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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-31
Oklahoma eovernsr in TrOue,c

Okmulgee, Okla. Governor j. B. A
Robertson Of Oklahoma and seven Of
ficials of 0lsmulgee banks were under
bond Thursday for trail on indictlnents
alleging Illegal transact! ons involving
two local banking Institutions.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-31

Loves young dream never yet kim
died the kitchen fire on cold morn.
Ing.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-31

Many an otherwise good man enjoys
seeing the other fellow get the worst
of 1t.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-31
Pacific Pact Approved bv s.,,..

Washington,-The four power Pr.
enc treaty was ratified by the Unit.
ca States senate Friday noon. Ths
vote was 81 to q.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-03-31

The man who does right seldom gets
left.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

10000 pounds of dried apples a
IA ga cents, compared with II 81
cents six months ago. Teasdale alst
secured the contract for 10000
pounds of lima beans at 10 IL cents
which is half cent above the price
six months ago.
McCord-Kistler secured the navy
bean contract, calling for about 3d.
900 pounds, at 5.65, compared with
sos six months ago.
The coffee contract went to Lob
mann-Higginson, at. 10 cents, com.
pared with 16 7-8 cents six months
ago This contract calls for 10000
pounds.
The prices at this letting were a
little stronger than six months ago.
A considerable number Of grocery
items declined, but many advanced.
There was a sharp decline, however,
on the big meat and flour contracts.
Other successful bidders on the
grocer lines were H. D. Lee Mere.
Co., Kansas City; Jet & Wood,
Wichita; Symns, Atchison; McCord-
Kistler, Topeka; Ridenour-Baker,
Kansas City; Lehmann-Higginson,
Wichita; Lux Mere. Co., Topeka; To-
peka Wholesale Grocery Co., Tope-
ka; Carmen Supply Co., Kansas City.
A comparison of the Montgomery
Ward bids with the winning bids
shows that the mail order house was
much too high on most of its prices.
The first price is the Montgomery
Ward bid and the last prices are the
winning bids. Compare them.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

This is the first time in the his
tory of the state that any of the big
mail order houses have undertaken
to bid on state contracts, and it is
therefore the first time that there has
ever been'an opportunity to compare
mail order house prices with other
prices on extactly the same items of
merchandise.
Some think that Montgomery
Ward would not have entered into
this competitive bidding now but for
the fact that it is very enxious to con-
tinue its unloading process. 1t is
supposed to have big stock of mer-
chandise which it must get rid Of, if
it hopes to avoid the same difficulty
which recently confronted Sears,
Roebuck & Company.
All the bids on Kansas contracts
have to be accompanied with sam
Piles of the merchandise which the
concern proposes to furnish, so there
is no possibility of any mistake or
misunderstanding And Montgomery
Ward submitted good many sam
pies of dry goods and clothing which
were rejected by the state on account
of inferior quality. Bids on such
items were not considered
The Firms That Got the Business
Many of the firms which were bid
ding against Montgomery Ward were
Kansas retail merchants.
For example, Crosby Bros, of
Topeka, retail dry goods store, Sc
cured dry goods contracts aggrega-
ting $14,984.40. The Gibbs Clothing
Company, another Topeka retail firm,
was second with 81 ,275.93. Other
firms which bid on the dry goods con-
tracts were Cohn of Lawrence; VIM.
Small of Leavenworth; Weaver of
Lawrence; N. H. Wolff, Topeka; D.
d. august, lOPShd, al VI WhVih oiS
retailers; Hauser- Garrison and john
son-Larimore, wholesalers of Wich-
tia; Farwell, wholesaler at Chicago;
Ridenour and other
and manufacturers.
In the grocery section, the bidders
against Montgomery Ward were job
bers and manufacturers. The Dolan
Co., at Atchison, secured
the biggest bulk of contracts, its to-
tai being $26,7OO.0O.
Teasdale, the st. Louis dried fruit
broker, landed most of the dried
fruit business, as usual, but lost the C
contract for 10000 pounds of dried $
peaches to Ridenour-Baker, whose n
bid was IL "a cents, as compared v
With the price IL 1-2 cents which was 8
,aid six months ago
Teasdale will furnish $4,000 pound b
If prunes at 9 Ia cents, compared 0
With Z 7-8 cents six months ago, and +
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26
"a BRUSHES BBLs. OATS

State C9moetition Affords a Rare
Opportunity to Get Mail Order
House in Open and Force 1t to
Quote Prices on Merchandise
of Definite and Known
Value-It May Never
Happen Again
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26
MONTGOMERY WARD
COULD NOT COMPETE =
WITH KANSAS PRICES

For First Time on Record Mail Or
der House Tried to Get Contracts
to Supply State Institutions
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

s. A. Miller has been confined to
his home this week on account Of
illness,
c. o. Hibbs Of Beaver City, was
here the first Of the week, visiting
with relatives.
Hervey Adams of View Point,
Colorado, visited relatives here few
days this week
Mrs. Roy Twist and Miss Francis
Stiyers came down from Meade Tues
day for = short visit At the A. F.
German home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

j. A. Brooks returned TUESDAY
night from a business trip to Wich-
tia and Pratt.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. d. C. Wool spent
Sunday at the Floyd Heaton home.
G. D. and L. H. Campbell of Book
er, Texas, were visiting here a few
days this week.
Fenton Ward of Great Bend, was
here on business few days the first
of the week.
Bob Dickerson went to Dalhart,
Texas, Wednesday, to cry sale for
George Nichols.
H. T. Davis was down from Plains
the latter part of the week, receiving
osteopathic treatments.
Harvey Sisk and w. H. Kesley of
Hutchinson, were here looking after
business interest few days this
week.
Mrs. George Lee arrived tuesday,
evening from Hutchinson, for visit
at the home of her son, DR.. E. +.
Pellette.
Mr.. and Mrs. joe Benson of Kis-
met, were shopping here Friday and
attended "The Four Horsemen" at
The Tucker.
Robert Barbee was over from
Rolla the latter part Of the week,
looking after business matters and
visiting with relatives. 3
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

Walter Swain was over from Elk
hart the first of the week, looking af-
ter some business matters.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

Miss Leta Nickle was shopping in
the city Friday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26
LANDED TWO OUT OF II BIDS

Montgomery Ward Went After $120,
600 Worth of Kansas Contracts
and Secured Just $174.25
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

hart the first of the week, looking at
ter some business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Alderman
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Z.
Moore Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. E S Irwin was confined to
her home several days this week with
severe case of tonsilitis
Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Bond of ks
met, visited at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Geo. King, on North
Lincoln.
Little Jack Grimsley, little son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grimsley, Of
near Arkalon, was reported juite i'll
the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Gilbert drove
to Haviland the latter part Of the
week where they will spend few
days visiting with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. George and
Miss Rose left Sunday morning for
points in Southern Texas, where they
expect to be gone for some time.
]. L. Mothershead of Nara Visa,
New Mexico. 4who has been ON trip
to points in Iowa, stopped Of here
Tuesday on his way home, and vis-
tied with bis daughter, Miss Bessie.
He left for home on No. 8 Wednes-
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Twist and
Miss Francis Stivers came down Fri
day from Meade, and visited at the
A. F. German home and attended
the + Four Horsemen" at the new
T,,cirav Theatre
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26
From Journal of Dry Goods

From Journal of Dry Goods
Montgomery Ward & Co., of Chi
cago, entered into competition
against the wholesale and retail mer-
chants of Kansas and naighboring
states at the last competitive bidding
for furnishing supplies to the state
institutions of Kansas, and though it
bid on IT'S items, representing $780,
900 worth of merchandise, it was the
low bidder on only two items.
Instead of landing the 100000
worth of business which it undoubt-
eddy hoped to land, Montgomery
Ward will, during the next months,
supply the state with the following
items:
81 barrels of steel cut oatmeal
at $685. .............................S1 AS
2 doz. bath brushes at $6.40.. 1890
Total. S174.25
Montgomery Wards total receipts
for six months will about pay the
expenses of the firms representative,
r. M. Andrews, who came from Chi
cago to Topeka, with trunks full of
samples, and personally conducted
the bidding on behalf of the big mail
order house.
1t was bitter pill for Montgomery
Ward for it disclosed to the public
gaze how its prices really compare
with the prices of other merchants
on items where an exact duplicate
of merchandise is called for, and
where the bidders must submit sam
pies of what they propose to furnish.
After the bidding was over Mr.. An
drews admitted that Montgomery
Ward has been fairly licked all along
the line. at was square deal, all
right, but we were simply not in t."
was Mr.. Andrews comment.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

Fenton Ward of Great Bend, was
here on business few days the first
of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. d. C. Wool spent
Sunday at the Floyd Heaton home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs Albert Alderman
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Harold L.
Moore Saturday and Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-01-26

G. D. and L. H. Campbell of Book
er, Texas, were visiting here a few
days this week.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
WHOLE TOWN MOURNS
 DEATH OF DIR. BELL
Baddeck, N s., Grieyes at Death of Inventor of Teiephone-Had
 an Active Life.

Sydney, N. S., Aug S.-The entire town of Baddeck near here was in mourning today for the noted inventor of the,telephone who died yesterday
 In the S5 years in which Dr. Alex ander Graham Bell has been coming here 10 spend his summers he had come to be regarded by the villagers as one Of themselves. He took an &C., tive interest in all local matters. One Of the village clergymen will take charge Of the simple ceremonies at his funeral on Friday.
 A telegram from President Harding was one of the scores of messages of condolence received by 6r. Bells fam fly. Mrs Bell and i've Of the invent or's nine children who were with him when the end came are at Beinn Bhreagh. They have been at the house during the last two days while the inventor was confined to his bed by a fatal attack of progressive 
 Although he was in failing health throughout the summer and in spite of his 75 years, pr. Bell had contin- ued his experiments with flying boats until July 1. Another of his many which occupied Dr. Bell lately was his hereditary studies of sheep" He contributed considerably to the knowledge Of the laws of her edity through his work in this dlrec- ton carried on for over 35 years.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
HOOVER DECLINES
Sculling Champion Will Not Compete
 Against Costello and kelyca

Philadelphia, Aug. 3.-Walter NJ. Hoover, worlds sculling champion, will not race in the senior singles Sat urday at the national championships on the Schuylkill river. Hoover made this announcement upon his arrival to participate in the Golden Jubilee regatta. The champion was entered to compete against Paul Costello of Philadelphia and Hilton Belyea, the Canadian entry. and other scullng stars in the senior singles, the feature event of the regatta. Hoover said he was not going to race over the mile and quarter route until Labor Day at which time he will defend the Philadelphia gold challenge cup at Duluth.
 T am out of condition now" he said, "and it would pe foolish for me to take a chance."
 Hoover stated, however, that ie might enter the quarter race and give an exhibition.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
LABOR VOTES COST
 CAMPBELL HIS JOB
Phil Campbell, Defeated for Congress. sional Nomination, Was Veteran
 of 20 Years.

Pittsburg, Kas., Aug. 3.-The de- feat of Phil Campbell, chairman of the rules committee in the house of representatives, for renomination on the republican ticket for the third Kansas district in Tuesday primary election was said today by men fa- miliar with the local political situa- ton to have been due to the votes of the labor element It had been known here for some time that labor leaders were lining up their men for w. H. Sproul, of Sedan. who won the nomi- nation.
 Campbell has served in the house 20 years, and his defeat probably was not as great surprise here in his home town as 1t was elsewhere.
 When precincts came in here with a large Sproul majority the congress- mans followers looked to outside dis tricts for their hope. Many of these, however, that had always been strong for Campbell turned in votes showing leads for Sproul.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
KILO WATTS A WINNER

Fort Miami Park, Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 3.--kilo Watts. favorite, driven by Marvin Childs, won the Steadman stake 2:05 irot, value s1.soS, in straight heats at the Grand Circuit rAces here yesterday afternoon Pet CT Coley who finished second, chal- lenged kilo Watts in the first and sec ond heats. bat w s edged both times by a nose. The second hea-. int de in 2:03 14 tied tie fastest trotting mile of the season, male by Great Britton at Columbus last week.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
STRIKE SITUATION
 SS7ILL UNCHANGED
Leaders Turn Their Attention to
 Washington..More Outbreaks

Chicago. Aug. 3. (By Associated Press) There was a lull today ir peace maneuvers in the railway strike l Rail men were reticent and there wa, no forecast of where the next peace effort would originate.
 Strike leaders turned their atten- ton toward Washington, where Pres ident Harding had telegram. sent by the shopmen last night after their meeting here accepting his peace proposals upon condition that the unions Interpretation of the settle. ment suggestions be recognized. Rail- road executives were also awaiting news from the capital after their ac- ceptance of all the presidents pro- posals excepting that regarding res toration of seniority rights to strik- CTS.
 Railroad men noted the invitation of the Southern railway to striking shopmen to negotiate for a settlement based on President Harding's plan but made no comment
 At Dallas, Texas, the Texas divi- sion Headquarters of the Missouri Kansas and Texas announced that union men now on strike would be employed only as new men.
 Violence Reported.
 Violence was reported from six cities in as many states during the night. Four of the disturbances as- stunned the proportion of riots, one re- sulting in the death of one man.
 Carl Spradley was killed during an exchange of shots at Van Buren, Ark, between guards in the Missouri Pacific shops and men said to be strikers. The dead mans brother Win Spradley, was wounded, but will recover, physicians say.
 At Jackson. Mich, several police officers and striking shopmen were slightly injured when more than l. 900 strike sympathizers attacked non- union workers with sticks, stones, eggs and other missiles.
 Eighty strike sympathizers attacked more than 50 workers in the Chicago Great Western shops at Des Moines, Iowa.
 Three special guards of the South ern Pacific at East Bakersfield, Cal, were fired upon.
 In Lincoln, Neb., more than 100 men, women and boys attacked the home of Burlington route car fore man with bricks and stones
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
COAL DISTRIBUTION
Function of Federal Board Will Cover Distribution Among Railways, Fed eral Institutions and the tSates.

Washington, Aug. 3.-With specific plans drawn for distribution of coal during the existing emergency Fuel Distributor Spencer was pressing the completion today of the federal or ganizatton through which in the final stage distribution of the entire output of mines will be controlled.
 The function of the federal organi- zation will cover distribution among the railways, federal institutions and the states, with the governors of states to handle local supply. As a guide in the altercation of supplies state fuel committees are to report at once on the consumption of coaF by the var ious classes of consumers in their tef- rtories with list of those who should receive priorities.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
PROTEST IS FILED
White Sox Management Terms The Alleged Actions of Yankees Players in Tuesdays Game Disgrace.

Chicago, Aug. 8. The Chicago White Sox yesterday filed a protest with Ban Johnson, president of the American league over Tuesdays game with the New York Yankees, which was called or account of rain after 1-3 innings, with the Sox leading, to 1. The protest terms the con duct of the New York players a dis grace to the game, pointing out that they evidently were stalling when rain appeared likely. Scott refused to field ball hit by Faber and the White SoX pitcher reached third base at a dog trot before any effort was made to put him out on a weakly hit ball. Outflelders threw the ball around to each other on other hits instead of returning 1t to the infied, and the Yankees used three pitchers each change causing delay.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
Hudson Lunch, Leroy w. Carvell. Mgr.

Hudson Lunch, Leroy w. Cnrvell. Mgr.
 About six years ago F. A. Simpson
 opened the Hudson Lunch at 2s4
 Main street. He spared no expense
 to make it New Britain's finest, in
 every respect. A short time ago Mir.
 Simpson asked me to come to New
 Britain and become the manager of
 this up- to date esta ablishment and I
 accepted the offer So in order to do
 justice to the patrons of the Hudson
 Lunch, 1t is my intention to see that
 How can this be done ?-by serving good food and having 1t run uniform
 day in and day out; but, in order to serve good food, one must buy good material to prepare good food. and this is just where I shine. Nothing but the best quality and the best is none too good to suit me. We pre- pare all our foods in a clean kitchen, and our bakery and kitchen are open to the public at all times. Our place is inspected by the Board of Health every month and in return they give us card with a rating of excellent sanitary condition, Our pastry is cooked in our own bakery under the supervision of an efficient pastry cook. We are serving a variety of steaks. From a tenderloin to an extra large porterhouse or, if you do not want a large steak, we serve minute steak cooked to the queens taste. We serve boiled dinner every Thursday and use nothing but the best brisket corned beef. We also serve a regular dinner every noon from soup to desert for 45c. Give us a try out. The proof of the pud- ding Is in the eating. I know we can | serve you. Our menu for tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 4: Boston Clam Chow der, Beef Stew, Roast Loin of Pork, Creamed Goldfish. Fish Cakes, Lobster a la Newburg, Soft Shell Crabs, Fried Bullheads, Fried Haddock, Baked Block Island Bluefsh. Frankforts and Sauer Kraut Hamburg Steak, Dinner Steak, Tenderloin Steak, Porterhouse Steak. Extra Large Porterhouse, Macaroni and Cheese. Beef Tongue and Spinach. Beef Tongue and Potato Salad, Lobster Salad, Crab Meat Salad, Salmon Salad, Corn on Cob Egg Plant, Summer. .Squash.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
"PEPPER" MARTIN MINIS

New York. Aug. 3.-1n one of the most spectacular boxing bouts wit messed here under the Walker law, Vincent (Pepper) Martin, Brooklyn featherweight, last night, defeated Kid Sullivan, a Brooklyn rival, before a crowd of about 15,000 at Ebbets heId in Brooklyn. The lads clashed in one of the star 12-round bouts. At the end of the struggle the judges. Charles Miles and Tommy Shortella, and Referee Billy Mcfarland hand cd up verdict for Martin. The con- test was crowded with thrills from beginning to end.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
INTEREST REDUCES
Russian Banks Cut Rates on Short Loans--Ruble is Said to Be Slowly Rising.

Moscow. Aug. B. The Russian state bank has reduced its interest rates on short term loans to two per cent monthly, as a result of the recent trend toward stabilization Of the ruble Previously the bank charged from ten per cent monthly upward. and in sT- dltion insured it's loan against further depreciation in actual purchasing power.
 For more than two months the Soviet ruble has remained practically stationary at about 4,o00.0o0 to the dollar. At the present time the rube is rising slowly.
 M. Scbeinemann, president Of the state bank, has said that this stabill- zation process will continue, as pros- poets for a fair harvest will mean continued drop in prices of staple food stuffs. Ai
 The bank now~pays depositors one per cent monthly on current accounts, as compared to three per cent previ- ously.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
22 DRY LAW AGENTS KILLED
Gave Lives in Enforcing Prohibltio
 in Twelve States.

Washington. August 3.-Since the prohibition law became effective twenty-two federal enforcement off cers have been killed, according to d statement issued today by Prohibition Commissioner Haynes
 Twelve states were represented in the list of officers killed in efforts to stop illicit distiling and illegal traffic in liquor. Texas led the cas- ualty list with four deaths while Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee md Ok lahoma were listed with two each.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03
ON THE FIRST BOUND
-wITH cLERkIN;

Nance of the benedicts. held down left held. and In arranging for anoth- CT game next Tuesday night he has made provisions for a raft. left field being also flooded last evening.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03

Harry Wills, the colored heavy weight who will meet Jack Dempsey next year, spent several days in New Haven recently. His presence in the Elm City was unnoticed. and it was after his departure that the fact be- came known.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03

Soldier Bartneld has posted a for felt Of $2,50o for a bout with Jack Britton, holder of the welterweight title.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03

Manager Arthur c. Cheethan, man ager of the Union A. c. Juniors, of Plainville. is anxious to get in touch with managers of baseball teams in this city, averaging 14 to 16 years of age. Manager Cheethan's address is l Linden street, Plainvile.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03

Henry Gerrity, known to the boxing fans as Young McAuliffe.? is Work ing at present in this city. A few years ago McAuliffe was one of the best in these parts, and it's shame to think what he would do to some of the present crop of featherweight who are making quite a howl about their ability in the padded circle.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03

Leo Shea, an Omaha boxing official has been named by Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons, as the referee of the Dempsey Brennan bout at Michigan City, Indy on Labor Day. If Shea can count up to ten, he should fill the bill all right.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03

George Dwyer, matchmaker of Bridgeport club, had tough luck in promoting the two Kaplan-Bair bouts dropping some jack on both. However, George should get most of the loss back when Kaplan and Wag- ner clash next Thursday night at Meriden.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03

The management of the Waterbury club has lines out for a second base man to fill the gap in the infeld. In juries to Esmond, and Kfnsella, and the poor condition of several other players on the team. ist giving the management considerable trouble.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-03

Brilliance, owned by J. s. Cosden, won the Consolation Handicap at Saratoga. N. T., yesterday.