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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
HEALTH INSURANCE ON WAY
Many Reasons for Assuming That the
-. Nation 10 About Ready to Take
Important Step. 80,

1t is only fair to assume that our
country is steadily moving In the d.
rection Of compulsory sickness or
health insurance. The reasons for this,
assumption are many, but among
the most important are the following !
~ The force Of the example Of Eng
land and of eight other European coun-
tries with whose social insurance laws
the people of this country are rapidly
becoming familiar; (2) the general IA
vor with which the proposed legisla.
tioi1 is regarded by the extremely ac-
tive and influential body Of social
workers in the: United States; (3) the
appointment of no less than eight
commissions to investigate health and
other forms of social insurance;
a. the support OF the movement by
numerous public health administrators
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

and experts i t5) the gradual but ire
sfstible swing OF organized labor from,
opposition to support; (6) the present
sympathetic attitude of the leading po-
liucal parties toward the demands Of
labor; ~ the willingness Of labor, Of
ficially expressed through state labor
declarations, to assume half the cost Of
the proposed insurance and ,(S) the
readiness OF various state legislatures
to act upon social reform. measures,
which, do, not. threaten to add to the
troubles Of the loverburdened taxpayer
and incidentally to those Of the legis.,,
lator. b. s. a,,.s,sgg.e a;e,<,.e ,.s,s;srs =. Z
These reasons, declares Modern, Hos
pital in an editorial on the subject
are clearly indicative Of the fact that
the trend OF the country's thought Is In
the direction of health insurance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
Life In ArchanpeI.

The girl problem Is as serious IN
Archangel, Russia, as in any big MILL
tary center, says Miss Elizabeth Boies,
director of Y. w. c.. A. work TN Rus
sia. who is home on short leave OF
absence. s.- y ill., : 7
"Many girls from central Russia
went up to Archangel to spend the
summer because of the heat and OF
the food shortage and when military
operations were begun in the terri
tory surrounding they were unable to
20 home. They were virtually refu'
gees without goloshes, furs and the
heavy winter clothing necessary In
that northern region. With the com.
ing of the expeditionary force the
housing question became a serious
one. We Y. w. C. A. secretaries have
fairly comfortable quarters--rooms
with beds in and lighted with cleo
tricity. To be sure there are several
Of us in each room. -
"Many girl clerical and stenographic
workers were needed Of course at army
Headquarters and ut the postoffice.
This offered employment to some OF
the refugees and women are doing ev-
erything in Archangel, even to run
ming trnmcars and trucking. They
need organized recreation and that Is
what we arc trying to give. them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We, the relatives Of Frank Bentley,
take this means of expressing, our
thanks and appreciation to all those
who in various ways showed their re-
spect and love for the deceased dur
ing the last sad rites, and especially
do we wish to thank those who do
mated their automobiles for the fun
eral. - = '"..
Mrs. Frank Bentley and family,
Bert Bentley l-56
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
COMMON WITCHHAZEL
FINE FOR SORE EYES

It is surprising how quickly eye in
fammation is helped by common
witchhazel, camphor, hydrastic, etc.,
as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash. One
elderly lady, who had been troubled
with chronic eye inflammation for
many years, was greatly helped in
two days. We guarantee small bot
tie of Lavoptik to help ANY CASE
weak, strained or inflamed eyes.
aluminium eye cup FREE. Bankers
Drug Store and all druggists.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
MISS PERSON HOSTESS.

Miss Anna Pierson entertained a
Group of guests at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wal
stead last evening. The guests in
ciuded Mrs. G. C. Berglund; Misses
Emma Gcrans. Pauline Olson of Hal
lock, Frances Hurting of Minneapolis,
LILLIAN Elmuuist, Dora Eyenson,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
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Must ! Wear y,Muxxle.,

New York. Even blind dog must
be muzzled. He may scent with. HIS
nose and bite With his teeth despite
such affliction, said Justice Koenig, or.
dering Arthur, Sommeryille to muzzle
his .eyeless canine. .;>a..,s rr,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
HOSTESSES TO M. E. AID.

Mesdanes A. e. Whiting. P. E.
Welch, A. T. Carlson and c. H. Burn
ham will entertain the Methodist
Ladies Aid society at the home of
Mrs P. l.. Brown, 1418 Beltrami
avenue, tomorrow afternoon. All
members are urged to be. present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Esther Berglund, Ingrid Palmquist,
Esther Green, Eleanores Erickson,
Harry, ElmQuist. Mr.. Edboom, John
Erickson and Peter Bergman. The
hours We're passed In music and con-
yersation and lunch was served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
HOST AT. DINNER.

Rev: Blaine Lambert, pastor of the
Methodist church. entertained the
members of the Philomathian club at
z O'clock dinner last evening, at his
home, covers being laid for eleven
guests After dinner the regular
program of the club was given.
f"Count Tolstoi of Russia, His Life
and Works. was the subject for the
evening, G.. L. listed and w. G.. Boil
com leading the discussion. j. G. Nc
Chez. county superintendent Of
schools. will be host, to the club at
its next meeting, at which time 1.-THE
Peace Conference will be the topic.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
DANCE At SPUR SCHOOL

Friday evening q dance will be
given at the Spur school house, for
the benefit of the school. A cordial
Invitation Is extended to all.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

MISSIONARY MEETING TONIGHT.
Members OF the Woman's Home
Missionary society of the Methodist
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
P. L. Hines. HOO Beltramt avenue
this evening at s o'clock. All mem
beers are urged to be present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Mrs. Arthur Warner of Puposky
was between train visitor in Be-
midi yesterday. T..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

ANNUAL MEETING OF LEAGUE.
The Epworth League Of the Metho-
dist church will meet at the parson-
age this evening at 8 o'clock. This
is the annual meeting and election Of
officers will take place. Z
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

$4,000 to loan on rarms. Dean
Lsnd Co. d71tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Mrs. j, b. Powers Of Solway trans
acted business In the city between
trains yesterday. >@@s NJ s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
SPECIAL. STUDY CLUB MEETING,

Members of the Woman's, Study
club met at the home of Mrs. r. w.
Johnson of Lake boulevard yesterday
afternoon, to hear the reports of the
delegates to the annual district con-
.vention of the Federation Of Women's
clubs. Mrs. e. F. Netzer, president
and Mrs. L. B. Wilson recording sec
rotary of the sBemidji Woman's Study
club gave very interesting reports Of
the meeting, which was held at St.
Cloud Tuesday and Wednesday Of last
week. The talk at the convention
which was most enjoyed by the Be-
midi delegates, was that Of Miss
Amelia Bengston, superintendent Of
the Renville. county schools. Miss
Bengston was the means Of getting a
school nurse established. in Renville
county, and is fluent and foreful
speaker. Mrs. J. M. Reed of Black
duck was elected recording-secretary
Of the Sixth District Of the Fedora
ton of Woman's clubs OF Minnesota.
Mrs. Harry Bolger accompanied
Mesdames Netzer and Wilson to st.;
Cloud, as representative of the
Women's Community and Civic club
Of this city. After the reports were
read yesterday afternoon, social
session was held and refreshments
served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
Mrs. Arthur O'NeN of Turtle River
business in the city yes
pnraov Az ,g+5l.8 - s@ sd" -.

Mrs. p. e. WEIGH has as her house
guest. her mother, Mrs. Matthews of
Minneapolis. 5 :;
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Reuben Gerlingsr sofe Spur has ac-
xcepted q position in the Fellows
store at Tenstrike. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Cash paid for liberty bonds. In
qnire room 81, Markham, hotel.
Att
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
10 INITIATE LARGE CLASS.

The Rebekah lodge will initiate a
large class tomorrow evening, in the
Odd Fellows hall. A social session
will be held and refreshments will
be served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
BEMIDJI NEWSY NOTES

To each day give interesting and complete review of the
activities personal
mention social and we solicit your cooperation
in s maintenance Items phoned mailed this appre
cated BY readers OF the and by the publishers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

49, Born--To. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy X.
erSatnrday night, q Son. at st.
Anfhony's hospital:
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Telephone 922.


ciated by. readers Of the paper a
.---- -. y. T.l.rh
Mrs. Arthur o.NeN of Turtle River
transacted business in the city yes
terday. -
Mrs. P. e. Welch has as her house
guest. her mother, Mrs. Matthews of
Minneapolis.
$4,000 to loan on rarms. Dean
Lsnd Co. ,s~ d7ltf
Mrs. Arthur Warner OF Puposky
was a between train visitor in Be-
midi yesterday. =. x L-.. .-- ~
Mrs. j, b. Powers of solway trans
acted business In the city between
trains yesterday. -@s NJ s.
Cash paid. for liberty bonds. In
quire room 81, Markham hotel.
Att
Reuben Gerlingsr OF Spur has ac-
Icepted q position in TIE Fellows
store at Tenstrike. H.,
aas Born--To Mr.. and Mrs. Roy X.
BiilerSatnrday night, 2 son.s at st.
Anfhony's hospital. '.,.''
Money saving prices ION quality
portraits and kodak finishing at
Rich'sg studio :. Phone SOW 20. 10
st. 4sfl 55 512-lMon
"A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. M. Gould yesterday afternoon at
st. Anthony's hospital. ,
MRS. Hattie Ostrand9r Of Turtle
River is spending the week in Be
midi visiting friends.
SO hats for 1895, Wednesday
only. Elko Hat Shop. 1d5s
Mrs. Herb Aldrich OF Wilton was
the guest of friends in BemidU yes
terday, while here shopping.
Mrs. James O.Neil, who has visited
relatives at Shovel lake for month,
to her home in Turtle River. H., =
Special sale Wednesday Of trimmed
hats at Elko Hat Shop. See the win
dow display. 1d56
"A Mrs. ]. H. Koors left last evening
for Tomah, Wis, having been called
there by the death Of her aunt. Mrs
m fyHA
Arthur Window and Daisy Fine
day, both of Beltrami county, were
granted & license to wed yesterday
at the Office Of Fred Rhoda, clerk Of
court. s.gta IN, g. 4.s ~
Northern Mimi, agency. Dwight
d. Miller. dependable insurance Of
every kind at fair rates. 18th year.
Phone 1877. Security Bank Build
ing G@.s [s.r. K + 1856
Mrs. Charles stilwell of Bismarck,
NJ. D., who has visited at the H.. s.
stflwell home at Becida for the past
few days, returned to her home yes
terday. ..-
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall OF WortnlngtOn,
MINI, are guests at the Jefferson
hotel. They plan on spending the
summer here, as Mr.. Hall will look
over his land interests around Be-
midji and Clearbrook.
Abe Grossman left this morning
for Minneapolis by automobile where
he will visit relatives. His brother,
Sam Grossman and a friend, Mr.. La
vine, both Of Grand Forks, N. D.,
accompanied Mr.. Grossman as far as
North Branch, where they intend to
purchase a store H. r.
Mrs. John Burke Of Lake boulevard
has returned from a two weeks visit
with relatives and friends I'm North
Dakota and Montana. She accom-
panied her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
James Burke. who has been her house
guest for some time, to Beach, N. d.
AT New Rockford, N. D., she visited
her daughter, Miss Rose Burke, who
teaches in the public schools there.
DANCE At SPUR SCHOOL.
Friday evening q dance will be
given at the Spur school house, for
the benefit of the school. A cordial
invitation Is extended to all.
TO INITIATE LARGE CLASS.
r,S.~ DIX ho1 laaeyn xaY311 inifiofn n
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
HAVE YOU Had IT.2?2

HAVE YOU HAD IT?
When your back is broke and
your eyes are blurred,
And your shin bones knock and
your tongue Is furred,
And your tonsils squeak and
your hair gets dry, .
And you're doggone sure that
you're going to die,
But you're. skeered you won't
and afraid you will,
Just drag to bed and have your
chill,
And pray the Lord to see you
through, Il.
For you've got the "F1u", boy,
you've got the "Flu."
SEE MITCHELL BEFORE
THE MICROBES GET YOU. Z
D. S. Mitchell
The New York Life Man
Northern Natl Bank Bldg. -
Room 5 Phone 575W
Il
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Mrs. John Burke Of Lake boulevard
has returned from two weeks visit
with relatives and friends I'm North
Dakota and Montana. She accom-
panied her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
James Burke who has been her house
guest Tor some time, to Beach, N. d.
AT New Rockford, N. D., she visited
her daughter, Miss Rose Burke, who
teaches in the public schools there.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
A son was. born: to Mr.. and Mrs.
A, M. Could yesterday afternoon at
st.. Anthony's hospital.

Mrs. Hattie Ostrand9r Of Turtle
River 10 spending the week in Be
midi visiting friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06
SO hats for 1895, Wednesday
only. Elkp Hat Shop. 1d56

Mrs. Herb Aldrich Of Wilton was
the guest of friends in Bemidji yes
terday, while here shopping.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Money saving prices ION quality
portraits and kodak finishing at
RAch'sy studio !. Phone STOW, %, 10
1t. .E4sl + -E5 512-lMon
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Mrs. James O'Neil, who has visited
relatives at Shovel lake for a month,
was In Bemidji YESTERDAY en- route
to her home in Turtle River. ,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Abe Grossman left this morning
for Minneapolis by automobile where
he will visit relatives. His brother,
Sam Grossman and a friend, Mr.. La
vine, both Of Grand Forks, N. D.,
accompanied Mr.. Grossman as far as
North Branch, where they intend to
purchase store. H. 70.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Hall of Worthington,
MINI, are guests at the Jefferson
hotel. They plan on spending the
summer here, as Mr.. Hall will look
over his land interests around Be-
midi and Clearbrook.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Special sale Wednesday Of trimmed
hats at Elko Hat Shop. See the win
dow display. 1d56
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

Mrs. Charles stilwell of Bismarck,
N D., who has visited at the H.. s.
StilWell home at Becida for the past
few days, returned to her home yes
terday. a.sr.. ..-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-06

"a Mrs. J. H. Koors left last evening
for Tomah, Wis, having been called
there by the death Of her aunt. Mrs.
Koors will be gone indefinitely.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21

-
ss3lts
III ~ & y 49,
s 80
d..Is;I!.aII.Ijaaa||faffiB :.
,s iTvSs'
Hochschild.
&Cornpany
Howard & Lexington SITS
Baltimore
Convenie1ces
For Shoppers
at BaItimore's
Best Store
When you visit Baltimore on you
next shopping trip, you will saw
hme and trouble by taking advan
tage of the conveniences afforde,
to shoppers by this store.
ga TRANSFER CARD
is an easy and time
saving method Of
shopping. Ask any
salesperson for one;
its use will be ex-
planned to you.
GPARcELS CHECKED,
on the First Floor,
rear, without charge.
Close by is a Sub
Post-ohfce, where all
your mailing can be
attended to without
leaving the store,
qTHE REST ROOM,
on the Fourth Floor,
with its comfortable
rockers, telephone
booths and writing ia
cilities, is also a con-
venient place in which
a to meet your friends.
GTHE TEA ROOM, on
the Sixth Floor, is a
delightful restaurant
for shoppers. Good
food, well prepared
and daindly served,
may be had at mod
crate prices.
q Altogether, you will
find this not only Bal
timore's Best Shop
ping Place, but one
where conveniences
for the shopper have
been carefully studied
%91z4Gh6zz =:M.;Azn669
Bsl,imore. Ma. -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
This May Interest You

We decided open branch yard Mabuy in order
that people in the vicinity thereof may opportunity buy
Building Material for any purpose close home purpose
give close attention supplying the trade your section and
any article carried stock Marbuy may be had promptly
power boat makes frequent trips direct from Salisbury
plant which perhaps the largest of its kind in the state of Mary
oblgate furnish Everything Needed in Building
and shall be pleased to have YOU communicate either Mr..
c. r. Jenkins agent Mabuy Maryland direct with us
if in need Of Building Materials Of any kind -
E. S. ADKINS & COMPANY,
SALISBURY, MD.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
Notice of Estray.

This is TO give notice that ] have
taken up as estray, trespassing upon the
premises upon which 1 now reside, near
Doncaster, in the Third Election Dis
lrict the following property TO wit
One roam heiier with horns, about
~ years old
The owner Of the above-described
property is hereby notified to call and
prove his title thereto pay all charges
incident to said estray and take it away,
otherwise it will be disposed OF accord
ing to law
EUGENE l. SAUNDERS,
Doncaster. Maryland
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
Hochschild
Kohn=
&Conpany
Howard & Lexington SITS
Baltimore
ConvenieoceS
For Shoppers
at Baltimore'S
Best Store

When you visit Baltimore on you
next shopping trip, you will saw,
hne and trouble by taking advan
Eage of the conveniences afforde,
to shoppers by this store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21

ga TRANSFER CARD
is an easy and time
saving method of
shopping. Ask any
salesperson for one;
its use will be ex-
planned to you.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
Help the Armenians and syrians.

An entertainment will be held at Pts
cab School on February rs next for the
benefit Of the ArmenianSyrian Cam
paign Fund Good music is promised
fhe affair vii begin at 6 p. m. under
The supervision OF the committee, Mrs.
G. B. Delozier and Mrs B. b. Campton
Hon. Edward J. Edelen was among
those who attended the Automobile
Show in Baltimore on Tuesday evening
last.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
Friday, February p 1919.

REPUBLICANS TRY TO TAKE
CARE OF SOLDIERS NEEDS.
Hills introduced to Permit Reception of
Uniforms and Clothing-Would Al
low Extra Pay lniustices and HUI
initiation Due to Lack OF Any Plan
lc p mobilization.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-02-21
COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

The Board OF County Commission
ers of Charles County will meet at
their Office in La Plata on
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4th
and stu Tuesday aud Wednesday Mar
eh 18th and l2th to transfer property
GEO. A. WADE, Clerk.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-23


s.ssss.ss.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-23

A time to preach and a time to pray,
but these times have passed away
There is a time to fight, and that time
New-York tribune., 1919-03-23

regiment. Three hundred responded
that day. The fighting minister rose
to the rank of Major General.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-23
"There Is a Time for All Things"

his minister's robe, left his pulpit in
Woodstock, Va, and striding to the
church door. called for recruits for his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-03
TO MEET FRIDAY
Topeka Rotary Club VIII Again
Begin Activities.
Dinner Will Be Served at
Chamber of Commerce.

The Topeka Rotary club will re-
sumo meeting since the majority of
the members have returned from their
annual vacations. The first meeting
of the 1890 season will be held at
the Chamber OF Commerce Friday
evening at 6:15 o'clock 1t is an
nounced that this first meeting is not
ladies night and the excuse given is
that there will be too much business
to make 1t interesting for the ladies.
At the Friday night meeting Ro-
tarians will be informed just what
steps they must take in order to in
sure themselves a place at the Roose-
welt meeting at the Chamber of Com
merce Monday n o n. Theodore
Roosevelt. Jr.. formerly lieutenant col
onel with the American force in
France, is to be the guest of honor and
the speaker of the day at the Monday
luncheon. The Monday Roosevelt
meeting takes place of the regular
meeting which would have been held
Thursday, next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-03
SAD WORDS FOR BRYAN
Grape Growers Said To Have
Formed Combine When Drouth
Came On=Grape Juice To Go Up.

Chicago. Sept. 3.-The high cost of
has struck home. 1t has
enmeshed and throttled the purses of
prohibitions strongest supporters. re-
ports today showed.
Imbibers in the nations famous
prohibition beverage-grape Juice
were faced with the prospects of pay
ing or 4 cents more per bottle for it.
According to commission men here,
grape growers of New York state have
formed a combine and this year have
announced their intention OF asking
SIPS a ton for grapes, which is SO
to SIS more than the grape juice man
ufacturers paid in 1918.
Commission men declared the pro-
posed price for this years crop is not
justified in view Of the crop. which
is reported to be a record breaker.
An increased demand, which be-
came apparent when the country en-
tered the drouth, was blamed for the
price boost. Local grape juice dis
pensers- declared their sales have in
creased more than 20 per cent since
July /.