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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-14
Public Service Corporations.

Sales. Name. High. Low. Close. chg.
900 Am r & T133 1928 132hs--
200 Bklyn UG. 1872 1873 1872 -
100 Bklyn RT. s4s4 s424 s4a4- -
1900 CGEL& P.11s1a 1874 1i6Ia-
122o0 Con Gas. 1924 1873 i4oI2 +27S
5000 Col Gas. II 1894 40y4- q
1900 Gen Elec..177 175/a 175ls e 70
300 Int Con-. 74ss 74Ia 74Ia+ y
600 Lac Gas. ..fos34 1903 ios24- 1s
1900 Ohio Gas. S3l4 30 So'|s+2Is
1900 P G. & C..11312 i12 112
500 Phila Co.. ave- 4o24 4o24+ a
200 P S Of NJ.13O 1870 1870 -
500 Third Az. 57a4 57ls 5714- q
23OO " Tn Tel101 9934 ss34- =
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Industrials.

Sales. Name. High. Low. Close chg.
500 Allis CHI. 245s 24Ia 241a- =
900 do pr. 9ol4 90 20 e
100 An Ag Oh 1914 1914 79.4- a
1900 ABB s ex d SO 96 e5I4- -
1900 Am Can. SOC 5724 57s4- "a
900 a. mr. 113 113 113 II
1900 Am c & F SIS e3l1 e3ss-12A
2900 Am II & L 1913 70 - - "a
s4oo do DR.. 70 6szs 7oIz- p
rfoo Am Loco. 77ll rs Is -1i4
sooA Malt. 8la 9 &C. y
100 40 mr.. az 20 43. r %
500 Am s. F.. 90 SO 50 u
1900 Am sug. ..f16ls t1314 t13s4-1A
300 do pr...1t974 1872 1199z- "a
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Oil Stocks
Motor Stocks

Sales. Name. High. Low. Close. chg.
100 Chandler 1922 1o4la 1o4I2 -
100 C Mot pr123 123 1913 - "a
27oO Max Mot. seI2 selR seIa-2
100 do DR.. Sc SIS Sc - y
G7oO stubaker 1884 1884 $685.
200 do pr...f11 toes4 ~ -
1900 WiiIys-O.. ASA 43lR 439s 70
300 do pr. 1903 to2ss io2ss- "a
.Ex dividend.
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Miscellaneous

Net
Sales. Name. High. Low. Close. chg.
100 Acme T.. 575s 579s 577s- %
100 do pr. 90 s6 SO -
200 Am Ice .. 28ia 70 % =
e1oO A G. g. WI 9134 a61a GOA +5l4
300 DO Pr. IS sac e4l2+ "a
600 Barrett 1924 100 1924 -3A
600 Brunswick. 10 ga ga %
1900 In Mer " 1874 &c SEA- e
1850 do ctfs 1897 1855 1o6 -tzs
100 Jewel Tea. 1894 1894 aS24+ l94
200 L-W Bis. II II II II
100 do / pr. s17s 91zs stzs-2
100 May D St e67s 667s sea- 70
27O Nat Bis. 1902 127Ta 12Sl4 r "a
100 Nor Am o.. 6934 6S34 oo34- -
300 Pac Mail. 25 243A 2434- "a
700 Stan Mil. e9I2 9sI2 9sH2- a
1900 lob Prod 5e24 55I4 55I2- "
400 Tn Gig St1O1 1909 i0oIa- "a
900 Tn Fruit 1902 1853 1853 r "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-14
Yes 'day's Close day YEA

Corn.-After a decline Of &c the
corn market became decidedly strong
er. prices rising lc a bushel during
the late trading. The initial weak
ness was chiefly attributed 20 wheat
The subsequent heaviness was as
cribed largely 70 encouraging cables
and good demand for both domestic
and foreign account, exporters show
ing keen interest, and It is claimed
that they had taken slightly over 1OO,-
600 bushels. including 100000 new, 70
arrive in Chicago. at December price
Yes'day's Close day Year
Cash. close. before. ago.
New York ......... ga 9Sa4 76t,
Contract:
Chicago. May....... 7s,. 7sls so,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-14

9 Wabash % js.....-.-. 100 100 100
5W-P T as &c TT ct pd. 33Ss 35l7 33l2
Is We-tern Maryland u.s.. 74lz 10. 74l4
DO West Union col tr IS. i02 ZOE f02
IL DO real estate i.s... 9634 e63l 1854
Westhse Fl Mig IS ia ~ ~
do 81 notes i9I7....1Of 1911 1of
Wet shore ts......... 9134 9134 91A
Wiuston-Sa. & $ 3 Is 80 88 80
3 Wisconsin Cen gen IS. SO s7I7 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-14

Coffee Futures.--The coffee marke
was under pressure throughout yester
days entire session, and after openln
3 20 points below the final OF Wednes
day values continued 20 ease or. an
at the close showed net losses Of
20 % points. Total sales were 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-14
CO-o-aiior Returns

- ~ Georgia Railway.-Annual re-
t O. ~ rr-r ended June so. 1915. COM
p1-cs IS l'-'- 4e-R rqfs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-14

.c,s-rei 90 rrort ard loss in 1916.
c,r,ral Vermont RaHway.-Annual report
e. he year endei june 81. 1875. shows a
-. baance u. st-5.3DS, equal 70 5.Si
81 -, sn thc s3.H.0.lo9 capital stocks.
r. repcrt s al follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-14
Hay and Straw.
Coffee, Sugar, Tea and Cotton
seed Oil

Current Price
price year az
For cash: Gents. (cents)
Tea. Formosa, per 10. .... 1879 loH
Coffee, Rio, No. 7, per h. ga o.
Sugar, graduated, per ID. rs 9
Cottonseed oil.......... ff.6O ST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-14

7nlisted. tsells cent per Share.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

end that they cannot do that very
long. Then they will realize what
superficial education the average en-
tertainer has had and they will dis
card him.
This brand OF musical comedy
thst they get now Ia awful.
But you have asked me questions.
Now want to ask you two or three.
want to know where are the
vritersr You can't get anything to
play in any more. People don't
write anything. They steal and they
initiate, and they exploit the special
talents of one good looking man or
woman. b. they do not write plays
that can " acted any more.
II ask you-where are they"
lie stopped suddenly. and. turning
to the mirror. began to divest him
self OF his grease paint. II had re-
NAMED on his face up 10 this time.
giving him a most alarming and
fierce appearance. No sooner had
he got a portion Of II away tran he
began to talk rapidly again. In fact.
nothing that he did was slow.
Spell Of FOotlights.
He seemed to miss being able to
slap himself on the shirt with his
hands. but as they-hIs hands
were covered with cold cream he
had to forego that pleasure.
You look as IL you could an
swer me something" he began.
His face was a rudy and natu-
raj pink by this time. and he ap-
piled himself assiduously to his
hair. Grasping Two military
brushes firmly he attacked IL with
IN less than a second he turned
to mo again, himself once more.
In perfect seriousness, he hurled
this question:
why, want to ask you. do peo-
pie feel so funny about that little
row OF things called footlights. I
don't know. They seem to cast
such a funny spell. I've watched
II all my life. They are and they
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
Diet Suggestions For
Those Who Desire To
Eliminate Excess Fat
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG.

lille. bladder. heart. lungs, and flesh
generally.
As DR.. Albert Warren Ferris. Of Sara
toga Springs, puts II: UNLESS n settled
determination and n conscientious ef-
fort exist in the mind there is no use
to attempt reduction"
Obese persons may hope for. little or
nothing In the way of lost flesh. unless
they agree to put forth real Efforts:
Electric currents. Nauheim baths. and
starvation diets NAV be taken X
there IL no trouble In the heart. blood
pressure. kidneys or other parts. -,
Massage. exercise, and diet. patiently
as much az five and six pounds n week.
Drugs or medicines may not safely DC
relied upon to dissolve fat" Pickles,
lemons vinegar. acids. epson salts and
alkaline waters. too. are often used Ia
vain.
II you are overly rotund and unequal
to the task OF dashinE after a speelinE
graham waters and coffee at breakfast:
cold meats. zwiebak. lemon Juice. salad
and water at lunch. while at dinner
moderate amounts OF poultry. lettuce.
wntercress. whey. beef. mutton. lamb
and water must suffice.
II there is high blood pressure. then
coffee .one soft-boiled egg. two slices OF
graham toast. half a grapefruit. straw
berries. Brussels sprouts. aspara gEP.
lettuce. clicumbers. tomatoes. cabbage
with lemon and vinegar. watermelon.
celery. pickles. cold meats. and watcr
between the meals should be the diet.
This is not a starvation cure by any
means. yet II has proved itself effective
in eliminating tho excessive fats and
ellis that burden the body OF the "ovcrly
stout" man or woman.
(Copyt. 1916. Newspaper Feature syndlcateJ
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

aren't. Now they cast a spell like
"A young man will go and marry
q chorus girl or n girl on the stage,
the girl, It's that little row Of
lights, Why, | ask your"
As no answer came he tried to ex-
plain further.
Now it's like this: Take nice
rich young man. with some money.
and who Is nice young man. He
sees little Louie Somebody or 9TH
er'-here he illustrated-"tra la
la ira la la in the front row." lie
Now. he looks at her and--oh
LETT side) something happens. He
can't stand II. He's got to marry
i ioSe affair fai He H'" wants s4u to marry
throws himself at it like that.
He rose partly from his chair
ing D Closer ' and LOOKING as IL he
were after "the papers"
Crazy About Her.
Take that same man out In the
street. Have him meet two people,
a man and a girl. The man says:
Like to introduce you to my friend
here, Miss Louis Somebody or Other.
And what does he say? He says:
I'm glad to meet you. Good-by. 30
long, John. I'll see you at the CLUB.
You haven't got a cigar. have your
And then he turns around and
WALKS AWAY! All because why?
IT'S the same girl. She's all the
same as he'll ever see her after they
are married, but meet her like l say.
on the stage. and-oh. my! He's so
crazy
That's what want to tell you.
and have you answer me. why
do men marry girls on the stage that
they wouldn't marry for money or
anything in real life. h-m-m?'
Exactly down the middle OF his
head his hair was parted. and slick
ed down on either side. Sam Ber-
naT6 Is nothing II not neat about the
head. His small brown eyes twin
kled, and his eyebrows aeroplaned up
ana down excitedly. lie began again.
and expostulated. suffering. and
pointing to a cigar box and then out
into the hall
lie was giving a private perform
I ance which was far more amusing
than anything he had done on the
stage. lilo shook his visitor wildly by
the arm. then gave a quick hand
shake, and turned to his mirror.
I'm expect news from you now"
he said.
And there we left him. lost in con-
temptation OF himself.
ho really should use that chorus
girl monolcguc on the stage.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

~ the good radiance OF too
abundant fat. let there be no
~ end. show mo stout party"
and will show you a person
eager to be slender and agile. To OBJ
viate the storing habits of human
tissues; to do away with the poklng
away OF oils and fats in every nook
and quiet corner of your anatomy, all
OF the particular structure of your tex
lures must be energetic. vigorous and
full OF FIRE.
Tho instant the abdomen lags a bit.
or the hips remain too long in one pos
ture, or food is taken much beyond your
powers OF combustion. then fat il hid
den away as Joseph garnered corn for
the seven lean years.
Starches. sugars, oils, fats, gravies.
creams. greases, and all sweet or "blub-
berry" materials are eaten more often
for future human fuels than for any
immediate needs. They are gathered
up ana saved for heat and work. be-
cause they are easily burned I'D. Thus
the real tissue elements are left alone
for the manipulation OF the anatomy's
needs. and wasted unnecessarily.
When there 10 as much as 20 per cent
of adipose globules in your fabric you
should not refuse to starve yourself a
bit. but labor by the sweat Of your
brow TO perspire away and simultane.
ously to burn away the excess OF oil
and fat. The elimination OF avoirdu.
pois aids in the activity OF the liver
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
The Joy Of Motherhood

There need be no apprehension Of
distress to mar the complete Joy Of
expectation, for many women who
know. advise the use OF Mothers
Friend. an external remedy OF partlcu-
lar value designed to soothe the muscles
and relieve the pressure reactins on
many nerves so that the strain upon
the cords. tendons and ligaments Is not
accompanied by severe pains that
sometimes cause nausea. morning sick.
ness. and other local dlstresses.
Mothers Friend has been used sue.
|cessfully for two generations and can
be had Of any drugglat.-AdVL-
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
"Rappelle-T oi.

Remember thou. when blushing Dawn
shall ope
Her palace gates unto the conquering
Remember thou. when crescent Dian
In siIvered silence through her starry
When Pieasure's call shall make thy
bosom rise,
or Twilight's beauty shall enchant thine
eyes.
Oh. more than fair
Hear thou my prayr;
Remember"
Remember thou, when Destiny shall
Our outstretched arms-our longing
lips apart:
When sorrow. exile and the soaring
Years
Have worked their havoc on weary
Be thou high faithful to the vows we
swore,
Loves golden chain shall bind forever
more:
While heart doth beat.
VIII repeat
Remember
Remember thou. when silently l sleep
On Earth's soft couch, my weary
journey done;
Remember. when the solitary Rose
That guards my grave shall open to
the Sun:
oh. my beloved Spite OF vanished
breath.
An-thou still love me-then there Is
no death!
List from the skies.
A voice that cries
Remember"
Translated from the French OF Al
phonse de Musset by John Kieran, In
the New York Evening Sun.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
AnSWerS To Health Questions
lie. This should relieve the hoarse-

while. This should relieve the hoarse-
ness.
A. b., Washington have a little girl
who has very large tonsils. 1 have been
advised by different people to have them
removed. but am afraid OF the opera
ton. since she has a weak heart. Is
the operation very severe? Kindly ad-
wise. 2. Is there anything you could
suggest to remove small moles from the
face without hurting or affecting the
skin: II so. kindly advise me what to
use.
Have the child's tonsils removed, by
all means. No, II Is not a serious OPP
Grafton; rather slight. II will have no
cffect on her heart Take her to one
OF the large hospitals and have a thor
oughly efficient surgeon remove them
z. The lance. radium, and x-rays will
remove moles. The knife Is most GER
tain. less painful. not dangerous, ana
most quickly through with.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

He Also Gives a Private and
Exclusive Performance To
An Audience Of One In
Which He Demonstrates
Just Why and How He Is
Funny-But the Glamour
of the Footlights Makes
Him Ask Why Men Pre-
fer Girls Who Are On the
Stage To Those Who Are
Not-He Wants An An
swer.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

one-half ounce Detrolatum. one-haii
ounce.
A. NJ. D.-My face becomes very
red at times, and IL generally In an
eruptive condition. Please recommend
something. 2. Please suggest something
to whiten the skin, too.
Avoid all oily. hot, greasy. rich,
starchy and highly seasoned foods,
sweets, pastries and thick gravies. also
alcoholic drinks. Dissolve the BLACK
heads out with n teaspoonful each OF
glycerine and benzoin. to one cupful OF
rose water. Do not use soap or not
water on the face. but cleanse IL WITH
good peroxide cream ana ice-colo
water instead. Obtain more sunlight ana
fresh air. 2. Just after wash or
bath. while still wet. dry the skin Win
q little OF the following: Fine almond
meal. 4 ounces; finely powdered borax.
6 drains; oil OF bitter almonds. 8 drops;
oil OF lily of valley, 3 drops; lney
! powdered orris root. 2 ounces; finely
| powdered pumice stone, 6 drains.
N. f. R.-WIll you kindly suggest
something inexpensive for my skin.
| which Ia very dark shadeY
| Just after a wash or bath, and while
still wet. dry the skin with the follow
| ing: Fine almond meal. ounces; fine
powdered boraN, 6 drains; oil odf bitter
almonds. 3 drops; oil OF lily OF val
| ley, drops, ninety powered Otis root
2 ounces; finely powdered pumice stone
drains.
| A. M-Kindly suggest something
might. do for enlarged thyroid glands.
| Ice applications are very good as
well as convenient.
! J. p. TT am troubled with shooting
pains In my toes and the cushion part
OF my foot at night. 2. 1 am also trou-
bled with pains in my neck and in the
| back OF my head upon awakening in
the morning. Can you suggest
remedy
Your trouble is probably due to faulty
digestion. l would advise that you
avoid eating meat more than three
times a week. Drink a great deal of
water and avoid alcoholic beverages,
and use the small electric battery on
the foot each day. =. Take two tea
spoonfuls sodium phosphate in one-half
cup hot water every morning before
breakfast.
Tenor-I have been troubled with
hoarseness what will you advise me
70 do?
Keep cold alcohol cloths on your neck
and crushed ice in your mouth for a
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
Tapioca Snow.

Four ounces OF tapioca should he
cooked IN a pint of cold water. favored
with strained lemon Juice. simmer tho
tapioca until 1t IS quite, clear. NIX II
with three or four tablespoontu!s Of red
currant jelly. pour int n glass dish,
and leave to become cold. Just before
serving cover with beaten white of egg,
sweetened. and, II desirable, more
lemon Juice may be added.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
Sam Bernard Blanes Cabarets For
Dearth of Real Talent on Stage

The Liveliest Old-Timer OF
Them All, Who Is Giving
His Twenty-Five Year Old
Entertainment At Keith's
This Week, Thinks That
Mushroom Talent Leaves
No Time For Growth, and
That 1t Crowds Out the
Real Actors.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
RECIPES
Meat PuHs,

Make q puff paste with dripping of
lard. roll out about quarter or an
inch thick and In oblonG pieces; place
spoonful OF cold meat of any kind,
chopped and well seasoned on each
DIece of paste, roll up and brush over
with egg and bake In quick oven.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
ReetroOt Salad.

Slices Of cold haTd-roilcd egg, beet
root and cold potatoes form tho miN-
ture. SeaHou with salt and pepper and
add q sauce manc OF whipped cream to
which one tablespoonful Of vinegar has
been whipped in gradually. Galnish
with parsley
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
No News.

Ibid you ask little Jimmy wombat
about the fight over at his house the
other night?"
Yes"
And what did you get out of him."
Not very much. His mother is EVIL
IDENTIFY an exceedingly strict censor"
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

THE HEEL OF WAR. BY George u. Nc
Ciellan. New York: q. w. Dillingham;
Company Price. 81 net
Being q graphic account OF conditions
In italy. France. Switzerland, Germany,
Belgium. and Holland in war time. The
author, who was formerly mayor Of
New York. found the Kaiser's empire
the most normal of all countries visited.
He declares Italy Is doomed to disap-
pointment no matter what the outcome
of the struggle may be. In France he
found the only real hatred for Germany
in the American colony. IT'S a readable
volume.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

ERE is smart top coat .or
II spring wear made Of gray ga
bardinc. It is oddly cut, hang
inc In ample lines from the
shoulders, A belt confines the fulinoss
across tho front and back, put al the
sides tho coat hangs free.
Porcelain buttons, trimmed wi II pearl.
Trim tho front and cuffF, and n collar OF
dark rod ribbed SILK adds briehtcnirS
touch o: color.
A chic hat Of dark red straw trimmed
with black grusgrain iibbon and COZ
plumagc Is worn with the coat.
(copy't. 1915. Newspaper Feature syndicAte.J
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
Seen In The
Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

- AG rugs are 80 cheap now
- that the purchase OF half a
dozen or more Is scarcely
extravagant. One Seventh
street shop Is having a special sale
of these practical floor coverings at
Il cents. the size being about thirty
inches by sixty. A few OF these are
In solid colors. with white stripes
and fringes. The prettiest are
splashed with many pastel coiors-
pink. blue. lavender. green. and yell
low, with narrow bands OF some one
solid color at each end. The solid
colors are light in tone, too, so the
effect Is extremely dainty.
Unusually attractive was the
skirt of an afternoon dress of violet
taffeta. 1t was plain and full to
within about eight inches of the
hem. Just here six rows OF heavy
cable cord stiffened the skirt. send
it out to explore the spring breeze.
The blouse was simple. with high
neck and vestee and sleeves OF
georgettc crepe. A zigzaG line of
gold thread defined armholc and
yoke The price was SIS.
stunning Chau:ois gloves with black
or brown stitching are guaranteed TO
wash perfectly and lend distinction
TO a spring suit OF any color. With
yellow spats to match-heavens.
what q stir on + street
Telephone Main $3.50 for tnformd-
Ntioh regarding the names u tho
estd bhshments IN which tho Crticles
mentioned above may be purchased.
Inquiries concerning ne'os Of tie
shops should be addressed to Tho
shopper. this otfce.)
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

NJ. B.-Can YOU tell me what my
daughter can do for her hair. which
used to be a pretty shade of brown and
heavy and dark. and at times even
falls?
Massage the following into the scalp
each night: Sulphate OF duinine. one
dram: salicyllc acid. fifteen grains: tine
ture of capsicum., one dram: lanolln;
one half ounce: betrolatum. one-half
ounce.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

Book Reviews
LYRICS OF WAR AND PEACE. ny Paul
Williamson. Bostoni sherman. French a
Co. Price. Sl.25 net. --,,.-

LYRICS OF WAR AND PEACE. ny Paul
Williamson. Bostoni Sherman, French a
Co. Price. Sis net. --''
An adequate idea OF the variety OF
subjects touched In this little volume
"a hardly given by tho title. OF course
there are war poems and also poems OF
peace; but In addition there are verses
descr. ptive of the festivals OF Tnanks-
giving, Christmas. and New Year,. OF
the beauties of nature and tho toys OF
shedding. and a number OF hymns ana
religious verses. as well as In momor-
lam stanzas.
THE NEW NoRrHLAND. ny l.. p. qrata-
cap, New York; Thomas benton. Price.
tl.2j net, s,
A remarkable narrative OF Arctic ex-
ploration which is q confirmation Of the
wisdom OF that tireless hunt. for news
which has become Eecond nature to the
newspaper man. II Is a romance OF DIS
covery of the frozen North.
THE HERMIT OF THE AprRoNDACits.
by Della Trombly. Boston: Sherman,
French & Co. Price, SL25.
All the quasi-melodranlatic thrills OK
plotted ty The duchess and "Ouids"
have been utilized in this book. Our
old friends the forest cave. the -tlindoo
doctor. the crafty 'i!lain. and the beau.
tiful blond hurofne arc marshaled to
tho fore.
The brunette villniness addresses
menials as "hliellngs," the villain
Kisses and the hcroineE dreamy eyes
captivatc the hero In approved fanhi0n.
or course, the villains pnd Weaknesses
meet dreadful fatcs and the good live
happily ever after.
THE MARTYRS RETURN. BY PerclNal W.
Wells, wantash. n. Y: Bartlett Publish
ing Company.
Three topics Of the day-preperedness
the race question. and the social con-
dition OF this country-are discussed In
a series OF dialogues between General
Hazard. n civil war veteran. and the
shade OF Lincoln.
The Washington times., 1916-03-16

Tenor-I have been troubled with
hoarseness. what Will you advise me
70 do?
Keep cold alcohol cloths on your neck
and crushed ice In your mouth for a
The Washington times., 1916-03-16
Morning.

when morning comes, the poet rises.
heavy of head and weary Of limb. He
looks at his poem with disgust. He
worked hard to produce 1t. and can't de-
be does, far from the eyes OF his land
lady. down under the pictures OF his
first girl and his grade school reports.
Nothing more or less than such col
umn as this can tempt the poet from his
lair. Even then he prefers to remain
anonymous. But what are we? True,
indeed, and pure is the art (which
wishes to be judged for its merit alone.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-26
ENTRY CLERKS ARE BUSY.

The assistants in the office OF the
secretary of the South Dakota State
Fair are extremely busy these days
taking care OF the entries in various
departments as rapidly as they come
in. Each entry must be copied on an
entry book and transferred to entry
tags. which must be reserved for the
exhibitor Each entry hss separate
number and the amount OF work con.
nected with the records Is enormous
Last year there were 5000 entries IN
six departments alone Counting all
departments there were probably more
than l5,1N0 entries. This number will
doubtless be exceeded at the 1916 ex-
position, II one may judge by the In.
creased number Of inquiries which
have arrived at the secretary's ONCE
earlier in the season than ever before.
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR.
eEPr. f!.1213.14-15, 1919.