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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

The many friends of Joseph f. Bass
will be shocked to learn of his death
which occurred Tuesday afternoon at
3 o'clock at the residence, 712 North
Iowa avenue. Mr. Bass had been i'll
for some time. but his recovery had
been hoped for.
Mr., Bass was born at Kissimmee.
Fla, forty-four yers ago and came to
Lakeland nine years ago from Tampa,
since which time he has been promi.
nent in the community. He was a
member of the b. & R. Cigar Co..
manufacturers of cigars
The funeral service will be held this
afternoon at o'clock at the residence
the Gentry-Futch Co having charge of
the arrangements. Dr. w. j. Bolin of
the First Baptist church will conduct
the services. and music will be fur
nished by the Baptist choir
Mr.. Bass is survived by his devoted
wife and three sons. Virgil. Clarey
and Carl, of this city, and by broth
err, Everett Bass, of Kissimmee. nd
two sisters, Mrs. NJ Davis of Tampa.
and Mrs, Lulu Taylor, of Dade City.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD CONSIDERS
SEVERAL ITEMS

The county school board met at Bar
tow yesterday and several interesting
matters We're taken up in addition t.
the routine matters
Elections in twenty-four school sub
districts We're called for the purpose
Of voting millage and electiug trus.
tees for two years. These elections
will be held the first week in Jun
The bOrd also called up election
in the Davenport special district for
the purpose OF $1,000 bond issue
for new brick building, and in the
Fort Meade district for $4,000 for the
purchase of an additional site and I'M
provements on the present building.
Supt. c. \. Parker and g. B. Muir
rell reported favorably on the pro
posed consolidation of the Cumbie and
Lake Parker schools and the trustees
were instructed to dispose of the Lake
Parker building and apply the pro.
ceedS to adding another room to the
Cumbie school.
y petition from the Bradley June
tiCH district asking for $4,000 bond
election was received. but the matter
was deferred until after the proposed
election regarding the annexation OF
certain territory to the present dis
triCt, which election will be held in
June
The board will meet again Thurs
day for the purpose of arranging sal
aries of teachers and the length Of the
term for the ensuing year
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
WILL BE BACK TO STAY

Mrs. Mollie Harrison and sons. d.
Henry Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs Il. c.
Harrison and Ben. Ruble, of Pocahon-
tas. Va, and Mrs Bert Wright of To-
ronto, Can, who have been visiting
the formers daughter, Miss Nancy
Harrison, have left by auto for Vir-
ginia, intending to visit in North Can
DINA On the way. Miss Nancy Harri-
son, who has been recuperating from
a serious nasal operation. will pro-
long her visit to Lakeland as she has
been greatly benefited by her stay
here. This family made many friends
during their stay, and they will be
warmly welcomed back next fall, at
which time they expect to locate here
permanently.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
MASS MEETING
VOTES AGAINST
WIDENING ROADS

The board of county commissioners
met in regular session at Barlow
Monday and Tuesday. going over the
usual run of business.
Tuesday afteroon at 3 o'clock. a
mass meeting, called by the commits
sioners and presided over by c. +.
Flanagan. chairman OF the board, was
held in the court room and a large
number of prominent residents of the
county were present. the Scenic
Highlands being especially well rep
resented. The object OF the meeting
was to determine public sentiment in
regard to widening the nine-foOt
roads in the county, and after a
thorough and even-tempered discus
sion of the matter. it was decided to
lot things rest for the present. 1t APP
peared that the general sentiment
was in favor of wider roads but
against making a bond issue at this
time in view of general conditions and
the low bond market.
The estimated cost of the improve
ments proposed was $1,324,04S, and
the work proposed covered widening
ali the nine-foot asphalt roads of the
county to fifteen feet and building
roads from Auburndale to Florence
Villa and from Frostproof to the De-
Soto county line
Among the well-knOwn citizens of
the county who spoke yesterday We're
Fl. w. Smell and ]. Walker Pope of
Winter Haven, j. A. Carson of Frost
proof. John Robson. of Medulla. j. A
Hancock, of FIT. Meade, and Reid Rob
son of Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Social and Personal

used in decoration and spirit of mer-
riment prevailed Each guest was
given tea towel to hem for the pros
pective bride and this feature was
much enjoyed A search for hidden
articles was also INDUCED in and the
winners were Miss Georgia Pelham
and Miss Ella Robson. who were each
presented with bottle of choice toilet
water. Several beautiful musical
numbers were given by Miss Lucille
Clough in her usual pleasing manner
The refreshments were beautifully
arranged and very delightful. consist
ing OF chicken salad. saltines, olives
sandwiches. tomatoes. pickles, cheese
straws, potato chips, nd hot chocolate
with cake.
Mrs. wilson was assisted in serving
by Mrs. w. G.. NorveH.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
HAS FRACTURED FOOT

j. T. Barry, of 1902 n. Lincoln Ave,
an empioye at the freight house, had
the misfortune to injure has left foot
nearly two weeks ago, and a recent
X-ray examination revealed hither-
to unsupported fracture. Mr.. Barry's
foot was caught under weight of $50
pounds when a big wheel fell from a
car as the door was opened. The foot
is now in plaster cast and it is
hoped that recovery will be rapid
from now on. Mr.. Barry is able to
get about on crutches. but finds his
injury very painful.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
LAKELAND'S WEATHER

The oldest inhabitant' told us
this morning that he could not re-
call a May with a temperature
as low as A degrees in Lakeland
That is the figure reached at day
light in the kiosk in Mum Park
and even as late as eleven o'clock
the mercury had barely touched
so degrees. With bright sunshine
and cool breezes no more delight
full weather conditions can be
found anywhere. Tonight will
likely continue clear and cool with
rising temperature tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
BENEFIT CARD PARTY
PLANNED BY LADIES OF
ST. CLEMENTS GUILD

The ladies of st. Clements Guild,
at Pierce. will give a benefit card
party in Pierce Hall Tuesday evening,
May 18th. at s o'clock. The proceeds
are to go toward the purchase Of
much needed altar equipment for the
small Episcopal mission of st. Glenn
ent-the infant mission OF the South
Florida district.
The ladies' OF ST. Clement are plan
ming an enjoyable evening. The de-
tails of this part will be of a most de-
lightful nature, and on this occasion
the gentlemen, also. will have the OPP
portunity of enjoying an interesting
game Of cards Bridge, five hundred,
and rock will be played. Attractive
prizes will be awarded, and refresh
ments will be served during the even
ing.
Although some distance from the
larger towns, Pierce is readily
reached from all points. being direct
ly upon the wonderous system of as
phalt roads, and the ladies OF ST.
Clement hope to have record atten-
dance on this occasion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT TRAINING CLASS

The teachers training class being
held at the First Baptist church is
arousing much enthusiasm and mem
bers are in attendance from Plant
City, Mulberry and Barlow well as
from Lakeland. One hundred and
.wenty-six attended Tuesday even
ngs session, when a splendid lecture
was delivered by Dr.. A. NJ. Bennett,
of Plant City, who spoke on Religion
in the Home" Meetings will be held
tonight, Thursday and Friday nights.
The meetings begin with a basket
lunch at $50 and this delightful So
cial feature is followed by the lecture
and study sessions
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
HOME TALENT TO
PRESENT "QUICK
SILVER" THURSDAY

Practically all the details have beer
completed for the presentation al Thu
AuGltorlum tomorrow, matinee and
right, OF the musical extravaganza
quick silver uhoer lhe direction Of
JACK ward wei known IN me theat-
rlcal "orlu poth III the silent ana
spoken drama Many Lakeland PEG
Ple are taxing part III inc production
t =" 70 nh tbo ovant "'''"' '''''' ''' az
Tba oas. -, ~ ar,o,. 90 ,,,.,,..,,...
is as follows:
Clarence Van Dusen. Roger Ford
f. VI. Ralston. Bob's Business Partner
Harry Rrown
Bishop Doran. II Ieffcott
Dick Donnelly. ........W Walter Grav
Rob Bennett JACK warn
Mrs. f. VI. Ralston. julia GRAY
Ethel Clark ..... Ellen Hodges
Gwen Ralston. Bob's Girl.
.................. Dorothy Fielden
NIable and Sable-Girls of the Follies
Evelyn Memminger. Cora C'avtou
Martha. the Maid .... Lillian Foulks
Dancer .......... Dorothy RisbecE
Then there are cabaret girls, va
riety girls, maids, girls of the follirs
seaside Riddles and drill children ~
follows:
Caharet-Eve1v,r 1Tan,mipgor Cora
CLAYTON Mario onie tTnfyn,,n NJ,
dyed Naves Helar Skinne,,
variety Girls.-Flora Uov ,rria.
Mae Franklin Marie FIroI NIinnia
lee lTcRae CIaira Streator CIanm,
Rates ''''"
Nth int. E,,. r.,-,u
t,,'i't.9 Ln- iliaii '''u'NH' i-''le' C"'IeI'
Follles-Cofa clayton, Evelyn Mem
Munger, Helen Forney, Elizabeth Var
Go sido GbiI%ron So ,".d tt 49,
o,,ieo Lil,Ia,, L. ~; a., M 'NI''i,.'
1TiIIia,,s Nottia Ioi, -n,D 'H'' e Joi ~
T,,a,nI -, n.'i'.'' ,, D"l al
49, t1,ia I,, til'' ,i;iSd Mi"S a. I'M"
vaso i,.,na $685. D;,Iis o,i' O
NJav 1ionlaI pa,.i. c,,ir.,"m t 2v?S.e
Wa Nf,,,a,ot rj.",e r,,
hda,,,,. - fro.,,Ia' C:,
- ra n-ouioe t III my Lou" Elu-
Edith Smith Iosenhina TaI1v Tado'
wah Owens Nellie GRAY PAM Marie
Crevasse. Emily dickinson Eliya,
Griffin Eleanor Jordan Dayis Swin.
AIurries Moore. Louella pope, Dor
otby Funk virginia Fink Enlio Rose
Anna BRYANT Camille owens Mar,
garet Jewett Harry Brown r., Robe,
TAYLOR, Naomi sutton Emmarine
Hazard Powell orr Duncan HAYES
Pansv Fav. Edith Foulks l. Punvan
Smith Billie Chase settle Ellis Flor
romeo Wadkinc C,.tbarino Cbaso Ia1o1.
Matthew's Virginia StrinqfeIIow. Nan
Inwett Iaan Wadlin Will WIN
and drill children from tho Saasida
Home
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
DELEGATES TO CONVENTION

Mrs. T. w Conrad and Miss Fannie
Blankenship have left for Pensacola,
being delegates to the state conven-
ton of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy. Miss Blankenship will
be away about ten days. but Mrs. Con.
rad will stop in Jacksonville on the
return trip to be the guest of her sis
ters, Mrs. J. H. Burroughs and Mrs
A. G.. Thompson. returning to Lake
land in month or so.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

. me session Of the conference, which
had an unusually large delegation. lie
says that the women know how to do
things and that they have Il most eX-
cellent body Of officers for the or
ganiZation.
Mrs. J. II. Mccoy, widow of The late
Bishop Mccoy, was in attendance at
the conference, and made several adj
dresses, She is one OF the connec-
tional officers from Nashville, and is
gifted speaker. and very attrac-
tive woman
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Miami, May 4.-Citizens in tn,
western part of the city are greatly
exercised over the proposed building
in their section of an incinerstor, and
mass meetings of protest are being
held. The city council has ordered
the building Of another incinerator,
fearing that the bathing beaches
would be destroyed II garbage were
hauled out to sea.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
PEACEABLE SETTLEMENT

An auto collision occurred Tuesday
morning at the corner of Rose ST. and
Kentucky Ave. at about 1880. Chief
Williams arrived on the scene and af-
ter investigating the matter decided
that the accident was unavoidable and
advised a peaceable settlement of the
difficulty. and his advice wac acted
Upon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
WE'VE GOT 1T

Cyrus Wolfson, proprietor of the
Famous Department Store, and a live
wire in general, conceived the idea of
putting up signs in the principal places
OF business about the city Advertising
the fact that Southern College has
been secured for the city. The cards
announce, We've got Southern Col
lege for Lakeland" and the only cost
is ten cents a card, the price of put
ting them out
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
BOY SCOUTS

All aboard, Scouts, Tor that test
camp on Thursday afternoon from
2:30 to on the west side of Lake
Morton. Come prepared to take tests
Ratchet. fire building. cooking, com
pass. signalling, aXcmanship. trees
swimming. and judging. Everybody
out!
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Return from Conference

DR.. and Mrs. w. o. Lemasters re
turned Sunday night from the confer
ence and others from Lakeland-Mrs
j. Lawton Moon, Mrs. G. B. Murrell
Mrs. w. c. Norvell and Miss Willie
Hartwell-returned Monday night
They report that the conference was
the most harmonious and successful
session that has ever been held, and
was very enjoyable in every way
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Circle No. S to Meet

Circle No. 5. of the Womans Mis-
sionary Society OF the First Method
list church will hold meeting Friday
afternoon from $3.50 to o'clock, at
the home OF Mrs. j. F. Turner, at 402
West Lemon street with Mrs. Turner
and Mrs c. w. Jaeger, hostesses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
COMMUTE SERVICE

Miami, May 4-Ten minute street
car service over the cause~ay be-
tween Miami and Miami Beach will be
inaugurated as soon as new equip
ment ordered, is received
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Orm Robb, of Tam
pa, arrived in Lakeland and are guests
at the home of Mr.. Robb's grandpar-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris G. Mum.
Those who are meeting Mrs. Robb for
the first time are finding her a very
charming young lady who is certain
to make many friends here
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
SPECIAL SERVICES TOMORROW

Rev. Father Farley, OF st. Joseph's
Catholic church, will conduct mass to-
morrow morning in Winter Haven at
O'Clock and in Lakeland at 10 o'clock,
the occasion being the Feast of the
Ascension of our Lord. Epistle-Acts
I'LL; gospel-Mark 16:12-20
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Mrs. Mallie Folks, the efficient
stenographer at the city hall, is
missed from her place of duty, being
kept at home by the illness of her
baby. Her place is being filed by
Miss Ethel White.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
WOMEN ARRESTED
FOR GAMBLING

Officer A b. Hufhan of the police
department Monday night arrested
four negro women for gambling, hav-
ing come upon them at Lonnie John
sons place of business on North Flor
ida Ave.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

The new 1921 edition of Schnarr's
Spray Book has just been issued This
book is full of information that should
prove very valuable to grove owners.
The book is sent free to all interested
upon application to ]. Schnarr & Co.,
Orlando, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
HAsKEL TO HAVE NEW SCHOOL

The bond election held yesterday at
Haskell for the issuance of $4,000
bonds for the erection of school
building was carried, and a brick
structure, containing six rooms and
an auditorium will be erected at the
corner of the Barlow and Club House
roads on fine site donated by w. f.
Hallam e Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Mrs. Watson Entertains
For Miss Ruth Skipper

Miss Ruth Skipper, charming
bride-to-be, was again a guest of hon
or when Mrs. G. w. Watson enter
tanned the Wesley Philathea class OF
the First Methodist Sunday school
Tuesday evening at her home on
South Florida avenue.
Shaded lights cast soft glow over
the bowls and vases of cut flowers
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Mrs. Eugene -Hetherington has left
for her home in Jacksonville after an
enjoyable stay in Lakeland, where she
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs NJ F.
Hetherington and family.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

A special carrier boy remains
on duty at The Telegram office
every evening from $50 to Z
o'clock for the purpose of deliver
ing copies of the Evening Tele-
gram to any subscribers whom the
regular carrier boys may have
missed. If the Telegram is not at
your door by $3.50 o'clock please
telephone No. 81.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Rev. ]. F. Bell, who has been alb
sent from the city for several days,
returned Tuesday night. He has been
in attendance at the state conference
of the Womans Missionary Society,
which met this year at Gainesville.
The meeting for next year will be with
the Springfield Methodist church of
Jacksonville. Rev. Bell reports a very
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Miss Cordelia Vandergrift and Miss
Myrtle Bennett, who have been stay
ing at the Marvin Hotel, are leaving
for a pleasure trip down the East
Coast
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
no CITY COURT TUESDAY

The usual session of the city court
was postponed Tuesday morning, the
municipal Judge, A. r. Carver, having
been called to Arcadia on business.
and Mayor Thompson being in Bar
tow
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Miss Estelle Dyal, of Jacksonville,
has returned to her home after de-
lightful visit in Lakeland with Miss
Lois Bell
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Kenneth Warren, Lakeland's tai
ented violinist, has left for Akron, o
where he will pursue his musical
studies under Prof. A. E. Kruse.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Lucille Braddock, of Auburndale had
her tonsils removed Tuesday at the
Morrell Memorial Hospital and is do
ing well.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

DR.. and Mrs. w. o. Lemasteri
have left for trip to Miami and viii
be away the resto of the week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Meeting Postpcned

The Young Peoples Missionary So
ciety Of the First Methodist church
on account of conflicting gatherings.
have postponed their program meet
ing from Thursdy of this week until
Friday Of next week. when it will be
held at the church
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Circle No. 8 to Meet

Circle n. 3, OF the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society Of the First Method
list church will meet in the Mems
Bible Glass rooms at the church at
$3.50 Friday afternoon. with Mrs. Haw-
kins and Mrs jennings, hostesses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

The many friends of Miss Lois Bell
will be grieved to learn that she is
confined to her home by illness.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

A. H. DeVane was a business visitor
to Lake Stearnes Tuesday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Woman's Club TO Elect
And Install Officers

The Woman's Club will meet Thurs
day afternoon at 800 for the election
and installation of officers for the en-
suing year. A meeting of the execu-
tive board will be held at 3 o'clock.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

Mrs. F. S. Roux, of Fit. Meade. was
the guest Tuesday of Mrs. ]. r..
Franklin on South Florida Ave.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Meeting is
Postponed

The meeting of the Dixieland La
dies Aid Society which was announc-
ed for Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. D. B. Sweat, has been
postponed until later date.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
DR.. T. r. GLENN
APPRECIATIVE OF
HONOR SHOWN HIM

Dr. 7. F. Glenn for whom Glenn
Avenue was recently named has writ
ten the following letter OF apprecia
ton OF the honor thus conferred upon
him
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04

WANTED-Lady to handle Franco.
American toilet Goods. Call 161
Green.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
Glenholm, Clyde, y. c.
April &c, 1921.

Publishers The Evening Telegram:
Will you please give the writer
space in your excellent paper to eX-
press his appreciation OF the honor
conferred upon him by Mr. O'Steen,
street commissioner? A prince OF the
realm might we'll be proud of the
privilege of having his name associat-
ed with L live, flourishing progressive
city like yours.
Faithfully yours.
II. F.. GLENN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-04
JUBILANT SERVICE

Rev. Holmes Logan, pastor of the
Myrtle Street Methodist church and
one of the ardent boosters of the
Southern College proposition, is today
issuing the following bit of jubilant
advice to the city in general
Shine your shoes, shave every day
paint your houses, clean up the vacant
lots and plant flowers. This is a col
lege town; and don't you forget it,
New-York tribune., 1921-07-31
Checking a 100000 List

Question: incoe n
list OF stocks of which hold Will kindly
suggest for years? also hold $4,000 Liberty bonds and
l939 Denver
cago Rock Island Pacific Railway Missouri
mortgage d. i9eo Union
Michigan Railroad Railroad
1890 Chicago
e,s United States Se Corporation sinking fund 5s Igg Myers
Union Tank
uoodyea Rubber Oil
orleans Railroad Telephone Tele
Co. Refining
pullman Standard Oil
railroad common New York Central Ralroad.-E. H. G.
You hold bonds AT least
hese VIII mature after probable life You will get
therefore, during the rest life
participate in the real yox
"o you are anxious to leave large principal of we'll
invested estate possible. BY holding
ever you not enjoying your highest yield you
cou get VI your high rate bonds
ness mans investment rather than for They
lne Cupan American Sugar
Eour income such that take this
hk mat your investment whole good The Missouri
lXas Is lecevehp the
undurbed in the
we would
made public The applies Brooklyn Transit per cent
new Jersey preferred good
american Telephone and Telegraph Pullman
ne" YORK central
hnnng preferred affected by the
American Agricultural Chemical preferred.
New-York tribune., 1921-07-31
Porto Rican Tobacco ss

Qucstiou---Do you consider the follow
ing bonds good Investment for my sis
ter; $1,000 Kingdom OF Denmark S. 1916 :
$1,000 French governmen 7As, $1,000
Porto lkican Tobacco Company s per cent
gold bonds Would you advise selling
you suggest In Its pace?-E. T.. s.
Answer Kingdom of Denmark IS,
due 1915, are good investment, in our
opinion. Denmark, in contrast to the
other scandinavian countries, is mer
chant and trading nation, although it
also has highly intensified agriculture
With the gradual improvements in
world trade conditions, Denmarks
financial position should improve great
ly. France enjoys high credit, and
we think that the 71a per cent bonds,
which are not calable till maturity.
arc a good investment. The Porto Rican-
American Tobacco Company was one
of the subsidiaries of the American
Tobacco Company until the American
Company was dissolved. The entire
funded debt of the company consists of
$3,000,000 Of these per cent bonds,
due 1881. The bonds are secured by
the pledge of the entire capital stock
of the Porto Rico American Tobacco
Company of Porto Rico, and by pledge
of about so per cent of the capital stock
of the Porto Rican Leaf Tobacco Com
pany. The company agrees to keep an
excess of current assets over current
liabilities equal to at least 200 per
cent of the face value of these bonds
outstanding and to maintain current
assets at an aggregate amount equal to
at least ITS per cent of all liabilities,
including these bonds. The company
manufactures cigars and cigarettes, in
cluding several popular brands.