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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-13
JEFFERSON.

Our worthy town supervisor, Michael
Probst. and ex-supervisor Hoffman, have
been fitted out with tickets by George J.
Kispert, and will start for Germany on
the 18th of this month.
Barbarossa Lodge No. 262. I. o. o. F.
will celebrate their eighth anniversary on
Saturday, August %.
Hon. r. B. Kirkland and Ralph Bird
started for Washington last Monday
having in charge Mr.. Cutler, a man OF
unsound mind, who is to be placed in the
National insane asylum at Washington.
He was resident of Jefferson county,
and has been confined at the state asylum
at Madison for some time.
Last Thursday evening John Hance,
who lives near Yale Henry's farm brought
to town rattle snake about three feet
long which he had killed during the day.
1t had seven rattles and button.
P. Fl. Farley, who, since last March
has held the position of deputy sheriff
and turnkey at the Jail, last Saturday
rendered his resignation to Sheriff Gun
ningham, OF account of i'll health
Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-13
LAKE MILLS.

Miss Eda Macarthur who has been
the Efficient teacher of the primary de-
partment of Lake Mills school for over
four years. has decided to take 6 rest
from teaching, much to the regret of the
board and patrons of the school. -
Trum Hunter was the victim of a ser
ious accident, last Thursday forenoon,
which might have easily proven fatal.
He was at work on Mr.. Volts new house
on Lake street, and was standing ON a
carpenters horse, only few feet from
the ground. By some unknown means
the horse tipped from under him and hs
fell, striking his side with full fcfee
across timber.
The Misses. Silliman, Of Watertown,
enjoyed a picnic with parties from Lake
Mills and other Watertown people on
Monday.
Miss Ella Eaton. of Watertown, is
visiting Mise Eda Kretlow.
The hops in this vicinity have been
seriously injured by lice.--Leader.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-13
Written for the Woonsocket, (Dak.) Times.
THE SHOW.
BY H. L. s.

Who is there that don't like circus?
think there's amusement and pleasure;
L like 1t for one, am sure
Who says there is harm in circus?
L don't for one l declare.
The grand entree-the horses, the riders
The quadrile they dance in the ring
The long velvet dresses,
The hats tipped with feathers,
The uniform" coats of the men,
See with what grace and precision
They form and salute;
They gallOp, they rear. .and they trot-
Guided and governed with kindest decision,
They wheel into line to dot.
The lady riders, all spangles and glitter,
With lace and bright ribbons
That fly as they go
Round the ring-fearless and feeter
Ihan an arrow shot from bow.
They poise on one foot,
And kneel on one knee,
Recline on an elbow,
And each one agree
'Tis gracefully done and charming to see.
There's the elephants and bright gilded char
lots.
The cages of lions and bears;
The tigers, the Zebras, the gray colored parrots,
The hyenas, the happiest there, share.
For laughing applause they come in for q
There's the acrooats, tumblers and Japanese
JuggIerS;
So easily done and yet rare;
The bronchos nice drill and dogs that sit still,
With head on their paws and paws on their
chairs
The cute little dogs are saying their prayers.
The Zulus, and man who beats tattoo, [dudu,
The camels and leopards, the great white
The great high giraffe that makes the crowd
laugh,
With head up so high overlooking the crowd,
The msic inspiring, the clown and lis songs,
No circus complete unless he belongs
To the show so to 60
To the circus, a pleasure requiring,
l think it, and deem 1t no wrong.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-13

HARPER'S LETTER.-NEW YORK, Aug.
6..-Nothing has occurred in the campaign
which has created 90 much amusement
as the publication of the letter of J. w.
Harper, begging in the most fulsome man.
ner for the boon of printing Blaine's
history. The latter's refusal to select
the Harpers as bis publishers fully. ex-
plains the hostility of the Journal of
Civilization. This, taken in connection
with The Chicago Tribune's reproduction
of the papers cruel attacts upon Abraham
Lincoln, has practically killed what in
fuence the paper could have among the
republicans. The gentleman to whom
the letter begging for Blaine's manuscript
was written was William Walter Phelps.
This fact has never been published.
Under ordinary circumstances Phelps
would not haye printed the letter, but
the Harper's attacks, both upon Blaine
and himself, fully justify this rejoinder.
The influence of George William Curtis
is completely gone too, because he now
appears in the role of paid subordinate
who has sold his pen to satisfy the COM
mercial spite Of his employers. Curtis,
it is said, upon his way home from the
republican convention did not know
which view to take until a telegram
reached him at Pittsburg directing him
to bolt Blaine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-13
JUST AS APPLICABLE NOW.

In 1876 Mr.. Carl Schurz was talking
on the Republican side. This year he il
helping the Democrats. His former ar
guments furnish sound replies to those
which he makes at the present time
Thus, in 1876, he said:
Who does not know that the principle,
"to the victor belongs the spoils," was
first inaugurated by the Democratic
party; that the spoils system of the civil
service was developed by that party in
all lis characteristic features: that for the
last forty years it has been its traditional
and constent policy and practice, and
that at this moment their struggle for
success is, in a great measure, inspired
by the hope of an opportunity to precip-
itate themselves upon the public plunder?
Is Governor Tilden the man, in case oi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-13
eDaer g1eiohbors.
FORT ATKINSON.

The Club House steam boat daisy"
will be ready to run just as soon as Yates
Wentworth puts in the new boiler which
he has recently purchased for her.
An excellent opportunity is offered
our citizens to enjoy the reading of a
good library that is being organized in
our city.
George G. Smita has a fig tree from
which he has plucked ripe figs which are
something of a rarity in this latitude.
J.. Clapp and Guy L. Cole returned
last week from their trip to Denver and
their visit to their mines in Colorado.
They speak of their mining prospects as
very encouraging.
The passenger train over the Madison
division of the Northwestern road, struck
man Saturday near Sullivan. He was
sitting on stringer of small bridge,
when he was struck by the steps of the
baggage car, and instantly killed. He
was unknown at Sullivan, and was placed
in a box and buried. On one of his
arms was an acbor and the name 5.
Dunn.
Ell. Merriman raised his new barn Wed.
nesday. The neighbors turned in and
drew As, 600 feet of lumber on Tuesday.
-Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-13

George G. Smitn has a fig tree from
which he has plucked ripe figs which are
something of rarity in this latitude.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
p.m ocaArsc WORK N IOWA.
rna Germans Flockins to the stand
ard OF Cleveland and Hendricks.

Thcre were the usual number of callers
AZ the National Democratic Headquar-
ters Yesterday. Judge Thayer. in speak
ING Of the situation in Iowa, said: There
will be no st. John electoral ticket for
the reason that there IL no distinction
there between Republicans and Prohihi-
tionists. The Prohibition party Of Iowa,
which Is the Republican party, Is satisfied
that Mr.. Blaine is just as good Prohi-
bitionist as Mr.. St. John. The German
vote Of the State is deciding fact r, and
the Prohibition legislation of the Repub-
liean pirty has brought II to us. .,-scrs
ExJudge Jeremiah II. Murphy, Of
Davenport, Iowa, member Of Congress,
said: 1.-THE prospect in lows of beating
the Blaine electors Is excellent. This
is largely due to the change Of po-
litical belief among Germans. who In
Iowa were rs per cent Republican, but
have been driven from that party BY
prohibitory legislation. Cleveland and
Hendricks will poll IS per cent OF the
German vote. That vote amounts to
10000. Formerly the Republicans got
fully 47,0O0 Of II. We will now get
about IS, 900. In the two elections since
the national election in 1880, the Repub'
lican majority in the State has been re-
duced about 90 600 votes. If the same
ratio Of reduction continues this year,
a. / feel sure it will. it will give Iowa TO
the Democrats. There Is no detection
from the Irish vote" :.
The Democratic State Commis'
to, continues to receive the
most favorable reports. A letter
from a town in Clinton county
says: "This town will give an incress a
majority for our ticket. l know OF
seven Republicans who are open In their
support Of Cleveland. The Democrats
are solid to q man."
A letter from town in Oneida cou nty
has the following: "This town is full Of
st. John men. Il is fair to predict that
this town will cast 200 votes fer st.
John aud Daniels, Of which, l80 will
come from the Republican party"
A Sullivan county letter says: II
know Of some staunch Republicans who
will vote for Cleveland and Hendricks,
but no Blaine Democrats.
A letter from town in Erie county
says: "There are not less than thirty
Prohibitionists In this town, and among
them Is only one who has been Demo.
crat." A Wayne county letter says;
''Never have our Democrats shown SO
much enthusiasm as at present. We or.
ganizsd German Cleveland and Hend-
ricks club in this town. We have over
200 members. We never had German
Democratic club here BEFORE"
General John G. Fremont wrote let.
ter yesterday to Chairman B. +. Jones,
of the Republican National Committee,
denying that he had consented to speak
At lastnight's Butler meeting. 5New York
World.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

II you want . good.titting truss call
at G.. =. HeinzemAns Drug Stors, l22
Main street, who keeps the largest -.
sortment Of trusses on hand in Southern
California.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
Guns. Guns, Guns.

The attention Of the sporting public il
called to the new arrival Of guns just re-
ceived by MIR. VIM. Lever. Sportsmsn's
Emporium, Is Commercial street. They
consist Of double barrel breech-loading
shot guns and rifles, which to the sports
mans life are gems, they were selected
with the greatest care from some of the
best Of English makes, and are OF the
very best value for money ever offered
In this market. Tho most fastidious
sportsman can be suited, there being
over 200 to select from at prices from .
90 single TO 500 HAufmerless. Quality
better and prices lowef than any other
house in California. l2-u.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
Delinquent Notice.

Los ANGELES OIL CoMPANY-Location Of
principal place Of business, Los Angeles. Cali
fornia. Location Of works: Ventura county.
California. sts
There Is delinquent upon the following dee
cribed stock, on account Of Assessment No. 90
levied ON the 25th day Of July. 1854, - per the
several amounts set opposite the names Of the
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

And in accordance with law. and pursuant 10
an order OF the Board Of Directors, made on the
26th day Of July. 1854. 30 many shares Of each
parcel Of esch stock as may bc necessary will be
sold at public auction At the office Of the Secre-
tary, Room No. Q. Temple Block, city Of Los An
1854, at II NJ, Of that day. to pay delinquent
sessments thereon. together with costs Of Adver-
tising and expense Of saie.
". j. NEKLy, Secretary.
Room No. 9. Temple Block. Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, Sept. sth. 1854. sept6 2w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
To the Ladies'.

Having just received o large consign-
msnt of the latest styles Of ladies' and
children's dress and sun-hats direct from
New York, and being late in the season,
will sell them at New York prices.
Mrs. d. GorrHELY,
I'm iu24 lis stst., Nadeau Block.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
ssmi-rropic Lodge No. ~. 1. ORB.

REGULAR MEETING : Tia ofllcers and mem
hers Of the knovc named Lodge are hereby noti-
fcd TO attend regular meeting thereof sunday
evening, September zth, At O'Clock.
Visiting brethrcn in good standing are cordial
ly invited. BY order q the President
srps ~ SAN PtAcER. ss6y-
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
LOS ANGELES MARKETS.

Phsu glvsa bsssv SO for round iots. os en-
dard quality. dsaivsssi ~ store OF warsf.suss In
this dty. small parcels. od qualities Or sxtn
choice grades are not included. On tbs third
page Of this paper win be found rssune o.
srAnsactious on Change. with review of We
market each Day
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
DR. E. ROBBINS.

lis 8. MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE CATHEDRAL.
Medical Eiectrician and proprietor Of the cole
brsted Electro Therapeutic Baths.
Diseases diagnosed withoat explanation from
the patient Consultation tree.
OFFICE H0URS-s till IL, to s, 9 tos
Telephone 2l4. aug23n
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

GROUP, wHooPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure. Sold by c. +. Heinze-
man, l22 North Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
J..W. REESE. N. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

Specialist for diseases Of the Nose, Throat and
Neck, Skin Diseases, Diseases OF the Urinary
Organ, Female Diseases and all Surgical Opera
tions as Ter Fi<tulA, Piles, Structure, Cancer,
Polypus and all other Tumors-
OffiCE-Rosms II and IL Schumacher Block,
spring 81, opposite Postofice
0FFIcE HOUks-10-i1 A. H., IA snd 7-8 ?. \.
Sunday. SIS ,. y.
! aux1du Los Angeles, Cal.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
WATER NOTICE.

Consumers Of water Of the los ANGELES
CITY WATER COMPANY viii hereafter bs A.
lowed TO sprinkle their gardens between the
hours Of 10 a. =. and 10 sr.n. Consumer
are also cautioned against allowing unnsosssAry
waste In water elosetsl
jssu FRED. EATON. supt
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

Damiana makes the old young and
the weak strong and healthy. Michel
Levy 4 Co., Wholesale liquor dealers,
AGENT.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
TO whom It May Concern.

Damiaua makes the old young and the
weak strong and healthy. N. Levy, dCo.,
Wholesale liquor dealers, agents.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
OSCAR @. BALDY,
VETERINARY SURGEON.

ALL CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Residence, ga South Spring street.
References: Br. X d. Wise, Los Angeles; J..
W Adams, Downey City. Surgical operations
performed successfully on ell domestic aniu,aiA
Also buying and selling horsss ap2tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
lare Chance to Invest /!
W. R. SPENCE,

PR ACTlCAL PLUHB = =.
Late Of Riverxids, ID now located At No. ~ South
Spring street. In rear Of v. r. Browns hardware
store. Prepared TO do al kinds o. hrst-cl.s
plumbing. nxzfi
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

Ladies' who are troubled with cramps
md nervousness should drink Damiana
Bitters, It IL pleasant to take.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
PHYSICIANS.
MP. oHAMaERLIN. N. d.

odac, rooms and 81 No. 30 South Spring Street,
Residence. Chicago Ave-, Boyle Heights.
Office hours, 10 10 l2 A. NJ, TO 8 p.
N. Obstetrics and diseases OF women q speciality.
my2-u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
University of Southern California.

The next College Year opens SEPTEMBER
l0th, with full corps Of teachers, with Prepara-
tory, Academic and College Departments. Young
ladies' provided with home at Hodg. Hall, under
the care Of the Preceptrcs- Street cars paes the
University every "a minutes For catalogue ad-
dress n. N. B0VAkD,
fy25 d&w 0w President.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

You will never have . sour stomach
II you drink Damiana Bitters.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09


To Whom 1t May Concern.
Please take notics. Any person hav.
mQ pledges or collaterals ct the Star
Loan and Broker Office, No. Com
mercial street, will please redeem the
samo or pay accrued interest thereon
within thirty days from this date or they
will be sold. p. S.-Monsy loaned ON
I'll kinds Of personal property. mr30tf
Hughes's Russian baths, located No.
3l6 Main st., opposite the Pico House.
Gentlcmen and ladies attended to by
psrsons Of their own sex.
A positive cure for dyspepsia -Dami.
ana Bitters. Michel Levy q Co., whole
sale liquor dealers, agents.
II you want . good appetite, drink
Damiana Bitters. Michel Levy q Co.,
Wholesale liquor dealers, agents.
All respectable dealers keep Damiana
Bittsrs. Michel Levy 4 Co., wholesale
liquor dealers. agents.
Call At G. Y. Heinseman's Drug store
for Vests Nerve and Brain Treatment,
Won Bulow's German DYSPEPSIA Cure, and
Slavsn's California Fruit Salt; tire only
agent In Los Angeles county.
Tho old reliable store Of c. r. Helnss-
man \ still headquarters for drugs and
medicines. He has full limo Of patent
medicines, selling them In quantities to
suit at Eastern prices.
II you want good fitting truss call
at G. r. Heinzemans Drug Stors, l22
Main street, who keeps the largest -.
sortment Of trusses on hand In Southern
California.
Decorations and wall papers, the finest
and latest, and the greatest variety, ct
Raphael Bros, l4l Main street.
Tho largest stock Of drug, medicines,
psrfumeriss and toilet articles In South.
sgn California. ct G. r. HeinzemAn'a
Damlana Bittsrs regulates the stomach.
Michel Levy 4 Co., wholesale liquor
dealers, agents.
The Mexican remedy for diseases Of
the kidneys and bladder IL Damiana Bit
tern. M. Levy 4 Co.. Wholesale agents.
For health, strength and vigor drink
Damiana Bitten. N. Levy 4 Co
wholesale agents. jams ly
=. Indquist, merchant tailor, No. 20
Spring street, L himself . practical cut
tw; end, having had ample experience
In Ban Francisco and Los Angeles,
knows how TO meet the requirements Of
his customers. He kesps . full supply
Of the best cloths constantly on hand
and makes them up ''upou honor"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
). 3. BARE. M. o.


Graduate Of Bennett Ecisciic Med. Col, Chi
cAgo, A. D. 1873
HURTUH1
Positively cured, 90 that the truss can be entire
ly dispensed with, and life no longer ilnperiled by
the rupture becoming strAnsuIstsd. Ny method
os cure ID the only means that 10 absolutely safe.
painless. bIoodless and edectual; no trss, knife,
ilgature nor surgical operation. A thorough and
permanent cure guaranteed. Seldom over i've
days required. why suffer the mental and
physical tofture when there Is an absolute cure
~ store for your The wiSe and prudent will not
1es TINS Opportunity pasa- Call on or address J.
=; bsre, u. D., Physician and Surgeon. Larronde
noes, opposite P. o., Rooms 8 and .; entrance
on first street. residence, l60 Olive street, cor
he' fniru. consultAtion Free aug9u
J. 8. BARE. M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Has changed his efhcs nom so7 N. Main utrest
% LArronde Block. opposite p. o., Rooms and
Q. entrance on First street Former patrons and
friends are cordially invited 70 cali And 80 him
in his new commodious rooms
In connection with his practice he makes a spe-
ciAlty Of the radical cure Of Rupture.
Residence, 1t6 Olive Street, corner a Thfri.
OFFICE H0URS-9 70 II 4. r.. R:So to An >
sundays, . 70 r. =.
Consultntion frssL 1m.,.va
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.

spanish language. BY Prof. A. Cuyas,
4 Main Street. dll-ly
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

Hughes's Russian baths, located No.
3l6 Main st., opposite the Pico House.
GentlNmen and ladies attended to by
psrsons Of their own sex.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

A positive cure for dyspepsia-Dami.
ana Bitters. Michel Levy q Co., whole
sale liquor dealers, agents.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

All respectable dealers keep Damiana
Bitters. Michel Levy 4 Co., wholesale
liquor dealers, agents.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09
OFFICE HOURS.

win be 81 my once from A =. ts Il ~, and
RON 70 .. n daily. Sundays excepted.
n. II. BOYD.
tyfa1f superintendsEt Of Stsssts
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

No. sos Main street, opposite Baker Block
AgEys and sas dIssasss treated with tho care Of
. specialist. spa2
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

Call at G. Y. Heinzeman's Drug store
for Vests Nerve and Brain Treatment,
Won Bulow's German DYSPEPSIA Cure, and
Slavsn's California Fruit Salt; tire only
agent In Los Angeles county.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

II you want . good appetite. drink
Damiana Bitters. Michel Levy q Co.,
Wholesale liquor dealers, agents.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-09-09

The old reliable store Of G. r. Helnzs-
man y still headquarters for drugs and
medicines. He hes . full limo Of patent
medicines, selling them In quantities to
suit ct Eastern prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
GAUZE UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' Gauze Vests, high
neck and long sleeves, high
neck and short sleeves, low
neck and no sleeves, patent fin
ished seams, only 25c each.
Ladies' Gauze Under
vests, extra quality, in high
neck and long sleeves, high
neck and short sleeves, low
neck and no sleeves, only
Sic.
Ladies' Gauze Under
vest, extra fine quality, in high
neck and long sleeves, high
neck and short sleeves, low
neck and no sleeves, only
SOC each.
Ladies Two-Thread Gossa-
mer Vests and Pants, 0S and
75c each.
Ladies' White Isle Thread
Vests, high neck and long
sleeves, high neck and short
sleeves, low neck and no
sleeves, only 81 each. An
elegant garment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
SHORT END WEEK,

we had the good fortune to procure the following
Novelties:
9 cases more and positively the last for this sea-
son, of Short End Genuine Pacific Lawns, 2lac.
1900 yards Of Furniture Prints Cretonne patterns,
aa4c.
dress patterns, 5ihc.
1,7OO yards of Short End Unbloached Cotton
Pequot brand, &c, the first we could get to offer this
season.
1000 yards OF Pride of the West Bleached Cotton,
in short lengths, running from to 10 yards-ths is
the best goods in the mnrket-Sc.
case more of the 2-yard Amoskcag Bingham,
sold per piece, loo
case of Short End Cotton Crash, yards in a
piece, zoe. This also has never been offered
800 patterns more of the Shepherds Wool Plaids
ana Pin Checks 12l2c.
Now comes two cases of Goods that We invite the
best judge and critic to examine. They are staple
as the cash itself.
900 yards of Double Width Debeige In all the best
shades, l5c. They run from to 10 yards and put
up In Dress Patterns, and cannot BIO bought in any
house in the city less than 25c
1880 yards of Double Width Cnshmeres all tho
new shades Including Black, 15c; put UP same the
Debelgos, such price has never been known before
20 dozen assorted Shirt Waists, for boys from to
Syears, warranted perfect tit, 23c
10 dozen Infants Percale Dresses, 24c, neatly
made, perfect tit, and well scwed.
10 dozen Infants Mother Hubbard Dresses white,
with embroidered yOkes, 25c.
These goods are guaranteed 10 IT. MS well as the
finest offered for sale aud made of good cotton.
10 styles Of 4 4 oil Cloth. 2Oc.
gross CASTLE Soap, cakes for DC.
90 dozen more of the Children's Handk erchiefs &c
10 dozen Ecru Hats for children, trimmed with
Chenille, in Ecru, Navy Blue, Cardinal, and Brown.
25c,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-24
CRISIS IN BOOKS
AT BAUM'S! AT BAUM'S !
Commencing Saturday, May "a.
FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY
FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY.

Owing the great of special book sale February
much oned ourselves well the public and which
compliment the literary and culture Washington
happy inform and the public large of purchase
$4,000 and best publications. comprising
Appleton Co.. James X. Osgood Co., Houghton Mn Co., Bel
ford prices that hardly paper binding
mention a few of the special bargains: