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Evening journal., 1918-12-31
PEACE OR WAR In
IRELAND SOON
Dublin Convention Next
Month Will Bring Order
or Chaos for Nation
SINN FEIN MAY
ACCEPT HOME RULE
By The United Press.

LONDON, Dec. 3i.-"The coming six
months viii decide whether the Irish
question will be settled peacably or
bloodlly." Edward Short. chief secre-
rctary for Ireland. told the United Press
today.
The Dublin convention next month at
which an attempt 10 form an Irish re-
public may be made, is expected to be
the deciding issue.
THE Sim Feiners have an oppOrtuni-
ty 10 show their capablity." Short
declared. "Sane, cool action Is now OF
the most vital Importance for Ireland.
We viii not permit any advocates Of
extreme physical force 10 gain control
OF the situation. do not consider that
the large Sim Fein vote in the recent
Parliamentary elections shows de-
mand for separation from England
believe that from GO to 20 per cent. of
the Sim Feiners can be persuaded TO
accept home rule"
From other authoritative sources the
United Press learned that the Dublin
convention undoubtedly VIII constitute
the most important event In modern
Irish history. 1t will be attended by
200 delegates called together from all
parts OF lItidut ny tUt Cluu ftlhtIc. IL
will consist Of i6 members Of Parlia-
ment and several Of the Nationals
members and the remainder win
Sim Feiners. specially elected for hc
occasion.
II Is understood that Great hi' %
will refuse TO recognize the pfaf Cote
cation, which Will be elcctri ng fae
peace convention. As a H ta sob
segment action OF the ta1Vnil0n uil
be highly important Government 0i-
fcials declare the rfpQlutioaary
movement woulf aN She shrh
est chance OF ct Ael lo9rncl
Irish oilciel. Ea Nrisa govern
ment is ccls.dlE 'oan t nONo
pounds (ri1oQ ri inc dafei1i ilne
Of Irish r trHe mniuf lru
will rlstt ar fntf rraarnffs-
to- 1d ttl mnfor1lfn7 .gli bel
tru fr '1 4ish lslerles ~
tfr7ht ftaI building Nir hf under
te 1Hor ie1c a'e7 W'li ho
81" end Ee provision VIII 30
r''a ne1i of ihe pasi md
ialaea tkail g IS understood
.sainf Cow bono nie party %
ii. M Heariy si'rc. N7iior2ls.s
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
KN|TTERS Will have.
MUCH EARNED REST.
War Department Says Ar
ticles Now Being Made
Sufficient
DELAWARE BRANCH
DOES GOOD WORK

The women are going to stop knitting.
For four years the shining needles have
woven in and out OF khaki and navy
church and theatre. Capaci0us knitting
bags have become as customary equip
ment to women folks as their hats and
gloves. An audience without socks and
sweaters in process OF erection is going
to look as queer as political dinner
without cigars
Orders have come from the American
Red Cross 30 finish the articles now
partly made. but not to give out any
more yarn.
Tie knitting will not stop with too
shocking a suddenness, as the goods
begun are to be finished. Also most
women VIII taper of gradually on knit
ting activities by making fancy articles
for friends and for themselves.
I'm going 10 have a perfectly glor-
ious time, now" said one OF the most
faithful Red Cross kntters, smiling
happily this morning. I'm going TO
knit pink and blue baby blankets for
every baby know, and l have found
the d. rest pattern for a scarf. The
best % is. can indulge In this knit
tl' nd feel like O perfectly good
slf'gh
G1d lIdI Noys received ten mill
lita helmets W aters. socks, mlttens,
bib such VAC spitid armor during the
N0r from ihe heo Cross knitters OF
Ar ia. and uop ife War Depart
ssya they have cough. The
nHsr folfs mty have well-earned
adi flt of social 0ise. ion.
TIE kHillegs ~ Del2H5ft asked
Oh complete ere .urr n niited 8r'icles
a.rc5iv begun i1 1ad fofs hcadqU,r-
iefs as sool possible va order iha'l
garla0us rCccr uay De completed
Ii arC also asked i0 bring n8ck auy
llusled lofH le ihe o'i N'ty Hsl
Delaware Chapter has been INSTRUCTED
ly division headquarters io 90 give
lut s0s more yarn, i0 forward li e0n
DlHi q knitted articles % GN|9iCu W 4
-0refs as soon a- ro9'it la lnl..es
Scott ST. division m0nne Wrs:
Ihe charieF ol tne Pom .vania- (
Delaware pas'0r atse aa a most
'uViobif rte Goth AZ quality and
Insanity Of hs kgilieJ elcles which
.hey bass rroln end they may con-
sf6lcHif icu that they have
'ui mes 8n $50 nands made upon
.acm
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
SUPPORT ORDER
FOR FIVE TOTS

For the support Of his five minor
children, Edward Schneider was ordered
10 pay SIC a week by Judge Churchman
in Municipal Court, this morning.
Schneider, II was brought out, has con-
stantly abused his wife, He was held
under a $500 bond TO insure his pay
ments.
The case OF oliver Laws, Negro,
charged with non-support of his wife
and one child, was referred to Court
Officer Mcdaniel for investigation. II
was testified by one Of the witnesses
for the prosecution that Oliver has been
purchasing articles on his store-book
for another woman whom "he goes
with"
The case OF Rocco Catalina was con-
tinued for one month and temporary
order OF 81 week for the support OF
his two children made.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
GAY YOUNG 1919
COMES IN TONIGHT
CONTINUED from PAGE one

Continued from page one)
patrons. These VIII be removed after
few days.
The final calendar bargain sale was
at fever heat In the stores; everybody
who had received Christmas card from
somebody he hadn't sent one to, seiz-
Ing this eminently correct chance to
balance accounts. Quantities OF mer
ostentatiously hid away smokes, but
n0t so deeply but what they can be
Nked out again without ostentatIon
* hence.
edslness Offices were buslly sending
ut bills-but why spoil Happy New
Year by bringing up the sad subjects of
this vale OF tears7
To return to the welcomes-lf 1919
has learned the latest dance steps he
can find lots OF dancing parties at
which he will be the guest Of honor
tonight and tomorrow. All the theatres
will have holiday programs, and all the
clubs will keep open house. He would
better bring along a suit case full Of
calling cards, for New Years calls are
a popular and traditional custom in this
historical town.
There viii be any amount OF gath
erings ready TO sing in the New Year.
A majority Of church folks feel dis
posed TO greet the coming OF the New
Year with solemnity, realizing that It
Will be one Of the most momentous
years in the history OF this planet.
In the earlier part Of the evening
there will be an old year service at the
Cathedral. at which Bishop John j..
Monaghan will ofllciate. The ''Miserere"
and the "Te Deum" will be chanted.
There will be masses in all the Catho-
lie churches tomorrow, as 10 rs a hOIy
day OF obligation to attend mass.
Most OF the Protestant churches have
planned watch-night services, to start
about 9 o'clock or later and continue
over the midnight. The watch night at
Union NJ +. church will begin with
song service, led by the choir, at $50
o'clock, followed by an experience
meeting There will be social period
from 30 30 60 a o'clock, in charge of the
Epworth League. Or. Harvey w. Ewing
win make a half hour address on the
Centenary Movement" There will be
a conservation service from tt.3O o'clock
until midnight.
Following a custom OF years. the city
Christian Endeayor Union VIII hold a
watch nleht service at the Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church tonight. This is
one of the largest Of the old
year gatherings. Social features earlier
in the evening, will be followed by ex-
perience, praise, and conservation ser
vices The Rev. Charles H. Bonner, or
Hanover Church, will be the speaker.
The watch-night services at Wesley
NJ r. Church will begin at 1890 o'clock.
Music. recitation and songs VIII De
given.
The Community Chorus will celebrate
the coming of the New Year during the
earlier part Of this evening. The COM
sing will begin at O'Clock, at
the High School, but will not continue
later than the usual hour.
There viii be no school sessions in
public or parochial schools tomorrow,
and the banks viii be closed, as VIII
most OF the downtown stores. The
holiday schedule viii be observed at the
postofilce.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
DENIES CHARGE. BIIT Urro

William Taylor was held "a et0or
bail for court by Judge Churc a .r
Court this morninr or
charge Of assault and battery rl Ier
ceny. He is alleged to have str l1r.
Naylor, at Eighth and Churcf ee.e.
last Saturday, and then robbie a OF
a gold-fllled watch, valued at
Taylor denied the charges, sss INK fhof
be hit his accuser in self de- ns ana
that he did not take the watch
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
CHILDREN SET FIpp
TO XMAS TREE

The first Christmas tree fir az he
season was reported yesterd sf-
noon when small children plagn vil
matches in the home Of L 0e-
shields, a Negress, at No. 30 Ian 81
set fire to the tree. The district Ores
men responded to an alarm Of ll- nom
Box No. 10 and extinguished isss
which caused about $50 damar
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
D0UGHNUTS WITH
THE SING TONIGHT

Through the kind Offices Of Thomas
Y. Shannon, the community chorus dis
tributed handbills today inviting ev-
erybody to join in the New Year sing
at the High School at o'clock to-
night. There will be coffee and dough-
nuts, as we'll as song, and the evening
gives promise Of being pleasant social
ly as well as musically. Those who are
going to watch the New Year come in
later on will find the Community Chorus
pleasant. friendly place in which to
spend the first part Of the evening.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
5000 CASES COME
BEFORE NEW BOARD

The Industrial Accident Board viii
hold a meeting Friday morning when
II is likely that decisions will be hand
ed down in several cases. This board
has now been in existence for one year,
created with the Workmen's Compen-
sation Act and in that time the hoard
has considered about 6OO0 cases.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
INFLUENZA MADE
Death RATE JUMP
Records Show 2750 Died
This Year Compared With
1902 for 1917
LARGE INCREASE In
NUMBER OF BIRTHS

Due TO the influenza epidemic the
death rate in Wilmington during the
year just closing was the largest In the
history OF the city. The number OF
deaths as reported by the Board OF
Health for 1913 is 2.750. compared with
1902 for the year 1917. OF the number
OF deaths this year about $50 can be
traced to the influenza.
During the same period the number
OF births increased considerably over
the preceding twelve months. total OF
3037 births being reported. while the
marriages totaled 1851, seven less than
1917.
The comparative reports for the four
wears foflo1ve.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
HUNTER DIsPOsEs OF
EIGHT LIONS A DAY.

N. A. Special to The Evening Journal.
LONDON, Dec. 3i.-Major Cherry
Kearton, famous lion hunter, home
from East Africa, started with 30 Of
flcers CT the 25th aBttalion Royal Fusil-
iers. Only the colonel and himself are
lfet. 1--WE had good deal Of lion-hunt-
ing in the intervals between the fight
ing; one day / shot eight" says the
major.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
BANNER TEAR
F6f ALL BUSINESS
On PENINSULA
-. - - 7 se.

.ult'r fr1Il tl.l ge.
3rIta 't cy e Davs the most
S lr e l t.sb ne. which Is
sfirhnfi s i1 early and con-
tinU ro1 acr 0f last winter,
which rade DE gT Ter season a short
one. Les ss "a ihe present winter
TO date have "A open and the supply
OF oysters ]. drger than that ever be
fore reported Fancy prices are being
realized.
Building operations during the year
have been seriously Handicapped owing
TO the increased cost OF materials and
scarcity OF labo-. There are several op-
erati0ns OF Importance 90 Wilmington
which have been held up for some
time and the indications are that the
operations win go forward with the
coming spring. The embargo on luns-
Der has been lifted. Local yards report
good stocks on hand and local dealers
are optimistic concerning the future
The total number OF failures on the
Delmarvia Peninsula for the year 1918
was 81. as compared with 40 In 1917. )S
in 1916, SO in 1915. 60 in 1914. and 30 in
1913. The total liabilities OF the fail
ures for 1918 amounted to S3i5.5i0.i5,
~ ANnlNAlin Will FNI'tN1NtI lVl ltl q
SASS. .70s33 for 1916. si.f7s532.s sc for 1915.
The total assets for the failures for 1918
amounted to Si26,S3s.97, as compared
with s3i96i947 for 1917. s357 100. 60 for
1916 and S66s, ,396.95 for 1915.
Following are the failures for the
year 1918 in quarters:
First quarter-total number Of fail.
ures. i6; liabilities, s20i ,si75i; assets,
s52. .9f4O7.
Second quarter-total number OF fall
ures, "a: Liabilities, Ss5, ,i62.9i; assets,
S54.S56.9O
Third quarier-total number Of fall
ures. a; liabilities, $4,000; assets. s4,-
10000
Fourth quarier-totsl number OF fail
ures, 3; Liabilities, s2i, 10000; assets.
si5,O68OO.
According to States, failures OF 1918
States No. failures Liabil. Assets
Delaware is s223.047.5& S69, ,9s2 07
Maryland 10 92i62.9i 5s.s5690
Virginia 4 10000 4,iO0O0
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
The Evening Journal
wilson ON WAY
BACK TO PARIS
iaosd grom FIRST pase


ion'se tas shape Of au avg. m
esn o- 0uadrgpe alliance a-lud %
1ce 9nd IiN.
Gsneral opinion seemed o. e a
win eonindns views now frani4g es
pressed most % he awuepl A.
would haze ben reserved for .Ae Ief
eolla nee ll bo disposed ot 0.io-
be ssssioal a. unoee way nd h,
ne paDHc uil gst fun benei az hoi
sides Of zoe problems
P7 idmi Wilson VIII rrnea % fa.
nnti ate tomorrow naeu Do Win l2V
for nout. There 1f Nlu si kiH n
msrlel Pope BCnel, ani tle isle
dloi College returning 90 fa-s o. rs
0i nekt week
Preuisr Lloyo George lef1 M hi
country ri8ce today or tr. res
Dr. lpe going pfr5.
Ihe anal ceremony oi Wilson's Fs,
il London gse jHmc G. srohn17an
plia.. hs, lt iea ~
.r nal i.ue 1e aWl aa pC
ont siao o Nls George and 4ul
Ms
Ihs onpre, 0eltl ldoug simple aC
cr .hs K.nG and Qua1 in -cmgsny.
ms llc Presidential party .ne O. q
his morning Drew an efseDa1ua
large rgvell crowd 20 le tioaity
lhe e.oria station The yal 0ur
sr51t i5 minuies on lLs So aHOl plat
form saying y0odbye 20 etc Of ael
guests The pariy 1as g-Vsn q hear ig
udof . The crowds
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
HISTORIC STRUCTURES
In REIGIUM SAVED.

n. E. A. Special TO The Evening Journal.
BRUSSELS. Dec. 3i.-Among historic
structures which escaped Hun destruc-
ton is the Hotel de Vile in Brussels.
Originally 70 was a House OF Aldermen,
but IL was rebuilt in the fifteenth CEN
tury. Many changes have been made In
the structure during the centuries but
its ancient beauty has not been marred
and Belglans rejoice that it escaped de-
structioD. Opposite the Hotel de Vile
Is the Maison du Roi. another building
OF historical and architectural interest.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
SIMS TELLS BRITISH
OF JELIICOE'S FALL

N. e. A. Special TO The Evening Journal.
LONDON, Dec. 3i.-Admiral Sims, at a
recent dinner, said it was Jellicoe who
conceived the convoy system that beat
the U-boats and who put II under way
"just tbefore he was fired out" Jelli-
coe was succeeded by Beatty after the
battle of Jutland, but it had never been
officially stated that he was fired out
So British papers printed Sims state
ment under headlines on this order:
"Oh, so he was fired out" And one
commented that it was sad that the
news had to be given them by an Ameri-
can
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
MEAT INSPECTOR CONDEMNs rours

MeaI Inspector samuel VI. Fond I0I1l
made an inspection of poultry sxpr
for sale in city stores. Thrss .a.ois
that were unfit for food were e54f sra
ed. Mr.. Ford said he intended arp
strict watch on the poultry ms ~
morrow as the recent warm st ar
had played havoc with fowl asel
from cold storage for the Carl M
trade and unsold.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
MRS. B. Y. WINCATE DEAD

The funeral OF Mrs. Bertha Vail Min.
gate, wife Of Oswold b. Wingate. vii
be held at 1920 o'clock on Thursda,
morning. in Trinity Episcopal Church
The interment Will be in Delaware City
Mrs. Wingate died on Monday at hel
home In the Marquette Apartments. Hel
husband is Edge Moor station master
on the Pennsylvania railroad The Rev
homas v. WIngate, ourate Of Trinity
rch y son of Mrs. Wingate.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
RED CROSS SUPPLIES
FED AUSTRIAN COURT

~ r. A. Special to The Evening Journal.
BERLIN, Dec. 81 The Berlin "PostH
recently printed interesting details Of
the Austrian Red Cross scandal at
Prague. The correspondence Of this
society was seized, and ii was discov-
cred that food accumulated for distri-
button TO the sick and wounded had
been sold at reduced prices to privileged
persons. Count Andrassy and other
members Of the former court circle are
involved.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
r.. w. WOLTERS FTJNFrar

With services at his late home So
600 Broome street, and inte mrn at
Lombardy Cemetery, the funeral II
Reuben w. Wolters well known mer
chant who died suddenly saturday
night was held early this after con Tbo
were: Lewis Topl Lewis
Baer, Jacob Faber, Nathan Barsky.
Charles Schagrin and Lewis Levy.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
FINE HIM FOR SPEEDING.

For violating the speed law, Howard
Taylor was fined s25 and costs by Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court this
morning Taylor was also charged with
contempt Of court for failing to appear
in City Court yesterday. but on this
charge he was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
ZINE MOMANs sLAsHER.

In City Court today Edward Fore
man. Negro was fined 500 and costs,
in default Of which he must serve six
months Imprisonment, for assault and
battery on Esther Gould, a Negress.
Foreman, 1t was shown, stabbed Esther
in the back with a knife at her home,
Nj Guthrie's Row.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
U. S. AND CANADIAN
CASUALTIES FOITAI

N. E. A. Special to The Evening journal.
LONDON, Dec. 3i.-Casualty lists of
United States and Canada are nearly
equal, though the former has been in
the war little over year and the lat
ter for more than four years. The Ca
madam casualties number 2i3,26S, with
56,0i7 dead; the United States total is
236,ii7, with 53,i69 dead.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
mIs- nr T01 rurICHrUI

~ fI1 On y
RoNE nr 81 M Supreme CONT
1855 it co tbe 1t fc auc
u schn l'a4ce .c - 1r ou-
o ty in S.ul ie hat4 Bones
81 -1 Brl
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
INJURIES KEEP HER FROM COURT

As the prosecuting witness is still
unable to appear In court because OF
her injuries. the case of Andrew
Slaughter, charged with assault and
battery was again continued for one
month by Judge Churchman in Munich
pal Court this morning. Slaughter is
accused OF running down Mabel Hayes
with an automobile. The injured
woman suffered conclusion CT the brain
which now has been cured, and internal
injuries and 1t will be thirty days be-
fore she viii be able to appear in court.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
KNIFE CONCEALED; FINED.

For carrying concealed a butcher
knife, Thomas Burns was fined S25 and
costs by Judge Churchman. in Munich
pal Court this morning. The case was
heard several days ago when Burns
claimed that the knife was not conceal
ed. An investigation proved otherwise,
however
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
UTILITIES BOARD MEETING.

The Public Utilities Commission will
meet in the Mayors office at o'clock
Friday evening. at which time the COM
mittee appointed to prepare the annual
report OF the board for the Mayor will
be named.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
FIRE IN PAPER MILL.

Fire In the plant Of the Delaware
mills of the Jessup and Moore Paper
Company yesterday, caused slight dam
age. The district flremen responded to
an alarm from Box No 235, but their
services were not needed
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
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Rautn bising rd reu ~el ot
= ubers Pee e l Fee Dos
gam ot . street n
th.s monus as ine biei-sl ssicr
fcIs
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
lI-IIeI-ILs rlIII

ah cuN trs.Ul1s g1r
Feu fg enc h.guac Ucearine D..
tm stg sunday School Crl Sc
hrj 10 moon F cLasan
, arc mad Ly oF OBJ urc1 o-
MA Cls vi IS gi,e ~ tee cI l
s-s aad cnd 1855 i Ice Z
sur rlttend ns OF the lspe 1L
9o ec py Ce 81 se ror
er Sara Gammalt. p 7t
r4H. } nat Haie and ltG
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
COUNTY HAS QUARTER
MILLION BALANCE

Treasurer Lippincott reported to the
Levy Court yesterday that the county
ends the year 1918 with current funds
OF S26i ,oo4.S3 land a miscellaneous roads
account Of Si7s62.
He also reported the following funds
for the maintenance ~ dirt rood,.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
- -. l-ILLL-

iho lfr of r 0na br
i1s ~ Iaise Wfu H E
aa1 die r0i DAYS aE0 Hee hc
o o'cocs t9aay r,1 So 2oci
y -fw 6t0rsllevr ial r
llfie af LlreI
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
- II ,. lInIN -.

VIEW l9dE Pes 81 -tai be
d 81 decd ae,s t1aay the M
hm eiVsl SO u f1r s i'E
ii lrpanr H 1s Is
o-klna & .al lIrt plQr q.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
- - nEN.-.---n. -

ti kl r enrinr so % fs
fe rly of 1913 oi4 a3 yes iioy
bcu, 8o8fpra. P3 lf 'un-
nfn 1a had t o'c.0oo irs-
dr rlurNU
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
EXAMINE COURT WITNESSES.

Examination of witnesses in cases for
the January term of the Court OF Gen.
eral Sessions. which opens on Monday,
was started by Deputy Attorney-General
Green this morning.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
~ The t-1Ifef pr,ss.

PARIS. Dee. 5iPara newspaper
disagreed loiay iu ia inlsrpsia .l0r
o. Premier Glen nossus speee' SOM.
contmiinE De lal lnfeIy rl4aifl
the : gle nt nations while o
plalred lha. @ h9d 7Gy0e I'd o-
% if 'h1Nret 0l U0Uo oUlf ut.
he alue 9f he leasac ss ut ul
IS proven
marcea1 docs ncl relec ihs 'on-
mu of lc lsgi ~ nation bal h
ior .is vl're rsu 1s w.h no de-
~ u4ca 81 fa our nations f1
Oh a41 aii Eus 18 lr
L ann e om"rh
cen eriin % us. ctsa itis 700 .o
lT Immediate leeF
iieucr erl'lie Pfesden VIZ
sons cenfsrt 20 u 0d 5rs
E Hu ou8rrOV $3.50
msl be- n gll io arm build loric
llf be ana etes az i1s or ~ re
iear t luti0n t1 Prem ofI
sF police sslIf T1 or', r.
aas tomorrow us tosoly 80 ba
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
- - rnIT.N-

AilW l0HE De1 me i.cf s.-
cp I'm 1a leu9rl ad
at 2)30 renruac prs uI 3
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
MIR. SAYLOR IMPROVES

a. r. Saylor, proprietor Of the Labor
Herald, who has been seriously i'll for
a week, was much improved today.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
DEATHS

McSHANE-In this city. on Deceber 81,
1918, Susie T. McShane (nee Btttger)s
wife Of the late Frank McShand
Due notice of funeral will be gtn.
Evening journal., 1918-12-31
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fr- e1U Clu ra1
Do iumcIsl
OF life Is answered by the Wanthds.--
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-25
PAYING So 1 DAY
TO HARVEST HANDS

Sioux Falls, s. D., July 26-All for
mer records for wages paid harvest
hands are being broken in South Da-
kota during then present harvesting
season. In the past, farmers were
accustomed to pay from $3.50 to $3.50
per day, with board and lodging, and
even these prices were deemed high
and many farmers complained that
they could not make any money from
their crops if they had to pay SUCH
prices.
During the present harvesting per-
iod expert harvest hands In South
Dakota are demanding from Sc to IS
a day. with board and lodging, and
they figure that the farmers, with the
high prices received for grain and
other products. can better pay these
prices this year than the smaller
prices which prevailed before the
war.
Even with these high prices for
labor, the farmers of South Dakota
are not likely to be losers this year
as they have been during the past
year or two, for they will harvest
crops which will bring them an ag-
gregate of many millions Of dollars.
The production of grain and other
foodstuffs in the state this year is ex-
mark in value. Never before have the
farmers of South Dakota had so much
ready money as at present.