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The Washington herald., 1919-07-15
SENATE TO CONSIDER
NEW BUILDING LAWS

The Calder bill. Senate 1853. to resu-
late the height. area and use Of build
ings in the District of Columbia. was
reported to the Senate favorably yes
terday by direction Of the Senate
Committee on the District This meas
ure Is identical with the Mapes bill.
recently ordered reported favorably to
the House.
These bills were approved by the
District Commissioners. Board OF
Trade. Chamber of Commerce. Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations.
Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
ciaton, and the architectural. building,
real estate. commercial and legal in
terests of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-15

The Military Department goes out Of commission
with the Roundup Sale. Take advantage of the re-
markable reductions.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-15
Wants Sugar Shortage
Investigated at Once

Representative Tinkham yesterday
told the House Interstate and For
eign Commerce Committee that an
investigation Of the sugar shortage
in this country should be made at
once
Tinkhann, who Is the author Of n
resolution directing the Federal
Trade Commission to investigate the
sugar situation. declared sugar
prices have doubled since 1913. and
that one-thtrd of the Cuban crop had
already been assigned to England.
The shortage in Europe. he declared.
Is due to a decrease in the growing
Of sugar beet crops because OF the
The Washington herald., 1919-07-15
Wants ''Pershing Day.
To Honor { Commander

"Pershing Day" to honor the COM
handing general of the American
Expeditionary Forces in France, was
suggested yesterday in a resolution
offered in the House by Represent
alive Caldwell.
Congress would designate q day.
and q joint committee Of seven
members OF the House and five
Senators would arrange appropriate
ceremonies for the reception Of Cen
John J. Pershing on his return to
the United States.
Congress would pay him q gal
liant tribute by q joint session Of
the Senate and the House.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-15
Would Limit Profits
OF Soft Drink Dealers

Claiming that dealers In soft
drinks have taken the opportunity
of the Federal tax to greatly in
crease prices. Representative Haw-
ley has introduced a bill to limit the
profits on all soft beverages
He would allow a profit of not
more than Is per cent on the sale
prices of all cereal beverages, 10
per cent on ginger ale. root beer.
sarsaparilla and artificial mineral
waters. and cents per gallon on
unfermented fruit juices.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-15
Plan Free incubation
Against Typhoid Fever

Free incubation against typhoid
fever will be given every Saturday
hereafter in Room 8 OF the District
building from noon until 1 o'clock.
DR.. william c. Fowler announced
yesterday.
The purpose of the incubation is
to prevent any cases of typhoid
which warm weather and swimming
in impure water might cause.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-15
Seeks to Aid Foreign Trade.

Action to encourage foreign trade
was taken by the Senate yesterday
when it passed a bill introduced by
Senator Mclean. which amends the
Federal reserve act to permit ma
tional banks to invest per cent of
their paid-in capital and surplus in
enterprises engaged in interna-
ticnal commerce.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-15
Senate Confirms Two.

The Senate has confirmed the nomi-
nations OF j. NJ. Clements, Helena,
Mont, to be United States Attorney
for the District OF Alaska. and c. F.
Mcintosh. of Indiana, as a member
Of the Federal Board for Vocational
Education.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-15
Would Mark Yank Graves.

Marking OF graves il France, where
American dead are buried. Is pro-
vided for in a Joint resolution intro
duced yesterday by Senator Wads-
worth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
NOTICE OF QUARANTINE.

At a meeting, of the Board OF
Health of the City of Abbeville held
this evening in the, City Hall in
regard to the spread of Influenza in
the City of Abbeville, it is ordered
until further notice from the Board
OF Health, that all churches, schools,
and picture shows to be closed up,
and no public gatherings of any
kind allowed. That all parents are
required to keep children at home.
That a yellow flag be displayed at
every home where there is case of
influenza to warn people not to come
there. That all proprietors of stores
and places of business are required
not to allow any more than eight
customers in at any one time. That
all places serving drinks and cream
are required to use sanitary cups
and receptacles.
]. R. POWER, M. D..
Chairman of the Board of Health.
Abbeville, S. c., Jan. 20, 1919.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
= COLD SPRING NEWS. =
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Cold Springs, Jan. 23-Miss Eliza
beth Sharpe was visiting relatives in
this community last week.
MIR. and Mrs. J. A. King spent Sun
day near Due West with their son,
Mr.. Alonzo King.
Mrs. Matte Bowen returned home
Saturday after spending some time
with Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Kay.
The people will be glad to learn
that little Claude Kay, Jr., is rapid
ly recovering after severe illness,
Mr. Dickey Ellis has been mus
tered out from Camp Jackson, Co.
lumbia, and his many friends are
glad to see him looking so well.
Misses Maggie Hagen and Jessie
Stroud spent Saturday with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Hagen.
Mr.. T. F. Uldrick was visitor to
Abbeville Tuesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
Stomach Was Weak
After Dreaded Ill
AFTER TREATMENT OF PELLA.
CRA, TOOK TANLAc TO RE-
STORE STOMACH.

Regarding the great relief Tanlae
gave him from stomach trouble,
which after five years developed into
pellagra, F. S. Crumley, Of No. 8,
Buncombe St., Greenville, gave the
following, statement. 81 suffered
from stomach trouble about five
years and it ran into pellagra. ]
spent several weeks at a Govern
ment pellagra hospital at Spartan.
burg, but after I came home what
ate continued to hurt me. Gas form
ed on my stomach and had pains in
my abdomen. My appetite was moi
good and I could not rest well al
night.
81 began to take Tanlac and il
soon corrected my stomach trouble,
In a couple of days I could tell q
big difference. My food was digest
ed, gas stopped forming on my stom.
ach> and the pains left. The Tanlac
soon got me so I could eat as mucf
anyone, my nerves were quieted
and I slept soundly.
'Tanlac is q fine medicine fol
stomach trouble, and I am glad to
recommend it to all with such all
ments." ~
Tanlac, the master medicine, is
sold exclusively by P. B. Speed, Ao-
beville; A. S. Cade, Bordeaux; J. T..
Black, Calhoun Falls; J. Fl. Bell &
Sons. Due West; Cooley & Speer,
Lowndesville; R. N. Fuller & Co.,
Mccormick: J. W. Morrah & Son.
Mount Carmel; Gown & Leroy, Will
lington. Price, 81 per bottle straight.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
UNITED WAR WORKS FUND.

Columbia, S. c., Jan. 22.-South
Carolina stands second along the
seven states of the Southeastern De-
partment in the collection of it's Un-
tied War Work fund, $1,147,618.64,
given during the November, 1918,
campaign which resulted in ma
tional over-subscription, totaling
$2O3,14e,575.
Charles T. Frick, state director of
collections, with headquarters at Co.
lumbia, received word today from
Atlanta Departmental offices that
South Carolina had reported $685.
717.26 in pledges collected January
l or 60 per cent. of it's fund for the
continuing of the war welfare work
of the Y. M. C. A., Y. w. C. A., Ma
tional Catholic War Council, Jewish
Welfare Board, The Salvation Army,
War Camp Community Service and
American Library Association. Miss
issippi with 72 1-2 percent of its
fund collected leads the states of
the Southeast.
South Carolina is one of the three
states which had reported over half
of the amounts subscribed as in
hand at the first of the new year,
Alabama being the third in order
with 81 percent. Other states in
order of standing are: Florida, Geor.
gia, Tennessee and North Carolina
A total of s4,775,sO5.51 was in HAND
January l, or less than half of the
departments pledges amounting te
$9,739,18S.74. Some Southeastern
states have been urged by Dtpart,
ment Director R. H. King to speed
up collections.
For the first time, the various di.
visions of the United War Work
Campaign in South Carolina, with
the total amounts raised by them
are sanounssd asfollows: "victory.
Boys and girls 81 the "Earn and
Give" division, $31,553.15; women's
teams, $75,743.4'; students division
Of the colleges, s44,655.62; indus.
trial teams, s1OS,22s.45, and color
ed mems and women's division $780,.
Ss0.22. -! .I.e; am
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
V. Smith Of Donalds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ables and
children spent Sunday afternoon at
Mr.. W. E. Morrison's.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Kay worship
ed at Long Cane Sunday and dined
at Mr. M. B. Kay's. 4,
Misses Margaret and Sara Ables
spent Sunday afternoon with Missed
Annie and Louise Kay.
Mr.. Tom Hunter of Abbeville,
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. Joe
Ables.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
BIG SALES.

The big sales advertised by Phil.
son & Henry are still on, and many
people are taking advantage OF the
bargains offered by these up-to-date
merchants. You can buy for cash at
these sales many necessary things at
very low prices. They will be glad
to show you.
The Rosenberg Mercantile Com
pany is today offering splendid bar
gains at the Annual Mid-Winter
Clearance. It will be worth while to
read their advertisement and to in
vestigate the prices. '..'r
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
\\\A\\<A\\kN<<<AE
\ SANTUC NEWS. =
~ AA\\ \\\\ A<A\

Santuc, Jan. 23.-Mr. and Mrs.
Mason Wright spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Bolts.
Mr.. Clarence Kay of Belton, spent
from Friday till Sunday with his
home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Ables, Mrs. W.
]. Milford and baby, and Misses Ma
rie and Belle Boyd motored up and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
"STOPI LOOK! LISTEF'

How about your subscription to
The Atlanta Georgian today? Decide
today. See ]. R. WILSON. or phone
No. %, and he will begin Immediate
Iy to deliver your paper early in the
mornings, promptly. Dailies and
Sundays, zoe. per week.
]. R. WILSON,,
Gen. Agt. Atlanta Georgian.
So Church Street.
1-22-3t.Pd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
''rAE RICH THEY RIDE"

Rev. NJ. R. Plaxco has recently
purchased Ford car and is burning
'em up along the public highways
these days. He went up to Presby-
terry at Due West in it last week
and took a trip to Greenville this
week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
HUNTING.

John Albert and Paul Dickson and
Mr.. Hinson went out to Brownies
and spent several days hunting this
week. Their friends expect them to
bring home what they killed and not
tell about it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
MAsoalc INSURANCE..

Mr.. c. E. Yoder is agent for in
france in one Of the organizations
U the Masons. He has an adver-
hsement in this paper, and will be
glad to talk the matter over with any
person interested. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
VITAL STATISTICS.

During the year of 1918 in Long
Cane Township there we're 81 births;
% whites and 63 colored,. and 81
deaths, IL whites and 80 colored.
E. R. Miller, Reg.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
FLU AND THE YELLOW FLAG.

A yellow flag in front of a house
these days does not mean dyptheria
as is usual, but means that there is
q case of flu in the house and visitors
are to keep away. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

!. Mr.. J. B. Langley, of Greenwood
was in the city on Wednesday, visit.
ing at the home Of his father, Supt.
Meadows Langley, Of Abbeville Cot
ton Mills. He subscribed for the
Press and Banner while in the city
in order to keep up with the news.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
LOSSES ON dREENvILLE STREET

Mr.. Robert S. McCombs had the
misfortune to lose fine Jersey COW
Wednesday after a day or two of
strenuous doctoring. Mr.. L. G.
Haskell lost a mule this week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
MEMORIAL SERVICE POSTPONED

The Memorial Services which were
to have been held at Upper Long
Cane Church on next Sunday after
noon, has been postponed on account
of the quarantine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

Mr.. w. v. Brownlee, prosperous
Honea Path farmer. was in the city
on Wednesday on business. While
here he called at our Office and pre-
pared to get the news for the next
Gwelve months.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

Rosa, the faithful nurse of Mr.. M,
B. Reese has come over from At
lanta to stay with the children while
they are recovering from flu. The
children are getting well, which will
be good news to their friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

\ Mrs. G. McDuffie Miller came over
from Laurens Tuesday to be with
her son, Mr.. Stewart Miller, who is
very sick at his home on Magazine
street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

~ Mr.. and Mrs. J. Foster Barnwell
and Miss Jennie Boyd attended the
funeral of Miss Mary Kennedy at
Due West on yesterday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

The Flu epidemic does not break
up the game Of baseball on the high
school grounds at which Billy Long
is star pitcher and son Bill can
knock red hot ball.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
Notice

The. UPenalJy on City Property
Tax will be added on and after Feb
1st, 1919.
T. G. PERRIN,
1-17-2t. City Treasurer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

Mrs. Mary G. Smith of Mt. Carmel
is another new reader of the Press
and Banner. She sent her subscrip-
ton in by mail on yesterday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

FOR SALE-Two good young mules
, 7 and years old, also 1 good
young horse. all good workers.
Apply to J. M. Wilkinson. at j.
Allen Smith, Jr., Store.
1-21-3t.Pd-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

FOR SALE:vVacant lot on Maga-
zine street, opposite Richard Sond-
ley, between Flynn's and McDon-
AIDS. This lot is beauty. 100 by
ESQ feet. Price, 100000.
S. H. ROSENBERG. 1-24-tf
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

FOR SALE:-Cottage on Magazine
street, now occupied by C. ] Bruce
Large level lot. J Wide frontage.
Fine garden spot. Price $2100.00.
This is cheaper than renting.
S. H. ROSENBERG, 1-24-tf.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

Miss Mary Lawson Link left Tues
day for Decatur, Ga, where\she win
be bridesmaid at the marriage of a
school friend. ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
WANTS

NOTICE TO ALL MASONS:-I
am agent for Masonic Protective
Assn. Health and Accident Insur-
ance. Have something nice to offer
Masons in good standing. Call me
up, will be glad to call and explain.
Phone 258 or 81. C. E. YODER.
1-24-3t.Pd. :
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24
Local
News
:: personals ::

was in, the city wednesday snoppins'
MIR. A. M. McCord Of Greenville,
spent Wednesday night here with his
home people.
Mrs. W. D. Simpson has returned
from visit to relatives in Monroe
N. C. ....
w. A. Stevenson is in Columbia
this week on business connected with
his Office. ....t
/. Mr.. R. C. Wilson is sick at his
home near town and is missed at the
National Bank. ...@...
Mrs. J.. s. Stark is among the sick.
She is suffering from the effects OF
y bad cold. ...: =. ...
Miss Allena Mabry, Of Pryor's Hos
pital, ID here nursing her brother-in
law, Mr.. Stewart Miller.
Mr.. c. E. Xix spent several days
of last week in Laurens with rela-
tiyes.
Mrs. Paul Kennedy went up to
Spartanburg Tuesday to spend a
while with relatives. ....'.
Mr.. Joe T. Hughes went down to
Columbia this week on business for
the B. Ct L. E.
Miss Susie Mabry is one of the
latest victims of the flu and is sick
at her home on Chestnut street.
W. H. Edwards, of Watts, S. c.,
and Mrs. "A. K. brennan, of Able
vile, are now readers of the Press
and Banner. ..,'
Miss Sadie Hammond was called
to Greenwood Tuesday on account of
the illness of her sister, Mrs George
1knith ,.
Miss Mary Lawson Link left Tues
day for Decatur, Ga, where\she viii
be bridesmaid at the marriage Of a
school friend.
Mrs. Mary G. Smith of Mt. Carmel
is another new reader of the Press
and Banner. She sent her subscrip-
tion in by mail on yesterday.
~ Mr.. and Mrs. J. Foster Barnwell
: and Miss Jennie Boyd attended the
funeral of Miss Mary Kennedy at
Due West on yesterday.
" =. -.
Mr.. w. v. Brownlee, a prosperous
Honea Path farmer, was in the city
on Wednesday on business. While
here he called at our Office and pre-
pared to get the news for the next
Swelve months.
\ Mrs. G. McDufie Miller came over
from Laurens Tuesday to be with
her son, Mr.. Stewart Miller, who is
very sick at his home on Magazine
street.
The Flu epidemic does not break
up the game Of baseball on the high
school grounds at which Billy Long
is a star pitcher and son Bill can
knock red hot ball.
=
{ Rosa, the faithful nurse of Mr.. M.
B. Reese has come over from At
lanta to stay with the children while
they are recovering from flu. The
children are getting well, which will
be good news to their friends.
- ..... .."
:: Mr.. J. B. Langley, of Greenwood,
was in the city on Wednesday, visit
ing at the home Of his father, Supt.
Meadows Langley, of Abbeville Cot
ton Mills. He subscribed for the
Press and Banner while in the city
in order to keep up with the news.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

Miss Sadie Hammond was called
to Greenwood Tuesday on account o!
the illness of her sister, Mrs George
1nith-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

FOR SALE, REAL ESTATE:-310
acres in Mccormick county, IL
miles from Abbeville. This farm
can be divided into three tracts
of about 100 acres. Will sell all
or part. $500 per acres for the
whole tract or $3.50 if divided.
S. H. ROSENBERG. 1-24-tf.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

Mr.. Joe T. Hughes went down to
Columbia this week on business for
the B. Ct L. E.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

w. H. Edwards, of Watts, S. c.,
and Mrs. "A. K. brennan, of Able
vile, are now readers of the Press
and Banner. ...'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

Miss Susie Mabry is one of the
latest victims of the flu and is sick
at her home on Chestnut street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

{ Mrs. Paul Kennedy went up to
Spartanburg Tuesday to spend a
while with relatives. ....'.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

IS Mr.. C. E. Hx spent several days
of last week in Laurens with rela-
tiyes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

w. A., Stevenson is in Columbis
this week on business connected witt
his Office. -. ...;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-24

). Mr.. R. C. Wilson is sick at his
home near town and is missed at the
National Bank. ., @..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-04
A PARTISAN TALE

were of the French kind, not OF soot
leather, high, tightly laced. with shor'
vamps and flaring ribbons for laces
You are so clever" said one of thu
lieutenants, that 1 wish you'd MAKE
some division marks for me. Will your
Wen do it," agreed the midinettes
and they went to the apartment where
the lieutenants lived.
The silk for the division insignia s. -
furnished from the reticule rs car %
the midinettes. While the sris Sent
over their work they talke5 E4ily tr
a soft slang jargon of swift coHias
phrases, not such French as the stud
emit knows, but a French that puzzled
the lieutenants SO that they had to ASK
the meaning of some words. such az
chichi Cone who thinks he's more thar
he is; swelled head, epatnat (stun-
ning), flafla (about the same as schi'
chD.
And while they worked the litte
midinettes didn't talk SO much about
dress and fellows" as they did about
what was going on in Paris. They told
the stories of plays in the theatres. One
talked about the English writings she
Edgar Allan Poe, for she 81 tne ssafr
of The TeIl-Tale Heart" a. wbicss he
child companion thrilled symss
cally. About the theatre Gev eoula
talk only from knowledge zaineS
from reviews in the newspapers, but
they remembered very well what they
had read, and had decided preferences
for the various plays as represented
to them in reviews.
When the divisional insignia were
made the lieutenants wanted to pay for
| the work. which had been very cleverly
done. But the girls refused. and ex-
planned:
"c'etait pour la gentilesse.' (wsvs
done it i4st g be niee.)
If you wQn'tlet ne pav y9u, soE
let me kiss you skea one &c ti-d
heutenants
NO" returned both ef the GIRL
speaking ageiher.
why iot7s1
why saoui6 you #sht te KISS usss"
"Because oeeausesI aoe
la raisen Is plus togs ests 2 eis
leur.' tfne strongest reason Is the
best), laughed one of the midinettes,
still refusing; and this maxim the lieu
tenants though was a quip until later
they found that it was quotation from
La Fontaine.
Still laughing over the maxim the
midinettes departed, saying:
Nov we must go home so we won't
be late for dinner or our mothers will
scold u.s.
Our lieutenants had CHANGED upon
| two Of the gay little spirits who used
| to flock the streets of Paris by the
thousands, and will do SO again in the
| same happy, harmless mood. All
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farmers, near GALLON, combined in a
shipment earlier in the season, and
recently another cooperative car from
three farmers has gone out from Ma
rengo county to the st. Louis market.
Frank Curtis, farm demonstration
agent at Demopolis, says, "One hun
dred and eleven grade Hampshire
lambs, averaging in weight sixty
seven pounds, brought the top price on
the St. Louis market on the date sold
at $16.75 per hundred weight. The
minimum offer of local buyers on this
shipment of lambs made a few DAYS
previous was only $40 per hundred
weight"
The extension service is aiding the
farm demonstration agents in every
county where possible in encouraging
the cooperative sale of livestock and
other products of the farn1-thou-
sands of dollars being gained thereby
by Alabama farmers over the old plan
of unorganized marketing in local
centers.