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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
20. so" ON TAP AT SHORE
VoIstead Law Limit Already Exceed
ed in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, March 5.-Two and I
half per cent been and porter, held Ii
reserve by the brewers for long time
has appeared in bars and cafes.
The result is business Is active
Brewers, it is stated, anticipated tn,
law enacted by the legislature 20 lie
galize three and one-half per cen
beer and porter, would be signed b.
Governor Edwards and shipped car
goes of it TO the shore several day.
ago.
Federal agents are investigating tht
reported sales, but no arrests have
been made.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
Fiery Itching and Burning of
Skin Is a Most Cruel Torture

Sure Speedy Relief in S. S. S.
Why suffer from these persistent
Fortunes when it is so easy and
costs so little to do as thousands
of others have done and get relief
through S. S. S.? 1t is now we'll
known that eczema comes from
the blood. By giving the blood a
thorough cleansing you not only
get sure and spe dy relief but you
also build up the system and re-
new your yigor and vitality.
This good medicine has stood
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05

the test Of 50 years as one Of the
greatest blood cleansers known. It
is guaranteed entirely free from
minerals of any kind.
The experience of others has
established the unfailing merits OF
S. S. S., and there's no question
about the wisdom of your giving it
a thorough trial. All reputable
druggists sell it. If in doubt as to
your case write to Medical Adj
visor, Swift Specific Co., Dept. 81.
Atlanta, Ga.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
State of unio, lily OF Tole..,

State Of Onio, lily OF Tole...
Lucas nuntS ss.
FRANK j Cheney makes oath that
ne Is senino partner of the flrm of
F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business
in the City Of Toledo, County ana
State aforesaid, and that said f1rm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY
the use Ut HALLS CATARaa
MEDICINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub
csribeo in my presence. this 9Th day
of December, A D. 1886. A. W
GLEASON, (Seai) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrb Medicine In caken
Internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF
tbs System. Send for testimonials
free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo o.
Sold by I'll druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for cong :
oation.-AdV.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
The Best Laxative.

My sedentary habits have neces-
STATED the use of an occasional Iaxa-
tive. I have tried many but found
nothing better than Chamberlain
Tablets" writes George F. Daniels,
Hardwick. VT. Mr.. Daniels is pro-
prietor of the Hardwick Inn, one of
the model hotels of New England.
ADV
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
MEASLES DELAYS TRAIN
Passengers Wait While Health Az
tborities Confer at Harrisburg.

thorItieS Confer at HdTTISUUTg.
Harrisburg, Pa, March 5.-TWenty-
eight passengers were delayed several
hours. and Ne train on which they
were travelling from Chicago 20 New
York was held here half hour, when
il was discovered that a baby in one
of the coaches was suffering with
measles.
PENNSYLVANIA railroad and state
and city health officers conferred and
then decided TO detach the car from
the train. Finally the health officials
permitted all of The passengers, ex-
cent tie mother and the sick child, to
.esrnue their journey.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
Bank Runner Disappears.

New York, March 5.-Disappearance
of a messenger sent from the First
National Bank with about $4,000 in
checks for collection was reported to
the police. The messenger had, when
last seen, a sum in money which a
bank officer said had not been def
nitely determined, but might have
zen as mich as $1,000
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
Order pempsey,s Arrest.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 5.-Tele-
graphic requests for the arrest of Jack
Dempsey, worlds champion heavy
weight pugilist, and Jack kearns. his
manager, were received here by Unit
ed States District Attorney Robert
O'Connor, from the office of the Unit
ed States district attorney at San
Francisco.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1920-03-05
Vermont "wet" Vote Beats Record

Rutland, VT, March 5.-Complete re-
turns from twelve out of fourteen
counties in this state on the results
Of Tuesdays town meetings showed
124 towns had voted "wet," me high
est number in the history of the state
The missing counties were Essex al
Grand Isle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SALE by owner at cost-Strictly
modern house, well located on north
side, rooms. Tile bath, refrigerator
rooms. hardwood floors, concrete gar
age. etc. Address Box ~, City.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
NOTICES
IN POUND

IN POUND
The following described animals
have been taken up by the marshal OF
the City of Pendicton. to-wit;
One brown mare mule 8 years old.
weight 110O--brand, double o con-
nected right shoulder.
One brown horse mule. 10 years old.
weight I100--brand. circle M on left
shoulder.
One bay mare . years old. branded
J.. L. NJ. on right shoulder.
One bay mare s>years old. no brand.
weight about 1900 pounds.
II said animals arc not claimed by
the owners or those entitled to their
possession and taken away within ten
days from the date hereof. then at 2
o'clock p. m. Of the End. day Of Oc-
tober. 1890. the said animals will be
cold 90 the highest bidder, at public
auction. for cash, at the City Pound,
in said City OF Pendleton. the proceeds
OF such sale to be applied to the pay
ment of such costs and expenses Of
making sale.
4 Dated this Goth. day of September.
1890.
AL ROBERTS, City Marshal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
cRUS0E'S CAVE TO BE
SLEEPING QUARTERS

HONOLULU. T. H, Sept. ga.
P.l.-Robinson Crusoe's cave may
soon he converted into sleeping quart
ers for globe trotters. according 70
prof. w. A. Bryan, vice president OF
the Hawaiian historical Society. The
Chilian government. Mr.. Bryan said
recently, is considering creating a
national park and tourists resort on
the island OF Jaun Fernandez. famed
as the abode OF Daniel De Fees liter
ary character.
Modern hotels and other attractions
would be erected on the island, accord
ing to plans being considered. the
beauty and verdue of the island. Mr'
Bryan says, is similar to the Oldest
mart OF the Hawaiian Islands.
Two nights were spent by Professor
Bryan recently in Robinson crusoe's $
cave. The professor is at present In
the south seas seeking proof OF ms
theory of an immsen submerged con-
tlnent in the Pacific.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

los ACRES on Mckay creek, 8 miles
out, will take good house to 3 or
thousand in part payment balance
time.
1927 ACRE good wheat land near
Helix, small amount cash--good
house and crop payment on balance
400 acres summerfollow.
FINE YOUNG HORSES some from
large stock, will make fine brood
mares. others trotting bred will take
good car and pay some cash.
OUTFIT to run $40 acres. horses, ma
chinery and combine, will take house
for outfit and lease land.
NEW CAR-wili take house or choice
vacant-none but the best consid-
cred.
t5 ACRE fine alfalfa and fruit land
at Hermiston--will take good car
and give good time on balance.
25 ACRES finest ranch at Stanfield-
apples. ard crop hay. fine outfit,
cows, chickens. horses--will take good
house and cash-no better land in
Umatilla county.
Geo. w. Elder
s1s Main St. Phone sss.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

OLD LINE Life Insurance Company
wants good man or woman to rep
resent it in Eastern Oregon, local or
general agency, no previous exper-
ience necessary. A real opportunity to
go in business for yourself, we will
teach you how II you have the ability
to Learn. Write OF call. VIM. j. Holpa.s
supervisor of agents Hotel Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

Electrical cabinet bath, medical tub
bath. electricity. V-Ray, vibrator, ETC.,
at The Swedish Institute. If you suf-
fer from rheumatism. stomach trou-
bles, nervous, rundown, paralysis,
adiposis (reducing of weighD come
and see us. G. w. Brown, NJ. G. D..
Graduated in Sweden. Expert Lady
Assistant. over Taylor Hardware
store, Main ST., 743. Phone 1079-W.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
what,s the Use?

Sunday School Teacheri' NuW'
hoys. there is a wonderful example IN
.hs life of the ant. Every day the
amt goes to work and works all day
F,very day the ant is busy. And IN
the end what happensY
While: somebody stens on him.
American Legion Weekly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

MARRY AT ONCE-We put you in
correspondence with thousands of
charming and refined ladies who wish
to marry, many worth from $1,000 to
$25,000 and upward. Particulars free.
Address Allen Ward, 751. Valley,
Nebraska
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

MARINELLo SHOP-An kinds of
beauty parlor work. Skin and
scalp treatments specialty-Room 6.
Association Block. Phone 775-R-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

WANTED-One5 SO to 60 H. P. engine
and boiler-prefer traction engine
will either buy or rent for crushing
rock at Cabbage Hill all fall. State
what you have to offer and price
Address j. L. Mars care East Oregon
ian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
SECOND HAND FURNITURE

USE OUR REPAIR DEP-T.-We fea-
turo upholstering. resilvsring mir
rors, remaking mattresses. packing
and shipping house hold goods We
also buy and sell household goods
Phone 522. Riley & Kemp, 52s afatn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

i FOR SALE - Motorcycle - Inquire
Wallace Bros. Garage--s12 johnson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
LEGAL BLANKS

LEGAL. BLANKS of every description.
Blank Deeds, Leases. Writs. Bill OF
Sales, Contracts, Subpoenas, Affidavits.
Complaints, Summons, etc., for sale at
East Oregonian Office
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

Lexington sport model, repainted,
rebuilt, in excellent condition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
USED CAR EXCHANGE

FOR SALE-1919 Dodge touring car
-cheap-Oregon Motor Garage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
BEAUTY SHOP

BE BEAUTIFIED at Miss Robins
shop. Judd Bldg, Phone 1850.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR sALE-1sl9 Tfupmopile in ex-
cellent condition-McLean q Sna-
vely, 616 Garden, Phone 222.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

1920 Maxwell roadster. driven 1000
miles, wire wheels, a bargain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SALE-1s16 Grant six, new cord
tires, new paint, new top.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

1916 big six Buick-Pendleton
Hamilton Auto Co., SO4-12 johnson st.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
SECOND HAND STORE

WE BUY AND SELL all kinds Of sec
ond hand goods and shoes. Repair
ing a specially Martin s. Keys 2101z
w. Webb St.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FRED H. SCHMIDT, Attorney at
Law. Room "a. Smith-CraWford
Bldg.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
JoB PRINTING

Heads. Loose Leaf Bills, CONNER
cial Forms. Dodgers. Placards. etc-.
printed to your order. East Oregon
IAN office. 20
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

RALEY & RALEY, Attorneys at Law.
office in American National Bank
Binding.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
LAUNDRY

EVERY Article Launderec Perfectly.
There's an agent in your town.
Troy Laundry. SOS Garden st.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SALE--Iate model passenger
Marmon car, fine condition, all cord
tires-Oregon Motor Garage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
CONTRACTORS & BUILDERS

PARKER & BANFIELD, Des' 'gning.
Engineering. Constructing, 1e years
experience in concrete and brick con-
"a L. Third St. North, Port
land, Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
MISCELLANEOUS

THE OREGON JOURNAL delivered
65 cents a month, Sunday included
g. w. Hooker. agent. Office, Alice
Shining Parlor Cal Richardson's
Place) 609 Main st. Phone 622.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SALE-1s17 Ford touring car in
Al condition, spot light, speedo-
metor, cut-out.-Snap. s225. Call at
Garafola Motor Garage. opposite Van
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
KODAK FINISHING

PERFECT DEVELOPING and print
ing for the amateur-enlarging
Prompt work. Taliman Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SALE CFEAP-one e-ton four
wheeled trailer; 5-ton two wheel
ed trailer-oregon Motor Garage. =
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SAL.E-Harley motorcycle and
side car-Dandy buy-make me an
offer-ask for George at Western
Auto Co. la.l l
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR sALE-Household furniture In
Guiding Reed chairs and table, Vic
trola. cabinet sewing machine. electric
washer. eircassian bedroom suite.
white ivory bed. breakfast table and
chairs. rugs etc, will be sacrificed for
immediate sale-Cali 1908 Raley St
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

lF YOU DON'T like your old car.
trade it for one you do like at the
Western Auto Co.--Used and new cars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
PIANOS AND PLAYERS

HIGH GRADE PIANOS or pIeasins
tone qua ity. Players OF individuality.
Its the construction that counts Sea
piano on display, write or phone The
Bee Hive, 62S Main St, Phone 1O7e--
J. p. DarnalI, Factory Rep, KoIsF n
Chase Piano Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
PHoN0GRAPH REPAIRING

PHONOGRAPH REPAIRING - All
makes-W -Warren's Music House, $40
Main St. Phone 524.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SALE-Dodge touring car, 1919.
One Dodge roadster, one Dodge de-
livery, one ton Chevrolet. Bargain of
these cars for quick sale-A. A. Frent-
eel. 616 Garden--Phone 222.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

JAMES b. PERRY, Attorney at Law.
Office over Taylor Hardware Conn
pany.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
OPTICAL
0sTEoPATH

DIR. LENA MCONNELL~--Osteopa-
thic physician and surgeon. Temple
Bldg. OFFICE phone s47-J, Res. 264-M-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
CATERPILLAR WORK

CATERPILLARS, harvesters. gas en-
gines, automobiles and general
blacksmfthing. Round-UD Garage,
Parks & NebergalI, 2f2 West Webb.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
POULTRY SUPPLIES

CHIC FOOD, Scratch food. tonics,
bone, shell, grit. corn, oats. rolled
barley UmatiIIa Flour & Grain Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

lsness Opportunities, Locals, Lost Found For Rent Etc
Classified for Easy Reference.

first class mechanical condition
new Umatilla Auto Co., Phone
All.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SALE-Two late model Reos--
one passenger and one Roustabout
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

PETERSON, BISHOP & CLARK. At
tornevs at Law. Rooms and q
Smith Crawford Bldg.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

PRIEST o-LITE, BATTERIES-Bes
by competitive test. Service on all
makes of batteries, guaranteed. Prest-
O-LITE Service Station, 406 Il Court
Phone 864.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
RADIATOR REPAIRING
RESTAURANT

THE QUELLE a gcoa place 70 eAs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

WANTED by Is year old school hoy
place to work for board and room
and go to school in country-Address
Box $50, Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

PHILADELPHIA diamond GRID
BATTERIES guaranteed for is
months. w. r. Chase Co., $40 e;
Court. Telephone 2s9. Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

WANTED TO BUY-Span of 1900 lb.
horses-well broke. harness and
wagon-can be seen at cabbage Hill
after Aug. 80. ]. l.. Mars care East
Oregonian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

children to work ON ranch--Phone
10F12.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

YOUNG MAN, age 3s, wishes position
as all around man in or out OF town.
Aug Newman, care East oregonian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
BATTERIES

BATTERIES repaired or recharged
new and rental batteries. Electric
Service Station Cor. Garden and Court
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

TDAMS WANTISD-Lumber hauling
Nby day or contract. Bardell Lum-
ber g. Box CO.. Freewater, oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
NEW TODAY

WANTED Sleeping room-close in--s
Address "4S" this office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

WANTED-Furnished house by Oc-
tober 1st-Phone 117s.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28
CHIROPRACTORS

DIR. r. c. ELLSWORTH-S Specializing
in nervous disease and diseases of
women. to IL a. m. 1 to $40 p. m.
Evenings 7 to 8. Phone 7O6, Smith
Crawford Building.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR sAL1D--S room house. s11 West
Tustin street--Phone 584-J.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

ANTED-Carpenter work-special
attention paid to job work--city or
country. Phone 302-W. call 514
Lillith st.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR RENT-Two 2-room Apts.--
307 Aura. Phone 2s9-W.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-28

FOR SALE-Fat hens and fresh eggs
$50 Markekt St., Phone 249-W.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-11-05
SIP cl0lLM
WIN Our INES"
Farmer and Labor Challenge N1tlUnss
Raulter>-Plar Rage Or.STyerSstve
BaneIs.
Ry laurence Todd,

by Laurence Todd.
Staff Correspondent, Federated Pres,
Washington--(Wn. Bur~au, ~>'>Stsp
gambling with our livesS!"
That is the challenge, hacked by
defensive plans Of farcreaching ron-
sequence to american business suen
and bankers. thrown down to them
at the second emergency confereMcc
Of farmers organizations, assembled
here to demand Short-timr farm cred
its from the hanks.
Organized labor Joined in thc chat
lenge, and pledged its sympathy and
cooperation with the organized farm
crS to kick tho prrfiteering middle
men--and especially the hanker~.eat
OF the economic system.
Demands for the Immediate dis
m'S>al of Secretary Of the Treasury
Houston were coupled With proposals
for big cooperative banking meas
ureS that should include farmers and
labor in a mutual financial and ma
terial exchange. Suggestions for "A
union Of farmers that would hc able,
through local committees, to regu-
late the planting Of crops 50 as to
prevent ovcrproduction Of any ono
staple, were coupled with praise for
the solidarity Of organized labor and
Of approval Of the principle of the
minimum wage for every wealthy
producer.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-11-05
WORLD PEACE
IS NEEDED
In Order to Start Factory Wheels
Idle Men Can't Buy Goods.

London, IN. Y. Bureau)-The folly
of the governments policy of block
aiding European markets and thus
forcing unemployment upon its own
workers has been emphasized here re-
Gently by two international confer
ences recommending free trade,
peace with Russia and publicly owned
factories as remedies for the situa-
ton.
At the International Free Trade
Conference, a resolution was passed
calling for the removal of all foreign
trade distractions. Sir George Paish
spoke Of the disastrous situation of
producers inability to sell their pro-
ducts at a time when the whole
world is short of goods.
The International Economical Con-
ference called by the Fight the Fam
inc Council has concluded in all its
debates that Europe cannot be re-
stored nor trade and manufacturers
peace and free trade. The economic
revived unless there is universal
peace and free trade. The economic
conference appealed for a better IN
Outstanding Of the workers and their
aspirations.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-11-05
BIG BIzS PSEUDO REPUBLIC SOON
RIPE FOR FARMER-lAb0R MOVEMENT

Truth compels the admission-much
IS folk hate to do so-that the United
States is one Of the best illustrations
If what real, unprejudiced economists
would call pseudo-republic in the
world today. Perhaps another term
equally as descriptive would be neg
alive democracy.
The American government is not in
any sense truly a popular democracy.
but merely mask for plutocracy,
under which the rich are the auto
cratic and irresponsible rulers. 1t Il
clearly observable why they could not
In the very scheme of things be any
thing else. From the beginning Of
the world the masses have been the
servants and subjects of the rich:
under the feudal system. however, the
kings were above the rich In power.
constituting a check on their dominion.
osut since the overthrow Of the kings
there Is no check at all left on the
power Of the rich. who haughtily and
aisdainfully tramp down the common
man today.
After the destruction 0f fsudaIlsm
the people were noln!nally their own
masters: In view II the fact, however,
that thss~ "non!naI sovereigns" we're
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-11-05
BANKERS BOAST OF
HOW THEY CONTROL
AMERICAN PAPERS
Special Privilege Press Merely
Echoes Sentiments of
the Money Power

Washington, D. C.-Do you think
the American Bankers association has
40 influence on! public opinion in
America?
The report Of its public relations
semmittee, made public ut its cOnven-
lion here, discloses that "ncnrly hun.
ared financial papers and writer's have
received a weekly news service" from
t, this year, while more than CSC OF
he leading newspapers Of the country
have been supplied every two weeks
with bulletins containing news of
banks and the association. The edi-
:ors have been exceptionally respon-
i've"
And not merely the editors-con.
zress and the administration and all
he long line Of me-too officials and
'experts* and leading business men of
every small community have likewise
been Exceptionally responsive"
In his annual report, President Rich.
ard s. Halves tells the Banks that the
passage of the Esch.C ummins trans
oortation act was great victory for
the investors, and that while farm
prices are falling, yet Increased pro-
duction Is not nearly so much a cause
for concern as is more economical
consumption. The orgy OF foolish, ex-
kravagant and speculative consumption
which has prevailed In the United
States, and Is yet too largely evident,
must cease II we are to obtain a per-
nanently strong position in world
:rade."
That is to say. We farmers are living
90 well. and unless we get back to the
standards of 1894 we will spoil the
foreign trade game.