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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-11-05

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-11-05

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-11-05

new electro machine gun hur 4 =
perfect rain Of bullets at the rate Of
10000 : minute.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-11-05

II the plan Is ever carried out. IT'S
proponents say that six square miles
would be tackled on the most vaiu-
able piece OF land on earth: that Il
miles OF needed docks would be
aided to the ports facilities; that
transit would he greatly improved
and that the tax on all real estate
might be reduced one per cent
The plan has already been out
lined to the War Department. Mr..
Thompson says. and no objections
have been raised since the proposed
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28

course. Let me say with emphasis,
am not hurting criticisms at any !
person, but do say with all the force |
Of my nature if Laurens County can't
do better by seven inmates, then it's
high time we ask Abbeville, Green
wood, Mccormick and Newberry to
come over and help u.s." even il they
arc doing the same style Of work
Pooling interest and cash would sure
ly make for improvement for all. Per-
sonally j would welcome the day when
an Aims House could be built in Co
lumbia, refuge for the poor Of the
entire state, doing away w the
present day County Poor House.
A member Of the Commercial Club,
who had taken rather Stand pat"
position on this question, stated to me
later-"You just ought to see the
JAIL" inferring since the jail was
worse, the County Home could be en-
dured. If that is the best argument
man has, why argue? Even Grim
inal is entitled to consideration, as l
! see it. But if our voters o. K. neg
lect OF Jail, does it necessarily follow
the County Poor House must be plac-
ed on the same footing. In my eyes,
such an argument or excuse is as
strong as soap bubble, certainly has
as little foundation and no more force
f! It's with shame, not pride, I think OF
NJ nithnr n1aPn When
II was told that the old man 1 had
specially gone to sec was too i'll tC
know me, a visitor added, THE flies
!, arc about to eat him up" My eyes
and nose wcrc not the only ones af
, fected, you see.
} This work can never be done Il;
| q side issue. Care OF these inmates
} calls for all ones time, plus most eff
: cient help. It's up to Laurens Coun
l ty to see that those in charge hav
S that help. If that Commercial Clu
Q committee will tarry awhile, they will
4 see it's an all time job. Then if tha
J, same committee comes to my plac
} and suggests that | shoe my owl
d flies, I'll tell them that "the hous
: is screened" knowing however, tha
n even screens can't work by then
: selves. Again, if my sudden interes
It with shame I acknowledge the sue
J. denness thereby is questioned, jus
6 remember the advent of the Weev
% makes some OF us see the future wit
If questioning eyes. In other words,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28

Miss Mary Higgins, of Limestone,
wright, are at home for the holidays.
Mr.. Wash higgins, Of Georgia, and
Mr.. Harper Higgins, Of Unior were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. higgins.
The Christmas entertainment at the
school house Wednesday night was
very much enjoyed.
Miss Jenness Cox, who is teaching
at Conway, is spending Christmas with.
her parents.
Messrs Paul Cooper and Grover
Burnett. Of Mars Hill, are at home for
the holidays.
Miss Leitha Cooper is visiting friends
Yin North Carolina.
Mr.. j. B. Harmon, OF Laurens. was
a guest Of Mr.. L. NJ. Cannon, Christ
mas day. /:
Ar. and Mrs. Clarence Garrett spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives at
Riddles Old Field.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Drummond
I'were guests at the Drummond homo
during Christmas.
Mrs. M. w. Fowler and Miss Carrye
|tFowlcr, Of Ora, were guests of Mrs
1T. a. Drummond, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Y. Williams, OF
Youngs, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
} j. B. Williams Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Patterson were
in Laurens Monday as the guests o
their sister, Mrs. Annie Nabors.
, Rev. Graves l.. Knight, of Lauren
IDrcachcd at the Baptist church Sun
day morning al II o'clock. All of th'
community is very cordially invite,
to attend this, the first service In tn
new year.
With best wishes for a happy en-
prosperous New Year to the Advertise
and all its readers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28
MOTHER, QUICK! GIVE
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
FOR CHILD'S BOWELS


Even a sick child loves the "fruity"
taste of California Fig Syrup" If the
little tongue is coated, or if your child
has collie, tcaspoonful will never fell
to open the bowels. In few hours
you can see for yourself how thoroughly
it works all the constipation poison, sour
bile and waste from the tender, little
bowels and gives you a well, playful
child again.
Millions of mothers keep California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know tea
spoonful today saves q sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has direc-
tions for babies and children of all ages
printed on bottle Mother! You must
say "California" or you may get an imi,
tation fig syrup.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28
LANFORD NEWS


Lanford, Dec 26.-Christmas is here
again and all seem to be enjoying the
holidays immensely, but in q modcr-
ate way, in comparison to some former
times
Rev. J. M. Robertson preached a
most excellent Christmas sermon Sun
day morning to very appreciativc au-
dience. Misses Grace IDeShiclds, Of
Lander College, and MaXcie Patterson
assisted the choir and added very much
to the music. Miss Carrie Fowler of
Ora, was also present
Capt. and Mrs. j. w Lanford are
spending Christmas in Knoxville,
Tenn, with Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Cooley
and Mrs. Mollie Moss.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Franks went to
Spartanburg Saturday to visit their
daughters, Mrs. H. G. Moore and Mrs
|jP. A. Thomas and their families.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Johnson are at
Arcadia with their son, MI. b. w
Johnson, for the Christmas holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Hobson Franks anc
little Johnnie were guests Of MIR ant
, Mrs. J. Nv. Johnson Monday.
Messrs. Fred Cox and Louie Ian
/ ford, OF Furman university, are spend
ing the holidays with their homefolks
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28

may be the old Adam Of personal in
terest growing strong in me with my
old age. Yet, fear I'd be apt to
say with the old darkie, "Knock me
in de head, boss, but for Gods sake
don't send me to de po house." Did
you remind me that l had vote?
Another greatness. I did not seek,
but one / hope to use for the uplift
Of my fellow man. l am trusting my
sisters, who have struggled SO long
in line up, will get in touch with in
stitutions in Laurens County, whether
said institutions house LAW breakers,
or the financially down and out. But
these sisters can't work alone.
"If you think that too long you
have waited and striven,
Then remember you have gotten az
much as you have given;
| In the loaf of the burden just lool,
for leaven;
For Gods in the world, and tho
! world is his Heaven
! Is that correct? We all know it is
and just as well do we know tha
Laurens County Is responsible for the
welfare Of the least of these.
have no more to say, and certainl,
nothing to retract It's up to you
Mr.. and Mrs. Citizen, and being 0
that same citizen family, it is ais
up to-N. Vance Bailey
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28
COUNTY AIMS HOUSE CRITICIZED
AS UNCLEAN AND UNHEAL THY
Clinton Woman Gives Her Impressions of Visit There on
Thanksgiving Jay. "No Thrill Of Pride Gripped Her.

Bhc following communication from
Mrs. N. Vance Bailey was printed in
the last issue OF The Clinton Chron-
icle
TO Whom 1t May Concern:
Since the discussion by the Com
mercial Club in regard to the County
Home, / feel it quite in order to state
my position on the subject, as I fig
ured without heading. Bear in
mind Mr.. Public this rushing into
print is a greatness thrust upon me.
simply stand by my statement. AS
a girl, the Aims House was an in
tense interest to me always. I'm
consciously / must have accepted as
{; fact that the poor, to whom we are
obligated now as then, received par
tial comfort at least at all such
places. Though the inmates were
often found in garments much patch
ness sounded loud. Fact is, the peace
and cheer of the place tempted q
caller to prolong rather t IN cut
short visit. But Alack AL, 5! no
such picture is with me now, for
have had q Thanksgiving trip to the
Laurens County Poor House. Too well
| know one call no more gives ono
a working knowledge Of an institu-
one swallow make q summer, but Ger
tainly straw still shows the way
tho wind blows. BE it said, no thrill
OF pride was mine as ] drove away
from that place, for surely mort
uninviting one could not be owned by
any county in any state. A new
house? Indeed, yes, but the odor!
that greeted one on entering wert
anything but new. Fact is, il
strength and penetrating qualities tn
afore mentioned odors indicated won
derful age and vigor. I feel safe il
saying, no early natural dt tn await
them. The wonder to me why tn
flies (sure they were on hand, eve
unto the third and fourth generation:
and every mothers son on the job
did not spread disease both within an
without the house. In this new bu Id
ing / see no living room, and / al
wondering If the bath room was cor
sidered unnecessary too. I though
that in this enlightened day all pul
lie institutions were given a meetin
place for work, recreation or worshi
while a bath room was a matter I
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28

Notice is hereby given that a Ger
1921, and issued to J. H. Jones and
payable to j. II. jones or order. has
been lost or misplaced by the said
owner and holder thereof, and that
the said Certificate of Deposit by any
other than the said j. II. Jones is un-
lawful and unauthorized.
Notice is further hereby given that
a duplicate Certificate Of Deposit will
be issued to the said owner in lieu
thereof after advertisement for two
weeks.
BANK OF WARE SHOALS.
Dec. 1G, 1921 Ut
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that after
January J. 1922, my services will be
rendered only on cash basis. Pa
irons will please not ask for credit. l
will however continue my services to
my community as in the past, where
patrons pay promptly. Those who do
not pay promptly will be refused SCI,
vice.
IDR. j. l.. DONNON.
Ware Shoals, s. G. 22-3t-p
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-12-28

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J0NES-TAYL0R HARDWARE CO.
LAURENS HARDWARE CO.
Evening journal., 1921-01-10
DEATHS


BANKs-In this city. ON January .,
1921, Eleanor s.. infant daughter Of
George II. and Jennie Banks, aged
year and 3 months.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services at the residence
OF her parents, 1905 Scott street, on Tues
day afternoon, January IL, 1921, at 2.30
o'clock. Interment at Riverview cemetery
EDW ARDS-In this city. on January D,
1921. James II. Edwards, In his Slst
year.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at his late
residence 1903 Howland street. on Tues
day afternoon. January IL, at 230
o'clock. Interment at Riveryiew ceme-
wALKER-suddenly. in this city, on
Freeman i. and Margaret {. walker,
and husband Of Eva l.. Walker.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at his late
residence, 210 5. Franklin street, on
Tuesday morning, at 1890 o'clock. In
terment at Bethel, Nd, at 1 p. NJ.
LANGLEY-ln birmingham Township,
Delaware County. Pa, on January s,
1921. Thomas J. Langley, in his 62nd
Relatives. friends. Upper Birmingham
Lodge, No. go, !. O. o. f., and other
organizations OF which he was a member,
are invited TO attend the funeral SER
vices at the residence Of William Mock,
on wednesday afternoon, January II, at
o'clock Interment at Birmingham
cemetery. Carriages will meet train at
Granogue station, leaving Wilmington at
PIERCE-In this city, on January Q. 1921.
Mary L., widow OF William II. Pierce,
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at her late
residence, 021 Clayton street, on We'd
nesday afternoon, January Il, at
o'clock Interment at Wilmington and
a. aNaaI.
GIBBS-In this city, on January 0, 1921
Helen Gibbs, beloved daughter OF Isaac
and Mahala Gibbs, aged D years,
month and days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence OF
her parents. 4O4 East Twelfth street, on
Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock. Fun
eral services at Big Bethel Church, Sixth
and Walnut streets. at o'clock Inter-
ment at Mt. Olive cemetery.
pICKEkING-ln this city, on January y,
1921, Helen f.. daughter OF William ID.
and Sallie Pickering, in her 14th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the resi-
dence Of her parents, Holloway Terrace,
New Castle hundred, on Tuesday after
noon, January. IL, at o'clock. Inter-
ment Mt Silyerbrook cemetery.
BRADWAY-In Charleston, January 5,
1921. elizabeth B., widow OF Wadding-
ton Bradway. aged IS years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the Chapel,
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery,
on Tuesday afternoon, at O'Clock. In
terment Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery.
CAAlMILE-Died in this city, on January
g. 1921, Ida May, daughter Of George
and Elizabeth Cammile, aged is years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services, at the resi-
dence Of her parents, 81 Mechanic street,
on Sunday morning, January ., at 10
o'clock. Interment at Smyrna, Del. Train
leaving Wilmington at 1046.
Evening journal., 1921-01-10
SEAFORD BUSINESS
MEN HAVE BANQUET
special 10 The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
SEAFORD. Del. Jan. i0-The annual
banquet given by Seaford young husi-
ness men to their wives ana a few in
Nited friends took place Friday night.
The menu was prepared by H. W.
Pearson. a Chicago chef. and included
oyster cocktail. lobster salad. sliced
ham and tongue, olives. pickles, Mary
land biscuits. salted nuts. mnts.
coffee, cigars, and steamed oysters.
William b. Huston was toastmasler
and called on practically every one
around the table FOR a speech
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Emanuel Greenbaum, Mayor and Mrs.
John r. Eskridge. Mr.. and Mrs Ernest
Simon Mr. and Mrs Custus McNeilly,
Mr.. and Mrs Horace II. Adams, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles f. Day. Mr. and Mrs
Ira " Wheatiey. Mr.. and Mrs. William
B. Huston, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Arnold
Greenbaum Mr.. and Mrs lsidorc
Stephany. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w.
Robinson Dr. and Mrs Harrison NJ
Manning. Colonel and Mrs. r. c. Ross.
Mr.. and Mrs. William +. Longenryke,
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Morgan Mr.. and
Mrs. Calhoun y. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. n.
W. Pearson. Mrs. Ethel Graham Ross.
Miss Hattie II. Cannon. Ira Wright and
Brooks L. Ross.
Evening journal., 1921-01-10

TO SERVE IN
HOUSE NAMED
continued from page onel


Schneider, Dill, B. F. Davis, Corbit,
Henry Wilson, Warrington.
Stats, chairman; Elmer
.J Turner, Harrington, Schneider,
MARI Henry Wilson. Smith.
Claims -- Noble, chairman; Gray,
Kramer, Clark, Virden, Miller, f. II.
Davis.
Corporations Municipal - Kramer,
chairman; j. L. Wilson, Cray, Phillips,
Henry Wilson, White. Corbit.
Corporations, Prvate-Gray, chair
man; Crompton, Lee. Clark, Bucking-
ham, Corbit, f. II. Davis.
Grimes and punishment - Elmer ].
Turner, chairman: Otwell. Phillips,
Thomas w. Turner, Lord, Medill,
lLester.
Education Clark, chairman: J. E.
Wilson. Brown, Elmer ]. Turner,
White. Medill, Clendaniel.
Elections -Din, chairman; Schnei-
der, Brown, Phillips, Virden, Miller,
Hudson.
Federal Relation - Brown. chair
man; Elmer ]. Turner, Schneider, Dill,
Miller, Lord, Hudson.
Fish. oysters and Game-J. f. Will
son. chairman; Stats, Harrington,
Schneider, Lord. Clendaniel, Smith.
lnouIuutt anu Dduho- o--OAMtlls Cldil
imam; Phillips Elmer j. Turner,
Thomas w. Turner, Lord, Medin,
Lester
Judiciary - Harrington, chairman
j. +. Wilson, Stats, Schneider, Mari,
Lester, Smith.
Labor-Dill chairman; Kramer, Lee,
Brown, Nirden, Miller, Hudson.
Manufacturing and COmmerce-Phil-
lips, chairman; B. +. Davis. Thomas
W. Turner Elmer j. Turner, Mari
Megginson, Warrington.
Military Affairs-B. F. Davis, chair
man; Noble, Brown, Thomas w. Tur-
ner, Nirden, Henry Wilson, Bucking-
ham.
Miscellaneous Business-Lee, chair
man: CrOmptOn, Noble, Gray, Davis,
COrbit. Warrington.
Passed Bills - Kramer, chairman
Crompton, Noble. B. F. Davis, Henry
Wilson, Lester. Warrington.
Public Buildings and Highways -
CrOmptOn, chairman: Clark, Noble,
Gray. White, Buckingham, Corbit.
Public Healih-ThOmas W. Turner,
chairman: B. +. Davis, Noble, Brown,
Megginson, Kinder, Smith.
Public Land-Schneider, chairman
Harrington, Phillips, stats, MARI,
Clendaniel, Smith.
Printng-Noble. chairman; Clark
]. L. Wilson, Kramer, Megginson,
Kinder, Warrington.
Revenue and Taxaiion-Lee, chair
man: Kramer. Paskey Otwell, Medill
Nirden. Clendanlel.
Revised Statutes - Gray, chairman
paskey. Lee, Crompton, White, Cor
bit, +. II. Davis.
-Paskey, chairman; Harrlng-
ton. j. E. Wilson, Buckingham, +. H.
| Davis.
Stationery and Supplies-J. f. Will
son. chairman; Kramer, Lee, Noble
Megginson, Kinder, Warrington.
Temperance-Clar chairman; j. F.
Wilson. Stats, Otwen, Megginson
Clendaniel. Kinder.
Evening journal., 1921-01-10
KILLED when
Elevator DROPS
George V. Walker Caught
Beneath Lift When Bal
ance Breaks
WIDOW, CHILD
SURVIVE HIM

When an elevator upon which he
was lowering an automobile truck at
The garage OF Thomas Hughes and
Company. Ninth and French streets,
Saturday afternoon fell, George "
Walker. 2i0 South Franklin street,
was crushed TO death.
Mr.. Walker, who was foreman OF
the plant, had pushed The truck onto
the elevator. when the guide lines
leading up through the shaft pulled
loose and the elevator started to fan.
The back end Of the truck. overhang-
ing The floor, pitched forward. stand
ins on end as 10 fell. and Walker
jumped to the side OF the elevator.
As the elevator and truck struck
the basement floor, the Jolt pulled the
counier-balance weights, weighing al
most three tons, loose from their fas-
Jennings in the loft and they fell.
crushing Walker. WOrkmen, rushing
TO his assistance. found II necessary
TO jack-up the balance weights be-
fore the mans body could be recov-
cred.
The body was taken in charge by
Deputy Coroner Nichols and will be
shipped 10 Bethel, Md. 10 be buried
in the family lot there. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow morn
ing.
Walker was about % years old and
is survived by his wife and a small
child. lie is also survived by his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman b. Wal
ker, who have been living here. Wal
ker has been foreman OF the Hughes
plant for several years.
Evening journal., 1921-01-10
GENERAL MOTORS In
PENN-SEAB0ARD co.

General Motors Corporation, OF
which p. s. DUPONT is president, has
acquired a substantial interest in the
Penn Seaboard Steel Corporation, and
two OF its representatives have been
added TO the Penn SeabOard board OF
directors. A. p. Sloan, Jr., Vice-pres-
tdent Of General Motors Corporation
and president OF United Motors Cor
pOratiOn, and j. G.. Weiss, president
OF the Hyatt Roller Bearing Com
pany, a General Motors subsidiary,
are The two representatives now on
the steel company's board. Penn
Seaboard has a large plant at New
Castle and another at Chester, in
addition TO plants at TacOny, Pa, and
in Connecticut. Rodney Thayer, for
merly OF New Castle, is one OF the
principal stockholders OF Penn Sea-
board Steel, and is one OF its OH
GERS.
Evening journal., 1921-01-10
WOMAN BILLIARDIST
SHOWS HER SKILL

Frances Anderson, claimant OF the
womens pocket billiard champion
ship. satisfied a big crowd Of New
Haven, Conn, enthusiastic followers
OF the game last week that she is JUS
titled in her claim as she clearly
demonstrated her superiority over
six OF New Haven's best male play
ers since her arrival here two days
ago. Tuesday afternoon she disposed
OF +. SchOenbern. 60 to 30 and in the
evening she defeated Patsy Shaw GO
10 50. On Wednesday afternoon she
scored GO balls TO J. Nelake's q and
that night she concluded her stay at
the Algonquin by trouncing C. Carl
son 60 10 80.
During all OF her games she show
ed an expert knowledge In the exc
cuiion Of nearly all shots. Her ex-
hihtfon Of trick and fancy shots pre-
reding the regular games b0rdered
on marvellous.
Miss Anderson will play at the
Capital here Wednesday evening and
Thursday afternoon and evening.
Evening journal., 1921-01-10

that Herrick hod told friends that he
was as good as appointed TO Great
Britain before Harding had decided
upon H.; that this pccvcd the Pres-
dent-elct and resulted in Herrick's un-
doing so far as going to London is
concerned
According to the story, a mutual
friend Of Harding and Horrick gave
MyrOn the tip that hf would better
withdraw as a candidate for the Brit
lsh post and consent TO go back TO
France, II he wanted 10 return to the
diplomatic service at all.
IL Is said on very high authority
that Herrick did this and that. his re-
appointment as Ambassador TO France
Is virtual certainty.
Hcrrick occupied this post under
Taft and continued under Wilson
during the early years OF the war. lie
was succeeded by sharp.
The British AmhassadOrship may 90
20 former Governor Frank q. Low
den, OF Illinois
10 is known mat Harding has
very warm personal feeling for Low
den, as well as great respect Tor his
ability. lie wants him 10 occupy a
big position in his administration.
The decision TO appoint Charles g.
Dawes, an Illinois man, Secretary OF
the Treasury. . cut out LOwden as a
Cabinet possibility.
LOwden appeals 10 Harding In many
ways as. eminently qualified for the
Evening journal., 1921-01-10
SEE Combine
To KEEP Price
OF LUMBER Up
fconfinned from maze onel

continued from page one)
as follows. Market declining-de-
crease production
The report also contained a descrlp-
tion Of an association OF retail lum-
Der dealers in Chicago, which it said,
parcels out to each concern a certain
share Of the entire retail lumber bust
ness in that city. This is called the
Chicago Retail Lumber Association.
When one concern sells more than its
share, il is obliged to pay into gem
eral fund a certain proportion OF its
profits, the commission reported, and
this is divided among concerns which
sold less than their shares.
Again the report said that in Kan
sas City, a group OF lumber manuiac-
turers in 1920 received a margin or
profit Of S26.35 on a unit OF lumber
which cost them $3.50 to produce. In
1919 the margin Of profit was but
SS9i: in 1918. S6ii, and in 1916, Si96.
sion said from A. A. Davis, statisti-
clan Of the Kansas City Exchange. a
bureau maintained by the Southern
Pine Association.
The commission submitted a pri-
vate telegram sent from Washington,
February %, 1920, by Edward Hines,
TO +. G.. Griggs, Of Tacoma, Wash. The
telegram read in part:
General lumber prices today no
higher and in many cases not so high
as all commodities that come in COM
petition with lumber or where used.
Farming community receiving higher
prices for their products than lumber
selling for and never able more finan-
clally to buy lumber. Rents in all
cities have advanced 40 TO 70 per cent,
hence, able to buy. Think would be
serious mistake to offer reduced
prices, but am OF opinion It would
show broad-guaged policy to stop fur