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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

.,uERE seems to be some doubt atoa about ""d
.oc;sl standing Of the Sooo.ooO
'nr n,r,.',onsey--Gcorses Carpenter bout
lacs D "a supposed to be staged early
S.1t n July. The first report r. 'nat ,,," ,ns ne
'sa, ..,,st had been called of was furnished .'
ron,e''S Soy. % York Times. and the reason
[by he wv that the principals had failed
given "tsorfeits for the battle. :,
| 70 posi- l0 of the biggest men connected
Ihrgv bip match. namely Tex Kick
with tne the promoters Dempsey ana
|brd, o;or one o., each has denied that the
Carpehl,.ad bcen cancelled. Forfeits have
been pOSKtS@ Ksarus, the world champion s
JACK is quoted IN an interview
manasSS,o,r Sor Francisco stating that the
from o"" wrrc. posted with Robert
SoTtelIs New York sports writer.
Esc- Edsrtm, n report from Los Angeles,
|Howe'IT Tiorcn Is staying, IL in the form
|vne'S, 'S,on;nl that deposits had been made
with him. ,,oo,os communication,
IN Wv stakpholder of the Dempsey
|LogIsn;;s hout. states today that he
|Sa,Ph Phcon Uniformed right along. " that
|hna .,"rov vSo had been posted, as required
|bv the contract. ,,,, ,,o,o,or
.,d me Il had been posted, said
Tdaren. io '"and was informed Car
r.nt;prs forfeit was deposited IN Il rance
p.d ra was TO be forwarded. as agreed: to
sss s central Union Trust Co. OF New
W. ne I recently heard reports that all
,as;,s 3o.n; had not been made. however,
|ospVGIi sg I wrote to the trust company to
snd I ont, I have not received an
answer"
Richards Story
All the principals have posted the de-
nasits required under the terms OF the
sontrsct, Richard declared. and the con-
sact has not been violated in any way.
pisna %r for the bout are being continued
~ Tho nromoters. he asserted, and 1t
NOW expected TO stage 1t July z. .
p;cLard said his own deposit and
,at nf william 4. Brady. another OF
40 ,ronotprs, were in the form Of
m,sty bonds. Charles u. Cochranc. the
r.rl;sb promoter. wrote q check before
.ssins tbe United States for his share,
y, Rickard said he believed this later
ms replaced by a bond.
Dompsey's share also was in the form
n a bond, Richard said Carpenter 8
hare was in the form Of check, which
s". given in France, and that he be-
isves this was transferred later TO
he United States. ... 49,,
,,omoters agreed to deposit 500, 600
"bile the managers of the fighters
creed 10 deposit S5O.000 each not later
han November 90 last.
'The contract has been lived up to
" every one" said Rickard. There
ss been no change in plans and the
rhole suggestion is q dream. There Is
"a one who could call off the bout. so
ong as the contract is carried out by
he principals.
The bout was Cancelled. according to
Ne announcement. because of the fail :
re Of the principals to deposit forfeit
honeys, az was stipulated in the con-
aCts recently signed.
The promoters agreed to deposit
hoo, 900 as a guarantee Of good faith,
shne the managers Of the fighters
greed to deposit $4,000 each. Mr..
Cochran IL said to have been the only
bne to make a deposit, although Car
beptier's manager is reported to have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
MCGOWAN BEATS BAPTIE
Defeats PhIladelphian In Four Races
at St. Paul

St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 19.-Defeating
EOrval Baptie, of Philadelphia, in four
Faces here last night, Everett McGowan.
b. Paul skater, won the right to meet
bther prominent skaters OF the country
)n an elimination series to determine
(he worlds skating championship.
McGowan, who won the international
hmatcur skating championship last year,
captured the 220-yard event in 20 ! 3
keconds by three feet, the 40 -ya~l in
30 seconds by lap, the mile in 2 min
ttes SO 2-5 seconds, by more than II
kard and the two mile in 3 minutes,
bS 4.5 seconds by more than yard.
Sunday he defeated BaDtie in the half
nile and three mile races
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
TlPLlTz LOSES ON FOUL
Jimmy Fruzettl Awarded Decision
Over Local Lad

Boston, Mass. Jan. 10.-Jimmy
Fruzetti, lightweight champion of New
England. was awarded the decision over
Joe Tiplitz, Of Philadelphia, here last
night after q foul in the second round.
The foul came after about one minur
of lighting in the second round.
Tipit2 was battling in close to the
New England champion. playing for
the body. when Fruzetti doubled up and
staggered to the corner, apparently in
great pain.
After tho doctors had examined Fru-
zetti he was awarded the decision on
q foul.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
CANADA TO SEND TEAM
Dominion officials Anxious to Enter
Davis Cup Tournament

New York, Jan. 10. - A challenge
from Canada for the Davis cup contest
Of 1921 is Il strong probability, accord,
ing to .etter received from T.. IL
Senior, secretary of the Canadian Law "
Tennis Association, and made pubic IN
connection with the meeting OF 'ne
States Lawn Tennis Association yes
terday.
Mr.. Senior wrote: "Our association
proposes to hold meeting, probably
next month, when the question of en- =
tering a team will be definitely decided
Personally speaking, think there Is
every likelihood of our entering. ana II
wou ID be most convenient and satisfa;,
tory to us IL the preliminary ties could
be played in the United States"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
SEEK RETURN BOUTS
Americans Desire Another Series Of
Contests With Britons

New York, Jan. 10.-Preparations
for plan of battle to avenge the over
whelming setback suffered by the Amer
lean army, navy and police representa-
tivcs in the international amateur bouts
conducted Monday night by the inter
national Sporting Cab at the Hotel
Commodore, were disclosed yesterday by
Matchmaker Tex O'Rourke, Of the I.
S. c.
Though conquered beyond shadow Of
doubt, Uncle Sam's army and navy Off =
cials and leaders of Father Knicker-
bocker's police department are yet un-
convinced OF the supremacy Of Great
Britain's boxers and are now consid =
ering plans for a return clash in which
they expect to demonstrate the superb
ority of their favorites over the in
yaders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
THREE TEAMS TIED
IN SCHOOL LEAGUE
Central Steps Out When Ger
mantoWn Wins-Many
Close Results

Now it is a three -cornered tie in the
High School League. The result OF
Yesterdays games eliminated Central
High from the honor of sharing the lead
with the other first class teams. North
east High. West Philadelphia and Ger
mantown came through with games to
their credit. NJ
Buffers goal gave Central High a, 20
to "a defeat. Hill was the Leading
light for Northeast and the uptown
players were going strong at all times
against Frankford The big game, OF
the day was, Of course. between west
Philadelphia and Southern. which the
Speedboys won. 2S 70 %. due to the
rally on the part of Buckalew and Ste
venson. who scored the goals which
brought victory.
Southern High played hard game
and went down to defeat after game
struggle. It was the third straight de-
feat for the downtown squad and it was
q hard pill to swallow, for the 1920
champions are now virtually out OF the
running. Mid year exams will break
up their team and. with the season
nearly half over. it Is hard to figure
out how they can possibly stage q come
back.
fltTLOR luTt6 Eltu NOho
Young IIcrzog performed little stunt
in the Frankford game which deserves
some comment. In the second half he
tailed three field goals in row. Cap
tain Shane played q fine defensive
game. Hill, with II points to his credit,
was the high scorer.
One of the interesting points to yes
terday's league games was the fact
that while Northeast, Germantown and
West Philadelphia all won the first
team games, these schools dropped the
second team contests. They didn't mind
this much under the circumstances,
however.
There were many one point last min :
ute goal throwing decisions yesterday.
One was when Ford scored foul goal
for Woodbury.. which gave his school q
2S to 81 verdict over the HaddOn
Heights team. Another, when Sterling
shot field goal for Wilmington
Friends in the game with Chestnut
Hill. the visitors winning 13 to -.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
ia SALE HIGH PLAYS
SALESlANUM TONIGHT
Psphart Returns 70 Local Lineup
for Wilmington Cage TussIe

La Sale High plays Salesianum High
\ Wilmington tonight minus two regu-
aE,, but with Gcphart, the crack guard,
pack in the game.
La Sale has found teamwork diff
fut all season due TO injuries and an
irregular lineup in most Of its games.
iMSney' forward. and Larkin, center,
III be out tonight. The team showed
Od form agalnSt Villnnova in recent
sme' but the persona foul rule was
fusPended and La Sale found hard
EOX to keep up to its heavier op-
Ooehts in the second half.
Catholic High, old rivals. will be
ayed Friday ut Broad and Vine
TrelS game time being 3 y. IN.
Inc ne, La Sale lineup for tonight vii
= Mhlle and Bowen, forwards; No.
3uards f''N' y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
Three Teams Are Tied
in High School League

.Gormsntown Highs victory, over Gen.
trai pot the Crimson and Gold In fourth
place In the Hlsh Ssh9ol IsasuSs' snS .,b While
east trsS resulted IN a three.sornefod tie for
FGss % wG' r. ssh * esss Sss.nsw anew
winning goals. Butler,s timely le,d goal
SntrS GSm raj ssttIins suers % second Of play.
Il winnins 81 70 IL.
Tho scores!
HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
Northeast High. 81; Frankforj High.
west philadelphia. 2s, Southern High.
Germantown High. rs. Central High.
SECOND TEAMS
Central High. 22, Germa ntown High. Q.
Frankford Reserves. 90, Northeast. ..
south Philadelphia. 49, West Phiiadei-
'"N'' " OTHER SCORES
wilmington Friends, 13; Chestnut Hill.
west Catholh.. 82I- -wencnah NJ. l.. es.
Souderton High. 19i Amber High. 1s.
Amber G!rls.. ~ Jenkintown Girls. o.
IInyerford School. 19i Temple School.
Friends Z. Juniors. 20, L. G. sophs..
% Friends Central scniorp. 20; Fresh. Z.
Haddon Heights Girls. 12; Woodbury., B..
Woodbury High. 2si Haddon Heights.
Haddonnc:d High. rs; Moorestown. r.
II nDsJownc High, 81, st. Luke's. II.
Moorestown High, 2Si Collingswood.
90.
HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE STANDING
Won Lost PC.
West Philadelphia .. 9 $50
,,ermantown High. ..... 3 .750
Snrtheast H.gh ..... 3 .76O
tentrni Higii ....... g 3 800
SoutRern High. ........ 3 ESQ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
carpentier,s Forfeit Posted

Paris. Jan. 19.-Georges Carpenters
forfeit as guarantee for the contract
he signed with Jack Dempsey for bout
to decide the heavyweight championship
of the world. is being held by the Nor
gan -Harjes Bank, Of this city. It was
deposited with this institution on No
yember % last, and is equivalent OF
$50, 600.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

bI,cH"r5o; Jar. lN.---Dlcl, Kerr, dlu!irut.ve
[,SeSslI Ci cim. H. ,H!cago American LrnGuc
he seas" n'"" ~ thn trGm's first hOIdOut nf
bat he va" Il" wrote friends her" today
IOF ly9, "ST ~ tiSs"tshr,, L-cauEe lis contract
kry ii il. Ht Ut. hot contain al IucreWsc IN sal
4rsntei an AS I'D he would Loot report Hrloss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
Big x. Of C. Game Tonight

bhyn.e ,ErlceaGg. las!,crhail team. X. Of c..
~, we St. 'rNuoIg catholic Club. ut tho
B.rs%t, :, MA, ThIrty-etgnth and MPrk~t
Shp ~ Fol' eu' Tor the Catholic champion
EYsry' u ,.i, ~" c''% Tho Councillors have won
kreSS sF,:m" F:m" " 1a,tr. d, f.a,ing VictrIx G. G..
|orTS.rs sIt ~, o'"rr' The team Is cornposrd Of
bect H. Srsno.%Sbe NId college stars, who ex-
-" pToms.Iy d: sis - T., ~ sunni WAL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

New York-Three Canadian boxers. who
represented the dominion IN the olympic
amateur boxing t0uruamcn to be held IN
this city. January rs The men. a: Graham
J. Newton and g. prudhomme. will compete
in the bantamweight lightweight and mid
dleweight classes respectively.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
NIVers Stopped In secnnd

4 Nttie +, ~" Jan. la.-"mny" Jlrelen,
Faorkout IN ~" Ariy,, scored a tecnEicni
Camp z We second rouui over Joe Riy"rs'
ENsgHtg' '''''" Nyu here, 'CIcy are Scl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
Sancroft First in ins

fhortstop' '"TH' tx, J"l. lu,-The contract of
siM" ;oI D%ytd A. HNn,roft. he Irst G,auti
tred at N.'y S' =. 1871 snaaor, has been re-
's'Ierl 1''" Na!!"'a'l League hsad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
Sports Serred Short

Pittsburgh--The University OF PITTSBURGH
athletic council announced today that 800
900. taken from last seasons football re-
cepts. had been contributed toward the
building fund OF Alumni Hall. the new rec
reation structure of Tho institution
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

Five crews engaged In practice yesterday
afternoon for short time. Coach Wright
plans to increase the time starting next
started immed ately. as Wright hopes TO
get out on the water by the middle OF next
month.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

MISUNDERSTANDING, a member Of the
Bethany College basketball team; suffered
Virginia Wesleyan last night. Wesleyan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

Oscar stanage, Of that club; Third Base-
man Iindemore. Of the Oklahoma city club,
OF the Western League. and n right.handed
pitcher and second bascmRr. TO be named
by AHrCh l. Il was announced by Wado
Killcfer. munIger OF the Los Angeles. team.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
Tjoers Give -Four for One

paasier catcher Of the Los Angeles club. Of
the Pacific Coast Ba seball League. has been
traded 10 the Detroit Americans for Catcher
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
Richard Gale Is Winner

Richard Gale. former amateur boxer. was
e winner In four rounds over Eddie Dempsey
in u bout at the Bjou Theatre last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

George Orton had his ice hockey candi-
dates out at the Palace last night for prac-
tice drill. According to one Of the team. q
candidate asked Coach Orton what diet he
should use while In training. The ready
reply was ice water"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

The Tuturity TO be run A. Lexington n -uc
autumn will b. worth more than $50 900, Ot
the ATS original entries Il0 have made tho
Serond payment. The entry list clopcd IN
July 1919 Harry Payne whitney and the
Short Grass Stud have the largest Eastern
entries,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

sharon. Pa.--The Carnegie Steel CO. here
has banned professional sports of all kinds,
and through It's welfare department Will
develop amateur sports.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

Brown Check, u. l., Bratey's 5000 llacl,
Tuney colt, proved his worth by defeR tinE
a high-cla ~ field in the running OF the Nr'
gonnr purse Attention was called 10 the
probability - the colt lacking the soyon-
fuTlC ~ route, ph&i %Hs ,n tne distance best
o"ts Curing his racing days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

Speaking OF the tlmidity Of IIayara b,,1-
makers Babe Ruth Is said 10 have gone down
the line waving a 800 bill at tn, boobies
played l2-tO-l shot down to . to / Ind
did not get On himself after all.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

Using two-yeRT-old at New Orleans hnY
turned up lame and had 10 be scratched from
his last engagement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
Coach Joe Wright

Coach Joe Wright OF the crew expressed
cons dcrable pressure over the plan to repair
the boathouse on the Schuylkili. 'If we get
n motorboat that can be used when we get
on the river I will have much more time for
Individual instruction this YEAR" said
Wright.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

Club. which races at Blue Bonncts. has
been given to Commander J. X. l., Ross
owner of Sir Barton. he announced today.
lie said ne would appoint new managing
director and secretary in a few days.
Chicago naser ("K.d') Gleason Of
the Chicago Amersans. will take twenty
nj ichers into training for the 1921 stan
Howard Fenner. d right-hander. purcha sed
from the Kalamazoo. Mich. club. - The
fifteenth pitcher 20 sign.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
sSsh r"..S Knocks OUT Marine Kelly

|a Marin. WaannId, lniddlewcight, Knocked
|'ssa u q sc%loS,, CHARLESTON. IN the siIth
''"eSu!ei tea-round bout,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

SAM {. IHldrrth has dcciLrd rst 20 srr.d
hts horses now ut Ranynras Farm, New Ier.
Fcy 10 Hot Spr!ngs f:r the winter. The
track Just completed AZ the farm and thn
mild winter doubtless has caused Mr. I'LL
dreth to aba ndUn Il eeaFOu ~ the South.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
PEN Points

Coach George Kistier OF the swimming
team put his stars through their PAGES yes
terday for the meet with the Middies at An
Of the team, who Injured his hand during
the holidays. will be available. according to
the coach
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

l.ud Wrny. Shorty O'Bricn and Johnny
O'Brien and Scott engaged in a three.rounG
sparring exhibition in George Decker's box
ing room. DR.. Arthur Light was an inter-
cstcd spectator.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19
Boots and Saddle

4. II. Mncombrr announces ne VIII have
sent 70 the United States Il part OF the rotN-
Bile band o: thor9ughbreds acquired from
he estate OF William X. Vanderbilt. who
had one oc the leading stables Of France
Thirty-slx head viii be shipped immediately
and quartered at Belmont Park New York
mr." oversight and Sea Sick, The f!rrnor ls
. winner Of the PriN Nu President and the
I9rcnrh Gold Cup, AmurR the other iprIcr
winners are Tehai and P"tt,rsel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-19

Ed yare. manager Of .he football tcam
last fail. Is the latest undergraduate to take
up indoor polo. Ed reported last night for
the first time. He hopes to make place on
the team before the season Is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-26
Moral Values in Politics

(COngregatiOnallSD
The public expects the church to
act as a champion of good morals
but now and then ecclesiastical sup
port receives unexpected backing.
Such is the cabled message of vi
viani, the Frenchman, to the Ameri-
can people, from Geneva, where the
League Assembly has been trying to
do business. Speaking Of the Wash
ington conference on ornaments, he
says that it is moral force that is
needed to make the conference a sue
cess. Material power will not solve
the armament problem. BY others it
has been declared that there must be
a tide of moral conviction sweeping
over the land, If any real success is
to come out of the discussions at the
capital. Limitation of ornaments is
not question of political expediency.
Political and economic ambition have
been breeders of wars. If we are to
enter upon an era of peace, interna-
tional issues must be put on a moral
basis. Brandishing a weapon weak
ems mutual confidence and respect.
fosters an ugly and selfish spirit, and
makes impossible that cordial coop
Grafton that is essential to any we'll
organized social system. We welcome
Viviani's reminder. Let the churches
stress the moral issue. not attempt to
dictate methods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-26
kENNEBEc LODGE, NO. 1853

right generously, If you want peace
in the house. Throughout the sum-
mer Tuesday has been merely a
weekday, harmless and pleasant.
Now Tuesday haunts us with O sense
of dusty burdens to be carried out
for the ash gentleman's removal.
Alas, how frequently it rains on the
third day Of the week! How invari-
ably cold the weather, grows between
Monday and Wednesday,! How deep
the snow lies on Tuesday, always on
Tuesday!
Yet is it not in some ways a graft
flying service, this keeping of home
fires? The comfort derived from a
furnace is not, literally, to be sneezed
at. One enjoys the heat himself and
the well-being of his family enhan-
COS his pleasure. He retires at night.
while the boisterous winds whirI
around his little warm house, and he
finds balm in the sense of fight we'll
won. A good brisk fire he leaves,
with that stubborn far corner burn
ing at last, and no cold, dark spots.
These results have not been accom-
plished without labor and sweating
and a deal of patience. So, right
eously weary, he drowses to sleep
with a virtuous feeling of duty done,
of family protected, of defences
manned and, above all, of heat,
plenteous purring heat. until,
Henry. You've left the drafts on"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-26
MoIoch in the Cellar
philadelphia Public Ledger

philadelphia Public Ledger)
Man as a householder. prating of
his independence, is free in actual
fact for only five months out of the
twelve. The resI Of the time he is a
slave, a subject creature, bound with
chains unbreakable though unseen.
He suffers under a tyranny worse
than that of women: inexora BILE, mer-
CHESS. And his little, private, abso-
lutte monarch lives in the poor devils
own cellar.
Taking form similar to the black
and tenacled octopus, that tyrant
abides stationary and causes Offer
ings to be brought to him for the
burning. His horrid mouth opens
early in October and abates not it's
demand until the putting-up time of
screens in the spring. Food is his
constant demand, and air; attention
he Graves, and with 1owly obeisance
must the wretched slave peer morn
ing and evening into the glowing
heart of his tormenter. offering for
demolition choice morsels at SIS a
ton,
For it is furnace time again: we
say it with groans. Up the stairs
and down the stairs. and shovel 1t in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-26
DlsPRoPoRTIoN IN WAGES

Disproportion of wage scales in the
varied industfies is charged by many
to be the basic reason for the slow
progress noted in the revival of bust
| ness. A report recently worked out
and issued by r. +. Cough for the
benefit of unemployment investiga-
tors throws light on the subject by
giving the average fortnightly earn
ings in the case of sixteen important
types Of labor. Needless to detail,
railroad workers top the list, next in
line coming mems clothing workers
coal miners and auto workers. In a
descending scale follow fourteen 9TH
err types of employment, hosiery
manufacturing being the last and
lowest given. The average farm IA
borer averages even less than the
$3.50 recorded as the hose manu-
facturer's earnings for a period of
two weeks. And therein lies the big
dlfhculty.
Rural or agricultural population
furnishes 40 per cent of the nations
entire purchasing power. With labor
for the railroad and clothing and coal
producers ranking high, prices<of re-
sultant products soar corresponding
ly. Then, with the natural buying pop
l;lation earning a wage down in pre-
war levels, there exists too great a
disproportion between their earnings
and the wage of those who manufac-
ture the essentials. The farmer can't
afford to buy all that he needs of
manufactured products. The leather
worker coming low in the scale finds
clothing is costing him a too large