Monday, Feb. 14, 1927

Noses

According to estimates by the Department of Commerce, the population of the U. S. (exclusive of possessions) was and will be:

On Jan. 1, 1920 105,710,620

On July 1, 1926 117,136,000

On July 1, 1927 118,628,000

In order of population, the list of 48 states begins with New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Texas.