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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
CeOrgia's Corn Crop
Smallest In Years,
Is Experts Forecast

Georgia's corn crop will be the
smallest in the past fourteen
years, according to estimates
given out Monday by the CO.
operative crop reporting service,
of the United States and Geor-
gia departments of agriculture
and the State College Of Agri-
culture.
THE short crop in prospect is
caused both by a heavy reduction
in acreage and a condition far
below the average" it is stated.
THE official acreage is 1904, 900
a decrease of eight per cent
from last year. The above acre
age, together with the condition
figure Of 72 per cent of normal,
indicates a probable production
Of 50, $4,000 bushels. as com
pared with 52,620,000 bushels
last year and the five year aver
age of about 6S, 100000 bushels "
Corn is very late in the north
ern half of the state, but in the
southern section an improvement
is noted according to the state
ment. Rain in the northern
half delayed planting and culti-
walton, it is added, but the lat
ter part of June conditions be.
came more favorable.
Georgia's sweet potato acreage
this year has been reduced in
practically all sections, the acre
age foD the state being 1856, 800
ninety per cert Of last year, and
the condition figure of IS is
slightly lower than last year."
the statement continues.
There has been a heavy in
crease in both the amount Of
bright and shade tobacco being
grown in the state, the estimated
acreage this year being 10, 900, as
compared with II, 900 acres. last
year, it is asserted. A produc-
ton of approximately IL, 728, 900
pounds is indicated, with the
condition figure now at IS per
cent Of normal, according to the
statement.
The peach crop declined about
5 per cent in June, but the con-
dition figure Of 65 per cent of
normal is abont five points above
last year and six points below
the average. A heavy decrease
in commercial peanut acreage is
noted in the southern districts,
offset by partially by an increase
in the northern sections.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
Bumper Crops All
Over the Country
Value of Twelve Items of
Farm Produce Will Ex-
coed 7,8OO,OO0,OO
Dollars.

Bumper crops are again in
prospect for the American far
mer this year, according to the
July forecast for wheat, corn,
tobacco, cotton and other lead
ing products issued by the de-
partment of agriculture. Com
pared with last year the size Of
this years crops in the aggre-
gate, according to present in
dications will be only about 3
per cent lower than last year.
This years bumper crops will
be worth something more than
$1,000. 900 more than last years
crops, on the basis of farm prices
on July 1, 1928, compared with
farm prices a year ago, as ap-
piled respectfully to this year, S
yield
Twelve Of these crops, if they
live up to the anticipations of the
official July forecast, would be
worth 81, 829, 912, 600 on the basis
of farm prices on July l, 1928,
as analysed by the OF report
ing board of the department of
agriculture. This total does not
include the value of this years
growing crops of tobacco and
rice, for which the July 1, farm
prices are not given by the de-
partment Of agriculture.
The value Of the same twelve
crops-exclusive of tobacco and
rice-in the 1922 crop was &c.
768, 2O8,000, on the basis Of farm
prices of July l, 1922 as applied
to the revised estimates of that
years production.
The twelve crops for which
this comparative estimate is
made are those of wheat, corn,
oats, barley, rye, white potatoes
flax seed, hay, cotton, apples
and peaches.
These figures are also predict
ed upon no setback in the condi-
ton of the crops which have
faced favorable growing condi-
tons so far this year and are
based on present farm prices,
Everything depends on the
weather and prices naturally will
be affected by production and
other conditions.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
City Court Has
Short Session.

The regular July term Of the
City Court of Laesburg convened
Monday morning, Judge W, G..
Martin, presiding, and Col. +. l..
Forester, Solicitor, as there was
not very much pressing business
and farmers were needed so
badly at home-court lasted only
one day, adjourning Monday
afternoon.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
City Tax Notice.

The City Tax books for making
returns is now open at the Office Of
the Clerk and Treasurer. The
books will only be open for short
time and If you DO not make your
returns you will be double taxed
Be sure and make your returns and
save the extra cost.
T. R. BASS,
Clerk and Treasurer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
Play to be Presented
at SmithvilIe July II.

The Smithville Dramatic Club,
a we'll known organization, COM
posed of local talent, will on
Friday night July 9th, present
the beautiful comedy Drama in
three acts, entitled, The Face
at the Window
Those who will attend have a
dramatic treat in store for them.
Given for the benefit of the
SmithviIIe High School and the
Methodist Church.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are in run down" condi-
ton will notice that Catarrh bothers
them much more than when they are in
good health This fact proves that while
Catarrh is local disease, it is greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local application, and the
Internal Medicine, Tonic, which assists
in improving the General Health.
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
T. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
PAY-UP SUBSCRIPTION.
WANTED

Men or women to take orders
for genuine guaranteed hosiery
for men, women and children.
Eliminate darning. Salary SIS
a week full time, $3.50 and hour
spare time. Beautiful Spring
line.
INTERNATIONAL STOCKING
MILLS,
Norristown, Pa, 7-27
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
SlnithvilIe Sunday
School News
BY DOROTHY HAYS.
Smithville, July Is, 1923.

Sunday School was held at the
Methodist church Sunday morn
ing at 9:45, by Supt. George
Clark.
Tho total attendance of the
Sunday school was very small.
Glass No. 1, Mrs. D. K. Phil
lips, teacher, was 100 per cent.
Two new pupils were added to
the Sunday School roll.
There were five visitors that
attended Sunday School.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
Check Yourself Up

Every progressive institution takes inventory checks
themselves up at regular intervals to where they stand
to see if they making or losing money.
1t is just important for individuals to take periodical
inventories determine their condition morally, physically
spiritually and financially.
Are you content with your present condition and &C
complishments?
Is your condition better, than it was a year
ago?
Are you reaching out for success you just merely
drifting with the tide
If the latter is true; your condition is daily growing
worse for you constantly losing opportunity to better
yourself and help your fellow
Reach for success but do not confuse success with
mere money getting for after all it is not altogether what
you make, but what you that counts.
No life is complete that does not contribute to the hap
pness of others Are you daily contributing to the happ
ness of those around you?
We contribute to your happiness by helping you
to get ahead in this world.
BANK OF LEESBURG,
/ GA NEsBrT PRESIDENT OW. STATHAM. VIcE-P PRESIDENT
T. c. THARP CASHIER.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
WANTED

Man to work as Salesman and
Collector for Singer Sewing Ma
chine Co., in Lee County APP.
ply 308 N. Washington ST., Al
bany, Ca, or Phone 415. At
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

C66 quickly relieves COnstira
ton, BiliOusness, Headaches, Colds
aud Lagrippe.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

666 cures Malaria, Chills and
Fever, Dengue or Bilious Fever,
1t destroys the germs.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Misses Florine Smith and Biltie
Davis, Of Sasser, are the attractive
guests Of Misses Olivia and Annie
Mary Hay this week.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Quite a crowd from here attended
the ball games in Dawson yesterday
and today.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Among those attending City Court
here Monday from Americas were
Wallis & Fort, Zach Chiidcr,, Co..
Smith and Mr.. Mebane.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Mrs. Merrill Stewart, of Louis
Vile, Ca, is spending some time
here as the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Goodwin.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Miss Susie Lee and John Robert
Green returned Saturday from a
visit of several days to relatives at
Cairo.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

A baby should gain a quarter to
half pound in weight each week from
birth to six months old.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Mr.. Ed. Brim, Of Baconton,
spent Sunday in the city with
friends
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
LOCAL S

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Among those attending City Court
here Monday from Amercus were
Wallis & Fort, Zach Chiidcr,, Col,
Smith and Mr.. Mebane.
II. a. Peacock and Sam Brown
Lippett, of Albany. were here on
. business Monday at court,
Mrs w. II. Sanders is visiting
her sister. Mrs. J. O. Hammock, Of
Shellman for few days.
Misses Eleanor and Elizebeth Pace
of Atlanta, and Miss Matha Pace,
are the guests of Nh. and Mrs. r. Il.
Green.
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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Three hundred and forty thousand
golf clubs were turned out last year
by one factory In Dayton, o.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Mrs. J. C. Davis, Of Macon is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
W. b. E.ledge.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

The worlds annual yield Of raw
wool is estimated at about 3,OOO,OOO'-
coo pounds.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Miss Martha Pace has returned
to her home in Montgomery, Ala,
after spending several days here
with Miss Susie Lee Green.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Misses Eleanor and Elizebeth Pace
of Atlanta, and Miss Matha Pace,
are the guests of Nh. and Mrs. r. r.
Green.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20
II. a. Peacock and Sam Brown
Lippett, of Albany, were here on
business Monday at court,

Mrs w. II. Sanders is visiting
her sister. Mrs. J. O. Hammock, Of
for few days.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Wilson, of
Fort Valley, spent the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Johnson.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Misses EIeonor and Elizabeth
Pace, of Hapeville, are the guests
this week of Miss Susie Lee Green.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Mrs. Ethel Beck, Of Moultrie, is
visiting in Leesburg this week as
the guest of Mrs. r. r. Green.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1923-07-20

Mr.. G. r. Hale, OF SmlthvilIe,
was among the visitors here this
week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21

Mrs. Gilbert Eimers and daughter
departed Monday for Seattle, to visit
relatives
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21
FOR SALE OR TRADE

| / Thor Electric Sweeper.
2 Telephones
Large electric fan.
Electric coasters.
l Electric iron.
Large size electric washer.
/ Gas engine power washer.
Economy and Mason fruit Jars, all
sizes at 1-2 the new price.
2. 3 and 4 burner oil stoves.
9 Typewriters in good shape.
Iron Beds, S1.50 and up.
/ Porch swing $500.
/ Porch hammock $500. =
/ Porch setee and chair $500.
Singer machines to rent $500 per
month.
Used Silverware and dishes.
| Large white enamel porcelain
lined refrigerator VIII trade for
smaller one.
1 Golden oak refrigerator, white
enamel inside, will trade.
Trade in your old heater on an Ice
box or an oil stove, or something you
can use this summer.
LINGO.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21


day night ON an Official visit to Mt
Idaho lodge No. 9, A. f. & A. M. Work
in the first degree was put ON BY the
local lodge Tuesday night.
A. W. darlington, Surety Bonds
Graduates As Nurse-Miss Jennie
Manring, of Grangeyille, was gradu-
ated as a registered nurse Wednesday
in the first class of the nurses train
ing school in connection with the
White hospital, Lewiston.
G. v. Barker is back in the photo
graph gallery. If you wish pictures,
call before July Is.
China Dick Here-Goon Dick, better
known as China Dick, old time Chi
nese miner, arrived in Grangevlle
Thursday from Seattle
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21
LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF

verse, Including Man, Evolved by
Atomic Force?y
Save money and time by placing
your magazine subscriptions at the
Smoke House. Advertisement. 17tf
Marriage License-A marriage H.
cense was issued Saturday to Her
man Behler, of Ferdinand, and Kath-
arine Willenborg, of Greencreek.
FREE-Lemco moth proof and
dust proof cedar bag with every
suit cleaned and pressed. w. j. Solt-
man.
Baptist Church-Services will be
held In the Baptist church next Sun
day morning at IL a. IN, and in the
evening at p. m.
Columbia 10-inch records, so cents,
at the Smoke House 3Stf
Son Is Born Friends here are adj
vised of the birth of a son, on June 3,
to Mr. and Mrs. Fl. r. Hilbourne, of
Van Nuys Cal, and until last Janu-
airy residents of Grangeville.
Parker, Hail Insurance.
Bible SchO0l-Daily vacation Bible
school, conducted by the Federated
church at the Community house, is
proving source of a great deal of
pleasure and profit to the children at
tending. Mrs. r. r. Martin is in
charge and is assisted by Miss Irma
Vincent and Miss Margaret Krakau,
who have charge of the primary child
rem. This school will continue until
June %. and all children in the pri-
mary and junior departments are wei
come to attend, no matter of what
Sunday school they may be a mem
ber
Parker, Surety Bonds.
5 Daughter B0rn--A daughter was born
Tuesday to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Altman,
res ding near Grangeville.
BOTTLERS' SUPPLIES - High |
grade malt, hops, bottles. caps, cappers |
Write for price list. Brodie Sales Co. |
404 Main. Lewiston.
Fish Held Up-Countless fish are
prevented from entering the upper
Clearwater because of inadequate fish !
ladders at the plant of the Grange /
vile Electric Light and Power Co. 1t |
was reported at the Commercial club |
meeting, Wednesday. Steps will lie |
taken to provide ladders so the fish |
may get over the dam.
Standard Designer Patterns at The
Hub. Advertisement. 23tf |
Bright Lights-The Sims store has |
had an electrolier erected on the side
walk in front of the store. The lights |
when turned on at night, illuminate |
he show windows of the store.
Wanted-Fifty lawn mowers at once |
Lingo.
Master Grand Visits-George NJ |
Scott, state grand master of the Ma |
sonic lodge, was in Grangeville Tues |
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21

Miss Lottie Smith, who has been
teaching school at Pocatello, is here
to spend the summer with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Smith.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21

The effort and expense put into
fine frock is wasted when the material
does not stand up. When you buy
Corticelli Service taffetas there are no
disappointments. 1t justihes your Of.
forts to create lovely crisp frock.
36-inch, all popular shades
yard san
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Union Warehouse &
Supply Co. will be held Saturday,
July z, at 1 p. m, at I. 0. o. f. hall
Grangeville. Idaho, for the purpose of
electing four directors for term of
two years and the transaction of such
business that may be brought
before the meeting.
BY order of the president, Geo. A.
Cowgirl.
G. o. VINCENT, Secretary.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Ferguson and
son departed Sunday for Charleston, for
a visit with relatives and friends
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21

FREE-LemcO moth proof ant
dust proof cedar bag with ever,
suit cleaned and pressed. w. ]. Solt
man.
A. w. Talkington. fire insurance.
Daughter Born--A daughter wa
born Monday evening to Mr.. and Mrs
George Carter. Mrs. Carter and baby
are at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Lee DeMoss.
Picture framing neatly done at Lin
go's Furniture.
Quilts, carpets curtains, blankets
anything but the baby washed at the
laundry. Call TAI.
Episcopal Services-The Rev. d.
j. w. Someryille, of Lewiston, will
hold services in the Episcopal church,
Grangevi1le, Sunday evening, com
mencing at s o'clock.
For Rent-Furnished room; also fur
nished broom apartment. John Callan.
Columbia Graphonolas and cecords
on sale at the Smoke House.
Parker, Fire Insurance.
LOst-Mud chain for Ford truck
between Lee Yates place and Grange
vile. Finder please. call Joe Leisch-
ner, Farmers 25x5.
Edmundson Writes-WaIter Kicker
osn received a letter Tuesday from Il.
E. EdmundsOn, stating that he and
Mrs. Edmundson had just arrived at
Santa Cruz. Cal, after a pleasant
trip overland. They journeyed leis
nrely. and camped enroute.
Parker, Accident Insurance.
For Sale-I'wo purebred Berkshire
male pigs Enquire Earl Manning,
Grangeville.
Call TAI for laundry wagon. Cur
tains, blankets quilts and carpets.
We will put new tires on your baby
buggy while you wait Lingo's Furni-
ture.
Columbia 10-inch records, 80 cents,
at the Smoke House. 38tf
Federated Embellishments ser
vice OF the Odd Fellow and Rebeeca
lodges will be held i'm the Federated
church Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
The sermon will be delivered by the
pastor. The two orders will attend
the services in a group. Regular SER
vices will be held Sunday evening
at 8.
For Sale-One 7-foot Mccormick |
binder and S-foot single disc Van
Brunt drill. See Ben Baker. 3tf |
A. w. TallSington, Fire Insurance
FREE-Uemco moth proof and |
dust proof cedar bag with every
suit cleaned and pressed. w. J. Solt- |
man.
Christian Seience-Christian Scien-
ce services in X. of p. hall, Sunday
at IL. Subject, ''Is the Uni
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21
NEW POOL HALL rs
OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Wilbur Fuller and A. p. Jarvis on
Monday opened their new pool hall
in the Crea building. They have four
tables, completely refinished, and in
addition to the pool and billiard par
lors are handling cigars and confec-
tiOnary.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21
COTTONWOOD COUPLE
UNITED IN MARRIAGE

Miss Rozille f. Oldham and Ches-
ter A. Hendrickson, both of Cotton
wood. were married Wednesday by
the Rev. R. r. Martin, Of this city,
in the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Oldham, near Cot
fOnwOOd
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21
IDAHO PLATINUM OUTPUT

Seven ounces of crude platinum
were purchased by refners in Idaho
during 1922, says report of the U.
s. geological survey. Total purchases
for the q. s. was 1868 ounces.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21
MEN WANTED

swampers a 4719c per hour.
6 track men a 4715c per hour.
transfers a 5272c per hour.
Board $1.20 per day. Apply Craig
Mountain Lumber Co., Camp No. l,
Winchester, Idaho. 6-l
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21
MISS NELLIE MASSEY
AND P. F. NETHKEN WED

Miss Nellie b. Massey, of Sites. and
Perry f. Nethken. rancher residing
ON Salmon river. below the ssil,ge fer
~ were married Tuesday evening in
the parsonage of the Federated church,
the Rev r. r. Martin officiating. They
will reside on the prairie during the
summer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21

Butterwrappers printed at the Free
Press office.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21

d. F. Van Pool. Of the Snake river
section, was in Grangeville the first of
the week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-06-21

Mrs. W. III. Badgero is home from
Walla Walla, where she visited her
daughter, Mrs. J. e. Merrifield.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
CO-OPERAT| ION
SNEEDED To
GUT COSTS
Building Men Must Have Sup
port of Industry to
Lower Prices.

Building in all it's branches must
cooperate with affiliated industries
to reduce the cost of completed
structures, especially homes.
This was decided at the monthly
conference luncheon of New York
Building Congress.
The session was particularly to
start closer figuring between archi.
tects and contractors.
President Stephen r. Voorhees, de-
clared there was no doubt that the
building industry could pass sue.
cessfully through the temporary
halt, due to, too much prosperity
in other words, the too enthusiastic
speculative bidding which laid a
foundation for profiteering exac-
tons on the part of those who
could take advantage Of such boom
conditions.
Don Barber, speaking for the
architects, foresaw the greatest era
OF. achievement ever opened, and
called for able leaders to shape the
new operations.
He dwelt on the need for close
cooperation.
Marc Eidlitz, for the contractors,
outlined plans for immediate elm.
ination of much cost initiation
through wide Standardization In
materials. less friction In plans
better understanding on estimates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
PASTOR CAUGHT SPEEDING
BUT ESCAPES PAYING

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, June 16.
The Rev. j: Ferra, OF Water
town. Conn.,, holds the distinction
Of being the first minister to be
arrested for violating the speed law
Of White Plains.
He was travelling along Broad
way at thirty-eight miles an hour,
according to the police, when Mo
torcycIe Officer Faulkner drew
alongside and bade him come ia
police headquarters.
After apologies that he had been
,hurrying through White Plains to
catch a boat at Tarrytown. the
minister is said to have remarked
II guess / 'mistook the acceleratoF
for the brake" Although the Rev.
Mr. Ferra. missed his boat, he did
not have to pay q fine because
city Justice Holden suspended SEN
tence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
WALLS or MEM. DWELLINGS
TO WEAR HAIR 'ovERcoATS'

Houses now. under construction,
as general rule, are better clothed
than their predecessors, according
to a trade survey just completed
by building engineers.
As result Of the past coal
shortage, 1t is said. builders are
commonly applying padded over
coats to the outer walls in order
to cut down the need for coal
next season. The overcoats are
Of cattle hair, chemically treated
and stitched between two sheets of
asbestos paper, and are usually
fitted to the outside sheathtng.
Tests conducted at ManviilA, n. j..
in the research laboratories of the
Johns-Manville Company, showed.
according to J. M. Berdan, that
hair insulation of this type will
save, in seven months, 236 pounds
of coal per 100 square feet of ex-
posed outer wall surface.