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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
SOMERSET POMONA
GRANGE JAN. 1O-11 |
installation OF officers Tuesday Nigh

Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
with Skowhegan Orange Tuesday and
Wednesday January 10 and II. AZ
this is the annual two day session u
large attendance Is expected. Tues
day will be the usual business and
reports of officers also the election
Of officers for 1922. Tuesday even
ing the degree will he conferred. al
80 the installation of officers. The
second day. State Master W. j. Thomp-
son and f. =. Wasbburn, Commits
siouers Of Agriculture and G. A
Siorer. County Agent will be the
and discussions will be iBterspersed
throughout the session. One of the
that the Introduction and use of au-
tomobilc have proven beneficial to the
country, affirmative. H. A. Dinsmore
iIugeDc Danforth. Charles Day; mega
tive. S. +. Emerson, G.. Davis Miller
Leroy Sanford. Solos Willis tIober;
monologue, Nellie Hill; readings
Kate Hi. Emma Locke. Laura Dins.
more. Alice Stevens and Bill Elmer
aon. Surprise features may be ex
pccted through the session.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
SOMERSET POMONA GRANGE AT
MADISON


The officers of Somerset Pomona
Grange met by invitation with the
chaplain of the Pomona and her hus
band. Brother and Sister Albion
Clark of Madison. Friday. December
30. The officers were all present. but
the secretary and treasurer. A deli
cious chicken dinner was served by
the hostess. sister Clark assisted by
the Worthy Ceres of the Pomona. sis
ter Stella Brown. after which all re-
paired to the large living room to
enjoy story telling for a time. At
this time the Worthy Lecturer Sis
ter Lizzie Watson In behalf of the Of
6cers of the Pomona. presented Bro.
and Sister Clark with n large china
cracker jar as Il token of the love and
esteem In which they are held by their
fellow officers.
1t being the birthday OF Sister
Brown. she was presented with a cut
glass water set. while other present
being in evidence. The birthday
cake was made and presented by Sis
ter Sadie Quimby Il sister patron. The
worthy Of mention, made by Sister
Clark, after which all enjoyed songs
and music. Ice cream and cake were
served and all repaired to ther sew
eral homes feeling that u day had been
well spent.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05

j. Elwin Hobart of the University
of Maine. returned to that institution
Monday afternoon after two weeks
vacation spent at the home of his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hobart OF
Madison avenue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05

At meeting of the trustees OF the
Somerset Agricultural Society. held
at Madison SATURDAY, Dec. "a, ii was
voted to hold race meeting July T.
1922 George Walker aud A. Chris
topher were appointed committee to
arrange details for the races and for
q celebration.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
Notice

Owing to low water In the reservoir
we are Obliged TO begin pumping from
the river All water pumped will
&c chlorinated. but as an added pre-
caution all water for domestic pur-
poses should be boiled.
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR TENANTS.
SkOWHECAN WATER COMPANY.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
10 the Patrons OF IL. n. ID. No.
SkoNhegan

We heartily wish to expires oui
thanks to the people of rural free
3delivery No. 7 for their thoughtfulness
land generosity shown and for the fine
|gift received from thehi'
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer M. Blaisdell
January 5, 1922,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05

We want to buy one or two copies
of David Barker's Poems ANY one
having same should bring or send
them to this office. IndependentRe-
porter Co, Skowhegan. tf51
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
Notice

All Pomona members of Skowhe-
gan Grange who have not been solici-
ted from for beans and brown bread
please bring pastry for the annual
meeting. Tuesday and Wednesday
January 10 and II.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05

When In need Of grain come to the
new grain store at 20 Main Street.
All orders delivered in village. Rich.
ardson's Cash Store. Tel. S7-2
1w1s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
ATHENS

Wanted to tay at cnce SO barrels st
apples. Ben Davis or other varieties
of sound fruit to complete carload.
Will take small lots. p. {. White,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
DAILY BUSINESS EDITORIAL
Wholesale Business Very Good All This Autumn
By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

ID IRNINGHAM wholesalers jobbe satisfied
 has been uniform steady and of
 has prevented maximum business factories whole coal and
 enjoyed business that has called for continuous plenishment of company store supplies
 this cotton Alabama played good luck She the higher and fruits vegetables brought cash the the without them feed his family and stock They have been fed off diversified product sales
 George Dry company We good fall began in August and lasted through in the peak demand of the World days"
 "The excellent local freight of freight Birmingham finally secured factor Bmingham trade the ordered telephone this placed o'clock This applies such Tuscaloosa Culman Athens Jasper Sugen Decatur fact within 100 miles of Birmingham"
  factory. good July the before the the bu uniformly In particular line right there
 Hull weather but look for in the future.'
 said What business this fall is 
 higher much of the conditions Trade with the also fine, all aound general taller retailer the When the Prosperity percolates city wholesale automatically Catering neighborhood the Bmng ham nfaIible barometer of business whole
 inflow
 
 locomotive construction mills Birmingham wholesale both altogether vista.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
SHORT COVERING CAUSES A RALLY
 IN WHEAT MARKET
By Assoelated Press

Chicago. November 13.-covering by shorts late in the session brought about a rally in the wheat market after 1t had held within relatively narrow limits. but had generally averaged higher because of the strength in Winnipeg and higher quo tations in Liverpool. The close was un changed to 1Ac higher, with December s1.1sA @1.1s% and May sf15@1.15b Corn was hc lower to kc higher; oats a shade off to a like advance. and pro visions unchanged to 7c up.
 The action of the wheat market was cratic. Pressure to sell was felt on all of the bulges. and there was strong be- lief in the bear side, but the trade was inclined to exercise caution and sell only on the bulges. The Turkish situation was regarded as unfavorable and tended to lend uneasiness, causing restriction of bearish operations. There always was lies despite support, which came mostly from local longs. Most of the purchases however. were. against sales made in Win nipeg. For the firBt time in more than a month there was mention of hedging pressure and while this selling was not big, it was large enough to attract atten- tion. It emphasized the big receipts at primary markets and confirmed recent report of increased car supply The in crease of s52. 900 bushels in the visible supply also was reminder of increased receipts and decreasing demand. Weather over the winter wheat belt was favorable and soil condition was reported greatly improved by the rains and snows of Sun day and today?
 Corn and oats showed rather heavy undertonc, averaging lower early on local pressure, but rallying later on short cov- erinE No material change was noted in cash premiums and the demand for the actual grain was fairly good. Some sales were made to exporters, although there was no fresh inquiry of consequence from abroad. according to seaboard reports
 Buying of lard credited to New York, coupled with an advance in lard in Liver pool tended to offset a decline in hog values here and made higher range In provisions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
 Ky Associated Press

New Orleans. November 13.-Moderate reactions occurred in the early trading in cotton today but later on the market went to net advances and remained at net gains during the rest of the session. In the late trading realizing pared down the gains and the close was 4 to 3b points higher than the last prices of last week. IT regularity was due to the fact that real izing was heaviest in the near positions and also to the support received by the later months on the part of interests who were desirous of seeing premiums month by month, instead of the discounts now prevailing December closed at 25.6sc and July at 25.15c.
 The market had reactionary tendency on the opening and this was made all the stronger by poor cables and the unfa yorabie opinion entertained regarding for eign political news. For considerable period a steady stream of liquidation came from the long side and It finally had prices 20 to 46 points under the close of Saturday, near months feeling the most pressure December fell off to 25.19c and July to 2460c.
 At the lowest levels new buying com menced to be encountered and buying was greatly increased by runlors of small ginning returns from private sources and by expectations of favorable American mill consumption figures from the census bureau on the opening tomorrow. A sharp rally followed and the market continued to strengthen until December stood at 26.s1c, with the trading months Is to A points over Saturdays final prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
FLEECY STAPLE
 CLOSED STEADY
 AT NET ADVANCE
By Associated Press

New York, November 14.--Rather a sharp early decline was followed by ral- lies in the cotton market today. Keac- tionary sentiment seemed to be growing stronger at the start and there was active selling on the decline, which carried Jan uary contracts off to 25.66c. or just A cent below the high record of last Thurs day. The absorption of these offerings seemed to leave comparatively few con tracts for sale around the ring, however. and the price later rallied to 26.22. or 66 points from the lowest and 34 points net higher. January closed at 2s.O6c, with advance of ls to 35 points.
 The market opened barely steady at decline of 12 to 24 points under realizing and selling for a reaction, which was en- couraged by relatively easy cables and continued nervousness over the Turkish peared to be aggressive and active months showed net losses of 2s to 32 points dur ing the early trading, with December sell ing at 25.T5c and March 2547c.
 Trade Buying
 Trade interests credited with buy ing on a scale down, however, and as soon as the selling sackened prices turned firmer on renewal of commission house demand covering by recent sellers or re- rumors that private returns indicated 90 : mestic consumption of 52S.000 bales for October, compared with 4sb,o the pre- were also very bullish advices from the southern spot markets and when early sellers attempted to cover osFsr they round round the ring As a result prices worked rap idly upward to 26.35c for December and 261sc for March, with the general list showing advances of 60 to 6s points from the early low levels and of 31 to 3S points as compared with Saturdays closing fig ures. .x
 The volume of business then tapered off and the market rather quiet late in the day with last prices showing reactions of 10 or 16 points. Exports today, SO,444 bales making l.679,934 so far this season. Port receipts. 24,s47. United States port stocks. 1,233,34
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
NOTICE OF
 REDEMPTION- TO HOLDERS OF VIC TORY NOTES AND OTHERS CONCERN ED, NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN AS FOL- LOWS:

l. Call for partial redemption of "A per cent Victory Notes. All A per cent Victory Notes, otherwise known as United States of America Gold Notes of 1922 1923, which bear the distinguishing letters A, B, c. D, E or F. prefixed to their serial numbers, having been designated for the purpose by lot in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. are called for redemption on December 10th, 1922. pursuant to the provision for re- demption contained in the notes and in Treasury Department Circular Number 13s. dated April 21, 1919, under which the notes were originally issued.
 Interest on all the 4 A per cent Victory Notes thus called for redemption will cease on said redemption date. December 15, 1922.
 Victory notes of the 4x per cent series bearing the distinguishing letters G, H, l. J. K or l., prefixed to their serial numbers, are not in any manner affected by this call for redemption and will be- come due and payable as to principal on May 20. 1928. according to their terms.
 g. Detailed information as to the pre- sentation and surrender of "A per cent Victory Notes for redemption under this call is given in Treasury Department Circular Number 299, dated July 26, 1922, copies of which may be obtained from the Treasury Department. Division of Loans and Currency, Washington. D. C.. or any Federal Reserve Bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
SUGAR MARKET By Associated Press

New York. November 1s.-The local raw sugar market was steady and un- changed. with spot Cubas quoted Ike. trifugal. There were sales of s2o bags of Cubas afloat to local refiner and 177oo bags for November shipment to an outport refiner.
 Raw sugar futures were irregular and trade was light Early gains of to ! and commission house buying were lost near the close under liquidation and sell ing by trade interests. with final prices unchan nyed to l point net lower. Closing December, s.72c March, a.27c; May. s42c: July. 3.66c.
 The market for refined sugar was un- changed at 6.s0c to 7c for fine granu- lated with new business light.
 Refined futures nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
SEE-SAW IN STOCK
 QUOTATIONS AS 5 SHORTSCONTROL
RrAssociated Prena

New York. November ls.-stock prices see-sawed up and down in todays mar ket. reflecting in general tho covering and selling operation of short interests, who appeared to be in complete control. Final prices were generally below those or Sat encountered at todays lower levels indi- cated that the decline had about run its course, at least temporarily.
 Bearish sentiment has developed on the unfaVorable outlook in Turkey. the possl- bility of unfavorabie tax legislation by the next Congress, and the apparent inability of bull operators to attract an outside tol- lowing.
 reasons. Marine, preferred, which broke more than points, was sold treely on would not be able to put over it's ship SUD
 Gruoihie Steel dropped nearly points on publication of the annual report, which showed a deficit of nearly ts6oo,Ooo after payment of dividends for the year ended August sl last 9ther ;atSIn stesls were M Reth stfrs and Midvale losing about point aaAn and United States Steel, Republic SHd Replogle recedlng fractionany.
 rensral Asphalt common and preferred eafaNilshed new low records for the year 9a not losses of slightly more thnn scoyared @pd somewhat in later dealings. Houston teis to s8. zlso a new low, and then raliiea to sa g net low of 2 points. Pan -Amerlcan | drrpped more than points and the A vas off l, while Mexican Petroieun, which has ceased to be much of factor {, amount of stock outstanding also dropped a point. h,..
 Changes In rail shares were mixed, nh, mostly downward. Jersey central droppea points on announcement of officials that no immediate distribution of the profits Of it's coal properties were contemplatea. Losses of a point more took place III Erie second preferred, Great Northern pre- ferred, Nickle Plate. Lackawanna, Dela- ware and Hudson, but Reading, Chicago and Northwestern made slight gains, while Western Pacific pushed up over / points Canadian Pacific failed to re spond to the declaration of the regular quarterly dividend of 2h per cent, yieiding fractionaily below Saturdays close, Out- standinR weak spots were Brooklyn sdl- son. Detroit Edison, Federal Mining ana Smelting preferred, Liggett Myers. Mon tant Power, Nash Motors, National Biscuit I.oriliard Tobacco and Goodrich, preierrea the losses ranging from 2b to l5 points. Woolworth was strong, gaining points. 1T Totai sales were i0i4, 900 shares
 Call Money
 Gall money opened and held at b per cent throughout the day. Business III the tirne money market was confined mostly to renewals, which were arranged st per cent. l. ,,rr
 The bulk of commercial paper Is moving at "A per cent. L A.. t.r
 An improved loan was noted In the TOT . eign exchange market. The itaiian @ iass ,noved up from 446 to 4.70 in response to inc accumulation by governmeniai nrencfes on the strength of the improVeo poiiticai conditions in that country. i'm norters and banks were heavy buyers ol Sterling, the demand rate touching 4's' 9s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
HORSES AND MULES By Associat.d pr-..

East St. Louis. November 1s.-R.ce,nt. were moderate and the demand was eouaI with the offerings in the horse and mule market today.
 Horses: Good to choice drafts s145@ Ieo; medium to good drafts. ss5@14s; 10 good chunks. $t5676; choice southern horses, $6o@76: fair to good southern horses, xs596o; common to fair southern
 Mules; Draft. Is to IT hands $17s@25 j.; suEar. su IS to ls;2 hands, $1s501s5; mine, 16.2 hands, S116Qi60 top cotton. fS.j fo iss.z hands Sloo Q 15o; cotton, small 14 to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
BUTTER MARKET By Aasoeiated pres.

Chicago. November 1s-Tradinr in tb. butter market was fair today and the market was steady. Fine butter was scarce and brought full prices. The medium grades were relatively quiet, but there were no burdensome accumulation. LiRht arrivals and good demand kept the under scores cleaned up. Fresh cars of cen tralixed were quite readily cleaned up and the storage butter found fairly wide out lets Prices were generally unchanged and the market was steady
 Closing prices: Fine butter. s6 score 3Bhc; ST score, 36hc; ss score, 57hc: ss score, 4ohc; 90 score, 4tc; sl score. lslzc: 9z score. 4Sc.
 Centralized car lots, ss score. 4onc; 90 score. 44Mc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
COTTON SEED OIL By Associated Prsss

New York, November 1s.--Cotton seed oil advanced 10 to Is points thro,,rb con. tinued buying for outside long account encouraged by the strong position of crude oil and cotton and higher lard ReaIiz
 ing sales caused setback later, closing bids showing net gains of to II points. Sales. 1000 barrels. tenders l 900 bar rels. Prime crude. $500 bids and sales {: prime summer yellow spot, s.76@10c: De- cember. s.76c; March, 10.16c; May, 1o soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

>,sw york' November 1S.-Foreign ex- change firm. Great Britain. demand, 4.47S; cables, 4.47S; to-day bills on banks 4.45h. France. demand S,ee' ca riutn. s.ob and 6.o51s: Germany. .o1 S.le and 'o1%: Holland. se.is and 3s.s3; Nor way. 1880; Sweden, 2e.st; Denmaas. aO.12: Switzerland. 1881; Spain lo,ss ,., : crsece 1.55: Poland .00%; Czechoslovakia, s.1s; Argentine. ss.1s; Brazil. ii.sS; Mon freai 1OOik
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
Huhhard Bros. & CO.

Members New York Stock Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Pro- duce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders Iicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed OI for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignmSut of spot cotton for de- livery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
DRY GOODS
By Associated Press

>, by AssOcfated Press
 New York, November 1s.-Cotton goods were very steady today. with trade lighter n Volume- Yarns were being marked higher, raw silk was slightly lower and 9uister in the local market. Buriaps were well for spring in some large mil arencies and offerings for late delivery were being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES
LIVERPOOL COTTON
By Associated Press


 Liverpool, November 13.--Cotton spot. quiet; prices steady. Good midding, 15.44d: fully middling, 15.34d; midding. -1524d; low middling 14.90d; good ordi- nary. t4.1sd; ordinary, 13.84d. Sales. TO-, 900 bales including $500 American. Re cepts 19 900 bales, including 15.So0 Amer ican. Futures closed barely steady. No- vember 14.6sd December. 1451d: Janu- ary. 14.36d: March, 14.10d: May. 13.92d: July. 13.69d September, 13.14d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
Crucible Shows Deficit
By Aasociated Press

New York, November ls.-The Crucible Steel company shows deficit of $s.7os.El2 in It's annual report of operations for the profit of $b.blZ24b for the preceding year.
 down ae st2.166,767 after adJustment of Inventories The company has surplus of t20,0os. 27o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
CHICAGO sTOCKs Ry Associated Press

Chicago November 1s.-Armour pre- ferred, 9sM; Armour Leather. 12%; Com nnonweaith Edison. 1s6; Diamond Match 12o; Middle West Utilities. 45is; National Leather sss; Swift & Co.,, l0s; Swift 1n- ternational 19&. Union Carbide 6l; United Light and Railway. 70; Wahl 6sik; Western Knitting 9% Yellow Man ufacturing B, 1e0: Yellow Taxi. 72h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
RICE
By Associated Press

New Orleans, November 15.-Rough rice quiet sales reported: 4o2 sacks Blue Rose 3.50c; 255 sacks Carolina. 3.25; receipts 13,60s; millers receipts 13,6os.
 Clean rice steady: receipts, s3,b6l; sales reported: 1,z47 pockets Blue Rose, s13-16 @4Nc. Bran and polish unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
BANK OF GERMANY pA.soo,,t.d Press

r,.r,ir November 13.-The statement or the Imperial Bank of Germany as Of NO. vember shows the following changes; o Totai coin and bullion increased s.sso,uo9 .e1 ,narlxs. gold decreased 1000; treasury ana ioan association notes increased siose,. s51'ooo: notes of other banks increased 2sio. ooo; bills of exchange and cheques tncreased AMBASSADORS; discount and traas, s,,rv hills increased 34,294, ,006, 900; ad7 vances increased s,4s1. SIT 900; investments 'decreased b5.f6a. 900; other assets ae- creased s.02s s52, 900; notes in circulation s.crassed A7 57e. 3s1 ooo; deposits increased a.sse.si7, o00; other liabilities increased ' o73.s4s.ooo. Total gold holdings i,o04.- s52.00O marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
RAW SILK
Nv Associated Press

By Associated Press
 New York. November 13.-Raw silk was firm. Prices per pound: Kansai double extra cracks. ss.55@s.65; Kansai best NO. | Ss4oDs.50; Kansai No. filler. Ss.so@ $40. shinshu No. 1, sS.30@s.40; Canton extras A 14-1s, s7.s5@s.lo; Shanghai China steam filler gold double deer, ss'so mq10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
CASH GRAIN
Rx Associated Press


 Chicago, November 13.--wheat: No. ? red. s1.25t 6p1.26; No. hard. sf.1sh @ 1.fs. Corn: No. 2 mixed. ssA @7oc; No. yellow. 60fs 17ohc. Oats: No. white, 4siz @46hs: No. white, 42h @4sc. Rye, # @ssc. Timothy seed. s696.75. Glover seed, sf6.5o e 20.5o. Pork, nominal; lard, s11.11; ribs. s1o.16@12.
 St. Louis November 15.-Cash wheat; No. red s1.2e91,2s; No. 3 red. s1.22@ 1.25: December. $1.15%; May, sl.14as. Corn: No. ? white roc; No. white sshc, new; December, s7%c; May. ssAc. Oats: No. white. 44Nc; No. 3 white 44%c; December, 44c; May, 4s%c.
 Minneapolis, November 13.--Cash wheat: No. l northern, I.13h @1.22h: December s1.12%; May. 1.12. Corn: No. 3 vel , low. s5@ssi1c. Oats: No. white. ssh @ shc. Flax, No l, $2.45@2.47.
 Kansas City. Mo-, November is.-cash wheat: No. hard, s1.15@1.19; No. 2 red. s1.17@i.1s. Corn: No. white, 72c; No. yellow, 72@7sc. Oats: No. white t5hc; No. mixed. 4945c; No. ? red, 5s O s2c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-14
STEEL
pv AssocIatesi Press

AS%OVIHEtu
 New York November 1S.-Steel prices f a. b. Pittsburg. per 100 pounds: Blue annealed sheets S2.50@2.7b; gaivanl1ea sheets. s4.s5@475; black sheets, ss.s5@ SIS; steel bars, s20215.