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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22
wise Old Doc

Doc Swivel had the darndest
time convincing S00-pound Mrs.
Dumping that her appendicitis
operation wouldn't make her any
less shapely. There's never any
harm" grinned TIE doc as he told
the story. 'in cutting a poor fig-
ure. Farm and Fireside.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

The greatest single change OF the
last 100 years has been the rapid
increase I'm the number of people
inhabiting the earth. During that
time the population Of the world
nearly doubled. A century ago it
was less than 1,000000,000. To-
day II is about ,70O.000,OO0.--Amer-
lean Magazine.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

A searchlight has been invented
that will throw light 200 miles.
How handy that would be to have
around the house with which to
hunt collar buttons that invariably
roll into dark corners!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22
THE CAUSES OF MANY HOURS OF STUDY
Elsie Turner

In chemistry they are studying hydrogen Mr.
Clarke asked one of the pupils if she knew the
reason why balloon if blown up would 90 up
to the ceiling and then at night come down
again. The pupil did not know so Mr. Clark
told her it was the hydrogen escaping that
made the balloon fall
At last the anxiety of the American history
class is over. The new history books have ar
rived They can now settle down to their stud
les in peace. That is the reason why all the
seniors came to school Friday with clear
brow and shining countenance.
After three days of study and recitation the
home economics III girls produced, as a result,
some fudge.
The boys in the farm shop class are installing
new air ventilator in the annext. They are
going to change the portable building and make
it into farm shop in which they can work.
Miss Pecar has decided that the students of
the French III class are in need of little more
practice in reading. The pupils are required to
read books written in French. They are to read
It least one book every six weeks and report
N it.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

ing will be called to order at 7:30
SO as to get the business over
early. after which there will be
entertainment. Refreshments will
be served by the ladies. The kit
chen committee asks you to please
brink cake or sandwiches.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

Perhaps IL is just as much Of q
sin TO hurt persons feelings as 70
hurt his physical being by stabbing
or shooting him.--Atchison Globe.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22
First Parachute Jun,p

The first parachute jump from
an airplane was made near St
Louis in 1912 by Captain Berry.
United States army.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22
CROSSING THE CHANNEL AGAIN
Silver Mcguire

why were the freshmen and sophomores so
restless Friday afternoon? They didn't seem to
De able to keep their minds on their lessons:
Cney couldn't sit still; anyone could see that
something was about to happen
AS number of bells sounded at two o'clock
tne whole school made mad rush for the out
of-doors. Friday was Field Day-the day of the
annual contest between the sophs and frosh
among the exciting events was the bicycle
race in which there was witnessed a terrible
collision. One of the freshmen, going at a reck
less pace, attempted to pass the leading soph,
but sk1dded into deep bank of sand and smash
ed into the opponents wheel. Both men were
thrown from their bicycles with such force that
tney were almost entirely buried in the dust.
fortunately, neither men were hurt, the dam
ages being only blowout on the freshmans
Wheel
The thousand legged race, the girls fifty yard
dash, the snake race, the girls socker ball. three
of which were won by the freshmen. where fol-
lowed by the buried football and the sack fight.
in which was displayed the great Herculean
strength of both classes These events were
succeeded by the obstacle race.
Finally everyone was gathered on the ditch
bank, the most thrilling event was about to
take place. The heavyweights of the freshman
class Git must be admitted that they were ra->
Their small), were lined up on the north side
of the ditch and the husky sophs on the south
ready for the tug-of-war. Leland Jones, a tiny
frosh, suddenly discovering himself on the
wrong side. jumped in the water, and like
second Johnny Weismiller, braved the current
and in very short time was beside his class
mates urging them on.
AS the sophs pulled steadily. the freshmen
splashed in one by one sending the water in all
directions. even scattering little mud on Prof.
Hodges new suit
Unfortunately, for the sophs. the contests
resulted in tie, but the sophs felt that they
had lost nothing when they watched fifteen
dripping freshmen climb up the ditch bank.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

Gladys S. (talking about Genes letters) =
At the end of letter he puts couple of KS
What does that mean?
Doll F.-That means he's double crossing you
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

A few years ago knock-knees was misfor
tune. now it is dance.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

Reese (having kissed his girD: Am the first
man you ever kissed?
Girl Yes dear. (pause). Say, will you tell
me why fellows always ask me that?
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

Coach Smith Teaching sophs English) Give
a sentence using the word moron
Herb Crawford: Papa said sister could not
60 out until she put moron.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22
FROSH INITIATION
Joe Siepfried. Jr

One of the most terrifying incidents in the
the sophomores Next Friday night it is planned
to have the freshmen of KRIS. be the victims
of series Of fortunes concocted by the class
of 80. From the number of paddles being seen
around the school we believe the underclassmen
will have tshot time"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22

81 r. a. s. 4 K H. s. TX a. s. X s.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-09-22
FUNNY FOLKS
Art C.arnenfer

A fellow who thinks he is the whole cheese
invariably turns out to be a piece of it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
FAITH IN WHEAT
LOST BY BULLS
Caused by Rapid Break in
Domestic, Foreign Drop.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, March 11.-Confldence
on the bull side of wheat was severe
ly shaken by the rapidity of the
break late yesterday, and with for
eign markets lower than expected,
opening prices on the Chicago Board
of Trade were CSC to &c lower than
the previous close.
Almost ideal weather conditions
and the fact that the speculative
interest in the market lacks volume
are two factors that engendered
bearish sentiment in wheat. The
trade is also impressed by the in
creasing receipts in our Northwest
and Winnipeg and the persistent
selling Of futures here by houses
with northwestern connections.
Corn traders are still divided,
but both sides are less aggressive,
apparently being committed to near
ly their limit for the time being.
Opening prices were Is to Il lower
than yesterdays close. The decline
increased bearish sentiment to some
extent, but there was still many op-
orators who felt that the buying
side was in order on the sharp de-
clines.
News pertaining to oats was with
out change and prices opened I'M
changed to q lower than Thursdays
close.
Provisions opened unchanged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
EwBANK EXPLAINS
Said He Charged Miller $50 for Su.
preme Court Brief.

Richard l.. Ewbank. local attors
ney, said he prepared the petition
for rehearing in both the Supreme
and Appellate courts in the case OF
Forest F'eymer. OF Muncie. charged.
with contributing to the delinquency
of Yorktown girl.
II prepared petitions for rehear.
ing in both courts for Thomas
Miller he said. THE petitions were
filed last July but the Supreme Court
did not act until last February and
at that time did not meet any Of
the questions In the brief.
II told Miller my work. in that
case, was worth $50. told him
had done the work and 1t was worth
at least S25. lie paid the $25 tell.
ing me it was out Of his own
pocket.
81 had asked him to get from s25
TO $50 for the work, suggesting thai
/ get S25.
mo doubt, he went to the boys
mother seeking the $50 amount 10
pay me-"
The Trans-Sibcrian railway, run.
ming from Tchellabinck to Vladivos-
tok-4.771 miles-is the worlds long.
est railway.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
.CLOTHESLINE
THIEVES BUSY
Clothing and Table Linens
Stolen, Police Are Told.

A thief who took kindly to the
ease of removing clothing from
clothes lines. gained s155 In loot late
Thursday.
Mrs. w. f. CulveF. 7SS Congress
Ave, said two suits of her sons
clothing, valued at $50, were takens
Mrs, Jerry vlvoda, 1851 w. Wak
nut ST., said she hung a valuable
hand worked table cloth, valued at
$75. on the line and Il disappeared.
Morris Jensen. 1890 Brentwood
Ave, said a back window was pried
open and clothing. a watch valued
at $50. and food were taken. Break-
ms were reported by Floyd T.. WI
Hanson, 316 N. Gladstone Ave, and.
Charles Kirkhoff. 474O e. Washing
ton st.
A. Owens Of the Piper Watch
Company, II Jackson Pl., said a man
who represented himself as a rail-.
reader. purchased SIS watch and
gave fictitious name.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
GAINS MADE DESPITE
PROFIT-TAKING WAVE
Steel Tonnage Figures Less Significant as Business Ba
roneter Than Formerly - Curb Active.

changed buying methods. There is
also an advantage to the lower for
ward tonnage just now in that UNI
filed orders are at lower prices than
present levels. hence new orders for
immediate delivery will net the cor.
poration more.
Bonds Attractive
In the bond market traders were
loath to purchase heavily of United
States issues, now that prices have
advanced to levelsswhere yields are
at a minimum. This advance in
Liberty and Treasury issues made
other bonds look more attractive,
and the prices in the security list
appreciated in good form. Interest
was by no means lacking in the
Government issues. Treasury AVS
reached a new high level with a
substantial gain, and second Liberty
4hs turned over more than $4,000
900 par value. Most of the other
issues sold slightly under heir high
levels of the previous session.
incidentally, Secretary Mellon an
nounced that the new issues of the
Treasury had been oversubscribed
three times and that a rush was on
by holders of second ANS to ex-
change for the new five-year 31Ss.
On the curb market a demonstra-
ton was staged by Vacuum Oil,
which impaired a stronger tone to
the oil shares. Industrials were
higher, with a few exceptions, in
Guiding Estey Welte issues. which
were driven down several points.
Foreign exchange was steady. with
pesetas the feature.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
Commission Row
PRICES To RETAILERS


aRSS CRIMES, %assapss $3.50 3?
sstssymens. $2;75; Delicious, $3.50 1875.
na taNSy so Cherry RI Red F BS
wins. S3.75: Rome Beauties. 1850: Ben
Davis. 81 so; Virginia Winesaps, So: De-
YORK New 81 f9rk 2BsnE York ST Nfw
81 Indiana SS lana stay@gens $$75: Winessps.
$3;75@4; New York Baldwins. $3.50:
sis3me5 R5s:aus p.5dSs
Si75; Baking. Si.5O: Wsgners, ST IS:
New York Greetings. 81 so; New York
Bananas '9 @job anap price)Ms ~ "a Sc OF ID.
Cranberries-Jersey Howes, half bbl.
Grapefruit--Extra fancy. s4.5oa5:
ddemons-cGalifornias s4,23@5.
Oranges-Florida S4.50m4.75: Califor-
MIA navels. extra fancy. S4.75 Q6.25;
rawberries-Fiorida. SOC at.
SEA FOODS
oysters-GaI.. S2.AoG2.75.
VEGETABLES
Artichokes-California 81 90 doz
Asparagus-GeVrgia 81 bunch.
Beans-Florida green. SO hamper.
Brussels sprouts-Fancy California. soc
: Cabbage-Holland seed. 2hc h.: new
Texas. 3 1ac.
CaullnOWer-Crate. SH.2O "a 2.7J.
Ss@l 0-doz. crate. SO; Mammoth twashed). ,
Celery Cabbage-Box. S2.25.
Cucumbers-Hothouse. S2.75 dozen.
observation-disclosures. So per. doz.
Endive-Louisiana, 50 Dbl.
Garlic-California. 12hc Id.
Kale-Yirginia Broccoli. $1.S5 Dbl.
Lettuce-Iceberg. CRIT. S4: H. G. hot
house. 81 80 15-lb. basket.
Mangoess-Florida peppers. $3.50 crate;
Sl.75 peck.
MyysIhRropmls;--.,Pennsylvania. s1.5o01.75
Spanish. crit. ST IS: Indiana white 50.
Onion Sets-Red and yellow. 2 bu,, So:
Wits. ou,. "a 20; Texas Bermuda plants.
oyster Plant%H. G.. SOC dozen.
Parsley--H. G.. Soc per bunch: south
PessGezIsa9 ,tsIspho9s 50 crate sS -.
So. So; Russet burbanks, $50 lbs, 81 20:
Red River Ohios. 40 lbs. 1915; Idaho
Russets. 100 lbs. 1915: Idaho bakers. 60
70s- "a; New Texas triumphs. 81 hamper
Seed potatoes--Maine cobblers, $50 lbs.
$3.50; Red River Early Ohios. 40 lbs.
Radishes-southeTn long reds 500
35c; dollhouse buttons. 81 rs.
Rhubarb-H. g.. .60c
Root egetabIes-Turnips. bu.. 81:
PaTsniDs bT 81 Carrots arr Il, ou 81 d30
rutabagas. So swt;: II. G. beets, bu.. 81 so:
Texas beets. 1925 bu.; Louisiana beets.
sshIaliots-Louisians, 75c dozen.
Sweet potatoes-Indiana Jersey. .S2.25
bu.:: Nancy Halls. S1.35; Indiana mediums.
Tomatoes-six-basket crt.. s5.5o0e.5o.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
BY Elmer C. Waller

Manager United Press Financial Service
NEW YORK, March l1.-All fl
nancial markets were stronger
Thursday, while wheat and cotton
prices sank below the previous close.
On the stock market the day ended
with substantial gains in spite of a
mild wave of profit-taking in the
last half hour which froced down
some of the leaders. Bonds advanced
while most of the United States is
sues sagged. and curb stocks were
buoyant. several industrials reaching
new high records.
During the morning the market
was somewhat cautious as traders
awaited publication at noon of the
United States Steel untitled tonnage
report for February. A small de-
crease had been expected and when
the figure was placed at 203 900 re-
duction from the previous month,
Wall Street breathed a sigh of re-
lief and trading went ahead with
more vigor on the upside.
A New Level
Atchison, leader of the rails held
2ss Of its rise. Bangor & Aroostooll
reached a new high for the year.
Wabash gained 2ls and Lehigh Val
ley, 3 points. Remington made a
10-point advance in the industrials.
closing at it's high of the day.
Mathieson Alkali was actively dealt
in for a rise Of 9A. Electric Boat,
Youngstown Sheet and Tube, Coca
Cola, Union Tank Car and Du Pont
also moved higher in active demand.
U. S. Steel and General Motors
were little changed.
Wall Street no longer pays such
great attention to steel tonnage
figures as a barometer of business,
it was pointed out. because of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11

twenty rails was l26.24, up 10. Aver
age of forty bonds was 96.47, up II.
NEW YORK, March lin it's
statement as of March 8, thel Fed
eral Reserve system had gold hold
ings of $3,012, 661, 900. This practical
illustration of the solidity and
breadth of the country's credit base
furnished ample explanation for the.
underlying strength recently dis
played by the stock market and ac-
counted for the lack of success
which has lately attended bearish
efforts.
In early dealings, active issues
Ngave evidence of technical improve
Hnent resulting from the setback in
Yesterdays late trading. Atchison
maintained the leadership of rails,
establishing a further record high
at IT'S. up IL from the previous
close.
Oil Encouraged
Oil shares were stimulated by
overnight announcement of dividend
increases. bdIIlSudil IA, WuOS6 IdIe
was advanced to $3.50 from 50 pre-
viously paid, gained % to 333s, while
Midcontinent Petroleum, which was
established on SO basis after pay
ing nothing since 1923. spurted to
371a.
Unsettlement was created in the
late morning by the bear drive de-
signed to force resumption of the
reaction in the main body of stocks.
General Motors sold down to 171R,
off more than a point from its earl
Ter high and similar recessions took
place in other leaders.
Little Interruption
. However, no liquidation of i'm
portance was idsgorged and prices
displayed vigorous rallying power
whenever professional pressure light,
ened.
Special stocks moved ahead with
out interruption. Eastman Kodak
achieved the highest levels on record
at 1873 up 4 from the previous close,
The gain was attributable to in
vestment buying which is being at
tracted by constantly. increasing
lines of business.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
EUROPEAN PRICES LOWER
Caused by Wider Acceptance of Gold
Standard on Continent.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK. March 1.-THE re-
turning gold standard in Europe is
resulting in lowered prices through
out the world and will continue to
do so. the Brookrnire Economic Serv-
ice, Inc, states in special report.
AS to the immediate future, restora-
ton Of the gold standard in certain
European countries win eliminate
cut-throat competition, II states.
Since this sort of competition
serves to depress international price
levels, restoration of sound currency
will tend to stiffen the price level.
AS regards the long term outlook
gold requirements to serve as bank
reserves will increase as the COM
merce Of the various restandardized
countries grows, and il gold produc-
ton continues at low level the
growing demands of commerce will
cause gradual appreciation in the
value of gold which means falling
prices.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
Produce Markets

Butter wholesale price, Creamery best
Butterfat-Local dealers pay 81 q Soc
Eggs---strictIya fresh delivered at In
hrd Poultry lbuyngS Drcesoaafens Large Large
sFs and IsEhorn stsS J; 4 l4Sl5;s sssss;sSS
sSains fR 5 IsshoTn springs
turkeys Turk du young TONS &c. hens 50
32c; old TOMS 25c; guinfas. Doc.
CHICAGO. March 11.--Produce: Butter
stand ss 5o SOC? frsts. 4s y a 10 &c; Sec,
s Saqi 1885, sntres s5 rst
f6esfsTgD cars. AT qeTs es s4s
see: geese is a isc turks, No. /, 3oc:
ROSTERS Ice: Potatoesa od ar
S7S; Wisconsin sacked round whites. $2@
30: Idaho sacked russets, 1918 q 80.
Sweet potatoes-$1 az.
~ NEW YORK March II .-Flour-ouiet
faG saEs P Middle Sss
SSSi; gFsaH :, s "a seffss%SIe
ssn's Specials aa to
g.: 80; 10 g. 11fiSy dfsssT. ssYNlo@
1.25 Dressed poultry-Quiet; turkeys,
300 SIC: chickens 20m4 2c; cappns. %
a acc; fowls, 17@ 33c: Long Island ducks.
24@2Sc. Live poultry-Steady; geese.
II q TIC; ducks; 10 "a 30c; fowls 20 @ sic;
tgraeEs 20 65 SGo rooS 81 dsc cS eissens
Firm: state milk. common to special. ~ a
Market, easier; receipts. 1914: creamery
extras, 81 Y % 81 Y G.; special market. SO @
81 %c. Eggs-Firm: receipts. &C. 62
nearby whits fancy; 80 $4c nsarby state 4
western whites. 26 a zoe: nearby browns.
6.25: southern. $500 1850: tsate. S3.25
ga 20; Maine; $3.50 as: Rermudas. SO. so
q -; Pennsylvania. S3.15 q $40. Sweet
pe5aSSeesSersy Sassse1tb eoc@
CLEVELAND. March 11.-Butter--Ex-
ira. 81 Ne; standard 50%c. Eggs-Ex-
ira 90 y G; extra firsts. % &c: firsts. % q
% ordinary. 23c. Cheese--Brick. 2S
a soc: fancy Swiss imported 400 Soc do.
State mild, 80 a s1c; sharp, So a sac; new,
3Ic: medium Medium 3o@ SIC: Leghorns. &c a
28c heavy springers 29M sic: Leghorns,
"A a 26c; ducks 80 q Soc; cocks. 17p
1885,. stays % a 24c;t capons. 34c: Pota-
Maine y s. SO; Mis e 81 mostly g so g
sets bakers. 110-pound sacks, "a; Ohio.
bushei sacks. 81 35 a IA 30: Maine. 2-bushel
sacks. So .65 a $40: Florida. barrels. new
stock No. I. sly; No. 2. SIT
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
BECOMES INTERVIEWER

BIZ JHittU FTGNN
WASHINGTON. March 11.-An
order permitting the Detroit &
Mackinac Railway to become an in
tervener in the application Of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad to ac-
quire control Of the Erie and Pere
Marquette Railroads, the latest Van
Sweringen merger move, was en-
tered today by the Interstate Com.
merce Commission.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11

Other Livestock
BIZ United Press

u
CHICAGO March 11.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 2. 800: market. generally steady:
fed steers. S1270; average weights 1.472
pounds; fe wloads. $3.50 611.75 accord
ing to weight and condition; few loads
light offerings downward 70 1913 and
below: best yearlings, Sill: light heifers.
S7.50G9: some easiness on heavy heifers
IL so: few to outsiders. S13614. Sheep
Receipts, 1000: opening slow: fat lambs,
10 n9c iabs ~ sSDypers mn
ward to $3.50: early bulk wooded offer
ings. S14.75 a 1885. heavy lambs. Sl4 80
Ola gss1d s2nound lambs 1bssn slS2S: enIs
medium and good fat ewes. IS @9: feeding
and shearing lambs steady medium and
"a 90: market very uneven: heavyweights.
81 % oil so: mediumweights s11.45 a
1910; lightweiEhts. S11 so a 80: light
S10.15 a 1895; slaughter pigs, $11.4On
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11

MADISON, Wis, March 11.-Exten-
sive plans are under way to market
a paper manufactured from peat
found in the swkamp lands of Wis
consin. Organization is getting UNI
der way, and the commodity prob
ably will be offered in quantities in
spring. Wall board and wrapping
paper have beeh made and expert
ments are being made on print paper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
RUBBER OUTLOOK GOOD
Balance NEARLY Effected Between
Production and CONSUMPTION.

BIZ Times Special
NEW YORK, March 1.-THE ma
lor decline in prices of rubber is
probably over, the Brookmire Eco
IIomic Service, Inc, reports in a
commodity analysis. Production and
consumption are in closer balance
and there is every reason to believe
that they will continue so. So far
in 1927, rubber stocks have shown
further increase, but unless prices
advance considerably further, re-
striction of exports from the British
area will go into effect. World con-
sumption for 1927 is likely to show
some expansion, but foreign coun-
tries are expected to show a larger
percentage gain than the United
States.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
INCOME TO BE LOWER
Figure Will Be Less First Six
Months of Year Than i'm 1926.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, March 11.-Primary
income during the next six months
will be slightly lower than in the
corresponding period of 1926, the
Brookmire Economic Service, Inc.
predicts in a study of business con-
ditions. AS q result the volume of
trade will not continue much longer
making new high records.
An increase is reported in mining
income over January, 1926. owing to
great activity in coal and oil, and
a seasonal expansion in general bust
ness is anticipated this spring. These
increases. however. are not expected
to offset the lower farm income, a
decrease in building activity, and
business profits, and an anticipated
decline in industrial employment
which will probably not reach last
March's high, when factory pay rolls
amounted to $1,15S, 900.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-11
LEWIS BOOK SELLS FAST
First Supplies OF ELMER Gantry''
Exhausted in Kansas City.

BIZ United Press
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. March H.
Kansas City ministers commented
so freely both for and against eel
mer Gantry," Sinclair Lewis latest
novel, that the interested public
bought three.fourths OF the initial
supply in Kansas City book stores
and news stands yesterday and alb.
sorbed all available copies in the re.
volving libraries.
Several book stores reported sales
Of as high as twenty-five copies dur.
Ing the first business hour yesterday
morning. The depleted supply is ex.
pected to be completely exhausted to-
day.