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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-06-05

WANTED Good cook; for Red Lake
-. employees club. Will pay $50. See
me at, Markham hotel, June 9Th:
: Geo. w. Cross. ~ ~ -. 2d65
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
WEEKLY PROVISION
AND GRAIN REVIEW

Chicago, March 27.- General up
ward swings in the value of corn
have taken place this week with
an impetus largely due 10 definite
agreement that Germany would
take 10000 tons of food stuffs a
month In return for ships. Com
pared with Il week ago, the corn
market this morning showed gains
of SIC to lie: oats were up 4Ssc
to csc; and provisions at an nd-
vance of SIC to S1.42. Prospective
@f foreign demand fer foodstuffs
hs n stimulus to the corn market
'hnd with much greater effect than
would otherwise have been the
case IL no adequate supply was
readily available to deliver on con-
tracts. The highest prices yet this
season resulted owing partly to
wet weather which hampered farm
work as we'll as the domestic crop
movement. Increased shipments
from Argentina led afterward to
something of a revival of bearish
sentiment but were more than Off
set later by urgent demand for rye
and barley and by serious renewed
labor troubles in Argentina which
promised to make competition
from there be again of lessened
Importance.
Relative cheapness as compared
with corn gave Independent
strength TO oats. Huge shipments
and a likelihood of Increased for
eign orders sent provisions up
ward with grain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
STOCKS GAINS MET
BY PROFTT-TAKING

New York, March 22.-An early
rise in today's stock market was
met by heavy profit-tak.ng, Incl
dental to the week END session.
United States steel reacted from its
additional advance to the new high
Of 1005s, for the current movement
falling to 99A, a fraction under
yesterdays final price, and other
steels declined proportionately
Oils also yielded with metals and
the further weakness of local
transactions and other utilities en-
coHraged an extension of short
selling. Later an inquiry for sew
eral speculative issues, notably
American Can and Hide and Leath-
er preferred, caused partial rallies.
The closing was heavy. Sales ap
proximated 5000 shares. Bonds,
including Liberty and foreign is
sues, were inclined to ease.
Liberty bonds final prices today
were: 312s. 1910; first As. $3.50.
second As, 1856; first 414s, 94.34;
second 414s> 1856. third 4As,
1904; fourth 414s,' $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

SIX ROOM HOUSE. WITH BATH, FUR
mace, light, ana about half acre ground
on car line 5000 down; price $1,000.
II. h. Walker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
MARKET QUOTATIONS
sORN PRICES RISE
j ON WEEKS WINDUP

J Chicago, March 22.-week end
adjustment Of trades helped to
rally the corn market today from
weakness which developed at the
outset, Initial declines were
ascribed TO selling based on opin-
ions that something of a reaction
was due after the recent steep ad-
vance, On the other hand, fresh
upturns in the value of rye and
barley tended TO hasten covering
on the part of shorts. Opening
prices, which ranged from I'M
changed figures TO IL lower. with
May sI45 to sI45A, and July
sL36A to S137h, were followed by
a material setback all around and
then a rise TO well above yester-
days finish.
May advanced to a new high lev
Ci for the season. Best prices, how y
ever, were not held. The close was
unsettled. 12c net lower to &c ad-
vance, with May 1851 to 1.451a
and July 1879 to 1879.
Subsequently the market IN pro-
visions was strengthened by the
bulge in corn.
Oats reflected the action of corn
After opening &c off TO Ssc up,
with May CTS to 68Ae, the mar
ket sagged but later scored moder-
ate gains.
Provisions lacked support. Firm
ness in the hog market seemed to
be virtually ignored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
PLANT ENsILAGE corn EARLY.

Northern and western farmers,
especially dalrymen, are urged by
the United States department OF
agriculture TO plant the strong
terminating seed of ensilage var
iet;es which they secure from Nir-
gina and Missouri or other south
ern states at least two or three
weeks earlier than the homegrown
seed which they plant for grain
production. Otherwise, according
to the federal corn experts, the
gilage corn makes a rapid, long
jointed, tender, succulent growth,
and Is so green when fall frosts
occur that 1t is heavy to handle,
low IN feeding value, and produces
ensilage which is sloppy and too
sour. On the other hand, If the
silage corn is planted late in April
or early n May it makes a slower,
harder growth. it better with
stands spring frosts and summer
drouths, and reaches a more ad-
vanced condition of maturity and
produces more grain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
Chicago Markets
Chica go Livestock.

Chicago, ILL.,. March %. - Hog
receipts. 5000; market steady to
1oc higher than yesterdays gem
eral trade. Bulk of sales 1860
1880; heavyweight, 19.75019.S5;
medium weight. 19.60Q19.S5;
lightweight, 19.1061975; light
lights. 17.5OdI9.00; sows, 1850
1910: pigs. 16.750175O.
Cattle receipts, 1000; compared
with a week ago, beef steers, soc
to l lower; bulk of decline on cat
tie from $500 to $500; choice
stock. Csc to soc lower; all other
grades 60c to 75c lower; best
weight feeders, steady; others
mostly Csc lower; veal calves, 81
to 1925 lower.
Sheep receipts. 1000: compared
with a week ago, good and choice
wool lambs and yearlings, soc to
75c higher; good wethers. mostly
81 higher; fat ewes soc higher;
medium, killing and feeder classes.
Csc to soc higher; shOrn stock
steady to strong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
TO REPLACE BIG com.

Winnipeg.-The big penny of
Canada, for years the subject of
mild controversy in the dominion.
is at last to be replaced by a coin
somewhat resembling the Ameri-
can cent in size and ineness.
The government announced,
however. that the big cent would
continue in circulation. which is
somewhat of compromise as en-
em<es of the giant penny wanted it
melted out of existence. One of
their chief arguments was that a
person carrying IS Canadian pen
MES soon became ToUnd-shouI-
dered.
Banks favored the large coin be-
cause it stacked easily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
st. Louis Livestock.

St Louis. Mo. March Hogs
Receipts. $780, higher; lights,
sI9.30@19.70; pigs, $15@ 10; mixed
and butchers. S19.5o@20; good
heavy, s199o@20; bulk $t9.50@
1896.
Cattle-Market steady: receipts,
500; native beef steers. $l1.504
$50; yedrling steers and heifers,
S9.50m16, cows, S10.50@I3.50 ;
stOckers and feeders, $10Q13.50;
calves, $775@1-.50.
- Sheep Market steady; receipts,
500; lambs. S19.409I?.75; ewes, s12
ala.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND.
lost on ELM STREET CAR OR FTF-
teentn street, Moline, pocketbook
containing receipts and money. Reward
for return TO Argus.
LOST S42 IN LEATHER DRAWSTRING
purse, in or near Buehler Bros. shop.
Reward. Return TO Argus.
LOST; LADYS PURSE: AT MCABE S
toilet room. containing large amount
of money. valuable papers. also card
bearing name and address of owner.
Reward Return to Argus.
LOST: BROWN. BRINDLE FEMALE
bull terrier pup, white feet. breast and
face, answers To name OF 'hIbo.' Call
r. L. 495-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
St. Louis Grain.

st. Leuis. March 22-Coru, not
quoted,
OatsI No. 2, ss12c; No. 8 white,
j1aG701ze.
Chicago, March e2.-Corn. No. s
yellow. 1.54 D1.55i No. yellow,
1.50G1.59i No, S yellow. 1.4S1a.
Oats: No, 8 white, 6734 G6S%c;
standard, 68a 66914c,
Rye; No. ?, 1863 barley. i.o3I
l.1Si timothy. 7.o0G 1000: clover,
nominal; pork. nominal; lard,
eS.40; ribs, nominal,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

ALBERT HUBER Attorney.
SU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

Estate OF Margaret Z. Carson, de-
ceased.
Tue undersigned having been ap-
pointed ADMINISTRATOR OF the estate
Of Marg-Tet g. carson, late OF the
county OF hoCk Island, state OF Ill.,
nJIs, deceased, hereby gives notice
mat he Will appear before tn pro-
bate court OF ROCK Island county, at
the PROBATE court room, in the city
of Rock Island. at the April term, on
the nrst AIUnady ia April. next, al
wnicu time ali persons having claims
against said estate are notIned and
requested to attend tor the purpose
Of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immedIdt tie pay
ment TO the undersigned.
Dated 18th day OF February, A. D.
1919. F. h FIRST.
Administrator of the Estate uf Mar
Earet Carson. deceased.
]. Clinton Searle, attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
Administrators NOTICE..
state OF Margaret Z. Carson, de-

Walker & sweeney. attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

A SWELL FOUR ROOM BUNGALOW;
all modern: price 81 30. $500 cash.
balance monthly payments. L. b.,
room { Slaic Bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

The undersigned having been APP
pointed executor of the last viii and
testament of Hattie QuinIan, late OF
the county of Rock Island state OF
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no
tice that he Will appear before the
probate court of Rock Island county.
at the probate court room. in the
city of Rock Island. at the May term,
on the first Monday in May, next. at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same ad Justed. All
persons Indebted to said estate are
requested to make Immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 9Th day of March. a. D. 1919.
JOHN W. QUINLAN,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

FORDS START Easy IN COLD Wealth
or with our new 1919 carburetors; "a
miles per gallon: use cheapest gasoline
or half kerosene: increased power;
styles for any motor. very slow on
high; attach 1t yourself; Oig profits to
agents, money back guarantee, 80 days
trial. AIr-Friction Carburetor Co.. $40
NJ allison DAYTON OhiO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Lena Valentine, deceased
The undersI gned. having been appoint
ed administrator of the estate of Lena
Valentine. late of the county of Rock
Island state of Illinois. deceased. hereby
gives notice that he will appear before
the probate court of Rock Island county,
at the probate court room. in the city
of Rock Island. at the May term. on the
first Monday in May next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate or notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons indebted To said estate are
requested to maze immediate payment TO
the underslgn
Dated this 18th day of March. A. D.
1919.
JOSEPH VALENTINE
Administrator
ALBERT HUBER, Attorney.
Su
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
FOR SALE-ACRES.

--~-~--,--~-~-~>~r-------~~
80 ACRES, all under cultivation.
fine for trucking or dairy; located
close to NanderNeer park. DaVeu-
port; fair improve nents: Will
make a fine lot proposition in short
time, would consider a house as
part payment; good terms on bal
ance. For particulars see L. & r..
room II State Banh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
MONEY Loss HEAVY.

London.-WhiIe the monetary
loss from the sinking of British
ships during the war will never be
accurately known, the government
up to this time has paid to British
shipowners approximately s527,-
100000. A few cases remain to be
settled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
Peoria Grain.

Peoria, Ill. March 22.-Corn. J
0312c higher; No. While, 1.53 q
No. 4 yellow. 1888; No. 3 mixed,
1.52; No. mixed, las
Oats, liz 02c higher; No. 3
white 6612c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
FOR SALE-FAKM LANDS.

d magazine Swing the
Facts in regard to the land situa-
ton. three months subscription
free. If for a home or as an in
vestment you are thinking OF buy
ing good farm lands. simply write
me letter and say. Mail me
landology and all particulars
free Address Editor. Landology,
SkidmCre Land Co. 40 SKidmOre
building. Marinette. wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
Chicago Provisions.

Chicago, March 22-Butter high
err; creamery. 5706512c.
Eggs. lower: receipts. 1869
cases; frsts. 3S1e 039c; ordinary
f1rsts. 3S63S1a; at mark. cases in
cluded, 3S039c-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
FOR lighthouses.

HOUSE: SIX ROOMS: INQUIRE 900
Twentieth street.
HOUSE: SIX ROOMS: RENT REASON
able to right party without children.
Inquire at house In rear. 1862 Ninth
street.
HOUSE IN MILAN; WITH BARN Or
garage: modern. five or SIX rooms by
April l; family of four; will take FIVE
year lease; good references. Write at
once. Address x. r. c." care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
WANrEB-AGENTS.

NEGRO SOLDIERS IN WAR BOOK
contains many pictures co ored troops
everybody buys, agents mdking SO a
day, big hit. send -Jc for OuLnt- MuI
hhIn Co, Marietta, Ohio
AGENTS 50 HOURLY ABSOLUTELY
guaranteed; gasoline cents gallon;
money back guarantee. Write eedrai
Chemical Worhs, 20 W Jackson. Chi
CdgO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
WANTED-FEMALE HELP


GOOD LAUNDRESS: 724 NINETEENTH
street. Phone K. 1. 1877.
GIRLS TO FOLD AND ADDRESS C1RCU-
lar letters Apply Illinois theatre box
offer
YOUNG LADY. OFFICE ASSISTANT
wanted. Inquire OF [. Il. DIboeru &
Son. Milan. Ill
CAPABLE YOUNG WOMAN TO CARE
for l6-months old boy few hours daily;
1000 Sixteenth street.
SEAMSTRESSES; THOROUGHLY EX-
perIcnced: in alteration department at
M & *.
GIRL: COMPETENT AND EXPERIENC-
ed; for general housework, in small
family; references. Address x Y. L..
care Argus.
WASHERWOMAN: PHONE R l. 3O36
GIRL For GENERAL HOUSEWORK
Phone R. 1. 24Si3. 251s Fifth avenue.
YOUNG LADY TO TAKE CHARGE OF
music department. Apply at ouce at
the Holzworth company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
Horses and Mules.

East St. Louis, Ill. March %.
Horses and mules, unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

LOTS FOR GARDEN SPOT ALSO LARGE
out lot. Phone Moline 1871.
TWO AND \ HALF ACRES OF GROCND.
1905 Ninth street.
STORE ROOM. WITH FIVE CONNECT
ing living rooms good location for con
fectionery or grocery Inquire of Il.
II. hueni, 1909 Fifteenth street. Mo
line Phone Moline SO.
ELECTRIC vacuum cleaners. $I.95
per day, delivered. Call X. l. 44o3.
HOUSEHOLD and piano storage
Bowlby's Music House. 1900 block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
STOCK
6 ALESMEN

Statesmen
Financial house has opening for five 81.
900 per mouth stock sa4e-men TO follow
up live leads which cost us from $40 to
SD apiece in small towns; strong cell
ing issue: have active endorsement of
many prominent men: p to ~ leads
when salesman starts-more continual
": excellent references required. Adj
dress Sales Manager. -352 Chicago ave-
nue.. Chicago. Ill
REPRESENTATIVE WANTED To HAN
die line OF large Chicago company sell
ing to offices. factories and stores. very
profitable WORK. Franklin lie Row Co.
Monaanock block Chicago.
IF YOU ARE SALESMAN AND
producer We ant you and you want
US. We have a high grade proposition
for a produeeT. 1t you are not a sales
man. but 4 possessor of good PERSONAL
ty, sef-contdenCe, and determination.
come to me and let me show you how
sou can earn from 500 per week and
up. Phone Moline 35+X Mr. Lipson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
FOR RENT-APARTMENTS.
Observation-Disclosures.

sEIRTE & M RSHALLNAftorneys
at-law. Office 3O2-363 Safety build
ing, Rock Island.
WALKER a. WEENEY-Attorney
ana counselors at law. Money t.
loan on real estate. Rooms 299-
2l2 Central Trust building
THOMPSON q EAGLE = Lawyers;
general law, chancery and probate
practice. Office in court house,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

ROCK ISLAND COUNCIL NO, 20,
* >. M.-IEs stated assemblies g.
ROCK Island Council No. 20. X s. ;
Nj, Will be held on The tu4Id w
uusday or each monte. g.. n
Thacuer. L Nj, -. r. h .debrNnG
Recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

At noon each day. Call r I.
i45. iis or l47, CLASSIFIED De-
partment, for additional infor-
nation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
PERSONAL,

EVA LONG. WILL YOU COMMUNICATE
with your old pal Nick Address Co
Il. Three Hundred Eighth infantry.
Seventy-seventh division. A. L. r.
France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
NANTED-SALESMEN.

SALESMAN. TRAE ELING. SALARY AND
expenses or commission, must Lee active.
ambitious, energetic, spIendIu oppOrtun-
ijy; former experience not essential.
Landmarks Cigar Co.. Denver, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
CARD OF THANKS.

~>>--~~--@-~>~>-~ $4,000
WE DESIRE TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE
thanks and gratitude to our friends
and neighbors for their sympathy and
assistance rendered US during our recent
sad bereavement. the death of our
beloved wife and mother We also
wish to thank Rev. F. j. Rolf and all
those who sent flowers Mrs. Hans
Rock family
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate of HIlda l.. Stork. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned administrator has this day
filed her final report and settlement as
such in the probate court of Rock Island
county, and hearing on said report has
been set for April IL, 1919. at 10 O'Clock
a. m. at which, time persons interested
may appear and make objections thereto.
and If no objections are filed said report
Will be approved at that time. and the
undersig ned viii ask for an order of dis
tTibutIon. and upon making such dlstri-
button. will ask to be discharged
Rock Island. H.. March 20 1919.
ANNA Y. STORK. Administrator
Albert Huber. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

ROCK ISLAND CHAPTER n "a
OTQcI Eastern star, -- Reg W.
meetings second " ednCsdAg
each month. sitting SLAIs We
come. Mary r. krLL. ". Al, ha
h. hre4z, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

knights FempInr.
THE stated CCuGIaNe 0I Rock L5.anc
COmmaudery NJ 10. hnIBuL8 lep. %
par, wIII he held the second AlO44-
Gay OF uaCL month. T. - ACaW1,
COmmauuer, ]. l.. Hickey, rtnOrd
or. Koch Island cummandeIy ~.
10. X. T. Prdcuce drIIls. nlst, thl-l
and NTH Mondays.
Special ConclaYe Monday, March =
al = aLJ y. IA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
RATES

Six cents per line first inser-
ton. Three cents per line each
additional Insertion. No ad less
than Is cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES.
PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING

GALL R. I. s63-k for painting. pa
perhansing and decorating; rea-
sonabIe prices; all work guaran-
teed; estimates furnished. Fred
Hansen. 1918 Twenty ninth street
L A OW-ReasonabIe prices.
PIP eleventh street Phone r. /.
4549-a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

ROCK ISLAND LODGE no. 65S. "a
a. r. q A AI.-StatCd m.
IA Iugs urEi FRIDAY OF c,..
~ ~ month. A. l.. bTuuer. s.
nv M, Ii. =. BOIImau. se-sa
tary.
Special for work on +. c. dlEnf
Tuczdly, March -. at ,. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

ONE OF THE INCEST HOMES ON
Twenty'hrst street; recently built mod
crn plan and convenience, including
garage Fl h Walker, Robinson build
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22
LODGE DIRECTORY.


AMOo GRoTTo No. ~. NJ. q. V. +
!. :: 8: :: !: e: !.
G. - Z. X. - Stated meet
l[-eS4 ings held on tho hrB.
4 RcTA Y " Sdnesuay Of ca.
4 HS+TsR mouth. Wishing 81,
L AAAtA Aphets wsicomL. CU
Naslss flSa-zT ITIesteT, "a n d T r
Frank l. IattersJ.
secretary Tne secretary has a
new supply o. IeZzgEs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

HOUSE; SEVEN ROOMS; WITH THREE
lots; bargain If taken at once. House
one 1--WE rooms. and lot. 81 600 each
Both in Otlumwa, Iowa. Call X. /,
3T32-K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

IL A. II.
THE STATED COW OCATION o.
n g.. ROCK Island CAapsur ~
gS u S4as 5, ~ A Al, val Us she .-
kNs&PkA<4l8 on the nrst ueauLY at
&k-N%G14 each noutu at l,as y. ~
hq%% w. }. spencer, n, IA. H..
Htea l.. ii. ASH. secretary.
.,.-Lal moetlug March ~ a. 81
D. III. hoy d. 44rgh lrgrto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-22

HOUSE; SIX ROOMS MODERN; GOOD
location. small payment down viii
consider car. Address F. W care
Argus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-07
Bills for Aiding Ex.soldiers.

To the Editor Of The Star:
We hear and read q great deal these
days about Farms for Soldiers" and
1t seems that some OF the represents
tives in Congress have become OBJ
sessed with the idea that every dis
charged soldier, sailor and marine de-
sires to till the soil. Admitted that
quite number Of them do, the ma
jority Of them do not. and when the
supporters Of the Lane BILL. which
is soon to come before the House.
say that 1t Is in recognition OF these
men I maintain that it Is feeble
recognition" which can provide for
only 2 per cent Of the ex-service
people, and requires the men who de-
sire to procure q farm to make an
initial payment of per cent of the
value of the land, 25 per cent Of the
cost of the improvements and 40 per
cent of the cost OF the live stock and
equipment-in all not less than $1,000
before they can own q farm, and one
in a reclaimed area no less.
AS an ex-service man, l am deeply
interested in this matter and feel that
q little publicity would shed 4 little
light on the matter, SO that other ex-
service men can be guided and be-
come acquainted with the relative
merits of the other bills now being
considered by the committee on pub
lie lands In the House of Representa-
tives. In my. opinion. the bill that
provides the best means Of showing
recognition to the soldiers and sail
ors is the soldiers and seamen's fed
era1 home founding act" III. r. $3.50.
introduced in the House Of Represent
atives on June 16. 1915, by Congress-
man Dick T. Morgan of Oklahoma,
and which provides not only for Q
per cent of these men. but all Of
them. not by $500,000,000 taxation.
but by means of a real common sense
business-like plan. The Morgan bill
provides for loan to any honorably
discharged soldier. sailor or marine,
up to the extent of $4,000. with which
to buy either farm or a city home,
whichever he may desire; 1t does not
restrict him to the location of this
homestead; it does not require that
he make an initial payment of a
large sum of money in order to Sc
cure this homestead. and finally II he
buys a farm he can secure a short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-07

term loan Of not more than $1,000
with which to buy live stock and
equipment.
The provisions of the Morgan bill
provide for the organization Of the
soldiers and Seamen's Federal Home
founding Corpors tion,'' consisting Of
the Secretary OF the Interior and
four other persons to be appointed by
the President with the advice and
consent Of the Senate. This corpo-
ration is authorized to issue bonds,
guaranteed by the government, to the
value OF the mortgages that 1t ac-
cepts, and the Treasury furnishes an
operating fund of 500. 900 by sub
scrfbing to that amount of bonds. The
future operating expenses of the cor
poration are provided for by n fund
established from a percentage Of the
mortgage payments. The advantages
OF this bill are self evident, and
think that It is not only advisable,
but the duty Of every soldier. sailor
and marine concerned in the passage
Of this bill to thoroughly Investigate
ana interest his representative in
Congress in the case, so that when
these recognition" or farms for SOL
diers' bills come UP for consideration
the best one for the country and the
service men will pass.
J. J. CONDOR.