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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
SCORED ON THE CONSTABLE
Official Very Much In Error Whom He
Thought Motorist Didn't Know
What He Was Doing.

81 don't often make mistake In my
official CELEBRATIONS" admitted Con-
stable Sam T. Slackputter, the redOubt-
able sleuth OF Petunia, but I'll have
to own up that yesterday evening l
pretty nigh done so. A stranger, that
looked like he represented a fnir-Sized
fine and a nice little fee, came along
in his motor car, sOrter wabbling III
his progress and singing, My Irene Is
the Village Queen. Rum-tum-tiddy
Er-rum- tiddy-tumr and 50 forth.
"'Halt there" says |. Consider
yourself under arrest!
'And b'gaShed if he didn't stop and
cuss me for everything he could lay
his tongue to! What are you trying to
arrest me for you blankity-busted, lop'
cared, red-necked hick? says he.
"'FOr being so bone-dry drunk says
l, that you don't know what you're
doing"
Like torment, | don'tI7 says he.
I'm cussing out a blankity-blanked'
authenticated, tin-starred boob" says
Ie. That's what I'm doing!
"Well, of course, / seen he did know.
So all the action l could take was to
haul in my horns and wave him on
ward with rs much dignity as could
manage to assume on the spur of the
moment. kansas City Star.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
TRAMP'S PLEA THAT fAilsn
suA.r.r Quite Unable to See style OF
Splitting and Hacking Proposed
by Farmers Wife.

Lawson Purdy, secretary OF CHIT
ity organization, said In a brlIilaD'
ADDRESS on charity in New YORK:
CHARITY bestowed on the prores-
sionaI beggar Is worse than wasted.
A gaunt scarecrow with a red nose
knocked at the back door OF farm
house one bitter December day.
Charity lady he croaked. Char-
ity for the sake of the Christmas
feast wOt's approaching
Here lie coughed dismally.
"T.ady,' he went on, 4 got Splt-
tin headache and n hackin' cough
and
But the wise farm woman inter-
rupted him.
a. splittin' headache and hacEln
cough? she said. Then you won
mind goin' out to the wOodshed ana
spllttin' the kindTin' and hackin' them
oak logs. When you're through I'll
give you meal Of
But the sufferer with geStur" OF
rage and disgust was already hurry
ing off,"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
Eli Not Needed

A rather plainly dressed young man
went into II furnishing goods store and
asked to see Il suit of clothes. ooh,
don't bother about fitting it, just wrap
It up as it is-and, by the way, put
in hat"
"What size, please?"
"Any old number around seven will
DO"
ANY shirts?" ventured the clerk,
wOnderin%Ey selecting n hat.
yep, throw in three or four. and
lon't mind the size, for I was a pri-
waite In the A. f. f. for over a year.
and I'm afraid if I got any buds to fit
ne now 1 won't feel at home" said
he former soldier.-Tenshun 81.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24

The whippet tank, which roared and
banked and clanEed its way to vic
tory in the war against Germany, is
putting horses and mules out of bust
ness in the great pine forests Of north
em Arizona. One big lumber concern
ut Flagstaff has just put two tanks to
work having bought them from the
war department. Each tank has dis
placed thirty horses and fourteen
men, according to COMPANY officials.
Using horses it was impossible for the
company TO haul during the winter
months. The tanks, however, take no
account Of weather conditions.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
Has a Good Effect

(Which one Of ShakespearpS plays
tro you regard as his masterpiece"
'M0cheth.' replied the man who is
slightly henpecked.
Perhaps yOu are right, but scholars
differ"
"Oh, don't set myself up as n sChOl-
mr. or even . good judge Of plays.
merely know that after seeing a per-
Torrance of Macbeth my wife says
she feels little and afraid and In need
OF protector. "--Blrmlngham Age
Herald.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
SeakInu the Truth.

He--I can't bear that fellow Chat
terton. He always brings up such I'M
Interesting subjects. What was he
talking to you about?
She-YOu.-Londop Answers.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
Naturally,

"You look depressed this morning"
81 have a good reason. When went
20 look at my private stock l found /
was out of spirits"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
Poor PeckI

Friend-Is your brother still the lev
el-headed, sensible fellow he used to
be?
Peck-Yes he's still a bachelor
Boston Transcript.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
The Locality.

experts say 1t takes fully fifteen
minutes to shear sheep by hand"
mot if 1t is done in Wall street"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
Opened a Can,

THAT was really fine poem the
man wrote about your baked beans"
"YeS. The poor fellow was hungry"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
So II 10.

"What is the center of gravity"
"The letter V'"-Boys' Life for Feb
ruary.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-06-24
LIS Mature.

what do you think OF that free seed
business in cOngressT
II think 1t Is plant"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Death by Suicide.

Miss Bertha BIsser. aged about 50
years, residing with her youngest
brother Ernest on his farm about four
miles south of Cresco, ended her life
Wednesday forenoon, by shooting her.
self directly in the center Of her fore
head with an old revolver which had
been about the house for some time.
For some time she has seemed to be
unusually cheerful, but her act was
evidently premeditsted. She was at
work canning gooseoerries and sent
little Gerber girl, who was making her
home there out of the house on some
errand. She evidently then tried to
shoot herself but failed ss two Of the
five shells in the pistol show that the
hammer failed to explode them. She
next evidently oiIsd and cleaned the
weapon, as grease in . pan showed,
laid down on her bed snd fired the
fatal shot. The little girl heard the
shot and called the brother. Who found
his sister slresdy dead.
She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Henry
Albers, Mrs. Lee Bloomenrsder and
Mrs. Chss. Schultz, and two brothers,
Q third brother having been killed in
France.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Married.
Drilling-Wiest

On last Tuesday, June 20. at St.
Johns church, Ft. Atkinson Occurred
the marriage of Miss Burgeta Wies',
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. West,
to Mr.. Frank H. Drilling. They were
attended by Miss Clara Drilling, sister
of the groom and Mr.. Henry West
brother of the bride. The bride was
born at Ft. Atkinson and has spent her
whole life there and was known ss one
of Ft. Atkinson's most charming
young ladies. She was engaged in her
fathers store as bookkeeper for the
past few years.
Mr. Drilling, one Of Howard's coun'
tvs prosperous young farmers. was
born near Ft. Atkinson, but has spent
most of his life in this community and
is one of those earnest, sterling young
men. They begin their married life on
the groom's farm east of town. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father Drsgoun.
After the mass about seventy -fiye
relatives and friends gathered at the
home of the brides parents. The
happy young couple will be in their
new home in the very near future.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Demise Of Father Gum.

This community was shocked Tuesday
afternoon by the death of Father Gum.
The pastor Of the Immaculate Concep'
ton Church in Elma had been seriously
i'll for months and recently was taken
to the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Min
nesota, where the best medical skill
was found unavsiling and the good
priest was brought home to await the
end.
Father Gum Wa ose of the pioneers
in this community and was the founder
Of this parish and the builder of the
Immaculate Conception Church and the
immaculate Conception Academy. one
Of the most beautiful and valuable
church and school properties in northern
Iowa.
The funeral vas held Friday morning
and was attended by a crowd that filled
the church and the large lawn surround
ing the building 1t is estimated that
more than eight hundred automobi' les
were parked in town during the services.
Solemn Requiem High Mass was ceIe-
brated at 900 O'clock. Very Rev. P. J
RYAN. Of Cresco. was Celebrant; Rev.
]. ]. O'Brien, of Riceville, Deacon;
Rev. A. N. Tibesu, of Plymouth Rock,
Sub.Deacon; Rev. J. ]. Nelson. of De
Witt, lows, lst Master of Ceremonies;
Rev. Valentine Casey, of Strawberry
Point End Master of Ceremonies; Rev.
John Murtsgh. Edgewood, Censor
Bearer; Rev. Nicholas Keffler. Stone
City, Acolyte; Rev. J. C. Linkenmeyer,
Lamont, Acolyte; Deacons of Honor to
Archbishop Kesne, Very Rev. J. C.
Stuart, Dubuque. Very Rev. John J..
Hsnley, Dubuque; Chsnters, Very Rev.
VIM. J. Convery, Charles City. Rev.
M. J. Thiltgen, D. D., Ossian. Iowa.
Very beautiful and appropriate was
the choir singing by Rev. Alphonsus
Dress of Columbis College. Dubuque,
assisted by Rev. Jas. D. Kesrn. Fair
banks. Iowa, and Messrs. John Flynn,
of Dubuque, and Emmet Kelly, of Law
Ter. members of Columbia College Choir
Of Dubuque.
The honorary pail bearers were Very
Rev. VIM. J. Convery, Charles City;
Rev. ]. P. Martin. Usage; Rev. NJ. H.
Carey, New Hampton; Rev. J. J. Col
Inns, St. Cecelis; Rev. Patrick Hogan.
lLourdes; Rev. J. J. Zeyer. Alta Vista.
The active pail beGfers wsrs Dr.:J. W
Mulick, Michael Casbmsn, John Jscoby,
Coleman Foley, T. J. Deegsn and Dan
German.
About seventy-five priests were pres
ent.-EIma New Era.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Re.isus as City Carrier.

Joseph C. Malek has resigned his po'
sition as city carrier at the Cresco
postoffice, position he has held since
the establishment of the city delivery
service in the city, period of over
seven years, not including one year
spent in the army. His resignation
took effect with the close of his days
work on Wednesday and be Was sue
ceeded by Elmer Eye who has been
doing efficient substitute work as clerk
and carrier for the past two years.
Leonard Bsldner will succeed Eye as
substitute
Mr. Malek resigns to engage in busi-
ness for himself, having recently COM
menced the manufacture and whole
sailing of ice cream. and his product has
met with such favor that he has deem
ed it his wisest course to devote his
whole attention to the business.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Married..

Last evening at the Congregational
parsonage occurred the marriage of
Miss Marie Wagner and Ralph C..
Davis, Rev. Wiltberger iciating:.;tsz;@:zz:5
Miss Marie is the daughter of %Mrs.
C. Wagner of this city and one Of our
popular young ladies who has hostsot
friends not only here but at Elkader
and Cresco where she has held re-
sponsible positions. ,''%f1',: 81
Ralph is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
y. Davis and 10 one Of our enterprising
young business men being the junior
partner in the firm of Riley 4 Davis.
During the late war he was overseas
for several months. .E
While the above event was expected
their friends did not know just when it
would occur but the word was passed
and the parsonage was completely sur
rounded with friends and cars who were
snxiously awaiting an opportunity to
congratulate them. At the proper
time Paul Sonnkalb drove up and they
were loaded into the car and disssp-
peared foiling the cars and others who
were on guard. He drove them to Nc
Gregor where they caught the night
passenger for Chicago where they will
spend their honeymoon after which
they will return to Postville to make
their future home. Review.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
CREscO HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 1920
Salvation Army Home Service.

A formal connection with the Saliva
ton Army Home Service has been es-
tablished for this county by the for
nation of a County Advisory Board.
This board collectively and individual
" represents both the Army and the
people of this community in all emer'
gencies and contingencies wherein the
sixteen major activities of the Army
are at the command of the people for
the asking. Such institutions as the
Maternity Home. the Young Women's
Boarding Homes. the Missing Friends
Bureau, the Anti-suicide Bureau, the
Boys Agricultural Farm and School,
and other institutions are thrown open
to such cases as may arise in this COM
munity. Not the least of the others is
the Free Employment Bureau. The
Army in no way interferes with any
other social agency and in its program
is essentially unique, the service being
the out-grdwth of nearly fifty years OF
work for suffering humanity in this
country. A study of the conditions in
this county disclosed wherein the Army
may be of service and the Advisory
Board become . natural sequence. The
Board is made up as follows:
A. E. Barker, chairman; w. H. Till
son, secretary; VIM. Kellow. E. l..
Davenport. F. D. Mead, H. G. Addie.
A. ]. Thomson, l.. P. Barth. A. B.
Converse. Edwin Church, J. w. Platt,
E. P. Farnsworth, Rev. H. NJ. Nor
mann.
BY the establishment of an advisory
board in this country, the Salvation
Army places at the disposal of every
community, through the medium of
this body of substantial citizens. every
facility for social relief made possible
through its sixteen major activities.
The advisory board will decide what
are the county's needs in the matter
of such relief; and the Salvation Army,
with it's forty years of specialized
training in administering to unfortu'
nate humanity. will apply the remedy
or prescribe the preventative.
In other words. the Salvation Army
will render aid where it Is asked, but
will be advised and guided by the citi'
zens Of the county - to the existence
and extent,oc the need.
First among the functions Of the Cd
visory board will be 70 make study q
social conditions under prescribed
heads, and render . confidential report
to state headquarters. This report
will then be snaIyzed BY experts Of the
Salvation Army. who will recommend
steps to be taken or send trained per-
sonnel to deal with the situation. If II
seems to warrant.
The Home Service Program for 1920.
although but few months old, has al
ready been sdodted by several entire
states.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
The Tent Theater Pleases.

: The Cass. Parker: Rstchford Shows
were handicapped this week by the
terrific rain storm of Monday night
which prevented them from giving .
performance, but they had good crowd
Tuesday night and every evening since.
They are giving good satisfaction, pre-
senting their plays with good scenic
equipment and have several clever
people. Their little orchestra also
comes in for considerable praise. All
in al. it 10 a mighty clean and satisfac-
tory show. ..-.. apl, "a. .> .....,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Essay Prize Winners

The Howard County W. c. T. U.
awarded the following prizes for best
essay written in the county: ~
Florence Despsrd. d...............$ 500
For best essay written in the
country school. cathariue
The Cresco Local Union awarded
the following prizes to eight - ..
grade, Florence Despard ...... 200
Elizabeth Peterson and Eva -.
Frank, End. ....,......... 100
TosSeventh Grade, Paul Farms.
worth 200
Mary Farnsworth ...... -. 100.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
RaM &au.

The Cresco base ball team won their
game with Preston Sunday by the score
Of 6 to l. For the first two innings
neither side scored. but in the third
inning Cresco Tailed four points on
errors. Cresco also scored in the fifth
and seventh, while Preston's only run
was also made in the seventh inning.
D5 e, pitcher, and Woodward. first base,
played strong game for Cresco..
On Sunday next at 3 O'Clock, Cresco
will play Elma. Elms beat ,Cresco by
one score two weeks ago, and is COM
ing over to repeat the trick next Sun
day. so you may expect to see a real
game.
Two more games are already sched-
uled for Cresco. McIntire will play here
the 5th and Lansing on Sunday, the IL.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
4th Of July Post Office Service.

The 4th of July falling on Sunday, the
day following will be observed ss holi-
day ut the Cresco Post Office. There
will be neither rural or city carrier
delivery on Monday and no collection
service, but the general delivery win
dows will be open until 10 o'clock and
both rural and city carriers on duty to
deliver mail to their patrons.
F. D. MEAD, P. NJ.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
100 Wild Animal Actors.

A circus with over 100 wild animal
actors. together with over two hundred
domestic animals and in addition to this
great array of specially acts. q CON-
>plete circus performance. including
more clowns than you have ever seen
with any other show. Yankee Robinson
is presenting in his big circus this sea-
son performing lions, tigers, leopsrds.
pumas, jsguars, polar bears, black
bears, zebras, elephants. camels, llsmss.
horses, ponies, dogs, monkeys. birds,
pigs, carrier pigeons. leaping ponies
and dogs and many acts of smaller
character.
The big show carries this season forty
double length cars. equal to eighty
regular freight cars and is the largest
travelling show outside of the Barnum
show. Twelve thousand people can
view the performance at one time and
the seating is so arranged that every
visitor to the big show can witness each
act to advantage.
r. as,rs sca be in town sarly On exhik;g
ton dSy that you may witness the erect
ing Of the tents and tho unloading OF
the wild animals.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
FARM DEPARTMENT.
Conducted bv the Farm Bureau.

Conducted by the Farm Bureau.
About one hundred and fifty people
turned out to the farm bureau meeting
held st Maple Leaf in Howard town
ship last Friday night. A tree moving
picture allow and an axcsllent talk by
Mr.. Avery. . farm bureau member Of
Cerro Gordo county, were the features.
The farm bureau also put ON Q pic
turs show in Alton township last We'd
nesday night on the Will Daley farn,I
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
For Sale!

Minneapolis threshing outfit in good
running order, 18-horse engine, return
flus. 10 by 56 in, separator. blower and
feeder.
45t4 JOHN WENDL, Cresco, In.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Harlaa's Hish Grade Milk.

On sale regularly 1T the house and
lenders store at all hours during the
week. On Sundays 1t Harlan's house
before $50 q. m. and between 4:3O and
30 .. m. 36-tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Kennedy-Jacobus

Arthur Kennedy and Miss Hazel
Jacobus, both of RicsvilIe, L., were
united in marriage on Wednesday morn
ing at the Congregational parsonage by
Rev. Bockoven.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Mohs-Bluhm

MOhs-Bluhm
At the First Lutheran church, Thurs
day, June "a, Mr.. Carl Mohs and Mrs.
Emma Bluhm. Witnesses: Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Minkel. The couple left On
the evening train for . wedding trip to
Wisconsin. H. N. Norman read tho
service.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
For Sale.

For Sale.
A combination hay and hog rack.
Everett Smith.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Webster-Zaizer

On Saturday, June 23rd, occurred the
marriage of Mr.. Dewitt Webster of
Cresco, to Miss Margaret Zaiser of La
Crosse, Wis. Tho ceremony was per-
formed by Rev! Bockoven, at the par
sonsge. The bride and groom wereat'
tended by Miss Hazel Webster, sister
of the groom, and Mr.. Chsuncey Peck,
of Seattle, Wash. Mr.. Webster is q
prominent young man of Cresco having
spent most of his life here with the ex'
ception of bis time in the A. E. F.
Miss Zaiser is also we'll known, having
taught French and Latin in our high
school for two years. They will be at
home on the farm one mile north OF
Cresco. formerly occupied by his par
ents.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-07-02
Fam tsr Rent.

The old Martin Vsgts 22O. acre farm
one mile west and ! mile north from
Davis Corners. Will make . three
year lease to . good man with biz own
family help and will rent for share or
for cash. Write to
1927 D. c. Shuler,
rPaPkerahur1 Ii,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-20
Sioux City Live Stock.
Sioux City, April 20.

ESIUlA lily, App II ~.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for to-
day 2,5O0; market steady.
Beef steers, choice fed HIS 914.o0
Short fed 1O.00611.50
Fat cows and heifers .... SO0611.75
Feeders .............S .5O610.oO
Gamers ...........4 000 $50
Feeding COWS and heifers $500 100
Calves, best ........... -.00915.5O
Common ............ 5000 $50
Hogs-Estimated receipts for to-
day 1000; market lower.
Light 015.o 90
Mixed Ia tD 1870
Heavy -lo. 0v Cp44.oV
Bulk Of sales ...........l4.250 1900
Sheep-Estimated receipts for to-
day none.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-20
COMMISSION HOUSES DO MOST
OF SELLING AND BUYERS
ARE INDIFFERENT.
MODERATE SETBACK
FOLLOWS OPENING
Situation Summarized by Traders as
Tho Dealers in Corn Were lsnor-
ing Factors Of Strength - Oats
Governed by the Action of Corn
Provisions Weaker With Corn.
BY Associated Press.

! BY Associated Press.
Chicago, April 90. - Considerable
weakness showed itself today in the
corn market. According to some OBJ
servers the situation was sum-
married. by the statement that the
trade apparently discounted factors
of strength. Commission houses did
most Of the selling and at least tenn
porarily there was an absence Of
support Initial prices. which varied
( from the same as yesterday to l 4
cents lower, with May at S1.70A and
July at s1.G6 to s1,66Is. were follow
ed by a moderate setback and then
by rallies all around.
Subsequently. bullish domestic
wheat crop reports together with re-
iteration of gossip that export OF
wheat from Argentina might be en-
bargoed, led to a fresh advance In
corn. There was also evidence of
anxiety about the smallness of sup
plies in store here. Closing prices
were nervous. a to 1Ss cents higher,
with May at s1.73 to s1.731s and July
at S1.66Ss to s1.661a.
Oats.
Oats were governed by the action
of corn. After opening unchanged to
3 of a cent up including July at SO
to S9l4, the market underwent a sag
and then reacted somewhat
Provisions.
Provisions weakened with grain
and hogs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-20
Range of Chicago Grain Prices.

Corn-May opened at 1.7o%; high
est. 173A lowest, 1.7014; closed, 1.73.
July opened at 1855: highest. 1874;
lowest, 1874; closed, 1863. Sept.
opened at 1.61: highest, 1924; low
est, $50: closed. 1919.
Oats-May opened at 97h; highest,
SO; lowest, ssA; closed, 97&. July
opened at 1914: highest, 80; lowest,
$50; closed, 1914.
Pork-May, highest, $3.50; lowest,
1915: closed, $3.50. July opened at
1870; highest, 1890; lowest, 1850;
closed, 37.75.
Lard-May opened at 2o.o2; high
est, 2O.o2; lowest, 1850; closed, 1880.
July opened at 2o.85; highest, 20.9O;
lowest. 20.3o; closed. 20y57.
Ribs-May opened at 1882: high
est, 1887; lowest, 1920; closed. 1897.
July opened at 1900; highest, 1905;
lowest, 1850; closed, 1900