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Evening star., 1950-02-08
LUXURY And Econo,ssy 20 hand

in hand when you keep new yello,o
Blue Bonnet Margarine on your
grocery list. Each handy Il lb. yell
low print of this fine margarine is
beautifully wrapped in pure alumi-
mum foil with parchment lining. No
Evening star., 1950-02-08

Kraft Dinners S
h e kind of
treat I count on
often! I relax
while its spe-
cial macaroni
cooks in only 7
Evening star., 1950-02-08
GIVE YOUR KITCHEN A sHoWERi

T|RAFT DINNER offers you 8 spe-
n cially selected aids for your
home ALL WELL BELOW RE.
TAIL PRICES. Here theJ are:
Kitchen Shears IS piece Brush Scf
Chefs Knife Buffenhole Scissors
Berry Spoon -cold Meet Fork
Together, Spoon 8 Fork make
q lovely sulcd set
Set Of 4 aluminUm molds-4 ik In.
AIvmilte ring meld-6H2 in.
sforf with the brush SETS specially de-
signed brushes only 25e. cofcIog with
prices and order blanks in sush kruff
Dinner Pcekcua.
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QUICK FUDGE FRosTINo
There's A Lot of Beef in
HORNED Chill Con Carne-and fat

red chilli beans
q n d a ric h
sauce, spiced
lively but light.
Tha t's,a deli
cious, satisfying
meal all by it
S e | + a n d
CO aacx, ~ fiv
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c ! o u S a n q
fresh-keeping.
w ell, now I
W a Mt you to
know the Joy of
a soda recipe
for cookieSl
Evening star., 1950-02-08
NEWS FOR TINY JACK HoRNERs

NIow, PIunsS- toith -Tapioca join
IN the long list of delicious, nu-
trltious Gerber's Baby Foods.
But tiny Jack Horners won't pull
out plum" from this new dessert.
You see the Gerber people know
Evening star., 1950-02-08
IT'S COOKIE TIME

TIoU KNOW I've been telling you
how cakes made with Arm &
Hammer or Cow Brand Baking
Soda are extra velvety, extra deli
Evening star., 1950-02-08
MAcARoNl SALAD

Cook mueureni as directed on the pack.
ase. oroin end chill well. Mix lightly
with mayennaiss or salad dressing,
desired. end the Krofi Grated Cheese.
That Kraft Kitchen Shower Spoon
& Fork is dandy for serving this
salad.
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minutes then I add the good Kraft
Grated in the package for deli.
cious dish of Macaroni-and-C Cheese
with good cheddar flavor. It's good
ness combines well with either hot
or cold foods, Like
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merinsue that's tinted pink with food
oven. The Baked Alaska ideo, of
course! Eosy-do's like this get the finest
compliments. Other shortcut treots in
the column!
Evening star., 1950-02-08

An OId-Time Secret for max
ing extra-deep brown gravy is
Kitchen Bouquet-and it's as near
and dear to my cooking as salt and
pepper. Kitchen Bouquet is a unique
Evening star., 1950-02-08
The Fudgier The Fr0sfisg

the better they'll like your cake.
And the quick chocolate frosting
made with Walter Bakers 4-in-1
Sweet Cocoa Mix is deliciously rich
Evening star., 1950-02-08

And now-to save you mothers work
and money they make this grand
offer for your baby. Durable, COM
Portable, easy-wash pants-at a
huge saving.
3 PAIRS sMARTl-rITE BABY PANTS
Wufsrproef. AeidProof. vinyl Plastic
svuIvs Sl.H in stores everywhere
Only SOC and vieks vapoRvb Bextop
Just be sure 10 specify sire wonisd-
Small (s) Medium (M) Large ~ Extro-
large (EL) when yov send 5os und
vapoRvb Boxfop to
tPrsmivm Dept. D-fo,|
- Bex 1919,
crssnsbere, NC.
Evening star., 1950-02-08
BARGAIN FOR BABYl

TEAvE IT TO the Vicks VapoRub
i folks! When cold causes you
misery, :VapoRub brings you relief.
Evening star., 1950-02-08
Je55IE5N&$,z;lzz:h;;es'e!s Z, e; g !s1E

HOW IOFeeu "A VaIenIIne-ond Keep him sweet on you'll
F heorshoped pos shells with ice creom-soy peppermint
or vanilla. Cover with chocolate shavngs and thick
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-03-09

A great deal of interest is be-
ing shown in the proposed develop
ment Of acreage in the East 272nd
st.-Forestview ave. area with single
homes to cost--we are told, S9875.
Shown herewith is home similar
to those to be built in Euclid to-
gether with floor plan.
The developers are the F and
S Construction Co., who have built
large number of houses in the
west. They plan 425 in the Forest.
view development.
We understand that plans have
been altered slightly to meet Eu-
,clid's high building restrictions,
and that the roof will have a
slightly higher pitch.
Our information is that the
houses will be of six rooms, with
attached garage and of brick ven-
eer construction. They will be
basementless. Size is approximately
al by 36 feet. All will have three
bedrooms, and besides the stand
ard bathroom a lavatory with stall
shower.
More than half a million dollars
is to be spent on development of
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-03-09

be held by the Caledonia Neigh.
borhood at Noble I'd. Presbyterian
Church, March ID, at 600 pm.
with 250 mothers and scouts ex-
pected to be present. Food from
countries all over the world will
be served, and the program will
include folk songs and dances and
Girl Scout movie on international
friendship. Troops 166, 146, 232,
7, 213, 1914, 381, 81 129, and 268,
are uniting for this gala affair.
Mrs. E. w. Groenstein is the Juli-
cite Low program chairman.
Nela Neighborhood Girl Scouts
will celebrate the birthday with a
program including two Italian
plays, Turkish and French songs,
an English Sailors Hornpipe
dance, and television show feat
ul'ing folk songs and dances. Their
program will be held March 10th
at 1880 according to Mrs. r. M.
Boggs, program chairman. Troops
POI, II, 434, 215, and SO are par
ticipating for this party to be
held at Noble Road Presbyterian
Church.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-03-09

streets. A seven acre recreation
area and several smaller play
areas are included.
Total cost of the development
will be something over four mil
lion dollars.
We were told at Euclid City Hall
that there had been great many
inquiries made there by persons
interested in buying a home at
the announced low price.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-03-09
Girl Scouts To
Honor Founder

Two groups of neighborhood
Girl Scouts Of the East District
will celebrate their 38th birthday,
March IL, with World Friendship
programs in honor Of their found
er, Juliette Low.
A mother daughter dinner will
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-03-09
Carran On Board To
Study Transportation

East Cleveland's City Manager,
Chas. A. Carran, has been named
one of the eleven man board ap-
pointed by State Senator, William
NJ. Boyd to study transportation
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-03-09
conditions in Cuyahoga County.

conditions in Cuyahoga County.
Boyd heads the transportation
committee of the county charter
commission to which the board will
report its findings.
Serving also on this board are
Robert ]. Shoup, general counsel
for Cleveland Transit System;
Thomas P. Meaney, president
transit union; William A. Billings,
traffic engineer Cleveland Auto
mobile Club; J. Gordan Mckay of
the Ohio Turnpike Commission;
Proctor Noyes, commissioner of the
Division of Design and Construc-
tion for City of Cleveland; Ernest
J. Bohn, director, Cleveland Metro
politan Housing Authority; Oliver
A. Reynolds, vice president Cleve-
land Cham ber of Commerce;
Robert Bordner, reporter Cleveland
Press; Jesse T. Smith, general
manager of Yellow Cab Co.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-03-09

The LEADER Has the Buyers
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04
YMCA INSTALLS
NEW COMMITTEE
MEMBERS

The Fall Program of the Geo.
W. Carver Branch YMCA began
during the month of September.
This is the season in which the
Cray and Hi-Y clubs throughout
the county. revive their activities.
Many of the YMCA clubs have
already planned their program TO
the first semester. The following
Cray and Hi-Y clubs have
scheduled regular meetings: Dor
sey Junior and Senior Hi-Y clubs
Booker T. Washington Junior and
Senior Hi-Y clubs. Carver Hi-Y,
Goulds Junior Hi-Y, Liberty City
Elementary Cray, Liberty City
Primary Cray, Phyllis Wheat
ley Cray, Douglas Primary Ora
Y, Carver Cray, J. r. E. Lee
Cray r. r.. Motion Cray, Dun
bar Cray, Bethune Crazy and
in the very near future a Cray
club will be functioning at the
Goulds elementary school.
All of the above clubs have
high ambition for a banner year.
Many of these clubs will have
new advisers, they are: Mrs.
Nichols and Miss Smith. Liberty
City Elementary: Mr.. Doster, Dor
sey Hi-Y; Miss Hannah Smith,
Dunbar Cray, Mr.. Rhetta, Car
yer Hi-Y, Miss Braynon, J. r. E.
Lee Cray, Mr.. Murray, r. r.
Motion Cray and Mr.. Coles and
Edwards Goulds Junior Hi-Y and
Gray clubs.
Carver Branch YMCA held its
first Committee of Management
meet for the Fall a few days ago.
Several new members have been
added to this Committee, they are
Messrs Ernest Blocker, R. c.
Coleman, D. A. Julius. William ].
Stirrup, Jr., Robbie w. Wright,
Nathaniel J. Role and David
Simmons. This initial meeting.
was quite inspiring. Great things
are expected from this group Of
energetic men. Mr.. H. E. S.
Reeves, who has served on the
'sY''s board for several years, Is
the new chairman. He was in
stalled by the retiring chairman,
MIR. c. L. Williams.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04
GET YOUR S. S.
CARDS BEFORE
YOU LEAVE

William B. Weaver, manager Of
the Social Security Administra-
ton office in Miami says that he
has been advised of large num-
bers of colored workers who have
been moving to Detroit and else
where in the north in search of
work.
A very large number of these
workers arrive there without their
Social Security cards. Some Of
these are farm workers who have
never before worked under Social
Security and some have either
lost their cards or left them be-
hind. AS it takes from a week to
10 days to get a duplicate card
they find it difficult to get along
for such a period without work.
MIR. Weaver suggests that any
person who is leaving this area
in search of work be sure to have
his Social Security card with him
before he even buys his railroad
or bus ticket. If they have never
had a card or have lost theirs,
they should visit his office at "a
SW First street and get one. No
body should have more than one
number in a lifetime. If they have
had one previously then they
should apply for duplicate card.
Social Security benefits are now
SO large that workers should guard
their card carefully. The num-
Der on the card is your number
nobody else has the same number.
The amount you will eventually
receive in benefits depends on the
amount of wages you have earned
while using it.
The Social Security Admins
'tration office is located at "a SW
First Street and is open daily ex-
,cept Saturday from 8 to pm.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04
CLASSIC CLASH
ON MOVE

The Classic Clash, the Collegiate
publication in conjunction w / t h
the Orange Blossom Classic is
rapidly making arrangements for
its third edition. The "Clash" as
you will recall brings you up to
date on the activities of our grad
yates of the state institution, as
well as other interesting features
and vital information during this
mammoth event.
In the event that you have any
information that will fit into this
graduate publication you may
write or send it to: John H. Davis,
president, 6327 NV 18th ave,
Miami, Fla.
Don't forget to send in all in
formation before November rs,
1850.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04
HATTIE
MCDANIEL FILES
FOR DIVORCE
BY Ruby Berkeley Goodwin

HOLLYWOOD - Special -
(CNS) - Putting the quietus to
rumors of reconciliation, Hattie
Mcdaniel, Academy Award win
ner and star of the radio "Beu-
lah" show, filed suit in superior
court here this week for divorce
from Larry c. Williams, interior
decorator of Beverly Hills and
Hollywood. t"
q For many months columnists
have played with the possibility
of the estranged couple, making a
try at marriage again. Like many
Hollywood couples who have sep
arated, the pair have been seen at
various social functions together.
However, when questioned, Miss
Mcdaniel always denied a recon-
Citation but said she always want
ed to be friends, and hoped that
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04

his profession with a medical IL
|brary, operating room and labor
atory where blood tests can be
made in matter Of minutes. Pa
tients don't mind waiting for DR..
Jerrick when they can listen to
soft music playing continuously.
Another reason for Philadel-
phia's love of their adopted son is
the individual personal attention
given each, sick or well. BeIiev-
ing in the use of psychology as
well as medicine on his patients,
DR.. Jerrick has indeed well gain
ed and earned the right to be one
of the City of Brotherly Loves
most respected physicians.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04
PHILLY DOCTOR
HAS BEEN ALPHA
PRES. IS YEARS

PHILADELPHIA - Exclusive
- (CNC) - One of the most be-
loved personalities of this town
is genial Dr.. Walter Jerrick, who
came from British Guiana AZ
years ago with $40 - safely
tucked in a purse and tied around
his neck.
Because his uncle attended Lin
coin University in Oxford, Penn,
DR.. Jerrick came straight to
Philadelphia, though he has
travelled many a weary mile
since then"
In 1913, he graduated from
Lincoln University himself, after
organizing the first fraternity
chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. He's
been President of the Rho Chap
ter since 1914, 35 years ago. In
1919, Jerrick graduated from the
University of Pennsylvania, lone
Negro in his class. Immediately
after, he sailed for England,
Spending 6 months each at the
Universities of Edinburgh and
Paris.
In 1921, the young physician
opened offices on Christian Street
at the same location where he is
today. Gradually, he built the
second floor of his building for
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04
FORD AND TEE MODEL


"Say Ford do you know my
father"
eyes, Tee, he was good old
man."
"No, no, no! Why Ford, that
man used to eat me up; but the
old man is dead now"
"What did you do"
"Well, me and my 2 oldest sis
tiers bought tombstone for the
old mans grave, and then my
oldest sister wrote on the stone,
Father is at Rest; tother sister
said, He amt dead but sleepeth."
'What did you writer"
81 wrote, if the old man is as
1eep, for goodness sake don't
wake him."
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04
this would be possible.

CQlS WOu1Q DC possible.
Last week, columnists of two
metropolitan newspapers carried
stories of the couples reconcilia-
ton. Again the actress phone
started buzzing. Scotching these
recurrent rumors the actress in
structed her attorneys Zagon,
Aaron and Sander to file suit for
divorce.
When interviewed at her pala-
tial West Adams home, the act
ress said, maybe there is some
thing to this saying of two tenn
peraments in one family" Will
liams resides at Manhattan Place
where he has an apartment.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04
BY Lee Jordan

On last Sunday all of the
churches were well attended and
had lively services. The young
peoples departments were rep
resented as usual, although some
of our ministers, deacons were at
tending the Ministers and Dea-
cons Union in Liberty City.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-11-04

: The Pail Bearers Lodges are
doing fine. Lodge No. 10 has as
officers, Henry Williams, presi-
dent; Lille Saunders, financial
secretary; Willie Cole, treasurer.
There also two juvenile circles.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
WITH HUSBANDS

TWIN go,
81 am a war widow with chllo
of 6. I met fine man year ago
and we were married six months ago
We have been serenely happy. A few
weeks ago, his brother, a twin,
came to make us a short visit. Inc
moment his eyes met mine, 1 knew
in nv heart that it was he that
loved. I can see that he feels the
same toward me although neither
of us has spoken about it. He is
still here. Should 1 reveal my feel
ings or could it be that l am just
overwhelmed? l feel wretched about
the whole thing. Born June 4, 1926
Ans: You're treading on danger
GUS ground - be sensible and avoid
your brother-in-law if you suspect
that he secretly admires you. You
know that you can't have his love
and respect too-so don't kid your
self that it would work out. Whether
you are aware Of it or not, you love
your husband, not his brother. The
fact that he resembles your mate in
so many ways turned your head but
you're going to realize it more every
day you are not in love with your
brother-in-law.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

The man he had working for him
wants to run it for me but I do not
trust him nor did my husband. I
wonder if it would be best for me
to sell it as I have a nice offer?
don't feel that owe this fellow any
thing and 1 don't like his attitude at
all. Born Mar. Is, 1892
Ans: Sell the business since you
do not feel physically able to look
after it properly. You just can't let
sentiment enter into your business.
Give the fellow who is running the
place first option to buy if you like
provided he can make the proper
arrangements to take it over out
right.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
News From The
Bahamas


Nassau, Bahamas - The wedding
OF Coral Louise Fawkes, youngest
.EaWkes and Mr.. John Taylor, son
daughter. of. Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
OF MRS. Edward Taylor were mar
rted atteSt. Mary's Church on, April
~, Participating in. the ceremony
were Canons Milton Cooper, e. w.
It, Holmes and the Lord Bishop,
who gave the blessing. The bride
was given away by her father. She
wore q beautiful dress of fresh en-
hroidered lace over white satin and
pearl necklace. Her short circular
ven was held by tiera of seed
pearls and she carried an arm bou-
Quet of white orchids. Her sister
was natron of honor. She was pref
tily attired in a gown of French
blue net over blue taffeta. She wore
a spray Of pink buds in her hair
and carried bouquet Of pink rose
buds,
Mr., Loney Taylor. cousin. was
best man. Messrs Bert Cambridge
and Walter Bethel presided at the
organ,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

months ago I met a young man and
we became attached and it wasn't
long until we were dating regularly.
1t was taken for granted that we
were in love and the feeling was
mutual. Now since he acquired the
very essence Of mannerisms and be-
haviour patterns and crashed So
ciety because of my position, he lit
orally gives me the air without any
explanation. What am 1 to do under
these circumstances? 2 I26."
= Ans: Accept it gracefully. 1t isn't
necessary for you to do a lot of ex-
planning. There was no formal en-
gagement even thouh you may have
thought for time that you were
seriously thinking of marriage. En-
terrain and mingle little more with
your friends and opportunities to
date will present themselves as you
have always been popular.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of my dear
mother,
MRS. ANNA WALLACE
who passed away April IL, 1913
I often sit and think Of you
When I am all alone for momory IS
The only thing that grief can call its
own
Like ivy on the withered oak
When all other things decay
My love for you will keep green
And never fade away
Never to be forgotten"
Mrs. Maud Newbold Pinder,
daughter
Stanley Newbold, grandson
David Newbold, grandson
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
IN MEMORIAM

In sad and loving memory Of our
dear wife and mother who departed
this life April %, 1915.
Life for her is life indeed
The splendid goal Of earth's strait
race;
And where no shadows intervene
She sees thy face.
The Jarrett Family
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
BACHELOR CANNOT ESCAPE
MATRIMONY ..a.s

please tell me what to do about
this woman 1 have been counting
for the past two years. have tried
to shake her off but she still sticks
on. Should I just go ahead and mar
ry? 1 never have been married and
don't know how that would work?
Feb. 3. 1906"
Ans: This is your opportunity to
try it out. She has her cap set for
you and you're going to awaken
some morning soon and find you're
married man. You'll like it, too.
SOCIALLY PROMINENT DEB
VICTIM OF TILTED ROMANCE
"I am perplexed. About eighteen
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

SPECIAL OFFERt For a limited
time only - will send readers a
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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Miss Marietta Margaret Armbris-
ter, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. f..
Armhrister and Mr.. Livingston
Coakley were united in marriage at
st, Matthews Church on April IL.
Canon Donald Knowles, performed
the ceremony.
Miss Mamie Hanshell was maid
of honor, Miss Armbristers father
gave her away and Mr.. Lionel Fer
nander served as best man.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Mr.. Gerald Cash and his mother
went by plane to Jamaica on April
IL. Mr.. Cash will be married to
Mrs, Dorothy Ward on April ID. Mr..
Cash and his bride will come to Mas
sau on April 81.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
WIDOW BURDENED WITH
HUSBANDS BUSINESS

my husband passed and left q
business. I am not physically able
or interested to carry on with it.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

MIR. Charles Blair, machinist from
Miami, Florida, is recondltlonlng
the linotypes and other machinery
damaged In the recent Nassau Guar
dian fire. The proprietor of the
Guardian, Miss Mary Moseley has
purchased a press in Miami and the
old Guardian will soon be printing
its own newspaper. The Tribune has
been helping them out.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Mrs. Annie Powell, aged 70, widow
of Mr.. F. S. Powell, died on April
10 at her home. in Blue Hill Road
after a long illness. Funeral services
We're held at st. Francis xavier
church. Surviving are a son Mr.. r.
w, Powell, founder Of Powell
Pharmacy, a daughter. seven grand
children and one great grand.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

The death of Mr.. w. E. Dorset
occurred on April IL at Prospect
hospital. Funeral services were held
at Zion Baptist Church.
Mr.. Dorset, a native Of Rum Cay
was "a years Of age.
He is survived by his wife a son,
Melville and other relatives.
The Nome nugget., 1950-03-01
News of the World At 4 Glance -

Continued from Page One) history"
 Chiang also resumed his posi- ton as commander-in-chief and promised to intensity the war against the communists. AS a token of this promise Nationalist bombers raided power installa- tions in Red Ranking.
 Tn New York, a spokesman for vice e-president Ii who has been acting President said Ii has no intention of stepping aside for Chiang.
 Ii went to New York last De- cember for a stomach ulcers Oper- ation. His spokesman said Ii con- tends he is President and will challenge Chiang's latest move.
 Russian newspapers and radio stations exploited to the full the Soviet announcement that the ruble has been begged to gold and it's value in relation to foreign currencies has been increased. Prices of consumer goods were also cut.
 The newspapers said life was getting easier in the Soviet Union with dropping prices while in western countries money is in Hated and costs are rising.
 A London financing newspaper said the move was "a piece of fi- nancial window dressing designed to impress the Russian people" Washington officials forecast Russia has entered an epoch of "ruble diplomacy" to exploit her satellites. They pointed out the announcement was timed for the Russian election and was a propa- ganda weapon to show, the Rus sians hoped, that the ruble can hold up to the dollar in interna- ! tional trade.