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Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24

Local contractors after the inactivi ty Of the long and hard winter look for a noticeable increase in building activity in the near future and already several of them are figuring plans for buildings in and near this city. With the drive on by the Norwich Build ing and Loan Association, who have adopted the slogan, Be Bird, Build Your Own Home" 1t is expected that during the present spring and sum- mer there will be many additions to Norwicll's houses. During the past week there has been very little work except some small interior jobs.
 Fire Marshall Howard L. stanton for for building permits, Sone for an addition and one for permission to build a garage. W. H. Allen asks permission to build on an addition to his house of Church street and Mi ehael Mingira wants a permit to build hollow tile garage at IT Vine street. The garage is to bea l3z2sxl0 with a sin roof.
 Contractor P. P. Sweeney has the york of altering the first floor of the parker-P Preston company at tine corr ser of Railroad and Ferry 'streess : ' 'Is9 1S9 s company intends to make tie first door over into an office. Partitions are Q be removed and 3. new floor laid.
 The work on tl1e alterations to the basement of the Greek Orthodox church have been started by Centrae- tor P. F. Sweeney. The basement is to be made into two school rooms.
 Plans are under way for the erection of sixteen new dwelling houses in Taftville as soon as tue weather per- mits. The houses will be botG sinSle and double tenements ;tud will be ait CT the same construction IS the rest of the mill houses that have beep erected by the Ponemah company. They will be equipped with electric lights and running water and other modern conveniences will be install ed.
 The work on the store at 115 Main street has been completed and IS now ready for occupation. Two large new show windows have been put in and the interior of the store has been re- modelled The large plate. glass win dov7s are set in copper and a new door has been put in.
 Carpenters are still at work on the Bo6s property on Broadway and the front Of the building has been extend-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Stamford-Afr. and Mrs. George S. Watts of Stamford are travelling in Florida.
 banhury-The dates of the county corn show at the farm bureau office in Danbury have been changed from March and to March il and 12. on account of the poot travelling condi- tions.
 Manchester-The local branch of the Connecticut Company reported an enormous freight business iast week, due to the fact that the biz auto trucks were unable to make the trip between Manchester and Hartford.
 Branford-Dr. Emmett Page, of New York. in the United States court
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
SOUR STOMACH M-O-Na Puts the Stomach in Fine Shape in Five Minutes

If your stomach is continually kick Ing up s disturbance; if you feel bloat5 ed and distressed; if you belch gas and sour tood into the mouth. then you need Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablets.
 Mi-O-Na stomach tablets give in- stant relief, of course, but they do more: they stop the poisonous gases. They stop excess fermentation of food and thoroughly clean, renovate and strengthen the stomach so that it can readily digest food without artificial aid
 Mi-o-Na stomach tablets are guar anteed to end indigestion. acute or chronic, or money back. This means that nervousness, dizziness and bilious ness should disappear. Druggists everywhere and Lee S Osgood Co. sell Ai-O-Na for 60 cents 8 large box.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
Great Rejoicing by Rheumatic Cripples
If So Crippi,d You Can't Use Arms or Legs Rheuma Will Help Yeu
 or Nothing To Pay.

If you want relief in two days. swift. gratifying relief. take one teaspoenfui of Rheuma once day
 If you want to dissolve the uric acid noison in your body and drive 1t ort through the natural channels so thak you will be free from Rheumatism. get 70 cent bottle of Rheuma frer your druggist today
 Rhe9matism Is a powerful disease strongly entrsnched in joints and mus cles In order to conquer it a powerful enemy must be sent against it. Rheu- ma IS the, enemy of rheumatism (no matter what form)--an enemy that must conquer it every time or your money will be refunded.
 Rhevma contains no nareoties-ig absolutely harmless. and tiiorou ghly reliable because it is the one remedy that has relieved the agoniziag pains of rheumat' 'sm sufferers who thought nothing would give relief. It should do as much for you-it seldom falls. Lee 0sgood Co. will gladly supply you or the no-cure-no- pay plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
FORECAST OF ACTION ON THE
 ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL

: Washington, Feb. ss. - Universal military training may not be included
 in the house army reorganization bill of the measure the latter part of the week. Noae of the leaders tonight would deny that omission of a training plan was likely, but asserted that no
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
REAL ESTATE SALES
 AND MORTGAGE LOANS

Norwich had eight. sales of real estate during the nast week to six for the same week in 1919. There were no loans the past week, while for the cor responding. week of the previous year the amount was S40oo.
 In New London there were il sales Of realty last week to two for the same week last year, The mortgase loans for the .respective weeks totalled $5s,- 5@5 and $24,75o.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
NEW LONDON.

Plans have been accepted for the proposed new frehouse for the North west Hose Co. The new hosehouse is to be located on the site of the pres ent building on Brainerd street and will replace a structure decidedly an tiquated and one that has practically outlived it's usefulness for the purpose intended.
 The new structure is to be of brick stone and concrete and will be of two stories and an attractive building.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
INCREASE IN BUILDING EXPECTED SOON

ed to the building line of the street. An entirely new show window is to be put in with a plate glass front set in copper. Other improvements are be- ing made to the store.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
BUILDING OPERATIONS
 IN NEW ENGLAND

Statistics of building and engineer ing operations in New England as compiled by the F. ". Dodge company fellow
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS
 MAY BE OVERCOME

If you have catarrhal deafness or are even just 3 little hard of heaF- druggist and get one ounce of Par, mint fdeuble .stl sngthl and add to 1t 4 pint of hot water and q little granuiated sugar. Take enc table. spoonful four times 3 day.
 This will often bring quick relief from the distressing head noises. Ctcgged nostFlls should open, mucus stop dropping into the threat. It Is easy to prepare, costs little and Is pleasant to take. Any, one Iesins haaFing or. who has catarrhal deafness CT head neisss eseuA give th5s prescription g trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-24

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Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19
TRUSTEES SALE.

On February 9Th, 1920, l will sell,
t public auction, to the highest bid
der, for cash, at the South door of the
ourt house of Leflore County, Mis-
sissippi, in the City of Greenwood,
under, and for the purpose of paying
the indebtedness secured by, the deed
of trust from George Jinkins and Ella
Jinkins to me as trustee for the ben
eft of S. L. Gwin, dated February 8th,
1918, and recorded in book %, at page
1872, of the Records of Mortgages and
Deeds of Trust on Lands of Leflore
County, Mississippi, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
Lot six CO., in block twenty nine
(29), in the McShane Addition to the
City of Greenwood, in Leflore County
Mississippi, as shown by the map OF
said Addition recorded in book 2, al
page 3, of the Record of Maps of sale
County, together with all and singu
lar the tenements, hereditaments ane
appurtenances thereunto belonging OF
in anywise thereto app%ertaining.
Witness my signature this 10th day
of January, 1920.
A. NJ. HOBBS, Trustee.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19
BEAR OVERACTS IN KENNEDY
PICTURE.

Maggie Kennedy lost her dignity
during the filming Of a scene in hen
new Goldwyn picture, Through the
Wrong Door," to be seen at the Green
wood Theatre, Thursday, Jan. 22nd.
Madge Kennedy, with the aid of a
ladder found a place on a secure
Dough; and then the bear was told to
go to it. He did. And he didn't stop
going. Not content with acting the
part expected of him, he eluded every
one and kept on climbing. Then the
thrills beganl
However, the owner caught up with
his four-footed charge before he haC
a chance to overtake Miss Kennedy
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19
The State of

The State Of MISSISSIPPI.
To Mrs. Willie Stephenson:
You are commanded to appear be-
lore the Chancery Court of the Coun-
ty of Leflore, in said State, on the
Fourth Monday of March, A. D., 1920,
to defend the suit in said Court of
S. w. Stephenson, wherein you are a
defendant.
This 10th day of January, A. D.,
1920.
(SeaD A. R. BEW, Clerk.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

MIR. apd Mrs. L. Taylor of FIaRf4N,
arrived Sunday to make their hoHh& 81
Greenwood. Mr.. Taylor will be $3.50
ciated with his brother Mr.. Nelson d.
Taylor, public accountant.
Messrs. j. l.. Mcmillan and }. -.
Bruce, two of our clever Carroll ceun-
ty friends, were in the city On bus
mess last Saturday.
+ + = = +
Mrs. P. P. McLemore of Ceres
spent the week end with her sister,
Mrs. R. V. Pollard. 81
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19
BRIDGE

Mrs. W. F. Patty will entertain at
bridge tomorrow morning and even
ing. Twelve guests will form three
tables in the morning and twelve other
ladies will enjoy her hospitality dur
ing the afternoon.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19
Acknowledg
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
COUNTY OF LEFLORE.

This day personally appeared be
fore me, the undersigned authority, c
R. Crull President and w. N. Gist
Secretary, respectively Of the corpor-
alton known as the Crull-Kenney Dry
Goods Company, who acknowledged
that they signed and executed the
above and foregoing amendment te
the Articles of Incorporation of sale
Company as their act and deed on this
the goth day of December, A. D. 1919
JOHN ASHCRAFT,
Notary Public in and for City OF
Greenwood.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

FOR SALE-Four room house in
East Greenwood, cash Or easy
terms; also two blocks and eleven ne
gro houses in Baptist town, part cash
and balance on easy terms zone corn
er lot 100 by 1877 1-2 feet, in North
Greenwood, two block from bridge.
See j. D Lanham or Phone SIS.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

LOST-Scotch Collie pup, tan col
ored white ring around neck. Had
collar with lock. Reward for same
by Arch Peteet.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

The White Sale is on and Will
be still on the balance of this
month at GOOdman's.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

The White Sale is on and will
be still on the balance of this
month at GOOdman'S.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

YOUR LIBERTY BONDS
We are Government Licensed
Brokers for the handling of Lib
erty bonds. We buy, sell, or loan
you on bonds. ]. r.. Forester &
Co., KantOr Bldg, Phone COL.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

YOUNG MARRIED MAN desires
position. Experienced in dry goods,
gents furnishings, shoes or clerical
work. Am fash typist. Phone TOO.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

FOR SALE-Nice residence lot on
Carrollton Ave. Good location, good
neighborhood. Price right. Phone 1873.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

Mrs. Rock at 808 Mississippi Aven-
ne takes orders for any kind of TAFT
ing. See her samples and prices be-
fore placing your orders.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

The White Sale is on and will
be still on the balance of this
month at GOOdman's.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

MONEY TO LOAN-$1, 900 10000
to loan at 6 per cent on improve
farms, ten years time. Privilege O
paying after three years. Inspectio
rec. Small commission. C. L. Lomax
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19
CLASSIFIED ADVS.
WANTED-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Phone 443.

WANTED-To issue SO additional
certificates of deposit for 100000
each by March 1st. Certificates to
bear 4 per cent interest, compounded
semi-annually. Greenwood Bank &
Trust Company, Capital and Surplus
s25O,OOO.OO.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

We have the coal and the service
STONER & CO.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

TAKEN UP-Stray. mule on Sun
day December 18th, about ID hands
high, Z or 8 years old. Can be found
at River Front Transfer Co.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

JERSEYS FOR SALE-One Jersey
cow (dry) $4,000; one Jersey heifer
Us months old) $500; one Jersey
bull (18 months vold) $4,000; or S215.-
90 for the three. All registered and
papers furnished. c.. H. Murphy, Ber-
clair, Miss; or phone Itta Bena Com
press.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19
TO THE PUBLIC.

Notice is hereby given that we have
sold our mercantile business, 407 Car
rollton Avenue, Greenwood, Miss, to
Max Piltz. This Jan. 10, 1920.
CHAS. S. LETTES & BRO.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

Have you seen The New Special Six
Studebaker? Schilling Auto Co.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

The White Sale is on and will
De still on the balance of this
month at GOOdman'S.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

FOR SALE-Three Good Saddle
Horses. Mrs. J. Obergfell, Itta Bena,
Miss.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

Let your next al be a Stude
baker. SchilIing Auto Co.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

The Daily CONFERENCE.-The Job
Printing Department gives promp
and satisfactory service. Send u
our orders.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

WANTED-1OO new savings ac-
counts by March LIST, 4 per cent inter
est paid compounded semi-annually
Greenwood Bank & Trust Company
Capital and Surplus $3.50, 200. 90.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

FOR SALE-Good building lot on
End Ave. North Greenwood, 100 by
100 feet. . P. O. Box B75.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

FOR SALE-One milk COW. Call
Phone S63.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

FOR SALE-Ten acres of land in
City of Greenwood. Cheap and terms
if wanted. Pete Arterbury.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

WANTED TO RENT-Rooms for
light housekeeping or house. w. A.
Shurtleff, Phone 315.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

WANTED TO RENT-Stable &C
commodating about eight horses and
five large wagons. State rental and
where located. Write, don't phone G,
Care Commonwealth.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

WANTED-Room and board in
private family. References exchang-
ed. Phone j. H. c.. at 2O1. .
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

FOR RENT-One furnished room
or one or two gentlemen. Phone
81.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

In every bout with bolshevism pa
triotism scores q K. @.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

WANTED Young couple want
room and board in private home, or
just room. Best of references furn-
ished. Phone Schilling Auto Co. No.
Sc.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

We are serving Pure Coca
Cola.
Handy Kitchen.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

FOR SALE-Residence on South
Boulevard. $4,000. $4,000 cash, bal
ance terms. Phone 1873. R. B. Hall.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19

GRAVEL AND SAND for sale. L
Hemphill, Jr., Valley Hill, Miss
Phone Greenwood 1908.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-01-19
AMENDMENT TO THE CH41TEs.
OF CRULL-KENNEY DRY GUuTS
COMPANY CHANGING THE
NAME OF THE COMPANY TO
THE ~CRULL-WHrfTING-
TON DRY GOODS COM
PANX5

We, c. R. Crull, President, and w.
N. Gist, Secretary, respectively, of the
Crull-Kenney Dry Goods Company a
corporation organized and existing
under the laws Of the State of Mis-
sissippi, hereby certify that the
said corporation at a special meeting
of the stockholders of the said cor
poration held at it's office in the City
of Greenwood, Mississippi, IN Mon
day, December 10Th. 1919, amended
Article One of the Articles of Incor-
~poration 50 as 70 read as follows:
"RESOLVED. that Article l of the
Charter of incorporation Of the Crull-
Kenney Dry Goods Company, reading
as follows:
The corporate title of said Com.
pany IS CrulI-Kenney Dry Goods
Company be, ana the same is hereby
amended co read as follows:
The corporate title of said Com.
pany is The C-ull-Whittington Dry
Goods Company
Witness Il signatures this 29tl
day of December, A. D. 1919.
Crull-k enney Dry Goods Company
C. R. CRULL, President.
w. N. GIST, Secretary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-16
LYDICK.
Anril Is.


A surprise party was held a. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. g. Myers Sat
urday evening in honor of the latter's
birthday. The evening was spent
at cards after which refreshments
were served 10 45 friends.
Miss Mildred Pauline Runyan Of
Grand View was a Sunday guest of
Miss Dorothy Straup.
Mrs. ]. +. Straup and daughter,
Alice, spent Easter Sunday in La
porte with Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Ma
har and Mrs. r. L Mallory, who has
recently returned from Marshall,
Texas.
Mrs. e. A. Morse and daughter.
Phoebe of Hobart, Ind. were week
end guests Of G.. S. DunnahoO and
family.
A surprise party was given at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. S Szman-
da. Wednesday evening, in honor of
their daughter, Mamie, the occasion
being her goth birthday anniversary.
The evening was spent with games
and contests. Dainty refreshments
were served to % friends.
Mrs. Florence Lindsey gave
family Easter dinner. Covers were
laid for 10. An out-of-town guest
was Mrs. Frances Zeltner of South
Bend.
A majority of the Lydick young
folks are busily practicing for play
entitled Eye Skewl OF Long Ago"
which is to be presented at the w
o. w. hall Saturday evening, April
"a
The Ladies' Aid meeting was held
at the home Of Mrs. William Trum-
BILE Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb are
spending a few days in Logansport
Miss Bernice Rensberger spent
Wednesday evening with Miss Dor
othy Straup.
The eighth grade examination for
the Warren township schools will be
held at the Lydick school Saturday,
April II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-16
SURPRISERS SURPRISED
ON BIRTHDAY OCCASION

Mrs. Schuyler Rose, sol Lincoln
way F.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Walton.
1913 Lincoln way E, had a Joint
birthday celebration yesterday and
II of their intimate women friends
had planned a surprise for them in
the nature of an elaborate dejeuner
as the French would call it, Some
one tipped off the principals, who
Immediately planned to make the
occasion as interesting as the num-
Der OF years that had slipped over
their heads would warrant Mr.
Rose had given the surprise Iarty
the key 10 the house so that II
could walk right in and take pos
session. In the meantime Mrs. Rose
had gone TO the home Of Mrs. Wal
ton TO primp for the surprise. and
when the surprise party arrived
they found the home empty. I'm
dismayed, they spread an elaborate
dinner in the dining room and sat
down 20 enjoy il. Mrs. Rose and
Mrs. Walton arrived on the scene,
dressed up" in Queen Anne style,
and very ancient personages, judg-
ing from their get-up. Their pow
dercd wigs, prodigious "bustles" and
wealth of waistline lent a decided
touch of the quaint to their ensem-
BILE and infused much hilarity into
the gathering. AS punishment for
knowing all about 1t, May" and
"Sallie" were forced to sit down TO
the 'Ieavings," being compelled to
eat Of the good things without the
help of forks, and peas were In
cluded In the menu!
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-16
ANNUAL SPRING
LUNCHEON APRIL "a
Miss Margaret Stahl to Speak
at WOman's Club Dinner at
Hotel Mishawaka.

Miss Margaret Stanl viii be the
principal SPEAKER at the annual
spring luncheon OF the Mishawaka
Woman's club 10 ha held at the Ho-
tel Mishawaka april "a. A recep-
ton viii be held at noon and the
dinner VIII be served at 1890
O'Clock. Miss Stahls topic viii be
" Happiness" Mrs. Rumpler Of In
dianapOlis. state president OF The
Federated clubs. viii also be a guest
at the dinner as well as Mrs. John
VIM OF Laporte. district chairman
and Mrs George Phillips, South
Bend. county chairman.
The musical part OF the Program
will be contributed by Mrs. Violet
shy Parks. viOlinist, accompanied by
Miss Mary DOolittle. pianist: Mrs.
Louise Krause Bickel. vocal sOloist,
and the Mishawaka WOman's club
quartet.
Reservations can be made by noti-
flying the following members. Mrs.
J. G. BOstwick. Mrs. r. A. Beamer
Mrs. Frank Reese. Mrs. A. &. Has
LANCER. The com mittee in charge Of
the luncheon Is Mrs Berthold Baer,
chairman. Mrs. Schuyler Rose, Mrs
W r. Butterworth. Mrs. Duncan J.
Campbell, Mrs. Ralph s. Feig, Mrs.
Fred Willett and Mrs. +. A. Beamer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-16
MONDAYS WRESTLING
MATCH IS DISCUSSED

What promises 70 be one Of the
best sporting events Of the season
takes place at the Century theater
Monday evening when Tony Bokitch.
champion middleweight, and Lou
Talaber. a popular man with local
wrestling fans, will stage a finish
match 10 decide a long termed riv-
airy between the two men, for
$500 purse.
kid" Ross. who was defeated
BOkitch in one of the hardest fought
battles ever witnessed in Misha
waka was in Chicago Wednesday
night, where Talaber and Ben stat
ansk. wrestled before q crowd Of
5000 people at the Second regiment
armory. Talaber throwing his man
in Z minutes and 10 seconds. Bo-
kitch witnessed the match and is
confident that he will prove his SUI
periority over Talaber.
Excellent Lreliminaries are prom
ised. Don Ross. brother OF Kid"
Ross. VS.. Tom Stinow, Of Michigan
City: Herman Onk, of South Bend.
VS.. Haasan Hamat, Of Michigan
City, and Young ZabO. who threw
Jim Dunn twice in 80 minues at
Omaha Monday night, VS.. Merl Cox,
of Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-04-16
PdrCnbrOkerS and Loan
Sharks Are Doing Big
Business IN Chicago

CHICAGO. April 15.-Heir-
looms. wedding rings and dia-
monds are being used more than
ever 10 help bridge the zap be-
tween wages and the cost OF liv-
ing, according 20 pawubrokers
here today. Persons who have
never before reSOrted TO pawn
ing cherished belongings TO OBJ
tain enough money 20 help them
live, are now steady patrons OF
the loan brokers.
our business has been great
or than ever before" said Paul
korshak. loan broker. Il have
noted a steady increase in
amounts We lend as we'll as
change in the class OF persons
70 whom we advance money. The
middle class clerks, teachers and
department sales girls-patron-
lie Us 20 great extent now The
laborer is making plenty OF
money and we don't see him
often"
Prohibition. according 10
well known 5. Clark st. pawn
broker. has increased the size
Of the loans.
1T has eliminated the petty
loans" he said. Fellows who
wanted 10 put on a Saturday
night Larty would drop I'm 20 get
s. or $40. Now those fellows
borrow $50 and $50"