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The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
THE HOUSING PROBLEM

Water Valley has had no "
...t' 49, s,.s-s ,-st-r.,.
problem is getting more serious each
week.
New families want to move here and
they cannot get houses to move their
families in. This situation should be
met in some way and it is Drawback
to The town.
We nd suggested to us this week to
agitate a Building and Loan Associa-
ton, 50 tht some relief might be had
in that way. This is a good sugges-
ton and we firmly believe that if it
is gone into applying proper business
management many new homes would
be built in this city within the next
one or two years. 1t is true that
building material is high, but in
many cities the building of pretty ney
Stueco bunkalows and concrete homss
are taking the place of wood buiIJ-
ings In talking to contractor this
week he told us that this is tho
cheaper and more economical homa
any way, and that the cosa of build-
ing ana was rot Sc high, now that
cement and the ne 'essary material
could to bought more easily chan for
some tine past.
We are not Going to say which is
the best way to get new homes in
Water Valley for we do not know,
but Just 2s n matter of sug-
rcstion we would like to Sc. this tax
on Mn and something done ahout il
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
CARD OF THANKS

1t lies out of my power to proper
Iy express my deep al Tpreeiation O.
the high honor accorde me in Tues
days election.
Having disposed of ne excitir
question of election, the success
candidate is confronted by the rt
ly serious, burning question, Car
prove myself worthy of the trust
and the weight ci this question u
him is pIoportionate to his real
tion of the duties and responsible
Of the office to which he has
elected.
It is humanity impossible to
some mistakes, but my one great
aim will be to render such service as
will convince you that the mistakes
may make will be the result of
misguided judgment, rather than
lack of sincerity and honest effort.
T. O. ELLIS.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
MRS. ]. M.,.MCFARLAND
TO Be BURIED HERE
CORNER RESIDENT TO DE BUR.
RiED HERE IN THE MORN
ING.

News reched here Thursday Of the
death of Mrs. J. N. Mcfarland who
died at Boonville that morning. Her
remains will be brought here for in
terrment Saturday at 1000 A. M, in
Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Mcfarland lived in this city
for many years and was the widow
of the late DR.. J. M. Mcfarland.
She was one Of the most highly es-
teemed ladies of this town and vi
vicinity and many were the hearts
made sad by her going away. She
also was the daughter Of the late
Col. E. D. Frost who at one time was
the general manager of the Southern
Railway System.
The funeral will take place from
the residence of her relatives Mr.. A.
D. Caulfield.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
SARTIN BROS. INSTALL
MILKING MACHINE:
MODERN EMPIRE MILhER
INSTALLED; Is NOW Mos
UP-TO-DAIE DAIRY.

Sartin Bros. enterprising owners d
the local dairy have installed al Efn
pire Milking Machine equipped IS
Electric MOTOR which is one Of
moss modern in the state.
The machine IaiIks two cows a
time and it is much faster and auci
more sanitary than the old hanc me
thods.
messrs. Sartin have made bis
strides in this fast growing industr.
and there is not better equihpe.
dairy farm in this section. 4as
purchased the machine througl tt
local dealer Mr., O. j. Davis.
The machine works perfectly al.
they are highly pleased with IL [
saves the help of two men and doe.
the work Of four in half the time
Patrons Of this dairy should .,
proud of the step these men have
taken and we are glad that thel
are making such a splendid ssalccesi
of their industry.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

kgIart ing the financial ulstries-
lthe larger cities, and great precau-
ton lis being taken against any at
tempE to take life and destroy prop
erty.
MIR. Archie Smith, Engineer and
loyal Democrat of this city, was a
mong those who contribu ed to the
National Democratic campaign func
to The Commercial-Appeal this week
IMr Smith is q true Democrat anc
his kind are needed to help put Cos
over in November.
Il Fenry Ford, originator and builder
| of 1.-THE Tin Lizzie set a new price
llev| |el on his popular car this week
| Cir eat reductions have been made il
All cars and the company did this ii
IfaEe of the fact that they are way
IbJ JhiAd with orders now, which vii
8use big financial losses to them
Ik Water Valley the Water Valley
Motor Comply is the agent of thi.
icar and Manager Jackson is telling
the public about the new Ford prices
| in half page ad in this weeks pa
ber. The country needs more mer
like Ford, and we believe that he is
sincere when he says; War prices
must discontinue and business put
back on a sounder and more perman-
ent basis.
The Charleston Oil < Gas Co.,
were down nearly three thousand
feet with their we'll at Payne in
their last report, and hopes are still
held out that oil will be found The
drillers according to newspaper re-
ports are still optomistic and hold
out that oil may yet be struck in
that we'll
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
MIR. ENOCH SARTORS
DIED WEDNESDAY

Mr.. Enoch Sartors of near Paris
passed away Wednesday after a lone
and protracted illness.
Mr.. Sartors had suffered from a
cancer in his throat and he gradually
grew worse all the while. Everv-
thlng that loving AID tender care
could do was done for his sake. but
to no avail with this terrible disease.
Mr.. Sartors was a good man. and
ne was a patient sufferer. He realiz-
ed that the end must come soon an
was prepared to meet his Master in
Peace.
Surviving him is his wife and bro
theirs and sisters and other relatives
who have the deepest sympathy of
many friends in their sad hours Of
grief.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
FAIIH CAMPAIGN
MAKING HEADWAY
IS WORKING AND HAVE
ELL ORGANIZED PLANS.

unit working in the Health
ugp in this county have all
{ a. estly on the job in the past
Q 'es and the work has started
2 = very bright promise OF
h very bright promise
apa
Bhesr the supervision of Dr..
achau his able assistants have
putting in full time and they
ling over the county and or
Ehe strength of many COM
10 who are all glad to coop
II thjs splendid work. Dr..
'igni and Miss Carrie Tarver who
c ths Fit4d Workers have been
&ag god mileage within the last
weeks, the work will soonbe
~ organized, which will
: this county one of the strongest
npaisns put on in this section Of
f, siss ppr Miss Sue Wetherald. Of
+; As isrant, has been diligently at
(, and telling effect is following
effarts
,es4ayof this week, DR. Beach
IA eft FIR Summit where he went
u love us family and house hold
= to cur city. The people of this
will give ms. Beacham and her
'en warm welcome to this
nunit. and are glad to have her
,ered 3moung our citizenship.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
PEOPLES CAFE OPEN
FOR BUSINESS

Messrs. Hicks and Johnson who
purchased the Best Cafe have re-
named it The Peoples Cafe have op-
ened up for business and are invit-
ing the public to the give them a
share of their patronage.
These young men are practical
restaurant men and they come here
with the reputation of being high
class and clean business men. They
are welcomed in our city and we
wish for them much success.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School every Sunday 9:30
A. M.
Preaching services II A NJ. and
1880 p. M.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday 1880 P M
Epworth League Sunday P, M.
You are cordially invited.
L. P. Wasson, Pastor
The pastor will preach morning
and evening. Subject of morning
sermon "Back from Dreamland.'
You are cordially invited to be
present. Visitors and strangers es-
pecially welcomed.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
COMPLEMENTARY TO REV.
WAYNE AJIISTO

w ~ ~ T. <ll1Llo L IN
Mr. J. E. Hobson
Water Valley, Mississippi.
Dear Cousin:
Brother Wayne Aliston a Bar-
tist minister of this place, has re-
signed and accepted call to the
Baptist church of your place.
He is such a splendid man and
minister that I want you to join
forces with him at once.
He has done as much toward
cementing the ties of brotherly love
and affection between all who are
relying "on the blood" as any min
lister of any denomination who has
ever been here.
He breaches well, but as Pas
tor he cannot be surpassed. I am
still looking for that promised visit.
You need the rest and we would en-
joy the visit.
Your Cousin,
J. RICE WILLIAMS.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
RALPH LELAND FALLS
AND INJURIES HIMSEI F

A telegram from Lebon, Tenn. from
Ralph Leland who is attending school
at tLat place; Thursday announced
that he had fallen from three
story window and sustained painful
injuries.
The details of the happening are
OF known here but it is a miracle
how he missed being killed in such
tall.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
THIRD YEAR EXHIBIT

$l.00 Cash Prizes will be awarded
for best of each article listed oolow.
Dixie Relish; Onion Pickle; Chill
Sauce; Mustard Pickle; Cucumbee
Pickle; Candied Orange Peel; Crvs-
tallized Water Melon Rind: Dried
Corn; Dried Okra.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
SECOND YEAR CANNING

Sl.O0 cash prizes will be awarded
for best of each article listed below.
Tomoto Paste, Ketchup, Mince-
meat. Soup Mixture, Creole Sauce;
Canned Pimentos; Dried Peaches or
Pears.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

We want everyone who has any
thing to bring to be sure to have it
right there
There will be Public Health Ex-
hlbit given at Water Valley Fair by
Dr. Beacham. You want to be sure
to come and see this.
There are going to be some nice
prizes given. Part of the prize list
will appear in this weeks paper.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

$l.OO cash prizes will be awarded
for the best articles listed below:
Best Square Quart of Each Beets
&rlng Beans, Tomatoes, Blackber-
ries> Pears. Peaches.
Best Can in tin of any of the above
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
SEWING
Open to all Club Members

Open to al Club Members
so cents will be given for the best
following:
Best Two Pot Litter, Best Two Cup
Litter Bes Two White Cap and Ap-
ron without emblem) Work Apron
and Cap Of Checked GinghaH.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
COMMUNITY AND COUNTY
FAIR DATES ARE CHANGED
Many Good Prizes Are Offered For Best
Exhibits at Ali Fairs.

On account Of the date or the State
Fair being put up to Oct 18th, the
date that was FIRST set for the Fair
lat Water Valley for 10th, had to be
changed on account Of getting exhib-
its to State Fair. The dates Of Fairs
are as follows:
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
GIRLS POULTRY CLUB
AND CFCOND WEAR

IItDI NM D4lNO4N1J I Y ~
S1.00 Cash Prize for best single
pulIet ad cockeral of: Barred Rock;
Rhode Island Red; White Orphing-
ton; White Wyandotte; Silver Laced
Wyandotte; White Leghorn; Brown
ILeghorn; Black Minorca.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

eai toll in the Wall Street
H. st week reached 80 and
injared. The government
decided that the explos-
ed by large bomb, and
he intention of the plot
any people. The nation
ing Through with an cpl
b threaSs, but outside
no 9th T such occur
rsgist d. The ag-
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

OUR LINE OF MILLINERY ETC
UNSURPASSED.OUR PRICES THE
LOW EST. ARMSTRONG & BAILY
BROS, COFFEEVILLE.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
SEOND YEAR

SO cert prize for best Of following:
Laundry bag Work Emblem on uni
form, Work dress of Tupelo cheyiots
or similar material.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
1yFW S IN BRIEF

srnor Harding, Republican can
for President will include j
in t.s campaign tour, He will
hat tate the first half of Oc-
TIE Governor seems to have
it Wy necessary to abandon
ut rch campaign.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
THIRD YEAR

so cent prize for beps following:
New uniform with emblem, Sewing
Jag; Night dress.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR

S1.00 Cash Prize for best pen Of
four hens and one rooster: Barred
Rocks; Rhode Island Reds White or
Brown Leghorns; White or Buff Or
phingtons; White or Silver Laced
Wyandotts. Black Minorca
Girls Dairy Club Prizes.
~
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

esh Pli4e To- E ~:
y Preserves ig Pre-
ST gere5 Pc serves:
IN Ripa - -n vs.: Peach
I'd N Nolrya SNrawbe,i In
blackberry juice; Grape Jelly, Gr
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
FOURTH YEAR

Two guest towels ------------ 80
}emodeled dress -------------- 100
Lunch Cloth ---------------1 LOO
Sh,ecial Prizes Open to all Club Mem
bers. so cent prize for best.
Best pine needle basket; Best willow
or reed basket; Best Miscella s3us
basket.
Prizes for Girls Club Storie
400 prizes for best
aTeaf A lIYt7 r anF lgf n VI
pe C. Ainued ...nSf
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

ALDERMAN -AT-LARGE
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

Juice; Plum Jelly.
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24
FOR MAYOR

FOR CITY MARSHALL
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

FOR CITY TAX COLLECTOR
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

FOR CITY CLERK
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

FFIHtS TOT NITIa u
400 prizes for best
The progress-itemizer., 1920-09-24

j. Wallace Young --------
j. X Fulson -----------------
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
Eyclids of Birds.

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sor,o $50. 0"' ''''' o''aS "''~
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on- a,''' ..,I'' '.>' wv ''' 'Seo"'' IN
muscle. ,bosa ,,a. s,, "'N WV wv SI'S VI
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,bira ,,.,,;I l' I'''e "O0' eSS q" 'i's
N>'''N'NN ny 81 J"hh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
The Wise Agent.

The agent for the Useless Dinpus he
was selling was smart man. II
rang the dor bell and maid opened
the door.
Good morning." smiled the agent.
II am trying TO find married Lac
whose name | can't rem m r ,
now. think this is her home. Sh
is a woman easily described. Pcrhao
you know her. She is handsome wO
man, with perfect COMPLEXION, beau
tlful hair and teeth, lovely eyes al
an ideal figure. thought"
Mary" called a voice from the
top of the stairs" tell the gentlemar
! will be right down"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
Has the English Sparrow Reformed.

The leopard may not change its
spots but the English sparrow seems
20 have changed its habit. and mode
OF life. The Wooster Ohio Expert
ment Station has announced that this
sparrow has begun was on bugs ana
pests that harm trees in city. village
and on the farm. This is the first
friendly commentator heard for these
chatterinG, contentious little pests i'm
many years. Ii the sparrow has be-
gun TO be the friend of man and ID
serving useful purpose it may soft.
en- the rage often developed against
IT,
FOR many years il has been Gus
tomary to blame the death of trees on
these birds, the blame attaching be
cause the sparrow had driven the little
'rSectWcrouS birds that lived ahou'
the trees, devouring the insects that
preyed on the trees and the fruit. New
the scientists at Wooster have collect
Cd evidence 10 show the sparrows have
begun war on these tree insects. This
IS important news 10 lovers of trccs
and fruit growers if the birds will on
~ continue in well doing. They arc
HoraciouS little eluttons, eat much and
destroy more, and if they but turn their
attention 10 the bugs and other pests
OF trees and fruit they will be mighty
army in the struggle. But it would
Dc novel il the sparrow, so cordially
hated for so many years, should at las
win the friendship OF man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06

gets the Register ear
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
Norfolk s. Western Ry.

Schedule in Effect Dec. IA, 1919.
LEAVE SHEPHERDSTOWN DAILY
SOUTHBOUND.
No 1873 % A. M.--for Bristol and m
termedlate stations; Broiler Parlor
Carlo Bristol; connection at Roa-
noke tor roinis West; Sleeper 10
Roanoke, Columbus and Cincinnati.
Dining car.
No n a 80 +. M For Shenandoah.
Va. and Local Stations.
No. IL IS A Let oil from Connect
ing lines at Hagerstown Or Shensu-
ooah Junction or TO take on for Basic
or beyond. Sleeper to williamson.
w Va. and Winston-Saem, N. G.
Diving Car TO Roanoke.
NORTHBOUND.
No. B-9 IS A For Hagerstowu
and intermediate stations, Connects et
hagerstown for Harrisburg, Philadel-
phia and New York.
No. l4-S "a p. N For Hagerstown.
Philadelphia, and New York: ParIor
Cars, Sleepers, Hagerstown to Phila-
dephia
No. Il 50 A. Melt off from Basic or
beyond, or 10 take on for connectiSg
lines at Shenandoah Junction or nd
gerstown. Sleeper TO Philadelphia
and New York
w. Il. BEVlLL, w. c. SAUNDERS.
Pass. TRAIT MDgr Gen. Pass. AIT.
Roanoke, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
We've Got Him Now,

The Peace Treaty was rejected BY
the Senate as result of a great con
Sprracy' against President Wilson.
Senator John Sharp Williams declared
in an address to the Mississippi Legis
lature:
| do not see how any man who
loves his country can look with un-
concern on what has just occurred, he
said. There was a chance for tn,
United States TO stand at the head of q
council of nations of the world; to lead
the universe in the pathway of peace,
The opportunity was rejected and
future historians will refer 10 the last
two years as the time of the great
conspiracy, We preached to our bows
at home and in France that this waV
was being fought that wars might be
no more. We looked on the sufferings
OF Belgium and Serbia and resolved
what we would do when it was over
Then II finally was over and we have
done nothing. So far as we are con.
cerned it appears we are willing to 90
back to 1914, before it all began.
The long winded arguments in the
Senate were like fddling as Rome
burned, talking with a world in chaos.
Do you blame me for saying would
rather be dog and bay at the moon
than TO spend one minute in the SEN
ate after the expiration of my term
Of Office?
The great conspiracy commenced
when the President went to Versailles
and every time news came from Yer.
sailles that the President advocated or
opposed something the conspirators
opposed his plans They are two by
four politicians. Senator Lodge is the
head Of the poison squad.
| believe there are now men glad
that the President is sick, perhaps
hope for his death. When Mckinley
was shot down, when Garfield was
shot, was there a Democrat but ex-
pressed sorrow? Has any one seen
words Of sympathy for the President
in any Republican paper? A great
man is sick, a great mind and great
character, and they have whispered
we've got him"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
No Suffrage For Nanny.

A dear old colorcd nanny of
Charleston was asked by her employ
or whether or not she is for woman
suffrage. She replied, "No, sir. Use
agin 1t, strong. | don't believe in
Iakin' away from the men any more
OF their rights. Got it % they can't
gamble and can't take a dram-now.
they want to take tn vote way from
them. They won't more'n take the
vote away from them till they'll want
TO take tobacco away. No, sir; I'm
Gettin' tired O. trcatin' men JUS like
they was nothing"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06

Spiders are responsible for great
deal Of trouble with telegraph lines in
Argentina and Brazil The ground
spider spins heavy web, which, a
cording to daily press accounts, the
wind wraps round the wires in great
masses. In wet weather they cause
short circuits. Repairmen are obliged
constantly to follow the wires across
the country and remove the webs.
The South American spider is not the
small and harmless insect so famiia
in North America.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06

Little 4-year-old Edgar had been
whipped by his father for telling q
falsehood and ran to hi- mother for
consolation.
when | was your age | never told
a falsehood," said his mother.
"When did you begin mamma ?"
asked little Edgar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06

Say, why do you always tell those
horrible stories when you cut my
hair ?"
The barber smiled. "Why. sir, they
make peoples hair stand on end and
its easier to cut"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
To the Public.

Through the courtesy OF the Officer.
OF me JEFFERSON Security Bank, our
ONCE is now temporarily located in the
directors room OF the above mention
ed bank, at which place we will be
glad to have any Of our customers or
friends call to see us.
Having lost our mill by fire, and
having no use for truck, we offer eur
truck for sale. This is a Ford truck
with Hudford unit with a good bed
top and curtains which will keep cut
rain and keep your load dry. This
truck has been taken good care OF and
is in excellent condition.
{. N. WHITING MILLING CO.,
ShepherdstOwn, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06

For earache, toothache, pains, burns
scalds, sore throat. try DR. Thomas
Eclectic Oil, a splendid remedy for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-05-06
10 the Public.

IT. purchased a one-ton Ford
y.. VIII do your hauling for
seq r than you can do il your
a.. i' cn.2p, if not cheaper. than
IT, use VIII 10 it. VIII haul cat
VI hogS and everything else
hm. speciality of moving
a. goods. Write or leave word
vi. X. BOWERS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-20
|U. s. DESTROYER
 RATHBUN IN PORT

The U. s. Destroyer Rathbun, Commander J. H. Hovier, command | ing, arrived in port about ? o'clock this afternoon and is now anchored | near the middle of the Channel op- posite the Admiral Dock and near the Eagle Boat "57," The Rathbun comes direct from Sitka and is now enroute to the southward, but will make a number of calls before leav- ing Alaskan waters.
 She is one of the three destroy CTS left at Ketchikan by Admiral Rodman, out of the original squad ron of six which made up the flo- tilla in the convoy of Secretary Daniels. She, with her sister ships, since that time have been cruising in Southeastern Alaska waters The Rathbun is of the same class and type as the ships included in the convoy arriving here last Tues day. She was commissioned since the war ended and was for time in Atlantic waters, being trans ferred to the Pacific Fleet reserve last Spring. Her complement is 115 men, Her armament includes four finch rifles, one 3-inch anti aircraft gun, and four triple tor pedo tubes Her engines develop 35,OO0 horsepower and her speed is about 35 miles per hour.
 Two More Due Tonight
 The destroyers Henshaw and Moody are expected to arrive from Sitka tonight or tomorrow morning. The three boats will remain in port for several days, the exact length of their stay being indefinite.
 It is understood that the destroy CTS will remain in Southeastern AL aska waters until the return south of Admiral Hugh Rodman, command CT of the Pacific Fleet, who is now to the Westward, about August 10.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-20
RAIL ROAD WORKERS ARE AWARDED
 WAGE INCREASE OF s6OO,O00,OoO
each class of signal employees.
 Rail Clerks Brotherhood

Brotherhood of Railway Clerks an increase of at least 20 cents an hour retroactive to January 1, 1920 and in addition the re-establishment of differentials between certain classes of employees; also the i'm mediate elimination of the existing Accent an hour maximum rate for freight handlers and other labor in freight houses, storerooms, etc., and time and one half for Sundays and holidays.
 Order of Railroad Photographers :: that rates received by telegraphers on the Southern Pacific System, which were said to be practically the highest in the country on any i'm portant railroad, shall be taken as a basis, the rates of all other tele- graphers put on the same basis, and then an increase of 17 cents an hour added to rate so established; also increase to approximately 85 cents an hour for employees now gener- ally receiving 67 and 72 cents an hour