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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Profit-Sharing Company
Treasurer is BANKRUPT

Boston, May 14.-Arthur Benner
OF Everett, treasurer of the Peoples
Profit Sharing Company of this city,
today filed voluntary petition in
bankruptcy listing liabilities of $112,-
455, and no assets. Mr.. Benner said
that the proceedings did not in any
way involve the company which re-
Gently was reorganized as the New
England Mail Order Company. He
intended to resign as treasurer, he
said. The company has d&alt in
household commodities Offering dis
counts to stockholders.
Among the unsecured creditors
named in Mr.. Benner's petition are
several banking institutions with
claims on notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
ADJUSTMENTS

Strand Theatre-Screen Favorite Is
Art Student
Miriam Cooper, playing a leading
role in 1.-The Deep Purple" is not only
accomplished in the art of acting, but
is also a painter of great promise.
For many years, Miss Cooper was a
student at one of the best known
academies in the country. Her arts y
tic career, however, was interrupted
by her entry into the pictures.
Although she spends most of her
time at the studio making pictur IS,
Miss Cooper finds time to indulge in
her favorite hobby, painting. Hec
enthusiasm for this art has led her
to rejoin the ranks of art Students
adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Miss Mary Whitcomb was pleasant
ly entertained Friday evening when
some 30 Of her associates gathered at
the home of Miss Leora Stevens and
presented her with a chatting dish,
Although taken by surprise. Miss
Whitcomb made a gracious speech.
after which a musical entertainment
was given and refreshments were
served. Miss Whitomb is soon to be
married to Lawrence Hamilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

In Dandy Dick" which will be pre-
scented at the Acme theatre tonight,
the difficult part of Georgianna It'd
man Is handled by Marine Galizia
with his usual dramatic skill. Blore,
butler at the Deanery. is imperson-
ated by Lawrence Slack. who will cap
ture his audience from the first. Those
who have seen the dress rehearsal say
the play is sure to make a f;t.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Braves Release Hurler

Boston, May 15-Pitcher al. Pier
otti was released today by the Bos-
ton Nationals to the Pittsfield club
of the Eastern League. His release,
which was made subject to recall,
brings the Braves down to the re-
quired 25 players limit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

The funeral of the late George w.
Day was held Sunday afternoon at .
o'clock from his late home in Pitts
ton, Rev. r. w. Plant officiating. The
bearers were Elvin Lamson, William
Sargent, L. 1. Powers and Parker
Powers. The interment was in the Coss
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Riga, Letvia, May ia Moscow
radio message says that navigation
in the Finnish gulf. which has been
swept of mines. will be opened I'm
mediately. permitting ships to enter
Petrograd and Kronstadt harbors.
Italian and British ships have ar
rived at Datum with electrical and
railway equipment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Gardiner Lodge, No. 9. knights Of
Pythias, will confer the Rank of Page
and also the Rank of Esquire on
class of candidates this Monday even
, ing. The work will commence at 7:3O
sharp and all officers and members
are requested to be inattendance it,
tic earlier than is usual Visiting
brothers welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Local fruit growers are congrat-
uiating themselves somewhat over
the results of the recent rains which
evidently caused break in the cold
wave that arrived the middle of last
week. In all probability the rain has
saved the greater part of the fruit
crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

The Bombahook Club dramatic pro-
duction Dandy Dick" featuring 10
cal talent gave most successful per-
rormance before the girls of the
state school at the assembly hall, on
saturday evening. 1t was reported
the make up Of the cast was most
favorably commented upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Admission tickets are already 60
ing fast for "And Billy Disappeared. "
reserved seats go on sale Wednes-
DAY, May 1Sth at twelve O'clock at
2uinn's Drug store. This play is a
brand new one. just out never listed
until the 1921 catalogue: theme mod
ern. up-to-the-minute in every day
and all comedy new-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Old South Wipes Out Debt

The annual parish meeting of the
Old South church was held on Friday
evening, May -. Those who were
fortunate enough to be present, were
greatly surprised and pleased when
the treasurer. Lloyd Powers, read his
report for the past year. Not only
ed he report all current expenses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Regular meeting of Gardiner Lodge,
B. P. o. E, this Monday evening. On
account of the many good things in
store later in the evening, the lodge
will open at 745 sharp. The initiation
Of three candidates will be in order at
this session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mrs. Mary M. Wentworth has NOV
ed from her former home with Mrs.
Lucus Larette on Temple street and
Is now located at Gage street, Au-
gllsta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Dunlap and
daughter Ann, of Ipswich and MIS-.
Thomas Johnson of Wenham, Mass,
returned home Sunday, after a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Monaghan,
Deane street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

This evening at 8 o'clock daylight
saving time) Mrs. Mary G. Ewing, C.
S. B., Of Chicago, a member of the
Board of Lectureship Of the Mother
church, First Church Of Christ, Sci
enlist, will lecture at the local Chris
tian Science church on Lincoln ave-
nue.. The public is cordially invited
to attend. The admission is free. See
adv.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

The Hallowell Sons of Veterans
Club will hold an old fashioned dance
this evening at G. A. r. hall, Gardi-
ner. Music will be furnished by
Shares five piece orchestra-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Paris, May 15-President Miller
and, accompanied by Minister of
War Bathou. left Paris this afternoon
for Lille, where tomorrow they will
meet King Albert of Belgium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Gardiner Grange will hold a social
this Monday evening. Young people
are especially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Friends of S. c. Coombs, who has
oeen Ill at his home on Lincoln street
Tor some months. will be glad to hear
or most noticible improvement in
, his condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Miss Abbie r. Weymouth of Bidde-
ford, who has been visiting friends in
Pittston, returned Saturday to her
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Austin Z. Martin of Syracuse, n.
Y, who has been visiting Gardiner
friends, left Saturday on his return to
his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Robinson, High
land avenue, passed the weekend rs
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
Hunnewell, Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Philip Harrigan died Saturday at
the Gardiner hospital. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Tuesday at o'clock
from st. Joseph's church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

satisfactory arrangements for the
postponed Hallowell High Cony game
70 be played this afternoon, could not
oe made, and the date is as yet I'M
decided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mrs. Jennie NJ. Morrell, who has
been passing the week in Gardiner,
returned Saturday to Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

There will be a special meeting Of
Marion Chapter o. e. s., held Monday
evening. Past Matrons' Night will
he observed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mrs. A. ]. Byam and son Calvin
and Mrs. Catherine Tarr leave Mon
day for Camp Ellis, where they are
to pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Inc meeting of the Frank E. Good
rlch Post. American Legion, will be
postponed until Friday evening of
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mrs Arthur Church returned the
last of the week from lew Portland,
where she has been on a several days
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

All the industrial plants of the city
and the public schools are now on
daylight saving time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mrs. H. r. Treworgy left Sunday
for Boston, where she will visit the
fashion shops there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mr. and Mrs. T. T. FurneSs of Ban
gor arrived Saturday for a week end
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Miss Lyndell Aldrich was the guest
with friends at South Harpswell, Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Franklin H. Humphrey of Portland
passed the week end as the guest Of
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

! Mr. and Mrs. George Vigus passed
the weekend at their summer camp
at Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Harriet A. MetcaJf

Mrs. Harriet A., wife Of George H.
Metcalf, died Sunday at her home In
West Gardiner, aged 66 years and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

LOCAL NOTICE.
Kelley's orchestra, Legion hall, Au-
gusta, Tuesday. may14-16-17"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
LOCAL NOTICE

Kelley's orchestra, Legion hall. Au
gusta, Tuesday. may1i-H-17.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Benjamin Swift and son were pas
sengers Sunday for Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mrs. J. Walter Robinson left Sat.
urday for Boston.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-04-12
THE EATHER.

Increasing cIoudiness
tonight and Wednesday.
Warmer Wednesday
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-04-12

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1890
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEES
ACTIVE

Committees are already active ar
ranging entertainment for Linton's
big Fourth of July celebration at See.
man Park. Hazelton and Linton will
be the baseball contenders. The
literary part of the program will be
considerably condensed, and the day
will be devoted primary to entertain
ments and sports. The band will
play couple of concerts in the park.
Tables and benches will be repaired
so that picnic parties may be taken
care of in the pleasant shade of the
trees. Efforts will be made to have
merry-go-round for the children,
and there will be fireworks in the
evening. Dancing will be provided
afternoon and evening in the pavilion.
Large circus-style advertising pos
tiers have been ordered with an out
line of the days program.
Plans will be made to entertain five
thousand people, as it may safely be
estimated that the attendance will be
that large.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
MRS. BRANT N. p. LEAGUE
OFFICIAL

~.
"A lady league speaker was in Lin
ton Friday afternoon of last week
for the purpose Of organizing wo-
mems auxiliary Of the Nonpartisan
league. Although the affair had
been advertised. in the league paper
for couple Of weeks, the attendance
was frost. The meeting was held
in the court house, and persons who
were around there during the day re-
port about dozen ladies present. !.
Mrs. Harding was Linton's delega-
tion Mrs. Roy Yeater was here
from iIazelton There was nj: auto
load from Gayton country. Des-
pite the small attendance, they elect
ed officers. Mrs. Brant was chosen
as president, but as she was not in
attendance, the ladies adjourned to
her residence in West Linton to noti-
fy her Of her selection and to con-
graduate her. I,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
THE DAY OF THE DEAD.
Memorial Day, May 80, 1921

the OF the
All the
The muHd drum and the wang fife
And the feet of the nation follow
There strong youths
too,
And there with silver hair whose tering forget
swift wild marches long when clashing
ogether closed
They followed the flag when its shining folds
ahead.
the throbbg
hung HE'LL
Where horses wng
They followed the flag till the bow of clearing
caspd
o they live today that otme
In the urrow left the plo again?
When left place their CHILDHOOD
And turning last long look coudng
live that
And
All, never again is life the him who eager sips
II red
he by whose comrade fell,
Who heard bullets
through all the the oled
He lives again those crowded hours which forget
Next perchance above his head
Gray ghosts from storied failing
nation follows in with blossoms sweets
Wherever heroic Dead there
And there the people heap today their
Their memory s'the senile which
talman which
Each garland laid his who country fought
Shall blossom into glorious Deeds by hands
-NINETTE M. LOWATER .
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
CHAUTAUQUA JUNE 2S-so

This years chautauqua dates TO,
Linton have been set for Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday, June 2sth,
29th and 30th. The international
Chautauqua Co., of Bloomington, III.
are furnishing the three-days attrac-
tions. The program is as follows:
First Day: Afternoon, vocal-In-
strumental Mixed Quartet, Illinois
Concert Co. Evening, Illinois Con-
cert Co., and DR.. H. W. Sears, lee
turing on "More Taffy and Less
Epitaphy." 4
Second Day: Afternoon, PAS
Hawaiian Quartet, vocal and instru-
mental entertainers. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Ruckler Adams, educational health
lecture. Evening, Musical Trave-
logue, Pas Hawaiian Quartet. Com
munity Health Education.
Third Day: Afternoon, Chicago La
dies Sextet, musical program Paul
Sunshine" Dietrich, subject, "Water-
in the Milk" Evening, Chicago La
dies Sextet, and Dietrich on the sub
ject "The Sacrifice Hit" 5
1t is planned to have the chautauqua
at Seeman Park, where tent will be
erected. After the Thursday night
entertainment there will be dance
in the pavilion. Having the various
numbers at the park viii allow fami-
lies to spend the entire day, enjoying
picnic lunches, swimming, boating,
etc.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
Two Of Those Missing, Besides Hay
wood, Are Believed To Be In
Soviet Russia.

Chicago-The real leaders in the
group of Industrial Workers of the
World convicted for anti-government
wartime conspiracies have jumped
their bond and now are believed to be
furthering revolutionary ideas, federal
officials said after final check-up Of
the AZ men who were to report to the
Leavenworth, Kansas, penitentiary fol-
lowing refusal of the United States
Supreme court to review their cases.
Nine convicted men are at liberty,
the others either having reached the
penitentiary or being on their way, it
was said. Only one Of the conspiracy
chiefs is behind the bars. however. the
others at Leavenworth being termed
small fry, or men who happened to
get in the way Of the government war
time dragnet."
OF the nine who are free six are
looked on as chief instigators of the
anti-war activities. Three of these SIX
are believed to be holding cabinet"
positions in the Russian Soviet gov
ernment. and three are believed to be
in this country. Two of the remain
ing three who have not surrendered
are expected to give up within a few
davs..
Ralph Chaplin, editor Of Solidarity,
once the official I. w. w. organ, was
said by federal officials to be the only
big Gun" in the conspiracies now at
Leavenworth.
big Bill" Haywood is authorita.
lively reported to be minister Of prop
aganda for the Soviet government,
with, the task Of spreading its doctrines
through many countries. officials have
virtually lost hope that Haywood will
return to this country.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
K. P. NOTES

There will be work in the rank of
Esquire on this Thursday evening, and
the Chancellor Commander desires as
large an attendance as possible. The
convention will be called promptly at
eight o'clock. 4.
Monday night the Knights had the
ladies as their guests at a social ses-
sion. All present reported having a
pleasant time, and the ladies voted the
men as good entertainers.
AZ the last meeting a committee
was named to act as "Big Brothers
to the children Of the town. It will
be their duty to see that at least
two suitable Fairgrounds are provid-
ed for the children, and to see that
the boys are provided with the proper
outfits for baseball One ground will
be located on the east side and one
on the west side Of town. The COM
mittee in charge are Harry C.. Lynn,
Jake Lang and Earl M. Wood, all
good friends Of young "kids, so there
ought to be something doing soon.
The idea is to keep the children off
the streets, and out from under the
automobiles, and looking into the fu-
.ture for our coming ball players.
Give the committee your support. It
won't cost you anything except may
be a little time, and be a booster" for
the "kids."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
IS FIRM FOR u. S. RIGHTS
Under Navy Guns Harding Warns U.
s. Will Hold Own.

On Board US. s. Pennsylvania,
Hampton Roads, va.-America wanted
only that which is righteously her own
"and by the Eternal, we mean to have
that" President Harding declared in
an address to the officers of the At
.lantic feet who gathered about him on
the flagship Pennsylvania after he had
reviewed the powerful armada which
has returned from battle practice in
Southern waters. .J
The declaxation Of the new com.
mander-in-chief Of the army and navy
brought ringing cheers from the 1000
bronzed officers and the wall Of blue
clad enlisted men who formed a back.
ground against the guard rails.
The President had for his platform
Q spot directly beneath the MUSCLES Of
three 14-inch rifles in the super.dread
naught's after turret.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Graduation exercises for the Linton
high school were held last night at
the pavilion. The pace was tastily
decorated with the class colors of
green and gold. Members of the
graduating class are Arthur F. Helm
rich, verda E. Fogle, Helena S.
Kelsch, Lillian j. Quasi, M. Edna
Green and Alvin G. Atha. Pres.
May, IF the Dickinson normal, made
the graduating address, Alvin G.
Atha the valedictorian address, and
M. Edna Green the saluatorian ad-
dress.
Rev. j. Dykstra, Of Westfield, de-
ivered the baccalaureate sermon Mon
'ay night at the M. E. church. Rev.
Dykstra gave one Of the finest SER
mons ever heard in Linton.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
AMERICAN LEGION NOTES

The Memorial Day program will be
found elsewhere in this paper, and
the commander Of the Legion wishes
to impress upon every member to en-
deavor to be on hand at the Legion
Rooms at $3.50 a. m. Moniay.
A committee has been appointed to
take charge Of the sale of Poppies.
Mrs. F. B. streeter is chairman, and
she will pick her assistants. There
will be booths erected at the main
corners where poppies can be pur-
chased both Saturday, May 2sth, and
on Monday, May 30th.
All committees are making progress
with their work Of preparing the ex-
ercises, and if the day is nice large
crowd is expected to participate. The
speaking, etc., will be held on the
grounds adjoining the court house at
II a. M, instead of the afternoon
as previously announced, and a Band
Concert will be rendered in the after
noon at 80 on Main street.
An innovation from other Memorial
Day exercises will be held at the GEM
etery. A Shrine or Bier for the
Unknown Dead of all Wars and to
those resting "over there" will he
erected in the center of the cemetery
grounds, and around this the Legion
and Firing squad will gather. After
the graves of those resting here have
been suitably decorated, the Legion
will place upon this Bier the flower
of the day, the Poppy, after which
three volleys and taps will be blown
to the memory of all resting here and
elsewhere.
Do not stay away because you have
outgrown your uniform or for any
other reason than that you cannot get
out of bed, as we desire to have every
Service man of all Wars in line and
taking part in the exercises.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
'BRADDocK GETS NEW ROUTE
Cong. Geo. M. Young Succeeds in
Getting Tri-Weekly Service After
Original Application Is Turned
Down.

Postal authorities have ordered the
establishment of tri-weekly mail
route out Of Braddock to the north
and northwest. This makes the third
route out of Braddock, and gives pa
irons of that Office frst-class service.
The original application was for
daily service, and this was disap-
proved. Cong. Young took the mat
ter up, and the tri-weekly service
was rendered.
The people living west and north Of
Braddock have long been ambitious to
secure a rural mail route. They
found this a difficult task, because the
country is not thickly settled. The
rule of the Post Office Department is
that there shall be. four families to
the mile. On this particular route
it was not possible to get as many as
two to the mile, and the inspector
sent out by the government reported
against the establishment of the
route. Then j. w. Mikesell and oth-
ers interested took the matter up with
Congressman George NJ. Young, who.
has just sent word that . three e-times-
a-week service has been ordered by the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
and will become effective on July 10th.
The route will give postal service To-
fifty-six families. ..s
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-05-26
despite the fact that a new high level
of production has teen reached.

despite the fact that new high level
of production has teen reached.
By the first of May the figures rep
resenting daily production were in the
neighborhood of 1000 day, so the
May schedule was set at 1O1, ,125 cars
and trucks, not including the output
Of the Ford Canadian plant or any of
foreign assembly plants. The out
put mounted daily: May 18th brought
forth 4,O92, the greatest number. that
have been produced in one day SO far
this year, Since the month has 25
working days, present indications
point to new high record
A comparison of Ford production
figures for 1920 and 1921 discloses the
fact that for April, 1921, the output
was greater by 1854 than for the
corresponding month year ago. The
output for May, 1921, will probably
overshadow May, 1920, by between
fifteen and twenty thousand cars and
trucks.
Approximately $4,000 men are at
work in the Detroit plant of the Ford
Motor Company. The factory is OPP
Grating on full time, six days week,
and three shifts a day.
"We were never in a better condi-
tion than we are right now," said
Henry Ford recently.