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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1921
Page
3
The plaintiff claimed that resemendants obtained a joint judgment for her husband and an execution was issued. Sheriff Duffey imposed the execution on goods she owned. The court directed the goods be returned. they had not been removed but remained tied up under the execution. About 1400 establishments operated in the carriage and wagon industry nationwide.
The Civic Club heard Oliver C Short Employment Commissioner explain Civil Service at national and state levels. The talk stressed that Hagerstown is not ready for merit based reform and highlighted misconceptions and opposition tied to spoils. Short argued merit reduces waste and costs while stressing examinations and efficiency.
Mrs. Findrlay introduced the speaker and, at the end, urged Civic League members to go home feeling superior to men for knowing more about the merit system, as the address praised saving taxpayers thousands amid general criticism of the merit system law.
Mr J Forney Young was named chairman for the program next year and fire prevention and standing inspector topics were set to be discussed. Officers reports were heard before Mr Short spoke, followed by punch and cake as about fifty members and guests attended. The league will resume meetings next fall.
Baltimore June 6 report shows today’s receipts at 400 head with a slow market. Steers offerings ranged from good butcher to common grades from 4.25 to 10.75 per cwt, with top prices from 9.75 to 10.25 for choice. Heilers sold 7.25 to 8.50 per cwt, with good sale noted and mid ranges 6.25 to 7.15 for lower grades.
Cattle and sheep market quotes show fair to good quality beef cattle and cows with varying prices per hundredweight. Batie-Choice cattle bring around 8050 dollars with 8 to 4 Tha per B. 29 Siab.76. cows and calves quoted at 4262 dollars per hundredweight equivalents. Sheep and lamb receipts indicate steady market activity with lambs valued up to 12817.25 and kid goats near 200.90.
Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia report firsts with free cases priced per dozen at 24 and 28 cents. Western firsts show 23 cents per dozen with free cases, Southern firata at 28 cents. Small lots higher. Live poultry includes chickens and old hens at 26 to 44 cents per pound.
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