The Key West Citizen Newspaper, June 29, 1933, Page 7

shy ete bad JUNE 29); 1938, COMMODITY PRICES: STILL CONTINUING TO CLIMB HIGHER GOVERNMENTAL EFFORTS TO-, WARD RAISING PRICES. DI-, RECTED ALONG TWO DIF- FERENT LINES By J. R. BRACKETT (ity Associated Press) | i NEW YORK, June 29.—) Although conimodity wire have made appreciable gains since the administra-| tion made known its plans for raising prices approxi-: mately to the 1926 level. the goal is still some . distance; away. If 1926 is taken as 100, gover ment statistics show that prices; have about 35 points to go to} reach 1926, The present index ot! around’ 65 represents a gain of five points since February, the low of the depression. Farm Disparities Attacked Governmental efforts to Fite prices ‘are dirge! ‘along: two fronts, . With; the ultimate abject of raising all prices to-1926, which is held to represent a fair level, the government*’ also seeks to raise farm prices more than non- farm prices so as to, correct the disparities arising from the dis- proportionately large farm price drop of the last few years. If the two groups of prices are at approximately the same. level, as they were before the war, both farmers and_ non-farmers have more equal ‘advantages in trading. Agriculture ‘Catching Up’ The index figures show that farm prices have.gained about six times as mueh as non-farm and that farm and non-farm prices are now about 15 points apart, whereas they were more than 25 points apart in Pebrpary, “ey ‘m.Patting Up. Jams;and ‘Jellies;?* Says President Roosevelt's Daughter, a. Roosevelt Dall engaged in : Here’s Anni one of the voldest of household ban making. Wotice that she. has a handy to time batch, oneg the been been Oo Notice, = her. meat way of pasting | By Anna Roosevelt Dall rm 80 otten asked ‘ questions about politics and like subjects, but, at present, my mind is miles away from these important world interests. Right now, a great por- tion of my interests is directed » kitechen-ward. There's a reason, of course, Pi putting up some jams and jellies for winter, and having a grahd time doing it. I'm sur- prised to discover that it isn’t a colossal task at all, at least not with all the modern, scientific aids to duty. ay a) a ee are filled to the wi gorgeous ripe Rik of ‘every description. Yet I can’t use more than‘a few boxes when they're ripest and best. So I’m capturing these beautiful colors and delicious tastes in jellies ,and jams, Quite as appealing as the marvel- ous ripe berries themselves are the attractive price tags on them. The price of food is g matter of -eoncern to everyone these days. During my frequent visits to the Saat ita pate | | i and jam making are no trouble? -| 1 wouldn’t have time to make them: if they were. Thanks to the short- boil method and bottled fruit ‘pectin’ which insures jellying, thig ancient art has become one of the a.b.c.’s of kitchen accomplishments. Here are some recipes to follow: Huckleberry Jam’, . } 4% cups (2¥%4 Ibs.) -prepafed. fruit ; ‘7 cups (3 Ibs.) sugar fully ripe berries. Add. juice of 1 lemon ana ring of ¥% lemon. fi sugar and prepared. fruit’ into ieee kettle, mix well, and bring to a full rolling ' boil, oyer ‘hottest Stir gonstantly before and while > Boll Paraffin hot jam at once: @lasses (6 fiuld ounces each) Loganberry Jelly—Blackberry Jelly | 4 cups (2-1bs:) juice White House I hear much talk of | hottest fre food economy and low-cgst menus. Contain one of the best savings effected now is in fresh fruits. you know your science, jelly + | - tp @ raised more government p * ae ape . Plans wal pro- er. ‘Produc. » and for gala the miller, ont of fi hae maker who processes the farmer's). raw material. Such - benefits, in effect, amount to a vaise in prices sinee they increase the farmer’s income. Controlled Price Rise Aim Pig send as sae other prices, lg ig Retinal” ‘Industrial Recovery act, which will seek to arrange trade agreements which would tend to prevent sale below cost, and other agreements to cut in thercase of oil.| ¥ the writing of laws. All along] railroads have cancelled wage re- Not ifically concerned with either c! of prices are in- Fatiouaty powers which seek to make money and credit easier and more plentiful. These processes have already markedly affected prices—specifically, the abandon- ment of the gold standard, the beginning of large bond pur- chases in the open market by the Federal Reserve system and the less actual, but equally effective, possibility of currency infla-|, tion, Demand For Goods Growing Another factor in raising prices is the general effect of business recovery, which goes hand in hand with the inflationary pro- gram, Business has improved con- tiderably and with it the demand for goods. Growing demand means higher prices, A factor which has tended to keep prices down has been large} surpluses not only of farm but non-farm materials, Federal statis- ties show that these surpluses, while still extremely high, have been eu considerably in recent eeceeecore 1778—Molly Pitcher commis-' sioned sergeant by Washington for bravery at Monmouth. 1852—Henry Clay, orator and statesman, died, danean 76. | | 1869—National Bank of Daven- port, lowa—now Union Savings Bank and Tryst Co.—first nation- al bank under national banking} law. POUR MILK ON BLAZE FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Be.} cause of the scarcity of water on their farm, Mr, and Mys. Ed Cam. peau of this city poured skimmec milk on a blaze whick threatened their home. BETTER FEELING IN NATION AS ‘FEA BYRON 1 PRICE (Chief by Bureau, The Associated) Press, Washington) “The only thing we. haye, to ar is fear itself,” said President oosevelt-in his inaugural ad- ss. Since then many things have taken place, but the question stil) uppermost in Washington is to what degree fear has been ex- pelled from the national philos- ophy and replaced by returning eonfidence. No one ever believed the de- pression could be ended merely it has been recognized that the} Feally vital element was that in- tangible thing called “public psychology.” How far has the government been able to go in reviving the spirit of the people themselves, reawakening and revitalizing na- tional life, and encouraging so- ciety to resume confidently the management of its own affairs? Markers of Progress If statistics alone are con- sulted, it would appear that much progress has been made. Markets are —_rising—which means that more people are will- ing to buy at higher prices. Such recognized indices of activity ear loading and steel production are increasing. Building con. struction, always basic, is on the upgrade, Federation of labor figures show unemployment de-} creasing, ' There is a non-statistica!l side} of the picture, however, which) many regard as even more im-/ portant. From widely separated sources comes word of a better; feeling, of a new urge toward re. covery, NO BEER FOR MIAMI FIREMEN ON DUTY, (My Associated Press) MIAMI, June 29.—There’l! be } no beer drinking by Miami fire- men while they are on duty but! policemen may quaff. The governing powers of the! fire department have ruled against | | beer while the “smoke-eaters” are on duty, The brew can’t even be/ served in the fire department} kitchens. Officials of the police depart- FEAR ( OF FEAR’ WANES oo ee itself is a reawak- ened capital. There is activity, hope and enthusiasm today where there was weariness bordering on despair a year ago. In gayer at- mosphere, hundreds of thousands of Americans are gathering at Chicago for a world’s fair cele. bration which at one time promised; to be a dismal failure. A bonus army has marched to! the Potomac, but the incident was} singularly devoid of rancor or tragic consequences. Farm and food riots are fewer. The great duction proposals. Focused On Washington Whatever it may mean in terms of a new national awakening, Newspaper editors report to The! Associated Press that’ not in many years have readers been so interested in what their federal government is doing. And surely, something has hap- pened to the colleges, which in former years celebrated the June; eommencement season with many a dry academic lecture. Read a collection of commencement head- lines from The New York Times for two days of this June, and note the emphasis on public af- fairs: “Liberty is for all, says Dr. Bar- bour.” “Brain trust held liberat- ing force.” “Perils of control stated at Smith.” ‘M’Conaught lauds Roosevelt daring.” “Wil- jliams honors Justice Roberts.” “Assails nationalism as foe of education.” These evidences of a revitalized eivic conscience and a quickening national pulse may not be con- jelusive, but at least they are im- pressive, i CEMENT PRODUCTION | NOW SHOWING GAIN (By Assectated Preas) NEW YORK, June 29.—Stim- julated by prospective increased use = cement as a result of mal federa construction program,{ satay companies are Baoors| WN | for a busy summer. The teas’ NN lin April operated only at 18.9 per! eent of capacity, and produced! SS only 4,949,000 barrels. This pro. |S duction was exceeded in May and} leonsiderably larger gains are -| | pected this month, More than 50 secondary schools in the Sts Louis area were in- ment have made no rule for-jvited to a musical contest by bidding officers to quench their thirst if they have one. Washington University to stim- jwlate interest im the art, STEEL SHOWING THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ree ee “BEST SINCE 31 INDUSTRY, REGARDED AS} BUSINESS BAROMETER BE-| CAUSE OF ITS MANY RELA- | TIONS (ty Associated Prensa) CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29.— Steel, often regarded as a. busi- ness barometer because of its rela- tion to many industries, moved smartly from the bottom along |which it had been scraping for so many months during the first half of the year. From a low point of 12 percent in the fourth week of December the industry has climbed until at present its operations are at ap- proximately 50 percent of capa- | By CARL €..CRANMER | \ * | city. Topped 1931 Level On its upward climb the indus- try crosed the line of 1932 opera- tions in April and passed the level of 1931 in June. At 50 percent} the industry is busier than at any time since May, 1931. Although figures of the Ameri- ean Iron and Steel Institute, show- ing actual tonnages, are not yet available for the first six months of the year, E. C. Barringer, managing editor. of the magazine “Steel,” basing his estimate upon the number of furnaces now blown in, says the total will be near 8, 800,000 tons, against 7.600.000 tons for the same period in 1932. One of the most significant phases of the recovery, say ex- perienced steel men, is that the trend is contrary to the usual sea- sonal decline. Seasonal Decline Missed In virtually every year since the war, May, June and July have shown a progressive seasonal de- cline. This year June was better than May, and July is expected to beat June. The upturn has re- sulted gespite the faet that two “| of four big markets for steel have not been buying. The railroads have been the weakest market, while the building industry has been dormant. The national recovery act, how- ever, with its huge allotments for public works, is expected to give an impetus to mills making struc- tural steel. The $400,000,000 set aside for highways alone, it is estimated,’ will offer a market for close to 400,000 tons of reinfore-" ing.and bridge steel, besides large quantities of pipe, “culvert, cable and woven wire. Automobile Production Backbone of the steel demand has been the automobile industry with its need for sheets, strip, bars, alloys, jig iron, castings and forg- ings, For the first time in a de- cade or more, apparently, June automobile production was out- stripping May. Meanwhile, machine tool manu- facturing centers, usually among the last to feel the invigorating effects of recoyery as the makers of consumption goods resume op- jerations, are reporting a spotty but slightly improving demand for new equipment. Inquiries have heen more in evidence than actual orders, however. The ore carriers, too, are re- flecting the fresh demand. Ore received at Lake Erie docks in May this year amounted to more than 900,000 tons, more than eight times the total shipments in May a year ago, and now it is esti- mated 15,000 tons will be moved this year as compared to 3,500,- 000 tons in 1932. LOVER OF DOGS PLYMOUTH, Eng. —. Because her dog could not be landed from a Venezuelan steamer with her, Senora Maria Teresa refused to debark here and went on to Hol- Subscribe for The a Ce aaa. PPOOL) Notice To Subscribers Please be prompt in paying the carrier who delivers your paper. He pays The Citizen 15 cents a week for the pa- per and sells it to you for 20 cents. 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