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Evening star., 1948-06-20
HELP MEN and WOMEN Cont }

nsIr MeN ono WOMsN tSont.l.
COUPLE, colored, middle-ased wanted to
care, for and live in funeral home. Box
CoUPLE, white middle-sged or retired, no
children, to care for small farm, 20 miles
must be able to to drive car; no drinkers
referenseesr s. house furnished on grounds.
CoUPIE, coiored or white to care for an
estate household within miles of b. C.
Man must Be handy man GROUND the
and will be assisted by another woman
This couple must be good workers. sober
for e sss a years. naf fSeG Aer aas
fcations are satisfactory, this couple will
be compsnsatsd @ .ad with With own private apart.
furnished for their entire use. Salary
SGI1pr SPsn Bog soE s,H' s,,sis, stsr; ,or,or-2o 30
reabls
steady; good salary. sCHuLMAN, No. :
Manor sla Jane lane Lawrence. Lons Island, Cedar
COUPLE, white. wife to take over man
asement new saroen-type spts., husband
to take general maintenance jobs. Both
salary with apt. included experience
necessary; references required. Box $40,
DEMONSTRATORS - Special work in
homes; no canvassing; car essential; excel.
income. Write for interview, Box 425-G.
FOOD CHECKER. experienced; part time
apply RESTAURANT MADRILLoN. Wash.
FOUNTAIN HELP-well paid work at our
soda fountain: pleasant WORKING conditions.
perm, employment. excellent opportunity
s9F ssany Pso pG oRs E gs AeD m
ployment ofhce. ~ P st. ne, Mon. through
En Mls Asb m woMES e 4so pm oafor,a .ooa ,ob,
AL types, With good salaries. sEABoARD
EEMPLoYMENT AGENCY, go W st. NV,
MEN AND WOMEN pREssERs-5.aay
week, good salary; experience necessary.
1893 Buchanan st. NV. 30
OPPORTUNITY for invalid with phone
Mandy TO answer business calls. Write
PfaNo P2s i pLaYhR LashR ps1 sb Ma ID eoOr.d to
good salary and tips BENNY's TAVERN,
fns ZEAL AZ IsTATE "A hw wsALEsMAN-openimngs for
ability. Must have automobile. real
Opportunity If yon are energetic and
%liins Wlitns ato to oc work Experienced preferred
SETTLED WOMAN or couple, to care for
3O-room rooming house in NV. Wash
ington; $50 NO. ana Ink. rm., compen-
satton; Write Box 4s:-G, Star. ,--23,
jects. State qualifications and give phone
number. Box 204-G, Star.
COLOkED-Jobs open for men and women;
typsf S 9Tk g90d pay Apply
$500 MO. for exper. couple with long
local refer Must take complete charge.
Ideal place for exper people; good cook.
have worked toeether in similar positions.
WOMAN. white, to cook in children's home;
also man for maintenance. WI. 5606;
Evening star., 1948-06-20
INSTRUCTION. COURSES.

CONTRACT BRDGE.-Besinnsrs. inter
ing for q brushup. Student socil club
oreanizing for picnics and parties, NEVA
soSK esIsinsS instrqstor, Ex :,,i 55ss 5ss,n
hour; prices for students; CIV. ph9ns mum,
REAL ESTATE CoUksE-Learr basic
fundamentals Of the real estate business
Taught BY specialists under supervision of
active resltOr Class meets one rr1as1 9dshs
june Is, la4S, s to 10 pm: Moderate
Zee Visiting hrst session free. Bring
your friends For further Information;
can EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE 1897 II
St NV. ST. s216.
MODERN TRAINING in beauty culture. AZ
subjects taueht. Approved 81 Cove rnmsnt
for CT training. WAR-FLYNN BEAUTY
COLLEGE. 1910 q st nv. DI. 1852.
DRIVING LESsONs-Learn to drive. with
CaIl CH. 5000 KENYON-PECK,I INC :.
DRIVING SCHOOL. 2s25 Wilson biTd.'
Arlington. Va. -l
LEARN TO DRIVE in WashtnEtons Oldest
largeEt and most modernlY equipped auto
driver trainins school; 1e40 model ears
a taated dual controls; permtte seeuIeo
B. e.. Nd. vs. Easy METHOD. NO. l7sS
Evening star., 1948-06-20
HELP poMEsrIc.

COOK, G,h.w., go to N. r. City suburb; !;
children; good pay. Reference. TIE. $3.50.
eook sgSs Rssk ts family ISr e 2 .ns to
ass 0ss nsssa e.. SS Wo s
for summer; $40 week; refs. REQ. Call
COOK G. .Hw-Live in; fond Of children
other help employed; sea shore in August;
refs. required $50 per week. OR. 1909
COOK AND G.HW.. colored. experienced
and references; 5h-day week ia. 5l72
SoSPLE live In private tsm, EXP gen
s.s5 mo: to start Wo. sI53. ---2i
% Week sn .nd sah t0T
essary. For further information call GL.
iqlI H. . day; N H: ave ave: suslin.: Cali sa i
live i've in s,7s gs; ct,
GeGwtSokSa eoHd ssla{s fsa sH i.usary usd1 t.uto
chines); 51a days; refs; $25. CO. .57s2. I:
G.H:W., capable woman. for cleaning and
nss sa x0rf HoSart Ssnoss s4ss
around houssyork: Bendix washer; ~
II st. ne. No phone calls accepted. Apply
eiisf GIRL is FOR G.B;w. and care of ! child
sa5 st week. &c i4is Underwood ;. NV
gh, ssS %s.k Ws soss with ss
GIRL, reliable, to take care of small apt:
sS!d sSSf =, +. Az ssys sta, ewes Must have
HIGH School GIRL or settled woman,
eolorsd to care for ehld1e1 Of EN-
$sS 81 ~ EssSIy; w. 1927. -. ,,.. ~. 49,.
interested in good home. room. board and
care Of three schooi-aEe children. GAN
HousERaEpER. 6aa3iE white. experienced. to take
work. laundering. cooking; lovely rm and
sa!s sasrs Hny esh'si es Sss 2 hfaa
HoUsEKEEPER. white, capable. sood
PEI yk; Arlington: cH: 1856. ,....
and son. Live in. n.'' Must be quiet; Tehned
iady; References: Phone GE; 1868: -,
MoUsEkEEpER white ADULTS no v. chill
no Sundays; good transp; NV. location.
to refined. elderly woman,
drinker. so to so; cooking and lieht house.
keeping; bungalow in Silver Spring and
lovely summer home on Chesa. Bay refs;
mo. Phone sH. 1882 after 10 am. for
IRONER, experienced. man or woman. to
wash paints; don't call unless experienced
MAID. eoiored, e5 to 40: s.h,w:. laundry,
eDcens eDces; Arlington. MDit % cH. I"e oae4s ~ SO
NURSEMAID who doesn't smoke. expert
t'ea; to Care n for limo mo- old baby siri; other
help in family; Wed. and sun. sftsIInoons
All %ppy live MRS HI s0sa eR 'Gna osa sss ese
Ebbitt Hotel; at 10th and H sts' NV
small children; references; 500 month.
HH fLAIN n Cook. gh.w. fond of child: "
dsy st Tur 90 sso a :easho4s Aag &c. %o
WOMAN, white. g.h.w., in small sub home.
care of baby girl; live IN servant type
only: $50 wk.. pvt rm Box 316-G, star
WOMAN. colored, settled, for cooking and
light housewcrk: willing to go to beach
for summer. Other help employed. Wo.
WOMAN. g.hw. small apt, care for 1s-
mo. child; live in; local refs, health card.
WOMAN. settled. cheerful, to live in, keep
dren in Fairland, Nd 30 min. from down.
town Wash. 5-dav Mk,; upstairs room;
start within next wks,; $50 wk. ASH
WOMAN. white, preferably with child: to
help with cooking ..g.h:w. and care OF
on small farm near ROCK
se euse and eauip5sd with dishwasher
tim. today: After 8 during week:
Evening star., 1948-06-20
INSTRUCTION COURSES Cent, i.

BEAUTY OPERATORS NEEDED-Moderp
training In all subjects; day. night and
part-time classes. Get our free catalosue.
MABELLE HONOUR SCHOOL. 1910 n. Y.
ave. Me s71s. Established 1918.
GREGG SHORTHAND dictation typing-
Evening classes. Prepares for examins.
tions. Coliese instructor. 81 mo. 81. $3.50.
BOOKKEEPING. with typins or comp
short courses. enroll today; accredited
courses. BOYD,S. 700 18th. MA. 233s.
LEARN 4 LANGUAGE FAST. Reference.
instructors Tel. supervisor In am, HO.
$3.50.
and air-conditioning Of.
fer opportunities to alert, mechanically
minded men; since 1927 UEI spare-tims
training has helped thousands prepare for
Jobs. repair shop ownership: get free op-
portuntty facts today. Write UTILITIES
INST. Box 392-E, Star 2ls
Evening star., 1948-06-20
SITUATIONS MEN AND WOMEN.

COUPLE, cook and butler. Job for summer,
Mass. r. l., Maine or in town; ref. Ii.
9141 all week; $500.
COUPLE. colored desires employment in
private home; wife cook. man handy many
ways; sober and reliable, drive automo-
COUPLE, white, experienced, no children.
best references. seek position as working
aousekeeper or manager Of rooming or
COUPLE-Sober. settled, with infant, for
residence managership and part-time main
tenance for apt or estate; reference. Box
399-G, Star.
COUPLE, settled. honest, reliable, husband
working, desire position as manager Of
apt. or rooming house; experienced. Box
11R-H Qtar
Evening star., 1948-06-20

ersSiy SN' some % %snoSledse d,s Of iaporatory
Eork 5;dsy Ek Iio, w0 asp stte Pm
a. es soss nd snt Dseq
fere with home duties, Apply for your
nsighborhood immediately. MR.. o'coN-
seT scF' Now. G1 sihsi sGiihksiis.. Here, . job that.
required; paid while learning: 5.day week;
regular pay increases. There are openings
81. nv CHESAPEAKE g. POTOMAC
ExPETRiESNChE ExPERiESCED OFFICE woRKERs-sal-
peson. ROSS JEWELERS., sos nth St. NV.
OPPORTUNITY TO TRAvEL-2 YOUNG
transp. paid; cash drawing acct: expenses
advanced; AVERAGE earnings. $50 weekly;
perm. position. Apply CRAIG COOK. Mad
ison Hotel. No phone calls. 20-
WORK in Pollard Ailinss mailing division.
1nDdubCATEDN WOMAN, With young child.
primarily interested in attractive home
for self and child. to sssume care Of infant
PART-TIME TYPIST and general ofnce
worker. Apply IDEAL CLOTHING co.
WANTED CAsHIER-Must be experienced
N. c. r. 1000 machine operator. HOTEL
HARRINGTON; Ilth q SITS, NV. 30
plete charge Of three children. Live as
family. Call cH. 0074, Mr.. wooIsToN
WANTED EXP. SECRETARY. former in
sur.nee exper :, desirable Apply by mail 9 q
bzRsI B Rs1:eIe @suazsea Z Co. sis ' isth k
nv. -21
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Weather Forecast

A tourist strolling about a waiting
room at terminal railroad station
in Los Angeles was watching a
Negro porter as he swept the floor.
Deity but slowly the man made
little piles of dirt, cigarette butts
and other litter which had accumu-
! lated. The morning was warm and
clouds were gathering in the sky.
''Sambo." said the tourist, "don't
you think there is an excessive
amount of humidity in the atmos-
phere today2"
"Wha's dat?" exclaimed the Neg
70, wiping the perspiration from his
face.
81 was merely extending an inter-
rogation to learn if you thought it
was going TO rain," said the tourist.
"Well, l nevah!" said the porter.
Does you reckon l would be vast
in my time pushin' dis here broom
if had sense enuf to prognosticate
de precipitation"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11

Miss Katherine McCulloch, exec
utive secretary of the Washington
County Girl Scout Organization, in
announcing the project, stated that
some ten Hagerstown Troops have
already started work on the project
and that many more are expected to
join in the work shortly.
The slogan for the project is:
Make Warm Friends-Fill A Girl
Scout Clothing Kit Today" and the
national organization hopes that the
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11

project will result in 100000 clothing
kits for children in Europe and Asia
"a total of million garments.
Those interested in helping the
project in this area-whether mem
bers of the Girl Scout Organization,
or not-are urged to contact Miss
McCulloch at the Girl Scout head
quarters in the Women's Club, 81
South Prospect Street, or to get in
touch with her by phone Her num-
Der is 2257.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Saved BY A Nose

A mans nose comes in handy
sometimes, even when it is not used
to smell with, Hugh Wohlers, of Los
Angeles, Calf, would most readily
agree. For when robber bound
Wohlers with shoe laces in his shoe
store and then took $50 from the
safe, the man said he managed to
knock telephone on the floor and
dial operator" with his nose. His
call for help brought police, who
freed him.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
You Can't Fool A Politician

A member of the legislature was
making a speech, and in conclusion
said: 'Tn the words of Daniel Web,
ster, who wrote the dictionary
Give me liberty, or give me death?"
One of his colleagues pulled at his
coat and whispered, Daniel Web
ster didn't write the dictionary-it
was Noah"
'Noah nothing" replied the speak
er, 81 guess know little Scrip
ture, Noah built the ark"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
That Fatal eff"

A burglar who took $50 one night
recently from the home of Henri
eta Lippis, of Seattle, Wash, prom
ised to pay back the money, if.
The burglars note said: Dear
Friend I hate to do this but 1 am
broke and 1 cannot get work and
have got wife and three kids at
home. I'll pay you back next Xmas;
that is, if Henry Wallace is elected
President"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11

Pictured above are some of the
members of Girl Scout Troop 2,
folding and packing garments for
one of the clothing kits to be sent
to needy children in Europe and
Asia, as part of the Girl Scout Or
CARNATIONS nationwide project,
"Clothes For Friendship" Miss
Sara Wampler is leader of Troop 2
and Mrs. Ruth Delauder is assistant
leader.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Considerable Net Population Gain.

The nations baby crop last year
was the largest in history and the
death rate was near the record low
The Social Security Agency report
ed that 3,27O,OOO live births were
registered in 1947, an increase of
431 900 over 1916, the previous high
Deaths in 1947 were estimated at
,448,000 as compared with 1885,
GIT in 1916.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Hoover Proposes Alliance

Former President Herbert Hoov-
err, speaking in New York City re-
Gently, urged that the United States
and the rest of the Western Hemis-
phere nations team up with a I'M
flied Western Europe to maintain
peace, warning that if this nation is
attacked 1--WE might have to stand
the onslaught alone"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Battle Against Housing Shortage

One million homes a year! That
was the rate at which home build
ing proceeded in the United States
during the last half of 1947, report
to the National Association of Home
Builders in Chicago has revealed.
Altogether $4,000 homes were
completed during the year.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Deadly RetOrt

Seeing her former boy friend at
a party, girl decided to snub him.
$50 sorry" she murmured when
the hostess introduced him, "but l
didn't get your name"
81 know you didn't" said the un-
abashed young man, "but you GER
tainly tried hard enough"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
sickle,s Lengthening Shadow

The war and its aftermath have
spread Russian and Communist rule
over more than $4,000 square miles
and more than 11O,OO0,000 people.
Czechoslovakia is the latest country
to fall into the Communist camp.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
U. S. Tobacco Habits Changing

Americans are cutting down on
cigars, snuff and chewing tobacco,
the Bureau of Internal Revenue re-
ports. But cigarette tax revenue
rose $5O,OOO,OOO from 1916 to reach
81, lie, 100000 in 1947.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Powerful Words

"Just think of It'll" exclaimed the
romantic young newlywed, "a few
words mumbled over your head and
you're married"
eyes," agreed the old cynic, land
few words mumbled in your sleep
and you're divorced"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
In BasebaII's Hall OF Fame

The late Herb Pennock and Har-
old (Pie) Traynor have been voted
into basebalIs Hall of Fame by the
Baseball Writers Association Their
names will be enrolled in the Coop
erstown IN. W shrine alongside 46
others who were so honored in prev
ious years.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
News Briefs From
Here And There
What's In A Name?

It's all a coincidence, we know
the fact that George Washington
White, of near Gettysburg, Pa, died
on Washington's birthday. White
was born SO years ago-on Washing
toms birthday
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Bad Case OF Insomnia

Landlady; 81 hope you slept well,
Sir"
+ New Boarder: mo, I didn't I was
troubled with insomnia"
Landlady: Young man, I'll give
you dollar for every one you can
find in that bed"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Well. It Was-At First!

A Negro woman hastily summon
ed a physician to attend her moan
ing, grooming husband.
Il amt sure what's de matter wild
him, doctor" she reported, 'but I
think he got hold of some of dat
good-natured alcohol"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Kept His Promise

whats drawing such a crowd C
.Johnson's store?"
+ "He advertised to present each
. customer with cigar lighter and q
coat hanger"
/ did he really do it?"
/ "Sure-a match and a nail"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Soft Landing

An 86-year-old blind Philadelphia
woman, Mrs. Louise Arbenz, acct
dentally walked out her third floor
bathroom window the other night
and plunged to the areaway below,
but escaped with ankle fractures.
She landed in a snow bank.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Dies At Age Of 1873

Mrs. Mamie Nelson, of Houghton,
Mich, who laid claim to being the
oldest living person in the United
States, is now dead. Mrs. Nelson
said she was one hundred and
twenty-three years old.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Hired Him

Among the questions asked in the
examination of an applicant for a
place on the Washington police force
was this one: What would you do
to disperse a crowd quickly and
quietly?"
The answer: ''Td pass the hat,
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Unequal Responsibility

Friend: $50 now you and your
son are carrying on the business to-
gether?"
Owner: mot exactly, I run the
business and my son does the carry
ing on"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11

She may not be the last, because the
Kpemlin has shown interest in
Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Fin
land and perhaps eastern Germany
and Austria.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Argument Refuted

Parent: Chow do 1 know that you
aren't marrying my daughter for
my money!"
Suitor: "We're both taking risk;
how do I know you won't fail in
a year or so?"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11

When money talks, wisdom is
silenced.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11

We need an theology more COM
polling than communism-more
creative than mere anti-communism.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11

Compulsion leads to evasion and
evasion to corruption.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Another Angle

! "She thinks no man is good
enough for her"
! "She may be right"
eyes, and she may be left"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
'Fair" Not Enough

She: F'Haven't 1 always been fair
with your"
He: eyes, but l want you to be
fair and warmer"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Funny Stuff?

Learning The Hard Way
On mules we find two legs behind,
Two legs we find before,
We stand behind before we find
What those behind be for.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1948-03-11
Putting II Simply

PuUtlng IL SIMPLY
She: "There'S one thing l want to
tell you before you go any further"
He: Whats that?"
She: Don't go any further"
Evening star., 1948-06-13

I. DRPPNoS Why is the
"Saue Far appeal to American
housewiues being prolonged?
The expected supply of copra
from the Philippines is not avail
able because of typhoons that
destroyed a large part of the CO.
conut crop in l947.
Mrs. NJ. S. A., Lyon, Miss.
z. NEW LOOK What New
Look do the latest railway freight
cars hare?
Luminous paint. The cars can
now be seen more easily by oncom-
ing motorists at night.
"A. c. L., Fall Rire1, Mass.
3. GOING UP How is the
President getting a raise in pay?
President Truman will get a
raise of about Sll 900 under the
tax-cutting bill which was passed
over his veto. Mrs. L. S.,
Manhattan Beach, Calf.
4. ON HIGH 80. Why has the
bunting flag ON the Capitol been
replaced with one of nylon?
Nylon is expected to last longer.
The Capitol has been using IL to
IA bunting flags each year.
L. w. A., Madison, Wise.
5. CHECKING UP Why is
our government taking q census of
the fish in North Atlantic wate1s?
Evening star., 1948-06-13

They hope for statistics explain
ing the disappearance of haddock
and other fish from the feeding
grounds. N. J., Detroit, Mich.
s. AT LAST What country
has Just launched its first ocean,
going oessel?
India. The ship is a cargo
steamer and has a capacity of
5000 tons.
Mrs. o. Z. W., Paris, Texas
Z. H0NoRED How many
US. presidents hare been honored
by statues tn London9
Three. Presidents Washington,
Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
J. L. B. J,. Corona, N. Y.
3. BANK NOTE A bone bank
has been set UP at the University of
Pennsylvania. Hop will the bones
be preserved?
In deep-freeze refrigeration
units. The bones are used for bone
and cartilage gratis.
CONDUCTED ~ ~ A*>.
NOTE: We will pay So for a question
and answer used in this column Questions
are based on current news and clipping
OF news source must accompany answer
Address: Tom Henry. THIS WEEK,
420 Lexington Avenue. New York II,
N. Y Unaccepted contribut ions cannot
be acknowledged or returned.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01

vent further diversion for building
of recreation and scenic highways.
Presidential election-Asked an
amendment of the constitution be
passed providing for the election of
the president and vice president of
the United States by popular vote.
Oleomargarine = Urged congress
and state legislature to prohibit imi-
tation of butter through colored
oleomargarine but also asked dis
continuance of all oleomargarine
taxes and license fees.
observation-disclosures former
resolution on education providing
for equal opportunities and obliga-
tons in all public schools, equaliza-
ton of financial responsibilities for
maintaining Montana public schools,
with one-third of tax paid by dis
trict levy, one-third by county and
one-third by state; and opposed any
school district reorganization plans
that would take away local control
of rural school districts.
Dr.. Butler-Expressed deep ap-
probation for the many years of
service of the late DR.. William But
Ter to the livestock industry in Mon
tana.
Resolutions presented by the AS
ISOLATED women's group and passed
by the voting delegates to the con-
vention included:
Narcotic control-Expressed con-
Germ over increased traffic in mar
cotics and sale of alcoholic bever-
ages and crime publications to
minors and will support Legislation
for appropriation to carry on work
of the narcotic education commits,
sion.
School lunches-Favored continu
alton and expansion of school no
lunch program.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01
Mailing Gifts Abroad

w. G.. Maloney, district manager,
United States department of COM
merce, Butte, has announced that
complete information is available on
rules and procedures for sending par
eel post gift packages to almost any
country in the world. The informa-
ton is contained in memoranda
which indicate what items can and
cannot be sent, maximum size and
weight limit of packages and pos
sible foreign duties or restrictions.
Persons desiring such information
which is supplied at no charge
should write to the U. S. department
of commerce, 301 ORourke Estate
building, Butte, Mont, and specify
the country or countries in which
they are interested.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-12-01
Gross Income Up

The BAE cash receipts figure for
January-September this year is $751;
500, 900, 600, against $40, 500, 600, 900
for 1947. Meat animals, dairy prod
ucts and food grains lead with over
half of the grand total. Through No
vember this year, they expect a total
count of $685. 90, OOO, 900, 8 percent
ahead Of same II months last year.
Physical production on farms is up 80
percent but prices are at 800 percent
compared with 1858.