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Presbyterian Church.
Rev, h. n. Mo6stt. Pastor.
Sunday School, ESQ q. m.
Morning Service. II q. m.
Evening Service, 500 D. m.
Wednesday Evening Service, 800 p. m.
Zion P. E. Church. Rev. J. S. AIfnend.
Rector.
Sunday School, $50 q. m.
Morning Service, IL an
Evening PRAYER, 800 D. m.
Communion Service every End Sunday,
7:30 q. m.
Wednesday Prayer Service. 500 p. m.
Morning Prayer Service Friday, Z: 80 am.
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
Rev. Frank A. Tyler, Pastor.
Sunday School, $50 a. m.
Preaching, IL a. m.
Epworth League, 6;45 p. m.
Evening Service, 800 D. m.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 8 90 p. m.
Baptist Church. Rev. S. W. Cole,
Pastor.
Sunday School. $50 a. m.
Preaching. II q. m.
Evening Service, 800 p. m.
Prayer Service, Wednesday, 500 p. m.
Catholic Church, Rev. Father Curren
Rector.
End Sunday, Mass 8:45 a. m.
18th /" 10:3C 3. m.
4th " Evening service 7:SO p. m.
Sunday School, every Sunday 9:45 m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

For baby's crouR Willie'a daily cuts
and bruises, mama sore throat. grand
mas lameness. DIR. Thomas Eclectic
OiI-the household remedy. 25c and
SOC.
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n S&7W Ao!toIl@M estsIp
Schedule In Eject
May /, 1875.

TRAINS LEAVE CHARLES Town, Wv
soUTHBOUND.
o 20 m For Basic, Natural Bridg
o.oo a. Roanoke, Bristol, and in
termediate stations. Pull
man Sleeper to Roanoke,
Connects at Roanoke with
Chicago Express. Through
Pullman Sleeper to Column
bus. & Chicago Cafe Car.
n x m For Elkton ana all
OIL y r. intermediate points.
NORTHBOUND.
n * ~ For HagerstoWn and inter
.. 40 a. mediate stations Connects
at Shenandoah Junction
with B. & q. for Washing.
ton. Also connects at Ha
gerstown with @. ". Rail-
road for Harrisburg and
points north.
p no m For Hagerstown and inter
''@c ' mediate stations. Through
Sleeper via Hagerstown to
New York.
Ola -, Stop to let off passengers
=. ~ a. It's holding tickets from points
on the G. v Rwy. or B. &
O. r. r or to take on pas
sengers for Basic or be-
I'M You'd. Pullman Sleeper to
tse.st Gary, WA, and Winston
't Salem, N G. Cafe Car.
Ito a m Stop to let off passengers
AAA' from Basic or beyond or to
take on passengers for con-
Meeting lines at Shenandoah
Junction or Hagerstown.
Pullman Sleeper TO Phila-
delphia and New York
Rates, schedules and additional informa-
Gion furnished upon application to- Agents
Of the Company, or
W. G. SAUNDERS,
General Passenger Agent.
w. B. BEVILL, Passenger Traffic Mgr.
Roanoke, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

You want Termos Bottle for that
Vacation trip. get one from Miller's
Pharmacy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

State Of W. Va, County Of, Jefferson :.
l, John PorterfeId, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
JOHN PORTERFIELD, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of July, 1915:
A. NJ. S. MORGAN,
80 Notary Public.
Ny Commission Expires Mar 10. 1917
Correct Attest +
j, D, MCGARRY.
E. E. COOKE,
J. ]. WYSONG,
Directors.
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Professional Cards.
B. d. GIBSON
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Charles Town, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Practices in the circuit courts W. Va,
Virginia, the supreme court OF appeals and
the United States district court at Mar
tinsburg Office over Millers Pharmacy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

Ask for our old Palm Soap for, the
skin. You cant get it better. Price 10c
or cakes 25c. Brown & Hooff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22
DIFF
DENTIST

| find that it is impossible to Do
satisfactory dental work at tie
prevailing prices, therefore, in
justice to myself and tony patients
! will advance ny prices Is per
cent April lst. Painless ,extrac-
ten SOC,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

Try our With Hazel Soap. for the
skin. absolutely pure Toe or cakes
for 25c. Brown & HoOf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

For mild, easy action of the bowels,
try Doan's Regulets, modern laxative.
25c at all stores.
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T. C. GREEN
BROWN & BROWN
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAV

Charles Town, Jefferson County, W. Va
WiiIattend to cases ia the various courts
of West Virginia and Maryland. Atten-
ton given pensions and all classes of claims
against the q. s. Government. SPECIAL
attention to collections.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22
.unwIse Kindnesa.

:. n. OUWIoC NIVIUHCbUsE
Occasionally a man gets by with a
tremendous blum simply because his
friends are kind-hearted and hate to
spoil beautiful specimen Of self
esteem.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22
Report Of the Condition Of the
Bank 2 Charles Town

Located at Charles Town. Jefferson
County, in the State of West Virginia,
at the close of business June %, 1915.
Bank first began business April 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22
Report Of the Condition
OF THE
FarMerSand Merchants Deposit Co,

Locatedat Charles Town, in the State
of West Virginia at the close of bust
ness June %, 1915. Organized Feb.
1903, Bank first began business May
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Phone thirty seven for your Drug
Wants.
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las. M. Mason Jas. M. Mason, Jr
MASON s. MASON
MISUNDERSTANDING

ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Charles Town, Jefferson County, w. Va.
Will practice in the various courts. Care
full attention paid to collections. :.
Office i'll Law Building, n George st
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22
Frank Beekwith. Frank ]. Beckwith.
BeckWith & BeckWith

- : OAsANG ~ IA LA W
VIII Practice III the courts OF Jefferson
and adjoining counties, supreme Court OF
Appeals, of West Virginia and Federal
Courts Office: Citizen Building. Charles
Town. w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

Ask MilIer.s Pharmacy first.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

Try our Kream Krust Bread. Brown
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22
Paid Policy Holders Since Organ
ization in 1345 over Two HIN
dred and Ninety Million
Dollars.
Discounts Daily.

Someone has said there are
but two periods in mans
life when he needs Life Insur-
ance. DEATH and OLD AGE.
But that man was not fgur-
ing on the necessity, some
times, for READY CASH. An
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best security, and is needed
ALL THE TIME! The new
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/. projection to your family, be-
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a given cash payment, pro
lection to your old age, be-
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into an endowment, pro
lection to your business, be-
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1t covers every contingency.
Nearly twenty years association
with the best Life Insurance Com
pany on earth, enables the under
signed to personally guarantee its
every statement. While he does
not now actively solicit insurance,
yet if you want information, with
put undue or importunate solicit
Eatio4, he will submit cost, ETC.,
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N this community who have poll
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in America.
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State Of West Va, County of jefferson:
/, S. Lee Phillips, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
S. LEE PHILLIPS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn. to before me
this 3rd day of July, 1915.
GEORGE T. LIGHT,
Notary Public.
Commission Expires Dec. 9, 1919.
w. F. ALEXANDER.
w. 0. NORRIS,
]. L. BURNS,
Directors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-07-22

bros.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16

IL gifts, carefully marked. should be
consigned the day before to the one
In charge. and she must purchase q
quantity of clothesline and clothespins.
The line should be stretched back
and forth across the living room, and
each gift. wrapped In tissue paper
and tied with red ribbons, should be
fastened to the line by clothespin.
decorated with wings of red and green
paper.
In the bay window a table should
be arranged on which is placed q
Jack Horner" pie. containing q
~ e1s ~, hx1Y-
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
Write us for quotations.
NOT RIGHT KIND OF FOWL
Magician In Hard Luck When he
Meant to Put Finishing Touch
on Entertainment.

Now, ladies and gentlemen" said
the conjnrer. trying TO make his husky
voice impressive, Il will conclude my
entertainment with truly a wonderful
trick. II Is a feat which must be seen
to be believed"
After lot OF difficulty he borrowed
a shabby silk hat from his village
audience. Turning 1t upside down to
prove there was nothing inside, he
next placed 1t hrim uppermost on bis
little table and proceeded to produce
IL eggs from its depths.
The audience watched with cog.
Cling eyes, and then burst into wild
applause.
"And now" the magician went on.
bowling his thanks, II will show you
that. although the hat Ia empty, there
is inside II the hen that laid those
eggs"
Putting his hand into the hat he
withdrew fluttering. squawking fowl,
which he placed on the table. and
turned to face the applause.
Instead there was wild yell oil
laughter He turned In Amusement
which changed to horror when the
fowl shrieked.
"Cocka. doodle-do-o!" - Philadelphia
Record.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas, originally Cristes masse t"the mass
or church festival OF ChristJ, is the English
name for the season In which the birth of Christ
is commemorated 1t Is apparent, however, that
a festival was celebrated at this season long be-
fore it was held sacred the birthday Of Jesus
of Nazareth The Saturnalia Of the Romans and
the winter festival of the heather Britons were
both celebrated about December Is: and later.
the Roman festival in horor Of the sun god,
Mithra INSTITUTED 273 A. d. From the latter the
day became to be known the Birthday OF the
Unconauered Sum- and after its adoption by the
Christian church in the fourth century as the
anniversary of Christ's birth, this name was
given a symbolic Interpretation.
A study of the customs associated with this
period also reveals a heather, 1T not invariably
a solar origin. The lighting Of the Yule log tla
buche de NoeD ON Christmas eve, wide
spread European custom is or was function OF
such predominant importance among the Ii
thuanians and Let's that their words for Christ
mas eve literally signify Log evening" The
sports of the Lords of Misrule" in England
thought to be an inheritance from the Saturnalia-
The decoration of churches with the sacred
mistletoe and holly is a pagan survival
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
Soldiers Want No Children.

asked Zeni reshkofY. socialist.
what his sensations were when he
went out to kill. 1T didn't seem real,
II doesn't now. Before my last charge
the lieutenant and were filed with
the beauty of the night. We sat gaz.
ing at the stars. Then the command
came and we rushed forward. II did
not seem possible ] was killing hu.
man beings" 1t is the unreality that
sustains men. Germans are not hui
man beings--oniy the enemy. For the
wounded French soldier will tell you
he ioathes war and longs for peace.
He fights or one object, permanent
peace. He fights to save his children
from fighting.
Have you any children" asked
one soldier. mo, thank Cod" is the
reply. But whyg" Because" comes
the fierce answer, "if I had son
would rather he deserted than see
what | have seen." The man Is not
unusual The soldiers--Got the won.
en--are beginning to say: I'VE will
have no more children unless there
Is no more war."--The New Republic.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
Bio Chance Both Ways.

The famous physician and the emf
nent clergyman were deep In a discus
sion which threatened to become acri
monious.
"You see," said the minister sarcas
tically. you medical men know &c
much about the uncertainties OF this
world that should think you would
not want to live"
"Oh, / don't know" responded the
physician caustically. "You clergy
men tell us so much about the uncer
tainties OF the next world that we
don't want to die."--Ladies' Home
Journal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16

red apple in his mouth, which, alas! he could
never eat, and garnished him with holly.
At last the company came, the mistress pre-
serving a calm exterior, but with an inward
anxiety lest something be burned spilled at the
last moment.
When all is ready the beaming host says,
Friends, will thee join in the Christmas
feast?" And with great dignity he leads them,
with the guest of honor his arm, followed by
the older people and the children.
The Table Decorated.
The table is picture to cheer the hungry.
The large turkey is at enc end and the pig at
the other end of the long table, with everything
they are to eat between excepting the plum
pudding.
After the silent grace, which stills the noise
for moment, the carver takes his knife and
with deliberation born of steady nerves carves
under the fire Of twenty pairs of eyes
The directions in "Gentlewomans House
wifery' says: Raise the leg fairly of the tur-
key and open the joint with the point Of the
knife, but do not take off the leg.
Then lace down both sides of the breat bone
and open the breast pnon, but do not take 1t
of. Then raise the Merry Thought between the
breast bone and the top of it," and so on till
the turkey Is boned. While this is being done
the Christmas bowl is passed.
After they helped to turkey and pig they
pass the vegetables and delicacies, and even the
mince pie is eaten when they have the desire
for II.
The Correct Manners.
The proper conventions are strictly adhered
to. The book of etiquette says: "A gentewom-
an must not lean her elbows on the table, nor by
a ravenous gesture discover voracious appe-
title, nor talk with her mouth full. nor smack her
lips like pig
The children were kept in order In all the
feast was decorous, but merry for all that
At last, when they have eaten to the extent of
ia pudding blazing
with piece of holly stuck in the top, is brought
in and eaten with brandy sauce Then the toasts
are drunk with the good homebrewed wine, and
the feast is done
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
THE VERY TIME
When Powerful Food 10 Most Needed.

The need OF delicate yet nutritious
food IL never felt so keenly as when
convalescent gets set back on ac-
count of weak stomach. Then 10 when
Grape-Nuts shows its power for 1t Ii q
most scientific and easily digested
food.
About year ago." writes Kansas
woman, my little Eix-year-old niece
left the invigorating and buoyant air
of Kansas, where all her life she had
enjoyed fairly good health, to live In
Ohio. She naturally had change OF
diet and OF course change of water.
and somehow she contracted typhoid
fever. ...- ..a...
After long siege her case seemed
hopeless, doctors gave her up. and she
was nothing but skin and bones,
couldn't eat anything and for weeks
did not know even her father or moth.
er. Her parents, in trying to get some
thing delicate and nourishing that she
could eat, finally hit upon Grace-Nuts
food and 1t turned cut to be Just the
thing.
she seemed to relish 1t, was soon
conscious OF her surroundings and be-
gan to gain strength so rapidly that
in short time she was as well, play
full and robust as IL she had never
been Ill.
I'VE all feel that Grape-N Nuts was
the predominating factor in saving
the sweet little girls life"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich.
Ever read the above Ietters new
ore appears from time to time. They
arc gesEine. true, ard full ef huSsnA
Interest
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
She's Aulu n.

"Oh. Mrs. Lawn. we want ID ~
your vote for the Village ImprovemenG
society's plans. We met Mr.. Lawn -
the way to the station, and he--"
Yes? How did he vMef'
why, he's for It with enthusiasts
SO we'll book you
"You'll hook. me m against Il wtth
enthusiasm. In all the thirty years g
our married life my husband and I
have never agreed on anything. ar
It's too late to begin now
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
unrratsfui Wratcl,.

I'm writing letter to Aunt Sarah. =
said WHEY, thanking her for tho viste
she paid us. DO you wish to add n.y.
thing TO itf'
you might thank her on my -.
half" replied hubby. for not staying
any longer than she did.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
ECzEMAs AND RAsHEs
itching and Burning soothsd by cutl-
cura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Relief,
rest and sleep follow the use OF these
supercreamy emollients and indicate
speedy and complete healment In most
cases of young and old. even when the
usual remedies have utterly failed.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Ady.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
SHIP YOUR POULTRY TO
SWIFT 1 COMPANY, SOUTH ST. PAUL, nIHH.
Quick returns at market prices We charge commission
Write us for quotations. Address Department A
Address Department "A
Got Out Of the Difficulty.


Some time ago q local corps was ~
viewed by Sir Ian Hamilton. and there
is story told that one OF the officers
was mounted on horse that Ind pre-
yiousiy distinguished itself n :.
bakery business,
A wag In the crowd Ii supposed q
have recognized the horse. for 10
shouted out. .Haker!" Tho horsa
promptly stepped dead. and nothing
could urge It on, The situation was
getting painful, when the ofiicer was
struck with q brilliant idea, and -
marked. within hearing OF hin stecA:
mot today, thank you."
The procession then moved on with.
out further delay.--London Mall.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16

For q really inc coffee 1t 4 MOI
crate price. drink nenison's Seminole
Brand. a5c the ID. In sealed cans.
Only one merchant In each town
sells Seminole. n your grocer isn1I
the one. write tho Denison Coffee ca,
Chicago. for q souvenir and the NAME
OF your Seminole dealer.
Buy the 3 Id. Canister Can for 4l.oa.
ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16

The man who Ii blinded BY connects
IL likely to recover his sight socnse
or later.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-12
FIREMAN RETIRES
AFTER Al YEARS

After 81 years service, Capt.
Chafles Lanthier. ot engine com
pany 10. SO. coplin-aye., near JEFF
ferson, has rendered bis resignation,
to take effect Aug. l. He viii spend
HIS leisure hours mostly In fishing.
The captain has only words OF praise
for the department and his job.
81 would advise any young man
who wants to get something out OF
life 20 become fireman. he says.
"Thc life trains him to be manly and
prepared for emergencies. II calls
for sacrifice. but we have got TO sac
rince lot to get the good out OF
life"
Capt. I.anthicr was appointed TO
tho department Sept. Is. 1874, was
promoted to- lieutenant Dec. "a, 1888.
and was made captain Sept. l6, 1898.
Re was transferred from engine
company 40. &C 10 No. Ss. July I.
that he might have the honor Of
opening the best-equipped station in
the city.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-12

the uoviHs plc,nre SCREEN, th.s week.
In the Washington tBeatee. ia a play
e1isd "'fha aggmaNog's Daughter.
Miss Allan, although Wor'G-iamoas
~ & GaucCr, hes never spEcsrcd in
Detroit. The RugmASor's nausn,
ter. q r0a4ance of the American
Turkish rus Industry, was woyea
auuuc N Allan ability Go later
prei oriental dances In a erncefu.
and beautiful manner Il tells a
b otiv love story W!,h plsuty OF IN.
trigue and ;hrills in tbs efforts o.
those who covet tie rugmaker.s
hanasonc daughter aDd eer wealth
70 keep her away from her American
sweetheart.
Charlie Chaplin. II new comedy.
The Wcnsu. msSquerades as a
fsr;at!ous damsei aaG wins the
usual screaming laughteg from the
spectators.
The trayeloguc takes the audieacc
through Peru ami the wonderful
scenery of that country Is beautifully
depicted Local. pictures OF eyeots
thai have taken hiacc during tnc last
week have lively intorest Richard
whiting and Fred Strubel sing tbs
latest songs.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-12
BROADWAY STRAND.

Betty NanseR, the great Scandina-
vipn emotional gctresa, in ihs role ot
TIE mother. IN the new moving pic.
tGre dams Should a Mother Tcil2'
Is tho leading feature in the Broad
way strand program, this week
The STORY of the play Is laid in
France. y a small inn. The wife OF
the inukseper has been an unwilling
witness 10 tho stay ing of a nob'eiran
BY her husband TIRE Keeper OF The
inn. Their daughter, young ana love
ly, i- happily beuothed and should
scandal or notoTiety become attached
TO the family name the girls happi-
ness would be biighted. An innocent
man Is accused of The crime. and the
inpkeepcr's wife is torn between love
for her daughter and the desire TO
procure her q HE OF happiness end
iotc AZ all costs. and the pangs of
conscience which urge her to free
the wrongly accused man.
The mothers dilemma Va skilfully
worked out, and Mime. Nansen is
given many opportunities 60 display
her remarkable powers for dramatic
and emotional acting.
stuart Holmes has the rcpulaive
part az the innkcepcr; Jean southern
that Of the sweet young daughter and
Arthur Hoops Is the noblcman.
Charlie Chaplin. In a new comedy
THE Woman" review of national
and local events. and plenty OF music
complete the Offering.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-12
CLEARINGS
ON The gain.
Dun's Review for June,
Shows Increase Of l
Per Cent

Clearing through the banks In
June again make a comparatively
satisfactory comparison With those
OF year ago, the total. according
TO the statement compiled, by Dun's
Review, WHICH includes returns from
l29 leading cities in the United
states, amounting to slfDoS.i72.676.
ar increase OF 10 per cent. as com.
pared with the same month last
year aud o: 81 per cent as con.
tfasted with the corresponding
month In 1918.
New York city reports gains OF
% and 3.5 per cent. respectively,
over the corresponding months In
the two Immediately preceding years
which, while not so pronounced an
Improvement as was shown In May.
may be cong idercd as quite favor
able exhibit, inasmuch as there was
sharp falling on in the volume OF
operations In the stock and other
speculative markets during the lat
est month. thus indicating that such
expansion as has occurred Is more
directly due to increased activity
In ordinary business lines.
While the returns OF the cities
outside New York continue TO dis
play more or less irregularity, I'm.
proyement can be noted at num-
Der OF points. although the total OF
all centers a. 0.s per cent less than
last year and only II per ceDt
larger than two years ago. which is
somewhat better comparison than
that of May.
There Is still some contraction at
Chicago. Cincinnati. Milwaukee, and
other important points In the Gen.
trail states. but these losses are al.
most entirely Offset by Increases at
Cleveland. Detroit, Akron, Canton,
Lexington and q number Of other
cities. so that the total for the sec.
tion makes fairly satisfactory
comparison with both years.
The Detroit bank clearings for
June we're si24,s79,44s as against
sif4S51. .06l year ago, an increase
OF Sc per cent. Lansing and Jack
son gained 80 and 20 per cent. re.
spectiyeIy.