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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
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U. S. LAND OFFICE,

US. LAND OFFICE,
Grand Forks Dak. April 1854.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam.
ed settler has filed nopce of his intention 10 make
final FIVE year prooffn support of his claim, and
that said proof viii he made before the Clerk of
Inc ps'Tcs Cgt for Cavalier 1aS County d.
THOMAS j. SHARPE, H, E. 9773
for tie sex nwA and sw14 neI andne4 swL and
[RHN seL sec 20 Tl6S n r: 81 ".
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land, viz:
George Fleming, Franklin Switzer, Alex c. Irelan,
James l.. Cooney, all of Walhalla P. O. Pembina
Co., N. D.
s6-41 JAS. ELTON, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
LAND OFFICE at Grand Forks. ND,

LAND OFFICE at Grand Forks N. D.,
March rs 1891
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
clerk of the district court for Cavalier county,
N. D., at Langdon, N. D., on May 10th, 1891 viz:
JOHN MONTG OMERY Dis No 12051
for the ne Il Sec "a. twp 1863 n, range CIV.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of
said land, viz.
James Mcagher, James Cochrane, Thomas Nc
Donald, William Dickson all of Hannah Cavalier
county N. D, 1888 JAS. ELTON, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
N Office!
Wanted immediately-lOOO pounds
# choice tub butter at
As BOYD & CAIRNS
Advice to Mothers.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used by millions of mothers for
children teething for over 50ysars with
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and the little cherub awakes as bright
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gums, allays pain, relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teething or other causes. Twen-
ty-five cents q bottle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

U. S. LAND OFFICE,
Grand Forks. N. D., April 10. 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final five year proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the CLERK of
the district Court, Cavalier county, N. lat Lang
dom NJ D., on June 10th 1891, viz:
OLE P KAMPEN
for the swA sell sec Is, NJ mex sex neA see q
Twp 1852 r IS.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Ole S. Enger Peter Johnson, Christian Brudahl.
Andrew Ruud, all Of Mona p. O.. Cavalier Co..
N. D.
1914 JAS. ELTON. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
IT G LAM 0CEyCE

u. s. LAND OFFICE,
- Grand Forks, N. D.. Mar. %, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the followtng-nam-
ed settler has filed notice of his intention 10 make
final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
of the district court of Cavalier county ND, at
Langdon. N. D., on May 18th, 1891. viz:
JAMES H. MONTGOMERY d S No 1911
for the seA sec. "a T. 1853 N. r. 60 W.
He names the following Witnesses to prove his
continuous siaence upon. and cultivation of,
said land, viz: M ss3S4
Jumes Meagher, James Cochrane, Thomas Nc
Donald. William Dickson all of Hannah Cavalier
Co.. N. D.
$685. JAS. ELTON, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

U. S. LAND OFFICE, ...
Grand Forks, N. D., April 16, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to max
final tive-y ear proof in support ofhis claim. and
that said proof will be made before the clerk of
the district court for Cavalier county, N. D.. at
Iangdon N. D., on June 9, 1891, viz:
., GEo GsS 20 Ft ~! 1ss r. ~ w.s'
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence uron and cultivation of,
snid land. viz:
Franklin Switzer, Thomas J. Sharpe. Alex. C.
Irelan, James L. Cocney, all of Walhalla P. o.,
Pembinn Co., N. D. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Rand, McNally K Co.,

PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS.
Chicago, May 90, 1890.
Messss. Dean & Payne, General
Agents.
Gentlemen: Enclosed I hand you
check for $1,157.so in payment of
premium on my last policy of $780,
900 in your company. l have car-
ried insurance in the Northwestern
Mutual Life of Milwaukee for over
20 years as we'll as in some other
companies. WithH' the past two
years increased my line in your
company tot$5o,ooo, the full limit
which is more than 1 carry in any
other fbne company. I am &C.
qualnted with some of your officers
and have great confidence in the
company's infringement.
w y Truly Yours,
y ANDREW MCNALLY.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Herding Notice.

The undersigned will have herd on
section "a, range Ga, Twp. 1853. Good
grazing and an abundance of water,
almost unlimited range. Will begin
herding on the Goth of May, and close
November LIST. Terms $1.72 for
the season.
D. G. MCINTYRE,
Woodbridge. N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
u. S. Land Office.

US. Land Office,
Grand Forks, n. D., April IS. 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intenton to make
final 1--WE year proof in support Of his claim and
that said proof be made before the clerk o.
North Dakota at Langdon, on June 9th, 1891 viz:
FRANKLIN SWITZER, H. Z. l02c4Q
for the 81 swZ sec, g and M nwx sec rs T 16s
R 57W. 80
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land, viz:
George Fleming, Thomas J. Sharpe; Alex. c.
Irelan, James L. Cooney, all Of Walhalla F. o.,
s6.4l JAS ELTON, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

Grand Forks N. Oak, Mar. %, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the clerk of
district court Cavalier county. N. D. at Langdon,
N. D :, on May 10Th 1891. viz:
GEORGE MONTGOMERY D SNo 1922
for the VIZ swA sec, 26 and e14 se14 sec q It 1853
R CIV.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation ofsaid
land. viz
James Meagher, James Cochrane, Thomas Nc
Donald, William Dickson all of Hannah
Cavalier county, N. D.
1888 JAS. ELTON, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

suing year, under the same condih> PM
as the present contract, that Of ! legal
rates on all official matter. Carried.
The following committees were APP
pointed for ensuing year:
On rules-Orton, Reiber and Nc
Quarrie.
Claims and accounts Mercer, Moran
and Kelly.
Ways and means -McQuarrie, Reiber
and Mercer.
On streets-Reiber, Kelly, Moran.
On fire department Moran, Mercer,
Orion.
Taxes-Kelly, McQuarrie, Mercer.
Printing-McQuarrie Reiber, Orion.
Lieenses-Mercer, Orion, Kelly.
Ordinances Orion, Mercer, Moran.
The following bills were read:
h|Lough, Mercer & Tough, Hadun &
20. ................... ~ ~
E. 1. Donovan, supplies. 500. IA 90
E. J. Evans, drayage. ......... 8 SO
CoUR1ER-DEMocRAT, printing 50
VIM. Specman, repairing en-
CINE w
On motion council adjourned.
&C. WENTWORTH,
City Auditor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

o. C. WENTWORTH,
City Auditor.
Aid. Mercer offered the following
motion:
LANGDoN, May 4th. 1891.
Acting Mr.. Mayor:
move you that the Office of chief of
police and street commissioner be de-
clared vacant on the adoption of this
motion for the reason of ineficiency
and failure on the part of the present
officer. Mr.. George Nulph, in the per-
Torrance of the duties of said Offices
AS provided by the ordinances regula-
ting same. further move that when
the vacancy is so declared, that chief
of police and street commissioner be at
once appointed to fill said vacancy, and
that the appointee shall qualify and
enter upon the discharge of his duties
without delay.
Signed,
F. E. B. MERCER.
Seconded by Aid. Moran and carried
Aid. Mercer moved that J. J. Ma.
honey be appointed to the office Of
chief of police and street commissions,
to fill the vacancy in said Offices. There
being no other name presented Mr..
Mahoney was appointed and duly con.
firmed.
Moved by Aid. Mercer duly seconded
that the retiring chief of police turn
over to the auditor all property in his
custody belonging to the city, taking
his receipt for same. Carried.
Moved by Aid. McQuarrie that the
chief Of police be instructed to see that
the fire engine is kept clean and in
proper working order, duly seconded
carried.
The matter of getting the city ordi.
nances printed in book form wac dis.
cussed and referred to the committee
on printing.
Moved by Aid. Reiber seconded by
Aid. McQuarrie that the COURIER
DEMOCRAT be declared the official
paper Of the city Of Langdon for en-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Election.

Notice is hereby given that on Tues
day, May Goth, 1891, at the several
polling places in Cavalier county, State
Of North Dakota, pursuant to Chapter
AZ, Laws of 1889, an election will be
held for the purpose of voting on the
proposition Of bonding Cavalier county
for $15, 900 for the purpose of securing
a site and the erection of court house
for said county.
Said bonds to be in denomination of
81 600 dollars each, to run not less than
ten (1O) years nor more than twenty
(2O) years, bearing interest not to ex-
coed seven (7) per cent per annum pay
able annually.
The ballots used at said election
shall have written or printed or partly
printed and partly written thereon,
"For issue Of Bonds'' or against
issue of Bonds" The polling places in
the several precincts shall be open at
the hour of o'clock A. NJ, and closed
at the hour of S O'Clock. M, of the
same day.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of April, 1891.
[sEAL.] p. D. ALERT,
County Auditor.
Happy and content Is a home vith ..The r.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
LAND OFFICE at Grand Forks, Nd,

LAND OFFICE at Grand Forks, N. D.,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
and ti,at saf6 proof will be made before the Clerk
Of the District Court for Cavalier county. N. d.
at Lanedon, n. D., on Jan. 10, 1891, Viz:
OLE s. ENGER
for the SEX sec 22 Twp 1872 n Z 56w -
lie names the following witnesses 70 prove his
contiunous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land, viz:
Ole p. Hampen, Peter johnson, Christian
Brudahl, Andrew Ruud, all of Mona p. O. CaVa-
ava se.4I JAS, ELTON. Register,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Five Year Homestead Proof.

Five Year Homestead Proof.
u. S. LAND OFFICE
Grand Forks, N. D.. Mar. 25, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before the Judge of the county
court of Cavalier county, n D. at Langdon, N.
D., on May 9th, 1884, viz:
ALBERT j, PRIMER.
for the swM sec. II town 1852, n.range 60 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land. viz:
James McAllister, John Brownell Philip Foshay,
David Nicholall of Langdon, Cavalier County
N, D. 1897 JAMES ELTON. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
J. D. MILLS, State Agent,
Northwestern" Grand Forks, ND.
Bucklen's Arnica.Salve

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required.
It is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, OF money refunded. Pric 25c
per box. For sale by E. I. Donovan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
N Office when time for redemption will expir

NOTICE when time for redemption will expire.
To ToRsER T. ELLENsoN,
You are hereby notified that the following de-
and Q X NV n Sec. Sc, Twp. 1859 n Of range 81 "
were heretofore and on the frstday of October, A.
D. 1885, duly sold for taxes for the sum of $45
lars and Seventy cents. That the time when 1e-
demptfon period win expire for said lands, is the
10th day Of May, A. D. 1891, and that the amount
required TO redeem said lands from 1888 sale, Tax
Certificate. No. SIG exclusive of the costs toac-
dollars and twenty six cents. All Of said lands
being situated in the county Of Cavalier
State Of North Dakota.
Dated at Langdon, North Dakota, this 10th, day
Of February, A. d. 1891.
H. D. ALBEIT,
[SEAL] Auditor ofCavalier coudtysM D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
City Council.

Regular meeting Of the city council
of the city Of Langdon, N. D., Monday
evening, May 4, 1891. Council called
to order by acting Mayor Orion. Aid
ermen present, Orion, Mercer, Moran,
McQuarrie and Reiber; absent, Kelly.
Minutes Of last meeting were read
and approved.
The first business before the council
was the election of officers for the en-
suing year. Aid. Moran presented the
name Of Aid. Orton as president of the
council, seconded by Aid. Mercer and
duly carried.
AID. Moran presented the name of Aid.
Mercer for vice-president, seconded by
Aid: McQuarrie, duly carried.
A communication from the mayor
was read appointing Isadore Dawson
to the Office of assessor for ensuing
year; Charles Hough to the Office of
city poundkeeper for ensuing year;
which appointments were upon motion
duly seconded, and confirmed.
The report of the city auditor for the
year ending March l, 1891, was read
and on motion accepted and ordered
placed on file.
LANGDoN, N. D., May 4th, 1891.
To the Mayor and city council:
haye the honor to submit herewith
my report showing the financial condi-
ton Of the city of Langdon for the
year ending March LIST 1891.
RECEIPTS GENERAL FUND.
Cash on hand March l, $780,. $49S "
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

Happy and content is home with The Ro.
chester" a lamp with the light Of the morning.
EsveSsaEss, w,iye Reekeskrv Lang c.. Nns YSsl.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-16
A Tdeh viii a Camille aud a ilo,.

Put In tho top OF light, shallow
pasteboard box two holes, each about
an inch in diameter, and place over
each an nrgand lampchinncy. In ono
hole stand n candle cut to such a length
that It will projcc, about half an inch
above the box. flight the candle aud
then hold burning touch paper over
the other lamp chimney Tho smoke,
instead of rising will go down one
ctimncy, and after It has filed the
box will rise through the other. Tho
reason Is that the burning candle makes
n dmught up IT, chimney, and, II tho
box l. air tight, 20 supply the place OF
what is going out air must come down
the other chimney.
TOUGH paper, by tho way, Is made
by dipping ungla4od paper in solu.
ton Of saiipoior When dry It burns
with n siaokc, but not with flame
Another experiment Is 10 hold tho hand
tightly over the chimney where the
duuglit Il downward. The candle In
the other chimney will begin TO burn
fccbly nnd smoke. and will go ont II
there arc NO cracks IN tho box for air to
get In. Tho reason air does not got TO
Il down IT, own chimney Is That the mp.
ward dnught there Is too strong. Dos.
ton Globe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-16
CARE or ex.cosTeoeeAres.


now The Southern States Treat Their
Disabled Veterans Of tho war.
6eoreia's Confederate pension sys.
TEN. under which disabled veterans re-.
ccive from q to s2J per month. ac.
cording to the disability, Is highly
crcditablc TO the state, but II should
accept and maintain the home ncarthis
city In order to complete the good
work. II will be Of interest to review
the situation In other southern states
Virginia led Ia tho movement, and
established n Confederate home ut
Richmond. for the support Of which
the state etpends $40, 900 n year. Pen.
sions to tho amount Of s., 900 annually
nro also paid.
Alabama has no horne, but pays
el2i, 900 year In pensions
Arkansas Inns a home at Little Rocl;
built by private subscription. supported
by state aid.
Florida has no home, but pcs ESQ.
600 "a year 10 disabled Confcdoratos
who have resided Ia tho state fifteen
years
Mississippi i without home, but
has made liberal provision for her lndl.
gent and disabled Coufcdrrntos.
Missouri pays NO pensions but a
movement Is on foot 10 raisc 800. 600
20 cndow home without state aid.
Maryland has homo costing so. 600
near Baltimore, aided by tho state to
the cHtont Of $4,000 annually.
Louisiana has a home near Ncw Or.
leans and the state grants 1t $40, 900 a
year.
North Carolina not only pays pen.
sions, but has appropriated Sii, 900 for
n homo.
South Carolina pays about $50, 600 IN
pensions, but has no home.
TEXAS has q homo established by sub.
scripiion. II costs $500 n year.
Tennessee has established homo n,
the old homo Of Andrew jackson.
Tho Hermitage" tho state having
given as ncfcs Of land aud siO. 600 foi
improvements In 1889. Tho legislature
In 1891 appropriated s9j 600 for a build,
Ing and g., 900 year for IN support,
aud In addition $4,000 or 30 much
thereof M may DO necessary Tor cS
pcndiiurc ANNUALLY IN pensions, which
range from $3.50 10 sg5 per month,
It Is thought that S2s, 900 per year viii
cover the pension list.
OF all the southern states Kentucky
nlonc las made no provision for hcroN
Conicdcraics. Atlanta Constitution.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-16

Tho body demands In an unmistak.
able manner that IL b. exercised. Al
dlctoilc needs Of our bodies announce
themselves In a versatile language Of
their own, and who has learned TO In.
tcrprct that language nor williully dis
rcnrl H. first appeal may avoid all
digestive disorders by quietly following
tho law Of hls instincts. which teach all
well regulated being. tho necessity Tor
clearing ,hc system Of ono burden be-
fore Il assumes another.
IAN normal things arc good. all evil
Is abnormal, Is an axiom which has
been almost reversed IN the principle Of
our orthodox health theories, for many
Of Our physical educators siill hold to
tho error Of their spiritual colleagues,
who consider dcpnyity mud wrctched.
ness ~ tho normal condition of man.
IIfc once corrupted can b. clcanscd
again IN "a spiritual manner Why can.
not our organic aud material functions
bc rjuvcnatcd Ia tho same wayi-Jcn
ncss Miller Magazine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-16

II mover had any startling advent
urcs or halrbrcaih escapes, " said Cap.
tain William Smith. Of the fishing boat
Maria, but | have seen some queer
things Ia my days used TO be- en.
gagged In the coastwise trade" taid tho
captain. land once when sailing In tho
south hugo shark made n Desperate
snap at tho ruddor no doubt taking it
90 DO alive when Il moved. and tho
noxt thing wo know tho shark was fast
and wo were towing the ugly monster.
''rhero wcw some large iron bands
by which tho ruddcr was sccurcd and
n space between tho rudder and tho
hull. and tho sharks teeth became last
IN this space, and about tho bands
somo Of them had penetrated tho wood.
We dragged him thrcc days until tho
vessel made "a por; and then cut him
away."-Bangor News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-16

There i n man In this city who only
short time ago opened tho big vault
IN tho sub.trhsury building where s25..
600. 900 was kept, without knowing tho
combination Of tho lock aud without n
tool Of any kind. In i've minutes. This
mans name Is Sipp, and. notwi,hstand.
Ing the fact that Inspector Byrncs
knows Of tho occurrncc and knows
also who tho man l., he has not been
arrested. As n matter Of fnct tho sanc
man was taken on 10 Washington. aud
with an ordinary mnllot opened tho big
vaults In tho mint wloro greater
amount Of money Il stored.
llc Il not n thief. but hard listed
mechanic who has made study oi
locks and safes. and makes moro money
IN doing repairing than hc could u no
stole. Ito opsncd both vaults ut tho
request Of tho authorities simply 90
show how wrc,chedly insecure the gov.
crnmcnt money i while locked behind
old fashioned doors aud poor locks. -
New York Recorder.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-16

Two vlrc dummies on which were
displayed two suits Of mems clothes
were standing peacefully In front Of an
Asylum street clothing store tho other
morning when thoy woro suddenly
picked up by u gust Of wind and tum'
blcl over each other on tho sidewalk,
An old woman, evidently near sighted,
came along at tho moment, and, sup.
posing that twomcn were rollinguround
In light, screamed az tho top OF her
voice. Tho passorby stood stlll In
nmaloment Then tho truth Of the
situation dawned upon thon and there
was general laugh. Tho woman no
allied her mistake about the same tlmc.
nnd, blushlng Ike q lass Of eighteen,
shc hurried up the street away from the
throng of spectators, Hartford Times,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-16

Ichaneod to lind an old school book
which probably had mover been opened
since IL owner. a girl student, died
forty years ago. Tho book WIS filed
with loose aheots Of paper ooyorvd with
handwriting uniform and beautiful.
Them worc drawings OF plants and
their separate leaves and flowers
There vcrp carefully written notes Of
lectures, copies of poems which wcro
fresh then, but haycnow become stand.
ard selections Some difficult matho.
NAUTICAL problems were also worked out,
aud tho whole was tho work Of an ear.
nest student
Ny conclusion was, as l royercntly
laid aside tho book, that will Is stronger
than circumstances.
Tho high school girl OF today, bright
as thc Il, cannot show better work than
this Now England farmers daughter,
OF what our girls would term 'iong
ago,'-Sew England Farmer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-06-16

In Great Britain, for toIlera IN hot
places aud on heavy labor, IS In found
res and iron mills, drink Is recon-
mcnded that Is pronounced better than
ice water; better than tho foaning ale
when Il Is brown. better than beer or
any OF the mild drinks by which hot and
thirsty men cool their threats. THIS Is
simply oatmeal water
II Is made In a small quantity by put
tind two thhlespooufuls Of oatmeal into
a glass and then stirring In cold water
When tho mixture settles the liquid Is
drunk OF Il, This drink Ia more refresh
Ing than either beer or simple water
Tho oatmeal ia It "a nourishing. ~ that
the man who takes It gets both food and
drink. The iron workers throughout
Europe use this preparation. and the
temperate men among them declare that
II Is much bolter than either ale, beer or
porter. 10 make 1t IN larger quantities,
add sllghtly over half a pound OF oat'
meal 70 gallon OF water Among la
bororz In the brooklyn navy yard this
ia tho popular drink, - pounds Of the
meal being stirred into IN ordinary pail
OF cold water
The Ice water season Is at hand, bring
with il dyspepsia. the sudden CHILLING Of
tho blood. tho decay Of the Ieeih and all
the other Ills that doctors declare arc at
,endant on the imblb.ng OF this fayoriFe
American beverage, Instead OF the Ice
water, instead even OF tho iced beer, Try
the oatmeal drink, just cool enough to
taste agreeable