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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

Who was Valentine for whom Valentines
DAY is named" Why is the heart the symbol OF
love" STONY GREEN.
The two Valentines t" whom the honor is
aScribcd Pope Valentine. OF the reign of
Claudius at Rome. and bishop Of the
name and some hundred years later date There
- no reliable explanation OF the attaching Of
the old Valentine customs to the memory OF
saint, neither seems have been
conspicuous lover. II IL somewhat
mon get the term valentine from the Nor
'Calantin much as the interchanGinG OF
"y' and g make gallant and valiant both
from The Latin "valenS' The term early
given the pairs of lovers who chose each other
for the coming year in those half-nagan
monies which were observed by the church as
Il substitute for the old Roman feast OF the Iu-
pcrcal in the early spring. and il has
down to with some lcSScning of the pretty
old The most ancient writings which
have place the seat Of the affections in the
heart. and the concet is old that it's be-
ginning and its reason may not he found.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

Taft's minister to Colombia. and who con-
Quoted the negotiations OF which the treaty
now before the Senate is the product pleaded
nearly two years ago for it's notifications lie
is a Republican, but that circumstance did
not alter his conclusions. Il do not care"
he wrote. Ito live to greet that day where
my love of party smothers my love Of Justice
and hats my courage in doing what | believe
Is right for the true interests of my country"
1t is TO be remembered that Colombia has
maintained constant willingness TO submit
this issue 10 the arbitration of The Hague
tribunal, or to any other reasonable form of
arbitration that the United States might
suggest Ii the treaty is to be rejected then
the offer of arbitration should be accepted.
But ii ought not TO be necessary. The United
States OF America should be fair enough and
great enough TO repair an injury inflicted OH
weak neighbor. that throughout its whole
history had been n firm friend
The treaty with Colombia, which President
Roosevelt transformed into scrap of
paper empha this obligation of Justice
hut ii did not create il. That obligation is
inherent in our institutions Because we will
not ourselves endure oppression or submit to
wrong. we should be the last among all the
nations 10 Cypress or wrong another.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

RnstE Rufus pitching tale about the part he
had taken in the war)--Wot fight i, was too
Look at the odds Ten 20 one,
Skcptical listencr--Was you one Of the tenc
RustN hufns-No. 1 wasn't. one of the
one,--l.ondon Opinion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
Queries and Answers
County Records.

Can YOU inform how far back the deeds
in the record books OF Franklin county Va,
ro2 MISS X. X. T.
The earliest is June - 1855.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08


The Legislature says the Norfolk Ledger
Dispatch, seems 20 work OF the rslc thai ~.
easiest way 10 get rid Of bad bill is TO mass
it" Certainly one way. il always the best
what strange LANGUAGE is this from the
Blackstone Courier: 'IreGihent Wilson bae
called the bluff OF certain members OF Cor
grcss and asks for show down The best they
viii he able to show is bobiail Hush"
Tho head Of III" family says the Chase CITY
Progress, VIII probably be the who can
get the quart after November LIST, but the man
whO attempts to decide who is the head of tho
f;nly viii have right OF a job" The
prohibition bill has enough complications as il
stands Don't he inventing any
u Mr.. Bryan should decide to be a delegate
81: large the 81 I.oLs convention, IL would
be we'll for him 10 remember that the weat her
ir city In June calls FOR muzZles-R!ch.
mond Times Dispatch The best thing TO do
is TO send him over r" Europe pcacc ex :.
hibticn before tho convention mccts.--D-anye
Observer Shcond the motion
farmers the Peninsula Enter
prise. ARE making preparations for their round
potato crop. From the best informal ion we can
get they viii not plant such q large scale
q last year. Thcr plan is to diversity The
abscnce NJ potash in the fertilizers makes them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
Baby Welfare Week

DABY WELFARE WEEK is not IN out
u growth of theories advanced by dreamers,
nor is il pretty manifestation OF sentiment
II is time signalized by explanations and
practical illustrations OF the direct dement's
resulting from common sense and science APP
piled by experience TO what may he called
child conservation. In cold figures. statistics
show that reasonable dietary regulations ana
adequate inspection OF food supplies have de
creased. in Richmond. the infant mortality
rate by IA striking percentage. Many move
nents OF the day are merely propaganda. but
tho Better Babies fight is one OF the means
toward an immediate betterment OF the race
We know it is March because so far, we
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
The Pcsslmist Says;

Necessity may be the mother Of some inven
lions but plain. everyday mendacity account
for most of them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
Too Nfuch Hurried.

Aren't YOU ashamed offer mo such a poor
excuse demanded the Indignant parent.
'of course am, replied the young hopcf,,l
hut you didn't give me time to think nm
better one"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

| should be- clad have you list for me
the dates of the supposed Morse discoveries of
America. COLI EGE
rhurw;l,i's second party: zoos. Thorwald; 1905.
Thorwald's companions; 1907 Tjorfnn Karl
seine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
virginia and Maryland.

please toll who were The tiovcrnors OF VIZ
uiuta and OF Maryland In January, 1851.
r.. 4. BOWERS
John r.etcher. Of Virginia; Thomas H. Hicks.
OF Mary land.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

f"n may laud, YOU may perfume.
The new morals bill,
i;nt the rcck Of the powder
VIII cling TO il still
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

To the memory Of Pocahontas: She saved
the life OF John Smith. and five Of the family
helped 10 save the honor of the country
when Gore turned his hot air the Senate
last week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
Chats With Virginia Editors

The weather prophet Of the stanton News
makes this forecast: "In eight months tho prna :,
Virginia drought viii begin . CAV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
v cli-knOwn Blu6s.

Council.
And hearty sailor-nan.
i'okcr.
w. J. r.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

la Wow OF the a,mo.,h.ric cond;,ton,
which surround Washington. d e WE n,,v
any outsider who Undertakes to mix in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
Decline OF
the
"TllIInueref''

would be just accurate To say
that the New York Sun speaks for the United
states nationally. The old Thunderer had
already lost not only circulation. but "a large
measure Of its prestige, when Lord Northcffe
bought control in laos. His ownership was a
Illuminating proof of the decline OF this once
great newspaper. Since the war began its cir
culation has greatly increased, but it's influence
is only shadow OF the unique power it welded
under it's biggest editor. the redoubtabie John
Thaddeus Delane in the palmv days Of the
Victorian era. Since the death Of Dclanc in 1877
tho voice of ENGLAND is to he sought in such
papers as the London Daily Telegraph. the Man
chester Guardian and the Scotsman rather than
the Times. For the lattcr'S Influence the hand
writing on the wall when John BURNS was
elected member OF Parliament for Battcrsca
From that day It's thunder rumhlcd in
diminuendo until finally it became nothing hut
the noise of Alfred lIarnSwOrth. Lord North
clife. banging on gone.-New York Globe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

EX-President Taft calls on the country to
stand by the President. T. r. takes the Other
chute. Bryan. usual faces both ways
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

The stat" Of things around Vurdyn ourht
10 give Constantine a chance 10 change his
shirt. provided Queen Sophie VIII give hin,
the key of the royal chifioli"r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

If it is just the same TO Presidcn, Wilson
Nice-Presdent Marshall would prefer that
Mr.. Wilson postpone his resignation until The
storm blows over
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

a little timd The absence Of potash may
prove blessing after all. II greater diversity
OF crops BIZ Nme OF the rcsults
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

Says the Newport News Press; "Iiopewell now
has IL city government and q baseball team. Tho
only thing lacking; make it full fc,l,frJ city
is II courthouse" And lIopewell will doubt less
have the courthouse before another Christmas
season comes around and anything she MAY
thinks she wants.-ltichmond Times Dispa oh
That gives US the opportunity correct nm
absurd typoEraphital error, The only thing
lacking to make ii full Pledged CITY is :, court,
house ring the way the paragraph was
writtrn.-New port News Press. The cont nry
types often spoil good joke.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
Ah.orbent Cotton sub.,,,n,,.

Inc scarcity of cotton In Europc has
lea already 10 the employment Of a
number or substitutes In the war no..
pitfalls. a paper file: is in use which
is much cheaper than cotton. but M
so effective. The Germans are usi,,,~
"iignin" extensively. This 80 made NJ
ceiiulose from wood fiber. II absorb,
oiood better than cotton but is moi ID,
good FOR dressing fresh wound :.
Is hoing used for second DRESSINGS ami
Us manufactured, under the tlirectin,
OF the government. by secret process
a sea moss is also being utlIizcd TO-
ms purpose. 1t is gathered h.
women along tho coasts Of Ir.,,na
ana England and Sweden. The mos. :.
wen washed and dried and forms 49,,
excellent absorbent when applied wit,,
n gauze covering Wv"
inc Night has a thousand ewes
Md the Day but ono:
~ inc Ileht Of the bright world dies
with tho dying sun.
The mind has a thousand eycs
And the heart but one;
Yet tho light OF whole lifo dio.
When love is done
Francis ". RourdiIlon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

TELEPHONE: Randolph I. Privat Branch Exchange
connecting with ali departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS Tho Ttmcs-
Dispatch and not TO indy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

The cXpor. trade Of the United
Export Trade states was formerly regarded in
Vital spirit Of indifference by the
:. ~ majority of business men. induI-
Necessity ccncc by some and keen inter
est by only few. was con
sidsred desirable provided it could be attained
beaten track Nanufaeturers have for the most
part pursued IL Spasmodically. Whenever bust
ness VAS bad, bad al home they made jerky I'M
ture IL. And whenever the home narIict he
came stronger they would drop their activities
ignore. disgust and permanently alicnatc tho
few customers they had gained and bring dis
repntc upon American business met hods in COR
erai Now. the export trade is longer mere
ly a desirable expansion. IT is Il vital ucccs-
sity to the continued prosperity Of the I:nitcd
States FOR very simple economic reason Our
manufacturing resources have been ncroased
to enormous extent. The canacity nf nrnm,
factories has been doubled or more than douhIcJ
1t is the R G Of economics that a plant must
he operated at maximum capacity in order to
produce It's output at minimum cost C'onse-
Iucntly. all these enlarged factories must con-
iinue to turn out AS much they are turn
Ing on at present or The propor, ional expense
of making smaller quantities OF goods will re
dncc profits When the war is ovcr the Euro
pean markets that Are az present so pro6tubIe
VIII consume much smaller Quantities 81 our
output For the balance must find y mar.
kct or enter into period Of industrial dcnrea
sion that will have grave conscti,ic nces1lNcw
York Globe. Nv"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

FURNISHED every day IN tho year at 10 South Tenth
Street. Richmond, VA. by the Times Dispatch PUB.
lishins Co. Inc. Charles f. Hasbrook. Edltor and
hanaSey
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

SPECIAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,: Has
brook, Story d Inc. Fifth Avenue BUILD
Ing. New York; Muiuni life building. Phiindelphin:
Peoples Gas Building. Chicago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

We know it is March because. far, we
have had every brand OF weather except the
agreeable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
Current Editorial Comment

Edward Marshall falls into the
error OF saying about the London
Times that 'in every sense II
speaks for England nationally
Ii IL edit mini q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08

In The a!dormanic election In Chicago the
other day. Bath House John won ONT again
but his Quondam side pardner, Hinkv Dink,
does not appear in the returns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-03-08
News Of Fifty Years Ago
From ,he Iyiehmond pispa,eh. March s 1ss,

Tie new city charter adopted yesterday
by = vote of the people. although by Il rather
f fcrsn mv}ory The vote stood follows JEFF
against 1888. Madison Ward-for I76: against
lI?. Monroe ward-for "9S: against. 32i To.
ial--fOr. SG6: against. sos majority for 63
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-17
OIL STOCKS

Furnished nv strandberg. McGreevy & Co..
members Of the New York stock exchange,
200 baltimore avenue, Kansas City. Mo:
standard Oil Subsidiaries.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-17

At GARBER-The PrairiS on II
Gas co. test in l0-20-3 west is drilling
at 200 feet.
The Carter Oil company test in ~
22-4 west is shut down for fuel at 80
feet
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-17

At WELEEK Mildred ON
comparp on the Hill farm in l2-lO- II
is understanding AT $3.50 feet
CONTINUED on PAGE TWENTN-oNE
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-17
Is there a sufficient reason for studying
the Bible?

The Producers oil company No. l
on the Westheimer farm in 1858 is
in the salt sand at 1865 feet.
The Rockland oil company is drill
ing al $40 feet in its test on the sara
sofa farm in 23-43
Brooie and others test in the south
west corner Of 9-2-4 is undeIreaming
at 200 feet.
The Plains OH Il GAP Co. test on
the Bcntly farm in 2s2-3 is drilling at
800 feet
The Sinclair-Haskell test on the
johnson farm in the southeast of the
northwest of the southwest of Hal
is drilling in n very hard sand at l,Sd5
feet
the northeast of the northeast of
LA Is drilling at $50 feet.
The Waco Petroleum company test
on the Cal Stewart farm in 3iGs
Be is drilling at |, $50 feet.
Nerport and others have rig up
for q test on the Carol farm i'm the
northeast of the northwest OF ~
3s-lk.
Burford and others have timhers in
for a test in the center of the south
line of the southeast of Phe southwest
of 2d-5s-2w.
AROUND NDN-The Deming In
vcstment company is drilling at $50
feet In its test in 36-j-1.
The Barnsdall oil company is SHUT
down at 500 feet in its test in 34-4-'.
The Rarnsdall oil company ties, III
the southwest of the northeast of To-
"a is drilling at 500 feet.
Chancellor ard others have re
up for a test in 35-4-l.
Lewis and others test IN the north
west of the southwest of 2s-3-4 Is
shut down ut 1900 feet.
At MUSKOGEE - Howarth ant
| others test on the Dean farm in ~
l4-1I Is fishing at 1880 feet.
The creckola OIL company test OF
| the Cobb farm in 7-14-l1 is rigging NJ
The same company test on tn
Lyons farm in 5-14-17 is shut down "a
l10 feet.
At GARBER-The PrairiS on a
Gas co. test in lO-20-3 west is driiiln,
at LOO feet.
The Carter Oil company test IN =
22-i west is shut down for fuel at 81
feet
At WELEEKA-The Mildred ol
companp on the Hill farm in l.-lo- u
is understanding AT $3.50 feet.
CONTINUED on PAGE TWENTN-oNE
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-17

up for test in the northwest corner
OF 1912. ,-.,,,. -,
Hivick and others are drilling AZ
4s0 feet on the Moberly farm In the
southwest of the southeast or 'he
southwest OF g. 4-3. ala,
The Humble oil company mas ~
in for test in the northenss ~, ~"
northwest of the southwest of 24-4-S.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-17
In the Oil Fields
IN ARKANSAS. 4

FORT SMITH, Ark, Dec. ID
Leases to more than 1000 acres OF
land in the Biswoll hill country Of the
Greenwood district have been pur-
chased by the Gulf Refining company
OF Shreveport, La.
The holdings obtained by the Gulf
company in Sebastian county were
pure hased from Harry =. Lyman
President Of the Prospect oil \ Gas
Co. and from Luther SeNery of Fort
smith. geologis' for the Carter on
company of oklahoma. The company
obtained 7gj acres from Lyman ana
between 100 and l,S00 acres IRON
SCNsry.i
The Lyman holdings wevn individ-
ual holdings and not any part OF the
holdings Of the Prospect company Mf
Scvery retQins leases TO approximate
" ic0 acres in the same neighborhood,
which Is located thfc and a haif nllies
Arth of Greenwood and about inc
same diatance south OF Lavaca.
The Prospect COMPANY holds leases
to 13OOO acres in the Beverly and MIL
Creek communities and drilled one
test IN the ,atter location. soo'
showing OF gas was obtained before
salt water was struck. ~
The Grove oil " Gas co. Is putting
mo a rig on the John Kinchloe farm
for its 30. :. 1t Is located quartc'
on me north and "a quarter OF q
nile wost Of the Crow No. in 36-s-
~. The tools that are being used IN
cleaning out The same companys NO
~ in 'S2-9-S0 will be used AT Nc. Z.
Water got in the hole and l.60o tee'
OF casing had to be pulled. Since the
lob has been completed the pressure
appears to have increased. n ne"
packer will be set.
The Wildcat. oil e. Gas co. is pui-
fin, IN n derrick &c clean out wei.
The McDonough OH 4 Gas co
spudded IN its No in S0-lO-3l. Craw'
ford county, today
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-10
plNIptNns ANp I>rnMLsr.
EXPLOSIVES TRADE TO WANE.
Passenger On Finland >ays Aliies
VIII Make THEFT Own.

T II. Curtis, head of "A firm Of makers
of explosives Of London and Montreal.
who arrived yesterday on the American
liner Finland, from Liverpool, said the
Niles would give out no more contracts
10 American manufacturers Of explo-
+'Nrs, ~ IN" factories established
n lands of the Allies were turn
ing out all that were needed. The
Curtis firm ~ the fourth largest sup
plying the Allies, turning ont 200 tons IA
day, with twelve plants in England and
on, big one IN Montreal.
american prices Tor explosives. Mr..
Curtis said, wero very high and the de-
h>erlrs were slow. n these were
among tho reasons tho Allies had given
up placing more contracts with A,nerI-
can firms. The war. Mr.. Curtis said,
was going 10 last all through tho win
ter, At present there was not the
slightest prospect of peace,
Mrs. Y, NJ Horta. who also arrived
on the Finland, is here to collect funds
for the support of 10000 Belgian or
phans, Mrs. Horta Is of Swedish birth
and her husband Is = Belgian professor
who has been here some time. h
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-10

There WAS n distinct disposition on the
part OF the professional element yester-
day to resume the advancing movement
In the war brides" one after another
these stocks were put Through their
PAGES ard, Judging by the gains which
most Of thom made on comparatively
small turnoNers, the tioatlrC supply is
short. Comments were heard after the
close OF the market to the effect that IL
was time that speculative interest should
he directed In these stocks oncc more.
steel closed at S7&, up az
points for the day. and lesser gains were
in American Locomotive. Bald.
win Locomotive, Lackawanna Steel and
Westinghouse. Crucible has been widely
tipped recently for a rise that would
duplicate those OF last year. II is said
that considerable speculative attention
has been directed lately 10 the better or
dividend paying class Of war stocks.
Ia this connection It is pointed out that
" estinrhousc during the first two months
its present fiscal year made profits
several times larger than those made
during the same period a year ago. New
York Air Brake Is another stock OF This
class which Is said to be doing well, Il
being reported that aide from It's rosu-
lar business that company billed moro
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-10
GOSSIP OF A STREET.
"%rting wise.'

TIN stock market had tho appearance
yesterday If acting wise according
10 Observers who have followed its trend
closely for many years. In this case
It's wisdom was associated with political
developments a. chicago, which led Wall
street to believe that thcy would be
itNordbl" to ia. Republican party. 1t
Wd> noted that the mdrhet as q whul.
ul. played a pref V steady tone all dsv.
tho rails bang strong and active In the
morning ana tho Industrial stocks leap
ing into prominence during the after
noon. Indeed. IN some circles there was
a disposition to dub the stock market a
Roosevelt market, = preparedness mar
kci. "A ta~iii market and a Eepuhl!ca,
market What pleased the financial
d strict above all else vas the strength
displayed by United ,atcs Steel
Incidentally. II was noted that Inter
national Harvester ~ New Jersey has
been strong ever since George " Per
klrs went To- Chicago. since last Fri
day the cuWmon has advanced from
ll-'. 10 lis, while the preferred has
risen from lli's TO 49, In the same
time. The preferred game ., OF "A
point yesterday. Wall stree recalled
That United Stdtes steel ana Interns-
uoDdl Harvester have always been two
stocks with George ". Perkins
ana felt that, IN view Of the strength
oi these two issues At the same time.
u. rubl.cans and rrogressives might not
really no far from harmony.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-10
THE GRAIN MARKETS.
" heat sharply Htgher-Corn mud
Onts &lsO Advance.

rns Nhea, murtet closed ., 10 -,
higher than u closed ON Thursday IN
Chicago Minneapolis WIS M ais and
winnipeg %" 20 -. Advances were
based on ,lr change u' sentiment pro-
duHcI ry tine Government report While
rrlNat" Indications On tho cru-, hid
POINTED T." a 'o' SIDERABLE falling OF Ia
IN" spring wheat area only the extreme
Nd pointed to such "A lus, IN winter
Wl"a' condition a. was indicated The
crop pru>p"rf- ~ 800. "rD .uu' bushels
loss than last year and very .,rorr
probabilities "i some 'r~,. iu area IN
CdrtI. more thdu youtfrruaIuuc,d. for
the TINE Urin4. N" fear at a largo carTN
oN'- 90 o wheat I-t'ua'ns fuirt.I
&" possibilities ~ from $40. 900. 600 to
400. nop, 900 hIsh"'- smaller crop IN
North America man lat year. Re cipts
of winter wheat continue moderate and
country ufcriuEt arc NEr'. Exports for
the week We're 9.246 oru hushc,.. as re-
iortcd 10y Brddstrp.ts. AGAINST S..tp.o u0
last Year TIE total tor ,ic season t.
il'i'd,"o", against @>" >in.ooo - year
ago.
The Modern Niisr rcior, 9hoVci
promising conditions for spring wheat.
with Improvement IN Kansas Wheat
cutting has begun In Texas and south
eru Oklahoma, with some thresrinC al
ready done. Private desputchcs from
Oklahoma stated that shipments would
begin within n day or two. A report on
the Manitoba wheat acreage shows an
Increase in that province in area from
s3i 900 ncres last year to l.OscoOO
acres this year. No reports we're re-
ce'ved for Saskatchewan or Alberta.
PRIVATE estimates indicate moderate dc
crease tn Saskatchewan, hut very littlc
IT,