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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-23
A Family Reunion

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas McAteer,
who are spending the summer season
at the Connor cottage, North Lake
Weir, entertained at a IL o'clock
luncheon Sunday. Their guests in
Guided Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McAteer,
Mr.. and Mrs. billiard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Burgess, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Charles, Mrs. Oneal and son. At noon
delicious luncheon was served. The
afternoon swim was the principle di-
version and later fruit punch and
pound cake were served. A moon
light boat ride around the lake after
a second most tempting six o'clock
dinner concluded the pleasures of a
very happy day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-23
BARGAINS IN USED CARS

Maxwell in Al shape
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-07-23
CONSIDER THIS ARGUMENT

Which Is More Economical ?
60 Gals. Pure Ready
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-30
Student Army Is
Being Modified

Tho University OF Washington
opened Saturday with n larger stu.
dent body than ever before. the ma.
jority constituting the men enrolled
in the students army training corps.
Men of the September IL rcgistra-
ton, possessing certificates OF gradu-
alton from accredited high schools.
are urged to enroll for the army or
navy section OF the University OF
Washington students army training
corps Immediately. Induction thru
their draft boards viii follow. Intep.
sive three-month courses preparatory
TO officers school training constitute
the schedule.
The barracks under construction
at the campus are progressing rap
idly. and win be ready for occupancy
soon. Meanwhile. Clark and Lewis
halls have been taken over for sleep
ing quarters for the students, while
n number of fraternity houses have
been Communicated. Several OF the
larger houses will be converted into
eating places.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-30

Claire and they wanted me to have
an operation. but Lydia L. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound cured
me so ! did not need the operation.
and l am telling all my friends
about it"-Mrs. A. w. BrNzER,
Black River Falls. Wis.
II is Just such experiences as that
OF Mrs. Binzer that has made this
famous root and herb remedy a
household word from ocean to
ocean. Any woman who suffers
from Inflammation, liberation. dis
placements. backache. nervousness.
Irregularities or the blues" should
not rest until she has given II n
trial, and for special advice write
Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn. Mass.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-30
Norris Wants Tax
Based on Dividends
by MILTON BRONNER
~ l. A staff CORRESPONDENT

IN. II. A. Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3O.-The
present method of taxing the earn
ings OF corporations, in the opinion
of Senator George w. Norris, OF Ne
braska, is all wrong, and. sooner or
later, it will have to be adjusted so
that It will be fair and equitable to
the small stakeholder.
Under our war taxation bills we
levy on the earnings of corporations.
That means that Widow Jones, with
a few shares of stock. pays the same
amount, per share. as does Million
aire Blank. who owns 100000 shares
Tax Dividends as Income
MY idea Is that you should not
levy a tax on the corporation. but
the government should add to each
mans income what he gets in the
way Of dividends from the corpora
ton, and then tax the income. I'm
der such law Widow Jones, with
her 81 800, would go untaxed--as she
should be-and Millionaire Blank
would be taxed more--as he should
he "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-30
Sphagnum Moss
Was Not "Doped'

Albert jacobson, of the city health
department. has completed his chem
ical analysis of the sphagnum moss
traInpled by vandals at Red Cross
headquarters. and has announced
that the moss was not "doped" in
any way to make it unfit for surgical
dressings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-30
THIS WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, One
of Thousands of Such Cases.
Black River Falls. Wis.-"As Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

saved me from
an operation, l
c a n n OF say
enough in praise
OF 1t. l suffered
from organic
troubles and my
side hurt me so
| could hardly
be up from my
bed. and | was
unable to do my
house work. /
had the best
doctors in Fan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-30
Thought Man Was Crazy

Il have suffered from stomach and
liver trouble for years; the last two
years people have been calling me
crazy. The doctors could not do any
thing for me. The awful bloating of
gas seemed to press against my brain
and could not think clearly. Three
months ago n friend advised taking
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, and it
has worked wonders in my case. All
my bloaung and suffering are gone,
and feel as though newly born" 1t
is simple, harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays
the inflammation which causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intesti-
nal ailments. including appendicitis.
One dose will convince. or money re-
funded. Owl Drug Co, Bartell's Five
Drug Stores and druggists every
Observation-Disclosures
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
At Topic Airdome Tonight.

Hoofbeats in the darkness, a whis-
pered command, a rally to the cause
of right and freedom! Such things
as these set the blood to tingling. and
the heart to pounding against the
ribs. When deeds must be done un-
der cover of the night, it is we'll that
they should be done in the sacred
name of justice. "Riders of the
Night" this five-act Metro drama Of
Kentucky and the bluegrass to be
seen at the Topic theatre tonight. is
filled with color and romance, with
hint of tragedy. Sally Castleton
the heroine, played by Viola Dana, is
willing to make the supreme sacri-
flee for the sake of the man she loves
The magic and witchery of night
heighten the thrilling events of this
picturesque photoplay. "Riders Of the
Night" is Kentucky story without
a feud. Viola Dana was never more
bewitching than in this dramatic story
of the struggle of right against priyi-
lege. 1t has surprises in every act.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
At The Theatre
At Palace Airdomc Tonight.

That Love is talisman that will
watch over its own-man or woman
in any situation, is the theme Of "Love
Watches" the Vitgraph Blue Ribbon
feature which will be seen in the Pal
ace Airdome tonight Corime Grif-
fifth is starred in this French comedy
in the role of Jacqueline, made famous
in London and in this country by Bill
lie Burke. Also Charlie Murray in q
two-part Mack Sennett comedy,
Friend Husband" Wholesome laugh
ter is greater health specific than
anything produced by medical science
since the days when Harvey discov-
cred the secret of blood circulation It
is the mission of the Paramount Mack
Sennett comedies to provide this spe-
cific, and that they have succeeded
in their task is amply proved by
'F'riend Husband"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

600 in 1917, or a per capita cost oil
$3.50 in 1902. as compared to q cost
of S7.68 in 1917. Although the state
has increased in population since 1902
there is absolutely no excuse for thi.
enormous cost of state government
maintenance. | am of the opinion
that something should be done toward
following the federal government
plan of strictest economy, and done
promptly. Provided that sufficient
voters remember their engagement
with me on Tuesday next, you car
bank on it that this state will be con-
dutced on an economical basis.
Those present were: e. M. Apple
still, Ben Solomon, Paul Black, Dave
j. Matlock, Charles E. Scott, F.. B.
Fuller, O. G. Horne. Clifford C. Cog
gins, j. L. Travers, Howard P. Myer
j. C. Allison. C. E. Pitzer, Robert r.
Hamilton, ID. L. zinn, J. Stewart Ross,
Walter Bordwell. E. F. Howe, M. d.
Davis, o. " Wilson and J. M. OFT.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
JUDGE ", B0ROWELL
TALKS over POLITICAL
SITUATION WITH FRIENDS
FavOrs AT-American Canal and Wants
to See Imperial Valley Receive Just
Water Rights-Believes in Economy
in State Government.

Judge Walter Bordwell, Republican
candidate for governor, was the guest
of his Imperial Valley friends at a
luncheon given in his honor at the
Barbara Worth today.
Judge Bordwell was introduced by
j. Stewart Ross, FL Centre attorney,
after which the judge spoke briefly
of the coming campaign. He stated
that he did not feel very much like
talking politics, as he was somewhat
fatigued after the long drive from
San Diego this morning.
His remarks began by speaking
briefly of the water situation here
in the Valley. The Judge explained
that by reason of his long service in
the Los Angeles courts and through
his dealing with numerous legal
phases of the Irrigation District, that
he had had occasion to study local con-
ditions and was therefore familiar
with our needs.
"While l am not familiar with the
All-American Canal proposition in all
it's Details" said the judge, 81 am
frank to say that it has my hearty
sympathy. / am firmly convinced that
Imperial Valley today is not receiving
what she is justly entitled to, insofar
las water is concerned.
"Just why the liquor question has
lbeen dragged into the present guber-
material race is more than / can say,
unless it is solely for the purpose
of little cameuflage and to secure
additional votes. Inasmuch as the
people of this state have it within
their power to make laws and statutes,
it is not within the province of the
governor to either make OR veto such
"a law. However, if the proposed
''bone dry" law, or the -Rominger bill,
becomes effective. it is the boGnden
duty Of the governor to see that they
are enforced i make this statement
simply to show my position in stat
ing that the liquor question is not a
gubernatorial issue.
"Our present governor-a very es-
gentleman and fellow towns
man of mine for thirty years or more
has assumed the title of war COVER
nor This is term that originated
during Civil War times and was used
to designate an emergency appointee.
My observation of Governor Stephens
activities does not convince me that
he is particularly warike; in fact, he
is not an affirmative character. His
entire war program has consisted of
appointing Naftzger chairman of the
State Council of Defense at a salary
of $4,000 per year, and, as yol al
ready know. Naftzger has. resigned,
stating that. while he Leeded the sal
ary, he could not stand the criticism.
Since then this work has been taken
up by c. C. Moore of San Francisco,
a good Republican, who is filing the
office without remuneration of any.
sort.
"The various commissions now in
existence are not fundamentally
wrong, the great trouble is lack Of
coordination and harmony between
them. There is duplication of power
and a resulting loss of motion, which,
figured in. dollars and cents, is tre-
mendous. In 1902 the cost of ad-
our state government was
$8;000,0O0, as compared to $23,00G.-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
Kansas City Livestock.

Kansas City, Aug. 16.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts, 1000; steady; bulk, 10000
1875; heavy, 1S,45@18.85; packers
and butchers. 1S.20@1S85; light, 1890
@1S.65; pigs, 16.50@17.00.
Cattle--Receipts.r 5000; beef steers,
10000 lower; cows, strong prime
fed steers, 17.00@ 1926; dressed beef
steers. 11.50@16.50; western steers,
,1o.00@15.00; cows, 6.25@12.00; heif-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION OF IMPE-
RIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT.

The Assessor of the Imperial Irri-
alton District having completed the
ssessment rolls of the year 1888,
as delivered the rolls to the Secre-
ary of the District, who now has
hem in his office in the Masonic Tenn
lie, Ell Centre, California, where thew
will remain. for the inspection of all
ersons interested, until September 8,
91S.
The Board of Equalization of said
imperial Irrigation District will meet
and continue in session from Septem-
Der 9 to September 10. 1918, inclu-
sive, and from time to time thereaf-
ter as may be necessary, not to ex-
ceed ten days, exclusive of SUNDAYS,
to hear and determine such objections
to the valuation and assessment as
may come before them.
By order of the Board of Directors.
F. II. McIVER.
Secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Los Angeles Quotations.

so' Ehh6>iSo 0uOtotIOltSs
Following are LUs Angeles produce
quotations at the close of business
asst night:
Butter-Creamery extras, Produce
Exchange closing price. 49h per ID.
price to retail merchants IN lib
squares, 52a to 531 1ac per ID.
Eggs-Fresh extras, Produce FIX
change closing price, ACC per dozen;
price to retail merchants, 52@53c
per doz. Case count, Produce ex-
change closing price, 47c per doz.;
price to retail merchants, soc to Sic
per aox; yesllsts, Produce Exchange
closing price, 46c per doz.; price to
retail merchants, 49c to Soc par iox.
Poultry-Price to producers:
Hens, 36 lbs. and under to the
uoA' ...S p ~
Hens, over S6 lbs. and up to az
lbs. to the doz,,.. 90
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

Hens, over AZ lbs. to the doz... .25
Hens, colored, weighing 4 lbs.
and up, each ............ .25
Broilers, over lb. and up to Ia
Ids, ...... .......... .5U
Broilers, IL lbs. and up. .33
Fryers, PA lbs. and up. ....... 81
Roasters, soft bone, 3 lbs. and up 81
|0Sags ga 80 ''''...'..,.'.'...'.'.'' 10 ~
Ducklings, Pekins, 3A lbs. and
up ................. ......... .25
Ducklings, other than Pekins, 3k
lbs. up =. %
Ducks, sold," sis lbs. and up. 20
Geese ...... ................. Is
Young tom turkeys ,.......... .33
Hen turkeys ....... ........... .28
Old tom turkeys ............... 80
Mutton-Wethers, CSC; No. 2, 21;
ewes, 21; No. 2, 20.
Lambs-Plain milk, %: No. 2, %;
No. 1 yearlings, 22.
Beef-No. steers. 20; medium
steers, 1917; No. / cows, 19; No.
cows, 10; steers, hindquarters. No. 1,
23k; cows hindquarters, %; fore
quarters, II; loins, No. 1, 27h; me-
dium loins. 25A; No. S-rib cut,
23h; No. 2, 8-rib cut, 81; loin butts,
PAY; short chucks, 1917; full chucks,
16A; triangles, 16; plates, 16; COW
rounds, 20; steer rounds, 21; rumps,
81.
Grain and Feed-On account gov
ernment ruling grain and feed must
be sold on basis of st$plus reason
able profit. Millers quote on request
for present.
Hay-(Furnished by Los Angeles
Hay Exchange.) Following are
wholesale prices to growers, f. o. b.
Los Angeles, in carload lots; hand
ling charges and commissions must
be added to obtain retail prices: No.
tame oat, 27.00@29. 90; No. 2 tame
oat, 25.0O@27.0O; No. 1 barley. $500
OPT; No. 2 barley. 24.00@25.O0; No
! alfalfa, 22.00@24.O0; No. 2 alfal-
ia, 20.0O@22.0O.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

TO ADVERTISE for q stenogra.
pher is to simplify the search for the
efficient worker desired.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
Accepted According to the Following
Rates and Rules.

Rates-The rate for inserting PRE-
PAID Classified or Liner Advertise
ments in The Imperial valley Press
is 1c per word each insertion, If paid
in advance, Minimum charge, 25c.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
Watches and Jewelry

WATCHES, Diamonds. Jewelry. Clocks
Radiolight Trench Watches and Sea
sonable Novelties. Fine repairing
Crescent Jewelry Co.. 604 Main st
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

Classified Advertising CHARGED
TO ACCOUNTS will be at the rate OF
1hc per word, with a minimum charge
of 2bc.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

ers 7.5O@13.00; stockers and feeders,
8.OO@16.5O; bulls, 6.0O@1O.5O; calves,
6.OO@13.5O.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
Auto Supplies

COLvIN AUTO SUPPLY CO., INC, 452
Main ST., handle full Accessory Line.
Firestone solid tires pressed on or
off. -,
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

speciality. Marathon Tires, Wind
shields. Hart & Bennett, $50 Main
ST. Phone 161.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

The Imperial Valley Press cannot
guarantee the accuracy. or assume re-
snonsibility for more than one incpr-
recf INSERTION of any advertisement
ordered for more than one time.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

WANTED TO RENT--1wo to five
acres, improved, near town, suitab BILE
for chickens and few cows. Address
e. o. Box 1876.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

PRIVATE MONEY TO LOAN-$7OO.OO,
$3,0OO.Os. $S,000.00. Would divide the
latter on desirable small loans. L. p.
Sargent 552 Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
CLASSIFIED WANT ADS
WANIED

WANTED-Horses To pasture; any
number; charge $3.50 per head FOR
two months. NJ. D. johnson ranch.
w. IL. Vogei.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

Errors not the fault of the adver..
tiser which clearly Lessen the value OF
the advertisement, will be rectified
only by Republication without hG ,.,st extra "a
c;na doy,. after insertion. No allow
ance @ viii be made when the error does
not materially affect the sense or pur-
nose Of the advertisement
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

BARGAINS in tires. Ell Centre Cut
Rate Tire Co., 1858 Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

OVERLAND SERVICE STATION. 1875
South Fifth~St Repairs on all max es
of cars. Highest class workmanship.
All work guaranteew. j, c. Fowkes,
Prop.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
Auto Service Stations

ADAMS SERVICE STATION, Seventh
and Main. Savage Tires and Tubes
Vulcanizing, Accessories of all kinds.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
LOST AND FOUND

LOsT-Near Fifth and Hell or MAN
woman's and boys wearing apparel.
, Finder please ( telephone 1-Heber'
cal. or leave at Heber postofflce'
Reward.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

WANTED-Hay and grain hauling. c.
W. Curphey. Res. phone 99J: Office.
Dhone Main 1.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
MONEY TO LOAN

HAVE $4,000 to loan at low rate of
Pay Edga-'.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

"a, Position as housekeeper in
",,tIomans home by mother with
Two children. one of school age; ca
noble of taking full charge; clean,
honest. reliable; good home desired
Address Box "a, Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

LOST-Hand satchel, between Jacum =
ba and Ell Centre. Sunday. Contains
woman's wearing apparel ana other
mnrson.1 articles Return to Press or
ite r Hindelang, Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

IOsT-B,ack handbag; contained fish
ing tackle, .20-gauge cartridges ano
ntSSor articles; between Sixth st. and
Uinrano dam. Return to HOlton Pow
er Co Reward.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

,,;T-Two bay mares. weight 14O
pounds each white white o1G star SIso Nn lSan, roan
noree. good big animal. Notify Press
office,
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

ms, over 36 lbs. and up to az
lbs to the doz.. %
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

osTr,ass nRown Jersey and Guern-
sew COW: small horns; half circle
brand on hip. Notify 72z CONNER
ciAl.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22
HELP WANTED-Female
FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE-Forty acres corn land
miles southeast OF Holtville; cash or
share rent. j. A Walton.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-22

VALLEY MOTOR CO, Stu
now prepared to put your car In first
class condition. We employ only eN-
pert workmcn. All work guaranteed.
Auto repairs in all branches.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
TALK OF THE TOWN

A big line of dolls, toys, games and
books at Martins Book Store.
Dance, Saturday night, Rowland hall;
gents, 75c; ladies, l0c.--ady.
Dance, armory hall, Montpelier, Fri
day, Dec. 20. Music, Landps orchestra
Admission, 75c-adv.
Spaulding dance for present students
and alumni Friday evening. Couples soc
extra ladies l5c.adv.
Ladies wrist watches, reliable Amer
lean timepieces, in gold and gold-flled
The Phillips & Lucas store, Montpelier
Tel DIV.
Call and get prices on Andes ranges
and heaters Good line of second hand
ranges and heaters, stoyepipe and elbows
f. A. Prindle.
Rings, watches, loclets, thimbles
chains, 25 to so per cent discount for one
week only, at A. w. Badgers. Balance
of E. 0. Holmes jewelry to close.
The ladies of the Church of the Good
Shepherd are invited for social evening
at the home of Mrs. Frank Rowland
Thursday evening at half past seven.
Keep your pledge by giving war saw
ings and thrift stamps for Christmas
presents. Appropriate gift envelopes fur
nished buyers of stamps at the Peoples
National Bank
Encourage thrift by giving war say.
ings and thrift stamps for Christmas
gifts. The Liberty Christmas envelopes
of patriotic designs which are being dis.
tributed free to buyers Of stamps at the
Peoples National Bank add greatly to
the value of such gifts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
WATTS RIVER

Community Christmas tree on Friday
Dee 20. EVERYBODY welcome at hall. Pro
gram arranged by school teacher.
Christmas sermon on Sunday morning
at our church. 20 come, let us worship
and bow down before Him"
Riverside grange viii meet on Dec rs
Members are asked to try and be present
if possible.
Mr.. and Mrs Folansbee and family
are located in their new home, near
Honey corner,
The bobbin mill yard is nearly empty
of logs at present, ready for a fresh sup.
ply this winter.
Miss Gauthier was visitor in Barre
on Tuesday afternoon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
MORETOWN

There is TO be Christmas tree with
exercises by the children at the Meth
odist church on Christmas eve.
Miss Gertrude Slayton of Barre was a
guest of her sister, Mrs. w. L. Wilcox,
Friday,
Mrs. James Flynn, who has been stop
| ping for some time with her brother,
w. B. Goodwin, in Waterbury, has re.
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Atkinson and
daughter, Vaughn, Mrs. S. Z. Atkins and
Mrs. F. p. Battles were in Montpelier
Thursday.
Miss Claribel Morse is home from the
Albany Business college to remain over
the holidays.
E. A. Heath. who has been in failing
| health for some time, is not as well and
is confined to his bed at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. G. ii. Sleeper DR.. NJ
+. McGuire Of Montpelier was called
Monday in consultation with Dr. Hay
| lett.
The address given Sunday evening by
Rev. DR.. Shaw was greatly enjoyed
/ Private Gordon Lee, who has been in
training at Camp Upton, returned home
Monday.
Era Hammer, who has employment in
Montpelier, was at home here for the
week end.
Mrs. Merrill, who has been caring for
her daughter in Montpelier, has returned
to G. Fl. Sleeper's.
The Red Cross supper, held Friday
evening, was well attended and Melted
them about $2S.
Mrs. c. b. McAllister was in Waits.
field over Sunday.
Letters were received Monday from
Private Albert Ferrin and Theodore At.
kins saying they had left Brest and had
gone farther north.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
SOUTH CABOT

Mrs Jennie Hall of Marshfield is pass.
ing a few days with her daughter, Mrs.
A. NJ. Foster.
Erma Bashaw has finished work at
Marshfeld and returned home.
Mr., and Mrs. Wayne Morse and Mr..
and Mrs. H. F. Morse were in Barre on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs D. A. Colberth of Barnet
were visitors Monday at Elsie Bovee's.
Rosie Darling is home from her work
for few days,
The auction Of the late 0. J. Clark,
which was held last Saturday, was we'll
attended and things sold well, although
the weather was bad.
C. T.. Seribner and family of Montpel-
Ter were at w. 0. Southwick's over the
week end.
Bell Peabody returned from Barnet on
Monday, where she had been visiting
the past week.
Elwin Slayton of Barre was at E. NJ.
Putnam's the FIRST of the week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-19
DISPUTES SEC. HOUSTON.
w. ]. Spillman Says Agricultural Dept
Has Farm Production Estimates.

Washington, d, c., Dec. ls.--In let :
ter to-day to Chairman Gore Of the Sen,
ate agriculture committee, w. J, Spill
man, former chief of the department of
agriculture Office Of farm management,
took exception TO the recent statement
Of Secretary Houston that the depart
ment was without trustworthy esti.
mates of the cost of farm production. Mr..
Spillman reviewed at length investiga.
tions made by his office and added;
There is no possibility, no matter
how extensive the investigation of get
ting more than a reasonably accurate
approximation to a final result. This
was done in the investigation under dis
QUESTION"
Mr. Spillman eoatended that the farm.
ers are entitled 20 know the results oh.
tanned and to say whether the reports
prepared on wheat growing represent the
fact in the case He also suggested
that the committee is entitled to know
why the work Of his Office in this con.
nection was suspended three months last
fall and winter