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Evening star., 1932-11-14
Japan Will Supply
Yule Lights for
L. S. This Season

Japan will supply most of the
100000 small lamps to be used
on American Christmas trees this
year. The United States is i'm
porting annually from Japan ap-
proximately 80,000,000 electric
lamps. The japanese can under
sell domestic manufacturers be-
cause of low labor costs in that
country and insufficient tariff
protection here.
Evening star., 1932-11-14

District association
at the November
luncheon held this
noon at H o t e /
Washington.
There was a rec
ord attendance Of
life underwriters
present when the
local associations
president, John P.
Lynch, started the
session off. The
honor guest was
presented by Vim
cent Saccardi, head
of the Washington
agency of the Met
ropolitan Life.
Mr.. Thompson,
Evening star., 1932-11-14
New Coffee Contract Traded.

NEW YORK, November IA P.-
Trading in new coffee contract, to be
known as Contract H" starts today on
the New York Coffee and Sugar Ex-
change. 1t is exclusively for coffee pro-
duced in the Republic Of Colombia.
Trading will be in delivery months Of
December, 1882, and thereafter.
Evening star., 1932-11-14
u. S. TREASURY BALANCE.

BY the Associated Press.
Treasury receipts for November IL
were S3,626,6856 SO; expenditures $l3,-
S55 ,91315; balance, S674,995 ,899 Al.
Customs duties for II days Of Novem-
Der were S9,970, 1928.
Evening star., 1932-11-14
NEW YORK, November IA P).-
Over-the-counter market:
tQuotations as Of 2 o'Clock)
TRUST COMPANIES.

Counterfeit IS gold coins we're found
on 40 of 513 Filipinos when they ar
rived at Manila from Hawaii recently,
and the men said they had bought them
in IanaO
Evening star., 1932-11-14
Paris Exchange Rates.

PARIS, November IA (H9.-Three per
cent rentes, 79 francs 80 centimes; Az
per cent rentes, 81 francs is centimes;
exchange on London, IS francs 90 CEN
times. The dollar was quoted at 25
francs 52H centinles.
Evening star., 1932-11-14
INSURANCE LEADER
PAYS CAPITAL VISIT
Local Underwriters Greet
Charles C. Thompson at
Meeting Today.
BY EDWARD C. STONE

Charles C. Thompson, president Of
the National Association of Life Under
writers, was the guest of honor of the
Evening star., 1932-11-14
STEEL ACTIVITY STEADY
AS AUTO ORDERS GAIN

CLEVELAND, November ID (P).-The
magazine Steel says that steel-making
operations we're maintained last week
at an average of 81 per cent, due to in
creased demands of automobile manu-
facturers. With the exception of the
Youngstown mills, production was
steady to advanced over the previous
weeks average.
Evening star., 1932-11-14
BAR SILVER.

NEW YORK. November IA (P)-Bar
silver barely steady, u lower, at ~,
Evening star., 1932-11-14

NoTETodays Eiysn in this edition
of each stock In this edition are from yesterdays
Evening star., 1932-11-14
First Mortgage Loans

Lowest Rates of Interest and Commission
Thomas J. Fisher & Company. Inc.
Evening star., 1932-11-14

NoTE-Todays individual given in this edition
stock in this edition are from
Evening star., 1932-11-14

NOTE-Today not Eiyen in this edition
Of each stock In this edition are from yesterdays
Evening star., 1932-11-14

An engineer in Poland has invented a
device for an anti-aircraft gun which
will hit machine at $4,000 feet.
Evening star., 1932-11-14

Dividend rates given in tables
haf-yearly decla'
rations
Unit Of trading than 100 shares tPsrtS extra Plqs
ePayable stock Plus s IN stock Plus 2
preferred 80 in
Paid last regular rate Plus 81 an stock PaSabs
Evening star., 1932-11-14
Heard in Financial District.

AS shown by the we9Hy bulletin Of
Waggaman, BraWner & Co., Inc, New
York City bank stocks after f1uctuating
in a narrow range prior 70 election,
showed a sharp advance last week, the
average price being up about 9 per cent.
Since the low point i'll March net de-
posts have increased $3.50, ,034, 900 three
quarters of which occurred since July !.
Evening star., 1932-11-14

High Low. Dividend Rate. Add 90 High Low Close Chs
1915 4ss Purity Bakeries 3D.. SO 9as s% 9%
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

Honorable Superior Court Of Ben
ton County, on the 10Th day of
October, 1882, by the clerk there
of, in the case of w. A. White,
plaintiff, versus o. d. Finley and
Ollie Finley, his wife, defendants,
No. 5S49, and to me, as Sheriff, IL
rected and delivered.
Notice is hereby given, that
will proceed to sell to the highest
bidder, for cash, within the hours
prescribed by law for Sheriff's
Sale, to-wit: At ten o'clock am.
on the 3rd day of December, 1892,
before the front Court House door
of said Benton County, in the
State of Washington, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
The south half of the North
east quarter of the Northeast
quarter, Section 26, Township s
North, Range 80 E. w. M. to sat
isfy judgment amounting tc
81, 037.95 in favor of w. A. White
and against o. ID. Finley and OIL
lie Finley, his wife, with interest
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03
How Modern Women
Lose Pounds Of Fat
Swiftly - Safely
Gain Physical Vigor Youthful
! ness With Clear Skin and Viva
cious Eyes That Sparkle With
Glorious Health

Here's the recipe that banishes
fat and brings into blossom all the
natural attractiveness that every
woman possesses.
Every morning take one half
teaspoonful of Kruschen Salts in
a glass of hot water before break
fast-cut down on pastry and fat
ty meatsgo light on potatoes,
butter, cream and sugar-in A
weeks get on the scales and note
how many pounds of fat have
vanished.
i Get bottle of Kruschen Salts
the cost is trifling and it lasts
d weeks. If even this first bottle
doesn't convince you this is the
easiest, safest and surest way to
lose fat-if you don't feel SUI
perb improvement in health-so
gloriously energetic vigorously
alive your money gladly return
ed.
But be sure for your health's
sake that you ask for and get
Kruschen Salts. Get them at any
drugstore in the world. S29N3D15
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03
MOTORISTS NOW
TAKING BETTER
CARE OF CARS
Local Firestone Dealer Finds That
Owners Are Spending More
For Upkeep

That motorists are beginning to
increase their expenditures on the
proper care of their ears was indi-
Gated by Brick Oliver, local Fire
stone distributor.
1--WE have noticed during the
last few months that many motor
lists are having their cars lubricat-
ed oftener, changing the oil oft
ener and checking the performance
of the car and especially the safe
ty factors" he said.
coil should be changed ait least
every thousand miles, as running
the car too long with dirty, dilut-
ed or poor grade oil leads to ex-
pensive repairs and increased fuel
consumption.
Faulty brakes have been The
cause of a large portion of acct
dents. Drivers have now learned OF
this fact, and they are having
their brakes ADJUSTED regularly.
Proper care of the battery
keeps the lights and electrical OPP
GRAFTON up to safe standards and
prevents one of the most costly
and troublesome hazards of motor.
ing battery failure. More people
are buying the extra power anc
superior types of Firestone batter.
les even tho they cost little more
than other types in the line. This
is proven economy.
ut is also false economy to run
spark plugs over $4,000 miles OF
not to have them inspected at Least
every 5000 miles especially since
the general use of testing appa.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

But if you want TO keep in fine
shape. feel fit the year round, take
a spoonful OF DIR. Caldwells syrup
pepsin every few days. You'll eat
better. sleep better and feel better
You nil nerer need another ldr0fiDe.
Give the children little OF this
delicious syrup two or three times
week. A gentle. natural stimulant
that makes them eat and keeps the
bowels from clogging. And saves
them from so many sick spells and
colds.
Have sound stomach. active
liver and strong bowel muscles that
expel every bit Ct waste and poison
every dayl Just keep a bottle of
DIR. Caldwell's syrup pepsin on
hand; take stimulating spoonful
every now and then. See if you
don'i feel new v;gnr in ererg ID0g.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

man in First Ward; two Council
men in Second Ward; one Coun-
Gilman in Third ward; one Coun-
cilman-at-Large.
The election will be opened al
eight o'clock in the morning and
will continue until eight O'Clock
in the evening of the same day.
The polling booths will be al
the following places:
First Ward at the City Hall
Second Ward at Burns Chevrolet
Company's service station; Third
Ward at John Dover Lumber Co
office.
Dated this 25th day of October
1882.
WINIFRED CAMPBELL
City Clerk.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

ratus by dealers and the develop
ments for increased performance
such as the remarkable new cleo
trode perfected for Firestone spark
plugs.
Statistics and experience show
that the most damage from the
freezing comes with the early cold
snaps, SO don't put off safeguard
ink your car for all winter with a
permanent anti-freeze such as
Firestone's new scientifically per-
fected liquid"
Mr.. Oliver indicated that the
motoring public are not riding on
s'bald headed" tires to the extent
that they formerly did. "We are
mounting any number of Firestone
Gum-dipped tires at the present
time for motorists who heretofore
have exacted the last mile out of
their tires" he said.
"The last one thousand miles in
tire is worth only 43 cents and
the least expense you can have
from one puncture is so cents,
while in all probability you will
have loss Of time, soiled clothes, a
wreck or a hospital bill in case of
tire failure. Besides there is con-
slant danger from worn and nom
gripping treads and that is why
Firestone has developed the most
angles Of non-skid protection ever
.s'pe9Il 6up vi p9p!AoId
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03
Locust Grove Drill Team
Enjoyed Party Friday
LOCUST GROVE

Friday evening the drill team
met at the hall for practice after
which Halloween party was en-
joyed. A treasure hunt had been
arranged and during refreshments
fortunes were read. Mrs. Ruth
Simmelink and Mrs. Vera Simme-
link were hostesses at the party.
Word comes from Klamath,
Oregon that Mr.. and Mrs. Louie
Tucker are the parents Of a baby
boy born Thursday, October 81.
Many Locust Grove residents
attended the funeral Of John Hen
sen, held at Benton City Sunday.
This community wishes to extend
its heartfelt sympathy to the Hen
sen family and relatives.
Evangeline Ness was an over
night guest at the Dennis home
Tuesday.
Dorothy Larkin attended a
party at the Carpenter home in
Kennewick Monday. evening.
A special meeting of Locust
Grove Grange will be held Friday
evening November 5, when a
speaker will be present to explain
some of the things on which we
will vote at the coming election.
Saturday, Nov. 6, the Grange
will give dance at the Locust
Grove hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Luth were
Sunday guests at the R. E. Lar
kin home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Edwards and
Walter and Mrs. NJ. v. Heberlein
were Yakima visitors Friday.
Mrs. j. w. Root is staying with
her sister, Mrs. Dennis Hensen
of Western Horse Heaven for a
few days.
The Fred Simmelink family
were Sunday visitors at the Ros-
coe Richmond home.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

lie doesn't look a day over fifty.
.And feels like forty
1.-THE age of 81.
That's the happy state Of health
pep a man enjoys when he gives
. vital organs little stlmulant!
Nhen your system is stagnant
III you feel sluggish. headachy,
.f-alive-don't waste money on
.,nics" or regulators" or similar
tent medicines Stimulate tie
ser and bowels. Use famous
;iysician's prescription every drug
tore keeps. Just ask them for DIR.
.aldwelrs syrup pepsln.
This appetizing syrup is made
rom fresh laxative herbs. active
emma, and pure pepsin. One dose
viii clear up almost any case OF
,eadachc. biliousness. consultation.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

R SAlLE-Netted Gem pota-
v>soes, U. S. No. / grade, 75c per
nek; U. S. No. 2 grade, 40c per
rex. Onions both grades, per SIX.
IT.; squash, 1-2c per pound. phone
III. H. Gerber & Sons. 29tfc
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NOTICE OF PRIMARY
ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that on
the 9Th day of November, 1892, at
Kennewick, County of Benton,
State of Washington, a primary
election will be held for the fol-
lowing city officers:
Mayor, City Treasurer, City
Clerk, City Attorney, One Council
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR RENT Furnished apart
ments, / large H.K. room down
stairs, 8 rooms and sleeping porch
upstairs, 8 closets, 2 built-in sets
of drawers, breakfast nook, newly
painted and calsomined. Plenty of
furniture, large Howard heater,
free lights and water. No objec-
lions to one or two children, warm
clean and coy, and best of all
cheap. Mrs. Galloway Noel, Ken
newick Apis, 311-Wash. st. :
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HAD YOU
HEARD THAT

. = t+ = = = = = = = ; + ,
The Ladies Aid of the Congre-
gational church will meet with
Mrs. Herbert Misner at her home,
324 Third Avenue, November 8.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR SALE-Here is where you
set the most feed value for the
1ollAr. We handle a full line of
Sperry's feeds and sell by the
pound, sack or ton. Specially low
Fices on large lots. The Farmers
Exchange 52tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

Mrs. Setterland and daughter
Miss Mildred, are guests Of Mrs.
Setterland's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
G. F. Winkenwerder, in the Gar
den Tracts this week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

DR.. II. C. CURRY, the Seattle OPP
tometrist who has made profess
sional visits to Kennewick for 25
years and is known for good OPP
tical work at reasonable prices,
will again be at the Commercial
Hotel, Friday, Nov. a for one day.
Eyes examined, glasses ground &
fitted. 3Oc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

Mr.. and Mrs F.. F. Beste went
to Walla Walla yesterday. They
visited the w. +. Cravers, who
used to live here on the Highlands
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR SALE-Srace in this column
to readers of this paper. Sure.
quiek way to reach prospective
purchasers. The rate is cheap and
results are surprising. 49tf
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Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Shoemaker
of Kennewick were dinner guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Snively.
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at 6 per cent per annum including
increased costs.
Given under my hand, this 22nd
day of October, 1892.
J. K. MCFARLAND,
Sheriff.
BY James Shepherd, deputy.
L. X. Deller, Plaintiffs attor-
ney 11:3-12:1
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR QUICK SALE Dinning
table, chairs, Monarch range,
BED springs and mattress, writing
desk, kitchen cabinet, shelves,
nss and other household goods.
Ms. Gray, 1881 phone; also Seat
ue home for Kennewick residence.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR SALE or will trade for hay
Or feed, prize winning Hamp-
shire Boar and sow pigs, 6 months
old. n. S. Hughes, jr, Hover,
Washington, Phone 13x3 31tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

noR SALE-A. Lehnhard ranch,
aroom house. Bargain for cash.
Il on terms, one-third cash. Adj
dress Mrs. A. Lehnhard, 615 Nor
man Ave-, Evansville, Ind. 35p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

EYES EXAMINED, glasses fit
ted properly fitted at Schmel-
ler's, SO East Main. Walla Walla.
Washington. S3tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR SALE Melted Gem pota-
toes No. /, CSC per sack; Com
neEcial grade, Soc; No. 2, 4Oc; on
ions SOC per sack; squash 1-2 cent.
POUND. Phone 34x4. H. Gerber &
Sons. 31tfc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03
sHERIFFs SALE

State of Washington, County of
Benton, IS.
BY virtue of an order of Sale
and Execution issued out of the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

"ANIED-You to take advantage
= this opportunity of contact
!. buyers and sellers. Results are
,als and quick and the rates are
~ Classified ads published Ave
8 - LOT the price of four, if paid
.'ssnce. 49tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

= lHDLGrangers of the coun-
.,r.. !" remember their special dis
80. .ss On the list prices of Kelly
Ruslleld tires at the Farmers
7tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03
Warrant Can

Warrant Call
All general Fund warrants Of
the City of Kennewick, up to and
including warrant 5Sb5 are called
for payment and interest will cease
after November 9TH. &c..
Dated November 2, 1892.
H. E. Huntington,
City Treasurer.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

DELICIOUS and Stayman apples,
fancy and better, 25c loose box.
Bring container. w. II. Witt. 31p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

n MAKE ROOM for registered
Jersey herd, I will sell 4 grade
1.rsevs and Guernseys. E. L. Bax-
=. .s.s rhona a162. 30-31c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR RENT-Modern five room
house, good basement, furnace
heat; close to high school. Phone
2132 28tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

vANTED-We are in the mar
.1 Tor hogs and cattle. See us
Lore you sell. The Farmers Ex-
anse. stf
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20 sALE-Potatoes, SOC per
fv ,s.t On the ranch, c. G. Cope
ID phone 2s4 Richland. S4c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

roR Adding machine pa
fy per. both wide and narrow rolls.
IN r. register paper. Courier-Re.
porter.
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5op GALE -Marblehead squash
sv e cent pound, or trade for
LAT = Beale ranch, / mile north
,e &C., 27-31p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

cAI,E-16-inch apple wood,
p y n ner cord delivered. Turn.
Inn Lumber company. 5ltI
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR RENT-Four room furnish
ed apartment; piano, electric
stove and furnace heat. Mrs. d. F..
Cresswell, 219 Washington Street,
phone 2082. Bic
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

,op GALE Apples or will trade
'y =, wheat OF wood. VIM. Han
s. 9 w Highlands. dip
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WANTED-A secondhand child's
solky IN good condition. Inquire
tbs office. a1-aan
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

c.IE-Rubber stamp ink IN !,
pR on and quarts; also the small
pms l handy cans. This office
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

- SALE spuds, rutabegas.
P 9s,ni Dsa and squash; will deliver ssn
.s a774. John Ferguson. pop
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

FOR READINGS See Edith Mon
ahan of Yakima one week only,
beginning November Z, Address
118 West Third Ave. Kennewick,
Wn. 31p
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tcsi.E|Fat geese and ducks
iOR SAL cro 31-2p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

GALE Single and double ul
et - carbon paper. This office.
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,,1F-Nicely engraved sym
~ -. ss cards. This office. 2OH
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| Z. cALE-A used furnace; also
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HAVE FORD Model T in good
order. Will trade for range. 1t
must be in good condition. See
Mrs. Galloway Noel, Kennewick
Apis, 81 Wash. ST., Sip
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-11-03

GOOD eating potatoes, Que per
sack. Sam Kuh, phone 40x3; also
pigs for sale, So each. Bic
FOR RENT Warm apartment,
furnace heat, very reasonable.
2O8 Benton st. 31-35p
The border vidette., 1932-06-04
SENATOR JOHNSON WANTS ne ~
PROHIBITION VOTE

Washington. d. c., May
Senator Hiram Johnson. Rspuh-
lican, of California, hitherto an
ardent prohibitionist, today ad.
vocated resubmission of the 18th
amendment.
practically all agree upon g.
referendum now" Johnson said.
The prohibition law should be
put up to the states and the
people themselves given the %.
portunity to pass upon it."
Iu noting his new position ca
prohibition. the California sena.
tor announced be would not
attend the Republican national
convention unless congress com.
pletes its work before then.
He listed resu ubmission OF tue
18th amendment as one of the
matters on the program which
congress should complete before
it adjourns.
A few hours before Johnson
issued his statement. Senator
William E. Borah. Republican of
Idaho, q staunch dry and de.
fender of the prohibition law in
the last Hoover campaign, re-
vealed that be would not be
present at the Chicago convsn.
ton to take part in the fight
there revolving about a wet" Or
resubmission plank in the Re.
publican platform.
Further than this, the Idaho
senator indicated be would not
actively support President Hco
yer. for whom be was one of the
leading campaigners in 1929.
Senator Smith W. Brookhart.
Republican, of Iowa, also ind:
Gated he would not support the
President in the coming cam.
Daign. He was one of the chief
farm belt spokesmen for Mr..
Hoover four years ago.
Congress should complete the
program be outlined, along with
consideration of policies relat
ing to business, banking, farm.
ers and the like" Senator John.
son said, even if it takes all
summer.
The border vidette., 1932-06-04
REAL PUBLIC BENEFIT

While only one fifth of the
nations roads are in the Federal
Aid system, they carry at least
one half OF the country's rural
trs ffic. Total annual travel over
the system is estimated at So.
600, 900. 900 miles.
Increased Federal Aid appro
priations have been of great
value in bringing highways up
to a needed standard.
The Federal Government is
often justly criticised for the
waste accompanying many of its
activities. 1t is pleasure 10
find q case where the money il is
spsndinR really benefits the pub.
lie to a high degree.
Hard times have bad many up
fortunate effects, but they have
at least had one good one in the
increased road work being done
in all parts of the country. The
speeding I'D has been principally
an effort to alleviate uuemploy.
ment. as 80 cents out of the road
dollar goes to labor, on the
average. Bat where most relief
schemes fail, at the public ex,
pense. this one is a success.
Road work has saved many
families from distress and abject
poverty-and it has given Us
arteries of travel which will pay
high rate of interest, in a coin
more valuable and stable than
money, far into the future.