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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
THE OWOSSO REUNION.

The G.. A. R. re union at Owosso
was grand success. Fifteen posts
appeared in the procession. and es-
corted Gen. Alger, Gen. Trowbridge,
Gen, Shank, and Gov. Begole from
the depot to the grove where the ex-
ercises were held. An address of
welcome was extended by comrade
Turner, Of Owosso, which was re-
sponded to, on behalf oftEe G. A. R.,
by Gen. Rush j.. Shank, after which
the boys were summoned to fall in
for dinner, which we found all ready
upon three long tables in an adjoin-
ing grove, and the rations were far
superior to those furnished by our
Uncle Samuel in the days when
greenbacks were plenty. After din
ner Gen. Shank, and Adjt. Gen. G.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
CARRIAGE PAINT

We desire to call the attention of
our readers to Worlds Lightning
Waterproof Liquid Finish. Only
paint used that one coat completes a
finish. 1t is proof against cold, heat,
or water. Our goods are done up in
SI.oo and S. 90 sizes, and we guar
antee one can Of the SI.co size to
paint your carriage to complete fin
ish, and to give as good satisfaction
as a painter who charges $500 or
$500. Should you decide to buy
and give it trial, you will please
call at
STEVER BROS & WILLIAMS
where you can obtain it.
EARL & AUSTIN,
Western Agents,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
CORRESPONDENCE.
BENNINGTON.

The farmers rejoice because of the
recent rains which have increased
the pasturage and prepared the
grounds for seeding.
Mrs. Fuller, an aged resident Of
this town was buried Tuesday, and it
is predicted that the husband will soon
follow.
Our lads have boxing tournaments
occasionally. The one Saturday
night was of more than ordinary
interest. One round was without
gloves, and one Of the contestants
wore a cloth on his face the next day.
To the inquiries of his anxious friends
as to the cause he bemoaned a bum
ble-bee's sting. 1t was all in fun,
the people of Bennington never
quarrel.
"Yours Truly" of the Press takes
the name of the "immortal Ben John.
son" in vain IN expressing his horror
of discords, but does not explain.
Sampson created discord among the
Philistines with the "jaw bone of an
ass" Dscords have also been Great
ed in country church choirs by means
of the same implement. The cases
under our observation was when the
implement OF torture was worked
with a complex movement during the
interludes. Go IT.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

We call the attention of our readers, and
especially the trade, to the advertisement
of D. d. Mallory & Co. in this issue.
The house of Mallory & Co is the largest
of its kind in America. Their immense
stores are literally crammed with goods
for the fall and winter trade, and ii needs
no words of ours to convince those inter-
ested that they can always buy TO best ad.
vantage where stock is largest and most
complete to select from. When the re-
taller buys his oysters of D. d. Mallory
& Co. he buys from first hands and at bot
tom prices. The stock of Theoretically
sealed goods, pickles, preserves. ETC., etc.,
is full and complete in every detail.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
LAINGSBURG.

A political wave has struck our or
dinariy quiet town, and people seem
to be waking up to the fact that we
shall soon be called upon to help
choose the men to office who shall
direct the affairs of this county, State
and Nation for another term of years.
Monday evening o. A. Crozier ad-
dressed large and enthusiastic tenn
perance meeting at Lebar's Hall.
He dealt the old parties some heavy
blows, and convinced a goodly num-
Der that it was for their best interests
and the interests of their country to
support the Union party.
A Union club has been formed
here with ]. Pangborn Pres, c.
Weeks Treas, ]. H. Golden Sec.
Over thirty have pledged themselves
to vote tor St. John and Daniel, and
there are good many in the town
ship that only await an opportunity
which will soon be given them, to
sign the same document. A good
number of these men were republi-
cans, who should respond to the
cali of duty rather than party. The
rum traffic in the grand old State OF
Michigan must go, if every political
party has to 60 with it.
Rev. J. Hamilton lectured to the
G. A. r. post, at the M. E. church
recently. The attendance was good,
and the address excellent.
Hon. R. G. Horr will speak here
on the political issues of the day, on
Friday Sept. Iath. He will receive
a hearty welcome at the hands Of the
Republicans.
The new school house is scompleted
and there are 2o4 pupils in the vii.
lage who will have the privilege Of
occupying it next month. Mr.. S. G.
Lanning has been engaged as prin.
cipal for another year. ZIscA.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

w. Stone were chosen as judges on
the competition drill between posts,
and best martial band. Flint Post,
No. I45, being the first on the ground
made such fine movements that all
competitors withdrew, and they were
awarded the prize, a beautiful Ma
tional flag. Flint boys again took
the prize, S25 in cash. Speeches
were then made by Gov. Begole,
Gen. Alger, and Gen. Trowbridge,
after which the boys adjourned until
evening. Capt. Patterson enter
tanned Department Headquarters in
good style, and entertained the boys
in front of his hotel early in the eve.
ming with grand display of fire
works. A grand stand was built in
the center of the street illuminated
with large street lamps on each cor
ner. Gen. Shank made the speech
Of the evening which went to the
heart Of every Grand Army man, and
was endorsed by every citizen. II
was estimated by good judges that
there were $4,000 people in the City,
and the Owosso reunion was in all
respects grand success.-The Vet.
eran
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
IN MEMORIAM.

AT a regular communicates of the
Elsie Lodge, No. 23S, F. and A. M.
Sept. a, 1884, the following reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS: 1t has pleased the
Great Architect and Ruler OF the
Universe to call our worthy brother
Eli d. Gregory, from labor in the
terrestrial Lodge to partake of the
Divine refreshments on High, there
fore, in view of the loss we have sus-
tanned, and the still heavier loss oc.
casioned to his respected relatives,
therefore, be it:
Resolved; That the members of
this lodge hereby desire to express
their sense of bereavement at the loss
Of one of the oldest and most earnest
members of the Craft in this section
Of the State, and that we realize that
in his death this Lodge has lost an
honest and esteemed member; the
community useful and valuable citi-
zen, and his family a kind and SYM
pathetic husband and father.
Resolved; That we sincerely sympa-
thize with the relatives and near
friends of our late associate, and we
respectfully commend them for con-
ISOLATION to that Divine Power, though
sometimes inscrutable in its dispen-
sations, yet, "doeth all things we'll. I"
Resolved; That the hearty thanks
of this Lodge is hereby extended to
Owosso Lodge for its valuable SER
vices in conducting the burial cere-
monies of our deceased brother.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the Lodge records, and
that the Lodge be draped in mourn.
ing for six months, in respect to the
memory of our deceased brother.
Resolved; That copy Of these res
olutions be presented to the bereaved
family, and be published in the Elsie
Leader, and the Owosso TIMES.
LUTHER EDDY,
w. S. DOYLE,
Com.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

The Republicans of the Twentieth Sen
atorial District of Michigan, comprising
the counties of Shiawassee and Living
ston, will meet in Convention, by Dele
gates, at the city of Owosso, on Wednes-
dap, September Gath, 1884, at II o'clock
a. m.,. for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for Senator in the State Legisla-
ture, to be supported at the ensuing cleo
tion, and TO transact such other business
as may come before the Convention.
In accordance with resolution passed
at former Convention, each County will
be entitled to eight Delegates.
CHARLES G. JEWETT,
Chairman Senatorial Committee :.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
FARM FOR SALE.

A rare bargain. A first class grain farm,
consisting of 105 acres (Gi miles south of
Owosso, and Al west of Bancroft), good
buildings and located in one of the best
farming sections in Michigan. IS acres
under good state of cultivation; good cis-
tern and never failing well, with wind
mill; fine apple and peach orchard Will
be sold at q low figure as the owner is en-
gagged in business in the west For par
ticulars enquire on the premises or address
u. .. Place, box ~ Bancroft. Mich. I'm.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

The Committee on Claims and Ac-
counts reported back accounts re-
ferred to them as above stated, which
report was accepted. Unanimous
consent was given, the accounts al
lowed, and orders ordered drawn for
the same. Ayes S nays o.
On motion the Council adjourned. {.
J. E. Turner,
City Clerk.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

A Republican city caucus to elect
IS delegates to the second district
Representative convention, will be
held at the Council Chamber, Friday
evening, Sept. 10Th, at half past seven
o'clock. BY order of City Com
mittee, c. MCCORMICK,
Chairman.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

To which business college will we send
the young man? is an important question
among parents at the present time. We
answer. The Grand Rapids Business Col
lege. 1t is not excelled for thoroughness
by any similar institution in the country.
Address G. G.. Swensberg. proprietor,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUNCIL Room,

COMMON COUNCIL Room,
Owosso, Sept. I, 1884.
Regular meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Owosso.
Present Mayor Estey, Clerk Turn
er, Aid. Dawes, Jones, Matlock, Keyte,
and Titcomb.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
The following accounts were pre-
sented and referred to the Committee
on Claims and Accounts.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

A Republican Convention will be held
in the Common Council rooms in the city
of Owosso on Saturday. the Goth of Sep
tember, 1884, at one o'clock p. m. for the
purpose of nominating candidate for
Representative in the State Legislature
for the 2nd district of Shiawassec county.
J. A. MoREIcE,
u. ]. KINNEY,
<4G j. S. MCBRIDE,
Committee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

P.S. You can buy walking shoes
and slippers at one fourth off, at the
ooct. Store, on Exchange street.
You can buy mems Kip, Stoga, and
Calf boots at one fourth off, at the
ooct. Store, on Exchange street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

Oakside School, Owosso. Mich, board
ing and day school. Fall term opens
Sept. 1st. For particulars apply to Mrs.
l.. E. Gould, Principal.
The fall session of Parsons East Sag
inaw Business College opens September I.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

NanHoten, the strawberry king at Bar
ton, has strawberry plants for sale, at rea-
sonable terms. Orders filed up to Sep
tember 18th. st.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

SUBSCRIPTIONS received for the
DETROIT COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER,
for $3.50 with Ticket, at HoLMAN's,
Post Office block.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

To anybody who has disease of throat
or lungs, we will send proof that Piso's
Cure for Consumption has cured the same
complaints in other cases. Address,
e. T. HAzELTINE. Warren. Pa.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
PRESERVE YOUR SIGHT.

j. T. Moxley, practical optician, will
be at j. w. Babcock's Peoples Store, Ex-
change street, Owosso, every Saturday. A
full stock and prices down. If.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

If you want as fine an article of pressed
corned beef as ever graced any table, call
on Parker 81 Bowers.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

The best business and professional men
send their sons and daughters TO Parsons
East Saginaw Business College
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
SINGING RIRDs

| have for sale number OF fine Cana,
ries. German Linnets, Bartz Mountain
and Crested Canaries, cheap,
J. A, Armstrong
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

Forty dollars pays for full business
course in Parsons East Saginaw Business
College.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

/ have box of the Agricultural
College reports of 1883 for dissribu-
ton. 4f 7. d. DEWEY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12

Boots and shoes at your own prices
at the ooct. Store, on Exchange St.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-09-30

Now .rt 'h'tm.I- .lum,uH.f...
preparations tor wtum- ... r..
oi wheat.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-09-30

II We.t lita ST. Ncw York
For -H0r Icy Ca-ir- * Morrison
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-02-22
Fins Work on the Prairies.

So great hassbeen the emigration to
the new Territories, that the Govern
nent at times has foui1d difficulty in
surveying land fast enough. There are
now, for example, whole counties in
All this work lis under the general
charge Of the Surveyor General Of the
Government. The work is generally
given out bys contract. It now costs
about eight hundred dollars to survey a
township and lay it out in sections of
six hundred and forty acres each.
Stones, wooden posts, or mounds, as
the case may be, are employed to de-
/ signate the Section Divisions, together
with four 8 Proving Holes.
There. is. wonderful skill displayed By
those accustomed to the prairies. IN
finding these mounds and proving
holes. They readily detect them in
the long prairie grass, where the mex
perieneed eye and foot fails to find
them. Yoar admiration is excited as
your prairie guide drives or walks right
ful, to these sectional marx s, lich you,
Yourself, are unable TO . discover until
they are pointed out. The contractors
under The StarYeyor General generally
perfqlu their work in a very satisfac-
tory 6iiEh 6iiE lei. They are closely watch
led @N the land dnarks are carefully
saved hy the incoming settlers who
wish to keep them pres rived, ID order
to avoid ttlie eslae ensiVe zsrlits which are
SO often had eyer Tar Boundaries il
both the new aI. older regions Of
S~SETs
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-02-22
Executions in Cuba.

The following is an interesting de-
scription Of the execution Of q Grim
inal by the garrote, in Havana, Cuba:
Arriving At the foot of the platform
the death sentence was again read, and,
the alguacil de corresponding
to our sheritf-aslzed the prisoner if he
had anything to say to the people. He
merely shook his head by way of reply,
and was at once seated, his legs tied
and his arms pinioned, with the hands
crossed ON his breast, and the. collar
fixed about his neck. AZ this point of
the proceedings the verdnge pulled
from his person s. long, bright knife,
and handed it to the police who. were
present. A black cap was then drawn
over the prisoners face andfthe priests
began to recite The *.Credo.'' - When
they came to the words, ellis Only
Son, y the -verdugo, by5a swift and dex-
ferrous turn OF the lever, launched the
soul of the poor wretch into eternity.
There was but a momentary quiver of
the limbs and q Strengthening of the
form, then all was still, for the man
was stone dead. The mode Of punish
ment is far more merciful than the hid
eous and bungling performances fire.
quently gone through with at our glib
bets. N %s =. .-fr. ",, -
Z" The Noops then wheeled into column
and niarched away to the beat Of
drums, and now came the strange se-
@quel to this dismal spectacle. AS soon
as the ground was cleared one of the
police went forward and, .seizin the
gerdugo, arrested him for murder. hur-
rying5 him to the prison J where the
eSuzgado were still assembled Pic
ing MIN in heir midst he accused him
OF having killed q man, and denounced
him as a murderer. The Judge asked
him what he had to say in answer to
this charge. Z &. 4. 5.>. . ...=.s s.
ut is true, = replied the verdugo,
that I killed the prisoIieas, but I deny
being q murd derer, for, although I COM
mitted the act charged displayed his
arms with the bad ge--I did it in the
cause Of justice and in pursuance of the
law, all Of which ! was compelled to
3 do BY virtue ofmy office. = 3s.
The accused is innocent and is dis
charged, answered the court, and
the formula Of Spanish law was salts
fed. #. 81.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-02-22
ITLR nILs, FER. s2 I2aA
Wafkl,lea ] dwellings,.

4ss Il. ,s
qSa s'slls.'t s. sVIlt,t ''n si1'et =
q y ~
Whaen appears IL elt ulal-
13l Dei 5. q lne 4sfsteea1fas ,olh,
nenl,on peeol. 3. .sipsI !. 'aIs l'lc
: 't e 81 poe,t
from nsd houslnasee Ss1Y severe
=lhonsanas q 1aM,sles tlaYe ahty = SIN
sle iool,l .olMslistii, W'iehs ,. ens saIe
anu ~ 1lul.!'y al,n ~ ~ 'i,e
liielsule Is i.N eahi -
soul Il = w 10 p.ss $. a.;e
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1iis w. ls Z! 'aail's.1' - nAl
w tc iLisety Which s.tcn =
Ille u Wy elase, y tAs zln1Ruase a, VIVA %
lney m,Ist, eiVez 70 wee Inc !, oeples-
son ol poay sseu lllnu " tlich sney eie-
ale ls ~ al1nost lnstl l'eIa1'le ooslaclc ~
the acllon*o1 any elesap'ns q q OF te'lhan
ln1iuences. lay - 7. !. y. ,, :. j, -
ne lheh pgfsseeas l2 toe<f s'sAlI-
GUS WaSs py W1ilcn .ss',. soose isinsuy ii
pe enecteu: !. l1e lnlultes: w4le1oel :, = !.
Would !, ne neteersWorsh WINE 10, 1 otilia
hlg -.ta. = .ossy n,aliy ssoiieu s';,4a'.,'
dMelilneSs " tlie spos, ~ ~ uuitu ~, .tlai
ln . otLetwolus, 20 t.alas'ea "a: W. ~ -
nS Pupu1aeion ~ ''s'eea oeesle'o ":s, wv ll',
lowh' pt'I soi,l:nanies''ins 'la.S M1.h ~ ~
Runway anu 1nis Aaltal qoIsIN'n = ~
leaus MN lilIo ,als Iales ;naLs1u ''a ~ ~
'he accommodation pro'lueu ~ .ne {,
railway c9aP'n,es M me, 10y .s4os .ne "oi Aln c;5.
grasses: , Ahe 1eapoot" lius'ees, NJ, a.
o1dney 1tHy, " ateflo" company auu H.i :.
Gatllh $ company are conslderea' one
aver the other' ana the generai con-
cluslon reached q. IS t9at private ,enter-
pnsg cannot onet a cheaper artlcie 1han
tne ieaooay tlast, ana YET 1na1 Ia 1his ar
tlcle @ Is Is zoo gear gear TOT or tne oulk ol ene
work1ng classes: lhere IS no reason,
ne IL says, "ny Parllaiheht shou1o , not aao
the great Work ny 1oans' ana ne pro"
ceeos 70 pony a1 ou1 tna' 'lele ~ also 1o
reason wa way w pMnV.n VI piotoiH5 y ~
IoWns VINO employ j nampet ol nanos Is
sAoulo hoI do III towns "hat owners u
properly IN the country 90 1or the1I
1enanVs ana 1or fut;al taoorers:
line government nc concludes,
"mlght htly lead dne Ii way; ahey ems
pIoy In the postrohce, IN the pollce' IN
the custom-house and at ether govern.
ment establishments a large number OF
people whose wages are considerably
oe1o" IL 3s., whlcn ls the ' average IN
come OF the Peaooay tenants; but 90
not nel1eVe they nave made any pro-
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-02-22
L,Entente Gortliale-tfrs. Van r.

4 L'Entente Cordiale Mrs. Van Kan
taloupe: Yes, III consent to my
daughter s. marriage to your sson A,..
Pumpkyns, but OF course our family
pride must look to the future, you
know our family priae ~ Mr..
Pumpky kyns: Unquotable IN the market;
madam. My son hash t any family,
but he has got s 81 aoo, ,0oo eaala and
me to back him up. = an e. :
But the future osterity. Nj hannp-
kyns- Mr.. E. Posteri9 lam,
.t would be safe for tls ta <sssine,
would rather have the 1ash than the
pride. Give them the cash and they Il
get the pride FIST enough g i aeog''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-18
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

NawYoEx Jan H. cars Q, local STOCK
demand an mportSncc r I've 1--we Cattle e Few eaFoads
unsold yesterday we're held FOR Tomorrow market;
.ns a9d Fm s oaePsG at Shei itlo
Choice sold mp 20 lie esiefn Dressed sold at 219c
No shipments to-day except Live Cattle to Nassau by O.
The assignment OF Roger Mynes McArdle yesterday
f. &c p Re Of 9s 5 No
cattle firm reported to hold any Of his paper and their oss
CAIvEsgReceipts were 1875 head-mainy at 6Oth.st.
Trade was dnl for all Rrdes and prices weak AZ the close
ira o. 10 &c. sc' '' al" ''1' A' 4'O' "
Dressed alyes had moderate inquiry. Country Dressed
Veas sold TO &c FOR best stock but were frozen ami
for such &c rarely exceeded CITY Dressed sold at
collins sold: o Lower Jersey Calves, 2OOa4lo ID, at
Cha lOc with 2 head sold at the outside figure
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts dncudng II cars
TO arrive 81 cars 26o hed22 SaTs at JerIey CITY 9 1R
eG SS wSo reT SsTS s s9mS f cars .
ke Trade dun and the demand limited and prices de-
Common Prime Sheep ranged from AZ TO &C. with
Prime sod az and s small noS lots Of oe a went as high
7sc Dressed mutton dull at 7Ssc and Dressed Lambs
enbecE & Davis Sold % Canada Lambs 80 70,
&c ID So Af a s e iia & 90 -
80 d. &C 6e 20B DO b. at Sc 1872 state sheep " TO- AZ
l1%s Mullen soe Canada Lambs, g p, a. 7sS
and 80 common &sss.H d. 8 ss'p' s 90 :" "a =,
a%% 6s@eS 90 s9 ''ny Eyss 5ep
q, to s. s. and So
J: sstlef Co. Sold $50 Kentucky sheep, 100 ID. at
67sc 2O7 Michigan do (COmmon) 10 10, at i2c.
r Kase snd lS5 Western Sheep, 102 H. at $50 80 Jer
sey Ewes III 10, at $40
Judd uckinga sold: 227 Ohio Sheep IS h. at So 06l4
80 State Ewes OF TO- &c so State Sheep SO m at &c 50
State Lambs, 81 d. at Tic
Newton Gilet sold 70 Kentucky Ewes l12 lb. at Sic
II western do 80 h. ut She 23l do very u d. at
4,2c ZIG Sheep and Lambs, % 70. az &C.; 1876 Western
Lambs II lbs at G2c 206 do 20 H. at &c lae yesterday
l6y Kentucky sheep 1888 d. at 63c 232 do 1872 h. at
sey city and m at 4Oths With continued light receipts
and still further Improvement In city Dressed Live Hogs
country Dressed lac higher than our ast quotationS Leh
Jerseys at Medium Light states
from ~ TO TIC
Smith Reid sold: ohio Hogs 1875 b at ec l03
DO 1879 d. az SO 10; % Roughs 2440296 ID, al S5G5 TO-
Judd & buckingham sold: State Pigs "a 10, at &c.
CHICAGO, Jan LITTLE Drorers Journa, reports. Hogs
Receipts 27OO0i shipments 5000; market opened strong
easier packing s. aS5 81 packing sad shipping = 100
cepts 1900 shipments 1900 market strong; exports So 90
90 good 20 choice shipping s. 1885 O common 70 me
dunn 81 20G SO 80 Receipts 1000 shipments, $500
market steady and unchanged nfencr 70 fair e 0O
medium TO good IL O0GS4 To- choice " extra 10 OOGS6 TO-