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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Drainage Work Shows Progress.

Plain Dealing, La.-Steady progress
ia being made on the work of improv-
ing drainage through Poston lake, in
the North Bossier Levee District, ac-
eording to State Engineer Gerais Lom-
bard. Already $500 feet Of the canal
has been exeavated.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
WHY SOME MEN LEAVE HOME
This Kind of Thing, Served Up Daily,
Would Drive Almost Anyone From
His Loved Fireside.

"George, DEAR" cried wifey from thes
bedroom, ''have you shut the dining
room windowT
eyes, love-"
"Put the plate basket behind the
bookcaseT"
"UmW
"Have you put the dog outr
eyes"
"sure you bolted the scullery door,"
"Sure."
"Turned off the gas in the cellar7''
eyes, precious"
"WOund the clockY'
"Yes, darling"
Brought in the mat from the
porch"
81 have, my ownest."
"Have you locked up the wineF'
"Yes, yes, my sweetheart. I have
done even that"
"Well, there's no need to get wild
about it. Why can't you come to bed
at some decent hour? What on earth
have you been doing down there all
this timeT'-London Tit-Bits.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
court ouarters Are Moved.

New Iberia, La.-To make way for
the contractors for the remodeling and
renovating of the courthouse the police
jury has completed negotiations for
temporary quarters in the District
Court and all its officials in the Hugon.
in building, on the corner of Main and
iberia streets.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Twenty.EIaht Arreats Made.

Shreveport, La. = Twenty-eight per.
sons, including five white women,
twenty-one white men and two negro
bellboys, were arrested Sunday in a
general roundup of alleged violators
of the state prohibition laws Many
of the men arrested were taxi drivers.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Brussels Sprouts in Demand.

Baton Rouge, La.-Brussels sprouts
are being eagerly sought by New Or
leans market dealers, according to
George L. Thiebout, horticulturist at
the Louisiana State University. The
baby cabbages" are now selling in
New Orleans for $3.50 to Sc per ham,
per, according to Mr.. Thiebout.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Hood Law to Be Tested.

Columbia, lathe legality Of the
Hood law will be tested in the supreme
court, following the appeal of Leander
Jones, convicted for selling intoxicat-
ing liquors for beverage purposes. A
motion to quash the indictment against
Jones was overruled by the circuit
court
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Robhera Get Sentences.

Columbia, Willard Cranon, Sol
Ross and Jim Joiner were sentenced to
serve terms of not less than three nor
more than five years in the state pen
itentiary when they pleaded guilty to
robbery at the special term of the Dis
trict Court at Columbia. The three
men were caught after entering seve-
raj homes in Columbia last month.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
olI Land sells For stOo,ooo.

Monroe, La,-Joseph Carroll, year
ago small Union County farmer, who
has since made more than million in
the oil industry. has sold one-half in
terest in 200 acres in section 17-18-16
of Union County to F. R. Hill of Mus
kogee, Okla, for 100000 Carroll has
retired to a chicken farm on the Qua
chita.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Woman, %. Ready to Voc.

Greensburg, La. - Mrs. Elizabeth
Doughty Carter, residing at Green's
burg, La, appeared before the regis
trar of voters of st. Helena parish,
qualified as an elector under the laws
of the state and as she is 80 years old
she is believed to be the oldest woman
voter in Louisiana who expects to par
ticipate in the next primary election.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
aoet Aeaualnted payn PLANNED.

Amite City, La. - Mayor Joseph
Kopfler has issued proclamation de-
claring April Z "Get Acquainted Day"
The Trades Day committee will CO.
operate with the Chamber Of Com
merce in having all merchants observe
the day. A number of visitors from
various parts Of the state have been
invited to be present.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
DRIVE COLDS AND DISEASE OUT
OF YOUR SYSTEM,

When the bowels or liver are clogged,
poisonous waste goes through the en-
tire system. Help Nature get rid of
this waste. Take a BONDS LIVER
PILL at the very first sign Of Colds,
Fever, Headaches. etc. They are far
better than calomel and they cure
Advertisement.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Wedne.shanad Cow.

The good dairy cow is wedge-shaped
in two directions. She Is wide in the
rear and narrow In front. She is mar
row on the top Of the shoulders and
wide between the fOrelegs. This shape
gives room for big heart, denoting
a strong arterial circulation.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Plan an pevelonment.

Crowley. La. A. Leighton has an.
nounced that he has leased rig which
win be in place on the Estherwood oil
development tract in few days. The
Crowley-simon Oil Company has a rig
On it's way to Crowley, MIR. Simon said.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Parishes Seek Farm Bureaus.

Monroe, Applications for the
establishment Of farm bureaus in East
and West Carroll parishes, Lincoln,
Webster, Claiborne and other cotton
producing parishes or North Louisiana
have been received by s. E. Woolman,
North Louisiana district demonstration
agent.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

'Tm glad to note that fathers musi-
cal sense is improving" exclaimed
Miss Cumrox.
"But," protested her mother, "he
slept through the entire concert"
"That's what shows the improve
ment. He now sleeps serenely instead
of making disagreeable remarks
throughout the performance"
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

Wrecked Lumber Schooner Sighted.
New Orleans, lathe wreckage Of
a lumber schooner, bottom up, off Isle
Dernier on the South Louisiana coast,
was reported Tuesday by Captain R.
F. Gillian. master of the conservation
departments boat opelousas
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
WAY 70 spoll Good Cow.

If you want to spoil a good COW
quickly, neglect to milk her at regular
hours and stripping her clean at each
milking. The COW wants you to like
milk well enough to take all she has.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
New cOmmeree Head Named.

Abbeville, LATHE Vermilion cham
her of commerce has elected 7. P.
Turner OF Lafayette secretary-manager
to succeed e. J. Hollinger, resigned.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
For Constipated Bowels, Sick Headache,
Sour Stomach, Bilious Liver

The incest cathartic-laxative In the
world to physic your liver and bowels
when you have Dizzy Headache, Colds,
Biliousnegs, Indigestion, or Upset, Acid
Stomach is candy-like "Cascarets." I"
One or two tonight will empty your
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
49, HnteI PIanned.

Monroe, La.-H. E. Rice and P. L.
Hennessey, hotel men Of Vicksburg
are negotiating with Monroe business
nen for the purpose Of building a new
Aotel n Mcuroe
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
Not Ever.

Rastus Ito Sambo, in an under
tone)-I amt the man useter wuz.
Time wuz when 1 could whip the OIL
woman in a fair, stan-up fight.
The Old Woman (overhearing)-
YOu's a black liar, Rastus JOhnsing.
Time wuzn't, time amt, an time amt
gwine to wuz.-Nashville Tennesseean.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30
PIekpoekets in Hard Luck

FtSNPVSNSAS vs. II@IN N-NSNs
A social worker reports that New
York pickpOckets who used to slip a
finger into a vest pocket and get a
watch, now get only scratch from a
pin used to hold the watchless chain
in place.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

bowels completely by morning, and yen
will feel splendid. "They work while
you Sleep" Cascarets never stir you
up or grippe like Salts, Pills, Calomel,
or Oil and they cost only ten cents
box. Children love Cascarets too.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

True friendship will survive the tell.
ing Of the same old anecdote over and
over again.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

Hurry mOtherl A teaspoOnful OF
California Fig Syrup" today may pre-
vent a sick child tomorrow. If your
child is constipated, bilious, feverish,
fretful, has cold, collie, or if stomach
is sour, tongue coated, breath bad, re-
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

No man fiatters the woman he truly
loves.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

When you drink water think Of the
fountain-be mindful of the source "a
your benefits. &
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

Without constancy there is neither
love, friendship or virtue in the
world.-Addison
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

member a good "physlc-laxative" ia
often all that is necessary.
Genuine California Fig Syrup" has
directions for babies and children
printed on the bottle. Say california"
or you may get an imitation fig syrup.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-03-30

The wlsest man can learn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Dresses Made to
Measure at
Moderate Prices

1t is a satisfaction to many
women to have found place
where dresses of every kind, from
simple morning frocks to dinner
and evening gowns, will be made
to their individual order at mod
crate prices.
The Custom Tailoring Bureau
is filling many orders at these
prices:-Cotton frocks from SIS
up; cloth dresses from $25 up;
silk dresses from $50 up.
A special price OF $25 is made
for hand-drawn hemstitched linen
dresses in white and colors.
Two-piece costumes of cotton
eponge-dress with either cape or
coat-are $35.
Particular attention is given to
correct designs for large figures.
(SecOnd Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Shoes for the
Woman With Active
Feet

For genuine service and sound
comfort here are four low shoes
the active woman will be inter-
ested in:
A heavy tan grained calfskin
blucher. its six eyelets concealed
by a fringed tongue. Broad low
heel, plain round toe; and stout
welted extension sole. Priced 80.
A Norwegian grained tan calf
oxford with black calf saddle;
soft round toe. broad fiat heel,
heavy welted sole. Priced SO.
A tan calf pump with one
buck!ed strap, long wing tip and
perforations. fiat heel. extension
sole, and white rawhide slip sole
to keep out dampness. Price, SO.
A patent leather .one-strap
buckled pump, with round toe,
wing tip and perforations, low
heel and welted sole, at -.
(Ftsst Flsosl .,l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Little Helps for the
Home

Wooden salt boxes, big enough
and nice enough for most any
home-40 cents.
Lest we forget-Household
Reminders-that save many trips
to the store, 81.
White glass for the bathroom,
priced 20 cents each.
A clothes tree. perhaps for the
bathroom, is white enamel and
has six wooden pins. Price
1925.
A rubber mat marked "Bath"
is 22x13l2 inches and priced
SIPS.
A soap dish that is nickel
plated not only looks better, but
usually lasts longer. 1t stands
alone, has best quality finish and
is half price at so cents.
(Fourth Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Handkerchief
Specials for
Summer Use

For wOmen-25c handkerchiefs
of sheer linen with initial. An
excellent value and even less by
the dozen, $2.75.
For men-35c handkerchiefs
Of a good grade Irish linen. a
practical handkerchief for every
day. Quarter-inch hem. 1886 .
dozen.
(West Alsle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Striped Wash Silks
for Cool and
Charming FrOcks

Women are making them up
into the smartest one-piece
dresses. As cool as cotton, and
launders perfectly.
In dainty lavender and white.
green and white, blue and white,
Aose and white, and many other
shades. They offer a wonderful
diversity of pattern and color,
and there is no such variety else
where in the city.
Priced 50 yard in striped ef-
fects, and $3.50 in solid colors.
All 32 inches wide.
First Floor,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Gold Mesh Rags

in the new lons, shapes,
as we'll as the square ones, are
another charming answer to the
question of graduation gifts.
They are plated with green
gold, have strap and chain handles
and may be had for SIG to $44.
(Main Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
1.-THE Summer
L Apparel for
the NeU BQbu

From the crown of his head
to the tip of his toe, every
thing the baby needs in the
way of clothes, is here.
Even the little machine-made
garments are as dainty and
sweet as it is possible to have
them. And, as for the hand
made dresses and petticoats,
they have never before been
such small prices.
Long white dresses. machine
made. $50 to IS. Hand made,
&l.25 to %.
PetticOats. machine made. Sl.25
to &3. Handmade. $3.50 to $3.50.
Shirts. 65c to $3.50, include cot
ton. silk-and-wOOl and silk.
Bands, SOC to 81. Diapers,
&2.:S to 81. blankets. 75c to IS.
(Third Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Japanese Nainsook
-SO.Called

Sixty ten-yard pieces at the
special price of SO.
The nainsook is a yard wide,
and particularly good for infants
clothes on account of this, though
a great many women buy it for
their own lingerie.
(First Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
RuMed Organdie
FlOuncings-Less

Some q inches wide are in
plain colors and white with the
edges Of their ruffies in color;
Sl.75.
Others, SO inches wide, are in
solid colors, some ruffled, while
others are plain tucked, Sl.75 .
yard.
Both were originally much
higher.
Main Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
The Corset That
Does Not Lace

More and more perfectly
gowned women are adopting the
slip-on elastic corset. 1t alto
gether dispenses with lacers, and
gives a splendidly firm support
to the back. The clasped front
is it's only opening.
Of exceptional comfort and
elegance are certain Parisienne
elastic slip-ons at $22, $25, $S5
and $40.
The finest elastic in mauve,
orchid or pink, and exquisite in
line, fashioning and finish. All
are in l6-inch length.
Other Parisienne slip-on models
of tricot elastic, are SIS and SIS.
Fittings by appointment.
tThlsd 1lsss)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
65 More Wonderful Daybeds
at $33 Each .

Each is furnished complete with excellent box spring.
cotton mattress regular and roll pillow all upho
stored in cretonne.
Real pieces furniture twocoor efecs-either ma
stana materials sundy hogany and white and
white.
years. is certs;niv .ttract;we i've ' '
Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Delightful Wraps of Summer
DuVetVn


\ Never were sleeves SO novel
'snd interesting!
In. one model they are dis
onctly short and barrel shaped;
In another the entire sleeve Is
covered with a lattice work; in
(Firi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Those Famous Floor
Lamps at Sd

Already we have sold more
than five thousand, which shows
what other people think of them.
Wrought-iron, with polychrome
decoration and adjustable arms,
price 81.
Shades for them are 81 to
$1.75.
(Fourth FloOf)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Are Your Furs Safe
for the Summer?

If not, and you would like to
have the matter off your mind
simply telephone Rittenhouse
1000, and a wagon will call.
Also we will store mems Win
ter NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. living in
apartments please take notice.
Third Floof)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
The Silk Stockings That Women
Want Are at Lower Prices

Ful-fashioned and up to the fashion
At $135 pair, first quality, pure dyed silk stockings
with mercerized tops and soes in black and colors
the pair Ingram silk ankles designs
stockings, silk to the top. Black, First quality
white cordovan Slightly i'm At $3.50 the fulash
perfect. ioned, al-silk stockings with open
$3.50 the pair, fulfash- work clocks Black, white
oned, silk stockings with coos First quality.
Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
A Book of TODAY

"Ehe Laurentians." by Y. Nor
ris Longstreth, $3.50. A kind Of
glorified guide-book of that mys-
terious mountain land of Canada.
(Main Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
5000 Yards Printed VOiles
Special at 25c

Dozens of dainty light patterns and practical dark pat
terms suitable for morning afternoon and street dresses
Surprisingly fine for the price and in almost any color
effect one could name Practically all small figures.
SO inches wide and quality regularly sold at higher
price. =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
A Silver Coffee Set
Is q Welcome
Wedding Gift

There is a suggestion in it Of
cozy little dinner parties with the
coffee served in the drawing room
or on the porch, and what bride
isn't looking forward to many
such occasions in her new home!
Many beautiful period patterns
in fine sterling silver are here
from which to make the choice.
Among them are the following
sets, all containing four pieces:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Bed COmfOrtableS
at 81

Cool, light and good-looking.
Filled with sheets OF lambs
wool, the tops and backs of silko-
line in two floral patterns, Dor
dered with plain organdie to
match-S7 each.
(Sixth fIOor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
WANAMAKER'S
WANAMAKER'S
for the Bright Summer and the F1illy Things Calls Fol
Strings of Imitation
Pearl Beads

which are particularly desirable
for graduation gifts are in three
lengths-24, 27 and 80 inches,
at three prices So, 81 and 81
respectively.
main Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
4 Curled Hair
PHLOU for Hot
NiQhtS

Pillows of fine curled hair,
in size 20x30 inches, laced at
one end so that the hair can
be kept ventilated and can be
removed and teased and re-
placed at any time-$4.25
each.
Or you can have yours
made in any size and in any
desired grade Of ticking at
reasonable price, according to
quality.
(Sixth Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
New Linen Table
Cloths, $3.75 Each
Hemmed and Ready

Hemmed and Ready
Silver-bleached. in floral rat
terms, size 68 x GO inches,
hemmed.
Good, heavy, pure flax Irish
damask.
(First FloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
A NelU Stitch in EmbrOideru

It is done in color and gives
much the effect of filet, but is
easily and quickly done-as
can be seen from a glance at
the finished models.
We have the tea-cloths.
(Secon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30

others they are oddly draped.
All of the wraps are as desirable
for evening as for afternoon.
The colors are dark blue, an
CORA brown, burro, caravan gray,
gaillardia and black.
Prices $110 to $195.
rlOOP)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Boys Wash Suits in
Fresh, Cool Abundance

Neat, COOL good-ooking comfortable Summer suits in
all desired wash fabrics for fellows all ages from 10
1S years here in splendid selection. f0
Practically coors and nat
arrivals keep the assort- terms 1915 $685. mildly
interesting. and Russian syc
For boys of to s years, Regulation of wash fab
Norfolk choice OF in striped and tan
khaki palm beach, crash and white
Ilnen at SIoo, seoo Slo workrooms, $3.50
and SlZ Washable trousers, of khaki
Wash Tor little fellows beach,
to 10 years. in wonderful linen for boys of 18
variety of tub fabrics and in s1.50 0 S3 -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Bathing Caps and Shoes
Bring Many New Fashions

One would hardly believe how much the important little
bathing accessories change from season. but it
always for the better.
One of the prettest novelties is
quaint Egyptian mitred bathing
hahdkefchlef caps,
Another close-fttng gathered - " @''
with the ubiquitous New rubber shoes with cood
hanging the right side stripes $2 Satin strap slippers,
Others have rosettes the side $2.25
they brimmed hats, Rubbered bathing
stitched in In rubberized Soc and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30

napkins, lunch sets and scarfs
stamped with designs in this
new stitch at prices running
from Toe for a scarf to s1.S5
for a tea-cloth with four nap
kins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30

4 Real Mans Golf Oxford
Has Come from England
and is nOlV in the Mems London Shop
for $28
Hand sewn and made of the BEST stoutest most
wear-ressting leather obtainabe
Big, roomy and comfortable and at the same time
light enough not to be fatguing
Either the popular moccasn type or a plain last
and the soes are rubber studded
(The Gallery
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
200 Japanese
kim0nOs--Special

Hand embroidered samples,
S9r own importation, in rose,
Ol9es Copenhagen, navy and pink,
price $2.S6.
lWsst Aislsl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30

Il FeWHandsOn,e Dresses
the Young Woman
Really Needs
For Summer days bring garden parties,
dinners and dances galore, when the ordinary
little cotton frock is out Of place.
For afternoons, there are few things
prettier than crisp dotted swisses. A new style
in brown, navy or black with ichu of organdie
edged with shell trimming is particularly
lovely. It has short sleeves with deep organdie
cuffs and taffeta sash and the price is $23.50.
Another afternoon dress is in new sort of open
work silk mesh, Cairo red, Copenhagen navy white.
is boused affair with soft satin sash and the
For evenings could hardly do better than choose
of the new lace gowns, radum lace silk net
silk They the of simplicity and youthful
with little trimming usually flowers made of chif
fon silk being all that is needed In white, platinum,
bronze, beige or black $4S, $5S and $68.
(second Foor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30
Lou Priced
KernianShnh Ruqs

ll.llX9.1 it,, $465. l
l3.2XlO.5 it,, $575. |
ll.6X9 it,, $397. |
l3.llx9.7 it,, $6l5. |
l3.4xl0 it,, $575. |
l2.3X9.ll it,, S490. |
ll.6xS.s it,, 1895. /
6.7x4.3 to Sx5.3 it,, $l65 to $22I
2x3 it., average size, $40 to $3i
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-30

(Main FlOOr)
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1922-03-10

Young Men'w have added patterns and
buying that spring suit and inspect them
The Washington herald., 1922-08-27

scntine his resolution deaouDcyd
practices of city roveinmeuts IN
permitting brilliant unnecessafy
lights and electric display adver-
tiseulents with fuel shortage i'm
pending
Under the winsiow hill. wfich
was drafted with the aid OF Sekre-
tary Hoover and other cabinet Of
ficials. the President would appeist
q Federal fuel distributor, Iwhsso
orders regarding priority shipntnt
of fuel to essential -industries' md
utilities would be backed up with
severe penalties for violation. run
ming as high as two years imprison-
ment and $500 fine.
The winslow bill. in effect. would
extend the emergency powers held
by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission over the railroads and other
groups engaging IN Interstate COM
merce. to corporations and tndi-
vjduals.
More than 5000 900 tons Of soft
coal were produced last week, se-
cording 20 figures compiled by the
geological survey-
Car ovtments likewise were
better, the survey sTated. there be-
ing nearly 10000 cars loaded each
day during the erily part OF -the
week.