Caption: War Publications - WWI Compilation 1923 - Article 6
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% TRADING WITH ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY WITHOUT A LICENSE vvc arc 3000 miles from the aeat ofjjwar. Shipping haa become vital problem. The government must be Me to use every American thip for the purposes which are moment. Therefore no one may engage in the import or S.SJ trade without a license^which subject* the holder to regulation and control (Penalty: $5000 fine, 2 yrs. imprisonment, or bcth.) IGNORING THE WAR RESTRICTIONS LAID UPON YOUR BUSINESS 1. Businesses Which Are prohibited. W* must save food. It is therefore forbidden to use any food products «n making whisky or any distilled •™*nr.s to be used as a beverage. 2. Businesses Which Must Be Licensed. Those who produce, store, or distribute the necessaries of life, except farmers and retail merchants, may be required by the President to take out licenses and conduct their businesses under government regulations. Such licenses are now required in the case of foods, fertilizers, and some chemicals. No person whatsoever may make or sell explosives without a license. * ?° °f Necessaries of Life. To destroy food,'far], or other neces sary products for the purpose of increasing the price or reducing the supply is nunishable by a heavy penalty. 4. No Hoarding. Any person who wilfully hoards the necessaries of life may be imprisoned or fined and the hoarded goods may be sold. B 3 Des iruction c «~u ^f l f" tor ion will not be tolerated. and C kc m no eSsh Pri Farbidde ^ The law deals sternly with the profiteer. Ex A^n^l °i S 5 l k *>M at a higher price than that fixed by the President under penalty Thus far the nrice at the mine nnlv has k~« fixed. price at the mino only h** been *„A d u c ^ T J \ A' S t r , r 8 W I"just 9nott hber sold n at 8 unreasonable prices. Licensed pro**&"**** ci ,icc sc r c v o k c d for S e e ? TlnIji ^ ° , " iff charging exorbitant prices. Unlicensed dealer, will have their supplies cut off for the *2meoffense. L S ^ Sor £ t pnsonment, both n y of t h c * P ^ « « « 6 Punishable by $5000 fine, 5 years fan-
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