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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
Officers and Crew Held Re-
sponsibIe for Loss of Life.
British RULES AID DISASTER
senators Censure the Captain for
Speeding into Known Peril,
and Aids for Deserving HUI
man Charges.

Washington, May 80. - Blame for
the Titanic disaster is charged direct.
~ to the failure of the dead Captain
Smith to heed repeated warnings Of
icebergs ahead, but responsibility for
unnecessary loss of life must be
shared by Captain Lord of the steam
ship Californian, through his disregard
of distress signals.
This is the finding of the senate com
mittee which Investigated the sinking
Of the Titanic, as set forth in a com
prehensive speech delivered by Will
liam Alden Smith of Michigan, chair
man of the committee.
Senator Smith declared that respon-
sibility also rests on the British
Board of Trade, ito whose laxity of
regulation, and hasty inspection, the
world is largely indebted for the aW-
full fatality"
In denouncing Captain Lord of the
Californian, the senator said the ri.
tanic's distress signals were plainly
seen from the deck of Lords vessel
short distance away.
Other conclusions presented, in
brief were as follows:
Before the Titanic departed on her
maiden voyage there We're no sufficient
tests of boilers, bulkheads, equipment
or signal devices.
Officers and crew were strangers to
each other and not familiar with the
ships implements or tools, and no
drill or station practice took place
and no helpful discipline prevailed.
The speed of the Titanic was TWEEN
ty-four and one-half miles an hour at
the time of the accident, although Of
fcers of the Titanic had been advised
of the presence of icebergs by the
steamships Baltic, America and Cali
fornian
Passengers were not advised Of dan
ger, although President Ismay of the
White Star line, who was on board
for the vessels maiden voyage, was
Informed. No general alarm was Civ
en- nor an organized system of safety
undertaken.
or the 1924 passengers and 500
members of the crew on board, there
was room in the lifeboats for only L.
176 persons, and because of lack of
orderly discipline the boats took off
only 704 persons, twelve being rescued
from the water.
Officers of the White Star Line bat.
tied with the truth" after receiving in
formation from their Montreal office
Monday morning following the acct
dent
Senator Smith condemned anti
quated shipping laws and overripe adj
ministratve heads" and asked that all
nations act together in shipping re-
forms.
New laws" he said, will best testi-
~ our affection for the dead"
The senator from Michigan made a
very favorable impression. He talked
deliberately and effectively. One of
the most attentive listeners was Sen
ator Guggenheim, whose brother went
down with the Titanic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
BIG FIELD DAY
At Mineral Point Fair Grounds on
Tuesday, June 4.


Arrangements are complete for Min
eraI Point second annual field day Of
sports. and everything indicates large
attendance
RACING PROGRAM
2:30 trot or pace, ! mile heats, 2 in 3 !;
purse $1,000: $25, $l5, $40.
Gentlemens driving race, trot or
pace, for horses that have not been
tracked, J mile heats. 2 in 3; purse
$1,000: $50, $l2, So.
Farmers race, trot or pace. mile
heats, and 3 purse $50 90: $40, So, s..
Half mile running race, in 3 purse
$25 90 SIP, ~, IS.
Pony race. 4 mile; purse $1,000: IS,
3, 2.
Foot race, 800 yard dash purse SIS 90:
~ so, $50, 81.
The committee requests that all bust
ness houses close on this day from II to
3 p. IN. o'clock and also to remain open
same evening.
Bids will be received by the Score
tary until Saturday, May %, for stands
privilege of center field.
Two Big Base Ball Games. Music
by Mineral Point Band.
Entry fee to al races except pony
and foot race, 81.
All entry money to be paid to Score
tary Huson.
Entries close the day Of the race.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
BRING YOUR
BUCKING HORSES
Circus and Wild West Have Cow.
boys Who Will Ride Them.

If there is bucking horse in your
neighborhood that no one can ride,
bring him in ON Yankee Robinson cir
Gus day, and Texas Bill and his band
OF rough riders-some of the best in the
world-will see what can be done about
handling him. Sometimes they buck
over ten miles of territory, yet in the
cowboys seem to handle them The
bucking contest in the Wild West de-
partment is without doubt the most
amusing sport known. Texas Bill and
his cowboys, cowgirls, Mexicans and
rough riders of the world are with
Yankee Robinson circus and they will
ride any bucking horse you bring
them. At Mineral Point, Wednesday,
June 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
L0RlMER ASKS FOR DELAY
Telegraphs Senator Kern He Would
Like to Speak on Case

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Lori
mer has tclcgraphed to Senator Kern,
one of his leading opponents. request
Ing that his case be not called up for
the present and saying that he hopes
to be able soon to return to Washing
ton He said he wanted to speak and
did not feel able to do so now.
Senator Kern said he could not say
what his reply would be.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
Chicago Garment Workers Strike.

Chicago, May -. - A general gar
ment strike which is expected to in
volve within a few days 10000 uuor-
Ganized workers and tie up all the big
clothing companies of Chicago. except
Hart. Schsffner 4 Marx. was started
when the cutters and trimmers in the
B. Kuppenheimer 4 Co. house struck.
The grievance is reduced wages and
general unsatisfactory conditions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
iLLIN0!SANS TO GO EAST
Delegates to Republican Convention
to Confer with Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay, n Y, May 29-Colo-
mel Roosevelt confirmed the announce
ment from Chicago that fifty-six Roose.
welt delegates from Illinois of the fifty
eight are coming to Oyster Bay on
Saturday for conference with him
The colonel was mum on what was
behind this unusual proceeding.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
Two JERSEYS Killed.

:. A. d Parkinson had two head of
young cattle killed by lightning during
the thunder storm of Monday night of
last week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30

All the barber shops in this city
will close at II O'Clock, noon. on
Decoration Day and remain closed for
the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
Order of the Eastern Star.

Mineral Point chapter, O. T.. s., No.
7, will hold its regular meeting Wed
nesdav, June g. 1t is desired that there
be a full attendance.
e. NJ BISHOP, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
A Picture Taken

to- day remains TO tell you an interest
ing story on the morrow. Get kodak
from Ivey's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
THE NATIONAL GAME
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

AT brooklyn r. II e.
New York 10000 02012-5 l
Brooklyn .....0 002 TO 90 10 4
Mathewson. Crandall and Meyers;
Ragon and Erwin
AT Pittsburg r. II. e.
ST. Louis ...220 0O30OO-7 13 /
Pittsburg ....l 000O-4 8 3
Geyer. Bresnahan, Willis and Bliss
HenderiX, Lieiield, Ferry and Kelly.
At Philadelphia r. II. E.
Boston ,..,2 90 004 002- IA 2
Philadelphia 3 90 302x-10 10 l
Perdue, Hogg, King, Donnelly and
Gowdy; Schultz, Alexander and Mo.
ran.
At Chicago r. II. e.
Cincinnati 100000 6 0
Chicago 100000 00x-10 II 2
Gaspar, Mclean, Keefe and Clarke;
Brown and Needham.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
r. IL. &,

AT New York r. H. +.
WASHINGTON p O0O0-S 10 0
New York 10000 002l O--2 10 4
Johnson and Ainsmith; Quinn. War
hop and Street,
At BOSTON r. HE
Philadelphia 00-2 S |
Boston ......3 2200000-7 s 0
liouCk. Martin. Thomas, Russell.
Pennock and Lapp; Hall and Nuna
maker
AT Cleveland r. H e
ChicaGo .....O2 100U1o1-7 o
Cleveland ..O02O000Ol-3 II .
lange and Sullivan; Knapp ana
Adams
Second game Postponed account of
wet grounds
AT ST. Louis r. II T.
Detroit .......0 001O 80 10 >
st Louis 000O0On0O-O 4 >
WiIlett and Stauage Hamilton. Nel
son and Kritchel
Second game r. H.
Detroit ..,.,.,104010000-61e .
st Louis ....,O0O0O1l 00-o 9 =
puhuc and Stanage; Lake and
Stephens.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30

WANTED-Girl for general homework. In
w Quire at this office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30
WANT ADNS.

A parcel was left about month ago in the
"a store of Jeuck Bros Someone took ii bv
mistake. II contained some clothing and a gold
necklace. The person who has the parcel will
please return il to the store
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-05-30

FOR SALE-A truck wagon. Inquire at the
L Democrat office.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
RALLY. Week
It N. ?. church In Interest
Of The Sunday School
Prominent Speakers viii Be
10 Attendance

An unusual opportunity to hear dis
cussed the latest and best methods in
Sunday school work will be given the
people of Mt. Vernon at the meetings
Rally Week at the M. p. church. The
Sunday School has set aside the entire
week, Nov. 1924, and will hold special
services at z o'clock every evening ex-
cept Monday and Saturday, for one
purpose Of presenting It's cause to the
public. The services of prominent
Sunday school workers from various
parts Of the state have been secured
for this and at each meeting a special
list in his line Of work will present the
most successful plans and methods in
that phase Of the Sunday school.
On Sunday, Nov. Ia, at both morning
and evening services DIR. Aubrey e.
Hess will speak. DIR. Hess as presi-
dent of W. Lafayette college is in a
position 10 show how the best methods
of instruction can successfully be In.
troduced into the Sunday school. On
Tuesday and Wednesday nights the
meetings will be in charge of Rev. Geo.
G. Shurtz OF Byesville, o., whom the
people Of Mt. Vernon remember as
having taken part in the big revival
meetings last winter Every one who
heard him then will want TO hear him
again. On Thursday and Friday nights
addresses will be given by Mr.. G. w.
Shinn and Rev. G. s. Johnson of Tiffin,
o. Aside from the fact that Mr.. Shinn
is the general secretary Of the Ohio
State Sunday School Association he Ia
an interesting speaker and together
with his great practical experience in
Sunday school work his message will
be of special importance. His subject
is, "The Imperative Demands Of the
Modern Sunday School"
The meetings will be concluded Sun
day, Nov. "a, with special closing SER
vices in charge of the pastor, Rev. J.
T. Black. at which time all new men,
bers will be received into the Sunday
school
The aim of this big rally Is "In.
crease" both in the number of mem.
bers and the efficiency of work. The
rally is for everyone interested In the
Sunday school. It ia hoped that those
uybo oro mt vnomhoru NJ INV schOOl
will come to these meetings and find
out what is being done as well az
those who are already members and
wish to become better workers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
POTATO
Crop Is So Large Railroads
Can't Handle Il

Washington, Nov. 12-An exchange
Of kilograms between the interstate
commerce commission and the principal
roads carrying the enormous potato
crop of Minnesota and Wisconsin
shows that the railroads are doing
everything In their power to handle
the bumper crop. but that they have
not enough cars.
Although many new cars have been
built for the lines affected within the
past year, the storehouses Of Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota are hplsing with
potatoes, and thousands Of bushels are
going to waste in the fields because
there ara no cars to fnovy them and
no room for them In the warehouses.
The potato crop this year is the
greatest in the history OF the United
States 1t aggregates 410,0O0,000 bush.
els for white potatoes alone. Last
year the crop amounted to only 203,-
100000 bushels, and in 1910 It meas.
ured 349 10000 bushels. II is estimat-
ed that approximately 3G,000,000 bush
els of this years. crop are furnished
by Michigan, 28,0O0,000 bushels by
Minnesota, and s2,OOo.oOo bushels by
Wisconsin.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
DETECTIVES
Shot At l Man Seating HIS
way from nj. Vernon

The holdup story told by william
Carson, the negro, In which he alleged
that he was shot at while he was beat.
ing his way to Newark from Mt. Yer.
non on q b. & o. freight train last
Friday night, while the train stopped
at the Dry Creek switch, turns out
different from what was first reported,
says the Newark American Tribune.
According to the original story Car.
son had been held up by two footpads,
one OF whom fired a bullet through his
clothing dangerously close to his body
and then robbed him of ell the money
he had, amounting to "a, after he had
been handcuffed to car. The affair
as 1t now turns cut is that the man
who shot at him was b. & o. de-
tective, and It was done for the rea-
son that q gang of colored men had
made desperate attempt to break op-
en- a car of potatoes, and the detectives
had been tipped that such a robbery
had been planned and were on the job
to prevent It. They had left here ear
lier in the night and went to the scene,
where they had been informed the rob-
berry would be made.
Examination OF Carson by Captain
Swank at headquarters revealed that
the bullet had not only gone through
his coat, but had also pierced his out
side shirt and undershirt. He was
sent TO the city prison and allowed to
remain over night, and then he was
released before breakfast. The b. T.
q. people had failed TO say anything to
the police, hence there was no reason
to hold him.
Carson lives In Columbus, and the
address is unknown to the authorities,
and Ia all probability he will be picked
up and asked TO explain why he was
on the B. K o. train on that particu-
lar night. other than stealing a ride.
Tue balance of the crowd of darkies
have not been apprehcnded.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15

keeping the blotters moist and for
regulating the temperature to suit the
requirements Of different kinds Of
seeds. a
At the end Of q week or more, de.
pending on the kind Of seed, the blot.
ters are examined and the number Of
seeds which have sprouted are count.
ed to determine the percentage Of
termination. As result Of these tests
many thousands of pounds Of vege.
table and flower seeds which fail to
meet the requirements of the govern.
ment are rejected annually.
Great care is exercised in planning
q seed distribution. The country is
divided into five sections. Seeds are
apportioned according to climate con.
ditons and demand. For example,
such vegetables as okra and collards
are distributed only in the South and
California. On the other hand, sweet
corn, which is in much demand in
other localities, is not sent to the
South OF California, because 1t IL
likely to be destroyed by insects or
fungus diseases.
Such seeds as watermelon and
muskmelon are not sent into the ex.
treme North. Nearly all varieties of
flower seed and such vegetables az
lettuce, radish, onion, pea, bean. beet,
carrot, parsnip, turnip, tomato and
cucumber will thrive at different sea-
sons in all sections and are accord.
ingly sent generally throughout the
country.
Most vegetable seeds and many of
the flower seeds, are grown in this
country, seed growing as a business
having assumed large proportions In
recent years. Formerly most of the
seed produced in the United States
was grown within 100 miles of New
York City--that is, in Connecticut, on
Long Island, in eastern Pennsylvania
and New Jersey. In the last 80 years
however, the business has extended
across the continent.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
Mrs. Jennie Todhunter

Mrs. Jennie Todhuter. mother OF
Mrs. A. L. Murray of Amity, died Mon
day at her home in Washington, c. H.,
after an illness of several weeks. Her
death was due to Bright's disease.
Mrs. Todhunter was 90 years Of age
and Is survived by her husband, A. r.
Todhunter, and eight children, pmong
the number being Mrs. Murray OF
Knox county. The funeral and inter.
ment near Washington G. H.. ON Wed.
nesday. Mr.. and Mrsh Murray and ciiil.
dren have gone to Washington G. II.
to attend the funeral.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
SOCIETY NOIfs
vost-linn
WnAA;1n

vost-linn
Wedding
Mr.. Paul Yost of Gary, Ind. and
Miss Mary Linn of Columbus. both
former residents of Mt. Vernon. were
united in marriage at 1880 Tuesday
morning at st. Vincent de Paul's Cath.
Ole church with nuptial high mass by
Rev l.. w. Mulhane. The brides maid
was Miss Anna Jordan and the best
man was Mr. Matthew Linn Of Gary,
Ind. The ushers were Messrs. Leo
Seleguc and Chas. Drouhard. Follow.
Ing toe ceremony delicious weddins
breakfast was served at the nome OF
the brides sister, Mrs. Paul McGory,
IiHcolE Flats, Il. Gambler street Mr..
and Mrs. Yost will make their home
in Iaiy Ind. The groom is well
known in Mt Vernon and up until
abo,t a year ago was employed At the
Mt. Vernon Bridge Works.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
DEATHS
Rebecca Woodford

Mrs. Rebecca Woodfors, wife of vii.
liam Woodford. died at her home on
COshOcton avenue at $3.50 o'clock
Tuesday morning after seven weeks
illness caused by complication OF
diseases. She was born Oct. T., 1882,
and is survived by her husband and
three sons, William Woodford. of AL.
bion. ILL.,, Henry Wo0dford of San
Francisco, CAL, and Albert Woodford
of Mt. Vernon and one daughter. Mrs.
J. C, Jacobs, of Martinsburg. The
funeral at the house Wednesday after.
noon ut 2 o'clock, Rev. II. H. Hurley
officiating. Interment in Mound View
cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
HEARING
t Utica Man To Occur IN
Juvenlle''( Nov. Is
(Newark Advocate)

tNeWark AuvOcate)
f, Merrill NJ. Edwards, the Utica man
Who was lodged in the county Jail ON
he affidavit of Marshal w. A. Hobbf
VI Utica, charging him with enticine
Amy Pierce, aged 16, from her home
Utica and taking her to Cleveland
or immoral purposes, was arraigned
'efore judge Hunter In juvenile court
Saturday afternoon.
The prisoner pleaded not guilty and
his bond was set at $400, in default
Of which he was returned to the coun.
ty jail. His case will be heard in ju.
venile court ON November 18.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
The Robert n. Smith Funeral

The funeral of the late Robert II.
Smith at the home on the Newark
road Wednesday, morning at 10 o'clock
Rev. w. A. Clemmer officiating. In
terment in Mound View cemetery
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
Plea Entered By The Man
, Who Shot Roosevelt

Milwaukee, VIE. Nov. 12-Jehn
schrapk, who tried to assassinats
col.s Theodore Roosevelt. pleaded
guilty thIs afternoon to the charge Of
attem tl1s to murder the ex-prssident.
schrank told the court he did not at
tempt to kin citizen, but shot Rooss'
veit because he wac = msnanee to the
country.
Judge Bacus will name a commits
sion to examine the mental condition
Of the prisoner.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
Tho John eunnen earera,

The funeral OF John Bunneli at the
late home on West Gambler street
"wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock,
Rev. II. II. Hurley officiating Inter
ment In the Brandon cemetery,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
FOREIGNER
Threatened To Kill Foreman
Of Pipe line Gang

Timothy J. DAILY, foreman Of pipe
line gang working near Brandon. ap-
peared before Justice of the Peace
George s. Harter Tuesday afternoon
and swore out an affidavit against a
Roumaniau, a workman In his gang,
charging him with assault. The war
rant was placed in the hands of Sher
iff Parker for service.
DAILY alleges that he issued an order
to the Roumanian and that the latter
became stubborn and rebellious. With
no 'provocation whatever, DAILY said,
the man seized shovel and threaten
ed to kill him unless he "got OF the
job" The warrant for the mans ar
rest is the result.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15

Mr.. Byron Haughsy Of Indianapolis.
Indiana. was business visitor In the
city over Tuesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
Burris-Orake
Wedding

Wedding
Invitations have been received in
Mt. Vernon Of the approaching wed.
ding of Mr.. Nelson Welker Burris.
formerly Of DanvilIe. Ohio, and Miss
Florence Hudson Drake, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Tuttle Drake
Of Chicago, ILL., The wedding will oc.
cur on Friday afternoon, November
80, at o'clock at the home of the
brides parents 4571 Lave avenue. Chi.
cago.. The young couple will be at
home after January J, at ASH Lake
avenue. The groom-to-ue is the son of
Mr.. c. V. Burris of Danville and resid-
ed in that village until number Of
years ago when he went to Chicago
to practice law.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
Luther A. '.trssm VIM. ?. R,m.
STREAM & RIMER

Farms and city pr perty bought, col.
and exchanged. Properties rented an.
rents collected. Fire insurance q %.
ciaity. Representing ~ old reliab.
stock companies. Accident ,nsursnc.
i've stock insurance. Plate glsss -
surance, automobile insurance, In fac
We can insure any property you ma
have. Surety bonds Of all kinds ca
and see ". Room Sipe bldg, sout,
Main Ut. Cit phone No. az Black
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
I. B. HOUCK
ATTORNEY .Ar.lAW

once Rogers building, No. III sout,
Main street. Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Room,
and 3, second floor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15

+ j. i. j. j. i. + + f. + + 1. + \
Il BIRTHS j.
!. r. r. 4. i. i. 1. + + + i \ + +
A daughter was born Monday 10
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Baker of near
Millw0od.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15

sAMMss WANT Aos sAv
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
ARREST
Of Robert OOIy On A CHARGE
Of Assault

Robert Doty was arrested Tuesdav
afternoon on a warrant sworn out be.
lore Mayor Perrine charging him
with assault and battery on Charles
hosenkrants. The afiidavit was filed
by Rosenkrantz.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15

ATTORNEY "A, LAW
FRANK o. LEVERINC
All business Of legal nAturs sivei
prompt attention and especially a
practice In the ProOats Court. Omcs
No. 8 East High street, Mt. Vernon. 4
New Phone. ONCE lO4.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15
DENTAL SURGEON
Z. G. BEGGS

Ohce II Arnold block corner .
East High street and Monumep
square. Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-15

G.. K. CONARD, n. d.
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN .aNc
gURoEoN
ONCE and residence, Is East Vine 81
Citizens phone So. Once hours: ,
70 ana 2 to p. N.
Bell 263 r.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-14
EVERY THOUSANDTH
PERSON is OWNER OF
A FORD AUTOMOBILE

DETROIT, Sept. 14.-One person in
every 1000 old enough to be enumer-
ated in the last government census is
an owner of Ford Motel T. That is,
one-tenth of one per cent of the popu-
lat'on Of the United States are possess
sors of Fords.
The last official government census
shows the population of Uncle Samuers
land to be 92,174515. The total number
of Model rs now in use in this countrv
Is given at the Ford factory as 1856, $40.
Figure the percentage for yourself
This Is remarkable when it is con-
sidered that less than one per cent of
the people of the country own an auto
mobile Of any kind. Even in little old
New York less than one per cent Of
the inhabitants can speak truthfully OF
my car" The same condition is true
in Chicago, San Francisco, Baltimore
and other large cities.
In all probability before the close of
the coming automobile. selling year the
percentage of Ford Model rs will have
mounted much higher