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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
GRAHAM FIRST
IN | z TON
FIELD

Official figures showing that Gra-
ham Brothers shipments Of 1880
trucks for the first half Of 1925
eaualled their entire 1924 output are
no surprise to those who have been
watching the rapid rise Of this com
parry 10 its present position in the
industry.
Graham Brothers trucks equipped
with Dodge Brothers engine were
first Offered to the public early in
1921. II was in 1921 that there was
such general business depression in
almost every industry in the United
States. Tie truck industry. in par
ticular. suffered heavily. The total
1921 production fell j4.2 per cent be-
low 1920.
Although there was general i'm
preston in 1921 that people were not
buying trucks says the Wroten-
Hundley Motor company. local Dodgc
Brothers dealers, "the enthusiasm Of
the owners Of the first Of these rug
ged. powerful. dependable Graham
Brothers trucks led 10 on immediate
and rapidly increasing demand.
NOR OWNERS.
With an increased number ~
owners. and satisfactory service avail
able at Dods Brothers dealers ever
where. came the good viii which be
longed 10 a worthy product.
The soundDess Of Graham Broth
ers policy Of supplying the best truc'
they knew how TO build at the love Z
possible price has been demonstrate,
by the rise OF Graham Brothers ~
the short period Of five years 10 tho
position they now occUpy-first in tn
production Of ] IL ton trucks and
among the leaders in the / and L .
ton fields combined.
Comparison Of the annual grow T.
Of the truck industry with that %,
Graham Brothers emphasizes tho
rapidity Of their advance.
Output GAINS.
Total production Of trucks Of al
makes in the United States in 1921
war 81 per cent less than in 1920
In 1922 it was 21.5 per cent less
than 1920. In 1923 the industry sur
passed its 1920 figures by 219 per
cent. In 1924 il was only 16.2 pei
cent ahead of 1920.
Graham Brothers 1922 sales cx
ceeded their 1921 sales by 1J4 pei
cent; 1923 sales exceeded 1922 by
10J per cent; 1924 exceeded 1923 b.
"a per cent-and now. at the end 81
the first half Of 1925 the entire 1872
output has been eqUalled.
Daily production Of Graham Broth
ers trucks is now 40 per cent higher
than in January, and is being further
increased TO supply the demand. Re
tail deliveries during the summel
months are generally regarded n,
low months in the truck industry
have held up to the record deliyeric'
established during March and April.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
WIEENS MARKET.

The various economies thus indl-
Gated have permitted lowering in
prices. which has assisted the widen
ing of the Hudson-Essex market, and
greatly broadened the base of its pos
sible sales. The annual sales Of Hud-
son and Essex have been:
1921, 25.415 automobiles.
1922. 81 .233 automobiles.
1923, SS.9S4 automobiles.
1924. $4,000 scheduled. Of which
70,0O1 were. shipped in the first six
months of the year.
Such growth OF business. accom-
panied by a concentration Of factory
production, has resulted in reducing
Hudson's plant investment per car
from S315.1S in 1921 to 1924 in
1924. Persistent studies in ALL such
economies as are indicated above arc
being pursued by the entire organiza-
ton. with consistent progress.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
FAMOUS DESERT
EXPRESS USES
Federal
Six-cylinder Trucks Travel
Every Day Over Barren
California Sands.

The sun beating mcrcilessly down
on the Great American Desert-the
hot. shifting sands-the lifeless waste
where no human being can exist, holds
no terrors for the Federal Big Six
cylinder motor truck. Two of then
are travelling every day over the bar
rem sands of Southern California and
Arizona, according to the Koehler-
Kunkel Motor Company here.
These trucks are known as the Des
ert Express and are owned by Lewis
and Lindner. of San Diego, Cal. Their
regular route is from San Diego to
Phoenix, Ariz., distance of $50
miles.
Twice a week the Desert Express
makes the round trip of $50 miles.
of four tons. They haul merchandise
Of every description, and are giving
faster service than can be obtained
from railroads. As a matter Of fact.
many of the communities are wholly
dependent on these trucks for their
shipping facilities,
GREAT ECONOMIES.
ne truckS OF tne desert Express
are showing great economies consider
ing the country over which they oper-
ate. Each truck makes the trip of
$50 miles on an average of A gal
Ions of fuel. They have also been
easy on tires, which for this desert
hauling are "a by single in front
and dual in rear.
1t has been in the mountains and
sandy sections of Southern California
that the Federal Big Six has shown it.
self to best advantage. On all sorts
of roads-in every kind of weather it
has proved fast, powerful and rug
ged unit of transportation.
SEVERE STRAIN.
The Federal Big Six operated by W.
c. Morrison has had problems SINH
lar to those of the Desert Express.
This truck runs from Tecarte. Mex
leo, to Alamo. a distance of 100 miles.
Through the SHOWS of winter and the
rains and swollen streams Of spring.
this truck has been making six reg
ular trips week. 1t is the first
truck to successfully operate over this
route during the winter.
Only truck designed and built by
experienced workmen can Withstand
the severe strain such rs imposed On
the Desert Express and the Mexican
vehicle
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
S. A. OLDS BRANCH
GETS CAR SHIPMENTS

The Olds Motor Works branch here.
received shipment of Oldsmobiles
during the last week. Tics" ears were
used to fill orders from various dis
tricty. Several moro shipments ar
on route 10 San Antonio.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
.fORGAN-WO0DWARD
SALES ON INCREASE

Sales are brisk at Morgan-Wood
ward Auto Company. announces j. G.
isillcugh. A number OF used and new
cars were sold during October. The
past few weeks have shown a heavy
increase in business. be states.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
SCHOOLS TEACHING
TRAFFIC SAFETY
CUT DEATH TOLL

\ nationwide per cent reduction
in child traffic fatalities is being az
complished by educational campaigns
in the public schools q the country
according to survey just completed
by the National Automobile Chamber
nf Commerce.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
COTULLA MAN HERE
AFTER STUDEBAKERS

Thomas ". Phiiibert, of Cotulla-
WIS in this city last week. BE re
ceived Studebaser Six Standard
phaeton from the Winericb Motor
sales company, $. W. Smith, sales
manager. announces
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
BRADY TO RECEIVE
NEW OLDS SEDAN

A representative OF the Davis
Woodward Auto company of Brady,
drove an oldsmobile De Luxe sedan
out Of the San Antonio branch Of the
Olds Motor Works last week.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
S. A. CAR SALESMAN
VISITS OVERLAND
y DEALERS IN VALLEY

c. +. Harris, wholesale travelling
salesman for the San Antonio Over
land company. is making n tour of the
Rio Grande Valley this week. lie Is
visiting the Overland dealers in that
terriforV
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
{. R. HANDY NEWEST
S. A. FORD SALESMAN

C. r. Handy has Joined the force
Of Jcrdan-Ivers Motor Company as
assistant bookEeeper. He has had a
great deal Of experience in the ac-
counting business.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
A HEALTHY PLANT.

Work in foundries, at one time
classed as very heavy and very dirty
manual toll, has been made much light
or, cleaner and more healthful by
methods employed in modern plants Of
automobile manufacturers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
VOLUME OUTPUT
HELPS. REDUCE
GAR PRICES
Hudson-Essex Simplicity in
Manufacturing System
Also Aids.

Why Hudson can offer these cars
at such low prices.
The Hudson and Essex coaches are
exclusive products because they were
originated by Hudson-Essex. sdd be-
cause specializing on them has brought
about most substantial and important
economies in every phase of the Hud-
son. Essex business. This has result
cd in an unchallenged price advantage
of Hudson and Essex coaches in the
enclosed car field.
The shortening Of the line. with the
resulting simplicity in manufacturc'
has enabled the factory to increase its
inventory turnover to most remark
able extent.
PLANTS SYSTEM.
In 1921 Hudson turned over Its
manufacturing inventory rs times.
In 1922, when the coach came in,
this inventory turned over 17.9 times.
In 1923, rcfinefnents of the system
raised this figure to 1871 times.
In 1924, the rate of turnover the
first six months has been 20.4 times.
The simplicity of the manufactur-
ing system, further coupled with the
economies of volume production. has
doubled the average annual car pro-
duction per shop employe.
Car Per
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
DIR. ADOLPH HERFF
BUYS PACKARD Is"

DIR. Adolph Herff has new Pack
ard six sedan, recently purchased from
the Citizens Auto Company. He
praises the car for its easy riding.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
THE LETTER

Nv Dear Mr.. 1aDer.
You raised the question III your con-
sensation with me some time ago as to
how fully the public would benefit by
the repeal of federal war excise taxes
on automobile products.
You pointed out, as have the Amer
;can Farm Bureau Federation and eu.
tors of farm papers, with whom 1
have talked, that the consumer often
rets nothing from tax repeal. The re-
moysl of tax frequently merely
means that much more in the pocket
Of the manufacturer.
In order to be able to answer your
question positively and specifically
our taxation committee wrote TO tn
manufacturers of motor vehicles II
his country and asked for a state
,neut of their position in this matter
Unanimously the answer is this:
Every buyer Of a motor vehicle WI
Get an immediate price reduction 4
iSe full extent Of the tax repeal.
This is assured by letters from >
factories making 10J types Of vehicles
4 list of these manufacturers Is at
tached and ] shall be glad TO send yol
their letters If you so desire.
l am taking the liberty of ulaklni
This letter public. as | believe that j
- important to every owner or pros
pectire owner Of an automobile.
Cordially yours.
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
(Signed) Fl. II. Rice.
Chairman. Taxation Committee.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-01
CUT CAR PRICE
If WAR TAX
REMOVED
Average Reduction Of S29
on Every Auto Is
Pledged.

Lower delivered prices on all makes
~ automobiles and commercial We,
hie1es are guaranteed by the car and
truck manufacturers of the country
- soon as the federal war excise
taxes on motor products are repealed.
according 10 letter from the Ma
fional Automobile Chamber of Com
nercc 10 the farm organizations.
TIC automobile makers have been
rampaigning for the removal of the
federal war taxes on motor products,
stating that they are burden on the
consumer.
THE ouestion Of whether the con
s..:aer would benefit from such tax re-
neal or whether the saving would go
into the pocket of the manutactnrer
was raised by L. ]. Taber OF the Ma
iional Grange. the American Farm
Bureau Federation and other groups
whom the automobile makers have
been addressing.
I. UNANIMOUS REPLY.
A unanimous reply that the cost ot
vehicles will be lowered to the con-
SINNER TO the full extent of the tax re-
vision came from every plant in re
~nonse 10 a query by H. ii. Rice.
cshirman of the taxation committee
~ the National Automobile Chamber
n Commerce. who took a poll OF the
motor manufacturers of the country.
The automobile industry is present
inc its views to the ways and means
committee Of Congress at the hearings
an October "a. II the repeal of these
.sxes Is granted in the next revenue
hin II will mean an average reduction
~ % on every passenger car sold.
TIE letter to the farm organizations
and a list of the manufacturers who
Rave filed individual statements guar
anteeing these price reductions are as
fnIlnNs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19
700 VILE ATTEND
INSURANCE MEET

More than 200 delegates, instead of
500. as originally were expected will
gather here September IA to 16 to at
tend the national convention of In
surance Commissioners, according to
John NJ. Scott, Texas Insurance Com
missioner, who arrived here Wednes-
day..
Mr.. Scott is at the st. Anthony
where he will confer Wednesday after
noon with J. f. Jarratt, in charge of
the local committee on arrangements
for the convention.
The commissioner will hold several
other conferences in completing details
for the meeting, delegates TO which will
represent more than S5,000,000,0 900
capital.
The main problem facing insurance
interests is that of underwriting fire
profits" in large cities, Mr.. Scott ex-
planned Wednesday, declaring that this
irksome obstacle will be given much
discussion when the representatives
from several nations reach here.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19
THREE REPORTERS
IN COOLIDGE PARTY
INJURED IN CRASH
BY the Associated Press.

PLYMOUTH, VT, Aug. 19.--Threc
White House newspaper correspond
ents who accompanied President Cool.
idge here, were slightly injured in an
automobile accident today between
Plymouth and Woodstock.
They were Guy d. Mckinney of the
Chicago Tribune, who suffered scalp
wound which required three stitches !;
Carter Field of the New York Herald
Tribune, who suffered a sprained leg
and injuries about the chest, and Geo.
FL Durno, of the International News
Service, whose head was cut.
Their automobile in turning ont to
pass another machine. struck loose
gravel and careened off the road at
curve.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19
&% -
FATHER AND SON
DROWNED IN LAKE
BY the Associated Press,

FORT WORTH, Aug. 19.-Harry
A. Reece. 4S, and his son, Paul, 16,
were drowned in the Pierce.Fordyce
Lake north of town last night while
swimming.
The swimmers were seen by the
night Waterman at s o'clock and
when he returned at 0 o'clock they had
disappeared. leaving their clothing on
the bank. He summoned the foreman
of the plant who drained the lake to
recover their bodies.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19
CHILD, 8, STRUCK
BY AUTO|ST, DIES

LONDON, Ont, Aug. 10. - Nine
year-old Mabel Clifford. an orphan,
is dead today after an accident in
which she was struck by the car
driven by John Murdoch, 50. of $500
Sixteenth street, Detroit. Murdoch is
held on bond for investigation. Wit
nesses say that the girl dashed out in
front of the car and that it was i'm
possible for the driver to swerye to
either side of her.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19
Dakota Farmer
Wears Shoe
Size 1914

BY the Associated Press.
OMAHA, Aug. ia pair of
special made is IL shoes are
being completed by a local mer-
chant for 25O-pound South
Dakota farmer at a cost of $50.
The shoes.s when completed.
will have INCURRED two days
labor and Abst Of kangaroo
hide.
They will be IA inches long
and have a spread Of five inches
at the widest point.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19
MISS KATE MOORE
TO WE'D ENGINEER

CROWN POINT. Ind, Aug. TO-
A marriage license was issued today
to Miss Kate Moore, %, of Ell Paso,
Tex, and Herbert Greeting, a rcfri-
gerator engineer, OF Chicago.
Miss Moore gave her occupation as
cashier, It
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19
WALTER FRIED, TEXAS
YIOLINIST, IS DEAD

DALLAS, Aug. 19.-Walter j.
Fried, 4S, of Dallas, for 10 years head
Of the violin department of Southern
Methodist University, and one of the
best known musicians in Texas, died
Unexpectedly today at Colorado
Springs, Col, adVices here said.
Mr.. Fried loft Dallas a month ago,
apparently in good health. .....
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19
sI6,0OO,OOO TRUCK
COMPANY FORMED

DOVER. Del, Aug. ia charte.
has been filed at the state department
here by the General Motor Truck Cor
poration, with capital stock of $16,-
600, 200, represented by 100000 shares
with q par value of 500.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-19

ASSIGN CHEST
T funds I 0
SOCIETIES
ALLEGATION Soon to Be
Made Public by
Officials.

ALLEGATION Of funds to the "a organi-
cations which benefit by the Commun-
ity Chest will be made public soon,
]. r. Jarratt, president, announced
Tuesday afternoon.
Following the decision Of the execu-
tive committee and the directors as to
how much will be allotted each society
in the movement, active preparation
for the great organization which is to
solicit for the chest will commence,
Mr.. Jarratt said.
Mr.. Jarratt, who formerly was tenn
porary chairman of the Community
Chest upon the formation of the body,
was unanimously elected president to
fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of Walter Napier, accepted by
the directors Monday in a meeting
held in the offices of the chest, 407
Kampmann building.
FIyE-DAY CAMPAIGN.
The campaign for funds will be
held for five days, commencing No
vember 8, Mr.. Jarratt and Thomas f..
Ellis, executive secretary, said Tues
day.
The reason given by Mr.. Napier for
his resignation was that he did not
feel he could give the community chest
the attention it should have, with other
demands upon his time and his fire.
quent absence from the city. His res
ignation was accepted by the directors
with regret, but not until after he had
been asked to reconsider, Mr.. Jarratt,
newly-elected president, said.
ELIMINATES DRIVES.
cit is most gratifying to us to know
that the spirit shown by the various
organizations which will be members
of the community chest has been finer
and more harmonious than that shown
by any similar aggregation of organi-
cations in any other community and
has exceeded in real nobility that ex-
perienced by any other city-as we
have found by investigation.
''The community chest will. mean
the elimination OF so many drives,
which have been a tax on the organi-
cations and the public, and also the
elimination of so much overlapping
work and expense" Mr.. Jarratt said.
Brigadier General Paul B. Malone
was elected director and +. J.. Hill
yer elected chairman of the budget
committee to fill the vacancy caused by
Mr.. Jsrratts acceptance of the presi.
dency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-14

The fire loss in the United States
IS approximately $500, 900, 900 a year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-14
Norway Whalers in
Magdalena Waters

i is understood. says Consul
Hish,on Hope, Ensenada, Mex. In
airport 10 the department Of com.
Hsree. dated March 81. 1925. that a
itst Of Norwegian vessels is engaged
\ whale fishing of the coast OF
i1Tsr California in the vicinity OF
Aasialsna bay. The fleet consists OF
sae large and four killer vessels.
Beginning approximately Novem-
~ ! the feet had captured s27
MALES to the first OF March and
aa procured approximately $4,000
oaffsls Of oil OF % gallons each to
~ barrel. The oil in Europe Is
sOfth approximately 20 pounds per
wort ton and about 5000 per short
nn IN Seattle.
y is also understood this fleet will
20 IN the waters Of Ramtchatka
sn'eg the summer and return to
Ever California next winter. An.
@asr smaller feet Of Norwegian YES.
81 Is operating in the vicinity OF
ape San Lucas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-14
HERE'S CHANCE.
FOR BUFFALO
You Can Get a Live One for
Sis, Plus Freight

WASHINGTON. May Want n
buffalo? A 1.-Two one, not on a nicltcl7
or a buffalo head, or buffalo hide7
or would you like TO got real rough
and Western and shoot buffalo
yourself?
Take your pick Tho o. y. depart
ment Of agriculture has some surplus
animals and iB feeling generous
A few years nBo the American
buffalo was almost extinct Game
refugees were established In South
Dakota and Montana and now the
herds arc increasing 10 such an eN-
tent that thoy threaten 20 exhaust
tho available food supply on their
ranges
So buffalo are being given away
for restocking purposes and for ex.
hibtion in parks. ana spoftsmen Will
be allowed TO kin limited number
each year.
The price OF live young buffalo,
Grated and loaded on cnrs al Hot
Springs, $. d. OF Moiese Mont. rs
,ii5 Heads for trophies can be
bought anywhere from t35 10 $50 II
you want 10 pose ms a big game
hunter without undergoing any per
sonal inconvenience Hides suitable
for rugs or coats sell az $40 10 $50.
The address - Warden. National
Bison Range Moicsc, Montana, or
Warden, Wind Cave Nationpl Park
Game Preserve, Hot Springs. South
Dakota.
There arc elk for sale too az the
same parks. They're cheaper. only
,ss q head.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-14
MODEL TRAFFIC
CITY PLANNED
Director to Perfect System
in Nations Capital

WASHINGTON. May i4.--wash.
srons new traffic director. NJ, o.
rdriage, aims to make the capital
model for the whole country In the
natter OF automobile regulation.
HIS theory is that drunken drivers,
sssIng bootleggers and miscellean-
Gus morons are responsible for most
ACCIDENTS. It's In whizzing around
Ursers that they generally get in
heir work. he says Also he thinks
fAsrs has been too strong tendency
GO the authorities part TO subordi-
a;s PEDESTRIANS safety to motorists
1uvsnienee. Elridge is going TO fix
Il this. And no more spooning at
lie wheel OF car, he adds.
Nobody" he insists. can drive
is.iciously with hts arm around a
sirFs waist"
Finally. Eldridge concludes, traffic
-suIations. no matter how good. are
10 good al all unless rigidiy enforced.
and right there. he observes. is where
majority Of cities fall down. He
r5nt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-14
MILITARY SHOW
General Menoher to Be En-
tertained at Camp Lewis

MAI Gen. William H. Johnston.
,,ruanding Camp Lewis, announces
~, a combined horse show and mill.
.r field meet will be held az Camp
5,r,s on May 70 1898. in connection
vrh the visit OF the Ninth corps area
commander. Maj, Gen, Charles I.
,lsnohsr.
IN addition 20 the events usually
,y,n az a horse show Il is planned
i have contests which will show the
cate Of training and equipment OF
4, troops stationed at Camp Lewis.
me committee in charge OF ar
easements for the meet consists OF
Val n. c. Holiday. infantry. y, o,
i. Capt. Albert {. Searie. 10th field
.raery; Capt, Mortified G.. Mart
~ sixth engineers: Capt. Romeo
u rreer O NJ. c. and First Lieut..
Ins d. Yeaton. Infantry, hcadauar
- and ri. Z. Co. Third division.
Further arrangements for the en-
attainment OF Gen. Menoher during
Il yl,l, a, Camp Lewis Include a re-
s.s,ion nj 40 p. m. May "a at tho
ttnesrs club. followed by a cabaret
Saasr dance at p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-14
DELEGATES WILL
ENJOY VOYAGE
Trio DE Luxe" to Victoria
for Trade Council Men

u,adl,ning an elaborate plan OF en-.
,..,sInment for registered delegates
I'm. national foreign trade council
'.ayen,ion 10 he held in Seattle June
.s,s under auspices OF the Seattle
s,r,,er OF Commerce will be trip
~, hike TO Victoria. British Co
,'r,hla for the official opening Of the
~s.,al Gardens, Nietorla's now
,,ss 400 na,atorum William Pigott,
-, president Of the Pacific Coast
~, company and general eonVen,
~ ~, chairman. announced Thursday.
Thp courtesy Of n II. haines,
a.. president OF the Admral'oriental
~, and with the consent OF Leigh
!, ralmer president OF tho United
s,,,,. shipping corporation. the
,..,mshlp President Madison viii he
,~-csA over TO the delegates for the
rim Mr.. Pigott stated,
u victoria tho delegates viii be
.,,.,. a, the Victoria Chamber OF
'y,r,rerce. later those OF the dele.
90. who care TO do so win visit
,s,,ouyer as guests OF the Nanoou'
:, hoard OF trade and port com
Mission.