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The Jasper news., 1918-05-23
French Unable to Learn Identity
of Soldier Who Gave Life
for Country.
REFUSES TO Save HIMSELF
With Pipe In Mouth He TRANQUILITY
Picks of German After German
Until He Falls, Riddled With
Bullets

With the French Armies.-To the
Seventy-ninth French regiment of In
fantry belongs the honor of the only
citation in the present war to IAN I'm
known Soldier
The croiX de guerre, which the clta-
ton merited, and which in view of the
hero's death would ordinarily be given
by the French government to the SOL
dier's nearest relatives, lies unclaimed
at the ministry of war at Paris. All
that is known Of the man Is the man.
ner of his death and the fact that he
is buried where he fell on the heights
of Saint Epvre.
The story of this unknown soldier
is unquestlonably the story of thous-
ands of other French heroes in the ear
ly days of the war.
The only difference Is that this "un-
known soldier" received a citation for
his life's sacrifice and the others did
not. This is the story
On August &c, 1914, during the fore
noon, the First battalion of the Seven
ty-ninth regiment of infantry, which
had been decimated at Morhange, was
hastily reformed in the Vicinity of
Rosieeres- Aux Salnes from contln-
gent Of reserves which had been
rushed up.
That evening before the original
The Jasper news., 1918-05-23
HOUSE STANDS 800 YEARS
Fairbanks Home In Dedham, Mass,
Is Oldest Frame Building In
Country.

Boston.-The enduring strength of
wood Is evidenced In the Fairbanks
house In Dedham, Mass, built in 1886.
and believed to be the oldest frame
house now standing in the United
States, where. some time ago, men,
bers of the Fairbanks family gathered
for reunion from all over the coun-
try. The house is open as q his
toric museum, but many builders, con.
tractors and lumber men have visited
the structure and examined II for
something more than a historic inter-
est.
The oak timbers used in the old
house were brought from England in
about the year 1885. They are still
solid and strong and supporting. The
bricks came at that time as ballast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Fairbanks
came from Sowerby. Yorkshire. In
1923 and built the house in 1886.
The Jasper news., 1918-05-23

DR.. Emily Dunning Burringer, the
first of her sex to serve as an ambu-'
lance surgeon, is directing the cam
paign to raise funds for the establish
ment of a chain of hospitals and elm
les in the allied countries, each to be
in charge of American women physi-
clans. The purpose of the hospitals
will be to care for the women and
children of the war-stricken countries.
Many Of these unfortunate people Of
northern France were without medi-
cal attendance for the three years of
German occupancy. Several hospitals
have already been established, four In
France and one on the Grecian from
tier. The campaign is being carried
on under the auspices Of the war serv-
ice committee of the Medical Wom-
ems National association, of which
Doctor Darlington is chairman.
The Jasper news., 1918-05-23
Jail War Garden.

Bartlesville. Okla.-The Bartlesville
county Jail is to have war garden.
The jaller, under sheriff and deputy
sheriff have arranged for the garden.
They will take their turns in tending
the arden which will furnish peas.
b>ulls, rudishes, onions and other vege-
tables for the prison table.
The Jasper news., 1918-05-23
LInoerle Yokea.

In making up tatted lingerie Jokes
sew them to foundation of net, cut
ting the net the same shape as the
yoke after 1t is sewed on 1t. This
makes them wear much longer and ls
also big help In laundering them
properly.
The Jasper news., 1918-05-23

hide their gorgeousness under a BUSH
ell as 1t were. Cloth of gold on eve
ming and dressy afternoon clothes is
seen repeatedly, but 1t is yelled with
chiffon or with tulle, only being al-
flowed to peep through and disclose the
sumptuousness Of its weave.
The Jasper news., 1918-05-23
sumptuous Weaves.

1t is plainly noticeable among the
French importations that the French
fashion leaders have not thought 1t
at all necessary to use cheap and
plain materials. Indeed. In some in
stances the stuffs seem more lavish
than for some time past. To be sure,
they are not at ali Haunting, They
The Jasper news., 1918-05-23

The sketch shows a gown Of black
satin, with tight skirt and pointed
apron lined with white. The slim
bodice Is Of white georgette crepe
embroidered with bands Of Jet beads.
lars. They also noticed that the neck
line Of one-piece frock was not out
lined by collar except at the back.
They noticed that sailor collars had
disappeared from fashionable gar
ments. They realized that the neck
line, instead of being V-shaped. was
square and deeply decollete, or delta
The Jasper news., 1918-05-23

Motorcycles and bicycles are becom-
ing popular throughout Siam.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23
LEMONS MAKE SKIN
WHITE, SOFT, CLEAR

Make this beauty lotion for a few
cents and see for yourself.
What girl or woman hasn't heard of
lemon juice to remove complexion
blemishes; to wbiten the skin and to
bring out the roses, the freshness and
hidden beauty? But lemon juice
alone is acid, therefore irritating and
should be mixed with orchard white
this way. Strain through a fine Cloth
the juice of two fresh lemons into a
bottle containing about three ounces
of orchard white, then shake well
and you have a quarter pint of skin
and complexion lotion at about the
cost one usually pays for a small jar
of ordinary cold cream. Be sure to
strain the lemon juice SO no pulp
gets into the bottle, then this lotion
will remain pure and fresh for
months When applied daily to the
face, neck. arms and hands it should
help to bleach, clear, smootnen and
beautify the skin
ANY druggist VIII supply three
ounces Of orchard white at very little
cost and the grocer has the lemons
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23
THE BULGE" PACKAGE
WILL BE PERMITTED
BY ALL RAILROADS

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 16-(spec-
ial correspondence to the Banner
Decision by railroad administration
officials permitting the continuance
Of the bulge" pack for citrus fruits
reached at meeting here Wednesday
and Thursday is another example OF
the benefit to growers Of proper or,
ganization.
Certain of the railway officials had
reached the conclusion that the
bulge pack should be discarded
basing their belief on hurled investi-
cations covering a limited number Of
merkets. Data completely disproving
their contentious had been gathered
by the Florida Citrus Exchange and
this was ably presented to the meet
ingg by c. Z. Stuart, Jr., the business
manager.
Mr.. Stuart's facts and figures were
fully sustantuated by the testimony
of Mr.. Tyler, traffic manager Of Chase
& Co, S. 0. Chase, of Sanford ]. H.
Sadler, Of Tildenville, Ed Scott, OF
Arcadia, c. H. Walker, of Barlow and
numbers of others. A vote of the
several score of growers and shippers
Of citrus fruits present was unani-
nous in favor Of the bulge pack.
As some of the railroard men were
insistant that this unanimity Of opin-
ion should be disregarded, arrange
ments were made TO can in an arbi-
tration committee provided by the
federal administration Of railroads for
the handling Of such controversies.
The whole matter was again gone
over before this committee, the de-
bate being led for the bulge" pack
by Mr. Stewart and against il BY A
G. Henley, freight superintendent Of
the Atlantic Coast Line Railway.
1t was clearly brought out that
more than fifty percent of the orange
and grapefruit growers in Florida
we're represented at the meeting and
that all were in favor CT the bulge"
pack. The facts presented clearly
disproved he claim that it caused
unusual decay Of fruit, after three
hours heated discussion, the federal
arbitrators agreed to permit The con
tinued use Of this form of crate, the
bulge not TO exceed 112 inches on
oranges nor 21a inches on grapefruit.
After the meeting. which ended her.
moniCusly, though Mr. Henley stn
contended mat the bulge" pack
should be eliminated, Mr. Stewart was
wermly complimented On the manner
in which the Florida Citrus Exchange
had prepared for the issue. 1t vas
the general feeling among those pres
ent that but for this advance work of
the Exchange there might have been
isuch action taken as to seriously en-
! danger the right of growers to use
the bulge" pack, which they know to
! be 50 essential
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23
LIEUT.. D. c. CALNNS
REPORTED AS MISSING
Universal News Seryice)

Jacksonville, Aug. 19.-According
to a letter just received by T. c. Cal,
kins of this city, his son. First Lieu
tenant David C. Calkins, on duty with
the American expeditionary forces in
France, has been missing since July
Is last. The communication was writ
ten by Capt, }. " Woodbridge, com,
handing Company G, Thirty-eighth
infantry, with which unit Lieutenant
Calkins was serving.
The same mail which brought this
information was also accompanied by
a letter written by Mr. Calkins to his
son. Across the face Of the envelope
was written Killed in Action" 1t is
not known whether a censor or a pos
tai clerk, having more knowledge
than Captain Woodbridge, had written
this inscription.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

a letter Of recent date from Messrs.
Robert MacKay and John Chazal,
somewhere in France, gives many in
teresting events. They have just been
through terrific battle, both boys
occupying the same dugout on the fir
ing line They have been recon-
mended for aud are now entering an
officers training school for commits
sion. 1t is indeed remarkable how
closely these comrades have kept TO-
gether They are in the famous Rain,
bow division and doing magnificent
service.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

Mrs. J. II. Strunk is al home again
from a very pleasant visit to ITALIA
hassee. Miss Katherine strunk is
now the guest of friends in Lake
Butler, after which she will go to
Jacksonville for a stay of some time
with her uncle and aunt Col. and
Mrs G. A. Nash, and cousins, Misses
Florence and Jean Dozier, before re,
turning home
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

The many friends of Mr.. Albert
Huffman, formerly of this city, but
now in the government work in Wash
ington, we're pleased to see him step
off the train for visit to his home,
folks a few days ago.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23
A GERMAN RETREAT

If press dispatches mean anything
as to the movement of the German
forces, the conclusion is ever recur-
rent that plans are being laid for a
retreat by the Kaisers forces.
The positions but recently falling
into the hands Of the Allies are the
same that we're captured by the Hrit-
ish nearly t@o years ago in the battle
Of the Ancre ald lost again in the re.
cent drive. The Germans had held
them for two years prior to Nolem-
Der, 1915, and considered them i'm
pregnabIe From here the German
line turned north and joined the val
ley of the Scarpe just east OF Arras.
Beaumont-Hamel particularly was
Of extraordinary strength It is stu,
ated on ridge overlooking the Ancre
and was filled with dugouts through
cut its entire length. 1t commanded
the Ancre Valley for several miles in
each direction and was one Of the
principal defences Of Albert, which is
three and one half miles away on
the south It's evacuation p0Ttends
the speedy fall of Albert and with the
loss of that place the German army
will have very little choice, but to re-
treat to positions north Of the Aisne
and possibly to north of the Aelette.
But the words Of Lloyd George
should be remembered when he says:
THE battle IS not won. The great
autocracy Of Prussia will endoavor,
by violence or guile, to avoid defeat.
and SO give militarism a new lease Of
life.
We can not seek 70 escape the
horrors of war for ourselves by lay
ing them up for our children. Hav.
ing set our hands 10 the task, We must
see it through till a just ard lasting
settlement is achieved
In no other way can we insure a
world set free from wal"
And again
The people no made this war are
still in evidence, and We can not have
peace as long as they are predomi-
nent in the councils Of the enemy. 1t
would be useless to attempt to nego
tate peace with the German sword
clanking on the council table"
And 50, a retreat-oth4r than
precipitate, disorganized retreat
would spell little in the matter Of
closing hostilities.
America has set out 10 pat an army
in Europe that ail. settle the gues-
ton once for all, and il will deyolxe
on her 10 make a victory so complete,
so crushing to the central powers
that-as the great English statesman
says-no German sword may clank on
the council table when the final terms
are made for by 10 other method
will Europe have peace.
The retreat Of the hun must be the
retreat Of a torn and tattered rem
nant; the officers must be rounded
up and taken; we must not permit
formidable force to get east Of the
Rhine, for We would there have
goodly portion Of fighting to do over
again, and the steady retreat of the
Germans with all lines in tact would
mean more years of expensive war,
fare with hundreds Of thousands of
lives as the toll. Therefore, good
strategy demands a holding of the
hun to the lines in France and the
killing or capturing of the fighting
units until the line breaks-then
make the blow decisive; the coup
de grace Of German military power
ought to be delivered on the present
battle field, or nearly SC.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

The host of friends of Col. Bob
Rogers were pleased to see him at his
desk at the postoffice Monday morn
ing, after several days severe i'll.
ness at his home GU Washington
street
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23
ROOMS FOR RENT At TIE
DORMITORN

Furnished or unfinished for light
housekeeping Half price to over
dodgers. Hot and cold water connec.
ton Rooms large and airy Best
ventilated in town at lowest prices.
MRS. c. V. ROBERTS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
DON'T MATTER IF BROKEN
We pay up to IS dollars per set. Also
cash for Old Gold, Silver and broken
Jewelry, Check sent by return mail
Goods held 10 days for sender's ap-
prevail of our offer Mazer's Tooth
Speciality, Dept. a, 20O7 8. 5th St,
Philadelphia, Pa-5-3-6tw.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

Mrs w. O. Chambliss and little
daughter have concluded a charming
visit in this city TO Mrs Chambliss
mother, Mrs, Lawton Smith, and left
Sunday evening for her home in Lake
City. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Smith, who will be their guest
for fortnight or more.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

All honor to our girls who are en-.
rolling in the army as nurses in re-
serve. They win come home fit and
desirable for wives to our boys who
are Drawing the front.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

A card announcing the safe arrival
of Mr.. Raymond Saunders in France
was received yesterday by his aunt
Miss Lille Frost.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

Miss Title Pasteur has accepted
position with Mr. Edward Tucker at
the Ford garade, formerly held by
Miss Blair Woodrow.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

Mrs. s. H Bitch and daughter.
Mrs. FAINT, and two littel ones spent
Monday in the city, combining bust
ness with pleasure, from Blitchton.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

Miss Marie Robinson is entertaining
her cousin, Miss Jessie Niblack of
Dunnellon, who will be her guest for
several days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Deadman of McIn.
tosh are welcoming into their home a
dainty little daughter. born to them
on last Friday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23
ITS SUPERIOR
To ANY LIVER
MEDICINE SOLD"

n Common Gratitude Col. W. a.
Terrell Expresses His Approval
of Martins Liver Medicine
no One Will Again Take
Calomei After once
Trying 1t.
The following unsolicited letter
was recently received by the manu-
facturers of Martins Liver Medi
cine:
In the absence of any other rea
son, common gratitude calls for an
expression from me of the wonder
iul merits of your health-giving
Liver Medicine With a large ex-
perience in trying and using various
Liver Medicine, I have never found
any remedy that SO completely
hits the spot" and tones up the
dilapidated feeling and makes a
fellow feel that lie is worth living.
Martins Liver Medicine relieves
gently but effectively constipation,
starts the liver on its active func-
ton, creates a healthy and normal
appetite, and at night sleep is sweet
and restful | have used three
bottles of this splendid remedy and
am prepared to say it does all and
more than you claim for it.
w. A. TERRELL,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23
the federal lane bank

Is now investigating florida loan applications the
bank furnishes SPECIAL forms for record data re-
garding your title and will not accept the usual
abstract mad by any abstraetor in florida
you haV made application for loan II
or vital importance 10 you to show now that your
title security is as good your value security IL
you nave not laade application but think of doing
So get your title IN shape now, so that when your
application made that delay will not be caused
by the neces ly OF then perfecting the record title
TO your land
"itnout so}ctaton have been appointed a local
examiner for lie federal land bank and nv years
OF ezperienc both in abstract and title work war.
rant me in wing that my services for Won Will
result IN properly placing before the land bank in
the least possible time the title data reouired IN
connection wi1, your loan.
T. 8. rogers.
%. & c. bank building teIephone no AZ,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

Every bottle guaranteed to please
or your money back on return Of
empty bottle to your druggist. SOC
per bottle.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-08-23

the old, savage way. "Gets-Tt' is
the modern, painless. simple way.
Lean over and put two drops OF
"Gets-It" on the corn. put your
stocking and shoe right on again,
and forget the corn. Pain is eased.
''Gets-It' has revolutionized the
treatment OF corns. It never irri-
tates the true flesh. You'll stop
aimping on the side OF your shoe,
and do away with greasy salves,
and painful methods. Use 'Gets-It",
at@ common sense.
"Gets-It," the guaranteed, money.
back corn-remover, the only sure way.
costs but trifie at any drug store.
MID by r. Lawrence g. Co, Chicago, Ill.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-08
THE COST oFLIylNG HIGH

when the high scosts4f:liting has
Ehacofne so high that .it seems as
Though you, could not live any longer,
buy . pound of rice and 1iyeshtgh.
y'Elle very best costs Twelve cents Il
pound. With its comparative cheap
mess, and, good food Value. and the
many ways 1t can be served, rice Is
hard to beat. .s @r
~ pound liz practically twoEcups of
ttiep6ked rice, boil it, and; your stock
GOES up about 400 effcett, " good in
VeHtInent on your money, the two cups
[of unboiled rice become eight soups of
boiled rice and that will go. along way
towards helping TO feed a hungry
family in an appetizing and nourish-
ing way. - n.
But don't make the mistake.of boil
+. ing >the entire pound at once, unless
YOU want to use it within r day or
itWso. 4 f3a {
Why not buy a pound Of rice and
use 1t ? ;
FVt rice is like the, little girl who
is either Very, very good or lforrid. 1
am Tot III a position to explain why
the little girl was this way. but I can
tell ,yon about the rice. lt4is' entirely
q matter Of cooking. ~
. his is the wayyto make boiled rice
very. very good so that each grain
stands out separately. full and firm.
sWash the rice thoroughly and then
Sprinkle gradually IL medium soup of
r.ec! in a pint and>a half OF boiling wa
tei:. sailing to taste. boil for fifteen
minutes, then place it on the back of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-08
hUL FlSHMAN
d j
and Forks Youth Went q
\, I,o i: / d Is Regain Health:
was ~ Years Old.

Israavas feettvsdan S1l,s, clfyzthiss
H. ming that SaNn4fA Etghnsar II, mhes haH
MT the last two years at Color6do
rings, in an attempt to regain his
Eth. died yesterday. 4sr,
- Fishlnan was born In this city
4 1884. Until he lost his heeltI, he
\ Gknt all of his life in Grand Forks.
F. attended the public ana high
POOLS of the city. While a student
l. the latter he was active in athlet-
es and was a member Of the football
: IN of the institution.
two Years ago Mr.. frishrnhn
aytAs taken very seriously i'll with con
eetifpsior.a-fror which he never re-
Eu0vered. He went to Colorado Springs,
md has been. putting UP a losing 1lgnt
aims the diaeage until the end
SSS%%sTlh deceased leaves d multitude OF
u kfends who will mourn his loss. Re-
his parents. the deceased leaves
a$nfee Sisters, Fanny, Mary and Rose,
Ind three hr6tllers, sam. will, VIM
4 Arently Joined. the army, and Max. !.
lfuteral arrangements have mt
: Aen made, and will not be until the
gpdx, arrives on Saturday, Accon1,,an-
u BY the father, NJ. Fishmn, WHO was
84t the: side of his son when he died.
ayrterment will be made in this city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-08

1'atis,, Thursday, March 1.-THE ar
ttlieiy battle on, the eVerdun front coif-
ttnues,' tho war office announced to-
night. f'eufStG erinan hitplHnes were
brought down TN Wednesday. Is. -.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-08
"A DINE SAVED IS A Dlr4E f7ApE :
the stove where, 1t will finish swelling.
Rice Eater Cakes.

aSsS $50 = ~ - 80. ~ - cs
Rice Eater Cakes.
One teaspoon of salt. one cup milk,
one cup -four, one-half cup cooked
rice. one teaspoon baking powder. Fry
in cakes.
Rice and lnIian, Brcad.
Beat two eggs very hight; and one
pint milk, two cups white Indian corn
meal. n II cold boiled rice, two
teaspoons baking powder, ,dne-ha'f
Sup more milk, beat hard. Bake in
shallow pan in hot over
Rice Gems.
a pint of buttermjlk or sour milk.
one egg. a ~teaSpoonfnl 9f soda. Il lit
tie sugar if desired, hnlf'a teaspoopful
of salt. Mix ga cup OF wheat -four
with | 1-2 cups Of cooked rice and
beat into the milk an egg. The mix
ture should be the consistency of gra-
Fam ems Drop into the heated gem
pans and bake about fifteen minutes. {
launches for ONicc Workers, Who
Garry Their Own.'' 4.ts
What time do you begin to wonder
what is in that lunch you brought
with YOU? If You have one of these,
planned by the United States Food
Administration, surely you cannot
wait until l O'Clock. .
Hm Hard boiled eggs 4
Raisin Bread and Butter Sandwiches
Celery
Small jar Of honey.
- #- d. E.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-08
REVIEW OF GRAIN
I'm FARMERS. HANDS

e.. Washington. March S.-Grain
INK farmers hands on March 4, as
ANNOUNCED to-day by the depart
i ::ssh1ehlt OF agriculture was:
sts";sf s5orn.. t,,283,8O5 900 bu., or 400
p6fgE.tenta ~" the 1917 crop.
.a a!s'ieat,. . 1ftli,s72,o 900 bu., or III F.,
~! !5Sssaik. .sos,1es,oeo bu., or s7.S
Ra,lSsS, 4s,4o4,ooo bu., or EOS
se sSaahASssSsJjssgsttrsntAkes Of the crops which
4y1hasetst48sS atnAR4niftAsa1.aHRpu Of the counties
Aftfgfe grown Was announced az fol.
lows,
Corn. 21.9; wheat, Sig; oats. $40
and barley, 38.8.,
About bo.s per cent or 1,oo5,72s,do
bushels of the 1917 corn crop is re-
ported as merchantable.
= Stocks of corn on farms by impor.
.fpnt states Tin thousands Of. bushels
!. e., COOS omitted, follow:
Ohio. 61;541. #'~ :.,-.,- y
Indiana, S6.44S.
Illinois, 192,2SO.,
I. Iowa, 15t.959. +
Missouri. 105.S40.
Il Nebraska 130.709. " IS
Kansas. $500.
Kentucky, 55.2S2.
OF wheat
Ohio, 9,051.
! Indiana. 4.675.
Illinois. 1885. -
Minnesota. 1922. ),
North Dakota, 1850.
South Dakota, 1896. 80
. Nebraska, 2.753: sG
4 Kantas. 1875.
I Oklahoma, 1.792.
s Montana, 2.515. 5. =. III
Washington. $500. =
Stocks Of wheat were, larger BY
1~0,622,000 bushels than they were
last year at this time while stocks OF
corn in farmers hands were the sec
ond largest on record, being exceeded
only by the holdings of 1906.