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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07
Herald Pin Smashers
Are Eager For Fray

There has been a lively discussion
among the pin smashers Of the
Herald staff Of the various depart
ments lately in regard to the relative
ability Of the opponents of bowling in
the different departments. AS q re-
suit, the linotype operators have
formed a team from the pick of the
shop, and have issued a challenge to
any other team formed from Herald
employees. to a series of matches.
E. A.. Sturley is the spokesman for
the nnotypists, and with him on the
team will be Louis Andraschko, E.
Harding, George Jones, Ted Ahlrot
and Bill Riordian. All are touted as
crack players, and present a formida-
bic array with the NAPLES.
However. Joe Roller of the sta
tionery department, is some roller
himself, and his assistants will be
John Zirklebach, Hon. Fadden, Guam
and Mr.. Lang, and expressed eager
ness to take the printers on.
The American branch Of the Rus
sian Reds is not the olive branch.
This time last year we were urged
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07
BISMARCK ORDERS
DEFEAT MANDAN By,
A SCORE OF 9 To- Q

Bisparck, n. D., Oct. 7.-Bismarck
high school was . step neare the
high school football championship for
the southwestern part OF the state to-
day AZ q result OF the local teams
victory over Mandan by q 9sto 0. score
here yesterday afternoon. Bismarcks
touchdown By Brown and drop kick
by Halloran came In the AEst half.
Williams and Nelson played star ball
for Mandan, while Brown, Halloran
and gcroggins we're theslocals' best
,ground gafners. The gtwosteaMssnneet
aGaln later III the season.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07
PUTTING GIVES
HAGEN VICTORY
OVER SARAZEN

Pittsburgh, Oct. 6.-Walter Hagen,
of New York. the British open golf
champion, used his putter with dead
ly effect here today in the, first half.
a u hole special match with Eugene
Sarazen. of Pittsburgh, the national
and professional champion and when
the sc holes were played. Hagen was
two up.
The final half of the match will be
played tomorrow on the West Chester
Biltmore course at Rye, N. Y.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07
ND FORKS WINS; LOCALS 70 PLAY FARGO
Nine OF Big
Ten Play Today;
Illinois Idle

Chicago. Oct. Mime OF the, ten
teams OF, the Western conference were
the beginning of football hostilitics in
the Big Ten"
Illinois was the lone exception. The
games today have NJ effect on the
conference championship race as all
OF the -elevens begin the fall cam
paign against teams outside theS"Big
Ten" N
While the big Ten" teams were
swinging into action most Of the
elevens Of the little 10" n other
colleges Of the middle west were
awaiting the whistle.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07
TULSA WINS THIRD
GAME 0 CHAMPS
OF DIXIE LEAGUE

Mobile. Ala, Oct. 6.-Tulsa defeat
ed Mobile 3 to l today after Ii inn
ings of play. making the series Of play
between the Western league and Dixie
champions 3 to 1 in favor Of the OIL
ters. Manager Lelvit's home run with
Davids on eco decided the contest.
morrow.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07
MAKES f PLAY.

Sietervtlle, w. Oct. 7.-Half-
back Smith of the Sistcrvllle high
school football team yesterday
recovered q tumble and streaked
down the field toward his own
goal. As he approached the up.
rights, the halfback realized his
mistake and sprintcd IS yards in
the right direction before he was
tackled.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07
FAMOUS WALKER ENDS
A 495 MILE STROLL

through the crowds assembled in city
hall park to watch the world series
bulletin boards, Edward Payson Wes-
ton, famous walker in his saith year
today. a 495 mile jaunt,
begun Labor day, from Buffalo to
this city.
The champions total walking mile
over his long career today was
more than $4,000 miles in this coun-
try and 1900 miles in England.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07
EIEGLER MLEs.

St. Paul, Oct. :7.i-Arthur "A. SieGler
Of Duluth was today permitted to hie
Z candidate for lieutenant governor
on the Farner-Iabor ticket, to- MI
the vacancy caused by the Withdrawal
LII E.eith OF ~ PsGls
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07

substitutes: Gabrielson for Holm
gren; Browell for Borchers.
Summary: Touchdowns, Marks 2.
Borchers 2, Marchildon 1; place
pace KICKS after touchdown, Borch-
ers .. JACOBS l; field kick. Borchers.
Referee, COMFY; umpire. Rland.
timekeeper. O'Connor; headline,man
Anderson. " 800
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07

II you like foolishness: Cabarets
open, all night are the latest things
in New York. !.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07

49, 80 ~ SAo oAA'o uAoHSn.
This time last year we were urged.
to buy coal.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07

The Fargo high school football
team journeyed to Grand Forks this
morning to meet the local aggregation
this afternoon on the university grid
iron. The battle opened at $3.50 o'clock,
both teams battling strong for the ad-
vantage.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07

The American branch Of the Rus
sian Reds is not the olive branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
Church Notices

WINTHROP ST. UNIVERSALIST,
Rev. A. Francis Watch minister: SetV-
ices at 1880 with sermon by the MIN
ister: topic, Members One OF Anoth-
err er;s IS Sunday school at l.; y T. e T.
GREEN ST. METHODIST EPIsCO-
PAL, Rev. w. J. Layton: Worship and
sermon, 1890 A. NJ; church school, II
pei service, 7.SO r NJ: Junior Ep-
worth League Wednesday at l.. NJ;
prayer service Wednesday at 7.3o
CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY
ALLIANCE: Rev. George Rix of Az
burn will conduct the z. NJ. and 100
Z. NJ. services Sunday. Missionary
meeting Tuesday at 2.30 p. NJ, gospel
services Tuesday and Friday at $50
l. P nc sPlRITuALIsTs.
G. A. Il. hall, Rev. Emma 3, smith,
speaser a aad sS 9ea at as services
PENNEY MEMORIAL UNITED
BAPTIST church, Key. Howard I'll
g seesnr pasfoF M o A. Me- e Worsh PpaSf
NJ. Bible school: $40 and $50 L. NJ.
Christian Endeavor; f.30. Happy Hour
service. Mid-week services: Nednes-
day $50, prayer meeting, Thursday
100 Z. NJ, chorus rehearsal.
ALL SOULS (Unitarianl church, IN
corporatcd in 1926, Rev. Paul S. Pha-
len, minister: The Sunday before The
96th anniversary of the church: 1880
A. NJ, morning service and sermon;
l1.45 A. NJ, the church school.
SAINT MARKS church. Pleasant
street, near Winthrop street. Re " Ed
ward NJ. II. Knapp, rector: ',"o a.
NJ. holy communion; 1880 A. NJ.
mathis and sermon; p. NJ, choral yes
pers and address emusic by boy choir,
and mixed quartet. Mid-week ser
vices: Wednesday (Conyerssisonn OF 81:
PauD. holy communion at 100, litany
at 3 A. NJ: Thursday, holy conmunioon
at 9 4. NJ; Friday, Litany at a; A.
Hams street: Sunday services at
1890 A. NJ, subject: ~Truth'; SUNDAY
school. 1880. Reading room at the
Christian Science chapel open Wcdn"s-
day evenings from 7.30 to S.45. Md
week service Wednesday at O'Clock:
Free circulating library of authorized
Christian Science writings.
SOUTH PARISH CONCENTRATIONS
AL church,: Sermon at 1920 A NJ. By
Rev. Donald Fraser of Wells. River.
VT; Sunday school at noon; siort So
cial service in the chapel at 40 Z. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
W|NSLOW

One of the leading social events Of
the season was the miscellaneous
shower at the home Of Mrs. Albert
Balentine Of Bay street for Miss Zella
A. Reynolds whose marriage to Cliff
ton M. Tracy will take place jan
uary 25. Games were enjoyed. the
prize a cut glass dish being won by
Mrs. Arthur B. Robinson. In the
stunts, little rhymes directed Miss
Reynolds to table laden with daint-
lily wrapped packages. She found
many useful and beautiful gifts of
solid silver, cut glass, hand painted
ware. aluminium ware and money.
1t was complete surprise to Miss
Reynolds who expresedto,er thanks
In few well chosen e i5, Music
was rendered by Mrs. Johtph Eaton
and Miss Gladys Balentine. Refresh
ments OF assorted cake, saltines and
ice cream were served.
The Fort Halifax Chapter, d. A. r.
will hold an all-day meeting on
Monday at the home of Mrs. Minnie
Garland. The State regent, Miss
Maud Merrick of Waterville and the
State corresponding secretary, Mrs.
James Stevens Of Oakland are in
vited to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah Jakins Of Oak
land were guests Thursday evening
OF Mr.. Jakin's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Jakins.
Among those from the Winslow
Christian Endeavor society who at
tended the annual convention of the
kennebec County Christian Endeav-
or Union held at the Getchell street
Baptist church on Friday afternoon
and evening were Kendall Howard.
Daniel Wing. Alvin Matheson, How
ard Norton, Milton Smiley, Misses
Mildred Smiley. Florence Norton,
Lola Garland. Doris Garland and
Olive Smith.
Sunday services at the Congrega-
tional church, morning service at
1880. Walter Eaton to supply the
pulpit; Sunday school at 11.45 A. NJ;
Christian Endeavor meeting at Z 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
Kidney and Bladder
Troubles Conquered
or Money Back

For 10 years. said DIR. Carey. have
been prescribing Marshroot for kidney
ard bladder sickness and now that
have retired from active practice
have made arrangements with leading
druggists to dispense this wonderful
prescription at moderate price, on the
money back if dissatisfied plan.
Beware of kidney disease-thou-
sands die Of It every year who ought to
be enjoying the blessings Of life and
health. Watch the symptoms. If YOU
have specks floating before the eyes.
puffy eyes. clammy feet or mois.
Palms, backache or sideache, YOU
ought to get bottle of DR.. Carey's
Marshroot right away.
1t has wonderfully benefited tens Of
thousands of cases of kidney and bad
der troubles and is the medicine YOU
can always depend upon. Re suits are
guaranteed.
NOTE:-Dr. Daniel G. Carey was a
practicing physician for many years
and his great prescription. Marshront,
aided thousands of sufferers from kid
ney and bladder troubles. hereafter
you can always get this effective pre-
scription in both liquid and tablet
form at Fletcher's Pharmacy and ali
reliable pharmacists the country over.
Keep in mind the name, DR. Carey's
Marshroot prescription No. TIT. No
other medicine can take its place.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
BETTER THEN CAlOMEl
Thousands xsvs D1seovsssa N. Id
wards olive Tablets are . Haxm-
LESS Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets - the
substitute for calomel-are a mild but
sure laxative. and their effect on the
liver is almost instantaneous. These
little olive-colored tablets are the re-
suit Of DR.. Edwards determination not
to treat liver and bowel complaints
with caiomel.
The pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does. but have no
bad after effects. They don't injure
the teeth like strong liquids or caie-
mel. They take hold Of the trouble
liver at the expense Of the teeth?
Calomel Sometimes plays havoc with
the gums. So do strong liquids. 1t IL
best not to take caloMel. Let DR.. Ed
wards Olive Tablets take its place.
Headaches. "dullness'' and that lazy
feeling come from constipation and q
disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel "logy'
and heavy" They clear" clouded
brain and "perk up the spirits. l5c
and 30c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
E. w. CHURCH

George w. Hurd. of East Rochester.
N. H., Co. H. 2 N. H. Inf, have been
admitted.
James L. Kelley. Of Chelsea. Mass.
late u. S. Navy. has reported for ad-
mission.
The funeral Of the late George H.
Curtis will be held from the Homo
chapel at 1890 Saturday. Rev. F. L.
Phalen officiating.
Religious services at the Home
chapel Sunday morning will be held
as follows: Mass and sermon by Rev.
FIR. Mclaughlin at $40 and Profess
tant services by Rev. F. L. Phalen at
1910 o'clock.
A card party was given Thursday
evening at the Nurses Home and a
most delightful time was had. The
prizes we're captured by Mrs. B. E.
Varnunl and Albert D. Morneau.
Refreshments we're served during
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
jan21d1t

Of absence was not installed; chap
lain, Rilla Dyer; treasurer. Ruby
Quint; secretary. Marion Berry; gate
keeper. Allie Witham, Ceres. Hattie
Berry; Pomona. Leon Maheux: Flora,
Florence Hutchins; lady assistant
steward. Zilpha Morrell.
After the installation n literary pro-
gram was given consisting Of: read
ing, "The Old Home. Nellie Tufts:
reading, do It Now" Marguerite
Tufts the retiring secretary in honor
Of her birthday the anniversary Of
which occurred Sunday was pres
ented with a ring set with q garnet,
her birthstone. and a birthday cake.
Mrs. Hattie Wilbur assisted by Mrs.
Lillian Murray made the presentation.
Remarks for the good Of the order
were made by Mr.. Wing and Rev. A.
NJ. Soule. Visitors were present from
the Strong and Gray granges. l.s-
freshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21

to the officers at any time" asked
County Attorney Eanborn in cross
examination.
''She did not" replied the witness.
The defense rested at this point.
Deputy Sheriff Linwood 7. Dutton
Of Augusta, called by the State in re-
buttai, testified that the respondent
showed a defiant attitude towards the
officers.
Arguments were made by Attorney
Martin for the defense and by County
Attorney Sanborn in behalf Of the
State.
The case was given to the jury at
a.45 o'clock.
on the case the jury returned the
verdict Of guilty.
Attorney Martin pleaded that the
court show leniency in the matter of
sentence. while County Attorney
Sanborn referred to the seriousness
Of the charge.
Judge Beane stated that the re-
spondent was not only guilty Of a
serious offense, but had added to the
Gravity ny tdhiHS ltC otdA0 dIio tSS-
| tifying as she had.
The judge then imposed sentence
on Mrs. Dinsmore of six months in
Jail.
State W. Smith and futile
Late in the afternoon yesterday
trial was begun in the case of State
vs.. Lawrence Smith and Ruby Tutue,
| A<t Nf 10 nI; 10
ceny of s22. the property of Mrs.
Belle Barker at Chelsea, Sept. last.
Attorney e. l.. Goodspeed of Gardi-
ner. represented both respondents,
and County Attorney Sanborn APP
peared for the State.
| The first witness was Miss Myrtle
Barker of Gardiner, who testified
that while all the members of the
household We're at Windsor attending
home at Chelsea had been broken
into and the sum of $22. the property
! Of her mother, Mrs. Belle Barker,
had been stolen.
! Clarence Morgan, brother n-law
Of the previous witness who with his
wife lives in the house at Chelsea
with Mrs. Morgan and Miss Morgan.
testified as to the conditions at the
house when they returned from the
fair. He had seen tracks on the
ground. and by questioning neighbors
along the road he had finally caught
up with the two young men.
This case will be resumed at the
opening of today's session of the
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
LICENSE PLATES
FOR CAB DRIVERS

The city ~ Augusta this year has
nvcn 10 tho cab drivers some very
40 looking license plates. similar
|'o automobile license plates. These
WI be hung up hy the public car
a1vors pn tho windshield Of their aus
''mob.lo and the public Will be able
- see y very plainly as II In black
ana yellow plate. containing the
words Auto for public hire" and the
e.l'.i number. on the reverse side
mis- plate Is attached q schedule
f. f,es.
rus arrangement without doubt
F" 10 greatly appreciated by the
"'''ing public and Il also affords
y" public car drivers with q very
my means OF advertising.
\ number Of the cab drivers have
s'eafr procured their license plates
nu are using them Mt the present
He and their appearance has caus-
" much adorable comment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21

The death of DR.. William c. Mason
of Bangor causes deep regret among
his acuuaintapces in this city. He
is an active B3rd degree deputy for
the State of Maine. He is well
known in Masonic circles. Upon his
past annual visitation to the Scottish
Rites bodies in this city he made
many friends. A delegation from
Portland, will be joined by other
prominent Masons in Augusta, for
the funeral, which It is expected ar
rangements will be made for Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21

Carrabassett grange of kingfield
held their annual installation OF. Of
ficers Monday evening. Jan. 10 when
Deputy Bion Wing Of
installed the following
officers for the ensuing year. Master
Austin Hewey; overseer, Raymond
Barden; lecturer, Rachel Lander;
steward. Cleo Hewey; assistant stew
ard, Kendric Libby who on account
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
vassaIbore Grange

Thirteen candidates were instruct
ed In the work Of the first and second
degrees and three applications for
were received at the
regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Worthy Master. z. s, Coombs. gave
a report OF the meeting of the state
The first and second degrees
win be conferred at the next meeting.
The grange voted to send SO 10 the
Maine Baby Saving Society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21

NJ, the topic, do Christian Princi-
pies Apply to Buying and Selling?"
Prov. 20:10. IA: Amos SAG: Luke
Gas.
DR.. and Mrs. A. L. Leonard of
Lyndonville. VT. arrived on an early
train Friday morning called here by
the death of Mrs. Leonard's moth
or, Mrs. Charles Treffen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
NATIONAL home

Officer of the day, Capt. Godfrey
Little.
Matthew Smith has reported from
furlough passed with relatives in
Lowell.
Joseph c. Meserve, of Denmark
(Me), late Co. B. N. II. Inf, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
Alexander n. Marble

The death of Alexander H. Marble
occurred in the hospital here after a
long Illness. He was born in Som
erset. Mass, Dec. IS. 1870. He en-
listed in Co. H. 8 Mass. Inf. Sept.
IS. 1862 and was discharged May 2,
1865. He came to this Home from
Somerset July 10, 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
SUPERIOR COURT
Several Cases Up for
Sentence at Friday
Session

Judge essns esatsnsss Philip Lam
ssisns ct Watsrvilis to Not Over
Five Years In Mons Reformatory
- Elizabeth oinsmers 10 Found
guilty sf DISTRESSING IN Officer
and Sentenced to Serve Six Month.
In Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21

The postponed meeting of the o. N.
N. club will take place this afternoon
at 3 o'clock at the home of the pres
ident. Mrs. e. C. CARL, 16 East Chest
nut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
Saturdays Concert Program

March-"Semper Fidelis 80. Sousa
Overture--"The Calf of Bagdad"
Fantasia Polka-"Columbia" -.
....... ...:.............. Robinson
Trumpet solo by Daniel Harowitz)
Selection from Maid Marian" -.
........ .'.... .......... DehOVen
Notwithstanding" Voelker
Medley of Southern Plantation
Songs" Lampe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21

Alfrsl = Lcmicux, employed by the
Fhufth Electric 60. win leave this
bhornlus for Lake Moxie. lie will ID.
pan uehung equipment In = hotel
y The Forks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
a Erhncia Waich. I.

Row \. FrSncis waich, Leon
Fiu'rhins and Oriand r. Tolman
F"et" IN Portland. Thursday evening
Nhore tNry attended past comma nd
trs might ~ ~. Alhan Commandcry.
Ped IN the Masonic hail. that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
DAHL YKENNEI &c JOURNAL


lsids q thanks. obituary noticee. res
Ciufiun- ut respect etc. Will %
charged ~ tie rate oi ten cents VET
\ lihe Nu charge less than % censA
D.. bets Mo TAN to receive the
iGuf 90 promptly VIII confef . favor
hY %. tIft lpr 'he nfftes immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21

Lombard Cnmp, X. n. A.. Will hold
p io.0t public installation with the
|AlmorH Woudmcn ON Monday eve
Ping in g. A. u. halr All officers
|.lrrt ae urgently requested tn be
nf,sont A. 80 O'Clock for rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

There win be SIZE OF home
feUkcl food today a, a.3O In the
gppfrti PRINT shop.
Evening star., 1922-01-30
SCHOOLS CLOSED;
OPEN TOMORROW
Commencement Exercises at
Two High Schools
Are Postponed.

AL public schools in the District
were closed today while the janitors
and engineers cleaned the heavy
snow from the roofs of the buildings.
Hundreds Of children who were un-
aware Of the closing order plowed
their way through the snow to their
respective schools only to be sent
back to their homes.
The schools will be open tomorrow,
1t was definitely announced this af-
ternoon by the authorities. 1t was
pointed out that the heat in the
buildings has not been turned off, and
the cars on virtually all the lines will
be running by tomorrow morning, so
there is no need to keep the schools
closed for longer period.
Closing of the schools caused the
postponement of the mid-year COM
mencement exercises scheduled for
today at the Western High School
and the Columbia Junior High School.
The exercises at Western will be held
tomorrow morning at 11:30N o'clock,
and at the Columbia Junior High
School tomorrow afternoon at 80
o'clock.
Miss Cecil b. Norton, general di-
rector of the community center de-
partment of the public schools, an
nounced today that all the community
centers will be closed tonight on ac-
count of. the closing of the schools.
Special programs arranged for tonight
in the centers will be held in the future.
Evening star., 1922-01-30
F00D|NABUNDANCE
REPORTED IN CITY
Danger of Serious Shortage
Due to Storm Passes as
Traffic Improves.

There Is plenty of foodstuff in the
District and no fear of q shortage
in this line should be entertained, ac-
cording to food dealers and railroad
officials.
A prominent wholesale grocer stated
he had made a canvass of a number
of the chain stores and also inde-
: pendent stores in the city today and
had learned from each that they have
a good supply of food products on
their shelves. In the wholesale gro
of stocks.
Railway Conditions Improve.
Following up this information, he got
into communication with railroad Of
ficials and received information from
them that the freight shipments that
have been tied up are beginning to
come in and that within a day or
SO everything in the way of freight
shipments will be rolling in on sched-
ule time.
1t was stated at the freight office
of the Pennsylvania railroad that the
greatest tie-up in freight shipments
has been between Washington ana
Baltimore, but that some cars came in
this morning, and reports along The
line indicated that all will be moving
before nightfall.
At the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
freight office Il similar report was
made. Freight shipments from the
south We're IL little slow coming in to-
Gay. it was stated, due to the snow.
There is not much periShable freight
at this time of the year. it was said,
and the food products from that di-
rection are not depended upon to any
great extent by the merchants here.
Plenty of Milk Arriving.
There is a plentiful supply of milk
in the city, it was reported by several
of the leading dairies today. AL
though the milk shipments that come
in by the railroads are for the most
part tied up, it was stated truck loads
of milk and cream have come into the
District from nearby points in Mary
land and Virginia.
There is plenty of milk and the
public need have no fear of short
age said a prominent dealer.