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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-11
cARLoT RECEIPTS,

These sales were reported today. Wheat
No. hard winter: cars. sLoo: car,
car 200; cars. 9slsc; s cars, s9itc; 10
cars. a9c 2 cars. aslfc. No. hard win
ter; car. Csc; car, Nlte; car, &c;
ar. ote; J car. &c No : spring: car
car. CSC. No. : mixed; car. CSC. No. 2
durum: car. p1c. No. 3 durum cars,
a0c. No grade: car, Sic; car. eOc.
oats-No. white: car. 4sc. No. white;
4iNc. No grade; car, dc. Rye, No. 2;
? cars, s2hc; 2 cars, S2Ao. No. 3: ~ cars,
MAC. Corn--No. white: car, g2stc. No.
6 white: car. Ioisc. No. yellow car.
yellow: cars. e51sc. No yellow: 2 cars,
&c. No. / mixed; l car 65isc;. No. ?
mixed car. ebkc. No. 2 mixed; cars,
ac. No. 5 mixed; car (near white.
i car slltc Sampler l car, 64ikc: cars,
64Hc; 2 cars e4c Barley-No. 8 feed: 1-5
car. &C. No. 4 feed'lh cars. pic.
seea asiS or: No. : hard. sscatl opS. No
I hard, silkGesc: No. spring, sec@l. OH
No. spring, Sscfft1. Oolsi No. spring, $50
aec: No. durum. so3zu9ic; No. durum,
xS,ss 7SS Sen; sG No. " White. Tss.s
No. 4 white. 73qQ2stc; No. white. ngI2o;
No. 8 white. 70@70Skc' No, ] yellow, 6sia
@esNc; No, 2 yellow, csNgeSs.S, S Nc, ?
40. yellow. e,fQssc; 10. s yellow. ESQ
,:ss,r.s. sample yellow sbitQs5hc; No.
mixed, e5st ae5iSc: No. mixed, S@ehc.
No. ) mixed, elldGsc; No, mixed. s4ha
6is.r, No. mixed, Sst 56tltc. Oats; No.
2 white, ie3tGptsc: standard. t21t4i1hc; No.
: white, i2di4zstc; No white. 4lhQfiMc.
barley: Mating. 55aig7c; No. feed. $50
sc, Rye; No. z sz9s21sG; No D. siaSlhe'
CHICAGO. Oct. IO--Assertlons that
Portugal was expected TO declare war
on Germany at any moment gave the
wheat market today an inward turn.
DIsquietIng reports regarding the hostile
attitude OF Turkey attracted also con-
siderable attention and 90 did the falling
OF In receipts In the American spring
crop belt The opening. which ranged
from ikc Oft to Nc up, was followed by a
moderate general advance. A reaction
that followed was quickly over come.
Wet weather threatening 10 delay. re-
ceipts had only temporary strengthen
ing influence on corn. Pit spectators
were generally on the selling Hlde. After
starting unchanged 10 &c higher, prices
underwent an all-around sag.
HEDGING sale from the northwest made
the oats market weak. Heaboard demand
appeared 70 be lacking
provisions rose with hogs. The best
cali was for November lard
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-11

However. If you are prudent you will
not seek less dusty promenade in side
streets and suburbA Now night has
fallen and the human wolves are creep
ing out OF their dens. the hordes who do
murder TO gain a jacket or a pair Of
boots. time-expired oonvicts for the most
part. with the wolf passport" that Ien-
ders subsequent employment foriorn
hope.
The first time / came 10 this town
was assured that there was = murder on
the streets at least every four and twenty
hours. with considerably more some nice,
warm nights when II Yves a-pity-to-oe-
indoors-don't -you-knoW, doubted the
fact TIL ] came back subsequently and
proved Il. And now. this spring. after
an absence OF three years find N'esperal
murders mona popular than ever, Nasty,
uncomfortable murders. quiet murders IN
the dark by gentlemen who haven't a
thing against you, but need a spare shirt
OF merely want 10 keep in good train
ing. There are no street Tampa half a
mile from the heart OF this metropolis.
That helps. too.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-11
some DO d Neatly.

The lazy and inartistic spirits merely
slide ND in felt slippers and sandbag or
club you. The real union murders are
garroters. SQuatting low on their heels.
they lurk In the gutter at the sound OF
your approaching steDs until you appear
cIose by. sihOuetted against the star
light. Then the hide lasso is neatly cast
over your head; swiftly and silently you
are choksd 20 death. or .partnership
Of three viii operate. Two chase you
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-11

me IouoWlnB taDlo shows the prices Tor
hogs at the South Omaha live stock mar
ket Tor the last few days. with compari-
sons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-11
Cattle Of ALI Kinds Make Good Ad.
vance for Week.
HOGS DROP SHARPLY FOR WEEK
Fat sheep nnd Lambs Ten 60 FIfteen
Cents Higher Than Week
Ago and Feeder stock
steady.

The following table shows the receipts Of
tattle, hogs and sheep at the South omaha
i've stock market for the year TO date, a.
compared with last year:
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
CHARITY CLUBS ANNUAL RE.
PORT.
Review Of Years Work, Thanks to
Generous Public, Future Outlook
Encouraging.

The Twin City Charity Club met last
Dec. 4. 1913. at the home Of Mrs. Kate
Smith. The years work was reviewed,
members having made one thousand
sick calls. the public has responded
generously to our appeals for help. we
are hoping to do a better work the
coming year. We closed the club-year
with $4,000 In the treasury, the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Mrs. Mamie Donovon,
Hon. Pres; Mrs. Hester Keeys, Pres. );
Mrs. Hettie Stirson, v. Pres; Mrs.
Hilda Kennedy, Secy.; Mrs. Tillie
Withers. Asst. Secy.; Mrs. B. G. Cole
man, Treas; Mrs. Jewel Burke, Asst.
Treas. The officers were installed
at the hime Of Mrs. Jewel Burke by
Mr.. VIM. Smith Dec. 18th. After max
ing many hearts happy with Xmas
cheer we close to open the new years
work Ian. Sth, at the home Of Mrs,
Hilda Kennedy. '727-'7-'7 '~cs';,r,A I ~
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
Two Points of Niave,

american women spend more money
% clothes today than they ever spent
and very much more than they sh6Eld
spend In many cases. said Firth
avenue modiste. "A $500 dress worn
BY the wife of man whose incomseis,
say, $50 a week. looks unbecoming
and extravagant. One Of my, custom
ers. wearing for the flrst. time an i'm
ported robe trimmed with skunk, said
to her husband. with whom she was
walking: Il. .. ..,
allow people stare at my new dressl
I suppose they wonder II I've been
shopping in Paris" -, ~.
"'More likely her husband replied
sourly, they wonder II I've been en-
bezzling.' New York Tribune. e
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
HALF CENTURY OF FREEDOM.
Dr.. FrisssIi Makes Optimistic Address
at Hampton Institute Celebration.

Dr. FrisseIi Makes Optimistic Address
at Hampton Institute Celebration.
Here in Virginia colored people have
a better chance than anywhere else
In the world to live and improve. We
can work out the race problem better
In America than anywhere else. While
tnere Is much for the colored people
to struggle for. still there should be
great thanks to God for what has
been accomplished '...
These inspiring wOris were spoken
by DR.. Hollis B. Frissell. principal of
Hampton institute, when he addressed
the large audience of cOlored people
who recently assembled in the normal
school gymnasium at Hampton insti-
tute to hold a union celebration of
their fifty years Of freedom. H..
-. DR., Frissell urged the colored people
to cooperate for the development Of
the, nation. He referred to the work
which the Negro Organization society
Is doing to teach the lessons of better
health. better education. better farms
and better homes" He expressed his
pleasure at seeing so many Of our peo-
pie of, the lower peninsula gathered at
Hampton institute.
Rev. A. A. Graham Of Phoebus. the
presiding officer, referred to the i'm
portant work which mothers and IA
theirs now aged had done in making it
possible for our young people to get
an education.
Addresses by local colored men and
women showed the progress that has
come during fifty years Of freedom and |
the work that remains to be done. The
music included singing by the large
Hampton chorus and audience aud
band selections under the direction Of
Professor w. M. o. Tessmann
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

Our exposure Of vice conditions in
this city has been costly to this publ.
cation, but beneficial to the com.
munity. We have lost friends, because
OF our agitation, many who are con-
sidered the best Negroes in the city.
Every pressure has been brought to
bear against the continuance Of the
Twin City Star, which is now con.
sidered a dangerous publication. Even
some Of the clergy are fighting the
Editor, who will in due season re-.
taliate with some sensational truths.
You must send your subscriptions
II you want the Twin City Star, or or.
der It discontinued.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
JAMES D. C0RR0THERs AS
WRITER OF SHORT STORIES
Glimpse os Me Early Struggles and
ssbssqusnt Riss to Prominsnos.

That due preparation for ones call.
ing in life. a fixed aim, high Ideals and
sticking to the job are necessary fac.
tors In the upward struggle to gain
success are distinctly apparent in the
rise OF the Rev. DR.. James d. Corroth-
ers. poet. orator and short story writer.
DR.. Corrothers is native of Michigan
and received his early education in the
public schools Of South Haven, Mich.
Being the only colored boy in the
school. he had hard time convinc-
ing the white boys that he was human
flesh and blood just as they were. He
met their taunts and slurs both in
the classroom and on the school
grounds with manly courage and prov
ed himself to be the equal in intellect
and physical proves Of any in his
class. BY hard labor and strict econ
omy. he made his way through school.
finally graduating from Northwestern
university and Bennett college.
DIR. Corrothers has been active in the
ministry, but devotes practically all Of
bis time now to literary work. His
poems and short stories have appeared
In some Of the leading magazines and
newspapers. such as the Century. Amer
lean, Criterion, the Philadelphia Press
and other we'll known and influential
publications. One Of his latest poems,
"The Dream and the Song" appears in
the January number of the Century.
The Rev. Mr.. Corrothers, accompa-
MED by his wife, who is a successful
music teacher and gifted pianist, at
tended one session Of the National
Negro Press association at Its annual
meeting held in Philadelphia last Au-
gust and by invitation delivered
most timely and helpful address which
was much appreciated by the members
of the association and the large audi.
ence present. He is destined to rise
still higher in the galaxy Of poetic.
fiction and short story writer's. Always
abreast Of the times. competent, genial
and ambitious, his fame will increase
with the coming years.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
Local League on Urban Conditions.

" The Savannah lGa) branch Of the
National League on Urban Conditions
Among Colored People. recently organ.
lied by Assistant Director Eugene K.
Jones Of New York. starts of auspi.
ciously. Since its inception the early
part Of November II has raised over
$270 as fund with which to carry on
It's work. The league distributed din
ners and gifts Of various kinds to
needy families and the less fortunate
children Of the community as Christ
mas remembrance. Sol c. Johnson Is
president Of the league.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
An Interesting Book.


A French marquise whose country
house Is crowded with guests during
the hunting season hit upon the origi-
nal idea Of placing register at the
disposal Of her visitors in which, to
record their desires and criticisms.
! TAs pages. Of the richly bound. book
soon began to be covered with notes
such as: '' B.
Count de R. still owes Is louis. He
knows to whom" .,,.s -. ,,.-r..l v
THE green, peas yesterday. were
burned" ..,,,.->.' ....," .5
Baroness M. Overwhelmingly not
with me-" e.: ~, .. - -
The marquise has withdrawn the
register. .. {.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

Mr.. J. o. Peterson, the we'll known
druggist Of the South Side, invites
your patronage. He carries a full line
OF Drugs, Toilet Articles and Drug.
gist Supplies. His prescription depart
ment Is very good. A trial Of Peter
sons Remedies will convince you of
their merit. All Negro patrons Of
this store will testify to his corteous
treatment. Patronize Peterson, The
Seven Corners Druggist, 1901 Wash
ington Ave. So.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
ANNOYED TELEPHONE
OPERATORS.

Dave Garner and H. Donelson we're
caught in raid on a disorderly house
on 14th Ave. and given workhouse
sentences. They had been accused of
Turing telephone operators. Mrs Car
ner, a white woman, was given 90
days. Negroes may expect the limit,
when they get out of line with the
white women. Every Judge on the
Municipal bench seems to be severe
on these cases. -.. = ~
Briscoe Lewis, who was caught and
testified for the state, was fined $40.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
Walking on Your Hat.


f. Nothing Is wasted in this house
10 the proud remark which you may
often hear from the lips of an expert
housekeeper. : 1t is boast. however.
that few people could really justify.
Take the case Of wornout derby hat.
In the majority Of instances this dis
carded article Of headgear finds its
way to the rubbish heap or perhaps
into the hands Of a passing tramp.
II only people were aware Of the fact,
the most excellent felt soles for the
inside Of their boots and slippers are
thus being discarded. These soIes can
be cut from the sides Of an old hat
and are much more comfortable than
the ordinary cork ones. &
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
Professor spinearn's Speaking Dat.

Professor Spingarn's Speaking Dates.
Professor j. e. Spingarn, chairman
Of the board Of directors Of the Ma
tional Association For the Advance
ment Of Colored People. opened his
speechmaking campaign against race
segregation at large and enthusiastic
meeting in Detroit Thursday evening.
Jan. 8. He arrived in Chicago Satur-
day and spoke at Lincoln Center Sun
day, Jan. II. From Chicago Mr..
Spingarn went to Quincy, ILL.,. where
he delivered most effective address
Tuesday. Jan. 13. The other places
and dates in his schedule for speeches
arc Kansas City. Kan. Jan. Is and at
Topeka, Kan. Jan, 16. The Hon. Ar.
thur Capper, Progressive candidate for
governor Of Kansas. is expected to pre-
side at the meeting in Topeka. st.
Louis Jan. 10. Indianapolis. Ind. Jan.
~ and perhaps at Cleveland, o.. Jan.
% on his return trip to New York.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
AIph. Lodae 10 Hold Celebration.

What promises to be one Of the big.
gest events in secret society circles In
Brooklyn In February is the forty fifth
annual celebration and reception of
the founding Of Alpha lodge. 1881.
Grand United Order OF Odd Fellows.
The affair will be held at Labor ~
ceum Thursday evening. Feb. s.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

When you have . social, or an,
gathering worthy Of mention, sele".
some member as press agent, and g.
tho names, especially the initials Of
persons present, and forward it to your
oswspaper. Do not wait to depend on
your time or memory. II 10 necessary
that We get the full names Of those
present
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

A Special Home-C Cooked Chicken
Dinner will be served by Cher AL.
len. at Sc. James Church. Jay and
Fuller Sts., st. Paul. on Tuesday eve.
Jan. 30. from s p. NJ. to IL p. NJ. for
35c. Ice Cream and Cake IL cents.
Admission Free. Remember Cher
Allen does the cooking.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

F. Peoples, Contractor and Builder,
has secured the contract and is now
starting the foundation for the
Crispus Attacks Home, on Randolph
st., st. Paul, MINI.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
THE BIG THREE

viii oivs Their Grand Prize Mae
qusssss on THURSDAY, JAN. -, At
Arcade Hall, 1911 Washington Avs. 90.
Don't forget the Prizes to b given 20 /
Observation-Disclosures.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
The Peoples Christian Mission,
REV. q. W. MITCHELL. PASTOR
tee4 vashlnstsn Ave-. o.

Rev. e. w. GILES conducts Bible
and missionary training classes as
follows: with Mr.. and Mrs. John
son. 526 2 Avenue North, Monday even.
ings; with Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Lawr-
ence. 90 8 Ave. South. Tuesday even
ings. with Mr.. and Mrs. st. Clare, All
IL Avenue, North, Friday evenings.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

We have no regrets for our article
last week on Gag Rule Methods"-
We expect Society" to rebel, but
what the HI, they can't stand the
truth, and there is more coming.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH

0ETHESUA UAPTTST C1OHCH
II A. M. Having done; All stand"
1850. Sunday School.
$50 p. N. q. Y. p. y.
Sc. M. ANGELS"
The public IL always welcome to
Bethesda Church. ~" ..>
Mrs. T. J. Carter IL q little better.
Her doctor says that her recovery viii
be slow. but she viii get along all
right. 'r.r
Rev. r. J. Carter, Pastor.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
Subscribe for the Star.
A TENDER HEART.

A tender hearted and compass
sionate disposition. which inclines
men to- pity and to feel the misfor...
tunes Of others and which is even.
for its own sake incapable Of invoIwi
ing any man in ruin and MISERY'S,
Of all tempers Of mind the most
amiable and. though il seldom re-
eeives mucl. honor. is worthy If the
highest.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

Hessrs. Benz. Jones and Clarencs
Bell are making good In their recent
business venture. They have the
Barber Shop and Pool Room. formerly
conducted By Mr.. H. d. Parker at "a
Third Ave. So, and are doing their
best 70 give satisfaction to their Gus.
toners.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
THAT PRIZE MASQUERADE.

THAT PRIZE MASQUERADE.
Judge Johnson announces that his
PRIZE MAsoUERApE will be held on
Wednesday night FEBY. 18TH, at
Union Temple Hall. GET READY
NOW, because this Is a masked ball.
Prizes will be awarded. GOOD ORDER
MUST PREVAIL.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
JUDGE JoHNsoN's
ANNUAL MASQUERADE,
FERRY II, 1914. .;
UNION TEMPLE HALL.
20 WASHINGTON AVE. 80.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
ADMISSION 81
GRAND VOCAL RECITAL.
MADAM e. L. BRUCE
The Oklahoma songbird.
Fsb'y 4 1914 Admission SOC.
PENCE AUDITORIUM, MINNIE
-. APOllS.
THE sT. LOUIS KITCHEN.

sa the ST. LOUIS KITCHEN.
You can set . good meal. clean
service. and courteous attention at
the st. Louis Kitchen. 13s =. Third
st.. 81. Paul. Mrs.. Hinson 10 univsr.
sally known for her good cooking.
81. LOUIS KITCHEN. 10 Z. srd o..
o. Paul, Observation-Disclosures.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
MINNEAPOLIS

n this great city ,oe ours, We need
more consscratsd mon and women to
throw ont The life line TO rescue the
pertaining souls. Rev. T. J. Garter.
Pastor Bethesda Baptist Churcn.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

Mrs. Almira johnson, who has been
visiting relatives for many months in
the South returned q few days ago.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
FORUM MEETING.

The Forum meets The flrst Sunday
IN each month q u Peters A. n. y.
Church. and On he third Sunday each
noDth q Bethesda Baptist Church.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
HARMONIOUS SOUNDS"
For Piano SoIosits.

All professionals and amateurs es
pecially, send today for the most pleas
ing and prettiest instrumental com.
positions published.
In recent years, since the famous
piece was published, entitled the
Maple Leaf Rag, by Scott Joplin,
this number called Harmonious
Sounds" novelette,. comes next in
rank. In sending for complete piano
forte copy, send II cents in stamps.
Address all orders to Harry McHall,
No. 1919 N. 3rd Street, Superior, Wis.
II this composition does not appeal
to the ear, forward composition back
and your money will be refunded
vertisement. ....'-...
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

Atty. Erwin and educator FUR were
In the city last week.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

Mrs. Jos. Bakion. 2702 271k st. is
very iii with pneumonia.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

Many Who complain that they DO not
gst the Star have bssn cut OF and
they VIII ct Il on the renewal Of thsis
subscs1ptioa b check a. p. o. order.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16
ST. PAUL. MIMI.

Mrs. Horn Of Nelson, B. c., is in the
city, the guest of Mrs. Jackson Of
Robert St Mrs. Horn is enroute to
Jacksonville, Fla, where she will
spend the winter. .. e.. +
Miss M, B. Anderson is suffering
with La Grippe. ..,.., s.,,, t. q
Mrs. e. H. Robinson is on the sick
list. p. J..
Mr.. John B. Shaw died at the, City
Hospital Monday, Jan. 18th. Funeral
from Pilgrim Baptist Church, Wednes-
day at $3.50 p. M. z r-,.
-. THE MECCA CAFE. s-
.aE 666 Aurora Ave. o. Paul.
Lunches. Soft Drinks. Fancy Grocer.
les. CONNECTIONS ana Cigars. Give m
your patronage. Mrs. Maggie Jenkins,
r. w. lopstIns.-Advsrtisement
%~IF 10 s9sg
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Mrs. E. H. Robinson is on the sick
THE MECCA CAFE.

sUsscRlsE FoR THE STAR.
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ApvEHT'sG IN THE STAR
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GRAND VOCAL RECITAL.
MADAM e. l. BRUCE
The Oklahoma Songbird

GRAND VOCAL RECITAL.
..u MADAM e. 1. BRUCE
The Oklahoma Songbird
Fsb'y 4 1914. Admission Soc.
PENCE AUDITORIUM, MINNIE
las APoIle. ..f. &,
Mrs. Eileen w. Martin has gone ia
California for q three weeks visit.
Does your subscription expire this
month! Please inform us as to re.
newal.
Any person who has paid for this
papsr. without receiving Il. vim b
sivsn . ysars subsoription On proof
q their statement. ,-.s .....
Editor Smith il on the sick list. He
was suffering from pleurisy, attended
By DR.. J. H. Redd, but Is now able to
sit up and take notice" again. Thanks
for many courtesies from friends who
called during his illness.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-01-16

Miss M, B. Anderson is suffering
with La Grippe. ,...,.., ...,. t. ST.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-11


cultural output OF his county and tap
n prolific source OF deposits for his
bank.
Rural credit unions are easily or.
ganized. All farmers borrow money
or trade on credit. In almost any
community ten farmers can be found
who viii Join a credit union which Is
proposed by the local banker with OF.
fers OF financial assistance. A loan
committee will be chosen. Each farm.
er then may give his note and security
to the union for about ten per cent In
excess OF the amount he Is 10 get. The
union gives It's note TO the bank for
It's loan with those notes as collateral,
Just as q merchant would. The ten
per cent Is guaranty margin that
the union will look after the loan TO
members and see that each pays his
note. II the ten per cent should be
left up and paid on shares or TO sur
plus for few years the union would
not continue to borrow but would lend
IT'S own funds.
The above plan is One very best that
can be devised. II merely uses the
same institution, namely. the local
bank, which now supplies the com.
munity's credit. In way more econ.
omIcal 10 both the lender and Dor
rowers and encourages thrift. insures
larger production and better business
by the farmers. Let the country banks
and farmers try the plan and thereby
strengthen the business OF each other.