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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The first bowling match in the City
League series will be rolled at o'clock
this Tuesday evening at the local al
leys. Cantoni and White will roll E.
Overlook and A. Boothby a five-string
total at candlepins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Upton and son
Sprague of Peabody. Mass, were week
end guests of Mrs. Upton's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Carleton, Ran
dolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
WHEELING & LAKE
ERIE ROAD SOLD
FOR $12,000,000

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 30-At a sale
conducted under the direction Of the
United States court here today the
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad was
sold to Blair & Co., and Kuhn, Loeb &
Co.. New York, for S12,00O,O00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The Gardiner Hughes and Fairbanks
Marching Club will hold smoke talk
tonight, Tuesday. Oct. 81, at Grand
Army hall at 7.3O o'clock to make ar
rangements for a torchlight parade to
properly wind UP the Presidential
campaign.
Signed
o. B. CLASON, Pres.
JOHN w. BERRY,
Chairman Executive CON-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

c. r. Parrot, proprietor Of Silver
Beach Inn. Lake Cobbosseecontee, has
closed the inn for the season and with
Mrs. PARROT will pass the winter at
the HalloWell House,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

James Carter, the six-year- old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram j. Carter of
the Litchfield road. had the misfortune
to break his leg last Saturday after
noon while driving in the cattle from
the pasture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Prayers over the remains of Harri-
son, the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George H. Turner, were held Monday
morning at the home on Northern ave-
nue., Rev. P. H. Reardon officiating. The
interment was>in Saint Joseph's ceme-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Samuel Grant Chapter. D. A. r., will
hold it's October meeting with Miss
Della Collins, Washington avenue,
Wednesday, at P. M. The subject will
be 1.-THE Women of Washington's Fam
1y'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Stanley Hartman. who has been pass
Ing the weekend with his parents. Mr..
md Mrs. Charles w. Hartman. left u,
Monday for Orono, to resume his studies
1t the University Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

John Hilton and Harold Clark of
South Jefferson and Edwin Hilton of
North Whitefield. were recent guests
of friends in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Iemelin-Gi

1HOSFI
frank Lemelin, Jr., and Miss Mary
Gilbert both of this town, were united
IN marriage Monday morning at o'clock
al the Catholic church, the ceremony he
ing performed by Rev. FIR. Louis Ed.
ward Huot. The bride was becominelv
gowned in blue travelling suit and wore
a white hat. She was led to the altar
by her father, John Gilbert. while the
groom was accompanied by his father
FRANK Lemelin. large number Of
1rienos and relatives of the couple at
tended the ceremony. among them be.
ing the members of the Saint Ann Lodge
OF which she was a prominent figure
After the ceremony the couple went To
the home of the bride on Water street
and enjoyed the morning with the brides
parents and al dinner they gathered at
the home of the groom on Pleasant street.
where the family and a number of ..h-
er relatives enjoyed feast together. TIL.
happy couple left on the afternoon train
for short wedding trip t. Portland and
Boston. They were siren a royal send
on with showers Of rice, confetti and
other suitable materials and the automv-
bile was almost filed with old tin can,
and boots.
Mrs. 1-emeln is the Oldest daughter q,
MI. and Mrs. John Gilbert of Water
street and was born and received her
educator in town. She IS prominent
member OF the Saint Ann Ledge and has
a large circle of friends who have r..
RENDERED her on this occasion. She was
given a linen shower at her home re-
Gently by a party of friends and she
received many uceful and beautiful
gifts on this occasion
Mr.. Lemelin is the son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Lene,in of Pleasant street and
raised in town, where he has been edu-
Gated in the public schools He IS
member of the Saint Jean Society, being
an officer Of that lodge. and is a prom
vile. He is senior partner Of the firm
of Lemelin Brothers on Water street He
was given a stag party By his friends
recently and the receipts will be used in
purchasing a gift; for Mr. Lemeln A
large srm was realized from this at
fair. After a short wedding trip they
will reside at the home of the bride on
Water street. Both have the best wish.
es Of their many friends for many long
years OF happy welded life.
Among the out of town relatives who
attended the ceremony were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank MacMaxine and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank MacMaxine, Jr.. Of Augusta,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lemel.n Of Skew
hecan, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lacasse Of
Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The Samaritan Club will met at the
home of Mrs. Everett Blanchard, Vine
street, ia o'clock sharp, this Tuesday
afternoon. The members will please
come prepared to sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The Marthas will meet Tuesday eve
ming with Mrs. Otis Pottle, Schoo
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Arthur Church, George Willis, E. O.
Beane and Howard Andrews enjoyed a
motor trip in Mr.. Church's car Sunday
to Dead River. They took dinner at the
Ledge House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Orrin Small Of RoWdoinham.

Orrin Small of Bowdoinham, aged 60
years. died there Sunday. A widow. a
son. Merle Small Of New York, and three
sisters survive, Mrs. VIM. Whitney II
Richmond. Mrs. James Woodwork Of
Boston, and Mrs. Ida Harlow Of Califor-
mia. He was long q resident Of Rich-
mond. The funeral will be held Tuesday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mrs. Louis Goldberg and daughter May
of Old Orchard. who have been visiting
friends in Randolph. left Monday for a
visit in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

F. E. Jones, who has been visiting
friends here, left Monday for Pitts
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Leslie Bachelor, a student at Bow
dom College, passed the week. end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Bachelor, Northern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Misses Lucille and Priscilla Josce-
Ign of Patten were weekend guests OF
Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Miss Annie T. Bailey, School street,
left Monday for few days visit with
friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The Current Events Club will hold
it's first meeting for the winter at 2S0
P. M. Wednesday. Nov. 1, with Mrs. F.
]. Thrasher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

use Of artillery here and thsrs gain,
little terrain they shall never break
through. In order to do this they would
still have to attack for 80 years, pro-
vided they had enough men"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Supt. of Schools H. j. Chase is TAX
ing his vacation. The Office will be open
daily from to $50 A. NJ, during his
absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Miss Leora Prentiss attended the
Colby Maine game in Waterville on
Saturday, returning to Gardiner Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The Ladies' Aid of. the Methodist
church will meet at o'clock this Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. w. H. Perry,
Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

John Mcdonald and Edward Talbot
who have been occupying the Smith cot
tage on Winthrop stream for the past
week, have returned to Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mrs. Charles Keene Of Randolph left
Monday for Beverly. Mass, where she is
to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The regular meeting of the Modern
Woodmen will be held this Tuesday
evening. All members are requested to
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mrs. E. A. Leighton has returned from
a visit with relatives in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Harry Belyea, who has been passing a
few days at his home in this city. re-
turned Monday to Pitts:eid, where he is
ATTENDING NJ. c. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Every tax payer should pay his poll
lax before the election. Collector John
ION says that no man has a moral right
10 vote at the Presidential election unless
bis poll tax Is paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Dexter Clark of Jefferson is visiting
his nephew. Lester Clark of this city,
for few days. Mr.. Clark was in BUSH
ness as barber in Hallowell 26 years
a1O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

c. F. Cummings of Farmingdale, Lee
Scott and Frank Mores of Pittston re-
turned Monday from hunting trip to
the Forks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Meader, who
have been the weekend guests of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meader
of this city, returned Monday to Mos
quito, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Advertised lettAs at the Hallowell
postoff1ce 70 the week ending Oct. 80,
are as follows: w. L. Barstow, Henry
Gilman. A. o. Perry, Alex Sturgis and
John WALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The Gardiner w. c. T. U. will meet
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock with
Mrs. S. g. Payne, 2O7 Highland avenue
All members are requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mrs. E. w. Weber and Miss Ben
jamin returned home Sunday, after a
few days visit in Boston and vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
|49 Americans
in Marina Crew

London, Oct. 80, 5.32 P. In reply to
an inquiry from the American embassy
the admiralty said today that there were
40 Americans in the crew of the Marina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

All Rubber Hot Water Bottles on
sale at Special price this week at
Beane'S.-AGVt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

A. H. Hoxie of Bangor was a Halo
well business visitor Monday for a few
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Leslie Reed and family were week
end guests of Mrs. Reeds mother, Mrs.
Harry c. Peacock Of Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

w. G. Schuber of Auburn was {
Hallowell business caller in the cit!
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The Epworth League will hold
Halloween social in the M. e. church
vestry this Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Eugene Aderto9 Of Bath and Fred
Blodgett of Randolph, were weekend
guests of Mrs. Flora Blodgett, Pitts
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

special meeting of Queen Esthel
Chapter, NO. 10, 0. E. s., Tuesda!
evening at 100 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

G. L. Morse of Waterville was a Wis
ltor in the city Monday, called on ma,
tiers of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

John karpe of New York City was
visitor in the city Monday on bushes.
matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Regular meeting this Tuesday eve
ming of Granite Lodge, No. so, K. OF
P. A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

I tSeorge E. Clark, former resident of
his city. now of Worcester. Mass. was
calling on friends here on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Ryan Of Portland
were visitors in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mrs. A. E. Hopkins has returnt
home from a visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Evarts T. Bailey. night baggage mas
ter of the Maine Central X. Il. at the
Gardiner station, is taking a weeks va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The Ladies' Aid Of the First Baptis;
church will meet Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Frank Weeks, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

L. A. Dunn Of Waterville was Wis.
itor in the city Monday, called on mat
ters Of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mrs. Arthur Griffin and son Thomas
Of New York are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Currier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

K. M. Harris passed the weekend
at Winthrop with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

The condition Of Mrs. S. L. Willis. who
was taken i'll while visiting her son, Ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

land are the guests Of Mrs. Smiths
uncle. Samuel Hayes of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

A. N. Kitchen of Portland was calling
on friends in this city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Clyde Meader left Monday for Ban
gor, where he has employment, after
short visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

j.. w. Clarke Of Boston was a visi.
tor in the city Monday on business
matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

A. Sutherland Of New York City was
business visitor in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 24s.R

L. Franks Of Auburn was among the
out-of-town business callers in the
city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Miss Harriet 3. Dennis. Brunswick ay
enue. left Monday for Kockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mrs. r. H. Willis. Mount Vernon
street. is visiting her daughter, Mrs
Harold Peacock Of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

H. F. Holt, who has been receiving
surgical treatment in Portland, has re-
turned to his home in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Stephen A. Cobb has returned from
business visit in Mechanic Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Judge L. r. Campbell of Rockland was
alling on Gardiner friends Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Quicksilver is - IL tnes heavier
than water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
LEADER INTERVIEWED

Continued from Page One)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
LONDON MARKET
Is STEADY AFTER
ASQUITH SPEECH
Holds Up When Premier
Denies Allies Desire to
Destroy Germany
TRADE RETURNS DROP
BY FRANCIS w. HIRST
Editor The Economist. London.
Snccinl Cnblc 10 Et.crinn Ledncr

rnN-rp>- ,,.it so u,I,. ,,,.,,,e-;,,, he
.,,.oo,, ~, C.,,,,,, t,,c,I,r a,,,i fs,,,or
Aso,ti,b r,,,,r,iir,r tto rotditio,,s of ,oace
a. a. 80 t,,,,,rt,,,+ ,Jo,,oIo,,,,,o,t TO-
iore tive ,,ost
T.ord Cror,er in ,asterfev,e Tir,es
o,,ntae tho Carrnan C-b1nceIIor ns having
said on Anril a In the Reichstar. "Ict
us suppose that AR Asauith sits down
with me M n table TO examine the nossi.
bilitv of peace. and Mr. Asouith begins
with a claim for the definite and complete
destruction of Pr,issia's military mower
The conversation would be ended almost
before It began, The enemy wants to de,
stroy united free Germany"
Lord Cromer observes that this utter
ancc is remarkable for three reasons:
First. because IL represents what the GER
man Government wishes the rest of the
world to believe. second. because II proh-
abIv enbodies what tho vast ma ioritv of
Germans themselves believe. third he
cause ca tonp as Germans continue in this
boiinr Tho difnru,tins of concluding peace
~ ,t,,,,,.. irs,,raratt,
"a C,ro,,or's snoocb ,pticinatas Mr.
,,,t,t y, ,,,.a,h h,. aIs,t,t,,,inr. this intor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
LONDON STOCK MARKET

LONDON. April 12.-There was nc
diminution in the confident feeling on the
Stock Exchange today. Although deal
inss in securities continued quiet, the un-
dertone Of the market was in the main
steady. While changes in the gilt-edged
section were slight, prices We're harder.
The revenue of the United Kingdom
last week was f9.937, 600. and the eX-
penditures f19,993, 900. The sales of eX-
chequer bonds were fs,364,0 000, and the
amount of Treasury bills outstanding was
increased by E16,551, 900.
The American department was dull and
lacked steadiness Canadians hesitated,
and Argentine rails were nabby, having
been affected by smaller earnings London
Underground Electric Railways bonds
We're buoyant, but on the whole the home
railway group was mixed, with altera-
tons in prices narrow
There was rally in Holland exchange
on purchases of Dutch bills here This was
taken as an indication that the political
and financial situation in the country was
reassuring.
Sentiment in shipping descriptions was
cheerful in spots The declaration of an
interim dividend OF 6 per cent. by the
directors OF the Peninsular and Oriental
Steam Navigation Company was helpful
The French loan was offered again and
was quoted at S5h
The mining department was SLOW oil
issues held well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. April l2-The feature of
the Foreign Exchange market at the open
ing this morning, aside from new low
record in French on the movement, was
a further decline in rubles. French checks
at 6.O3s were only T under the extreme
low on record. This low point is figured
by some experts as 6.O4. and others claim
that the low record of last year was sos
This morning French cables were quoted
at a new low on the movement, also at
6O2& From recent high figure of 32
for rubles the price dropped down this
morning to SOss g30& Russian ex-
change has been sagging for over a week
The cause of the weakness has been
subject of daily discussion in financial
circles. including the prospects for new
Russian credits in this country. Scan
dinavian exchange was lower also touch.
ing 29s5Q29.95 for Stockholm. For
eign exchange, on the other hand,
showed a gain of 2 points TO 6.5SH
for cables and 6.54 for checks. Reichs
marks shaded to 72 9-16@729. Ster-
ling held steady at the recent high,
4.76 716 for demand and AT for cables
Other quotations were: Swiss cables
517% checks 5.1s19; Vienna, l24sd
12.5Oi pesetas. 6s.35@5sss; guilders.
42.6sQ42&
Around midday French checks moved
70 within % of the extreme low record
touching 6.03%. Gables were also lower
at sos. The other market was UNCHANGED
from the earlier figures, with sterling
steady at 4.76 7-16 for demand; cables,
AT; 60-day bills, 47si 90-day bills, All.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
COTTON BUSINESS SMALL,
WITH PRICES DROPPING
Liquidation Is Believed to Be Due to
German Washington Situation

NEW YORK. April 12.-Continued
liquidation, apparently due to the German
Washington situation, was noted on the
Cotton Exchange at the opening this morn.
ing. The early tone was about steady,
with prices unchanged to points lower.
Business was small, there being no
transaction in December and March on the
call Spot houses purchased small
amount of May and sold July, with Liver.
pool supplying the late options on a mod
crate scale. After the call the selling
increased and by the end of the first 10
minutes of trading quotations had dropped
about points from the initial figures.
Early private cables stated that the
Liverpool market was very steady. with
little hedging At first prices were 1 q to
. y points higher. but later declines of
2 points from the start were made in some
options. Quotations were due to some un.
changed TO 1 point lower
Temperatures were higher in the cotton
belt. West of the Mississippi River cloudy
conditions prevailed, while in the east
IL was clear
The receipts of cotton at the port for
the day were estimated at 1900 bales,
compared with 19,457 bales last week.
24,O75 bales last year and 1S,62S bales in
1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
WEATHER GOOD FOR GRAIN
Government Reports First Part of
April Helped Winter Wheat

WASHINGTON, April 12-The Gov
ernment's first weekly report for the sea.
son says: '"The weather during the first
10 days In April has had favorable effect
upon the appearance of winter grain. Win
ter what has generally improved. Winter
wheat killing was undoubtedly most Sc
we're in an area including Indiana, llli-
nois. Western Texas, Missouri and Ohio.
in the extreme northwestern States
there was also considerable winter dam
|zse. Winter rye does not seem to have
een quite as seriously affected by the un-
Iunfavorable winter weather as wheat.
Seeding of spring wheat progressed very
satisfactorily and crop is started well,
preparation of ground and seeding of
! oats has been delayed in the northeastern
district by cold and wet weather. and dry
weather in Texas has had an unfayorable
effect upon the oat crop, but generally.
seeding is progressing and the crop is
showing satisfactory growth,
Cotton planting is nearly completed,
while the extreme southern portion of the
region is progressing satisfactorily, as also
are the central districts and the more
northern section. A heavy frost In the in
terror sections killed considerable cotton.
There is some complaint of the ground
being too wet for planting in the low bot
toms in Mississippi"