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Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01

If you are going to need a
harvester you had better get
in your order now, so you can
get one, or you may have to
do without. With the amount
of beans that are In you are
going to need every help you
can get. We are selling cheap
er now than we will at har-
vest time, and that will only
be two more months,-Equity
Exchange,
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01
SALE Of
STATE LANDS

uCouoy diu SOlu Jlle llSG VI
state lands heretofore adver.
tised in this paper.
There was competitive bid.
ding on but few tracts, and
except where otherwise noted
in the list below, the land sold
at the minimum price of So
per acre. On the one tract of
school land in the sale--the
last one of the list-the mini
mum price was $40 per acre.
1t is not to be taken from
this that the land is worth
only the minimum price. II is
probable that there is not one
tract in the whole list that
would not sell any day for far
far more than the minimum
price. Indeed some of it was
sold Immediately after the
sale at a good advance, and
offers were made but not &C
cepted on other tracts. In
most cases it was considered
that the applicants, many of
whom had waited several
years and some of them six or
seven years without knowing
where they were at" in the
matter, were entitled to the
land at the minimum price,
and nobody would bid against
them. In some cases the To-
cation of the land, adjoining
or surrounded by the land of
the applicant, was considered
by those who might have be-
come bidders if nothing eX-
cept the value of the land was
considered.
Following is the list with
the names of purchasers, the
price paid being given only
where it exceeded the mini
mum:
w. H. Wyatt, Roswell, ne ~,
Sec. So; s12neA, n12swA,
34-1-9.
A. S. McCament, Corona,
s12 34-1-15.
R. Sellers, Mountainair, seA
1887,
S. Lueras, Willard, Lot 4,
ne eAnwH 31-3-8.
M. B. Fuller, Mountainair,
seHne1A 29-4-6.
J. F. Wisdom, Mountainair,
s12neH, n1aseh, Sc Ase4,
32-4-8,
J. J. Brazil, Willard, SELF
20-4-9.
Felipe Alderete, Progresso,
Lot 1, nelAneH, sl2neM, sR
35-4-9.
B. E. Pedrick, Willard, N.Y.
seA, seAseA, Sec. 20; e12
neM 30-4-10.
H. W. Melton, Negra, neH l
15-4-13,
J. w. Martin, Mountainair,
Lot 2, 31-5-7, $25,00 per acre.
J. M, Hardman, Willard,
nRseA, swlAseA, Sec. 26;
nwAneA 35-5-s,
Carl Sherwood, Estancia,
n1sneA, 2s-5-S,
E, E, Rauschenbach, Estan-
eia, el4ela e-5-9,
j, G, Williams, Estaneia,
nhseA 1860,
Mrs. Maude R. Patterson,
Lucy, seA 12-5-l0.
r. L. HIT, Willard, Lots 2
and 8, 2O-5-10, S3.25 per acre.
Chas. Meyer, Lucy, WIZ 22-
$40.
H. w. Flora, Lucy, nl2swA
1O-5-10.
Mrs. Edmonds, Lucy, Lot /,
sRneA, n12seA, 6-1-12, VIZ
SELF, Sec. 10; wl2neA 3O-6-
II.
Mrs. M. A. Vestal, Lucy, n.
NJ, e1a Sec. 21; all of Sec. 22;
n1s, swA Sec. 27; el12 2S-5-l3'
Eli Crockett, Vaughn, nwA
nwA 34-5-15.
J. M. Caddy, Estancia, eR
swH 1868.
Fred H. Ayers, Estancia,
swA 26-6-S.
A. J. Green, Estancia, neA
3-6-9.
A. j. Green, Estancia, s12
neA, n12seH 1918.
Guy Wallace, Estancia, n12
Sc 12, e12swl4 6-6-10.
J. M. Shaw, Belen, neA
$3.50.
J. NJ. Johnston, Estancia,
nwAswH Pits.
J. A. Constant, Estancia,
nwA, n12swA, seA, 1913.
E. L. Garvin, Bstancia, SEA-
S-7.9.
Carl Sherwood, Bstaneia,
nwA 1879:
Mrs. R. w, Lynn, Santa Fe,
neAnwA 22=7-l6,
d. D, Smith, Estancia, swH
1910,
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01
TOWN BOARD
PROCEEDINGS

At a meeting of the Town
Board Monday, the park and
cemetery committee reported
the completion of the survey
OF the cemetery except that
portion allotted to the Cath
olics, and it is not known at
this time whether that part of
the ground was surveyed and
plated or not.
Upon complaints filed the
marshal was instructed to no.
tify residents to clean up filth
that had been dumped in the
alleys, and also to clean up
any and all unsanitary places
found.
DR.. Virgins was appointed
town health officer.
Attorney Ayers submitted
drafts of sidewalks and occu-
patton tax ordinances, which
were not acted upon for lack
of time at this meeting.
Ordinance No. "a was TAX
en- up and passed.
Bills were allowed as fol-
lows:
Guy Wallace, street
work and trips to
cemetery ---------$ 1875
j. F. Prowse, Jr., work
at cemetery 14.19
E. H. Ayers, rent of
lots for pound---- 6.25
B. H. Calkins, survey
ing and plating
cemetery --------- 1OO.45
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01

For sale, good 4-room house on
corner lot; we'll of soft water. For
further particulars write Mrs. Den
mis- 10th de Maklary, Newkirk, Okla.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01
During the month of ,Ju

During the month of July
we will place on sale a lot of
merchandise revealed by our
semi-annual inventory which
should have been sold the
past six months. The price is
what will interest you most.
Estancia Mercantile Co..
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01

Don't fail to read the an
nouncement of the Estanela
Mercantile Co. on this page in
the space formerly usedsby the
Estancia Lumber Co.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01

Mare and mule colt for sale.
j. M. Wood.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01

We have plenty of lubricat-
ing oils for cars, tractors and
gasoline engines, and the price
is right.-Equity.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01

Made to order Suits for men
less 20 per cent and extra
pants at half price. Fit and
finish guaranteed Equity.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01
GOING Up

WE RSkED FOR $50 NEW ACCOUNTS
BEFORE JULY 1ST, AND WE HIVE 156
TODRY.
Estancia news-herald. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1912-19??, 1920-07-01

| will grind feed for the
public on Wednesday after
noon, July 7.-E. U, Brown,
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
YALE is VICTORIOUS IN
COLLEGE AIR CONTEST

Mineola, N. Y, May S-Yale, with
total of nine points. won the first in
tercollegiate aeriel field day held yes
terday under the auspices of the inter-
collegiate Flying association, American
FLYING club and United States air ser
vice. Williams was second with SIX
points and Princeton and Columbia
were tied for third with total of five
each.
Despite the fact that entrants. all
army reserve aviators, have not taken
the air for many months, there were
only two accidents. W. G. Know1e OF
McKeesport, Pa. representing Lehigh.
who was in the 25-mile cross country
event, later crashed down and was SER
iously hurt His mechanic. Martin L.
Bechman. OF Catasauqua, Pa. escaped
uninjured. Earlier In the day another
mechanic was struck and injured by a
propeller he was turning.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Adventures of a Piano.

An Englishman bought an upright
piano at an auction sale % years ago
for $50. 1t was, of course, second
hand. For time it was used III Il
provincial kindergarten. 1t went to
London and had constant use. When
the war broke out it retired to re-
pository and did not see the light again
until last month. Last month maker
of pianos called to see it. and offered
$50 for it. The next day man who
overhauled it said he could get 500
for it cash down. The day after that
a tuner considered it worth $500. The
story is a striking illustration OF
changing values.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Sounded Like Ii.

A schoOlteacher relates the follow
ing dialogue which took place during
a recent examination.
Teacher-Johnny, spell and define
bewitching.
Johnny-Be-witch-in fascinating.
Teacher-COrrect. Now, what does
facinating mean? Who can tell?
Silence for the space of half min
ute. then up comes Il hand, shaking
with Impotence to give the desired
information.
Teacher-Well, Michael, tell US what
your idea of fascinating is.
Michael drawing, but shouting with
the utmost assurance)-It's phwat
yer put in yer arm ter keep off small
poI.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
A Sermon To the Mule.

a team of fretful mules, hitched to a
garbage wagon. He depended on his
command to whoa. haw or gee to
make the mules go where he willed,
or TO stop directly by the garbage to
he picked up. One day, in spite of
they proceeded to wend their uneven
way for quite a distance beyond the
container Going around in front OF
The team, he looked the lead mule
squarely in the eyes and said, dis
custody: Nov. mule, | wants to
know why you can't listen.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago. May Seattle: Receipts. TO-
600 head: supply largely beef steers; trade
slow on all kinds; beef and butcher stock
with bids unevenly lower. Few early
sales, medium and she stock to small
killers and yard traders about steady:
good and choice heavy cows and bologna
bulls, 15c to 75c lower than weeks high
level; calves steady with Thursdays
close: bulk. $12d12.50; stockers unchang
ed.
Hogs: Receipts. 10000 head: Uneven.
10c TO 25c lower than yesterdays aver
age. Top. $15-35: bulk light. S15m 1875:
bulk. $50 pounds and over. S13.75M14.50;
pigs steady; bulk. sIS.7501475
Sheep: Receipts. 5000 head: market
strong to csc higher. Prime shorn lambs.
9.10 bulk shorn. s18.75G19.10; Ken
lucky spring lambs. $40: good shearing
lambs, $40.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
BRITAIN STEALS MARCH
ON U. S. AND FRANCE
Takes Manufactured Articles from Ger
many in Exchange for Raw Mater
iaIs.-Contracts Tie Plants

Paris, May S.-Great Britain has
stolen wide march on the United
States and France in the resumption
of business relations with Germany. i'm
the opinion of French merchants who
have tried TO buy goods across the
Rhine. In a great majority of cases.
the merchants report, the German man
plant will be tied up for long time to
complete contracts with British GUS
toners.
An investigation based on reports
is said to have developed the fact that
the. British are exporting great quanti-
which they are asking for payment in
money, but afterward taking manufac-
tured articles in exchange.
Germany now is getting her iron
ore largely from Sweden under sim
liar arrangement making her almost
ferials. Having at the same time re-
opened her big outlet for Manufacture
-ers' elsewhere. Germany is also indie
pendent to a great <extent as to helt
selling market, while France is anxious
to get from her coal and agricultural
implements which she can no longer
buy in the United States without i'm
mense disadvantages. owing to the I'M
favorable exchange rate.
Belief is expressed in official circles
that Germany is seeking to use this
economic situation to bring pressure
on France with a view to gain conces-
sions in the terms of the Versailles
treaty.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Reds in Battle il British Area.

Coblenz, May 6.-Fifty communist
workmen from the vicinity of Dussel-
dOrf entered the British occupied area
Monday after brief but sharp en-
counter with detachment Of the
reichswehr troops occupying Dussel-
dorf who were stationed a few miles
south Of that city.
Several reds were killed in the en-
counter and three men on each side
we're wounded. The reds were caught
In the British zone and interned.
The reichswehr are out gathering up
arms and arresting leaders Of the reds.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Reasoninq.

"Yes, doctor, ] know the fish wasn't
spoiled by the next day if l hadn'
eaten it,
wouldn't it have been better TO let
the fish spoil than 10 upset your
stomach?''
well, no. You can give me some
thing to fix my stomach all right. hut
I'm blessed if there is anything you
can do for a really spoiled fish
Judge.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.

Minneapolis. May 8.--Wheat: No. i
dark northern, SO .30@3.40; to arrive. 1925
m3.40: No. / northern, $3.2063.30: to ar
3.I0: No. dark northern. s3.25m3.35; No.
2 northern, $3.15M3.25: No. 2 red spring
s2.e5G3.05: No. 8 dark northern. $3.50
$50. No. northern, s3.05@3.20; No. 3
red spring. s2.90N3; No. dark hard Mon
tana s315; to arrive, $40: No. ] hard
Montana, s305; to arrive. So; No. l amber
durum. $1,000; to arrive, $2.9SM 3.03: No.
/ durum $2.95@3; to arrive. s2.9GM2.95.
Corn No. 8 yellow. s1.85@1.S7; to ar
rive $I.85; No. 4 yellow. $1.82@183: No.
yellow s1.76@1.78: No. 3 white. sl.87;
No. mixed. $1.S4@IS5: No. 4 mixed,
81 s001 S2 No. 5 mixed. $1.74@1.76. Other
grades, $1,000 72-
oats: No white. 1.06%@1.07ss; No.
8 white $105M @1.06N: to arrive, $1,000
/ 03; No. white. s1.03s Q1.05B.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14

With your fingers! You can lift off
any hard corn, soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, sand the hard skin cal
luses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle of "Treezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply a few
drops upon the corn or callous. In
stantly it stops hurting. then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or cal
one bit of pain or soreness. Truly
No humbug ADV.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
A Lady of Distinction.

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum Powder usually means a clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Adv.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
A Hard World.

"Did you ever feel that the world
was against you?"
yes; 1 felt it this morning when
I slipped on the sidewalk."-Boston
Transcript.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.


Omaha. May S-Hogs: Receipts. 1880;
first sale to shippers steady to 15c higher;
general market steady to 23c lower. Bulk
Cattle: Receipts. 5000 head: beef steers
strong. 15c higher. Bulk. s11M12.50;
butcher cattle mostly steady: best cows.
s11; bulk, SS@10.50; peal lower; top.
$12. so; stockers and feeders. slow, weak.
Sheep: Receipts, 1000 head: lambs
steady to Csc higher: best lambs average
$40; clipped lambs, s17.65@17.95.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
'Hirsuite Courage.

''The Arabs follow the custom Of
their prophet Mohammed, who never
shaved
Il suppose that is one reason why
they are always so ready to beard
their enemies"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
An Awful CalIdoWn.

The Funny Editor-What's wrong
with my column? 1 thought it had
been pretty good.
The Managing Editor-Goodi Why,
its the laughing stock of the whole
City.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Vt the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
.aused by an inflamed condition Of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube
When this tube is inflamed you have
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing. ano
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result Unless the Inflammation can be re
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyer
forever Many cases of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh. which is an infiamed
condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannon
be cured by HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE
All Druggists TIC. Circulars free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Endearinu Occupation.

"James is dear, but he is certain
~ bug about bee culture"
Il see; a regular honeybug."
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14

Time may be money in some cases,
but many a man with nothing but
time has managed TO starve TO death.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Airy.
She-That girls heir
He-Isn't it awful
She-To three millions.
He-nice.-The Yale Record.
AIIEN,s EooT-EAsE DOES 1T

ALIENS FOOT=EASE DOES 1T.
When your shoes pinch or your corns and
bunions ache get Aliens Foot Ease, the
antiseptic powder to, be shaken into shoes
and sprinkle6 in the foot bath 1t will
take the sting out of corns and bunions
and give instant relief to Tired Aching,
Swollen. Tender feet Sold everywhere
Don't accept any subStitute.-Adv.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14

When a girl under % declares that
she will never marry she hopes she
isn't telling the truth.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14

Love is not always the least harmful
of the various intoxicaDts that make
the world 90 round.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14

The unfortunate mans friends live
a long way off.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14

No, Harry, a man doesn't neeesSsr-
Ily have paint in his eyes when he is
color blind. q
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14

Modern Poetry of Motion.
The orchestra softly played
kiss Me Again."
She gaZed into his eyes
And breathed Il sigh.
"Your dancing is like poem"
She said.
Yes. yes. go on" he
Murmured
AN Amy Lowell poem;
The feet
Are al mixed up"
She answered, Record.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
CHICAGO Grain,

Chicago May s--wheat No. hard.
Corn: No. mixed. So; No. yellow.
Oats: No. 2 white. s1.14@11s; No. ?
white, $1.13G1141a.
Barley: $1.60G1S4.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14
Givinu Proof.

81 think MauGc il. Il woman of very
open disposition II notice it is hard
10 make her Shut up"
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-05-14

Write Pbotoplays: large
Learn beauty culture. be
beauty, wealth. Details
chard, 2429 18th St. So.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-09
Warchou.c Nncilities Pinnned.

NEWPORT NEWS VA May s.
The Acme Supply Company has con-
tractcd tor the immediate erection
in this city Of $4,000 warehouse
which will be los by 100 feet in size
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-09
RED LETTER WEEK
| IN RICHMOND REALTY
secord-smnshlng Transactions In
voiving business and Resi-
dental Properties.
activity IN THE WEST END
tecOrds In the Office OF Building
Inspector Show Permits Issued
for Buildings Ranging From
Small Homes to Big Apartments.

Counting IL by the dollars and
tents Involved in the tran sactions. IL
pay be said that last week was some
hing OF Il record. breaker In the real
state business. Large sales OF both
business and residential properties.
|ales ranging from 100000 or there
bout down 10 $4,000 were numer-
us. East End warehouse property.
md grounds to be devoted TO indus
7riai purposes. and residential pop
| rites in the West End as well az in
he central parts Of the city. made up
ave tho week the distinction Of be-
~ record breaker
Main Street business property. both
the eastern and central sections.
II much OF figure and there were
1mc fine transactions In Broad
trfct property. Numerous resi-
enccs changed hands on Franklin.
nd avenues and AT least three Mon
ment Avenue homes changed owner
Tho records In the office Of the
3ging to the advocates of a Richmond
aiding boom. Permits were issued
ursne the. week for all kinds Of
iildings from the small residence
TO the big apartment house ana
10 more or less palatial home. Not
any Of the latter. IT Is true. but
t?ugh to show that the high cost. Of
keep tho home makers In the back
round forever.
\ healthy Increase liz noted in the
.nAnd FOR vacant residential lots.
,th in the city proper and the addi-
ons and suburbs. and this il IL be-
eyed means yet more building in
aspect. for II is hardly conceivable
at the inquirers and purchasers are
erely spectators or investors.
sey are believed TO be home build
y
One Of the important real estate
les for the past week was that OF
q beautiful home OF Mrs. Henry NJ.
tnnon at tht northeast corner Of
Onument and Davis Avenues. which
as sold TO Mrs Eliza H. Boice for
e sum OF $4,000. Mrs. Boicc ex
cts to occupy this home !mmcdi
ely. The sale was made by the real
tate firm OF sutton & Turpln. This
les during the past week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-09
Opening Spring Sale
East Highland
Park

Two dollars per week and small
payment down. without interest or
taxes. will secure a beautiful cor
ner lot. Building going on and
others to follow. city water and
gas already extended into the prop
ertE. Arrange to meet me on the
grounds AT ctr branch office, just
over the bridge, and l will have my
automobile there waiting to take you
all over the property. Call me at
Madison 3lS2. or al my residence
NRandoiph 4542-W). and make an
appointment. Will be on the grounds
and get the best.
\. j. DACGHTREY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-09

the mile was 1888 seconds. or at
the rate OF ll4.l1 miles per hour. His
two-milc record was made in l:04.i5.
or at the rate OF lil.l7 miles per hour,
and the five miles in 2:i5.6c. or at the
rate OF 1851 miles per hour
Herbert Mcbride. the amateur, tore
OH the Eilometer in 2l.43 or at the
rate Of l04.i0 per hour. He covered
the mile in 3i.s3. or at 103.e5 mile 8
per hour: the two miles in l:11.ls or
at 1918 miles per hour, and the
nve miles In 2:59.61. or a, the rate
OF l0o.lS miles per hour Both
walker and Mcbride rode slxty-one
cubic inch eigh;-valve Indians in
making those records.
The genial Genes performance
with his siNty-one cubic inch Indian
twin was 3.Sl miles faster than the
fastest previous kilometer 323 miles
per hour faster than the fastest pre-
:!ous mile. 2.32 miles per hour bet :
ter than the fastest previous two
miles and nearly one mile per hour
faster than the best previous Ave
miles. Walker and NJ Bride rode the
anne course as that used for former
set OF records. timed by the same ac-
curate and efficient apparatus and
with distances accurately SURVEYED
The previous fastest times were made
with s!Sty-eight cubic inch motor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-09
|UN TELLS OF FAILURES IN
COUNTRY FOR LAST MONTH
he Figures DlxSccted md Arc Found
Not Ia lie So lind After

While continued narrowing OF the
|argin OF reduction in number OF
lures from last years mortality
|'pcars in tho April insolvency state
|.nt. and although tendency toward
|crcasc in commercial revcrscs has
|veiopcd in some parts OF the coun-
|y. yet the returns still make II nota-
|y favorable exhibit. with 50i de-
|ults reported To II. g. Dun * Co,
@ numerical showing for April, this
ar. Is the bes; OF any month since
|st October. excepting the 1872 fall
cs OF the shor, month of February.
d discloses a decrease OF 81 from
lie 5i3 insolvcnCicS OF April, 1919.
Ilich marked the lowest monthly
cord up to that period. When com
r!son il made with the April Stats
s of other recent years. striking
provemcnt is seen. there having
en- 9O5 defaults In April. two years
o: 1869 and 1899. respectively. in
AT month of 1917 and 1916. and logs
verses in April. lel5--the high
lures OF this year are less than
c-fourth as large in number as
ose Of April, five years ago. when
wars early disorganizing intiuenc
business was reflected in pro-
unced expansion in the commercial
,rtality. The April record OF LA
tiles is not SO satisfactory as the
merical exhibit. last months sl3.-
l.l35 OF Indebtedness being the
aviest Of any month in more than
ear. and exceeding by about s1,775.-
} the Sll.450.462 OF April. 1919. With
$ exception, however. and the $l2.-
Ui.2i3 of April, 1917. the present liza
tiles are the smallest for April
ce 1907. The increase in the April
Ilebtedness over that of the CORE
Binding month last year Is explained
several defaults OF unusual magni-
lie. those for 100000 or more OF
bilities in each case numbering
and involving SS.729.6l0, alto
,her. The number of the large
lures is five less than was re
ted in April, 1919, but the amount
fully 10000 greater