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The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14
SELECTED PLEASANTRIES.

Riddance.--He-"At times | lose MY.
self" She (bored to death )-"HowT
Detroit Tribune.
A Happy Couple.-Mrs. Fussy-"And
your husband has never referred to his
mothers cooking?" Mrs. Bland
"Never; John was brought up in a
hotel."-Texas Siftings.
Her fiance is a pronounced brunette
is he not ?" said one young woman
NO." replied the other; "he is a Rus
sian. He can be spelled, but not pro
nounced. ."-Washington Star.
Proof.--Bridegroom MY friend
Meekes says he is afraid you didn't like
his wedding present" Bride-"Cer'
tainly l did! Why, l kept it whole
month before l exchanged it."-Puclt
A member of a rural school board
visited a school under his jurisdiction
When asked to make "a few remarks,
he said: "Well, children, you reads
well and you spells well, but you hain'i
sot still."-IIarper's Bazaar.
Art is rt.-Julia-'Louise showed
me those beautiful landscapes. She
says she had no trouble at all painting
them" Mahel-"No. All she had to dc
was to sign her name after her teacher
finished Them. ."-Brooklyn Life.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14
SPIRITUAL AFFAIRS.
"READY, AYE, READY"

] stand on the edge of my nest
I am pluming my wings for flight;
The Shadow OF Death" rejoice 10 see.
Like cloud that is golden bright
Whose edges are blue and fire.
Whose center Is red and white.
! watch from the edge Of my nest.
While the Shadow Of Death draws near,
And the lights of home. long quenched on
earth,
Through the beautiful mists shine clear,
And the gardens Of home abloom
With immortal flowers appear.
IT 10 the form Of my Fathers house,
Where the many mansions be,
With turrets and towers and portals wide,
In the Shadow of Death see;
And hear the golden BELLS
On His robe. who died for me.
There are signals Of peace hung out
From Heavens refulgent wall,
And the crimson banner OF love is waved
By the Prince who is Lord Of All
flutter my eager wings,
Impatient to hear the call.
For all the windows of Heaven
With welcome are open wide;
And the beaming faces of precious friends,
Who seemed to me to nave died,
Look out, and their arms are stretched,
Are waving. my flight to guide.
am ready. my Lord o. King!
Ready, with yearning eye
Ready with lifted and quivering wing,
Through the Shadow of Death to fly,
With the rush of angel wings
Beside me-is this TO die?
Exodus. xviii, SO and "a.
Augusta Moore, In overland Monthly.
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Howl ThIe 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for auy case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
~. CHENEY q Co., Props, Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14
WHERE DID you GET THIS COFFEEg

Had the Ladies' Aid Society of our
Church out for tea, forty of them, and
all pronounced the German Ccffeeberry
equal to Rio! Salzer's catalogue tells
you all about 1t! 35 packages Earliest
vegetable seeds $l.00.
If YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND
with 15c. stamps to John A. Salzcr Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis, you will get free a
package Of above great coffee seed and
our 14s page catalogue! Catalogue
nlone Sc. postage. (K)
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14
"OlD HICKORY"


Gen. jackson and His Profession of Chris
tianity -Forgave His Enemies.
The figure of Andrew Jackson is one
CT the most dramatic in American his
tory. 1t is oddly significant of the
revolt Of strong, imperious nature
against the subduing influences OF
civilization, that rub down the eccen-
tricities of individuals, and make them
all outwardly alike.
1t is probable that the more scholarly
nnd gehtly bred wings of Jackson's day,
disguised by the oaths, the uncouth cos
tune and abrupt manners Of the old
soldier, underrated his stern integrity,
and the courage with which he held
to an opinion, however narrow. which
he believed to be right,
jackson, on the other hand, unque,-
tionably took delight iu shocking them
by unconventional outbreaks. 1t is
said that he once went to u cabinet meet
ing wearing high boots covered with
mud. Observing the glances of disgust
which fell upon them, he exclaimed;
II beg your pardon, gentlemen! My
feet are wet. have been in the stable
yard"
lie at once ordered foot-bath and
towels, and quietly bathed his feet then
and there.
The men present at this scene were
not likely TO give him credit for the
shrewdness and honesty of purpose
with which, having reclothed his feet,
hc turned to affairs of state.
Had Jackson taken a larger view of
his obligations to society and to bis
personal influence as the head of a
great nation. he probably would have
seen the folly OF weakening by his i'll
breeding his efforts to help his coun-
try.
An account of his profession OF Chris
tianity has been given by Mr.. 7. ].
Wharton, who vouches for Its authen-
ticity.
The general had built little church
near his home at The Hermitage, to
enable his wife to join with her neigh
bors in public religious worship.
Her gentle spirit and consistent
Christian life held this strong mans
love as with hooks Of steel. Because OF
her exemplifcation of Christianity and
its influence upon the mind and heart
he sent some time after her death for
DR.. Edgar, and stated that he wished TO
partake Of the sacrament, soon to be
administered, and thus publicly testify
his faith In the message and teachings
Of Christ.
DIR. Edgar examined him in the usual
formula touching repentance for his
sins, and faith in the doctrines OF the
church, and received prompt and sat
isfactory answers.
There is one thing more, gencial,"
the doctor said, with embarrassment.
"Go on. Probe me to the core said
the old man.
"You have had a stormy public life,
and have had many enemies who doubt
less have assailed you unjustly. DO
Anu forgive them?'
After a moment, Jackson replied; II
forgive all my enemies freely, from my
lcurt, But the men who foully lied
nbout my poor, dead wife will never
forgive!"
"'rhe Saviour made no exception"
untly said the man of God. "All your
cnemies?"
There was long silence, during
which the old soldier seemed greatly
distressed. Suddenly he looked up, .
tender smile upon his face.
II can do II. will pray to God to
forgive them" he said, reverently.
This incident should have meaning
Tor every sincere inind.-Youth's Com
~ tainn
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14
Though spiritual 1t Is Real.

Commonly our IDEAS OF Heaven are
vague and indefinite. Being spiritual
place, it seems shadowy to us. 3ut
though spiritual Il ts real. thoaght
In az real as an act. A spirit is M real
as q body. Heaven is m real ~ earth.
There IL individuality as to the person,
defin,tness as to the place, Life is there
g. ~ ~ fullnrsg sweetness, ani power
--Llst.J t.rsis4 ,i.,n.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14
Don't Be Too Late for the steamer,

And don't omit when you are packing up
your effects preparatory for the voyage, To
Include among them supply Of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, the great remedy for sea
sickness. Travellers for pleasure or bust.
ness seeking foreign cimes, or who loco.
mote by steamboat or train, besides yacht.
men and mariners, testify TO the remedial
and preventive efficacy OF the Bitters, which
Is Incompatible for nassea, headache dys-
pepsia, biliousness, rheumatism, nervous
and kidney trouble.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14

THERE Is gift that 10 almost blow, and
there 10 kind word that Ia munihcence; so
much 10 there In the way Of doing things.--
A. Helps.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14

FoR ALLAYINa HoARsENIss AND IRRirA.
ZION OF THE THROAT, use "H0rn'S Bronchial
Iroches" 25c u box. Avoid limitations.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14

FITS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. Motifs after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and g.. trial bot.
tie free. Dr. Kline, 93l Arch ST., fhila.. Pa.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14

The lady who said that the men who
would not give her seat in the street car
were 'simply brutal" is the same person
who declared that the last terrible murder
was perfectly ridiculous. "-Boston Tran
script,
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14

I KNOW no such thing as genius; II is
Iothing but labor and diligence. -Hogarth.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14

He travels safe, and not unpleasantly,
who Is guarded by poverty and guided by
love.-Sir Philip Sidney.
The Forrest City herald., 1896-03-14

We are commonly taught our duty by
fear or shame, but how can they act upon
man who hears nothing but his own praisesi
johnson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Original Observations.
[Orange (Va.) Observer.

[Orange (Va.) Observer
a sel-fsh girl is not necessarily a
fish woman.
The ocean is called treacherous be-
cause it is full of craft.
Those who believe all the evil they
hear will soon sleep iii it.
The quickest way to get rid of some
friends is to do them a favor
When the scales fall from man ;
eyes then he can see a long weigh.
The man who never made a mis-
take in his life never made ANYTHING
else.
The most promising men in this
country are those who never pay any
thing.
There are many men who are < n
erous to fault, hut it is generally To
their own fault.
When a man has the toothaChe real
bad he generally goes to the denis, Al
tooth hurty gait.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
SHORT THLKS ON ADVERTISING,
copyright by Charles Austin Bates.

Don't be too distinctly originalin your
advertising. Don't try to startle people
with your wit.
The successful new idea is the one that
everybody has unconsciously recognized
for a long time. Don't get beyond the
age.
don't believe in cute advertising 1t
may pay in the show business. I've
heard that it does.
The other day l asked a theatrical
manager whether he had ever tried news
paper advertising alone and unaided by
posters. He said he had tried posters
alone, too, and that combination was
better, but he said: "Noveties and start
ling effects are best of ALL
That is for theatricals.
business methods and show methods
must of necessity differ. 4 show stays a
day, or three days, or week. May
never come again. Must get all it can
then, and get it quickly. There must be
"hurrah." The more people are star
tied and the more their curiosity is
aroused the better.
1t isn't that way in mercantile bust
ness. That Says. The longer it stays
in one spot the better-if it is properly
conducted
Show methods of advertising will beget
suspicion. Can't have startling reduce
tons and bankrupt sales" every day.
That doesn't mean never have ''sale -
Have plenty of them, but find good
honest reason for each one and Eight it
out on that line" Remember the boy
who cried "Wolf.' and don't say any
thing startling unless it can be backed
up with the facts. Ii you cry "Wolf.''
let folks hear him howl
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Postal Notes

North Carolina has Al salaried post
offices. The lowest salary paid is ST.
900. This is at the bottom of the third
class. Offices yielding commissions of
less than $3.50 for any one OF four sue
cessive quarters are assigned to the
fourth class, in which accounts must be
kept of all stamps cancelled. The sal
aried offices are relieved of this work.
The highest salary paid by any post
office in the State is $4,000, drawn by
the postmaster at Wilmington. Wades-
boro and Biltmore are $1,000 offices.
Other salaries are: Raleigh and Char
lotte $4,000, Asheville aud Winston
$4,000, Greensboro $1,000, Durham
$4,000, bern and Statesville 50 900.
The largest salary is paid by New
York City. $4,000; next come Brook
Ign, Buffalo, Boston, Philadelphia,
Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Saint
Louis and San Francisco with $4,000
each, and Washington City with So 900.
Some comparisons in the photography
OF the names of post offices make an in
terestlng study. 1t is no longer Mount
Airy but Mountairy; CASTOR county
however still has her Mount Holly and
Granville her Mount Energy. There
are Northwilkesboro in Wilkes and
North Harlowe in Craven; Pleasant
Garden in Guilford aud Pleasantgrove
in Alamance, Pleasant Lodge also il
Alamance, and Pleasantridge in Gas
ton. Moore has her Fair Haven anC
Columbus her Fairblutf. In the mat.
ter of post Office photography, doesn't il
look like the Scriptures are fulfilled
| wherein it is said that one shall be taker
and the other left? But the changes
were made very probably for good reas-
ons that relate to the increased efficiency
OF the postal service.
1t is great thing, this postal system
of ours. 1t presents an endless pano.
rama of marvels such stupendous
volumes of matter can be continuously
handled with such promptness, anG
how work that involves such amaz
ing minute Of detail may be executed
with a rapidity that makes one dizzy in
the contemplation Of it and yet so ac-
curately as to fill one with wonder al
the inerrancy of it. Well may it be
questioned whether there is another
| convenience of civilization that is more
lrksOme to brain and nerve of the toll
ers who make it, or that gives more
faithful, efficient, and unremitting ser.
vice to those who patronize it, or tina,
is provided at smaller cost to the peo-
pie who enjoy it.-Gastonia Gazette.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

The latest phenomenon in musical
circles is Miss Ellen Beach Yaw, ma
tive Of New York State, who is de-
scribed as having " the most altitude
nous human voice the world has evet
known The New York WoyMsays:
Miss Yaw is going TO starte New York
with voice that ranges from G below
the staff to E in altissimo. Think of
this compass! G a d e f c. b c
G b C e f G. b dE. Think
of it! twenty-seven full tones! The
highest note E. is above the sixth leger
line above the staff. Try and locate
1t on the piano.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
An lriShman'S Logic.

Two Irishmen were once discussing
the respective merits of the sun and
the moon.
"Sure," said Patrick, ",he sun gives
stronger light than the MOON"
"True," answered Brian; "but the
moon is the more sensible"
allow do you prove that?' says
Pat.
"Aisy," responds Brian, "for the
moon shines in the night, when we
made it, and the sun comes out in the
broad daylight, when one-eyed man
can see without it."
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
THURSDAY, FEB. Z, 1896.
NOTHING TOO GOOD FOR THE
BABY
New Orleans Times Democrat

New Orleans Times-Democrat.t
How'd get here? Well, I'll tell yew: Et
happened this here way:
There cum er bran new baby ter my house
hold luther day
Err weenty-teenty critter no bigger'n yure
that,
Err little.wrinkled squaller an er masa NV
An I've Iuked at the kid purity clus, an
RELY declare
AT KANT see no buty, but my wife she
seZ cts there
She SEE cts the purtiest babby w'atever
she did see,
But where the purity Gums. in ats er thing
at PuZels me.
Well sir, thet's neither here nor there, but
cts er shame, by gum,
The way the family treets me sence that
same yung un cum.
Afore ct cum wen I'd git hum Ia fin my
With the cabbaj an the taters..jes' .a-steam
in from the pot,
An, the dinner table shinin an .er set so
nice an neat,
An my slippers alters reddy jes' ter slip
'em on my feet
An my folks ali payin 'tenton ter every
thing I'd say.
But things is changed there summat sence
tibet baby cum ter stay.
Wen l cum hum in evenings now, my
dinner ain begun,
An / hev ter waite in pashuns till they
chews ter get it dun.
There's no wun brings my slippers, an my
bed ain't made no more,
An / hev ter clean my own room an dust
an sweep the fore.
They're all tending ter the babby frum
the morning Ontil eve
An lets the house go all tel wrack, an,
homes, | bleeve,
The folks don't keer fer me no more like
Onct they useter did,
An they amt got eyes fer no wun 'cept
tibet little red faced kid.
Well, my pashuns broke completely,
though I'm meek Ell kin be,
An went off an got roaring drunk, an the
p'Ieecemen rested me-
But my bruther'S cummin down here, an
he'll git me out on bail,
An I've bout made my min up at wen
git outer Jail
AT I'll 1es make cr bee line an tell the
folks ter hum
AT the man wat pays expenses must be
considered sum.
got nOthin gin the kid atall, an | dom
keer wat they do.
But I'll ies' let the family know cts pas
got sum rights too.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
HOw'S ThiSp

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. }. CHENEY & CO., propr's,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West Il Truax, wholesale druggists, To-
ledO, Ohio.
druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Not q Question of Influence.
Atlanta constitutional

Atlanta Constitution.
Lipper-I understand that Miss
Woody has become affianced to old
Bondham, the septuagenarian banker.
Chipper-It's fact.
Lipper-I wonder what influence
induced her to take the step?
Chipper-It wasn't a question of in
fluence at all, old boy; it was one Of
affluence.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

Mrs. James Tayior. Who resides ..
No. Sc Bailey avenue. E:2gsb.idos
New York. on the It;,, O: Decent.
1894, said: my age i 6 y..rs.
For the past two years have h
liver trouble and indisestiol..
ways employ physician, VII
did in this case, but cj,a;a,l- ?,
beneficial results. / nest had my
ia.tt in patent medicines, but havin,
seen Kipans Tabules recommended
very highly in the New YORK LLv,Li
l concluded to give them trial
After using them fer a short time
l found they were just what nv cas.
demanded. have never EMPLOY.
physician since, which means 5,
cali and 81 for medicine. One dol,
lars worth of Ripans Tabules last,
me month, and l would not be
without them if it were my last dollar
They are the only thing that ever
gave me any permanent relief. take
great pleasure in recommending
them to any one similarly affected.
(Signed), MRS. J. TAYLOR"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

Meekness is imperfect if i, be not
both active and passive, leading US to
subdue our own passions and resent
ments, as we'll as to bear patiently the
passions and reSentments Of Others
Foster
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Dialogues In the Air.
New York Times. |

New York Times.
"What is love ?"
ga fresh egg"
"Msrriage?"
"Hard- boiled eggs"
"Divorce ?"
"Scrambled eggs"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

Dombey-"Bagely is an unfortunate
combination"
Anson-"How sou
Dombey-"He has quail-on-toast
appetite attached to liver and bacon
income"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

He CAUTIOUSLY -"You are not your
own dear self tonight, sweetheart"
She (passively)-"No, darling, am
yours"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Stuck to Bust.
lT'ruth.l

lIruth.
Boy-Say, mum, busted my ball.
Mother You shouldn't say bust,
John; you should say burst.
Boy-That's what teacher said, but
when the principal asked me who that
was, said it was burst of General
Washington, and he licked me so l
thought | would stick to bust.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

The Durham sam very truly says
that for the blessings we enjoy in this
free land. our people are more disposed
to boast than to be thankful and appre-
ciatiVe
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

fTruth.I
DR.. killem.-IOur mother in law
will have to 60 to warmer climate.
Ben Henpecked with tears of joy
in his eyes)-Doctor, will you perform
the operationP
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

"Is Miss Hinote, a good singer"
"She must be. Every other girl in
the choir seems to dislike her,"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

If any boat can shoot the rapids sue
cessfuly we should think it would be
the gunboat.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

They are SO stylish in Boston that
they now split dogs tongue to have
a crease in his pants.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

When man feels reckless and des-
perate it is much better to 60 to work
than it IS 10 60 to war.-Galveston
Meas.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
HAWAII,
THE PEARL OF THE PACIFIC.'
The Fourth of Series of Letters by
John K. Musick-Author of 1.-The
Columbian Historical Novels
"Brother Against Brother, ETC., etc.

| Copyright, 1896, by Funk and Wsgnalls
Company, New York.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
ALKALINE
WATER,

Henderson, \. &.
Below is the analysis OF the Star Aka
line Water. which is confidently recnm-
mended to those suffering from Dyspepsia,
Indigestion. Constipation. Torpid Liver.
Cont. rheumatism, or Bright's Disease of
the Kidneys.
ANALYSIS
RALEIGH. \. e.. Oct, 1891
Solids - $40 grains to one United States
gallon containing OF
Silica Deoxide, lO73c grains
Iron and A lumina ABB
Potassium SulphaIe 4 j67
Potassium Chloride 300
Sodium Chloride, Is 5i2
Sodium Carbonate, 5093
Calcium Carbonate, 1888
Magnesia Carbonate 2435
III. b. BATTLE,
State Chemist
For the Water or fur;hr. nar;icn,,r
address
J. F. HARRIS, Proprietor.
Henderson. N T..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

Ripans Tabules are sold BY druggists nv NV -
II the price go cents q box) IL sent 10 Tbe Z, maj
Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce st.. New Yam
Sample VIAL 10 cenfa A''&
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Henderson is The Market C0OpGl'S is The Warehouse

Market that
Our Motto: FAIR DEALING, PRICES
PROMPT RETURNS
observance enduring unaing
ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
RIVERSIDE.

Yesterday afternoon greet deal of ex.
citemeut was caused by he running away
OF a horse attached to one of Saugy's sup
ply teams which run to the village. The
team was standing in front OF one OF tho
markets on the square whom tho horse
became frightened ANA dashed down Bull
locks Point avenue He ran for about a
quarter OF mile when be was captured by
Frank f.. tnse. The only damage which
the outfit received was TO the step Of the
wagon aud the breaking OF tho harness.
Yesterday afternoon special officer Doane
arrested young man at Crescent Park,
who resids in Pawtucket. He came
down for days pleasure and after the
excessive heat of the day thought that n
swim would do him good. lie projected
10 disrobe and neglected to put on a
bathing suit. Officer Doane happened
along and persuaded the young clan 10
accompany him TO the station.
Tne American Mechaics will meet in
Winchester Hall this evening.
Mr.. William ii. Mason and family are
spending the week at Prudence Park.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
American shipbuIIdIng Figures.

Washington, July 1.-THE report Of
the navigation bureau shows that dur
ing the year ended June 80, 1896, 709 ves-
Seis. of 20i, 900 gross tons, were built In
the United States. compared with 6S2
vessels. of $4,000 tons for last year, an
increase of 1900 tons. Steam vessels
built numbered 322, OF 1875. 600 tons, COM
pared with 2sS of 75,T00 tons for the
previous year. Steel, as chief material
of construction, has increased to LOG, 900
tons. from 47,700 tons for the previous
year. Nearly three-fourths of the steel
tonnage was built on the great lakes.