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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24
Easily Hidden.

It was evident there had been an
accident A lady on deck rushed
to the captain Of the ship and In
CURED in anxious tones what was the
matter.
THE fact is. madam, that we've
broken our rudder," the captain re-
piled.
"Oh, Is that ALP" said the lady.
"As the rudder is mostly under water
I expect no one will notice IT,
Blighty London.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24
ReckIessness.

"They are still talkin' about try
in old Bill Hohenzollern, said
Three Finger Sam.
well" commented Cactus Joe,
that jest shows the difference be-
tween Berlin and Crimson Gulch.
In this town they couldn't find
lawyer with nerve enough to take
his case."-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24
Patience Has Its Limits.

A distinguished centenary speak
err held with some show of truth
that the Garden of Eden was at
Wichita, KAHN fact. Is there yet
but when he contends that Adam
was an Arrapahoe Indian we can
no longer follow him.-Columbu
DISPATCH
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Omaha continues to lead the world as a
sheep market, because of its facilities for hand
ling the business. And these were not developed
under government control, fact that might be
remembered when you are listening to the soap
boxer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Market men talk of an overabundance Of
tomatoes, as if such state of affairs could
exist, when every we'll regulated kitchen is red
client of spicy doors, indicating the prepara-
ton of catsup. chill sauce, picalili and other
things that are needed on the winter table
Overabundance. indeed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

One hope comes uppermost in the mind
these days, and that is that some one of the
many Investigations under way will reach a
definite conclusion. Most Of them merely peter
out without getting anywhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

First division boys, leaving for home give
out letter that next to America they love
France. And these are the fellows we were told
were being corrupted in Germany.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Three hundred thousand pieces of French
machinery, stolen by the Germans during the
war, have been identified and are being sent
home. Now you know the cause of the groan-
ing that is going up from der vaterland.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Spain reports 100000 metric hundred
weight OF wheat raised and domestic demand
for 4o,00o00O The Spaniards ought to get
through very nicely on that. Americans saved
l36000000 bushels of wheat in six months by
voluntary restriction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Carranza finds it difficult to check his Gu
pidity and keep hands off foreign investments
in Mexico, but he may get some outside help
in his efforts to restrain himself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Still, $1,000 figures up to considers ly more
than 2 per cent per annum on an investment of
$3s000, so that one commission firm is not
losing any great sum of money on the capital it
employs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Archduke Joseph is true Bourbon, in that
he learns nothing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

The prince of Wales is not making the
front page" as often as was expected. He
ought to get new press agent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Roumania has 100000 carloads of foodstuff
to export from this years crop. That ought
to help amazingly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Japan may have succeeded in blufing the
peace conference, but the United States senate
is something different again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

prince Arthur" comes home from Wash
inston full of confidence that the senate will
swallow the treaty whole, covenant and all, but
this is not the first time he has guessed wrong
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

1t might save trouble if the aviators down
along the border were to fly northward for a
while in their trials.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Aren't you glad to see these food
shippers investigated"
Il dunno" answered the ultimate con-
sumner. 1t always worries me a little
to see anything done that adds to the
expenses Of conducting their business.
Washington Star
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Pooling to purchase, but not to sell. is
within the law. But the unanimity with which
prices went up or down is remarkable, just the
same.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Your friend must be q vulgar sort OF
man to use profanity in my presence"
MY dear, he said nothing profane."
on. yes he did. When you talked
about the canal project he said he was
worried over the dam prospect."-Balti-
more American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24
.ODAY
The Day We Celebrate.

DR.. Frederick Cohn, rabbi Temple
Israel, born 1878.
Rear Admiral John c. Watson
II. S. N, retired, born at Frankfort,
Ky, II years ago.
Rt. Rev. Theophile Meerschaert'
Catholic bishop Of Oklahoma, born
in Belgium 70 years ago.
Rev. Samuel A, Eliot, for many
years president of the American
Unitarian association, born at Cam
bridge, Mass, 81 years ago.
Harry b. Hooper captain and out.
fielder OF the Boston American
league base ball team. born at santa
Clara. Cal, 80 years ago.
Hank Gowdy, catcher OF the Bos-
ton National league base ball team,
born at Columbus. O., 20 years ago.
Thirty Years Ago In Omaha.
Election Of officers for the Metro
politan club resulted as follows: 8.
A. Sloman. president; c. s. Elgutter,
vice president; d. Kaufman. secre-
tary; s. Bergman, treasurer.
A. D. Brandeis and his bride have
returned from their wedding tour
and are at home at 724 South Nine
teenth street.
Palmer Cox of New York CITY, au-
thor of the brownie stories. is Wis
ting his nephew. Frank l.. Cox.
Emil Heyn of Detroit Is guest OF
his brother, George Heyn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Republican senators on the foreign relations
committee have no fear as to the effect of a
textual change, it seems.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Angry Customer: Look here, waiter.
I have Just found this trouser button in
my soup.
-, Waiter with . beaming smlle). Oh.
thank you. sir; I couldn't think what
had become Of it-Pearson's
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

habits"
what's the use Soon all Of them
Will be abolished by constitutional
amendments"-Iife
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Imports increasing, exports decreasing, must
sound like halowed music to democratic ears,
always attuned to the free trade pitch
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

The trail may be cold but the pursuit is hot
enough to suit the bandits
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24
Hard to Choose.

Mother-Now, Johnnie, which
would you rather do. have donkey
to ride or watch father bathe?-
Blighty, London.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

The list of automobile accidents continues
lengthy enough to show that. careless driving
has not been entirely eradicated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Extravaganza is at the bottom of most Of
our troubles, and its practice is not confined to
the wealthy by any manner of means.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Nobody will worry if the president never
gives out the notes he gets from Mexico.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Hopeful Learner: Professor. do you
tnink l shall ever be able to do any
thing with my voice?
encouraging Teacher: Well, It ma ght
come in very useful in case of fire OF
shipwreck-Pearson's
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Some jester once called golf game for old
men, but the kids" are winning the honors
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

More thunder showers are promised for the
present week, just to keep the climate going
right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Now watch the new morals squad make
things hum!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24
SAID IN FUN.

Biffkins looked glum. He shuddered
every now and again. ana covered his
eyes with his hands as though they hurt.
MY wife got terrible jar at a sale
yesterday" said Biffkins. and his. lip
trembled.,
How'd that happen?" asked his
friend, very concerned.
She was told" said Biffkins. that 1t
was the latest thing In vases."-Tit-B Bits
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

When your aunt visits US she will
bring moro sunshine into your life"
Il don't want more sunshine" pro-
tested the little girl who Is beginning
to study the looking glass. I've got
freckles enough now."-Washington Star
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-24

Passing the buck settles no point.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

amount varied according TO the exp4tt<
ness Of the workers t'
During the war period weaverSs
wages went up. In the aggregate they
earned about 25 per cent more at the
| end of the war than they had formerly..
"The closing of the carpet mills has
thrown many persons out OF employ
ment. There was no alternative, as the
mills cannot run il they cannot get raw
materials
The workers so far as know, un>
derstand the situation. They have
turned 20 other occupations for the
present. ] know that some of my mem
have found positions on the trolley cars
as motormen or conductors.
| II do not know a manufacturer who
wants to reduce wages. Any sane man
knows that such a thing could not be
done while living is SO high. What we
want is business that will permit the
/ payment of these wages to our en-
! pioyes.
II know that nothing pleased me bet
ter than TO see the fat envelopes that
were handed our employees during the
war period"
Archibald Campbell, vice president of
/ the Hardwcll G. Magee Company. l,nown
20 the trade as the makers of the widely
known Bundhar-Wilton rugs and car
pets, pointed out that another element
entering into the present situation is tho
tendency of the public TO wait for lower
prices"
This is a tendency which has reacted
upon the rug and carpet making bust
ness also. as it has made buyers hold
off purchasing supplies until such a time
as wool would be cheaper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
LOCAL MEAT MARKET

The following report on the fresh meat
trade IN Philadelphia is furnished by the
local live stock and meat office of the
ment of ericulture.
FRESH BEEF--Receipts. fairly liberal,
market slow at about steady prices: de-
STEERS-Receipts. Increasing: riset or,
good beef steady AZ s24 to $40; easier un-
der,one on common kinds at 500 to sa3: de :
mand only fair f.
COwS--Reccipts. moderate; market about
steady good cows at s2l TO s23; wea k
or others nt $3.50 TO $40: demand slow.
NEAI--Receipts. Light; market steady sft
s1S TO s2S. demand fairly good.
PORk--Recaipts fairly liberal market
weak to a shade lower at $40 TO s32: de-
mand only fair.
IAMB--Receipts moderate. market slow
TO 81 lower at s2I to s32; demand light.
MtTTON-Recelpts moderate. inarkat
steady at SIS to S24; demand fairly good.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
LIVESTOCK QUOTATIONS

Chicago, Jan. l4.--HoGs--Receipts a.
900 head Generally steady S MsTnS So oqsasT hsaS
butchers. UtS Si755a il. Ga medium and iigh,
butchers, sl7.l5al7.6 light. good and
choice. Si7@ II so; heavy pachlnS' $ie'I;s@
40; throwouts. sie@le'5o piss sli5oV
1880, -
steers steady. Others slow. 25e lower, Butch
ar stool. uncYenly - to 50c lower. Calves,
soc lower, Beef good choice, and prime,
sie M Sltcssrs 'Se Sessps ST. f co%s w. s.
@l3.T5 stockers and feeders, good choice
and fancy. sl0.25n rs; inferior. common
and medium. sI.T6e 1925; calves si6G
'SHHGBEP-Receipts. $1,000 head, Steady.
strong. Some in between and good lambs
higher.
Pittsburgh. Pa Jan; 14'1gMoGs-Re;
% hsaSs ,yogTsrsn sis.so; light yorkers AND
,.ss Snsss AGfHsig' oS 800 !Ssa asss
mSxi:$$dEs-Receipt', ' III 100 heaY. STEADY,
Es Das ,sS Read ii ssaal ssa a1teGAlTrLE ealy.g Re
scG 500 hsaS 'Of lSy'T S.as Pts
,iIsS6 g. i,sSs ssns yorss;sSs iS7SSi7i pigs 81!
nesa sahSr AN lNsLssSssD'il laNsr sG2'
;S'Psi asss :!S@Ns sheer E.i9T' ewes
Kansas oCn Gity IN No. IsR: l4EHodsaTRs e
@iiGo; Gytchsrs, 81; 9oq lies! lights,
prime steers. $1,000 southern y steers 81 q
Is. cows, se.5oais' heiters, ss@lst calves
sHEEP-7Recelnts, 5000 head. Steady
wethcrs. sio8ii.5o; ewes. so@io.so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
Pirate English Concerns To Borro,v Here

Following
doubt but that borrowers
IN the United States
IN investors hands England
and railroads seeing
demand for capital still will there will be
where be obtained United all
liable to the British interest
dividends This recoverable
Before England United this
will have e
Every one who has thought to the of
It's freely There
be
1t
Americans Of
the idea of investing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
GOSSIP OF THE STREET
BANKER SEES ENGLISH
INVESTMENT BUSINESS FOR L. S.
Prominent Financer, Discussing Foreign Trade and
Balance Problem, Says Private British Concerns Will
Borrow Heavily Here-Cossip of the Street

iERE is good deal of quiet talk especially banf
in the financial trade the
balances Through
courtesy Of Hewlett Seay gGnscn Co
in this city enabled publish highly letter these
and kindred welknown
banker this
enjoys
Of the British Cabinet Chancellor OF the IXcequ
The
of exchanging United
Kingdom cabling
e exchange that
British 5 excellent
There debts
debts
anything
deman
Il the Times
pointing England
ana
England
the sentimental securities
cannot grahed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
GLASS OUTLINES new LOAN
Will Be Five or Six Billions and
at Higher Interest Rate

New York. Jan. 1.-THE next Lib
erty Loan will be for five or six billion
dollars and probably for q higher in
terest rate than any previous loans. il
was indicated in a speech here by Car
ter Glass, new Secretary of the Treas
ury
Glass expressed the belief that pa
triotism would not be found wanting In
the American people and said the loan
would not be floated on a commercial
basis, but that the Government would
come TO the people with an appeal TO
the peoples faith in the Government.
This was Glass's first speech since he
succeeded William G. McAdoo in the
Treasury job.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

New York.. Jan. li.--Judgc Cary.
chairman of the United states Steel Cor
poration. has fixed the price of common
stock to be offered to employees for the
year 1919 at 30. Mailing of the usual
circular letter began today and II Is ex-
pected subscriptions viii he received
without further delay. The Corporation's s.
shares were selling around ~ on tho
New York Exchange today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

New York. Jan. l4.-Re1ned sugars
we're unchanged at &c, less . per cent
for cash The Warner company resumed
operations last evening, after being
closed down for several days The
food administration has removed the
embargo on exports Of srups. Raws
were unchanged at 6.05Jc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
LOCAL MINING STOCKS
Cotton Consumption Decrease
TONOPATI STOCKS

New York. Jan i4.--Dccember cotton
consumption i72,9il bales. exclusive of
linters. compared with 51G,49S bales in
December 1911. Exports last month,
including lintcrs. were 5SS.4S7 running
bales, against 477.O3i in December,
1917. Imports for December were
l3.7+S bales. equivalent 500 Pound bales
against 14,579 bales in 1917. The num-
ber Of cotton spiudies active in Decem-
Der was 33,652.6I2, against 33,64a69O
In same month a year ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
Discuss observation-disclosures Plan

yesterday approval
disapproval
that held by everybody
conclusions
n
Of the public.
which has
life which
lroad /
there something
o
every early
security question
the
will be
required anything less than hvyear would be unfair
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
NEW YORK BUTTER AND EGGS

New York. Jan, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
II 1895 tubs. Higher scoring, GIN a csc:
extras. 67c. inside; seconds, O1 a 90 y c; state
EGGS-Receipts. IA, 434 cases. Extras
04c. inside; extra nrsts, 9. y q 63c; hrsts
8i 618l hc: seconds. bs1s 60c; refrigerator,
special marked, 43eF 53c; dlrties. No. /, SO
q SIC. No. ., SO q SIC; checks. 40 a 55c; State
dairy, 81 ~ 70s; western and southern whites,
By whites, G5s 67c; brown 56a ssc mixed
color, 52 a Ode; undergrades 4S " 4Sc; gath
cred whites. "a Csc pullet whites S3M 55c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

The Real Estate Title Insurance and
Trust Company has declared quar-
tcrly dividend of 3ia per cent, an in
crease OF Y of per cent This In
creases the annual dividend rate from
~ to Il per cent. The dividend is pay
able February to stockholders Of rec
ord January -.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
Philadelphia Markets
GRAIN AND FLOUR

WHEAT Receipts S5.2Il bushels. The
market was quiet, with no change IN prlces,
Following were the quotations Car lots III
export elevator. Government standhE IN
spec ion. standard prices--No ! rcd winter;
81 80. No. ! northern spring, 81. ~; NO !
In rd winter. 81 81; No. | red winter gar
licky 81 81. NJ. | rrd smutty. 81 30; No :
red winter S23G: No. northern spring,
81 30; No . hard winter, 81 36i No. red
winter garlicky. s2.3i No. red. smutty'
50 33 No. 3 red winter, 81 81; No. north
ern sprng s2.32: No, 3 hard winter, 2S5
80. 3 rod winter. garlicky, so NO. . rcu'
smutty, 81 20; No. red. s2.3u; No :; gar
licliy, soas: No. 4. smutty. S2.:I 40, q.
garcky. smu,tys s.; -; No sn,nt,r . rGH: s555:
40. ), garlcky, smutty. S2.2i ,>.,.,
CORN--Rcccipts. 2loo bushels. Demand
was light. but supplies were Smhl ana
prices ruled steady. We quote yellow in car
lots for local trade. ne 10 quality and loca.
tion. at 81 5SM1.7O per bushcl. the latter
for choice old ,.
OArS--Receipts 10l. .1oT bushels. uHer,,
iuGs were moderate and prices were wen
maintained. hut trade WAS quiet. We quot
Car lots, as to ocation-No. Whitc; N".
S0i2c standard white. Ia'2 SO. No "
white, TSi2 70c; No. white, 80 'S'
FI.OUR--Rcceipts, a,:s3,an8 pounds III
sacks Demg nd was light and prices ruled
in buyers favor. Quotations: To arrive
per 100 lbs. Ia l+O-lb sachs-Wintcr;
straight. So i5GpiO; Kansas. straight, SO -
dlOT5; do short. patent. sln;oo,s IL, 49,"
spring shor, patent. slo.G0m 10 90; DO; na :
ont slO 25 a. 10 30; do erSt clear. ~. 80" 10
RYE flour was dull and unchangrh
We quote at ss75@o,5 90 per barrel, in SACKS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
CARPET INDUSTRY
NEAR HALT HERE
Some Mills Closed and
Others Have Reduced
Operations
WOOL CONTROL BLAMED
J.. 5. Methods Prevent OBJ
tanning of Material at Right
Price. Says Manufacturer

The carpet and rug making Industry
in Philadelphia is N Il virtual stand
still.
This means that thousands Of work
ers have been forced out Of their reg
ular occupations and nave found tenn
porary employment in other lines Of
industry. 1t also means that millions
Of dollars Of Philadelphia capital are
lying idle. 1t further means that mill
hand and mill-owncrs alike are losing
money.
The making Of floor coverings is one
Of this City's chief textile industries,
There are approximately sixty mills
here. with "A combined yearly output
worth in normal times S.U,O00,000 or
more.
All the carpet and rug mills in this
district are marking time, according
to mill owners well qualified to speak
for tho trade. Some are closed. Others,
though open, have greatly reduced their
working force and Curtailcd their
products,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
More Discussions on Substitute Loan

OF
in
a
selling them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
REFINED SUGARS
DAIRY PRODUCTS

CiIEESE-The mariet ruled strong, with
demand absorbing the limited offerings. Quo
tations New York. whole-milk. fancy, fresh
asa asia {, specials higher New York, whole
milk fair TO good fresh 37Gp37ia c: Wiscou-
SIN whole milk. fancy 3SQ3Sh do. do
Caif to good, 37D37Ac.
BUTTER market was dull and prices
further declined lc under Increased pressure
to sell. Quotatlons Solid-paCkcd ctcnmerr,
extras Csc: higher scoring goods, 6oM tic.
the latter for jobbing sales; extra Hrsts. SO
a. &c; frsts. 62@ Gle; seconds, noa We;
fancy brands Of prints jobblng at TIA 7ici
fair to good B+MIlc.
EGGS-Fresh eggs were in larger supply
and sl.2O per case lower, Coid-storase
stocl; continued in small suppiy and firm.
Quotations: Free cases. nearby frsts, Sis. go
per crate. current receipts. SIS per case;
western, extra hrsts, SIS. 60 per case. firsts.
SIS per case; inferior lots lower: storage
eggs. alG.20 per case; selected fresh
jobbing at SIC G0c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Is. 300 head. STEADY. l0c higher
cATTI.E--Receipts, s70O head Best
steady, others slow.
SIiEEp-Recclpts. 10000 head Steady.
l5c lower.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
PROVISIONS

There was a fair jobhing demand d. sH6 ID
prices ruled steady. Quotations; Guy OeeI ~
sets. smoked a nd ali dried. l7c: western beef
in sets smoked 41c city beef kssurlss wrs,anS anS
Seef hams, 500 nork. fsmi!y 'SSS'ii ,innss hams
3o's 6: other hams smoleda oS cs,E cured NJ. rs
smoked, western cured, SO % s0if c: do. boiled,
boncicss, 52c.. picnic shoulders, S. r. "mred.
loose 20c; do. smokcd. 30c; bellies. IN pick,e.
breakfast bacon, western cured; i4c; lard
western, refined. 27@2!h c: lard. puTo city.
rn nndnr.d oL n DIin q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
BUSINESS NOTES


ROCK producers headed by the lnterna-
| tiona Agricultural Corporation. is Delns
organized under the Webb-Pomerene act
The first notable signs of recession
in the steel business In three years are
/ shown this week In the shutdown OF
the Bessemer plant and all finishing
mills at Brown Bonnell plant of the Re
public Iron and Steel Company. 1ne
and I6.incb rnilla nj the nlant will
onerate IL 10 oxnectnd that FULLY onn-
Hale Of ,u,on,y fnrnaces of Muhoniuc
vaIi.,o viii ho sbut do,vn NJ onr time or
anntL, ,hi, S.a,' CO... roiining and other
,nnai"s ht ,;raso,s o,i,' n,,o io ont Of
~, ~ P'N'N'- '''
vast
The Jnterstots Commerce Commission
ns s'S rI' W GU, .ae lS.nhincr,. I'omnany
"a .in ,'''o,,,. 80 i,st sr.ioht IA tee
i a,.u o.'e, .s , "s ~, ,.s Dai,rood
Iu seu oy I1,t DoS,o, "ti,, ~ ISL TWnnaov
ha on olip nier,., ,i !. H., ,yiti, the COM
mission for permission TO increase Ns
freight rates 20 per cent ana us pas
senger fares to basis OF three cents
OASIS az steam lines IN lhat te'l''oiS'
shipments Of bituminous coal over the
Philadelphia a. Reading Halfway Tor
November, 1918. totaled l,GSl.IS9 tons
comparing with 1.703.23l tons in 1871.
Blast furnaces in the Pittsburgh dis
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