Bulletin Volume 1-2; Nos. 6-16 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...possible. The administration 18182--17 (3) does not wish to disturb the normal and necessary activities of business, and no business factor who is performing a useful function will be expected to surrender that function. PURPOSES SERVED BY LICENSES. The administration is, however, charged with several duties: The producer must have a free outlet and a ready market. There must be no manipulation or speculation in foods. There must be no hoarding in foods. Unfair or unreasonable profits must be eliminated. Discriminatory and deceptive and wasteful practices which in any way restrict supply of distribution must be stopped. These are the provisions of the food law. The licensing system which was authorized by the law provides a more effective machinery for its enforcement. It must not be thought that these operations become illegal only upon the issue of licenses. They have been illegal since the 10th of August when the law was passed, and numerous-cases coming to the attention of the Food Administration have been corrected. The licensing has the effect of giving definition to the provisions of the bill and the practices which the trades should respectively follow in connection therewith. PROCURING LICENSES. All those handling the commodities concerned are required by the proclamation to apply for licenses before November 1, upon forms which will be supplied on application to the Food Administration. Applicants will receive licenses without cost, and the regulations governing those dealing with the commodities licensed will be issued in due course. After November 1 no unlicensed persons will be permitted to trade in the commodities enumerated in the proclamation. Those who receive licenses will be required from time to time to make reports to the Food Administr...