davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

A great deal of attention was at
tracted Friday afternoon by display
of brook trout in the window of the
Walker Clothing Co. These fish to the
number of 20 were caught by Mr.. and
Mrs. S. II. Mace of Plea SAINT pond near
their camps in about 40 minutes
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

The marriage intentions OF Phiias
Dubois and Miss Leona Rancourt,
both of Waterville. are on file at the
office of the city clerk also the mar
riage intentions of Ernest II. Tread
we'll and Mrs. Elizabeth Whitney,
both of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

The case containing the safety de-
post business which had been in the
old Ticonic Bank building was re-
moved early Friday evening, to the
office of the Kennebec Trust Co, on
Common street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

1t is a mistake TO suppose that play
is the reward OF work: Il 10 merely
its preliminary, and the countrx. that
cannot get its games going win not
get much else going, either.-James
Stephens. ---------------- -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

rur following names have been
drawn rs George a. Jellison for the
Os.t,r term of the grand jury: Dam
r., g.. S'ou", Marshall l.. Perry. Ralph
VI ,;Lnlre and James A. Gatchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09
Democratic Rally

A large crowd attended the Demo-
cratic rally at the Opera House last
evening. The music furnished by
the Fairfield Boys Band was espe-
cially appreciated by all. Both speak
ers. the Hon. w. r. Pattangall, can
didate for Governor and Ex-Assist-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

+ e. Simpson left Friday after
p, % tor Exeter, y. H.. to pass the
vc,t-oEl with Mrs. Simpson. He
,tre ~ return. Monday to cast his
y,.l IN tie state election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

carter y. Kconc of Washington, D.
{. director Of the Postal Savings is
,4tire n tins vicinity and was in
va,cntllc. Friday. Mr.. keene is
r,.iv. al the town of Freedom and is
~. ~ me state of Names loyal sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

Miss Annie Day has gone to Port
md Tor a weeks vacation. after
,,ti,h she will returne to Farming
-on Normal school to complete her
guides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

Harold VI. Ecdlon of Saco. who has
teoo visiting relatives in Waterville
IN Tho past month. left Friday after
,,,. - return TO his studies at
Trofntoa Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

r. 4. Rich of Old orchard was
among the business visitors noted in
vate.ville. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

Mrs. ]. NJ. Spencer of Springfield,
Miss aMttie Butterfeld of Brook
line. and Mrs. Mary Clarke Of Bos-
ton. have returned home afte rvisit-
ing Mrs. Laura Hall OF Ash street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

ant Carlin b. Keene. made 6eir
speeches Of extreme interest to mem
bers of their party and oil others
present taking up State and National
matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

Mr. and Mrs. Webster Williams
have Just returned from lewiston.
where they have been spending the
week. and also attending the fair
Of which Mr.. Williams acted as
Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Service
commission has announced an eX-
animation to be held at Fairfield on
October "A, 1922 to fill the position
of rural carrier at Clinton and vacan-
cies that may later occur on rural
routes from this postoffice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

DR.. r. H. Pulsifer, formerly Of this
city. was a business caller in town
from Belgrade, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

Capt. and Mrs. Frank Furman Of
the Salvation Army have returned
from their vacation passed at Old Or
chard, Lynn and South Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09
AUGUSTALO

Miss Mary Perkins of Portland is
visiting in this city as the guest of
Mrs. George F. Giddings, % Gage
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

Miss Florence Mclean is visiting
her sister. Miss Mabel Mclean. at So
Temple street, on her way home to
Athens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

Verne Moves Of Bangor was among
Fridays business callers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

Excellent progress is being made on
the Professional building being erect
ed by Cyr Bros. Co. at Main and APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-09

John Partridge, a former principal
of Lawrence High school was calling
on friends in town yesterday.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
.,R0PMEN AWAIT
MOVE BY HARDING
Rail Strikers Look For Word
0n Acceptance Of Terms,
.B & 0. SEEKS INJUNCTION
r "RaiSway Company Wants Strikers For
b dden to Assemble Near Plant, H,.t
L. S. Court Refuses.

chicago, Aug. ..-Union leaders
wts$e awaiting word from President
H;t5ding with regard to their message
accepting his proposals for ending the
shasamen's strike.
Railroad executives and strike lead
efs maintained their attitudes on the
pEfAlem of restoration of the strikers
SeSaorily. The executives insisted the
ri4yfS of men who stayed at work and
ntSf men would be respected, and
uIiten chiefs held out for restoration
offights to strikers.
Two deaths resulted from violence.
oIsS in lGdgemont, S. D., where a
sHltchman of the Chicago, Burlington
ana Quincy was shot. and the other
In Chicago, where carpenter employ.
eGs in the Illinois Central shops was
beaten to death.
At Richmond, Va, striking shopmen
of5Ihe Southern railway were to meet
td5discuss the company's proposal to
resnstate strikers without prejudice
.of their seniority rights No action
Wauld he taken. it was said, until word
wSs received from Chicago headquar-
els The Southern management an
laalnced a meeting with the men
WSuid he held in Washington.
Ahe Atlantic Coast Line railway OBJ
asned temporary order at Pensaco-
iI Fla, restraining strikers of the
federated Shop Crafts from interfer
Ieg with employees or property, other
IRAN pickering by peaceful means. The
osder was directed particularly al
Sop men on strike at River junction
sd High Springs, Fla.
AIhe Nashville, Chattanooga and st
apuis Seahnard Air Line a1?f rha
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
3. & o, Seeks Injunction.

Philadelphia, Aug. 5.-An injunction
70 prevent striking members of th'
shopmen from interfering with EN-
nloyeS now working was sought by th'
B. and O. railroad in the [. s. distric
court.
Charges of kidnapping, assaults ant
intimidation were made.
John w. Huxley, counsel for tn
railroad, presented a restraining or
der for the signature of Judge Dick
inson, which. in addition to prohibit
ing violation, would have prevented
strikers from assembling near the r
and o. shops.
Judge Dickinson refused to sign i
on the ground it was too WOrdy," ant
exceeded the intent of the law. Fl,
ordered it to be redrafted.
Seven shop cfaft organization affili
ated with the American Federation
of Labor and forty nine individuals
twelve Of whom are officers Of thu
unions, are named as defendants t
the suit
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05

Western and Atlantic raiiinAd> wer,
.harged with maintaining Il "StnndinH
army to suppress the strike Of rail
way shopmen, in lengthy answer
died at Atlanta. by union leaders /.
he petition of the roads for contipu
ance of temporary restraining order
against the strikers
In their answer 10 the petition, the
strikers requested the court to pro
hibi1 the railroads from maintaining
more than two members Of their stand
ng army at any one garrison.
A repairman in the Illinois Centra
shops in Chicago was beaten into in
sensibility because he refused 10 ioiI
The strikers
At Waco, Texas, guard in the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas shops was
shot through the groin in an argu
nent with a fireman.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
Hail Bursts Watermelons.

Raleigh, \: c., <Aus. 5.-Hailstones
big enough to burst watermelons Wide
open. with fall of twelve inches deeI
in some places, caused considerable
crop damage in 'the Piedmont section
of North Carolina The heaviest fal
was in Iredell county. Around Con
cord, where it beat down growing
crops thin coating of ice was report
ed after daylight.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
NOTICE

Automobiles for hire to go any
where. Phone 207, Chas. T. Mace.
Wilbur s. Dean: 7I29-6t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
Hero Medal For Dou.

Long Beach, Cal, Aug. 5.-Spot, .
dog, is being decorated for bravery by
the Long Beach humane society. The
dog is credited with having jumped
from the municipal pier and rescued
a cat which was struggling in the sea
Spot is owned by William Wrigby
chef Oh the steamship Bergland. Wrig
= Also ny,nS the car Spot saved.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
RENTS ALONE STAY DOWN
Living Cost in Germany Leaps 80 PEI
Cent During July.

Berlin, Aug. j.-The cost OF living
in Germany took an unusual leap ol
80 per ceny in July, as compared with
% per cent in June.
The index figure rose from 3779 e
1890. The index figure for food alone
went TO 6S36, representing an increase
Of $50 per cent over June.
The prices of virtually everythih.
except rent rose This was especially
true of new potatoes. The increase
were uniform in small and large com
munities. none of them showing a rist
of less than 20 per cent.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
"soy Cops" on Duty at WiIkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, Aug. 5.-"Boy cops
are preserving order at the play
grounds and are proving valuable
auxiliary Of the Wilkes-Barre police
The boys are on duty while recrea
tional activities are in progress They
have the same authority as special
officers
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
GET THE SAVING UABTT

By trading with F. H. Jones e. Co..
a new store at 125 Race street.
Cambridge, Md.
We handle a complete line Of
staple groceries. all clean ani fresh
stock
A complete line of shoes, footwear
and Hosiery for the entire family.
Come and buy where you get most
tor your money.
F. q. JONES & co.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
WANTED

Sleeve makers for in and outside
work. Apply Dorchester Shirt Co, j.
E. Walters, Mgr. SI3-3t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05

Housekeeper for family OF three ali
adults. nice country home. no laundry.
not hard work $25 per month and
board Address *" Post Office Box
No 1877, Cambridge. Md 6I16-tf
Board by refined young gentleman,
private family preferred. Willing to
pay reasonable price and desires good
, room. Address y" P. o. Box 1877
8I1-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05

Experienced crab Hckers also learn
ers, both white and colored. Nice clean
sanitary house. j. NJ. Clayton & Co
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
FOR SALE

Cabbage plants. Apply B. L. Sp
Church Creek, Md.
S-4-BSt4-2t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05

Cut flowers at all times Frank u
Meekins, 21S West End Avenue,
phone 542-M Si4-6t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
Can't Get Coal From Own Mines.

Danyille, Ill, Aug 5.-Although the
Hegeler Zinc Smelling plant owns its
own mines, 1t cannot get coal, and
was compelled TO discharge 200 EN-
-aoyes and close its furnaces
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-08-05
FOR SALE OR RENT

Yhe Casper Stoker farm mean
Thompson Station, 25 acres in high
state of cultivation and 20 acres well
set in timber. Has fruit trees and
large grape arbor. Apply Harry w
Peters, Blacksmith, Cambridge, Nd.
TI22-2wks
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
LOOK HERE FOR 1T.
Many Charles Town Reader Will
be Interested.

When people read about the cures
made by a medicine endorsed from
Tar away, is it surprising that they
wonder if the statements are true?
But when they read of cases right
mere at home, positive proof is with
In their reach, for close investigation
IS an easy matter. Read Charles
Town endorsement of Doan's Kid
ney Pills.
w: b. Weakley, N. George St.,
Charles Town, says: "Doan's Kid
ney Pills are an old remedy with me.
l have used them off and on for
years and have always found them
satisfactory. My back ached and
distressed me so at times l could
scarcely straighten up. There was
no let up to the pains day or night.
The action of my kidneys became
disordered and was completely run
down. Doan's Kidney Pills soon
fixed me up and put my kidneys in
good shape. l depend on Doan's
whenever / have an attack of kidney
trouble"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Deans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Weakley had. Foster Milburn
Co., kfy., Buffalo. N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
LET MRS. MARY GRAVES TELL
YOU HER POULTRY RAISING
EXPERIENCE

Three years ago bought an In
cubator, this year I've made money.
Rats stole my baby chicks. Didn't
know until friend gave me cake
OF RAT-SNAP. Next morning found
two dead rats in hennery. Kept
finding them. Suddenly they dis
appeared altogether. It's the enly
sure rat killer" Take Mrs. Graves
advice. Three sizes, 35c, 65c, s1.25.
Sold and guaranteed by Brown &
Hooff and Burns & Marshall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
TRUSTEES SALE.
OF
VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT


in Ransom.
By virtue Of Deed of Trust, ex-
ecuted by Harry Hyatt and Bessie v.
Hyatt, his wife. to F. L. Bushong,
Trustee, dated December 20, 1914,
and recorded in the Office OF the
County Clerk of jefferson County,
West Virginia, in Deed Book liz, at
page Is, to secure certain obliga-
ton made to the Charles Town and
Ransom Building and Loan Associa-
ton by the said Harry Hyatt and
Bessie v. Hyatt, his wife, the under
signed trustee, will sell at public
sale, in front of the Court House, in
Charles Town, West Virginia, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1922.
at IL o'clock a. M, the following
valuable house and lot of the said
Harry and Bessie v. Hyatt, situat-
ed in Ransom, West Virginia, and
consisting of Lot 81 in Block 81, as
shown on the map of the lands of
the Charles Town Mining, Manu-
featuring and Improvement Com
pany, said lot being improved by a
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE.
TERMS OF SALE:-One third
cash on day of sale. Balance in two
years, evidenced by note of the
purchaser, bearing interest from
date of sale, at six per cent, said de-
ferred payments secured by Deed OF
Trust on the property sold. The
purchaser, in his discretion, may pay
all in cash.
F. L. BUSHONC,
Trustee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
HoW's THIS?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
will do what we claim for it
cure Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. We do not claim to cure
any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is liquid, taken internally, and
acts through the blood upon the
mucous surfaces of the system, thus
reducing the inflammation and re-
storing normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
r. ). Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
FOR COUNCILMAN.

Mr.. Editor
Will you kindly announce to the
voters that / am a candidate for re.
election to the Town Council from
the Third Ward. / will, if elected
stand for law and order and the adj
vancement of the town, as I have
always done in the past.
William H. Anderson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09

Heavy, impure blood makes q mud
dy, pimply complexion, headaches,
nausea, Indigestion. Thin blood
makes you weak, pale and sickly.
For pure blood, sound digestion, use
Burdock Blood Bitters. $1.25 at
all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
FOR COUNCILMAN.

Mr.. Editor:
Please announce Mr.. James W..
Carney as candidate for reelection
to the City Council of the Corpora
ton of Charles Town from the
Second Ward. He will be support
ed at the coming election by
Many Voters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
FOR MAYOR.

| hereby respectfully announce
myself a candidate for Mayor of
Charles Town, subject to the action
of the voters at the Corporation
Election on Thursday, May %, 1922.
Martin Kelly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
FOR MAYOR.

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. G. X. Wysong as candidate for
Mayor of Charles Town, subject to
the action of the voters at the Cor
poration election May 20, 1922.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
FOR COUNCILMAN.

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Councilman from the
Third Ward, subject to the action OF
the voters at the city election to be
held on May rs, 1922.
Melvin T, Strider.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
FOR COUNCIL.

Please announce w. H. Baldwin a
candidate for the Town Council from
the Fourth Ward He will be sup
ported at the election May 25, by
MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

! hereby announce myself can
didate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for member of The House of
Delegates, West Virginia, legislative.
If elected / shall endeavor to protect
the interests of the people of Jeffcr-
son County.
Frank J. Beckwith.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09

A new lot many new styles of
American Lady Corsets on display at
Shugast's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
NOT A CANDIDATE.

Mr.. EDITOR
Please withdraw my name as a
candidate for Mayor.
E. C. Henson,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09

Just received a shipment of white
dresses suitable for the Girl Gradu-
ate. II. r. Bunting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
Corporation Election.

At a meeting Of the Council of the Corpo-
ration of Charles Town held Nay |. 1922.
the following call for an election was adopt
ed. In view of the fact that the terms Of
the Office of the Mayor and four members
Of the Council are about TO expire. il be-
comes the duty of the Council to order an
election; 1t is therefore ordered that an
Of May. 1922. that being the time fixed
therefor by the amended charter of said
town; and that at such election there shall
be elected Mayor and one Councilman
each from the First, Second, Third and
Fourth Wards.
That said election shall be held under the
following rules:
I'd The qualified male and female vct-
ersof the town regardless of their respec-
tive residence in the wards shall be en-
titled to vote for the Mayor and council
men to be elected.
f2) The ballot to be used at such cleo
ton shall be in form or substance as fol.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09

FOR. SALE-Business sites along
the N. & w. and B. & o. r, r.
c. F. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
BIDS WANTED

For Laying Pavement and Gutter.
Wanted, sealed bids for laying
concrete pavement in front of Perry
Park on West Washington street, and
gutter on East Washington street.
Bids to be in on or before May Is,
1922.
w. H. BALDWIN,
Chairman Street Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
FOR STATE SENATOR.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the nomination to the State
Senate for the 18th Senatorial Dis
trict, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary, August /.
P. E. NIXON,
Paw Paw, Morgan Co., w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
WANTED,

Man with car to sell the BEST
Ford Oil Gauge made. $4,000 per
week and extra commissions. Ac-
cessories Co., 4813 Graham, Benton
Harbor, Mich.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
TIRES AND TUBES.

Automobile owners will please note
that | have the agency for Federal
Tires and Tubes These accessories
will be sold right for cash. See me
before buying any more tires.
Hyman Wiener.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1922-05-09
WANTED TO BUY,

Pair Of Good Heavy young mules.
Address or call
KEYSTONE LIMESTONE CO..
May 2-4t. Millville, w. Va.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-07-28
LARGE INCREASE IN
POWER Development

Washington, D. C.-There ls more
waterpower development under way
al the present time than at any pre-.
yious period in the nations history.
the federal power commission report
ed in reviewing the results OF its two
years OF administration under the
water power act.
Applications Tor development to-
tailed 1921 and involved approximately
20.000.000 horsepower or more than
twice the existing water power in.
stallation OF the country.
In the last year they aggregated
2.DU0.O00 horsepower of proposed In.
stallation. Up to June 80 last. the
report said. the commission had au.
thoriZed a total of sixty preliminary
or survey permits and forty.nine II.
oenses, eighteen OF the latter for trans.
mission lines. the permits involving
an estimated installation OF 1886 900
horsepower
For this reason, also. the report
said, the commission has been fore.
ed TO omit altogether the performance
of important duties" this being parti-
cularly true of valuations. OF which. II
was said. cases involving approx.
mately 100000 900 are now awaiting
action"
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-07-28
1922 WHEAT CROP IS GOOD
Slight Increase Over 1921 Reported In
Government Figures.

Washington, d. C.-The estimated
1922 wheat harvest for all countries
for which figures are available shows
slight increase over production for
the same countries in 1921.
Department of agriculture statis-
tics just issued show these countries
crops of wheat will aggregate about
2.753.3S6. 900 bushels this year. com.
parsa with 2,724.506.00O bushels last
year. and with a fiyeyear average
ending with 1918 Of 2,557.577 900
bushels. Russia was not included In
the estimates Wheat acreage for the
countries for which statistics are avail.
able is about 1871 100000 acres. which
shows general decrease compared
with 1921.