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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
ALL ARRANGEMENTS
COMPLETED FOR
TRAVELLERS
Large Delegations Coming From Sub.
ordinate Councils, Some in Special
Cars.

All arrangements are being COM
pleted today for the entertainment Of
the Mississippi-Louisiana United Com
mercial Travellers that will convene
here Thursday. Friday and Saturday
of the present week.
Large delegations from the Subordi-
nate Councils from the different cities
of Louisiana and Mississippi are ex-
pected. The New Orleans delegation
will arrive in special cars, as will those
from Natchez. Large crowds will
also come from Shreveport, Baton
Rouge, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake
Charles, Vicksburg, Jackson, West
Point and Meridian.
The special cars from New Orleans
will arrive here Thursday night and
those from Natchez Thursday at noon.
The committee on entertainment re-
port that hotel accommodations to care
for the large numbers have been sat
isfactorily arranged and that all is in
readiness for the care of all who
come. In case the hotels overflow ar
rangements have been made with
boarding houses and private families
to take those who cannot be accom-
modated elsewhere.
Thursday evening at the Hotel Hat
tiesburg smoker will be rendered the
delegates.
Friday morning the extensive wei.
come program will be carried as has
been outlined
The local committee who has charge
of the arranging for and entertaining
of the delegates has left no stone un-
turned to properly care for the visi-
tors and confidently expect to give
them the time of their lives.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
Chic GO MAN BUYS
farm NEAR HERE

W. M. Young, of Chicago, ILL.,, form
erly chemist and manufacturer, has
moved to this vicinity and will engage
in farming.
Mr, Young has purchased through E.
L. Thompson, forty acres of land near
Rawls Springs and has commenced the
active development of his property. He
will bring his family here from Chi
cago at an early date and they will
reside at the Springs until Mr.. Young
finishes building his home.
Mr.. Young has been here for sever.
al weeks and thoroughly investigated
conditions before deciding to locate.
He is highly elated over the future ag.
ricultural and industrial development
in store for Hattiesburg and South
Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
MISS. Pine MEN
IN SESSION TODAY
Regular Monthly Meeting Held at
Hotel Hattlesburg-Prominen
vlsitoro Present.

Among the prominent visitors here
today to attend the meeting of the
Mississippi Pine Association, being
held at the Hotel Hattiesburg this af-
ternoon, Is Mr.. j. H. Baird, editor of
the Southern Lumberman at Nashville,
Tenn, and Mr.. ]. A, Kirby, also with
the Southern Lumberman, and Mr.. H.
H. Gust, former President of the Mis-
sissippi Pine Association, and Presi'
dent of the Lumber-Mineral Co., at
Arbo.
A full representation is present at
the meeting this afternoon, consisting
of lumber manufacturers from all
parts Of the state. Much interest Is
attached to the meeting because of the
report that is being made today by the
committee recently appointed to in.
vestigate the charges In overweights
that has come up for much discussion
of late. The committee appointed to
gather information on this subject
have finished their report and 1t will
be submitted this afternon by Chair.
man G. H. Armbrecht.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
-FOUR MILLION
ALFALFA CROP
Oklahoma Farmers Expected To Get
Unusually High
Prices.

Guthrie, Okla, May 14.--Oklahoma
farmers should in the next six weeks
get $4,0OO,0OO from the sale of their
first cutting of alfalfa, was the pub
lished statement today of H. M. Cot
terel, agricultural commissioner for
the Rock Island lines. He says:
THE country from the Rock Noun
tains to the Pacific is short Of hay
and it is bringing unusually high
prices. Oklahoma farmers will be the
first to get any large quantity to mar
ket"
Practically the entire crop will be
sold because of the extreme shortage
of both hogs and cattle in Oklahoma.
]. q. Woodwork, crop statistician for
the government says many farmers
are now selling their alfalfa crop un-
cut in the fields for from $12 to SIS
per ton and the yield in portions of
the state will be heavy. One farmer
has sold his uncut grass crop on 200
acres for $4,000.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
WEATHER BUREAU FORECASTS
DANGER STAGES THROUGH MAY
During Past Seventy Two Hours Not a
single Gauge Between New Orleans
and st. Louis Show Rise-Past "a
Hours River Falls Nearly all Points.


New Orleans, May 14.-The crest of
the Mississippi river flood is passing
out through the jettied gateways nine.
ty miles south of New Orleans, into
the gulf. At least the river gauge
readings indicate as much For the
past seventy two hours not a single
government gauge between New Or.
leans and st. Louis has recorded a
rise, whereas most points showed a re-
ceding stage. Today's river chart
shows falling stages for the past twen-
ty four hours at all points except st.
Louis and New Orleans where the riv-
er remained stationary. At Cairo it
fell more than a foot, and two tenths
foot fall at Memphis and Arkansas
City and one tenth at Helena, Vicks-
burg, Natchez, Baton Rouge and
Donaidsonville. But while the crest
appears to be passing little relief from
nigh water is promised in special
bulletin issued today by the weather
bureau indicating a continuance of
danger stages throughout May The
bulletin reads, Mississippi river be-
low Vicksburg and Atchafalaya will
change very little or fall slowly, but
stages will continue high through
May"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
GOVERNOR OPENS HIS CAMPAIGN
FOR OHIO DELEGATES sv AN
swERINe THE coMMoNER.
BRYAN ONCE PROMISED HIN
CABINET POSITION If ELECTED
He Wants to Know Why He Is Now
Deprecated.-sIosan Of Last Cam
palsn was Harmon Has Made Good"
Was Re elected by Majority 100000.

Wooster, o., May 14.-Gov. Judson
Harmon of Ohio last night began his
campaign in Ohio for the presidential
nomination with reply to the attacks
made on him by w. J. Bryan, who re-
Gently made tour of the state. Mr..
Harmon declared he had been unani-
mously selected by the last state con-
vention as Ohio's candidate for Presi-
dent, and that it was not self-seeking
which had put him before the country
and subjected him to "the Justification
and abuse which are disgracing Amer
ican politics this year."
The Governor said the watchword
adopted for the gubernatorial cam.
paign was Harmon has msde good"
But there were some who thought
| had made too good" continued Mr..
Harmon, 'and to stave of plitical
bankruptcy from bipartisan combina-
tion I had to be beaten. The Com
moner's mailing list was secured and
the separate circulars sent out filed
with falsehoods and denunciation.
They bore Mr.. Bryan's picture and
urged his friends to vote against me
because my reelection would make me
the candidate for President.
Continued on Page Eight.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
BUSINESS IMPROVES
ON G.&S.i. ROAD
Lumber Beginning to Move Better and
Farmers Are Optimistic over
Outlook.

Officials of the G. & 8. L Sailroad at
this place state that conditions are i'm
proving at rapid rate all along their
lines. There is no large increase IN
lumber shipments as yet, due to the
fact that mills have Just resumed cut
ting after lapse Of from two to
many weeks OF idleness. but the m
crease is gradually climbing and In
two weeks time all win be moving
smoothly again.
There are plenty of cars to handle
all shipments, both box and fat and
no complaint is heard from mills any
where in this territory.
Farming interests along this rail-
road have suffered severely. but farm
ers generally are very optimistic over
the future outlook. Cotton and Irish
potatoes planted earlier IN the season
win do very little, but is thought that
the cotton planted since the last fair
weather and the second crop of Irish
potatoes will bring profitable yields.
Much corn has been planted all the
way from jackson to Gulfport and the
most bountiful crop in the history Of
South Mississippi is confidently ex-
pected.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14

The counties of Amite and Forrest
each have appropriated $4,000 recent
" to conduct dispensaries for the
treatment of hookworm disease. A
representative of the State Board OF
Health will be sent to each OF these
counties to conduct an educational
campaign to improve the sanitary con-
ditions of the people and conduct
these dispensaries. Hundreds ana
thousands of people in the state nave
been benefited during the past year
bv this work and it is the purpose Oh
the State Board of Health to send rep
resentatives of the Board to every
county in the state as the opportunity
Is afforded, to remain from one to TWO
months investigating and improving
the sanitasz caeSE EIon Of the peg
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
HATIIESBURG HOST OF ENCAMPMENT and
REBEkAHS TODAY.-GRAND LODGE TOMORROW
Interesting Program Aanyed For Opening Session Lodge Hall at
O'clock Tomorrow Morning MANY Prominent
Members in the City

vicksburg; Mrs. Mamie Stanley, Con-
ductor, Meridian; Mrs. A. P. Fridge,
Chaplain, Ellisville; Mrs. w. ]. Nc
Nair, Inner Guard, Qitman; and Mrs.
w. H. Ramsey, Outer Guard, Hatties-
burg.
The local entertaining committee
for the Rebekahs, consists of Mrs. w.
]. York, Chairman, Miss Ida Cowart,
Mrs. D. e. Fogel and Mrs, w. ]. RAM
sey.
Mrs. Thos Latin, of Meridian, Past
Noble Grand, is attending the Re-
bekahs. Mrs. M. M. Kline, of Meridian
is here as a delegate from the lodge in
that city.
Grand Lodge convenes Tomorrow.
At nine o'clock tomorrow morning
the Grand Lodge will convene at Odd
Fellows Hall. The opening services
will be public and everyone will be
welcome. Hon. w. S. Pierce, Noble
Grand, will preside at this public func-
tion. Geo. d. Stockman, Secretary of
Commercial club, will tell the visitors
how glad Hattiesburg is to have them
here. Rev. R. L. Campbell, Pastor of
Bay Street Presbyterian church, a
member of Lodge No. 127, the local
host of the Grand Lodge, will speak
the welcome of that lodge. Miss Shan
non will proceed DR.. Campbells ad-
dress with one of her choice selections
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
Twenty Thousand Treated
For Hookworn Past Year

1t is the opinion of the people in the
counties where this work has been
done that 1t is invaluable and many Of
them express themselves in personal
letters to the effect that this work has
been of untold benefit to hundreds and
thousands of people.
During the past year the represen-
tative Of the Board of Health treated
10000 people for hookworm disease
This work has been done through tho
cooperation of the Boards of Super
visors of the different counties and as
the Board of Health supplies a capable
physician for this work and pays his
expenses. it is certainly good busi-
ness proposition for the Board of su-
pervisors to appropriate the sum Of
from two to three hundred dollars in
>1taining this work in the county.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
TO GO AFTER DOG
OWNERS FOR TAXES

According to tax records it is shown
that nearly all white people owning
have turned in" their CANNES, but
there are large number Of negroes
who have not as yet done SO. Prepara-
tions are being made to commence the
arrest of owners of dogs who have not
paid this tax.
The law provides that they shall be
fined not less than SIS nor more than
$50. and, is very strict as regards the
ownership, it being held that person
harboring dog. although not the real
owner, shall be liable for the tax.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
Good Progress Made in
Organizing Military Company

Capt. J. A. Beaumont reports satis-
factory progress towards the enlist
ment of the fifty men required to quail
fly for company position In the Mis-
sissippi National Guard.
Up to date thirty six men have
signed up for this company. In for
er years membership in the National
Guard was looked on as passport to a
frolic found at the annual encamp-
ment. Under the Dick law there is a
more serious aspect to the matter Of
enlistment. While the honors. the
privileges. and the pay are all Of q
more substantial nature than formerly,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14

The van guard of the delegates to
the 74th Annual Session of the Grand
Lodge of Mississippi l. o. o. F. are
arriving by every train. The town is
gaily decorated with flags and bunt-
ing and everything is in readiness for
the entertainment of the guests.
The Grand Encampment convened
at odd Fellows Hall at 10 o'clock this
morning.
The session was presided over by
VIM. Schmidt, Grand High Priest and
Acting Grand Patriarch.
Rebekah Assembly at Masonic Hall.
The Rebakah Assembly met at Ma
sonic Hall at 10 o'clock and the busi-
ness session was under the direction
of Mrs. H. G. c. Smith President. This
adjunct of Odd Fellowship is COM
posed of ladies, wives, daughters or
lady relatives of Odd Fellows. The la
dies lack none of the enthusiasm Of
the men, when it comes to the prose
cution of we'll defined lodge work.
The other officers of the Rebekahs,
attending the Grand Assembly are
Miss Edith Love, vice President,
Brookhaven Miss Jodie Moss, Grand
Secretary, Meridian; Mrs. Matte
Rawls, Grand Treasurer, Poplarville;
Mrs. Marie Vollinger. Grand Warden,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14

as vocal solo, and Mrs. Leo H. Mar
tin, will follow him with vocal solo.
The response to the address of well
come on behalf of the Grand Lodge
will be by Prof. Joe Cook, President of
Mississippi State Normal.
Herman Katz VIII Preside.
The business session of the Grand
Lodge will convene at 10 o'clock and
will be presided over by our worthy
fellow townsman Hon. Herman Katz,
Grand Master of the Odd Fellows, W.
S. P. Doty, of Grenada, for many years
the efficient Secretary of the order,
will look after the records of pro-
ceedings.
At S p. m. Wednesday, the visitors
will be carried to the State Normal
College
At 8 p. m. there will be School of
instructive and degree work by Hat
tiesburg Lodge No. 1877
West Point sends full representa-
tion. Messrs. VIM. Schmidt, Jr., r. S.
Simmelman, T. J. Kennedy, Jas. R. Ho-
worth and Karl Tach are here from
that city. Columbus is worthyly rep
resented by Percy w. MARI, who is
Editor Of the Columbus Dispatch and
the Grand Representative of the Odd
Fellows of Mississippi; Warren D. Fox,
Grand Warden of the order, A. e. Love,
d. L. Linauhn and d. T. CASTOR.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
SPLIT LOG DRAG
USED TO ADVANTAGE.

The split-log drag, recently intro
duced here by Prof. D. Ward King. is
being used to great advantage by the
City Fathers, who have tried 1t out on
several occasions when the weather
conditions have permitted. Recently
Fourth street was worked over with
the drag and was left in splendid con-
dition. Forrest street has been work
ed with 1t to great satisfaction.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
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|: SENATE WILL HAVE TO =
!: DO MORE THAN TALK. !.
(By Associated Press.)

:: Washington, May live will =
: have something more from the =
I: Senate than talk before we intro =
!: duce more tariff bills" said I'm :
I: derwood at the conclusion of :
I: meeting of the Democratic men, :
:. bers of the Ways and Means Com =
!. mittee today. 1--WE will have the :
I. cotton bill in our pockets ready :
! to push through If the Senate =
{. acts upon what is now before it." :
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
Break Reported
SIS Miles Below
New Orleans
(By Associated Press.)

New Orleans, May 14.-A crevasse
fifty-five miles below this city on the
west side Of the river was reported
this morning by United States engi-
neers. Capt. Sheriff., Chief of the En-
gineers here left Immediately on agov-
ernment boat. The message stated Ia
borers were engaged In cribbing the
break. The country is sparsely set
tied but orange groves may be damag-
ed by the water.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
Government Begins
Action to Dissolve
Sugar Refining Co.
(By Associated Press.l

New York, May 14.-The taking Of
testimony in federal action for the
dissolution of the American Sugar Re
fining Company was begun here today
before special examiner Wilson Price.
This action together with the suit
against the United States Steel Cor
poration make two cases brought by
the government for dissolution of two
so-called trusts, now under way in this
city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14

there is a corresponding increase in
the quantity and quality Of service re-
quired. Capt Beaumont recognizing
that the service is a more serious mat
ter, he is seeking to enlist only seri-
ously disposed men. He feels well az
sured that when his company is com
pie Hattiesburg viii feel proud
of her contingent in the National
Guard. and should his men be called
into service. either as peace guardians
at home. or In the service Of the coun,
try at home or abroad the Interest of
Hattiesburg citizenship win 50 with
the boys, a. they maintain the honor
OF Forrest county.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
GEN. JOS. DUNCAN
DIED SUDDENLY
(Bv assoctated .sress.l

San Antonio, May 14.-Brigadier-
General Joseph W. Duncan, Cied sud-
denly shortly after midnight this morn
ing and will be buried in Arlington
cemetery. He had career Of forty
years as soldier. rising from the
ranks to Second Lieutenant. He leaves
a widow. son and daughter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
MONTHLY Meeting
COMMERCIAL CLUB

A regular meeting of members of the
Commercial Club will be held tonight
at the club rooms.
There is nothing of especial import
ance to come before this meeting, but
there will be general discussion and
disposal of routine business.
All members who possibly can are
urged to be present.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
light DOCKET
IN CITY COURT

Only small number of cases were
docketed in the City court this morn
ing. These we're Fannie Vaughn who
was convicted of being a dangerous
and suspicious character and fined $40
and costs. John Myers for being drunk
$3.50 and costs. Arthur Bruce for rid
mig bicycle on the streets discharg.
ed. Lorena Mckay for assault and
battery had her case continued.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
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: EARLY ADJOURNMENT =
: NOW LOOMS LIKELY. :
(By Associated Press.)

= Washington, May 14.-All tariff =
: bills passed by the house will be !.
: disposed of by the senate before =
: the close of the session and pos i.
: sibly without interference with /:
: plans for an early adjournment, =
:: according to Senator Simmons, =
:: who has thees measures in I:
= charge. I
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
OPENING EXERCISES
WILL BE PUBLIC

The opening exercises of the Grand
Lodge l. o. o. F. at o'clock tomor-
row in the Odd Fellows Hall win be
public.
The entertainment committee OF
Lodge No. 1877 desires everybody. es.
pecially the ladies Of the city, to at
tend these exercises.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
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I: MINORITY REVoL[ AGAINST ::
I: THE SO-CALLED GAG RULE. I:
(BN Associated Press.l

: Washington, May 14.-Revolt :
: against the so-called gag rule, I:
:. which forced the immediate con- I.
: sideration of the Clayton anti !:
: injunction bill, marked the pro- {.
: ceedings of the House today. Mi =
: nority leader Mann aided by Nor I:
: ris, Lenroot, Cannon and Dalzell, {.
: assailed the attempt to show the :.
= minority off from chance OF sue :.
: cessfully opposing the measure :.
= and finally succeeded in forcing :.
: modification, giving parliamen- =
: tary latitude. >
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
LOUISIANA SOLONS
INVITE WILSON
tBy Associated Press.)

Baton Rouge, La, May 14.-A reso-
luton was introduced in both houses
of the general assembly this morning
inviting Governor Woodrow Wilson to
address the legislature.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
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/: TEN INCHES SNOW
: IN DENVER TODAY.
(By Associated Press.)

: Denver. May 14.-Ten inches :
I: Of snow fell here early today and :
: 1t is still showing in many parts I.
I: of state. Farmers are jubilant as :.
I: water for irrigation purposes is :
!: assured the eastern half of the :
: state. =
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14
RECEPTION IN HONOR
VISITING REBEKAHS

From to this morning the local
Rebekahs will hold a reception for
visiting Rebekahs, the members of l.
o. o. F. and of Myra Chapter o. e. s..
at the Palm Garden at the Hotel Hat
tiesburg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-14

: %*~******~~*%~~%s : =
: THE WEATHER. .
= Local showers tonight or We'd =
= nesday. .
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
I)af1C1ef>iir1e
Makes your hair grow. long, heavy and
luxuriant and we can prove it
Get a rs Cent Bottle Now and
Forever Stop Falling Hair, Itching
Scalp and Dandruff
Hair Becomes Soft, Fluffy, Lus-
trous and Abundant After a
Danderine Hair Cleanse

Danderine is to the hair what fresh showers
of rain and sunshine are to vegetation. 1t
goes right to the roots, invigorates and
strengthens them. Its exhilarating, stimuli
ting and producing properties cause the
hair to grow abundantly long, strong and
beautiful It at once imparts a sparkling
brilliancy and velvety Softness to the hair,
and a few weeks use will cause new hair TO
sprout all over the scalp. Use it every day
for short time, after which two or three
times week will be sufficient to complete
whatever growth you desire.
Immediately after applying little Dan
derine all dandruff will disappear, all itching
of the scalp will cease and there will be no
more loose or falling hair.
If you wish to double the beauty of your
hair in ten minutes surely try this-moisten
a cloth with little Danderine and draw It
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strand at time, this will cleanse the hair of
dust, dirt or any excessive oil-In few
moments your hair will be wavy, fluffy and
abundant and possess an Incompatible soft
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simmer of true hair health.
If YOU care for beautiful, soft hair and lots
of it surely get IS cent bottle of Knowl-
toms Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter-A real surprise awaits you.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
NOANK
Cemetery Association Holds Annual
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Bring in Block
Island Cod.

The annual meeting of the Noark
Cemetery association was held We'd
nesday evening at the home of Will
lam A, Frazer, on Church street.
The fishing schooners Ada Belle,
Conquest and Talbot Dodge are IN
port from Block Island with load
Of Goldfish.
Capt. aud Mrs. Henry Langworthy
are visiting in New York.
Miss Julia Fitch of Spicer avenue
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Fred
Fitch, in East Hampton
Charles E. Mcdonald has returned
from visit to friends in Mystic.
Mrs. OWE en- A. Williams of Church
street is in New London, having been
called there by the death of her broth
er, Thomas h. Allen.
Mrs. John Fitzpatrick and daughter
Grace have returned from visit in
New York.
John Roarke of Providence is visit
ing in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-01
Adopt a
Plan

A definite plan is the foundation
of success in saving.
1t doesn't make much differ
encc what the plan Of saving is,
so long as it's systematic. Some
people never spend the dimes
they get-they put them in con-
venient home savings bank.
Some men shave themselves
and drop into the bank the money
they would have to pay the bar
Der, Others walk to the Office
and save the carfare.
You can select any plan which
suits you. Regularity In your
saving is the essential thing.
One dollar opens an account
and starts your savings earning
interest. BEGIN NOW.