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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01
The Literary Trawler

Ours is a Christian Army" SO he
said
A regiment of bangomen who led
And ours a Christian Navy" ad-
ded he
Who sailed a thunder-junk upon
the sea.
Better they know than men unwar-
like do
What is an army and a navy, too.
Pray God there may be sent them
by-and-by
of what a Christian is.
and why.
For somewhat lamely the concep-
ton runs
Of a brass-buttoned Jesus firing
guns.-Ambrose Bierce.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01

That their ability and effectiveness
are reflected in this work is natur-
al.
Good as has been the showing oi
past performances, the work is but
well under way. AS was the case
of the general who was asked If he
was ready to surrender, they are
Just beginning to fight" A home
for tubercular patients. a juvenile
court. better living conditions for
negroes, are some of the problems
that confront the society. And the
members are not dismayed.
Large as the membership is there
are able Columbians who are not
giving their aid to the work. Sec
retary F. J. Bate should have lit
tie trouble in increasing the en-
rollment to 1000. Charity work
Is something to be doubly enjoyed.
In assisting others one gains feel
ng of good fellowship that recon-
oenses the effort. Extending help
ng hand to some struggler when
lie feels ready to give up is indeed |
! worthy business.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01
Fire at sos Park Avenue FRIDAY.

A fire was discovered at sos Park
avenue at about IL o'clock Friday
night. 1t was in a negro's house.
The alarm was turned in by a ne
gro to the fire department as being
at sos Price avenue. The fire en-
gine was sent to Price avenue, and
in the meantime neighbors put out
the fire.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01
Hotel Builder Coming Tuesday.

We'll be there Tuesday" said
a telegram from Jack Bedell of st.
Louis, who is to build the new ho-
tel, in telegram to Nelson Trim
Bile. secretary of the Commercial
Club yesterday afternoon.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01
He win Move to Columh,..

W. Q. Atkeson of Butler, Mo-,
visited his sons and daughter in
the University several days last
week, returning to his home last
night. Mr.. Atkeson expects to
move to Columbia soon.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01

STUDENTS CAN MAKE FROM SIS to
S3J weekly, representing us and taking
orders for the "WALLACE" PORT
ABLE ELECTRIC LAMP, which sells
at sight to 3 out of students-in DOR
mitories and frat houses, as well as In
Offices and homes. This Is an absolute
fact and we can prove Ii, Write now
for full particulars.
Wallace Novelty Co., Inc,
1920 East 41st ST., New York.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01
THE CALENDAR

Nov. 2.--Democratic student rally
at Y. NJ. c. A. at 1880 o'clock.
Nov. 4.-Meeting of graduate
students in Room 3O5 Academic
Hall at 4::3O p. m.
Nov 17.-Concert by University
Band in the University Auditorium
at 7:3O o'clock.
Nov. Dixie Club picnic.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01
SELLING SOULS FOR DRESSES.

About the time grandmother wa
married she bought herself black
silk dress. 1t was plain, cut mod
estly, durable. That dress LASTED
grandmother her lifetime and Ii
now a family heirloom.
Il never will be able to wear this
thing out" milady says today as
she gives an impatient brush to the
fiimsy, lace-covered, modern gown
she bought few weeks ago. Then
she goes to hunt up her low-heeled
shoes to give to the washwoman.
She hasn't had time to even scuff
up the shoes yet. But fashion says
high-heels this autumn-so what
is she to do?
What does it mean-this fashion
mania which the modern woman
has succumbed to? This disease
doctors have pronounced a form of
insanity-where is it leading the
human family?
Men and women are being drawn
nearer to poverty, to starvation. 1t
brings envy, discomfort with life,
frivolity and prostitution among
women. For many a working girl
will have the fashion, let the price |
tag be marked even SO high. In
recent investigation in London 25
per cent of the prostitutes laid their
downfall to the desire for fine feath-
ers. They had seen and initiated
the dress of the more prosperous
at the cost of their souls.
Many a life of pleasure for man
and wife is being wasted on the
woman's back. 1t makes a lean
pocket book to pay the stitcher. /.
For a great many women, fashion
Is the motive power of their lives.
1t is not the clothes that cost. 1t q
is the price exacted by continual
changes which pinches. There are '
gowns for every occasion. New
colors, new combinations, new cuts Z
of cloth, one after the other.
Such dressing doesn't attract
men. The woman who relies upon
the adorned body to get husband Y
had better never marry. Personal
ty, gayety, cleyerness and COM F
make the only firm foun-
iation for matrimony. The aver v
lge man never notices just how a
woman is dressed. To him she is
something in pink" or "a neat.
title package" at
Fashion is merely a habit, a hys-
eria. w. L. George has suggested ?, .,
informs for women. That is. a
ct style for the seasons. For sum- Bs
Ter, say plain blouse and skirt. at
nd that for every summer. He
lso suggests fixed type of even
lg gown for women as there is a
It evening suit for men. En-
Woman wouldn't stick by such
lies? Yes she would. Just con-
der any variations in bad form :
ID watch how consistently she al
III wear the uniform costume pre- sas
rfbed. Why-when woman real and
es that she is going to be con- 1Al
Tered in the reckoning of souls r :
st for a pair of silk stockings she bus
II demand such change. day
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01
Tau Beta Pi Initiates Four.

Tau Beta Pi. the engineering fra
ternity, initiated four members last
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-01

Ashland Couple Get Permit to Wed.
A marriage license was issued
yesterday morning to A. B. Estes of
ashland and Mrs. Lena Ballenger
OF Ashland. Mr.. Estes is "a years
old and Mrs. Ballenger is 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Arrangements Being Made for
Press Associations Meeting.
PLAN TRIPS FOR VISITORS
Quarterly Conference of M. E.
Church South-News Notes and
Items From Virginia City.

Special correspondence OF Inc Sihf.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March "a, 1914.
Plans are being mapped out by the VIZ
ginia Press Association for its annual
meeting. which is to be held in this city
the latter part of next June.
J. L. Hart, secretary of the association
of Farmvine. Va, was in Alexandra TO-
DAY arranging the preliminary details 1or
the meeting. There will be meeting OF
the executive committee in Richmond
some time next week for the purpose OF
fixing upon a date for the annual meet
ing. 1t is expected the association VIII
be in session here about three days.
Just as soon as the executive coffilhit'ee
mans out its plans there will be meet
ing of the representatives of the press OF
this city TO complete plans for the enter
tainment of the visitors during their stay
in Alexandria.
Tentative plans provide for trolley TRIP
IN Mount Vernon Arlington, washington
and other points \ banquet probably Will
also be held the final night OF the meet
ing. Arrangements will be made 10 nave
the Virginia editors call upon President
Wilson during their trip. 1t is expected
that about $50 editors and their wives Will
attend this meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
SPEER READY TO RETIRE,
BUT IN REGULAR WAY
If Charges Are Withdrawn He
Would Be Willing to Leave
the Bench.

MACON, Ca. March 24.-Reports that
Emory Speer, United States judge for the
southern district of Georgia, whose official
acts recently were investigated by sub
committee of the House judiciary COM
mittee might retire have resulted in
the Judge making a public statement:
IF the judiciary committee in accord
ance with their conceptions of duty after
considering all matter which has been
submitted to it withdraws the charges
against me in a manner as public as they
have been made. I will not be unwilling
to accept retirement upon the same terms
that l might when l reach the age of
seventy" Judge Speer says.
The judge denied the suggestion that
he retire in any way emanated from him
action as result Of the House commit
tees investigation. His statement was
called forth. he says. by an inquiry from
Representative Adamson of Georgia con-
corning the retirement reports.
The House committees report and rec
concentration as to impeachment have not
been made public.
The Webb subcommittee of the House
judiciary committee intends to disregard
the suggestion of willingness of JUDGE
Office upon withdrawal of the charges
~ainst him.
The subcommittee is considering the
evidence taken in Georcia and soon will
he ready to fornu ate conclusions to re-
port to the entire committee for its guild
ance in reporting recommendation to the
House on the proposed Impeachment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
RATE FIGHT
TO OPEN TOMORROW
Attack Of Civic Bodies on Alleged
Unfair Charges by Railroads of
Interest to Capital.

With an imposing array OF lawyers rep
resenting the railroads and the various
business interests Of Washington in at
tendance, the first skirmish In what is
destined to be one Of the greatest freight
rate fights in the history of this city
will begin tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
before the interstate commerce commits
sion.
Attorneys representing the Chamber of
Commerce. the Board of Trade. Retail
Merchants Association and various in
dividual shippers have been working for
weeks on facts and figures calculated
to convince the commission that the city
Of Washington is Disseminated against
in the way Of rates both into and out
of the city. to such an extent as to
make 1t practically impossible for it to
compete with business with other eastern
and southern cities.
All Cases Consolidated.
Following the decision Of the commits
sion permitting the railroads to withdraw
free delivery service in Washington If it
was Withdrawn in Baltimore, and the act
of the railroads in withdrawing it In both
cities, numerous cases were filed before
the commission attacking the rates both
into and out Of the city and pointing
out that the withdrawal Of the free de-
livery service was an increase in rates.
The cases have been consolidated into
one The late Commissioner Marble. who
handled the original store door delivery
case. at one of the hearings, while at
torneys were arguing as to upon which
side fell the burden of proof, declaring
that there was absolutely no doubt but
that a withdrawal of a part Of a serv-
ice was In effect an increase in rates,
held that the burden of proof was on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today to
the following:
Kennedy Brothers. incorporated 10
build seven dwellings from $40 to 641 Z
street northeast; architect, A. H. Some
mann; builder, Kennedy Brothers; esti-
mated cost, $31, 800.
]. E. Abbott, to build store and dwell
ings from 1882 to 1885 H street northeast;
architect, L. T. Williams; builder, W. H.
Abbott: estimated cost, $1,000.
Charles H. Taylor, to build dwelling at
1888 34th place northwest; architect, r.
G. Moore: builder, c. H. Taylor; esti-
mated cost, $1,000.
c. W. Fowler. to build dwelling at 1916
Irving street northwest; architect. T. M.
Medford; builder, J. r. Haislip; estimated
cost, Sc. 500.
S. ]. Brinkley, to build dwelling at AL
New Jersey avenue southeast; architect,
j. Wenig; builder. S. ]. Brinkley; esti-
mated cost. $4,000.
l.. c. Smith, to build dwelling In Aspen
street, Takoma Park; architect. N. 7.
Halter: builder, L. c. Smith; estimated
cost, $500
E. P. Hopkins, to repair dwelling at
1866 Harvard street. estimated cost, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24

W. Potbury. Charles F. Roberts. H. A.
Stacy, R. E. L. Thomas. William E. Wal
ton, Harry r. Warren, Alfred NJ. Wilson
and Melvin A. Wertz.
Floor ommittee-Charles Long, chair
man; E. Richard Gasch. vice chairman
Benjamin F. Benton. Howard g. Brown,
Samuel H. Deckman. George ]. Efferen.
Henry W. Eibel, George w. Harrison,
John A. Hoffecker Harry F. Kennedy,
William McAleer, E. c. Bartlett William
S. Macdonald. Armand Offutt, Tracy NJ.
Payfair. Harry T. Roche Emmett L.
Rudd, Ferdinand Waldman, George A.
Baker, Parker H. Sweet, Sd: Charles D.
Shackleford and James H. Windsor.
Committee on Observation-Disclosures F.
Larcombe, jr, chairman: Robert ]. Bell.
vice chairman; Grant S. Barnhart, ]. Ed
ridge Burns, Louis D. Carman. Emmett
NJ Carter, Harry E. Claflin, William J.
Eynon, William H. Fisher. L. L. Fried
rich, William B. Hardy, John @. Hodges,
William J. Hoffman, David s. Hoover, j.
T. Hoskins, Frank T. Knock, Thomas R.
Manning, Louis Perna, George Pitt,
Thomas A. Robbins. H. c. c. Stiles and
Riley A. Sweet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
John Scanlon Buried.

The funeral of John Scanlon took place
at $50 O'Clock this morning from st.
Mary's Catholic Church. Services were
conducted by Rev. H. ]. Cutler, pastor.
and burial was made in st. Mary's ceme-
terry.
The pallbearers were John Jacobs. Rich
ard Jacobs. Joseph Jacobs. B. Jacobs
David Jacobs and Vincent Jacobs.
In the corporation court today final
decree for divorce was given in the case
of Harry Fillingame against Madeline
Fillingame on the ground of desertion.
Mary S. Beavers. the year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Beavers. died
yesterday at the home of her parents
716 South Fairfax street. The funeral
took place this afternoon, Rev. W. ].
Morton officiating.
Graham & Ogden, real estate dealers
have sold for Thomas C. Rawlett and
wife, three building lots on the west
side Of Columbus street between Queen
and Princess streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
the railroads to establish the necessity

the railroads to establish the necessity
Of the increase.
Among the local attorneys who proba-
bly, will be on hand tomorrow morning
when the case is called are Chaplin
Brown, general counsel, and H. carlton
Hanes, special counsel, Of the Chamber
Of Commerce. and Maurice D. Rosen-
berg. representing the retail merchants,
Adjustment Company. which is handling
the case of o. J. De Moll and other indi-
vidual merchants.
The attorneys. while refusing to divulge
any of their statistics at this time, de-
clare they have had rate experts make
exhaustive studies of the tariffs of the
various roads shipping freight into and
out of Washington, and are confident
that the figures will show the plight of
Washington. so far as shipping rates are
concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
SUFFRAGIsTs ASK HEARING.
Congressional Union Wants It Elk.
clusively for Members.

The Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage today requested another. and
exclusive hearing on the constitutional
amendment for woman suffrage defeated
last week in the Senate, and reintroduced
by Senator Bristow of Kansas. The union
wants to be heard by the Senate woman
suffrage committee, of which Senator
The union continued today its prepara-
lions for its parade here May o. A police
permit for the parade has already been
granted. and members of the union say
that this time adequate police protection
will be furnished. They claim that the
parade will be. much larger and more
elaborate than the one held In Washing
ton March g. 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
RECEPTION AND DANCE
AND OTHER FEATURES
Columbia Comnandery, K. T., Host
at Annual Function, With La
dies as Guests.

Columbia Commandery. No 2. knights
Templar, gave it annual ladies night
program at the old Masonic Temple,
9th and streets northwest, last even
ing, including a reception, a musical
and VAUDEVILLE entertainment and a
dance A feature of the dance was the
grand march with one hundred couples
in line, led by Eminent Commander
Frank E. Gibson and Miss Frances NJ.
Stumph. The affair was arranged by a
general committee with Sir Knight
Charles B. Matthews, chairman, while
number of subcommittee, made up
Of an army Of sir knights, carried out
the details. Prominent among the
guests Of the evening were Grand
Commander Henry K. Simpson and the
other officers of the Grand Com
mandery.
Following the reception Past Com
mander Charles A. Stewart, chairman
of the committee on entertainment,
presented the following program: Mil
ton w. brennan in "a Man Of Mystery"
Richard K Hart, vocal selections. &C
companied by Benjamin E. Gordon;
Mrs. Ida F. Corbett, solo, Thou Won
drous Youth" accompanist, Mrs. j.
Harry Cunningham, and Little Com
edy" by Arthur B. Pierce, a Washing
ton boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24

r. C. Bedford. a liveryman. committed
suicide in his stable at Fredericksburg,
Va. by shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24

not advanced in prices at nearly the same
rate as has been true Of meats. While
the average increase in farm product
prices for February for a period Of SIX
years was IT per cent. according TO the
bulletin, during last February producers
received an increase Of only 1-3 per cent.
Prices paid to producers OF meat ami
mails increased 81 per cent during Feb
ruary, as compared with an increase OF
Al per cent for February, 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Real Estate Transfers.

NO. 7So COL MBIA ROAD NORTH
VEST Yellott Candy to Patrick
]. WayIand lot lG2 square 2SSS; $40
CHEVY CHASE Observation-Disclosures
Company to Edwin L. Yancy, lot 49,
CHILLUM CASTLE HEIGHTS-Wash-
ington Land and Mortgage Company
to Samue, s. Bailey. lot 1872 square
1884: 81 600.
CHILLUM CASTLE HEIGHTS-Karl l..
Schaus to Washington Land and Mort
gage Company, lots 81 and 81. square
1899: $40
SIXTEENTH STREET HIGHLANDS
. Holmes Central Realty Corporation to
Anna L. I.ukei, lot Sc and part lot So.
square 2720; $40.
NO. 1915 9TH STREET NORTHWEST
Frederick A Fenning ct al, trustees,
to Hattie I. Heron, lot 49, square $40;
$4,000
WEST HoLMEAD MANoK-John NJ
Thurston ct TX. to Robert B. Brown
lots IA to n, square 26s9; $40
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SOUTH
EAST between Sd and 4th streets-Az-
real FUR ct ux. to James ]. O'Donnell,
part lot A. square 100; $40.
LEXINGTON PLACE NORTHEAST be-
tween 9Th and It'll streets-Henry T.
Farmer ct ux. to Paul l.. Hallam. lot
1877, square S62; SO.
MERIDIAN HILL-Edward W. Kings
ley to Edward A. Kingsley. lot 80,
and part lot 81, block 10; 81.
LEXINGTON PLACE NORTHEAST be-
tween 9Th and It'll streets-Kennedy
Bros. to H. King Cornwell lot 112.
square S62; $40. Same to George G.
Cornwell. lot lib, square S62; $40.
ELEVENTH AND PARAMOUNT
STREETS NORTHWEST-Tho ].
Lane ct al. to Patrick F. Michigan,
part lot /. block 25 and all lots 70,
II and Y, block IS; SO.
PLEASANT PLAINS-Washingto Loan
and Trust Company. trustee, to
Thomas B. Hawthorne, lot 3O5; $40.
C. Bedford a uYerYman committed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
Hold Quarterly Conference.

dOlO quarterly SOuAoAoAiSS'
The business affairs Of the conference
year of the NJ. -. Church South. were
settled last night at the fourth quar-
terly conference of that church. Ad-
vancement was shown along all lines of
church work.
Rev. DR.. ]. w. Duffey, pastor, left to-
dav for the conference which will open
tonight in st. Pauls Church, Baltimore.
Stewards elected last night to serve
for the year follow: ]. E Alexander, r
j Pollard, o. B. Pierpont. George r
Smith w. s Nicklin, DR.. c. Z, Outcait,
Henry X Field. ]. Frank Myers, Alvin
Powell. W. T Wilkins, C. E. Dare, John
q Graham. w. c. Basgett, George w.
KEYS, J. Z. w. Timberman, ]. B. VIII
kns. James G. Graham, John W. Mon
roe, r. <. Graham, John G. Cockey, n.
S. Greenaway, r. Monkey Erwin.
James Z. Alexander was elected record
ing steward, Henry X. Field. district
steward; J. Frank Myers, superintendent
of the Sunday school; George R. Smith,
superintendent of the village chapel.
Red Men Hold Fair.
The American Indian Guard fair was
opened at Odd Fellows Hall last night
with an address by W. S. Nicklin, or
ganizer of the guards. a large number
Of Red Men Of this city, together with
a delegation from Washington, attended
Music was furnished by the American
Indian Guard Band. The affair will be
concluded April l next. There will be
special fea lures nightly.
The Cardinal base bali club will hod
its first practice game at D O'clock to-
morrow afternoon in order to be ready
to cross bats with the Nationals at the
Washington bail park April next. The
local team will arrange for a scrub game
Sunday.
Manager Clark Griffith, at recent ban
quet rendered him by the local club, gave
the Cardinals a game with the Nationals.
Free tickets VIII be given the pupils Of
the schools of this city to tire game. The
tickets VII be issued by Mayor Fisher,
who will turn them over to Superintendent
of Schools Capt W. H Sweeney for d. s.
tribution among the children.
Sues for Her Prize.
An echo of the poultry show held in
this section January ii last will be heard
in the shape of suit instituted by Mrs.
Wilson, wife of H. P. Wilson of Hollirs
Hall Fairfax county. Va. for the re-
.covery Of a special prize. consisting of an
electric stove to which she alleges she
is entitled. The case will be heard Sat-
,urday morning before Justice Julius Pei
Jon. Mrs Wilson was one of the largest
exhibitors at the show and her birds car
.ried of many prizes.
, The Hou"ittee of men and women who
will have charge of the bazaar which will
-pe held april 80 will hold a meeting at 3
o'clock tonight at the rooms of the cham
Der o. commerce, at which plans for the
affair VII he mapped out.
= ~ a meeting of Marley Encampment
of Odd Fellows he d last night the golden
gale and royal urple degrees of the Or
ger were conferred on a class of six can
.SiGates. At the close OF the meeting the
women -onrected with the American In
;Tian Gudrf fair served supper to the
staeubers
y Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 81 l. o.
g. f, Will hold its regular meeting TO-
.DISnL at which time arrangements will
zoe made for an entertainment to be given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
What Is Your Need in
Black
Dress Fabrics?

You may De sure that 1t can be
filled hereto advantage. too. Just
a few items in black fabrics follow
as guide to prices.
soc BLACK STORM SERGE, strict
ly all wool; firmly woven. 10
Special value tomorrow. a 4OC
fSd u, oHly
soc BLACK MOHAIR, with a neat
self stripe; So inches wide. ~
Special value tomorrow, e0SC
BLACK GABARDINE, the new ma
terial for wear spring and summer;
St inches wide. $3.50 o. ~
value. Special tomor- ID I'D
row, yard.
BLACK RATINE CREPE, 81 inches
wide; all wool; firm weave and
value vail ne Special ssf' tos sl:se S1.25
row, a yard. ..........
BLACK SILK AND WOOL CREPE
DE PARIS, famous Lupin's make:
se sss .Ds value sS'' tomoT- Sl.OO
row, YARD.
Main Floor-sth St. Rotunda-
Dress Goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24

April 81 next for the benefit Of the Odd
Fellows Orphan Home, Lynchburg. Va
Considerable routine business was dis
posed Of last night by Alexandria Lodge
of Elks. and arrangements were made Tor
the installation of the recently elected Of
ficers. which will take place April 13 next.
A number of matters of Importance will
be up for consideration at the meeting
of city council, which will be held to-
night Considerable new business, it is
stated, will be introduced at this meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-24
PRICES SHOW ADVANCES.
February Increase for Meat Animals
Is 81 Per Cent.

Marked advances in meat prices dur
ing the month of February are noted in a
bulletin just issued by the Department Of
Agriculture. the bulletin, at the same
time, showing that farm products have