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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
TAX COMMISSIONER CLARK TO
ANNOUNCE FOR REELECTION

Mr.. Walter Clark, the present Tax
Commissioner of Bourbon County,
desires to announce to the voters of
Bourbon County that at later date
he will announce his candidacy for
a denomination before the Demo-
cratic voters.
In a statement issued yesterday,
Mr. Clark made known his desire to
be renominated by the Democrats of
Bourbon county, backing UP his
statement with a reminder that it
was customary for Bourbon Demo-
Gratis to endorse a capable official
with a denomination. (1G
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
THE CHEAPEST SWEET ON THE
MARKET.

Molasses at $1.25 per gallon. This
is the sheapest sweet on the market
Better get in on this while you can
(1t P COOK e co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
SCHOOLS RESUME SESSIONS.

The Paris Public Schools resumed
work yesterday after a weeks close
down, due to>the teachers being in
Louisville, attending the sessions OF
the Kentucky Educational Associa-
ton.
Many of the Riddles resumed their
school duties most unwillingly be-
cause of the fact that their vaccina-
ton had took" and their arms
had not become accustomed to the
abnormal conditions.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
SEED CORN.

We have for sale Reid's Vel
low Dent and Boone County
White Seed Corn, showing $3.50
to 1000 termination, grown
the past season in Illinois by
the largest growers in the coun-
try who specia ize in corn
breeding.
CHAS. S. BRENT & BRO.
(16mar-tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
BUY NOW!

Seed Sweet Potatoes, and save
money. They will be much higher
next week.
BUSY BEE CASH STORE.
Headquarters for Garden Seeds.
(13-4t)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
MUSCADINE PUNCH TAKING DAY
IN SALES.

Everybody is calling for Musca-
dine Punch, the new drink that set
American soldiers to talking about
it. On sale every day at
IL CRAVEN'S RESTAURANT.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
MUSCADINE PUNCH, THAT NEW
SATISFYING DRINK

Muscadine Punch, made famous
in Europe by American soldiers, on
sale at James E. Craven'S. Most
satisfying and wholesome soft drink
made Soldier boys in France made
it famous. Come in and try it.
(1t) JAMES E. CRAVEN.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
= . : = = = = = {
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Z
. . % . 80 o - Q Q Q Q I

II. l.. Mitchell C Son. real estate
agents, sold for T. e. Minogue to
MRS. Oliver p. Mann, a house and
lot located on Elizabeth street, for
about $4,000. They also sold for Nj.
}. LAWN store room located on
west Eighth street, to Thomas Cain,
for $1,000.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
SEED SWEET POTATOES

be had are now on sale at our store.
1t) c. p. COOK & CO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27

When man hasn't a good reason
for doing thing, he has very good
reason for not doing it. z.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27

Near North Middletown, to the
wife OF ]. Roy Domigan. a son, their
third child, and first son.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27

James Stinnett, of Paris, has pur-
chased at private sale, through the
real estate firm of. Frazier & Jack
son, the property of Miss Mary w.
Gooch, consisting of the residence
and five acres of land, fronting the
Country Club, near Lexington, fOr
$4,000.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27

Harris, Speakes & Harris sold at
auction Saturday, for Miss Lizzie
Lehman, administrative of the Len
than estate, a residence on High
street to Mr.. Savage and Mrs. Mary
Mcdaniel for $4,000. The same
firm also sold q two-story frame res
idence on Pleasant street, near
Twelfth, to Mrs. Sue Meglone.
Price private, but said to be good
one.
Harris, Speakes e Harris, of Paris
sold Saturday for the Bourbon
County Board of Education a lot on
Main street, in Millersburg, to VIM.
Metcalfe, for S1,162.5O, a house and
lot facing on the Cynthiana pike to
Dave Clark and E. M. Manuels, for
S7,100; and the frame school
house located on Vimont street, to
u. Monroe Leer, for $4,000. The
sales were conducted by Auctioneer
George D. Speakes.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-04-27
BIRTHS.

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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08
WHEAT AGAIN IN
. DOWNWARD MOVE
Hedging Pressure Had a
Bearish Effect and
Close Was Heavy

CHICAGO, oct. wheat turned
downward n price at the lnst min
ute Thursday after u show Of
strength during the first part ot th"
session Hedge pressure against
purchasing iu the southwest hld a
hoarish effect. The close was heavy,
1t tu GO net lower. Corn finished
3 Sc OF to l-gc Fnlu, oats unchauscd
fO 1-2c higher.
rcmporary absence ~ selling
pressure rather thuu any unusual de
mard was responsible for the gains
that fur a Whlc were scored I'm the
wheat market The hackWurdu,ss
uf scllets was iu turn uscTihcd
largely to uncertainties.
Corn ana uats were sicldiCd by
amallnCss ~ rcCOLpts
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08
STOCK MARKET IS
STILL UNCERTAIN
Divided Sentiment Noted
In Thursdays Trading
In Wall Street
QUOTATIONS. ERRATIC
Confusing Advances and De-
clines as Result of
Trade Conditions

>.W YORK, oct. 7,-t-Buslncss on
tho stock exchange Thursday de-
r.,.l an increasing division of
Sentiment in speculative issues.
price. we're subject to "A succession
NJ confusing advances and declines,
many mixed changes resulting at
un regular close.
Reading. which marked the long
aerourt .u yesterdays market, made
n now high record for several years
a. lQl "a, but ended at net loss
~ I.2 points, while Texas n Pa
ryc recovered only the smallest
fraction II Wednesdays severe loss.
s,..ls aud equipments were again
an influence in their Crratic course
bv n4rs ward trade conditions. Oils,
sbprues, motors and sugars en-
h-a.,l the other uncertain elements
OF the day together with leather,
conner and chemical issues.
can money moved from 10 8
pcr cont and back to the lower rate,
vita limo funds unchanged.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08
Chicago Livestock

'NItNGt. OCT Cattle RrstIpia
600 head. market uu steers active and
strong 80 25c higher, good .ir.Is mostly
A't 5Uu roo, butcher COWS 20. hlEhtr.
boo. 'ctH sharply higher. rhgi,r veal .aI,ta
slow. Tlb.upa lI.tu. desirable stn.Arr. aui
i".i,tH strong Receipts Wostpfus 1000.
sI.tIN co. higher
LOGS Receipts $50 market mostly
Or Co 3tr higher, top fIr 90. bulk Isht
and butchers tl5.80ul6gn
Sheep. Receipts glUUu. market on f,t
she H'u,k ambH opening steady. tor ma.
'iNa lambs &l2.th top owes {agb
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08

,s.rts $500 bead, beef steers mostly strsdy
'H strong. fto,k8 Goo higher. calves $500
rli75, Old Mcsicsu t..lH5..t. ,auuers
.ffHuE, bulk Hruuud $3.50. su other
.. tsrs uneven. hut mostly strong, uoat
N...,.H SO. heavy calves 1u'
Hog. Receipts 1000. brat kinds early
.o to 90, higher. othcr kiuds closed sirunr
'a csc hi4uvr. top titb. buIk NEuf aud
medium tstOUlb.oU, bulk h,uy gi4uO
uI4la.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08

NEW YORK, Oct Prime mercantile
bAn"r - exchange irregular. sterling CO.
Gay bi.s 49, commercial 60-day bills
On hHuNS d.4b u commercial 60-day bills
a'tt = demand 3.49t, cables 6.6S.
Francs demand 6s6; cables 6.Gs.
tog 'hs $3.50. Victory Ans $685..
MWHa-bemand l.69, cables $50.
cent discount
Government bonds heavy; railroad bonds
Time loans steady; 60 days, 80 days and
months "a. as per cent
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08

An upholstered window scat has
boon invented that can hC convert
ed into couch or fun sized bed.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08

NEW YORK. DOT 7.-Iibcrty bonds
closed.
H'as fgl 90. first ts SIS nn. aerond tp
So 20, first ~ 80 %. srrunI yAB.it.
,h'fd as $40 90, fourth tAr $50. Vie.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08

1u Trinidad lizards are raised TO
prey upon INSECTS which seriously In
iuro growing sugar cane.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08

The closing bid and asked prices Of
Standard OF stocks on the New York
curb market Thursday, as reported by
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08
Can Money steadr.

NEW YORK, oct. 7.--Can money steady
sfA low 2, ruling rate z; closing hid
y Uttered at s; last loan 5; bank ac,
eenlan-rs ca per cent.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-08
Chicnso Future,


KANSAS cry. Orf 7..-Clnac. wheat .-
Doc. gi9r. NHs. tl.et O,tH-pccorubor.
aHAr. NH, 60,
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-03
WHAT THEY MEAN

An explanation, in booklet form, Of
"What the Items Of q Bank State
ment Jncan." has just been issued by
the Guaranty Trust Company Of New
York. Following u brief discussion
of the significance Of the various
items in the customary form of con-
densed bank statement, the booklet
says in summary:
Bank statements show the finnn-
cial condition of the bank at any
given date. hut Il comparison with
previous statements is necessary tu
ascertain the progress that is being
made. In addition to examining state
mcnts of his bank. however, a dc.
positor Mould inquire into its admin.
iStration, it, management and the
service hat il renders. Sound poll.
cirS. Il broad vision of modern fnan.
cial needs. efficient management, and
facilitir. for serving its dcposi,or> in
their financial affair. are the founda-
tions cn which the strongest bank,
are bril;,"--Ex Exchange.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-03

Arrange sufficient heat radiatinc sur.
lace in the building in order to main.
tain temperature of at least 11s de.
grees +, in the coolest part of the
room.
"A constant temperature of l1S de-
grees + or over for a period of fif-
teen hours is sufficient for killing all
OF the common insects.
1t must be understood that heat pen.
etrates bulk material slowly. The in.
terror of such grains, or products
should attain l1S degrees F, before re-
suits can be obtained Time of treat
ment should continue for about twelve
hours. preferably on a rising tcmper-
ature. No injury will result from q
temperature as much as lA5 degrees
to l6O degrees +, applied for a .hor,
time.
Advantages from the heat treat.
ment are many. There is no DANCE,
from poison. The operator can entc,
the rooms during the process. The
effect as a control is superior to ali
other known methni, u l., more
easily available.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-03

(SS degrees pure) by weight three
pounds avoirdupos.
Sulfuric acid (best commercial,
grade l.e4 Sp. gr) by measure three
pints.
Water by measure nine pints.
Use at the rate Of one pound of
potassium cyanide per one thousand
cubic feet of space.
Method of Procedure
Spread three or four thicknesscs Of
news paper on the floor in areas of
moi less than yard. On these place
stone Jars each having a four gallon
capacity. Zone is enough for a three
thou and cubic feet space, more lars
should hcuScd IL larger rooma.) Into
the jars place the required amount
of water, then the acid. After making
certain that everything is ready for
production Of gas, the potassium
cyanide mayc be added. For best re-
suits this should he in small pnrti-
clcs--not powered, and not in large
lump. The proper amount for each
Jar should previously be weighed in
s.rong paprr bag: These packages
can he placed in the jar, by hand in
caFc where the operator car leave the
room before bieathing any of the gas
wEirh hr"un pmanating elry soon af.
trr the !ackagc comes in contact with
the acid and water. If trcatmcn; i.
:" he made in several stories Of Il
huiiding, ,hc operation should begin IN
the top story since this gas goes up
rath"" than down.
IN cases where il is not prudent
to drop the package of cyanide into
III" jars 10y hand. II may be suspended
ahoat two inches above the jar by
means of string and pulleys so that
the 'ackagcS may be lowered by Il
person safely operating on the outside
i'";aa itm cyanid" is deadly poi
ono. Generally .peaking i;
+No"ld only hc rscd by r"i.-
OF. thoroughly informed or cxu"ri,n,-
ed IN il, u,". For instance Il very
,mali particle taken internally.
w"Gld b" fatal. Consequently, it should
b. used wish great care.
tTNVII.ATION- The ga. should be
effective within one day uwtnty- four
h"urH'. IN upper window or door
Should previously be arranged for
% cnlng without entering the building.
Lower doors or windows should like
wise re arranged so that a draft may
prevail through the space fumigated
Only y few hours Of ventilation during
windy weather is necessary.
The rcsidum in the jars should then
be buried in the soil where it will not
damage plants or be otherwise injur-
ious. The Jars should be washed very
carefully in several changes of wafer
and stored for future use, ..inct the
poison can be entirely removed from
their surfaces.
The newspapers used as mats for
the jars during fumigation should he
collected and burned in order to avoid
The possibility of leaving any cyanide
or acid in the building.
This method will not poison grains
or dry products provided nothing but
| gas comes in contact with them.
The Heat Method
This is the safest and most effective
of all methods. Note the Weather
Bureau Report for your locality and
choose couple Of dry. warm days
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-03

inspection and certificates will be
free.
The official State Seed Laboratory
is now located at Oklahoma City, and
not at Saltwater, as heretofore.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-03

lrr News is glad to
wv n.partment any Item
pertaining to farm
2! ,'upment and farm
!" lat IN required Is ac-
,.,cnicnts made. 1t
90 rIak. this depart
crest;
II ~ lIuDS FOR
=, n STORED GRAIN
o.. !',ntomologist, Ok
4 ural Experiment
,riIct'Or
irathrr conditions
nr tire hing season
"A exceedingly favor
Ing and development
e insects which in
.rrua! products.
a; may be present in
un;i'y has only been
finding It's way to
lrr points by Il lacl.
ltir,. Grain held il
hly infested, if not
viii eventually be
umuin,s Of grain at
" injurious infc*-
20 various species OF
now being reported
.ra will become in
"a the bulk of the
.. .turapc bins. Infes-
risr in the tcmpel'a-
lain ana an increased
.;ncCs tie multiplica-
HMrut of the pests.
If those species de-
i grain are injurious
.,l. most especially
a @ many other ~tor-
lol~oa having small
',i.i gra.n are gencr-
-o"." pi il. Thus The
dia rminated as the
ALLY moved from the
=, the ""umcr. In
record Wi,:" Immense
# flour Gav" been de
entity hy infestations
in"lly obtained With the
% IT. r.aNutactulr.
t'a! $ more crunumiva. to
'.'inn, in large quantities
"..! Quantities. Novcrthe-
ut of small quantities
ne delayed. Ordinarily
possession of large guam
brttcr facilities for treat
an better afford to secure
cS of an expert. On the
i owacrS of small quanti-
i cxrrciSc caution and make
;sary treatment, otherwise
r concerns would have no
manufacturing purposes ard
would be the hcnefiriaric,.
ough Professor Dean of the
4 NJ. College has done
ical experimental work in
y Of stored grain pests in
of the country than other
lists, his results were OBJ
m well known formulae.
. three of these formulae
hydrocyanic acid gas and
-ulfide. There formulate are
less unless temperature and
liz. are conformablc For in
= are rather inactive at As
or less. When inactive are
affected by any prevailing
mcnts. With the heat treat
it is different. They
srn,c forced to escape or
a. are well establi he'd for
directions relative to use.
,lte with Carbon iSi-Sulfide.
.'s Of gram mast be air
ally TIE hot!cn and sides,
q 'a,urr OF - degree +,
II Of carbon bisulphide
hr,! rl,'ir fcri If pace
" &c.. /. usc uNV rpvMd
H..I cuhit feet Of ,,ru"c
nonuh per thilir five
: Grain.
.1pcia.ue !.-u. are
.' ''nr" The Aiuv'd
" in n heating cnndi'
.a h3i%, insert "a pipe,
end: "O,kcd t. rrcver
rin4, hen ii ,l!acc III
an ru.i". Cur';- .,hnH!'
- they can finally h'
he pipe. These ven
y!}i urnmil die ga, /,
Gupg the wccvils.
u!i'idr will not poisol
any spilled on it. or il
r'. will also aid in III
4 on he surface o
ha,low container, s
ing gas can easily I'll
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-12-03

,,r News is glad to
a.partment any Item
pertaining to farm
..'npment and farm
..,, IL required Is ac-
., .fcnicnts made. 1t
rlak. this depart
:uHtj
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-16
) Departments
Men Overcoats

Our entire stock of mems and young mems overcoas
Guiding Kuppenherners specially priced for Annual
and Factory Sale.
Mems and Young Mems $500 and $4,000 Overcoats
Mill and Factory Sale Price $3.50
Mems and Young Mems S45OO and $4,000 Overcoats,
Mill and Factory Sale Price $3.50
Mems and Young Mems $4,000 and S45.O0 Overcoats
Mill and Factory Sale Price S34 so
Mems and Young Mems $500 Overcoats,
Mill and Factory Sale Price $29 IS
Mems and Young Mems $500 and $4,000 Overcoats
Mill and Factory Sale Price $3.50
Small Lot Of IS Odd Overcoats values up $1,000
81 to So, Mill and Factory Sale Price $3.50
Hens and Young Mems Suits
Mems $500 Suits in serges blue and
unfinished worsteds Models with slashed lapel
pockets, all round belts and models
Mill and Factory Sale Price $29.75
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-16
;tQiirS Store
MILL AND FACTORY LOTS,
Travelling Bags and Suit Cases

S225 Fibre Suit Cases, for Observation-Disclosures. S1.75
$500 Black Fibre Suit Cases. for .............. $3.50
5000 Black Fibre Suit Cases, with straps ...... $500
S425 Messenger Bags of leather for ....... S349 !.
$500 Travelling Bags, fibre, olacz or tan ... 1895 s
$1,000 Leather Travelling bags, 16x18inch .. $3.50 8
MILL AND FACTORY LOTS
Remnant Table
Remnants and small lots from every department. the store
found this table at HALF PRICE
MILL AND FACTORY LOTS s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-01-16
Small Wares

Coats Best Thread, SC spools ............ for 25
Hot Water Bottles at half price, Observation-Disclosures. 49c
Csc Fountain Syringes, for 75c
Womens Fancy Handkerchiefs ............. for Csc
loc Pearl Buttons, assorted sizes, for ........ Sc
l5c Best Hair Nets, black and colors for ...... 10c
~ D1ttelAy AdSulu FodWeI e
Chldrens zoe Hose Supporters, all Sizes at IL &c
Best Snaps, all sizes white and black per dozen &c
soc Jewey, Pins Clasps Brooches, half price ... ESQ
75c Hair Brushes in white quality ........... soc
loc Val Laces and insertions half price per yard Sc
Toilet Water, Perfumes at nearly Half Price
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-20
GOVERNOR DAVIS WILL
ATTEND OVERALL RALLY
Many Prominent Men Expected to
Address Gathering mt City
Auditorium Tonight.
5000 HAVE JOINED MOVEMENT
Every Section OF Richmond viii
l'c Represented at big Protest
Meeting Against tho Prevailing
High Cost OF Clothing.

Governor Wcstmorcland Davis YES
terdny announced that he would b
present at the City Auditorium TO
night when the first grand rally o
Overall and Old Clothes Clubs will be
held Other prominent men have
promised to he there and the list OF
speakers is growing rapidly
Il. w. Merchant, who will call the
meeting to order. stated yesterday
that each speaker would lie limited
as part OF tho time would be de-
voted to- pcrfectinG an organization
in each ward of the city.
II every sympathizcr with the old
clothes movement takes part in the
mass meeting, the capacity Of the big
gest auditorium In Richmond will be
taxed Mr.. Merchant announced yes
terday that while an accurate tally OF
the members was impossible. il WAS
safe TO sag that 5000 have joined the
NOV vemcnt.
". Kirk Mathews. prominent at
,orney. will preside n the meeting.
Mayor Ainslie stated yesterday that
he could not attend the rnceting, hav-
ing previous appointment.
Augustine Royal, prominent resi-
dent OF South Richmond. Will cross
the James at'the head of loyal band
Of antiprofitcerE. Attorney-Gencral
John II. Saunders. Judge Ernest II.
Wells, Dr. j. T. Mastin. DR.. Landon
r. Mason, N. ]. Fulton and many
other prominent citizens have prom
ised to lend their strength to the
movement and be present tonight. ac-
cording TO Mt. Merchant
Commonwealths Attorney George
T. Wise will be one OF the five minute
speakers who will hit the high cost
of everything and attack the profiteer.
While the meeting was arranged
by the overall and old Clothes Club.
the genera, public is cordially invited
to attend. Music will bc furnished by
the John Marshall Cadet Band.
Old clothes and not overalis. said
Mr.. Merchant. was the primary object
II the movement. The purchase OF
lveralls. he said. is not necessary un-
The motive behind the orEaniza-
css the raimcnt OF the member has
Continued on second Pagc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-20
BOASTS BRITISH CONTROL
OF WORLDS OIL SUPPLY
Sir Mackcy Edgar Exalts as He
Rcvcls In His Pipeline
Dream.
SEES AMERICAN SHORTAGE
Conjurcs Up n Pleasing Picture, as
Result OF English Corner of
L. S. Emptics Billion Yearly
into Mr.. j. Bulls Golfers.
SEES AMERICAN SHORTAGE
ny SIR MAckEy EpGAn.

LONDON. April lS.--If the present
curve of oil consumption is main
tained, the Americans within ten
years will have to import soc. 1000
600 barrels annually at So n barrel
which means an annual payment OF
el.0oO.00o.000. most OF which Will
lind It's way Into British pockets.
II there Is business pcssimss,
left in the United Kingdom, con.
tldently invite him to put that in his
pipe and smoke It.
While America Is exhausting he,
supplies at prodigal speed. we are
getting frmer grip upon the
worlds oil reserves.
For sixty years America has run
through legacy of Petroleum
which. properly conserved. would
leans have misused oil just rs they
have misused every other form OF
natural wealth.
lmpror!dence, carelessness and Il
blind gambling spirit. have marked
all. except the most recent phases
o: the american oil Industry. and
wrought an incalculablc and ir.
rctr:evable loss.
-Hp'c Oh I'TSbab!E mas run tC
waste in the United States. than ha
reached the rciincrics.
The magnitude of the crisis Is
shown by the fact that Pennsylvania
oil is selling at $5.I5 barrel, and
is expected TO reach SO barrel
before the end OF the year, white
Sa3Oinc must soon reach 10 cents
in the Eastern cities
America. before 1921, will find her.
self lco.ooo,Oo0 gallons short
Unless the leading oil concerns o.
the country raise $500. .0UU, 900 the
current years production will de-
crease 10 per cent. while the con
sumption Is increasing Ut the rate
OF - per cent.
transport is another crucial point
In the next few years the governing
factor in the oil position will be not
the amount produced but the num-
Der OF available tankers. Men lik G
Dohcny and Bedford understand the
position. and are diligently securing
wherever they have turned they
found British enterprise before them
and the control of the most promis-
ing properties in British hands
In Mexico alone. American oil in
tcresis. have acquired a strong posi-
tion. but even there we hold the
w!nn!nS cards.
.>side from Mcxico it is case of
britain first, the rest nowhere.
of Central and South America are
In British hands. In Guatemala,
Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Pan
(CpntiDlIed IN Sp-ond Pave,