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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-17
THREE APARTMENTS VACANT

and tile bath.
Jamaica av., facing Highland Park, first
floor rooms and tile bath. tile kitchen .
garage optional: make offer. Call Sunday
or Monday bet. 10 and .. OWNER. 2H0i
av u, Bkiyn Subway to Newkirk av. sta
ton. or F1atbush Rogers or Nostrand car
20 nv. u.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
FOR SALH--FORD CAR. MODEL 10
Good condition. Apply Central Pool
Hall Barber shop.

FOR sALE-FORD, 1919, SEAT COW
ers; good rubber; first class mechan-
ically. Cut out; foot throttle; lots of
extras. TAO Lenrey or Central Pool
Hall. $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE


IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
In the matter of the Petition Of
John Turner Rice to establish the
birth Of Junior Irving Rice.
Notice is hereby given, that Monday
the 30th day Of August, 1920, at 10
o'clock A. M. of said day and the
Court Room Of said Court, at the
Court House at Ell Centre, County Of
Imperial, State of California, has been
appointed as the time and place for
hearing the petition of John Turner
Rice to establish the birth Of Junior
Irving Rice.
Dated August 18th, 1920.
(SeaD M. S. COOK, Clerk.
By Elizabeth Fallen, Deputy Clerk.
Aug. 18-28-incl.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
LEGAL ADVERTISING
SIMMONS

SU MMONS
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY OF I'M
PERIAL.
Celeste Sanders, Plaintiff,
Robert Sanders, Defendant.
Chambers & Eckert, Attorneys for
Plaintiff.
The People Of the State Of Califor-
MIA Send Greeting to Robert Sanders,
defendant.
You are Hereby Directed to Appear
and answer the Complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against you
in the Superior Court Of the County
Of Imperial, State of California, with
in ten days after the service on you
of this Summons-if served within
this county; or within thirty days if
served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff will
take Judgment for any money or
damages demanded in the complaint,
as arising upon contract, or that she
will apply to the Court for any other
relief demanded in the Complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State Of California, this
11th day of August, 1920.
(SeaD NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
BY c. E. WILLIFORD, Deputy Clerk.
Aug. 13-20-27 Sept. 3-10-H-24 Oct. /.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
FOR RENT-HCUSES

FOR RENT-ONE ROOM MODERN
house, suitable for one or two gem
tlcluCn.
Two 2-room houses, furnished or un-
furnished Bath privileges. 276 Ham
ilton road.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

FOR RENT ROOM HOUSE, FURN-
ished. Inquire after p. m. 1929
Comm eTcial.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
POULTRY

FOR SALE--C CHICKENS, NICE FRIERS
your own price. v. A. Dunagan, 2
miles west and miles south of Braw-
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

write your Grain and Hay insur-
aucc with l.. r Sargent, $50 Main
St. Ell Centre. Best companies.
,nwest rates. Do it nOw.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

FOR SALE-CHICKENS, NICE PENS,
Third and Cedar.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED-OFFICE GIRL AND CASH
icr. Lippman's Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-MODERN ROOM COT
tage. Also 5 room cottage with
screen porch. Terms, half cash, balance
long time, easy paym ents Box ~
Press office.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-A-1 GAS STOVE. PHONE
II, ask for Mr.. Courtney.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

FOR SALE OR ECHANG E-40 ACRE
First class land Wen improved.
VIII consider dairy stock. Box $50,
Imperial, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF IMPER-
IAL.
In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN
NJ. TREDENICK, Deceased.
Pursuant to an order of the above
entitled court made in the above en-
titled matter on the 18th day of July,
1920,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the petition of Dorothy NJ. Tredenick,
administrators Of the estate of John
NJ. Tredenick, deceased, praying for
an order to transfer that certain real
property described in said petition to
II. J. Messenger or his order, and filed
hereon on the 9th day Of July, 1920, to
which petition reference is hereby
made, will be heard by the above en-
itlad court in departnn ent one thereof,
IN tie city OF III CeuHg. county Of
imp ial, ON Friday Tie 2l.A Qay of
August, 1920, at 2 O'Clock in the after
noon thereof or as soon thereafter as
counsel can be heard.
NJ S. COOK, County Clerk.
By c. E. WILLIFORD,
Deputy Clerk.
July 80 Aug 6-13-20-27
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

ED-PERMANENT BOARDERS
men preferred. G31 PARK st.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

HONESTLY IT'S THE BEST Poll
ICY WHEN WRITTEN BY EDGAR
BROTHERS REALTY COMPANY.
628 MAIN ST.-Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

WANTED - GIRL FOR o f f c +
work. $500 per week to start. APP
ply Room 10, El Centre National Bank
Bldg, a. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, TRAINI*G
School for Nurses, offers three
year course in nursing, IN compliance
with the rules for registration in The
state of Californi1. %acancies are now
open for the Fail Course. Apply i'm
m ediatels to the Supt. OF Nurses, San
Diego, Calf
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

BRING YOUR LAUNDRY TO 553
Commercial. Rough Laundry, 80
cents a dozen.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

FOR SALE-DAY OLD CHIX. BAR
red Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, Buff
Orpingtons, Black Minorcas, Aucanar,
Buff White and Brown Leghorns.
Enoch Crews, Seabrfght, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

FOR SALE SMALL HOUSE TO
move. Apply ia North Fifth ST.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

WANTED - CONTRACTS, FLOWING,
ETC.; have new Caterpillar outfit. Ad-
dress w. r. Williams, Box 1888, Calex-
leo.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

AUTOS FOR PFNT-WITH OR WITH
out drivers. See Jay Lewis, 450 Main.
Phone 249 j.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

WANTED TO BUY-FOUR BURNER
gas stove. Sec Joe Vavrin, 1926
South Sixth street, El Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

ty. Will call when not more than
eight miles out, where you have so
head or more. Prices 1 cent per pound
less than price paid at our store. Coops
Furnished free, where we purchase
poultry from ranch. Write or phone
El Centro 35. Rath & Marshall, 1876
outh Sixth ST.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
Business Directory
ATTORNEYS
AUTO REPAIRS

CONSOLE-BROS., FORD REPAIR
Shop. Ford engines 9verhauled for
500. All work guaranteed. Money
refunded If not satisfactory. oil
Broadway.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27

FOR SALE - LAYING HENS AND
pullets. 733 Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-27
WATCHES AND JEWELRY

DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY,
Clocks. Radiolight Trench Watches,
and Seasonable Novelties, Fine re-
pairing. Crescent JeWelry. Goa Main
street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

E. Maher to II. Hanson lots 60, s. !.
81 Monroe St, Carne's add. 50, 400
r. D. Pratt to c. Harshbarger, see
Secord OBJ
r. Chubb TO J. We Ter. lots 40 to 95
3rd ST, lots 80 to 96 4th ST. Chubb's
S. A. Bedwell to ]. W. Pratt lot %
Swygart ave. Bedwell's sub. 125
P W. Allen TO W. r. Kohr. lots 51S-
So-S2 Fillmore St, Eckerts add. 1
II. w. Chaffee to L. J. Stone lots 219-
81 Saline ct, West End sub. 30
E. r. Taylor to NJ. T. Van Hook, tr.
in Res. i
p w Gone to G. w. McClung, lots
ST-39 College ave. College Hill. -. 10000
The Cap. Bldg. & Loan 10 c. NJ Rip
peth, pit. lots 330-32-4 Lane st, NJ.
A. g. Lieurance to E. westerdale. lot
194 n. y 90 West St. W. G. Dillon's
h c. Goodrich to R. NJ. Goodrich, lots
209-202 Buchanan St, Horne's add. /
NJ A. Washington TO E. Anderson.
lots 4T-43 Michigan ave, Hughes
A. Ely to II. Tuck, lots 15-is-i4.
IS. blk. 5, suppl to Arlington
A. p. Smith to A James, lots $3.50
Western ave. Douthitt Pr. No. 90 /
n. Rodecker to NJ. Gess, TT. in. Re-
serve 4, c1O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
wANTED-AGENTs


AGENTS 81 an hour for your spare time.
Write for canvassers' outfit containing
is samples of guaranteed line of pure food
flavors, perfumes. soaps, toilet prepara-
lions. etc. Sell in every home Big repeat
ers. Steady income. Send for sample
case today. Light weight. Beautiful ap-
pearance. American Products Co., 331
American Bldg. Cincinnati. Ohio.
LARGE manufactures wants representa-
tfves to sell shirts. underwear. hosiery,
dresses. waists. skirts. direct to homes.
Write for free samples. Madison Mills. sos
Broadway. New York City.
AGENTS AND AGENCY HOUSES-SeiI
Egg Saver. Egg Substitute. Live selling
food speciality. Get particulars and terri
tory. Package 10 cents. American Food
Products Co, Minneapolis, MINI.
AGENTS-flet into big line. Every auto
owner will buy our auto necessity. Low
priced, convenient and a repeater. You
can make 500 weekly. Willard Sales Co.,
30 West S3rd st. New York City.
WRITE PHOTOPLAYS: $23- 500 paid any
one for suitable ideas. Experience I'M
necessary: complete outline free. Producers
League 196. St. Louis.
SO WORTH SOAP. perfumes, etc, free.
Lacassian Co.. Dept 401. st. Louis. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
WRITES OF RAILS
Frank FARRELL Declares Public
Against Govt Control.
Roads VIII $50 Back" With O..
X. From Business Men.
WORTH A LOT TO COMPANIES
Employees, Only, Want More
"McAdoOdle," He Asserts.
Also Has Interview With Hines
in Nations Business.
WORTH A LOT TO COMPANIES

high powered telescope is brought
to bear on the railroad problem in
two articles, written by ]. Frank Jar
rell, of Topeka, formerly head of the
Santa Fe publicity department and
published in the January number of
the Nations Business.
In one story FARRELL discusses the
question of turning the roads back to
their owners. In another article he
tells CT an interview with Director
General Hines. in which the average
man will receive some enlightenment
concerning the mysteries of govern
ment operation.
The sentiment against further fed
eral control seess to be oveT%helm-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
WANT
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: The rate for
Inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
Journa. Is / cent a word each Insertion:
minimum 10 cent? b. the week cents
word minimum 80 cents.
CLOSING HOUR. Want Ads to be
classified properly must be in The State
Journal office before 1920 o'clock. Want
Ade received after u 80 till :15 q. m will
be inserted under the head: "Too Late to
Classify
OUT OF TOWN advertisements must be
accom- panied with cash or check In full
payment Of the same Note the foregoing
instructions about counting the WORDS and
the rate per word for Tbs Topeka Sta. :.
Journal
COUNT THE WORDS of your ad inciud-
ing four words for State Journal address.
When address is used count each initial
letter and each number or combination OF
figures as one word.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
wANTED-saLEsMEN


Statesmen WANTED-To present stan
dard medical books to physicians only.
We have just issued and now have in prep
aration many new books that are meeting
with pronounced favor. Successful books
mean successful statesmen good income,
agreeable occupation. Permanent exclus-
i've, protected territory. Address with full
est details and business references J. b.
LlPPINCOTT COMPANY. Philadelphia
Pa.
SALESMEN-Side line; sell our well known
line of soft drinks; enormous demand !;
big repeat business; liberal commissions !:
prompt settlement. Ohio BeTera ge Co..
Toledo. Ohio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
MALE AND FEMALE

U. S. GOVERNMENT wants thousands
men, women, is up. Permanent positions.
81. 200 $1,000 year. Common education suf-
ficient. Many Topeka examinations com
diately. Franklin Institute Dept 133 A,
Rochester, N. Y.
WOMEN OR MAN wanted, salary $24 full
time, 10c hour spare time. selling
guaranteed hosiery to wearer. Experience
Unnecessary. International Mills, Norris
town. Pa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


WASHINGS WANTED-WiIf call for and
deliver. Phone mornings and evenings.
1882 K-2.
WANTED-A position as baker, by good,
sober, reliable man. 80 years experience
Address r., care Journal. Phone 3S9o-J.
POSITION as salesman by young man.
Can furnish best OF references. Address
A. B., care journal.
BOY SCOUT free employment bureau can
supply you with competent boy netpl
Call at 100 Ea I Sixth st. or phone no
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
win Withdraw jap Warship.

Picking, Jan. 3.-OfficiaI announce
ment was made at the japanese lega-
ton here today that the japanese war
ship stationed at Fuchow would be
withdrawn consequent to the restora-
ton of order at that port.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
wANTED-FEMALE HELP


WANTED-50 neat appearing girls for din
ing room and lunch counter work to ship
out, wages $40 mo-, board and room. free
transportation; women cooks; house help;
chambermaids. institution help: waitress
for Topeka, SO wk. kitchen help Fur
mans Employment Office LOG West sth.
WANTED-All around maid out of Topeka,
SO mo-. board and room; woman cook.
for Topeka, $40 week and board; dining
room girls for hotel $50 mo-, board and
room. Furman's, Employment Office los
West Sth.
nent Jobs now open to girls-women, Is
up, 81 100 So 600 year. Quick raise. Com
mon education sufficient List openings
free. Write today. Franklin Institute,
WANTED-W actresses for our houses in
Topeka and elsewhere, $40 per month.
room and board while iesrning. Apply
to Manager Santa Fe station.
EARN $25 WEEKLY, spare time. writing
for newspapers, magazines. Exp. unnec. ;
details free. Press Syndicate 1875, st. Louis,
Mo.
WANTED = Neat colored girl general
housework, no washing. Go-home nights.
Phone 361.
WANTED-Checkers at Gem laundry.
Steady work and good-pay.
WANTED-Woman to clean and sweep
small home mornings. Phone 4109.
WAITRESS WANTED-Bates & Caps
cafe, S12 Kansas ave.
WANTED-Sorters and markers. Gem laun-
dry. Steady work and good pay.
WANTED-Dining room girls. Apply New
Cafeteria. SIS Kansas ave-
WANTED--GirI for general house work.
No washing or ironing. 119 Taylor st.
WANTED-Fry cook, dish washer. two
mattresses. Phone 1870.
NANTED-Competen pianist to sell music.
f. B. Guild Music Co.
GIRLS WANTED-City Hand Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
1884 Polk Street

Two lots. CIR. cottage. bath, good
basement, stacked for furnace. owner
wants $4,000. Take a look at it and
make us an offer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
BARGAIN

Nearly two lots. 8-room house. cleo
trict light, gas, city water. toilet in
barn connected with sewer, space for
two cars. In 200 block on Harrison
street. A real bargain at $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
wANTED-FaRsrs


WANTED-To hear from owner of farm
or unimproved land for sale. Write Mrs
W. Booth. Highland Park Sta, Des Moines
Iowa. r. Il.
ranch for sale. State cash price full
particulars. D. :. Bush, Minneapolis, Mimi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Gray scarf tail, Friday
= Afternoon. Phone 1898 N-3.
Reward.
LOST-Gold watch chain. Chas. T. Nichols,
$50 Kansas ave. with c. G.. Blakely &
Co., Reward.
LOST-Female bulldog, half of face is
black, large black spot on back. 630
Buchanan. Phone 1854 J. Reward
LOST-Pair of nose glasses in Minney. Ma
gee. Williams case. Phone 1924 j.
FOUND-A scientific matchmaker. w.
Wheeler, lis East 4th st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
On Lincoln st.

Dandy r. bungaio in oak-fine
basement, good furnace-s3,70O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
1915 POLK STREET

Seven rooms, modern, except fur~
mace. brick basement, barn-$3, $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
FOR RENT-MIscEII.ANEa,Us

FORs RENT-Restaurant furnished COM
plete: 6-hole range for sale. Cali at 904
East 4fh street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
MANTED-To TRADE.


WANTED TO TRADE-An upright piano.
n good condition, for cows Phone
TIA n 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
On West 10th

Six room. . story. all modern home,
all oak with glassed in sleeping porch
furnished with heat. Also nice gar
age-$5,500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
THE KANSAS RESERVE
INVESTMENT co.

ED. f. GRoTE. Mgr. Real rsatate Dept.
s24 Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03

FOR SALEz-i60 acres In Rearny county
Kan. fss,st quality smooth land. ] mile to
school. good ROADS to railway station fine
crops on adjoining farms Price S1I.25
acre. good terms A. L. Fnrman, Topeka,
Kan 196 West stb St
MUST SELL AT ONcE-Fiye room cottage
lots, s43 Oakland Ave: on ear line:
21z blocks from school Apply 10 John r.
Nandeyenter, $50 Forest Ave. Phone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
FOR sALE-PoUuHRY
Beatrice Creamery Co.
FOR sALE-PET STOCK


WE WANT reliable people to raise fur
bearing rabbits for us in their back
yards spare time. We furnish stock and
pay $3.50 10 $50 each for all you raise
Sunset Fur Co. 596-I-S LankershiIn Bldg
Los Angeles. Calf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
PRICED TO SELL

Look at 1926 Western Ave, Y lots,
c-rooms, bath, basement, furnace. Alb
sent owner says sell for $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
TREE TRIMMING

and topping, dangerous ones safely re-
moved also the wood worked into stove or
furnace wood. Phone orders 1885.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03


FOR RENT
Room in Kresge Bldg. for office Suit
able for Photographer or real estate office.
Inquire
THE TOPEKA MORTGAGE & INVEST
MEST- COMPANY
Tel. 1906 116 W. 9th Street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
wANTEp-MALE HELP.


WANTED-Boy, over sixteen,
for good Journal route. Apply
Circulation Department, State
Journal office. Phone $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
Near 18th and Lincoln

~ lots, rooms fine bath, cistern
with pumps, built-ins in kitchen. COM
pietely modern. half block from
Central Park school $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
BEAUTIFUL HOME

Il blocks from state house. r.
house, sleeping porch, finished attic
downstairs all in oak with china closet
and bookcases; upstairs maple floors,
mahogany finish doors, linen closet
and plenty closet rooms full basement
with good hot air furnace-s8,50e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
wANTED-To RENT

WANTED-Four unfinished rooms must
be modern and close in. Address q, care
Journal.
WANTED TO RENT a farm or small place
near town. Good reference can be given.
A. O. Crews. Berryton. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
On West 10th

Five r. modern bungalo, garage
$4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
FOR RENT--oFFICE ROOMS

FOR RENT.
Two upper stories of building on Kan
sas Avenue for apartments or rooming
purposes. Prefer to rent all to RESPONSE
BILE parties for rorniBg house.
THE TOPEKA MORTGAGE & INVEST
MENTs COMPANY
Tel. 1896. 116 ". 9Th Street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03

1t will pay you TO see US If you want
to buy a home. Have good Est to Sc
lect from. Seeeus for vacant lots See
us for suburban tracts close in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03

On Boswell. close to college, 6 rooms
large living room. every feature good
house should have. substantially built. ce-
ment sidewalks, garage. Price 5000
The Shawnee Investment Co.
534 Kansas Ave. Phone $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-03
On West 18th Street

z2x125. 6-year-oid house. r. and
bath. all oak. built-in cabinets, book
case. sleeping porch. floored attic. full
basement, good furnace, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-05
sunbeam, father,

sunshine. Sunbeam's father!
'.Tudels Just brought me your dear
letter and thank you for It with all
my heart. Such joy when I receive 1t.
and many . time It is reread- can
imagine what q funny sight GrRbbe
sticking in the bog must have been.
These walks I am sure do all no end
Of good. How Interesting all you are
going to do. When Ania told him in
secret. because 1 want his special
prayers for you. he curiously enough
said the same as me. that on the
whole It does not please him: God
will carry through safely, but 1t Is
too early, he will see nobody. he will
not sec his own people: OF course. 1t is
interesting. but 1t would be better
after the war" Does not hke Nike
lasha going with you. dnds every
where better alone. and to this end
fully agree. Well. now all IL settled.
1 hope 1t will be success. and es-
pecially that you will see all the
troops you hope toll 1t will be JOY to
you and recompense to them. God
bless and guard this voyage Of yours.
Probably you will see both Xsnia and
Olga and Sandro.
snow all and baby take. tea at
Ania's She came this morning. My
blessings. tenderest prayers surround
you. 1000 OF kisses. Every your old.
WHY"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-05
METAL CONTAINERS
FOR FREIGHT BARRED
Refusal Of Lower Rates by I. C. c.
Said to Make Use
ImpracticabIe.

Use OF metal containers is made
ping purposes. owing to the high
freight rate on such containers as q
result Of q decision by the Interstate
Commerce Commission refusing
lower freight rate on these contain
mittee for the prevention Of waste in
shipping. The decision OF the COM
mission followed by only a few days
the introduction In Congress of the
Underwood resolution calling atten-
tion to the fact that more than double
the amount OF wood used in paper
manufacturing 10 wasted annually in
wooden boxes and paper containers.
The petition which was refused by
the commission asked that on ship
ments contained in metal cases freight
charges be based on the net weight Of
contents and that when the container
is knocked down fiat for return to the
shipper it might be shipped at the
sheet steel rate. 1t was estimated
that this would result in a gain rather
than q loss to the railroads.
In it's decision the Interstate Com
merce Commission said:
I'VE have had occasion to comment
in other proceedings upon the waste
brought about by loss and damage in
transit, and the seriousness of this
problem Is increasing rather than di-
minishing. Anything that can be done
to reduce such loss and damage is
manifestly in the interest of carriers
and public alike. Concessions in
freight charges based upon the man.
ner in which goods are packed or the
containers which are used are not un-
lawful. provided they are reasonably
related to the advantages accruing to
the carriers from the improved pack
ing or loading"
It has been estimated that the use
Of metal containers would save $780,
00o, 900 in damage and theft Of goods
in transit, $4,000. 900 in wasted lum-
Der now used in one-trip containers.
and from 10 to Is per cent of the cost
Of foodstuffs, which now goes to pay
| for crates which are thrown away.