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Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
By FRASER EDWARDS

Omitted Press Stati Corresponding
WASHINGTON, Oct 22.-Chair-
man T. V. O'Connor of the United
States Shipping Board, was in hot
water before the Borah campaign
fund investigating committee this
afternoon and was subjected to a
vigorous questioning by the chair
man and by Samuel Un.crmyer, spe-
cial attorney, during which ne nd
,mittcd he had no foundation for his
hint that Soviet Russia was send
ing money to aid the presidential
campaign of Senator La Toilette.
81 did not say Russia was fin
ancing La Follette,' 0 'Connor said.
~ merely asked the question = how
much money was being sent here
from Soviet Russia to win this
fight9' ! wanted someone iii author
ity to answer it,
Full membership of the commit
tee was present with the exception
of Senator Jones, New Mexico. Sen
ator Shipstead, FarmerLabor sem
ator from Minnesota and Il support
er of Senator La Foll2tte for pres
ident, arrived from the west today.
(Cotinued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
PASSES OVER FL CENTR0
Many Thousands
Line Streets TO
See Great Bird

At 2:30 p. m. this afternoon, just
after the Shenandoah had passed
over FL Centric, "BillD Clements
called up the Press office to an
nounce that he was in couch with
the dirigible by radio. The captain
declared. the big bird was up 1900
feet high and passing over the
richest farming section he had seen
anywhere in the United States.
Many local radio fans hurried to
Clements store when the word was
noised about that he was in touch
with the Shenandoah and the cap
tain s remarks were listened to with
keen interest and enthusiasm.
The captain expressed great de-
sire to get i'll touch by radio with
Yuma, and will talk again tonight
on the. same wave length he declar-
ed at 8 p. IN.
Thousands of. people lined the
streets of El Centre at l AS today
when the loud and continued blast
of Big Bertha = announced the APP
proach of the Shenandoah. Sailing
majestically along in clear sky,
her nose pointed due east, the
mighty giant of the air swan the
ether like q piece of thistledown,
not q tremor being perceptable as
she floated on her way east.
1T was exactly 300 O. clock when
she crossed the line of Sixth
street, and those who were fortm-
ate enough to possess field glasses
or telescopes could see some of the
occupants of the underslung We
hicle waving their greetings to the
residents OF the capital of America s
winter garden. The view from the
city was very fine, for the airship
was u little to the south, and so
threw the side nearest the city into
high relief of shadow. i.
The aft and the two midship pro-
pellers were working, the two for
ward ones not being brought into
play, and the speed was estimated
ut about 50 miles an hour.
Hundreds of photos were taken
by camera fans while the vessel
sailed along, her nose pointing di-
rectly for Yuma. By 2:15 she was
blob in the eastern sky, and at
(Cotinued on Page 81
Noto Nov a
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
DIRECTORS SIGN
UP WATER PACT
WITH HOLTVILLE
Involves COnde mnation
100000 Holton Power
Canal

All the terms hava been agreed
upon and the board of directors of
the Irrigation District signed a
contract yesterday arranging fol
the entire delivery system from ths
east high line in lieu of the east
side low line in the IIoltville DIS
trict, in whic:l is involved the con
demnaton of the Ilolton Power
Canal, at cost of approximately
100000.
The agreement calls for the del
livery of a continuous flow 10 the
city Of lIoltville for irrigation and
domestic use of not in excess of
fifteen second feet. The low line
canal will be cut out entirely, con
verting it into drainage canal.
after thG condemnation proceed-
ings the district has now under
way.
The HoitOn Power company, now
the Southern Sierras compdny, re-
ceived w&,ter from the low line ca
nal for power purposes, which wa
ter was dumped into the Alamo riv-
cr after use for the production of
hydro electric power. This was
abandoned abbut 1917, the lrriga-
tion District refusing to make furth-
a. deliveries for power purposes
about this time. The canal there
af.er was leased by the city of
Holtville and maintained both for
domestic and irrigation water, to
lines inside tha city, and it will in
future act rs part of the drainage
system
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
WHAT'S DOING


Scut,lwo scrn Eap.ist Associ-
alton mosting tonight and all
da meeting tomorrow at the
First Baptist Church.
Church entertain at dinner for
Women of tho local Baptist
visiting women delegates in
church parlors tonight.
DiIecsors of Chamber of Com
m,cco meeting at Barbara
Wozth tonight.
City Council meets tonight.
"'Feo. OF Clay a Cecil De
Mile production at tho Vall,y
theatre toaight. algf
Hep" ~ the Palace thea
tSe tonight. 9ta
Rotarian luncheon tomorrow
a. Masonic Hall.
Music section of the Ten
Thousand Club mcnsing at club
house tomorrow afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
HOGAN MAKES
DRASTIC CHARGE
in |. A. TRIAL,
Says Doheny Given Exc
cutive Approval When
Lease Developed
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22.-Fur-
ther claim that the navy department
backed the proposition to lease the
Elk Hills oil reserves to the Pam
American Petroleum corporation
was advanced by Frank J. Hogan,
chief defense counsel, at today's
hearing of the government s suit to
break the leases.
Admiral J. X. Robinson, chief OF
the navy's engineering bureau, con
ferred with Joseph j. Cotter, rep
resenting the Doheny company, re-
garding the leases, Hogan declared
Robinson and other naval Officers
who supported the plan to have the
Doheny company construct and MI
fuel oil storage facilities at Pearl
Harbor, Honolulu, securing royal
ties on crude oil developed in the
Elk Hills section in return, did SO
''in the interest of the coutryss
defense" Hogan said.
He characterized Admiral Robin.
son as "always bargain driver
for the government, and sald tne
idea of using the Elk Hills OIL 70
pav for the Pearl Harbor construc-
| ton work has proved a success.
Hogan denied charges of govern
jment attorneys that it was illegal to
!use oil as basis of payment for
the project at Honolulu.
Il Not Big Bargain
Supporting his claim that the Do
hedy companies did not gain much
L Il IL
project, Hogan continued with the
| statement that the corporation is
bound to keep on hand reserve
supply of 100000 barrels of fuel
oil at all times for the use of the
! government during the next Is
years; that the navy department
/ may take charge of the oil tanks at
a moments notice and that the
Pan-American company is bound to
supply the government with fuel oil
at 10 per cent lower than the mar
ket price and bunk government
vessels at cost.
After the senate investigation
started in Washington last year,
Hogan said, the Pan-A American COM
pany was advised to let up on the
I Pear Harbor construction work un
til the dispute was settled.
Doheny, however, underworld the
project and has spent $3,659,0O0 al
ready on the second group of oil
tanks and equipment rather than
let the work stand unfinished, to
ideteriorate.
! The oil magnate informed the
fpresident of his patriotic plans, and
lreeeived executive approval, Hogan
claimed.
At this juncture former Senator
Atlee Pomerene, leading govern
ment counsel, jumped to his feet
depressing doubt of the truth of
Hogan's claim.
"We will be very far apart dur
ing this trial. Hogan continued,
addressing Pomerene, "and it will
be up to the judge to decide which
| of us is correct.
i Unfn Nov A.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
BAILEY HAS A
RIGHT TO DITCH,
HOLDS CHILDERS

OF considerab BILE interest to water
users is the opinion submitted to the
board of directors of the Imperial
Irrigation district at yesterdays S
meeting, on complaint of John o.
Bailey in regard to delivery of wa
ter to SWH of Section 16-12713.
The use of Il private ditch owned by
James \. Hooten and j. Y. Lucas
was denied after January l, 1925,
the land about which Bailey is petit
tioning having formerly belonged to
these two.
II appears that prior to Novem
Der 1923 the whole south half of
section l6 was owned by Hooten
and Lucas, and the only means of
irrigation was by means of canal
through the southwest quarter, and
that condition obtained at the time
Of purchase and since. A Mr.. Alex
ander purchased it and sold to
Bailey, who continued to use the
canal, and on being advised that his
use would cease ON and after Janu-
airy |, he waited on the board.
Attorney Childers advises that
the board should not interfere, as
it was purely question between
Bailey and the grantors. He holds
that Bailey has an absolute right to
the use of the ditch, and the law
fully protects him in that right, and
quotes authorities in proof. Section
ll04 of the Civil Code provide A
transfer of real property passes all
easements attached thereto, and
creates i'll favor thereof an ease
ment to use other real property of
the person whose estate is trans
ferred in the same manner and TO
the same extent as such property
was obviously and permanently used
by the person whose estate is trans
terred, for the benefit thereof, at
the time the transfer was agreed
upon or completed,
1t was decided to write Bailey to
! the effect that the board could not
! interfere, and assuming that there is
no reservation of the use of that
canal, he has a complete remedy in
q court of equity.
-Note NOY. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
TROOPS
ON The MARCH
FROM DORTMUND
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DORTMUND, Germany, Oct. o.
| Throughout the night, by the light
of roaring blast furnaces, French
troops were on the march out of
, DOrtmund.
Dawn found evacuation of this
important center in full swing,
camions and field pieces rumbling
through eobble stoned streets while
curious German citizens peered from
behind window blinds and many
could scarcely repress cheers.
Dortmund, the first large Ruhr
centcr to be evacuated, will be
cleared of enemy troops by Thurs
dav morning.
Wesel, another city of the oc-
cupied area seized by the French
and Belgians nearly two years ago,
was evacuated today.
Throughout the Ruhr the depar-
ture of the blue clad soldiers was
hailed as the dawn of new era.
The French have ordered all oc-
cupied mines, customs offices and
the lake returned to their owners
by October %.
Scenes here this morning were of
martial but friendly activity. Little
pyramids of guns in the square and
soldiers in full marching equipment
sitting on packs awaiting the
bugle call to fall in for the trek to
the railroad, was the sight that
greeted early risers.
Artillery rumbled westward be-
fore daybreak,. the roads lit by
flaring fires in the furnaces that
have been returned to Germany.
The populace is awaiting the de-
partment of the last "'poilu' be-
fore making known its joy in
riotous celebration.
Nnfa Nov A.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22

di.ions remain as they are now. the
clerk, Rev. Joseph d. Page, was m
structed TO send telegram TO Mae
kenzia Moss, assistant to the see
rotary of the treasury, and also Il
wire to Secretary of State Hughes
regarding the matter.
President Victor l.. Duke, Of the
Baptist association, from Los Ange-
les, will be prominent speaker ON
the program tliis afternoon and his
address is anticipated with much
interest by members of the conven-
tion. n
During the dinner hour thisayen.
ing whiting women Of the, ,conven
tion will be served 4. special ban
quet in the church parlors by wo
men of tho church.
DIR. j. w. Stenger, Burma mis-
sionary of the Baptist church, vii
(ContiHued On Page Eight
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
DEATH TOLL OF
NAVAL BLAST
IS NOW ELEVEN
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NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 22.- The
death toll of the fatal powder ex.
plosion aboard the cruiser Trenton
reached IL during the night with
the death of five more injured sea.
men at the naval hospital here.
Those who died were:
Melvin franklin Seamon, Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Joseph Cohen, New York.
George Dewitt Duker, Newark,
n. j.
Arthur James Mccormick, Charles
town, Mass.
George Joseph Gaffney, New
York.
Ordnance experts from Wash
ington arrived here today to assist
the naval board of inquiry TO de-
termine the cause of the explosion.
Nota Nov A.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
Wiggins' Funeral
A Large Affair


LOS ANGELES, Oct. 90 The
remains of Frank Wiggins, for p
years secretary of the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce, lay in state
at shc Trinity auditorium today
where Rev. Carl G. Patton will con
duet the funeral services this after
noon. Following the public farewell
there will be simple ceremony for
the widow and a few personal
friends at the lnglewood cemetery.
Active p3ll bearers have been Sc
leeted from Virgins favorite club
the Sunset club, and his more inti-
mate friends. 1t is expected that
representative of every civic and
business club inn Southern California
will be present III the funeral.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
BRUSH FIRE NEAR
BONDS CORNER is
CAUSE OF ALARM

Imperial Valley residents near
Calexico were made curious last
night by the reflected glare in the
sky, about three miles northeast of
town, from what appeared to be a
bad fire. Investigation revealed
a brush fire burning fiercely IN a
southwark direction.
The fire was OH the north side
of the Bonds Corner road, two
miles olst Of the paving to Caexi-
co. Whether it started accidental
ly or had been started with intent
bv Z rancher is not known. The
fire was first noticed about seven
o clock and was still burning at
9:3O p. m. "A small irrigation ditch
and a macadam road were between
the blaze and some ranch houses
and the latter appeared in danger
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
BANDIT BREAKS
DOWN, CONFESSES
TO MANY HOLDUPS

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Oct. %,
Springfield IS recent series of day
light holdups was Solved last night
when Hubert Broaddus, Moberly,
Mo-, alias "the California wild
eat confronted by his aged moth
or, broke down and confessed.
Broaddus was recognized on the
street by one of his victims but de-
MED all knowledge of the crimes
after his arrest, until his mother ar
rived from Missouri, when his com
posure vilted and he admitted the
robberies.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
Shipping Board
Man Denies Tale
Of Russian Aid
WASHINGTON, Oct.

WASHINGTON, Oct. o.
AS the inquiry into the alleged
collection of huge 'slush
fund.- in Pennsylvania began
here today, Chairman 'Borah
announced that subpoenas had
been issued for:
Charles D. Hilles, vice chair
man Of the Republican national
committee and New York ma
tional committeeman; William
3. Knox, New York, president
of the National Bankers Asso-
citation, and George w. Sim
mons, 1-ce pre,--cnt of the Me
Chanics and Metals Bank Of New
York.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
REVOLT IN
BRAZIL, DUE TO
BREAK TODAY
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 21.-A
widespread plot to overthrow the
government has been discovered
and the leaders arrested it was an
nounced officially tonight.
The news, following the three
weeks rebellion in Sac Paulo IN
July, caused sensation but the
government appeared to have the
situation well in hand.
Widespread arrests have been
made in connection with q seditious
movement designed to overturn the
established authorities, said the of
ficial statement. The plot had been
so fully worked out that even cabi-
net posts in the proposed regime
had been distributed. nl or II
The revolt had been planned for
today. .elat
Uofn Nov A.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
La Toilette Will
Invade Extreme
States in East
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PEORIA. H., Oct Ex-senator
Robert La Toilette intends to carry
his Independent campaign for the
presidency into the home territory
Of President Coolidge, il became
e9iders today when he announced
thu closing dates of his campaign
in tho east.
La Toilette win speak at Boston.
Schenectady, N. T., Cleveland and
Pittsburgh.
The Independent candidate plans
to go direct to. his home at Madi'
SON, Wis, from Cleveland so tha'
he will be IN his home precinct 70
vote on election day.
La Follette's speech here tonight
will be his third in. Illinois.
-Vote Noy e.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
San Francisco
to Pay Homage
to U. S. Flyers

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. o.
Three Douglas air cruisers
bringing the men who carried
the stars and stripes around the
Globe by air, are due here about
noon today from Sacramento.
The flyers arrived in sacra-
mcnto yesterday afternoon from
Eugene, Ore, and were fsted by
the people Of the capital last
night. Many functions are
planned in their honor here.
4
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
5lst Convention
Eastern Star On

hy United Press Le4sed Wire
PASADENA, Oct. 2--.-A3.s.
zella w. Samson, of Corning,
was named worthy grand mat
ron of the grand chapter, state
CT California, Order of Eastern
Star, at the election here today.
Other Officers elected were:
Russell B. La Fontaine, Los
Angeles, worth grand patron.
Mrs. Cora S. Holland, Los An
geles, associate grand matron.
Mrs. Hazel M. Piper, Santa
Cruz, grand conductress.
Mrs. Kate j. Willats, San
Francisco, grand secretary.
Mrs. Willats is one of the two
living charter members Of the
California Grand Chapter of the
Eastern Star.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
BAY CITY BOMB
INJURIES, WRECKS
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22.-A
bomb believed to have been plant
ed by an avenger'' exploded in
the italian quarter today, injuring
two persons, terrifying ten others
and partially wreeking the frame
residence in which they were
asleep.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
u. S. BANK IN IOWA
CLOSES DOORS TODAY
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Dy United Press Leased Wire
DES MONIES, Iowa, Oct. 22.
The Unitod States Bank was
closed here today by order Of
itq board Of directors
Heavy Withdrawals, which
had r,duced the banks re-
sources, were announced as the
the cause. The bank had cap
ital stock of 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
District Refunds
Water Taxes
to Owners

A big bunch Of warrants
wc1e passed yesterday by the
irrigation board refuading land
owners for water taxes collect
cd while the Wor35 water case
was being threshed out in the
courts. A further parcel Of
warrants went through today re-
funding city property owners for
taxes i'll sally collected, accord
ing to tho co,ht order in the
WoIcs case.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
FORMER LEGION
COMMA N ID r II rs
SHOT IN OFFICE
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct. 22.
Colonel John @. Emery, former ma.
tional commander Of the American
Legion, was shot today az his office
here. His injuries will not prove
fatal, doctors said. Police are hold,
ing the husband Of Emery's steaos
grapher.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22

PASADENA, Oct. 22.-Tho most
important session of the fifty-first
annual convention of the grand
chapter, state of California, order
of Eastern star, will be held today.
1t will include the election of of
ficort for the coming year, and
other important business of the
organization.
Approximately 1900 delegates and
friends attended the grand bali and
reception in the huge, brilliantly de.
corated ball room of the Hotel
Huntington last night. t
Delegates to the conclave are be.
ing entertained with numerous sight
seeing trips to nearby cities and
resorIs.
Vote Nov. a.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
WILLIE HOPPE PLAYS
WITH KIEChHEFER

CHICAGO, Oct. 22-Wilie Hoppe
today went up the second block
of his 400 point title three cushion
billiard match with Augue Kieck-
hefer, leading the challenger 100
TO SEQ.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22
HAYNES AUTOMOBILE
co. rs BANKRUPT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. e.
The Haynes Automobile company of
Kokomo, Ind, was adiudged bank
rupt by order of Judge Anderson in
federal court here today. The com
pany is alleged to owe s4,ooO,OOo. :
A schedule filed by the company
showed liabilities of $S,6l9,OOU and
assets of $l,6S4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-22

NnY. 4
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Vote Nov. 4
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Vote Nov. .
Evening star., 1924-06-22

NEW CORDOvA. / RM AND BATH $40 So
L w. GROOMES. 1416 ST.
FOUR ROOMS AND BATH. 1st FLOOR. 1909
31st ST., sublet until October: can then be
leased.
Five rooms, 1st floor, Decatur: beautifully
appointed; sublet for summer.
MADDUX MARSHALL 4 CO.,
1108 18th St. NV.
Main 1910.
Evening star., 1924-06-22
RENT ROoMs-FUR. OR UNFUR

4904 GA AVE NW.-Room and large sleep
ing porch or = rooms If desired. furnished or
unfuruished; southern exposure; apply any
Evening star., 1924-06-22
WANTED-COUNTRY BOARD.

COUPLE. with child and baby. desire board
for summer; not over Ii miles from Washing
ton by automobile. Address Box 5S-B, Star
office
Evening star., 1924-06-22
WANTED-RO0Ms AND BOARD

YOUNG LADY desires furnished room. break
fast and dinner in refined Jewish home, pri-
vate family employed: northwest section pre-
ferred. Address Rox l9l-R. Star office.
MIDDLE-AGED MAN, in private Protestant
family: no other roomers: no small children
Replying. give price and all particulars. Ad
dress TOX n. Star Office.
Young MAN wants room. preferably with
board. with private family; NV. section; give
particulars. Address Box 10-B, Star office :.2'
WANTED-Room and board by two ladies.
employed suburban preferred. Address Apt.
"a. 1928 NV.
wANTED-Room and board by reliable young
Address Box GAR, Star office.
CATHOLIC HOME, in which 10 board chill
dren. Main 2796. 23'
TABLE BOARD.
1892 18th ST. N.W.-Dinner. - cents; break
fast 30 rents. delicious home cooking Hot
breads Monthly rate. North 5236. 22'
THE EESESAW CAFE.
10Th and Irving Streets NV.
Roast Chicken Dinner Sunday, Sl.00.
Strawberry Ice Cream as Dessert. 22s
Evening star., 1924-06-22
RENT RoOMs-UNFURNIsHED

921 NORTH CAROLINA AVE. S.E.-Three
outside. St-class condition: heat. gas, sink,
Two large closets, range and telephone fur
Evening star., 1924-06-22
BENEDICK

1908 Eye Street.
ROOMS AND BATH, SINGLE ROOMS,
VALET SERVICE, SWIMMING POOL.
MEAD SERVICE TO ROOMS.
CLUB SERVICE.
CAvANAUGH COURT.
1926 18th ST. NV.
Two 1-room. kitchen. bath, rec. hall apts.,
nicely furnised, $50 month.
One room and hath, $45.
DUMBARTON COURT.
1857 31st St NV.
Apt. 306-An excellently furn. apt. of
we'll arranged rooms. kitchen, bath and porch.
delightful summer location. 500.
Apt. 404-A nicely furn. apt. Of 9 outside
rooms, kitchen, bath and hall, $75.
THE PARKWO0D.
1T46 X st. NV.
A 7-room md bath apt, exceptionally furn.
in mahogany. now avail. at reasonable rate.
THE LEAMINGTON.
2J01 14th st. NV.
Apt. 4-5 rooms. kitchen. bath and porch
nicely furn., inc. linen, silver; rent reason
able; long lease il desired.
HOYT.
1880 Belmont st. NV.
Apt. 23-6 large rooms, kitchen, bath and
porch, nicely fuIr,; long lease if desired;
RUTLAND COURT,
1925 17th st. NV.
Apt 414-An excellently furn. apt. of 9
very large rooms. kitchen, bath and rec. hall; !;
victrola and piano; reasonable.
Two very choice 1-room, kitchen and bath
apts, furn.. $3.50 and $62 So
ALLAN K. WALKER & CO., INC,
S13 18th st. NV. Main 2690.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-06-28
FARMERS BUYING POWER
LOW. ECONOMISTS ASSERT

COLUMBUS. Ohio, July 28.--The
purchasing power Of farm products
apparently has reached the low
point; there Is q stronger tone In
several markets now.
This Il the conclusion Of rural
economists at the Ohio State Uni
versity after q study Of price index
numbers for April. An index num-
Der, they explain, compares the
price Of q product now with its
price in normal pre-war years,
1909-1S14, taken as 100.
The farmers ability to buy com
modities was down to n for March
/. 5e., d dollars worth of farm prod
ucts would return the farmer only
n cents In manufactured goods. In
April 1t had risen to 7S. Last year
his Purchasing power averaged 50.
IAN upward trend in the index
number of practically all live stock
products during the first four
months OF 1924" d. j. Utx, Ohio
State economist, said, Indicates
that we are approaching normal
production basis and that better
opportunities are in store for the
farmer"