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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

cards also showed "the wearing of
the green"
Saturday afternoon was devoted to
Kensington. Many beautiful pieces
OF fancy work were in evidence. This
was followed by an original game, the
answers to which, were the names of
the guests present. Five of the lad
les, Mesdames George, Hobble, Twist,
Skinner and Ralph Summers, were
fortunate enough to guess every an
swer. This necessitated drawing for
the prize. Mrs. J. E. George was the
lucky lady, and was presented with
a hand-painted plate.
A two-course lunch was then serv-
ed on quartette tables. The st. Pat
rick idea was carried out in refresh
ments and place cards. The favors
for both afternoons were green sham
rocks and white clay pipes About
sixty guests enjoyed Mrs. Baughman's
hospitality.
The out-of-town guests were Mes
danes Louis Boehler and Roy Twist
from Meade, and Mesdames G. A.
Nicholson, s. d. Elliott and j. G..
Baughman from Plains.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16
MRS. BAUdHMAN ENTERTANs

The st. Patrick parties given by
Mrs. John Baughman at her home on
North Sherman were two of the most
enjoyable affairs of the season. The
house was appropriately decorated;
cut flowers were everywhere in evid-
enGe.
Friday afternoon there were seven
tables of auction bridge. At the close
Of the game delicious refreshments
were served, carrying out the st.
Patrick idea in color. The score
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16
TAG DAY Melted NEAT
sum FOR THE LIBRARY
Public Responded CenerOusl,
to Call For Assistance

Wednesday was "Tag Day" in Lib
eral. The Liberal Woman's Club was
raising funds for the purpdse of sup
plying new books for the library es-
tablished by the club. On that day
everyone was greeted with the re.
mark want to buy tag" and every
body did. The sale of tags netted
5000. Through the kindness of H
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

The Presbyterian ladies met at the
home of Mrs. L. w. Stevenson last
Wednesday afternoon, where they
made aprons, all kinds from dainty
little aprons to large aprons. They
are preparing these articles for their
Easter sale. Mr.. Magruder furnish
ed electric sewing machines for the
use of the ladies. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. ]. G. Ault.
Mrs. e. S. Irwin entertained de-
lightfully Saturday afternoon for her
little son, John. The afternoon was
spent in childhood games, after which
dainty refreshments were served. The
following guests were present; Agnes
Bane, Helen Armstrong, Irene Cal
vert, Edith -Womack, Nancy Wilson.
Winona Meredith, Ernestine Sparkling,
Erma Chamberlain, Myrina Knisely,
John Dubois, Billy Nichols, Howard
Barnett, Paul Gray, Donald Jackson,
Glen Dickerson, Richard Anderson,
Lee Mahoney and Glenn Edison. All
report a very pleasant afternoon.
Mrs. Minnie Johnston Grinstead
will entertain the l.. T. L. Tuesday
afternoon at her home. All members
are urged to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Brenton or
yinita. Okla, were visiting friends
and relatives in Liberal the last or
the week.
Miss Maurine Long will entertain
her Sunday School class at her home
next Saturday afternoon.
Miss Dan Shea entertained last
week in honor of the birthday ami
yersary of Mrs. Bob Lyle. After her
local friends surprised her by appear
ing unexpectedly, her sister, Miss
Mary Washburn of Hutchinson, added
4 to her surprise by appearing, A de-
lightful time was had by all present.
The C. E. Union met at the Chris
tian church Monday evening. The
meeting was in charge of j. s. Jones
who made very interesting talk to
the young people. Mr.. Meyer con-
/ Quoted the round table discussions,
from which all the workers present
derived great deal Of good.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

Mrs. A. P. Sanford entertained her
Afternoon Embroidery Club at the
home of Mrs. e. ]. Thayer on West
Sixth Street Thursday afternoon. Six
teen guests were present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

The Christian Endeavor of the
Christian church met in regular bust
ness session at the church last We'd
nesday evening. After the business
had been disposed of very enjoyable
social hour was spent and refresh
ments were served.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

The Flying Squadrons were organ
lied and plans were laid by which a
great many local improvements may
be derived.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

The gentlemen enjoyed Mr.. Baugh-
mans hospitality Saturday evening
and reported very enjoyable time.
The refreshments were sandwiches,
brick cheese and coffee. Since Kan
sas has gone bone dry" Mr.. -Baugh-
man was able to only show his guests
bottle draped in crepe, with two
dry bones pathetically crossed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Boehler and
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Twist of Meade
and DR.. and Mrs. G. A. Nicholson
from Plains were the weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. German.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

Mrs. Thos. W. Cav gave a recital
last Friday afternoon for her inter-
mediate pupils and in the evening a
recital by her advanced pupils.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

Mrs. Fred Engle and Mrs. c. D. Gas
away are entertaining this afternoon
at the beautiful Engle home on North
Sherman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

Mrs R. e. Summers will entertain
at a one o'clock luncheon and a six
O'Clock dinner st. Patrick's Day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Baughman were
the weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Baughman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16
MRS. RINDOM ENTERTAINS
FOR SONS BIRTHDA,

Monday afternoon, March 18th
Mrs. F. o. Rindom. assisted by Mrs
T. A. Teagarden, gave very pretty
little birthday party for her two
year-old son, Lawrence Leroy. Thir.
teen babies came and brought their
mammas, and the afternoon was spent
in watching the little ones play.
Mrs. e. D. Cooper gave very de-
lightful reading. :'Send Them to Bed
With Kiss" and Mrs. F. G. Smith
sang beautifully that sweet lullaby,
"Sleep. Baby, Sleep"
Mrs. Rindom gave the propte " of
the babies twenty-five years later, in
which she portrayed bright future
for each.
A three-course luncheon was serv-
ed at the table, each baby receiving
favor attached to its place card, the
color scheme being carried out in pink
and white.
Lawrence Leroy received many
beautiful gifts for which he could
only say "thankee" in his own babyish
way.
Those present were the little Misses
Dolores Smith, Marie Irwin. Claud-
inc Armstrong, Geneva Thierer and
Earline Cooper, and the little Masters
Gene Jackson, Jack Tregallis, Ray
Miller, Carl Reib, Junior Black
Theodore Fullmer. Edwin Holland,
Gasaway and Lawrence
LEROY RindOm.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

The P. E. o. Sisterhood met with
Mrs. L. w. Stevenson Thursday after
noon, with the regular business mnet-
ing, after which the election of o. IL
GERS was held. The officers cleo 4
for the coming year were: President,
Mrs. Belle Funk; Vice President, Mrs.
Nettie Ault; Recording Secretary,
Mrs. Ella Baughman; Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. Osa Nichols; Treas
urer, Mrs. Anna Stevesson; Chaplin,
Mrs. Sadie German; Organist, Mrs.
Nettie Larrabee; Journalist, Mrs
Harriet N. Stoufer. Mrs Edna Tuck
er was elected delegate to the State
P. E. o. Convention which convenes
in Hutchinson in May. One-half OF
the Sisterhood at this meeting gave
a demonstration Of her favorite
recipe, which she had previously pre-
pared, which formed very bountiful
lunch.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

Mrs. Minnie Johnston Grinstead
will entertain the L. T. L. Tuesday
afternoon at her home. All members
are urged to be present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Brenton OF
vinita, Okla, were visiting friends
and relatives in Liberal the last OF
the week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
DODGEVILLE

Miss Kloeden Of Mayville is here Wis
iting her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs
Hugo Kloeden.
Miss Alice Reese returned to Madison
Sunday, after a short visit here.
Arthur Evans of Milwaukee was here
over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs W. II. King left We'd
nesday for their new home in Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Wilcox of River
Falls returned to their home Wednes-
day, after an extended visit here.
Mr. and Mrs E. j. Rogers entertained
friends Friday night.
Miss Johnson of Mineral Point is
here visiting at the A. L. McKinlay
home.
Miss Carrie Richardson Of Wyoming
is home for visit.
Miss Ruth PEBBLES went to Oconomo-
voc Saturday for weeks vacation.
Miss Edna Hatch is visiting her par
ents in Spring Green.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs J. II. Kendall,
March 80, a son.
Miss Mildred Moore is visiting High
land relatives.
August Miller visited his daughter at
Lancaster last week.
L. Van Malta was here last week Wis
iting his son J. A. Van Malta and fam
lily.
L. W. Pollard of Milwaukee was
here last week on business.
Worth Gribble of Linden was a
Dodgeville visitor Saturday.
George Hillary, Jr. of Linden visited
friends here last week.
Dodgeville defeated Linden basket
ball team at the latter place Wednes-
day of last week.
Mrs Ernest Fredricks of Linden Wis
tied friends here Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Berg of Madison
visited relatives here over Sunday
Miss Vera White of DeKalb, ILL.,, is
here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs
John White.
Mr. and Mrs W. D. Elliott have gone
to California for a visit with Mr. Ell
lots mother
Mrs Sadie Evans has returned from
a visit at Minneapolis.
W. Prideaux returned the latter part
Of the week from Milwaukee, where he
had been attending a convention of the
Rexall dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
MIFFLIN
BY KATHRYN (fOWMAN.

DR.. l.. H. Treglown of Livingston
was professional caller at the Jack
Hitchcock home Sunday.
Miss Carrie Wonn spent Thursday
and Friday in Platteville.
Mr. and Mrs Will Brazzell are enter
tanning his mother, Mrs M. Il. Brazzell,
and daughter Fern from Rockford.
c.. c. Dolphin of Cobb visited his
relatives and friends here over Sunday.
Miss Susie Rain went to Livingston
last week, where she is employed at the
James Watson home.
DR.. William Reese was here from
Dodgeville last week to attend Mrs |.
S. Crecelius, who is ill.
Thomas Rodda was caller at Min
eral Point Saturday.
Russell Wonn visited his uncle John
Wonn and wife at Martinville last
week.
Mr. and Mrs Orville Hughes and chill
dren of Pecatonica were Sunday guests
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs E. Stacey.
The Helpers Union met last We'd
nesday, March 81, in the building va
Gated by post mistress Carrie Wonn
and held an all days quilting. Dinner
and supper were served and all had a
pleasant time.
Mr. and Mrs John Griffith held a
dancing party at their home on the
evening of March 81.
W. r. Bullian left Saturday for
Waukesha for an indefinite time.
T. T. Batten has moved his house
hold goods to Linden, where he has
rented house.
The Royal mine resumed operations
Monday, after being closed down for
the past three months owing to the
cold weather.
Mr. and Mrs Joe Adkins and children
of Livingston spent Sunday here with
relatives.
Ben Brazzell of Rewey was a visitor
Sunday at the home of his brother Will.
Thomas Warne was Miffiin caller
at Livingston Thursday.
Miss Florence Wilkinson went to
Platteville Saturday for few days Wis
it.
Mr. and Mrs Ebert Hughes and
daughters of Pecatonica were here
Sunday visiting her parents. Mr. and
Mrs Thomas Warne
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
THE IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Statement of the Ownership, Man
agement, Circulation, Etc,
Required by the Act of Congress of
August "a, 1912, OF The Iowa County
Democrat published weekly at Mineral
Point, Wisconsin, for April /, 1917:
State of Wisconsin, County of Iowa-ss
Before me, a notary public, in and for the
State and county aforesaid, personally appeared
Robert NJ Crawford, who, having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes and says that
he is the editor of the Iowa County Democrat,
and that the following is, to the best of his
knowledge and belief, true statement of the
| ownership, management (and if daily paper,
the clrcclatlon), etc, of the aforesaid publica-
ton for the date shown in the above caption.
required by the Act of August "A, 1912:
That the names and addresses of the publish
er, editor. managing editor, and business man
ayers are:
Publishers George Crawford and Robert NJ
Crawford, Mineral Point. Wisconsin, Editor
Managing Editor, Business Manager, Robert NJ.
| Crawford, Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
That the owners are: George Crawford.
Robert Al. Crawford.
mat the known bondhOlderS, mortgages and
| other security holders owning or holding per
cent or more of total amount of bonds mort
cages; or other securities are: None
| That the average number of copies of each
issue of this publication sold or distributed,
through the mails or otherwise, to paid sub
ScrlberS during the six months preceding the
date shown above is 1 500.
Signed ROBERT NJ. CRAWFORD,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23d
day of March, 1917.
SEAL ELIZABETH KIM,
Notary Public, Iowa Co., Wis
(My commission expires May 22 1929
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29

Chicago over Sunday, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs e. E. Gale.
John S. Toay Of Willow Springs, in
town on Monday, had with him two
very handsome pelts of red foxes. The
foxes were shot by himself and brother
James during the winter.
Attorneys E G.. Fielder, j. j. Fielder,
T. M. Priestley and Calvert Spensley
are at Dodgeville before the circuit court
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
WALDWICK
BY HARVEY UREN.


Mrs Melvin Winden and children of
Yellowstone are visiting her brother
Henry Nygard.
Mrs Tulley of Darlington has been
caring for w. N. Uren this last week.
! Mr. aud Mrs Jesse league were Min
eral Point callers Wednesday and
Thursday.
Robert Uren and N Fl. Cockings
were Fayette callers Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Matt Rodda of Hazel
Green are visiting relatives and friends
here.
Mr. and Mrs Chad Harker were Min
eral Point callers Monday.
| R. G. White went to st. Paul on
| business last week.
Rolly Evans spent few days in Hol-
landale last week.
Mrs Perry Davis is spending few
days in Mineral Point with her son
Eddie Davis.
Robert Uren and son Harvey were
Mineral Point callers Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Byron Stevens spent
Wednesday at the Gilmore Uren home.
William Ross was a Mineral Point
caller Tuesday.
Rev. S. Cookson delivered Temper
ance Sermon at Blanchardville Sunday.
Harvey Uren and Albert CooksoE
were Jonesdale callers Saturday.
William N Uren died at his home
here, March "a, after lingering illness,
of paralysis at the age of 63 years.
Mrs Henry Skinner, Mrs George
Humbert and daughters Ruth and Lois
spent Wednesday at Guy VanMatre's.
Dewey Whitford was Mineral Point
caller Tuesday.
Misses Ella and Elizabeth Clauer of
Mineral Point are visiting at Howard
Nicholas this week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Or. w. @. HALES
MODERN DENTISTRY
AT RIGHT PRICES.
For Sale

the John Crowley homestead in south
part of town containing nearly one acre
of land and 7-rOom house; one story
stone house with basement kitchen, we'll
and substantially built with frame
addition all in good shape with good
cistern and number of fruit trees on
the place; will be sold cheap if sold soon.
For particulars inquire of Joseph
O'Neill or G. w. Holmes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29

Miss Ruth Smith is spending this
week with her sister Mrs Ira Phillips.
Mrs W. Fl. Jackson is recovering,
after a severe attack of la grippe.
Mrs A. F. Bishop, Jr. went to Chica-
go on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs G. A. Gale were up from
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Fine Residence for Sale.

I desire to sell my residence property.
The reason for selling is that place is
too large for two old people to take care
of. Would take small residence in a
good location in part payment.
My property is first class in every
way and is conveniently located near
the high school. WILLIAM MCNEIL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
ADVERTISEMENTS
The Better WaV.

Better than the old way arc easy to
use Wrights Liquid Smoke for smoking
meat-IVEY'S PHARMACY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29

Not az Occasion for Praise.
In doing what we ought we deserve
no praise, because it is our duty.-St.
Augustine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Our Wall Paper

cover the widest range of patterns, col
oring and price -IvEY's PHARMACY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
When You Think

Of Wall Paper, Paint, Alabastine, Floor
Finishes and House Cleaning Needs
think of IvEY's PHARMACY, the Rexall
Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Brighten Up

that old floor or piece of furniture with
Pitcairn Sole Proof colored varnish.-
IVEY'S PHARMACY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Try q Red Trunk"

long cut tobacco. Smoke on chew
1T IS GOOD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Miss Nettie ". Wallis,

Graduate of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, gives piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
the home in this city. Phone 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29

For a Reliable AuctioneeI
employ H. w. Nicholas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29

Farm For Sale
or rent. Inquire Of Josiah Lanyon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Philip Corgen,

Undertaking, Phone SO or 351. Mineral
Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Co to j. j. Mauger

for Watch and Jewelry Repairing. Al
work guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-29
Piano instruction

Beginners a speciality.
ANNE GALE TERRELL.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
GRAIN AND PRODUCE
Keen Export Demand Makes
Strong Advances in Prices
of ALI Cereals.
EVEN BARLEY SHOWS GAIN
Omaha. January ., 1917.

Omaha, January ., 1917
Continued light receipts and an e1ceiient
cash demand resulted In strong advances
In the price OF all cereals and particularly
In wheat, for which there was very gooo
export inquiry.
ing the early hours and the buyers were
particularly anxious to get hold or the pet
ter samples OF hard winter wheat ana W
most instances paid around $1.s9@l'9o ior
No. . hard winter.
The demand for No. hard was, how.
ever, very good and this grade sold around
us7p1.ssh, while No. hard ranged from
sI.7s@i.ss.
There was not much durum or mixed
wheat on the tables and the demand for
these varieties was not overactiye. most OF
the samples selling considerably below the
hard wheat Of the same grade
About 30 cars OF corn were received today
and most Of the samples were OF com
rnercial quality and sold from ! to INC
above yesterdays market.
The demand was excellent, with WHITE
corn selling a shade better than the yellow
on the No. . grade. although the sales OF
yellow were heavier than either the white or
mixed corn.
No yellow and No 3 white corn brought
from 90 to s0Ac, while the bulk Of the No.
. mixed sold at soc.
The oats market was very strong atll q
1c higher and all of the samples were dis
posed Of long before the close and the NO
white. which was the heaviest seller,
brought from SO to 53hc. the bulk going
at b3hc,
There were only a few samples OF rye on
the tables and these were quickly taken up
at prices ruling from unchanged to &c
higher.
Barley was comparatively quiet on ac-
count OF light receipts. but the demand was
very good and the one sale that was re-
ported was made at SC advance.
Clearances were; Wheat and hour equa
to 725,oo0 bu.; corn. $4,000 bu.; oats, 10000
bu.
Liverpool close, Wheat. unchanged.
] Primary wheat receipts were Sos,ooo ou
and shipments $4,000 'bu.. against receipts
Of 1, s3s, 900 bu. and shipments Of $4,000 bu
last year
Primary corn receipts were 1,3s6,Ooo blu
and shipments s3S, 900 bu.. against receipts
Of /, 332, 900 bu. and shipments Of $4,000 bu
last year.
primary oats receipts were $4,000 bu. and
shipments 900 bu., against receipts Of
1893, 900 bu. and shipments Of $4,000 bu
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04
new YORK STOCKS
Advance Featuring Opening Of
Year Continues at Days
". Session.
ALL SHARES ON RISE

New York, Jan. 2.--The advance on the
stock market. which featured the opening
OF the new year. was continued today, with
rise in shares Of almost all descriptions
especially those popularity characterized as
war and semi-war Issues. Gains In these
stacks. which embraced the better known
petroleums, metal, leather sugar and paper
Q points. with only slight recessionB on
profit taking at the close. -,
fled than In the depressed periods OF the
preceding week. The rise was once more
attributed to events Of the last few days
which were interpreted as as Offering nttie
ations. i.
To very considerable extent the upward
seor by hsssy chanss
in Mexican affairs. this being most evident
IN the activity and strength Of Mexican
Petroleum and American Smelling.
prcmacy at the outset and led the, list
throughout, recognizing an extreme gain Of
81 points at lis Dealings In steel approx
mated 100000 shares. or about 80 per cent
of the whole.
Taxing todays maximum as basis OF
comparison, steel has recovered more than
half Of It's December reversal, while other
| some Of the metals. made even better
showing. The few variable and heavy fca-
lures included General Motors old stock,
which made 2 sheer descent Of 50 points on
Rails we're relatively inactive, with more
strength In seasoned shares than in low
t Rss 't to statements q Nosember earn.
ings ZONE showing marked recessions In
net returns Total sales l,16o.oo0 shares,
\ Bonds, Including internationals, were ir-
| regular, fractions Yielding easily on moder-
ate offerings. Total sales, par value,
| sc, 100000 United States bonds were un-
| changed on call
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-04

Hoss--The hog run today was the largest
that has been here In more than two
weeka a6s cars, or some 1880 head. being
reported In. For the first half Of the
week receipts total si,2s3 head, which -
almost twice ~ large ~ week ago, but
only q little more than half the size of the
supply two weeks ago and 1880 smaller
than for the corresponding period last
year. W
with 50 heavy . run here today, and
early wires from Chicago reporting b@loc
lower prices. II booked ~ though every
thing was In packers' favor and killer buy
ers made their opening bids on big Joe
lower basis When shippers made few
early purchases at steady prices II was
thought to be just nash In the pan. But
was Just what was needed, for shipping
outlet proved to be tho broadest In days,
order buyers taking pretty close to . fourth
Of the supply At yesterdays pfices snd re-
naming In the market nearly al the way
Tho fact that receipts failed to BE- quite
a. large as was at frst expected. coupled
with the free shipper buying, upset pack
crs calculations and before they we're able
to MI any orders they had to raise their
offers quite bit, nrst sales being no more
than &c lower. Even then sellers were
slow about cashisg their holdings and val
ues continued TO improve. good many
loads selling towards the close at prices
that were steady. To made A. long story
short the general market was steady to
no more than Sc lower and reasonably &C
tive. the big end OF tho offerings changing
was made at ,s.so0sso. with top Of