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The Delta independent., 1923-04-13
MARKET REPORT

The following market quotations
furnished by courtesy Of the Associat-
ed Fruit company, the Delta Flour
Mills company and johnson & Bren-
ton Grocery:
The Delta independent., 1923-04-13


Deposits Resources
First National Bank, Delta $44s 293.5O $610496S
Delta National Bank, Delta 44069136 575,5S5.51
First National Bank Paonia--- 3O2, 2,17040 361 610S4
Fruit Exchange Paonia ------- 265,59S.44 30S,4779S
Colorado State Bank, Delta 213,395.2s 257,965.SS
First Natl Cedaredge 1S4,9O14S 255,14137
State Bank Austin ----------- 57,392.7s 7S,03S.3O
First Natl Bank Hotchkss----- 162,35493 259,412.36
North Fork State Bank Hotchkiss 120S43.27 14S,97271
Crawford State Bank, Crawford T9,S1O.2S 95,471.5S
Total-$ -$2,275,45172 $2s51, 1884
The Delta independent., 1923-04-13

$2,951,173.34
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
PLANS COMPLETED
FOR BIG TENT MEETING
NOTED PREACHER AND GOOD
MUSICIANS ENGAGED. BIG
TIME IS EXPECTED.

Everything in the way of plans tor
the Terrell county tent meeting have
been arranged. The song leader Mr..
Carlyle Brooks OF Atlanta the pianist,
Mr.. c. c. Sanders of Macon, the
preacher and evangelist, Rev. w. L.
Head of Atlanta, have all been defln-
itely engaged for the date, Aug. oth
through the 18th; maybe longer. ! hey
are ali Gods men The tent has been
engaged and will be placed on the
lot lust in front OF the Mcdowell sta
bles in plenty of time to be all ready
for the first days meeting. The COM
mittee in charge OF the tent will have
sufficient seats to accommodate the
people This same committee will also
have plenty of good lights placed IN
the tent. The committee in charge OF
the preparation of the music, the get.
ting together of the best talent and
having plenty of books, etc, will have
this all arranged and ready for the
very best service. Every other detail
of plan for the meeting is beng
worked out. But it is to be remem-
bered that a great spiritual blessing
for this county cannot be gained by
mere man, for this comes not by
might, nor by power, but by My spir-
it, saith the Lord Of Hosts: 80,
1t is hoped that the Christians Will
pray that more family affairs will be
erected that all Gods children will be
built up in faith and righteous living,
that the young people Of our county
will be drawn closer to God, that God
will send forth into the fields more
laborers for the harvest and not less
OF all that scores of the lost may be,
gloriously saved during the revival
Season. 1t is a good time for God
fearing people to find the, way into the
secret place in behalf Of old Terrell
that we may be a greater people Tor
God. S. F. LOWE, Pastor,
Dawson Baptist Church.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
Graves Station.

Mrs. I. H. Kimble and daughter,
Miss Agnes, and Miss Gladys Dis
nuke went to Columbus on Satur-
day. Miss Kimble will remain there
for few weeks to study music at the
Chase conservatory.
Mrs. ]. N. Hudson, OF Macon, and
daughter. Mrs. Albert Glass are Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. Newton
Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer France and
children. of Sandersvile are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Smith.
Miss Mary Harvey has returned. to
her home at Draneville after few
davs' visit to Mrs. G.. B Cook.
Miss Eugenia Breedlove has return
ed home after very pleasant visit
to friends at Thomasville.
Mrs. Oscar Arthur, OF Hawkins
Vile, has visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jerry Ptidgeon.
Mrs. ]. w. Aycock and Mrs. Floyd
Avcock have visited Mrs Corley Nc
Lendon at Herod.
Mrs. s A. Smith and sons. OF Mad
ison, Fla, are the guests OF Mrs. w.
J. Crawford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Pridgeon and
son. Roy, visited relatives near Shell
man Sunday.
Mrs Johnsey, OF Margaret, Ala, IS
visiting her sister, Mrs. Jerry Prid-
reor
Mrs. Jay Mlligan left Wednesday
Tor her new home at Lakeland. Fla.
Mrs. w. L. Waring, OF Tampa,
Fla. is visiting relatives here
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
Chamblisston Chat.

The Methodists have just closed
successful revival meeting here. Kew
Inhnger was ably assisted by Rev.
Saunders, pastor of the Brentwood
church. Several new MEMBERS were
taken in and much good for the
church and community were the re-
suits of good and faithful preaching.
All who met Mr.. Saunders were ia
vorably impressed with him.
Miss Mary Reddick, accompanied
by her grandmother, Mrs. John Dis
nuke, have been on an extended visit
to relatives in Doerun and Moultrie.
Mrs. Matte Morris and daughter,
Misses Lille and Thelma Hollo-
man, of Richland, have visited at the
home of Mr.. M. J. Leverette.
of Savannah. have been guests OF her
mother, Mrs. James Moore, and SIS
ter, Mrs. Ella Chambliss.
Mr.. Ector Davis is smiling broad
smile-one that always tells on
man when it's boy.
Miss Lorena Bridges, OF Dawson,
has been the charming guest OF Miss
Clara Belle Edwards,
Mr.. Hoyl Leverette has been at
tending singing school at Macedonia
the past two weeks.
Miss RUBY Jones and mother, OF
Richland, have been guests OF Miss
Jewell McGil
Mr.. Cliff Wills is wearing a smile
that won't come off-but Cliffs is a
girl.
Mrs. William Norman, OF Graves,
has been the guest OF Mrs. Bob Boil
Mr. Harvey Chatnbliss, OF Column
bus, has visited homefolks recently.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
BUYS PLUMBING BUSINESS
OF T. WOOD & COMPANY

Mr.. c. B. Burke has bought the
plumbing business OF T. Wood & Co.
and will have the same location. Mr..
Burke is an experienced plumber and
came to Dawson from Triton, where
he operated a similar business. He has
also purchased the entire electrical
stock of F. p Allen & Son and will
run an up-to-date electrical shop in
conjunction with his plumbing bust
ness. Mrs. Burke and children have
moved here and live upstairs over the
plumbing establishment on Main ST.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
HEROD HAPPENINGS
PITHILY PARAGRAPHED
REV. M'KIBBEN TO CONDUCT
REVIVAL SERVICES. 9TH
Err ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Rev, 7. w. O. McKibben, of Nor
cross. prominent member OF the
North Georgia Conference, will do the
preaching next week at the protract-
ed meeting at the Methodist church.
All are cordially invited to hear this
eminent divine and attend all the ser
vices of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Smith entertain
ed at luncheon this week with Mr..
and Mrs. Alton Reddick, OF Parrott,
and Mrs. Hannah as honorees. Barbe-
cue, stew chicken, too, with most ev-
ervthing else was served. 1t was de-
lightful occasion
Rev. H. L. Crumbley is preaching
TO large congregations from adjacent
towns and our own community. Much
interest is being manifested, and we
trust much good will be done by the
continued services.
Mr. &C. Turner, our fine barber,
goes to Dawson every Saturday and
plies his trade in Mr.. Hooks place
of business Mr.. Thomas Turner IS
the tonsorial artist here those days.
Mrs Leon Peede returned to Co
lumbus Saturday improved IN health
She was accompanied by her father
Mr.. ]. H. Kelley, and her brother
Mr.. R. B. Ferguson.
Mrs. John Cocker, with Mise:
Mary, jamie and Mary Edith Cocker
are visiting in Newman, at the hos
pitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. Kay
Miss Florine Coker and Miss Anne
liza Hass are in Macon, being pleas
antlv entertained by Mrs. John Riv
ers and family.
Messrs. Henry Jones and Georg'
McLain have visited Mr.. Clarence
ZONES and Mr.. Frank McLendon a
Rev. and Mrs. McKibben are a
Bethel this week, where they are con
Quoting a protracted meeting.
Mrs. John Wall and Mrs. Jess
Hass furnished the ferns and flower
for the church Sunday.
Mrs. Essie Taylor, OF Fort Myers
Fla. will visit her parents, MI an
Mrs Hawk, this week.
Misses Annabel, Fannie and Renn
Mcneil, of Brentwood, have visited a
the NOVEL; home,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Thompson, o
Albany, have been pleasant guests a
| lHG IIdSS il2iiAS'
Mr.. S. ]. Garter, OF Parrott, wa
glad-handed BY many friends here tn
Miss Carrie t1tington has return
ed from pleasant visit to points i
Alabama.
Miss Willie Mcneil has returne'
from two weeks visit to Bronwoo
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall, of Parrot
have visited MIR. and Mrs. J. I
miss Miss Dorothy Collum, of Bron
wood, is a popular visitor here thl
week,
Miss Florine Riley, of Dawson,
the guest OF Miss Mabeth Cocker.
Mr. Smith Young and Miss Bessi
Smith visited in Dawson Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. L. HasS expect II
spend the weekend in Macon.
Mr.. ]. P SSfiifis;th has visited rela
tives near Chickasaw1atehee.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Turner haV
visited Dawson friends.
Miss Alma McLain spent the week
end at Panacea, Fla.
Miss Pearl Hawk has returned iron
cambridge.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
CONCERT BY PROFESSOR
M'NEIL GREATLY ENJOYED
Large Audience Heard Blind Musician
Who Is Visiting in Dawson.

The usual program OF the Wednes-
day night services at the Methodist
church was set aside by Rev. T
NJ Christian in order to give his
congregation and the public at large
an opportunity of hearing Professor
Mcneil, OF Macon, in recital on the
pipe organ.
A large crowd was present to en-
iov the wonderful music There is no
doubt but that Prof Mcneil, who is
brother Of o, l. Mcneil of this city,
is one OF the foremost pipe organists
as we'll as musicians in Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
A COURTEOUS INVITATION
COST WELL-KNOWN MAN $50
CITY Court Had But Little Business
And a Short Session.

The city court adjourned Wednes-
day night after a short session OF
three days The docket was very light
as stated in the last issue Of The
News, and only a small number Of
cases were tried.
]. w. Livingstone, prominent farm
er of the Yeomans community, who
offered County Policeman Sage {
drink of shine last week, was fined
$50 for his generosity. The fine was
promptly paid, but it will probably
be some time before he will again in,
vite an officer of the law to imbibt
with him.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
DR.. HOLT AND FAMILY
NOW RESIDENTS OF CITY

DR.. R. R. Holt, who formerly re-
sided in Parrott, has moved his fam
lily to Dawson and lives in the bunga-
low on Seventh avenue, where Prof
Monts resided until recently, when he
moved into the Durham home on
Sixth avenue DR.. Holt is a physician
of note, and the people of Dawson
are very much pleased to have him
and his family move here. He will
occupy one of the Offices over the
Dawson Pharmacy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
Negro Mortality Rate
Now Seventy Per Cent
Greater Than Whites

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Ihe
mortality rate among negroes IN
the United States now is II per
1000 or 20 per cent greater than
among whites, according to re-
port issued by the interior depart
ment. based upon statistics gather
ed by Howard University
Figures further show" the re-
port said, that while colored
physicians and surgeons increased
only 23.7 per cent in the last ~
wears. the number OF colored I'M
dertakers increased during the
same period 900 per cent"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. O. D. Gissendanmer
and daughters, Thelma and Callie
Ruth, OF Pinchard, Ala, spent Thurs
day with Mr.. and Mrs K. L. Wright
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Jay and little
son. Will, jr., OF Quitman, are the
guests OF their mother, Mrs. w. T.
Iay, on Pearl street, for several days.
Mrs Dewitt Meyers returned Sat
urday to her home in Port Chester,
n Y, after visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs ]. o. Hammock.
Messrs. Carl Payne, Of Atlanta, and
Hugh Payne, OF Charlotte, N. c., are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
u. B. Payne.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w Martin, Mrs.
Hal Horton and Mrs. Harry Turner
spent Thursday with relatives in Car
negie.
Misses Anna Belle and Lula Rec
Etheridge left Sunday for Athens,
where they will attend summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Sheffield, OF
Macon, visited Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c.
Sheffield several days the past week.
Mr. c. D. Crittenden returned Sun
day after spending several days with
relatives in Pelham and Townsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Davidson, of
Dawson, visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. ]. Greene, last week.
Misses Annie Ballou, Mary Clay
ton and Mr.. Robert Ballou, of Eu-
faua, visited in Shellman Thursday.
Misses Ruth Martin and Minnie
Jewell Bynum are the guests of Miss
Arts Lancaster in Shady Dale.
Miss Evelyn McEarchern OF Banks,
Ala, is the attractive guest of Misses
Grace Sears and Dunnie Ellerbee
Miss Ruth Sears returned Thursday
after spending a while with her aunt
Mrs. F. H. Davis, in Cuthbert.
Rev. Burford left Sunday for Bluff
ton, where he will conduct a revival
meeting for several days.
Miss Carolyn Crittenden returned
Friday from Cordray, where she at
tended a camp last week.
Miss Alice Schafer, of Cuthbert
was the attractive guest of Miss Eliz-
abeth Cheney last week
Mrs Ben Herring and daughter
Ethel, OF Thomasville, are visiting
Miss Idalu Crittenden
Miss Nannelle Ellerbee and Gladye
Weathers are the guests of Mrs. w
E. Rowsey in Albany.
Mr.. Query Saunders, of Leesburg
is visiting at the home of his aunt
Mrs. J. O. Hammack
Misses Frank Sears and Ruth Mar
Gin are the guests OF Mrs. Marvin
Carter in Troy, Ala.
Mrs. L. F. Harris, of Macon, was
the guest of Mrs. Mark Sheffield sew
eral days last week
Miss Zedie Mae Jones has returned
after spending several weeks with her
aunt in Atapulgus
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Martin and chill
dren spent last Sunday with relatives
in Pelham.
Miss Alleene Meats. OF Poulan
spent some time with Miss Jessie Bell
last week.
Miss Mary Frances Virgins, Of At
lanta, is the guest of Mrs. H. 0. Crit
tenden.
Miss Sarah Belle Sasser, of Airing
ton, is visiting Judge and Mrs. J. G.
| Sasser.
Mr.. Tom Tinsley has returned to
his home after visit to relatives here.
Miss Daisy Carter, of Button, Wis
tied Miss Martha Crittenden recently.
Mrs. S. ]. Anthony is visiting rela-
tives in Blakely.
Miss Elizabeth Arthur is visiting in
| Hickman Ky
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
FOR OVER 40 YEARS

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE has
been used successfully in the treatment
of Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local application, and the
Internal Medicine. n Tonic, which acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces. thus reducing the Inflammation.
Sold by all druggists.
F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
ANOTHER MECHANICAL De
VICE BY A DAWSON MAN
A Revolving Disc on which Special
Bargains Are Displayed

Mr.. w. J. Goodbred has another
attractive mechanical display in one
of the show windows of the Rogers
store, of which he is manager. 1t will
be remembered by readers of The
News that Mr. Goodbred was the
builder of the miniature model city
which was shown at Locke Mathis
Motor Co. several weeks ago. This
time he has what he calls the bargain
turntable. 1t is a large revolving disc
upon which he has placed special bar
gains OF the store, and makes a very
attractive window display.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
MISSES cox GIVE DELIGHT
Full PARTY WEDNESDAY EVE

An enjoyable social affair Of the
week was the party given by Misses
Mabel and Grace Cox on Wednesday
night at their lovely home on Church
street. The rooms were lastly deco
rated with pink roses and shasta dais-
les. Delicious punch was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
She[Lran NelOS
MRS. MEYERS ENTERTAINS
INFORMALLY AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Dewitt Meyers, of New York,
entertained a few close friends in a
delightful way Wednesday afternoon
at the home OF her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. O. HammacK Shasta daisies
anad other garden flowers in vases and
silver baskets were the decorations
used. A delightful salad course was
served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership operating under
the name of The Farmers Warehouse,
owned by T. B. and w. G. Raines,
is dissolved. T. B. Raines assumes ali
liabilities and takes charge of all the
business and contracts. July 2, 1928
7-2-4t. T. B. RAINES.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-07-17
SHELLMAN PEACH CROP
ABOUT ALL GATHERED

The peach crop is about gone and
the many packers are leaving for Fl.
Valley and other places. While the
peach crop was not so large as was
hoped for the peaches were large and
luscious, and the prices were very sat
isfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
|Ballantyne Killed
in Fight with
|Wife'S Relatives

Salt Lake City. April 10-Benjamih
+. Ballantyne, prominent Salt Lake
City banker. was shot in his home
yesterday after Mariner +. Browning,
nephew Of John F. Browning. famous
gun inventor. and John +. Browning,
Jr., called to take Mrs. Ballantyne,
who is the inventors daughter. away.
after alleged domestic difficulties.
nr. Ballantyne died in a hospital
several hours after he was shot.
Police said Mariner Browning ad-
mitted he shot Mr.. Ballantyne in self
defence. Both the Brownings were
placed in the city Jail pending police
investigation.
In a dying statement Mr.. Ballan-
tyne declared he was unarmed and
hi no revolve rim reach at the time
he was shot.
A family statement was issued last
night by James L. Ballantyne. father
of the slain man, in which he de-
MED there had been any trouble be-
tween his son and Mrs. Ballantyne.
He declared that complete investi-
cation would be demanded and that
the slayer would be prosecuted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
"HOme Acres" Goes
Over Big on Second
Night at Girls Club

With the experience Of their first
performance behind them the play
crs of Home Acres" put on an even
smoother and more polished per-
Torrance than that of Monday eve
Tuesday evening before packed
house at the Girls Community club.
1t would be an extremely hard job
to pick out the best actor or actress
in the play because each character
was portrayed with lifclike realism.
by the performer. The play was
warmly applauded by all and the
specialties by Miss Ruth Henderson
and Miss Gladys Madore took as we'll
with the audience. The entire enter
tainment was bang up" and everyone
was more than satisfied.
After tho Tuesday evening produce
ton of CLONE Acres" at the Angus
ia Girls Community club. the y. NJ.
C. A. orchestra held sway. This IS n
newly formed organization of local
young musicians and they are maxi
ing creditable strides in their work.
Their services. Tuesday evening,
wccr most crcditable. In tho orchcs-
ira was: Violin. Earle Pea slec: BAN
TO- Charles Jenkins; piano. Harold
Curtis: sayophone. Gerald Casper;
drums. Richard Merrill. There is also
another orchestra at the y. Nj. {. A.
and they arc planning to divide
the honors in furnishing harmonlcs
for Augusta functions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
Yale Golfers to
Help in Capture
British HOnOrs

New Haven. Conn. April 1O-Yalc
is going to play prominent part in
the efforts Of American golfers TO
acpture the British amateur cham
p'onships and the Walker cup.
Yale University Yesterday granted
permission for Jess Swcctcer, ma
ionai champion. to leave his studies
TO compete. in England. Robert \.
Gardner, captain of the American
team. is Yale graduate, as is j.
Frederick Byers, president Of the
United States Golf Association, who
VIII accompany the invaders.
Recalling Swcctser's play last
season. golfers believe that the chan
ces of the British amateur trophy
and the Walker cup coming back TO
the United States have been greatly
increa sed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
COOPERATIVE FARM
MARKETING NOTES
American Bankers Association
Bodies Are Lending Their
Active Support to
Movement.

IN the theory that efficient
marketing methods rather than
easy credit facilities. are the
big need Of the farmers, the State
Bank Division and the Agricultural
Commission OF the American Bank
,ers Association have jointly launch
ed an active campaign to promote
the development Of the co-opera.
tive farm marketing movement
OF the cooperative plan, Presi.
dent Harding says: Il know Of no
single movement that promises
more help toward the present re-
lief and the permanent betterment
OF agricultural conditions than CO.
operative farm marketing"
In order to gather the best in.
formation obtainable on successful
cooperative marketing projects,
the State Bank Division has sent q
questionable to bankers IN every
part Of the country. Information Is
asked as to whether the local asso-
Citations are organized on the COM
modify basis, handling one product
or a few similar products. or on the
regional basis. doing all buying or
selling: whether they serve local
reeds only: whether they are CON-
bined or consolidated with other
locals to include some special
phases or marketing, such as pro-
cessing and packing, and whether
they are combined with a large
number OF locals to form a sales
organization.
James R. Howard Of the Ameri-
can Farm Bureau Federation says:
1.-THE volume OF credit necessary to
market any given crop co-opera-
! lively would not be greater than
that required for homeopathic
marketing. l seriously question
whether or not as large a volume
VI CUT WOulu OC hSICoooASp SAhSS
cooperative marketing implies or
derby marketing or the feeding Of
the market consistently throughout
the period Of consumption. 1t GER
tainly would remove the necessity
Of whatever funds are used in spec
ulative transactions. The farmer
is concerned with consumptive and
not speculative demands"
The form of contract between the
Burley Tobacco Growers Co-opera.
tive Association and its members
Is cited by: the Bankers Association
as an efficient instrument for put.
ting the idea into operation. Under
this contract the Association
asrees to buy and the grower to
sell to the cooperative all his to-
bacco for Ave years. except such as
il not under his control. on &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
Mr.. and Mrs. Allard
Celebrate Silver
Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allard ccle-
DRAFTED the 21th anniversary OF their
marriage Tuesday evening at their
home on Green street The house
was filled to overlooking with friends
who called to extend congratulations
TO the strains of LohcnCrin'S We'd
ding march. the guests led by Mr..
and Mrs. Allard marched to tho din
ing room where many beautiful gifts
were artistiCally displayed. Delicious
refreshments were served during the
evening and music and dancing were
enjoyable features of the evenings
entertainment. The guests departed
cd at a late hour wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. A1lard many more years of hap
piness and prosperity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11
National Amateur
Boxers for Year 1923

Boston, April 10. OBy a. PD-Tho
National Amateur Boxing Champions
for 1928, created after Is hours Of
fighting with 10000 persons rinscd
about them Tor the final bouts fol-
low:
IL Nound class-.N Bender, New
York.
lis pound class-Harry Marcus
Cleveland. Ohio
1o6 pound class-Tcrry Parker,
Boston.
13' pound olass-John "Terry''
McManus. Boston.
14' pound class-John PM, Cleve-
land. Ohio.
go pound class-Homer Robinson,
Pittsburgh. Pa.
115 poun dclass-Harry Fay, Pitts
burch.
heavyweight class-Tom Kirby
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-11

ITO the points further east, the
consumer cost Is easily $500.
1.-THE discrepancy is even worse
on the 1922 crop, as the sacks. bar
rels and cost Of handling are worth
more than the potatoes on the
farm. but the proportion of spread
between producer and consumer Is
the same or greater.
when some Of these potatoes
are served on dining cars or In
first-class hotels. they have forgot1
ten all about their humble beginl
ming and the price per bushel del
Ponds on the size of. the potatoest
A One-pound potato, which costs
81 bushel would bring the farm.
er i % cents. If served at the
moderate price of % cents, the
spread is about 1927 per cent.
1.-THE consumer pays for bottled
spring water. 25 cents a bottle at
RETAIL. The water itself costs prac-
tically. nothing. g..
Bearing this in mind, what
Items can he eliminated from the
potatoes costw