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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

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T. r. Bennett and wife visited
in Lawton Sunday.
J. F. Ballou made a business
trip to Fletcher Saturday.
j. M. Peters was a caller in
Lawton Sunday afternoon.
Floyd Temple of Apache visit
ed here Sunday with friends.
j. P. Kennemur returned this
morning from business trip to
Lawton.
Miss Ellen Bell of Lawton was
here Friday visiting Miss Nellie
Dillberg.
Mrs. Matte Gamble and chill
dren visited friends in Fletcher
Tuesday.
Miss Linda era wford left Sun
day morning for a visit at Fl.
Worth, Texas.
Sheriff Richardson of Law.
ton was a business caller here q
short time Tuesday.
w. F. Wolcott and w. w.
BrunsKill were business callers
in Apache Saturday.
Mrs. c. M. Wolcott went to
Oklahoma City last week to haye
an operation performed.
Frs. j. Fitzgerald left Monday
for a visit with relatives at Beth.
ell. Kan. and other points.
j. F. Ballou made business
trip to Apache Thursday, deliv-
,ering o horse which he had sold.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16
Selling Gold Bricks
To The Farme rs.

The slick salesman is again
abroad in the land. " says Carl
! Williams, editer Of The Oklaho-
ma Farmers Stockman. Okla
hOma farmers ban we'll afford to
carefully look into every propo-
sition presented by a stranger
before they finally decide to in
vest any of their hard earned
money In it. The state is full of
clever men who would like a
share of the unexampled pros
perity of the wheat and livestock
sections.
"One Of the games of the slick
salesman is to sell stock in an al
legged rural credit or loan associ-
ation on the understanding that,
when you own the stock. you can
soon get from the association a
long time loan at low interest
rate on your farm property.
"One such company, now op-
Grating in Oklahoma has a long
list of names of prominent Okla
homa men as directors. Most of
these men are only nominally in
terested and many of them do
not even own stock in the associ-
alton. They know little or moth
ing about of the stock salesman.
Slick salesmem for this associa-
ton have sold about $40, 900
worth of stock. mostly in single
sharos for 500 each, to poor
people who want farm loans. In
a majority of cases the buyer is
given to understand that he can
get a loan on his farm whenever
he wants it. The buyer pays $25
or gives a short time note for the
amount which is discounted at
his local bank by the statesmen.
and then signs a contract to pay
the remaining $75 in three in
stallments of three. nine. anl
fifteen months.
The promoter gets the $25 In
cash, or the proceeds of a short
time note of that amount for his
services. The company gets the
more or less collectible contracts
for the remainder. There is no
certainty when any farmer who
buys stock in such an association
will ever get a loan of any a.
mount and there is no likelihood
that many purchasers will be a.
BILE to get a loan at any stated
time.
IF farmers want to buy stock
Of this kind for a speculative in
vestment, the same as tncy
would in a wildcat oil well. the
investment may be all right, but
when they buy on the under.
standing fostered by the sales
man that by this purchase they
put themselves in line for an ear
ly loan of money from the com
pany. the vestment is decided
wrong.
You have not at any time
seen the advertisements Of this
or of any similar company in The
Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman.
We have politely but firmly re-
fused to print them" concluded
Mr.. Williams. -Oklahoman.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

When great minds differ on
our foreign policies. it 10 no Won
der that disputes arise among
the lesser lights.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

T. A. Vaughn and wife of Ok
lahoma City visited here over
Sunday at the home of their son
Byron.
A. l.. Roberts visited in Law
ton and Cache over Sunday,
bringing his Hupmobile car back
with him.
Mrs. s. J. Willhite left Thurs
day for Custer City and from
there will 20 to Sprinffield. No..
for q visit.
I. Miss Elaine Rankin came up
from Lawton Sunday to assist at
the hotel during the absence of
Miss Linda Crawford.
Miss Ruth Ribelin of Blue Mt,
Ark. came Tuesday for a visit
at the homes of her sisters, Mrs.
E. Stone and Mrs. d. w. Hooper.
j. H. Willhite and Don Brun-
skill went to Norman Friday
where they will be in the state
university for couple of
months.
H. B. Kernoodle and VIII New.
berry of Sterling were here
Thursday papering the room to
be occupied by the Elgin Mer-
camille Co.
H. G. Smith and s. M. Davis
have been making extensive re-
pairs in Brunskill's Elevator dur
ing the past week in order that
the large crop of oats and wheat
may be handled in the best pos
sible manner.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

Klondyke, the French Coach
stallion. will make season of 1915
in Elgin, Okla. $1,000 to insure
colt to stand and suck.
T. o. Miller, Owner.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

Swat the flies. Swat the
weeds. Swat the roosters. At
this season of the year all are a
detrimsnt to anybody,
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

Let the CHAMPION do your
job work. Prices reasonable.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

WORK Tor the best and the best viii
rise Up and reward you.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

The success of the nation u IN tAs
hands Of the farmer.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

ELGIN CITY OFFICERS,
w. w. Brunskill, Chairman.
DR.. l.. II. Hilsmeyer.
c. F. Brandon.
II L. Ck;.L
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16
Some Marvellous Exhibits
at the Panama. Pacific
international Exposition
Exhibits In Agricultural Palace at the
Panama-PacIHe international Expo
sition SHOW Caterpillar Gaining
Favor Over Luo.whseier rrae.

Favor Over Lvo.vvhseIer rrae.
tors In Farm Machinery.
An observer in the Agriculture Pal
ace at the Panama-Paciic lnterna-
tional Exposition at San Francisco
cannot help noticing, In the display Of
agricultural power machinery, the al
most complete supersedence OF the
new design Of power tractor, known as
the caterpillar. over the cumbersome,
unstable, high.wheeled engine Of
few years ago There are few Of the
old models on exhibition, while the
caterpillar principle has been applied
to almost every type Of engine for az
ricultural purposes.
The caterpillar proper Is a heavy
sheet metal chain. varying IN width
from ten inches to two feet according
to the weight Of the engine. which
passes around two heavy sprocket
wheels like belt. These wheels 70
volving. pass the chain about them,
the lower part moving backward, with
the weight OF the engine resting on
the broad surface OF the chain be-
tween the two sprockets.
An engine Of this type can be op-
Grated on ground soft enough to mire
an ordinary farm wagon.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16
LODGES

M W. A. Camp No. 1880, meets
hrst Saturday night Of each month.
S. Stone, Consul; r. c. Choens, Clerk.
Eastern Star. meets second and
fourth Tuesday nights Of each month.
Mrs. Mamie Coffin, Worthy Matron:
l.. C. Coffin, Secretary.
Ysomon, meets first Tuesday night
Of each month. T. o. Miller, Fore
man; Mrs. E, Stone, Correspondent.
A. F. & A. NJ, meets second and
fourth Saturday nights of each menth.
j. NJ. Kinds, Master; w. d. Pugh.
Clerk.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16
Daniel Webster's PIow at the Panama.
Pacific international Exposition.


Pacific international Exposition.
One of the most valuable exhibits
commercially. IN the Agricultural Pal
ace at the Panama. Pacific lnterna-
tionsl Exposition. San Francisco. 10
an ancient plow displayed in the
Massachusetts exhibit. and forming .
striking contrast to the highly-com.
plex modern machinery displayed on
the acreage Of floor About It.
The plow owes It's distinction to
the circumstance that = hundred years
ago Daniel Webster's youthful hands
guided It along the burrows Of his
fathers farm near Marshfield, Mass.
II was drawn by q yoke Of oxen and
II the future peer Of American ora,
tors and statesmen could turn an acre
OF sod Q day he had to work from
daylight to dark.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16
Railroad Time Table

1i6s1
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

T. A. Vaughn and wife of Ok
lahoma City visited here over
Sunday at the home of their son
Byron.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

Mrs. s. j. Willhite left Thurs
day for Custer City and from
there will 20 to Sprinffield. Mo. +.
for a visit.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1915-06-16

A. L. Roberts visited in Law
ton and Cache over Sunday,
bringing his Hupmobile car back
with him.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
Weddinu Cards Issued.

Cards have been issued for the wed.
ding of Miss Julia Sisco of the CAPT.
tai city and Taylor O. Thompson of
Fargo, which will be an event Of Tues.
day evening, Nov. 20, in the Presby.
terrain church. The service will be
read at 6 o'clock by DR.. Charles w.
Harris, pastor of the church. Over
100 invitations have been issued. The
bride-elect is a graduate of the Bis
marck hospital training school for
nurses of the class of 1918 and is very
well known here. Mr.. Thompson was
formerly state printer, but is now
connected with the Knights Printing
company of Fargo.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
SAGE AND SULPHUR
DARkENS GRAY HAIR
Brush this Through Faded, Lifeless
Locks and They Become Dark,
Glossy, Youthful,

, 0tVoSyI 1OOLIIuIs
Hair that loses it's color and lustre,
or when it fades, turns gray, dull and
lifeless, is caused by a lack Of sulphur
in the hair. Our grandmother m
up a mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur
to keep ier locks dark and beautiful,
and thousands of women and men who
value that even color, that beautiful
dark shade OF hair which is so attrac.
tive, use only this old-time recipe.
Nowadays we get this famous mix
ture by asking at any drug store for a
SO cent bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" which darkens
the hair sc naturally, so evenly, that
nobody can possibly tell it has bee
applied. BESIDES it takes off %dandruff,
stops scalp itching and falling hair.
You just dampen a sponge or soft
brush with it and draw this through
your hair, taking one small strand +:
a time. BY morning the gray hair dis.
appears; but what delights the ladies
with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is
that, besides beautifully %darkcning the
hair after a few applications, it also
back the gloss and lustre and
gives it an appearance Of abundance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
Interested In Recital.

The appearance here Thanksgiving
evening at the Grand theater Of Miss
Flora Harmon, pianist, and w L.
Miller, tenor, in joint recital is Great
ing considerable interest among must
clans in the capital city and sur
rounding towns. These young artists
r preparing an interesting program
covering a wide range Of fayorite
numbers. The subscription sale is al.
ready large and by all appearances
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
Committee Meetinu.

The committees in charge of the
Old Settlers Reunion will meet this
evening at 8 o'clock in the CONNER
cial club hall, when final arrangements
will be made for the reunion Saturday
evening. The various committees are
asked to attend to make reports. The
reunion promises to be one of the
most interesting affairs held in lbs.
marck for sometime. Much enthus.
iasm is shown by the pioneer settlers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
q

Tle date for the Hard Times
party, to be given lby the Degree. OF
Honor and the Ancient Order OF. Unit.
ed Workmen, will be. given the night
Of November "a, instead Of November
%, as announced in the Tribune yes
terday. ..a.
Persons planning OF attending this
affair, kindly, take notice of this
change In dates
Titles i aYeling orchestra will give
a dance at the Alrmory tonight. Every.
body Welcomes Adv. .4t,i
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
CHURCH DINNER MENU.

Following is the menu which the
ladies OF the Trinity Lutheran church
will serve Thursday evening in the
church:
Roasted Spring Chicken
Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes
Cream Peas Cabbage Salad
Celery Olives
White and Rye Bread Rolls
Lefse Fatigman Rosettes
Apple and Pumpkin Pie
Coffee
TICKETS so CENTS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
Birthday Surprise.

Mrs. w. E. Brown entertained last
evening at her home on Second street,
at a prettily appointed party in honor
of the birthday anniversary Of her sis
ter, Miss Margaret Schneider. The
guests included only the most intimate
friends of Miss Schneider and games
and music diversions. The hon
or guest received many beautiful re-
membranes.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
Benefit Sumner TONIGHT.

The parlors of the Trinity Lutheran
church will be the scene Of hustling
activity this afternoon in preparation
of the annual benefit chicken supper
the ladies of the church will serve
this evening beginning at $50. A
splendid menu has been prepared and
already the ticket sale has been large.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
B1g1IAlUK DAILY TRIBUNE

the recital will be a most successful
affair. Tickets are now on sale at the
Mnney pharmacy, Cowan pharmacy,
the Mckenzie and Grand Pacific ho-
tells and the Bismarck Tribune office.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
Musical Club MeetinQ.

The Bismarck Musical club will be
entertained this afternoon with Mrs.
Arthur Bauer at her home on So. Sew
enth street. An interesting musical
program has been arranged and will
be presented by several Of the club
members.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

who are in charge Of the reunion.
Mrs. Mary L. Mclean, a resident Of
this place since 1874, has contributed
an invitation poem, which adds an in
teresting note to the happy event.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

The corded e4ects used on both
coats and dresses are among the pref
test of this years simple decorations.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
Society Mews
Church Society Meeting,

The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap.
fist church will meet this afternoon
with Mrs. r. l.. Best at her home on
upper Fifth street.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
Catholic Order Meets.

The Bismarck Court Of tre Woman's
Catholic Order of Forresters, st. An
mis- Court No. S44 met the first of the
week and transacted a number Of i'm.
portant business matters. The local
order is one of the Oldest organiza-
tons in the capital city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

State Bank Examiner George ].
Johnson and his bride, who have been
spending their honeymoon in the east
will return to the capital city Satur.
day,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

on agricultural Methods Of the Ger
man." was read in her absence by
Mrs. N. 0. Ramstad. A social hour
followed the program.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

Germany" was the subject for
study at the meeting yesterday after
noon of the Fortnightly club which
met with Mrs. &c. C. Root at her home
on Ninth street. Interesting papers
were read by Mrs. Taylor on "Why
the Germans Emigrate'; Germans in
the United States" by Mrs. w. L..
Nuessle. Mrs. c. W. Harris paper
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

Many of the new coats are cut in
two sections and Joined together at
the normal waist line.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

Points and scallops forming petal
effects are seen in evening gowns,
dressy frocks and even p%etticoats.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
S%+ MENU
FHIDAY
Breakfast
Fruits.
Buckwheat Cakes Syrup
POached Eggs Coffee
Luncheon
Vegetable Soup Potted Fish
Cheese Sandwiches
Cake Tea

Baked Shoulder of Lamb
Stuffed Peppers Scalloped Potatoes
Raisin and Cranberry Pie
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

A few extreme models in skirts are
those with draped backs, giving a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18
is combined with plain one-toned ma.

Caps of fur are to be worm this win
ter. Some new models noted were Of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

A few hustle effects have appeared,
but it is not probable that they will
be in favor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

:. LATEST FASHION NOTES. =
= = $500
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-18

-
2 Every body II looking for Q
= something. and someone else .
= has It Tribune want ads win .
, End the one Who owns Il aa1 .
. you can do The rest Q
-
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

II. c. frost. 81 the firm Of frost 4
frost, architects Of Fl Pnso. was u
visitor in the city tho first of the
week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

Unless Europe finds itself in a new
frame of mind after the declaration
of peace n great deal of blood treas-
ure will have been wasted.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
I" N" Pr"bai, Court of the County ~ Luna
State ~ New Hrrico
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Savannah
Randie. deceased.
To Whom Il May Concern:
The undersigned administrator with tho will
annexed of said estate hereby gives notice that
on Monday. the sixth day Of September, 1918,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF said day, ut
the court house in Deming. Luna county, New
Mexico. he will apply 10 said court for an
rider II approval Of his final account and ~.
port IN file In this cause. and for his dis.
charge m such administrator
A. W. POLLARD
Administrator with will annexed.
june isJuly .
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

Haxleton, Pa.--Jacob Gctski. an
armless man, has been arrested for
beating his wife. Mayor James Har-
vey is wondering how the wife will
prove her charge when the case
comes to trial.
Des Moines, Ia.-Helen Bradford,
10 years old, has graduated from
high school and made arrangements
to enter Iowa University in Septem-
Der. She will be the youngest student
at Iowa for more than ten years.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

Summer cooking made agreeable
il pine blocks are used. Phone 263.
Watkins Fuel & Transfer Co.-adv.
II.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

Will Brown, general agent for the
Southern Pacific in Texas, was in
the city the latter part of the week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

Miss LILLIAN Beard returned Wed.
nesdny to her home in Hardensbufg.
Ky, after ~ visit with Mrs. J. A..
Watkins.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

Grover Cleveland went to live in
Princeton and dropped his mantle up
on Woodrow Wilson. Prof. Taft may
yet bring up president out Of Yale.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

The typewriter for one armed per-
sons is well enough in its way, but
a more pressing need is a typewriter
for stenographers who cannot spell.
With the characteristic generosity
of man the June bridegroom does not
object to the monopolizing Of public
attention by the June bride.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-07-02

New York City-Last Christmas
Mrs. Sadie Brown hung up her stock
ing on the mantel, expecting her hus-
band to place some little gift therein.
On Christmas morning the stocking
was empty. Unable to forgive this
neglect and never recovering from the
disappointment, she sued for divorce
The Washington times., 1915-12-01
GAS FIRST"

What the think Of Washington meeting place for
their association is shown in the following remarks by the
editor Of journal freely distributed to delegates
is particularly fitting that the National Commercial Gas Assoca
tion should meet in the National Capital this year. when so
much is being done there affecting international business
Conditions becoming steady Every business begin
ming to know where stands today and have vision OF what
will have to when the European storm has abated
The holoyptic veil lifting and showing future bright to
look upon.
The time shofour days hear the of the years de-
veloprnents and plans for the future.
or would be of the question for delegate
Washington miss inspirations which to be had
from visits the historical governmental and hallowed spots
which stand for much in national being
There real inspiration be had from visits to the place where
Lincoln died. the places where laws made and in
tepreted the places from which agricultural industrial
and commercial enterprises receive Government support and
from the paintings and statues Of national heroes and
subjects poraying the character and spirit Of
our people.
judcous Of will help all Of do better work
both in the and when places Of
labor its conclusion In this atmosphere and with bright
outlook the spirit of the convention should be Of sk
ing a gait which will keep the gas business we'll in the
front rank Of industries.
Gas First is the keynote Of this great meeting,
The Washington times., 1915-12-01
TELLS WHY CHARGE
FOR GAS IS BY FEET

Please give me half n dozen yards
of gas; want to bake a cake!'
One OF the gas men attending the
convention at the Willard who insists
he belongs to the large family of poets
known as Anonymous was swept of
his feet by a dainty young woman who
approached him with this demand at
the gas appliance show In the banquet
hall of the hotel yesterday.
he very firmly but politely informed
the young lad; that he didn't sell gas
here and that no one sold 1t by the
yard. He was then asked to explain
why It is that they charge for gas by
feet. and what foot of gas IL. any
how. And after he had explained It
he realized tnat the consumer has
about as much idea OF what foot OF
gas means AS why the venerated Codo
has become extinct. For the benent
OF other young women, and young
men. and old men. and old women. ana
those in between. he explained 1t this
way:
British public first started using gas
for illumination, the meters that were
used to measure the quantity consumed
were arranged to give the quantity IN
feet because that happened to be a
convenient way to give It; The stan.
uHTu measure, Ut tHat tlltle. sHOWtu
that the average gas Jet for illumInu-
ton burned about seven feet or gas
per hour. This gave an illumination
equivalent to about 10 candlepower.
Since the use of gas developed sc
greatly. however. the matter OF foot.
age has become simply a convenient
way to state the quantity. At the
present time illumination has passed
be yond the open-burner stage, and the
latest device for lighting gives abou,
90 candlepower, with a consumption
OF a trihe more than three feet of gas
Anybody who wants to figure out MS
gas bills or his consumption of gas
can do II on the basis of that sort OF
footage II he cares to. As matter
OF fact. gas men state that feet 4.
simply an accepted form rather thar
real measurement of the quantity
OF gas. AS it is really n measurement
1t stands. 1t isn't twelve inches that
Is measured. however-simply gas.