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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-09
LIKE NEW ENGINES.

The Monon people are very much
pleased with the Walsh geared loco
motives. the fifth of the number hav-
ing been received. All are now in
service. the fifth taking out the Monon
train Tuesday afternoon
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-09

a thing entitled ob know Tho
probably tbo
the bottom of her skirts soggy
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-09

Women are queer creatures.
Here's one coming home
wearing a new $3.50 coat of
tan and yet she wants to get
rid of 1t right away.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-09
UPLAND BANK CLOSES.

E. NJ White, assistant attorney gen
eral of Indiana. came to Marion yes
terday afternoon and filed an applica-
tion in the circuit court for the ap-
pointment of a receiver for the Grant
County State bank at Upland which
failed to open its doors yesterday morn
ing The state bank examiner. Charles
w. Camp, who reached Upland early
in the morning will have charge of the
bank, pending the hearing of the pc
tition, which has been set for next
Tuesday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-09
OPTION VOTE SEPT. 30.

Knox county's LEGAL option election
Will take place Sept. 80. The county
commissioners late uesday afternoon
selected the date which came as a
surprise to both "wets" and "drys"
Judge Cobb ruled that the board must
give reasons by tomorrow why it does
not call an election.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-09

ONE OUR county farmers are
feeding fish That's boarders
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-09

SEMI-FITTING KIMONO.
This convenient garment is made up in
white cotton crepe and the bands are of
lowered striped china silk.
This pattern is cut in three sizes, 80,
Sc and 40 bust measure Size SO requires
71a yards of 30-inch material. Price of
Pattern 467 is 10 cents.
No. 467.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-09

WILLIAM MENTzER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18
Another Good Horse
for Decatur County.

Mr.. w. E. Truman, Of
Bushnell, ILL.,, has sold to w.
II. Axes the imported Perch
eron stallion ''Windex'' He
is a steel gray, 3 years old
and weighs around a ton and
is one Of the "wide-as-a-wag-
on kind with a leg at each
corner, stands on them right,
and has the best Of feet and
extraordinary bone. 1t is a
question if there is another
Percheron stallion his equal
in the state. This horse Will
make the season Of 1909, to-
gether with the imported
Hackney stallion "Hockwold
Bordeaux also owned by
Mr.. Axes, at Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Mrs. Simon Goodman entertained a
number of lady friends at her elegant
home northeast of Leon on March 4th,
in honor of the 6Sth birthday of her
mother, Mrs. Mary Davis. Each of the
guests brought their name embroidered
on slip of ribbon which Grandma
Davis will make into sofa pillow and
it will long be remembered by her. The
guests departed for their homes at a
late hour, wishing Grandma many more
such birthdays, and assured her they
had enjoyed most pleasant time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

"Eli and Jane" was produced the
Grand Opera House last night to an en-
thusiastic audience. From the time
the curtain rises on the first act there
is not one dull moment. The play is
full of life interest until the curtain
falls on the last act. The verdict of
all who attended; ut was the best
ever seen here Specialties between
the acts were the feature. When eli
and Jane returns, they are sure of
every seat being sold far in advance.
-Cooperston, N. Y, Journal. At opera
house Thursday, March 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Ed Bell, the we'll known druggist, was
quite severely burned about the face
last Friday morning while attending to
the furnace at the drug store of Bell &
Robinson. He was burning some trash
and fine coal in the furnace which
formed gas and shot out great flame,
blowing the furnace doors open. Forum
ately Mr.. Bell had just stepped few
feet away from the furnace and did not
receive the full force of the explosion,
but as it was his face was badly bis
tered and burned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18
MORE PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. G. W. Taggart, of Fordland, Mo-,
who had been visiting in this city at
land, returned to Creston Friday after
noon.
". w. White and wife, of Des MUines,
their way to Pleasanton where they are
sisters, Mrs. j. W. Chew and Mrs. c. NJ.
Wheeler
Miss Blanche Bradley, one of the
teachers in the Van Vert schools, was
in Leon Saturday on her way to Keller
ton to visit her parents, the Van Vert
schools being closed on account of
smallpox.
Luther Scott and Dan Alley left
Thursday for Lucas in response to
message that Rev. Willard Pond was
very low. He has been sick for several
months and recently was operated upon
for appendicitis.
Mrs. ]. w. WATSON and Mrs f. L.
jenkins returned Monday from trip to
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr.. WATSON
and Mr.. jenkins stopped off in Kansas
on their way home to look after some
business matters.
Miss Ruth Post returned Monday to
her home at Davis City, after few days
visit in this city at the home of her
aunt, Mrs. Ed McHarness. Her cousin,
Miss Ruby Harvey, returned home with
her for short visit.
Mrs. Olive Lille returned Thursday
to her home at Shenandoah after visit
of several weeks at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Shinn, in Eden township.
She was accompanied by her twin
daughters, Ruth and Rose.
G. G. Cummins and wife, Mrs. Nora
! Miller, Mrs. Sophia Scott and Misses
Viola, Frances, Emma and Mallie
Adkins, of Davis City, were Leon visit
ors Monday, coming up to have family
group taken, the ladies all being sisters.
j. G. Cochran and wife, of Decatur
City, accompanied by their little grand
son, James Ronald Sears, of Center
township, we're passengers Thursday
evening for Davis City to visit a few
days at the home of their daughter, Mrs.
Bert Adams.
Prof. Il. S. Spencer, principal of the
Pleasanton schools, came Friday after
noon and visited until Saturday in this
city with Prof. A. c. Voelker, being one
Of the judges at the High School
oratorical contest held in this city
Friday evening.
Robert Malone who with his family
have been visiting at the home of Mrs.
Malone's mother, Mrs. Ellen Owens, in
Woodland township returned Saturday
to his home at Lincoln, Neb. Mrs.
Malone and the children remained for
more extended visit.
e. H. Alexander returned Saturday
evening from visit of several weeks
at various points in Texas. They went
first to Galveston and then to San
Antonio, Mrs. Alexander remaining at
the latter place. Ed says he was froze
all the time he was down there.
Miss Mary LaFollette who is en-
ployed as committee clerk in the legis-
lature at Des Moines, came down Satur-
day evening and visited over Sunday at
the home of her parents in this city.
Her mother returned to Des Moines
with her Monday for few days visit.
Albert Sheppard, of Red Oak, one OF
the proprietors Of the Leon Clothing
Co., visited over Sunday in Leon, the
guest of A.. ]. Luppold and wife. Mr.
Sheppard Expressed himself as more
than pleased with the business done
with their store since it opened for
business in this city a month ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Will G. Laye, the singer who has been
here for the past ten weeks assisting
Rev. Charles Arthur Coakwell with his
revival meetings in this city and Deca-
tur City, left Tuesday for Millville
Penna., where he goes to assist with a
series of meetings. Mr.. Laye is a
splendid singer and aided greatly with
the success of the meetings. During
the time spent here he made many
warm friends who were sorry to see
him leave.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Leon will have quite number of new
autos this season, car load of REQ
touring cars arriving Monday. DR.. o.
". Fox worthy and Morris Gardner each
purchased one of the cars and the third
was bought by E. W. Teale. Mr.. Teale
already owns three machines and order
cd this car for quick delivery to the
first customer who wants high class
touring car.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Mrs. Geo. L. Jackson gave a china
shower Tuesday afternoon in houor of
Miss Lou Harris who is to be married
on Saturday. The coming bride was the
recipient of many china tokens and a
most pleasant afternoon was spent by
the guests, delicious refreshments be-
ing served by Mrs. jackson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Glen Rumley has been appointed
rural mail carrier on route No. 4, to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of w. r. Perdew who was appointed as
carrier but decided not to accept the
appointment. The route has been car
ried since the resignation of E. E. Beck
by Everett Waters, who turned the
route over to Mr.. Rumley Monday
morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

We had the pleasure ~ Sunday Of
driving from Leon to Osceola and back
that night, and never before did we
appreciate the efforts of those farmers
who used the road drag. Where the
roads had been dragged they were nice
and smooth and good time could be
made, but where there was some fellow
who would not drag along his farm the
roads were a fright. We feel like
personally thanking every farmer who
uses a road drag.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

A fine little daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Doll Zimmerman in this city
last Thursday. 1t is their first born
and they are the proudest couple in
that part of town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Do you like sweet singing? Do you
like pretty dancing, new music? Do
you like to hear funny comedians? Do
you like to see up-to-date specialties?
It's to be seen in the great play cell
and Jane," which will play here on
Thursday, March IS. Seats are now on
sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

The corn guessing contest given by
Bowsher & Bowsher last Saturday
where they gave washing machine to
the one guessing the nearest to the
number of grains of corn in a glass
water bottle was won by George Cart
wright whose guess was 2200 and the
correct number counted out was 2199
G. W. Vaughn was next 2215, J. W.
Bright 225O, G. W. Hoffman 2140. There
were ninety persons registered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

You would be surprised how many
people are coming to Leon on trains
and taking home with then in sack a
set OF harness. Bowsher & Bowsher
keep their team ready at all times to
take them to the depot, which is nearly
an every day occurrence.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

For several weeks there has been a
contest between the red and yellow
sections of the Christian Endeavor of
the Christian church as to which side
could secure the largest number of new
members. The contest was won by the
reds and as result the yellows gave a
social at the church for the victors
Tuesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Leon is now entirely free from small
pox, the quarantine on WI. Sullivan
being raised last week. The city is
fortunate in stamping out the disease
with only three cases in town. Van
Vert is now wrestling with the disease,
there being number of cases at that
place and the public schools have been
closed on account of the many cases in
town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

H. D. DeKalb, of DeKalb, was in Leon
Thursday, being on his way home from
a trip to several places in Missouri
where he was trying to buy some Hamp-
shire sows for his fine herd of these
hogs, but was unable to secure any,
breeders of these hogs everywhere be-
ing unable to supply the demand for
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

This is the season of the year to
brighten up the house and out build
ings. Come in and let us show you the
Gherwin Williams house paint and
Chicago white lead and oil paint. Our
prices are as low as the lowest.
WIN. CREIGHTON & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Last Sunday was the third ami
versary of the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roscoe Oney, of south of town, and a
number of their friends worked up a
surprise dinner party for them in honor
of the occasion. A most enjoyable day
was spent and the guests all wish this
estimable young couple many happy
returns of the day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

LATE Weaver who recently moved to
the R. D. Martin farm northeast of Leon
owned by John WATSON, is laid up with
badly sprained ankle the result of
being mixed up in runaway accident
at the farm last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Harris have issued
invitations to the wedding of their
daughter, Miss Lou to Mr.. Clyde B.
Burroughs, prominent young business
man of Des Moines. The ceremony will
be performed at the Harris home in
this city on Saturday morning of this
week at II o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Dood & Struthers, of Des Moines, have
made Bowsher & Bowsher, of Leon, La
moni and Pleasanton their general
agents for Decatur county for their
world wide Farmers copper lightning
rod and will have corps of men here
and erect. The Bowshers will receive
and canvass for orders, so telephone or
write Bowshers and they will give you
an estimate on your house and barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

A card from f. f. Bedier who with
his wife spent the winter at Ocean
Park, Calf, tells us to forward his Re-
porter to Grand Junction, Colorado,
where they will visit several weeks
with their children, and will return to
Leon about April 18th
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

S. e. Benefiel last week purchased a
fine gasoline engine which he will use
at his restaurant to manufacture ice
cream. The engine will save vast
amount of hard labor in the cream freez-
ing department.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

DO YOU WANT To Go To COLLEGE? If
SO we can help you. We have already
put hundreds through college by means
of our plan. Write today for full in
formation regarding our offer of free
scholarship in any school or college. Adj
dress, Robert J. Sherlock, 80. 81 East 22nd
Street, New York City. 29-2t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

A special line of tailored and pattern
hats will be shown at Mrs. Lucy Ray
millinery emporium each Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday until after Easter.
Don't miss seeing them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

| have few settings of thoroughbred
Rose Comb Rhode Island Red eggs for
sale. Leave orders at The Reporter
office or phone to Geo. w. Wadsworth.
3O-2t WE'RE ROBERTS,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

1t takes uncommon sense to make
money these days but common sense to
save it. You can save money by buying
your millinery at Mrs. Lucy Rays.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

There will be Sunday school at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday as
usual. Christian Endeavor at o'clock.
cordial invitation is extended to all.
f. P. ALLEN, Supt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

For Complete saw mill outfit
with 20,h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account Of my health.
off d. A. BRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Parties attending court are invited to
make their headquarters at the Park
Hotel. Splendid service and everything
neat and clean.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

The young folks of the Christian
church gave reception at the home of
DIR. ]. 0. Woodmansee Tuesday evening
in honor Of Will G. Laye, who left today
for Millville, Penna.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Pearl Hutchinson, V. S. Bracewell and
]. e. Coontz all bought Velie buggies of
Bowsher & Bowsher Saturday. Will take
them out about April LIST.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Good improved 100 acre farm for rent,
good house and barn and fencing, 40 to
30 acres for corn, balance fine bluegrass
pasture and meadow. Write or phone,
3O-2t B. e. COLLINS, GAINESVILLE, Mo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

For sALE-Six good fresh mich cows
with calves, two thoroughbred young
Short-Horn bulls, for sale right or will
exchange for dry cows or heifers to feed.
c.. M AXES
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

| You should attend the. bazaar which
will be held at the north side hotel on
Saturday. Many pretty and useful arti-
cles for sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18
Mem Petticoats

Silk Heatherbloom and
Saline Petticoats in a
wide range Of colors.
Silk ones are priced from
$3.50 to $500. Heath
erbloom's at $500 and
$3.50 and Saline at CSC
to $3.50. The line is
very complete and we.
will be glad to show
you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Three good farms for sale on lona
time, with small payment. Write
for list. h. 6. ARNOLD. Garden
Grove. Iowa. 52-tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

LUMBER -Dimension and side walk
stun, barn posts, blocks, lath, doors,
windows. Also sows, pigs and gifts to
farrow soon and an almost new 200 exg
incubator. 29tf. L. HAMILTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

The fact that ladies living in adjoin-
ing counties come to Leon to buy their
spring hats certainly speaks we'll for
the new millinery store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

FARM For RENT-House, barn, lots,
pasture and so acres fine bottom land
for corn. ED Fl. SHARP.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

A glance at Mrs. Lucy Rays display
window will convince you where the
SWEETEST things in millinery are kept
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

1t is unusual for us to
show SO many styles in
Oxfords this early in the
season. We have them
in the new shades and
styles at from $3.50 to
$500. May we show
you?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Mrs. W. f. Lindsey, who formerly
held the position of head trimmer at
Thompson &, Warmers, is assisting
Keller & Pryor during this weeks bust
ness rush at the new millinery store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Viavi system of treatment literature
sent free upon application. Mrs. e. E
Long, county manager, Leon, Iowa. 25tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

For SALE-One Velie buggy good as
new. Will sell cheap. Write OF phone
W. G.. Wise, Leon, Iowa, r. f. D. No. 1.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18
F. M. Coder'

STRAYED-A black boar, weighing
about 800 lbs. Please notify VS.. Bran
naman, Grand River, Iowa. % 3t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Local interest seems to be centered
in the big millinery opening at Keller &
Pryor's this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18
Nen Spring Suits


The same splendid tail
orlng that has character
lied our suits and wraps
in the past, is still in
evidence.
There is a vast differ
ence in ready made suits.
May we show you.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

For RENT-About April 1st, a six
room house. 30-1t. MRS. M. G. MULLIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Great Western Endless Apron manure
spreader is the only one to buy. We
have it. BOWSHER & BOWSHER,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

When you are attending court next
week stop at the Park Hotel. Good
beds and excellent meals.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

The Park Hotel is serving a special
Sunday dinner. Try them once and you
will become regular customer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

An entire new line of tailored and
pattern hats are shown this week at
Mrs. Lucy Rays.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Try some of that fine boiled ham and
dried beef at Penniwell's market.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Before you purchase car call, ex-
anime and get prices on the new REQ
at Teale's garage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

&Get nice lunch served by the Chris
tian Endeavor of the Christian church
at the north side hotel Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Call on Jesse Bennett for cement
caves, cisterns and sidewalks. Leon
Iowa. 22tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

| have 100000 good brick on hand
Will deliver to any part of the city.
32tf. f. l.. JENKINS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

The Canton plows are warranted to
please, so come in and get the best at
BOwshers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Try one of those splendid meals which
are being served everyday at the Park
Hotel,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

i. W. Teale has just received supply
of new REQ cars. Call and examine
them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

A decided innovation in the way of
pattern hats adds considerable interest
to the Keller-Pryor millinery opening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Save per cent by paying cash and
trading with us.
OGILylE & GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18
Mem Shirtwaists

You will find the mater
ials and workmanship in
our Shlrtwaists much
better than the usual
kind. The styles are
correct and the prices
right.
The entire line is now
on display. Take a
look at them anyway.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18
See f. G. Mullinaix for brick. soft.

New Century riding cultivators at
Bowsher's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18
HELPS FOR WASH DAY

HELPS FOR WASH DAY
are special feature of this grocery
store. We carry big variety of good
soaps, washing powders, bluiDg, ironing
wax, etc. They are the kind that
make washing quicker and easier. In
clude supply in
YOUR NEXT GROCERY ORDER
You will find them of the same high
quality as our staple groceries and
equally as low in price. We aim to save
you something in every purchase even
in such small articles as are used in
washing.
Use harrington Hall coffee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

Cane, millet, clover and timothy at
BoWsher's,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-18

For SALG-Clover Seed. Walter
Gassett, Weldon, Iowa. 3O-2t*
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-07

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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-07

Mr.. E. H. Hartman, the man
who ]uRgles railroads and briugs
them into combinations whese com,
petition harmful between them is|
shut out, has just made . statement
that the country would pe bettzr
OF Il oil IL railroads were brought
into one combination. Mr. Harri-
man in talking thus wss not speak
ing - an oracle making the pre-.
diction that this wss 70 be tlle
course Of railroad wsnaaemeot in
the futuse,:. bat There is. enough
prophscy ip I.us atatement founded
upon psi events, y make thinking
pscple give Il heed. CommerciaI
competition rs an exploded
economical theory nnd tho genera
trend Of large business interests j:
to monopolize. The success, of tht
Standard Oil Co. 10 q monopolis
u hurryipg other interests to ge
eoDpls,s control Of their respective