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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-04
POLICE NOTES

A negro woman arrested by the au- tknrities at Hurtsboro is not wanted Birmingham on charge of forfeiture bond, Detective Fuller having returned yesterday without the woman A negro woman was arrested but the detective de- cided she was the wrong person when he visited the Hurtsboro jail.
 Chief of Detectives Shirley and De- tective Moser have gone to Washington to attend the annual reunion of the Confederate veterans.
 Will Karrh patrol driver at central sta- tion for the past several months, has been promoted to beat york; and w. E. DeGroat. automobile mechanic, has been named to succeed MT. Karrh. MT DeGroat several years ago was connected with the city, but for the past several months has been with the Stubbs Moto- cycle company
 Robert Rasberry, negro. arrested Sat urday night by Officer Drake on charge of assault with intent to murder, will be transferred to the county Jail this morning. The negro is charged with having stabbed and probably fatally wounded his wife several days ago. The woman is in the Hillman hospital.
 
 MASONIC NOTICE
 Special communication of King Sol- omOn lodge No. 46O, A. F. and A. M., Is called for p. Wednesday, June c. Work In MI. M. degree. Stereopti- con lecture. There will be no meet ing Tuesday night. June 5.
 H. s. STICKLE, w. M. J. s. WHITE, Sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-04

Chief of Detectives Shirley and De- tective Moser have gone to Washington to attend the annual reunion of the Confederate veterans.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12
Guardians Notice.

Notice is hereby given, That the
undersigned was appointed guar.
dian of the person and estate OF
Robert Davis, Of unsound mind,
on the 18th day Of March, 1917,
by the Probate Court of Bates
County, Missouri.
All persons having claims
against said estate are required
to exhibit them for allowance be-
fore said probate court within
one year from the date of this
publication, or they shall be for
ever barred.
This 18th day of April, 1917.
LEONARD DAVIS,
26-4t Guardian.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12
School Fund Gets Million.

Jefferson City, Mo: April 4. -
BY direction of the STAT Board of
Education State Auditor Hack
mann today transferred from the
general revenue fund to the pub
lie school fund 81, 129, 035.72, this
including all that was due the lat
ter fund from the onc-third of all
the revenues of the State, de-
signated for school purposes, by
the Forty-ninth Gener Assent
bly,.
In other words, the transfer to-
day squares the general rever
he fund of the State with the pub
lie school fund up to March 81,
1917.
With the balance that was in
the school moneys the transfer
makes total balance in the
school fund of 1883, 72G.43.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12
Adrian to Have Patriotism
Meeting.

\ patriotism meeting and dem
onstration will be held at Adrian
Thursday evening for which ex-
tensive plans are being made.
Preparations are being made
for a number Of speakers, music
by the band and the singing Of
patriotic songs. Resolutions sup
porting the president will be
adopted.
Patriotism is running high in
Adrian and it is reported that
many young men of that city and
vicinity have signified their in
tention of cnlisting.
Among the speakers will be
Judge c. j. Henry and II. O.
MaXey of this city.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12

OF Local Interest Clipped from
Our Exchanges.

Our Exchanges.
Co. r, 2nd Mo. Unity, at Gin
ton has elected the following Of
ffiicers: Captain, e. A. Mckinley
First Lieut., Carter G. Canaan
Second Lieut., Glen P. Dickin
son.
DR.. Shafer, who recently suf
fered painful injuries in an auto
accident at Independence, Kas.
and was brought to his home here
is now able to be up and around
again with the aid of >crutches
DR.. Shafer received a post card
Friday from Charley Perry al
Marble Hill, Okla, stating that he
is getting along nicely, but ex-
pected the Doctor to continue the
trip with him to Texas.-Rich Hill
Review.
Thomas Swan, ,33 years old,
died at his home at Rich Hill at
4 o'clock Friday morning April
6, 1916, after an illness of several
months duration of absccss, says
the Review. Mr.. Swan had resid-
ed there for a number Of years,
and had a wide circle of friends.
He is survived by the wife and
two children, also a mother and
brother. Funeral services from
the residence, corner Third and
Chestnut streets, Sunday.
The indications are that Ell Do
RADIO Springs and her people can
have free city delivery within the
very near future if she desires it.
Through the efforts of Postmaster
John s. Smith and Mayor s. M.
Snodgrass representations have
been made to the post office de-
partment at Washington City set
ting forth the claims Of our city
for this service, and have elected
IL very favorable response from
the Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General.-El Dorado Sun.
T. Ed Britt Was up town Friday
exhibiting a copy Of the old time
"Bfue Back Speller' which he
has in his possession. Most every
body has heard Of the old spelling
book, but few people of this age
knows much about it and many
never have seen copy. Eds
copy is bran new, being one Of Il
5000 order reprinted some time
since by an Eastern publishing
house. If the old "Blue Back"
would help spelling these days we
would suggest that it be generally
adopted again.-Appleton City
Journal.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12
THE EDITORS COUNTY
MEETING
Gathering Here on Friday to Be
An Elaborate Affair.

The quarterly meeting of the
Bates County Editorial Associa.
ton, to be held in this city on Fri
day, April Ii, is to be much
more elaborate affair than the ed
itors themselves had planned.
When it was learned by the
Commercial Club that Dean Wal
ter Williams of tile Missouri
School Of journalism was to be
the guest of the editors it was in
sisted that the largest room in
town be secured and that the gen.
eral public be given an opportuni-
ty to hear him. The club very
kindly arranged for the Fisk op-
era house, and the night meeting
will be held there.
The program for the day will be
about as follows: The Associa-
ton will hold its afternoon meet
ing in the parlor at The Inn, to be
followed by a six o'clock dinner
at The Inn for the members and
Mr.. Williams. AT s 100 o clock the
meeting will begin at the opera
house. There will be one or two
numbers by the orchestra and a
song by the young ladies' gRe
club, followed by an Introductory
address By Rev. r. M. Talbert and
an address by Dean Williams. His
subject will be '.The Old Missou-
ri and the New. "
Dean Williams is one of Mis-
sonri . brainiest men, and all swho
mis hearing him will have some
thing q rseret. Tho meeting viii
= - md all are cordially u.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12

H. G. Cook, manager of the
American Clothing House, made a
business trip to Joplin the first
Of the week.
Merrell Campbell, of Yates
Center, Kansas, spent Easter here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F
M. Campbell.
You can own a Douglas shoe
for $500, $3.50, $500, $3.50. The
best values anywhere, Black &
Sons Clothing Co. 25-tf
Miss Nora Weddle has returned
to her home in Denver, Colo, af
ter a visit here with her mother,
Mrs. N. j. Weddle.
Large, white Virginia Jumbo
Peanuts for seed, ! pound 15c; 2
pounds Csc, at J. d. Deacon s,
South Side Square.
Leslie Harper, who is attend
ing the Western Dental College in
Kansas City, spent the week end
here with home folks.
A High Art suit will wear from
two to five years. To be con-
WINGED, try one this time, Black
& Sons Clothing Co. 25-tf
Wilcox Bros. have purchased
the D. F. Payne building on North
Main stneet, formerly occupied by
McCullough's Grocery.
Mrs. G. E. Sewers, of Kansas
City, spent the latter part of the
week here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. David Dalton.
A. C. Coberly, manager of the
Logan-Moore Cos. Butler yard,
went to Muskogee, Okla, on
business mission Monday
One good Velie buggy for sale.
Also good set of single harness.
See j. w. Logue over Peoples
Bank. Priced to sell. 26-tf
Miss Mary Bradcn and Miss
Ora Newsome, who are teaching
in Kansas City spent the week
end here with home folks.
Miss Mildred Moore of Kansas
City arrived the latter part of the
week for visit here at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.. Cook.
Young mems pinch back suits.
Buy from Black & Sons Clio. Co.
Mrs, NJ. L. Cumpton and little
son, Of Richards, have returned
home after a visit here at the
home Of DR.. Robert e. Crabtree.
The sooner you buy any kind Of |
seed now, field or garden, the
cheaper yon will buy. At is adj
j. D. Deacon's, South
Side Square.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12
Black & Sons Clothing Co.

Black & Sons Clothing Co.
Mrs. Harry VanDyke enter
tanned the Sunshine Band of the
OHIO Street NJ. E. Church Thurs
day afternoon. Dainty refresh
ments were served.
DIR. w. B. Stark of this city was
called to Mcpherson, Kansas
Sunday on account of the death oil
his father, Ben Stark. Funeral
services were held Tuesday.
VIM. Drummond, Of Odessa,
deputy Grand Chancellor Of the
Grand Lodge Of the Knights OF
Pythias of Missouri, was Butler
visitor Thursday. From this city
he went to Amoret.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Hughes and
daughter, Helen, who were called
to this city because of the last ill
ness of Mrs. Hughes father, j. NJ.
Vaughn, have returned to their
home at Glasgow, Mo.
Our good friend J. II. Angle
was in Thursday and made us a
call. Mr.. Angle who has been
having serious trouble with his
eyes, was enroute to Kansas City
to consult-a specialist.
Bert Madison and family of
Harrisonvillc spent the week end
here with Mrs. Mattison's par
enfs, Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Ker-
rens. Mr.. Mattison is editor Of
the Cass County News.
Miss Hazel Ludw;ck enter
tanned the Young Ladies Anyil-
liary of the Presbyterian church
at her home OH North High street
Thursday afternoon Dainty re-
freshments were served
2 year old Rhubarb Roots, doz.
75c; 2 year old Asparagus Roots,
lie each; Cabbage and Tomato
plants raised from Burpecs Seed,
therefore true stock, 1Oc bunch, at
J. y. Deacon South Side
Square.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McCaughey,
Of 81. Louis, accompanied by their
Helen, Frank and Jose
phine, spent the first Of the week
here at the home Of Mr.. Me-
Gaughey's mother, Mrs. W. Me
DR.. r.. r. Vaughn of st. louis,
DR.. j. B. Vaughn Of Chicago and
R. C. Vaughn of New York. who
we're called to this city by the
death Of their father, j. NJ.
have returned to their
respective homes.
Circuit Clerk HI. y. Maxey add
dressed the teachers and pupils 81
The Franklin East school on the
subject of war at tile cbapc!
hour Friday. Sam WeMott, a
pupil, sang q vocal solo, If You
Don't Like Your INCL, Sammy.
I.handle only seeds Of highest
termination in white and red
xaffir, Milo Maize, Feterita, Am
yer and Orange Cane, Cow Peas,
sudan Grass, Large German Mil
et,, Blue Grass, White, Red and
Alsike Glover, Alfalfa, Timothy,
,weet Clover, Genuine Imported
Dwarf Essex Rape, Large Russian
,unflower, at j. D. Deacon S,
'outh Side Square.
The New York Life Insurance
%, and the Kansas City Life In
liranee Co, have notified their
gents IL this city that no war
ime restrictions viii Be pIaced on
heir poicies and "a spite Of the
|etlaraf idp Of = stete 6f war by
~ goyer1lnent i'd add itional
tlniuu NtiH be required This
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12

Black & Sons Clothing Co. 25-ti
Mr. and Mrs. .Chas Fisk drove
to Kansas City Sunday.
The place to buy your Stetson
hats, Black & Sons Clothing
Co. @ 25-tf
Paul and Julius Levy and Tom
Vance spent Sunday in Kansas
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Walls of
Adrian spent Monday here with
friends.
Miss Mabel Rockhold spent the
last Of the week with her parents
near Adrian.
Ofred jackson of Kansas City
s, enjoyed visit here with home
folks Sunday.
G. NJ. Hargett, vice president of
The Walton Trust Co., spent Sat-
urday in Kansas City.
Work straw hats and gloves,
Black & Sons Clio. Co.
Mrs. Peter Denning is visiting
at the home Of her brother, A. w.
Conway, at Lexington.
Walter Arnold spent Easter at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs.
Noel Mills, in Kansas City.
Everyone who is interested in
good goods at right prices should
call on Black & Sons Clio. Co.
Miss Margaret Snider, of Jop-
liii, who has been visiting friends
here returned home Sunday.
Our line of silk shirts is the
nobbiest in town, Black & Sons.
Wesley Denton, cashier of the
Peoples Bank, spent the latter
part of the. week in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. DeArmond
are rejoicing over the birth Of 8
daughter, Thursday, April s,
1917.
Mrs. O. j.. Scribner, accom-
panied by her daughter spent
Easter with her parents in Ne
vada.
Mrs. G. T. Williams, who has
been visiting her son, Ross Will
iams, has returned to her home in
Nevada.
Ed Hardin blew in from Kansas
City Friday evening with a hand
some new three pasAenger REQ
roadster. IL
Chas. w. Mcfarland, who is in
charge Of the Mcfarland & Sons
ranch near Kress, Texas arrived
Saturday for q brief visit with
home folks.
- " q = : ~ y .
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12
w. Z. Talbot.

Back at west side Studio ready
to serve you anything photo
graphic. Bring or send in your
kodak finishing, prompt service.
Eastman Kodaks and supplies.
26-2t'
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12

Hity.
Miss Alice Beatty and Mis-
EZetta Morehouse came over from
Foster Tuesday shopping.
Mr.. Huddleson Of the Adrian
journal, was in Butler Monday
and favored us with q call.
w. f. Walton left the first OF
the week for FL Dorado Springs
where he will spend several days
Mrs. John Ludwick spent the
latter part of the week In Kansas
City with her son, Frank I.ud.
wick.
# Kenneth, the three-year-old son
Of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Otis
Baker, is suffering a severe at
tack Of tonsilitis.
Mesdames Frank Reeder and
Frank Mathers Of Adrian are
guests at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Welton.
NJ j. F. Warnock and family and
Mrs. Will Keasling and little
daughter, Avis, spent the week
end in Kansas City!
Walter Crews has resigned his
position with the Walker cKib-
ben Mercantile Co., to accept a
place with a drug store at Odessa,
Mo.
Miss Anna Silvers, who is at
tending the Warrensburg State
Normal, spent Easter here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. a.
Silycrs. ..
Edward Council, the son of H.
H. Council, has enlisted in the L.
s. Navy. Young Mr.. Council is.
now in Chicago attending a gov
eminent training school. q
Lewcllen Smith of the Republi-
can Press spent Sunday in Rock
vile with his family, where Mr..
and Mrs. Smith s nineteenth we'd
ding anniversary was celebrated.
klecklcy's Sweets, Tom Wat
son, Halbert Honey, Sweet Heart,
and all other kinds watermelons,
pound 75c, postpaid, under 1917
seal, J. d. Deacon s, South Side
Square.
The little son born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Allie Ycomans Saturday
morning, April 7th, lived only
few hours, passing away Satur-
day evening. Interment was
made at Oak Hill cemetery Sun
day.
Cleve Stotts has accepted po-
sition with an elevator at o.
wego, Kansas. Mr.. Stott is an
Industrious honorable young man
If exemplary habits and has had
much experience in the elevator
md grain business.
! have garden seed coming in
Ill the time by mail, express and
reight, have plenty of Greenpod
,tringlcss, Golden Wax, Ken
hcky Wonder, Cut Short, Mis-
ouri White Cornfield and all the
avorite beans, j. d. Deacon,
south Side Square.
Asa Morgan is mourning the
leath of his little dog, Teddy, |
Who was struck by a car and
Tiled Wednesday morning. Ted
", who was eight years old, was
n affectionate, clever little ami
nal and the family had become
much attached to the little fellow.
Mrs. Robert Sturgeon delight
ully entertained the Wesleyan
'uild of the Ohio street N. E.
hurch Thursday afternoon at her
home in Summit town.
hip. A daintily prepared lunch
f sandwiches, deviled eggs, cher
y pie and whipped cream was
prvcd.
Ed Smith and Sam W. Davis
ere elected delegates by the Blue
lag Lodge Knights Of Pythias
thursday evening, 10 represent
leir lodge at the meeting of the
istrict association at Harrison
lille Wednesday, May =. Chas.
/. Fortune and c. II. H,lpp were
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-04-12

Ed Smith and Sam w. Davis
were elected delegates by the Blue
Flag Lodge Knights Of Pythias
Thursday evening, 10 represent
their lodge at the meeting of the
district association at Harrison
vile Wednesday, May =. Chas.
f. Fortune and c. II. U,lpp were
elected Alternates.
Our good friend Alex Moore,
was in the last Of the week and
favored ms substantially. Mr..
Moore, who is president of the
Butler, Peru and Pleasant Gap
Telephone line, informs us that
parties have been wantonly de-
stroying insulators ON the tele-
phone line and he is looking for
the guilty ones with blood in his
eye.
Among the young folks attend,i
ing celleges. and universities who
spent Easter here with home folks
were Miss Annabelle Thompson,
Baraltt Adxir, Gardner Smith,
Jan} Williams, Selma Gench,
Helen Coax Missouri State Uni
ver} iss Susie Harper, War
re1 olmal; Frank Tutfle,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11
LAWS AGAINST ILLEGAL
DENTAL WORK ENFORCED
Encouraging Reduction of Out
lawed Practice Reported at
Jersey Association Meeting


Laws FOR the suppressinE Of Illegal dental
practitioners I'm Jcraev are being Vigorously
enforced, according TO reports presented toe
day To- the furty-scyeuth annual convention
of the New Jersey state Dental Society
which opened on the Million Dollar Pier
this morning, with the annual address of
President James I WolNcrton. Of Trenton
Delegates from every city in the state are
attending the largest convention Jersey ever
has had
President Wolvcrton reported that there
are 1870 registered practitioners in the
twruty-ouc counties and that nineteen per-
Sous who attempted To trespass upon their
ground during tho last were convicted and
pcuali2cd Ilr recommended the appotnt-
mout or % business manager for the state
association Co have charge of the large cN-
hlhit which features tine yearly gatherings,
and the creation Of membership director
with 1900 members ny 1870 for his slogan
President Wol,crton recommended also that
the history of the association I've brought
down 10 date and that the proceeds from an
Increase In dues be- devoted To- research
work
South Jersey branch societies are par
'puarIy we'll represented in 'h" meeting
This afternoon the spcciatica are holding
clinic with volunteer subjects for free
treatment waiting at the gate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11
DELUGE UNDERMINES
STORE AT NORRISTOWN
Thousands of Dollars Loss
Caused by Collapse of
Building

NbIllSIOWN. Pa, July ~.
Thousand uf dollars damage was done
this morning shortly before II o'clock. by
th" collapse ut the thrcc-stury furniture
store and dwelling owned by John Durautc,
and occupied 10y Antonio Bdssi and family
th" business being conducted 10y Bassl and
Iuraut" in partnership Tho fall Of the
huilduE was due to the 1cayy raiustorm
which caused the foundation, which had
hcpu weakened by q new building operation.
50 give way.
sylvia Romeo was erecting a new build
ing at the corner Of Main and Walnut
streets adjacent t. the building which fell
lie had cNcayatcd lower than the bottom
"i the adjacent foundation walls All
would hayc been we'll no doubt had not
IN" heavy rain flied the excavation and
caused the collapse when the building
fell the big stock ur furniture went with
the debris Of bricks. mortar and raftcrs
into thr h'ic. Fortunately there was adj
'aur" warning or the collapse. which uer-
mlitrl tn" @assi family 20 leave the build
ing. $50 mo- one was injured
I'm the collapse tho chimney Of the adj
joining building Of John H. Hayes. under.
tal,rr. was split In half Durante & Bassi
had fire insurance, but none To- cover the lose
10y this accident
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11
PRESIDENT MAY CHANGE
DEFENSE COUNCIL PLAN
Urged to Abolish Advisory
Board and Substitute Com
mittee Of Experts
WASHINGTON. Luly II.


Reorganization Of the Council Of Ma
tonal Defense today was up to the Presi-
dent The President has before him plan,
proposed by his Cabinet war chiefs, vir-
tuauy shelving the councils advisory COM
mission with its scores Of big business"
representatives. on numerous committees.
\ new plan proposes specdier war moves
through "a small group Of six or seven men,
each q head OF a specific branch OF war
activity Those suggested for the business
directorate Of the war are principally the
same men on the present advisory COM
mission Danicl willard. Howard Coffin,
Julius Rosenvald Bernard Baruch and
Frank A. Sect Of the general Munitions
Board
The preliminary work OF organizing the
nations business for war purposes as ac-
complshed by the old advisory commission
and subordinate committees under the de-
fcusc council is regarded as finished.
The Presidents war chiefs now desire a
smaller group OF business men with more
centralized authority and responsibility to
act as the medium between the army and
navy on one side and the country's bust
moss and manufacturing interests on the
other.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11
DENTISTS FLOCKING TO
SERVICE OF UNCLE SAM

HARRISBURG. Pa. July 11.-'Dentists
have responded TO the call Of the Govern
mcnt Tor service in the army In greater
numbers than can be used under the first
call" said Dr. A. II. Reynolds Of Phila-
delphia following n meeting Of the state
Dental Examining Board in this city.
The Government asked for 1000 dental
volunteers. and 1900 offered their services" b"
Mr. REYNOLDS said THE number asked for
was then increased to 1900. and the men
who volunteered number more than 22Oo.
Pennsylvania has done especially well. or
men recently examined more than 200, from
all parts Of the state, have sgnined their
intention Of seeking commissions in the
dental corps"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11

Two young men arrested on suspicion Of
larceny will have to face a trying court
o-aeal Tho men, Philip lafferty 2S27
van Pet street, and Morris Mulford, 2Sl9
stllman street. were arrested with suit
cases containing a large assortment Of
clothes, said by the police to have been
stoln The men were forced to undress in
the police station and most Of their clothes
will be used as evidence against them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11
Illumination fer Marine Smoker

Illumination Of th" marine parade
grounds Of the Philadelphia Navy Yard
with approximately 100000 candlcpowcr
will be a feature of the big smoker next
Thursday night. WHICH will be attended by
5000 sailors and marines. Chaplain g. NJ.
Dickson will be i'm charge Of the smoker,
which will include songs and rcCitatons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11
Employees Profit by MartindaIc Will

Employees of long service and devotion
have been rewarded by the will of Thomas
Martiudalc. ancillary copy Of which has
been filed at Mays Landing, y. i. Sums
ranging from $50 per month for life to S250o
as am outright gift were the rewards Of
faithful services. Martindale's body was
brought to this city after having been
carried ON slcdgcs through Canada. where
he died. to civilization. lie was a noted
hunter and trappcr and prominent in bust
ness circles in this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11
White Navy Uniforms Costly

The spotless white uniforms of the OH
GERS Of the navy and medical corps are
rather expensive to maintain. according to
many OF these officers. Dr. Il. \. BaChman.
mead of the United States Naval Hospital
In this city, said that man in the medical
service needs at least six of these suits.
me cost Of these is approximately 800
besides the laundry charges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-11

The transportation bureau of the Cham
Der of Commerce viii begin a campaign
To arouse public interest i'm the Belt Line
1t also has begun an investigation of the
possibilities Of operating the line under
the terms Of the Hccht law. recently en-
acted by the Legislature. The line is con-
sdered as part Of the general port de-
VelOpmCnt plau