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one can rise without IN a measure lifting
some one else UP, and no one can fall with
out dragging sCme one else down. That is
the trouble with the South they are letting
vast opportunities for progress pass while
trying TO keep the Colorcd man down. But
there is reckoning day coming for those
who boast OF their superorttH over other
human beings whom they have crushed
down by tn" iron heel of oppression for
It is inevitable that individuals and COM
munIties. as well nations and govern
ments must reap what they BOW.
Why do not those who have authority to
lepslate and execute the laws make such
laws that will educate, uplift hnd enlighten
those who are helpless downtrodden and
oppressed and grant them the full measure
of citizenship and the right 70 life, liberty.
property and the pursuit OF happiness as the
constitution of this great American republic
purposes TO vouChSafp to every man. re-
gardlCss Of race color or previous con.
dttiOn OF servitude? For not until mankind
everywhere the world over recognizes the
universal fatherhood OF God and the brother
hood OF man and say like Abram OF old
said unto Tot, Let there be no strife.
pray thee, between me and thee and between
my herdmon and thy hcrdmen, for we be
brethren" Genesis xiii ~, Will the nations
Of the earth reach that high plane OF Chris
tian civilization based. on the teaching OF
Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount.
which II followed will enable us to have a
conscience void OF otensc toward God and
all men. REV. J. w. HILTON.
Philadelphia, Apr!! IA. 1921.
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Mothers and Home Ideals

To 'ir Editor % 'jiC ErcnmU Public Ledger:
SRI am Interested to sec 20 many letters
printed IN your Peoples Forum urging the
women to set higher standards OF morality
and HON" deals. \ recent writer may
speak truly when he SAYS 1t may be up
to tho women 10 set higher standards Of
muralIty." But IL tho women were half
way w the slope O' the mountain and the
Iren On top starting an avalanche, couId
the women stop the side?
have been watching this tendency FOR
number Of years and invariably come BACK
to tho same point. ! Will admit there are
mothers who are glad to let their children
90. - got them out Of tn" way, as this
writer states. but would not all men do IN"
same thinG = they were obliged 10 stay
a, home day and nght 20 care for them :
All mothers cannot have servants, all ser
IHrts are not faithful
Many Of tho fathers Nho 10 have their
wives spend the evenings IN their company,
hut tew ,nJuy the noise and confusion
Caused BY the children. whether large or
small Neither ar" they slow to condemn
the "mothcrs' for the same. Children =
pleasures are too petty. their plays too oois-
tcrous for the father. but mothers must en-
ter into them to Eulde and direct and 10
keep the love OF their young Is this fair?
A. FOR the schools +: is hard for a
mother TO know just when she can depend
upor the children at home. They are out
for practice Of some kinI-Crchestra plny.
evenings and afternoons It Is bask, tbail.
hikes football. baseball. etc.
n children are permitted 20 enter into the
school activities, there is no chance to
give them tasks to be cared for regularly,
md thus homo becomes TO them simply b
YIaCo for them to cat. sleep and get what
the, want What will the next generation
BE- like VIII thcr" BE- any homes?
do not IKE the dress Of the present day
and here again one can see the infuenc,
" III" rrn-ycs. q the fathers No matter
Row faithtu husband may be, his VIII,
docs NOT enjoy hearing him praise the beauty
q som" styltsh.y dressed girl or woman
YEN II h- does add ~ would be bettei
4 she had less powder and paint on" or 81
her skirt was little longer" or her wais
% Utt," higher al the neck - He may ever
remark that hc prefers his wife shoulC
~ I-css Ike that. but his eyes show which
." 'ntoys the most and many times th'
"If" knows she would appear as attractiv,
ID Sic followed N" style
The aI'nm,huo problem a,so = as muci
W 20" tho fathers as 10 the mothers. The!
Should No., allow the Young foks TO us" tnei
machines "a: night unless some responsible
T"lson goes w.'h them as chaperon II 4
Gnrd frr n" mother to get all the blam
WHEN many u 'h"m are already bearing n
h~uL, ot '~" burden trying to alter cundi
'Iar4. "A.G are between the upper and tn
. ..w"r IT. ~ rrs. MRS. ". l.. y.
PhDa4~Hhia April lGs 1871.
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To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sr-Recently in your Peoples Forum you
referred to the verses Of poetry on the
tablet of the Statue Of Liberty on Bedloe' s
island, New York, written by Emma Lac.
nrus. Can you give me these lnes7
w. l., RAYMOND.
Philadelphia April IT, 1921.
THE NEW COLOSSUS
Not like the brazen giant Of Greek fame,
With Conqucrng limbs astride from land TO
land;
Here at our sea washed. sunset gates shall
stand
mighty woman with a torch whose fame
IL imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother Of exiles. From her beacon hand
CLOVIS worldwide welcome; her mild eyes
command
The air.bridged harbor that twin cities
frame,
Keep. ancient lands your storIed pomp.
cries she,
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your
Your huddled masses ycorning to breathe
free.
The wr6tched refuse OF your teeming shore
Send these. the homeless, tcmpest-tost to me.
INT my lamp beside the golden door,
This tablet. with her sonnet TO the Bar.
1t, Is placed upon these walls IN
loving memory OF
EMMA LAZARUS
Born In New York City. July 90, 1910.
Died November 10. 1887.
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Inscription on Llberty's Statue

Philadelphia, April IL, 1o2i.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21

Away from them you quickly rani their
You would despise.
To you they weren't up to date. but now
for them
You yearn.
You see your mistake but t. 3 too late.
Gee. amt It great to live and learn!
The best little girl YOU ever knew-you
turned
She wasn't sporty enough for YOU, too back
ward,
Bashful and shy. ..
You wanted one from the Great White
Way. Well, ....
You got her and the light don't burn;
You're taking your medicine game, but
Say, aln't It great TO live and lcarnY
You know there's nothing to. hashy gent,
With that fattering line Of talk.
His spiel, as n rule, is not well meant
Ask him and you'il find he'll balk
And remember a knock is always boost,
And the knocker he forgets
And ofttimes one regrets.
Gee aIn't II great to live and learnt
Tho TASTY things he has said about
Friend as we'll as foe;
Remember. you're a long time dead, so
BE straight before you Ro
And when you're old esough to marry,
Look before YOU leap
IT'S better by far to tarry than mako
Mistakes and weep,
, Gee, amt It, great to live and learn!
And when YOU pick your girl be sure
You know that she loves you and you
alone.
Pick out one that can cook and sew and
One that loves home.
| Don't get stuck on pretty face or
Figure that looks great.
nay thar h,x laCn
You're looking for Il mate.
Gee. amt It great to live and learn!
Never be too old to take advice and
Don't think you're the whole thing,
Because IT'S Just twice as nice to be
Modest and TO cling
To those good old-fa shioned ways, and
II you do You'll never turn,
And some day yUulF look back and say,
Gee. aint 1t great to live and learn!
Reader asks for three pocn,s--"Mcet Me
Half tho Way" Mothers Little Soldier"
ana America for Me-
James, B. Ferree Jr.--The poem you re-
fer, to Is entitled, 'rhe Cataract of Ladore, -
written by Robert Southey.
N. l.. s." wants the words of the old
song Honey, Keep in Your own Back
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
Long Words

To the Ed'tor ~ the E"cntnO PubiC Ledger:
Slr-RrEarding long words. how about the
incIcscd from tho Pathfinder:
As 70 III" question Of long words how
about this one. for example: LepadOtemaCh.
oseIaChogal cokraniole n odr rimupOtr rimmato 10
silphiokarabum Okla echum" nOkiC iChlepiko
ssuphophattoprristcral ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
igkIope 10 iOla EOusirai obaphetraganOpteruSon oba
Will" It may not be the very longest II is
no doubt on. az them. II consists uf lSl let
ters. II you don't believe II, look UP Aris-
tophanes 'EkklrsiaZousai' The longest
word In n" English language was kong sup
posed TO b" Observation-Disclosures ia THUS
Uwenty-s"'rn lettersl. which frequently oc-
ours IN ola plays, and IL to be found in
ShRkesp"hr"'s 'l.ove's Labor = Lost II Is
foolish ~ argue over what Is the Longest
V"rd.' Hs &: - possible TO create word
Of almost any length by stringing syllab,es
together Many technical words in use BY
scter lists are II his order. witness the one
recently quoted N Pathfinder from dye
catsIog- Observation-Disclosures.
i. e. l..
PhuadCirhIa hprl IL 1921
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Christians and Turks Problem

To The Editor Of the ErcTino Public Ledger
SIr--I am sending in an answer TO a
recently printed problem. am not sur"
this is the way the problem reads but this
IL one form OF Il:
"A ship, carrying as passengers fifteen
Turks ana fifteen Christians, encountered
n storm To gave the ship and the crew
the pilot declared half the passengers must
be thrown into the sea To choose the VIC
tins tho passengers we're placed round a
circle. and II was agreed every ninth man
should be cast overheard, reckoning from a
certain. point and continuing until fifteen
were over II Is desired TO find an ar
rarEcmcnt by which all the Christians should
be saved
Reckoning from the man first counted, the
Christians must occupy the places l, . 3, =,
10, IL 10. II, 49, II, 20 Il, 20, IS and 20.
Would some of the mathematical sharks
please tell mo whether the number 10OsO5,.
50Si60 II prime or not, and II not, what are
its factors? J. g. Il.
Philadeluhia Apru IA 1921,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
GENERAL ASPHALT COMPANY
FIGHT PER Gent TEN-NEAR SINKING
TnNtTuTInI EnI n nnNnS

Tho undersigned as Trustee under Trust
Agreement between General Asphalt Com
pSny and Bankers Trust Comp2ny as Trus-
notice tha. II viii receive sealoi offers for
The sale for the accoun, ~ the sinking Fund
-, sufficient 81 tho above mentioned bonds to
with II as such Trustee" All tenders must
be Tor al. or any rar, ~ The honds offered,
gre offered not exceeding lO5er Of their
principal smount and accrued inter~s' and
must ne received at the Corporate Trust
pepartment Of the Trustee 10 wall street.
New York CITY. befor" 3 O'Clock +. NJ. on
ApriI GO, 1921. Bonds accepted must he
delivered and will be paid FOR on May 3,
1921 and interest on accepted bonds will
cease on that date.
The Trustee reserves the right to reject
any and all offers In whole or In part
Dar.l at New York this 18th day OF
BaNKERs Trust COMPANY. Trustee
BY II. +. WILSON Jr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
How Betsy Cut Her Star

To the Edt'0r o. the ErcnirO Pub'ic Ledger:
Sir-ln history We are told that when
George Washington went to Betsy Ross to
see about design for new flag she took
a piece Of paper and folded It and with one
cut Of tn" scissors made Ave. pointed
star.
wonder II you or one Of your rsa,lers
OF thP Peopl"s Forum can toll me how
the fold Is made in order to secure nat
tern would appreciate it ! have tried
many times In vain to make one
MARY e. McQCAID.
Philade,phia, AprI ~. 1921
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TO GIVE JURY EXPERIENCE
Mrs. Imogen Oakley to Tell Of cour'
Impressions s.

"My Experience on Jury Duty" will
be told by Mrs. Imogen Il. Oakley at
the all-West PHILADELPHIA citizenship
meeting at 8 O'Clock this evening in the
assembly room Of the West Philadcl-
phia High School, Forty seventh und
Walnut streets.
The Rev. Robert Norwood will speak
on "Citizehship," and T. Henry Wal
nut, assistant United States attorney
will speak on How to Nominare Can
didates for the Primary Election" "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
Questions Ansuered
Pennsylvania Highways

To the Editor Of the ErcruO Public Ledger:
SIr--please state when tho main highways
at present running out OF Philadelphia were
opened. as. for instance. the Lancaster pike
and the Old York road. G. W DASH.
Philadelphia, April II, 1921.
The earliest ways OF communication were
By means OF Indian trails. which we're avail
able for men and horses. but not for We
hCIes. In 1877 highway was opened from
Philadelphia TO Trenton. called the King 4
path. The Queens road extended from Phil
adeIphia to Chester and was established in
1900. The Old York road opened in
l7ll. and a branch TO Doylrstown and Easton
was added In l722 The road TO Lancaster
was begun In 1893 and in 1880 was extended
to Harrisburg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible.
avoiding anything that would open
Cussion.
No attention will be paid to, anony-
nous. letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an EVIDENCE OF
Hood faith, although names VIII not
they be omitted.
The publicat ton OF a letter is not
to be taken as an Endorsement OF It's
Views by this paper
COMMUNICATIONS will not be re-
turned unless accoinpaT led by post
age, nor will manuscript be saved.
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Mlchiaan Paws Bonus

To the Editor o. inc ErorirO Pubiic Ledger:
Sr--Eindly toll mo IL the state OF Michi-
gan plans to siv" to Its ex.servce men a
bonus and how much? W. ID. V.
Philadelphia. April II. 1921
The state of Michigan plans to Eive to its
ox-scrviCc men a bonus OF sl5 for each
months service
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
How He Solves Il

To the Editor o. tn Evening Pubic Ledger:
Sir-In rcp,y to Joseph De Georges prob
lem in todays EvENISG PuBLIC LEDGER, add
two numbers to ~ and make IL less than
6i. hl-23 which makes IT i-23. or, by
using the decimal point, 5l23 or .5l23,
which makes 1t less than one, or 23.5l.
r. W. SHAW.
PhIladclphla Anril 10. lO9l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
Wn This Wide World" Etc.

To The Editor Of the EVcninD Public Ledger:
Sir-l am very anxious to secure two
poems. one begins:
I'm this wide worlds the fondcsS and tho
Are the most tried, most troubled and dis.
tressed." "
The other one contains the lines:
Tho poet in his vigil hears
Time flowing through the night:
mighty stream absorbing tears
And bearing down delight"
u. l.. GAYNOR.
Philadelphia, April H. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
Numbers Problem

To the Editor cf tJlC EvCttnO Public Ledger:
Sir-Allow me the privilege to give your
viii equal -. J. L. LISTA.
Philadelphia. April "a. 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
THE PEOPLES FORUM

who are the color bearers, and two ureri-
enced pr!vates selected by the colonel, The
senior color sergeant carries the national
color, the Junior sergeant carries the resi-
MENTAL color. The rcgimcntal color. when
carried is always on the l,ft in whatever
direction they may face.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
FINANCIAL.
REDEMPTION NOTICE
MoRTGtGE And CoSsoIIDATEp 90
COIn RONDS, DUE JUNE I, 1888

Notice Is hereby given that in pursuance
sage ' aaied MAY q, 1918 m. Diamond Ice
al Of IT'S outstanding bonds issued there
gnteT q June ls?i at o(p Re oSs q The
snd Market streets, Wilmington. Delaware
q l0s end accrued Interest, SdSG gR0H pTtssntH IA
counons thereto appertaininG. due June l.
1921. and thereafter 0wnershin Ger Gert.ficatss H
covering June lst Interest IrMst n5,t also 6c pre-,
aaid bonds shall cease.
On pThSr0ND ICE & COAI. COMPANY
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School Buildings for Polling Places

TO the Edito~ Of the Ercir0 Publtc LcdOCr:
Sir-Du the daily readers Of the EVENING
FvuLlC IEpUER know whether anything has
beer done in regard TO the Board OF Educa'
uon granting the use of one or two rooms
In .,s buildings in the various districts for
tn use Of polling booths when tho election
days are a. hand"
Tho pubic schools are the best places for
election purposes Besides being ncat and
..nua luI orderly. they could Oe arranged IN
shor' gwen time and serve an example
n election days to the boys and girls grow
.uE W IN our schools. Would It not pay,
say fg- one or two rooms in a building to
double up with their scholars for such IA
occasion?
Dea- reader. think about the above and
Express your thoughts through the EvESING
p HIr' I.EUGER. so that some definite steps
are taken To overcome voting In any old
KIND ~ store or rented shop which Is far
from cieau.v ana uua'. l.. VI. l..
L,n.LHL-Lrnl.. AnrL u 1901.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
.PaYina a Debt Problem

To the Editor Of The Ercuug Pubiic Ledger:
Sir--A and u owe S2275. A agrccs 10
pay 500 every day II B will pay 81 the hrst
day, 81 the second day, SO the third day
etc How many daNs viii It take to pay
the debt and how much will each pay?
LANES u. FERREE, JR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
Letters to the Editor
Appreciates Editorial

To the Editor o. the ErcninD Pubnc Ledoer:
SRI appreciate with singular gladness
your editorial Of today's issue, "A Great
Democrat Il has the favor OF that char
nctor Of democracy which think most true
Americans relish, for have YOU not said
here. AS such he can be honored by men
VI all crceds''? Would that he we're!
You have IN brrnt compass anay2ed tho
conditions that didod II they did not aC-
italy bring about. the movement of which
he vas IN, chief exponent Even II we have
lar Ecly Owe looked the social movements for
which ne '.id the foundations. 1t has been
principally because such byproducts natu-
rally 10 Nv from such "a fundamental nrinci.
pie A. ." NspOused
Wol' :hnt he had left rs vastly more of
HIS =" those who could combine In the
suIru American liberation his ardent
champ. i1g Of religious democracy as we'll
as poun 81 democracy. That would be
heritage n" present generation would bo
mnr'ch"d by. wherein church and creed
ard class would rlch the same brand Of
democracy that -s inhcrent IN the great
otarters and institutions Of our well beloved
country
greatly enjoyed the editorial and do not
hesitate to express my humbl" gratitude for
It's timely appearance.
ROBERT r. TCMBELSrON.
ThHad- ph'a. April IS. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21

To me Ed tor or 'he EuminO Public Lcdocr,
SW--What IL meant by the color guard In
the army II. o. l.. O..
Philadelphia, April u, 1921.
The color guard consists Of two color ser
-,ana (cc,or implies the national color, and
the rrgInen'al color when both are prcsenD.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21
Yard. and tn, poem entitled Tho Unseen

Battleneids -
Oscar L. O'Tooie, Camden. ". j.. asks
for poem which contains these lines:
when first into this world came
My troubles did begin;
I had q brother John,
And TO me he was a twin"
Can reader answer?
&C. c. L." would like to know the author
OF the following:
A pace OF glad childhood,
Youths dash for fun:
A long stretch Of sorrow
The race In run.
Miss c. NJ. johnson asks for the words OF
the old song Faded Rose" We, do not
have copy. Can a reader supply ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-21

TIL the proud plains of Marathon
Ran rurple with their blood.
8. s. wGLLwARD.
Philadelphia. April II, 1921.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
IlmnAE-

T. G. SHIPMAN,
Temporarily in Charge:
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
Other livestock

CHICAGO. Sept. 13.--Hogs- Receipts,
p 600; market, 25@40c; lower, bulk, So 50
gS.T5; top, SO: heavyweight, $T50dS $50;
medium weight. $S-4Oqs.90; light weight,
SS.50GS00; light lights, $SQS.65; heavy
packing sOws, smooth, S6.4O9710; pack
ing sOws, rough, $6.2546.50: pigs, $3.50
@S.25. Cattle-Receipts, 1900; market.
steady to 20c; higher; beef steers. Choice
and prime, $S.s0g10.15; medium and
good, S66J@910; good and choice, $50
butcher cattle, heifers, S4.25qS.S5; cows,
$3.50@7; bulls, $3.T5@6.25. Gamers and
cutters, cows and heifers, S2.25@3.J0;
veal calves (light and handyweighD. 50
q13.5O; feeder steers, S5GtT.2 stocker
steers, $3q4.75. Sheep-keceipts, 1000
market, 25c higher; for lambs; lambs,
81 lbs. down, $S.25@10; culls and com
mon, $5.5o4S; yearling wethers, S5a
10 ewes, $500 cuIls and common, $3.25
G6.50; feeder lambs. $5T5q750.
CINCINNATI. Sept. Hogs-Re-
eeipts. 4,20o; market slow and steady ;
lights, so; pigs, $3.50; stays, S5G525.
Cattle-Receipts 400; market steady
bulls steady; calves, S14; few. S1450
Sheep and lambs-Receipts, 1000; market
strong; ewes. SlQ4; bucks. S2@2 so
choice lambs, $40; seconds. s6.50d7.5o
culls. $3.50Q5.
EAST BUFFALO, Sept. 13.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts, 2,4O0; market firm; workers., 1910
pigs, $925Q9. 40; mixed. S625G65O; stays,
S494.5o. Cattle-Receipts, 100; market
firm. Calves-Receipts, 100; market act
i've; Gull to choice, $SQ12. Sheep and
lambs-Receipts, 400; market strong; Gull
to fair. $7.50Q775; yearlingS, $780, sheep,
S150Q4
EAST ST. LOUIS. Sept. 13.-Hogs-
Receipts, 10000; market, 33 to SOC lower
mixed and butchers, $S.500S90; good
heavies, S.. 25@S;75; roughs, $3.50 $50
lights, Ss75@S00; pigs, S7.50GS.T5: bulk
of sales, SS60GS90. Cattle-Receipts,
$1@S 80; yearling steers and heifers, SS@
10; cows, $450G6; stockers and feeders,
$475d5S5; calves, S10G1150; Gamers
and cutters, S2@3. Sheep and lambs
Receipts. 1900; market, 25c higher; NUT
ners and choppers, $2@S.
PITTSBURGH. Sept. 13-Hogs-Re-
ceipts. 200; market, steady; prime
heavies, SO; mediums, $9.65@9.75 heavy
workers.. S065@9.T5; light workers. 500
9.2o; pigs, $S75Q9: roughs, S3.50962 % (:
stays, $49450; heavy mixed, S9.1009 %.
Cattle-Receipts light; market, steady /;
choice, $S.25QS.75; prime, $SQS.50; good.
1926 T.75; tidy butchers. $7@7.50; fair.
$6QG.50; common, $5@6; common to
good fat bulls, S1.50@6; common to good
fat cows, $150Q5.25; heifers. $5.506T /:
fresh cows and springers, S356lS5; calves,
$6Q14.5O Sheep and Lambs-Receipts.
600; market, steady: prime wethers SIG
o; good mixed. $4q4.J0; fair mixed. SO. p
@3.75; culls and common, S102; choice
lambs. S10@1O.51.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-13
HOGS SUFFER
SHARP DECLINES
Calves so Cents to 81 Lower
Lambs Are Higher.
RANGE OF HOG PRICES.

Sharp declines were suffered in hog
values in trade on the local live stock
exchange. all grades selling SOC lower
than the market prices of the previous
day.
Large fresh receipts. a fairly heavy
holdover, large receipts on other mar
kets and lower price tendencies and re
ports Of a large number of hogs ready
for the market were factors.
Light swine sold at $780, mixed and
mediums at 1928 and heavies at $770Q5.
Pigs brought the price of the loads, with
a fair demand and roughs sold at SO and
down.
The bulk of the sales were made at
around $3.50.
Shippers were the only active buyers in
early trade, but local packers entered
the market after the opening hour.
A large holdover for the day was an
ticipated
With light receipts of cattle and a de-
mand that was no larger, prices were
generally steady.
Receipts of fresh cattle for the day ap-
proximated 500. with little good cattle
included.
Veal prices were SOC to 81 lower. due
to large receipts and a slack in the
Eastern demand. There was an extreme
top Of S14, at which only a few geals
were bought while the bulk Of that grade
sold at S12G13.
Sheep values were steady and lamb
prices 25c to SOC higher, with 700 sheep
and lambs on the market and a good de-
mand for good aud choice lambs. A few
choice lambs sold at $3.50, while a larger
number brought SS25.