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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-09-16
HOLLAND ELECTED MAYOR.

The Corporation election held on
Thursday Of last week, the Sth inst.
resulted IN TIE election OF ". R. Hol-
land by 81 votes over his next oppon-
eut. Cooper {. Sweat and ". n.
montgomery, the third man in the
rdae received 81 votes.
OF the II names on the ticket for
aldermen, the following seven receiv-
ed the highest votes. J. D. Timber
lake, C. W Edwards, N. B. Hart. J.
I. Connolly. W. W. Hay. G. H. May
well, E. ". Essary.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-09-16

velopments on another line than the
Mann Act feature for she said that
she, Tickle, Dunn (whose name she
says is Charlie Thomas) and another
man named Cole, left Hot Springs to-
gether several days ago.
Local officers have expected a FEEDER
al officer from Memphis to take
charge of Mr.. Fickle-and, by the
way, there is said to be romance in
connection with the case, in the fact
that Tickle and Thelma Goodwin were
sweethearts before Tickle went into
the world war and that on his return
Tickle justified his name by marrying
another girl, who, with her child is
now in Hot Springs.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-09-16

Roscoe Conklin Arbuckle, known in
the film world as Fatty is in trou-
BILE which his money may or may not
get him out of. In "Fatty's' room
in the St Francis Hotel, in San Fran
cisco. one night early in last week,
there was a party Of men and women
of the film world ard during that sup
posed orgie Arbuckie attempted 70
commit an outrage 0a the person Of
Virginia Rape. from which the beau
tiful tin body) actress died. The proof
seems So clear that there Is little
doubt of the guilt Of Arbuckle-but
there are already many prophesieS
that on account 81 his wealth he will
never be- punished. Arbuckle has al
ready employed the most distinguish
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-09-16

ed counsel money can buy, but the At
torney-General says that the prose
cution will be pushed in spite of Ar
buckles wealth. If he is guilty-and
there seems no doubt of it-Arbuckle
ought to be hanged and the execution
filmed and the picture shown in every
picture house in all the land.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-09-16
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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-09-16
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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-09-16

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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-09-16

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NEWS SCINiTAR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
LIVESTOCK.

Sharp restriction Of receipts has
shown itself capable Of producing
reactions from the extreme low
levels. but does not extend hope OF a
sustained advance. Cold weather
and the progress of liquidation TO a
far point are strengthening factors
Cows and heifers have sold at low
est levels in eight years Eastern
competition is developing in western
markets and may tend TO stabilize
the hog market. Light hogs and pigs
are in most demand. consumption OF
pork has increased with cold wea-
Their and cold storage stocks Of
meat and lard are running low.
Feeder trade in live mutton has dis
appeared. Pressure from imports Of
frozen lamb and mutton continues
TO depress the trade. On the whole
the market trend in livestock is very
uncertain. Extreme tops furnish no
criterion, the bureau of markets
points out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Estimates Of the current credit
situation conflict, ranging through
all shades of opinion. Some bankers
forsee easier money and lower rates
after Jan. 1. confirming the general
impression of two months ago,
while others expect no immediate
relief The decline in prices and
heavy liquidation of commodities is
improving the federal reserves ratio
and easing the tension slightly, but
results so far are disappointing. due
TO use of credit TO carry large inven-
tories awaiting favorable sale. the
farmers holding movement, and the
withdrawal OF deposits by large cor
pOrations i'm need of funds and by
wage earners out OF employment.
The First National bank of BOs-
ton. makes this discouraging COM
ment. which may represent an eX-
IRENE view:
THE credit strain continues una
hated, banks experiencing a decrease
i'm deposits and no corresponding
lowering of loans. The two factors
make for tight money and, granting
resumption of business activity
after the turn of the year. there
seems little likelihood of much cas-
Ter money in the early months OF
1921"
The Iuo of the federal reserve
system now serves as a very useful
8t Is does the decrease of ease with
barometer of business. indicating
which business interests can obtain
loans for increased operations or
other purposes. Before bankers Will
encourage new loan. the ratio
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
MONEY AND
FINANCE

Repre- scrtat.ves of business inter
csts have made o plea for relaxa-
tion Of ;hc credit restrictions rlaiu-
tanned by TIE banks under leader
ship % the federal reserve board.
The elderly process Of dehation in
tended mas become . rout and the
violence OF price declines and in
stability Of the price structiye has
caused no lttIs hardships. Esasie q
money rates are expected early Eeyt
YEAR. The comparative stability %
IN" now money market throughout
the DaccWber tax and interest pay =
ments and Cover nmcnt financing is
proof Of its stability
Th- federal reserve system has
reached a high point fer the year an
reserve ratio. Large sums are
available is the result of shriukage
in business operations and the drop
in prices. Seemingly the banks are
IN a position 10 treat business more
l,nicntly. on tho other hand. to-
tai loans AMI Investments OF tho
banks anil the federal reserve note
circulation are appreciably greater
than year ago. The contraction
policy has not fulfllcd tho eXpccta
lions OF Its sponsors. Farmers arc
holding vast quantities OF asricul-
turd products of the market and
requir. especial accommodation at
the banks.
Congress has various measures
Indcr consideration TO relieve the
credit stringenCy and the federal re-
serve board declares its intention Of
doing all within its power legiti
mately 10 help the farmer. but a
marked change in credit policy is
not 20 be expected. The reserve
board holds that any "eort to valOr-
ize the staple crops by means Of
bank credit would inevitably result
in disaster TO the community. and 20
the farmer especially" The volume
Of crops is SO large that a persistent
holding movement would undOubted-
Is ABSORB an enormous amount Of
credit.
international conference has de-
veloped no concrete plans for Stab.l-
izing exchange capable OF imme-
date application. The projected
800. 900. 900 export finance corpora
ton will in all probability relieve the
situation and raise the level Of ex-
change
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
BUILDING And
REAL ESTATE

The continued waiting attitude or
the ruhAc. combined win changes
IN me ft3sOn. have caused % steady
recession d. binding totals Ga the
lowest point since March. 1918.
bradstrsCts indicates "a decline % go
percent in estimated expenditure
during November from taC l.tob.I
total at principal cities ard 80
percent decline from EOvcu1.r .
ear ago. While activity is reported
rom widely separated localities ll-c
Los Angeles. tle general storm stIDn
- such as 90 remind contractors 90
the complete suspension iu ISIS.
Euhdiug mater. dropped - ~
percent DO NOseuter. according &C.
department of labor. and 0ther MAJ
ferials i-ess1 IS lumber show aupre-
ciabie reductions Coat De- ClrlTcr
and viii reduce the cos. OF uanu-
iacfure. IRE decline iu materials is
only moderate as yet Retail leaI-
ers, IN their esrt To escape heavy
loss ON high-priced stocks are block
ing read Iuslment Reductions are
less than newspaper comment has
Fiven reason % suppose. COnstruc-
ton Interests realize that hirh costs
have parhyzed the industry 20 90
greater extent than an other factor-
'itlbiucd- lftler reductions be-
fore spring are entirely probable.
These should invite considerable
volume Of building and iutugurate
a spirited revival in the buildin- in
dt;stry.
Wcge scales abe a little lower. af-
fecting common labor and carpcn-
tcrs most Skilled craftsmen re-
sist lower wages. but in many cases
accept ~ 10 &C cents less per -FOUR
rather than face unemployment rae
supply Of building labor is more
abundant than at any time this wear.
ard the efficiency is steadily increas-
ing. building costs are estimated
10 have fallen 20 10 20 percent by
competent authorities. Of which 10
10 5 percent represents an increase
IN the efficiency OF labor. Further
wage reductions seem necessary 10
pat construction ON a fairly normal
basis. The Calder committee report
containJ no Indictment OF material
producers for prodteeriuu and
makes several common-sense sug-
sessions for attracting capital 10
building.
Residential building should lead
IN spring activity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
GRAIN.

The grain market has shown the
usual holiday dullness and displayed
TO marked accession Of strength.
Notwithstanding large export sales.
Country offerings have been light
Showing the farmers determination
TO hold tenaciously for higher
prices. The tariff on imported agri-
cultural products has met stiff op-
position and the grain trade does
not count it an important force on
the constructive side, believing IL
and similar legislation will fail OF
passage. Statistically and other
wise. the grain situation is bulHsh,
but current economic depression
and the decline Of prices retain their
domination. Argentine exports will
figure in the worlds markets in
creasingly hencefOrth. America
may have over exported, but the eff
fects will not make themselves
manifest until early spring. Flour
trade continues dull, as is usual in
the holiday season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
STOCKS.

The stock market closes the year
1920 in condition OF weakness
which reflects the general depression
OF industry and the passing OF nu-
merous dividends. Sterling indus
trial issues have fallen 10 points be-
low their intrinsic value as meas
ured By earning power and tangible
assets. sentiment has much 20 do
With this decline. 4 wave of pes
simism and umidly succeeded the
bOuyant optimism of q year ago.
Money has caused little disturbance
in the market this past month. rates
holding steady I'm the neighborhood
Of seven percent Even the mid
month tax payments and the year
end settlements did not occasion dis
location. The monetary stringenCy
IS less than il has been. Selling 10
establish losses is over and the mar
ket may henceforth show a greater
element Of strength. The week be-
tween Christmas and New Year is
additionally dull. but the new year
should bring a moderate return of
confidence
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
FOREIGN TRADE

The sharp decline in ocean freight
rates during the past year or so IS
evidence of a material decline in the
volume of ocean tonnage since the
armistice. The movement of men
and war materials, which continued
for more than n year after the ces-
satiOn of hOstilities. has practically
ceased, releasing many transports
and freighters. Against this may be
set the increase in exports from Eu-
rOpean countries like Great Britain.
Trade 10 and from countries like
the South American republics and
Japan has slumped badly as the re-
suit of financial difficulties and price
deflatiOn. American exports have
continued large and imports have in
creased. Nevertheless. many ships
Of the worlds new merchant marine
lie idle for want of cargOes. Amer
lea, and 10 a less extent the world, IS
temporarily overbuilt. This is a
condition that will intensity until in
dustry the world over receives a
stimulus and credit measures faCili-
tate the fee exchange of commod-
tiles.
The worlds merchant tonnage
barely exceeded 100000 prior to
the war Now it approaches $4,000
900. while trade is less. America is
bound 10 suffer more than almost
any other country for a time. The
shipping board has established 209
freight services to all parts OF the
world. according TO the boards re-
port for the fiscal year ended June.
1920. If Cargoes are not easily OBJ
tainable. the merchant marine will
prove a losing proposition.
Tie nations foreign trade is right
lyr engaging the serious attention of
legislators and executives, private
and public alike.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
sEEDs

fcarrected Daily by warner Bros. B-ss
store, Z2d =. Michigan So
COW PEAS-S2.5O 10 S4Oo bushel
RIFALFA-Si4 10 SIC per bushel
RED AND MAMMOTH CLOVER-S1O
20 SD Dushel
ALSIKE-S12 SIS bushel.
SUNFLOWERS-15 pound
WINTER OR HAIRY BETCH-S2O 90
hundred pounds
BLUE GRASS-S45O bushel
SWEET WHITE CLOVER-Sid
RED TOP-S4.OO per bushel.
WHITE CLOVER-%45.OO bu.
FIELD PEAS-S3.OO 10 $500 busheI
RAPE SEED Dwarf EsseND-SS.OO Pc
buahel
lawn GRASS-S32 per cwt.
SOFA BEANS u 70 SANS 90 per
buRhel
CLOVER SEED-s1O 10 Sc bushel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
$4,000

Can actual experience related to
US by South Bend business mani.

"A few weeks ago" he began. Il found myself figuring
my personal money available for Christmas purposes
The longer figured the shorter found myself / had
about given the whole thing up when the posman entered
my Office
Now get ready for the big climax he continued. his
face agow with peasurable recoecons Of his experience
he first letter opened contained $1,000 Christmas
check for $4,000 in the second mail And interest
added to all You my stenogapher had been making
my weekly club payments for The amount being so
small took notice of the whole thing throughout the
year. But you may believe appreciated any
thing than did those checks You may tell the world
I'm for Christmas Money Clubs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
METALS

The iron and steel industry closes
the year at low ebb. Buying is
lethargic and production has stead
lily declined until a large percentage
Of the Independent mills has shut
down. The year-end is customarily
dull. Steel corporation plants are
active. Copper has been offered at
13c in absence of demand
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
South Bend Markets
HAY. STRAW AND FEED.
-n.-L.-- Ill - ~

Corrected Daily by the Wesley M.tlef
Flour q Feed Co. 42O s. Michixanl
NEW HAY-Paying SIS 70 so. selling
S2S 20 $50
STRAW-PayinR SIP. selling SIG 20 SIS.
or soc bale
OATS-Paying soc; selling zoe % so,
CLOVER SEED-Payfng 5000. selling
Si2 10 {i4
ALSIKE CLOVER-Selllng Sl4 20 SO
ALFALFA (NortEe-n grownl-S16
NEW CORN-Paying Coo 10 zoe selling
Sc ID 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02

(Corrscsed Da y By Major Rros.. s. Lo-
gan St. MiHhnWakh.l
HEAVY FAT STEERS-Fair % good
10Q11c; prime. 124l4c-
HOGS-f3O TO 100 lbs. sac: 1lO 60
10 lbs. 04c. 10 to 30 lbs gl1c.
30 20 200 lbs, 94.C.
TARD-20c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
PHoDUCE MAHKEr.

WNWINNIIEW u To WTUIUTT|IUWE
0n~SsFy. $50 y. Main 81
BUTTER AND EGGS Creamery but
Ter. paying 63c pound. selling Coo pound
eggs, paying 56c, selling NJr dozen
FRUITS Ar vEGE IAd' l-S- ruitA
California naval oranges 23c TO 6Oc per
dozen new cabbage, paying lie TO-.
selling &c.
NEW POTATOES peck
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
GRAIN AND FEED
tCorrscted Daily by =. b. Morgan, starr
Mflla. Hvdrnulfe Al

Wis ~ uEmuNc AW.l
CORN-Faying zoe busheI
OATS-Paying iOc, selling 20 20 SOC.
BRAN-Selling S225
MIDDLINGS-Sel $50 hundred
CHOPPED FEEU-Selliug So per
cwt
SCRATCH FEED-Seiling S3OOa3 p
gWa
GRINDINGS-sc bushel.
WHEAT-Paying 81. so
Multiplying 81 %
PUCKWHEAT-Paying S22J hundred
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
WOOL.

The wool market has improved a
little, despite indications that the
tariff measure protecting wool
among other farm porducts, would
not pass the. present session Of con-
gress. Wage reductions increase the
probability of an early resumption
of activity IN the goods industry
The tendency Of holders is to mark
up their wool. II may be that 1921
viii usher in a season of generally
higher prices and fairly active de-
mand. The National Wool Growers
association at its annual meeting in
salt Lake City on Jan II to 19
Will consider fully the problems Of
financing tho wool growers. I'm
ports OF raw wool during the first
nine months Of this year totalled
225, 100000 pounds. as compared
with an average Of 400. 600. 900
pounds imported yearly during the
past five years. Both imports and
exports of wool manufactures have
declined with the past few months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
HInrr 80 rAIInr-

fCs---~t~d To-day BY =. ". LiupmAn aig
HIDES-Jc TO &c: caifskius Zoe: rem
dercd tallow. 46rIc p To-; rougbs tdIloW,
261Sc ib.. beesWaN. 2jG35c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
Trend Of the Markets
StOckS-Grain-LiUestock-Co

year. and the probability Of credit
extension through systematic meas
ures throw a somewhat favorable
light upon future prospects IN the
cotton market. on the other hand.
stocks are large and cost OF produc-
tion next year viii not approach
cost Of the present crop. The hope
of easier money and the stimulus
of wage reductions permitting price
reductions are positive factors OF no
incOnsiderab importance. The cot
ton market has two sides admitted
ly but not a few are inclinded 10
take the hopeful view.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
COTTON

Reduction in clothing stocks.
probable curtailment Of acreage next
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
SEN. CHAMBERLAIN IMPROVES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - Sen.
Chamberlain was reported Friday
night 10 be making a satisfactory
recovery from his second operation.
which was said TO have been en-
tirely successful.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
TT Try NEWS TIMES Van Va.
FOR SALE

The northwest corner OF Tut and
Michigan SITS. where the crowds pass
close to Studebakers'. The choicest
corners do net grow at every hitch.
ing post Better buy this now be-
fore 1 change my mind. No incum-
brance and perfect abstract Of title
now ready Address
IL s. COVER, Owner. Box 4O4,
South Bend, Indiana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02

Ls =. Jefferson Blvd
SPRING CHlCknr.-z5c.
EEEF-RORst. $4,000; boiling zOc
round steak. ASci slrlot9. &C; JrIsF
houHe, Toe
PORK AO.N-foc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-02
POULTRY AND MEATS.

5CKwHEAT-Paying S225 hundred
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-13
Slate ROtaridns
Hear Singletary
As TO Good Road

In a letter received this morning
by Dave c. Hybarger, county COM
missioner elect from the central
district of Grady county, r. A. Sin
gletary manager of the good roads
department Of the Oklahoma Auto
mobile association, will be in the
city tomorrow and will address the
Rotary club in session.
Mr.. Singletary is expected to
bring message to the Rotarans
relative to the progress being made
in the state concerning better roads
and especially as regards the Meri-
dian highway in Grady country.
Qualification is expressed by Mr..
Singletary over letter written to
him by Mr.. Hybarger wherein the
support of the Grady county man,
when he takes office was offered in
any work for the betterment Of good
roads in Grady county and in re.
turn Mr.. Singletary promises to use
the offices of the association to
aid the work here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-13
In Grady County.

Southwest of Chlckasha about II
miles, the Knox Petroleum company
is drilling into the sand in section
1S-5n.Sw where they have been ce-
iiiented for about two weeks.
It was reported here yesterday
evening that they have 16 feet OF
sand in the upper layer, showing for
about IS to 20 barrels. This has
been drilled through and in the lower
levels broken stratas of sand have
been encountered. The company of
ficers expect to pick up the main
sand tonight or tomorrow. The for
nations, it was stated, are showing
practically the same as in the Cor
ton Trusts well on the Wagner farm
in section 12-5n-9w, just west of the
Knox location in question. The Wag
ner well is good for from 200 to
400 barrels a day.
A liner will be set covering the
upper stratas of sand and it is be-
lieved that the Knox will be a com
mercial well, even as it stands now.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-13
Gensn,an is Named
On Indian Affairs
Committee is Word

L. NJ. Gensman, congressman from
the sixth Oklahoma district, mas
been assigned to the committees on
Indian affairs, insular affairs. and
agricultural expenditures, according
to a letter just received by a friend
here.
The sixth district congressman
was selected as member OF tlo
committee on committees which Sc
lected the various committees IN
the house organization. Representa-
tive r A. Chandler, of Vinita, was
placed on the ways and means COM
mittee and is the first republican
from the southwest to be accorded
this distinction, it is said:
Public buildings, grounds and pen
sions are the committees on which
appear the name of Representative
]. C. Pringy, of the fourth district.
Miss Alice Robertson of Muskogee,
is a. member of the Indian affairs
and woman suffrage committees.
Manuel Herrick, Of Perry, repre-
senting the eighth district, will
serve on alcoholic liquor traffic, If
rigation and. election of president
and vice-president committees, ac-
cording to Congressman Gensman.