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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-05-26
Note How Essex Trebles
Motor Power

been equalled by any car, regardless of size
or price And Essex made the worlds D.
hour road record of 1861 miles:
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
EVOLUTION OF THE BARBER

The spirit of modern hustle in,
vades even the barber shop, once re-
garded as a pleasant center Of night
Horhood gossip and leisurely con,
versaton
1t Is characteristic of these rapid
times that they are holding speed
contests in barbering One noted
champion at Boston the other day
shaved ntln and cut his hair in six
minutes. Is seconds. And the occu.
pant of the chair was not reported
to have carried away scratch.
The old time shop never considered
human time rs valuable. The shears
artist sought to make his place at
tractive by his pleasant talk. Bar
bers with reputation las CONVEX
sationalists were places of resorts
for many miles around.
The old fashioned barber cherish.
ed the title 'tonsorial artist" some
what seriously. Following his idolls
a mans forelock in a sweeping curve
of masculine beauty, he would plaster
nearly down to the eyes. Thus adorn
ed the town Adonis would go forth
in some glory for his conquests.
The modern barber does not de,
pend for business on his pcrsohll
charm The speed some of the furze
clippers show on a Saturday night
might approach the record quoted
| above. A clean shiny shop and
promp service are what count now
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
A DEFENSE oE The NAVY

Here in the south where Secretary
Joscphus Daniels of the navy is sol
well known, he should hardly need
b. defense against the attacks of Ad.
miral SimS.-7and over the nation.
throughout the world. the American
way needs no defense for the part
it played in the great war The sccrc,
tary's own words on the subject
are simple and wonderfully eloquent:
mo organization in the history Of
the world ever did 2 better job than
the American Navy
Secretary Daniels is u modest men,
an official without ostcutation, one
who believes in doing things. lie has
lived IA religion Of activity in Office,
He silenced storm Of republican
attacks before ever the war came
He has gone through the war with
a record the historian will proudly
couple with the nations most won
I derfu accomplishments. He went
Through with the fighting men Of the
navy. las the plain head of his de
partmeut. but as an American deter
mined to down the German submer
sible menace. He did that so won
! derrully well that all the nations Of
the world looked on with wonder
Nothing ON the high seas w"# a'
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
SO brave and true, that this nation

so brave and true, that this nation
has pride in what the American navy
did.
His enemies may try, bllt Jose
plus Daniels will never be written
into oblivion as an ind pable man
for the part he had in winning the
world war. The. American navy is his
best evidence. Admiral Sims is but
republican campaign argument. That
all there is in his charges land that's
is all there is inRisIcharges and that
made here and there wherever re-
publican assumes that it is his duty
to chime in.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
LOVELY COMPANY

Everybody has rtaified the peace
treaty except the United States,
Russia and Turkey. Lovely Com
pany we are in, and all on ac.
count of a little handful Of trchty
iwreckers, headed by Lodge, who
is aided by IIoke Smith and
few others. North Georgia Citi-
zen.
Ara while we are keeping com
aanv with Russia and Turkey, loo
what company Hoke Smith is keel
ing.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
SOLDIERS BACK AT woRk.

A years asC at this iinie, nany
people We're worrying as to how
100000 men could be absorbed from
100000 men could be absorbed
from army life back into peace
time industry, without Great
ing disturbance.
1t is amazing how this great shift
CT occupation his been accomplished
with no outbreaks whatever on the
part of eX-service men, The soldiers
instead of creating trouble, have
shown themselves a great sta5lizing
force. Even if they did not get work
at once. they have been patient nnd
self controlled.
There has been q lawless and de-
structive spirit in this country, hut
the soldiers have had no part in it.
Among the trouble makers have gone
many suckers who could have gone
but didn't and who pulled down high
pay while the soldier boys fought and
died for. $1OO a day
Thus the country ewes the soldiers
second great debt. 1t should do
what it can to pay it. " II ding work
at once for every one of them,
In 1874 cities 41,324 service mon
asked for jobs during four recent
weeks,whi only 29,375 found them.
Every employer owes boys who gave
up everything to help them get
started again in the world of in
dustry.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
effective as an American will his

| elective as an American WIZ HI
guns. trained on the. submarine. NJ
Gefban tfaft Z was ever s1afbie TO win
in that kind of combat He los
every struggle. The terror of thu
Germ IN undersea craft was the 1eptl
homb that the American seaman
carried on his sub hunts. This weapon
was unknown in the war till the
American navy employed it. The
mine barrage Tia in the North Sea
by the American navy was an enter
prise hitherto unknown in warfare
on land or sea, 1t was the undoing
of the submarine d3ptain and first to
cause a strike of German undersea
craft.
I. The fpainful mediocrity' of Jose.
plus Daniels and the organized
American navy put out ID. destroyer
barrage which carried two millions
Of americans across the Atlantic
to a distressed and sorely pressed
group of allied nations land brought
them back and never gave up one
of these soldiers to tie enemy. The
"tempermantally unfit" secretary of
the navy ana that organization car
ried every piece of a tremendous
army equipment every ton of sup
plies without the loss Of any con-
siderable portion of it to submarines.
Before the Americans went to sea
on the sub hnnts, the enemy craft
was destroying commercelon the high
seas from crst to coast. The day
the American seaman went after
the enemy he slinked away and re
manned for the most part in hiding,
ways sure never to come out in
the open to give battle.
We will always become eloquent
when we think of the bravery dis.
played by our men at Chateau
Thierry, in the Argonne, in BalleuI
Wood, at st Mihiel, and all hlong
= farflung battle front. likewise
will we recount with the greast of
pride and loyalty what the Americana
navy did in the world, for its deeds
were no less praiseworthy.
The chhrges of Admiral Sims are
he only thing about it that look
small to us. These come from mani
loaded with republican political eff
tort to besmirch Il democratic rel
cord, at time when the civilized
world stood in need. The response
to that need WIS so noble, so faithful
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

The B0ptigts of Georgia lost q
good minister in Lamar Sims. This
man was in the working ranks. from
early manhood. He loved his work,
swas sincere and devoted to his call.
ing and energetic. People who knew
him hal the highest respect and love
for him He came from a home where
there was no abundance of wealth,
and sacrifice and self denial helped
to bring him up to his usefulness. His
heart was burdened with a mission
Of helping humanity. He loved to do
good and asked ne great show of
applause for ut, His stability, his
sincere life nhde him jewel in his
profession. Pcase be to his ashes,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

Solicitor General II. c. Bell Of the
Albany circuit is one of the most
ttpabec public servants in the state
in his capacity. He is candidate to
succeed Judge Harrell on the bench
So far he is running all by himself
Judge Harrcll having declined to ask
fur reelection.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

Case 'rGported Of man who drank
"home brew, and then rang in fire
alarm. In most cases they cali for
the ausbullnoe.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

The people who have set out to
overtltrn the government, haven't
overturned much yet except the
park benches on which they usually
fall asleep.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

The Y. w. C. A. is agitajng against
tight fitting SHOES. No progress is
rcpoitapJ bnr6jlg the Goose fitting
bralps elements, nod 10
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

The Bolslhviks who advocated a
revolution by force, are terribly indig
nant if they are assisted to take "a
free ride down to the police station
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

Tho courts would better look out
or they are likely to he summonded
before the laborers and the capitalist
to answer to the charge Of contempt
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

Many applications for divorce werc
reported during the recent holidays
and a lot of people are now ready to
sign matrimonial contracts for the
1920 summer season
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

i.Those riotous scenes observed III
many towns are not the Bolshevild
trying to establish Soviet govern
ment but merely the housewives
orbwding up to the counter for %
bound lot of sugar.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

Grdlt encouragement is felt that
as as a result of the Clean Teeth
Campaign mnny homes have been in
duced to install a family toothbrush.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

Among Tie people who get very AN
cry about Che price of clothing are
those who don't bother to read Tho
ahmounccmcnts,,ot bargains publish
ID regularly ipe'he 1ispatoh: 8
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

Those fellows who seem to have
been careless with their soft boiled
eggs at breakfast, are seen on closer
view to be merely wearing the latest
colorcd neckwear.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

1t is denied that the protiteers
pay no attention to the government
demand TINT they fix reasonable
prices. as they have responded by
sticking up their figures hnother
notch. Wv,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

Columbus could not have discover
ed America in these days, hs the
sailors would have held up the ex-
petition for time and half for over.
time. y @E
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
OFFICIAL ORGAN CRISP COUNTY

1t is denied that Congress has done
nothing. as both parties have been
fully occupied passing the buck.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20

.The people who dln't afford to sub
scribe to the home newspaper, will
be cheered 10y the fact that the pat.
ont medicine almanGcs for 1920 are
now being delivered free,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
One Of c1emenceau,s last public

Que OF Clemenceau's last public
-''
acts was to sign the demand on Hol
land for the former kaiser His
friends wanted to make him president
of France and the honor could never
have been given to more deserving
hero and statesman. This man was
Beyond eighty years in age, but his
reward at the hands Of his people
for the part he played in the war
could have been but poorly paid with
the presidency. He deserved better
than the defeat which came to him
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-20
Members of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled TO the use for republication
OF all II gws dispatches credited to it
or not otherwise credited in this pa
per and a $50 the local news published
herein,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-12

FOR sALE--Two slightly used Moline -knieh, |
touring cars; have been thoroughly gone over i
and guaranteed by US to be in perfect con- |
ditton; price unusually reasonable. Black Mo- |
tor Car Co. 1924 l4th ct. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-12
AUTO MART OF WASHINGTON,
1912 New York Ave- NV. Main 1912

Ford Touring good running order, good tires 5000
Monroe roadster good condition. good TRES $50
Ford Coupelet demount good condlt good tires 400
1915 Chandler oc 5pas, good condition. good 800
1917 Studebaker 4cyl, 7pass. paint good 500
Overland. 4-cy. good order
1916 Overland 4cy good running order good tires 45
1916 Saxon Six Roadster good running order good Geo
1916 Oakland Six Roadster paint good running ORDER
new ~
1915 Overland Coupe paint good tires Al condition.
1913 Overland 5pas model good tires Al condition. 700
1918 Overland 3pass roadster top good 80
Liberty, ocy looks like $50
1913 Mitchell, ocy, 7pass. Al condition, bargain $50
1918 REQ 6cyl 7pass good sturdy good tires 600
Franklin Roadster thoroughly overhaued paint 1000
1919 Mitchell Roadster looks and like 1000
1918 Overland Sedan paint wire wheels cord LOO
Old g. Sedan paint slip Al condn LOO
1917 Cole 49, 4pas coupe paint good tires Al condn 100
1913 Chandler ocy pas paint cord tires Al condn 1000
1918 Buick 6y roadster cord tires Wheels 100
Packard 6cyl roadster, perfect cord tires 1900
1913 Packard 6cy roadster perfect cord tires. 1000
1oI5 Packard o-cyl 5pass perfect cord 800
Iocomobile 1.andauct perfect cord
Hudson Superb abriolet perfect. I2o
Piedmont Sport Road Continental wire wheels 1850
1910 Wescott 6cy 7pass cord tires paint perfect 1850
9'7 1ulp Noupe.. dCo
1917 Hudson SuperSix, 7pass OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $50
9io why's Ok ~euar loo
reputation Tor honest representation and dealing well
established. Ask to PROVE it.
Alto AApT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-12

HIGH-GRADE USED CARS.
Hudson super six touring perfer w sso,
Paige light ''6' tour, cord tires. ..... CO.
Peerless "s'' tour. new top and paint l. $50
Scrpps- R,oth 'S'' club roadster. ... R75
Scrpps- Booth go roadster perfect. 3D.,
REQ ~ touring. new paint. ....... 57a
BriscOe 1918 touring. good shape. 415
Cadillac ~" seven-pass., O. K.. $50
Overland 1917 light four touring ...... $40
Ford touring t2). best condition; reasonable.
Ford one-ton worm drive, 1918. ... 415
WRENN'S AUTO EXCHANGE
N Q763 18th and Won N W 1Qs
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-09-09
Card of Thanks

We take this method of thanking
our friends for the many kindnesses
shown us during the illness and loss of
our daughter, wife and mother, Mrs.
F. G. Kelly.
DR.. and MRS. J. G., ARMSTRONG,
F. G. KELLY,
LILLIAN FRANCES KELLY.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-09-09

Misses Marie and Katherine
Breazeale and Mr.. Arthur O'Quir
| accompanied Miss Irma Sompay.
rae to Shreveport Sunday after.
noon to attend the last dinner
dance at the Youree before il
closed for the season.
| Our splendid line of new fall models,
$3.50 tricolette blouses, isbeing offered
to first comers for $4.OO at
-LIEBER's
Mr.. Alvin DeBlieux, who has
been spending the past few months
in New Orleans completing his
course in pharmacy. spent few
days here last week. after passing
a fine examination before the State
Board, and has returned to Oak
dale where he has accepted a posi-
tion as Il registered pharmacist.
Miss Fannie Nelken arrived
from New Orleans Saturday night
to spend her vacation at home,
completing the family reunion,
the first assembling of the entire
large family at one time under the
parental roof tree in quite a while.
Rub-My-Tism is great pain killer.
1t relieves pain and soreness crused by
Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Sprains, etc.
Miss Carrie Dormon, who spent
a week here with her sister after
their return from their plantation
home in Bienville where they re-
mained instead of going to Ala
bama as planned because of bad
roads, left Sunday for Coushatta
where she will teach this year.
Mrs. Maude Crossett, the head
nurse and superintendent of tie
sanitarium, left Thursday, accom-
panied by her little daughter, for
South Louisiana to enjoy her we'll
earned vacation. Mrs. Carrie
Hardwicke of Shreveport is re-
placing Mrs. Crossett during her
lbsence.
Mr.. Y. S. Seegar of Stonewall
pent last week in Natchitochcs
ttending to the erection of a very
landsome monument over the
rave OF his wife and baby who
led in Texas some years ago and
emains were brought home for
1terment in the family burial
lot in the Catholic cemetery.
Ladies are especially invited to
e present at the Court House to-
ight and hear some Of our best
,eakers discuss the important
sues of the day and enjoy a good
usical program.
That the cotton season has ar
we'd" in Natchitoches will he
airly seen by the cards of T. E.
oleman and Herman Loeb cotton
ayers who are always on their
b waiting and ready to do bust.
,ss. So it would be we'll for our
'tton farmers to get in touch with
ese agencies if they want fair
I'd honest treatment and the right
ices for the fruit of their labor.
Everybody turn out tonight to i
ar our congressman. who is not
lly recognized as one of the best
ators of the day but proven him.
If the equal to the best in main-
ming the rights and dignity of -
5 people and State. Hear him
nder an account of his steward
ip, with which every man and =
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-09-09
School Board Candidates

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing persons have announced their
candidacy and fled as members of the
Parish Board OF School Directors for
Wards One, Two and Eight as follows:
Ward One-Z. T. Gallon, Jr., Jas.
B. Tucker.
Ward Two-E. T. Walker, J. O.
Williams.
Ward Eight-Benjamin Martin, J. ].
RACIAL.
p. v. B. PRUDHOMME,
Secretary.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-09-09
ID A T S N A P
~ KILLS RATS

and mice and never leaves a smell. A
trial proves this. RAr.sNAP comes in
cakes-no bait or mixing required.
Results Guaranteed.
25c size Il cake) enough for Pantry,
Kitchen or Cellar.
SOC size e cakes) for Chicken House,
coops, or small buildings.
$1.OO size Is cakes) enough for all
farm and out-building, storage building
or factory buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by Levy Drug
Co.. and Peoples Hardware and Furni.
ture Co.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-09-09
The Enterprise
WEEKLY
IHUKSDA1, SEPT. 8, 1920

DEVoE's FoKEcAsr-Septembe
10Th hot wave will form owe
the Missouri Valley, 1lth to 12tl
violent thunder storms. 18th t.
l4th cooler, 18th to 10th cooler.
Miss Suzette Inter is enjoying
avislt to friends in Vernon. Texas
Miss Carmen Breazeale is en-.
Joying a visit to New Orleans.
Mr.. X. j. w. Knott of ward
Was among the weeks visitors.
Nr. and Mrs. V. L. Roy were
week end visitors to Shreveport.
Messrs. Z. Lambre, Z. G, and
L. Prudholnme, K, &. Cloutier
were among Tuesdays visitors.
Mr.. +. Z. GaIlaspy of Campti
was an appreciated caller on
Wednesday.
Iwo-fold quality and prices stand
out in the new line of suits and dresses
just received at
-LIEBER'S.
Mrs. J. I. O'Quin of Hanna
returned home Tuesday evening
after short visit to friends.
Mrs. A. Peters has returned
from visit to her son and family
at Dodson.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hill of Harmon
have been the guests of Mrs. r.
Hill and family the past week.
Mrs. Alex Hill and daughter of
Lake Providence are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Turpin.
Mr.. w. E. Dunckleman of
Timon is the guest of Mr.. j. K. !,
Freeman. ]
The latest autumn modes in ladies'
skirts and dresses just received at
--LIEBER's
Kiss Manctte Swan of Shreve-
port has been the guest of Miss I
Dorothy Keyser the past week.
After a visit of several weeks TO 4
relatives here, Miss Mathilde Gre S
neaux returned to Marksville Fri \
day. 4
Mr.. S. b. Thomas of Coushatta "
spent several days in and around
Natchitoches the past week look O
ing after his political interests. Il
66S quickly relieves Constipation, Bill >
lousness, Loss of Appetite and Head .
aches, due to Torpid Liver. "A
Messrs. Oliver and Roy Ort-
meyer of Little Rock spent the Al
weak end here with Mr.. and Mrs. t.
A. Ortmeyer. le
DIR. NJ. E. Katie and Mr.. Sid. S
ney Lucas of Shreveport spent
days at home this past
week with their parents. :, I,
Mr.. w. G. Cox. for many years
valued member of the Police
Jury. was among the visitors this 6,
week. h,
F
Mr.. Walter Ray came down h,
rom Shreveport to escort his wife
nome after visit to her mother,
Mrs. Rosa Leveque. Jl
Miss Beulah Beard has returned a..
o her duties as trained nurse in :.
New Orleans after srending her y,
'acation at home.
666 cures Malaria, Ch,lls and Fever =,
Bilious Fever. Colds and LsGrippe. 1t ~
ills the parasite that causes the fever. ia
1t is q splendid laxative and general gr
onic. tr
Mrs. A. +. Bath and son, Rey- oe
olJs. went to New Orleans Sun sts
~ and are expected home tonight -
r tomorrow.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-09-09

W ii'S 0uN OVClOOu xGV
left Tuesday for Sutherlan
Springs, Texas, to visit his sister
Mrs. Murray Russ. and family.
Mr.. Sanford Roy left durin
the week for Baton Rouge wher
he will have his headquarters a
Parish Supervisor of the Agricul
tural Department.
Messrs. Levin. James and Wal
ter McCook were called home las
week by the serious illness o.
their mother, who is now conva
lescing very comfortably.
Rub-My-Tlsm is a powerful antisep.
tic; it kills the poisons caused from in
fected cuts, cures old sores, letter etc
Mrs. Z. &. Prudhomme and
daughter were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. b. F. Dranguet last
week, Miss Myrtle remaining over
to attend st. Mary's Academy.
Mrs. j. w. Soady came down
from Shreveport Thursday night
to form the acquaintance of her
new grand-nlece, Mary Margaret,
the little baby daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Hughes.
Miss Fannie Odom has been the
guest of May Weaver for the past
ten days. enjoying social circles
before entering the Normal next
week to resume her studies.
Mr.. G. NJ. Millspaugh came in
from Corpus Christi, Texas.
where he is filling a responsible
position, Sunday night to spend
his vacation at home.
A peep at our latest shipment of coat
suits, separate skirts and blouses will
disclose the most distinctively chic and
attractive models at reasonable prices
At .-LIEBER'S.
Miss Mildred Mobley, the very !
efficient private secretary of Presi-
lent V. L. Roy, who was called
o her home in Coushatta by the
leath of her father, has returned
0 her duties on Normal hill.
Mrs. l. Lucas and daughter,
1iriam, have returned home after
pending the past few weeks in
lew Orleans, stopping over in !
alexandria for few days en- route
ONE.
Miss Irma Sompayrac. one of
lr most talented young ladies, I
# Monday for Shreveport, whore s
le has accepted a fine position as i
esigner for the Grant Richardson I
dvt. Agency.
DIR. and Mrs. j. q. Armstrong I
I'D little granddaughter hsve w.
'rned to their home in Sodus, l
aving MIR. F. &. Kelly comfort );
by located with Mr.. and Mrs. :
B. SWEET. c
Just what is needed for the immediate a
esent and early fall in new dist net .
e styles in skirts and waists at
-LIEBER'sv
Mrs. Jack Rambin, who was O
lied here couple of weeks ago .
the death Of her aunt, Miss :
ontenot, has returned to her y
'me in Mansfield. t;
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Greene. r,
:. have returned to their home 81
Colfax, remaining over until y
cir sister, Annie, who was oper- IA
ed on for appendicitis, was con-
lescing comfortably.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1920-09-09

Be thrifty, Take advantage of the
reductions we offer sand do your shop
ping at
.-LIEBER'S,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-20
Conviction Without Trial

It's fact conviction without trial base for failure to sup
port the local merchants upon such assumption prOg guilt The
advance In prices Of all commodities particularly the necessities Of
without parallel the history Of retail trading But the least part OF this
advance added by the retailers every line The greater the volume Of
sale Of the local merchant the smaller proportion Of profit he may add
naturally income sufficient to meet the expenses OF
purchasing goods, and holding themfOr sale.
The public prone to consider profit the difference between the
voice cost Of the goods and the price the pays They do
not take into consideration numerous other elements which into the
cost of goods the merchant all Of which be added such freight
rent wages insurance. delivery interest," losses unstable goods and
many other things Itmus be remembered that there profit Of any
kind until the goods are sold The charge Of proGeeg should not be
made against any merchant until all these factors have been examined and
weighed by the customer