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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-19
Forssts Of the CAUCASUS.

Ths forests Of the Caucasus In Rus
STA are estimated at 100000 acres.
chiefly In the Black sea territory,
which IL Mt the rate Of nearly twenty
acres to each inhabitnnt. The forests
Of western Siberia have been scarcely
explored. but they are stated to be
200,O00,0O0 acres in extent. more than
half being In m absolute state Of na.
ture.-Rocky Mountain Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-19
The Movie Tariff.

Harold was told to run over and
see what the prices were for special
picture showing ut the movies that
evening. When he came back he
said: cts II cents for children and
II cents for the overgrown."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-19
Presidents in countrv,s History

Presidents IN Country's History.
Martin Van Buren,, the eighth pres
ldent, was the first president born af,
ter we had declared our independence
Of England, and John Tyler was the
first born after the formation Of the
United States.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-19
vIoe Of the virtuou,.

The popularity of ill-temper is that
1t Is the vice Of the virtuOuS It IL
often the one blot on an otherwise
noble character.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-19
spasmodie Sermon.
Many man finds himself in deep
water before he gets in the swim.
Aztec EmeraIds.

Among the Aztec treasures Of Mex.
leo were found many fine emeralds.
They were exquisitely cut. and 1t Ia
from this source that the magnificent
emeralds now forming part Of the
royal collection Of Spain are supposed
to have been taken.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-19
How Can A Woman
Bank $500 A Week

Some can't do it. Most can. It depends
upon the woman. Make up your account of
bone your expenditures. Be extravagant
only in saving money. Some women will say
81 can't do without that" Other women will
say II WILL do without this''-1 WILL do
without that"
There is no word in the En-
glish language which pays
larger dividends than WILL.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-19

In the District Court OF Iowa. i'm md
for Delaware County, Marh Term,
1919.
George S, Acers and Henry Atlee Acers.
Plaintiffs.
The sun., 1919-02-19
BID AND ASKED QUOTATIONS.

New York Stock Exchange closing prices 81
Government and municipal bonds. Accrued In
terest to be added 10 these prices
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT BONDS.
The sun., 1919-02-19
The Eject on stocks.

There was a difference of opinion In
brokerage circles after the close yester-
day as TO the effect of postponement
Of the Victory Loan on market values
of stocks, but the taxpayer and the
potential bond subscriber gave signs OF
relief because the postponement facii-
tates the borrowing of money to pay
taxes and gives a breathing spell before
the public is compelled to dig into its
pocket to subscribe for additional Gov
eminent bonds. The prospect was that
the banks would have TO take a much
larger proportion OF the forthcoming
loan than Of any OF the previous loans,
and It Is more advisable for the banks
10 buy one to Ave year notes than 20 be
tied up with Victory bonds on which
public assimilation promised to be slow.
Under the circumstances the banking in
terests are inclined to look on the new
proposal favorably and the improvement
in sentiment may extend itself to market
values for stocks.
The sun., 1919-02-19
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET.
Government Financing.

Bankers in this city received word
over the long distance telephone just
before the close yesterday that the Vic
tory Loan scheduled for April 20 had
been .shclved for several months at least
and that the Treasury Department had
adopted the policy of issuing one to
Ave year notes. The information came
too late for any reflection in stock or
Liberty bond prices. 1t was followed
late In the afternoon by a despatch from
Washington to the effect that the House
Ways and Means Committee had begun
work on a bill providing for the issuance
OF short term notes running from one to
Ave years, the total amount to be issued
$4,000, 100000. Several far sighted
bankers in this city have contended
right along privately that a short term
note issue would be best for all con-
cerned and there was moderate rejoicing
In several important banking houses
yesterday
The sun., 1919-02-19

Planning for the Future.

According to reliable information OBJ
tanned yesterday, the railroad interests.
particularly those roads which operate
coaling properties IN conjunction with
their rail lines. are making extensive
plans for the future In so far as they
can in view of the unsatisfactory rail
road situation. II ia understood that
railroads producing anthracite coal have
decided that now Is the time for action
and with that in view. II is said. a meet
ing OF representatives OF all anthracite
coal railroad companies had been called
for Friday In this city. According to
all information obtainable the efforts OF
the meeting will be toward arriving at a
definite policy for control Of the business
in absence OF further Government reRu-
lation. Inquiry al the offices OF the
Leh!gh Valley and the Lackawanna
railroads failed to elicit any information
respecting the meeting. At both places
1t was declared that nothing was known
regarding the matter. although It was
admitted that 1t was not unlikely that
such a meeting would he held. 1t would
be reasonable step in the direction OF
necessary reimbursement. II was pointed
out. although officials of both roads pro
fessed to have no knowledge OF the
matter.
The sun., 1919-02-19
An Agreement Reacheds

Following the report of the last day
or two to the effect that an agreement
has besa reached between the traction
officials and the city authorities for M
creased fares. came the story yesterday
that an important conference was held
on Monday night by representatives of
large banking interests and traction lines
OF New York. II was intimated that an
agreement by which necessary funds
could be procured by the companies pro-
vided the increased fare was granted
was reached. No information is forth
coming from an Official source with re-
spect TO this report on r. fare increase,
but in quarters close TO the traction In
terests 1t is insisted that such an agree
ment has been reached. In connection
with the reported conference It was
pointed out that proposed legislation had
been laid before the State authorities
at Albany. which, II successfully car
ried through, could permit the New York
companies to increase fares irrespective
Of the attitude taken by the city.
The sun., 1919-02-19
Good for Liberty bonds.

The opinion that the postponement Of
the Victory Loan should have favor
able effect on the market prices for
existing Liberty bonds. whether 3lhe,
- or AIS, was unanimous yes
terday. In fact the third AIS. which
are a straight ten year bond maturing
In 1923, are expected to receive an
especially favorable impetus. Through
out yesterday. when nothing was known
regarding the postponement Of the forth
coming Victory Loan. there was good
buying Of that Issue. partly by indi-
viduals Of wealth and partly by savings
banks. Tho buying was due to the
merits of the bond and to its yield.
which at yesterdays close Appropriated
$50 per cent. These ten year bonds
run more or less into competition with
the proposed one to five year notes.
Nevertheless an appreciation in price is
anticipated
The sun., 1919-02-19

The recent strength in the tobacco
issues continued again yesterday without
abatement. and once more were heard
stories regarding developments pending
and which will affect favorably those
issues. No credence was given to any OF
the rumors except one which was to the
effect that the tobacco compaies, To-
bacco Products especially. were planning
to effect wide expansion OF their for
eign business and that new and highly
significant developments would he an
nounced very shortly. In that connec-
ton 1t was recalled in Wall Street that
II. NJ. Ellis. a vice-pres!dent of the To-
bacco Products Corporation, had re-
turned recently from a trip TO Europe.
where he went, II is understood to In
vestigate postwar sales conditions and
negotiate for the anticipated large peace
business
The sun., 1919-02-19
American Hide and Leather.

Following closely on the report ye~-
terday that new Chicago interests had
acu!red control OF the American Steel
Foundries Corporation came n similar
statement regarding American Hide and
Leather. II was declared that lot OF
buying OF that stock had just been re-
vesled for the account OF Chicago inter
ests with view OF obtaining control of
the company and thereby debating
terms of readjustment which Is con-
templated. The statement was given
little credence in Wall Street. An In
quiry at the Office OF n local interest
known TO be In close touch with the
Hide and Leather corporation brought
forth the emphatic statement that no
Chicago interests were connected in any
way with the company and that so far
as control was concerned. the control is
right In this Office"
The sun., 1919-02-19
Financiers Return From Army.

As the time since the armistice was
signed lengthens, more and more bank
ers. railroad and industrial executives,
who had been in military and naval
work, return TO civilian life. Bankers
yesterday greeted Grayson NJ p. Muir
ply, senior vice-president OF the Guar
anty Trust Company, who has Just been
discharged from military service. Mr..
Murphy. when major was on the staft
Of General Pershing and was promoted
to Lieutenant Colonel. Subsequently he
waF In charge OF military aviation. with
headquarters IN London. His duties on
the initial day of business as a civilian
included attendance at n luncheon at the
Bankers Club rendered by Charles II.
Sabin. president OF the Guaranty Trust
Company. TO a noted italian visitor. 1t
was reported that the subject Of the
extension OF a si2.o00.000 credit to Italy
aid not come up for discussion.
The sun., 1919-02-19
FOREIGN BONDS.

Philippine island land pur Is, 1874. 80
Philippine Island pub wk a.. 1875. 20
Philippine Island pub wk Is, 1885,. 20
District OF Columbia SOS .......,,... "
The sun., 1919-02-19
MONEY AND EXCHANGE
CALL MONEY.


CALL LOANS on ACCEPTANCEs.
Prime member bank accept ances <aS
TINE LOANS.
Mixed Collateral All lndustrtslh
sixty days ..5x a5tslsixty days........'. 81
Ninety days. 81 q5h Nlnety days...... Sn
-Four months. 81 ash -Four months, 81
Five months. So a5hlFivs mnoths. 81
six months. 5hd5Alsix months ,........ 81
COMMERCIAL PAPER.
Primo Endorsed BillslSix months. .sstSh
Receiv able. Other Names
sixty days.. d6slThree to six
Ninety days......bd5kl months ..,.,....E1SA
ACCEPTANCEs.
% days. so days. 30 days
Bid Ask. Bid. Ask. Bid. AJAX
banks 80. ~ ~ az "A "A
member banks. IS +H th ~ "a
Ineligible banks
bills .'........., 81 ~ 81 a. 81 "
CLEARING HOUSE STATEMENT.
Clearing House exchapges. sos. $50, s97 bal
ances $50, SIS. 60+; SubsTreasury credit bal
ances $3,l32.5 Federal reserve credit bal.
ance. S29.6A7i9.
DOMESTIC EXCHANGES.
Boston par; Chicago. par; ST. Louis s5a
l5c discount San Francisco, par; Montreal
$50 s2h per 81 900 premium Cincinnati, par;
Minneapolis, ioc. premium.
SILVER PRICES.
Bar silver In New York. t.oiK. un.
changed; in London. lsIld, unchsnx ed;
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
The sun., 1919-02-19
WHEAT RESERVES
ESTIMATES VARY
Western Expert Puts Amount
in Hands Of Farmers at
240,0O0,OO0 Bushels.
YEARS GAINS ARE HEAVY
One Prediction Is 1919 Supply
Of Left Over Will About
Equal That of 1918.
YEARS GAINS ARE HEAVY

A western trade paper has been max
ing an investigation OF the possible
amount of wheat which will show In
farmers hands on March /. The state
ment, as reported, shows that the
amount on hand is 100000 bushels,
against Government figures of III ,OOO,-
900 bushels last year.
II il possible that the Western au.
thority has not taken into consideration
the very heavy ma rketing of wheat this
year which indicates that the movement
from farmers hands has been In excess
Of the normal movement to date. on
that basis alone the amount In farmers
hands should be materially less tina,
indicated from the report of the Western
authority. What the Government VII
report remains to be seen.
The public reports OF the movement
of grain, according to the Official stats
ment OF the Food Administration, indl-
cate that the possibilities OF the amount
remaining In farmers hands is much
less than $40. 100000 bushels II Is POS.
sible that the figures may work out leN
than IFS, 200, 900 bushels, incudEr
spring wheat eeed. What the moveneu.
will be from farmers hands during ~.
balance Of tho season possibly depend,
somewhat on the action OF Congress \
regard to the 1919 guarantee. and h,~
the 1919 guarantee will be carried ou'
The distribution OF wheat In sight =
been such that there will be very iius
Of the 1918 crop left at the end OF t.,
season, instead Of a carry over OF 20
100000 bushels. as estimated by ths
Western authority. It Is possible that
the carry over will be no larger than !,
was last year.
Exports of wheat and wheat -four ID
to February 1. including shipments on
relief programmes and to the expei-
tionary forces. amount to about lso-
900. 900 bushels.
The programme arranged for the hs'.
ance Of the sea son takes care OF about
165. 900. 900 bushels. 60 that with a DIS
tribution OF wheat In the country o: say
10 per cent less than normal the sur
Plus will have been disposed Of
Unless the crop for 1919 was unie--
estimated. or the consumption Is much
less than indicated, the supply lett oye-
from the 1918 crop will probably be M
larger than that left over from the 1911
crop.
CORN--Th. market was '-v.rish, cl'-
local cash market No. yellow and No.
white we're quoted at sI.4Ti., cost ana
freight New York.
oATs--The market showed a st.sdnu
undertone and final prices were compare
lively little changed. The local cash
market was quiet and easy; standard
quoted at esiac.: No. . white. sac. No.
white. $50; No. white. G6ia a SIC; fancy
clipped white. SEQ zoe: ordinary clipped
white, 6ST6siac, all elevator.
RYE - Market easy. No. ? western
sI.+5 ai.+7 cost and freight New York
BARLEY-Market irregular. Fesdlnr
s5desc. mating. 3l.o3Ql los, cost sni
freight New York.
BUCKWHEAT - Market dull. Sound
milling, s2.65, cost and freight New York
HAY-Market dull. No. /. sl.35 riH;
No. :, sl.O9IoS; No. 3. sl.O5 Oils.
sTRAW-Market quiet. No. / rye. ~
n ton. -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
U. S. DISTRIBUTES
MOTOR VEHICLES

WASHINGTON. d. G, June T.
To work of selling or tranferring
the many thousand motor trucks.
automobiles ambulances and motor
cycles that were bought by the war
department for war purposes is pro-
ceeding as rapidly as the nature of
the task will permit The greater
part OF these motor vehicles have
been distributed TO the various gov
eminent departments. over 10000
trucks. cars and other vehicles have
been thus disposed OF in the last
month.
Deliveries have been made 20 the
spartment OF agriculture, the post
office department and the public
health service. The department of
agriculture had received 5.565 at the
beginning OF this week and a large
number will be turned over to that
department during the next few
days. These trucks are being sent
out in quotas TO the various states
for use in bodybuilding. the road
commissioners having control of
them and sIloting them to various
counties. according as funds have
l,een raise.1 for road Improvement
TD Travel Circuits.
No truck viii be held as the spe-
cine property OF any particular coun-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
DEMAND GROWING
FOR AUTOMATIC
DUMP BODIES
Experts Declare Sale of Prod
uCt Will Be Limited Only
by Production Possibilities.

With the production OF bodies un-
der way, and new machinery daily
being installed. Indications point TO
a remarkable development in the
Automatic Dump Car company dur
ing the next few weeks The plant
is now equipped to make several
bodies each week. and before the
end OF the current month it is ex-
pected that the capacity will have
reached ten bodies daily. This will
lie gradually increased and officials
Of the concern believe the addi-
tional building space will be util-
led befire the end Of the present
year.
A. L. Herr. general manager Of
the company. declares he is well
satisfied with the present produc-
ton personnel. and thae every eff
fort will be made 10 secure eXpe-
rienced body builders for the gigan-
tic task OF keeping the plant at
capacity. During the past two
weeks several orders have been re-
ceived from surrounding cities, and
one OF the largest and best known
body builders and distributors in
Chicago is making an effort TO Sc
cure distribution for most of the
state Of Illinois.
Representatives from some Of the
largest body building concerns in
the COuntrs. including the Fisher
Body Corporation of Detroit, after
visiting the plant and watching the
working of the dump BODY, declare
its sales possibilities TO be practi-
cally unlimited. south Bend Is
fortunate in fostering such an or
ganization." declared a man pro-
minent in the Fisher company.
The Automatic Dump Car will fill
an actual need in the industrial,
world and il is merely a question
Of how rapidly they can be pro-
duced II would not be surprising to
see this South Send company num-
bered among the largest in the
country within two years"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08

Spring is here and with il comes
the call of the great outdoors. The
highways and byways are already
humming with the throo Of many
motors. Business and pleasure cars.
new and old alike, are requisitioned
for the seasons demand.
There is a call for automobile
tires just now. especially in the
higher grades, which surpasses any
thing previous in the business. The
year promises 10 De a record break
er in point OF sales.
With it's plant Number Two be-
ginning major operations, and the
main plant working at full capac-
ity, the F'irestone company at Akron
is pursuing its usual far-sighted
policy of preparedness.
This auxiliary plant is one OF the
finest factory buildings in the coun-
try and' the FirestOne people NAV
we'll be proud Of It A huge struc-
ture Of pressed brick and reinforced
concrete. and embodying the most
modern ideas in industrial architec-
ture. it forms a splendid addition TO
the big tire plant in Firestone park.
In keeping with the principles of
lighting and ventilation, glass win
dows take up perhaps so percent of
the outside wall space, while a spe-
cial ventilating system keeps the air
fresh and pure.
The machinery and equipment is
OF the most approved type, so ar
ranged and distributed over the
plant as TO promote maximum eff
cheney. Conveyors are everywhere,
routing the products through the
various processes in such manner as
TO eliminate lost motion
The new plant was really initial
ed into the Firestone establishment
last summer, when it was set aside
for the manufacture OF balloons for
the government Since the signing
of the armistice, the building has
been prepared for its after-war
work. i'm accordance with a prede-
termined schedule.
When full capacity is reached
/ Firestone Plant Two will turn out
daily $4,000 tires and 5000 tubes
J With the production speeding up as
il has during recent weeks, capacity
will be reached within a compare
lively short time.
Merlin Jeffrey, of the st. Joe Tire
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08

selves. the figures We're not included
in the national average.
The figures covered every type Of
Franklin Of the present series. both
open and enclosed. Every section Of
the country was represented and in
teresting facts Of climatic and geo
graphic conditions and their effect
on tires also were obtained.
Less than eight percent of the
tires were discarded because they
were worn out. Many of the tires ex-
ceeded the 10000 mile mark. and
better than 10 percent covered IS
600 miles and were still in use on
the cars.
Puncture Percentages.
AS proof that luck as an element
in punctures is merely incidental.
the figures reveal that of all the cars
reported. there was an average of
$50 punctures TO 5.26O,63S tire miles:
or, 10 put the result in a different
manner. each set of tires ran 4.141.2
miles before a puncture was record
ed
One OF the most interesting facts
disclosed was that less than one
half Of the Franklin owners ever
carry spare tires and then, in the
great majority of cases, only when
the tires are nearing the end of
their long period of serviceability.
Countless additional facts Of tire
usage Of various models prove that
Franklin scientific light weight prin-
ciples are correct in giving long tire
life. The Franklin light total weight
light inspiring weight and shock alb
sorbing qualities of construction
again receive national vindication.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08

* Nulcanizing Co, Inc. local dealers
for Firestone tires, is optimistic re-
garding the prospects for this year.
Said he: Il believe that with COndi-
tions rapidly rounding TO normal.
we are starting upon a very prosper
Gus era. This is without doubt des-
tined 10 be one of the biggest years
i'm automobile and tire history. or
ders thus far Indicate great sexpan-
sion in every direction.
LAS usual. Firestone Is in the
vanguard of progress. The big plant
at Akron is working night and day
and a force of 200 is being con
stantly augmented 10 keep pace with
the demand for their products. with
a new auxiliary plant in operation,
we are in better position than ever
before 10 take care of the new bust
ness coming in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08

l.. but each machine will travel on
n circuit according as II may be
needed. 1t is said that all the trucks
now is the possession of the war de
partment will be absorbed in the
manner indicated and there will be
10 need to conduct a sale Of any
OF them. There viii, however, be
a quantity Of motor equipment to be
sold. and an announcement of the
various articles and the points where
sales will be held will be issued in
a. few DAYS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
BORED.

That fellow is rich, yet he seems
dissa tisfied with life"
There's a reason. You know how
YOU set after a months vacation ?"
Yes"
We'll, he's on a vacation all the
time"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
VERY UNUSUAL.

"A strong minded woman but
very unusual When she gives q
party. believe me or not"
''Well?"
She only invites people she likes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
Some Made 10000 Miles.

Several scattered reports during
the compilation of the records show
that certain tires have been used
far in excess of 10000 miles. but as
these reports in nearly every case.
were submitted by individual tire
dealers and not by the owners them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-08
franklin TIRE
MILEAGE TESTED
Figures Compiled from Own
erS Reports Show Average
of 14,50O Miles.

Smashing its best previous nation
al tire record b. more than $500
miles. or nearly so percent, the
Franklin car has just captured an
other national record TOR economy.
Figures proving a new average tire
mileage OF more than 1850 miles
10 every set, have been disclosed in
the country investigation of
tire facts, conducted by the Frank
I'm Co.
Results are based entirely on tig-
ures submitted by owners and are
the outcome OF a great mass of
data with the elimination of all
special cases not backed up by the
actual speedometer reading of the
owners and drivers the cars.
More than two years time was
required for the completion OF the
mileage reports. The series nine
Franklin on which the Investigation
was based was first put out in the
fall of 1916 and in nearly every
case the original tires lasted TIN ough
the first two seasons during which
the car was used. Some owners
We're unable 10 report a complete
mileage for their cars and instead
submitted figures showing what
mileage the tires had run to the date
of the Investigation