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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-08
Braddock Finds
20 BusheI Yield
In Some Fields

Braddock, ~. D., Aug. Wheat
fields that will average 20 bush
els an acre are being harvested
IN this locality Farmers. on get
ting into their fields. have found
the grain better than they sup
posed. Headers are being used
by many farmers because OF the
short straw. This immediate To-
caltty seems favored with a fair
crop that will produce consider
able money because Of high
prices.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-08
COW KILLS BABY.

Fingal. N. D.. Aug. S.-The 3-year-
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Kraft was trampled to death by a
COW on the Kraft farm west OF Fin
gal. The body was disfigured be-
yond recognition and was not dis
covered until several hours after the
accident
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-08
First Rye Is
Worth SCI An
Acre at Minot

Minot, N. D., Aug. s.-winter
rye, threshed on the Alonzo
Brown farm, five miles east OF
Minot, yielded an average Of IL
bushels an acre, and sold at the
Robinson elevator at S1.7s a bush
ell. II graded No. 2.
The return to Mr.. Brown was
$21 an acre.
A few such yields in this 10
cality will put a lot OF money in
circulation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-08
FOOD RIOTS
High Cost of Living Makes TrOubl
I'm BraEiI-TwO Killed.
(Rv Associated Press

Bahia, Brazil, Aug. S.-Disorders
have been caused here by the high
cost of living. Two persons were
killed and a number wounded in con-
fiicts with the police
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettled, possibly with showers
this afternoon, followed by general
Iy fair tonight and Thursday con-
tinued cool.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-30
(What to Breathe and How to Get
1t will be told by DR.. Bishop in The
Day Book tomorrow

Tails are long, slender affairs that
were hung on animals by Divine
Providence and on human beings by
Charles Darwin.
Maybe Darwin was right, but the
fact remains that today we wear
them only on our shirts.
Maybe we did Swing from trees by
them, as he says. But what of it?
1t was darn sight more civilized than
swinging by our necks.
Personally, we've never had any
fault to find with tails. We often
wish we had one. We could do lots
of things with a tail that we can't do
now. We could stay in bed and turn
off the alarm clock, for one thing.
Tails would give stenographers
both hands to read the paper with.
And think what a godsend they
would be to structural ironWorkers.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-30


The lungs contain spongy masses
of air cells. Around, these the blood
flows and reaches every cell THAT
IS HEALTHY AND OPEN. From
these cells comes the oxygen needed
to burn the impurities out of the
blood before it is sent on its way Of
rehabilitating the body.
Breathe deeply, then, to keep all
the cells of the lungs open and ready
to supply the blood with oxygen. Ex-
hale with force, too, for the blood on
its return trip carries waste material
in the form of carbonic acid to be
thrown off when the air is expelled
from the lungs.
Before taking deep breathing ex-
ercises. remove tight collars, waist
bands, corsets or tight wearing APP
pareI of any kind, even shoes. These
things restrict the flow of blood.
Next stretch and bend the legs,
arms, hands and fingers. Work each
joint back and forth. Stretch and
twist the neck. This clears the way
for free blood circulation. Then be-
gin your deep breathing.
(What to Breathe and How to Get
1t will be told by DR.. Bishop in The
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
THIS Is LAST DAY TO SUBSCRIBE
TO BIG LIBERTY LOAN FUND

Thursday is the last day that Lyn-
den people can purchase a Liberty
Loan bond, and it is expected that
subscriptions of the final hours of the
sale will send the total of the district
well over it's allotment of fifteen
Thousand dollars.
Many large subscriptions were re-
ceived this week, as the loan is prov
ing popular with those who carry
good balance of cash on hand, and
hesitate about turning it into any
thing but what can be converted into
money promptly in case of need. The
bonds are issued in denominations as
low as $50 each, and this small bond
is appealing to a large number who
wish to show their patriotism and
testify concretely that they are SOL
idly behind the government.
The Lynden lodge knights of Pyth-
las subscribed for a 500 bond this
week, and other local organizations
are planning to do likewise.
Subscription blanks and informant
ion about the loan can be obtained
at the Lynden State Bank, which is
handling the sale of the bonds for
the government.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
TEN MILE TOWNSHIP TO HOLD
ELECTION FOR ROAD BONDS

Ten Mile Township will hold a
special election on Friday, June 22.
to consider the advisability of vot-
ing bonds to spend 81 900 for the i'm
provement of the township roads.
The following is the proposition
that will be considered:
Shall Ten Mile Township issue
bonds to the amount of S6,900.00, or
approximately y per eentum of the
assessed valuation of said township.
for the purpose of improving the fol-
lowing roads in the manner and am
cunts stated.
Road No. los. known as Engdahl
road, gravelling $4,000
Road No. 256. known as Beard
road. gravelling 10000
Road No. SO, known as Klander
road. grading & gravelling, 10000
Road No. $50. known as Minor
road. gravelling 10000
Road No. 101, known as Laurel
road. grad. & gravelling. 10000
Road No. 6S-61, known as Goshen
& Hemmi, grad, & gravel, 10000
Road No. 153-18S. known as Axton
road. grad. & gravelling, 100000
Road No. 5S, known as Smith Road
grading and gravelling, 10000
Road on East Township Line, grad
ing and grayelling, 10000
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
ORATOR TO ADDRESS
PATRIOTIC GATHERING
+. +. Handschy of Bellingham VIII
Tell OF War Preparations At Big
Mass Meeting Monday Night

A big patriotic meeting will be held
in Jamieson's Opera House Monday
evening at eight O'Clock to discuss
the preparations the United States is
making to engage in the world war.
F. F. Handsehy of Bellingham, one
of the most eloquent orators in the
Northwest. and one of the best in
formed authorities on war topics,
will deliver the address of the even
ing. Mr.. Handschy will tell of the
plans the United States has for car
ing for the boys that may be sent
from the Lyndon district, and of 9TH
er vital information that will prove
interesting to all who may have rel
atives in the American army.
The Lynden band will furnish mus
ic.
All are invited to attend. No ad
mission will be charged and no col
lection or subscription will be taken
for any purpose.
A special invitation is issued to all
those who registered under the con-
scription law. and are subject to SER
vice.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
MANY PASS WELL IN
STATE EXAMINATIONS
Local Students Make Good Show
ing In Official Eighth Grade Tests,
Report Shows

Students of the Lyndon district
made excellent showings in the Sth
grade examinations of the State. ac-
cording to a repors issued this week
by Miss Ethel Everett, county super
intendent.
The following were passed and will
be permitted to enter high school:
Ten Mile: Floyd Barnes. Arta Cans
Ter, Henry Harkema. Allen Hinote,
Wilford Pourty, Sidney Smith, Ger
trude Sven. Grace Tinney, Mildred
Wahlstrand.
Delta; Milton Larson, Hartwig
Westlund.
Clearbrook: Clarence Estergreen,
Grace Estergreen, lone Greenough,
Ellen Jacobson, Hiding Loreen,
Laura Nutter.
Everson: Ruth Emmerson, Myrtle
Ensley. Ray Lunger.
Greenwood: Gerald Wolfe.
Goshen: Owen Craig. Peter Valla,
North Prairie: Bert Haveman.
Woodland: Lottie Jess, Mary Whit
man.
Roeder: Nora Brown, Arthur Inger-
soil. Reba Sturgeon. Ella Swanson
Northwood: Sadie Stremler.
Custer Mary Higgins. Hazel Oily
Glendale: Emma Markworth, Law
renee Reed. Velma Shippy.
Sunrise: Valentine Burk, Sigrid
Lindberg. Oscar Kelso, Jessie Me
Cloud, lone Prather.
Harmony: Edna Anderson, Elmer
Anderson, Gladys Anderson, Katie
Arones. Alice Johnson, Annie Larson
Stanley Mattison, Eddie McCollum
Gilbert Nc Collum, Herbert Shell
burne. Martha Solden, Bertha Tall
man. Earl Tallman, Alfred Wyatt.
Laurel: Dorothy Metcalf, Howard
Nessen, Hazel Sorensen.
LINDEN: Samuel Beernink, Mar
garette Boerhave, Almeda Booman
Nellie Cole. Ralph bunker, Hilda Ell
der, Robert Heaton. Hoyt Horton
Irene Hoverson, Wilbur Lauckhart
Arlie Palmer, Vernon Pearson, Bessie
Tebrinke, Bertha Troost, Minnie
Troost. Anna Van Dalen, Eta Vinup
Mildred NAPLES, Mary Worlow.
Lvnden Christian School: SheldoI
Bajema, Anthony Breen, Bert Brune
Johan De Jong. Albert Hayeman
Dena Heeringa. Henry Slotemaker:
Fbenezer Christian School: Mari'
Kok. Charles Stap. Dena Verduin.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
LOCAL DAIRYMEN TO
POOL THEIR HERDS?
VIII Discuss Plan To Organize To
Dictate Milk Prices At Meeting In
Lynden

Should the dairymen of Whateom
County band together in a strong as
sociation with a view to debating fair
prices for milk? This is the quest
ion that will be argued at a mass
meeting of the dairymen of Whatcom
County to be held Saturday, June %
at Jamieson's Hall in Lynden.
Ever since the Skagit dairymen
organized in this way, local farmers
have been considering the advisable
ity of doing likewise. Some 5000
cows are represented in the Skagit
organization, and the meeting next
Saturday will listen to a report on
the success of that organization.
The decision to hold the Lynden
meeting was made at the big picnic
of the Whatcom County Dairymen's s
Association at Nooksack Saturday, at
which committees were appointed to
arrange the program.
Several outside speakers will be
present and will discuss dairy prob
lens in addition to the main subject.
The meeting will open at ten a. m.
and will continue during the after
noon.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
LYNDEN WILL GIVE
$4,000 TO RED CROSS
Prepares To Raise Its Share To Save
Lives OF Americas Wounded Sol.
dierS

Lynden will raise two thousand
dollars next week as its contribution
TO the great work of the American
Red Cross. The sum is that which
has been allotted to this district as the
share that must be borne in the con-
tribution towards a national fund of
one hundred million dollars.
The fund will be used TO equip the
Red Cross thoroughly for its great
service of ministration to the wound
ed of all nations, no matter what
stripes or stars may color their flags.
AT the outset of the war, England
lost thousands of men by lack of
preparation in caring for the wound
ed, and hundreds are dying now in
the war zone because of shortage of
lint. bandages, and anaesthetics. A
subscription to the Red Cross fund
during Red Cross week, June is to
25, will help to send America into the
field able to save the lives of its
stricken soldiers.
W. H. NAPLES was appointed chair
man of the local Red Cross campaign
committee by the central Whateom
County organization. and he was un-
animously supported for the position
at meeting of Lynden citizens Tues
day afternoon. Captains and squads
were named to assist in making the
big drive for the Red Cross. and an
enthusiastic meeting was held Tues
day evening to discuss plans.
That Lynden will respond nobly to
the appeal is taken for granted AL
ready. several have announced their
intention of subscribing literally to
the fund.
Subscriptions may be turned in to
any of the following committee mem
bers, or to the Lynden State Bank.
Captain, ]. Hanover: P. Schuyle-
man, P. J. Van Hemert, o. J. Bylsma.
and G. Wander Griend.
Captain. Miss Bessie BiehIer: Geo.
NAPLES. Mrs. J. c. Beach. Harry Ell
der, Mrs. Will Wander Griend.
Captain, Mrs. Charles True; c. X.
Smith. Mrs. n. Boerhave, Mrs. Fred
Gilman, Mrs. Walter Fisher. S. II.
Lewis.
Captain, Mrs. Steenbergen: Miss
Feenhouse, William Noteboom, Ger
rit Schuyleman, Mrs. Swim.
Captain, Mark Hammond: DR.. F.
L. Wood. H. S. Steinhauer. F. E.
Knapp. D. J. Penthouse, Miss Ben
nett.
Captain, P. H. Ashby: r. L. Aver
i'll, Hans Berthusen, E. Edison, Will
der Jones, Henry Shagren, Albert De
Young.
Captain, B. W. Loring: H. H. jam
ieson. D. L. Beckes, a. Mcdaniel, J.
w. Dyksterhuis, P. H. Davies.
Others will be added to the teams
before the opening of the week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
REPORT GIVES DETAILS OF
NEW AUTOMOBILE LAWS

A report issued this week outlines
the new laws that are governing aut-
omobiles in Washington.
All city ordinances, says the report.
regulating or purporting to regulate
the speed of automobiles or other
motor vehicles were void at midnight,
June G. and municipalities have no
authority after that date to enact
such regulatory measures according
to announcement made by the auto
mobile division of the secretary of
states office. The new motor code,
which went into effect on June 6,
makes the speed of motor vehicles
amenable entirely and exclusively
to state law.
The speed provision of the new
code sets forth that machines shall
not be operated more than 2 miles
per hour at any crossing in the thick
ly settled portion of any city, and
within 100 yards of any schoolhouse
on school days between s a. m. and
; D. m. The speed limit in any other
portion of any city or town is 20
miles per hour. while outside of the
incorporated limits of any city or
town. il is 80 miles per hour.
The law provides that there shall
be constructed and maintained with
in 100 yards of each approach to
every school house in the state
conspicuous wooden or other suitable
sign with the words, school, slow
down" painted on it. These signs are
to be constructed by the city or coun-
ty authorities. depending whether the
school is within a city or town or in
a rural district.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
Lynden's Opportunity

The Red Cross flag-the Flag of Humanity
is waving over the land Lynden is called upon
to contribute toward the loftiest cause in which
money can enst-the saving Of priceless human
lives. Lynden will pledge gladly $1,000 and
more as her portion of the great National Red
Cross fund of $10O,000,000
What pitifully small thing your share will
be to exchange for human life-perhaps the life Of
some dear one among those brave lads who will
face shrapnel, poison gas, liquid fire, in distant
France. Your money will buy many bandages
to stop the flow of precious blood.
Behind the bloody trenches, in No-Man's
Land, wherever the wounded lie, wherever the dy
ing are to be found-there is the Red Cross. The
Red Cross knows no home-eXcept the wide, wide
world. Wherever Humanity calls, the Red Cross
comes. It is the great Servant of Suffering, the
Friend of Misery the Nurse of Woe. It is impart-
ial in its ministrations-its emblem is sacred
wherever Civilization still stands.
The flower of our young men is going forth
bravey to meet Fate in any form. Life-bood will
be she'd
Can you hold back the tenderest and most
needful support of all? With Money in your pock-
ct, can you refrain from giving, when thousands
of the men of Washington are offering their lives?
Don't save your dollars save your Boys!
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
HERBSMAN TO TELL
CHAUTAUQUA PLANS
Popular Lecturer VIII Outline Pro-
gram For Lynden's Big Summer
Entertainment

THE first step in the preparation
for Lynden's 1917 Chautauaua will
be taken next Thursday evening at
O'Clock at Jamieson's Hall. when
j. c. Herbsman. representative of
the Ellison-White Company. will ex-
plain 10 citizens of the Lynden dist
riet the plans for this season.
All guarantors. and those interest
ed in the Chautauqua are urged to
attend. Mr.. Herbsman is known as
one Of the most entertaining speak
ers that have ever come to Lynden.
and always delights his audiences.
Organization of the local Chaut-
auqua committees will be made on
Thursday evening, and arrangements
made for the sale of tickets.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
ACQUIRES BOOKS ON
MUSIC AND COMPOSERS

The Music Club has presented to
the Lynden Library many books on
musical subjects The club has dis
banded for the season.
Included in the list are the follow
ing: Famous Violinists,' Lahee;
History of Music" w. J. Baltzell;
How to Listen 20 Music" Krehbiehl; /;
Life Stories of Great Composers, -
Streatfield; Celebrated Pianists of
Past and Present" Ehrlich; Pro
nouneing Dictionary of Musical
Terms" H A Clarke; Dictionary of
Music" Dr. Riemann: Four Books by
Elson on Music.
During July and August, the lib
rary will be open on Wednesday and
Saturday evenings only.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
$690OOO
WEST DELTA

Miss LORNA Svinske of Kendall
is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Melvin
Johnson this week.
Miss Gertrude Pearson care up
from Bellingham last Sunday to Wis
ii her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson.
The Misses Emma Henderson and
Eva Pearson spent Thursday evening
at the Henry Wampler home.
The ladies of the comIll.Lity gath
cred at the home of Mrs. Melvin
Johnson last Friday afternoon TO help
celebrate her birthday anniversary.
An attractive luncheon, consisting of
sandwiches, cake and coffee was
sented with a number of dainty and
useful gifts.
Mrs. Andrew Harlander has as her
guest, her mother, Mrs. Bye Of Bell
ingham.
Mr.. Percy Heathers and family
moved from Lynden last week to a
new logging camp, just established,
north of Hoffman Hall. The timber
was recently purchased by w. H.
NAPLES and Neidhart, from Mr.. Fin
ney. Mr.. Heathers expects to be en-
ployed by the company this summer.
Mrs. Henry Wampler spent Monday
in Bellingham visiting her mother
and father, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Bowman.
Miss Gala Van Sycle Of Glendale
was week end guest of Miss Oral
Jackman.
Mrs. Will Jackman presided as
hostess at a dinner Tuesday. given
at her home for Mrs c. Bradley, Mrs.
Williams and Miss Edna Bradley of
Lynden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theadore Wiedkamp
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
Shippe and three children, MIR. Frank
Wiedkamp and Sylvan Weidkamp,
motored to Sedro Woolley Sunday
to visit Edward Weidkamp who is i'll
there at the hospital. His~felatives
did not find him as well as they eX-
pected, for he did not seem to realize
who they were.
Miss Helen Henderson underwent
an operation at St. Lukes hospital
at four O'Clock p. m. Monday.
While visiting at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Andrew Harlander
Mrs. Bye unfortunately fell on the
porch steps and hurt her ankle and
foot so badly that it was found nee
cessary to call physician. Mrs. Bye
has been compelled to stay in bed
this week and may not be able tc
walk for some time.
Miss Lottie Yeagor of Glacier spent
the week end here as the guest OF hel
sistres Addie and Frances Wiedkamp
Mrs. Ed Ashley and children OF
Bellingham are the guests of Mrs
Theadore Weidkamp this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Jackman ano
daughter Louise, attended the Moose
Carnival in Bellingham Monday.
There will be a miscellaneous
shower for Mrs. Buell. Share, the new
bride, next Thursday afternoon, June
l1th.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
SEVEN MILES OF PAVEMENT
TO COST COUNTY 23,566.5O

Seven miles of concrete pavement
from Ferndale to the Pleasant Val
lev schoolhouse will cost Whatcom
County sl23,566.50. A contract at
this figure was awarded to Van
couver concern this week by the
county commissioners.
The concrete will be one-course on
". and will be sixteen feet wdde.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS
TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of
Lynden will hold memorial services
Sunday evening at the NJ. E. Church.
The Rev. Paul Ashby will conduct the
services.
All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are
asked to meet at the l. o. o. F. Hall
at 1880 p. m, from whence they will
go to the church in body.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
MRS. MARTIN MUNSON, LYNDEN
PIONEER, PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Hanna Munson, wife of Mar
tin Munson, passed away at her home
Monday evening. Mrs. Munson came
to Lynden in 1882, and was known
for her good deeds and fine character
to a wide circle of friends.
She was born in Sweden May rs,
1882. She is survived by her nus
band, a daughter, Mrs. A. Waldemar,
a granddaughter and a grandson, two
brothers, Nels Nelson of British Col
umbia, and A N. Shagren of Lynden.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesdav at two o'clock. The Rev.
Paul Ashby conducted the services.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14
LINDEN WILL HOLD MILITARY
BALL FOR RED CROSS BENEFIT

Lynden will dance Friday evening
June %. for the benefit of the Red
Cross fund.
This first military dance will be
featured by many attractive numbers
and promises to be one of the best
ever held in Lynden.
Huen's orchestra will furnish the
music.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. y. H. Elder left on
Monday evening for Seattle, where
thev will attend the Masonic and the
Eastern Star convention of the State.
Before returning TO Lynden, they will
visit Portland.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14

Smith. Irwin Stafford. Floyd Steele,
Joseph Tegethoff, Roy Tenant, Hugo
Van Weerthuizen, Hadde Van der
Hoek. Gerrit Van Weerthuizen, Ly-
man Wampler, Edwin Weden, Arie
zoet Gerritt Zoet, Charles Albada.
DELTA TOWNSHIPS Pre-
einct: Arthur Anderson, Samuel An
derson, Earl Anderson, Levi Axlund,
Myron Baldwin, John Barnhart, Carl
Berger. William Berger, William Bit
terman. Henry Boice, Irwin Bostwick,
Anton Carlstrom, Albyn Christopher
son, Clarence Dickson, Osa Dickson
Walter Dykes, Clarence Fredeen, JOS
eph Haan, Guy Heathcote, Victor
Henderson. .Manford Henderson, Her
man Heusinkveld. Henry Heusink-
weld. John Hofstra, Harry Holtrop,
Nicolaas Honcoop, John Hughlette,
William Isakson. Carl Johnson, Abon
Johnson. Cyril Kellso. John kok,
Fred Lash. Leonard Lowery. John
McPhail. Fred Markworth. Henry
Markworth, James Meyer, Pete Meen-
derinck, Ben Nymeyer. John odmark,
Charles Roo. Derk Rutgers, William
Shair, Joseph Shippy, Alfred Stod-
dard, Lynn Thomson, Robert van
Mersbergen, Mike Van Morsbergen,
Clarence Wander Griend, Bastiaan
Wander Griend. Bernhard Weidkamp'
Ralph Wright, William Yeager, Rea-
ford Young.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-06-14

The Klatawa Club has issued in
vitations TO a dance to be given at
the |. O. o. F. Hall Friday evening.
Mohave County miner., 1917-02-10
FRENCH RELUCTANT TO
GIVE UP GOLD COINS

PARIS, Jan. 90 Two billion and
fifty million francs in gold had been
turned in to the Bank of France up to
December %, since the beginning Of
the war. Nearly two billions had been
received since June, 1915, when the
first real effort to mobilize the gold
of the country began. In the first
month of the effort the receipts ran
I'D to above hundred million a week
then dropped back gradually to an av-
erage of six million that was main
tanned until the launching Of the last
loan. Then the gold receipts went up
again to over "a million in one week.
It is estimated that there are still
between two and three billion francs
of the yellow metal in the hands Of
the public and a number Of legisla-
tors with Deputy Bouffandeau of the
Disc at their head propose to force
reluctant holders to bring in their
boards of demonetizing all French gold
coins. All the gold in the bank, under
their proposed arrangement, would be
recoined after a new design and no
other gold coins would be legal tender
in France after the end of hostilities.