Meat price drops ease cost of living in Butte
Local reports show wholesale beef and veal prices down from wartime levels with retail prices slower to fall. Hogs, pork and veal remain in demand while hides aid meat margins. Melon oversupply and bread price shifts also feature in price trends as bakers adjust.
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Steel Trust Held Enemy to Labor
Washington reports Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor told a congressional committee that the United States Steel Corporation would organize workers to oppose the eight hour day. He condemned the steel trust for refusing to permit organization, warning such actions threaten national unrest at a danger point.
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Clothing Salesman Tells Of Higher Prices In New York Store
A New York clothing salesman, back at work after 18 months in France, tells Forbes he is reluctant to name prices. Ready-made suits now run 60 to 65 dollars, up from past 30 to 35, despite no rise in quality. Demand remains brisk, but prompt deliveries of complete ties are scarce. The note adds that demand favors higher quality suits and that images of women are rarely photographed in China.
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