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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
LOUD OCCUPIES Bench;
GIBBONS IS ABSENT

Judge John F. Gibbons of the mu-
nicipal court has gone to st. Paul
on business and will be absent for
several days.
The city council has appointed H.
J. Loud to officiate in the municipal
court during the absence of Judge
Gibbons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
PEACE MOVE RUMOR
HEARD FROM berlin
(By United Press)

London, April "A new peace
move has been forced by Austrian
demands, according to German in
formation via Holland today. OBJ
servers believe the Teutons realize
they must make great concessions
from their former peace feeler atti-
tude.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
NEW ASSESSOR MEMBER
OF MILITIA; DEPUTY
WILL ACT If CALLED

militia of Bemidji to 60 to the de-
fense of the country, Bemidji will
lose for the time being it's newly
elected city assessor, Archie Ditty.
However, Assessor Dftty is empow-
cred to appoint deputy to act dur
ing his absence, such, appoin ntment to
heeeonirmedsZ by the council. :,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
DULUTH STAYS "DRY;;"
SUPERIOR VOTES "WET"
RESULTS ELSEWHERE
nv United Pressl

st. Paul, April 4.-In the elections
held yesterday, the "drys" carried
Duluth. Fairmont, Pipestone and
Brainerd on resubmission.
Sauk Center and Sleepy Eye voted
to stay "wet."
In Winthrop the "drys" were vic
torious, putting that place in the
dry" column with a majority OF
eight votes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04

ADDRESS
PUZZLES
GERMANY
{By United Press)

{By United Press)
The Hague, April 4.--"Germany re-
ceived the news of President VIII
sons address to congress with the
deepest chagrin."
This statement is quoted from the
foreign Office at Berlin in dispatches
today.
The dispatches also asserted that Am
ericaus would remain unmolested "a
long as Germans were unmolested in
America.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
Bar German Papers.

Washington, April 4.-German
newspapers would be barred from
the mails if war is declared by reso-
luton introduced today by Senator
POindexter
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
ENTENTE .ARMlES:zRACE
T0CAPTURE T..QUENTIN
(By United Press }

Paris, April Am official an
nouncement today says the French
patrols have penetrated the south
eastern outskirts of St. Quentin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04

(By United Press)

Wy OAAISu AAOo0I
The Hague, April 4.-Austria has
practically decided to break with the
United States as soon as congress de-
clares war upon Germany. This de-
cision was reached at a. conference
between the kaiser, Emperor Karl of
Austria and German generals at
Hamburg.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
ANNUAL ARMY BILL
PASSED BY THE HOUSE
(Bv United Press }

(By United Press)
Washington, April AFTER 25
minute debate today the house pass
ed the annual $24O,000,O00 army ap-
preparation bill. War measures will
be passed in separate measures.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
BELGIAN QUEEN Tells
POPE OF ATROCITIES
(By United Press)

Rome, April 4.-Queen Elizabeth
of Belgium secretly visited the vati-
can and told the pope of Belgium's
plight caused by German atrocities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04

London, April 4.-The British and
French armies are racing to see
(which can capture st. Quentin. Both
armies are within two miles OF the
strongly defended city and steady
progress is reported.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
FINANCING WAR

Washington, April At is be-
lieved the United States will largely
finance the war through Federal re-
serve banks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
Would Fly Old Glory.

Paris, April 4.-Leading American
have asked permission of France to
fly the American flag on their ma
Chimes
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
BULLETINS
CHALLENGES Violations,

Washington, April 4.-Germany,
in a communication to America, re-
ceived today through the Swiss min
lister, challenges the assertions that
Germany has violated treaties.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
America is Topic.

AUICIICd IS xUUIC.
The Hague, April 4.-The Amer
ican situation was the main topic of
discussion at Hamburg between the
kaiser and Emperor Karl of Austria
and other Central powers officials,
it is reported here today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
This Isn't News.

This Isn't News.
Berlin, April 4.-0ficials Of the
government say they can't see any
reason for Americas hostile attitude,
and declare the responsibility must
rest upon the United States.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
DAILY MAIL ROUTE

A daily mail route has been estab-
lished for Debs, with Sam Jamtvold
as the mail carrier.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
Superior Goes "Wet." !"

Madison, Wis, April 4.-The
"drys'' claim a victory in Wisconsin:
Madison and dozen other towns and
cities voted "dry." The "wets" gain
ed four, including Superior, Eau
Claire and Chippewa Falls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
AMERICAN STEAMERS
SAFE. AT DESTINATION
(BY United Press

Washington, April 4.-The armed
American steamers St. Paul and Fin
land are safe at their destinations,
it was reported today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04
RUTHLESS SUBS SINK
N0RWAY'S COMMERCE
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Christiania, April 4.-Since jan
uary /, German submarines have
sunk 155 Norwegian ships with
tonnage of 243,0OO and a loss of SO
Norwegian lives.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-04

CONTINUED On PaGe -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
INSPIRATION CHANGES HANDS

The controlling interest Of the In
spiration mine was bought recently
by the Merrill Mining company which
is now building a series Of six mills
on its 120 acre tract Of the L. D.
= Brewster land, four miles southwest
Of Baxter Springs.
The purchase included only the in
terests of Amos GipsOn Of Joplin, Mo-,
and Mr.. McClasky of Kansas City,
The mill was built recently on q 40
acre tract, eight miles west of this
city, in the Blue Mound district. Its
capacity is 400 tons. The terms Of
the sale involves the interchanging Of
$S50,000 worth of stock from one COM
pany to the other. The Merrill people
will start operating the plant either
the latter part of this week or first
Of next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
NEW FLoTATIoN MACHINES

Four more fiotation machines have
been ordered by A. E. Bendelier, man.
ager Of the Eagle-Picher mines, sew
en- miles southwest Of Baxter Springs.
One Of these machines will be in
stalled at the Crawfish, one at the
Whitebird, one at Woodland and a
fourth at the Goodwin mines. Mr..
Bendeleri will also install two in the
plants owned by the Underwriters
company. All the machines will be
put in the mills to run direct in con-
nection with Che mill. This will save
re-running the chat pile.
Mr.. Bendeleri recently returned
from New York where he reached q
final settlement with the Mineral
Separating Company concerning GER
tain royalties due them in return for
the use of their machinery in the
fotation process. This price amounts
close to four dollars per ton Of ore.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
TRAIN wRECKING

Last Tuesday night at near 8
o'clock while his train was running
about 26 miles an hour, Engineer j.
Watson, discovered by the rays Of his
headlight q heavy steel rail laying
across the tract in front Of him. Ef-
forts were made to stop the train, but
the speed was such that the rail was
struck and was thrown 80 feet so that
the pilot of the engine was damaged,
but no one was injured, about so pas
sengers were on the train. The &C.
cident happened near the Missouri
Mule Mine.-Commerce News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
INSTANT ACTION SURPRISES
MANY HERE

This grocer's story surprises local
people: II had bad stomach trouble.
All food seemed to sour and form
gas. Was always constipated. Moth
ing helped me until / tried buckthorn
bark, glycerin, etc., as mixed with Ad-
ler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL astonish-
ed with it's INSTANT action" Be-
cause Adler-i-ka fushes the ENTIRE
alimentary tract it relieves ANY
CASE constipation, sour stomach or
gas and prevents appendicitis. 1t has
QUICKEST action Of anything we
ever sold. Jas. C. Page, druggist.
No. s
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
A NEW MINING COMPANY

The Cortez Mining company is the
name of q new company organized
recently in the state of Oklahoma for
$4,000 and it is said that the stock
is already oversubscribed.
This company has contract under
lease five miles southwest Of Baxter
Springs, in the Picher district. Al
ready two drills are at work. The Of
ficers of the company are: G. E.
Haigh, president; Charles Tweedle,
vice-president; and Walter Steinger,
secretary and treasurer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
DRILLING ON NEOKA TRACTS

The Neoka Mining company, which
was incorporated recently, is now car
rying on q drilling campaign on three
different tracts of land under its
lease. The company was capitalized
at $4,000. One Of the leases lies
seven miles west Of Baxter Springs.
Another Is only two miles south and
the third one is six miles south, in
the Lincolnville district. There are
20 acres in each lease.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
MILL ON THE GREENING LEASE

The Greening Mining and Milling
company has started the construction
Of q concentrating plant on its lease
10 miles southwest Of this city, in the
Century district.
Encouraged by the results obtained
at the Hare mine, which is operated
by this same company, the construc-
ton of the new plant was felt wise.
The Hare mill was placed in opera
ton November Is and its turnins
have been very satisfactory. Some Of
the drill cuttings is said to have as
sayed 64.10 per cent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
CATCH TO WASHINGTON

Nelson B. Catch, general manager
Of the Miami Zinc Company, was cal
led to Washington, D. c., last week.
Some time ago Mr.. Catch applied to
the Bureau of Mines for a position
and it is thought that his call to the
national capital was the result Of the
application.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
BIG SIX NINE SOLD

The Big Six Mine, four miles south
Of this city in the Sunnyside district,
was sold recently to the Lucky Joe
Mining company. The consideration
is not made public. According to re-
ports a pile of $4,000 worth of ore
is now on the ground and the new
owners will try and hasten the con-
struction Of q concentrating plant to
take care of the mineral. The lucky
Joe is capitalized at 100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
STANDARD TO OPERATE SOON

1t is only a matter Of days when
the Standard Zinc and Lead company
will be able to operate its plant which
is now in the process of reassembling
on q lease twelve miles southwest Of
Baxter Springs in the Tar River dis
trict. The mill was the Vesuvius
plant near Carthage. The Standard
company is said to have tapped" a
rich ore bed, a part of which is free.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
The Truth About Cancer

A new book giving q most compre-
hensive explanation Of cancer and its
successful treatment without the
knife is offered for free distribution
by medical institution Of national
prominence. Send for your copy TO-
day. Address, o. A. johnson, N. D.,
Suite 500, 1920 Main St., Kansas City,
No.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
MILL ON ELEVEN O'CLOCK

The construction Of a concentrating
plant on a tract of land under lease
by the Eleven O'Clock Mining COM
pany, four miles southwest Of Baxter
Springs, is being planned by the COM
pany at an early date. The frat
shaft is being sunk now where drill
cuttings have indicated a rich forna-
ton Of ore.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
DIRT ON CRAZY SNAKE

The Crazy Snake Mining company
Is now piling dirt on its tract Of land
southwest of here out Of its mine,
but 50 far no attempts are being
made to construct Q plant. The mill
Is said to assay three and four per
cent
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
G. A. r. MEETING

There will be . meeting Of the G.
A. r. in the post hall next Saturday
night at 7:S0. All members Of the
post are asked to be present a. i'm
portant business Il TO be tranSacted
This request d made BY T. G Weavsr,
Post Commander.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

This Il not only one Of the best and
most afficient medicines for coughs,
colds and Group, but q also pleasant
and safe % taxa, which 10 important
when medicine must be given %
children. Many mothers have given
4 th9F unqualified ond0TSSmsuk
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06

MrS. Helen G. Hollenbock Of Mus
kogee, Okla, Il visiting her daughter,
Hrs. A. v. SMITH il.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-12-06

Mrs. D. S. Chubb returned recent
ly from Claremore, Okla, where she
had been visiting.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-13
SOCIALIST VOTE IS CUT IN TWO
Attitude of Party Toward The Govern
ment Results In Many Leaving
The Organization

Ottumwa, Dec. 12-"The socialist
vote has been cut so per cent by the
attitude of the socialist party toward
the government in the present war,
said Joe Daniels, well known local
socialist.
The detection from the ranks OF
the party is very noticeable and it is
general, running from the leaders to
the rank and file. Benson. who was
the party's candidate for president,
Spargo, Simmons, Gaylord, Russell
and others who stand high in the
party nationally. have dropped out
rather than be a party in opposition
to their government Local men as
well as have long since decided that
in times like these there is only one
American. My country whether
right or wrong is my doctrine, and
while | have not changed my ideas
Of government and still believe in
socialism. ! am first OF all an
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-13
TO BECOME TRAFFIC MANAGER
R. N. caIkins Takes Vice Presidency
of Chicago and Milwaukee
Rail Road Company

Chicago, Dec 12-An important
change in officials of the Chicago, Mil
waukee and St. Paul railroad was an
nounced today. R. NJ. Calkins, who
has been at Seattle in charge of west
ern traffic, according to the announce
ment, has been appointed vice presi
dent in charge of both freight and pas
senger traffic. j. H. Hilarn VIII has
charge of passenger traffic, and e. S.
Kelley, in charge of freight traffic, re-
signed. H. r. Warnock, now with the
Western Maryland railroad, has been
obtained as superintendent of motive
power for the Milwaukee.
Mr.. Calkins was sa eager for rail.
raod career that he paid for the privi-
lege, when a young man. of assisting
the station agent at Monticello, Iowa.
He has served at Sigourney, Des
Moines and Omaha.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-13
CIT TSFOR THE BOYS
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR SOL
DlERS IN CAMP

Sammies and Jackies in Uncle Sans
service at distant military and naval
camps and posts will soon receive
Christmas boxes from the Sammies
Mothers Club of Mahaska county. The
women of Oskaloosa and the caunty
are busy today packing the boxes of
sweetmeats for the soldier and sailor
boys. In the council chamber of the
city hall one will find veritable con.
dictionary store. Candies, lump sugar,
chewing gum, and cake were piled
high awaiting packers. Mothers Of
the lads in service have been at the
city hall all day packing their boys
boxes. After the present batch of box
es have been prepared for shipment,
and are mailed, only the boxes to boys
at Camp badge and nearby stations
will have to be packed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-13
SCHOOL |sCRGWDED
TELEGRAPHY CLASSES AT Y. IA.
c. A. ARE "SWAMPED.

A sudden desire to learn teIegraphy
brought students in great numbers to
the Y. NJ. c. A. free telegraph school
last evening and the number fairly
swamped the instructors All classes
were filed TO overlooking and many
were turned away. Preparations had
been made for handling what vas con
sidercd maximum attendance. but
there was a noticeable shortage of
equipment, The studenis we're again
divided last evening and a new ar
rangement of classes outlined.
A large force of instructors were
present for the opening session OF the
war emergency school, and all were
needed.
Enrolment has not been limited to
men, and as a result most of the class
es contain number of young and
older women. The government and the
railroads have both, asked for women
operators. Already there is shortage
Of men telegraphers and the places
must be supplied by women. Uncle
Sam wants operators The local roads
also announce that they Will employ
competent telegraphers who graduate
from the "Y" school.
The school meets eaca evening in,
the rooms Of the boys department on
the second Moor of the Y. M. G "A.
building.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-13
BALL PLAYERS NOT EXEMPT
National League Position On Question
Finds Favor in the Public
Estimation.

New York, Dec. 11.-Because of
Gov. Tener's calm and firm stand
against requesting the Government
for special exemptions for ball players
the National league began its meeting
here today more firmly entrenched in
favor of the public than for many a
day.
Differences that may come up over
other matters will be trifiing at this
meeting compared to the gloom of I'M.
certainty that is sure to be carried in,
to the Waldorf by club owners who
are certain to lose many ball play ers!
But the National league has taken its
stand in the helping the Government,
and no one expects the smallest whim.
per to issue from the lips Of the eight
men who control the elder baseball
body.
The election OF Gov. Tener is one
thing that will go before the meeting
and it is a certainty it will carry. Gov.
Tener's salary also will be increased,
in spite of the hard spots that are
rearing themselves in the path of the
game. 80
Some argument will be brought to
the fore perhaps test of Gov. Ten,
er's strength, for there is a certain
amount Of agitation for the shortened
schedule next year. Business as US
uaI." however. is slogan, Gov Tener
has adopted for the National league.
He wants to play the usual 154 games
and is in favor OF that plan for both
big leagues. In view of the fact that /,
Ban Johnson OF the American league
has declared in favor Of a curtailed.
program calling for only 14O II Is
probable tncre win be some opposi-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-13
To- SERVE COUNTRY
TEACHER OURS HIGH SCHOOL
TO JOIN AvlAToRs.

Prof. Glenn Naudin, professor of
Physics in the Oskaloosa high school,
has heard the call of the nation and
has enlisted in the aviation service of
the United States Navy, leaving to.
day for Des Moines, Iowa, to report
for, duty. Prof. Naudin is one of
Oskaloosa high schools new instruc-
tors, becoming connected with the To-
cal school this fall During his brief
stay here he made many friends
among school associates and towns.
people. Prof. Naudin completed
work in the Oskaloosa knights Of
Pythias lodge last evening, when he
received the rank of knight.
John Whitaker, assistant county
engineer, and Guy Hyde, employed
by E. M. Cheesman, left this morn.
ing for Camp Dodge, Iowa, where
they report for military service.
Whitaker enlisted in the engineers
corps, and Hyde enlisted in the field
hospital service of the National
Army.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-13
REALTY TRANSFERS
RECENT SALES or MAHAsKA
COUNTY PROPERTY
Warranty Deeds.

George E. Roquet and wife to
James S. Reynolds ct al. lot block
s o. P. Fremont--Cons. $1,000.
H. A. Armstrong wild to f. l.. Hun
ter, So SW Sc, also pit. Sc Sc Sec.
35-74-17-$ 5000 due 1881 5 percent.
Minnie ". Vannest single to Mary
L. vannest ct al, und Z Of lot 2 of
i. S. Of NE NE and Ea M NV NE
See. 12-75-16- Cons $4500.
Berry Alridge and wife to Incorpo,
rated Town Of Fremont, pit, NE Sc
Sec. 14-74-14--Cons. 800.
q. G, Mccain and wife to Raymond
Roy Miller, lot 2 s. D. and l. S. of
NV; Sc Sec. 13-77-16--Cons s1575.
Trustees Deed.
Mary L. Vannest Executrix to Min,
ME Y. vannest, same as deed to
Mary |. yannest ct al, above Cons
$4,000.
Administrators Deed.
Belle Smith deceased by Admr. to
H. p. Way, lot of S. D. Of Gov. Lot
a of NE Sec. 32-75-17-Cons. SAT-.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-13
COUNTY FAIRS
BREAK RECORD
ATTENDANCE AND RECEIPTS
II PAST SEASON LARGE
90 FAIRS SHOW BIG PROFITS
Expenses Also Show Inerease-siS
Cities Hold Expeditions Which
+ Were Not Listed Last Year
Twelve Quit Business

Des Moines, Des. 12-County fairs
surpassed all record the. past season
in attendance, and receipts. This is
shown by the. official reports to the
state department of agriculture which
have just been compiled and win be
given out at the county fair managers
meeting in Des Moines this week and
the annual meeting of the state depart
ment of agriculture.
The ninety-three county and district
fairs held in Iowa this past fall had
a total attendance of 1,345,000 people
or an increase in total attendance Of
over 10000 compared with last year,
There were six less fairs held in the
state in 1917 than in 1916. The total
paid admissions was 1,094,96S, which
is an increase in paid memberhip OF
100000. 81. e ,a
Show Large ct Profit
The ninety-three fairs also show a
net profit of Sill, 56S, compared to S7S,.
Ala from ninety-nine fairs in 1916,
The total receipts show, an increase OF
about 100000. The expenses of con-
Quoting these ninety-three fairs COM
pared with 1916 shows an increase of
about $4,000. There, was an increase
of $500 paid for music and attra-
.ctions. There was a decrease of ST.
800 paid out in premiums, and $1,000
less for speed events.
The towns and cities which held fairs
in 1916 but did not hold a fair this
year New Hampton, Nashua, Spencer,
Charles City, Hampton, Victor, Ana
mosa, Morning Sun, Ottumwa, Sewel
and Clio,-12. The following cities
however, held fairs this year, but did
not hold them in 1916: Massena, Man
chester, Charlton. Knoxville, Creston
and Agency-6. n.tr
There was an increase in the total
number of exhibitors when all depart
ments are considered There was a
reduction in the number of horses,
cattle and swine exhibited but an in
crease in the number of sheep and
poultry. Secretary Corey of the state
department of agriculture, attributes
this decrease in horses, cattle and hogs
to the increased cost of feed and the
expense of fitting the stock for show
purposes. ..... ... ....-.