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Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-21

Most great men have very little to
say. That's one reason why they are
considered great.
Charlevoix county herald., 1921-01-21

Copyright, 1910. Little. Brown a Company
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
berry, were married Friday afternoon
nj G IN in Aflnntn 90

berry, were married Friday afternoon
at $3.50 in Atlanta, Ga.
The young couple, after spending a
few days in Atlanta, where they were
registered at the Colonial Hotel, left
ON Monday for White Springs for a
short stay, after which they will make
their home in Mulberry.
Mr.. Rodgers is well known in this
community, being the son of r. A.
Rodgers of Lakeland. lie IS enpas ct
as 1oaMGc2pcg 4. - BGnk 81 Mulb2r-
~ and enjoys the esteem Of all who
know him.
Mrs. Rodgers is charming and
lovabIe girl The daughter of Mrs.
Mary =. Spence of Mulberry. She
has been employed rs stcno%rapher
by the Mine & Mill Supply Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodgers have many
friends who viii hasten to extend
their good wishes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
GARLAND LUMBER
CO. MOVES Mill
TO LOCAL site
Gowl,ng Green 2.ani Moved TS
Lakeland and Lathing
MiIl Added

Tho Garland Lumber Co, OF Bowl.
ing Green. has purchased Il ten aCrc
81 site at Lakeland and is moving its
plant here, and adding to the capac-
lty.
The Garland Lumber Co. is com
posed Of e. o. Garland. John S. Ed
wards and c. 4. Jones. These men
established 4 sawmill at Bowling
Green eighteen months ago, and the
: enterprise has had successful ca
reer. However, in going thoroughly
into all conditions surrounding the
operation OF the mill, the owners have
seen that Lakeland location has sew
aral points of advantage over the
present one 1t is the plan to ship the
logs to Lakeland from the territory
near Bowling Green, and here con-
vert them into lumber and other pro
ducts.
Heretofore. they have been hauling
the logs to the mill and the lumber
from the mill to the railroad Hence.
forth, they will haul the logs directly
to the railroad and ship to Lakeland,
where much of the finished product
was eventually shippd anyhow, and
here convert them to lumber. One req.
son for this charge of plan is the
tact that the difference in rates makes
it possible 10 ship given quantity Of
ertiIo logs as cheaply as the lumber
tron an equal quantity Of iC&s.
The site was purchased from Den.
mis- Ford and Foster Slcan II adicins
The, holGings of the Federal leo C..
lias inst ou}sida the city Limits and
j.. bisecied by tbn Atlantic Coast limo
railroad The comranv win law y
sidetrack on its own propertv.
II is now planned. also. TO utilize
mor2 OF the wood than was done Fl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
JUNIOR ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION HAS
INITIAL MEETING

The Junior High School Athletic
Association was organized Mondfy af~
tcrnoon in the high school auditorium,
and the following officers were elect
ed: President. John lIansard; vice
president, Francis Crummcll; secre-
iary, IL. X. Hooks, Jr.; treasurer,
Dillon Graham.
Among the membership regulations
are Il fee of 50 cents, an age limit of
between II and Is years with excep-
tiGnsl and weight limit of between
IS and 115 pounds
\ committee on bylaws was APP
pointed, as follows: John Hansard,
Charles Hardin, Lee Boswell.
!. A committee to secure names of
those wishing to join but unable to
attend this meeting was appointed,
as follows: Francis Crummell, irwin
Suhr and Dillon eGraham.
/ Clarence Miller and Thurston Clark
were appointed to collect dues and
donations.
The association decided to issue
challenges to the nearby towns for
games in baseball, football and has.
ketball. There is to be at least one
game week from October LIST to
|. Thanksgiving.
The younger boys state that they
are as much interested in athletics as
the larger boys and therefore ask the
cooperation of the merchants and
athletic fans of the city. The boys
need money for athletic suits. balls
and other equipment and all donations
from the citizens will be appreciated
The boys are practicing hard and hope
10 give Lakeland some lively games
Donations should be mailed to the
! treasurer, Dillon Graham.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
HONORABLE MENTION

The Chamber OF Commerce and the
Elks' Grill received a prompt and
generous response from all who were
called upon to help in any way with
the Community Progress dinner.
Among those who gave assistance
We're: Marshall and Jackson, who
supplied the lumber and built the
tables; the Baptist church, who lent
400 chairs; McCrory & Co. who lent
several hundred pieces of cutlery. and
the B. & r. Cigar Co., the A. H. r
Cigar Co., and the Mi Principe Cigar
Co., WHO donated the cigars for the
occasion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
REMopELs sTogEFRoNT

H. Moskovits. who has leased the
corner room of the Bowyer building
for his stock OF general merchandise,
is remodeling ,the store front. The
front windows have been heightened
and new window 81 by 81 inches has
been cut in the Pine st. side. The
woodwork of the front is being paint
ed white. The result is Il great i'm.
proyemcnt to the appearance of the
building and furnishes Mr.. Mosko.
Wits with large attractive show win
dows. Mr.. Maoskovits expects to OPP
en- his store in week or so under
the name, The Grand Leader"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
Frances Fseese Has.
Delightful Birthday

Frances Georgia F1roese the beauti-
full little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs G.
W. Freese, g07 South Florida Ave.
had a delightful birthday Sunday, al
which time she attained thu wonderful
age of five years, when Il takes q
whole dainty hand to show how old
one is.
A pretty birthday cake. aglow with
I'VE little candles, was delicious part
OF the occasion, aud several little
neighbOrs came in informally. Dr:rc-
ing Frances some much priced gifts
\ wonderful gift. indeed. was ne love
ly diamond ring presented by Mr.
Herbert Short. Il neiehbOr of The fam
lily, and warm admirer Of little
Frances. u.l
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
DixieIand Ladies'
Meet with Mrs. HODGES

A very interesting meeting Of
Circle No. l, Ladies aid Society
OF the Dixieland Methodist church
was held Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. w. G.. Hodges at 2O6
West Patterson ST.
The president opened the meet
ing by reading Psalm 100. followed
with prayer by Mrs. J. NJ. \Sny-
der.
Plans for the bazaar were dis
cussed and the members agreed to
have cake sale next Saturday af-
Aternoon, in order to raise money to
buy material to be used in making
garments for the bazaar. Fourteen
ladies' were present Two now
members We're added to this circle.
a very enjoyable social hour was
spent by all present, during which
the hostess served delicious re-
freshments
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Fidler on West Hancock st.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
BUSINESS CHANGE MADE

Arrangements have been completed
whereby the interest held by the
Kaufman Haldeman c.. in the Ami
mated Billboard at fremont Hotel
Park, has been transferred to George
Haldeman. who will act as business
manager, entering upon his duties az
once. The growing business was more
than the Observation-Disclosures company
could care for in addition to their
other large interest, especially as i'm
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
RAISES FINE .PAPAYAs

Rev G. IT. Trout, of 100 East Fin
ney St., is the possessor. of IA papaya
tree that is attracting special at
tention at the present time when the
fruit is l'ipening Two specimens of
the fruit taken from the tree weighed
2 1-2 and 2 81 pounds and are of a
deep yellow or golden color. The tree,
which is one year DID,, hoye crop OF
forty fruit The fruit may be eaten
raw with salt and pepper or made into
delicious .marmalade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE

The lhird quarterly conference SEES
sion for the First Methodist church
will be held tonight by Rev. g. Fred
Blackburn. presiding elder. The ex-
ercses will begin at,7:30 o'clock and
the church officials are expected to be
present, but the meeting is open to
the public.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
WITH TIE WRIGHT PLACE"

Wallace Payne has accepted posi-
ton with the Lanier Grocery Co., hay
ing charge of the feed and heavy
grocery department. Mr. Payne came
to Lakeland Il year and Z half ago
from South Carolina with his parents,
Mr.. ard Mrs. Motto Payne. and has
made many friends who will wish
him success in this position.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
EuY HOME HERE

Mr.. and Mrs W. o. Gibson of
Rrews;e: have purchased Il lovely new
ho:ac on Late Morton through the
agency of the Orange Belt, Realty Co.
and nave moved t0 their new honG.
Nh. Gibson is assistant cashier Of the
POLK County 1rus. Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
STORE is REDEcoRATED

The y. G. Owens Dry Goods Co.,
has redecoiatod the walls Of the store,
rGfnishcd ji,o counters and showcases
and added It new linoleuln. The re
suit is Il decidedly bright, neat
effect that adds much to the appear.
lnce of the store, and mai;es a hitting
setting for the now fall merchandise.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
CLOSED ZOE REpAIR2

Tho 9. W Persons Co, which pur-
chasad th2 stock and lease Of the
Ford Shoe store, after & big sale o.:
X stock. has closed tho store for re-
nairs ard remedeiling and VIII open
iat~t with q stock cf, dependable and
Up-,0-date merchandise.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Miss Lucille Written, of Savannah,
Ga, who has been the guest of Mrs.
T. e. Getzen on Johnson Ave. is now
located at Mrs. j. A. Miller's on
South Florida Ave. Miss Written, who
is a graduate of Shorter College and
other institutions, has been engaged
to teach expression in connection with
the Lakeland high school,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
LAkELANp,s WEATHER

Still no break in local weather
conditions-not even a threat to-
day of showers; nothing but bright
sunshine and pleasant variable
breezes, mostly from the east The
temperature range today had been
from ~ to SO degrees up to the
noon hour. Continued fair weather
was the prospect for the afternoon
and evening.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
SWALLOWED sANDsPuR

John TOl30n. the ten-year-0ld son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Tolson, of
South Tennessee Ave, had the mis-
fortune 10 swallow a sandspur, Mon
day plight, which lodged in his throat.
causing much distress. lie under
went an operation performed by DR..
Love and IT. Cline and is resting
well today. johns many friends will
wish him Il speedy recovery.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Mrs. ]. T. Baird. of Plant City, is
spending the week in Lakeland. a
guest of her daughter and son-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fed Nichols, corner of
Charles st. and Mississippi Ave. z Z
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
Wesley Philatheas,
Ckanaa n,&1 1r

Shange Date OF Picnic
The Wesley Philathea Glass in the
First Methodist Sunday school, of
which Mrs. Geo. w. Watson is teach
err. have been obliged to change the
date of their picnic, which was
planned for Friday, but which. on ac-
count of conflicting dates will be held
Thursday afternoon, The young la
dies will meet at $50 at the home oi
Mrs. Watson COZ SouGh Florida Ave.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Miss Ote . Shipman, popu ar
teacher in the Lakeland High School
last year, has left for Birmingham,
Ala, whore she has accepted a posi-
ton in the Margaret Allen School.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Miss Sallie johnson has returned
to Lakeland from Brewster, where
size was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
w. o. Gibson, while recupcrating
from a serious operation for appen-
: 'dicitis a few weeks ago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
EuY NEW TRICK

Tho Lauier Grocery Co.. which is
nov operating a chain of three stores
in Lakeland. has purchased REQ
SpeedwaGon to haul freight from the
station and care for the traffic be
tween their stores.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

E. B. Ormsby, of the Phosmico
mine, is i'll at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ormsby, 21S
South New York Ave, as his many
friends will regret to learn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Miss Hazel Ormsby, who is teach
in the Barlow schools. was week
end visitor at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ormsby.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
w. c. T. U. to Meet

w. c. T. U. to Meet
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet tomorrow afternoon
at 4 o'clock at the Cumberland Pres
byterian church. A good attendance
is desired.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Folsom; of
Wauchula are returning home today
after a pleasant visit in Lakeland
with their daughters, Mrs. T. l..
Warning and Mrs. Lulu Hebb. They are
accompanied by Mrs. Hebb and Mr..
and Mrs. Dalton Elliott and baby.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
Social and Personal

Miss Geraldine Ellis has left to en-
ter Piedmont College, near Atlanta
Ga:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Roderick Bryan. OF
Export, were among the Saturday eve
ming visitors to Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

p. Green has left on a pleasure trip
to Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, ILL.,, and
other northern points.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Prayer Circle to Meet
The Prayer Circle will meet tonight
at s o'clock in All Saints Episcopal
church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

The many friends Of Miss Myrtice
Harrington and little Allen will re-
greet to learn that they are confined
to their home on North ST by illness
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Mrs. Lulu Hebb has returned to her
position with the j C. Owens Dry
Goods Co., after a short vaction.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Miss Allie Patton has left for
Georgetown. Ky, where she will en-
ter Georgetown College to continue
her college studies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Norris Epson, son of Mr.. and Mrs
F. L. Epson, SO2 South Florida Ave.
has left for Atlanta, Ga, to enter the
Georgia School of Technology.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

John Purvis, Guy Arendell and II.
p. Allen were in Tampa Monday at
tending federal court.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Caldwell of Mich.
OILS were visitors to Lakeland Satur-
day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
mediate

mediate improvements have been
planned. George Haldeman is we'll
known and is a young man of pleas
ing personality and much ability and
the company feels that no better
choice could have been made.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

J. j. Hewitt, of Jennings, is spend
ing several days IS The guest OF his
niece, Mrs. Butler, at SOB North st.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

Miss Ellen Watson has left to re-
sumo her studies at Intermont Col
lege, Bristol, Va. She was accom-
panied by Miss Mabel Bryan of
Tampa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

William Hardin, tile son of DR.. and
Mrs. e. B. Hardin, has left for Stet-
son University at DeLand, where he
will enter the law department.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
BI R THIS

Mr.. and Mrs. n. \. VIM. 70 Has
kell, are the parents OF a charming
daughter. born Sunday morning at the
Morrell Memorial Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Bates are the
parents of handsome son, born Mon
daV
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
AND BUILDERS

We wish to advise that Mr.. j. NJ.
ToYi0r is no longer connected in any
way with either OF the undersigned
companies
CONWELL LUMBER COMPANY,
Gardner, Florida.
WEST COAST LUMBER & SUPPLY
COMPANY. Haines, City.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

RECRUITING STATION CLOSES

Tho navy recruiting station at
Tampa, 3rrgt j. d. Mitchell i'll
charge, closed temporarily today, and
will reopen October 20.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
Roduers-Spence

The interesting news has been TO
ceived here that Clarence r. Rodgers
and Miss Bertha Spence, both of Null
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20

The Woman's Exchange has been
rc-opened and is located in the Gas
OFFICE building. Miss Galloway is in
charge and invites her friends and the
public in general to call
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
Deaths
T. J. GLEN MONS

r. j. Clemmons. OF Plant City, who
was brought to the Morrell Memorial
hospital week or so ago in a serious
condition, passed away Sunday morn
ing.
Mr.. Clemmons belongs to a family
well known in Plant City and vicin-
ity. He is survived by his devoted
wife and several children.
The remains were taken to Plant
City for the funeral and interment.
CANDY making business. Start at
home Everything furnished, men,
women. $4,000 weekly. Bon-Bon
Co., Philadelphia, Penna.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-09-20
CHORAL UNION TO MEET

The Lakeland Choral Union will
meet this evening at o'clock with
Miss Katherine Young, at her home
on s. Missouri Ave.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-24
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

Rev. c. G. Chayer will conduct the
chapel service at the Retreat Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock
Evelyn r. Hardy of BrattIeboro and
George Dunford of Cleveland Ohio, Sc
cured a marriage license in Buffalo, n.
Y. yesterday.
Ralph c. Wilson has sold his cottage
house on Highland street to Philo r. I'm
win of COlerain, Mass. who will move
to BrattleborO next month. The sale was
made through John l.. Towards real
estate agency.
News was received this morning of the
sudden death in New York last night of
Mrs Martin ]. Austin. Mrs. Austin is
we'll known here. having visited here
many times with Mr.. Austin, who was a
former resident of this town.
All parcels at the local postofice up to
and Including those received from the
o'clock evening trains will be delivered
today. The office viii be closed Sunday,
Christmas Day, but win be open from
10 to II Monday. One delivery will be
made by city and rural carriers Monday.
Rev. Oscar Casting, pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church. will be in
Schenectady. \. Y. Monday to conduct
services at the Swedish Lutheran church
there. Regular services will be held at the
church here Thursday evening at 7.30
O'Clock. \ New Years wake will be
held at o'clock Saturday evening, in
Guiding a program and refreshments.
New Years day services win be held at
1870 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.
News has been received here of the
marriage Dec. II, in North Adams, Mass.
of Herbert Il. Winchester. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles \. Winchester of Ames
Hill. West ,Brattleboro. and Miss Mildred
Weber of Z0ar, Mass. The ceremony
took place at the Methodist parsonage
MIR. Winchester graduated from the Brat
tlebOro high school in 1916. He now has
a position with the Berkshire Grain com
pany in North Adams, where they will
make their home.
/ The Brooks House will serve Christ
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-24
WEST BRATTLEBORO
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
Congregational Sunday School Entertain
ment Largely Attended.

The annual Christmas entertainment
Tor the Congregations sunday school
was held last evening in Academy hall
and was largely attended. The program,
r-mch was in charge of Mrs. Clayton r.
Renfrew, opened with the singing of
pie 5 choir. There We're also exercises
and solos by members of the school and
pleasing exercises by the children. The
decorations used in the hall for the
Christmas exercises given by the pu-
pills OF the West Brattleuoro and Center
Vile schools last week. We're left for
last evenings entertainment.
Three decorated Christmas trees were
unloaded by Santa Claus and his wife.
,mpersonated by Alton Lynde and Linn
Ihayer. who carried ont the parts to
perfection and caused a great deal of
merriment. Each member of the Sun
day school received present, also candy
and oranges t. Sad
At the close of the evenings enter
talnment, Santa { laus presented the
minister with a generous purse of
money from his parishQners, which came
a a bod rRpsenta R@v lNrAN9adw TtRp
Mrs H. D. Bidwell discontinued to her
home this week by illness
Clinton Covey j. assisting ut Stock
wells store during the holiday rush of
mail.
Miss Ruth Weatherhead is here from
Boston to visit her mother. Mrs. H. f.
Weatherhead.
Elizabeth daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles III. Allen, is i'll and under the
care of a physician.
Miss May Chamberlain. matron at
Mortified seminary. Is spending the vaca-
ton at her home in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. Richardson of
NilliamSville will be holiday guests of
MIR. and Mrs. l.. w. Jackman
Mrs. George Howard of High street
is convaleScing in the AIelrose hospital
from an operation for appendicitis.
Hoyt ii. Barber and daughters. Blanche
and ChcrOyn. went today to Greenfield
to join Mrs. Barber to spend Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Clark.
Miss Hazel Compton. senior in the
University of Vermont, is here to be
guest of Miss Smith and Miss Powers
during the Christmas vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. ". Shepard of South |
Newfane visited Mr.. and Mrs Allen |
Wilmington yesterday on their way to |
visit relatives in New York state
Sixty girls who have applied for ad- |
mission to a training college at Swansea.
Wales, for next wear, bear the name of :
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-24

The Brooks House will serve Christ
mas dinner Sunday from l2.45 to 2
o clock, 252-253
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-24

Sixty girls who have applied for adj
mission to a training college at Swansea
Wales, for next year, bear the name Of
Jones"
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-02-07

own state, Queensland, the sugar crop
has been handled and will be perma-
nently handled by the state. And for
all the packing plants in Queensland
we shall continue to exercise state con-
troll. That is in no wise dependent
upon the war powers.
"The British government purchased
our wheat from our commonwealth
government. The farmer delivered his
wheat at the railroad and received
about 80 per cent of the total payment
in the form of a draft. He received
also a certificate of receipt for the bal
ance, which was paid when the wheat
was delivered in Europe. Government
railroads carried the wheat to sea-
board, and government ships carried it
to its destination. Before the war our
farmers had been getting around rs
cents for wheat. The first contract
with the British government called for
$1.25 bushel, and during 1920 it
was $1.67. Our butter was sold by
our Australian government agency in