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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02

]. A. Thompson, Scotch scientist,
predicts that the earth will be ruled
by a race of winged reptiles one mil
lion years hence. This probably will
keep you awake nights.
The prediction that light wines and
beers are coming back" is strangely
similar TO the ear of corn dangling
from a stick tied to a donkey's head.
For supreme optimism you cant
beat that Akron tire worker who is
going to ask the courts to sustain his
claim to real estate in the heart of
New York by inheritance from his
great.grandfather
If the eyes and ears are kept out of
other peoples business, the nose will
follow suit.
And sometimes when you cast your
bread upon the waters it comes back
buttered.
Write your worries down in a note.
book-and save them for light read
ing a year or two hence.
zap. Mapmaker's dot. World max.
ers' job
Now for shoes low cut in style and
price.
All the world, except the park cop,
loves lover.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
10000 MEN IN u. S. NAVY
Amendments Increasing Appropriations
for Marine Corps by 100000
Adopted by Senate.

Washington, May 26.-The senate,
40 to 33, agreed to an amendment TO
the naval appropriation bill for pay
of 10000 enlisted strength instead Of
100000
The amendment increasing appropri-
ations for fuel and transportation
from $17,50O0,00O to $25,0OO,000 was
agreed to. Amendments increasing ap-
preparations for the marine corps by
S7OOOO0O were adopted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
UNIONISTS IN CLEAN SWEEP
Sir James Craigs Ticket FuIfiIs the
Partys Expectations in North
ern Ireland.

London, May 30.-The unionists
mace practically a clean sweep in the
Ulster elections. The results fulfilled
the expectations of the leaders Of the
northern area Sir James Craig sent
a message Of conGratulation to the
voters and candidates, saying:
81 am most proud of our men. We
are stil in the empire and there we
will remain"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-Hard spring wheat-Short pat
ent. s93Oa9 40, first clear, S67547.00 sec
ond clear $5.oo455O; special mill brands,
in IS H. cotton sacks $9.5eq960, ware
house delivery, S975q9.3 Soft winter
wheat-Short patents, &.2GaS.30. Hard
winter wheat-Short patents, $S.6OaS7O;
first clear. S625q65O Rye Flour-Whte
patent, SSOOaS. %; dark, s6od6.5O.
HAY-No. ! timothy, $22 Ooa23.0O; stand
ard and No. / light clover mixed, $20O0@
2lcO; No. 2 timothy and No l clover
mixed, SlSCOql9OO; No. 3 timothy, sl5.GO4
1900
BUTTER-Creamery. extras. go score,
27Iac higher scoring commands a premi-
UNI; firsts, 81 score 26i2c; $3.50 score, 22q
251ac; seconds, S3-S7 score, l7G2lc; central.
lied, 27Ac; ladies', lSdl9c; packing stock,
Halle. Prices to retail trade: Extra tubs,
S1c prints, 33c.
EGGs-Fresh firsts, 2la22c ordinary
frsts lSd19c. miscellaneous lots. 190Hc;
extras packed in whitewood cases, city
candled. 27Q2Sc: checks, 17Ac; dirtes, lSc.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys, CSC; fowls.
21c: broners, 40c; ROSTERS. 12c: ducks, 25c;
geese, 15c
ICED POULTRY Turkeys, 25d3oc;
fowls, 2ia2jc roosters, 44l5c; ducks, 2S4
soc: geese; 23d25c.
POTATOES Sacked and bulk, 100 lbs;
Northern round white, S0cM$l.0O.
NEW POTATOES-Per 100 lbs. s2504
s25.
ONIONs-S1 10000 per crate.
CATTLE-Prime steers, S.S5dS.75 goo6
to choice steers s7.25dS.25; fair to good
steers. s625dSo0; yearlings, fair to choice,
S7.O0a925; feeding steers, s60aS.15; heif
ers, $50OdS5O; cows, good to choice, $3.50
725: fair to good cows, $4.OOd5.50; Gamers,
S2o0a3O0; cutters, $3.Ooa425; bologna bulls,
s426d5 90: calves. $700d9.50.
HOGS-Choice light butchers. IS. O0dS25;
medium weight butchers S9O6S.l5; heavy
butchers. 27o-325 lbs, s7G0dS.0O fair to
fancy light. $775dS %; heavy packing $3.50
d775: rough packing, s675aI40; pigs, 500
48.OO
SHEEP-Native lambs, $SO0d11.50 fed
western lambs. 1Oooa12OO wethers, A.o0
d625: yearlings. $6Oo@10OO; ewes, $500
500; spring lambs, sl001Ql30O.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
catIIn,s Dismissal Requested.

Resignation Of ASSemblyman Marc
Catlin former football star at the Uni
versity Of Chicago, of Appleton, major
ty floor leader of the lower house,
was asked by 100 members Of the
Farmers union of Appleton Creek,
Outagamie county, in a petition which
the assembly refused to receive on Q
vote Of 81 to 10. Catlin asked thaf
the petition be received, and voted
against the motion to keep it off the
record.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
Franco Needs 1920. 600 600

Paris, May 27.-Frnnce must borrow
90 000OOOOo0 francs tnormally by cur
rent exchange S2,720,O00000) 10 cover
expenditures this year, NJ Cheron, re.
porter Of the finance COMMITTEE, in.
farms the senate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
Two Drowned in Storm

Mason City, Ia, May 30.-Ben Able.
town marshal at Garner lear here.
and Gus Magnusan were drowned in
Clear lake when the canoe from
which they were fishing capsized dur.
ing a windstorm.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
More Fires In ireland.

London, May 28--Ireland's trial by
fire. has extended to the south. 1t
reached its fiercest point at Cork,
where several big houses were burned,
including the home of Sir Alfred Dob.
bin. former high sheriff.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
Find u, S, Shells in Ireland

London, May 2S.-Amerlcan ammu.
milton totaling l6,3SS ROUNDS. has been
captured In the Dublin district since
March &c last, Sir Hamar Greenwood,
chief secretary for Ireland. stated In
the house Of commons.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02

London, May 27--News has reached
London that the German government
has notified France Of its intention to
send supplies Of food and money into
Upper Silesia. The money goes for
ward al once.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02

Norfolk, Va, May 2S.-Rear admiral
A. f. Fletcher, U, S. n, commander
Of the Fifth Naval district since 1918,
and former commandant of the Nor
folk navy yard, died at Hampton
Roads after a long Illness.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
Strawberry Prices Lower.

Chicago, May 30-The price of
strawberries dropped to within reach
of the ordinary persons pocketbook.
From week ago. when the wholesale
price was 81 a case of "a quarts, they
were sold at S4.75.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
ArsembIn KIIIs severeon am.

Profits 81 individuals md manufac.
turing plants of Wisconsin win not be
disclosed 10 the public. the assembly
having killed the Stevenson bin for the
repeal Of the secrecy clause Of the
state income tax law, Under the In.
come tax law as enacted Ia 1911 the
returns Of corporations and indlyId
ual. VINO must pay an income tax are
made secret record 1t was proposed
by Senator Seyerson 70 repeal n,
secrecy clause So these records might
become public the some as taxes Of
real estate properties.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
War Criminal Convicted.

Leipzig, May 2S-Sergt. Heyne. ac.
cused of having ill-treated British sol.
dlers who were prisoners Of war at
the prison camp at Herne Westphala,
was sentenced to ten months impris-
onment by the high court here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
BLAINE TO HAVE
BILL CHANGED
Asks Legislature 10 Recall Math-
eWSOn Measure and Make
Corrections.
ACTS AFTER MORGAN RULING
Attorney General Finds Homemade
Wines Cannot Be Manufactured
for Home Consumption Under
Terms Of Measure.

Ierms OF measure
Mad'Soh.-ln a special message u"
Che Wisconsin legislature governor
hia.ne has requested the re'aII Oh ,i'
NatheWSm dry enforcement hI' i"'
The purpose OF correction. me Cove,
nor gives me l"i'""'H- as lI'"''l"'
reasons for calling the measure D",N
FIRST thai inc MaJheNsoI' ~"
should %" put INTO harmony VIII" l'e
federal enforcement act
Second, mat amendments pe incur
puTWed which VIII c.ariiF u'e pIt9'"'
Dill All amhIguiiies should be '"heH
out of the present measure
Third revision OF me present pro-
vision Of the lin 10 allow THE manu-
fnciurr Of Wine and beer for private
and family use, ana not for sale.
u uu action is taken Governor
Blaine will either have TO sign the
measure or yer" 10. lie makes no IN
tma'im IN his message as 10 tI'
course ue viii. take IN case OF q lalI-
Wa tp recall
Change lu tha present prohibition
laws 10 permit rhe manufacture and
sale of lrlhr wines and beers was OPP
posed by th" assembly 40 70 az,
through the defeat of the Pierson res
oIulion mrmprIuIizing congress 20
amend the NoIstuad act
Tie anti-prohlcerInG bill drawn by
Attorney General Morgan was en-
crossed by reclamation 10 the assem-
bly, after au attempt 10 cut ont the
$4,000 appropriation had been hllleo
~ to o
The Commons unemployment pre-
yenton measure was indefinitely post
Ioued by The senate. Tie upper mousse
refused consideration of the Din by q
vote of 1G 10 IL.
The change Of representation on the
educational boards of the state may
be put through This session Of the Wis
coneu legislature The house has just
received from the senate, where it was
passed, the Titus bin which would en-
large the representation of the boards
OF normal school regents aud univcr.
sity regents from two TO six members
mt large The additional -four mem
hcrs win give a place ON the board for
two farmers and TWO representatives.
Of the manual trades, according To the
provisions of the measure.
Nf.,..l 900. 80 tIo l,,Yta will Iovp 20
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
To Resuryey WIseonsInlIIinols Line.

A survey Of the entire state hound
airy line between Wisconsin and lll.
n0is viii be- made within a short time
by federal surveyors % correct lnac.
curacies. according 10 information r..
ceiyed a few days ago from GOV. John
]. Blaine ana Gov Len Small 81 I'M.
nols. Tie survey is regarded as i'm.
portant 10 Beloit wis, and south
Bel0ft, H., because these cities are nd
iacent 10 the line as moss recognized.
The dispute over the boundary Is Of
long standing and The situation at
Ralet Il subject Of contention
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02

CATTLE-Receipts, 400, market slow.
CALVES Receipts, $50; soc lower, So
oil
HOGS-Receibts, 1880; market slow, rs
assoc lower: heavy, $S25dS.5O; mixed &.GO0
875: workers., SS75a9; light workers. and
pigs 50. roughs, s6.50G7; stays, $45od5.5O.
SHEEP AND LAMBS Receipts. 100;
market steady. lambs Sd1l.25; yearlings,
s7nq 50: wethers, $6.JOa7; ewes, S2Q65o;
mixed sheep. sG.J0d675
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
Mlehlnan,s pemands Mot Reconnlr.d

Authorities Of the state Of Michigan
were told by the executive office TINT
the claim Of Michigan TO about 300
square miles of land, including the city
Of Hurley, and to about $50 islands
could not be recognized by the state
as il matter Of dispute II the stato Of
Michigan desires 70 press It's boundary
cluim against Wisconsin further 1t viii
have 10 begin action In the United
States Supreme court The claim ~
The state Of Michigan was presented TO
the governors Office By A. l. sawye,
Of Menominee
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02

Capt. Ira A. Crump, y. S. A.. who
has been on duty in the office Of the
chief of ordnance, War department,
has been sent to COblenz for duty as
assistant to the ordnance officer with
the United States army in the Rhine
valley.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
Proposed Reapportionment Plans.

Fifteen proposed plan, for changes
in the rrapportouncnt Of the congress.
sIonul districts of the state have been
submitted to the roapportIoHmcnt
committee for consideration. While
the committee has made no definite
statement ms 10 what action It intends
10 take on the apportionment of con.
grc.sonul districts there Is every In
dicuiou that bin will be presented
% tho subject II j. probable that
congress- VIII increase the number u
congressman. IN that case some appor.
tioumeuts VIII have to be changed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-02
Should Protect Forest Lands.

49,.
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trees are " p0'' VI o"' e,,' y wa, r"' ,','
says Il comm u'''",''" nv !, o'' Wv , ,,,l
CONSERVATION oo"'u' ", NV 10y, '','
"n"I "o'u'o s"'e '' - y''''', ~, ' I",,
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-14
Film Favorite to
Appear First Half
1t the Columbia

Lillian Walker, she Of the dim
pies and the blonde curls, the
sweet smile and the sparkling
eyes, ID the latest addition to the
host Of famous celebrities who
have enrolled under the vaudeville
banner. Since the early days Of
motion pictures Miss Walker has
not only been q prominent screen
star, but as we'll the reigning ia
vorite of the worlds army Of movie
fans, particularly beloved by wom-
en- and children for her ideally per-
feet camera reflection Of youthful
innocence, sunny disposition and
radiating personality. this remark
ably attractive and winsome young
miss achieved the enviable repu-
tation Of making "Dimples and
Smiles" famous the world over.
Miss walker 70 - be at the CO.
lumbia theatre the last half Of the
week.
Miss walker was one of that
group Of celebrated actors who
played IN the original Vitagraph
company. She came to pictures
after . short career on the stage,
and while familiar with the tech
iiique Of the legitimate drama, had
little understanding but no ex-
perience IN vaudeville. Constantly
hearing her associates declaim on
the great Opportunity possible in
this line Of amusement for capa-
BILE artists, Miss Walker determin.
ed to give II . trial. Her debut in
vaudeville was An instantaneous
success; not only did It mark an
epoch In the life Of this clever star
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-14

l6ateQ Noemaad, that bswitehing
yuunestw a ~ Alms. who comes
= Is Majsstic thsasrs for three
Aays enmmaacins tomorrow. IN
~what Happensd to Rosa" has lost
noes Of her swimming ability since
her % asys. She Was at one time
: cAampioa swimmer. and It Is
hardy 10 b doubted but that she
couh come out winner II she had
. rabe today.
In this 0oidwyn picture. tho
psttfp young comedienne has to
dive from . ship, swim ashore.
and climb ~ onto the pier-all for
Lowell This b rather an exciting
way IN which To assure oneself Of
. lover. but q Wayne Ladd. the
poor department store girl. she has
70 DO something strenuous In order
70 min the young doctor she loves.
That was her only alternative. so
she "A Il. and ypa viii - Just how
weI hbel NornanA doe0 II in this
story Imagine diving from the
bridge Of . vessel That alone Is
exciting, but when she makes the
swim to shore, and then lifts her.
self up, hand over hand. to the top
Of the wharf-well. you marvel at
this slip Of . girl. that's all.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-14
Wallace Reid IN
Love Special at
the Spencer Square

Wallace Reds latest Paramount
picture, The Love Special" At the
Spencer Square Saturday and Sun
day, II dif1faat from any in which
Mr.. Reid has been seen for some
time.
1t is q picture Of the great out
doors, with real thrills, beautiful
natural settings and = delightful
romance. Mr.. Reid plays the role
of q construction engineer on q
railroad division. The
production contains . great many
beautiful exterior scenes. most Of
which were filmed in the famous
Yosemite Valley.
1t is founded on The Daughter
of q Magnate," one Of the best nov
els of Frank H. Spearman. . we'll
known writer of railroad stories.
The adaptation was made by
Eugene B. Lewis, a scenarioist noted
for the perfect continuity and
smoothly running qualities OF his
film scenarios.
The picture was filmed under
the direction Of Frank Urson. an
experienced cameraman. who was
assistant director with Cecil b.
de Mile for a long period.
Agnes Ayres, who scored by her
work in Held by the Enemy"
THE Furnace" forbidden Fruit"
and other recent productions, plays
the leading feminine role. Theodore
Roberts plays the president of the
railroad, Lloyd Whitlock is the
heavy, and others are Sylvia Ash
ton, Alexander Gaden, Clarence
Burton. Ernest Butterworth. Snitz
Edwards and Zelma Maja. It is
Paramount picture and one Of the
season's best.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-14

efforts oe . little French girl to
reach her mother from whom she
has been separated since babyhood.
The climax Of the story comes in
one Of Americas castles Of the rich
situated on Long Island. Miss
Pickford as a little girl is always
at her best, and for that reason it
is believed will be especially pleas
ing to little Mary's admirers.
Larry Semon in "The Rent Col
lector" is the comedy Of the pro-
gram, and Mary Thomas in Songs
will be the vodvill novelty.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-14

Mary Pfckford Vim b the prin-
Opal attraction at tho Fort Arm
strong theatre starting tomorrow,
where this ever popular stars
new United Artists production.
Through the Back Door, is to be
given . 4-dAy showing.
Americas Sweetheart" has sell
dom appeared In q more appealing
and satisfying play, according to
the theatre management. 1t is said
to be . story Of tremendous heart
interest. dealing with the pathetic
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-14
DR. RICHTER DEAD.

Berlin, May 14.-Dr. Max Rich
ter. chairman Of the executive
board OF the potash syndicate. and
German commissioner at the
Worlds fair held in Chicago, in
1898, died today. He was born in
Koenigsburg on Dec Is, 1856, and
served for several years as under
secretary of state in the Prussian
ministry.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-14
ADJUSTMENTS


m I1EAII4 cALNl616
-noF1oN PlCgunOe
DoWxToMA
Fsss Asasesoas-wanda Hsv,s, :,
.'.The Outside Wo0an."
epessss ssaass-Annettee Keliesn,, :.
what Women Love-"
Majsseie-'The Sky Ranger
Anssiean-Ben Turpin in. The c,us,
Lover"
OUTLYING
DssA-1hirty eighth street. yovr,~.1A
avenus.
6laek uswk-l1o3 TvelSsh sv
Ahce JOYCE in The Sporting Duchoo-
Bsstasa's Rialts-634 Ninth e,
Pearl White in The Tigers Cub.
FlftA Aveas-2532 FiftA sv~
forbidden Trails"
Illinois Theatre.
Nay 2S-TnCity Art leaxua nr-,..
Oscar wilde's Ideal Husband"
VAUDEVILLE
f(Davenportl
Celunbla ThaaSrs-Changs Of blu tv1-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-08
FRIDAY. sEPTEMBER 9th, 1927.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

~ UE4MVN hA HI u
For Democratic Nomination for Member
of the House of Delegates
JAMES +. BALDWIN. Fourth District
GORDON HANDY CLAUDE, Annapolis.
DORSEY j. DUNLAP, Third District.
CHARLES G. FELDMENER, Annapolis.
W, MEADE HoLLADAY, Annapolis.
ALLEN h. HOWARD, Annapolis.
FRANK O. KNoPP. Eighth District.
JOHN J. LEVY, Annapolis.
JOHN NJ. BOWMAN. Fourth District.
MAGGIE A. MOSS. Annapolis.
WILLIAM c. HOWELL Eighth District
w. $. PARKS Eighth District.
GEORGE y. PULLMAN, Annapolis
For Nomination of Members OF the Demo
cratic state Central Committee:
BRUNER II. ANDERSON, Fourth Dist.
BLANCHE W CECIL, Fourth District.
SAMUEL =. CHEW, First District.
JOHN DEF. DoUw. Annapolis.
ODEN Il. DUCKETT, First District.
GEORGE w EMMERlCK, First District.
CORNELIUS JARBOE. Second District
WALTER II. MYERS, Second District.
FRANK $. REYELL, Third District.
JULIET u. STRAHoRN, Annapolis.
JAMES +. STRANGE, Annapolis.
.EVANGELINE X. WHITE, Second Dist
For Democratic Nomination for Treasurer
THOMAS S. DOVE. Second District.
c. ALBERT HODGES. Annapolis.
JAMES W. OWENS, Annapolis.
For Democratic Nomination for sheriff
H. HARRY ARNOLD, Third District.
CHARLES NELSON BROOKS. Annapolis
JAMES I. COX, First District.
GEORGE T. MURRAY, Fourth District.
For Democratic Nomination for County
Commissioners:
Il. WILSON CARR, First District
r.. LEE HARDEsTY. First District,
ST. GEORGE BARBER, Second District
c. MILTON DUvALLS Second District
wEEMs II. DUyALL, Third District.
JOHN +. PETTEBONE, Third District
WILLIAM RUPERT, Fourth District
HOLLAND L. WATTS, Fourth District
c. II. FULTON KELLY. Fifth District
r. WILBUR SToLL, Fifth District.
JOHN n. TAYLOR, Annapolis.
JAMES A. WALTON. Annapolis.
JAMES o. SALISBURY. Eighth District
JOHN w. SHERBERT, Eighth District
For domination of Delegates to the
Democratic state Convention:
FRANK NJ. BOND. Third District
A. THEODORE BRADY, Annapolis.
CALEB L. DONALDSON, Fourth District
CHARLES IL. JUBB. Third District.
HARRY 5. aKENCHINGTON. Annapolis.
ARTHUR OWENS. First District.
r. GLENN PROFIT. Eighth District.
HUGH Il. RILEY. Annapolis
oLIYIAfC. SMITH, Fifth District.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-08
DOWN on THE FARM

There are about 100000
farms in the United States, and q
report issued by the Census Blu
reau shows that 2.ll6.5l2 auto
mobiles are owned bY farmers,
one automobile to three farms,
Since these figures were gathered
more than a year and half ago
the proportion OF automobiles to
farms is greater now. When the
automobile first came into use il
had no greater enemy than the
farmer. It.frightcned his horse
and made travel unsafe. Despite
this feeling the automobile su
Vived. and what he could not pre-
vent the farmer has evidently
taken to himself and IS making
full use nj it. The highest per
capita ownership of automobiles
is in the purely agricultural
states west OF the Mississippi.
While the farmer has leSSened the
isolation OF the farm by provid-
ING himself with a vehicle that
makes distance to town of slight
importance. it is revealed that the
farmers wife has had convent
ences put in the house TO tighten
her work. Farm houses piped for
water number 6440SS and 49,
500 are lighted By gas or electric
ity, while there are over 2.500. 900
telephones in farm homes.
The isolation and the drudgerv
OF farm HE were topics OF lament
in.the earlier times. The farmer
wife had TO carry all water from
a spring. perhaps at best from
we'll. Her home had few OF
the convenienceS that tighten d
woman'S labor Her many duties
cut her off from intercourse with
her neighbors. She aged before
her time. That the conditions
have changed in many farm
homes is proved by the census
figures. The family car removes
the excuse OF old for not goine
about because there is no way t.
so. The telephone makes visit
ing with neighborS merely a mat
ter of turning a crank. The farm
IS a part Of the living. moving, &C
tive world now.