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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Malt and Hop Sales Unlimited.

Columbus, Ohio.-Kramer & Bett.
man, Cincinnati attorneys, counsel for
malt and hops dealers in Ohio, in a
communication received by local deal
assert: There is no ruling by
the prohibition enforcement depart
meHt, issued or'in contemplation, that
limits sale Of malt extracts, hops, ETC.,
to bakers and confectioners."
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Puts Babe on Red Hot Stove.

New York.-After she had been ar
rested accused Of placing her T.
months-old boy on a red hot stove
Mrs. Grace Randell told the Brooklyn
police that her husband has treated
her "coolly" since the child was born.
The child, taken from the top of a
stove by police whom n~eighbors sum
moned, may die, hospital physicians
said. The husband is serving a sen
tence in Jail.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Missouri River Ice ooes Out

Bismark, N. D.,-The ice broke In
the Missouri river here and within
an hour the stream had risen 5 to 8
inches. The breaking ice carried out
a large portion Of temporary piling
bridge used by a construction com.
pany in building a bridge across the
river. The damage was estimated
at $40, 900.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Makes Fast Time.

San Francisco, Cal.,-Eddie Ricken-
hacker, American ace. flew form Los
Angeles to San Francisco in 3 hours
and 10 minutes, said to be a record
for a northward flight owe the BAL
miles. He bucked a heavy wind all
the way and made a forced landing
at San Jose for gasoline. A mark Of
8 hours and l minute was set for the
southwark flight over the distance by
Lieut.. e. C. Batten, an army flier.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Expense of SUFFRAGE.

Observation-Disclosures OF the cam.
paign for national woman suffrage
conducted by the National Woman's
party during the last seven years
amounted to 1854 08. according to an
audit account made public recently.
The largest item included was $96. 202,
for organization work. Expenses in
three elections totalled $67,137.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Twins?

Los Angeles. ~Cal.-Twins. but with
different birthdays. are the latest ad-
dition to the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Schubert here. One boy was
born at 1870 o'clock Thanksgiving
day. Tie other appeared at 1920
Friday morning..
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Life Term for Kidnaper.

Norristown, Pa.-Life imprisonment
by separate and solitary confinement
at hard labor was pronounced on Au-
gust Pascal, alias PasQuale. the
crank who confessed he kidnapped
and accidentally smothered 13-months-
old Blakely Coughlin last June.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
No Immediate Tax Chances.

Washington.-Scant hope exists for
any revision Of the revenue laws be-
fore the special session Of congress
to be called by President-Elect Hard
ing after March 4. Senator Henry Ca
bot Lodge. republican leader in the
senate, said.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Nobel Prize for Wilson,

Stockholm.-President Wilson will
be awarded the Nobel prize for 1920,
according to Swedish newspapers. The
announcement of the prize committee,
however, will not be made before the
end Of November.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03

The accompany
ing IS a picture Of
Emanuel Hins. a
young man nine
teen years OF age
who disappeared in
the storm Of Nov.
=, and has not beer
a from since
SO many errone aus
tales OF him hav-
ng been seen have
have been c|irculat-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
New japan Treaty,

Los Angeles. Japanese newspapers
announced the completion of a new
treaty between japan and the United
States and stated it was acceptable"
to Japan, according to a cable from
Toxic received here by the Japanese
Daily News.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Nine Perish in Fire.

New York.-Nine persons, constitut-
ing every member but n Of two en-
tire families, lost their lives here in q
fire which destroyed a five-story apart
ment house. Fourteen other families
ESCAPED or were rescued by firemen.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Vice Crusade al Akron.

Akron. O.-Nearly 100 persons were
arrested here during the greatest cru
SADIE against vice in the history Of
Akron. Alleged b~ootleggers, drug
vendors and liquor law violators were
among those captured in a series Of
raids.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Society Woman Kills Officer.

st. Louis.-Believing that a police
automobile which was pursuing her
speeding machine was a bandit car,
Mrs. Samuel S. Scott, a prominent So
ciety woman, shot and killed Patrol
man Charles ]. Backer as he brought
her car to a stop.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Former kaiserin Better.

The Hague.-Although the doctors
say the danger has not yet passed. lat.
est reports from Doom state the ex-
kaiserin's health Is improved. She
must still be watched continually.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Flour Under $500.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Marked de-
clines were registered in the flour
market here, which brought quota
tions under SO a barrel, the first time
in four years.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Ukran;an Army Beaten.

LOndon.-A Moscow wireless says
ports complete decentralization of the
troops of Gen. Petlura. the Ukranian
leader.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Lid on 72 CHICAGO Saloons.

Chicago.-Federal Judge X. NJ.
Lands issued injunctions against 72
saloon keepers restraining them from
violating the prohibition law.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Would Broaden Farm Lpans.

Washington.-Senator Cummins will
offer a oil, to broaden the farm loan
act SO that farmers can obtain loans
on personal security such as on their
live stock or their @
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03
Suuar Plants Shut Down.

New York.-All six refineries OF the
American Sugar Refining company
have been closed as a result Of slight
demand for the commodity, it was au-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

the weekend with his parents here.
Eric Jensen, who recently sold his
farm, has moved to Hudson. Albert
Mclaughlin is now living on the farm.
Rev. Robert Black of Roberts was
a recent caller in town.
Miss Mary Rattery spent Tuesday
the Twin Cities.
Antony Gund cut hand quite badly
Saturday.
There is sincere mourning for Mrs.
Carleton, of Minneapolis, who died
recently; she was a sincere friend to
so many here.
There was large attendance at
the sewing bee for the Lungers at +.
n. Fuller's Tuesday. There will be
another at the G. w. Fuller home, to
quilt, April 10. The Henry Lunger
family lost everything in the fire last
Thursday which destroyed their home
on the Jno. Black farm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
PLEASANT VALLEY

Mrs. Samuel Philips and little
daughter spent few days the past
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. A. Jackman.
Alex Hill is employed at Lloyd
Phillips
Mrs. McMannis, of the County Line
is employed at Edward Healey's for
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Gregerson were
Sunday visitors at the home of the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Gregerson, in Kinnickinnic.
An army observation balloon, carry
ing four passengers, from the army
station in Oklahoma, passed over here
shortly after noon on March 9th.
Mr.. Fierce and Mr.. Lunger of River
Falls were visitors at the S. A. Jack
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
SOUTH FORK

Frank Baird, of Jennings, Ordinary
Va, and daughter, Mrs. Willard King
who spent the winter in Sioux City
Ia, are visiting at the home of Pau
Baird.
Mrs. VIM. Evenson is on tie sics
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. Nelson attend
ed the auction Of Ericl Nelson in
Kinnickinnic Saturday.
Mesdames Bergseng, Pace, Mall
berg and Cummings attended a party
at the home of Mrs. Geo. Carley in
River Falls Wednesday.
Mrs. o. Megorden is visiting hez
daughter, Mrs. F. B. Hanson, this
week.
John Taylor spent Tuesday at the
L. j. Hanson home.
Mrs. Mary Dorgan Of kinnickinnic
spent few days last week with her
son, Chas. Dorgan.
Nh. and Mrs. j. McCue, Priscilla and
Harlan, visited at the home of Deck
Green Sunday.
Miss Hazel Schorn is staying few
days with her sister, Mrs. Will Even
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest McCue spent
Sunday at the home of Chas. Dorgan.
Mrs. Mallberg and daughter, Har-
riet, spent Monday at the John Nc
Cue home.
School reopened Monday after a
two weeks vacation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
WEST MARTELL

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hanson called
at Elmer Monson's Monday.
A parcel shower was held Tuesday
afternoon in honor of Helga Borge-
son.
Mrs. Gilbert Larson and children
and Elma Soil spent Monday after
noon with Mrs. P. Kjelson.
Anna Herum visited at the O. A
Johnson home Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. A. j. Soil spent Monday after
noon at the Rasmussen home.
Ole Sanvold arrived at the Sol
home Saturday afternoon for an ex-
tended visit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
SOUTH MARTELL

Grin Aasterud and friend, L. G. Sea-
feldt, of the River Falls normal, Wis
tied school here Thursday afternoon
A few were entertained at the J.
Sebion home on Sunday evening in
honor of Miss Ruth Forsythe.
Misses Elvira Sebion and Ruth
Forsythe spent Saturday afternoon
with Miss Birdie Albertson.
A few of the neighbors spent Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Charley Hell
geson. 1t waas her birthday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
PLEASANT VALLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. John Everson and
daughter jeanette spent Sunday at
Olaf Gustafson's.
Julius Everson, Henry and George
Everson are cutting wood on the HUI
go Weiss farm.
John Everson sawed wood for Sam
Woods and Will Shorn Wednesday,
Mrs. Will Shorn and children spent
Sunday at Gust Holmstoen's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
First Publication Apr. s, 1920)
NOTICE OF
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Circuit Court, Pierce County:
Andrew Boles, Plaintiff,

VS..
VIM. Voelker, Minnie Voelker and
Sam P. Kraft, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that under
and by virtue of judgment of fore
closure and sale rendered in the above
entitled action on the 1st day of APP
ril, 1919, in said Court for the sum
of $4288.45 damages and $165.16 costs
and attorneys fees, the undersigned
sheriff of Pierce County. Wisconsin,
will offer for sale at public vendue.
to the highest bidder for cash the fol-
lowing described premises situated
in Pierce County, Wisconsin, to-wit,
the Southwest quarter of the South
west quarter of section twelve (12)
Township twenty-six (26), north of
range nineteen (19) west, directed to
be sold by said judgment, at the front
door of the Court House in the village
of Ellsworth, Pierce County, Wiscon-
sin, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon
on the 22nd day of May, A. d. 1920,
or so much thereof as may be necess-
airy to satisfy said judgment with
costs and the expense of this sale.
Dated April 3rd, 1920.
J. w. Meier
Sheriff OF Pierce County, Wis.
F. NJ. White, Attorney for Paint: 1T.
advertisement $3.50
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
home Monday.

man home Monday.
Miss Grace Hendricksen who spent
her vacation with her parents, return
ed to the Normal school Monday.
Lacy Hill sawed wood for the Phil
lipps Bros, in Kinnickinnic, last week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on May
8, an open competitive examination
will be held here for the position of
clerk and city carrier in the postofice
at this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
KINNICkINNIC

Hardy Kelly is living for short
time in the Wilcox house.
Everett Webster, who has been liv-
ing in Canada for some months, spent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For Sale-A good big work horse,
wgt., about 1000 ID; also an Overland
5-passenger touring car in good shape
Both for sale at bargain prices. Jno.
Simpson. phone 61-X. go
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For Sale-2 Houses; l modern Z
room house; l house not modern.--
Strawberry plants for sale, the best
variety that can be bought. Houses
and plants above mentioned for sale
BY N. G. Nicholson. (5-2)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
"F R E E"

Excursion to the famous Eldorado
Oil Fields of Kansas, every week.
For information cali on or write TO
j. ID. Linehan, River Falls, Wis., adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For Saie-One Crickshank Bull, 20
mo- old. Also one Kirklivengton 6
mo. old, and one Airy Buckington
snow white bull calf. Can spare a
few cows. L. w. Hastert.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Farm Wanted--Wanted to hear from
owner of farm or good land for sale.
Send full description and price. Leslie
Jones, Box Z, Olney, iii. (5:D
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Housework-I will do homework
by the hour the first four days of the
week. Mary Winters, phone $50. 6
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For Sale-A seven-room house, with
lights and city water; corner Fourth
and Cedar strs. Theodore w. Mich
OILS, Corner Third & Cedar strs. 1858
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
BORN

Healey-In this city, Monday, Apr.
9Th, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Healey, daughter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Choice Golden Glow Seed Corn
shelled and graded, $500 per blu. if
ordered before April 18th. Test 95
per cent or better. f. d. Peirce,-
River Falls, Wis. Phone 343. glib
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
EZEKIEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Communion Services Sunday, Ap-
ril II, at 1890.
Rev. N. Blomholm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Miss Katherine Thomas Of Eau
Claire visited at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. j. L. WATSON, from Thurs
day until Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For Sale-A fine modern house on
9Th street; just completed. Must be
sold within so days. See my of the
Association Land Agenss. 3:11-4:1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Eggs For Sale-From Pure bred
Single-comb Rhode Island Reds, S1.25
for Is. Phone 180-W. Mrs. Oliver
Knight. SD
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For Sale-Two Pure-bred servic-
able Holstein bulls; also several grade
Holstein cows. State Normal, A. N.
Johnson. (6)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
NOTICE

Buggy want to buy good, light
buggy. Waiter Glass. (6)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For The Garden-Do you want a
load of extra good manure for that
garden? If so call Walter Glass,
phone so. (6-2)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For Sale lots on West Side; also
truck buggy and good garden seeder.
Mrs. J. A. Stewart, phone 326. (6)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Gang plow-A right good 14-inch
gang pillow for sale. Walter Glass,
phone so. 1922
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

EGGS. C. Rhode Island Red
eggs for Matching, $3.50 for Is. Low
ell Dawson, phone 327. co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Lot For Sale-On Lake str, just
east of my home; city water avail
able; sidewalk laid past lot. A bar
gain. |. o. Isaacson. (5-3)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

EGGS-Buff Cochin Bantam eggs:
$1.00 for Is. Arthur Mallory, phone
291. (6)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

For Sale-3 acres in city, excellent
for truck garden. Inquire at this of
fee. 1888
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Hay For Sale-Inquire of Mrs.
Margaret Wells, phone 325. (6)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

165 Acres, Cheap-3 miles out of
town; 40 acres rye; 80 plowed; good,
new buildings; small payment, bal
ance on or before 10 years, per cent.
March or April 1st delivery. ]. ID.
Linehan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Barn For Sale-Inquire at Ala Spring
street. 3:11-4:1 cl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
CLASSIFIED ADS.
FARMS FOR SALE

have THE SPALDING FARM for
sale. s. L. Krauth.--adv.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-25
NEW CORPORATE FINANCES
Total Issues Foated in August the Lowest in Many Months
Large Proportion Used for Refundng- Interest Rates
High-4o Per Cent of Issues Floaed in August at Rates
Above Per Cent
Bv DIR. FRANK NJ. SURFACE.

The total amount new corporate bonds and
data compiled BY Dow Jones Company he figures be
compared oatcd in July and with $3So4942o
$9rSoo in April which the record high Of hnansng
in month $22o334ooo in May and S3o379ooo ju9 The
eight months of amounts 10 $435S37oo or an average OF
The decreasing number and
months reflects the tight money market and tho high rates OF
ve large proportion OF the loans now beng offered bear in
tc rates Of and per cent OF the amounts financed august
or Al per cent OF ,e % .otaI ~ Ie G pei
Sent at u per cent and r3 3r - T cent % o
hoc the month OF May in this latter month only per
the corporate issues oad at rates above per cent in May 1920
Gn 81 & per per cent Of the 0' whereas the similar hS" for
OF the eight months $2so273ooo.
trials and the remaining "A per cent equal to S37Soo were
OF the total offerings the eight months sSo56ooo
the form OF stocks or this only 5oooo
OF Industrial stocks offered Ss6r over 70 per
sued the first three months OF the In August only SIo6ooo
Bond issues for months amounted S437.335ooo of
which nearly $o6Sooo ndusrials and
Note issues $766 Of which 50 per
undng issues The of securities oatcd in August for the
of the This may compared with A. per
uy 4 PER % cent in yuns III per cent in May and az per cent
tor expansion the last month only Sooooooo Many
bankers believe that these figures indicate that the industrial
from now on will be distinctly less than m the past.
per cent bon sd e BY Re Nsw 9 cn % @
month only 6sooc of aoad securities chiefly
public confidence railroad through
state Commerce decision and the busnesske method in which the
capital which they need badly 1t is believed th @
this can be secured much favorable than few
Copyright by Herald,
The Washington herald., 1920-09-25
COTTON MARKET.

New York. Sept. 24.-Sentiment
in cotton continued pronouncedly
bearish today and the market
slumped further. First quotations
were steady at a net decline of 20
points on the nearer positions to
an advance of 80 points on the
distant months.
The market was weak during the
middle of the morning. Shorts Sc
cured their contracts so easily that
their confidence was soon restored
and the market broke into new
low ground for the movement on
some of the active months, selling
off to 24.03 for January or about
~ points net lower. Reports that
cotton mills at Utica had followeo
the lead of the Amoskeag mills
with a price cut of 80 to 40 per cent
on sheetings and cotton yarns.
strengthened bearish sentiment and
the market was unsettled after II
o'clock.
The market turned firmer in the
early afternoon on covering for
over the week end, and buying for
a reaction. Demand was not broad,
but for the moment there was a
distinct falling off in offerings.
both from the South and Wall
Street speculative sources. The
rally was of short duration and
was followed by a break into new
low ground under Wall Street and
New Orleans selling and stop loss
liquidation. The close was steady at
a net decline of 80 points to an ad-
vance of 7 points, the latter on July
Spot here was quiet with mid
ding 100 points lower at $3.50
cents; there were no sales. Spot Al,
New Orleans was quiet with mid
dlings SO points lower at $3.50
cents; the sales were S04 bales.
Receipts of cotton in bales at
some of the leading points today
were:
Galveston. 4,6S7; New Orleans.
l,s1s; Savannah, 1896; Memphis.
sos; Augusta, 2,742; Houston, 1909,
The Washington herald., 1920-09-25
EXPORTFIGURES
SHOW DECLINE
Considerable Drop Shown
For August-Imports
Slightly Decrease.

A considerable drop in exports
and somewhat smaller imports in
August as compared with previous
months were shown by figures is
sued yesterday by the Department
of Commerce.
Exports in August were valued
at s5S4.OOO,Oo0 a drop of $4,000
900 from 1851 900. 900 in July of this
year, and s62.0oO,0O less than the
exports of s646.OoO,o0O in August,
1919.
Exports for the eight months
ended with August were valued at
IS, ,4S3, 100000, an increase of SELL
100000 over the exports of s5,272,-
100000 in the first eight months of
1919.
Imports in August were valued at
s519, 100000, decrease of s1S,O0o,-
900 from the amount of s537,00O,-
900 in July, but s212 900 more
than the imports of 1907, 900 in
August, 1919. During the eight
months ending with August of this
years imports amounted to $4,000
100000. an increase of a per cent
or s1,73S,000.000 over imports of s2,-
262.0ob.Oeo in the same period of
1918.
The excess OF exports over inn
ports in August was $4,000, ,000.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-25
ADMIT
NEW MEMBERS
Three Savings Houses Be,
come Members of Lo-
cal Association.

The council of administration of
the District of Columbia Bankers
Association in session yesterday
afternoon admitted three savings
banks Citizens. Mt Vernon and
Standard. to membership.
A special meeting of the District
Bankers Association was also
called for o'clock next wednes-
day night in the Gridiron Room,
New Willard Hotel, for the purpose
of having members hear the formal
report that the Clearing House As
socistiof has made the provision
by which the resolution adopted
by the District Bankers Associa-
tion in convention on the steamer
Midland, June to last, becomes
a regulation.
1t will be remembered that one
or more representatives from all
local banks were aboard the steam
er Midland when the following res
olution was passed: Resolved,
That 1t is desirable that the bank
ers of Washington adopt a universal
hour for the closing Of their COM
mercial departments, and that hour
should be 900 p m. except on
Saturdays, when II o'clock, noon.
will be the closing hour