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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
Elephants Foot,

Sometimes, during the war, we had
rather curious bread, but we were
never-so far as we know-treated to
"Hottentot's bread" This is the name
Of tropical plant, name given to it
because its roOt-Stock is used as a food
by the Hottentots. And because this
.root-stock is large, f1eshy mass, cut
off at the end, and covered with a
corky, cracked bark, the plant is also
called elephants foot" Out of this
rough foot" springs a climbing stem,
bearing leaves and flowers.
The name of elephants foot" is
also given to a genus of plants found
in India, having root-leaves which
bear some resemblance to the foot of
an elephant
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
RealIv onIx One ocoasinn.

II has often been a matter of specula-
ton as to when, if any time, a man
would feel perfectly at ease carrying a
doll. This perplexing question, one that
has NO doubt disturbed the mental equi-
librium of many psychologists, was
solved the other night by two gentle
men who had given the matter much
thought. The solution of the prob
lem was that the only time that
male biped appeared unabashed while
transporting doll in his arms was
when he was returning, in triumph.
from one of the booths at a nearby
amusement park-Washington Star.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
A Small Farm for Sale

Three and one-half miles northeast
of Union City. Contains IS acres and
a fraction. Has good dwelling with
six rooms, 2 fine barns, silo, other out
houses, splendid well, wind mill,
etc, 70 acres tillable land, As acres in
corn and 25 acres in lespedeza and
red top this year. Terms will 'e made
easy to the right u an. 11-3m
FELIX w. MOORE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
Preliminaries.

"Now, don't forget" said the lawyer
who was coaching his fair client.
"When l scratch my right ear that's
a signal for you to faint"
"And if you rub your chin with your
left hand that means I must burst into
tears?"
Eyes, and-ahem-if you see me
plucIing at my right trouser leg it will
indicate that the gentlemen of the jury
have been sufficiently edited by the
hosiery display, and you might change
your attitude so they can concentrate
their minds on the evidence."-Bir-
mingham. Age-Herald.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Infants sweaters at Mrs. Arms.
Mr.. Tom Finch, of Kenton, was
a visitor this week.
Mrs. Arch Shuck, of Fulton, was a
visitor here Friday
Miss Lila Fisher, of Milan, was a
Wednesday shopper
For ice and coal call $50.
Mrs. A. B. Brown and little son,
A. B., Jr., were Tuesday shoppers.
Mrs. Montgomery, of Gardner, was
in Union City Monday shopping.
Mrs. A. B. Wilson and little son,
A. B., Jr., were Tuesday shoppers.
Mrs. Maggie Board and son, of
Obion, were in the city Wednesday.
Mesdames Pullen and Gray, of
Kenton, were in the city last week.
All new color5 and designs in
hats at Mrs. ARMS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Haskins, of
IL, WGI0 Ill IuO OlIJ "SuhSouNJ'
Miss Gladys Jones was visitor
this week with relatives in Nash,
willie.
-Kirklandize Your Feet, Men and
Boys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Brewer are in
Memphis This week for a few days
visit.
Mrs. Robert Gray and Mrs. Roscoe
Pullen, of Kenton, were Friday Wis
itors.
See the lovely scars at Mrs.
ARMS.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Brooks, of Mar
tin, were in the city this week shop
ping.
Mr.. end Mrs. Joe Nicely and daugh-
ter were in Dyersbrrg Wednesday as
visitors.
Miss Hattie Stalcup was visitor
last week with relatives and friends
in Nashville.
Did you know that the Central
Filling Station sold tires?
Mrs. H. H. Leet and Mrs. Chas.
Moore, of Hickman, were in the city
yesterday shopping.
Miss Marcella Davidson has re-
turned from visit to her brother
at Lubbock, Texas.
Mrs John Pitts and children, of
Huntington, are spending the week
here visiting friends.
Don't fail to call and see the
beautiful pattern hats at Mrs. Arms.
Mrs. Fred Sawyer and Mrs. Chas.
Shaker, of Cool Springs, were in the
city Tuesday shopping.
Miss Opal Wall, of Chicago, is a
visitor this week in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. j. D. Killion.
Mr.. Frank Harris left this week
for st. Louis, where he expects to be
engaged in electrical work.
Beautiful sweaters and caps to
match for little folks at Mrs. ARMS. 1
Mr.. R. ]. Woody, of Columbia,
Tenn, is visitor here in the home
Of his daughter, Mrs. ]. w. Latta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Glass, Miss An
ME Glass and Mrs. John Glass, of
sharon, were here yesterday as Wis
tiers. /
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
Death of Geo. M. Thomas.

The death of Geo. M. Thomas, son
of M. A. Thomas, took place at the
home of his parents near Chapel Hill,
Oct. ii. The young man was haul
ing logs and got caught under some
falling piling. He lived a few days
only. He was a member of the Meth
odist Church. Remains were inferred
at Chapel HILL
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
Dinner for Mrs. Bransford.

AT the home of Mrs. T. L. Brans-
ford on North Try street, her chill
dren came in Sunday with baskets
and spread a complimentary dinner
to their mother. The families of
Howell, Ben, Ras, and Mrs. Rob
Bell and other relatives and friends
were present. The dinner and the
reunion were thoroly enjoyed by ev-
eryone.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
Ice or Coal call $50.
Glass in Spanish.

A class for ladies who desire to
study Spanish will be open Friday at
$3.50 pm. at the home of Mr.. Speran-
dec on Division street. This is a
splendid opportunity to learn correct
Spanish pronunciation, conversation
and grammar. We are anxious for a
large class, so that the interest in the
work will be greater and more &C
complished in a shorter time. All
who are interested please report at
stated time, Friday, for particulars.
Make 0bion County the banner
Democratic county in the State.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27

Mr.. Felts is a man of fine personality
and character, and has made numbers
of good friends here.
The bride is a daughter of Dr.
Goldsby, a we'll known physician of
Gleason. She is a graduate of Pea
body College in Nashville and
young woman who is held in high es
TEEN.
The Commercial offers the kindest
congratulations.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
Mills Berry.

mlllS-DeIIy'
Virgil Mills and Miss Nelly L.,
Berry were married Monday after
noon, the 23d inst, at the home of
Elder John R. Williams in Hornbeak,
Elder Williams performing the cere-
mony. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Berry, of near
Glass. Mr.. Mills is 4 prominent young
farmer residing near Obion.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOUND Two castings. Russell M.
Houser, Cunb. $50. 31-2t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27

One secondhand piano at a big
bargain, also tuning and repairing.
sept S. A. CARTER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27

ROOMS FOR RENT-Two unfur-
nished rooms, close in, modern con-
veniences. Phone AZ. Btu
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27

q Or SALE-Almost new Majestic
fange. Call so. 30-2tpd
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27

LOST-Between Union City and
Hickman, Oldsmobile rim with plain
tread Fisk tire. Return to Citizens
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27

FOR SALE-Emerson Electric Mo-
tar, 1-8 h.p.-A. N. Dickson, Phone
lei. 30-2t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27

FOR SALES. c. Black Minorca
ceckerels. -Cecile Olive. Rives, Tenn.
5o-3tpd
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1922-10-27

FOR SALE-Piano; big bargain if
taken al. once.-J. H. Mcclure. 31tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-17
Low Prices On Mems Furnishings

Mems Negligee Shirts with collar band and soft
cuffs, in a good assortment of stripe patterns
Sizes II to II .............. S1.OO to $50
Mems Blue Chan1bray Work Shirts, best quality
Double sewed seams. Attached collar Breast
pocket. Sizes IA to II ............... S1.OO
Mems Gloves for work or street wear. Wool or
leather. Warm and serviceable,
!75e to $500
Mems Flannel Shirts in gray or khaki color. One
or two pockets. Double sewed seams. All sizes,
S1.9S up
Mems Brown Mixture Work Hose. good quality,
servceable hose for fall and winter wear. All
sizes .......r............. 19c
Mems Csc Wool Hose, in heather mixtures of sew
eral shades For fall and winter wear. All sizes,
35e, pairs S1.OO
Mems Heavy Wool Hose to with high-cut
SOC, 75f and s1.OO
Mems Jersey Ribbed Shirts and Drawers in ecru
color. Fall and winter weight All sizes,
csc each
Mems Extra Fine Quality, Jersey Ribbed Union
Suits. Long sleeves and ankle length All sizes
S1.9s
Mems Jersey Ribbed Union Suits, long sleeves and
ankle length. Fall and winter weight All
sizes ............... ~. S1.25 and $50
patterns. Breast pocket. Regular collars. All
sizes .................C.. S1.OO and S1.5O
Mems Sweaters in either coat style or sp-on with
without pockets. Brown, blue, gray, green
and tan All sizes . -. $1.O0 to $500
Mems Sheepskin Coats with beaverized steepskin
wornbat collars. Belt all around. All sizes
$1,000 to $22.50
Mems Winter Caps, with ear bands Plain colors
a0d0 GRAY hrOTV ardI Ivf1yr Al
sizes .... 4............... S1.OO to $500
Mems Fine Cotton Hose, in black cordovan both
medium and heavy weight. All sizes,
pairs 25c and 25c pair
Mems Lisle Hose and Fibre Silk Hose in black,
brown, gray and blue. All sizes,
300, pairs $1.OO-50c pair
Mems Heavy Wool Trousers, in gray only Warm
and serviceable For winter wear ALI sizes
$3.4S to So 90
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-17
Entire Stock of
WOnen's
Winter
Hats
Marked Down

These hats were all good values at the
original prices, but now when they are all
marked down, the values are wonderful.
Here are fine assortments of hats to Sc
lect from, made Of beautiful Lyons and Panne
Velvet, Hatter's Plush, Silver Brocades, etc.
s18. SIS and 1850 Hats, now .... 1918
$40 and 50 Hats, now .......... 1915
$3.50 and S6.95 Hats, now .......... 1913
S5o5 Hats now Observation-Disclosures. $4.75
S4es Hats, now ................... 1913
ss.os Hats. now ........ S2.75
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-17
Thanksgiving Linens

linen 30 inshes wide. handsome and
unusual patterns; very reliable make and priced
marlabiy
$1.9S, 1925, $3.50 $500 yard
Napkins excellent quality the prices
they marked Good assortment of patterns
$3.50 1915 dozen,
Mreerized Table Damas in good assortment of patterns
inches wide Designs copied from high priced linen
damasks SSc YARD
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-11-17
Ladies' Sport Hose

Ladies' Mixtures fine Three
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50. pair
Ladies Hose elastic top
fashioned scanned back We have this number in
eoorings Sits
SPECIA-Iadies' Sport fine
ypoint sea- Brown camel hair
heather; value ............ Special 59c
handtacked Comforts assorted
pink blue floral patterns filled with 100
carded Special So. so
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
TODAy'S RECIPES.

IUIlA - RECIPES.
Rice Balsi-Use leftover pork or
veal OF both together. Or cup chop
ped meat, two cups boiled rice, one
egg, one tablespoon onion juice.
Season to taste, form in patties,
TO ] in bread crumbs and fry rich
brown. They are delicious!
iiock Duck-Place on round
steak, stuffing of bread crumbs sea-
soned with chopped onion, salt and
pepper, one-quarter pound bacon
eat in tiny cubes. Roll and tie.
o,eam Or stew till tender.
Date CoOkies-One and one-half
cups sugar, one cup butter, two
eggs well beaten, three-quarter
pound chopped dates, one-half cup
chopped nuts, one teaspoon soda
in one-half cup hot water, one-half
teaspoon cinnr three cups
flour. Mix anG on tins. Bake
in slow oven.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16

She was accompanied by her niece,
Ellen Rhett and her nephew, Douglas
Rhett.
y II y II
Mrs. Water Poulsen leaves Sun
day night to visit relatives in South
Carolina.
q II q q
An all day study class of the ladies
of the Presbyterian church will be in
session today.
Il II II q
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Mallard will
return to Jacksonville today after a
short visit to Miss Kate Dillon. They
will be accompanied by Miss Matte
Nelson.
q q Il q
Mrs. J. B Wright will spend Sun
day in Savannah.
O q u y
Mrs. James S. Wright left last
night for Atlanta where she will
be the guest of Mrs. Spencer Atkin-
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
iAcOBS-TAIT WEDDING
ANNOUNCEMENT RECEIVED.

Mr.. and Mrs James Bryan Jacobs
announce the marriage of their daugh-
.er, Mary Lucretia to Columbus
Downing TAFT, on Wednesday, the
fifteenth of November, nineteen hun
ired and twenty-five, the Reverend O.
?. Gilbert, of the First Baptist church
fficiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. TAFT will be at home
.fter the twentieth of November, at
'02 Forest avenue, Macon, Georgia
The above announcement will be Of
interest to a wide circle of friends of
he contracting parties in this city
Immediately after the ceremony
he bride and groom left in their car
cor trip to different parts of Geor-
ia, after which they will go to Ma
con.
Mrs. TAFT, during her few years
4tay in Brunswick has become. en-
feared to many by her charming per
sonality, and Mr.. TAFT, who is One
If Brunswick's boys, is at present a
!, prosperous young business man of
Macon
The bride was lovely in brown can
on crepe with accessories to match
md carried shoyer bouquet of brides
roses and lilies of the valley.
The wedding was very quiet, only
the immediate families Of the bride
and groom being present.
q q y p
Mrs. j. P. Woodriff, of Somerset,
Va, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Will
lam Nightengale on Richmond street
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
NEWMAN-BROWHER

A pretty home affair was the mar
riage of Miss Bowling Newman and
Mr.. Walter Thomas Brewer which
was solemnized by Rev. L. C. Gray,
at the brides home last evening at
nine o'clock
Miss Newman is the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. New
man, of POD Newcast e str ct and
l. very pnnul,r among a wide circle
of friends. r.
Mr.. BroWher has only been living
in Brunswick a few years but has
made many friends, is well liked in
business and socially.
Mr. and Mrs. Browler will leave
this morning for Jacksonville, going
by water down the St. Johns river
as far as Sanford and after a ten
lays bridal tour will return to the
city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
A5IlHos :, X. EgaESsS'IL pH1

chicken. III salt water for frois Q
half to staree-quarters of an hem
will make it more tender; the b crd
is sometimes drawn from the edge
of the meat by this method, r4t
this does no harm whatsoever.
To Flour Chicken-Ciiicken cal.
be Toured without getting tha
hands s9feeky and with little waste
of -four. Place flour, salt and pep
per in small tin pail which has
a lid thet will fit tight. TIL pa
several pieces of chicken in tas
flour, set the lid in place ard shaAs
the rail TSse meat is Toured even
~ and quickly.
To Avoid Indigestion From
Onions-sOnions should be thor
oughly peeled-not just the tough
skin that is or the outsi :, but
one layer and the thin skin under
it should be removed. This pre-
vents indigestion from eating
onions.
10 STdH Deep vases or water
Bottles Else little water with
dissolv soap. Then, instead Vi
shot, wi HI will soon mar the glass
by its scratches, wad up small bits
of paper-such as a paper napkin
or paper towel or wrapping paper
and shake these in the bottle.
The paper will act like mop and
remove all film. To make the glass
brilliant, rinse in warm later with
about half teaspoonful of ammonia.
In drying the vase or bottle, stand
on towel, but be sure to have
the glass SO tipped that air may
enter and evaporate the moisture.
To Remove Grease From Cloth
ing-Apply black coffee and rub
grease spot. It will Immediately
disappear. l.
To Keep Raisins on Top-If
raisins and currants are rolled in
-four before putting into a cak,,
they will not sink to the bottom.
.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
EDITE BY

rection of Mrs. S. R. Dull, of Atlanta,
which will be sponsored by the Wo-
mans club, will begin Monday after
noon at o'clock.
All the ladies of Brunswick are in
vited to attend this school and take
advantage of Mrs. Dulrs wonderful
skillful teachings and experience in
cooking, the lessons will be given
every afternoon during the entire
week
Tickets are two dollars each and
the knowledge derived is well worth
the price.
They may be purchased from Mrs
S. L. High, who is general chairman
Of arrangements.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
HELPFUL HINTS

1KELI z = Tin ,
To Brighten Vases When the
glass in the bathroom or flower
vases become dull or Lrinly, a lit,
tie vinegar will brighte. them.
Soak Meat in Salt Water-Soak-
ing meat which is to be cooked in
the oven. such as roast beef, leg of
lamb. roast pork. turkey and
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
SUN DIAL NOTICES

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son.
q q x q
Major F. K. Hugher is visiting
relatives in Savannah.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
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ROLAND Mcdonald yesterday morn
ing.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
To Fortffy the System Against
Colds, Grin and Influenza

1ake GROVES rASTELESS Chill TONIC. II Pun.
3es and Enriches the Blood It Builds up and
Strensthe the Whole System. 1t Forsiies the
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16
SOCIAL CALENDAR

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FRIDAY
Little Helpers of st. Marks church
parish house, at q p. m.
| Executive board of Glynn P. T. A..
Mrs. A. L. Sterne, Pres, hostess;
Gloucester street apartments, at 4
/ p. m. n
Silver Tea by Circle No. 2 of the
First Methodist church, at Y. w. c. A.
to s p. m.
Friday Afternoon Club, Mrs. J. L
Andrews, hostess, 9153 Egmont
street at $3.50 p. m.
SATURDAY.
Harmonic Club, Mrs. C. P. Dusen
bury, hostess; COL Albermarle street
at $3.50 p. m.
Girls Club, Miss Florence Aiken
hostess, 1915 Union street at $3.50
p. m. e.sh
u q 90
GIRLS CLUB WILL
MEET SATURDAY.
Miss Florence Aiken will entertain
! the Girls club Saturday afternoon
at $3.50 O'Clock. If it is impossible for
any member not to attend, notify
the hostess So that she will be able
to get someone to fill in. y
uuQn
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. l. Stephens, and
their guest, Mrs Russell Richards, of
Atlanta, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Wood,
are spending several days at Cum
berland
/ Mrs. ]. B. High returned yesterday
from New York, where she spent the
past several weeks.
4 q 4 u u
ALTAR SOCIETY TO
CONDUCT SALE.
H The ladies Of the Altar Society of
the Catholic church will have their
usual weekly sale at the c. McGar.
vey's store, Saturday afternoon.
They will have all sorts Of fancy
Bookings of cakes, pies, breads and
rolls, etc, on display and a good pat
ronage Is solicited from the public.
At this time Mrs. Charles Goodyear
and Mrs. Jennie Campbell will be in
charge.
J. M. COURIC'S AUNT
DIES IN EUFALA, ALA.
II Mr.. John M. Couric left yesterday
morning for Eufala, Ala, called by
the death of his aunt, Mrs Nellie
Shorter Willingham, her death taking
place yesterday moningr at Eufala.
/ Mrs. Willingham was quite an ell
Derby and lovable character and was
| the only daughter of the late Gov
ernor L. Shorter of Alabama
| INFORMAL CARD PARTY
BY MR.. AND MRS. BANGS.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. Bangs entertained
with small bridge party last even
ing at their apartment on Union
street, which was very enjoyable
| affair.
Their home was beautiful in its
simple but artistic decorations of
cut flowers and ferns and Gfter the
evening was spent playing cards, light
refreshments were served. Their
guests included Captain Packard, of
New Yorh Mr. and Mrs. edward
Joyce Of st. Augustine, the men be-
ing employed by the government.
q q n a.
EVERYBODY LOOKING FORWARD
MRS. DULL'S COOKING SCHOOL
| The cooking school, under the d.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1922-11-16

MENU HINT
Breakfast.
nA&ed Apple With Vanilla Sauce.
Poacked Eggs on Toast.
Oatmeal. Milk.
Coffee.
Luncheon.
Rice Balls. Fried Carrots.
Lettuce With Mayonhaise.
Mullins. Milk. Butter.
Dinner.
Mock Duck.
Mashed Potatoes With Carrots.
Corr Fritters. Cabbage Salad.
Is. Had. Butter. Date Cookies.
: Milk. Tea.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-07-13
Eureka Chemical Plant Output

According to Manager G.. A. We'll
of the Eureka Chemical company, the
plant will soon be producing six tons
of the now famous mucic acid daily.
We'll states that the test run proved
a great success, and orders have been
pouring in so fast that immediate
steps have been taken to double the
capacity of the plant. The value OF
the product is about $500 a ton.
The company is now paying $3.50
a on for tamarack butts, and is buy
ing timber from as far west as Troy.
1t is expected the factory eventually
will draw On all the tamarack forests
OF the valley. including those near
K~alispell, and this will aid materially
in clearing up large areas of stump
land.
The product Of the plant is eager
ly sought by baking powder factor
les, self-rising flour makers and like
concerns, and the Eureka concern
has orders on hand for a six months
run.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-07-13
Overland Mail Route of COS Spawned the Wilderness
and Was Mighty Influence InIPushing Back Frontiers

After half a dozen years of ex-
Fermentation the postmaster-gen-
eral issued an order creating an
official transcontinental route fol-
mail stages as follows: From St.
Louis and Memphis, converging al
Little Rock, Ark. thence via Pres
ton, Texas, to the best point OF
crossing the Rio Grande above E.
Paso, and thence to Fort Yuma,
Calf, and to San Francisco. The
length of the route was 2,729 miles
and the schedule time from St.
Louis to San Francisco was Is days
or about three days ahead of the
ocean steamer.
The mail matter transported
overland consisted almost entirely
of letters, postage being at the rate
of ten cents for each half-ounce.
The first contract was awarded to
John Butterfield, William B. Dins-
more, William G. Fargo, Hamilton
Spencer and half a dozen other
prominent citizens of New York.
The service was semi-weekly and
the compensation paid was upward
of $4,000 a year. The stage line
was very we'll equipped, having
more than 100 of the finest Con
cord stage coaches, 1000 horses,
500 mules, $50 drivers and 600.
other employees. The fare across
the continent was 500 in gold. On
each of the coaches departing on
the first trip from St. Louis and
San Francisco was a correspondent
of one of the great New York dali
les of that time. The coach going
east from San Francisco made the
trip through to St. Louis in half an
hour less than "a days. The first
west-bound stage made the distance
in an hour or two less time. The
arrival of the first stage at San