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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, ' 1926, PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI .r. WEEKLY JOTTENA1 tri r r&fe iiQ SANTA CLAUS A late picture of the Jolly Santa who will be here Saturday morning with his wife. Pupils of the Public Schools to W elcome Santa Superintendent Bailey Arranges for Each Room to Elect Repre sentatives for Reception. From V.'etf np?days Ia!iy The reception of Santa Clans in the city o"n Saturday afternoon will have the presence of all of the re presentatives of the city schools and to add to the pleasantness of Santa'g visit there will be special representa tives selected from each of the rooms and grades of the city schools to join the official reception committee in greeting Panta at the court house lawn. Superintendent R. E. Bailey has pent the following letter to all of the various schools of the city and which will add to the interest of the big reception Saturday: "Super irtend's Office. Plattsmouth. Nthr., December 9, 192G. "To Pupils of the Plattsmouth City Schools: ..i'!, "You no doubt have heard before that Santa Claus, after coming .11 he way from the Northland, is now in Omaha. "A committee of our business men decided that th boys and jrirls of PluHsmouth ar.d vicinity should have a chance to meet him. So. while Santa Claus is very busy greeting the boys snd girls of Omaha, he has con Tented to visit Plattsmouth for a short time next Saturday morning. If you are all at the county court house at ten o'clock you will get to see him. While he will not bring any presents this trip, he will have for each of you a little token of re membrance. The committee cnnot be sure yet they are expecting Mrs. Santa Claus to be with Old Santa. You will all want to see her too. "N'ow the county and city officials will be on hand to welcome Santa Clause and we want representatives from the public schools to be there to shake hands with him Too. Since he will not have time to shake hand? with all of you, I want each room to elect one of your classmates to re present your room by be-ing in the receiving line next Saturday morn ing. Your teacher will give you ballots for voting and the pupil whr reecives the majority of votes will be elected to represent your room. "After all the rooms have elected their representative. I will send each pupil so elected an official badge from the office. This badge will state that such a pupils is the duly elected representative of such and such a room, from such and such a build ing, and is authorized to be in the reeciving line to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. "Now first elect your representa tive and then be at the county court house next Saturday morning at ten o'clock to cheer for your representa tive and to help welcome Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus." Yours truly, R. E. BAILEY. Supt. of Schools. BOX SOCIALS FRIDAY DECEMBER 10th. Thrre will be a nrogram and box supper at the Stull school. District No. 23. on Friday evening December 10. Everyone cordially invited. MRS. DORA TRIVELY. dS-ltw3td Teacher. Friday. December 10th. A program and plate supper will be held at the "Heil school house," Dist. No. SS. Frid-y evening, Decem ber 10th. Program begins at 7:43 sharp. Evervone is cordially invited LOUISE STOIILMAN. d2-Stw. Teacher. SUFFERS SEVERE INJURY From Wednesday's Dally The toll of the ice and sleet of yesterday morning included Mrs. Grace Sperrv, one of the clerks at the local Burlington shops, and who is now confined, to her home on South 10th street as the result of the effects of the fall. Mrs. Sperry was going from her home to her work at the shops yesterday and took the route over Gold street which was then very heavily coated with ice and sleet. When reaching 8th and Gold Mrs. Sperry took the sidewalk for the re mainder of the way and had just started on the smooth and icy sur face of the walk when she fell and lit in s-.ich a manner as to most severely injure her back. Assistance was sum moned and the injured lady made as comfortable as possible and taken to her home where medical aid was call ed to leok after the patient -W n Investment In iAy.) Qood ZTIppearance-- that's what I CALL A Gift Some overcoat! Last Christmas this man received 642 cigars (and he smokes a pipe), a ticket to the prize fight (and he couldn't go) and a lawn mower (he hates to mow grass). This year he is going to get something he wants something he'll thank you for, if you give him a-r- KUPPENHEIMER Suit or Overcoat AND WE HAVE THEM Lays Down Rule j for Valuations Finally Adops Reconstruction New Less Depreciation Cost as Basis j of Acertaining Values. i The state railway commission is, in receipt of a copy of the decision) recently rendered by the federal j supreme court whfch marks a new era in the making of valuations for rate purposes. The law permits a public service corporation to earn a reasonable return on the present value of the property, but how to ascertain that has vexed many a com mission and a judge. The commission rule has been to strike a medium between scvera1 figures, all of them being taken into consideration. This included taking the original cost and adding to it whatever investments had since been made and depreciating the value of the various pieces of property on the j oasis oi now mucu iney nue tit predated thru service, ft also in cluded what it would cost to build just the same new, with the existing labor and material costs and apply the depreciation percentage to this figure. It also included the amount that represented prudent investment that is, leaving out of the calcula tion sums recklessly expended. An other method was to get a general range of prices over the period of construction and operation and strike an average. "I do not believe that the public utilities will be a3 satisfied with this decision," says Chairman Taylor of the state commission, "as I feel sure some of them will be. To fix a valu ation on reproduction new cost les depreeiation. means the present high prices are taken as the basis. There is bound to be a recession and when valuations ore made on the lower price basis, the utilities will be pro testing vigorously because reproduc tion now means a less valuation than now. As applied to the railroads valuations mad? on that basis now will be necessary to increase rates to a point where they would be well nigh prohibitive. When costs were low LaFollette seized on this theory as being applicable because that meant low valuations, but while th" caluations of the roads have been going costs have risen so greatly that its use means extremely high valuations if insisted upon as prop er." The case before the federal court was an appeal from the finding of a federal district court th.t the va'.u ?tien of fifteen millions placed on the properts of the Indianapolis WateT company by the Indiana commis sion was too low. The court says in discussing the matter of valua tion. "Undoubtedly the reasonable cost of a system" of water works, well planned and efficient for the public service, is good evidence of its valiw at the time of construction and such actual cost will continue fairly wel? to measure the amount to be at tributed to the physical elements of the property so long as there is n change in the level of applicable prices. And, as indicated by the re port of the commission, it is true that, if the tendency or trend of prices is not definitely upward or downward and it does not appear that probable that there will be a substantial change of prices, then the present value of lands plus the present cost of constructing the plant, less depreciation, if any, is a fair measure of the value of the property. "The validity of the rates in ques tion depend on property value as of January 1, 1924 and for a reason able time following. While the avlucr of such properties do not vary with frequent minor fluctuations in the prices of material and labor requir ed to produce them, they follow the relatively permanent levels and trends of such prices. The fact that the original cost was probably 120 to 20 per cent less than the esti mate of the commission's engineer bsaed on the average of prices for the ten years ending with 1921 two years before the rate order became effective does not tend to support the commission's adoption of that estimate. NOT ASKING UNSEATING Des Moines, Dec. 6. James P. Parsons, counsel for Senator Daniel F. Steck of Iowa, in the latter's suc cessful contest of the 1921 election of Smith W. Brookhart, said here today that he was not concerted with any move looking toward the unseat-1 ing of Steck on a contention that he had not propertly handled funds ap propriated by the senate to cover his contest expenses. SUFFERS BROKEN WRIST Storms Over the East Cause Eleven Deaths Expense of Clearing Snow to Move Traffic Is Heavy Consider able Shipping Lost. New York, Dec. C. People of the northeastern states and eastern Can ada today paid fortunes to break th hold of the snow and wind storm which swept in from the north At lantic, causing 11 deaths in New England. New York state and New Jersey, and wrecking seven schoon ers off the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick coast. Crews of the vessels which were beaten to pieces by the storm ap parently fared better than inland victims of the snow and wind, since no seafarers are reported as hav ing lost their lives. In addition to the wrecking of the seven vessels off Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, fishing fifets suffer ed heavily and the storm crippled shipping at several ports. Fourteen steamers were icebound in the St. Lawrence river at Quebec. New England reported seven deaths from the storm, New York oHoton and other cities spent enor mous sum in clearing their streets of snow ranging from seven inches to a foot in depth. Sunshine and rising temperatures enabled the snow-fettered area to make rapid pro gress toward freeing itself from the wintry grip. Not a 'Cure-All' for Agriculture Department of Agriculture Official Says Co-operative Marketing Improvement, However. Co-operation is not a cure all for our agricultural problems, but it is improved marketing machinery, Chris Li. Christensen, chief of the United States department of agri culture, told students of th short course- in co-operaticn at the col lege ef agriculture Thursday, The division of co-operative mar keting has completed research on the Pacific coast of various co-operative organizations. It has found that the centralized and the federated co-operative movements are closely linked together. The association that did have the idea of price control are getting away from this practice Marketing and production are in separable, for the man in the field of production is as important as the man in the field of marketing. The co-operative associations help to solve marketing problems of the pro ducers. Mr. Christensen explained thai, the California Fruit exchange is en gaged in production practices at the present time. A widening of the market by advertising is another fac tor that brings success to the ex change. It was found that in the past years lemon growers were over producing. As the result of research conducted by the division of co-operative marketing, the increase ir. lemons will not be any larger next year than it was last year. Method? of controlling the supply of lemons have been introduced. A distributing committee was ap pointed by the California Fruit Growers' association. The division of o-operative marketing worked in connection with the committee to de termine the maximum quantity cf lemons thtt could be shipped with the least loss to the producers. In 1924, 12,S3i carloads of lemons were shipped, which brought $11,793,000. The 1925 crop totaled 12,958 car loads, or about 125 carloads more than in 1924, and they brought $15, 817,000. The average returns were 77 cents more per box than those sold in 1924. The increase over the 1924 crop was $4,000,000. Scientific distribution stabilizes production and yields more profit to the producers. Years ago the Sun-Maid raisin growers occupied a monopolistic position in the business world. To day they control only about Z? cent or CO per cent of the ..sins produced in the United States. They have shifted from a monopolistic position to a competive poi ition in the market. At the present i ne they have a wonderful selling oig.-;:i., tion. They are developing speciality products with the air of expert chemists. Some -of these specialists have been introduced to the public. In this way they can excel private distributors of merchandise. The board of directors of the Sun Maid raisin growers has ruled that ; when a producer drops out of the company when prices are low, he icaiinot be admitted again to the ! company. When f ome of the pro ducers drop out, the burden is left to the other members. The to-eipratice marketing act was designed to provide for research educational work and service for farmers' co-operative associations. Mr. Christensen outlined. The co operative organizations will have to stanel on their own feet. Memberr must have initiative and they must inject the most efficient business methods into their organizations. If they cannot do this, the government will not be able to help them. A study of marketing and produc tion of fluid milk is now being car ried on in tne six rew i-ngianu states by the division of co-operative marketing. The e'epartmcnt i? also working with schools and col leges on various problems. Instruc tors for short courses in co-operation are furnished in some cases by the division of co-operative market ing. The department also advises agricultural groups. No Shortage in 'J U. S. Farm Lands Nearly Two Hundred Million Acres Available to Those Desiring Country Homes. Washington, . Dec. 7.-r-Thero uu't any immediate danger of n shortage in farm lands in the United t-tatcss Commissioner Sjry ,of the general land office disclosed in Lis annual ' r.port to the secietary of interior, made public Tuesday, so if you're tired of the city and long for the, wide-open spaces. Uncle Sarn has much to offer in the way of farms, plain, fancy or otherwi.se. There are 196.0JG.747 acres of public lands unreserved and unwith drawn, and subject to all (he appli cable public lands liws. This i:uid is not all suitable for fanning pur poses, however, Lome of it being tim ber land or otherwise? unlit for fann ing. Much of it is csp"ciali adapt able for storkraising. For the- hval year ending Jane 30, 192t;, thre were 0,490 parents Ismed for ptock raifing homesteads embracing an area of 2.513.G75 acres, the report shows. ; Nebraska still has 32,611 acres of public land. Nevada, with S3.923.G&3 acres, heads a list of the 20 states where government lands are still available. Washington is second with 26.872. 218 acres; California third with 20, CG7.431 acres, and. Wyoming fourth with 19.S49.762 acres. Florida has tho smallest amount of public lands. 4,4."S acres. There are no public lands avail able in northern and eastern states. Your ad in the Journal will be read by 75 per cent of the buying public. FOR SALE Rhode Island Red Cockrels. Fine birds, from $1.50 to $2.00 each. J. II. Reinke, South Bend, Neb. Phone, Ashland. 1715. tfd o Phone your Want Ads to No. 6. - r am W ' f -TTTT? M I-M l From Tuesday's Psllv This morning Miss Anna Leach, clerk in the office of County Superin tendent Miss Alpha Peterson, was numbered among the victims of the sleet storm and is now confined to her home suffering from a fracture of the rigfit wrist. Miss Leach was coming from the post-office to the court house this morning at 8 o'clock nnrl i rrr t Yi A Hanoi cVlort rllt frnm t tl e postoffice to the county building along the alleyway. When at the approach 1 .1 TT. .11. -.4 ...... n . n 4n 4 Vk A ' l Hie XM'lULIl SOC'f l fJIllUilie IU l"c alley and just opposite the court house, Miss Leach fell and in such a manner that her right arm was caught and fractured at the wrist. C. E. Ledgeway,. deputy district clerk and Hans Seivers assisted Miss Leach on to the court house and from where she wan taken to the office of the Drs. Livingston whero the injured member vas dressed and the injured lady then taken to her home on North Seventh street. Not only a treat for the kiddies, but for the mothers and fathers as well, for we have never before shown a finer or more interesting display and certainly never such at tractive values as right now. We urge you to compare these values with prices offered by any niail order house or toy dealer in Plattsmouth or elsewhere. Come now for an interesting visit to Soennichsen's Toyland while our immense stock is still unbroken! Toys May be Selected Now and Laid Away for Christmas Just What He'd Like Gee, it's fun to run errands for rnother when you have a little wagon like this. Smart looking blue disc wheels. Solidly made of all steel. A fine range of sizes, at $1 and up SHIP FINE STOCK From Wednesday's Daily T. II. Pollock of this city, who aside from other business activities ha 8 been engaged in highly success ful farming and breeding and rais ing of thoroughbred stock, has Just shipped a load of extra fine White Face heifers to the Chicago market where they will be offered for sale. ! The cattle are some of the best that Mr. Pollock has raised on his farm and should rank very high, on the Chicago live stock market when offered there. I ?3 A Fiber Doll Carriage that will appeal to the heart of any dear little missie. So attractive, so distinctive. Some in blue, tan and gray as well as natural finish. Strongly made and rubber tired cf course. Be sure to see this beauty $2.79 Mack Dump Tracks He'll sure be tickled to re ceive a gift like this. Three styles tank, dump truck or a wricker. They are all fin ished Tin bright enamel col ors and are made to stand real hard wear. 50c each Every Girl Wants a Doll Youll just love this big dolly when you see her. She's the dearest thing has a real crying voice the very new est clothes. Organdie and gingham" effect dresses, with yokes, skirts, panties and a poke bonnet to match. $1 and up Tea Sets for Little Girls She'll dearly love this 16-16-piece toy tea set. Just like grownup's, it's china gold decorated, red striped handles and red band design. See them at 50c set Pedal and Kiddie Cars Your boy'll want one of these for Christmas. Think of the fun and the healthy exer cise it will mean to an out door boy. Disc wheels rub ber pedals and finished in brightly colored enamel. $2.75 4 V. F 1 n l0mJl p 37 Years ' of Service jTirgsJ r We deKver Phoned 4 A Real Steam Shovel Heist away there Bobby ! Dig your tunnels and sub ways with this fine steam shovel. You'll have a won derful time with it. It's got a SVjjx i inch enameled en gine house steel boiler a coal box and water tank 12 inch derrick sand shovel crank handle and pulleys. Only$l mm I Round Corner Blocks , Wonderful castles and pyra mids can be built with these round corner building blocks. They're safe the round cor ner makes them so. Each set is in a heavy box designed with juvenile characters. The blocks have embossed letters. Beautiful scroll de signs. Priced at -4 It 25c - 50c $1 i 'TUFT