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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Captain CarIstrom Talks.

Captain o. E. Carlstrom of AIedo,
a department commander. spoke
last evening to members of Helen
Gould auxiliary in Memorial hall.
The camp had been especially i'll
vited to hear the captain speak.
Following his talk on Patriotism"
an informal reception was held.
Other state officers were present
last night. being l.. NJ. Titterington,
department adjutant; II. L. Becker,
department quartermaster; Mrs.
Minnie Wood of Moline, auxiliary
department Judge advocate; and f.
E. Wilson, head of the Fred Fl.
Shaffner unit No. II, U. V. R.:
Mrs. Lillian Bedford, president of
the Women's Relief corps. and J.
A. Benson, commander Of the Kit
telsen camp of Moline were also
special guests. Short talks were
given by Mr.. Becker, Mrs. Wood
and Mr. Benson. The hall was
decorated with many American
flags, both large and small.
The auxiliary is planning for its
bazaar to be held the afternoon Of
Nov. 6, and in the evening the reg
ular business meeting will be held,
A coffee is to be given Thursday
afternoon, Oct. 80 at the home of
Mrs. Nellie Clapper, 2917 Seventh
avenue The hostess will be as
sisted by Mrs. Selma Medcalf, Mrs.
Nellie Rath, Mrs. Mary Johnson,
Mrs. Sarah Fulmer, Mrs. Frances
Siemon and Mrs. Grace Policy.
Auxiliary friends are invited to call
during the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Entertain Office Force.

The Misses Ruth Gilbreath and
Zeoa Mcclure were hostesses We'd
nesday evening at a dinner party
having as guests the Office force Of
the Rock Island Manufacturing
company and entertaining at the
Griffin lunch room in Davenport.
The affair was given IN honor Of
the birthday anniversaries of the
hostesses and covers were laid for
nine Red rosebuds were used as
table decorations and the same
flowers were given as favors. Fol-
lowing the serving of a three
course supper the company at
tended the performance at the Co
lumbia theatre. Members Of the
party in addition to the hostesses
were: Misses Ruth Kruger, Esther
Malmrose. Jessie Johnson, Laura
Claussen, Ruth Rose, Wilma Vogt
and Margaret Kerr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Meet MIN Mrs. Pearson.

o. E. S. Social circle held an all
day meeting yesterday at the home
of Mrs. Swain Pearson, 1920 Tween
ty-first street. A buffet luncheon
was served at noon and in the aft
ernoon a business meeting was
held while the members sewed car
pet rags to be made into rugs which
will be sold at the annual bazaar
at the temple Nov. 10. Plans for
the sale were discusso[ at the meet
ing and another all day sewing
was planned to be held next Fri
day at the home of Mrs. W. d.
Starnes. Refreshments were serv-
ed in the afternoon. The hostess
was assisted in serving yesterday
by Mrs. Levin Miller. Mrs. Jennie
Wilson and Mrs. Anna Knox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Otten.GIlIespie Enhancement.

Announcement Is made OF the en-
gagement and approaching mar
riage of Miss Mary Gillespie.
daughter of Mrs. Anna Gillespie of
2719 Eighth-and-a-half avenue. to
Edward Often, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Often Of 1406 Sturdevant
street, Davenport The marriage
is to be an event of the early part
OF November, and will be celebrat-
ed at the Sacrad Heart Catholic
church in Rock Island, Rev. c. P.
O'Neil to read the mass. Miss Gill
lespie has chosen blue and white
as her wedding colors. The new
home is to be in Rock Island. Miss
Gillespie has been employed at the
Modern Woodmen offices in Rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Sfrandhen-p.SMansnn.

Mrs. Mathilda Swanson of this
city and John Strandberg of Mo
line, were married at 7 o'clock last
evening at the parsonage of the
First Baptist church, Rev. J. Clark
Granger. pastor of the church, per
forming the ring ceremony. The
couple was unattended. The new
home is to be in Moline where the
groom is employed as a mechanic
at the Velie company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
West Hagen.

Miss Magdalene C. Hagen, daugh
ter of Mrs. Anna Hagen Of Scott
street, Davenport, and Harold T.
West of Davenport, son of Mrs.
James w. Seaman of Oklahoma,
were married at o'clock yester-
day afternoon at the parsonage of
st. Paups English Lutheran
church, Rev. ]. A. Miller officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen West, brother
and sister-in-law of the groom, and
Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Hahn, relatives
of the bride, were the attendants.
The bride wore a suit of blue vel
vet, with a blouse of georgette and
q blue velvet hat Her flowers were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
HuGsOn.AIfOrd.

Miss Lillian Afford. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. G.. +. Afford of BIS
Park court, Davenport, and Sher-
man Hudson. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Henry Hudson of Walker.
Iowa. were arried at the brides
home Wednesday evening at a sim
pie ceremony. DR.. Frank Cole,
pastor of the St Johns Methodist
church. performed the ceremony.
A wedding dinner followed the
ceremony. covers being laid for u
relatives at a table on which yell
low and white chrysanthemums
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
WEEDS in Seattle.

Announcements of of the mar
rage of Harold Durfee, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Will Durfee of Hollywood,
Cal, formerly of Davenport, TO Miss
Nevada Applebee Of Seattle, Wash,
have been received by local
friends. The wedding took place
Sept. 26 in the brides home in
Seattle. The new home will be in
Banks, Ore. where the groom is IN
the lumber business. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Durfee are graduates OF
Washington state university
where the romance which resulted
in the recent wedding started. The
groom is grandson of the late
Cornelius S. Durfee, for many
years a we'll known jeweler in Dav-
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Mrs. william Pannell al her
home on Thirty-frst avenue and
Eleventh street entertained the
members OF the Happy Circle yes
terday afternoon. The hours were
spent chatting over crocheting and
embroidery and at o'clock a de
licious course supper was served
at the dining room table, where
covers were laid for 10. Garden
flowers and Halloween decorations
were used on the table. The cir
Gle will he entertained in two
weeks a. the home Of Mrs G. ".
Hendricks. 500 Forty-hrst street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Horace Mann 2 T. A.

Yesterday afternoon at a meeting
of the Parent-Teachers association
of the Horace Mann school a re-
port was given of the state P. T. y.
convention held in Peoria in May.
A short program including a piano
number by Miss Cora Nelson and a
vocal solo by Miss Nellie ROLAND
completed the program. Refresh
ments were served. The meeting
day has been changed from the
first Thursday of each month to the
first Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Nurses to Hear DR.. Carney.

DR.. X. P. Carney Of Davenport
is to address the members Of the
fifth district nurses at the regular
meeting to be held at the Kings
Daughters rooms in Moline Tues
day afternoon. The meeting Is
called for 2:3O and all nurses are
urged to make a special effort to
hear DR.. Carney talk. A special
invitation is extended TO student
nurses to come to Tuesdays meet
Ing. -
DR. Carney Is to give an address
on Tuberculosis and Influenza
and his talk will be along the line
of new findings in connection with
these diseases and in their treat
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Seidllfz.Snrr.


Miss Elizabeth Surf, daughter of
Mrs. Margaret Surr Of 2527 Fiji
teenth avenue, became the bride OF
William Seidlitz, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Seidlitz of 621 Thirteenth
avenue, at an afternoon ceremony
of yesterday which took place at
the Emmanuel Lutheran church.
Rev. p. H. Wilhelm performed the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. J. T.
Weinberger, brother-in-law and
sister of the groom, were the at
tendants.
The bride and her attendant both
wore suits of blue with hats TO
match. The bride carried an arm
bouquet of brides roses. Immedi-
ately after the ceremony, Mr. and
Mrs. Seidlitz left on a wedding trip.
They will reside at 621 Thirteenth
avenue, upon their return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
HOeck-Sfeiger.

Mrs. Lena Steiger became the
bride of AdOlph Hoeck, both of this
city, at a ceremony performed at
$50 yesterday afternoon at the par
sonage of the Memorial Christian
church, by Rev. Launcelot Hada-
way. They were accompanied by
Miss Mary Neckerweider and W. B.
Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Hoeck left
for Jacksonville, where they will
spend their honeymoon, and the
new home will be in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
roses and lilies in corsage arrange

roses and lilies in corsage arrange
ment.
A wedding dinner was served at
the brides home, only the immed-
late relatives of the couple being
the guests. Roses and late garden
flowers were used on the table. Mr..
and Mrs. West left last night on a
short wedding trip, and they will
be at home at 1920 Scott street,
Davenport, until after the first of
the year when they expect to go on
a farm on Hickory Grove road. Mr..
West is a graduate of the Highland
Park schools, and of Iowa college.
AmeS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
plan for District Conrention.

Representative from six differ
ent counties will attend the meet
ing of the Fourteenth COMPRESSION
al district convention of the Won
ans Relief corps to be held in Rock
Island Monday, Oct 20. The coun-
ties to be represented are Rock Is
land. Mercer, Warren, Henderson.
McDonough and Hancock. Final
arrangements for the entertain
ment of the delegates were made
at the meeting Of the relief corps
aeld Wednesday afternoon at Mem
orial hall
The business sessions will be
held in the morning and afternoon,
and in the evening there is to be a
campfire and program. to which
members of all patriotic organiza-
tons Of the city are invited. A pic
mic dinner will be served the dele
gates by the members Of the local
corps at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Mr.. Ralston Talks to Club.

W. n. Ralston. secretary of the
Community club, gave a talk to
the women's auxiliary at the meet
ing held yesterday afternoon at the
club rooms. Mr.. Ralston tot
the activities which have been
planned for the winter, announcing
the house party which is to be
given next Thursday evening, at
which the ladies have been asked
to prepare and serve the refresh
ments. Mr.. Ralston also present
ed the auxiliary with the sum of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Meet with Mrs. Anthony.

Mrs. Harry Anthony at her home
on Fourteenth avenue and Forty
fourth street entertained the men,
bers of the Heatherbell club Wed
nesday afternoon. All but two of
the ladies were present and spent
an enjoyable afternoon sewing and
chatting The hostess served a de-
licious lunch late in the afternoon.
The next meeting will be held Nov.
10 at the home of Mrs. ]. Barnett.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Plan Gard Parry for oct. p.

Lady Elks are to have cara
rarity next Thursday afternoon and
evening at the Elks' hall, to which
the general public is invited. The
proceeds. are to go toward furnish
ing a room at the new St. An
thongs hospital. 1t is planned to
make this the largest affair of the
many sponsored by the Lady Elks.
Anyone wishing further informa-
ton is asked to call Mrs. c. n.
.Isaacson at Rock Island 486.
These plans were completed at
the special business session held
Yesterday afternoon following the
regular social meeting at the club
rooms. The games of bridge and
500 were played. prizes going to
Mrs. Walter Griffin and Mrs. Thee
dore Harder. Refreshments were
served after the games by a com
nittee including Mrs. Tom Cox.
Mrs. Peter Rasmussen, Mrs. ]. L.
Hanson and Mrs. H. Hanson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Social Announcements.

The ladies' drill team of the aux
iliary to the Eagles is to sponsor a
card party at the Eagles hall this
evening, TO which friends
are invited. Five hundred is to be
played, the games to start at 8
O'Clock.
The ladies' missionary society OF
the Central Presbyterian church
will meet at 3 O'Clock Monday aft
ernoon at the home OF Mrs. F. II.
Boman, 1909 Fourteenth-and-a-halR
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

third street, yesterday afternoon.
There was an unusually large num-
Der of members present, and the
time was occupied cutting and sew
ing rags to be made into carpets.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess. The next meeting will b@
held Nov. at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Mclean, POLL Sixteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Arrange for Ceremonial.

Amoo caIdron is planning for a
ceremonial to be held the forepart
Of November and plans for the af-
fair were discussed at the meeting
held Wednesday evening at the
Masonic temple following the
meeting at the tabernacle which
the caldron attended in a body.
Several applications for member
ship were balloted upon. and the
ceremonial plans completed the
business of the evening. The next
meeting will be held at the temple
Nov 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Mission Festival at Grace.

A mission festival was Sponsored
by the Woman's Home and Foreign
Mission society of Grace Lutheran
church at the church last evening
which was largely attended despite
the fact that there were many other
attractions that took place else
where. A program was given and
consisted OF vocal selections by
Mrs. Edward Ekstrom of Moline
and a talk by DIR. G. A. BrandeI(e
on the duties Of the church to mis-
sions. The sum of $21 was collect
ed for missions and the ladies In
charge of the festival are highly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Study Department Monday.

The meeting of the study depart
ment of the Rock Island Woman's
club, postponed from last Monday
afternoon, will be held at 2:3O next
Monday at the Masonic temple par
lors. Mrs H. H. Cleaveland will
be the leader and her topic is Pol
iticaI Life"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
CENTER Station p, n, A.

Members Of the parent-teachers'
association of Center Station school
enjoyed the unusually good report
of the state association convention
held in Peoria, at the meeting of
the organization held yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 at the school.
Besides Mrs. Maucker's report,
Charles Harper and his small sis
ter gave a vocal selection.
After the program refreshments
we're served and a social hour was
enjoyed. The next meeting will be
held Nov. Il at the school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

we're used. Mr.. and Mrs Hudson
will reside at 1871 Warren street
and will be at home 10 their
friends after Nov. Is. Mr.. Hudson
is with the Overland Automobil e
company OF Davenport. His bride
has lived in Davenport for the past
three years, coming here from
Fargo, n. d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Bauer-Grammer.

Announcement has been received
in this city Of the marriage of Mrs.
Olive A. Grammer. formerly of Mi
Ian, to A. ]. Bauer of Los Angeles,
Cal, Oct. 8. The couple mOtOred
to Riverside, Cal, where they were
married by Rev Mr.. Hunt. pastor
Of the Presbyterian church there.
They were attended by Oscar Win
burn and Miss Lillian Grammer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bauer returned to
Los Angeles, where a wedding din
ner was served to the immediate
relatives at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. w Whitcomb. After Jan.
l Mr.. and Mrs. Bauer will be at
home to their friends at AIS Linden
Way, Eagle Rock City, Cal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

members sewed on articles for the
sale which they are to hold in De
cember. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess late in the
afternoon. The guild will be en-
tertained next Wednesday after
noon by Mrs. H. E. Sandgren, 1886
Thirteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
LarsOn-Grimm.

At a pretty wedding yesterday
afternoon, Miss Emma Grimm,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Grimm of Green Tree road. Daven-
port, became the bride of Guy E.
Larson Of Rock Island, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Hans Larson of Barstow.
The marriage was celebrated at
2:30 at the parsonage of the Trims
ity Lutheran church, Davenport,
Rev. Herman Harms. pastor of the
church, performing the ceremony.
Miss Mollie Bauer of Clinton, a
cousin Of the bride, and Henry
Grimm, brother of the bride, were
the attendants
The bride wore her travelling suit
of dark brown wool poplin. with a
blouse of biege georgette crepe and
a cOrsage of pink and white roses.
Her hat was brown trimmed with
ostrich tips. Miss Bauer wore a
gown of navy blue georgette crepe.
After the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served at the home of
the brides parents, overs being
laid for So relatives and near
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Larson left
late in the evening on a wedding
trip to BOWS, Iowa, and after Nov.
10 they will be at home on West
Third street, Davenport. Mr.. Lar
son is employed by the Chicago,
is a returned soldier who spent
Rock Island & Pacific railway. He
nine months in France with 18th
engineers. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Bauer
and the Misses Mollie and Emma
Schroeder of Clinton were out-of-
town guests.
Busy Bee Meeting.
Mrs. Bert Park was hostess to
the members of the Busy Bee sew
ing circle at her home, 1409 Thirty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
SOCIAL EVENTS

$40 from the mems club. which is
to be used for purchasing moro
dishes for the cafeteria.
Mrs. John Carlson and Mrs. J .
Parker served refreshments after
yesterdays meeting. in the dining
room, and social hour was en-
joyed. The auxiliary will meet
again next Thursday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Sew for Sale.

Trinity guild of Trinity Episco-
pal church met Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. T. J. Donahue Of
1902 Eighth avenue. whan thA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

October sale OF silks, dress goods
and wash goods all this week at
.icCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

gratified with the results. Refresh
ments were served by the commit
tee in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
.Pre.Nuptial for Miss Petersen.

Miss Elizabeth Petersen and her
sister. Mrs. Henry BOrel, enter
tanned last evening at the Petersen
home. 523 Twelfth avenue, at a
Drenuptial courtesy for their SIS
ter. Miss Katherine Petersen,
whose marriage to George A. Jack
son of this city is tC be an event
of tomorrow evening in Galva.
The bride-elec. is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Petersen of
a23 Twelfth avenue, and Mr.. Jack
son is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Jackson OF 1917 Forty-thfrd
street. Miss Petersen has chosen
Miss Ruth Quick Of Galva as her
attendant and Henry Petersen, a
brother of the bride-to-be. will
serve the groom as best man.
Last evenings affair was in the
nature of a kitchen shower. The
home was decorated in yellow and
white, crepe paper and yellow and
white chrysanthemums being used.
Games were played during the
early evening. Miss Murl Harris
and Miss Dorothy Lodge taking the
prizes. A dainty lunch was served
after the games in which the colors
were carried out. Miss Petersen
was presented with many useful
articles for her new home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17
Woman's Club Begins Season.

The October meeting and the
first of the season of 1919-1920 of
the Rock Island Woman's club will
be held tomorrow afternoon at
2;30 at the Masonic temple. Rev.
a. NJ. Judy of the Unitarian church,
Davenport, will be the speaker who
will talk on characterization"
The musical part Of the program
will be given by Mrs. Fred Soper,
who will sing two numbers: Yes
terday and Today" by SprOss and
'.At Dusk" by Bartlett Mrs. A.
r. Wallin will act as accompanist.
There are still many members
of the club who have not renewed
their membership and procured
their tickets for the coming year.
There will be opportunity to do so
tomorrow. though there is apt to
be a rush and it will be hard for
the registrar and treasurer to serve
all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-17

Busy Bee Meeting.
Mrs. Bert Park was hostess to
the members of the Busy Bee sew
ing circle at her home, 1409 Thirty
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-09-18
DokklES PREPARING FOR
PILGRIMAGE TO ORLANDO
Expect to Initiate Big Glass There
-New Costumes Secured and New
Stunts PIanned-Big cere.
monial Here

Plans for big pilgrimage to Orlan
do were discussed at a largely attend
ed meeting Of Apmat Temple No. 176
d. 0. X. K, last night and arrange
ments made to hold this pilgrimage
the latter part of October. It is ex
pected that class of between sew
enty-five and 100 will be on hand fol
initiation and great time is expect
ed. The Tampa Dikkies have new
costumes and are arranging new
stunts for the Orlando festival, and
a membership drive will be put on by
lodges in that vicinity. A special
train will be run from Tampa.
AT the meeting last night plans also
were discussed regarding the holding
OF monster ceremonial in lamp the
latter part of November, which it is
hoped to make the biggest thing of
its kind the Dokkies have ever pulled
off here. A class of between seven
ty-five and 100 will be iniaiated and
there will be number of stunts that
will make the occasion memorial.
Last nights meeting was very
important one and was attended by
about sixty persons. Many visitors
were present, having come by auto
mobile from Fort Meade, Lakeland,
Barlow, Mulberry, Winter Haven,
Clearwater and many other places.
Great interest is being taken in d. o.
K. X. affairs here and it is expected
that many new members will be Sc.
cured.-Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-09-18

y tEe bearing trees, the increase OF
decrease in number of bearing trees
ana other factors affecting local pro
ducton, crop of 9,65O,OO0 boxes is
+, forecast
! Last season the commercial cron
as reported by the Transportation
Companies, was about S,95O,OOO boxes
or the crop now on the trees. 1t is
estimated that 100000 boxes will
be oranges, 100000 boxes grapefruit
and $4,000 boxes lines and other
small citrus.
' or last seasons crop, about $780,.
ooo boxes were oranges, 3,2OO,O 900
boxes were grapefruit and $4,000
boxes were lines and other small
citrus.
The increase in oranges will be
greatest through the central part of
the belt and on the West coast. The
East coast will produce about the
same crop as for last year and the ex.
IRENE Northern end Of the orange
belt shows q slight decrease.
On the West coast and in sections
OF Central Florida, the grapefruit crop
will be heavier than usual but
through the rest Of the belt very lit.
tie, If any, increase is indicated and
some sections show decrease.
Owing to an unusual amount of
dropping, the lime crop is estimated
at only ninety-dve per cent of last
season.
All citrus crops at present are in
excellent condition the fruit is filing
out rapidly and the shipping season
promises to open earlier than for last
year.
There will be practically no fruit
from late bloom this season.
Weather conditions for the rest of
the growing season will affect the
size of the commercial crop, resulting
in larger or smaller production than
indicated by present conditions.
In California, condition on Sept. IL
was 81 per cent. of normal, lower than
for the past two years, and a smaller
crop than for last year is indicated.