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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03
THE WEEK In THE WORLD

Repeal Of the volstead prohibition
enforcement act and substitution Of a
measure permitting sale Of light wines
and beer was urged Sunday by the ex.
ecutive council of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor in a statement which
called upon all citizens to join with
labor organizations in a campaign
with these objects in view.
Creditors of Robert II. Ingersoll 4
Brother, bankrupt makers Of THE dol
lar watch authorized the trustees
Monday TO sell the company at public
sale April 10 unless an offer of at
least 81, SOC, 900 is received within the
next ten days.
DIR. Marion Edwards Park, dean Of
Radcliffe College, Cambridge. Mass,
has been unanimously elected presi-
dent Of Bryn Mawr College by the
board Of directors, TO succeed NJ. Car
ey Thomas. who retires at the end of
the present academic year.
William Desmond Taylor, slain mo-
ton picture director. lived in constant
fear of death by violence, according to
statements made Monday By w. S.
Underwood, held in the county Jail at
Los Angeles. Cal, on an embezzle-
ment charge. Underwood declares
Taylor frequently told him Of his pre-
monition that he would be slain, but
never divulged the name Of the per-
son, or persons. he feared and always
declined to give the reason for his be-
lief
While 200 men. women and children
looked on Monday afternoon, three
youthful bandits held up two en-
ployes Of the Sheffield Farms Dairs
Company. New York City. as the lat
ter sat in buggy in front of 81 Hen
~ street, and escaped in an automo-
bile with $4,000, which one Of them
had taken from the inside coat pocket
of George Baxter, collector for the
company,
The Grand Jury for the District Of
Columbia returned indictments Mon
day against Charles w. Morse, his
three sons, aud eight others, charging
conspiracy to defraud the United
States and the United States Shipping
Board Emergency Fleet Corporation
in connection with war contracts made
by a namber of so-eallcd Morse COM
panies..
A Fan River industrial nurse who
treated the injured finger of a mill
NSrker until it was restored to use-
falBess, when the law permitted her
only TO render first aid. faces prose.
cution. the state board Of registration
4 IN medicine has announced.
Maps and charts of an isolated Is
land in the South Seas on which treas
ure worth 1000. 900 is said to have
been buried in 1920. are in the posses
sion of Mrs. James Brown, widow of
an aged retired sea captain who died
in Augusta, Me, three years ago.
These are the papers which Frederiek
/ Mason, a newspaper correspondent Of
i Augusta, has offered TO obtain fer
Professor Homer X. Dill of the Unit
versity of Iowa, who is to cruise the
South Seas next year in search of mn.
! scum material.
Edgar c. Frady, president and
treasurer Of Chicago automobile
sales company, shot his wife, proba-
bly, fatally, and cut his own throat al
a hotel at Miami, Fla, Sunday, ar
cording TO the police. Both were TAX.
en- to hospital where it was said
their condition was critical
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03

The Near East Relief maintains its
overseas headquarters ut Constantine
pie, and from there members of its
personnel are assigned stations, which
for DIR. and Mrs. Evans will mean one
of the hospitals in the Trans Caueasia,
'or Anatelia districts. They may be
stationed there for at least two years.
DIR. Evans has full charge Of the nine
members Of the relief party that sailed
on the $, s. "Meagli Hellas"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03

improyino ever since. I have TAKEN
seven bottles now and am so happy that
am ali over these bad feelings. Mrs.
b. LANsER, 1859 N. Bird ST., Sheboygan,
Wisconsin.
For the woman entering middle age
LYDIA Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound can be of much benefit. During
this time OF life certain changes .ske
place which sometimes develop into
serious trouble.
Melancholia, nervousness irritabIiity.
headache and dizziness are some OF the
gymptnms. Lydia z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Is natural restora-
tive. especially adapted 10 assist nature
in carrying you safely past this time.
Why not give 1t fair trial?
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03

c. NJ Donovan, principal of the
Crosby high school at Waterbury,
Conn, is a bitter opponent Of bobbed
hair. So recently he announced that
Curl Day" would be observed at the
school, and that one study hour would
be given up to picking out the owners
of the prettiest curls. Despite the nov
city of his scheme. he carried 1t out
and gave cash prizes to the winners.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03

As a result Of the low buying power
Of the mark. Germans are gradually
reverting to trade by barter, or n
counting commodities and articles al
the real money unit. II is reported
from Pomerania that peasant farmers
have pledged themselves 10 sell eggs
and butter at prices measured in lbs.
Of nails. In Berlin Persian carpets are
regarded as money.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03

We should like to suggest to Mayor
Hylan or somebody important that
they put a tax Of five cents on revolv-
ing doors. Then we can express our
disapproval Of them by not paying il.
Corey Ford
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03

even u % III y ~ W ~
housework, could not
sleep at night and
all kinds Of que err
thoughts would come
TO me. Fin ally l
gave up going 70 the
doctor and a friend
told me Of Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Com pound.
After the first bottle
| could sleep better
and | have kept on
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03

Since main streets have been so
much in the public eye Of late, Keene,
n. H., has come forth with claim
that a. yet has not been disputed
Keene boasts Of the widest paved
main street in the country. 1856 feet
from curb to curb.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03
Insurance

Insure your property in the strong
est and most reliable companies repre-
sented by J. Richard Carpenter,
Agent.-Adv.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03
WOODSTOCK DOCTOR VISITS
FAMOUS SOUTHERN RESORTS

DR.. Joseph spaldine Of Woodstock,
who is visiting for several weeks in
the south, has written Mr. and Mrs.
II. O. Preston of Putnam, that he is
making a pleasant visit at st. Angus
tine, Fla. and that he anticipates go-
mig soon TO Miami. He writes that
the temperature where he is ranges
daily from 6S to ~ degrees, that
trees are budding and flowers bloom
ing. One Of the enjoyable events for
him SO far was his visit 20 an alligator
farm. which he characterized as a
great sight"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03
FEELINGS
AT MIDDLE ACE
Women Should Know How Lydia G.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Helps at This Trying Period

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, was run
down. tired and nervous. ! could not
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1922-03-03

Don't rubber stamp your stationery.
Make good impression by using sta
tionery from The Patriot Press.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23
Dandruffy Heads
Become Hairless

IL you want plenty of thick. beau
tiiul. glossy. SILKY hair. do by all
means get rid Of dandTuM. FOR II w!lI
don't.
1t doesn't do much good 10 try IN
brush or wash /; out. The only sur.
way To get rid OF dnndrun is 10 dis
soi'e H. then you destroy 1t entirely.
10 do this. &c; about four ounces OF
ordinary liquid Lrvon: apply II a,
night when rt'iring: use enough to
noisten the scalp and rub II in gently
with the finger ;ips
ny morning, mos, II no. all. Of your
naharnT VIII be gone. and three or
-FOUR more applications Will complete
~ destroy every single sign and trace
You viii find. too. tina, all itcb,,r
ana digging OF tho scalp will s,or,
ana your hair VIII look and feel n
muh"re" times better. You can rc,
i'Gn'd hrvon at any drug store 7, "a
inexpensive and four ounces is ali
YOU VIII need. no matter how much
'ahdrur you have. This simple rom
cay never fails.-Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23
SOUTH HILL

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
q SOUTH HILL VA, Aprh 22-Mrs
H J. Fowlkes entertained the
Thursday Afternoon club a; her
home between The hours OF and {,
, Miss Mary Nanny. Of Newtown. Va,
spen; Easter holidays with her pa :
rents. Sir and Mrs. Joe Nanny.
Misses Ruby and Christine Riddle.
Of Randolph Macon college. were
the guests Of their friend. Miss En-
ma Smith. on last weckeud
Miss I-orena Nanny. OF Lexington
y. c., spent a few days At home, last
week wiki relatives and friends. re-
turning on Tuesday.
Mrs. posus W!lkorson is spending
the Week with her mother, Mrs. -.
w. Waller.
Weldon Copicy u Franklin. spent
Easter q, home with parents, Nj
and Mrs. James Cop.cy.
Misses Ruby and Lucy Goodrich
spen, las, Weekend with relative:
nea- Petersburg
MI and Mrs r. c Mcdowell an,
daughter. sur. Of South Boston. spcn
Sunday At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
ii. J. Fow!kes
Miss Marie Tyler. OF Durham, Y
C., was the guest OF her sister. Mrs
William Hunter. recently.
Lewrllyn Smith. OF Richmond Col.
,lege, spent Easter in town.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23

her daughter. Mrs. Pierce :. Ellis. at
tho Baptist parsonage. returned TO
her home In Richmond this week
Miss Elizabeth Parrish. OF Rich
mond. spent tho Weekend with her
father IN the home OF c. J. Roberts.
Miss Mary Woodward has re-
turned 10 her home here after n
visit 20 Miss Margaret Palmer. in
Washington. ID. O..
Mrs. Adelaide Leigh smith. OF
Washington. Is visiting her mother.
Mrs. i. J. Leigh. in her home here.
Tho Triple River Athletic Associa-
ton gave Il dance Easter Monday
evening In the rooms of the Amcri-
can Legion.
Mrs. w NJ. Freeman entertained
In honor OF the birthday of her
daughter. Miss Ella Thompson Free
man. on Monday afternoon. Among
the many enjoyable features of the
occasion was a motor ride in the
country.
Miss Katharine i. Howcrton. prin-
cipal of the high school. spent sew
cral days of her holidays in Balti-
moro with her aunt. Mrs. J. II. Mum.
Miss Thelma Nyc. OF Baltimore.
formerly of West Point. spent sew
cral days with friends here at Eas-
ter time.
Mr.. and Mrs Carroll Neale and
OF Richmond. visited West Point
Monday.
Mrs. Clyde T.. Ross. OF Richmond
spent Sunday in the home OF Mrs
J. IL. Gary.
DR.. Emma Gardner. Of Delaware
and Mrs. f. IL Stanford. OF New
York after ten days visit to their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23

ING features offered by the program
committed during tho yoar. and u
largo nuncer Of members of the
ciup' Win thcir guests, wcro pres
ent. Mrs. E. w. Geyer was hostess.
assisted by Mrs. w. NJ. Freeman and
MIS- w. S. Eastwood. Tho favors and
decorations were appropriate to the
Easter season. Tho committee IN
charge OF tho program was COM
posed or Mrs. J. J.. bland. Mrs. = ".
neyer. Mrs. Brantley Bray. Mrs. J.
w. Marshall and Mrs. w. NJ Free
man. Tho guests OF the club were
DTS u. J. Planchc. of Canada; Mrs.
lillis Cook. OF New York; Mrs
George E. Shuman. of Richmond. and
Miss Janette Kidd. OF Baltimore.
Tho April meeting OF the Com
nunity League will celebrate Arbor
Day. as suggested by the Co-Opera-
tive Education Association.
Mrs. K. Bruce Ware announces the
marriage OF her daughter. Lucy Mil
dred Fary. to Frank Fcnton elf
ford. Boston. Mass. The ceremony
took place in Dayton, Ohio. Tuesday
April 4. Row. Mr.. Brasnares. of Grace
NJ. IL. Church. of that city. on,ciat-
ms.
Richmond Bland and family mo.
tored to Richmond for Easter Sun
dag.
Miss Martha Bowdcn. OF Toano.
spent the holidays with Miss Sue
Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p. Chandler spent
Sunday night and Monday At Chest
nut Grove. New Kent, with Mr.. and
Mrs o. NJ. Chandler.
Mrs. George l.. Shuman. who has
been spending several weeks with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23
The Secret of Having Soft, Silky,
Bright, Fresh Looking Hair

SIUDY the pictures Of these bcauti-
~ ful women and you will see Just
how much their hair has to do with
their appearance.
Beautiful hair is not matter Of luck
1t IS SIMPLY 4 matter Of care.
You, too. can have beautiful hair, i
you care for it properly. Beautiful hail
depends almost entirely upon the car,
you give it.
Shampooing is always the most i'm
portant thing
1t IS the shampooing which brings on
the real life and lustrc, natural wave arc
color. and makes your hair soft. frcsl
and luxuriant.
When your hair is dry. dull and heavy
iitclcss, stiff and gumniy, and the strand
cling together. and it feels harsh and dis
agreeable to tho touch it is because YOU
hair has not been shampoocd properly
When your hair has been shampoo,
properly, and is thoroughly clean. It viii
be glossy, smooth and bright, delight
fully ircsh-looking, soft and silky.
While your hair must have ircq,cn
and regular washing to keep it bcauti
ful. it cannot stand the harsh effect O
ordinary soaps. The free alkali in ordi
nary soaps soon dries the scalp, make
the hair brittle and ruins it.
hat IS why leading motion pictur
stars and discriminating women, every
where. now use A!ulsiiicd cocoanut Oh
shampoo. This clear, pure and cntircl,
grcasclcss product cannot possibly in
Jure, and II docs not dry the scalp o
make the hair brittle, no matter hov
often you use il.
1t you want TO see how really beautiful
you can make your hair look, Just follow
this simple method:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23
DO You Envy English
Woman's Complexion?

Mrs. Aspuith. famous diar,st In a rccen,
interview TOOK occasion To r"innrk tina,
"a" r.hEN'h wotnhn's complexion Is far
moro beautiful than that Of IN. .vara,a
american woman. Tho truth ot This as.
sttNoh Is admitted, IL reluctantly. Icy all
~ i'.'e beeh In England. Buc Margut
nid not mention tho fac, that the lndic,
~ hcr country are much given to tho uso
81 what Is commercially known M mer-
Like" "aH, remarkable ns u fnciul r.ju.
N"hat"r. This wax has the peculiar rr,u.
cry OF absorbing tho soilcd and ufcIcss
r"ticIcs OF scarf SKIN as they appear, IN.
i.csh new SKIN underneath. with It's bloom
OF youth and health. then being In .vi-
"chcc' The process In quite harmless
causing no Inconvenience
Mcrcolized wax can he bnb q, ,-,,
sores moro. rs we'll as abroad. and II Won
VIII procure about nm ounce q, II ana
"npis niue az b"ftimo, like cold cream.
washing Il Off mornings Won son, ,.,t,,
h"hoid IN your glowing checks a closn re-
scmphnce TO tho wonderful transparon,
!on.--Adv. '''N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23

every bit OF dullncss dtsappcars
win Golden Clint Shampoo.-Ndy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23
VIRGINIA AND NEW YORK
!: JOINED BY CUP|D's ARTS
William Crump Davis, Native
of Albemarlc, Wins Miss
Dorothy Talcott Lowell.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
KEYSVIILE. VA. April gan
Easter wedding OF interest was tina,
OF William Crump Davis. son OF MIR.
and Mrs. J. a 9 Davis. OF Aibemarlc
County, TO Miss Dorothy Ta!cott
iovrcll, OF New York
TIL. marriage was sclcnInized on
Monday. April Il, in the chapel Of
the Church OF the Trarsf euration
-(known as the Little Church around
the corncr). IN New York City, the
ceremony being performed by the
Rev Clarence Hicks Tho chapel was
decorated with palms and Easter
lilies. while the chancel rail was
banked with pink and lavender
sycct peas
,. Tile bridal couple were attended
by Miss Margaret Horn, OF Wilkes
barre. college mate OF the bride,
and J. \. q Davis. Jr.. brother % the
groom The bride was given IN
marriage by ho- uncle, MIR, Ross NJ.
Lowell. Of ..r
After an informal reception Mr..
and Mrs. Davis left. the bride throw
ing her bouquet amid storm OF
rice. The honeymoon Will be s2en,
in New York state. but after May
Pierce street, Kingston, Penn.
The bride is daughter OF the
late Herbert VI Lowell. %: Eimira.
and niece az Ross VI. Lowell, a prom.-
neut attorney. and also % Professor
Earle y. Lowell. OF the Columbia uni-
.yerslty faculty. She is graduate
Of, Elmira College, class ot 10.
and a member OF the Adalphia So
rority.
Mr. Davis IS member Of the
weIl-known Virginia family @: that
name which has given sovera! pro-
tessors OF distinction 10 the Univcr-
,sity OF Virginia. lie volunteered for
service as soon as this country on
tered the war aCaiuS; Germany and
was member OF the first officers
training camp at Fort Benjamin
Harrison. II. s now holding q re
spons!hle position with tho Atlas
Powder Company. and is also IN
charge OF their office in the anthra-
cite coal district
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23
CaI0nneI Good
but Next Dose
may SaIivate
1t is Mercury, Quicksilver,
Shocks Liver and Attacks
Your Bones


Calomcl salvation is horrible. il
swells the tongue. loosens the teeth
and starts rheumatism. There's nc
reason why person should take
sickcninE. salivating calomel when a
few cents buys n large bottle OF bod
sons Liver Tone-a perfect substi-
iute FOR calomel. II is pleasan,
vegetable liquid which Will start your
liver just as surely as calomel, but IL
doesn't make you sick and cannot
salivate.
Calomel is dangerous drug. be-
sides 1t may make you feel weak. sick
and nauseated tomorrow. Don't loss
a days work. Take n spoonful OF
Dodson's Liver Tone instead and you
VIII wake up feeling great. No salts
necessary. Your druggist says 81 you
don't find Dodson's Liver Tone acts
better than treacherous calomcl your
money is waiting for you.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23
a Simple, Easy Method

ElRSi put two o. three tcaspooniuls
4 OF MulsiiIcd IN cup or glass with Il
little warm water. Then wet the hair
and scalp with clear warm water. Pour
the Mulsiiicd evenly over the hair and
rub 1t thoroughly all over the scalp and
throughout the entire length, down 10 the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23

THAT illustrates why mad,
good" she SAYS Home building /.
! principally wor,an.s art. sin.
ply got in my r!Sh, clement
The recent house shortage in.
spir"d me to still greater efforts.
wanted TO cut down the cost OF
living
Then designed tho house that
cos; only SieS
I've made lots u FOIL. harry with
these little love nests. And by doing
so I've brought happiness to myself.
Lessen the cost of living and
you're mad". That's the sum and
substance of II ALL"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23

CHICAGO. Aprn o2-This is a
story OF am bit!on--of a womans am
h:tion 10 he somebody" and win
success in The face OF overwhelming
odds
II introduces Miss Elsie NJ Lempke
the FIRST OF her sex to b given the
general management ot Sl.oc0.Ooo
manufacturing plant.
Miss Lenpke came by her reward
because she says. My hopes we're
IN the people" wanted to do some
thing for them that was good and
worth while No success can come
otherwise"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23
WEST POINT
rspecia. to Tho Tfmcs.nis,,,.,

tSpecia! 20 Tho Times Dispatch
WEST POINT, VA, April 2a-At
tho Woman's Club on Monday after
noon charming musicale was given
by Mrs. john VI Wyatt. Jr.. Mrs.
Pierce :. Ellis, Mrs Crosby Thomp-
son. Mrs. Brantlrv Bray. Mrs +. W.
Geyer and Mrs. J. J.. Bland. Tho an
nual concert il one az the interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-23

aunt. Mrs. w. l.. Wheeler. have re-
turned to their respective homes.
Mr. and Mrs. james Dcnmcad. nf-
yer delightful visit to MIR. and Mrs.
hoihas liarwell. OF Petersburg,
have returned
Mrs Herbert Turner and her two
daughters. OF RichmonI yisI,od
Mrs. Turner's mother Mr. n
Ateyah, Sunday and Monday.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-17
Los NAC|ONATISTAS IN|-
Clan SU CAMPANA

Desde el domingo pr5ximo los Ma
cionalistas de San Juan, daran CO.
mienzo a una jira polftica por la Is
la. que terminara cuando queden cons
tituidos los oomites de propaganda
independentista Ell aquellas poblacio-
hes dOnde t0davfa no Sc ha realizado
organization possible entire los fliem-
bros que sienten piensan con dicha
colectividad ="
AL efectO ese dfa saldran para Bar
celoneta. Vega Baja Manatf, varios
de los mas enthusiasts Hderes del Ma
cionalismo portorriquelo. donde Sc
proponen velebrar mftines de propa-
ganda Y formar los comites respecti-
vos que Sc encarguen de sostener ell
ideal, bien dentro fuera de la Union
de Puerto Rico.
Formar;in el grupo que inicia con
la jira del domingo la campafi;l. los
Sres. Lcdo Jose S. Il. Algeria, Ictlo.
Eugenio Font Suarez.p F. Prieto. j.
A. Colorado, NJ. Diez de Aiidimo. Lcdo.
jose Coli Y Cuchf. y otros sefiores que
no recordanlos de- lnomento ele'ii
fT1 lniembro del comite lie San
Juan. t.ncaigado lie iinprimfr 'eI ma
ydi' enpuje "a Ill campd1la Nacfonalis-
til ell Iii Isla.' nos ha dicho que eli
vista de que ilJ Jehhy otro c;,mfno para
sostenef iiic6l,iinc eli ideal indepen-
dtiitista eH' Puerto Rico, pue,s!to Due
con d iprogi'ama actiiAl de la Union
que 10 tlia8 exclude POI! complete no Il
Sc phede tontai' nj iIesoiiar, mdchos Na-
cionalistas Green indispjensabte cons
tituir la 'agrupaci5ii. pes' decir. crear
un Partitlo en- formal excIuSivamente
portorriqueiio. cuyoS fi1ids! seah Ia
borar por III forniaci0n de la patria
portOrriqueila en- 'un entidad "pOlftica
Independence, cofl 0 sin protettOrado
americana: Y ese fin es que Sc da
comienZo W. Il la campafla inicial. que
todos los independentistas hace ITEM
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-17
MIGUEL RUIZ SOLER.

En- el vapor "San Lorenzo. embar-
ca mafiana para el Norte, donde per-
manecera varias semanas descansan-
do de sus grandes labores. nuestro
amigo ell Sr. Miguel Ruiz Soler, quien
disfruta EN- esta ciudad de m1ltiples
afectos.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-17
A ESCRIBIR.

Mailana a las 10 80 de la maiiana,
sera recogida ell el correo, la cores
.pondencia que conduce Estados Uni
dos el vapor "San Lorenzo"
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-17
La vida elosNegociios


El Hri,lg National Bank, de New.
York, nos suministra por mediaci6n
de Mr.. Charles w. Fowler, su repre-
scntante en- Puerto Rico, el siguien
tc sumario cablegrafico, concernient,
la situaci0n lie los negocios en los
Estados Tnidos durante la semana
que termino el II de mayo.
New York. mayo II. 1922.--La pro-
ducci6n general EN- la industria de au
tom0viles en- la actualidad Sc compu-
ia alrededor del 100 por ciento de su
capacidad. Ell total de contlatos ad
judicados ell los Estados Inidos el
mes pasado para construcciones de
edifcios, ha establecido un alto re-
cord, de acuerdo con +. W. Dodge Y
Co. Valor total de licencias para
construcciones de edificios archivadas
Ell 142 ciudades durante el mes de
abril, S192,OOOOOO, Ell contraste con
$221 100000 durante ell Elcs anterior.
Ell n1merO de individuos faltos de EN-
pleo va disminuyendo. Consume de
lana durante MARIO. G23S5, 900. 10 que
constituye un alto record para los Ill
timos dos amos; el consume durante
el primer trimestre del corriente ailo,
fue 75 por ciento superior al del perfo-
do correspondence al ano 1921. Pre-
clio actual lie cobre. 13 v un octave de
centavoS, con demanda creciente Pro
medic de precio dc catorce productos
de hierro Y .acero. S36.50. contra S36.0S
Ia semana pasada. Production de lin
gotes de acero durante. abril. 2,-ti9. 900
toneladas. Tonelaje de pedidos de ace
TO pendientes de despacho Ell los Ii
bros de la u. S. Steel Corpora tion el
80 de abril 5.O96.000 tonela'las. 10 que
constituye un alto record para ell pre-
sente ailo.s P9rdiG,ls por cGuceptos
de seguros scontra incendio en- los ,Es-
tados Unidos durante abril. S31,009.-
$50. Total de liquidaciones bancarias
en- las principales ciudades de los Es-
tados Unidos. eHcluycndo New York,
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