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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
He Was Right--Mabie

Passing on the papers of q husky
recruit for the Merchant Marine
training service al the East Boston
training base Of the United States
Shipping Board recently. an enroll
flied out the line instructing him to
State place of birth"
You should have recorded the
place Of Your BIRTH" said the friendly
enrolling officer.
May be-
The official looked up, surprised.
and replied; Not may be- sir; the
government requires that these ques-
tions be answered. Where We're you
born?"
IN West Nirginia-may be-" came
The reply in the musical drawl of the
South.
1t was becoming exasperating. The
enrolling officer looked at the appii
cant, and the applicant looked at the
enrolling officer. Now, my friend"
offered the latter. ''you ought to know
the name of the place where you were
born without having doubt about il.
Can't You answer the question:
Why, yes; may be-"
Gradually the light began to dawn.
do | understand that there is a
town in West Virginia known as
Maybe" queried the enrolling officer.
May be" And as the smile began
to vanish from the recruiting officers
face the applicant continued: There
sure is, friend; it's only q small town
of about 500, but it's right there in
West Virginia, and YOU spell it
M a-b-i-e.'" The recruit was Henry
E. Wison-The Merchant Mariner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Bio Liquor Seizure at Bangor

Sheriff Thayer and deputies made
a seizure of liquor a a house in Car
roll street, Bangor. Sunday afternoon
resulting in the addition Of three bar
res and sundry cases to the stock
already mounting high in the rum
room at the Court House. The raid
resulted also in a combat between
Deputy Sheriff Edgerly and a man
who, undertook to interfere. The
deputy won in one round. The seized
liquor is supposed to be part of the
big stock Of q Napoleon Of the wine
trade. who. when deposed by Sheriff
Thayer's revolution, secretei his
treasures in various parts Of town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
BOXING NOTES

The Boston Armory A. A. has ar
ranged the following program for its
Tuesday nights events in the Grand
Opera house, Boston: Willie Jones of
Boston versus Young Viera Of New
Bedford. six rounds; Johnny buckley
of Boston versus frankie Williams Of
New York. 10 rounds; Charlie
Parker of Boston versus Battlin:
Lain of New York. 10 rounds:
shaver O'Brien Of Boston versus
Peter Hartley Of New York, 10
rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Boston Produce Market

Boston, Dec. e.
EEEF-Choice whole cattle S48.
RI,TTER-Northen creamery extras
ssa6Ss: western creamery extras 67sqoS
CHEESE-New YORK twins cholce
fresh 2tG3s ~
CORNING. 2 yellow lS%1lIo.
EGGS-Eearby hennery sdSs; western
extras SUuH.
FLoUR-Spring patents, lse-Ib. sacks
1o5odlIoO. -,o
HAY-No. timothy 25ota31oo.
LAMB-Spring 229a6. ,
0ATSFancy. 40 to 42-!b sacks, 84SS5.
PORK-Medium backs $3.50.
POTATOES-Maine,p per 100 lbs. IN car
lots, 2iO4G0.
SUGAR-Granulated. wholesale gro
GERS Quotation. ss5 per 100 lbs in bulk.
VEAL-l4G2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
William F. Libby, for 40 years er

William F. Libby, for 40 years en-
gagged in business in Biddeford. died
Saturday forenoon. after several
months sickness. aged so years. He
was born in Saco and was graduated
from the Old High school. For some
years he was employed in wholesale
and retail stores in Boston. in 1872
he returned to Biddeford and worked
in the store Of Francis Needs until
1882, When he bought out the business
and was in trade for many years. A
son. Harry Libby Of Biddeford. sur
wives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Edaar A, Little Of Portland

Portland, Ne, Dec. 22.-Edgar A.
Little. 50. engaged in the carpet
cleaning business in Portland nearly
80 years. died Sunday after three
months illness. He was born in
whitetield. was 32d degree Mason.
and highly esteemed citizen and
business man. A widow. two daugh-
ters and one sister survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago, Dec. 3.
HOGsReceipts 400. Market gener-
ally strong with Saturdays averase.
Bulk of sales 173eIl765. The day prices
unchanged.
CATTLE-Receipts 0,coo Generally
IS to % cents higher. Calves 3 cents
lower, Day prices unchanged.
SHEEP-Receipts l2.000. Market % to
80 cents higher on fat classes. Feeders
strong. Day prices unchanged exceq-
ewes, choice and prime. s2549ls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
NORTH WHITEFIELD
LOCAL NOTICE

The old folks will give grand ball
at Clark's hall December Is. 1918.
Como one, come all, old and young.
and all enjoy this grand time. Sup
per at intermission. II stormy, posi-
poned. dec23&24s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

FOR RENT DURING COMING LEG
islative session. all furnished modern 6.
room house. hardwood floors through
out: furniture. hangtngs and paper all
dining room: new combination gas and
coal stove; all the coal needed. in cellar;
IN Augusta 10 minutes walk from State
House and business section; quiet
neighborhood. Address All Furn-
ished," care of Kennebec Journal. Au-
guSta- Me. dec24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
WALL STREET
Reoorted by Hayden. Stone & Go.

Members New ! ork STOCK Exc, Bos-
tor Stock exc. New YORK Cotton Exs.,
Chicago Board of Trade. Portland
Branch ONCE. $50 Middle ST. New Eng
land Telephone 1852. 1865
WIN. r. PORTER. Mgr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Observation-Disclosures

TO HIRE $500 FOR ONE YEAR. 7Gs,
Me. dec2tdtf
A LADY EXPERIENCED IN NURS-
ing and good housekeeper. desires situa-
ton as housekeeper for elderly invalid
gentleman. Address E. NJ. c., 2a State
St, Augusta. Ne. dec24d6t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
CHICAGO Produce Market

Chicago, Dec. 2.
Holiday spirit took ,precedence Owe
business on Change today and the corn
market was irregular ami easily infiu-
enced. Prices closed steady az I3s Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

TO 13s 1-sgl4 January. 135 to Lbs is Feb
ruary, with the market as a whole rs
cent off to 1 IL up compared with Sat-
urday's finish. Oats lost 3-S to ! 3-S. In
provisions the outcome ranged from 50
cents decline to . cents advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
New Advertisements Today

ioet-Ptn
wanted Boys.
Tanted-thet.
For salc-Tires.
Wanted Barber.
Wanted W oman.
VARIED W altress
Wanted Night man.
To Let-Furnished rent.
Wanted-To hire money.
Wanted strong woman
FOR sale = Packing boxes
T. Lct-Furnished house.
Wanted BookkHper, etc.
For Sale-TimAr lot. etc.
To Let Furnished rooms
wanted Girl for housework.
Lo,-Gcntlcmans eyeglasses
Wanted Young lady in office.
~ sale British army chunks.
For +aie-Shtn3ie machine. etc
Wan.cG situation as housekeeper.
rar Sale Household furniture. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
New York Money Market

New York, Dec. @
Mercantile paper g.
Sterling 60-day bills 41S3
Commercial 60-day bills on banks 4,72s
Commercial 6o-day bills i.733. demand
$50 cables 4.1e 1-15
Francs. demand 5.45a cables 5,4'
Guilders. demand 42a. cables IA.
Lire demand 6.36, cables b3a.
Rubles, demand l3i. cables IA nomna.
Mexican dollars rs,
Government bonds strong.
Railroad bonds heavy.
Time loans easier; 5tm5a
Cali money steady; high A.. low d. rul'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Manted-Female Help

p0pkKFEPEE AND STENOGRAPH-
,- who IA capable Of taking charge of
I. 4n.r entry books Apply to {. Is.
Pare. Box 73c. Augusta. decAd6t'
wrWAN FOR LIGHT HOCSEWORK.
~ VtsutnE 81 other hard work. Mrs.
N :. higgins q South Chestnut st.
4 WAITRESS At ONCE. APPLY IN
rtraru at tlast. Restaurai.a c24d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Cards, Notices, Etc.

MRS. CRAM. MEDIUM READINGS
daily. 5 Capito! St, Augusta. Me. Eel.
i0.S-M. dec2od6ts
PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION COM
pany. cash Buyers of all kinds of mer-
chandise. Dry goods. SHOES. clothing or
hardware. All business conducted on
strictly confidential basis. Will buy
portions or entire stock. c. Zall. care
kennebec Journal. Augusta. Me.
decl7dc--
RHEUMATISM CAN BE CURED.
Why do YOU suffer. have found a
Of rheumatism after al! other remedies
and the best doctors fail to help you.
This medicine cannot be bought in drug
stores. Only Of agents. Send 3 cent
stamp to pay postage for free sample
package. II. z. Tibbetts, agent, Box
ll3. Fairfield. Ne. declld2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

,OMPETENT WOMAN FOR GENER-
d housevnrk in small family. Apply TO
Mr. 'Benlamin h. Carter, Center
rI1,r Materville deCZ3dl w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

THE LOT NJ. R1LL RESI-
street. Augusta. Maine. for sale to set
tie estate. Brick house and large lot OF
land desirabiy located. Inquire OF A.
"A. Goddard. Hotel North. Augusta, or
l. r. Williams. Real Estate Agent, CITY.
mayl6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

rEACE WORN AT WAR PAY GUAR
srtctd for three years. Knit urgently
needed socks for u on the fast. SIM
he Auto knitter: Full particulars to-
tav Sc stamp. Auto * hitter Co, Dep,.
- g. ~ jefferson. Buffalo. \. Y.
septl1eodtode c.J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

WOMEN TO HELP WITH HOUSE
work one preferring good home more
iaan high wages. Telephone 49, NJ.
deCl3utf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

Autos, Boats. Motors, Etc.

iNtS TIRES TIRES-JUST RE.
-1ed lot 81 urst quality tires. all sizes.
om factory. Mileage guaranteed. 800
s'ount from list. Mail orders filled.
x Sewall It. Mace Motor Car Co.
Zone cav deco%dSt
VI = WHITE KEROSENE EN-
80 used one month Price right. Ed
IN y. Morton. Naterville deccodlw
M GENERAL ELECTRIC FORD
inciuding storage battery, also
AVId windshield and radiator. w. T.
Aaen, - Green 81 dec1dat'
LtxGtE PRACTICALLY NEW. COST
~ VIVA both wheels and rum inter-
Ws'n'seahle Fine for Decent service.
o. sold cheap. Cali c. A. Hanson
''pnone ios2-j. q Sewa,l ST. Augusta.
IT,, deci7dtf
Ht HAS AN AUTOMOBILE GET
sn..is 81 OF Tire CHAINS. Inner Tube,
49, Iluss. vuisaniEer. Auto Robe.
!, re Froo for Radiator. Tire Pump.
Oerrish & Smith. Is Silver Street.
g. = iall line of Automobile A xes-
No. witch make acceptable presents.
CO. oHr stora..our aeadQua rterS 70.
N-'''inas shoppins. dscildr,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Wanted-Male Help

lgURNEYMAN BARBER AT ONCE.
In7Ir, a. tcrry's, - Water st.
dec4d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
For Sale-Real Estate

ONE TIMBER LOT ONE MILE FROM
China village. hemlock. cedar and pine.
NJ. Walter Tobey. Winslow. Maine.
dec24dot
lery. AZ Water st. Inquire Henry Rad
sky. decNd1W~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

HANDY TO SCHOOL AND CAR LINE,
7-room house. 4 years old. Hard wood
i.oors throughout, large living room
l6x27 with fireplace: large lots 6rx120.
Double garage. Must sell. Inquire
l:obert Cony. Opera House Bldg. Tele-
phone 400. dec4dtfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

THE WILLIAM F. MCPHERSON
place, Harris on avenue. Well located
and convenient. Possession given at
once. o. b. Clason, Gardiner. decl9d1w
EQUITY FOR SALE. ONE-FOURTH
equity in estate value $4,000. Realize
on same at decease of trustee IS years
old. Or would borrow $500 with equity
as security. Address Box 781, Hallowell,
Me. decl0dts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

WE OFFER FOR SALE THE HARRY
Peterson place on kingsbury street. A
modern little home well located. Owner
Is to move to another city. A bargain
and should sell quickly. The store and
tenement at IL Fremont street is for sale
or TO let. Will c. Atkins. Patten Block.
Gardiner. nov9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

WU7f q POS1t1On
You don't know this young woman, neither do we,
but she has just been graduated from the -
business college, she has stenography, typewriting
and bookkeeping training. She is ready for work.
If she doesn't find place straight away she tells
about her qualifications in the Positions Wanted"
department. She doesn't have to wait long for the
right made-to-ordcr job. Business training has
taught her to use the same method if she loses her
pocket book or wishes TO find a desirable room.
Capable workers, offering their services to bust
ness men through the Journals columns rarely fail
to find the right opportunity.
In fact, not many business men would care to EN-.
ploy man or woman in position calling for "busi-
ness sense" if such applicant had not shown good
evidence of it by having advertised effectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

F Err WOULD APPRECIATE
your buying him for Christmas Their
mos lunch box, dinner pail or basket,
robe or horse blanket, fireproof chest
for the house, of GerriSh & Smith (suc-
cessors to Niguel, Is Silver ST., Water
vile, Me. Tel. 1863. declldl2t
KNITTING YARN DIRECT FROM
mama :urer at cost $3.50 and 81
pound. Greys and khaki. Postage paid
on $500 orders. Write fo- samples. II.
A. Bartlett. Harmony. Me. dec3dlmo.
WHAT SHALL WE GET FOR MOTH
E:?-Come in and let us help you Sc
lect some useful present from our large
list in kitch N goods and many other
useful things for the home which she
will appreciate. Gerrish l. Smith (suc-
cessors 10 Visue). 10 Silver St, Water
vile, Me. Tel 4S9. declldl2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

MODERN GROOM HOUSE, FURNISH
ed. for session of Legislature. Near
State House. Coal IN cellar. Apply to
the Lunt q Brann Co.. ls9 Water st.
decl1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

CHRISTMAS FOR LITTLE FOLKS
Shop early and make g selection from
a large stock of gallopng horses. kid
die cars. paddle cars. adjustable cars,
velocipedes. wteelbarrows and carts o.
all sizes children tool chests. doll
trunks, toy lanterns, etc. Gerrish &
Smith successors to Nigue), Is Silver
street. Waterville, Me. Tel. 49,
derl1d12t
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-04
ALEssoN IN ECONOMY.

Suppose that once each week II
becomes your habit to buy dinner
downtown. spending 81 for II. Would
you miss that So? 1t is not prob
able.
II In reasonable that you do In.
dulge In some such pleasantry. or
that you are financially able to do 1t.
At any rate, you DO not miss tho
money spent.
This Is one point; You do not miss
the money spent That is because It
10 spent-gone; you have bought
something. II may have been valu-
able or worthless. But you are no
further concerned about that So,
y You are no further concerned be-
cause tomorrow is another day with
new promises. new hopes. new
friends. Therefore, spend an
other 81.
But suppose that So should come
back to you! Wouldn't you stare ?
You hadn't thought OF that. Be-
cause all the money you have spent
stayed spent. That is one eccentric
ity OF spent money. 1t stays that
way.
Now then. make it point to buy
q dinner each week for a soldier
Instead OF turning into restaurant
turn in at bank Plank down your
%. rest assured that the soldier will
eat, and go your way.
What happens? The first thing you
know that 81 and all It's brother;
come marching back in the form OF
a Liberty bond paying AZ per cent
interest every year.
You've had the satisfaction o
spending the money. which is wha
you were going to do with 1t any
how. and 1t does something yol
never before heard of spent dollaI
doing-comes back.--Chicago Trib
une.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-04
HERE TO VISIT RELATIVES
WHO LIVED NEAR CHURCH

"Maw's sisters dorter done said
she lived jes' one block south of 4
church, an that's all know about
1t, but sense you folks live here.
you'd orter find 'em from thaL'S
The speaker. an old disreputably
dirty woman, nearly blind. and ac-
companied by her sister, equally
aged even filthler. IL that were pos
slble, and In a sad mental state IL,
the confidential whispers OF the
blind sister that "she was crazy.
so don't pay no 'tentlon to her"
were true The old crones stood on
the Frisco station platform yester-
day afternoon and were enlisting the
services OF everybody in sight in
mad endeavor to find their relatives,
whom they had come from Alton.
Okla. to visit.
After fully four hours work by the
Travellers aid and several humane
spectators, the police were called in
to help locate the family. The In
sufficient information that "they
lived one block from a church." in
a city the size of Tulsa proved OF no
avail, so the aged sisters were put
aboard a homeward bound train, and
"Maw's sisters darter" was deprived
of a visit from her two dear aunts.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-04

same shop she has bought her own
clothes for years. The one where
most OF my trous1eau dresses were
made"
And did the rest cost as much :!
"Why--yes, most OF them. Some
more. why7" Ruth never talked oi
clothes.
How in the world are you going
10 get any more when they wear
out7 G. Any more OF that kind
mean"
Ruth laughed heartily at hi
frightened expression.
"Oh, guess we'll manage to ge
them some way"
Not that kind. Ruth" he sait
soberly. II never dreamed women'i
clothes cost so much" Then. hi
face lighting You must find ou
where Mollie gets her clothes. Sh'
always looks pretty and she hai
scarcely any money. VIII you neet
any soon?" He happened to thinl
that she had said nothing about new
clothes to him, and she hadn't beer
working long enough to do very
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-04
trDtRAI, UEAITH SERVICE.

Senator Weeks has introduced n
bill for the appropriation Of one mill
lion dollars for the federal health
service. This shows a better APP
probation OF the national duty than
the recent attempt to secure an APP
preparation Of $4,000 for the same
purpose, ani that our national con-
grsss is awakening TO the importance
Of protecting the health OF the peo-
pie as we'll as the protection Of AMI
mails. II Il Is right to appropriate
tseo,oo for the protection Of sheep
against coyotes, a million Is not too
much TO protec. theNpeople against
the spread of lnflnsnza.--
There is no proof, says the New
York Times, that there Is s.relation OF
cause and effect between the epi-
demic and the laxlty OF the federal
health authorities at New York, but
the country will feel easier when the
million is available. and the necessit,
for authorizing II puts the quaran-
tine officials on their guard.
Surely the lives OF human beings
are moro important than the lives Of
animals. and yet more Is spent for
the protection OF the health OF ant
mails than for national protection oi
the lives OF citizens No doubt gem
erosity In the protection Of the health
OF animals is due In part to the re-
gard for human heath. apd In part
to the fact that animals are incapable
or self-sanitAtien. But men and
women may care for themselves In
dividualiy. and yet be stricken b,
disease by causes which they indi'
vidually cannot control any more
than the beasts of the field. Com
plete protection against disease 4
not practicable but that In no reasor
against doing what Is practicable
upon the subject which has beer
brought TO the attention OF congress
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-04
A Trip to tho City.
CHAPTER Xxx.

Through part ofA sleepless night
thought things out. 1t would be
better for me TO get away for a day
or two until Betty could forget, or
forgive. my frank words.
Eddie Smith had said that he want
ed to say good-by to me. l should
do that So 1 made my plans before
breakfast for a flying trip to the city.
Bring me something to read?'
Dan pleaded from his place on the
verandah, this pesky foot is going
to keep me laid up for a week yet"
And won't you order some flour
and sugar. and-oh you know what
we need. Prudence, from Acker and
Merrilrs," called Alice as | ran down
the driveway.
Safe in the train after a breathless
walk to the station, l had time for
reflections. Not pleasant ones. l
was going TO say good-by to Eddie.
And" | thought, with sinking OF the
heart. last time, had given him to
expect that I should be able to repay
him. And now? Where was l get
ting? Drifting"
While there's life there's hope" l
thought, Joe Hammond certainly
has not seemed very much interested
in me lately but that's because"
Somehow I could not lay my finger
Just exactly on the cause. He was as
nice to me as he had once been.
There was just that tiny lane OF diff
ference: before. he seemed to want Ia
20 farther than Comradeship, Now
Il sufficed him, What was the rea-
SOM"
We went plunging into the tunnel,
/ Strengthened my sailor and read
over again the list of things that
must order for Alice.
Flour, sugar. rice. cornmeal, read
on, down the list. l went at once to
Acker and Merrilrs. After had
given my order. the clerk said, I'VE
cannot send an order that distance
c. o. D.. Madam
There was nothing to do but to pay
for It. took out my last ten dollar
bill. Still. | would have change
enough TO get back. And Alice would
pay me as soon as reached Fern
cliff.
went at once to the Pennsylvania
station. Eddie would come in on one
OF the early trains. I guessed.
had waited there for about TWEEN
| ~ minutes. when a tall figure thai
could be no other than Eddie crossed
the waiting room.
Eddie" | cried. going up to him
He looked at me a moment as II
| daZed
you here, Prue." he calculated
well, never" He seemed at a los;
| for words.
Lets go some place where we car
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-04

probably as favorable as could be
expected, under the circumstances.
for the prosecution Of the fourth
loan campaign.
A great factor. both In adding en-.
thusiasm for the bonds and In i'm
parting chcerfulnea TO tho stock
market. is the daily bulletin Of allied
success and agRressions on all tho
battlefronts. The Urumbling OF
Turkey. " the surrender Of Bulgaria,
the whitening offensive on the west
ern front. the creeping forward
slowly. but encouraglngly Of the
forces for the rehabilitation Of RUS
sia, and for relcase Of the Gcrman-
Bolshcvik stranglehold therc--all
these are flashing forecasts on the
black sky OF war OF the downfall OF
Germany
In The loan campaign a year ago,
the war news WAS quite OF tho OPP
poslte kind anc stock prices were
breaking and crumblng. To-day,
while the financial task undertaken
IL enormous. the spirit in the
financial arena is inspired and Opti-
mistic.
The banks are fully prepared to
undertake their part of the program
Already. by absorbing four and "A
half billions in treasury certificates,
they have practically underwritten
large part Of the six billion Of
fered The large credit resources OF
the federal reserve system are back
OF the banks TO tide over any strain.
Tho whole financial and business
community and great army Of citI-
zens men and women, are organized
TO push the work through promptly.
Tho unquestioned strength dis
played In tho market must he due to
the dlscountinE. not Of peace, but OF
continuing success from now on. In
beating the central powers into final
wbmission and surrender.