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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
MIDDLETOWN
DAVID KOONS DIES

David Koons aged 62, died sud-
denly last night at 1890 o'clock
Death was due to heart failure. He
is survived by one brother, William
Rooms, and one sister, Mrs. Samuel
lrely. Coroner Eckinger was notified
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Imler and
daughter returned to their home at
Columbia after visiting in town for
several days.
Charles Fastnach is visiting at Leb-
anon for several days.
Mrs. Helen Cohr, aged 80, died at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Simon
Stark, yesterday morning from COM
plications. Besides her husband she
is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Minnie Slamaker, ana one son, Fred
erick Cohr, of Oberlin; also one
brother and two sisters. Funeral
will be held from the home of her
sister Saturday afternoon at 1890
and at 1870 in the Church of God at
Highspire. Burial will be made in
the Chamber Hill Cemetery.
The body of David Koons was
taken from his home to his sister,
Mrs. Samuel Irely, where the funeral
will be held Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Burial will be made in the
Middletown Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
National Race Congress
Demands Protection For
Colored Workingmen

Atlantic City. N. J.. Aug. 30.-A
demand for a federal law for the
suppression of lynching and for
legislation to protect thousands of
Southern negroes now coming into
the North against exploitation by
divekeepers and politicians will be
.keynotes of national race congress.
which opened last night in Price Me-
mortal Church under the direction of
the National Independent Civil and
Political League.
This administration is not giving
the colored man square deal!" ex-
claimed the Rev. DR.. Corrothers,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
Furniture Dealers
Touring York Factories

A party of Harrisburgers repre-
senting the Harrisburg Furniture
Dealers Association, left this morn
ing for a tour of inspection of the
furniture factories in the lower end
of York county. They made the trim
in autos and were entertained at
Shrewsbury with a luncheon by the
Shrewsbury Furniture and Manufac-
turing Company. On their return trip
they stopped at Chambersburg to at
tend a meeting of manufacturers, and
were entertained at dinner at the
Washington House. The men who
made the trip are: Frank r. Downey
Alfred w. Moul, Jacob Lowengard, Jo-
seph Goldsmith, Lee Goldsmith, Bar
nett Handler, William H. Brown Row
d. Beman, Jacob Miller, Samuel Kades
and George w. Gould, of the Peoples
Furniture Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
Would Take Half of
War Profits to Help Pay
u. S. Cost of the War
By Associated Press

Washington, Aug. 80. - The long
expected Senate debate on war profits
features of the war tax bill was finally
in full swing to-day following ris-
posal of the publishers tax provisions
yesterday. Factions favoring even
higher levies on war profits than the
compromise advances of the finance
committee were preparing to support
fiat rate of at least so per cent.
Before Senator Underwood began
his address, Senator Simmons tailed
to secure unanimous consent for a
final vote next Monday. Senator
Lafollette objected. assailing the elo-
ture movement and declaring ne
would object to any effort to close de-
bate until the war profits and incomes
sections were disposed OF.
In view of Senator Lafollette's at
titude Senator Leaders, behind the
cloture movement, lost hope OF early
passage without resort to the cloture
rule, but Senator Simmons plans 10
make another attempt tomorrow TO
reach a unanimous agreement ana
avoid forcing the cloture motion.
Taxation of wealth. rather than the
people, by consumption taxes was ad-
vocated by Senator Underwood.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
Halt Departure Of
Mt. Gretna Troops

Mount Gretna, Aug. 80. There
was no troop movement out of the
State military camp here yesterday.
orders. having been received by Lieu
tenant Colonel II. S. Williams coun-
termanding those which had directed
the departure of his ammunition
train yesterday for Camp Hancock,
Augusta, Ga.
All that could be learned at camp
headquarters was that the movement
of all troops here nad been indefinite
- postponed. Keen disappointment
was felt by both officers and men of
the twelve companies composing the
train. inaSmuch as all camp equipage
had been packed ready to load on
cars, the canvas alone remaining to
be dropped
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
Fined For Letting
Car Stand in Street

Harry Yoffee, of Yoffee Brothers,
Cameron and Mulberry streets, was
before Alderman Nicholas at police
court yesterday afternoon, charged
with permitting truck of the con-
Germ to stand on the wrong side of
the street at night without lights.
Yoffee said that the place of bust-
ness had been broken into and that
the truck was removed without
knowledge of the firm. The court
objected to a recital of the story and
Yoffee refused to pay the fine. He
consulted his attorney and after
learning that his firm was responsible
for the machine. no matter where 1t
was found, as long as it bore their
license tag, paid fine of IS and was
released.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30

speaking in the name of the National
Political League. of which he is the
head. Thousands of colored men
have come into the North during the
last year, as they had perfect right
to do. They came not only to find
the means of q decent livelihood in
munition plants and other works. but
to find civil liberty. which exists as
u White mans blessing only in many
sections of the South.
THE negro always has stood ready
10 serve the nation. He is loyal now
as he was in 1861. Tens of thou
sands of intelligent colored youths
are going into the national army, to
fight wherever the country wants
them to fight We say If the nation
expects the negro to be a loyal and
good citizen the nation must see to
1t that the negro gets his rights. COM
mon justice. Lynching must be sup
pressed by firm hand, and only the
national government can stamp out
this great crime against a race"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
Steelton Personals

Lieutenant Miles c. Morrison, who
has been visiting relatives in the bor-
ough for some time, has gone to
Camp Meade. Md.
William Bannan, South Fourth
street, spent to-day taking in the
sights at the Lebanon Fair.
Benjamin F. Brandt, Pat Reagan,
Emery Shutter. Richard Mumma and
w. R. Snyder are spending the week
in Atlantic City.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
1,200 Pennsylvania Men
Now in Camp Meade

Annapolis Junction. Nd. Aug. 80. =
Twelve hundred officers from Penn
sylvania have arrived. Apparently the
camp here is to be offcered exclusive
ly by Pennsylvanians, as no other
designations have been made.
Following the flag raising. in which
silken emblem was sent floating
over headquarters. General Joseph L.
Kuhn, commanding the divisional unit
here, addressed the newly-arrived Of
flcers. He told them their duties and
outlines the precautions he would ex-
pect them to take and the care they
will owe the men who are to be placed
under them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
Would Prevent Gerard
From Taking Honor
From King Of England
By Associated Press

Washington. Aug. 80. - A bill that
would prevent former Ambassador
Gerard from accepting the Order Sof
the Bath. with the honors of a Sir
Knight, recently conferred by King
George, was introduced to-day by
Senator Overman, and referred to the
judiciary committee.
1t would prohibit any citizen of the
United States from accepting any
present, emolument, office or title
from any king or any foreign Govern
ment under penalty Of fine of Sl0,-
900 and forfeiture of citizenship.
The only prohibition of the kind ex-
isting now is constitutional, but IL
only affects persons holding office.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
Two Vacancies in
City Offices to Fill

With the presentation of a petition
to the Dauphin County Court for the
of Mayor to serve until
KEEL now has two vacancies in city Of
fees which the Court has been asked
to fill. Recently a petition asking for
the appointment of School Director
was presented. In this case, how
ever, If a successor is named he will
serve for the remainder of the term
of the director whose place he takes.
In the Mayoralty case the appoint
election this November.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
at VIII Come on In One COmpIets
Pfecew

now-free yourself at once from all
corn misery. 1t Will peel off pain
lessly. in one complete piece, any corn,
the toes, any callus, or any corn that
has resisted everything else you have
ever used. OF it comes like magic
Guaranteed
All you need is or drops Of
"Gets-It.' that's all. "Gets-It" is the
only safe way in the world to treat a
corn or callus. It's the sure way-the
way that never fails. It is tried and
trueLused by millions. Never irri-
tates the flesh or makes the toe sore
It always works; peels-corns- Off
IKE IKE -oanana-skln' ..G zsc bottle is all
drug store, or sent on receipt of price
by E. Lawrence e. Co., Chicago. Ill.
Sold in Harrisburg and recommend
ed as the worlds best corn remedy by
Clarke Medicine Store. w. II. Ken
nedy, Golden Seal Drug Store, Frank
X. r.-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
SteeIton Band to Give
Another Free Concert

Another open air concert will be
given by the Steelton band under the
direction of Dionisio Zala tomorrow
evening. The program follows:
March, Washington Grays." Gra-
fuiIa: grand selection, "Attila," Verdi
fantasia, "Offenbachiana," Offenbach;
a-dance characterisque, "Flirtatlon,
Dalbey, b-Marcia Sinfonica Sd,
arranged by Zala; scenes from
"Faust." Gounod; waltz, wedding of
the Winds" J. r. Hall: march ct cor
tege. La Refine de Saba" Gounod, and
The Star-Spangled Banner"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30

pennsylvania Department OF Agrl-
culture.
Certain suspected dealers in the
southern end of the state have been
engaged in smuggling cattle across
the border line from Maryland
through farms which lie partly in
both states. Some of the COWS which
were subsequently located in the
possession of purchasers in Penn
sylvania were found to be effected
with tuberculosis and will be a total
loss to the buyers as the state will
not pay indemnity for diseased ami
mails brought from another state.
Robert Miller, dealer in livestock
in Uniontown, was arrested on IL
charge of having brought cattle into
Fayette county from Maryland, with
out previous examination and .u-
berculin test, as required by the act
OF July %, 1913. An employe who
was in charge of the cattle was also
arrested and both were held in pail
for court.
No Extension of Time. No ex-
tension of time will be allowed for
filing applications for the proposed
meeting of the pardon board. All
must be in September 5.
No More Candidates.-It was said
on the Hill to-day that no more can
ddates have filed for the judgeship
vacancy at Stroudsburg and none are
expected.
Milk Case SettIed.-Word reaches
the Hill that the long-delayed set
tlement of the Pittsburgh milk dis
pute Between retailers and wholesal-
ers has been settled. -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
President Approves Plan
For Navy's Destroyers

Washington. Aug. 80. - President
Wilson approved yesterday estimates
of the Navy Department for the eX-
penditure of an additional s35O,000,-
600 for new destroyers to combat Ger
man submarines. The project will be
laid before Congress Immediately by
Secretary Daniels.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
WANT LICENSE TRANSFERRED

Notice was published yesterday of
an application to be made before
the court, September 4, for the trans
fer of the license of the Baldwin
House, in South Front street, to How
ard f. Morris. The license is now
held by Mrs. Gertrude w. Brandt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
CHOIR TO REHEARSE

The choir of the First Presby-
terian Church will meet for rehearsal
tomorrow evening at 7.30 o'clock.
At the close of the rehearsal a social
hour will be spent, when refresh
ments will be served.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
TO HOLD PICNIC

The Ladies' Sewing Society of the
First Reformed Church will hold its
annual picnic at PaXtang Park Sat
urday afternoon and evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
ISSUES LETTERS s

Letters of administration in the es-
tate of Isaac Lebo, late of Elizabeth
Vile, were issued to-day by Register
Roy c. Danner to George e. Rom
berger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
''Gets-lt," z Drops,
Corns Peel Off!

For rs Cents Peel Off rs Corns.
"Gets-It," the greatest corn discov-
cry of any age, makes joy-walkers
out of corn-limpers. 1t makes you
feel like the Statue of Liberty. Buy
liberty" bottle of "Gets-It" right
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-30
HEAR OF CATTLE
LAW VIOLATIONS
Reports That Statutes Are
Being Broken Being
Investigated

Violations of
the Pennsylvania
cattle law in
southern Lancas-
ter and York
counties along the
Maryland border,
and in Fayette
county are being
investigated by
the officials of the
State Livestock
Board of ths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25


 or women. A real hon. est to goodness. sells itself line; over 250 light weight popular priced ne cessities. We pay 100 per cent com mission; $6 a day can be made at the start No capital; no experience required. Enormous demand; sells fast; big repeaters Valuable terri tory open; all or spare time. Elegant agents outfit furnished free. Write today Postal will do. P. D. Conway, Sales Mgr, 62 American Bldg, Gin cinnati O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

ARE YOU THE MAN? business man in every county as exclusive representative for the biggest invention yeti Our auto belt attachment makes the Ford auto mobile engine run all kinds of machin- cry usually requiring a gasoline en- zine; attached instantly; efficient, eco- nomical; phenomenal seller to farmers; ability principal requirement. but some capital needed your opportunity if you measure up to our standard; write quick. E. Elmberg Sales Agency, ParkersburR Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

$f6 INVESTED SS00 Tremendous profits made by thousands of investors in oil; We want to develop valuable holdings in the famous Goose Creek gusher oil field; shares, $l0, pay ments monthly; highest banking refer ences: let us send you free booklet, 'The Romance of Oil" beautifully illus trated; tells how oil fields are discovered and fortunes are made; write today to Coastal Oil Association, 11O3 Carter Bldg, Houston, Tex.
 s20 BUYS deed to land, also interest in oil well that should pay you S100 for every dollar invested; payment $2 monthly; complete information free. Address Texas-Gulf Co.,, 1106 Union bank, Hous- ton Tex
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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

FENWICK & LAWRENCE Oldest U. $. patent and trademark firm
 with principal office in Washington. D. C.; also New York, Chicago; estab. lished 1861; best references: booklet and information free; good invention may make you rich. 2-1S-13t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AMAZING, new invention, marvellous adding machine; retails $7.5o; adds, sub tracts, multiplies; does work of $200 machine; five-year guarantee; offices,
 stores, factories buy from one to dozen; enormous demand; every demonstration sells; write quick for trial offer and protected territory. Dept. 104, Calcu- lator Corporation, Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

WE start you in business, furnishing everything; men and women $50 to $200 weekly operating our New System Speciality Candy Factories" home or small room anywhere; no canvassing. Opportunity lifetime. Booklet free. Ragsdale Co.,, Box X, East Orange N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

CHEWING gum; sell Grape Juice and Spearmint gum to storekeepers; novel package years in business; 5000 deal- CTS stocked up and regular customers of our agents. Good profits for you. Write today. The Helmet Co.,, Cincin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

HIGH GLASS forceful salesman at pres ent employed desires new connection; 15 years experience; successfully handled adding machines, packing house prod- ucts, paints, speciality advertising; auto sundries, oils, lumber. Address V-65. care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

TAILORING AGENTS-Sell cool cloth, beach cloth, mohair suits, made to measure. Any styles wanted. Prices lower than ready mades. Sample out fit ready. Can make big money on this line. Leeds Woolen Mills, Chi cago ILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
LONE CENT 4 WORD ONE
BUSINESS CHANCES

RATEs--One cent word a dSyl no ad.
 taken for less than 26c for firSt inser- ffOp. Cash must ncrOmpauy order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AGENTS WANTED-$5 to s1o daily profit selling guaranteed household article; s250 premium with each $1.9S sale; free samples to workers. H. s. Blackwood, Helena, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

$60 week to special agents to travel by automobile and introduce 300- candle power coaI-oil lantern for farmers, dairymen. etc. We furnish the auto free. Write for particulars. Thomas Mfg. Co.,. S601 Rex st., Day ion O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AGENTS-$50 week. will show you how; genuine gold leaf window letters. Chi
 cago Agency Co.,, SPA Altgelt st., Chi cago. 2-11-4t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

233 PER CENT profit selling Jubilee spark intensi1ers to automobile owners, ga rages; sure cure for spark plug trou- bles; sells like wildfre; brand new; ex- elusive territory; write today Jubilee Mfg. Co.,, Dept 75-E, Omaha, Neb.
 2-11 At -SlI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
BUSINESS CHANGES

RATES-One cent a word a days m ad. taken for less thsn 2Sc for first inaer-
 tiOn. Cash must uccnu1nrny orAer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

territory for big calibre general agents, salesman, to complete the national check writer sales organi- zation; our broad selling plan allows big men to make big money; to build permanent business in field of unlim- ited possibilities; write today, giving full information about your capabilities sell yourself to us. Hall-Welter Co. Qnc.), Rochester, N. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

$40 weekly selling Guaranteed Raincoats; sample coat free. Write today for agency. Good
 year Mfg. Co.,, 218 Lillis Bldg, Kan sas City, Mo. 244t-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AGENTS-New invention, 15 tools in l, each tool in pocket case; sample and particulars. 25c; Dept. A, United Spe- calty Co. Detroit Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

SALESMEN calling on retail dry goods and general stores to sell special line dry goods on commission. Bryn Mawr Mills, Philadelphia. Pa.
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WANTED--SALESMEN

RATES-One cent a word a dayS no nd.
 taken for less than 26c for first inscr- ton. CHsh munt acco~sHny order.
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AGENTS-New game for cigar stores, barber shops, etc; easy, big seller; par ticulars free. United Salesboard Co.,, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

WE require the services of strictly high-class speciality salesman of me- chanical training and exceptional sales ability, both for Birmingham and out lying territory; prefer one at present employed or who because of delivery conditions desires new connection. Please do not answer unless you can show excellent sales record in mechani- cal lines. We regret we can consider only technical men; applicant must fur nish details of experience which he may do with assurance that all condolences will be held inviolate. Address R-65 care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

SALESMAN-Experie clothing men for the largest tailoring concern in New York to sell made-to-measure suits from factory to wearer to retail at $15.oO, S1S50 and $22.50. Opportunity for men with selling ability. Lion Custom Tai loring Co., 61 E. 11th st. New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

WANTED-Salesman can make $14 per day and up selling sulphur and oil lots in proven field; no advances, strictly commission; men of ability can make a lot of money quickly. Louisiana Ala bama Sulphur and Oil Co.,, Inc, Mobile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

married man. now employed. de- sires position; experienced as book keeper, typist, shipping clerk and ex- pert multigraph operator. Adderss E-65,
 care Age-Herald. 2-24-3t
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AGENTS-Insurance to sell patent auto matic fire extinguisher direct to con- sumer; liberal commission proposition. Complete information with reference. H. Bigelow, Michigan and Buttles, Co., lumbus, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AGENTS wanted, either sex, another hour, another dollar; it's house-to-h house, but you'll like it; lady without expe- rience just started earns good income from the first, is delighted; she likes the work and independence, for she is always welcome; do you want to rep resent us in your town? Write for par ticulars; free sample. Southern Special ties Co.,, Dept. Al, 1903 Jefferson County Bank Bldg, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25
ONE CENT A WORD
WANTED-AGENTS

RATEs--One cent a word a dnyJ no ad.
 faken for less thnr 25c for first inser- tIOu. Cash must ncramBamy order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

GRAB this houshold winner; positively sells to every housewife; just show it. DeVere GA Crilly Bldg, Dept 5, Chi chago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AGENTS-Free catalog and samples, new goods. quick sales, big profits, make $5 to s25 daily, no experience. Worlds greatest specialties. Cruver Co.,, Jackson and Campbell, Chicago, Illinois
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

THE Church Employment Bureau, room 3. Steiner Bank Bldg. furnishes help of all kinds. commercial and indus trial. Your cooperation Is earnestly requested Call Main 941. Mrs. L. w.
 Pittman. manager. 4-28-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

THE best bicycle tire I know. of for $2.50; nonskid. Rob- ert Stubbs, 1895 4th ave. Phone Main 672.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AGENTS-Sen California floral beads; best sellers; big profit; particulars free. Universal Supply House, Inc, Box 1743-25. Los Angeles, Cal
 1-28- 4t- Su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

as timekeeper or pay roll clerk; prefer mine york; give best of references. Address D-66, care Age- Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

tNORTH CAROLINA. SHIP SATUR- DAY. FIFTY COAL MINERS FOR VIRGINIA. SHIP MONDAY. ALSO 25 COLORED FAMILIES, COAL MINERS,
 FOR KENTUCKY. SHIP TUESDAY.
 APPLY AT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE,
 NO. 1 18th ST, NEAR A. G. S. DE-
 POT. P. o. BOX 16s. PHONE BES-
 SEMFR 39 2-24-2t
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AGENTS everywhere to get my supplies;
 good lines, big commissions; write for samples; don't delay. Agents Supplies.
 2407-A Sd ave. north, Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

Sl00 PER week can be made by expe- rerced contest salesmen; something en- tirely new; references required Write at once to Merchants Contest Co, At tica, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AGENTS--Listen. Automobile Radiator Lodge Emblems sell like wildfire gold finished. Millions of possible buyers. Exclusive territory Auto Emblem Co. Indianapolis. Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-25

AT ONCE-Ten ladies to travel, demon strate and sell well established line to our dealers; previous experience not necessary; good pay; railroad fare paid. Goodrich Drug Co.,, Dept. 110
 Omaha, Neb. 2-4-4t-su