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The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
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From purely dsd& business
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would have him treLt syo,u II slan equal.
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Dnslness. the same ruler of 1per rtsma1.
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John p. Rock 1eller Il
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
AWARDED A DOLLAR

j. G. Jensen was the loser in court
dispute here last week Of strayed cat
tie when Allen Lieth was awarded a
dollar damages. Lieth was represent
ed by A. E. Sheets, attorney of this
city and Lakota, while Jensen was
represented by Attorney T. w. Nor
rissy of Edmore.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

John Aasmundstad, director Of the
GraharA's Island school district, is
attending the state educational con-
vention at Fargo this week. Mr.. Aas-
mundstad went in the interest Of Sc
curing information toward the better
ment Of school conditions in the Ora
hams Island district.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
TURKEY MARKET STRONG

HONhEI MAhhET STRUNG
Farmers from all sections are eth
er bringing their turkeys to market
with local firms in Devils Lake or
shipping to other points for the holi-
day trade of Christmas time. Many
thousands are reported to have been
disposed Of here at good prices prior
to Thanksgiving day market closines.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
MARINES GUARD TRAINS

MARINES GUARD TRAINS
Great Northern mail trains are now
being guarded enroute by United
States marines, according to a report
given out, only however on Trains
Number 10 and 20 daily and Number
80 Sunday. Persons sending valuables
and registered matter are urged to re-
cognize this fact.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
PICK UPS
In Devils Lake
SENTENCES SUSPENDED

Judge Buttz recently gave two
young men of Grand Forks sentence
each Of eight months in Jail and fine
of 5000, suspending it on account of
youth and first offense.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

LOST = $32 between IL St. and 9Th
St. along 500 tracks. Enclosed in
large black bill book. Finder leave
at World Office and get reward. Os-
car Frorhiep. 47-48pd
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
ed great interest IN the Graud Forks
murder. An Investigation conyincs6
authorities here that he had no Co.
nection with the crime. )
q Mles. Toy.

Put up q short line OF narrow ropG
or strong twine In q corner OF the
Kitchen or nursery. Make It about
three or four feet long. Give the
small tots Of three or four yearsso4
age handful Of, clothespins and some
old pieces OF CLOTH, The little girls and
boys. too. will enjoy hanging up
clothes like mother lloes.e
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
ROAD INSPECTOR HERE

ROAD INSPECTOR HERE
Deputy State Engineer Wallace, ac-
companied by H. R. Topping of the
United States bureau Of public roads,
are making an inspection Of state
federal highways in this district. Mr..
Wallace has his headquarters in Dev-
lis Lake.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

TURKEY DAY OBSERVANCE
Schools here will close tomorrow,
Thanksgiving day, to give the kiddies
a chance to enjoy turkey and cram
berry sauce or perhaps chicken or
goose-and the kddies and teachers
alike are glad.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
MASONS TO DANCE

Minnewaukan Lodge, A. F. e. A. NJ.
Number 2, M. H. Graham, master,
will hold its annual Thanksgiving
dance at the temple of the order here
on Thanksgiving day evening, accord
ing to an announcement.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Ed. Olson of Harding township was
in the city transacting business Fri
day. Il
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

D. D. Norton of Grand Harbor was
in the city attending to business mat
ters Thursday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Miss Marguerite G. Higgins of Web.
ster was in the city shopping Satur.
day and visiting friends.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

The Grand Harbor school gave a
program Friday and the attendance
was reported very good.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Mrs. Ed. Hochule and children Of
Hill avenue have returned from visit
with Mr.. Hochule's parents in the
Twin Cities. "Son" Hochule says he
had fine time as did other members
of the family during the trip.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Mr.. Todd and son Walter of Grand
Harbor were in the city enjoying the
church supper Thursday evening.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
SENSE

Business men facing crisis, apply common sense to
the situation to be faced farmers that are business
do the same - and those who are not, don't
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Fred Bosworth of Southam was in
the city Monday and Tuesday on busis
ness.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Mrs. Arthur Of Sunny Side, Wash
ington, is visiting Mrs. James Horn
of Devils Lake for short time.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Miss Olive Iverson and Charles Oil
yer of Doyon were shoppers in Devils
Lake Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
DOING OUR PART

Now that winter is upon Us again. the problem OF un
employment and unrest to arise somewhat earlier
than usual in the year and promises to be serious
than heretofore Let Of Devils Lake try to do share
towarus keeping many men possible at work, busy
at labor profitable to themselves and the community Let
help the situation by informing newspapers where
any odd jobs to be securedor informing the Civic
Commerce association, to keep the employment
list here and avoid consequences Of unlimited dleness
Already facing the situation according to authen
tic Of offering to pawn their clothes for lod
ing food-en who would gladly do work if securabe
To mind, ptable spectacle be than
being without food shelter and chance Of
his services being engaged for the wherewtha of vl
hood Perhaps Of these derelicts, may have
spent their money when in hand, fooshly and yet it
might have been misfortune which caused their present
condition of unhardiness but-even So willing hands
should be given work. Let's BOOST pull and work to hold
by keeping the unemployed of Ramsey county at
the tolls of labor and remuneration.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

liver S. J. Boe Of Grand Harbor was
in the city on business Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Jos. Grunenwold of Harding town
ship was in the city ON business Fri
day.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

SQUARE DEALING
square deal for all should add greatly to the happ
ness and content of the world
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

C. N. Cook, lumberman of Harlow
on the 500 line, was prominent among
the visitors in the city Monday and
Tuesday,.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Chas. Briggs Of Overland was in
the city Thursday transacting bust
ness.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
SEX COMPARISON

More than in the world. Maybe so. But
not in country Census report says that Americans
21 years of age and include 81 $40 and 29
483, $50 women.
This suggests 100000 American men are doomed to
be bachelors, unless 100000 marry twice.
Bachelor ranks decreased by the great army of
young ladies who marry before 21 and didn't show up
the counting.-Exchange.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

James Horne and family left Tues
day for Bottineau where they will
attend the wedding of their son John
to Miss Grace Eastgate.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
BUT IT'S TRUE

Did you ever notice how many people "Move" fans,
miss show, but can't pay their grocery bills?
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Miss Doris Pillsbury, attending col
lege, is expected home to enjoy
Thanksgiving day with her parents
and other intimate friends.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
TOMORROW

Tomorrow and not yesterday perchance today, would
be better - to plan and act for.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
LIBERTY

life trained in morality is important but to be
ly trained in liberty is essential liberty is not
dom to do wrong.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
RIPPLES

Bitterness of enemies borne of strife for principle by
servants of the peoples cause is only ripple on ifes
battleous wave crests
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Mrs. T. Golberg Of Harlow, is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. F. S. Austin,
this week. She is accompanied by
her infant son, Warren.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
COMING

What is done is done,-gone-past Let us forget Il
and move to the future
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
See the beautiful solid Mahogany
Hall Clock at Huesgen's.
George Nixon of Southam was il
. the city In business Monday.

Great Reductions on all watches fol
the Holiday Trade at Huesgen's.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Fosgate of Hope
township were in the city Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
LIFE

Life holds out the future and not the past let's be
! alive to the oncoming and not the declining tide
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Miss Alice Venderheiden Of Edmore
was in the city Saturday shopping.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
LEARNING

We learn more by mistakes than by any other
known means
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

DISGRACE
To meet defeat for that is just is no disgrace
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Miss Myrtle Olson of Balta was
among shoppers in the city Saturday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Il ]. W. Wright of Edmore was in the
city on business Thursday.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
SUCCESS
FORCE

Isn't it true? The strength of enemies is but an
indication of our success. II
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23
Additional Items

/ Accordeons, gsnniae Hohner Moutk
organs, at Huesgsa's. = \ \
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

Force displayed is a sign of weakness =
nifed.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

young ladies who marry before 21 and didn't show up in
the countng-Exchange.
BUT IT'S TRUE
Did you notice how many people are "Move" FANS
miss show, but can't pay their grocery bills?
SQUARE DEALING
square deal for all should add greatly to the happi-
ness and content of the world
TOMORROW
Tomorrow and not yesterday perchance, today would
be better - to plan and act for
RIPPLES
Bitterness of enemies borne strife for principle by
servants of the peoples cause, only ripple on es
battleous wave crests.
life trained in morality important but to be correct
y trained in bertys essential liberty not free
! dom to do wrong.
LEARNING
We learn by mistakes than by any other
known means
Life holds out the future and not the past - let's he
alive to the oncoming and not the declining tide
What is done is done,-gone-past Let US forget IT.
and move on to the future ~
SUCCESS
Isn't it true? The strength of our enemies is but an
indication of our success
; nified
The Devils Lake world., 1921-11-23

[ Additional Items
1 Aceordeons. gsaniae Hohner Moathl
organs, at Huesgen's.
]. W. Wright OF Edmore was in the
city on business Thursday.
See the beautiful solid Mahogany
Hall Clock at Huesgen's.
Georgd nixon Of southam was in
the city IN business Monday.
~S S--
Great Reductions on all watches for
the Holiday Trade at Huesgens.
liver S, ]. Boe Of Grand Harbor was
in the city on business Saturday.
Miss Alice Venderheiden Of Edmore
was in the city Saturday shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Fosgate Of Hope
township were in the city Saturday.
Miss Myrtle Olson of Balta was
among shoppers in the city Saturday.
Ed. Olson of Harding township was
in the city transacting business Fri
day. Ii I
Fred Bosworth of Southam was in
the city Monday and Tuesday on busiS.
Jos. Grunenwold of Harding town
ship was in the city ON business Fri
day.
Chas. Briggs Of Overland was in
the city Thursday transacting busi-
ness.
D. D. Norton of Grand Harbor was
in the city attending to business mat
ters Thursday.
Miss Olive Iverson and Charles Oil
yer of Doyon were shoppers in Devils
Lake Saturday.
Miss Marguerite G. Higgins of Web
ster was in the city shopping Satur-
day and visiting friends.
The Grand Harbor school gave
program Friday and the attendance
was reported very good.
Mrs. Arthur Of Sunny Side, Wash
ington, is visiting Mrs. James Horne
of Devils Lake for a short time.
Mr.. Todd and son Walter of Grand
Harbor were in the city enjoying the
church supper Thursday evening.
C. N. Cook, lumberman of Harlow
on the 500 line, was prominent among
the visitors in the city Monday and
Tuesday. -,
OSSAAS0 A4OAAI eAAAO 1AAA1Ay 4CxV AuSS.
day for Bottineau where they will
attend the wedding of their son John
to Miss Grace Eastgate.
Mrs. T. Golberg of Harlow, is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. F. S. Austin,
this week. She is accompanied by
her infant son, Warren.
Miss Doris Pillsbury, attending col
lege, is expected home to enjoy
Thanksgiving day with her parents
and other intimate friends.
Mrs. Ed. Hochule and children Of
Hill avenue have returned from a visit
with Mr.. Hochule's parents in the
Twin Cities. "Son" Hochule says he
had fine time as did other members
of the family during the trip.
Evening star., 1921-11-04
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, November 4.-Reports
that private returns indicated gin
ming Of 6.5G0.O00 bales to November
l. and a total of 7.56O.000. or about a
million bales above the official fore
cast based on end September condi-
tional figures, had an unsettling in
huence in the cotton market during
today's early trading. The figures
seemed responsible for the weakness
Of late cables from Liverpool, and
the local markets opened easy at a
decline of IL to "a points, with active
months showing net losses of 20 to "a
points after the call. There was local
Wall street. southern and Liverpool
selling on the decline. which carried
January contracts off ito 1890.
Futures opened easy: December,
1925; January. 1915; March. 1890;
May. 1915: July. 17.3o.
LIVERPOOL, November Cotton
Spot, quiet: prices easier. Good mid
middling. 12.11; low middling. 1851 ;
good ordinary, s.ll; ordinary. s:36.
Sales, 5000 bales, including 300
American. Receipts. $4,000 bales. in
cluding 5000 American. Futures
closed quiet. November. 11.ss; De-
cember. Ills: January, l1.6S: March.
11.43: May. 1l.37; July. Ills: Sep
tember, 1915.
NEW ORLEANS, November "A
private bureau report on ginning to
the first of November of 6.560.000
bales. accompanied by crop estimate
Of 100000 bales. put the price of
cotton lower by 25 to 33 points in the
first half hour of the session today.
Under general selling December drop
ped to 1850 cents pound. The set
tlement of local dock troubles had
little effect on the market
Futures opened steady. December
1850; January. l1.5s: March, 1856
May, 1871; July. 1859.
Evening star., 1921-11-04
BIZ PHIL s. HANNA.
speci,l nisnatch to The star,

specisl Dispatch to The star.
DETROIT, November 1.-THE launch :
ing of new automobile enterprises IS
continuing undeterred by the prospect
OF keener competition. smaller mar
gins Of profits and possible restriction
Of markets next year. Frank L..
Nieingensmith. former Ford executive.
now heading the Gray Motor Corpo-
ration, has announced that produc-
tion of a new car in the $500 class.
to be known as the Gray car. Will
begin next spring. The factory VIII
be located here and production.
Kieingensmith says, will be on such
Il schedule as will add about 10000
cars to next years supply. kleingen-
smith asserts there Is market Tor
million and half more chean cars
and says New York bankers nave
guaranteed him money to carry out
his plans.
Parts and accessories manufactur-
ers expect to benefit handsomely, be-
cause the Gray car will be an assem-
bed car except the engine. Close op-
servers say there will be sprinklins
Of small motor company failures this
winter, but add that the majority or
companies have liquidated their in
debtsdness to such an extent that
many suspensions are unlikely. Con-
solidations are being rumored and
several are expected.
Belief that reports of unemploy-
ment here are greatly exaggerated has
been strengthened by the apathetic re-
sponse to Mayor Couzens' relief pro-
gram. Less than five thousand men
have applied for work under this plan.
although estimates of fifty thousand
out OF work here have been generally
accepted.
Evening star., 1921-11-04
KEEN BIDDING FOR WOOL.

BOSTON. November 4.-Nearly IS
per cent of the wool offered by the
government at an auction at the
Army supply base in South Boston
was sold. Bidding by wool dealers
and mills was keen. Prices on the
average advanced -. to 10 per cent.
The sales were we'll distributed
largely to wool dealers. Carpet mills
bought sparingly of the less at
tractive low South American woods.
Withdrawals of the Australian woods.
which hadl been expected to sell well.
were heavy. due to high limits inn
posed by the government.
Fair half-blood South American
woods sold at 40 TO so cents. clean
basis. Second clip Argentine low
thrce-eghths sold at So cents: clean
domestic inferior. tine California and
similar sold at IS TO - cents. clean
basis. Til" top price for secured
wool was IS cents paid for blood
California slightly defective. William
w Wood Of Philadelphia was the
chief buver. taking e40.0u0 pounds.
Evening star., 1921-11-04
Grain. Produce and Live Stock
LOCAL WHOLESALE MARKET.

LOCAL "HOLtcSALE MAnAA'
: Eggs-Strictly fresh. per doz., 6o;
average receipts. So.
Live poultry-Roosters. per lb.. ls'
turkeys, per lb.. 3S: chickens. sprlns'
per H.. %: hens. per lb.. 23a24; Keats
young. each. 35a6O.
Dressed pouItry-Fresh killed spring
Sscnickens. sc per lb., 2Sa30: hens. per Io,.
90; roosters, per lb., 22: turkeys. per
", Sea4O: keats, young, each. 6oa.o..
Tork-Dressed. small. per lb.. llaiS; +,
lave stock-Calves. choice. per ~.
.SzsaI5: lambs. choice, per lb.. S12a''
nES hogs. per lb., 81. m,
., Green fruits-Apples. per bbi:. 4.Sya w.
It.oo: per bushel basket. 2ooaa 70.
western, per box, 2.50a4.15; Cainorniia
lemons, per box. 5.00a6.00; Cahtorniia
oranges. per crate, 6.50a7.50; GRAPEFRUIT
1.VGa4.75; Florida oranges, 4.50a6.oo.
VeEefables-Potatoe new. NO: l.
sweet potatoes. per bbl., 2.5oa3 'ov W
issttuce. s nearby. per crate. ooai
view York. per crate. 75al.5O; ceiery. a
per doz. 75a1.00: romaine lettuce. Iva a.
i,So: cymblings, per crate, 2.ooa S.uo
per 100-lb. sack. 5.5oa6.00: cabbage
2.soa275 z so per bbl.: cucumbers, ,oo s'9Sa oa
90; eggplants.. per crate. 3ooa4.oo'
tomatoes, per box. 2.00aS.O0; beans.
l.75a2.50 per basket: lima beans, 5oao"
per quart; sprouts. 20a25 per quart.
Evening star., 1921-11-04
RESERVE BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, November 4.-The
statement of condition of the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York at the
close Of business November 2 shows:
Total gold reserves. s1.O4S.551 .479; to-
tai reserves. s1.O10.073.014: bills dis
counted. secured by government war
obligations. for members, ss7,393.140;
all other. for members, s11c,O56,932;
bills bought in open market. $52.52S.-
COS: total bills on hand. s257.153, OF;
total earning assets. s316,156.417: un-
collected items, Sl21.222S,571: due to
members, reserve account. S664.96o.-
9S2: total deposits. s69i.561. .i62: fed
eral reserve notes in actual circula-
tion. $630,74S.4Ss: ratio of total re-
serves to deposit and federal reserve
note liabilities combined. sal per cent.
Evening star., 1921-11-04
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO. November Omitted
States bureau of ts).-Cattie-
Receipts, 5000 head. slow: generally
steady; quality nlain: beef steers of
quality selling largely at 6.30aS.2o:
veal calves steady to strong; best
vealers to packers around 11.O0a1l.25;
to outsiders. l1.75al2.00.
Hogs-Receipts. $4,000 head, fairly
active. steady TO 10 higher than yes
terday's average. mostly 10 higher:
light lights and pigs, 10 to Is higher:
practical top. 7.S5: light lights. up to
Sis; pigs up to $50; bulk. 7.40a7s5 !:
pigs mostly 10 to IL higher; bulk
desirables. S.15aS.25.
Sheep-Receipts. 5000 head: native
and fed western lambs mostly steady:
no rangers here: sheep dragging: fat
lambs to packers mostly at 900; some
held hIgherS fat ewes early mostly
3.5Oa4.5O: no choice lights here.
Evening star., 1921-11-04
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

BALTIMORE. November 4 tspe,
ciaD.-Potatoes. new. $50 lbs. 2.75a
s.25: No. 2. 1.5oa2.o 90: 100 lbs. 1.76s
2.15: No; 2. 75a1:oo: Sweets and n
Sams Sa s6as sS sSoiss nsso. No Su o.
Beets. bunch. 4a5. Broccoli. bu.. 3oa35.
Brussels sprouts. at.. 2oa25. Cabbage.
ton. rs. .ooa4O.oO. Carrots. bunch. 3a4.
Caulihower. bbl.. 3.00a6.00. Celery.
6ez 6ezs SSazS; crate; eo.s 2SGaSoo
crate: 3.o0aa.50. Horseradish. bu.,
Lima beans. bu., 200a2.75. Onions.
100 lbs. 2.00a5.5o. Parsnips, bu., rs
ass. Oyster plant. bunch. SAT. Peas.
hampe5 ami r. a5easT5 Peppers' cTs,e' rate
Savery cabbage. bu., 69a7o. Spinach.
Turnips, bu.. 70a75.
Apples. packed, bbl.. 6:0oas.00; No:
2: 4.00a5;oo: bu.: 1.5oa2.5o: loose. 100
Cranberries. bbl.. 12.o0a17.0O.
Grapes. basket. 32a35. Grapefruit.
box. 2.50a3.50. Oranges. box. 3.O0a
$50. Pears, bu.. a.00a4.00. Pineap-
pies, crate, 4.O0a6.50.
Selling Prices mt Noon.
Wheat-No. red winter. spot. no
quotations.; No. red winter, spot
1.o4I; No. 3, 99a.: No. red winter.
garlicky, spot. 100: November wheat,
LOO; December. 1.02.
Sales-Bas lots of nearby by sample
at S0a92 per bushel.
Corn--Cob corn, old. yellow. quoted
at 2.40a2.45 per barrel for deferred
shipment. Contract corn. spot. 52%
track corn. yellow. No. 2 or better
domestic SO.
Sales-None
Rye-Nearby. 75as0 per bushel: No
western h,,ch al
Nc. 3. no quotation.
Hay-Receipts. IL tons: demand
is limited and small receipts ample
for trade requirements at 1900 te
21.0O.
Oats-White. No. ?, 44a44h pc,
| Straw-No. l straight rye. nominal
No. straight rye, nominal: No.
wheat. 1900; No. oat. 14.50a15.oO.
CHICAGO. November 4.-Whea,
| scored something Of an upturn today
after a fresh decline at the outset
| An accumulation of overnight selling
i orders caused the initial weakness
which carried the December delivery
down TO 9S busheI. Estimates
however that 100000 to $4,000. .O00
/ bushels had been sold to the seaboard
| and were still to be shipped led to a
ra!ly. being taken as an indication
rat the United States has sold all OF
| 10 HPci tdu- Sui pluS optulUS quo
tations. which varied from unchanged
/ figures to IL lower. with De-
rember at 80 to 80. and May at 1.03A
to 1.03A. were followed by a rise all
around to above yesterdays finish.
| Corn and oats developed independ-
ent firmness. Corn opened unchanged
! "a l. higher: May. 502 to 50a.
and after a Slight sag made a mod
crate general ascent.
, Oats started - oc to like
advance: May. 35ts to 35aI and then
eased Il little. but soon hardened with
corn.
! Provisions reflected firmness in the
! hog market.
Evening star., 1921-11-04
St. Louis Area Business
; Is Stimulated by Weather
BY j. y. FINING.
'cial Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispstch TO The Star.
ST. LOUIS. November 4.-Seasonable
weather this week has stimulated busi-
ness greatly. and this influence is the
more marked as buying continues eau
tious and in close accordance with cur
renr demand and eather exercises a
vital influence. The colder weather is
enlargng the volume Of retail business.
which is keeping up activity with fire.
Guent bargain sales. Shoes are being
offered at especially low prices and
are selling we'll. The decline in grain
prices has had no effect on the volume
OF business in wholesale dry goods as
yet. although the demand from the cot
ton growing states is much better than
from the grain sections.
Wholesalers and retailers in all lines
report collections fair. Improved con-
ditions in the south are reflected in
large orders for light hardware and
tools. particularly those used in main
tenance and repair work. Considerable
building and repair work is going on
In the smaller towns. and demand for
material and supplies is increasing.