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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Francis P. Morgan Dies
In Oklahoma CITY. Okl.

Francis 7. Morgan, civil war vet
eran and clerk in the Omaha postoi-
flee for many years, died Saturday
night at the home OF daughter in
Oklahoma City, OIL, according to
word reaching friends today. Funer-
al serveices will be held Wedne day
afternoon at $50 in the Cutler flu
neral home in Council Bluffs. Burial
will be in Walnut Hill cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Most Perfect American
Girl Marries Electrician

New Haven. Conn, Feb. l4zBetsy
Buell., adjudged by the Smithsonian
Institute in 1918 to be the most
perfect American girl, was married
today to Frank X. Valentine, an
electrician.
The distinction given Miss Buell.
was based upon ancestry and men
tai and physical qualifications.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
More Money Asked to
Feed Army Pigeons

Washington. Feb l4.-Army
pigeons eat we'll
The allowance of the house Of
$1,000 to feed them for year is not
enough. This is the opinion of Mai
Gen. G. O. Squier, chief of the
army's signal corps, i'll appealing to
the senate military affairs commit
tee today to override the economic
practices of the lower body and give
his feathered personnel larger ap-
preparation.
The general told the committee
that $4,000 should be appropriated
to keep and train the birds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Neola Farmer Found Not
Guilty OIL Poison Charge

Atter more than a hours dehb-
grafton the jurors in the case OF
Walter l.. Bardsley. accused OF hav-
ing made hve attempts to cxtermi-
nate the family OF w. F. Zimmcr-
man, returned verdict of not guilty
Sunday. The trial, in the district.
court in Council Bluffs, lasted
week and attracted considerable in
tcrcst.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Madison County Will Spend
$45. 900 on Roads This Year

Madison. Neb, Feb. l4.-(Spe-
cial Telegram.)-About $4,000 will
be spent for road work i'll Madison
county this year. The commission
crs voted to buy heavy road grad
ing outfit from the state. Patrol
work on the entire system Of roads
will begin on March !.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Pacific Coast Lumber Firm
Announces Cut in Prices

Seattle, Wash; Feb. l4.-Reduc-
tons OF from s. to S. a 900 fec:
on common grades OF lumber, et-
iectire tomorrow, are announced by
the Weyerhausen Sales company,
which controls a number of COM
panies on the Pacific coast. This is
being made to meet market condi-
tons at this time, il is said. .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Shipworkers in New Jersey
Strike as Wages Are Cut

Elizabeth, N, J., Feb. 15.--Three
hundred ship carpenters, blacksmiths
and caulkers at the Moore plant OF
the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corpora
ton here struck today III protest
against wage reduction OF 10 rcr
cent, which became effective today
i'll the corporations plants at Quincy,
Mass; Baltimore and Wilmington.
Del
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Man Slightly Injured
In Eighty.Foot Fall

Martinez, Cal, Feb. l4.--Michael
Shaucr. an cmploye OF the Shell OIL
company. suffered only minor in
juries in a fall OF so feet from a
smokestack here today. One of the
ropes by which he was being hoisted
TO the top gave way A large coil OF
rope broke his fall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Senator Townsend to Wed
Nanette Loomis of Jackson

p Jackson, Mich, Feb. l4.-.An-
nouncement OF the engagement OF
Miss Nanette B, LOOMS to Senator
Charles Z. Townsend, both OF Jack
son, was announced yesterday by
Mrs. Ernest S. LOOMS, mother OF
Miss Loomis.
The wedding will take place next
month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Rats Reported Killing
Young Live Stock in Texas

Fl. Worth, Tex, Feb. l4.-Serious
depredations by wolves arc reported
by stockmcn at kennedal The
wolves have~bccn attacking lambs
and calves. Instances OF rats at
tacking the young live stock also
are reported
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Met Combs Critically Ill

New York, Feb. l4.-William F.
McCombs. former chairman OF the
democratic national committee, is
critically i'll and expected to die at
any time. He has been suffering
from heart disease.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Participants in Poker Game
Robbed by Lone Bandit

Duluth. Feb. IA bandit held
up II participants in poker game
in a downtown hotel, took Sl,500 in
cash and jewclry valued at $1,000,
according to reports to the police
tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
TheWeather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Nebraska Increasing cloudiness
Tuesday. Wednesday unsettled and
colder with probably rain or snow,
strong shifting winds.
lowa-Fair Tuesday; "Wednesday
unsettled with probably rain by night
and colder in west.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-02-15
Hourly Temperatures.
shippers' Bulletin.

Protect shipments during the Irext -
10 S6 hours from temperatures az follows:
north and east. 50 degrees: west Is de-
yrees. shipments south can be made
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
NORTH tORNYILIE

Clarence. Floyd and Everett. Tufts
vino are working at Bennetts mill IN
East Madison. were home over Sun
day.
George Fogg and Mrs Evelyn Fogg
Paul twins, gave Il dinner party sat
urday evening at the home OF G. +
Fogg, to several invited friends. to
celebrate their birthday, as has been
their custom for several years past
4 chicken repast with all the fXins
was served A large BIRTHDAY cake
the gift of Mrs. w. o. Paul, with j.
candles. was a pleasing feature Of tho
occasion. The company broke IN a
midnight wishing them many mort
happy birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs. F'rcl McCollar and
Mr.. and Mrs r. w. Paul ore ATTENDING
State Grange In Portland this week
They are Master and Ceres of Athens
and East Madison Oranges respect
lively
Mrs. r. 0. Fall spent last week II
Norridgewock with her sister, Mrs
David Creighton. Mrs Creighton Is
having much sickness In her family
Her husband Is in very feeble health
and his brother, Edward, had Il shock
a week ago and was helpless until his
death Saturday night His remains
we're brought to Cornville, East Ridge
cemetery, for burial Monday after
noon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15

daughter Mrs. Merle Pence and fam
lily.
Mrs. Alta Tague and children are
visiting a few days with her mother
ut Skowhegan.
Audrey Fenlason who is teaching
at New Vineyard. spent the weekend
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Fenalson.
Fred Knowles went to Portland
Thursday To accompany Mrs. Knowles
home. She has been there for surgi-
cal treatment for the past ten days
The two year old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Roy Hinckley met with a
painful accident Thursday morning by
being seriously burned on one shout
der and chest.
Mrs. Hortense Murphy and son
Frank spent Sunday with her brother
j. b. Hutchins and family.
Mrs. II. S. Viles. Mabel Abbott, Ju-
liza Smith. Lettie Hutchins. and Tom
Conway were business callers at
Skowhegan Thursday
The community was saddene1 by
the death of Mary Adams. IA year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Adams
She had been in. poor health Tor the
past year and WIS taken 10 falrheid
Sanatorium for treatment IN septem
Der The end came Thursday very
unexpectedly to her many friends. The
family have the sympathy OF all IN
their sorrow.
The Christmas exercises and tree
will be held Friday night. De- %. at
Music Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Savage Of North
Arson. spent Sunday with their SON
Bert Savage.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Clark spent sun
day with J. p. Butts and family at
New Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
HINCkLEY

Rev George Merriam occupied the
pulpit ut the church Sunday. Next
Sabbath Mr.. Merriam will preach Il
sermon especially to the men, and a
large audience is desired.
The Mabel Decker Philathea class
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
Dec. 7th. with fourteen ladies' present,
Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. l.. c. JOY being
hostesses. The president. Mrs. Flor
ence Hall presided and opened the
meeting by reading from St John.
Prayer was offered by Miss Lucy
Dinsmore. Several matters of bust
ness were discussed relative to the
Christmas sale Dec. 9th and other
things. Miss Dinsmore gave a con-
tnuation of the Sunday School Con-
vention report which was enjoyed.
The meeting was then turned over to
the one-half hour of Bible study. Vote
was taken tn begin with st. Mathew
and read the New Testament. The
reading continued as far as Chapter
VII. Refreshm ents of fruit and
fancy waters were served The Jan
nary meeting will be with Mrs. l.. p.
Kicker.
The Christmas sale at the church
Friday evening, given by the Phila-
thea class. was success and netted
the society about $l8. The apron
and fancy article booth was well pa
tronized as was the grab bag. Pop
corn was on sale. also, refreshments
of cake and coffee. +. II. Pratt, act
ing as chairman presented the fol-
lowing program Prayer, Rev. g. w.
Hinckley; cornet solo. Horace Pratt
with Mrs. Edith Pratt accompanist;
recitation. Herbert Hurting; recita-
ton. Wellington Pratt: nantomime
Love in Ambush" Earle Elliott. Mrs.
Earle Elliott and Horace Pratt; recit-
alton. Horace Pratt: humorous stories
Rev. G. w. Hinckley; duet "Tbe Bird
With Broken Wing" Mr.. and Mrs. f.
II. Pratt. Games were played and a
happy social time enjoyed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15

Supt. c. J. Dunlap. Who was out of
| town.
Mr. and Mrs. WIN Il Norrell are
receiving congratulat.ous on the
| Dirlh OF a son. Walter Henry on
Thursday, December S. Miss Susie
| russell of Wilton Is caring for Ms.
Morrell and son.
me Christmas entertainment con-
, mlttee were appointed Sunday by
Sdpl. Oh sunday Schools. Mrs. Her
pert walker as follows. Entertain
heht committee, Mrs. Walker assist
ed by Mrs. Nellie Vaughan Miss Marie
Merchant and Mrs. Cecil KNAPP. The
decorating committee, Mrs. Ruth May
Simmons class and the following frpm
Mrs. Walkers class. Christine Mitch
ell. Meldon Soule and GLADYS Tracy.
The sale OF Christmas STAMPS for
kingdeld has been assigned as fol-
lows: Masons $40 Bond; Knights of
Pythias S. Bond. l. o. o. +. S. Rond
Carrabassett Grange so Stamps u
\. K. SO ia Stamps, W c. r. L. s10
in Stamps, Pythian Sisters $40 in
Stamps. O. L. S. Chapter $40 Stamps.
Carrabassctt Rebekah Lodge $40 in
Stamps Woman Auxiliary $40
Stamps and Miss Leila H. Hunnewell
s. stamps. making a total of S95. A
bond for $25 has not been assigned.
In conformity with the proclamation
Of President Harding and Governor
Baxter the week Of December to 10
was observed in Kingiield as Ameri-
can Education week cooperating with
the National Societies. -&%nerican LIE
gion. Nation Education Association
and Daughters the American Reyolu-
ton In Kingheld the initiative in
the observance was taken by Col. Asa
Nhitlomb Chapter y. \. K. as a re-
suit the pastors of the several
churches spoke on the subject. At
the Gniversalist Church Rev A. NJ.
Soule referred To the observance in
prayer and preceding his sermon
read Gov Baxter's Proclamation and
urged all of the congregation to as
sist in the observance. At the Bap-
list church, Rev G. f. Currier deliv-
cred fine sermon on tie subject. 1t
the Evangelical Church Rev. r. l..
BAILEY spoke The high and upper
grades Of the schools are writing ar
ticles ON the various patriotic and
educational subjects and the lower
grades are learning the Flag Salute
american Greed. Patriotic slogans and
making posters. etc. and the other
civic societies are holding meetings
this week VIZ: Women's Auxiliary
earrahassett Grange, American lie
zion. Pythian Sisters listened to short
talks or passed resolutions in favor of
he observance. Mondays program
ut the high school was reading OF the
Presidents Proclamation on Educa-
ton week. Rev. \. n. Soule spoke on
Our Flag. It's origin and significance.
reciting several appropriate quota
lions Tuesday Rev. g. F Currier
spoke on the Language of America.
Wednesday Rev r. l. Bailey spoke cp
immigration Thursday. Supt. {. j.
Dunlap's subject was turali2ation.
Friday. Professor Bradford spoke on
American ideals Patriotic music
was had every morning. The sub
jects for the COMPOSITIONS in the
American History aud English classes
IN the high school are A Patriotic
Administrations Cool American
Our Citizenship without the Public
Schools The Revolutionary War
from the standpoint OF Amcricanism
The funeral Of Mrs Emma Sanford
of York Beach was held at Grace
Universallst church, kingf cid, Thurs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
uILLAY HILL-NEW PORTLAND

Fred Cole killed a big hog the first
of the week.
Ed Voter of Kingfeld was at Thos.
Hogans Sunday.
Harold Milton is working for Fred
crocker. cutting lumber.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson were
ut Skowhegan Thursday shopping.
John Mclaughlin cut his knee very
badly Saturday while working in the
woods 1t took nine stitches to close
the wound.
Fred Jackson of North New Port
land, was on the Hill Wednesday on
business.
Forest jackson will leave Monday
for Lexington to work in the woods
for Allie Sargent.
to Kingfed.
Il G. Atwood killed two good shoats
Thursday.
" H. Written has sold his apples
and they are being hauled to North
Arson
Forest Jackson made trip to North
Arson Saturday
Mrs. Manly Atwood was at East
New Portland Monday, spending the
day with her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Jackson.
Misses Ruth. Ruby, Nellie and Pearl
Hogan were dinner. guests of Miss
Gwendolyn Atwood Sunday
Chester Atwood is hauling his hay
from the Oliver farm in Freeman.
Herman Lowe. of Embden, will work
for him hauling birch this winter, also
Raymo" Murray.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
A pipe won't burn your
tongue if you smoke p A.!

FRINGE Albert is
sold in toppy red
hrgs, tidy red tins,
tands ONE pound
end hall pound tin
humiders and in the
pound crystal glass
h a m l dor with
sponge moixtensr
tor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
The Interesting News Of
Somerset's Busy Towns
sol TIL CANAAN

Alton Gerald Was the guest Of his
brother Elmer Gerald, in Skowhegan,
the past week
William LAWYER who sold his farm
recently to Mr.. Green. of Skowhegan.
is moving to the farm he has bought
IN Clinton
George Gerald has returned home
after being the guest OF his sister,
Airs Estelle Goodrich at Canaan
Mrs. Eta Goodrich is staying at the
home Of William Smith. Of Winslow
and caring for his wife. who is i'll.
Mrs. Harold Gerald was business
caller in Fairfield the past week
hlpheus Mason Of Canaan Village
was recent caller at the home of
Louville Whittier
Mr. and Mrs Fred Hicks have NOV
ed to Clinton Village for the winter
and are making their home with their
daughter, Mrs. Cora Wiley. Mr.. Hicks
had one of his eyes operated on last
zseck at the hospital and is recovering
nicely.
Opal Pease who attends high school
In Clinton. spent the week end at her
home in South Canaan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
kINGFIELD

w. !. Gurley has received word oil
the birth of son December Z. to her
daughter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs
A. X. Brindley of Liyermore Fails
Mr.. and Mrs. Brindley were residents
of Kingfield and left here about q
year ago for Livermore Falls.
The statue of Augustus Caesar
from the Senior and Junior classes
of the Klngdeld high school, has ar
rived.
Miss Rena Stafford spoke on United
States Statesmen, Miss Mllurea
Woodcock on development of the
Country" and Miss Rosamond Smith
on "patriotism" at the high schoo
Friday morning In the Interest OF
American Education Week in place OF
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
NORTH yEW PORTLAND

Patience Norton left Tuesday fol
Lowell, Mass, where she will visit
her sister. Mrs Arthur Greeley.
hngic Dudley of klngheld. spent
rcw days last week with her par
ems. MIR. and Mrs. Fred Berry
Mrs Herman Ilowett was called t.
Lexington by the illness of her moth
er. Mrs. Churchill who fell and broke
her hip.
Messrs. w D. and c. b. Clark. ON
ah Chase and John Butts. of New
portlgnd, attended the Shriners
Footing ut Bangor. Thursday.
Christmas service will be held at
Union Church, Dee. 25th, Rev. George
Amos of Kingneld, will oiliciatc. EV-
cryone Is cordially invited.
Sanborn Moulton of North Arson
snort tho day Thursday with his
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
WEST ST. ALBANS

Alfred Hilton still remains quite i'll,
being able to sit up only IL short time
each day.
Several ladies' from this section at
tended the Farm Bureau meeting at
st. Adams last Thursday and report
a very interesting and helpful meet
ing on Christmas candies, etc.
Winfred Finson has employment in
{. o. Browns mill at Hartlan1.
Mrs Frank Heath and Mrs Frank
Libby report having pullets that are
laying
Not much snow in this section and
automobiles are In order again
Pond School. taught by Irene Libby,
reports for the first week OF the win
term term ending Dec. .. 100 per cent
in attendance Those having perfect
spelling are. Dorothy Libby. s: Roy
Hunt, s. Howard Gray, 6; Myron
Wood, s; Margaret Buker. 8; John
Braley 3: Althea Morrow 3; Clyde
Hunt ! Grace Wood /; Evelyn MGR
row. |.
We have been enjoying our warm
lunches this week Mrs. Alton Mer-
row was caller at school, Tuesday
VI. We HODt VI nave iliOIt AiSItOi n
than last term. they are always wei
come.
Sebasticook Teachers Club which
consists of all the teachers. under
Supt H. B. Cliffords union, net at
HartIand in an all day session Satur
day, Dec. 10 All the teachers except
one from Palmyra. were present. The
teachers consider these meetings very
beneficial and they are doing much in
ways of improving their profession,
as the studying and discussion OF
books. which they are purchasing, and
exchanging teaching ideas. Those ~
tending from st. Adams were the
Pres. of Club. Irene Libby, Miss Villa
Perkins. Mrs. Elsie Emery, Miss Alice
Elliott Miss Virginia Mason. Mrs. Yer
tine Ellis and Miss Emma Fletcher.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15

DR.. KIDDER'S MENTHOL BALM
gives quick relief. Is simple to
use Compounded of the purest mate ,
rails. containing no injurious or habit
forming drugs. Sample sent upon re-
quest For sale by all druggists or
direct to YOU in plain wrapper on re-
ceipt of priee-25c. SAMUEL KIDDER
co, INC, Boston, 20. Mass. Estab-
lished 1904.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-12-15
SMirIIFIELD

nr. Ames has moved into his new
quarters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bussill. ]. Fl
Littledeld and George Clement, mo-
tored to Augusta. Wednesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-13
BRUMFIElD READS
SERIAL STORY AND
PULLS FOR GIANTS

RoSEBURG. Ore. Oct i3.-Dr
Richard NJ Brumficld. alleged
arch murderer. whether innocent
or guilty. has nerves Of tungsten
steel hardness. according 20 Shcr.
M Sam stRrmer and his fellow
jailerA.
Brumfield In bctraying the
greatert amount Of interest In the
worlds series and II pulling" for
the Giants 10 win.
This morning he was still avid.
~ devourinR details OF ycstcr,
days close contest from sport
pages furnished him by Sheriff
Starmer.
A popular fiction magazine lay
on his bunk. opened at the place
where the first installmcnt OF a
serial story appears.
Mrs. Brumfield IA second only
10 her husband In her mastery Of
herself. Faced with complete col.
lapse In court yesterday. she took
a firm grip on herself and this
morning was said to be in excel.
lent spirits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-13

{ A 1,eoo-horscpower biplane 70
Gently completed contains a bath
room with full equipment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-13
WRONG BODY,
SAYS DENTIST
Attorneys Attack ldentifl-
cation OF Dennis Russell

RosEBURG. ore. Oct Attor'
neys defending Dr Richard M.
Brumfield. on trial here on charge
OF numbering Dennis Russell, today
prepared 20 raise further objections
10 the Identification OF the dead man
as the vanished hermit sheep
hcrdcr.
Mns. ]. r. Bowman testified that
when she and her husband passed
the Brumfield car south Of the Rus
sell cabin. Brumfield looked pale
and frightened. He tried TO close
the door OF the roadster, she testi
fled. but could not because OF the
protrudlng OF what she thought at
the time was pair OF feet.
william Moore. a friend OF Rus
sell the alleged murdered man. iden'
titled pair OF shoes and a bit Of
scalp. which he testified had be
ionged TO Russell
ED Weaver and Ed kohlhagen
testified they saw Brumfield the
night OF July Ia In the vicinity Of
Russell's cabin. Weaver said he
had noticed blood on the pavement
the next day near where he had
seen the red roadster standing
with Brumfield apparently tinker.
ing with the mechanism, the night
Of July II. Kohihagen also tcsti.
fled that later In the evening. he
saw Brumfield driving down the
main street Of Roseburg at 80 miles
an hour. Virgil McMullen testified
that 30 minutes later he saw Brum.
field crossing the Oak street bridge
headed toward Meirose. near where
tho red car was hter found. with a
hcadless corpse later identified a.
Russell. lying beneath II.
District Attorney Neuner yester.
day brought witness after witness
to the stand 20 testify 10 various
incidents connected with the alleged
murder.
Russclfs sister testified as 20 the
Identity Of the body found headless
and chared under the wreck Of
Brumfield's red roadster. She tear.
fully fondled bit OF scalp with
strands OF hair clinging TO Il and be.
tween sobs informed the court that
no doubt existed in her mind but
that the grucsome relic had once be
ionged TO her brother Dennis.
J. r. bowman. who claimed TO
have seen Brumfield carrying n large
bundle In his car the night OF the
alleged murder. failed In his effort
10 help the states case. Several de.
tails OF his story yesterday differed
widely from his stety to the grand
jury.
q. A. steitxer gave the state the
creates; boost when skiiifui cross.ex.
animation by Attorney Pierce failed
TO shake his story that he had seen
Brumfisld going 20 the Russell shack
and that n pool OF blood had been on
tho highway at point on the route
the alleged murder car In supposed
20 have taken.
Time and time again the defense
yesterday pounced hawk.like upon
points brought up thru states wit
nesses' testimony. The show of
strength evidenced BY Rice and Or.
cult. In what wa sconsider~d master
~ griiiinr OF the first battalion OF
Prosecutor Neuner's ''invineible 90"
witnesses gave rise 10 the belief that
Brumfield's case IL far from hope
less.
II was freely predicted today that
the state would complies. its submis.
sion OF testimony Friday noon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-13
Food Imports Show
Big Cut in Value

The average import price Of nu.
merous American food staples has
declined enormously. according 10
figures furnished the Industrial
bureau OF the Chamber OF Commerce
by a New York financial institution.
This indicates. also. that the decline
OF American exports and imports In
value is due largely TO price rather
than tonnage lowering.
Comparison OF average import
prices for July. 1890. as compared
wfh the same month las, year. fol.
lows Coffee. II cents. as compared
with 20 cents last year: raw sugar,
81 cents as against 10 cents: tea.
1914 cents as against - cents: cocoa.
sh cents a pound. an against TN
cents; olive oil. Si.s9 a gallon "a
against s3.st.