Show Trees Arrive Early Demand for Xmas Symbols Cheers CHICAGO Dec Dee 13 UP UP- UP Thousands of acres of northern forest areas were left barren today today today to to- day as the vanguard of Americas America's Chr Christmas tree consignments arrived ar- ar arrived arrIved ar ar- rived at cities throughout the country An undercurrent of Christmas cheer was added to the already present holiday spirit as the record roe rec ord breaking throngs of shoppers paused to inspect this years year's crop of firs spruces and balsams A feeling that depression at last had rounded the proverbial corner was evidenced in the early demand for trees Officials of commission houses predicted sales this year would surpass those of the last three years Prices will willbe willbe willbe be nearly 50 per cent higher they said |