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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
PET CHICKEN IS
REC'LAR SINGER
Not Like Canary. but Sings
lust the Same

MARION. O.. April lit Is a
mighty hard task to distinguish be-
tween chickens, as many a police
man and constable who has been
called on TO arhitratc in ncighborhood
disputes concerning the ownership
can testify. hut Mrs, Frank Bechtle
has solved the problem.
She separated her seven chicks
from flock i'm oakley Miller's barn
here IN the presence OF officer Burt
Powell BY an odd little cluck which
they recognized. They followed her
70 the harnyard. Then she knclt and
one OF them came running 60 her
and jumped on her knee.
THAT is Mayhellc. my chorus girl
chick" she informed tho wondering
patrolman. "Shc crows when the
sun sets and goes 20 roost when II
rises. Hasn't she pretty legs" and
she patted the shapely supports or
her pet. "She sings. don't you May.
heiles
"Sow sing for the gentleman. lie
has been nice to US"
And Mayhelle sang. II wasn't a
canary birds song. but IL was a
song.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
WANTS GOOD BOOKS
FOR MEN IN WOODS

After the meeting with Gen.
SHUTS. Bela Kun was Interviewed
by foreign correspondents.
Gen. SHUTS came. not M sol.
dicr. but as a diploma;iat." he said.
Negotiations are proceeding in the
most cordial manner. There Is hope
that the entente does not intend TO
take an offensive attitude toward
the Hungarian soviet republic
''siy proposal for a conference OF
states forming the old Austrc~Hun.
Earian empire, 70 be held in conjune-
ton with the peace conference, has
been received in friendly manner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
ARE OPPOSING
BIC ARMY plan
Congressman Not in Favor
of Bio Force

WASHINGTON. April THE war
department plan for a peace army
OF 100000 appears to face powerful
congressional opposition.
Representative Kahn. OF caiifor-
MIA. slated TO be chairman OF the
next house military committee. II
now In Europe studying the mill
tary systems Of other countries with
n view 20 framing a reorganization
plan OF his own.
Kahn IL one Of the bltterest op-
pouents OF a large standing army
and a powerful general staff. as
proposed by the war department.
bu. Is congress- leading advocate OF
universal military training.
Representative Dent. Alabama. re-
firing chairman Of the committee. Is
agains. large standing army. ms
Is Representative Fields. Kentucky
also n democratic member OF the
military committee. Their attitude
Is shared by other democratic mem
beers with one or two exceptions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07

william Short. president OF the
Washington state Federation OF La
Dor. commended tho building OF n
civic auditorium as type OF memor.
lal which would most ably express
and develop the ideals OF democracy.
Strong approval of the auditorium
plan was contained In "a telegram re-
oeived from Mayor George l.. Baker.
OF Portland. citing the satisfaction
which "A similar building had given
In the oregon metropolis. which was
read by Chairman BiHsctt.
Carl ~ Gould. representing the
Washington state chapter OF the
American Institute Of Architects,
presented n lecture. illustrated with
lantern slides. on famous civic me
MORALS IN the United states and Eu'
rope.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07

mander +. n. Gay. U. 3. n. cited the
auditorium as an importhn, adjunct
to Seattle. when II becomes the naval
base OF the Pacific.
Mai. Hugh NJ. caldwell. speaking
for Mai. Gen. ]. u. Leiteh. Of Camp
Lewis. said that the proposal was
favored by the commanding general.
Likewise. II. Il. King, president OF
the Rotary club. declared that civic
auditorium would be the most fttlng
tribute seattle could pay To her
brave sons.
80 build an auditorium 40 beauu'
ful that IL will repay In part what
our boys have done over there for
us" was the suggestion OF Mrs I'd
gar Ames. chairman Of the KING
county division OF tho women's Vie
tory loan committee. In indorning the
memorial plan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07

ms. Recommendation TO increase
the provisional committee by ~
more members were voted down ut
Saturdays meeting.
Professor c. y. Bissett. OF the Uni.
versity OF Washington. who presided
as chairman OF the evening. was pre-
scented by. II. II Huntington. chair
man OF the provisional committee.
Community singing OF national
and army songs. under the leader
ship OF Director Robert Lloyd. OF
Camp LOWS. was followed by the
speeches OF the representatives APP
pointed TO express public sentiment
on the auditorium plan. Lieut..
Charles II. Paul. lately returned
from overseas. Endorsed the idea rs
one that would meet with the mp
prevail OF tho men in service. Com
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07

A massive auditorium Of beautiful
architectural design. as pictured
above. viii represent seat,le's trib.
ute TO her dead heroes, II the plans
outlined at the meeting OF citizens
saturday night. at the Metropolitan
theatre. are realized. a resolution
lndorsing this form OF memorial was
unanimously passed by the SEQ deie,
gates present. who were appointed
members OF the public memorial au'
ditorlum committee rs the provi'
sional committee in charge Of the
meeting.
The II members Of the provisional
committee met Monday noon. al
Frederick s Nelson's tearoom' TO con
slider a plan OF action which will
later be presented to the permanent
committee az Its first meeting. April
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
Predict Rate War
as Result of Cuts

Recent figures issued by the
Japanese government show that that
country has nm excess OF tonnage
and consequently rates arc being
greatly reduced. Japanese firms now
have 1903 ships. OF which 12,43l
are sailing ships aggregating s57.55
tons. and 2.Gii are steamers. total.
ing 2.3i0.95o tons. During the cur
rent year II Is estimated that TO.
tai OF 100000 tons will be launched.
OF which $780, tons will be turned
over to the United States shipping
board. and the remainder will be
taken up by Japanese interests.
Rates are being cut. In some cases
TO onefourth of the war schedule.
This forecasts rate war on the
Pacific. In which this country will
be participant, as soon as the
Shipping board as definite policy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
Rake Brigade in
Big Spring Drive

The charge OF the rake brigade
began Monday morning.
Armed with these weapons OF of
Tense and prepared TO use flame.
poison gas and other horrible i'm
plemcnts. Seattle citizcnry inaug-
urated It's cleanup drive.
Trash and dirt in yards. streets.
cellars, attics and turnout the house
must 20. And. as an important part
Of the campaign again uncieanlincss.
the city Is out 10 exterrninate the
fly in Its breeding places.
Cleanup and paint-up week was
named by Acting Mayor Lane TO ex.
tend from April to II.
Everybody Is expected to answer
these mobilization orders.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07

Ray Nyrcn. s5i5 y teth st. re-
ported TO the police saturday that
all the pickpockets In Seattle could
dip into the icft-hand pockets OF his
clothes all they wished. but once
they tried the other side. let them
beware.
Ray was sitting In the Isis the
atrc. 100 First ave. about o'clock
saturday afternoon. when Leo
Kane. 5s. entered. and after n easu'
al survey of the interior OF the the
atre. act himself down by Nyren. ac'
cording TO the police report.
Kane. II Is alleged. began work
Immediately. on the lefthand side
OF Nyrcn's "Can't-bust ems" Ray
took IL good naturediy. but when
Kane incautiously oversiepped the
bounds OF good fellowship and began
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07

This Is Victor ]. Green. who bets
new hat every day or 80 that the
University district will see more new
homes during the next six months
than any other part OF Seattle. He
boosts the University district morn.
ing. noon and night. OF course.
there's reason--hc's sales manager
OF the Goodwin Real Estate com
pany that's selling University district
terra firfna.
That's not the only reason. tho"
declares Green. People like the at.
mosphcre out there. They like TO be
near the campus. the lake. and envl.
ronment OF a big educational institu-
ton"
r. s. Goodwin is president OF the
company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
It's Closed Season for Dips
in Rays Right-Hand Pocket

operations on the right side or Ny
ron. where the latter concealed MS
week wage from Skinner EDDY :.
RAY became peeVish.
Fellow" he said. or words 20
that effect. remove your digits
from my wearing apparel"
Kane stopped not to argue but
fled with Nyr.n in close pursuit
The chase ended In an alley be
tween First and Second ayes. on
Cherry st. where Kane enuenehed
himself. and. with n pleco OF board
prepared 20 do battle with the pnr'
suing crowd. However. bys'ande'
advanced from the rear and dsHarn
ed Kane.
pa,roiman c. r. Packard made
the arrest Kane Is held on an open
charge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07

We hope that at such conference
the Hungarlans. German 'AnstrianH.
czeeho sloyaks and Jugo- slaTs and
Rumanlans will settle their political
frontiers and cooperate In an effort
20 promote a better and more human
existence for the workers"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
DEMOCRATS TO BANQUET

Jarnca T. Iawicr. president OF the
King County Democratic club, VIII
deliver the address OF welcome. and
Charles c. Heifner will act as toast
master at the Thomas Jefferson
banquc, OF the club. TO be held Sat.
ursiay evening. April ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07

FIT. Hough,on OF Olympia has an
nounccd his resignation M deputy
state insurance commissioner to be-
come Seattle home office manager
for the Northwestern Mutual Fire an
ISOLATION.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
Chiffon Taffeta S1.95

We've % pieces of this Chiffon Taft
feta-fine quality, at S1.95 yard.
The scarce new blues are to be found
in this lot. besides large number
of other light and dark colors-36
inches wide.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
Chiffon Taffeta S1.65

Finely-woven Chiffon Taffeta--very
serviceable. and yard wide. Ever
so pretty for dresses, skirts or sum
mer coats. Colors for street and
evening. also black
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
Foulards $500 Yd.

40-inch Cheney shower-proof Foul
ards - loveliest of patterns - and
Springlike colorings. They're quite
popular this season, and give service
beyond measure.
UPPER MAIN FLooR-THE BON MARcHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-07
Don't Forget Your Face

Give your hair and complexion
chance to live up to your Easter Suit
and becoming Spring hat by spending
a little time in the Marinello Shop.
THIRD FLooR-THE BON MARcHE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
NEW DOCK STRIKE
Longshoremen's President, However,
Saws Tie-Up Nearing End.

L/OngShOremen S 'freSlutnt, ho"ereh'
Says Tie-Up Nearing End.
New York, Oct. 27.-Efforts to end
New York's unauthorized harbor tie
up were given another setback last
night when it was announced that
bopgshoretr,en, Ssaidte be members Of
"a locals of the International Long
shoremen's Union, today voted i'm IA
vor of a general strike in the port OF
New York, to become effective I'M
mediately.
They declared that $4,000 dock
workers employed on the piers IN
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jer-
sew, City and Staten Island would
obey the new strike order. They said
that heretofore they had been on a
vacation"
On the other hard, T. v. O}Comor,
president of the International Unlon'
declared that the Unauthorized strike
of dock workers, which has been IN
progress for several weeks, was
sbreaking up" He said the situation
looked better than ever for an end
to the harbor tie-up, which has re-
suited mi millions Of dollars Of Losses
to shippers. He asserted many OF the
tngshoremen were returning to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
WIIL..'THE h
INFLUENZA. !.
:. RETURN?
-. = ,,i
Public Health Authorities PredictHIts
:. Recurrence. T..
Guard Against it by'iBuilding up
The Blood :
Pepto.Mangan Creates Rich. Red
J! Blood and Increases Strength


Surgeon General BLUE, Of the
United States Public. Health Service,
in recent statement from Washing
ton, warns the public that the much
dreaded influenza epidemic will prob
ably return this fall and winter. All
medical authorities agree that, the
weak, bloodless, rursdown Individual
is more likely to contract this LAS
we'll as any other infectious disease)
than is the strong, robust, redblooded
man or woman. In view ofthese facts,
it is wise to use every effort to build
up the blood and thus increase, the
bodily resistance to the invasion of
the germs Of the disease. Guides
Pepto -Mangau is an absolutely de-
pendable redIhlood builder in all
conditions Of lowered vitality not due
to serious disease Of the vital or
gans. 1T improves the appetite, i'm
parts color to the cheeks; and creates
new hope and ambition in those who
have become pale, weak, and listless.
Physicians recommend GUIDES Pepto-
Mangan. When you order, be sure the
word Guides, is on the package.
Without .:"Gipdes," it sis!!:pots Pepto-
Mangan. Furnished in both liquid and
tablet form. For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
ASKS RECALL OF ORDER
president Asserts in Special State
ment Action Taken is ~
; Not Justified

/: Washington, Oct; 27.-Folloving
two sessions of the Cabinet satur-
day;; President Wilson issued a
statement oni :: the !; impending
coal miner strike, set to begin with
in a week. President Wilson terms
the threatened strike as mot only
uniustifiable, but unlawful" and
requests both: national and local
officers as well as individual mem
hers Of the; miners union to recall
all strike orders and do everything
possible to prevent "a tie up ct the
mines. J. ~;
| The Cabinet marked time yester-
day in anticipation of word from
John L. Lewis, president'of the UNI
ted Mine Workers of America, as to
what policy the leaders. of the mine
workers union would pursue with
reference to the demand OF Preslr
dent Wilson that they rescind their
strike order; "
The strike will go into effect
November l.. but in administration
circles last night there was ! re-
mort that ), the miners representa-
tives were considering , recalling
their convention to debate whether
or not they should withdraw the
strike order and accept the Pfess-
dents proposal to appoint a tribu-
nal to bring about an amicable set
Element.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
WHEN A CHILD HAS GROUP

Thousands of mothers say Foley''s
Honey and Tar Compound. s;the; best
remedy ;fgrS Group they know, 1t cuts
the thick choking mucus, clears away
the phlsgne; "opens alFipasaagees: and
eases hoarseness.. The gasping,' :strangl
ing fight for breath gives way to
QUIET breathing apdii peserps JIG saeea: z.
]. MCCALL, Athens, 81 'w N "We
have used Faleys. Honey and Tar in
our home. for years and find it in
valuable for coughs and colds T7eespee-
tally for Group for our children. We
are never without nc and cannot too
highly recommend it," =
Sold Everywhere. I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
Gov rflllleI1t
Thanks Local Engineer for
Part in War
WAR DEPARTMENT
Office of the Chief of Engineers
Washington

Lieut.. Daniel II. Rucker Engrs, /
Clarendon, Va.
Sir
Th. demopization Of the army having MADE further
cocfce ON or part wish to convey to you my
appreciation of your efforts in 5enaf of your country during
the recent emergency Engineers OF the United States have
nv their conduct we'll mered great
er thanks appreciation than is possible for me or any
them sure however, tnaC "nen u
possible relate in full the efforts and accomp shen OF
American Engineers, both ard III this country mat
the people of the United viii show appreciation OF then
efforts in uncertain terms.
q That YOU have been of these Engineers and have
contributed your part toward this successful accomplishment
constitutes itself greater than any official EXPIRES
sion Of opinion Permit however to extend to per
and those of the Corps Of Engineers for your CT
forts and assistance.
Very respectfully,
". VI. BLACK
Major General Chief OF Engineers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27
Rheumatism

is completely washed out of the sys-
tenn by the celebrated Shivar Min
era! Water. Positively guaranteed by
money back offer. Tastes fine; costs
a trifle. Delivered anywhere by our
Alexandria Agents, F. S. Harper,
Inc. Phone them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-10-27

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10
SHEEP RAISING IS
PROFITABLE LINE
Newbern Farmers Demon.
strate How Lambs and
Wool Augment Profits.

Local buyers paid good prices 70
lambs and sheep sold at Newberr
Tenn, by the cooperative association.
OF farmers of that section, according
70 report OF the sale made by II. q.
rate market director OF the Chamber
OF Commerce farm DEVELOPMENT bu-
rcau. One car OF lambs brought s17 TX
SIG. 40. $3.50 +"
THESE prices were net to the farmers,
because OF their having been paid nj
the car door, The same prices would
represent In st, Louis about ssls.75 per
nundred for lambs. us It costs about
wv lhe hundred to market livestock
from this section in ST. Louis,
a ear OF steers and ~ cars OF hogs
were shipped out on that day. The
'ales and shipment were made under
me direction Of the county agent, VIII.
bur q. Wilson.
MT Pate declares that the farmers
" the Newbern section are raising
h~lsh-grade sheep ana making splendid
nroilts lie cited one consignor OF
lambs TO show the typical profits that
are being made on this side line. E' s.
uarhs. who had l03 lambs and 25 sheen
N the sale. took up the pasturlnR OF
sheep four years sRJ. He paid $500
ior his original flock Of sheep and the
ilFs,t season sold $1,000 worth Of lambs
and wool, enough to pay for his invest
,nent and put $500 In bank. Since the,.
% has made $1,000 TO $4,000 every
year from this flock OF sheen. which
row runs about 100. He has made
sI,las THIS year on the flock and still
has 30 lambs to sell.
These profits are virtually net, as he
has never spent more than $40 a year
Tor reed for the sheep, which get their
support from his common pasture
lands
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10

HERNANDo, Miss. June 10. (spl,(
Richard c. Britt, OF Desoto county, who
has returned from overseas duty minus
his left arm, IL being placed In the
field for county treasurer by his friends
with every prospect OF election,
The wounded war hero sailed for
France June 10, 1918, landing at Liver
pool first on June 26. In France. which
he reached In July, Britt was transferred
to Company @, Seventh infantry, 15lth
regiment.
He was. under fire in the Chateau
Thierry drive in July, 1918, having gone
over the top" twice In that section. His
company was later transferred to the
Verdun front. where he saw hard SER
vice. and on Oct. IL, scarcely a month
before the signing OF the armistice, he
went over the top" again, and in the
charge received a machine gun bullet
In the left arm, which resulted In ann
putation, thus ending his career as a
soldier.
Young Britt Is OF one of the hard
working. honest, all American families
of North Mississippi, and while depend
ent on his own exertions for a living
ls quite cheerful despite the loss Of
his arm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10
SHRlNERS TAKE PART IN
VARIED STUNT PROGRAM

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June TO-
Shriners representing Al Kader temple,
Portland, Ore, and Jerusalem temple.
New Orleans, have engaged in battle
trying TO secure the 1920 session OF the
imperial council of the order for their
respective cities, The rivals were as
slgned headquarters in the same room
u a local hotel with only the barrier
u roses and evergreen between them.
Yesterday afternoon Ell Katif temple
" spokane, Wash. presented a munich
al flag OF that city to Indianapolis.
'ther temples participating In yester-
avs program included Al Chymia,
iemphiss Nemesys. Parkersburg, W.
"a: Adkar. Tulsa, Okla; INDIAN,
Wichita. Kan: Mispah. Fort Wayne,
Ind. Egypt, Tampa. Fla Abou Ben
Adhem. Springfield, Mo, and Morocco,
Jacksonville, Fla.
A roping and riding contest, said to
De the first staged east OF the Missis-
ippi river In more than a generation,
vas held. Last nights features in
Cluded boxing and athletlc cnntaats
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10
BRITISH PARTY OBJECTS
TO u, S. HOLDING SHIPS

LONDON, June 10.-The third an
nual conference OF the national dem
ocratic and labor party adopted yes.
terday IN emphatic protest against the
United States retaining the German and
Austrian ships interned In American
ports and demanded that they be ap-
portioned among the allies according to
the respective shipping losses,
Jas A. Seldom. member OF parliament
for the Hanley division Of Stoke.on-
Trent, who presided, said Great Britain
had lost 1000, o0e tons of shipping and
the United States 320. 1000. He appealed
to American chivalry for a proper d.
vision.
A resolution against Boishevism wal
adopted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10
GEN. KNIGHT DEAD.

SUMMIT. N. j.. June i0.--Brig. Gen
John George David knight. U. s. A.
retired. formerly chief OF staff to Maj,
Gen. Leonard Wood in the Philippines,
died at a santtaFium here last night al
ter a brief illness.
Gen. knight, who wal horn In Eng
land In 1876. was graduated from West
Point in 1883 and served In the army
until 1909, when he wa retired, Since
July. 1917, he had served as engineer
Ing commissioner OF the District Of Co.
lumbia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10
ENJ0IN DETROIT COMPANY
TO RESUME CAR SERVICE

DETROIT, Mich, June i0.-OffcjaIs
OF the Detroit United RAILWAYS q
pany, whose motormen and conductors
struck saturday night, completely tying
up traction service In this city and
suburbs, were TODAY served with a man.
datory and prohibitory injunction, is
sued late last night, to compel the COM
OF It's system.
A considerable part OF the city is
served by lines affected by the injunc-
ton, and II operations are resumed on
these II Is pointed u the situation will
be greatly relieved,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10
JACKsoNIAN PROMOTED.

Palmer Brown, OF Jackson, Tenn, is
a late addition to local ~oottonseed oil
circles, He has been named assistant
division manager for the Union Seed
n Fertilizer Co, succeeding r. ].
Ilanford, who has been transferred by
that company to the membership OF
Its large plant In Little Rock, Ark,
Mr., Brown In a young man who made
an enviable record for himself I'm the
eottonseed OIL business In Jackson. The
concern with which he Is associated
here Is n OF the largest IN the South.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10

tablets to sweeten the stomach ana
~neutralize the excess acid. Then your
stomach will digest Its food natursllv
and there viii be no sourness, gas or
BlS-MAC gives prompt relief and Ia a
perIectly safe remedy to use, being 4
with other standard neutraiizinr insrea
dents. One box will prove lie value in
practlcaliy any case. Your money bacL
II II fails to give relief. '"ea
Sold by druggists everywhere. stom.,
scn sufferers should certainly give this
~ eay q trial adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-10
TO Q
OF LABOR N
RICAL Hell F..
,Workmen's
Suran

Your rate is the result Of your plant conditions and loss expert
ence. Inspection and adjustment service and cooperation Of local agents Sc
cure for you the lowest possible rate.
You may have to pay a weekly income to one or more employees
for ten and one-half years. You will want to know that a responsible m
for you.
Your pleasant relations with your employees; a minimum cost Of
insurance to you and the continued free use of your own time for vour own
business, depends upon securing, with your insurance, the maximum of
service through your local agent.