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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-03-08
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outside, completely out of Diapers
control. The gap Knight Errant open
encd on the field closed behind him
like a door slammed in hurricane.
And Comanche sped forward through
space like a comet!
Slim saw Knight Errant founder
ing. It was as if the horse had sud-
denly broken into a million pieces.
But in flash Draper had gathered
the reins as if picking up the shat
cred pieces and putting them togeth-
er again. With mighty lash on the
whip on the flanks he got Knight
Errant in stride again.
1t was a grim battle now rounding
the bend for possession of the rail.
Knight Errant hadn't surrendered the
lead. But Comanche was gaining
with every stride.
The two horses were entering the
stretch. Knight Errant, in front by
two lengths, was hugging the rail.
He swung just wide enough as he hit
the stretch for Draper to hear from
behind:
open up, Pm coming through"
1t was the cry of Morgan on Co.
manche.
Pushing on Knight Errant with
every ounce of strength, his head bent
low over the horses neck, Draper turn
ed and barked defiantly:
"Hang onto my saddle, you might
get second"
Draper did open up room for Co.
manche but Comanche never got thru.
Sims strategy had clicked.
Comanche lost ground by going to
the inside but quickly came again.
To the tumultous roar of the crowd
that echoed to the peaks of the Sierra
Madres, the two horses came to the
eighth pole head and head with both
riders failing away with their whips.
Seventy yards from the wire they
were still head to head. And in that
final leap to the wire Comanche was
only nose off Knight Errant. Drap-
er reached for the whip, gave his
horse one mighty final lash, then
showed on his neck, literally hurting
Knight Errant under the wire.
Winner by a head! The judges
didn't wait for photo.
Slim and Heather looked at each
other. Their faces shone.
81 thought you said you were going
to faint if he won?" Slim whooped
"May II" squealed Heather hap
PLY. ooh, Slim, when?"
"Here!" he yelled. "And now!"
He opened his arms. She fell into
them, shaking with tears and exul.
tation and laughter.
|
Bassitt, putting on an enormous
cigar, had stack of $100 tickets il
his outstretched arm, ready to hant
them to the cashier, when two de
tectives, one on each side, stepped up
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-03-08

"We'll take these" said one, snatch
ing them from Bassitt's hand.
We've been failing you all day,
Bassitt. They caught the kid up in
the tree with the mirror red handed.
Come along, the judges got some
questions to ask you"
Bassitt, even in panic, went thru
with his customary bluff.
"The trackll have a fine damage
suit on its hands when I get through
with 'em," he threatened defiantly.
"Sure," said the "dicks" smugly,
"you can file the suit in Alcatraz."
The crescendo of the days victory
was still ringing like an unforget-
table rhapsody in Heather's heart as,
early that evening, in her modest
Hollywood apartment, she studied the
gold engraved invitation card San
ia Anita Ball, Ambassador Hotel, 9
P. M"
Slim was on his way. He had call
ed her the moment before from a
nearby telegraph office, where he had
stopped to wire Flo, happily, that in
stead of betting her $50 in the mu-
fuels at to 1 on Knight Errant he
had long since placed it in the future
book at SO to 1!
Minutes later Heather and Slim
were speeding down Sunset boulevard.
Not that l want to bore you with
minor Details" said Slim, holding
her firmly as the taxi swung into
Vine street. "But if you can tear
yourself away tomorrow there's a
check for an infinitesimal 100000 at
the racing secretary's office for you"
But Heather was wrapt in the mag
ic of the evening.
'Slim, this is the most wonderful
night of my life! Like a dream sud-
denly come true. But, oh, I'm fright
ened, Slim, when I think of getting
up in front of all those famous peo-
pie and accepting the winning cup
what will I do? What shall I say?"
Slim was thoughtful for a moment.
"Just thank them in your own words
for the cup, simply and naturally just
as it comes from your heart"
+ +
The ballroom sounded with hilarity.
AS Heather stepped over the carpet
ed floor, her hand on Sims arm, a
hush fell over the large room with
dramatic suddenness. Heather felt
all eyes upon her. Then they were
seated at the speakers table.
Edith Clarke Ashleigh, resplend-
ent in glittering gold and emeralds,
was seated farther down the table.
She leaned forward, holding a cham
payne glass toward them.
ITO your victory!" Edith toasted.
Heather and Slim raised glasses in
enthusiastic response, stealing
glances at one another.
"To your double victory" Edith a
menGed.
Slim watched her in admiration
that was almost awe.
eff one word could describe Edith
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-03-08

(1894-1895); X. M. Bull (1896-1904) !:
A. c. Jamison (19O5-19O6); VIM.
Clews (1912-1916); B. B. Stats
(1920-1925). The dates not filled in
are the times when the church was
functioning under supply furnished
by the Presbytery and not under q
stationed pastor.
The church is located on the State
Road toward Ckestertown, at the
south end of Kennedyville.
At present Rev. Albert Thomas, Of
Elkton, who has been conducting
Sunday evening services at 7:3O p
M. until the winter months will soon
resume these services.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-03-08
THE END

Have you ever tried using Melba
toast instead of plain bread or reg
ular toast for hors d'oeuvres?
Evaporated milk may be used in
place of whipping cream. The evap-
grated milk should be heated in the
can for 20 minutes and then chilled
thoroughly. Use an equal amount of
evaporated milk to amount of cream
called for.
If you put a small piece of charcoal
in the pot when cooking cabbage OF
cauliflower there will be very little
odor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-03-08
COON DOG TRIALS IN
QUEEN ANNE COUNTY

The Queen Annes County Game
Association is planning to hold cooA
dog field trials near Church Hill On
Sunday, April 21st. The trials viii
start at 10 a. m. and include novice
race, fox race, ladies race, and an
elimination race.
The prize include a guaranteed
purse of $4,000 according to an an
nouncement made by Mr.. Ray FARRELL
secretary of the Association.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-03-08
The Supreme Court of American Business

There is court that judges Ameri-
can Business :: court whose de-
cisionS are abSolute-fnal.
1t is the great American house
hold-your family and mine. 1t
passes judgment on every American
Product on the quality and price
50. on the package. on the mer-
chant who sells it.
tits the buyer who has the power
to Judge whether or not an industry
shall whether the service
is worthy and the price is fair.
It's not by accident nor by tricks
of words that products in highest
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-03-08

favor with the public are those that
are advertised most.
Advertising is the force which
makes possible national distribu-
ton ofproducts {: +: makes possible
1arge-scale manufacturing which
brings down prices. Today you may
buy advertised brands, with assured
uniform quality and style. at prices
lower than ever.
Every national advertiser knows
that he cannot exist without main
tanning and improving quality:"
without the approval ofthe supreme
court of American Business:
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Mrs. Cantacuzene,
Granddaughter Of
Grant, Injured
Hurt in Cub-Cor Crash: :
Girl, 19, Is Struck
By Truck

Mrs. Julia Dent Cantacuzene, g.
granddaughter of President Grant
was recuperating in Emergency
Hospital today from injuries re-
ceived in a traf1ic collision yester-
day at Thirty first street and Cleve-
land avenue NV.
Mrs. CantacuZene, a passenger in
a taxicab driven by Ralph M. Deane,
2l20 G street NV, suffered injuries
to her right hip and shoulder.
The cab was in q collision with
another car while making a turn
from Thirty first street into Cleve-
land avenue. Mrs. Alben w. Bark
ley, wife of the Senate majority
leader, who heard the crash from
her home nearby, assisted in sum-
moning police and an ambulance.
The driver of the other car, Lady
c. Steele Of the 140O block of Euclid
street NV, was treated by a pri-
vate physician for minor cuts and
bruises. Mrs. Cantacuzene was en-
route to her home at 1868 Columbia
road NV. when the accident oc-
Cured.
James Martin, 81, of 341 G street
S.W. was injured slightly when the
truck he was driving was in colli-
sion with street car at Seventh
and I streets S.W. yesterday and
was showed into another streetcar
Evening star., 1940-03-08

widely reprinted and translated into
40 languages. its picture Of . duh
toil"worn peasant who leans
upon his hoe and gazes on tho
ground.
''The emptiness Of ages In his
face,
"And on his back the burden Of
the world"
was a blunt indictment of a
world which produced such q tragic
figure. r.
His last years were plagued with
q failing memory, age and infirmi-
ties, but with all re was not alarmed
by approaching death. He looked
forward to exploring "the mysteries
Of the dead"
His fondest hope was never real
ized-a five or six stanza poem
which would disperse the armies
Of the world"
IF I could have one wish full
hlled," he remarked recently, 1T
would be for a poem that would ex-
pose the mockery, the futility, the
sterility Of war In such a way as to
warn every man who loves the world
and humanity to watch vigilantly
against war"
Mr.. Markham was born In Oregon
City, Greg.
One son, Virgil Markham OF New
York City, survives,
Evening star., 1940-03-08

ell, the Rhode Island Avenue Citi-
zens' Association, the Church Of
Our Saviour and all local branches
Of the Odd Fellows.
He joined Langdon Lodge Of the
Odd Fellows in 1912 and after note.
worthy service was unanimously
elected grand master Of all Dis
tr:ct I. o. o. F. groups in 1881,
serving for one year, His home was
at 2041 Mills avenue NE.
Surviving is son, Percy B. Met
tier. Funeral services will be held
by the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge at
8 o'clock tonight at Lees funeral
home, Fourth street and Massa.
chusetts avenue NE. "A second
service will be In the Church Of Our
Saviour at pm. tomorrow, With
burial In Cedar Hill Cemetery. I
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Edwin Markham, Poet
OF Man With The Hoe
Fame, Is Dead
Author Looked Forward
To Exploring 'Mysterie.
Of the Deud'
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 8.-Edwin
Markham has entered upon "the
greatest of all adventures"
The poet who rose to fame on
"The Man With the Hoe" died last
night OF pneumonia at the age of 81.
The painting OF the same name
by Jean Francois Millet served as
Mr.. Markham's inspiration for 1.-THE
Man With the Hoe" He wrote it, a
stanza day, in 1886; then set 1t
aside for 13 years before casually
sending 1t to the editor of a San
Francisco newspaper.
1t was an immediate success, was
Evening star., 1940-03-08

civic organiza-
tions, died We'd
nesday at Home
opathic Hospi-
tai.
Born in Can
ton, Pa, Mr..
M e ttler had
been a District
resident for AZ
years. He served
for Al years as
q printer for the
Pathfinder mag
azine, retir in &
! a s t November
because Of fail
Evening star., 1940-03-08

approaching in the opposite direc-
ton. None of the trolley passengers
was injured. Mr.. Martin was treated
at Emergency.
Struck by a truck yesterday
while crossing the street at Six
teenth and Harvard streets NV,
Thelma Heingman, 10, of 3145
Mount Pleasant street NV. was in
George Washington University Hos
pital today with arm and leg in
juries.
Evening star., 1940-03-08

became seriously i'll last Friday.
At the time of his death Mr..
Mettler was king of Brightwood
Royal Arts Masonic Chapter and a
member Of Stansbury Masonic
Lodge, Brightwood Masonic Coun-
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Thomas {. MeiIer Dies;
Active FraternaI Worker

Thomas G. Mettler. past grand
master Of the Independent Order
Of Odd Fellows and an active
worker in other fraternal and
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Wind Upsets Truck, 5 Hurt

CORSICANA, Tex, March 8 P.-
The wind blows hard here. An
extra strong puff blew over truck
loaded With IA men. Five were
hOspitaliyed.
Evening star., 1940-03-08

Defying superstition, Paris is re.
opening stations on subway line l3.
Evening star., 1940-03-08

Washingtouians can enjoy
the convenience OF Home
Delivery Service-and save
money. simply by making q
telephone call. Call MA.
tional 5000. give your name
and address and the service
you desire. Consult the rates
and services to the right.
Evening star., 1940-03-08
MONTHLY RATES
CITY AND SUBURBS
Efecsips January l. 1910

The Evening ana
Sunday Star 75c per month
The Evening Star 45c per month
Night Final and
Sunday Star 85c per month
Night Final Star 60c per month
Evening star., 1940-12-12
Bread Monopoly Probe
Opens in PHILADELPHIA

A Federal grand jury is being con-
vened in Philadelphia today to in
quire into an alleged bread monopoly.
marking the start of what the Justice
Department announces will be q
Nationwide attack on factors be-
lieved to be affecting food costs.
Numerous complaints have been
received, the department said in a
statement, concerning the alleged
existence Of combination on the
part of the larger baking companies
to control bread prices, reduce the
weight of loaves, and price-cutting
bread wars to force recalcitrant
bakers into line with the major bak-
ing companies program"
The department said about 100
persons, including representatives of
30 baking companies operating in the
Philadelphia, Atlantic City, N. j.,
and Wilmington, Del, trade area,
would be called to testify. r. Nc
Donald Gray, special assistant to the
Attorney General, is in charge Of
the inquiry,
Evening star., 1940-12-12
Tax.Free u. ). Notes
Arouse Wave Of
Senate 0ratory
CIork-Austin Debate
Forecasts Controversy
In Next Congress
BY j. A. O'LEARY.

The Treasurys decision to make
the new short-term Government
notes taxable. aroused wave of
oratory in the Senate today, with
Senator Clark, Democrat, of Mis-
souri, defending it and Senator
Austin, Republican, of Vermont con-
demning it.
The debate forecast a lively con-
troversy in the new Congress in jan
uary over the whole issue of whether
to continue or abolish tax eXemp-
ton for Government securities.
Senator Clark called it one of the
greatest steps forward in the history
of taxation in the United States.
Senator Austin reported that al
ready the move by Secretary Nor
genthau has demonstrated it will in
crease the cost of national defense
to tax Government bonds.
Decision Up to Congress.
Because of the tax feature, Sena-
tor Austin said, the current short
term issue had to be sold at a "a
per cent interest rate instead of /.
per cent. This, he said. will cost
the Government S2,5O0,0OO more an
nually for this one ISSUE
Senator Clark explained that un-
der existing law the Treasury head
has the discretion to tax or leave
exempt short-term notes. but must
make all long-term bonds tax ex-
empt. For that reason, he said, he
praised Mr.. Morgenthau's decision
to issue short-term taxable securi-
ties at this time, because it puts
"squarely in the lap of Congress
the question of removing the ex-
emption from bonds. The Secretary
he explained, might have issued 30
year bonds that would have been
exempt from taxation
Senator Burke. Democrat. of
Nebraska. Joined in to call attention
to published reports that the Treas
ury move NAV be an attempt by
the Federal Government to force
the States into policy they do not
approve, namely, the taxation OF
State and local bonds.
Constitutional Reform.
Senator Austin reminded the
Senate that some of its members
take the view the lifting of tax
exemption from Government secur-
tiles is constitutional reform.
rather than a question to be settled
by legislative act.
Meanwhile, the Treasury's first
issue of fully taxable securities was
Evening star., 1940-12-12
Milk Price Discussion
To Follow ArnoId's Talk

A discussion Of Washington milk
prices is expected to develop tomor-
row night following a discussion OF
monopoly practices by Thurman Ar
mold, assistant attorney general, and
Donald E. Montgomery, consumers
counsel of the Department of Agri-
culture, at the Friends Meeting
House, Florida avenue near Connec-
ticut avenue NV.
The meeting is sponsored by two
Of the Capitals active consumer
groups. the D. c. Milk Committee
and the D. c. Cooperative League.
Evening star., 1940-12-12
Keep False Teeth
Purified Says
Dr., SherWin

Don't brush your false teeth or dental
pla.es-you can't purify them that way
you can't even clean them properly that
way.
Keep up with the times - get today .
generous 80 cent bottle of Stera-Kleen-
give your plate a bath as directed, and
after the first bath your false teeth will
start to sparkle with purity and cleanliness
will 30 glisten with beauty that you'll
b proud of them. Your mouth will feel
much better - rejuvenated.
Just 4 little of Stera- -Kleen in a hall
slass of water and all Shiny mucln stains
and murkiness begin to go-lt's amazing
lasts for weeks-30 cents-all drug stores
Evening star., 1940-12-12
described by Secretary Morgenthau

uNtSAA0NN Ny OSSASediy AVAIL 6SAAlAiou
today as complete success"
The $500,OOOOO defense notes,
maturing in five years and bearing
,, of per cent interest, were placed
on sale yesterday. Mr.. Morgenthau
said preliminary figures indicated
this issue has drawn as we'll as the
last fully exempt note issue offered
on an exchange basis in March, and
better than the last previous note
issue sold for cash in December, 1888.
when the interest rate was rs per
cent"
The Treasury chief added that he
was so delighted with the results
that he had sent radiogram this
morning to President Roosevelt
somewhere in the Caribbean notify
ing him of the success Of the sale
Evening star., 1940-12-12
Housing Expert to Speak

Mrs. Edith Elmer Wood, housing
expert and consultant for the United
States Housing Authority. will speak
on The Democratic Concept of De-
cent Housing as a Public Response
bility" at a meeting of the housing
class. United Federal Workers of
America School tonight at 532 Sew
enteenth street NV.
Evening star., 1940-12-12


adent
E P
STAFF
Evening star., 1940-12-12
KIDNEYS
MUST remove
EXCESS ACIDS
Help IS Miles of Kidney Tubes
Flush Out Poisonous Waste

Help Is Miles or Kidney luoeS
Flush Out Poisonous Waste
II you have an excess OF acids in your
blood, your Is miles of kidney tubes may be
overworked. These tiny filters and tubes are
working day and night to help Nature rid
your system of excess acids and poisonous
waste.
When disorder of kidney function permits
poisonous matter to remain in your blood.
It may cause nagging backache. rheumatic
pains. leg pains, loss of pep and energy, get
ting up nights, swelling, pufiness under the
eyes, headaches and dizziness.
Kidneys may need help the same as bow
sls, so ask your druggist for Doan's Pills.
hsed successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and will help
the Is miles of kidney tubes flush out poison
hus waste from your blood. Get Doan's Pills.
La gaceta., 1940-12-23

Como en- amos anteriores, Ell
de 1910 ha sido de extraordina-
ria actividad para la Camara de
Concrete de Ybor Y La Verbena
del Tabaco.
Nuevos esfuerzos Sc han he
cho, con ell mayor desinteres,
por el bien de la colonia latina
y de Tampa.
Dick Greco que entrara a sus-
THUR al active Johnny Dfaz, ha
procurado realizar con eficien-
cha la dificil tarea que sc lie con-
fiara
Jose Glamour es ell presiden-
te de La Verbena Y viene traba-
jandn dfa y noche para lograr
que u de l941 culmine en- un
triunfo extraOrdinario.
La gaceta., 1940-12-23
MUSICA

Cuando mayor era Ia circula-
ci6n rOdada por la Red de San
Luis, trcpezaron aver por Ia tar
de, un taxi veterano en- ell ssr-
vicio y un flamante coche anne
ricano, equipado con TODD 10 que
haya que pedir, incluso radio.
Como de costumbre Sc cruzaron
entire ambos choferes toda clase
de insultos, inofensivos Y de los
otroS. Intervene un guardia,
que les obliga a c~allarse. Los
motoes nuevamente en- mar
cha, el conductor del coche ultra
moderno hace funcionar con to-
da intensidad su aparato de ra-
do, con un geSto de franco su-
perioridah. FL taxista sonrie
despreciativo, y escupe su 1lti-
insulto:
Iiorganistal
La gaceta., 1940-12-23
ACoNYUGAL

listed no sabe 10 que STEM
Ole dscia la otra tarde, en- Ell
Ateneo, a don Honorato de Cas-
tro un viejo poeta-, listed no
sabe 10 que siento no haberme
casado con una e~strella.
5iEs listed aficionado al "ci-
ns''?
NO. A la lejania. Me gusta-
ria haberme casado con una es-
trella muy distante, con la mas
distante de todas. Ahora vivi-
ria tan tranquiIo.
La gaceta., 1940-12-23
LAS FRUTAs MUELLE3s

LAS FRUTAS MUELLElS ].
jose Santos C-hocano-proto-
tipo de hombres de acci6n, dc
''prccesores de energfa"-inv-
to una noche a cenar a un poeta
lirico TODD inercia, que lie del
pasmado al decirle, luego de pc
dir, a la bora de los postres. al
baricoques Y platanos:
-Unos no Sc pelan, y los o
res, Sc pelan con facilidad. Scr
los frutas muy c6modas.
La gaceta., 1940-12-23
La Camara de Concrete de Ybor La Verbena

He aqui los nombres de las
personals que compones Ell direc-
torado de las dos importantes
organizaciones:
CdmGrG de Concrete de YbOr
Presidente
DICK A. E
Primer Vice Presidente
LAMAR SARA
SegundO Vice Presidente
ABE X
TesOrer0
GASPAR MELLA
SecretGriO
FRANK DE LA A
ReGl Vega
John A. Diaz
La gaceta., 1940-12-23

-
E. G. Skogsberg,.
Charles /. Campbell
Joe Ficarrotta
Eugene An2alone
Sam Ferlita
Angelo Spicola
Nick DiMaggio
S. Quintaniila
A. A. Fernandez
Jose Suarez
Oscar Pcller
Victor Garcia
John A. Alamo
Joseph Wohl
James L. Baldwin
R. NJ. Ybor
l. A. DeMinicis
Joe E Glamour
Victoriano Manteiga
La Verbena del 7'abdcO
PresideRte
JOE E.
Vice Presidente
o A. DIAZ
SecretariO
CHARLES /. CAMPBELL
TeSOrero
DICK A. GRECO
Roy Cotarelo
Henry Scaglicne
Charles Spicola
Harry Waterman
Lamar Sara
r. B. Dfaz
Two De Minicis
Rail Vega
Carl D. Brorein
C. C. Vega, Jr.
Nash Higgins
r. M Ybor
Severino Quintanilla
Ray Tamargo
Cesar Rivero
Antonio Leto
Ignacio Antinori
Raul Nogueira
Justo Rodriguez
Joe Moran
Angel Olivia
Herbert D. Cameron
Joe Ficarrotta
Al Chiaramonte
Charles Fernando
A. A. Fernandez
Eugene Fernando
Mario Pullara
James Baldwin
James S. Sheridan
La gaceta., 1940-12-23

Jose Suarez
Major M. j. MackleT
Eugene Anzalone
James w. Warren
Pedro Hevia
Angel de la Riva
Luis Lopez
GaSpar Mella
A. w. Delcourt
Frank Carrera
Victoriano Manteiga
Comite HOnOrGriO
R. E. L.
Presidente
SpeSsard L. Holland
Carl D. Brorein
Armando Rodriguez
Eli Witt
Peter 0. Knight
ID. B. Mckay
George B. Howell
Ramon Fernandez Rsy
Vicente Guastella
Juan Fernandez
Francisco Garcia
Ray B. Cralle
Ralph Nicholson
Peter Cimino
j. Frank Davies
E. D. Warner
Johr H. BcuShall
Frank Traynor
r. w. Simpson
Frank j. Cannon
K. NJ. Ybor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-19
Building Costs Will
 Be Higher Next Year
Material, Labor and Land Costs Lowest in Years;
 Sharp Rise Expected Early in I04Os

New York, April 19-In the gen. eral furry of elections, European wars and census takers, a condition of great importance to the United States is receiving practically no nos tice. That condition is the building situation. Based on more than F years of measuring and analyzing factors responsible for changes in building costs, Real Estate Analysts Inc, through its president, Roy Wenzlick, announces firm convic- tion that building costs will rise sharply in the very early 1940's.
 "If you ever expect to build a home," says MT. Wenzlick in the May issue of Better Homes and Gar derlS," there are many reasons for believing the next six months offer opportunities which probably won't exist again for many years"
 MT. Wenzlick bases his statements in the article on five different points which he analyses exhaustively They are: material prices; cost of building labor; present low prices of sites: cost of financing and interest raetS; rises in rents.
 Material for a typical middle western house which would have cost $1 in 1926 and $1.4O in 1920 would cost 84 cents today. Prices of building materials are slightly higher now than they were six months ago. In 1886 and 1887 gen. eral business improved rapidly. This resulted in Taper cent rise in less than a year. The improvement of