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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-04-18

SALESMAN WANTED.-We wish to ap-
point a reliable man to sell our line
of Spices, favorings, toilet articles
domestic and veterinary medicines,
soaps, perfumes, ETC., in this county. A
very profitable and permanent posi-
ton. Selling experience unnecessary as
we train in craftsmanship. Very good
proposition for man who enjoys outside
work. Write for particulars. Our soil
citor will call after application has been
received. Mention this paper.-McCon-
non & Company, Winona, Mimi 10.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-04-18
Bill Badger Sec.

''Since Kate and me got married we
Have fit and fit like all tarnation:
My leading to the altar Kate
Led to a constant alteration"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
ONEIDA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Buss are
the parents of q son, born Saturday
July 5. Congratulations.
Mr.. Merle Ross of Ames Is spending
two weeks with his mother here.
Most of our people attended the 4th
of July celebration at Manchester.
Rob Graham and Chas. Noble of
Manchester were business callers here
Tuesday. ~
Geo. Parker Of Earlyille has taken
charge tof the Equity business here
and will move his family here soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hansen and FAM
lily spent Sunday at the Will Hocka-
day home. 3 .'tsse%s "a 81
Mrs. A. B. Cooking, returned home
from the hospital at Manchester where
she was operated on for appendicitis.
She is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Kate Cox spent several days
at the A. B. Cooking home.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. B.. Howe, Misses
Lalive Howe and Mamie Josyln en-
joyed the sights at the Devils Back
Bone Sunday afternoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

| dertaker at DEBORAH, and daughter,
kathryn, and Miss Hilda Elfingson,
the sheriff's daughter, were guests at
c. v. ,Buringtons a few days last
week.
Miss Minnie Nieman is taking her
much needed vacation at her home.
Mrs. Effie Jones is expecting her
two boys home this week.
Mrs. Evans is caring for Mrs. Hem
~ Brown, who is quite poorly.
N. NJ. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs.
Howard Strains and Mrs. Eliza Con-
nells. Come and bring your thimbles
and scissors.
Mrs. Manda Acers Of. Cedar Rapids
is spending few days with her sis
tiers, Mrs. Porcheous and Mrs. Hess
ner. and friends.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
$500, 1926, $3.50

House on Main street was prepared
to serve the public in a satisfactory
manner.
VIM. d. Bolsinger of Osterdock had
committed suicide by hanging while
in fit of temporary insanity.
A. B. Carhart was counted the hap
piest man that ever weighed out nails
In hardware store because of the
arrival of an s liz pound boy on July
9Th.
Mrs. G. r. Buckley had died on July
LIST from heart trouble.
The Fourth of July celebration in
Manchester consisted Of speech by
Col. 8. G. Van Anda, band concert
q jumping match between John j.
Pentony and Ray Ellis for a purse Of
$25, a balloon ascension from the
Four Corners and dance in the city
hall to finish the day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
BOUNT1FUL CROPS.

These are busy days for our farm
er friends. Binders are reaping rye
and winter wheat, and one Of the
biggest hay crops In the history Of
the county Is being put up. Our good
friend, John Multehill, now living in
Dubuque, stated last week while max
ing q call in this office, that in sixty
years he never saw corn make such
a remarkable growth as it did since
the 26th day Of May. This county is
particularly favored this year We
have had sufficient rain, and warm
weather during the entire month Of
June gave corn and all other crops
good start
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
NORTH MANCHESTER.

The Fourth has come and gone
bringing with it glorious rain. II
the good man sees fit to send rain on
the 4th. why rain is our choice and
had as we needed 1t, It ought to be
.everybody's choice. = - :, i''s'.'
Our sick people are improving. Glad
to hear it. .a-
y Charlie Burlington has gone out on
farm to work near Nashville.
Mrs. Alice Wescott and son, Chas,
and daughter, Louise, came through
from Sioux City with their auto, and
are visiting at her sisters, Mrs. Bur-
ingtons. a'a U sT s ST.
Mr.: and Mrs. Willis, the popular. un-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
OF YHE PAST week

Mrs. W. N. Boynton enjoyed yisi
last week from her brother, who re
,;sides at Winthrop.
Mrs. E. NJ. Carr spent several
days last week with her mother, and
sister in Des Moines.
Mrs. L. L. Plat entertained the
members of her Sunday School class
at her home Tuesday Afternoon.
Joe Pentony Of Iowa Falls is
spending few days with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Pentony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Maloney
spent several days last week with rel
atives and friends in Anamosa.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Pinch OF Chi
cago were guests over the Fourth OF
relatives and friends in Manchester.
MIR. and Mrs. L. ]. Kuntz Of Och
eyedan, Iowa, are visiting at the John
Coolidge home in Manchester this
week. Ii.
Harry Andrews, one Of the Man
chester boys who has been overseas
for some time, has returned home,
after being discharged from the SER
vice.
Theron Touseley, son of Mr. Geo.
Tousley Of Adams, New York, arrived
in Manchester last week and is spend
ing few weeks among his young
friends.
DIR. Edwin Cobb of Marshalltown
Joined his family here last week for
a visit in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
"A. d. Brown. DR.. Cobb and his fam
fly returned to their home Sunday.
( Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Muehe and
baby son, OF Kansas City, and Mrs.
Fred w. Miller, who spent several
weeks at Kansas City, are guests Of
Mrs. John Sullivan, this week.
Alton F. Durham and wife Of
Waterloo are enjoying a weeks vaca-
tion. MIR. Durham has an excellent
position with Blacks store at Wat
erlo0.
Mrs. Amy Bradley Of Cedar Rap
ids spent several days last week with,
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Ram.
She returned to her work on Monday
afternoon.
Leslie Slack, who has been with
a hospital and medical unit for more
than year, arrived at Camp Dix,
New Jersey, on Monday, and will re-
ceive his discharge from the service
in a few days and return home in
Manchester.
Mrs. Jos. Hutchinson and two
daughters, Misses Elizabeth and, !. JOS
ephine Hutchinson. left early Monday
morning Tor Esty's Park. Colorado,
where they will spend several weeks
during the hot summer time.
-charlss MeKeag. Of Northwood.
Iowa, was in Manchester over Sun
day, and spent the day with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas McKeag.
We are pleased to, learn that he is
doing a flourishing bakery business
at Northwood.
Merten J.itKlaus, former county
auditor and member of the local ex-
emption board for Delaware County,
spent the Fourth with his. friends in
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
Womens and Childrens Warm Weather Dresses are Here

Minkler's add. Edgewood, $4,000.
Daniel P. Fierstine to Rose E. Web
Der, pit. lot sub. e IA s l-2 Sec. 49,
Delaware twp, $500. Fl
NJ. s. Banta to Mary 0owell pit. W lie
NV II sec. IL, Milo twp, $2500.00.
Mary Cowell and hls. to M. s. Ban
ia s so a w liz NV IA sec. Is, Milo
Twp. 100000.
Frank H. Woods and VT. to p. ].
McEnany Sc NE sec. 20, Adams twp,
100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

Manchester. Merit" has a fine posi-
ton with one Of the largest banks in
Charles City.
| Mr. and Mrs. Emory Reading OF
Davenport were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. C. X. Reading several days last
week. Mrs. Reading is pipe organist
in Edwards Congregational church OF
Davenport, and is one of the most ac-
complished organists Of that city.
Chester Langridge, who has been
connected with the general hospital at
Carlisle, Pa, for some time, is at home
on a ten days furlough. The army
hospital at Carlisle is doing a great
reconstruction work for the wound
ed and crippled boys who have and
are returning from France.
H W. Phenicie left Fourth Of
July night for Nawata, Oklahoma,
where he takes up his work as secre-
tary Of the Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Phenicie joins her husband there
about July 18th. after completing her
work in the American School Of Oste-
opathy at Kirksville, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnson Of
Chicago, were guests for several days
last week of their parents. Mr.. John"
SON is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H!
Johnson, and Mrs. Johnson is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. w. Mil
Ter. Mr.. Johnson returned to his work
Sunday night, but his wife will re-
main here for a more extended visit
with relatives and old time friends.
Rev. G. M. Orvis, pastor of the
Almoral Congregational church, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Cook and Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Gibbs Of Earlville, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fox of Dubuque were guests in
the VIM. Hermann home west of the
city on July Fourth. Among other rel
atives to enjoy the picnic dinner were
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruno Tillebein Of near
Quasqueton, Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Blosch
of Sand Creek. and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Hermann Of Thorpe.
&C. F. Durham began his duties
this week as caretaker at the state
park at the Devils Backbone" hav-
ing been. offered the appointment some
time ago. 1t will be part OF his
duties to see that no damage is done
to the park property and also to see
that none of the wild animals and
birds are molested. He took COM
plete camping outfit with him and will
remain there for the summer at least.
A suitable all-Sear residence win be
erected later.
Henry Tietge, one of the we'll
known retired farmers living in Earl
vile, lies at the point OF death, as a
result of injuries inflicted by horse
belonging to Albert Stolzenberg. Mr..
Tietge was assisting with the work
Of harvesting grain, and while .fas-
tening tug that had become uncoup-
I'D, the horse kicked him, striking
him in the abdomen. Internal injur-
les were inflicted, which are Of such
d serious Nature that MS sdAth is
hourly expected. A strange co-inci-
dence attaches osthis tragedyt About
TWO years ago this very same animal
inflicted fatal blow on Melvin Reed T
or. The horse struck Mr.. Reeder in
he abdomen and inflicted such severe
Injuries that he died soon thereafter.
The accident on Monday happened on
he Chris Rohr farm southeast OF
Earlville.
DIR. and Mrs. H. NJ. Bradley enter
aimed guests from Chicago over the
Fourth. .a.d sdf al 6s!leIBG d iHa Il
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
SUMNER MIDDIEs

We have the incest Middies you
ever saw. Loose fitting, sailor
collar, Soutach braid, trimmed
long sleeves. Plain white, plain
red, plain green and plain blue.
Made Of good twilled cloth. All
sizes.
$500, 1926, $3.50
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE-791s acres for sale. 51s
miles from Manchester Good room
newly shingled house. Two barns.
Hog house. Hen House, Granary,
Machine Shed, Double corn crib.
Buildings in good repair. Good well
and windmill. Fenced in seven fields.
Good deep black soil. On Main road.
Possession March 1st, 1920. Price
S225 per acre. Address A. ]. Simp-
son, Dubuque, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
BY-eonE DAYS
interesting News Items from The
Manchester Democrat Regarding
People Who Had important Part
in Early Activities Of the County.
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
July 18th, 1892

lJUAy ASlus AoSC0 yf ia
Miss Stella Spears was q guest Al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Brown
The remodeling Of the Delaware
County State Bank building was be-
ing rapidly completed, the basement
rooms to be the offices Of the Quaker
Mill Company, and the second floor
to be occupied by the law firm Of
Yoran, Arnold & Yoran.
Mrs. P. r. Triem and son Paul were
visiting relatives in Des Moines.
At the 18th w. r. C. convention held
in Waterloo, Mrs. Rebecca Otis was
elected state chaplain, and Mrs. EN-
ma Carr, patriotic instructor.
Miss Ruth Paxsonr had just return
led home after q years Study at the
Moody Bible Institute In Chicago. !
{ Charles Kellogg and Miss Maggie
Johnson were united in marriage. on
July 5th. - S.t5Err-:gcs .sT0
James Shade died after a. lingering
illness on July Sth. TO-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
70 Wash a~FIaa.

Il you fear that colors will run
(Which Is likely in cotton flag) wash
it in gasoline and soap. Melt soap In
a little water, add 1t to the gasoline and
put in the flag. Rinse in clear fluid
and hang up to dry without wringing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY want
a live hustler to distribute Dayton
Airless Tires in Delaware County. The
Dayton Airless ends tire trouble,
rides as easy as a properly inflated
pneumatic and gives far cheaper mile
age. 5000 miles guaranteed. 1t will
soon be the Universal Tire for Fords,
Chevrolets, Maxwells and cars wear
ing 3Ox3, S0x31a and 3114 A good
proposition for the right man.
ELLIOTT & HOWE,
615 Lafayette, Waterloo, Iowa Distri-
butors for Northeastern Iowa 2w2.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
EUNGALO APRONS

Get one Of our loose fitting
Bungalo Aprons for these hot
days. Made Of good quality per-
Gales. Nicely trimmed with bias
tape and rick rack. Light and
dark colors.
$1.5O, $1.75, 500
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

Mrs. Francis B. Durham is host
ess this afternoon to the Missionary
Society Of the Congregational church.
Regular meeting Of Manchester
Lodge A. F. & A. NJ Friday evening.
Work in Third Degree.
Joseph Hutchinson returned from
Tennessee this morning. Mr.. Hutch
inson has extensive land interests in
the Hatchie Valley, and went there
F, to look after some of his farms.
The Misses Frost Coltman and
Mildred McGeee are giving shower
this afternoon at the MCGEE home on
New Street in honor of Miss Ruth
Mcintosh, whose marriage is to take
place soon.
Mrs. Hanna Barr gave luncheon
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Boards
lee on Saturday at $50, to company
of young ladies, all intimate friends
of Miss Mary Gates. Mrs. Barr took
this happy occasion to announce the
engagement of Miss Gates to DR.. A.
L. Beardslee, who are soon to be mar
ried. The occasion proved a most de-
lightful one for guests.
Miss Mabel Munson entertained a
company Of young ladies in most de-
lightful manner Tuesday afternoon, at
a shower given in honor Of her cous
in, Miss Mary Gates, who is soon to
become the bride of DR.. A. l.. Boards
lee of Chicago. While the guests were
partaking of delicious refreshments
Miss Philis Hughes presented Miss
Gates with basket Of beautiful gifts,
and also favored the company Of
friends with "Humoresque" and "The
Swallow" dance, and represented cup
id. A highly enjoyable afternoon was
spent by the company of young ladies'
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Plat and Mr..
and Mrs. F. F. Cary were guests last
week Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Sabin,
at New Albin, Iowa. Miss Claudia
Sabin, who has been spending the
greater part OF the year with her
grand parents and uncle and aunt
while attending the Manchester school
returned home. Roma, younger daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sabin, accompan-
led Mr.. and Mrs. Plat to Manchester
for a visit. Friends Of the Sabin fam
lily will be interested to learn that
they are having excellent crops there
this year.. Mr.. Plat brought home
with him q sample Of Alsike clover
which stood over two feet high. Mr..
Sabin is farming over 300 acres, and
in his pasture he has over a hundred
head Of two year old steers. Within |
radius of six miles of Mr.. Sabin's |
home the farmers have in their pas
lures more than q thousand head Of
young beef cattle.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS JUNE
. TO July INC.
P. M. Cloud and W.T. to william Mier
W IL lot IS Acers add, Manchester
$1.00.
John G. Miner and VT. to Clara
Rieck, lots and Railroad add Man
chester and E IL Sc IA sW Ia NV
IA Sec. 20, Delaware twp, $500.
Chat. 3. Cawley to b. J. Meggen-
burg. pt. orchard lot Henry Acers add.
Manchester $500: . 'sisTs
Jess Miller to w. L.. Drew pit. s 80
It. lot /, Henry Acers add, 500.
3 Herman Kuhlman and WI. to J. F.
s 80 2-1O It.. lot and N 8
$40 It. Lot 8 blk. 2, Colony add, $4,000.
c. NJ, Morgan and VT. to Sarah Carr
Fisk. 3 IL lot Sc, Acers add, Man
chester, $4,000. ,
John A, Barr and VT. to Mary l..
Shaffer, lots and 6, blk l. Bixby &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
WOMEN's BATHING SUITS

Jersey Knit Bathing Suits,
Skirt, Boomers and Waist all in
one piece. Easy to swim in.
Color, black trimmed with white,
red and green braid. All sizes &c
to 4S. A real bargain.
YOUR CHOICE ONLY $3.50
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
CLASSIFIED ADS.

WANTED-To rent piano. Inquire
of p A. Hungate. at D. ]. Meggen-
burgs Department Store, Manchester.
29-1.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE--Twenty acres one mile
from Manchester. Inquire of
CARR & CARR,
2S-tf a Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09
WHITE GABERDINE SKIRTS

Many white gaberdine skirts arrived this
week. Nicely trimmed with buttons and
tucks. Gaberdine will wash nicely and
easily ironed. We have sizes "a to SO inch
waist measure and all at one price.
TO MOVE QUICKLY, $500
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

MUNSING UNION SUITS
are better made, fit better and
wear longer. All styles and sizes
for men, women and children.
CHILDREN'S SUITS, S1.OO
WOMEN'S SUITS, s1.OO, ,s1.s5
MEMS SUITS, s1.5O
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

s1.5o, sl.75, $500
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

MORE WIRTHMORE WAISTS
Onother shipment, four styles and all
sizes, SO to 46, of these famous $3.50 waists.
These waists are worth $3.50 any place,
but are sold the world over at once price.
PRICE, S1.5O
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-07-09

YOUR CHOICE ONLY $3.50
Republican farmer., 1919-08-15
Wilson's Letter Authorizing
 Director Gen. Hines To Act

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  the immediate necessity their d.ng Cordial and 4
Republican farmer., 1919-08-15
MEXICO CITY IS 10 REMAIN
 INDEPENDENT

Mexico City, Thursday. Aug. 7- The Chamber of Deputies today re- jected by a vote of 13e 10 20 pro- posal submitted by the executive branch of tho government deprivins Mexico City of it's status as an in dependent municipality and placing 1t under the federal government.
 An attempt originating In the Cham Der to end thu present extraordinary session of congress on August IS and give the legislators a recess until the regular sessions start on Sept. 1, Is apparently doomed to failure because of opposition in the Senate. While the lower house has passed the new labor law. toe Senate still has much to consider. This IS taken to indi- cate that important oil legislation will not ebe enacted until the regular ses- sion.
 President Carranza is understood to have postponed his proposed visit of a month in the northern states of the republic in order to present his rness- ase- at the opening session in Septem- Der.
Republican farmer., 1919-08-15
ACTOR STRIKE CLOSES NEARLY
 ALL THEATRES
Many Managers Plan to Re open Tonight; Harris
 Laughs Over Quarrel.

New York, Aug. S-The Actors Equity Association called a strik e last night. closing every theatre at which dramatic productions were be- ins presented by the Producing Man agers' Association. as well as several where musical com edies were playing
 Of the twenty-two playhouses sup posed to be running only twelve opened, and most of these limped through performances with under studies and chorusea Ticket agen- cies gave out the following statistics:
 Open
 Casino. "A Lonely Romeo; Booth, The Better Ole; Fulton, John Ferguson; Globe. She's a Good Fellow; Knickerbocker, Listen, Leste"; Liberty. Scandals of 1919"; Maxine Elliott, "39 East; New Am sterdam, "Ziegfeld's Follies"; Thirty ninth Street, ''The Red Dawn; Win ter Garden, Monte Cristo. Jr.'
 Closed
 Astor, East is Vest; Broadhurst. "The Crimson Alibi'; Conan & liar ris. '"The Royal Vagabond"; Forty fourth Street, "Gaieties of 1919"; Gaiety, "Lightin' ' Lyric, "The Five Million'f; Playhouse, At 9:45"; Re- public, "A Voice in the Dark; Sel- wyn, The Challenge"; Shubert, "Oh, What a Girl"
 Of the three dramatic productions that remained open, John Ferguson" played because the actors of the cast have Equity contracts: '39 East" be- cause Rachael Brothers is not a. men1- Der of the Producing Managers As Sociatton; and ''The Red Dawn" be- cause it's producer, Thomas Dixon, is also not connected with the associa- ton.
 The actors, after several days of negotiation and squabbling with the managers, took direct action yester- day afternoon and sent walking dele gates to all theatres to call a strike m
Republican farmer., 1919-08-15

Under the direction of MT. Clyne and ISador j. Kresel of the New | Yorl firm Of Jerome, Rand & KreseI the Government will inaugurate prosecu- uons under both the antitrust and the war time food laws. which prob ably will surpass in scope any lttiga- tfon which has been attemtped for years.
 Conspiracy in restraint of trade, with the aim of boosting prices artf- ficially, will be the burden of the charges against the packers, and it was ininlated today by MT. CIvne that the Investigators would not be content merely with showing or at tempting to show that food prices had been illegally stimulated, but would go into virtually all of the 400 sub sidiary activities in which the packers are said to engage.
 Expect Criminal Charges.
 MT. Clyne expected that the degree of control the packers exercise over the prices of shoes and of all their by-products and side lines from mat tresses to banjo strings, would be gone into thoroughly before the prosecu- tions were over, and that criminal charges would be preferred in every case where the evidence warranted.
 The immediate purpose of Attorney General Palmer and his assistants is to bring criminal action against the packers and others they believe guilty of violating the spirit and the letter of the antitrust and food laws for the salutary effects they think convictions would have upon the tendency to profitteer.
 They do not assert that profiteering is responsible for all of the high prices that are being charged, but they hold that if profiteering is stopped or checked it will result in an apprecia- ble reduction in the prices of some of the most essential commodities
 May File Civil Suits.
 MT. Clyne said today that civil suits might follow the criminal prosecutions but that this was a matter concerning which a, definite decision had not been made. MT. Clyne has dug out a large amount of evidence, but it is supposed that his charges will be based to considerable degree on the assertions of the Federal Trade Commission in it's allegation of a conspiracy in re- straint of trade.
 That the five large packers ''are in an agreement for the division of live stock purchases throughout the United States, according to certain fixed percentages.
 2-That the five large companies exchange confidential information' and employ jointly paid agents to