WAGE BOARD SEES
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NllNliS lllllNli
IN NEW lilNlN‘m' ‘° m m...
, Favorites of Nation in Rare
' fi-Collection of Old and New
' Songs -- Coupons Obtain
Cory
A ' One of the war correspondents who
went over with the first contingent oi
American troops last summer relates
that at the landing, French impromptu
living rose an approximate 3 per cent.
between the time the wage commis-
sion report was drafted and the time
it was actually approved. Allowance
of this 3 per cent. was made in the
report as finally submitted.
Colts on Upgrade.
W. H. Hathaway and J. C. Bowen.
expert Government statisticians in
the Census Bureau, made the living
cost computations from data obtained’
through the Department of labor.
through newspaper editors. throng h
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HIGHER LIVING COST
As a measure of the tendency of living
it was learned today that the cost of
TWO Houne' decay
In reams causes
at! secono BLAZE}
l
Plumper. Wait Long West of New
Haven While Storehouse
Burns
Because of a fire in the storage
supply house of the New Haven:
railroad, in the New Haven yards,l
ithere was a general hold-up of
traffic over the main line for near-
ly two hours shortly after 12‘
c ‘clo ck \esterday. l
The building which burned, a one
story wooden structure 100 by 50 feet.
was a. rusted in the railroad yards just
‘of from 15 to 20 per cent.
walkites to wait for the 5: 40 o 'clock
train which pulled in here a 7: 20.
tardy, because of the New Have rail-
road passenger station ’fire: When
traffic was tongeated within recent
i
"it Hill-‘1 1111» e 40 made special stops.
1 LAKE co. EMPLOYES TO GET
mucosa“ PAY sa'runoav
Employee of the lake Torpedo Boat
company. of Bridgeport, will receive
on Saturday. next, 850,000 in addition
to their regular weekly wages, ' for
back pay since March 11. The extra
money is the result of the award of
theGovernlnt-nt Labor Shipbuilding Ad-
Justment board, allowing an increase
to ship-
'rnll compliant: creme seamen
4-7
HITCHCOCK MADE CHAIRMAN.
‘Hitchcoek. of Nebraska. was made
Relations Committee.
who was senior Democratic member
Democratic committee assignments
caused by recent deaths of several sen-
ators.
The steering committee decided to
impOrtance during the war, and named
fSenator Smith, of Georgia. as a mem- ,
Senator Knox. of Pennsylvania. '3
lprobably will become the new Repub- ’
ber.
pl lican member.
'1 Among other committee changes was {
WASHINGTON, May 19.—Senator 7
increase the Senate Military Commit-
tee by two members because of its
{westI of the passenger station which ithe election of Senator Lewis,
of
. “reception committees" stood in line
1' around the quays, cheering themselves
hoarse.
The Americans, of course, could
.‘ only cheer in return, and then they
rivers not certain that the French un-
derstood their cheers. Finally a
' Frenchman in the crowd, who could
the Shipping Board. Census Bureau was landed in the ground the day be
and other Government studies and {we 1; Wag used can astorehouse for
field investigations. They computed 1
that the cost of living had increased cqu p ment. Thempreading of the fire
toward the tracks caused the heap.
40 per cent. for families with an in l
come up to 3500- 33 081 cent. for in South Norwalk and Norwalk resl‘l
comes from 3600 to $1. 000 and 37 pet dents expressed indignation over the
cent for incomes from $1. 000 to failure of officials of the New Haven
yard workers
employed in the plant and practically ' Committee.
all of them will share in the additional l
money. head of the Foreign Relations Com-
mittee, retired as
1P11111ppines Committee. His
Local No 527. Painters' and Decor! 1 will not be filled until later. Senator
Inters' Union, Olive Branch, Knights Saulsbury. of Delaware may he 11am
There are about 1.600' 1111' note, to a vacancy on the Finance ‘
Senator Hitchcock upon election as "
1 speak English, called out to the 1101131182 000 during the peflod 110m Jam-
in khaki. "Sing something." luary 1 1916, to March 14.1918.‘.he
‘T-he soldiers tried to oblige Some- [date their final lepolt was filed On
0113 started “The Star Spangled Ban-1
1 1191-" three notes too high They next supplement report stating that further
3 ' tried "The Old Oaken Bucket 1' which} lies in prices. palticularly house rents
. sounded like a dirge. It:.111,tllilief111',ed'and clothing, had brought lht’ 119*
.' little better, because the soldiers 091113893 “D IO 43 41 and 40 1‘ Wile
', didn‘t know the wmdg Their fllst‘ on this basis ithat the commission
\jgingfaat in plan“. w“. a miserable ‘1'eaclled its conclusions {01 a maxi
failure. ' lml 1n ~13 [lt‘l cent. Rage lIlCl'i 1: 1»
Musicians have frequently bewailed, Cleation Of a permanent 00mm”
the lack of folk songs Whidll a“. 'sion was recommended ill the report
strictly American. Vlct take our music J.“St made Wm“ ll 09191011911 1011*”
1 as “.1 wear 0u1 clothes in fashion one that the blothcl'lloods and some of 1‘
P‘monill and 0111 the next meanized laill'cnd crafts ale dissat
..1
0111).. Book of a Thousand Songs‘ tied with the amount of iutleases 111
' “in in [past pl'mide mi. "pale“ thing 1011 ed them on the percentage basis.
» to folk songs which the nation pro- "WY 130 Ill 0111 that lht' Wife increase
Vidi‘idr‘llli? 5011118 which the nation. percentages shade off mow l'apidl\'_
hag loved to qina 'l‘urntollle coupon than ”H percentages of living cost
in another column 01 this paper and incleuses
V learn how to obtain the book. 1 There is little doubt that the labor
‘ iml'n will move 101' a revision.
1 Food May Decrease.
._..‘
GOVERNOR [{OLCODIL Ill 1111' two wills and l“olll mullllls
URGES MAN.PO‘VER :Wlllilll the purvieu of tile slil'Vey‘Nilg‘l
_ "pli1es incieascd an appl'oxillmte y 0..
PREPAREDNES‘ ‘per cent. Fulthcl' advances in 1111s
.__...._._.. ldil'ection will be slight acmd. n: to
Z 1'oielnmellt expelts.
fil'ation officials are 1"1'1111111) hopeful of
a reduction.
montluued m Page One)‘
iloxcl'uor liolcomb's letter tollm <2
“To the Mothers Faillels TPBCIIPIF
Pllyslclans. Nurses and all olllel (it
izens of Connecticut:—->
“As the war progresses ii is borne
in upon us more and more forcibly
that it is not enough to provide for.
(.overnment statistic ions for the wag
‘commission for the two real and 111111-
month pcl'iod were: lien! 10 pm cent' .
clothing. 44 pol-1cm; fuel and light
:11 per cent. 1"111111-s1utc11 almost en-
the 101111119; 111011111 or the coming year. lil‘flly‘ in increased c0111 prices. and
We must take account 01‘ the needs sundries. 05 1191‘ Will-
of the futme ‘ Though DlI‘CCFOI-(lf’llel‘fll McAdoo
has not yet oiiiciuliy committed him:
‘0111' problem are not pPCiIIlRl to
sell‘ it is learned on good author.”
11.1. Ou1 Allils share almost all of
them and have consideled them well.
Not the. least is that of the 11181111011101 01 the tendency 101111111 higher 1110'
of the next gener.ution the citizenship: when he “0‘5 011 ”19 6011111119009 N"
of that democracy for which 1111 are e\ 111 rl- l1‘11"1ihe1morc ll is regarded “3
pending every effort, probable that the“ wage commission re-
" ‘England expresses this in a single purl. particularly ill llh b11815 0i llslllt,’
sentence living casts, will be kept up to 1111 (-
“ ‘There is no wastc so ir'reuicvublp to meet any threatened l'1bor difficul-
as that 01‘ a nation which is clueless ties
of its rising generation.‘ _ '
“From France comes the message: Miss Ella Barnes has been a visitor
“ ‘lilouhle will be tomorrow the tasks in Norwalk.
of the pupils of today, twice as in-
' tense theretore should be their pl'e-
pal alien 101' this task'
While 0111 own records show that
one third 01' the men erunlined on the
first draft were not physically fit.‘
11111113 of thelu fol causes which uould
have been 1cmediable had they had
proper care in childhood.
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SATURDAY
SPECIALS
“l w,ould therefore urge upon the Small Lean Smoked Shoulders 24c
fathers mothers 11-;—--'11ns.nlll'st's.
teachers and all othe1 good citizens Native FOWIS .............. 360":
of Connecticut that they combine to Small Legs Of Spring Lamb 35c;
aid in the pregnant of 1111.111 DW’ti f l 30 l .
pr'elnl'cdncss outlined b1 the Depart Native Rump 0 Vea """" oi
ment oi Label Childr'cn s Billeull. Shoulders of Native Veal 280 15 MAIN STREET
which the Woman's Committee of the Breast. 1' ve” 24c} _
Council of Defense is to carry out. 0 """""""
11.11 us 011011111111.» with intelligence. Small Roast of Pork ........ 3201
lone-12ml 11nd kuouledge in the con ,. ‘—........... n..-“ n”..- ._ -.
st’lvdl on oi that most precious of 0111 Pickled M Feet """ " ' ' ' -120 ".W “:‘.‘\. “""‘“,“\
llosussions. our children.“ 1N Y k M k t .- u,' v v v};- 4r,~.’- .-
‘Spvcial services were held in the ew 0r ar e
churches lesteldny in observance oi
Ascension Day.
Phone 359-12
Telling Prices on Tempting
MechacdiSe of iiigh Quality
All M81931 lc‘e Cream Sinners.
Lawn Mowers, 14 mch Self-
! sharpening. warranted $4.98 " \ 1. qt: size $1. 75 at . . . _____ 31'49
lit. for cleaning and polishing 11/2 Gallon Stone .VB‘utter .- ..
amp 1 qua" ca" “'1‘“ Crack: ............ ‘ .. 39c
sprayer ........... $1.00 1 , .
s
Self—Wringing Mops with bani-r P517- '
Wizard Polish for Autos. Fur-' die on side at ..... . ..... 89c ‘
niture or Floors. quart can;
.......... 50c
' ' .Regular $1.00 at ‘ Heavy Wire Rubh'ish consum.
Vacuum Clothes Washer. 91“. Usually $2.98 at. “32.49
washes clothes without rub-
bing and 2 packages Zap. 34 inch Black Rubberearden
Special ................. 98c bode, 25-“. Lengths ..... 32.49
- 50ft. Lengths ......... $4.98
Heavy Iron Gas Plates, 1 bur— Guaranteed for‘eeason.
ner size, regular $1. 50 at 980
Calvanized Bushel Baskets 20th century Water Coolers.'
at ..................... 31.19 complete with stand and 51
, . .gallon bottle at _. ....... $12.50
l Double Ovens for gas or oil, ‘
Metal Door ..... 1 ....... $349 Extension Window Screens,
Glass Door ...... ..,.....$3 98 24 inches high, 33 inches
. wide_at .................
Flower and Vegetable Seeds. ’ _, 49?
A lat“ e varlet at o ular
9 y p p 25c Whisk Brooms at ..... 21c
lees.
pr Fancy Table 011 cloth. all col-
23¢ Heavy Wire Carpet Beat- ors, 45 inches at 271: yard
era at ................. . . ‘191: '
Gall/anized. Water. Pails, 10- .Hoavy- paper egg boxcar 1 do}.
" quart size. special . 3;... size ........... the “2..le
ALBERT F. GEHEBE
Food Adminis .
increases ill prices as found by ”1th
111111 119 w. 11 probably take cognizance]
road to have the 4:
out of Bridgeport make a special stop
stead of compelling about 150 --Nor
‘10 WEN- bOllDd train of Pithias. and South Norwalk Lodge.- ed
No 529 1. 0.0 hi. all transacted
April 25, however they submitted :1 ill Norwalk Wednesday evening, in- routine Names at their meetings last
evening.
. Senator Bob nson of Arkansas, was
‘named on the Foreign Relations Com-
mittee, to fill the vacancy caused by
.Senator Stone’s death.
The Shop for Men and Boys
At 15 Main Street, Norwalk
-Is.the place for you to 1110 when in need of Clothing. Hats or Furnishings. We carry
Standard Brands of Merchandise. always reasonably priced and courteous sales-
. £2: always ready to make suauestions and assist you in making your selection. 1
i guarantee with every pl rchase and your money back if not satisfied.
4
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31mm 1m 1s
An Excellent Assollmenl oi Sonnets
leghorns, Panamas and Toyos
911.5010 $6.00
SUITS FOR MEN AND
YOUNG MEN
That are worth from
$18.00 to $40.00 are selling
1 here at
$13.50 to $32.50
5 Hart. Schaii'ner & Marx
and other good makes.
BOYS’ WASH SUITS
At $1.15. $1.25. $1.75 and
$2.50
that are worth more.
COLUMBIA SHIRTS
Guaranteed fast colors.
worth $1.50. at . . $1.15
1
BOYS' KNICKER SUITS
At prices lower than
wholesale cost.
“ONYX” FIBRE 1-2
75 Dozen Open End UNDERWEAR
4-IN-HANDS SPECIAL
650 and ?5(‘ values N ainsook Athletic Shirts
50 Cents and Drawers
35c Each
Union Suits 60c
Egyptian Combed Balbrig-
can Underwear
lchalrman today of the Senate Foreign
Mr Hitchcock, ‘
of the committee. succeeds the late.
Senator Stone in a rearrangement of '
chairman of the'
place1 ‘1
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ramav, luv 10,1111: * “'1 .
Low Prices Free Delivery
Buy Your Groceries at ‘tbe‘
01d Reliable Store
A. F. Beckmanldt Co.
Very Best N cw Made Butter. per lb. ........... 50¢
Nucoa Nut Butter. the world’s best. lb. ......... 32c
Swift’s Silver Leaf Pure Lard. lb. ............. 300
Grape Fruit Marmalade. 20c 'iar .......... . . . . . 16c
No. 1 Royal Plantation Coffee. lb. .............. 30c
Golden Santos Cofl’ee ........ . . . lb. 20c. 5 lbs. for 951:
No.1SizeCrisco.percan , . 33c
Fairchild & Shelton’s Ozone Soap .... . . .. 4 for 25c
Strictlv‘ Fresh Country Eggs. doz. . .. . . . . . . . . .. 47c
New York State Eggs. dozen ................. 42c
Kirkman’s Soap Powder. per‘pkg. .............. 6c
Warner’s Macaroni or Spaghetti. pkg. .......... 9c
, California Tuna Fish. 1-2 lb. can . ............. 23c "
20c Value Corn. Peas or Tom'atces -~.. . . . . . . . . . 180 ‘
Fancy Peeler! Evaporated Peaches. Dkit'. ........ 16c
Huyler’ s Cocoa. l- 2 lb. tin ................. 20c
Heinz Baked Beans ............... 15c and 22c can ‘
Large Bot. Mixed Pickles or Chow Chow . . . 17c ‘
IF YOU WANT STANDARD
GOODS COME TO
A. F. Beckmann & Co.
JPhone "1405.1 I
83 and 85 Washington St» »
‘—
: , “TAN KUS”
OUTFITTER TD MEN AND BOYS
HOSE $1.00 value
All Colors 75c garment
35 Cents .
CHENEY CRAVATS ARROW SOFT
Extra aualitv silks" $1.00 1 COLLAR? l
ya no ' ”Colored Strloes
75 Cents 25 Cents
NORWALK
Compariso
Will Prove
Wt"
‘ Schultze 3 Week End Special
0.? #Thet you can save enough by purchasing at our markets to buy
either a THRIFT STAMP or a ”W. S. S. ” every week from the
3'... family allowance. Comparison will prove this statement.
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u‘\‘\‘ ‘\‘\"\=\‘\‘\- ‘\‘\-- -.1\-
OI- a'a'n aln' n“-.-
. Smoked Shoulders
‘1 z-Legs ollamb
282 lb Forequal'ler Lamb
2411b Ramps 01 Veal
23clb
24c lb
26c lb
What
£1111th : . . .. g3: Beef Kidneys ....... .. i? ll? Plate Corned Beef -. . .. 18c ib.‘
oun ....... .“S.&B."Sausage... c . -
Porterhouse Steak .3811 lb. ”3. 81 B." Pot. Roasts . . .34clb. 80M Lean Corned Beef 28° 11"
Hamburg Steak” ........ 2811113. Prime Rib Roasts . 280—36011). Stew Lamb ........... 241: 1b.
U Beef Liver.“ .160 lb. Brisket Corned Beef .. 161: lb. Stew Veal ........... 22c lb.
BIB mi. otters ...TI". ........ 261: lb. ‘ 1.0m LAMB enors ................. 351. lb.
“v11. vast. comm: ...... “a. ......... 321.111 .eunrrnn anus ................. 33c lb.
,. RIB am snore ..... .. . _, ....... 3011 lb. swxr'r's PREMIUM RAMS ........ 34c lb.
9! LOIN mt. snore. ........... 28c lb 11111110111113 STAR Hams ........... 340111. : ,,
11 LEGS on man. ..... ....... 24c lb. DIXIE Bacon ................ 31c lb." ,
ii LARGE flaw Po'ca'rons' . ..48c pk NATIVE sentences ......... 3011 111111011 ‘
it m SPINACH .............................. .. ..... _250 pk ., ~
3'1: Cucumbers 50 to ligand: Green Onions ...... 5c bunch to Plant ...... .70 bunch
.i sweet Pctames.‘ ""' 0% Lettuce.............120I193d ushrooms 60c— lb
....... .. 3 . . “m
:mcfggwfw 811 ° RedBlpe Tomatoes 1511.111. es 5o bunch
Green Beans. .120 qt Carrots. ficbunch elery 100 stalk,
3: man omens 75c doz. GRAPE canny 2 for 2511,11 for 250. actions, 30.. dozen
PINEAPPLES 1211 Each.
~ Epicure Jelly Powder.
DOWNEY’S A NO. 1 NUT MARGARINE a popular
‘ COTTAGE BRAND COFFEE—Money and skill can-
> not produce aubctter drinking coifee ......... 21c lb
COTTAGE BRAND TEA—A clean new crop tea-
1111;113:1-
Ai the East Norwalk Cash Grocery
The Home of Standard Dependable Goods at Real
Low Prices.
We deliver free of charge to your door.
BUTTER. the self same famous Stull duality . 48c lb.
SPECIAL. FOR SATURDAY ONLY
We bought 500 lbs. of the high quality SWIFT’S
PREMIUM SMOKED SHOULDERS. lean.
sweet. tender meat. Will sell special at ...... 23c lb.
-—MORE BARGAINS“ , .
Skimmed Cond. Milk.1 Pure Lard ...... 30c lb.
large can. .14c
Fresh Eggs. doz. .. 41c
Macaroni or Spaghetti,
woke 10c
Beans. large can. with Campbell’s Asst. Soups.
- sauce .......... . 18c can ............. 10c
-.1=—- - -
FLOUR SUBSTITUTES—We have a large assort- _
ment of various kinds of flour and meal.
assorted flavors.
3 pkgs. for 25c
Van Camp’ s Pork and
............
Yellow Corn Meal. Potato Flour. lb. -201
Y 11.. 'C. . . .Fl‘ . 7 1-2c fiafiiggglour . . 7 71-2cig.
a 0 a S . 1 . ' C .
e 0N..l’.rl‘...9‘.lr -2c Rice Flour. 14c lb.
White Corn Flour. lb. 81: Corn Starch. pkg. . 9c
product at a reasonable price .............. 30c lb. [_
SWIFT’S PRIDE SOAP AND POWDER.
Special at ..... ........................ 5c
carefully blended ............ . .......... 18c 1- 2 lb. "
PURE COCOA—-In (mart Mason Jars. net weight one b
, pound. special at ......... . .. ,' . ...... . . ..... 29c
A. STULL
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