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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
2
Washington reports public interest questions whether the big Chicago packers should expand beyond meat into some 200 foods, including dairy substitutes, canned goods, and oleo margarine. The FTC notes strong packer power in trade, storage, and distribution, with Libby McNeill Libby showing marked growth and control over pineapple and canned seafood supplies.
CHICAGO Oct 17 Louis F Swift president of Swift and Co issued a statement denying charges that five large packers dominate the wholesale grocery trade. He says packers do not control anything and Swift and Co holds only about 1 percent of grocery sales. He asserts no division of fields exists and claims figures on poultry butter and eggs are exaggerated. He argues no agreement with other packers to divide territory and criticizes the trade commission for stirring up discontent.
Grain dealers in St. Louis adopted resolutions opposing government ownership of railroads the Plumb plan and government licensing of interstate business and urged an investigation of the federal trade commission to ascertain whether the federal agency was acting impartially.
Resolutions urged government retention of ships for private sale and a revision of navigation laws. They condemned efforts by some workers to shorten the work day, arguing it would lower production and raise living costs while aiming to boost U S competitiveness in world trade.
New York actress Miss Ethel Clayton credits a toilet preparation named derwillo for her flawless skin. Beauty expert Mae Edna Wilder endorses the product, claiming first application reveals a peach tint and velvet skin. Druggists offer money back guarantees, with mills and Arthur and Heldbreder Bros. among sellers.
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