CEHBates_MarApr1919_044h

If the question of oil were settled we
would be in a better position and there
would be no doubt, I think whatever,
that you could "carry on" the medical
work. It nearly [underlined] was settled by this
Congress but [underlined] has gone over again
The Watermans hope [underlined] it will [underlined] go over
because they do not consider the bill
a fair one as it is, & would rather it
failed to pass. & think there would
be more chance of a better one later -
There is just a chance that it may
go through today I believe - even [underlined] if
not [underlined] a very just settlement. It would [underlined] increase
our yearly income enough to make a