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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Yielding
byGreeCe
ACCEPTANCEOF
ULTIMATUM
Dispatch from Athens
Announces Submis-
sion to- Note of the
Allied Powers by the
Government

London. Dec. Is, $40 p. M.-The
Greek government has accepted the Ill
timatum presented by the Entente al
lies, says a dispatch from Athens to
the Central News Agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
AWAITING SPEECH
BY BRITISH PREMIER
Are Analysing State
ment of German En-
bassy Suggesting a
Partial Disarmament

Washington, Dec. 15-Presi-
dent Wilson has decided that
the notes of the Central Powers
proposing a discussion of peace
to the Entente Allies will be
sent forward by the American
government acting as interme-
diary without any accompany
ing meditation offer Of it's own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Ready for Opportunity

He has not determined whether any
action in behalf of peace will be taken
later by the United States on its own
account but is holding himself in
readiness to serve in any way possible
toward bringing the warning nations
together.
Forming Decision
The course to be pursued was made
known tonight after the President had
conferred with Secretary Lansing and
after g. prolonged cabinet meeting. 1t
was stated that the delay In forward l.
ing the notes to the Entente capitals
was due to the fact that the messages
received from Germany, Austria, Hun
gary and Turkey, identical ID sub
q stance, differed slightly in phraseol-
& gy as q result of different transla-
@tions. They probably will be put on
= the cables tomorrow.
Three. Hour Cabinet Meeting
] The fact that the cabinet meeting
today lasted more than three hours
/ and was the most prolonged for the
Eyear. attracted profound attention IN
! of1ciaI circles. 1t was explained au-
Il thor3tatfvely later, however, that the
u meeting was devoted largely to cons1d :
Grafton Of departmental matters and
i had been prolonged because it was the
arst time since the campaign that all
Hthe members had been present.
In other quarters than the White
4 House ~ was learned that some word
4 Indicating the official attitude of the
Entente allies toward the peace propos-
al 10 being awaited with the deepest
interest by the American government.
Tha President will not consider inject
ing the United States into the situa-
ton until he is thoroughly familiar
with all its phases.
Many Notes to Deliver
In England, France and Japan, this
government represents all three Teu-
tonic countries. and will therefore, have
to deliver three separate notes. In Rus
sia and Serbia. the United States rep
resents Austria and Germany and will
have to send on two separate notes.
Only to Belgium, where Austria is
represented and to Rumania, where
Germany is represented, will it be pos
sible to send only one note.
Definite 1ndlcatlon OF the attitude or
the Entente Allies is expected in the
speech Of David Lloyd George, the
British prime minister. next Tuesday.
Meanwhile the authorized statement
of the German embassy here that par
tial disarmament would be one of the
subjects taken up at any peace con-
ference is being discussed generally in
official and diplomatic circles. with
speculation as to how far in this direc-
ton Germany might be willing to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Randall Bill Report

The House postoifice opened the door
to another phase of the problem today
in reporting favorably bill by Rep Ran
dali of California designed to close the
toxicating liquors, and to deny mail or
der houses the right to go into either
wet or dry" territory to solicit sales
through the mediums of the mails.
Webb's Hopes
No move was made during the day by
prohibition leaders in the House on the
bill yesterday reported in the judiciary
committee.
Now that excitement occasioned by the
unexpected action of the judiciary com.
mittee in recommending the resolution
has subsidized. House members are reflect
ing on the prospects for it's passage and
the consensus of opinion seems to be that
it cannot get the necessary two-thirds
majority in the 9th Congress. Even Rep
resentative Webb is got sanguine of sue
cess now. but he is confident that tn.
amendment will receive more votes than
it did in the last Congress, when it had
13 votes more than majority. BY the
time the next Congress has considered the
issue he believes that victory can be
won.
The District Of Columbia prohibition bill
was under consideration for several hours
in the Senate today but was temporarily
laid aside after Cenator Sheppard had
sought an agreement to vote next Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

destroying American property had
reached the State department tonight
and some doubt was expressed that he
had made such overtures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Fuller's Jewelry Store
A Practical Gift

We have soft toned alarm clocks for
light sIespers. We have lloyd, per-
sistsnt alarm clocks that will wake the
soundest sleepers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
AdOpt Resolutions

Resolutions were adopted urging the
government Of the United States to
nro+est with all its force and earnest
ness against these outrages; to en-
phasize the detestation with which the
American people regard these abuses;
and to request the German government
In the name Of all neutrals to cease its
policy Of expartriation and slavery"
and pleading our utmost support to
the administration in whatever way 1t
may conclude to act"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Snow Saturday. colder in
extreme eastern Maine: Sunday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
May Settle Out of
Court the Adarlson
Law Controversy

Evansville, Ind, Dec. 15.-W. 6. Lee
If Cleveland, president of the Brother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
clearing Saturday morning with fall
ing temperature; Sunday fair contin-
ued cold, fresh northwest to west
winds. diminishing Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16

Elihu Root
Elihu Root was the principal speaker
tonight at a mass meeting called to pro-
test against the deportation of thousands
Of male Belgians into Germany where
they are compelled to labor.
Il should not respect myself If l re-
manned silent" Mr.. Root declared. "and
l hope, trust, ! pray that my country
will not remain silent.
Explain as you may, excuse it as you
may, disguise it as you may. the people
of Belgium by the tens and hundreds Of
thousands are being carried away into
slavery-a thing that has not been done
by any nation that claimed to be civilized
in modern history.
Poor Belgium. peaceful. Industrious,
God-fearing, law-abiding Belgium! She
had no quarrel with anyone. She sought
no nations territory. She coveted no
neighbours goods. She threatened no
ones security, but she stood in the way
of mighty nations purpose. Her stern
and noble resolve to keep the faith was
her only crime, and she has been pun
ished as If her people were the vilest on
earth. Her towns have been burned. her
noble and stately monuments have been
leveled to the earth, her women and
children and old men have been murdered,
her country has been brought under the
sway Of foreign invader. She has been
bled white by vast exactions Of money
and Of produce. Every effort for her to
revive her industries has been denied.
And now because she has suffered thus
her men are to be carried away to forced
labor as slaves.
IF the civilized world Of the twentieth
CONTINUED on Page 8-CoI. 81
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THE WEATHER: Snow
A Home Circulation

The journal reaches the buyers
IN City and on r. r. Dit pays
to advertise In the paper that
goes home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
THE WEATHER: Snow

A subscription to the Journal
will be a welcome present and
will give lasting pleasure. Put
Il on the gift list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-16
Elihu Root

may conclude to act"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

The annual report of the health de
phrtmcnt. covering the year 1919. shows
total Of 6lS deaths during the Year.
al Among the white and 3ii among the
coiorcd population Included in this
statement are ninct four nourc sidcnts.
many OF whom wcr. brought mere for
treatment aud died ia the hospitals Of
the city. The greatest mortality III
amy one month was s"Nchtf tive III
December and tho least was ,hirtN-
four in August The death rate Of III.
entire population was 1929. IN which
the ninety uonrcsid"Tts are en-
bgaccd. Among the leading causes OF
death were: pulmonary tuberculosis.
81. cerebral hcmorrhare. 80 on u =
monja. -: BriShts disease. 80. "Nt"g-
nal causes. ~ IN this las, classt,ca
tlou are included fifteen homicid"s and
slN suicides. and injuries by accidents.
During The year there were r.Uorted
seven cases of smAl!poX. TWENTY-FIVE Of
Gipnjhcria and fourteen ri scarlet fever.
sn"NS Z, great reduction in typhoid
caars - compared Win previous Ee"rs.
10 10 September there mad not been
"a death from this fever or tho i've
laici deaths three We're Of nonresid.ntS
hrou-h, here for treatment and the
o,hor ,wo patients contracted tho dis
ease out % tho city.
During tho year 7u3 births w.r" reg
ist.rcd. 3"> white and 335 color"d.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
DISTRICT REPUBLICANS
MEET HERE IN MARCH
invention Called by Committee "a
Pat Candidate In Race tor


Acting on /" resolution introduced by
w Il. Nawter. OF IIcnrico County. Tho
itcrublican Congressional Commits.
OF IN" Third District Yesterday issued
F." call for 81 distric. convention. Ia he
hc!d III this city OH March s. Tho
convention viii nominate "A candidate
for Congress ANA district elcctor: Sc
lcct delegate ana alternate TO the
i!cruh!icnn National Convention. at
chicago; elect one executive commit,
,ceman. five stat. committeeman and
"a district chairman
IN" committee. presided over by
District Chairman Joseph w stewart.
mot a' Tic Richmond Hotel County
ana city representa- ivcs present at the
meeting included NJ NJ Stoddard. of
charles city .. :; Graves. Of Chester
i"id w L v"wtei. Of Heurico: Ma
Tor Hansfnrd Anderson OF King WI
liam. " T. liaHcu Of ,;oochiau,!:
Thomas . T'eaen:, Of williamsburg.
and M"lNi" Fleeenheim"r. OF Rich
inord 'fhr-" counties in the district
Wee nat represented
y resolution Introduced hv Mr.
f"u"hi iNdorSIur the Republican state
"reau.lati"r anu i!cdginr support To
rs officers WAS unanimously adopted.
Congressman g I}ascom Sicmp is
stat chairman >lvah II Martin. ma
t"ual committeeman. ami George l..
Hart. sccrctary Of the state commit
tee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
VILLA NSRtRG PREPARES
no DRAFT NEW CHtRTI:I,

Special TO The Times Dispatchl
WILLIAMSBURG. VA January %
y mass-meeting Of tho citizens Of VII.
llams burg, held last night in the court.
house in response to the call of ! r
.'. spencer. president Of the Pushes.
association. resulted in the appoint.
mcnt Of Or II T.. Bennett. W. N Eo-
%arth. +. l.. Spencer. G. NJ Hall and
: l. Graham as IL committee to as
scnni" dai:, for the drafting Of a new
charter tcr commission form Of gov
"fa;"cat iu williamsburg The meet
iu- Was IN favor Of a change Of form
of government. but some believe Will
liaashurr 100 small Ia have a munich
pal manager The committee will re.
POI, to a riaSsmceting TO be held at
an early date.
y resolution offered in the iutcros, Of
woman suffra@" in local affairs. intro
dH"cG by Or J. :. Wilson. in response
10 a communication from tho Williams
DurG Equal Suffrage League. prccipi-
tatcd night in the ss-mceting. The
resolution requested the Democratic
committc" 10 withdraw its decision
in favor Of Democrats primary. aud
To leave the selection OF a Mayor and
city Council open 70 the voters re-
cardless OF party. The resolution was
tabled. hat the discussion of the paper
engcndered much bitterness and per-
sonali,ics were INDUCED in freely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
LANSING DENIES ANY TIME
IS SET FOR GERMAN REPLY
Lusitanin Negotiations Remain just
Where They Stood Earl.
in Week
NEWT MOVE is Up ro BERLIN
Won BcrnstOrff Relieved TO Have Ip-
formed His Government. However,
That State Department Is Press
ing for Prompt Settlement.

WASiiINGTpN. January e3--Sccre-
'ary Lansing to-day denied published
reports tina; the United states had
given germany until February ; TO
max" dchnit" answer on wh.'h-r it
intends TO disav"w the sinking of the
Lusitania.
y; the state Department, j., was de :
c!ar"d that the i.ustania negotiations
remain Just whcr" they stood early in
tn" week. when Count Won lcrnstorf.
IN" German ahiba Ssador transmitted
I" Berlin :; new draft Of tn" proposed
agreement, which embodied all tn.
points for wis...: the United states con-
tends.
There could il. no new move. officials;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
PETERSBURG SCHOOLS
ARE GROWING RAPIDLY
Finds Four More Teachers
Necessary.
ANNUAL MoRTUAHr REPORT
During Year 1915 There Were G1S
Deaths and FOB .sirths--NegrO Is
arrested on Charge of Forgery.
Automobile Stolen.
Snccial to The Times Dispatch

PETERSBURG. VA. January %
ester Of the public schools Of Peters
burg on next Tuesday. AN increased
enrolment of $50 or NOR" pupils is
expected, ana fourteen students Will
%" graduated from the high school.
To meet the ncw increase the school
four new teachers and I" add two
rooms 10 The high school. The new
teachers are: H. ~ Seay. OF Blacks
burg, in tn" nigh school; Miss Mary
lie" Eridsciorth, Of Cambridge. Va. IN
III, y. T.. Ihil school; Miss NirGiii;,
Paul. Oi liar:Isonhure. Va in the
Brown school, Miss Cathcrin" Huan OF
Petersburg, in the Lee school.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

You're bilious! Your liver is sluggish! You feel
lazy dizzy and all knocked Your head is dull
your tongue is coated breath bad; stomach sour and
bowels constipated. But don't take savating alo-
mel 1t makes you sick, you may lose days work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes
necrosis of the bones. Caomel crashes into sour bile
like dynamite, breaking it up. That's when yoa
feel that awful nausea and crampng.
IL you want to enjoy the incest gentlcst liver ana
bowel cleansing you ever experienced, just take II
spoonful Of harmless Dodsons Liver Tone tonight
Your druggist dealer sells you 50-cent bottle of
Dodson's Liver Tone under my personal money-back
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
ROUiNS AND BIIEBIRDS.
AND STittWBE.RRIES APPEAR
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.,

TNT''NTdT III nc ] IIlcS- DIT SpntCh.1
IIARRISONECRG, VA. January %
Weather almost unprcccdcntcdly warm
FOR January prevails in Rockingham
County, AZ Massanctta Springs robins
and h'uchirds have appeared Ripe
straw berries arc reported from Bridge
water. and throughout tho county the
baseball teams arc playing a winter
schedule During the second week in
tho month, however. Rockingham was
the coolest spot in Virginia The gov
crnmcnt thermometer registering II
degrees below zero. Ice from two to
five inches thick was harvested.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

guarantee that each spoonful will clean your sluggish
liver better than dose Of nasty calome and that it
won't make you sick
Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver medicine You'Il
know 1t next morning because you will wake up
feeling fine, your liver will be working, your heaG-
ache and dizziness gone, stomach will be sweet
and your bowels regular. You will feel like work
ing; you'll be cheerful; full OF Vigor and ambition
Dodson's 1iver Tone is entirely vegetable, there
fore harmless, and cannot saivatc. Give 1t to your
children. Millions of people are using Dodson as Liver
Tone instead of dangerous calomel now. Your drug
gist will tell you that the sale calomel is almost
stopped entirely here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
: WANT>TO EMPLOY DENTIST
TO TREAT SCHOOL CHILDREN
thnnd1cr Mikes Application TO Finance
Committee for Appropriation
of 5000 Annually.

:, dentist wiI, IA. .,nn,,o1 J., "a,
S,ro,I Ro,rd "a, -, ."H
Civ. ntten,inn :, III" ,n,,, w.
urbonIchi,Lron ~, ny
tI,, Tho ,.ou,,.il $50,
grants tb, r.ore.t M ~,
'hnn,lcr. SunrrI,,.n,o,, ,,c co,,,,,.
for :, s,,u,,i.,,, ,,,,,,;., .r,,
1. ia. ,,,I,. , P go 10
actual cxu.r... 80, -, '
will II. asked Ia, 40 ,,,., ,ta',
mcnt
M,
'pp",''iheh' oi such an officer
''N" 'c'cNcd inc apDfoNal OF tn" RIch-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
.&rnOitf-nrryyAfCr

TSpcrIaI 10 The Times DISPATCH.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. January
@a.-Juhn Arnold OF Birncy. Mont. for
mcrlv of King George County. son Of
br. T. I. Arnold. of that county, and
Mrs. Grace Sanhurn Brewster we're
united III marriage in Cheyenne, Wyc
on Thursday, the ceremony taking
riac" at tho residence Of Governor
kindrick. Of that state. Mr.. and Mrs
Arnold will make their home i'm Bir-
nov. Mont.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

Certificates Of Incorporation Of ihc
American Restaurant, Inc. was record :
cd here to-day. The maximum capi :
tai stock is $4,000. officers: president
NJ. Goodman; vice president Alex Far
Der: secretary and treasurer. j. NJ.
Werner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

Dixie Acric. Fratcrnai Order Of
Eagles. presented its retiring president,
Wilbur j. GrigSs with a gold emblem
Of the order at its last meeting. Or
NJ G.. Syclc made the presentation
speech. w. u. Lowcry, who has been
trustee for n number or years was nre-
scented with gold watch in apprecia-
ton for mis- long term of service. James
Ward made the presentation speech.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
,mto,nohii" st"I"n.

me Eu'cN automobile. bcl"nn'nG
TO InNiu Eov,". was stolen from iu
'front.' of his rosidouoc u Ltncrtv street
ia.' rjul, nud no trace 81 u has since
been found 'rh. ,.i h',i been loff or
tn. street fur 81 brl.f while
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

declared. until III" German Foreign Of
nee had passed upon il. The ncw draft
Was made 10y Cuun; Won BcrnStorT im-
mcdiatciN after Il conference with
secretary Lansing. and is understood
10 provide that Germany shall diSavow
IN" destruction of the ship. and ac
kho"'"''r" the rights Of tho ncutralS
vii" were lost ~ :, matter OF law On
THIS point tie state Department i un-
dorStrpG To he very firm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
Special announcement
BEGINNING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
WE WILL HOLD
A Fancy Needlework
Exhibit

during which will exhibit in our win
dows such pieces-thc handiwork OF our own
patronS-aS We assemble
In order that this exhibit may be all the
more varied and interesting, would be
pleased to have you lend us Cfor a few days
only such needewori pieces Of your own as
you can spare. Your cooperation in this mat
ter will be appreciated.
NOTE-Those deciding to part in this ex-
hlbii VIII please send their pieces direct
Needlework Department. notify and will send
for them, not later than Thursday February Sd
MILLER & RHOADS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30
A Value
Worth
Noting

Petticoats Of excel
lent quality TAFFETA
SILK, in green, navy
blue. taupe, black and
white and many high
S h a d e S in popular
changeable effects.
A wonderful value,
the very best we know
Of. at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-30

And always with
Won't FOX over?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
Interesting Plans Are
 Under Way For Baby Week
Social Service Department Ny MRS. SIDNEY M. LILLIAN

will have an exhibit of a model nursery and equipment. Lectures will be given by the superintendent of the Chldren's hos pital, the infant welfare nurse and others At this meeting, through the courtesy of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb. 1900 vol umes of Dr. Holt's books on the baby will be distributed. the institutions for children will all be open for visitors, such places as the Set clement houses. Wesley house. Ensley Wesley house, Woodlawn: Neighborhoo6 house, Children's hospital, chi1dren's ward, Hillman hospital; Mercy home and the Church of the Advent's Free kinder garten
 The department of labor childrens bu- reau, have sent for free distribution 30( splendid pamphlets on Baby Feeding, Prenatal Care and another similar sub- ject.
 Other local literature will be gotten out The scouts have been invited to assist in it's distribution.
 The city of Birmingham will issue a proclamation putting forth the fact that at least from March to March Il the Birmingham baby is king
 The news from all over the state shows the idea of a baby week celebration is very popular, and much Is being done in the way of education in smaller vicini- ties. The women of Woodlawn are par ticularly active in their work.
 The purpose of baby week is to make known to parents and to the whole com munity facts which they should know about babies.
 Baby week is to call attention to bet ter conditions for babies insuring better babies, better mothers better cities'' Re- member, healthy babies make strong men and women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
ABERCROMBIE GETS
 IN RACE IN FOURTH
tcontinued from Page one,

flee as congressman at large having been abolished by the redistricting of the state.
 pr. Abercrombie also served Anniston as city superintendent of schools, was president of college for girls here and was elected from Calhoun county to the state senate. He is strong politically and has a large personal following. He enters the race, however, with the un- derstanding that he will have hard fight on his hands, as Congressman Blackmon is regarded as one of the shrewdest politicians in the state, of genial personality and many strong ap- peals to the voters. He also represented Calhoun in the state senate for several years while connected with the law firm of Knox, Acker & Blackmon here and has made thorough canvass of the Fourth district. He was elected to suc- ceed w. w. Craig and has heretofore defeated all republican and democratic opponents since, he was sent to Wash ington
 pr. Abercrombie has written friends in all parts of the district, but he says that he will thoroughly canvass the field be- fore he returns to Washington. MT. Blackmon devoted considerable time last summer to mending his political fences, and his friends believe it will not be necessary for him to return to the dis trict, although he may decide to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-01
GOODRICH TIRE MEN
 ARE OFF FOR AKRON
Will Attend Largest Sales Conference Ever Held by Rubber
 Company

Word was received from Atlanta yes terday afternoon that p men, represen- tatives of the Goodrich Tire company, left yesterday for Akron, O.. to be pres ent at the largest sales conference of direct employees ever held by any rubber company J. T. Kemp, local manager for the B. r. Goodrich company, stated tfaat w. M. Pound who represented the company in Birmingham for more than three years, would attend the meeting.
 This sales conference will be held Thursday and Friday of this week." said Mir. Kemp, and is really the largest thing of it's kind ever held by any rub Der manufacturing company
 ''The B. F. Goodrich company, which owns the largest rubber factory in the world, made and sold during 1915 more automobile tires than any other concern in America. Newspaper advertising, of course. Is the main factor in our sell ing. as something like 30 per cent of the advertising appropriation is spent in newspapers.
 ''The sales conference to be held Thurs day and Friday will formulate a selling campaign for the present year."