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LETTERS TO EDITOR
ON MUNICIPAL MARKETS
. Editor Day Book: I think the time
has fully come when the taxpayers
of Cook county in mass meeting as
semble and protest against the fool
ish expenditure of the people's money
by the charity and so-called uplift
trust, a trust that has practically con
trolled m'any of our courts and office
holders ever since the Juvenile Court
and other unjust laws were enacted,
laws which practically turn all public
funds over to the "Charity Trust,"
enabling them to oppress the people,
invade the sanctity of the homes of
the poor and defenseless, "throwing
them into scenes of strife, wretched
ness and rebellion."
The biggest fool enterprise yet con
ceived is the new municipal market
Upon the establishment of the first
commission Amelia Sears, formerly in
charge of the United Charities sta
tion, Madison and Morgan sts., was
one appointed to solve the cost of
high living.
The cry is now being raised that
the merchants are boycotting them.
The same kind of venture was
foisted on the people last winter,
fathered by A. A. McCormick and
County Agent Meyer, which proved a
failure.
This fool enterprise will undoubt
ed prove a failure, but not until the
taxpayers of our countyhave thrown
into the hands of the promoters a
goodly sum of money.
Following is a price list published
on the opening day:
Municipal. market price Cabbage,
lb., 2c; lettuce, bunch, 3c; green
grapes, lb-, 5c; beets, bunch, 3c; egg
plant, 5c; blue plums, doz., 5c; pears,
lb.. 2c.
Price paid by the writer same day
Cabbage, 6 lbs., 10c; lettuce, 12
bunches in box, 10c: 10-lb. box green
grapes, 30c; beets, 3 bunches, 5c;
blue plums, box of 6 doz., 20c; pears,
lb., 2c; egg plant, 5c. ..-, 4.
These goods were fresh and bought
of neighboring grocers and peddlers
delivered at the door. The writer
would be pleased to hear from others
purchasing goods who have compar
ed prices in their respective localities
and those quoted by the commission
who are touring the adjoining coun
ties these beautiful autumn days in
terviewing farmers.
Let us hope that the people will
protest against the establishment of
more markets until the first has
proven a success. Harrietts N.
Dunn, 4033 Adams St.
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
Editor Day Book: In a recent past
issue of The Day Book a Mr. Theo
dore Johnson wrote that President
Wilson's attention should be called to
mind, that a neutral nation offering
prayers to God for "peace" is not
maintaining neutrality, but directly
interfering with God's plan, inas
much as he is all powerful and can
stop this war any minute of the day
or night.
In contrast with the idea of having
the war stop and neutrality, let me
get -this information before your
readers and even President Wilson,
if he should by chance read It: That
not all Christians were in accord with
his "Memorable Day" of prayer for
peace. Neither did the nations at war
rest their weapons or bodies in re
spect. On this day I attended a Christian
assembly known as the "Full Gospel
Mission," where I might worship in
my own simple way in company with,
a friend. There were no supplications
offered either during service or pray
er for peace. No cry went up direct
to the Almighty to stop the war. In
stead a mighty appeal went out to all
people of all nations to stop their sin
ful thoughts and actions and turn
away from their evil doings and in
humanity toward each other and be
come impressed with the spirit oC
righteousness and right relationship
with God and man.
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