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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
pHmADELPHIA-Can. 0 per

per cent; commercial paper, three to SIE
months q per cent.
NSte-These are merely nominal quota
tions the legal rqte OF interest In the State
~ Ponnsyivania being nxed at per cent
plus premium and commission, time money
Tor thirty TO ninety days Ii loaned at 10
~. per cent. while commercial paper from
thirty TO ninety days Is loaned at TO ~
per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
SAME LISTLESS
LOCAL TRADING
U. G. /. Dropped Nearly T,oo
Points on Mayors Veto
of Gas Ordinance

More or less disappointment was felt
in local market circles over Mayor
Moore's veto of the gas ordinance. This
action. however, had generally been an
ticipated on the Street. especially after
his attitude during the public hearing
on the ordinance. Dealings in the stock
were small until the last half hour, when
| the price dropped nearly two points
from the high Of the morning to 32l2
In the better informed circles there was
disposition 10 suspend Judgment until
some agreement is reached. and which
| il is believed. will now be hurried by
! the Mayors action.
| In the general list the dealings of
! fered little in the way of novelty. About
! the only noteworthy feature was chang
! ing hands of q block Of 3400 shares OF
Philadelphia Rapid Transit at 16A
Transactions. otherwise were small.
! Union Traction on limited offered
Yielded a to 81, while Philadelphia
Traction was of lE, points from the
| largely because of the thin character OF
the market.
The continued frmness Of Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, which moved up another
peg to 36& or 312 points above the
recent low price supplied about only
/ other feature Of comment. Electric
Storage Battery was we'll taken at 105.
I.ehigh Navigation on the purchase Dt
n few odd lots was up q point. Few
snles were made in Lake Superior at
i7A. Philadelphia Electric preferred
was of y.
Continued broadening of the invest
ment demand was reported by all the
I leading bond houses, especially among
the seasoned high grade Issues. In this
/ connection. it is understood the sub
scriptions for the new Treasury GER
tificates were far in excess of the quota
for the Philadelphia Federal Reserve
district.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
.LOCOMOB|[E HITS
NEWLOW ON CURB
Lack Of Demand Sends Issue to
Sixty Cents Share.
Mines Active

New York. July 2S. = There was no
special feature to the business on the
New York Curb Exchange market,
dealings in that trading group being
light and price movements generally to
moderately lower levels. Locomobile
declined to the new low Of sixty cents
a share due to the lack Of demand for
the issue. Durant sold at 2S1a to 2SA
and there was a little trading in Car
Light at 1 3-18. A small sale Of ID.
W. Griffith was made at o. Inter con-
tinental Rubber sold at rs. New Jer-
sey Zinc held firm Mt 118A. United
Retail Candy was inactive.
The petroleum issues were generally
heavy, but declines were trifline.
Anglo American sold down to is and
Standard OIL Of Indiana ranged from
87B to 981z. There was little busi-
ness In Simms Petroleum at or and
G2s. Cities Service common sold at
III and the bankers shares nt 1915
Mining stocks were again actively
traced in. with Boston and Montana fhe
strongest feature in that group.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28

bnles to the Continent and 1853 to
japan and China. Total exports for the
season have been 5,540, AT bales, COM
pared with 0.334 .745 bales for the cor
roGnondinp neriOd Inst season
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. July 2S.-Ratcs on the
principal European centers exhibited II
strong tone at the opening today. Lei
by sterling. all of the major exchanges.
with the exception of Belgian francs
and German marks. showed advances
ever Wednesdays closing figures.
The quotations follow:
Sterling cables 3.5sI. demand
3.57& frame cables 7.73. checks 7.72;
Belgian cables 80. checks 7.4O; Swiss
cables 16,47, checks 1914 lire cables
4.lSh, checks AIS; pcseta cables l2. 90,
chcc ks 12.SS; guildcr cables 30. 70,
checks 1910; Stockholm cables &c. .GS.
checks 20.G3 Christiania cables II, 90
checks 1890: Copenhagen cables 15. %
checks 1917; marks 1.24R; Argcn-
tine 29.50.
Central European exchanges were ::
Greek, 5.55; Rumanian. 1.2GS; Aus
trian, .1lR Bulgarian, SO: Poland,
:0o3 Czecho- Slovakia, 1.245; Jugo.
Slavia, .55S.
The rate of premium on New York
funds in Montreal today was 12A per
cent. The rate OF discount In New
York on Canadian funds was II per
cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
Reserve Banks Discount Rates
Official rod Ecount rates nt the twelve Fed
oral Reserve Banks nre as folLowB:
French Bank Statement

Discount rate corresponds with interest
rate borne by certificates pledged as collat'
erai, with minimum of per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
Commodity Markets
GRAIN MARKET

Chicago. July 2S.-Weakness IN
wheat developed in the latter part OF
the session. There was period 81
frmness early. but the market all
through the session displayed more or
less irreguiarity. Much of the trade
was @ local. 4 leading elevator interest
sold wheat. Outside buying was ,,I.o. ao.
sent. Receipts were large at all winter
wheat noints. The Southwest reports
excellent demand Export business Is
somewhat disappointing.
Trade in corn was more active ana q
v'as stimulated by continued hot and
dry weather over the belt and increasing
crop complaints. Iowa State report
was bullish There was, some EXTENSIVE
short covering on the buiges' frlGes
West. Further export sales were re-
ported. r,L o,hou
grains. but met with selling on all hard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
LARGE INVESTORS

Corporal ation desires 10 dispose Of some
OF It's surplus property. the major por-
tlon Of which Is on longtime lease TO "A
very responsible tenant at an attractive
rental. Property has railroad connec-
tions very convenient TO all railroads. and
win show net profit Of thirty per cent.
Foar.ifths can remain on mortgage.
Only Responsible principals will bs con-
sidsrrdJ
K $50. LEDGER OFFICE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
FINAL QUOTATIONS
BANK CLEARINGS
Raw Sugar Moderately Aetlv.

New York. July 2S.-The raw sugar mar
kst displayed moderate activity. with Cubans
freight, Europe continues Interested, IA tingg trg
W all YESTERDAY about a50 tons from tho
cuban cuba @ sGssr & tbna1ee 90 Commltte for .hlp,
chasers for. United states reGners Included
5000 tons at SC. cost and freight and a5, O00
both lots going to New Orleans redners
while 20, 900 bags, eN-store PhlIadeiphis
Went TO Philadclphia renner at dc duty
paid. Arrivals of rAws yesterday incIIidsd
100 600 bags Porto RIcosi III 900 bags Ua
walian to tho National Sugar Refining % ,
10, 900 bass Porto Rico and 5000 bags san
Domingpa to the American Sugar RenninS
Co; 1900 bngs san Domingos anJ hnno
bags Cubas to the Warner sugar ReAI,ing
Co; Y 900 bags Cubas TO Arbuckls Bros
and 1000 BAGS consigned to an Importer
The LOCAL refined market was unchanged al
list prices ranging from b,e5c 10 &c less D
per cent for cash. fer fine tranuated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
Investment
Opportunity

During the past 5 years The
By-Products Coke Corporation
earned all interest charges on
an average of 41a times. 1t
has paid dividends of from go
to 11e6 per annum since 1908
and now has $6,970, 900 Capital
Stock outstanding.
We offer this company's
mortgage 80 Gold Bonds, due
1886, at 80 and interest.
Circulars on application
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28

responding period last season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
MoNEY.LENplNe RATES

OF collateral, opened today at Al per cent
for lending and renewing.
Money market conditi tons developed further
ea se TO-DAY a feature being fairly free offer
inEs OF time funds at per cent for 80 80
and 90 days. Timo money Ia now down a
fuII per cent from the rats ruling when
the New York Federal Reserve Bank rate OF
rediscount was Oh por cent.
Other Influences OF the easier money were
found in a further decline Of X per cent H.
movement at TO 5h per cent for 90 and 90
days.
was aVerpaing more Al 6h per cent tina n
for a long time past Some New York bank.
ara still hold outfor GA per cent hut IL
IA claimed aome business has been done az
low as G per cent on extra choice names md
short maturittes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York. July 2S.-The official
cables from Brazil today were a disap-
pointment and were reflected in the
opening of the local coffee futures mar
ket when prices were 3 to points lower.
Beth the Rio and Santos spot months
are now at the Governments fixed
price.
At midday the market was neglected,
dull, and with no special feature OF
any kind. There continues to be a
great lack of speculative demand. and,
with September liquidation not far off,
there seems to be little hope of better
nrices at the moment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28

Paris. Ju!y, 2s,-Thc weekly statement Of
the Rank Of France shows tho followln.
francs; silver. IN hand Increased 88s OnO
francs, notes In circulation decreased s2s.
sol 900 francs; treasury deporits decTsus Il
0. .O4l 900 francs; general deposits incres sed
$50, 49, 900 franesi bills discounted Increased
ie2, ,7et, 900 franogi advances decreased AZ
0cs, 900 francs, Advances 20 the State dur
ing the week amounted TO loo, 900 900 francs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-28
Pressed Steel Co. pefers Dividend

Pittsburgh, July 2s.--Dlrectors of the
prsss.d S5sSl car 1,tn &C. deferred action on the
the common stock due at this time. The reg
ulsr quarterly dividend Of lE per cent was
declared on the preferred stock. payable
August so TO stock Of record August o. II
was stated after the dividend meeting that
the common disbursement was deferred on
account Of bpsinsss conditions and uncsr-
tsinty as to the future.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-08-20

Taxation United States increasing much more rapidly
than wealth itself is increasing.
One prolific rapidly increasing cost Of to be
found public agencies that have authority levy taxes
We have the government the state government the NUM-
cpa the school districts all of which levy taxes
And the bonding has been
reached the tendency other body with authority to
levy taxes.
that the number OF persons who are obtaining their
yngs public treasury continually growing and the
portion public employees continue to increase rapidly has
in late WILL within reasonable time witness this phenomenon:
population divided into two classes those holding public office still
minority true and all others working support the minority
in Office
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-08-20
young Man Who Settles on Homestead
Claim 100 Per Cent American"
By WILLIAM spRY. U. s. Land Commissioner

The young who settles homestead claim with his family
100 American every time and Pm for him the last ditch
The general land Office cooperate with the homesader and
to assist him in laying claim in accordance with department
regulations The Office detective bureau people think
because they hear Of special Investigations bringing criminals
Rather bureau established to help those who would help
selves.
large amount of choice public lands available
the country but fling claims should endeavr
der reclamation project Of the government
supply unless climatic conditions sufficient moisture
for crops
Many returned soldiers have taken
offers made BY the The number Of applicants
has increased remarkably in the past few months
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-08-20

with and the first will want to promote 10 greater
be deceived Dependencies Is rare
h orv xetive is on lookout for wherever be
found It not to be acquired by wishing for it. 1t the prize that
comes from sef-mastery.
What dependable man? You can tell MN oy 'nese earmarks
First he one you rely to do his own thinking Business re-
- bnk;no and someone must do The dependable
sdesteps his share along to someone e
Next he is one judgment you trust He doesn't 90 fool
things He knows his abllles ano' not pe's ne Is
~ ~ If his own weaknesses He the happy faculty
Outstanding peoples viewpoints and OF seeking their ADVICE when
he ought Also he when to act his own initiative
Finally you listen to- taking STOCK IN Whatever ne
saws You that he speaks only after due rehecon lie does
not talk to the galleries purpose grinding his own ak he
makes his own suggestions pleads his solely IN the interest OF
the business.
Such man SAFE Important duties be ntrusted to him
and b will handle them with diligence good and If
you looking the quickest route opportunity learn 10 De n
type of man.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-08-20
"Trying to Save Children Lest Russia
Go Completely to the Devil
By REV. F. F. KOMLOSY, Russian Patriot

We have school Aratoia Conantnopr which Is
being enlarged circumstances will permit Tie OF
much possible after the English schoo SYSTEM
although teaching done by number of highly educated Russians
under English supervision.
number about 900 They have been separated from
their parents and half living
a present.
may harsh until understand the conditions that are
existing among the Russians Morally Russia dead Mentally she has
fallen into decay present adult generation ppa
ling that parents scarcely charge their children
gap the chdn lives becoming wider every day and con-
sequnty bridge The result everywhere apparent that
matter urgency the coming generation lest Russia
pletely to the devil
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-08-20

! ! ! !
4 IRDS now have chance not only "
+ escape extinction but also to increase
thanks to the Federal Migratory
Bird act and a treaty with Canada
Tor It's enforcement The Importance
<A Of this fact, aside from all sentl.
AO2N ment In regard to the feathered
sonesters. is that without the Drds
M@ we should soon be eaten up Dy ln-
$x4s44H sect pests OF course, the more We
know about the migratory bros anu
49,, &-av.ae the better we can treat them 1he1e
&C.,. Matchmaking serves q useful purpose.
TIA United States Department OF ~ .1
~. 1rs4 ,,ub3ished department circular Ivy,
.t,rct,oms Tor Bird-Banding" By Frederick =. ~
coin assistant biologist Of the bureau " $50
al mrv6S. This circular says, Oy way ~ in 49,
Aucti6n, that bird-banding u America uasse .,sr
the earlv wears Of the Nineteenth century, WV"
Audnbon placed silver threads around tne ~. y,
81 : brood Of phoebes, and was rewarded tne I've.
Iovvlnr season BY having two Of his Diros 1e1u11
to nest in the same vicinity.
IN Europe bird-banding was attempted - eafy
N ITO. hut il was net until 1899 that It was w.
xertaken systematically. Between that yesI ~. .ss
1o1x .hcs,t % diferent organizations took up the
work. and their activities have deveiopeo muc"
valuable information.
4 81 the JInited States active experimental wofK
wes beeun In 1oO1, and between that year ana
1S00 several local attempts at bird-oandins "elo
either planned or prosecuted one OF tnese. ~
the New Haven (Conn.) Bird club. was repor.ed
- M annual meeting of the American Ornitnoi0-
1900. unim n 1909 with the result that the Amer
IN Bird-Banding association was organized 10
Mew York CITY ON December 8. Of that gear rms
es.nrfstion continued to advance the Work l0ur-
srr ~ last few years under the auspices Of tns
Isnuaeau Sociefy Of New York; until Il outgre"
The resources available.
Because u The valuable Information 70 Dc se
ured relative to the movements and Lite histories
49,. -r~--xarv hsrr1s oanecialIy the game and
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-08-20
Whv Business Success Comes to the
Absolutely Dependable Employee
~ i, OGDEN ARMOUR, Chicago Packer

There is type of man who is built for success.
He may have genius or just ordinary taent-no mat
ter The point is that he always arrives" While
others plod weary way, he gets ahead Those who
take note of his progress often cannot account for it. So
thew saw he is "lucky" Or they whisper it about that
he has "pull with the boss" But the secret is
deeper than that. He is man who is absolutely de-
pendable.
Make yourself dependable and you come as near
being indispensable as any Of can hope to be. You
will be the last one your employer will wish to part
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1921-08-20
Taxation Is Increasing Much More
Rapidly Than Wealth Itself

Rv FRANK O. LOWDEN, Former Governor Of Illinois
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
My dear good Santa,

NY dear good Santa,
j know times are SO hard, but
you are so good know. you will
some to see me anyway if you don't
Bring me very much. T. am not going
to ask for very mach, just bring
me a doll and cradle, for my doll,
ball, horn and anything else you
.ean bring. Of course you know 1
want fruit and candy.
Don't forget my sister, Agnes,
she says just so she gets some
toilet water. and powder, she will
be happy, you know she thinks she
!: is a big girl. And Santa please don't
forget my little cousin, Mary Nc
Kee Camp in Spartarburg. Hope
any letter is not too long.
Your little girl,
Donalds. Margaret Mckee.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
Don't Ride Freight
Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,
Guess I am a little late this
time, but I beg to be excused. I am
little girl years old and I think
: It is the grandest thing when Christ
mas comes as that is the day that
; Christ was born. I won't ask for
much as there are three more. for
you to come to see at our house and
; It looks as if you could bring mama
Just a few things. I want a big doll
almost as large as am, broom to
sweep with and cute pocket book to
take my money to Sunday school. We
80 every Sunday. Well, Santa, be
careful and do not ride a freight
train because you may fall off and
break your leg. Don't forget my
gradma at Calhoun Falls if you
have to divide mine with her.
With best wishes and q joyful
Xmas to all,
Alma Savage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
Millport, Alabama.
A Little Bad Boy

Dear Santa,
Here comes a little bad boy
Hhree years old, not old enough to
go to school but I'm big enough to
run off from mama and papa and
go. And big enough to kill black
cats so I am right big / think. Big
enough to pull little wagon if
You should be good enough to
Sring me one. Papa tells me the
boil weevil has punctured you, I
hope not. / am the only little boy
at this house, just a little bow leg
ged and tiny bit cross eyed.
You can fill my little wagon full
nj things if you want to. Don't
forget mama and papa and es-
pecially by dear old aunt Annie
down at the hospital, bring her
something if nothing but boy
doll.
Roddy Wilson Smith.
Donalds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
A Picture Book.

A Picture Book.
Dear Santa Claus,
Please don't forget me. I want
a bicycle, lots of fire works and a
funny picture book. I would like
one of Jiggs and Maggie if you
have any left and Santa don't for
get my little brother, James. He is a
naughty little boy but he is being
good now. Bring us all kinds OF
fruits and candy.
Your little friend,
Abbeville. Randolph Nash. ;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
For Red Head Sister.

For Red Head Sister.
Dear Santa Claus,
. Please bring me and Parnee
and our read head sister, Beatrice,
any thing you wish to and don't for
get cousin Grace, bring her some
thing nice. Santa, we are looking for
grandpa Steve to come to see US.
Bring him something nice and don't
forget mama and papa.
Wishing you a merry Christmas
and happy ncw year.
Your little friends,
Mozell and Parnee Simmons.
Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
Three Tiny Stockings.

Dear Santa Claus,
We are three little boys. We
want you to bring us automobile
to go TO school and train and a
Fordson Tractor. Some candy and
fruit and please don't forget uncle
Will, bring him five gallons of gas
so he will come up here Christmas.
Your little friends
J. B., Charlie and Ellis Shaw.
Starr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
Too Little For School =

Too Little For School, ---
Dear Santa Claus,
I am little girl five years old.
Santa, please bring me fruit Of
all kind, nuts and candies and a doll
1 want to go to school but mamma
says am too small yet. / will be a
good little girl and help mamma.
With love,
Blandena Turner.
Lowndesville.
p. S.-Dont forget daddy and
mamma and the other little girls
and boys.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21

Dear Santa,
Although we are ninth graders
We do not feel bashful toward writ
ing you and asking for. the gifts we
would like to have.
We have ten in our class, two
boys and eight girls. First, James
would like to have "Suber-six"
for he would Ike to ride Christmas
and lip stick to aid his lips while
travelling.
Next Edna would like to have a
"Craw-tsh" or "fordHa The fish
that will swim on dry land and a
ford that will run in water.
Alma wants a pair of wings to 60
ito school and pair Of baby
boottees.
Little Sara wants little dog
named "Jack." Please tell Jack to
bring his tag along.
Elizabeth would like for you to
come by Iva and stop at Stokes
grocery storea nd bring the "cutest,
best, littlest, ugliest, prettiest and
shortest and longest tick Of candy
with breeches on" She would also
like to have an Anderson six. -
Eunice would like to have a
Charles Williams catalogue" SO she
can study the styles Of "Mr. Will
lians" and a pair Of red soxes.
Then Mary is tired Of her little
lamb and wants to have several
trips to THE theatre where Buster
"Keaton" pictures are shown, so
don't forget to put a. few coins in
the toe of her stocking. She would
also like to have some "twoLip''
salve.
Alpha would like to have Gable
On her house so that she can be
comfortable when it rains. She
would also like several cards Of
safety pins.
The last girl is Lucia, just what
she wants we cant name she
wants a baby doll, but she won't
say what kind.
| Curtis wants the bell off Mary's
lamb to use as a lunch bell also a
box of rouge.
Santa, I konw you think this is
too much but this is all we are 60
ing to ask for this Christmas. Hop
ing you will satisfy our wishes.
With love,
Antreville. 9th grade
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
If Your Please, Sir.

IT our EIeAbeS SIt.
Dear Santa Claus,
Christmas will soon be here. !
want you to bring me a doll, tea set
and trunk and stove, if you please
sir, and nuts, candy and most all
kind of fruit. Please don't forget
mother and father.
. Your friend,
Donalds. Lessie Ashley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
Would Like Airgun

Dear Santa,
AS Christmas is almost here I
thought would write and tell you
what I want you to bring me. I want
a harp, airgun and lots of fireworks
candies fruits and nuts. Well Santa
as times is so hard ]. won't ask for
much this time. I will close wishing
you and Mrs. Santa a merry Christ
mas and happy new year.
Your friend,
Hodges. C. E. Bell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-12-21
Remember Big Brother

Dear Santa Claus,
am alittle girl, eleven years
old and I go to school every day and
am in the sixth grade, Santa bring
me all kinds of fruits, nuts and
candies, and a doll, little stove
and a wrist watch and remember my
sisters and big brother.
With love
Lowndesville. Flora Turner.