The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-21
IN RAIL
RATES ON LIVE STOCK
URGED AT HEARING
fBy Associated Press)

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WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-Sharp re-
auctions in railroad freight rates on
livestock was urged in the interstate
commerce commissions general rate
hearings today, by producers of cat
tie and hogs, and the national live
stock exchange. Chicago meat packers
and their competitors in other parts
of the United States seconded the ar.
gument of the producers, as to the
necessity of lower rates.
The present railroad rates on live
stock are tending to discourage the
producer and limit his operation"
Henry r. Park, traffic manager of the
Chicago Live Stock exchange, testified.
During 1921, the average value of
hogs on the Chicago yard Melted the
producer when he had paid his freight
TO the packing centers, considerably
less than in 1913. This also was true
of beef steers.
sister, Mrs. Charles Thomas and fam.
lily, Sunday afternoon. Clifford AL
baugh of West Alexandria, called on
relatives here Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Butt will have a
sale this month and will move to town
and conduct cream station. i. Earl
Coleman is able to be out again after
an Illness. The community service
which was conducted at the commu-
nifty hall Sunday, was we'll attended.
80. Miss Ruth Patterson and Miss
Louise kimmel entertained the Sun
shine class of the United Brethren
church last Saturday Those present
were Mrs. Roxy Flory, teacher of the
class, Cleoph Apple, Ruth Furry, Mar
garet Bookwalter. Ruth Christmar,
Norma Darrah and Virginia Carr A
short program was given, after which
games were enjoyed. Refreshments
were served which consisted of pine
apple and oranges, cake, candy and
cocoa. $40. Clayton Henderson was
surprised by large number of his
friends Saturday night He is a line
man for the Preble County Telephone
company here, but vii shortly go &c
West Alexandria, where he will worg
for the same company. An evening
of games, music and refreshments was
enjoyed by all present.
KITCHEL, Ind. - The Harmony
Club" was entertained by Mrs. Lester
Parks and Mrs. Percy Sanford at the
home of the latter Wednesday after
noon. The rooms were tastefully dec
GRATED with hearts and other Valen
tine appointments. Seventeen mem
bers were present and answered roll
call with Valentine verses. Song
Somewhere a Voice is Calling" Mrs
Glen Jerome; reading, Miss Fern
Moss; song, "Old Fashioned Garden
Mrs. Cora Hart and Mrs. A. P
Mussleman; paper, story of st. Val
entine, Mrs. Nellie Harmeyer; song
Golden Gate Mrs. Jerome and Mrs
Addie Garrett; recitation, THE Smack
in School," Lucille Sanford. Contests
and a Valentine box were greatly en-
joyed after which a luncheon consist
ing of chicken patties, ice cream in
laid with hearts. angel cake and
coffee were served.
CLARK'S STATION, Ohio-Willian
n. Hollinger transacted business il
Richmond Friday. =. Fred McEoweI
and family were in Greenville Tues
day night. 80. Irwin Riegle hauled {
truck load of spotted Poland Chin;
sows for Handy Riegle from Bean
Bros, north of Ansonia, Friday. 80.
Charles Bolinger attended William
Lynche's public sale near WengerlaV
Wednesday William Willis publ
sale was we'll attended Thursday.
Mrs. Chares Bollinger spent Thursda.
with Mrs. Ed Clark. E. E. Pierre
and Major Newburg of Dayton wer
here buying tobacco Tuesday. .Dal
Petry transacted business in Glel
Karn Saturday. :. Mrs. Ruby Ross o
Dayton, Miss Blanch Wilt of Richmon,
spent Thursday with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilt .. . Clarl
Thresher company held a bushes
meeting at the school house Monda,
night. Mrs. Rufus Clark of New
Madison spent a couple of days las
week with Handy Riegle and family
-. Elmer Roberts of New Madison