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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
Joined the Army.

A private in the quartcrlna3tcr's
corps at Camp Pike decided that he
would sooner be in more active
branch of the service, SO asked for and
received transfer to the artillery.
After bidding him good-by, his bunk
mate hung service flag with one star
in front Of their barracks. On being
asked what it all meantime said: "Our
Joe has joined the army"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
No Better Security on Earth.

no OeteeT security on Earth.
The credit Of the United States was
80 high and unquestionable that in
1900, two years after the Spanish war,
2 per cent bonds were offered at par
and oversubscribed. This is a finan-
cial performance no other nation has
ever equaled. United States 4 per
cent bonds in 1883 sold as high as 100,
and in 1901 brought 1898 on the stock
market. The United States has new
er defaulted on any of its bonds. Not
one of its bondholdcrs has ever lost q
cent of principal o" interest, except
those who voluntarily have taken
losses by selling their bonds in a pc
Iiod of temporary price DEPRESSION
International COnfcctioner.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
Cured,

The author Of "Trivia" writes:
"What bore it is waking up in the
morning always the same person" We
had often frctted over this, until the
shutlder-siving thought struck us that
we might wake up some morning and
find ourself the kaiser. And it would
be just our luck to be Bill on the day
Of etribution.-Boston Transcript.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
Effsct Of Poison Cases IN .rraans.

Certain GAsHs have for tl,eii' more
imneqj;gtc object, the irritation Of the
eyes One iarilryualory gases, one part
in a million OF air being c,Lcctive>. tenn
poG;} H. binding the victim; others
arc dc&i%ne'l for the irritation of the
nose Che "snceZe-Aases') making it
almost Impossible ior the fighter to
overeo'iH The tendency to throw off
his mask; arft others again, for the
pro0u, ION of burns when in contact
with Tho flesh, which are Of a most
distr2 tnG character, and. even if
they 90 not cause death, incapacitate
the II I'm for service for Il period Of
mont, The 1ast-namcd gases are
likewise toxic and lacllrymatory to q
high degree. The so-calied mustard
gas. a compound somewhat similar
iu character to mustard oil, but far
more If IN irritant, has proved par
ticula,lv destructive. and doubtless ac-
counts for many of the casualties in
recent attacks.-Henry p. Talbot, in
Atlantic. >-ss; ,,ss,. ss.sa3a SO H., 3yy.;''
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
Cur, for 1ub.reule.,. cl.lm.d.

Cure for Tuberculosis Claimed.
An italian physician, Prof. Domenico
10 Monaco, announces that he has
evolved remedy for consumption.
The base Of his discovery lies in his
finding that sugar applied to the bron.
chial secreti0ns caused the disappear
ance not only Of the secretions but of
tubercle bacilli as well. The impor-
tani,e of this lies in that the bronchial
secretion is held to be a necessary We
hicle for the existence and growth of
germs.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
The ignorant Lady.

"-.iltaiy ignorance is bound to
show ITSELF said Representative
woodward in q trenchant criticism Of
the German offensive. "All ignorance
shows Itself, for that matter.
II heard a lady talking to mission
airy the other day about Turk.
Ibid the scoundrel wear fez?'
the missionary asked.
No, said the lady, he was clean
shaved"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
"IIe is a shoomai5er."


i'h'A newspapers Of The country ilGTa
almost everywhere been q powerful
force in cry%taIiizing the sentiment Of
the protection by proper laws Of l!,U
and GAME as Important resources Of
the commonwealth.
A New ,EHrsey editor, a t'1orou@h
sportsman, says Wild Life. recently Sc
ccived fron ii reader Who desired to
take a fish hy questionable means &
letter that contained this requests: {.
"Fiease advise III" how to dynamite
q stream"
The newspaper man sent the fellow
ing advice:
-Four sticks Of dynamite are sutli-
cicnt. Tie them securely around your
neck, attach fuse, light it and run as
fast as you can away from the water,
to avoid injuring the other snakes and
reptiles"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
sEEE?s GOOD BUSINESS IDEA
Proposed Commercial! Register for Hol.
Hard I-as Powerful Support in
Industrial Circles.

y law to establish commercial reg
lister in Holland has been introduced in
tho states general, according to dis
patch from T. L. Edwards. CONNER
cial attache of The Hague. 1t is re-
ported to have the support of NOM
bers OF the government. OF high legal
critics and of important business ill.,
terests generally. This is said to be
the elimination OF a movement started
20 years ago fer the passage of such &
law.
One Of the most important features
Of the PROPOSED, law is that it fosbids
the use of precisely the same name
by more than one concern within
given districts, it also provides that
III each given district there shall be
maintained 6 public register in which
-'ould be given the name, age and
well as the extent 10 which each one
. might be held legally liable for its
obligations. II also would make Illegal
the use of a deceptive title, including
such words, for instance. IS 'troth-
ers," land company.' oi. and sons"
where the owner is only one person.
From the proposed commercial reg
lister Il stranger would be able to as
certain the name and residence OF
holders Of not fully paid up shares,
and the full particulars rs to the ma
tionality, residence, etc, of managers,
directors and other officers of corpor-
ations and associations. There would
also be particulars as to former bank
ruptcies of persons or concerns In
question. The present law already pro-
vides for publication of many Of these
details, but they are only to be found
In such scattered places that in prac-
tice they are not available to the gen.
eral PUBLIC; ea. ..:.4sa!ss .'..
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21
Wrist seore Pad.

wrist Score Pads.
a convenient little score pad for the
golfer is attached to 1 leather strap,
which may be fastened around the
wrist. ~> "a aM
The score pad y worn, Of course. on
the left wrist and the golfer may jot
down inemoranda Of his score % easily
- social memos are scrawled on
sfarched cufs-ot Used to bs when
stafehed cuffs were In fashion. e,
The usefulness Of the wrist hds been
sadly neglected in other years, when
the bracelet and occasionally the tan
were the only things It was expected u
carry. Wrist watches and golf scores
now fall to its share as part Of the
burden of life's impediments, and very
efficiently it meets its new obligations,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-21

You remember the Jane street fire.
Id the shop where You worked1' sun.
tested the chief: Thad nodded. But
tou forgot that IN jumping to the net
you fell short and struck on your head.
When you cane out Of the hospital
you had forgotten who you were"
II remember now" Thad exclaimed.
"The boys were interested in me and
kept me going until could get in the
department. You gave me Richard
Roe for name, eh?'
Il saw you in the pictures at the
theater," Beth explained. II knew it
was you"
(which is more than I did," he
laughed. Give been some one else for
nearly year now. Is mother"
Beth nodded, as his voice faltered.
"She is alive" she assured, ''but very
lonesome. She thinks you are dead"
The chief stepped forward. ctr,
going up to see the foreman" he said
huskily. "Put in your application for
leave and III see that headquarters
grants it.''
He stamped up the stairs, and Thad
turned to Beth. "And you?" he asked.
"Have YOU"
give been waiting, too," she assured
him as her hand stole into his.
1--WE can have pretty good honey.
moon in so days." smiled Thad. SVEN
send the picture men some Of the
cake"
eve must" she agreed, as he kissed
her right before the man on watch. II
found you in the pictures"
Copyright, 1918. by the Mcclure Newspa.
per Syndicate.)
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
S. P. Conductor
Buried Wednesday

The body of Walter W. Blalock
who met a tragic death on the rail.
road at Morley, Cal, last Sunday
morning, was brought to Ashland
Tuesday evening. Funeral services
were held from the Elks' Temple
Wednesday afternoon, and interment
made in the Ashland cemetery. The
exact details of his death will prob
ably never be known, as no one wit
messed the casualty. The body was
found on the tracks, and keys were
in the switch lock on the siding near
by. 1t is thought that there had been
trouble in throwing the switch, and
in attempting to shut off the air on
the train the unfortunate man was
thrown on the rails. Mr.. Blalock
was As years of age. He is survived
by his wifs
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
SUGAR is ASSURED
FOR FOOD PRODUCTS

Manufacturers of essential food
products have been advised by the
Food Administration that they will
be able to obtain their full necessary
requirements of sugar for manufac-
turing requirements during the COM
ing year.
This applies particularly to pack
ers of fruit, condensed milk, such
vegetables for the preservation of
which sugar may be necessary, as
well as to the housewives, for usage
i'll preserving purposes. AS soon as
the car shortage is relieved, accord
ing to the Food Administrator state
ment, supplies of sugar will be avail
able for these purposes. Shipments
from Cuba are steadily increasing
All Gamers have been advised to
hold for war purposes such quanti-
ties of canned corn, peas, tomatoes,
string beans and salmon as they may
have on hand Such quantities as
are not wanted will be released with
in a few days after receipt CT reports
showing stocks on hand, which must
be submitted to the Food Admins
tration before March Is.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

their families were in attendance
One of the leading features OF the
occasion was the presenting Of sery-
ice flag to the Blue Lodge by Miss
Gertrude Engle, in behalf of the
Eastern Star, which Was received
with a few words of appreciation
from L. V. Carter. Worthy Patron
p. X. Hammond gave brief history
of Alpha Chapter, after which the
following musical program was rem
dered: Piano solo. Miss Edna
Dougherty; vocal solo, Mrs. Hockett;
duet, Misses Myrtle and Edna Dough-
erty; solo, Mrs. d. D. Norris; solo
and duet, Mrs. Roy Walker and Mr..
Anderson. Fred Permission, the only
Ashland soldier present, was escort
ed to the East by ]. M. Wagner and
T H, Simpson, an honor bestowed
only upon a chosen few. Refresh
ments were served, after which dane
ing and cards continued until a late
hour.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Former Ashland Girl Married

Announcements have just been re-
ceived by Ashland friends of the re-
cent marriage of Bertha Davies and
Eric W. Blomquist. She is the young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Davies of Paso Robes, Cal. for
many years residents here. She was
member of the high school class of
1909 and has been a teacher for a
number of years in California
schools. Mr.. Blomquist is the oldest
son of Mrs. Anna Blomquist of Rich
mond, Cal. At present he is in U. S.
service at Camp Lewis, Washington.
The young couple have kept a Sc
cret their marriage since May, 1917.
Mrs. Blomquist is at presetn visit
ing her husband in Tacoma, but will
return soon to her home in Paso
Robles, Cal.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Elks Buy Paintings
From Local Artist

The Ashland lodge of Elks has ac-
quired two of the beautiful paintings
by Miss Mabel Russell which have
been on exhibition in the window of
II. G. Enders & Sons store for sew
eral weeks past. These pictures are
"Sunlit Pines" the companion pic
ture of Forest Fire" which the Elks
already own and a picture of Crater
Lake. This beautiful painting is the
one Hon. w. G. Hawley presented to
congress to exhibit as plea to the
good roads bill when it was before
that body.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Obituary.

Walter w. Blalock was born in
Ohio, December 19, 1872, and was
killed the 10th of March, 1918, at
Morley, Cal. The family came to Ore
gon when he was small boy and set
tied on Grave creek near Grants
Pass. He was united in marriage to
Miss Fannie Ralph December 20,
1904, in Ashland, Ore. They made
their home in Ashland until a year
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Madam Who to
Be at the Vining

OF special interest comes the an
nouncement from the management of
the Vining Theatre that arrange
ments have been consummated for
presenting Bessie Barriscale for two
days, commencing on Friday, in her
first Paralta Play, Madam Who" F"
the secret service classic written by
Harold MacGrath which appeared in
story form in the Blue Book Maga-
zine last year.
The attraction for Sunday and
Monday is Harold Lockwood in The
Avenging Trail"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

NOTICE OF SALE OF ESTRAY-
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of #; F;bruary, 1918, l took
up the following described estrag,
running at large at my ranch near
Ashland, Oregon, Jackson county,
to-wit One light red COW natur-
ally muley, about five years old,
weighing on February IL, 1918,
$50 pounds. Marks, crop off of
right ear, under half cropped in
left ear; brand J. X. or j. B. con-
nected on left hip. That l have
made the affidavits and fulfilled
the requirements Of the law, and
said animal will be offered for sale
at public auction by j. W. Hatcher.
constable of Ashland district, at
the ranch of D. M. Lowe & Son in
section 20, township 3S, range
east, 3A miles north of Ashland.
Oregon, at p. m. on 2Sth of
March, 1918, to satisfy costs and
expenses that may have been regu-
larly made.
Date of the first publication,
March IA, 1918.
S5-2t-T SS-1t-M. d M. LOWE.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Married in MedfOrd.

The marriage of Miss Irene Hibbs
and Ned Decker two well-known
young people of Ashland. took place
in Medford February 81, at the
Methodist parsonage. They were at
tended by the brides father, w. n.
Hibbs. The young, people are resid-
ing at A. r. Browns ranch east of
Ashland. Wednesday of last week
a miscellaneous shower was rendered
them by their friends, who spent a
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

and a half ago, when Mr.. Blalock s
railroad work took him TO Dunsmuir
as headquarters. He was a member
of the Masonic lodge and the Elks.
Funeral services were held from
the Elks' Temple Wednesday after
noon. The eulogy was pronounced
by Rev. II. A. Carnahan of the Pres
Iyterian church and a quartet sang
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, with
Mrs. Henry G. Enders, Jr., accom-
panying. A solo. "The Vacant Chair"
was also sung by D. D. Norris.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Congregational Church.

Next Sunday morning the pastor,
Rev. G. S. Brett, will speak on THE
Kinship of Christ" Mr.. j. G.. Ander-
son will sing Come Unto Me-" by
Leslie In the evening Mr.. Brett will
speak on why Are We in This
War;" Mrs Roy Walker will sing
THY Will Be Done." by Michel.
Everybody welcome.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

jolly evening with the newlyweds.
The occasion was also a farewell
party for Miss Grace Foster, who
leaves today for Huntsville, Ala.
Those present were: Misses Elsie
and Pearl Crowson, Mrs. George An
drews, Miss Alta Andrews, Mrs. Sena
MacCourrie, Mrs. Alta Weinberger,
Mrs. James Meagher, Mrs. Clar-
ence Mosier, MIR. and Mrs. j. n. Ms
bet and Miss Grace Foster. Refresh
ments were served.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
In the Social Realm
) o o 0 90 . . . . . ~~~~e .
CLUB CALENDAR.
Civic-Second and fourth Tues

% Clvic-Second and fourth Tues 4
% days. 4
o Auxiliary - Every alternate (
@ Monday evening. 4
o Junior High School Parent 4
b Teacher-Third Tuesday. 4
y Hawthorne School Parent 4
. Teacher-Third Tuesday. 4
% Sunshine-Second and fourth 4
o Thursdays. 4
o Wednesday Afternoon-Second z
d and fourth Wednesdays. Z
O Trinity Guild - Second and Z
@ fourth Thursdays. Z
. W. R. C.-First and third Sat- Z
. urdays. 9
Q Monday Afternoon Study-Al- .
o ternate Mondays. =
o Chautauqua--Monday evening. 9
o Chautauqua-Monday afternoon. 9
9 w. c. T. U.-Second and fourth 9
o Tuesdays. .
Q Home Guard-Monday evening. Q
o Eastern Star Embroidery-Sec- =
o ond and fourth Tuesdays. Q
. Teacup-First Tuesday. Q
o Travelers-Second Tuesday. o
o Rebekah Embroidery-Second Q
b and fourth Thursdays. Q
o Christian Aid - Second and Q
. fourth Thursdays. Q
o Choral SOciety-Every Tuesday =.
o evening. :
8 Q 8 0 90 0 0 0 8 Q 0 . . . 0 .
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Farewell Party.

Mrs. Alta Weinberger gave fare
well surprise party at her home Tues
day evening in honor of Miss Grace
Foster, who leaves today for Hunts
vile, Ala, at the J. V. Wright resi-
dence on Lincoln street. The event
was attended by the Royal Workers
cf the Christian church and about
thirty were in attendance. Games
were played during the evening and
refreshments were served
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Entertained at Luncheon.

Mrs. E. D. Jenning entertained a
company of friends at luncheon at
her home at 1116 Iowa street We'd
nesday afternoon. Those present
were Mrs. j. P. Sayle, Mrs, Dora
Young, Mrs. George Robson, Mrs. n.
f. Wilson, Mrs Elva Rouse and Mas
ter Paul Sousa
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Parent-Teacher's Meeting.

The second meeting of the Haw.
thorne Parent-Teacher Association
will be held at the Hawthorne school
house Tuesday, March 19, at 4 p. m.
for which an interesting program has
been arranged, This will include
vocal selections by Mrs. Hockett talk
on music by Miss Anderson and an
other of the series regarding home
teaching of small children by Mrs. H
c. Galley. All mothers are urged to
be present at this meeting.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Easteln Stars Celebrate.

Alpha Chapter, No. T. o. L. S.. cell
ebrated its 3Sth anniversary at the
Masonic Temple last evening with
one of the most delightful entertain
ments ever given by the members of
this chapter A large company of
the members of the Eastern Star, to-
gether with members of the Blue
Lodge, A. r. & A. NJ, No. 23, and
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Baptist Church.

Rev. w. N. Ferris, pastor. Bible
school at 9:45 a. m. Divine worship
at II a. m. Sermon by Rev. Ferris.
Young peoples meeting at $3.50 p. m.
Preaching service at 1880 p. m. Mid
week prayer meeting Thursday even
ing at 1880. We cordially invite our
friends and neighbors Strangers al
ways welcome.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
8 %~~~~~~~~~ ~~~@%~~
Civic Improvement Club.

The Women's Civic Improvement
Club held a largely attended and en-
thusiastic meeting Tuesday after
noon. This club had the distinction
Of having with them Miss Jane Allen,
county health nurse, who gave an
interesting and helpful "health talk"
which occupied the attention of the
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Held "Better Work" Meeting.

The officers and teachers of the
Baptist Sunday school spent lat home
day" evening (Tuesday) with Rev.
and DR.. Ferris at the parsonage in
consultation over means and meth
DDS for better work. Luncheon was
served at Z O'Clock.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
211 e. Main St., Phone 6S

progressive women of this club. Mrs.
J. H. Miller spoke on Food Value"
and gave good illustrations. Mrs.
Roch spoke on Health and Wealth. !"
Mrs Julia Hockett sang couple Of
songs in a charming manner, and
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
W. c. L. L. Meeting.

The W. C. T. U. will meet at the
Baptist parsonage on Oak street
Tuesday afternoon at 2;3O o'clock.
After short business session an in
teresting program will be presented.
All are welcome to attend.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

while the hostesses of the day, Mrs.
Bagley and Mrs. Gamblers, served tea
and waters the members devoted the
time to getting better acquainted
with one another.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
FARMERS GET LARGE
SUMS FROM LOAN BANKS

During the month of January $11,-
1851 were paid out to farmers of
the United States by the federal land
banks on longtime first-mortgage
loans, according to a statement by
the Federal Farm Loan Board.
On February l the total amount
Of money paid out to farmers since
the establishment of the federal land
banks was $50,7S2, ,432, covering a.
020 loans closed. The total amount
of loans applied for up to February
was S26O,556,9S1, representing
112146 applications.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Entertained Guests.

Tuesday afternoon DR.. Keeney Fer
ris entertained at her home on Oak
street in honor Of Mrs. Clure of Hast
ings, Mimi, and Miss Frances Hussie
of Red Bluff, Cal.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

Everybody Eooverize! Every little
bit helps.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

DR.. KEENEY FERRIS, B. S., NJ. D..
M. H.-Homeopathic physician and
surgeon. Office, Baptist parson-
age, 247 Oak street. Hours, 9 to
II noon. 85-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14
Classified Advertisements
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR Observation-Disclosures house
keeping rooms in Shook residence.
Phone 263-R or call at 369 Harga-
dine street. S5-tf
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

FOR SALE-Black Minorca eggs for
Matching. Phone 359-Y. S5-4
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-03-14

FOR RENT-Four-room modern cot
tage; barn for horses or car; one
acre ground for garden. Granite
street, near auto park. Call at 14S
Laurel st. or phone 3S3-L. 85-tf
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-06
A LOAN TO MEXICO.

There is growing recognition in this country
of Improvement in conditions in Mexico. The
problem of financing the reconstruction of the
southern republic is receiving careful attention
on the part of New York City bankers. Opin-
ion is expressed in conservative quarters in the
metropolis that the discussion of this problem
would lead eventually to loan by a group Of
bankers in the United States TO Mexico, but if
it does the largest limit talked about is fifty
million dollars, with the probability of twenty
five-million- dollar loan.
The smaller sum is substantial Conserva-
tive bankers would not consider loan of that
size if they saw reason to believe that the
Mexican government was on the road to set
Element of its most serious problems. It is as
sumed in well informed circles that the govern
ment officials Of Mexico have now demonstrated
clearly enough their ability to control Mexican
affairs, and SO bankers are warranted in dis
cussing the financial reconstruction of the
country.
That the Carranza government would demon
strate ability in this direction was predicted
many months ago by some men who had first
hand information concerning the strength of
Carranza's leadership. An American bankers ;
loan to Mexico would mean that hard-headed
fnanciers had applied the acid test to Mexico
and obtained satisfactory results.