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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
IS OYSTER
BUSINESS ON
DECREASE !?
Some Who Ought To Know Say
The Industry in Worcester
Is Falling OF.

l. the oyster industry in Worcester
County falling or? some Of the men
engaged in it >ay So while others say
not One promncn, merchant in the
county whose busincs- comes largely
from the people who are engaged in
the oyster industry either IS planters
on tongcrs say not near a- many
people are NOW engaged in taking and
selling oy-tcrs as there were ten
years ago. that more attention is
being paid to agriculture, especially
the growing and marketing Of round
potatocs.
For several year oysters have been
plentiful in our bay and of good quail
ity, and tongcr can 20 on the nat
ural rocks and make q good days
wage The number Of planters are
undoubtedly less and they have not
made rs much money in comparison
with the labor and money invested as
have the potato growers.
Al stockton the Disharoon~, Hud-
sons IIancocks, rulls. rarr,, Joncscs,
Price, and others whose names do
not now occur to u, are large ship
pcrs.
At G:rdletrcc, Rowlcy 4 Barnes,
Scarborough & Bro. c. G. Watson. L.
". Onlcy & Fro, f. X. Dukes and A.
l.. Watson are hig dealers
At Box Iron. William Brimer and
William Truitt are engaged in the in
dustry. OF course ,herc are numer-
Gus others whose names We nave not
mentioned who are supplying the
famous Chincotcague Bay oysters to
city customers.
Oyster, are fine this season and the
prospects are good for making money.
CONTINUED on PAGE FIVE
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
THE AMERICAN
LEGION WILL
ORGANIZE HERE

Word has reached US that Worces-
ter County is one Of the three Coun-
ties in Maryland whose eX-soldicrs
have not organized 4 Post Of the
American Legion. Already state
patriots have organized 90 Posts and
applications are being made daily for
others. Why then can We not have
one! Surely it isn't because We are
less patriotic. less appreciatve of
what We accomplished by victoriously
ending the war, or less interested in
preserving and bcqucathing the ideals
that safeguards our mstiiutions-th the
barriers of genuine Amcricanism
Maybe Worccstcr's backwardness in
organization is due TO lack OF famil-
arity with the Legion, its ann and
iis purposes. May wc beg pace VII.
Editor then 70 set forth few facts
concerning same"
The American Legion is an organi-
zation Of American veterans OF the
World War 1t is non partisan. non
political. civilian organization no'
military or miltariStic that makes
no distinction of rank or between over
seas men and men who did not get
overseas. Col. Henry u. Lindsey,
formerly mayor of Dallas, Texas,
Private J. W. Baca Of New Mexico,
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, New
York, Sergeant Sullivan of Seattle.
Capt, {. 5 Brent, Chaplain. American
EXpcditionarN Forces, and Col. Henry
l.. Stimpston, EX-Sccrctary Of War
are representative members
The Legion WAS organized in Paris
March IS 18th, 1919, by 1000 officers
and men. delegates from all the units
Of the American EXpcdtionaiy Force
to an organization meeting which
adopted declaration Of principles
and selected the name The Consti-
tuition, in conformity with the Paris
Declaration Of principles, Wa drawn
up al similar meeting held IN st.
Louis, May S-l0th. 1919. Repre-
scntcd here were soldiers who served
in the various troops on this side
The preamble drawn up at that meet
ing. states conciscly that for which
the Legion stands. "For God and
Country we associate ourselves to-
gcther for the following purposes: to
uphold and defend the Constitution of
CONTINUED ON PAGE 81
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
SATURDAY,,
November 18th. 1919,

Beginning al 900 O'clock, A. NJ.
ihe following is n list o. tho altl-
Gle, mat win be sold
One Hay 4arc.
One Cow "ith CALI By hey side
Will make 10 lbs. Of butter u week.
One Top Buggy. nearly new.
One Horse Cart.
One Set of good Driving harness.
One s.. of good Horse Cart iiar-
ness.
One Corn Planter.
One Mower.
One Iron Drag.
One Two-Horsc Plow.
One Shack Sleigh.
One Corn Shcllcr.
One GlIndStone.
A Lo, Of Household and Kitchen
Furniture.
4 Lo, Of Fodder,
One l.oi Of Good Glover Hay.
About coo Baskets Of Corn.
About coo Baskets Of Hoosicr Pota-
eS.
A number Of other things not men
oned.
NORMAN 7. LAYFlELD,
SNOW Hill, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
TUESDAY,
November 25th, 1919,
AT 100 O'CLOCK. A. NJ,


all tha, farm now occupicd by the
said John Il. Brittingham about two
miles from Snow Hill on the north
east side of the county road leading
from Snow Hill to Salisbury by way
of the Fu,nacc propcrtv and oppositc
the farm generally called the Charles
". Clavvillc property and in the
Second Election District of said Wor-
ccstcr County. being tho same which
was conveyod 10 the said John Il. Brit
t,.ghan hv Thomas NJ. Purncll and
lwifc and Horace +. Iarmonson and
wife ana phillip {. Dennis AMI wife
H., decd GATED Augu,t -. 1916. record
ed among tho land record, of said
Morees;"r County N Llhc Q. y 6.
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and ta,.- will h. naid by the Trustee
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
BI SINESS TRANSACTED
BY THE ORPHANS COURT

The Orphans Court was in session
Wednesday, the day Of meeting hav-
ing been advanced from Tuesday,
which was Armisticc Day. All the
members were present. the following
business being transacted;
Report Of sale of real estate in the
estate of Ernest l.. Raync
Administration bond flied and APP
proved in the estate of Julia Phillips,
and letters granted to Henry VI. Tur-
ncr.
Account of sales filed in the estates
of Ernest 7. Johnson and Walter ".
Griffin.
Administration accounts passed and
filed in the estates OF Elms smith
and Ralph Andrew Qlillen.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
JOHN ". STATION. Solicitor.
ORDER NISI.
Annie Croppcr
VS..

Annie Croppct
VS..
William NJ. Croppcr ct al.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County. In Equity. No. 2979.
September Term. 1919. To wit:
November list. 1919.
ORDERED that the sale made and
reported by John W. station. Trustee,
for the sale Of the real estate in the
above cause described he ratified and
confirmed unless cause TO the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the
2ith day OF November, 1919, provided
a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed in Worces-
ter County once in each of three sue
ccssive weeks before the 18th day of
November in the year nineteen hun
dred and nineteen.
The report states the amount of
/saIes to be S37i5.0O.
OLIVER y. COLLINS. Clerk.
True Copy. Test:
OLIVER d. COLLINS, Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
JOHN W. STATION, Solicitor.
ORDER NISl.

In the Matter Of the Estate Of Er-
nest l.. Raync. deceased.
In the Orphans Court for Worcester
County. Maryland October Term,
1919. to-wit: October 2S. 1919.
Ordered that the sale of the real
estate of Ernest L. Raync. deceased
above reported by Linda T.. Rayne,
ExccutriX. be finally ratified and con
firmcd unless cause 10 the contrary
be shown on or before the 25th day Of
November, 1919; provided q copy Of
this order be inserted in some news
paper published in Worcester County,
Maryland. once in each of three sue
ccssivc weeks before the 18th day Of
November. 1919.
The report states the amount Of sale
To be S600000.
JAMES S. SCARBOROUGH.
PETER ]. JONES.
HENRY +. DAVIS.
Judges.
Test: ASBURY c. RILEY.
Register of Wills.
True Copy,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
THURSDAY,
November Goth, 1919,

Beginning at 900 o'clock, \. NJ,
the following described personal prop
crty. to wit
One pair good young Mules. five and
seven wears old; one good bay Mare,
eight years old, kind and gentle in all
harness; one Mare Con-. three years
old ne@t spring; one Cow, five years
old. two IIcifcrs, one Brood Sow, two
Iron Drags. one Riding Cultivator
three Walking Cultivators, one Dou-
bic Plow. two Single plows one Horse
Cart. one Horse Corn Planter, one
Fertilizer Distributor. 500 baskets of
Corn. twelve stacks of Fodder. eight
stacks of Pea Hay. four sets OF Plow
Harness. two sets Of Buggy Harness,
one Carriage. one Buggy. Sweet
Potato Seed, a 10, of Household and
Kitchen Furniture and other articles
100 numerous to mention
TERMS OF SALE.
On all sums Of $1,000 and under the
cash will be required on day Of sale;
on all sums over $1,000 a note with
approved security will be required.
S. 0. FURNISS. 4
VI. a. FURNISS. \
CHARLES T.. HILL, Auctioncer.
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TO OUR ST BSCRIBERS

Next week we shall begin
TO remove from our sub
scription list the names of
subscribers who are in ar
rearS for The Messenger.
The great scarcity of
news paper and the increas-
ed cost of production makes
il necessary for Us TO cut
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if your subscription is in
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scndine the amount by mail
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The subscription price
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as we will not be able to
continue TO send The Mes
Scn.er to subscribers at the
present price.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
join W. STATION. Solicitor
Trustees Sale
Of
SPLENDID FARM
Near Snow Hill

by NiItuc of the power contained
in 4 mortgage from John Il. Britting-
ham and Edna H. Birmingham. his
wife, dated August -. 1916. recorded
among the land records Of Worcester
County IN Libcr o. ID. {. 40 %. folio
392. default having occurred therein
the undersigned trustee named in
said mort gage will sell at public auc-
lion in IRON; Of the Court House in
Snow /. Worcester County, Mary
land,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
TERMS OF SALE
NOTICE

All persons having bills against the
Board of Election Supervisors should
present the same on or before, Tues
day. November 18th.
BOARD or ELECTION SUFFER
VISORS FOR WORCESTER
COUNTY. MARYLAND.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
Wednesday, November 10Th, 1919
BEGINNING AT 900 O'CLOCK A. NJ

called the Guernsey Cow, the
OF Il
The black
idle boast that they the
cam on the Easter
machinery implements all practically
The sale viii offer
wishing stock Of quality and breed and farm
machinery OF standard manufacture
following i a list of tho articles that will be sold:
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Live Stock
Farming Implements

As have sold my farm and intend discontinue farming,
public auction the premises Caeaveock Farm
where reside IIi all my Valuable Live Stock and
Farm Machinery Of every description.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
DEFY ALMIGHTY GOD
and AMERICAN PEOPLE
Anarchists Arrested And Their Propaganda
Destroyed.-They Would Wipe Out All
Forms OF Government And Put An End
To Religion Uncle Sam Will Give Them
Their Just Deserts. Will Deport The Aliens.

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r..'. ,,;-,
p1l IN ~. - 49, t,.;,o,
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...., - A. -. ro.'l....,..,,
49,. - IN =
. L 81. IN. III
cbnrc,.s and religions crecds we're
contained in documents captured in
the raiG by agents of the Department
Of Justice on the Baltimore head
quarters Of the Federation Of nions
Of Russian Workers of the United
states ana Canada.
one li these documents reads A.
follows
eve see that the proctariat, along
with the dcyclopmcn, Of capitalism.
more and more broaden and deepen
their struggle; partial strikes lose
their significance and mass strikes
pass into general ones.
what must we do. the vanguard Of
the prolctariat We must conscious
Is hasten the elementary movement
of the struggle Of the working class:
We must convert small strikes into
general ones and convert the latter
into an armed revolt of the laboring
masses against capital and state.
To RECoyE "NASTERS."
.; /, a.;. ol, 80.
~ Az. ra,.a,,,'r, a,.o,,,,;,. MA
;..,...,;a,a ra;.,, = IN
moa,s of nroduction and all articles
Of consumption. and make the work
ing classes the masters in fact of all
general wealth. At the same time.
we must mcrcilessly destroy all re-
mains o' governmental authority and
class domination, liberating the pris-
oncrs. dcmolish prisons and police
offices. destroy all legal papers per-
tanning TO private ownership of prop
erty. all field fences and boundaries.
and burn all certificates of indebted
ness-in 4 word, we must take car"
that everything is wiped from the
earth that is reminder OF the right
to private ownership OF property; to
blow up barracks, gendarme and po-
lice administration, shoot the most
prominent military officers. must be
the important concern of the revolving
working people.
MUST BE "MERCILESS."
In the work Of destruction wc must
be mcrcilcSS, for the slightest weak
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
Public Sale !

will sell at public sale where |
now reside on the farm, known as the
Connaway Farm, near Fayloryillc. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
CPSHUR e. UPSHl K. Solicitors.
Trustees Sale
OF 4
Valuable Farm

by virtue of a deed of trust from
Alice VI. Herman and Charles W.
lehman. her husband. the under
signed trustee will offer for sale at
public auction to the highest bidder
in front Of the Court House door in
Snow Hill. Maryland. ON
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property

A. have sold my farm an intend
to discontinue farming. | viii sell at
public auction on the premises. Ne"
Lane Farm, where | reside near Sno"
Hill. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
The Government
Will Deporf Reds

Deportation proceedings
have been instituted in a
number of cities to rid the
country of the violent radi-
Gals caught in the nation
wide raids which have been
in progress since Friday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
FIRST LIVE STOCK.

FIRST-IlNE SIOth.
- Head Of Cattle: consisting of
Mich Cows. Steers, Hcifcrs.
One Registered Guernsey Cow with
calf by her side.
One Registered AnGu, Bull.
- Shropshire Ewes.
One Shropshire Buck.
One Mated Team of Black Horses.
weight 5000 lbs. : years old, the best
team on the Eastern Shore.
One Mule Colt. years old. from
one of the above mares.
One Bay Horse. gentle FOR children
TO drive
2d-FARMI\G IMPLEMENTS
One Alfalfa and Grass Seed Drill.
One Farmers Favoritc Wheat Drill.
Two Dcering fl. Binders.
Two Dccring Tractor bitches for
Binders.
One Mccormick ) f. Mower
One Osborne 10 IT, Rake.
One Mccormick 6-fork hay tcddcr.
Six Hay Slings
One Acme Harrow.
One Iron Drag, 6O-tooth.
One Culti-packcr or pulverizcr.
One Hoosicr singlc-row Cornplantcr
One Planet Jr., Garden Drill.
One Conveyor.
Two International No. ! Riding
Cultivators.
Six single-row Walking Cultivators.
One Deere Stag Sulky Plow.
One Deere two-way Plow.
Two 2-Horsc Walking Plows.
Two l-Horse Walking Plows.
One Cloverlcaf No. 6 Manure
Spreadcr. wide spread.
One Clovcrleaf No. ; Manure
Sprcadcr, wide spread
One Nonpariel Lime Sprcadcr
One Aspinwall Potato Planter.
One Aspinwal Potato Digger.
One ASpinwall Potato Sortcr.
One Lcggtt Dry Dustcr.
One WheelbarroW Spraycr.
One Heavy Weber Wagon, . in. steel
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15
PUBLIC SALE
OF VARIABLE
Personal Property

Having sold my farm and intend.
ing to discontinue farming, will sell
on the premises, near \as,awango
Baptist Church in Wicomico County
liusl over the Worcester limo, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-11-15

Two Low Wheel Wagons. with plat
forms.
one Spring Wagon
Two Horse Carts.
one Wire Wheel Top Buggy.
One Wood Wheel Top Buggy.
One Long Shaft Brake Cart.
One Sleigh.
One i-H.P. international Saving
Outfit.
One srH. p International Portable
Engine
One Iii 2. international Mogul Oil
Engine.
one SharpIess Separator, with en-
ginc. pulley and hand crank.
One International 8 in. Feed Mill.
One NJ two-hoe Corn shelter with
bagger.
One Emery Stand.
One lot Of line Shafting
One lot of Hangers.
One lot of Puleys
One Fairbanks Morse doublc-ac'ing
Pump.
One set o-tcn Wagon Scales.
One Set Portable Scale
Two Portable Hog Houses
One Portable Hog Catcher.
Two takc-down Hog Pens.
One takc-doNn stock RACK
One Gasoline Pump, vita l50 gal.
tank
One Shuck Sleigh.
One Wood Rack.
One set log bcdders and chains.
One Buggy Pole.
One Set Double Driving Harness.
Two Sets Single Driving Harness.
One Set Heavy Leather Teaming
Harness.
One Set Light Leather Tcaming
Harness.
Four Sets Hip Harness.
Four Sets Chain Harness.
Two Sets Horse Cart Harness
Two li-Tooth Spike Cultivators.
One Set Wire Fencing Tools.
2000 Baskets Corn.
One Lot Alfalfa Hay.
1000 Bushels Hoosier Potatoes.
One Set of Power Horse Clippers.
OF SALE
G cash will be required on the day Of
ith approved security. will be required.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-19
Mrs. Wilson
Befriended Men

NEW YORK, July 19.-Brutal
treatment of American military pris-
oners in Paris was brought up with
a sudden check when Mrs, Woodrow
Wilson first heard of it, according
to John W. Kehoe, a hospital super
intendent of the Knights of Colum-
bus, who returned yesterday after
noon from France.
"When Mrs. Wilson first went to
Paris she was visiting base hospital
81" said Mr.. Kchoe in report today
to VIM. P. Larkin, director of X. OF
c., overseas activities, "she was called
to the cot of a doughboy who dis
played numerous welts on his arms
and back, saying they were received
in a prison camp. Mrs. Wilson told
the President and Immediately the en-
tire guard staff were brought up on
charges and removed, Prisoners are
said to have received the best of treat
ment since that time"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-19
German Plot to Kill
American Officers
Is Thwarted

COBLENZ, July 19,-Two Ger
mans attempted last night to assas-
sinate Major Cockriel, provost mar
shall of the American forces in Ger
many. The major was not injured.
The Germans escaped after firing sew
eral shots. The shots were fired at
the provost marshal from behind.
Major Cockriel's home is in st.
Paul, Mimi.
The attempt to assassinate Major
Cockriel was deliberate and premed-
itated. Cockriel is on the German
secret list of marked Americans"
and during the past week has received
FIVE threatening .lett6sT, one OF which
gave him only 26 hours to live. Major
Cockriel, accompanied by a military
police officer, was walking along a
dark street of Coblenz at 10 O'Clock
last night when he met two Germans
who began firing as soon as they had
passed the Americans, blazing away
over their shoulders as they ran. This
probably accounts for their poor
craftsmanship as neither of the Amer
leans was hurt, although several shots
were fired. The Germans proved bet
ter runners than marksmen as they
made good their escape despite no
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-19
Daylight Saving
Rider Rejected

WASHINGTON, July 19.-Renew-
ed attempts of republican leaders to
repeal daylight saving through a rider
to the 1920 agricultural appropria-
ton bill was defeated in the house
yesterday when republican opponents
of repeal joined with the democrats
in voting to eliminate the repeal pro-
vision. Immediately afterward with
out a dissenting vote the agricultural
bill, carrying $33,900,000, was
passed and sent to the senate.
Final action on the daylight saving
repeal came after day marked by
sharp political clashes in both house
and in committees. Democrats, in
cluding those favoring repeal, refused
to join in making the repeal rider in
order, and in speeches on the floor
attacked the republicans as playing
politics" Republican leaders, how
ever, insisted that the rider alone
would assure early passage of the
agricultural bill which democrats said
was certain to be vetoed again by
President Wilson if it included the re-
peal provision.
Opponents to inserting the repeal
provision gained strength with each
vote in the house and the final action
being by vote of 203 to III. This
followed two tentative votes, which
favored the elimination of the rider,
144 to 1913. A few democrats voted
with the majority republicans in op-
posing the elimination, but their votes
were more than offset by republican
members.
The senate, regarded as heavily ir
favor of repeal, now has before it G
house bill to repeal the daylight say
ing law. The senate, it was said by
congressional leaders, may pass anc
send to the president the separate re
peal measure.
Before the repeal came up in the
house, two of the standing commit
tees-agricultural and rules-consid
cred the provision, Ddt the democratic
committeeman of each declined to rec
ommend passage of the repeal as
part of the appropriation bill. Late
on the floor they were supported b,
their colleagues, but the republican
then voted almost solidly in forcinl
consideration of the repeal.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-19

istic proposals here, many persons
would like the government to go into
the housing business on large scale,
but this has not so far come to any
material plan.
Berlin's housing deficiency arises
both from the fact that there has been
a considerable influx of war workers,
and from the fact that, during the
war it was impossible to attend to
normal building requirements. The
tendency toward specialization has de-
veloped recently into a movement for
municipal purchase of the street rail-
way system. At this time, it appears
that control will be taken over within
a few weeks.
According to the franchise granted
the street railway company, the city
has the right to regulate fares, and
while it permitted wartime raise to
l17k pfennigs, it now has told the
company that this cannot be contin'
ued. A drop back to the old rate
would mean that the company would
lose hundreds of thousands of marks
annually, and this fact is being USED
as a club by the city in its program
of taking the concern over.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-19
Rental Problem
Big In Germany
BY CARL D. GROAT
United Press Staff Correspondent }

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent }
BERLIN.1(By Mail:)-Berlin is
facing a serious housing problem.
There are insufficient houses and
rents are vastly high. Out of this
situation is developing demand that
the municipality do something to al
leviate conditions, particularly the
conditions of the poor. Recently the
question became so grave that there
were threats among the populace to
90 on a rent strike-that is, to refuse
to pay rent.
While this proposed refusal arose
in part from the communistic spirit
of the times, it was in part the ex-
preston of long continued dissat-
isfaction with quarters and with the
prices. In some of the outlying dis.
tricts, people live in barracks, and
they have long since tired of this
mode of existence,
As for even the well-to-do, the
housing situation is difficult. Just
as in the American national capita
during the war, people advertised
frantically for apartments or houses
and offered fancy premiums so are
Germans here advertising constantly
with the bait of large reward fol
desirable places.
While up to this writing the rem
strike proposal has been merely spo
radio threats, the question of housing
has come up quite strongly of lat
for government consideration. And
one of the answers given in the cours
of testimony on the subject was tha
the illicit trade in lumber and build
ing material--just as with tn
"Schleichhandel" in food-had mad
prices of building stuffs soar out 0
reach of ordinary contractors.
In line with development of social