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a a a a REPORT ON TURKISH FIG CROP FAVORS CALIFORNIA Overseas Production Data Secured for Growers by Association Head Past Estimates Given in Effort to Depreciate Home Product More complete information ag to the Turkish fig crop and the possible 1919 marketing of the Smyrna product was received yesterday by J. C. ner, president of the California Fig Growers' Association. This word, long of earnest seeking, completes the record for the years affected by war conditions, and brings to. light facts that seem to point to misrepresentations employed in the of markets, to a very material loss to California fig grow-' el 9 The word reaching Mr.

Forkner yesterday, through the United States Bureau of and Commerce, Department of Commerce, includes the Commissioner Heck cables from. Constantinople, under date of March 25 (1919), that the Turkish fig crop in 1916 was about 19,000 tons; in 1917. 16,500 tons; and in 1918, 18,000 tons, of which twenty percent was consumed locally. "The present stock is 2,000 tons. "The quantity held by growers 1s unknown.

"The present weather conditions are favorable for the but forecast on production is impossible before June." This report is regarded by Fresno growers and packers as quite illuminating in many respects, more particularly as of annual production, and2-The amount of home or local Turkish consumption. These Government- verified summaries, coupled the 1917 records available within the week, the first reports since 1914, are thought to measurably minimize the overseas fig -marketing competition that, in the past, has been presented by distributors as a basis for price adjustments. In this connection J. C. Forkner, of the California Fig Growers' Association, yesterday in giving out these and crop-production laneshemantro overseas Turkish sources, have been lead to believe in the past that Smyrna produced annually in the neighborhood of 36,000 tons, or 72.000,000 pounds of figs.

"The report from the consular service shows that the average annual production of Smyrna figs is in the neighborhood of 35,000,000 pounds; that 7,000,000 of these are consumed at Smyrna, and the home markets, the balance being exported. "This leaves approximately 000 or 29,000,000 pounds of Smyrna figs to be exported to Old World and New World markets. "There is no doubt in my mind but that the Importers and fig brokers of New York City will attempt to bring into the United States a9 many pounds of these figs as may be posnible, for the purpose of breaking the market for the California figs. very largo industry has been built up by New York packers and brokers on Smyrna figs. These packers and brokers will endeavor to hold their business and markets, even as we are safeguarding our own, and will use every endeavor to import figs from Smyrna for the trade they have created during the past twentyfive years.

"It is my belief that, with the lack of food in Russia, in Germany, in Italy, in France, in England, the New York brokers will lave competition for the Smyrna fig, and they will find difficulty this year in shipping the Smyrna product to New York City for much less than the California fig is now selling for. "However, we in California, must expect the New York fig packers and brokers to do everything in their power to import the foreign fig. They no doubt, will bring some over. MRS. CARLSON'S FUNERAL TODAY Funeral services for Mrs.

Annie Louise Carlson, who died at her home here April 9, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Swedish Methodist church at Easton. Interment will be at the Fresno Mausoleum. Mrs. Carlson was a native of Sweden, 60 years of age. She is survived by her husband, G.

H. Carlson of Fresno, and was the mother of Antona E. Carlson of Coalinga, Mrs. F. C.

Lynn Fresno, Clarence G. Carlson of Berkeley, Emil J. Carlson in the United States navy at Mare Island, and Herman E. Carlson of Fresno. Lisle and Ross have charge of the funeral arrangements.

Dr. Austin, Dentist, eriffith-McKenzie Bldg. Phone 4662. -Advertisement. THE FRESNO MORNING REPUBLICAN.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1919. Parents Search in Vain for Clew of Runaway Boy, 14 Hoping that they will be able to find their boy who has been missing from his Madera home since Thursday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. P. L.

Allen, Box 136, Madera, were in Fresno yesterday seeking vainly for some trace of the 14-year-old runaway. Almost with tears in her eyes, Mrs. Allen inquired at police headquarters to see if some trace of the boy had been found, but nothing has been seen or heard of the boy by the Fresno. police. His parents state that the lad had never run away from home before and that a slight trouble at school was, they believed, responsible for his leaving, thinking that he might be reprimanded by his father.

But he will be welcomed home, they stated. Frederick left home Thursday afternoon riding his wheel and was seen headed in the direction of Fresno. He wore khaki trousers and a gray shirt and his mother stated that he had no other clothing with him. He was unused to city ways and it is thought that in all probability he has found work on some farm in the district. He is described as 14 years old, with black hair clipped close in back and worn long in front.

Search of second hand stores in Fresno yesterday failed to locate the boy's wheel, which his parents think he may have sold to get money. The police officials and the sheriff's office have been notified of the runaway and to date have found no trace of the boy, whose parents are more than anxious to find him and welcome him home again. JOSEPH HAGOPIAN CALLED BY DEATH Joseph Sheffk Hagopian, a. native of Turkey, aged 26, died yesterday at the Sample Sanitarium. He is survived by his father, Hagap Hagopian of 316 I street, two sisters, Annie and Rosie and a brother, Puzant Hagopian.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Armenian Congregational church, and Inyo streets. Interment will be in Ararat cemetery. Stephens and Bean are the funeral directors. HOLD FUNERAL OF VALLEY PIONEER William Helm, Prominent in Fresno History, Laid to Rest Funeral services for William Helm, pioneer citizen and one who took an important part in the upbuilding of Fresno, were held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the old family home, 2823 Fresno street, with only the immediate memberg of the Helm family in attendance. Dean G.

Ft. E. Macronald officiated and the pallbearers were all grandsons of the deceased. They were: Paul Cox, DeWitt Helm, William Helm, Henry Walrond, Lawrence Maupin and Robert Thomas. Mr.

Held died at the age of 82, after an illness of about seven months' duration, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jesse M. Cox, 1248 street. Stephens Bean were in charge of the funeral arrangements. Interment was in the family lot in Mountain View cemetery.

HOLD FUNERAL OF MRS. BAGBY TODAY Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Bagby, who was found dead in her bed at her Bowles home on the morning of April 11, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bowles Congregational church. Interment will be Washington cemetery. Mrs.

Bagby was a native of Ohio, 67 years of age, and had resided in this vicinity for the last ten years. Mrs. Bagby was the aunt of Fred Feit of Sacramento, Mrs. Joe Hughes of Quincy, Justice Bagby and J. N.

Bagby of Fargo, Everett E. Bagby of Fowler, Olin and G. C. Bagby of Fresno, Mrs. G.

Hodges of Bowles aid Mrs. Julius Hansen of Fresno. HOLLANDS Phone 100 Phone 100 VAN NESS AND MARIPOSA AVE Big Garden Hose Sale FOR THREE DAYS MORE Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday RUBBER VENUS RANCISCON Buy Now- -Big Values Plain Wrapped Hose, 25 and 50 ft. lengths Corrugated Moulded Hose, any length, ft. Corrugated Moulded Hose, any length, ft.

Plain Moulded Hose, any length ft. Corrugated Moulded Hose, any length, ft. No charge for coupling in lengths of 25 ft. or more. We have all kinds of Menders and Extras- Washers Sprays Repair Bands -Couplings Nozzles Sprinkling Pots- Shears- Rakes--Hoes -Shovels Trowels- Etc.

Bronze Baskets to off See our large window on Mariposa Ave. ELECTRIC FANS-5 styles to select from. ELECTRIC LAMPS--all sizes and kinds; phone 100 Liberty Loan- "Finish The Job' -Liberty Loan PRESCRIPTIONS Do you know that you should chose your pharmacist with as great care as you choose your physician? A carelessly filled prescription with possible substitution will defeat the purpose for which it was intended. Our store has been recognized as Fresno's leading prescription pharmacy for thirty years. Let us fill your next prescription.

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R. Quick, Manager Don't Change Your llusband Roos Bros 'Fashions of Personality' FOR EASTER In presenting this vast Easter- Week Review of the many new modes and fancies of Spring, we wish to specifically emphasize the worthiness of each. Every garment, every article is of the highest character -most original in styling and best for quality--they're true "Fashions of Personality." Easter Suits Easter Wraps The youthful jauntiness of the Spring styles If your long planned Easter costume demands gives our suit selections an appeal which is something different, some new and distinctive truly irresistible. Specially chosen models are thought--then you'll come here tomorrow and 1 here by the score--in Jersey, Serge, Velour choose one of these beautiful wraps. New Checks, Silvertone, Poiret Twill and Trico- Dolmans, cavalier capes and cape-coatees, are tine, with prices as small as $29.50, $35 here in a profusion of luxuriant modesto $110.

$22.50, $29.50 to $145. Easter Frocks for the Woman and Miss A glorious showing of frocks for every daytime occasion. Silk Frocks in the most charming of the latter day modes--lovely georgette and taffeta combinations, shimmering satins, lustrous taffetas and filmy crepe de chines. Jersey Dresses! Serge Dresses! And others of the finest tricotine--from $25, $29.50, $39.50 to $110. "La Tenaire" Hats French Room Hats They're the famous extra-value trimmed hats -the millinery de luxe for women whose most which may be found only in our stores.

Large ardent desire is to possess an Easter hat of Pre-Easter shipments have arrived and the true exclusiveness and originality. Gathered newer transparent hats, floral and georgette in our French-Rooms are the select creations trimmed leghorns, smart doops of novel braids of America's most noted milliners--extensive and many others are here at only $10. showings, too--from $15.00 to $37.50. Easter Blouses Elegant Skirts Georgettes, of course! All of the finer, heavier woven silks in a score of new Spring sport For street and wear-all exquisitely styles. Necklines are original and many are fashioned with the newer wide girdle tops shown; and colors, oh, they're beautiful--the and embellished with trimmings of harmonious dainty flesh and character.

Models of "Fant-a-si," "Djersyne," white, Liberty Red, League "Veleeda." the finest of silk crepes, flowered Blue and others including the latest duo tints. "Pussy Willow," Baronet Satin, White Exceptional blouses for $5.95, $8.95 to Serge and $18.50 to $39.50. $25. Easter Pumps Confirmation Dresses and Oxfords for Girls Smart new shoes can never be forgotten at Eastertime, so truly our Organdies, Nets and Georgettes in shoe shop will be crowded with charmingly girlish modes, with women in search of these handsome pretty laces, girdle sashes, ribbon new styles. Graceful pumps and and embroidery trimmings; some oxfords are here in many leathers- with ruffled and tucked skirtswhite, black and the new brown $7.45 to $25.00.

to $11.50. Silk Hosiery Kiddies' Hats Special Not alone are they "special" in the Nowadays when the stylish woman ordinary sense they're EXdesires fine hosiery she comes to TRAORDINARY UNDERPRICE this shop, where the finest grades VALUES. Hand hats of the "Gotham," "McCal- finest silks and straws----Tuscans, lum" and -are always georgettes, laces and nets with displayed in full ranges of colors, French flower trimmings- now lace effects and fancy clockings- $5.95 and $8.95 and they're $1.10, $1.80 to $5.00. worth almost double. New Handbags Silk Petticoats Easter Gloves The latest shapes in colors to match your Easter frock slim-like and so necessary to comEver or suit.

Some of fine silks soft, with their quality silks reflect- plete the correct costume. range from $2.95 to ing of Spring. The highest grade gloves in the brilliant shades $13.50, leather envelope Though we are showing models of white and stylish shades are and pouch purses are from many silks--the more expensive novelties and all--we wish to lay here in kid and other soft $2.50 to $18.50, and EXCLUSIVE much stress upon the excellence of skins, either with self stitchtwo very hand -painted Suede Bags at the wonderful Jersey Petticoats ing or fancy embroidered $35 and $39.50. here now at only $4.95. up.

Spring Corsets Silken Underwear of course, of the finest Italian and beautiful Brassieres in a st of models silks. Dainty Chemises, Bloomers, Vests particularly adaptible to the now slim lines and Union Suits are featured here in all much to the style of Easter outfits. styles and sizes. Pre-Easter Sales in OUR CASH BASEMENT A Huge Special Purchaseof An Underprice Sale of Crepe de Chine Waists New Millinery $2.98 $4.98 So extremely special is the price it is certain that These splendid silk blouses were secured in New this entire lot of Easter hats will be closed out at York at a great underprice and this big saving is once. Included are the latest patent milans, clever offered to now.

Many styles, all of fine-wearing styles two-colored checker-board straws and you silk crepes, in white, flesh, bisque, turquoise and dozens of others that are retailing elsewhere at far with silk embroidery or dainty tucking. higher prices. corn AT and Merced -FRESNO Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Palo Alto.