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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
Notice to Property Owners

Putnam, Conn. April -. 1919
10 the Owners Of Property ana
HouSeholders $500
We recommend the cleaning IN of
back yards Of rubbish. refuse from
the table, decomposing material and
anything liable to be nuisance or de-.
hterenous TO public health. the same
to be placed in garbage cans with =
cover which likewise must be Kent
clean. This recommendation mus he
carried into effect on or before NV
lst Those failing to comply will BE-
prosecuted according to law or the
health officer may cause same 10 be
removed or abated and such land
place or building to be so cleaned and
purified at the expense of the owner
thefeet, such expense to be recovered
IN any action therefor brought in the
name Of the City Of Putnam.
BY Order Of the Board Of Health
2 A GARDNER
g. T. LAMARCHF. NJ y
MRS. DELINA DUR0CHFR
3. +. MURPHY, NJ
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
GRANGE TO HOLD DANCE

Putnam Grange will hold a dance
in Red Mems hall, Friday evening,
April 25. Music by Harmony Orches-
ira. Admission charged. All invited.
ADV.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
FARMS FOR SALE

Farms near the trolley line all the
way from Worcester to New London.
Located in the rich Quinebaug Val
lev. Prices from $4,000 to $4,000.
If interested write A B. RANDALL,
the Farm Bargain Man, Putnam,
Conn. loft
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
LEGAL NOTICE

April IL, 1918
O. P Bancroft is no longer con
nected with the Putnam Motor Car
Co, and said Putnam Motor Car Co.
or Z. C. Rogers will not be responsi-
Die for any bills that he may contract
from this date
PUTNAM MOTOR CAR CO.
F. c. ROGERS.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
AUCTIONEER

Wanted-Everybody to know j. Z.
Talbot IS Graduated Auetioneer and
will ge you the highest prices toI
your goods. Just give HIM trial and
be convinced. Residence. 209 Grove
St, Putnam, Conn. Tel. So. 1899
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
SIS REWARD

For the return of a pocketboOk lost
on the 4.55 north bound trolley car
from Putnam Thursday evening.
Finder please leave at Office French
River Textile Co, Mechaniesvilie.
and receive the reward
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
USED CAR FOR SALE

A 1917 seven passenger Hudson,
Model J. has been run 1900 miles,
IN first class condition. $500 will
buy If if sold at once. Address. Al
T0M0BILE, care Patriot Office, Put
NAM
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AMONG THE CHURCHES
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CONGREGATIONAL Church Note

On next Sunday the services will
be as follows:
Z a. M, Christian Endeavor Sun
rise meeting, Mrs J II. Potter, lead
er. 1880 a. m, public worship; ,
M. Bible school; 7.15 p. m, Easter
concert of the Bible school Miss
Vienna Carter of Boston will give a
series of Easter readings.
On Friday. April ., the Ladies So
cial Circle will serve a supper at the
church After the supper an enter
tainment viii be given.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
RESOLUTIONS

On the death Of Patrick J O'Bnen.
Whereas. it has pleased Almighty
God to take from US our late brother.
Patrick O'Brien. who, by his sterling
qualities as member of Division No
! of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
of Putntm, and kind father. has en-
deared himself to us all.
Resolved That this expression Of
our regret be spread upon the rec
ords OF our Division and suitable
copy be presented to the family: shat
our charter be draped in mourning
fer a period Of thirty days.
Resolved. That these resolutions
be published in the local papers Of
the town Of Putnam.
j. Fl. RAFFERTY,
LAWRENCE T. RYAN
JAMES O'BRIEN
rs Committee on Resolutions
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
I UTNAM TAX NOTICE

4 warrant having been isued to me
for the collection of Personal Taxes
which are due and payable by law on
February l, 1919, and Taxes, levied
on the Grand List of the Town of
Putnam, for the year 1918, which are
due and payable on or before May l,
1919. according to the vote of said
town, notice is hereby given that, for
the purpose of receiving such Taxes,
| will meet all persons liable to pay
Personal and Property Taxes due said
town, at my office,
IS Front Street, Putnam, on
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATUR-
DAY
April IT, 1s and 10, 1919
From 3 o'clock A. NJ. until O'Clock
+ NJ. on each of said days
Dated at Putnam, Conn, March 70,
1919.
ERNEST C. MORSE.
Collector Of Taxes for the Town Of
Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
PUBLIC SALE

We will sell at Public Sale the en-
tire stable equipment used in con
Quoting the extensive livery business
belonging to the estate of the late NJ.
K. JOY, at Putnam, Conn, opposite
the depot, on
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
BUY LIVE STOCK

" +. Perkins. Butcher and Dealer
in Live Stock. Calves a speciality
Am always in the market Phone
34-I4. Putnam division 8tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18

Adds II. Welch leaves this Thurs
day evening for Camden, n. j. to
visit his half-brother.
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Man Is the Great Listener.

Girls with ugly ears cover them with
little knots OF hair, but mans ears
must stand out before the world and
take what is coming 10 them.--Toletio
Blade.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
WANTED

Waitress wanted May l. Apply
At ARNOLD'S SEA GRILL, Front
street.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
FOR SALE

To quick buyer for cash, 1916 Ford
touring car. completely oVerhauled.
new bearings. bushings. and all wear
ing parts; also new set of side cur
tains: four good tires and spare
Can be seen at Bakers Garage, South
Woodstock. JOS. S. SHEPARD, Box
14I. New London, Conn Telephone
334E
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18

Friday evening, April Is, quiet
hour service at 80
Easter Sunday. Holy Communion
at Gao. Rev. an. b. Olmsted oficiat-
10y RiAls. sShaol az Ills, Evening
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18
FOR SALE

Several pieces of Antique F'urni-
ture. Can be seen at sc Grove street
MISS VI. +. ARNOLD 1917
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CALL $685.

On phone and have your gas stove
put in shape and be shown how you
can d. he same 17-tf
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FURNISHED ROOMS

Furnished rooms to let Apply at
f6 FLORENCE STREET. l6
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18

The Patriots skilled print
ers can take care of your needs
in any kind of job printing, and
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-04-18

Armand and Euclde Trahan spent
the holiday in Providence.
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AssIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
so - ;,ch First Insertion-25c Each Subsequent '"

Clearing House For Who Have Something 10 Disp0
Of and Those Wishing Acquire Something; fo h"pS anu
Fnplovee: It Brings Buyer and Seller Together
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AUCTIONEER
J. C. WITTER,
N. A. Witter. Assistant Auctioneer

Office and Sales Rooms, AZ Main St
Danielson, Conn.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-05-11

their twin turrets with bayonets advanced.
Mike" cackled Hallam. "v-u can go
back to your silos. don't have to kick in
this trip. I'm special pet Of Uncle Sam
and I hold here in my right hand passports
emitting one Robert Fulton Hallam to make
a touchdown for goal between any two of
those outpost shanties in Europe the same
neatly decorated with photo of said Hallam,
which does not do him justice, but which is
none the less recognizable. What say,
yokels?"
The scrawney soldiers vised the document
and grounded their rifles.
Not far along, beyond the border Tialam
caught a livery auto and was driven to a
railroad station Late that night he was at
the port OF departure. Next morning he was
in the booking office, seeking to arrange for
cabin on The first outgoing steamer. The
clerk was sorry; the last had been sold to
young gentleman named Nieff. 1t cabin
equipped to accommodate two; perhaps the
purchaser would share it with Mr.. Halam.
Hallam found Nieff registered at a hotel,
sought him out, and introduced himself.
Nieff- was a Grodnian Hallam readily made
his acquaintance in the breezy ease that
marked his genial intercourse with all way
farers, aud soon preached his purpose. Nieff
was inclined to be shy-wary, it seemed to
Hallam.
The owner Of the cabin asked few ques-
tions. and seemed pleased to learn that Hal
lam was an American A New Yorker, per-
haps? Yes? Splendid. Mr.. Nieff would be
delighted to have Mr.. Hallam as room.
mate. Would Mr.. Hallam be good enough
to direct him when they landed toward find
ing some one whom he was crossing the
ocean to seek? Mr. Hallam would, and much
obliged for the exchange.
Hallam suspected that Mr.. Nieff was not
Mr.. Nieff. He had not been through what
he had been through in Grodnia without
knowing that intrigue and treachery were
the chief industries in the wake of the Ia
mentabe conditions which he had left behind.
Nieff was, undoubtedly, nobleman--the ear
marks were unmistakable, indelible. Hallam
did not propose to become a party to any OF
the dark workings OF the hostile cliques un-
lsU biz pEtiqlpati2p H!gRt u Some uannas
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-05-11

that famous land some day-on her honey
moon. perhaps, IL she We're ever to marry
What more likely, then, than that she had
turned toward that country which she so
admired when it became needful to escape
somewhere?
Here was clew; message almost, from
her own lips. Some one should go to
America at once to seek her. And who more
worthy more seemly than Count Jan her
distant cousin, acknowledged candidate for
her hand? To him there should be multi.
piled incentive in the search and the CAM
paign.
"Wil you go, my SOM" asked Grand Duke
Fedor.
Jan arose and gravely bowed
" 1t will b. pleasure and an honor sir,
to carry Out your wishes to the last breath
Of my ability to do So" he said Love,
honor, patriotism, glory, rich reward, and
the appreciation of Jour grace will all join in
giving me inspiration No man ever set ont
on more momentous undertaking with
more or better reasons for striving Pray
that I shall find her and win her; and IL
may not win her, that I shall find her and
bring her back to Europe to lead US in driv-
ing out the traitorous enemies of the rightful
throne Of Grodnia"
The speech rang true The young count
spoke 1t from his soul. He idolized Sabina
as utterly as any of her serfs ever had. And
he believed in the government of kings.
which she symbolized and represented re.
ligiously. Jan was not endowed with vast
intellect but he was not lacking In the cour.
~ 81 hls fsitha
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-05-11


In the hottest of the Grodnan turmoil,
Bob Hallam saw strange sights. An eve.
witness to the metamorphoses wrought by
the preciptate change of nation from the
unsound extreme OF royasm to the insane
extreme of bolshevism, he didn't know
whether to laugh or to weep.
To his paper he cabled skeletonized de.
scriptions Of what TRANSFERRED before his
vision and what flashed through his impress
sionable. healthy Christian brain. It was
the story Of Russia again, in miniature as
regarded numbers and acres, in full repeti-
ton as concerned consequences-crime and
lust and inequality and panic and remorse
At the end of one cablegram he added:
" Alsop wrote fable called cattle and
butchers; might use as text for editorial; cat
tie gathered and said we are stronger than
butchers let us fall on them and horn them
to death but wise old bull said If we do
others will come with knives and they will
not be trained butchers 30 we will suffer
more pain and be butchered anyway; moral
as nearly as I can remember it was some.
thing to the effect that If we must be
butchered let it be done by experts; this
applies to Grodnia where the cattle are being
butchered by bonehead amateurs after kill.
ing the slick professionals. HALLAM"
But the tag" of his cables usually was
something like this:
when do I start home? This madhouse
is getting on my nerves and news is cold
anyway since 1t is the same every day and
promises to remain same for months
HALI.AM"
The managing editor agreed with Halam
after few weeks. Grodnia was not a vital
point In world affairs. The big news had
been exploded. Details no longer counted
seuf thausspa Milss sxsy " Hillsm opspsa
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-05-11
THF RFID SHA w By y
BY ack Lait

be Of service to certain young woman whose
image burned in his memory certain young
woman whom he had met in the mob that
was thrsting for her blood as she walked
through It; a certain young woman who had
given him her little hand at the pale of
Grodnia, who was now in New York. Hal.
lam's pulses beat faster at the thought-she
was in New York and he would soon be
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-05-11
SYNOPSIS.

Revolution sweeps Grodnia. The king is killed by
mob aud his daughter. Princess Sabina escapes in
the garb of a peasant. An aged priest. Fathe
Pokof, accompanies her in flight. The two meet an
American newspaper correspondent, Bob Haam.
who brides guards to permit them to .he bor-
der. Naroush Dupchinsky. a boshevist is assigned
to seek and kill the princess. He takes passage
America the boat with Princess sabina
who is passing peasant girl. Sophia Gorov.
Struck by the girls beauty, Dupchinsky makes love
to her. much to her distress.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-05-11

with any condolences. Had she needed the
expressed wishes of her roya! father. or had
she given more friendly ear to my pleadings,
perhaps she would have accepted me as her
consort. But she gave me the mitten, so to
speak. I have no idea where she might be
or what she intends"
If marriage could be arranged some-
how now" said the grand duke, at might be
of immense and immediate advantage. The
news would surely fame many of the old
fires in the hearts of Grodnia for the wed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-05-11

r m g $ S a e e and
read with whoop-
ing glee:
=" Come home.
IIACKETT."
He stood not
upon the order of
his going. In half
an hour he had his
kit packed and his
feet started down
that road which
Princess s a b In q
and Father Pokoff
had traversed in
their exodus. In
half an hour more
he had reached the
S | e epy pair of
guardsmen at the
border of the ad-
joining kingdom.
They came out of
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-05-11

ding of a queen must be event of moment
even in these tragic days when tho world
seems topsy turvey. 1t would make her hus.
band the natural leader Of the army Of
restoration. And you, my brave Jan, are a
soldier"
" For the sake Of the honor of ancient
Grodnia," answered Jan, land because /
truly love her majesty, would gladly go to
her again and renew my suit Maybe in this
hour Of adversely she would soften to one of
birth and courage, one who could understand
and sympathize as we'll as fight for her
queenly rights"
Yes" added the grand duke land T am
certain that should there happily be issue
the sentimental propensities OF our people
would burst through this momentary mad
ness OF rebellion, the more If it were male
issue"
80, your grace" simpered Count JAM teas
ing his mustache with agitated modesty.
But before we can stage even the prelude
of this play, not to talk of the happy ending
we must have our star Come, now, has
mono of you suggestion"
Far fetched theories and propositions were
voiced, but none found any sustained sup
port from the grand duke until one Of the
minor nobles one who had been a court
chamberlain, gave it as his guess that her
majesty might have gone to America; he
had heard her say, in happier times and
ton for her, and that she intended to visit
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
TRUSTEES SALE.

Default having been made in the pay
ment of the debts and obligations Sc
cured to be paid in a certain deed OF
trust, executed the Cd day of December.
1872, by NJ. Il. Larkin and wife, Mary
u. Larkin, 20 the undersigned as trus-
tees as same appears Of record in the
office of the Register of Shelby County,
Tennessee, in Book 500, page 3SS. and
the owner of the debt secured having
requested the undersigned to advertise
and sell the property secured by said
deed Of trust, this is to give notice that
we will on
SATURDAY, MAY "a, 1919,
commencing at Il o'clock noon. at the
southwest corner Of the Courthouse.
and at the Adams Avenue entrance
thereof, proceed to sell at public out
cry to the highest and best bidder for
cash, the following described property,
to-wit:
Situated in Shelby County, Tennessee,
as follows: Beginning at a point in
The south line Of Heistand Place where
the center line Of Mansfield Avenue
would intersect said south line of
HAistand Place If Mansfield Avenue had
been dedicated, thence east with the
south n of Heistand Place 40 feet;
thence south 227.3 feet, thence west
wardly with the north line of the N.
c. & st. /. r, r. right-of-way 40 feet
more or less to a stake; thence north
243 feet to the point of beginning.
All right and equity of redemption.
homestead and dover waived in said
deed Of trust, and the title is believed
to be good. but We will sell and con-
f. c. COCHRAN,
S. r. MARTIN,
Trustees.
TN,;, Ir,;f 10 In10
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18

Default having been made in the pay
ment of the debts and obligations Sc
cured to be paid in a certain deed Of
trust. executed the 23d day of Novem-
Der, 1918, by NJ. D. Wagner and wife.
Nellie r. Wagner, to the undersigned as
trustee, as same appears of record in
the office Of the register of Shelby
county, Tennessee, in book 692, page
229, and the owner Of the debt secured
having requested the undersigned to
advertise and sell the property secured
by said deed Of trust, all OF said indebt-
the payment Of a part thereof, at the
option of the owner, this is to give no
tice that we will, on
MONDAY. MAY 5, 1919,
commencing at IL o'clock noon, at the
southwest corner Of the courthouse.
Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee, and
at the Adams avenue entrance thereof,
highest and best bidder for cash, the
following described property to-wit;
Situated In Shelby county, Tennessee,
as follows:
Lot No. So East End Highlands subdivi.
sion of part Of lot "a and all Of lot %.
Cooper tract, as shown by plat of record
in plat book g., page 81, Of the regis
see; said lot No. GO fronts 40 feet on the
north side Of York avenue and runs
back northwardlv between parallel lines
a distance Of 1875 feet.
All right and equity Of redemption,
homestead and dover waived in said
deed of trust, and the title is believed
to be good, but we will sell and COM
BANK OF COMMERCE. & TRUST CO.
Trustee.
BY s.. J. SHEPHERD, Trust Officer.
This April II. 1919.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
BACK FROM FRANCE.

After serving for nearly a year with
Pershing's winners in Europe, NJ. l..
Gardner, who resigned from the No. 6
engine company's crew two years ago
to enlist, has returned to Memphis and
is back on the lob. He served as a
sergeant with headquarters company,
1l5th field artillery, A. L. r., and re-
turned home in splendid condition, al
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
JURY COMMISSION NAMED

JoNEsBORO. Ark, April is. (splj-
Judge R. L. L. Johnson today appointed
A. ]. Scott. R l. Edwards and A l."
Malone as jury commissioners. who
were directed and ordered to select the
grand jurors FOR the next term Of court.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
l v STOCK MARKET.

ST LOUIS, April lS..oHogs Receipts,
5.o0d 10, 25; mixed, 500. OOQ2O. 20; heavy,
$40, O06320. rs; bulk, 500, O0d20.6 60.
G a.. sSaPs h. 5000 ., s STEADY; MATHIS "a 5Gos
$40. OOal Is. 90; cows and helfers, $7.6O@
$500; Gamers, $5.5097,25; calves, $.75
shteep-Reoeipts, 200; steady; lambs,
! s,5oQ2o. 90; ewes, s15,00@l4.5O; can
ners, $4.5o@11.0O.
CHICAGO, April lS.-Hogs. receipts
%, 900: Toe lower; bulk, S20,25Q2O,55;
heavy, $40. 4tQ2O,6E medium, $40, ESQ
2O,5S; light, $lS5Og2O.45; pigs, Sl7'25@
Cattle. receipts 1000; strong to high
err. Heavy steers, $1i.75@2O.25; light,
$40. 400 is. so; cows and heifers. SI,SS4
i5.75; Gamers, S6.15110,4 Oi calves. Sl4,00
a16. 90; stockers, $S.50Q16. rs.
Sheep. receipts 1000; higher; lambs,
SIS. 90 I2O. 20; culls, $14.60@l 500; medi-
um ewes. s12, 0oq15.60; culls S6.Oogl2,0O,
KANSAS CITY, April 1S.-Hogs, re-
| ceipts 5000; zoe to SOC lower; packer
top, S2O.5O; bulk, $685. @2o. Is; heavies,
| $50. 20I20, so; medium, S1S. tbq 20,4Oi
lights, $4,000 2O,b0; pigs, $l6.OOGlS.3
Cattle, 1000; steady to l5c higher
steers, Stt. 50Ul9 .S5; light, $l0.50qlS.lOt
| cows and heifers, $G,50G 1885; Gamers
| $4T5m6. 40; calves, $l025ul425; stock
ers. $S,50115,0O.
Sheen. receipts 1000; steady to e5t
higher: lambs, SIC. 7641a.65; oulls, $685.
aI6.T5: medium ewes, $12, 40Qlb4o
breeding ewes, S1O@5d17.7b.
=
FORT WORTH. Tex, April ls.-Cat
~tle--Receipts $500; steady; steers, $50
UI4,60.
Hogs-Receipts 1000; l0Ql5c lower
heavy, SEQ. 25120,60,
sheep-Receipts 6O0: steady; lambs
ste. O0@ 10, 90.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
NOTICE
ELECTION NOTICE.

AMERICAN BUILDING, LOAN AND
TONTINE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION,
OF Memphis, Tenn.
Notice is hereby given that the BIZ
ennial election for directors to serve
the ensuing two years will be held at
the office of the Association, in Mem
phis, Tennessee, on
THURSDAY. MAY 1, 1919,
Hours of election from 10 O'Clock am.
Il 4 o'clock pm. Each member present
in person or by proxy will be entitled
to one vote for each share owned by
him or her, and a full attendance OF
the members is specially desired.
BY order of the President. ~
VIM. r. OUTTEN, Secretary.
Anvil 10 1910 q
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
CHANCELLOR MTERPRETS
NEW ASSESSMENT LAW

FINE BLUFF, Ark. April is. (Spl1-
In the suit OF {. L, Wood, ct al aaaEnSt
G. W. Wiley, commissioner OF Grady
Arkansas river road district, Chancel-
Tor John NJ. Elliott held that the legis-
lature had the power to name the per-
sons WHO might levy assessments In
an Improvement district, regardless of
where such person lived IN the county
where the district is located, The case
viii he appealed to the supreme court
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18

tnough ne a served rs days In the
front line trenches on one stretch He
said that a smoke filled house at a
two-alarm fire in Memphis was sweet
ness itself in comparison with a gas
filled trench in Flanders,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
Mr.. Joseph Newburger's Comment

1T should be the pride of very citizen of Memphis to see that e hve a large pack
I'M liant so that we can encourage our farmer friends to raise stool. DNerbmaton is thu
slogan of the hour and this @raMB is one Enterprise that Memphis needs and needs badly,
huge success The bond of directors have determined to go at this on a conservative bs
and very dollar invested will be devoted solely to making the enterprise success" Jose
Newbuger President Nwbrger Cotton Co
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
Memphis Packing Corporation
CENTRAL BANK BUILDING, MEMPHIS, TENN.

All preferred and COMMON shares offered heretofore in Series No. and
Series No 2 have been sold for a total of 1922 10000. Over four hundred
bankers, merchants and live stock growers have participated in the sale Of
this issue and have oveuubsribed Series Nc. 2 more than $25oOooo. This
over.sde of an allotted offering is the best tangible evidence Of confidence
ever epcsed in a Southern enterprise. onehaf of Series Nc. 3 has been
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-18
Memphis District
Weather Bulletin
Memphis, Tenn, April rs, 1919.
lItavI AVER nj.
COTTON AREA

Cuseasonably cool weather prevails
with minima mostly SS to IS degrees,
Frosts occurred in Arkansas, Tennes-
see, Northern Georgia and interior OF
Alabama and Mississippi, No rainfall
reported
Texas rainfall not received,