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Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
LEARNING FAST

Three negroes got mixed up in morning they appeared before the 1udx~. The first was given r1ree months and. becoming abusive spon hearing hts sentence. the 1udge in- q rea~ed it to xix months TAe second ,nas given six months. b>cause he, too. was abusive. The turn Of the third man came
 NOW said the judge. what have you got to sayT
 T sure afn't Ect nufnn' 10 say. judge he kald- Three months an plenty huff for dis ill niEEcr'--Iscs Arreies Tfmsa
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

This is to certify that The Chandler Transfer Co. has made application for n license 10 operate a freight line be- tween Chandler and Phoenix and mo- tice is further given that hearing on said application will be held before said Arizona Corporation Commis- sion at the State House in the City of Phoenix. Arizona. at 10 a. m on the 21th day Of June. 1921.
 Dated at Chandler. Arizona this 2Srd day of June. 1921.
 Signed:
 CHANDLER TRANSFER CO.
 By J. l.. Whitener.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
Mercantile Paper

NEW YORK. June .s.-Prime mercantile paper. 6t M6A. exchnnke irregular. sterling. demand. t1.74is 1. cables. S3-7fL. francs. demand. 1.ss. cables. sol: Belgian francs. demand. 7s1. cables. 7-ts: Euilders. demand s-.S2. cables. 11s-. lire. demand <.so. cables. 4.eo. marks. demand f.ss. cables. i35. Greece. demand s.ts: Sweden. demand. 9e.1O. Nor. way. demand. feas. Argentine. de- usnnd. 5o1T: Brazilian. demand. 1i-s0: Montreal exchange. 11 S-is Der cent discount
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
Liberty Bonds

NEW YORK. June 25.-Libcrty bonds closed. 3izs. <Sz-79. first ts- ss7.30 bid. second 4s. ss6.eo bid, first 4Is. ss1.s0. second tAs. fss.ss. third ais. Seiss. fourth sEs s. sssss: Victory s2A ssS-5s. Victory f&s. ssS-3s.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
wEekLY MARKET REvlsw

NEW YORK; June I5.-LiQuldation and professional pressure this week caused more losses and low records in the financial and commodity markets.
 Almost every rally in stocks was a sigma for increased pressure and lower quotations. until many shares which figured in the table of average. were s5 to gee points below max imum quotations of the war period.
 Attention was temporarily di- verted from Mexican Petroleum and other speculative features by a break In United States Steel. whose heavi- ness was accompanied by more pessi- mistic reports from leading industrial ccnters.
 Save in a few cases. including the text ie trade. the business outlook. as
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
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 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U. S. LAND OFFICE. at Phoenix Arizona. June IS. 1921.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Christian w. Jacobs. of Box l66. Scottsdale. Arizona. who. on May 12. 1919. made Homestead Entry No 04ls30. for Sw. SwL. Section g.. Township sN, Range 4-E. G. & :. R. B. & Meridian. has filed notice Of in tention to make Three Year Proof to establish claim to the land above described. before the Register and Receiver. T.. <. Land Office. at Phoe- nix. Arizona. on the 26th day of July 1921.
 Claimant names as witnesses. Alex J. Robl of Phoenix. Arizona. Patrick O'Donnell. Frank A. Catch ell and Carrie Donaldson. all three oi Scottsdale. Arizona. CHAS F. MARSHALL.
 Register
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
NOTICE OF RuLK SALE

NOTICE OF BULK SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intend to sell, assign and deliver unto Charles F.. Wallace and Ella Wallace. the business here tofore conducted by them at number POS West Washington Street. Phoe- nix. Arizona. known as Rodifer Petite Corset Shope. The sale will be made of the good will. lease. goods. wares. merchandise and fixtures. The sale will be made on July 5th, 1921. at 10 o'clock in the morning.
 JOSEPH A. RODIFER.
 ALICE RODIFER. State of Arizona County of Mari copa. ss.
 The foregoing instrument was duly acknowledged before me this June 22 1921. by Joseph A. Rodifer and Alice Rodifer. his wife. My commission expires Jan. 2s. 1924.
 W. r. DOHENEY.
 Notary Public
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
Produce
Chiosoo

CHICAGO. June e5.-Potaso-.z. old. no quotations. new. weak: receipts icars. new Irish CcbbiereI t4beu 3.ss barrel. North Carolina. t4ee9 1-lo- Butter higher. creamery ex- tras s1c. standards. 1-c. ffrrfs -s4 3ec: seconds 2401Tc. Eggs higher: receipts. 17.15f cases. firsfx. -su a i1cs standards. 2sc. ordinary firzts. .1 q 11c at mark. cases included. .36 etac. Poultry. alive. lower. fowls. esc. broiierx. sE0ssc.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
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oSe951 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR IL S. LAND OFFICE at Phoenix. Arizona June 2. 1921
 NOTICE Is hereby given that Mary E. Nayior. of Phoenix. Arizona who on November 1s. 1919. made Home stead Entry. No o3S952. for SWh SWA Section 2s. SEk NEk- Eis SEA Section 30. Township 3-N. Range s-E.. c. & s. R. B. & Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Communication Proof. to establish claim to the land above described. before the Register and Received. U. S. Land office. al Phoenix. Art- xona. on the sth day of July. 1921 Claimant names as witnesses. Patrick O'Donnell. of Scottsdaie. Arizona
 Russell McDaniel. James Shea.
 Mabelle Graves. all 3 of Phoenix Arizona
 cHAs. E. MARSHALL s-7-2l Register
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MARfCOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA. No. 54sl-Sherifrs Notice of Sale In
 the Matter of the Confiscation of
 Apperson Automobile.
 The State of Arizona. Plaintiff. vs
 ID. C. Brown. George McCarter.
 Bertha Davis and Ella Sevcrteros
 Defendants.
 Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the Superior Court of Maricopa County. State of Arizona. and to me as Sheriff duly directed and delivered In an action wherein the State of Arizona was plaintiff and D. c. Brown. George McCarter. Bertha Davis and Ella Severteros were defendants Where in it is ordered. that the proceeds from the sale of said car after the expenses of said sale have been de ducted. be deposited with the County Treasurer Of the County Of Maricopa State of Arizona. The description oi said car is as follows. to-wit: One Apperson Eight Touring Car bearing Arizona license number S33Ss and motor number 22303. Public notice Is hereby given that will on the 2srd day of June. 1921 at the hour of two o'clock D. m. ol
  copa County. Arizona. in the city o Phoenix. Arizona. sell the above de scribed property to the highest ans best bidder for cash in lawful mone, of the United States of America Dated this 11th day Of June. 1921 JOHN MONTGOMERY. By H. L. DfEHL. Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff.
 Under and by virtue of an orde issued out of the Superior Court O Maricopa County. Arizona. in tn above entitled case. the sale of th personal property described in tn foregoing Sherifrs Notice of Sale hereby postponed until the sth da of July. 1921. at the hour of o'clock D. m.
 Dated this 2srd day of June. 1s21- Y JOHN MONTGOMERY. By HARRY F. MfTTEN. Sheriff. Deputy Sheriff.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
Cotton

NEW YORK June 1S--cotton closed easy and irregular. although last prices showed net gains Of IF to 1S points.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

AGENTS Wonderful seller, 96c profit every dollar sale; deliver on spot: license unnecessary; sample free. Mission. Factory 8, 2S19 West Pico. Los Angeles, Calif. IL TRAVELLING field representative wanted. Should net S10.000 yearly.
 choice of territory; weekly advances Merchants School of Adv, File 26S. 9o Quincy St. Chicago. It
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
Cotton Fufures

NEW YORK Jane 1x-cosfor fu- tures cioeed easier and ArreEular Iuiy. sfl-D<. October. trr-fS. Deem her. sl1.s<: January. s1ss<. March. sfess.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
CONSIDE RATE

Judge-Ar you guilty or not guilty?
 Rastus-Ea An answered dat ques- ton. judge, it 'ouid spoil dis trial Life
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
NOTICE
 OF CALL FOR BIDS ON

GALL fOh HlDC oN Furniture and Beds for New Addi- ton for Pioneers Home.
 SEALED proposals. addressed to Board of Directors Of State Institu- tions of Arizona. at State House. Phoenix. Arizona. and endorsed File s5s7 win be received by the said Board until . D. m June 90. 1891. specifications on application to the Board of Directors of State lnstitu- tions. and will be opened in the pres ence Of the bidders at the above time and place. and thereafter considered BIDS MUST BE ITEMfZED. BIDS NOT MARKED ON E<- vELoPE. AS REQUIRED. WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
 Specifications may be obtained upon application to the Board of Di- rectors of State Institutions.
 Prices must be f. O. b. Pioneers Home. Prescott.
 The Board reserves the right to ac- cept or reject part or all of any bid to divide between tao or more bidder. or to waive any informahties in any bid. as the interests of the State ma, require.
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
 STATE INSTITUTIONS
 Vim. J. Donahuc.
 Purchasing Agent.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

GOODS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. U. S. LAND OFFICE at Phoenix. Arizona. June 2. 1921
 NOTICE is hereby given that Ma belle M. Graves. of Phoenix. Arizona. who. on May 10. 1913. made Home tead Entry. No. 040o3e. for SEA SWk Section IS. NEkNWk. NhNEk Section 20. Township 3-N-. Range <- E.. G. 4 s. R. B. q Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Commu- tafion Proof. to establish claim to the land above described. before the Reg ister and Receiver. U- 6. Land office. at Phoenix. Arizona. on the sth day of July. 1921
 Claimant names as witnesses.
 Patrick oDonneil. of scottsdals, Arizona James Shea. Russell McDanieIs. Mary E. Nayior. all of Phoenix Arizona
 CHAs- E. MARSHALL. s-1-H Register.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

MAN or woman wanted, salary $S6 full time. 75c an hour spare time, selling guaranteed hosiery to wearer;
 experience unnecessary. Interna tional Mills Norristown, Pa It
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

MAKE $500 to $500 per month dis tributing Speedoline: easy, perma- nent work. exclusive territory; auto mobile free. Write for particulars. Speedoline Co.,, Dept 14, Dallas. Tex.
 II,
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

AGENTS - S36 weekly, 75c hour spare time guaranteed. taking orders for guaranteed hosiery; no deliver ing: pay In advance.~ experience un- necessary Box T. Darby. Pa. Ii
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

TRAVELLING field representativel wanted. Should net $10.G00 yearly. Choice of territory: weekly advances. Merchants School Of Adv, File POP. 22 Quincy St. Chicago. II
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
Grains

CHICAGO. June xs.--cloee- Wheat. July. 3i1os: s~Dtsmber fLssh-
 Corn. July. s.Sc. September. st.c Oats. July. 1sHc. September, <o-c. Pork. July. ti7-s0. Septembrr,
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

AGENTS Oriental sex detector; latest and greatest soc article out; profit: free sample. Room sos, TIT N. State St. Chicago II
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

coPPGRS conp;lsd fe~ The Rsppbisean by
 ". w. lAWHoN lopsn c DrysD-Prf~sxs Wire csmmsrcisl Hs<si oide-
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

AGENT sample Make Elm White washing tablets; tremendous profits as high as 72c on the dollar, exclusive territory. B. Thayer, 2l4Sj Clybourn Ave. Chicago. It
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
BUSINESS CHANGES

YOU can secure interest in sales of | a product sold and advertised na- l Adopted by General Motors 1 Co. Has ready sales and big demand 1 Central ten 10) states Big profit. 330 United States National Bank Bldg, Denver. Colorado. 1t
 FOR SALE-Meat market doing good business; will sell at sacrifice on account of bad health. By owner. Box SIM. Republican, gsl
 MANAGERS wanted to conduct
 loan offices everywhere: per cent money A. B. Jones. Gumbel Bldg.
 Kansas City. Mo. It
 PATENTS-Write for free guide
 books and evidence of conception
 blank Send model or sketch and de-
 scription of invention for our free
 opinion of it's patentable nature.
 Highest references, prompt attention,
 reasonable terms. Victor J. Evans Co. 736 Ninth. Washington. D. C. It FOR SALE-Garage and equip ment consisting of acetelene welding outfit battery charger, electric vul-
 canizer, and all necessary tools Box SOM, Republican. I FOR SALE-Rarnona root beer
 stand for sale; will consider car in
 trade. 315 F. Washington St. 1t WANT TO BUY good gas station or grocery store; must be reasonable, but don't care where located. Call l FIKE,, s993 dn I WILL PAY 20 cents per gallon for l 5, 10s or perhaps Is gallons of good 1 grade milk delivered daily Call
 sss E. Washington or phone 1757. Il I ACCOUNT OTHER BUSINESS,
 AM FORGED TO SELL SMALL ! CLOSE IN CONFECTIONERY, TIC
 WHICH SANDWICHES, ETC, GAN BE ADDED. LOW RENT. PRICE s3S5. .00-PERHAPS LESS FOR ALI
 CASH. SEE ME TODAY 1SUN
 DAY). TELEPHONE 1757. l CIGAR and soft drink store stock ! fixtures and lease; business section good business; a snap at ss50. o. K f REALTY co, 30 South Second Ave d ! AGENTS for new invention jus : out; invented and being manufac i tured in Phoenix. Call at Kunz Bro' [ X Messenger Machine Shop Monda . from a. m to D. m- and see articl : manufactured and get territory froI ' inventor. David Powell. Small in I vestment required. q : WANTED--Six men with s10f | each as directors mining company k $15O.000 to s200,000 free milling gol l. ore on dump and blocked out Ro It 5sM Republican. T.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

SALES AGENTS-A sale in every home of our Newleather Utility Bas and Waterproof Apron. Something different big profits; we start you right Improved Mfg. Co.,. Dept. 135, Ashland Ohio. 1t
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
Bar Siluer

NEW YORK. June ss.-Bar silver domestic. ssLc. foreign. 5s&c.
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26
SALESMEN-SIDE LINE

SALESM EN-SIDE LINE
 Calling on drug stores. Statesmen must be we'll known and calling reg ularly on retail druggists. Phoenix Box & Label Go. Kansas City, Mo. It
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

NEW YORK hosiery house wants saIesmen to carry ladies silk full- fashioned hosiery as side line; cash security required for samples. Glen dale Hosiery Co, 79 Fifth Ave, New y Work It
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

WYNN Substitute for slot l.uachine. Pays in trade only, no
 cofnpetition, price sl. Agents wanted
 evervwhere. Lewis & Co, F. Q. box
 800 San Francisco. It
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

AT ONCE-Five bright, capable ladies to travel, demonstrate and sell dealers: $40 to $75 per week. railroad fare paid. Write at once. Goodrich Drug Co, Dept. 1O1 zZ. Omaha, Neb
 {
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

AZ, AA Soft Drinks 4.oooooo bottles ,aioi lsua Last year. Double this summer; sold ,,ey ias maker; $40 to $50 weekly DE ni, ,,,e guarantee and exceptional ea,a1ity and purity brings repeat or ders Get our prosition Wlllie ,,ol Sodi rerrit0rv is open: iiea liee Al,oo,.s- 4oaTN- s.'i ean eldg Cincinnati. o It
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

FOR SALE-Meat market doing good business; will sell at sacrifice on account of bad health By owner. Box 61M. Republican. gs
Arizona republican., 1921-06-26

CIGAR and soft drink store stock fixtures and lease; business section; good business; snap at s650. o. K. REALTY co, 30 South Second Ave.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-02
Richmond's Part in Work Of Reconstruction
WILL DRILL FOR OIL IN
Z SOUTHWEST COUNTIES
Oklahoma Men Inspect Wythe
and Pulaski Properties and
Take Tn Leases.

MAN MEADOWS. VA. Oct H.
some time since parties from Okla
homs were in this section. said to
ana Pulaski Counties. The parties
were rather rcticcn;. but II leaked
out that they were much pleased
with tho prospect in this neighbour
hood and also in PULASKI.
Nothing more vas heard of the
matter untii Il few days ago, when
copies of the Wynona Record. pub
lishcd at Wynona. Usage County. Ok
lahoma, were received by two or
three parties here, which paper con-
tanned the following:
AN organization OF local men Is
being perfected 10 exploit certain
territory in Virginia for the purpose
Of determining whether or not oil!
can be found on "a paying basis. =
number OF our citizens met az the
office Of George l.. Aut-y &; Son, one
night last week for tEc purpose OF
discussing the matter. J. W. Coins.
who recently returned from virginia
was most enthusiastic over what he
believes TO be- a most excellent on
portunity for profitable wili-catting
in that state, and It Was through mis-
representations that local men be-
came Interested \ representative
Will be shortly sent To Virginia to
take Wy leases for tho company
which viii be incorporated under the
laws OF Nirgini1. The officers for
the company have been selected. and
~ soon as the necessary organization
plans are completed wc will give a
more complete detail as TO what tn.
ncw cOInpany w!ll do"
II has lp..p hpligy..I ip-c T., u
years that the people who kuoT how
To go about IL would have no troubic
IN striking oil" in this immediate
nc!phborhooi. and the news that the
right Kind or people" have caught
on. while not creating excitement, is
a; least proving vc-y interesting 10
land owners h.IcabDut
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-02
Chamber Plans Great + ousing Conference
MANY SWEATER MILLS ARE
SOLD UP TO JANUARY NEXT
Knit Outcrwcar Business l.
Brisk Silk and Wool Gar.
ncnts i'm Demand.

PHILADELPHIA. PA. Oct 1.-The
knitted ou;erwcar market as a whole
is IN better condition than ii has been
sold up until January |. Wool muf-
G.rs and novclcy wraps are selling
We'll. and hoth silk and wool gar
ments for ho.iday and i9:: summer
trade give promise OF broader mar
kctS than during tho season jus;
past.
Wool sweater manufacturers ngrcc
that IL Is a sweater year. Both coat
sweaters OF line gauge and shaker
stitch are selling III the city aud out
oi town better than i'll several sea-
sons. Three factories whose proluc-
ton is exclusively devoted 10 heavy
sweaters are sold up until January I.
and one OF tn. largest manufacturers
expects shortly Ia reach capacity pro-
duct;on Of 1000 dozen IL week.
Tn. heavy NNect rullover i'll
white. witch proved n hig seller for
beach wear this summer. promises To
he just as popular this fall and win
Ger for sport. wear. Navy IN this
style Is also selling we'll. Few manu-
'actnre!s can promise deliveries az
those sweaters before the first OF
November.
WWncn's sweaters have had :, nhe-
nomcnal fail. Tuxedo silk sweaters
sold well right M 20 the present. and
the demand for wool sweaters in the
Tuxedo mDdcl is now beginning. Pull
overs with sleeves To be worn wi,h
hranlcy Scts. II il believed. VIII be
worn cHtcn"!vcly this winter with
cioaNs. Stripes are the latest dcvcl-
opn,"nt. and several manufacturer;
plan To make Navajo and Egypt;an
designs for next season at prices
inuch Below tho present level.
Lines % cotton sweaters Save been
Withdrawn from sale in many cases
no'tu5" OF unsettled conditions in tho
raw material markets. Worstcd lines
show an aGrDHc. in prices.
bathing suits will be taken on the
road in November this year, three
months earlier than last year Good
safes have already been reported.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-02
NEW CONSTRUCTION IS
CHEERING Up PITTSBURGH
Erection Of Sl.800,0O0 Addi.
ton to Stare and Three
School Structures Started.

PITTSBURGH. oct i.--S.veral rc-
cent Developments have produced "a
much more Cheerful! feeling here in
The business outlook
First was the moderate increase In
stec! mill activity. which has en-
hraccd tho lighter forms Of finished
sstccl. Tho trade has been ENCOURAGED
"a ltok for orders affecting heavy
railroad tonnage by the recent sales
OF short-tcrm equipment obligations
TO private bankers
NJ one time il looked rs II the ra IL
roads would not be in position to buy
until Congress passed the Funding
hil!: but the sale, referred to have
revived hopes that financial means
VIII hc found without waiting for
Legislative action.
\ practical contribution 20 IN. bet
ter feeling was the announcement
last week that Joseph Horne Il Co, the
oldest and one Of the largest depart
a,cn; stores in Pittsburgh had de-
cided 10 erect sl.s0o.o0p addt.rn TO
their establishment.
Excavation Tor tho new building
was begun last week. When COM
plctcd il will I've the largest depart
ncnt store between Philadelphia and
Chicago
Work on three new public school
buildings here was started ny con-
tractors today. The structures. to
cost abou. s2.oOO.oUo. will lie ready
for The opening "t school next year.
copyright, 1921. by Public Ledger
Community
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-02
TELEPHONE TO CONNECT
SHANGHAI AND PEKING
Work Begun on Long-Dis,ance
Gable STRENGTHENING
Girls for Hello Jobs.

NEW YORK. Oct. business men
OF Northern China. with full rcaliza-
ton that little proSrcss will be mad.
In the uniiication of their country .un-
I'll ii adopts modern methods OF in
tcrnal communication. have started
agitation 10 link UP all their princi-
pal cities by telephone toll lines.
Clark II. Minor, former manager of
the China Electric Company. OF
Pcking. said.
He arrived in New YORK n few days
ago on his way to London. where
nc Will become commercial manager
OF tho associated and allied cU:npan-
les vf the International Western r.lcc-
III" Company In Europe.
Work has begun on "a long dis
tame" line between Shanghai and Pc
king" lie said
The new artery OF COMMUNICATION
probably VIII he completed late this
year at "a cos, of about $500. 600. and
VIII be constructed according -
American standards.
The Chinese are great admirers OF
the telephone. They have become
tired OF tho difficulties which hcset
their use OF the telegraph. whore the
MAN. characters Of their alpha bet
force them to send all their MESA ges
in code.
Girls are being trained Tor tho
hello job in Shanghai for the FIRST
sine. Hitherto. due TO the cheapncss
'of male LABOR. all work at the Chi
E-se exchanges has been done By
men.
NJ. Minor believes 1t will take ten
years TO give China the Kind Of tclc-
phone service its more active citizens
desire. Tn. political unrest in China
has had little eTect upon is indus
tria! iroTrcss.
When Nj. Minor frs, went 20 China
in 1918 there We're about 4 million
cotton sp;ndles in operation. Today.
three years later. sixty FIVE factories
are running 100000 spindles.
la 5"r supply in China IL un!iiu-
!;si. h. continued. There has been
a slight iHcrcaec in wages due to
higher costs OF living. but on tho
whole the workers do far more for
their hire than their brethren oi
most other countries. Carpenters ar.
getting Il daily wage OF about -
cents in American money
Employees oi the for.iea-owncd
factories have q much eos:c. time
than their associates in tho native
concerns. The former are required 10
put in nine hours Il day. six days q
week. while r." latter work ten hours
day. seven days a week.
Copyright. 1871. HuaIic Ledger Coz
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-02
SOUTH VERY OPTIMISTIC
OVER THE FALL OUTLOOK
Dash of Cool Weather Only
Thing Needed to Make Bust
ness Brisk in Southland.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. The
difference between business in the
East and South is that the former is
waxing optimistic over the outlook
for profitable Christmas season. bu;
the Southern trade is enthusiastic
over the outlook for the autumn
trade. Indications point to splen-
did Christmas season, TOO.
y tour OF the principal wholesale
and retail dealers Of New Orleans re-
veais only optimism backed with
BUSINESS
business here has shown n steady
rise since May. Some large stores
report same value To business this
year as last; all report volume much
greater due TO the drop IN prices.
What is needed is dash of cool
weather. That will cause the people
to look at the ovcrcohts and furs and
frocks and other heavy wear. now
being displayed in tho show windows
without shudderirG.
The rise in cotton has turned some
thing like 5000. 00G. 900 into the South.
and all business is feeling III. effects
q! this new wealth. especially the
business III this section. Last weeks
bank clearings in New Orleans al
most reached sa3,6ao, 900: the Week
before they We're $4,000. 900
Other indications OF improvements
are the lowering OF the Indebtedness
by individuals and banks. and the in
creased orders from the country
stores for merchandise. Another is
the decrease II III" unemployment.
rdicat!ons are the price OF tex
Tics will be 10 10 II per cen; higher
after Thanksgiving, due TO the rise
in cotton.
Prices arc about so per cent below
iaSt years.
Copyright, 1921. BY Public Ledger
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