cent. During the month from Novera ber 15 to December 15, 1921 twelve of the cities reported de creases in food prwes and two re ported increases. Mobile, Ala. and Savannah, Ga., had the big Kt-Ht percentage of decrease. Other declines includtt toe following: Indianapolis and Salt Lake City 17 per cent; Minneapolis and Washington, It per cent; Omaha 16 per cent; Chicago and New York, 12 per cent. , ' Decrease during the month ending December 15 Included In dianapolis and Salt Lake City, 3 per cent; Washington, 2 per cent; Oinoha, 1 per eent; Milwaukee and New York,' 6-10 of one per cent or less. Chicago and Dallas reported increases of less than 6-10 of one per cent. New York, with 69 per cent, led tn the Increase In average "retail food costs since 1913; Omaha 47 per cent and Salt Lake City 83 per cent. send the fmdings to the "'iai;GomDers. Earuch PORTLAND MEAT PEICES EXORBITANT 18 EEPOB" Portland,' Or., Jan. 12. Retail prices of meats are exorbitant and extremely out of reason when Com pared to the price that are being paid for cattle, sheep and hogs on the hoof, according to Fred Watt, '.Aex;i investigator. Not long ago the department of justice ordered li of its district offices to make is carrying on tblg work here. An exhaustive study and in vestigatlon into price conditions of this state conducted by Mr. Watt revealed the fact that where the farmer receives six cents a pound for choice steers the retail er gets from 16 to 38 cents a pound for the meat over the coun ter. The farmer, during the month of December, was receiving from two and one-half to four and one halt centg a pound for cows and five and one-half and six cents a pound for heifers. Meanwhile retailers were charg ing from IS to 32 cents a pound for sirloin steaks, from 20 to 23 cents a pound for round steaks, 16 to 30 cents a pound for rib roasts, chuck roast IZ centg a pound and plate beet at i cents a pound The wholesale butcher In the meantime was selling choice dress ed steer at 13V4 cents pound, good steers at 13 cents, medium steers at 12 centg and cow at 11 54 cents. and Meridith On Conference List Possession Of Booze Charged To Two; Jailed Violations of the prohibition law were charged to two men who were arrested by the Salem police last night. Tom Edwards, who wag arrested by Officers Victor and Minto, is charged with selling intoxicating liquor and with hav ing It in his possession, and Bruce Allen. 1169 Mill street, is charged with unlawfully possess ing liquor. Allen was arrested by Officer George White. Both men were held in the city jail and probably will be arraigned in the police eourt before Judge Earl Race. Wireless Used On Auto by Police In War Upon Bandits Paris, Jan. 12. The Paris po lice are using wireless equipped automobiles to rid the city of ban dit and highwaymen and are ready to use airplanes In time of riots or demonstration. They plan to employ airplanes primarily for the Btudy of traffic Washington, Jan. 12. An ad dltlonal list of delegates to the national agricultural - conference, including 65 names and Increasing the total number of those who have accepted Invitations to sit In the conference to 145, was an nounced today by Secretary Wal lace. The list issued today included the names of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federa tion of Labor; Edwin T. Meredith, former secretary of agriculture: Bernard M. Baruch, fomer chair man of the war industries board; Aabury F. Lever, member of the federal farm loan board, and H. S. Firestone, tire manufacturer of Akron, Ohio. Missing Cashier'c Defalcations Are Over $750,000 St, Louis, Mo., Jan. 12. Trans actions of A. O. Meinlnger, miss ing cashier of the Night and Day bank, which was closed here by the order of state officials follow ing the discovery of alleged short ages aggregating 3754,000, will be presented to the grand jury by Circuit Attorney Sldener. C. H. Hobenschild, president ot the bank, said plan were under way for the reorganisation of the bank which would insure the pay ment of every 'depositor of 100 cents on the dollar. The deposits totalled bout 31,820,000. nectlon with recent incendiary fires which caused 300,000 dam age, will be started today. It Vas announced last night, following the arrest of Matt Makl, alleged . n ... , . . , . I. W. W. organizer, by fedea of ficers who bad a deportation or der for him. The suspect arrest ed last night and held as a 'Tire bug" will be given a hearing to day. ., : wai. About 33000 passed through the bands of Justice of the Peace Joehnk of Marshfield during the past year, bootleggers paying the most of it. Vilna DiSDUte Before Council fieneva. Jan. 12. (By Assol- ated Press.) The dispute between Poland and Lithuania over Vilna came before the council of the league of nations today. The sit uations in Albania and Danzig al so were on the program, but the Vilna problem held chief place. It is one of the most difficult ques tions facing the council. The league of nations had al ready evolved a solution, but this was rejected by both countries, jand the council is now considering the question in the light of the election held in Vilna last Satur day, the results ot which are not yet known. General Strike Called London, Jan. 12. A general strike throughout the Union of South Africa is planned in sym pathy with the gold and coal miners, who are now out, says a Reuter dispatch from Johannes burg. The total fire loss in Astoria for the year 1921 was $157,300, for which Insurance amounting to 132,200 was paid THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, i922 :: Ask Test of Court's Constitutionality inena Citv. Mo.. Jan. 12. John T. Clarkson of Albla, Iowa, a legal representative of the Unit ed Mine Workers of America, an nounced at the opening session here today of the regular biennial convention of district 25, United Mine Workers of America, that he had drawn a petition seeking au injunction against Richard J. Hop kins, attorney general of Kansas, and the judges of the Kansas In dustrial court to compel them to II lUi IK Sfira-."-..i Wmmimmmmmmmm,mlwt,n ,i mmMmmmMmn,fffimmm,-i " 1 tT.XW alt 4V I an investigation into meat price,, problems, but also when needed, both wholesale and retail, and' to cope with rlotors, 36 Cholera Cases Reported In Manila Manila, Jan. 12. Thirty-six persons suffering from cholera an 45 persong classed as carriers ot the disease are confined in the isolation hospital here. Accord ing to health authorities, only two cases are serious and no new cases are developing. In the last. 48 hours, four chol era patients and seventeen carriers were cured at the hospital. In the last two weeks, eight deaths occu-red. This Clearance is now on in Full blast. Take Advantage This Money Saving Event Closes Saturday January 14th TWO MORE DAYS Fire Blamed Upon I. W. W, Organizer Eldorado, Ark., Jan. 12. Ex amination of 11 wounded members of the I. W, W. held here In eon- OF THIS GREAT EVENT DON'T FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT ALL REMNANTS Half Price Good Goods. ' ALL REMNANTS Half Price Notice! This will be known in the future as the Men's Shop, and as such you will always find here a store catering to your every desira for the best in Men'B Furnishings, Hats and Clothing. ..Each and every article sold by the Men's Shop will be the best obtainable and at prices that are reasonable. And all your purchases have our personal guarantee of complete satisfaction or your money refunded. THE KAFOURY BROS. MEN'S STORE OF SALEM, OREGON AS CHANGED HANDS This Fine Stock of Men's Furnishing Goods Important! The Men's Shop is a shop for Men's Wearables, a store where ladies can buy as well as gentlemen with real con fidence as to quality and price. You will always find the Men's Shop ready to serve you with every convenience and courtesy of modern merchandise methods. Make this store your store and we shall always strive to win and keep your wealth of confidence and good will.js " SALE STARTS FRIDAY, JAN. 13, AT 9 A. M. .THE REASON WHY we are going to give the public of Salem and Marion County this wonderful opportunity to purchase Men's Furnishines at m-inm that , ert low as to seem unbelievable. Yes, we are actually sacrificing hundreds of dollars in profits and merchandise so that we may establish our store anri I mA-Xtl i,w in this city. We have owned and operated a Men's Store in Silverton, Oregon, for the past three years, and in coming to SiCeMmrK lfLVZ policy that has marked our success in your neighboring city. We have but one merchandise policy. That is courteous and personal service with one iS tn i r7iS5I backed up by our personal guarantee of complete satisfaction on your purchase or your money refunded. To bring our policy into active nti in 17t7t going to sacrifice and close out all that remains of the present Kaf oury Bros. Men's Stock. And now is a buying time worth while a timl that 7!, f we a?e combine thrift and economy in purchasing your mid-winter and future needs. You can not well'afford to let this bona fide worth-whil? u1p . ! r Hl 70?n the advertised lists. The savings are real; and come prepared tobuy and buy generously, for you will not be disappointed For eTerv Saf f-f" figures and the store and stock conveniently arranged for easy shopping. At the new store, "THE MEN'S SHOP " vou will in vp VnH aiV LI marXed m p , attention. WM. A. ZOSEL & ELLIS E. COOLEY, SuccessorstoKafouryBos Men's Store always can have Our Personal Fine Silk Neckwear that sold regularly at f5c. Neat and clever material and patterns, to close out at 35c One big lot of Men's Wool Mixed Sox in Ox ford grey only. Worth 30c a pair, to close out, pair 15c One lot of Men's High Class Hats Leading brands. Some very clever styles. Woilh 6.50, to close out $3.95 Men's Rockford Work Sox The real heavy kind, while any tost, for the close out sale, special pair 11c One lot of Men's Cotton Ribbed Union Suits A fine garment, regular $2.50 grade, to close out S1.65 One big lot of Men's Fall and Winter Caps They sold formerly up to $2.50, to close out, price 75c For the man that . wears soft collars we are making up one lot that sure is a real bargain. Some of these collars sold up to 50c. For a close out special 10c A fine big lot of Men's Dress Shirts in neat patterns of good percale clothes, worth $2.00, to close out , ' 95c BROO 10c TO GET YOU ACQUMNTED with our store," we are going to offer aiOa special inducement to the ladia well as the men, a real special for Friday and Saturday. To the first fifK customers each day purchasing $2.50 or more we will give a good House Broom for this small sum. HI u-n-uuae isroam (One to ajcustomer or family) It; - A real Work Shirt Value Cut good and full, excellent chambray materials, for the close out sale, special 75c Men's Shakerknit Wool Sox-a dandy value, grey only. Sold at 65c pair, to cIom out, pair 30c COOLEY ZOSEL Successors to Kaf oury Bros. Men's Store. 416 STATE STREET SALEM, OREGON One lot of Men's Fine Quality Outing Flannel Gowns in heavy weight colored and white flannels. Formerly sold at $1.95. Close out - $1.35 welfSW00landCtt0n Mixld Pants-Extra SiStrsf Foraeriy at 3-5- $2.65 A large assortment11' t v. QuaIi Felt ?3.50CcKit t0 choosVfronu Regular $1.95