The average decrease for the corresponding period for the past ten years has been only 3 per cent. It is said that the falling off in prices of corn, oats, rye, hogs, cattle, sheep, and other important farm products has not been justified by the average drop in the price of commodities, and that some of the things named above may bring more money a little later on. At this writing, banks in the money centers are making a vigorous effort to check speculation and to force speculators to liquidate their holdings. These banks which lend on commercial paper at less than 6 per cent are charging 12 per cent or higher for on stock exchange collateral. They are doing this to curtail loans and bring about an orderly deflation of credit as well as to put themselves in a position to meet any sudden and unexpected emergency. And this is what every prudent business man should be during an uncertain period such as this. While there is no cause for alarm at this time, we are in that part of the cycle of economic events following war where it pays to go slowly and accumulate a reserve rather than draw on it.

Football Boys Banquet
Twenty men, including players and coaches of the varsity football team, had a banquet last night at the Bon Ton, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. The banquet was served as only this popular place can serve such feeds and was really a royal affair. There were toasts, reminiscences of the season's work, and Plastino was elected president of the team. 