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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
MORE OR LESS HUMOROUS.

In Philadelphia-H friend: "And
when are you to be married." She:
In three years. Charles, you know, is
so PUCK.
Teacher: Tell me a few of the most
important things existing to-day which
did not exist a hundred years ago."
Tommy: s."-London Answers.
Her glance fell confusedly under his
Crdent look. Darling" he whispered.
yours. is the first mother | ever
really hated" But men are such de-
ceivers.-Detroit Tribune
Let us bind love with duty, for duty
is the love of law. and law is the ma
ture of the eternal.-George Eliot.
Things divine are not attainable by
mortals who understand sexual things,
but only the light-armed arrive at the
summit.-Zoroaster.
Every man feels instinctively that all
the beautiful sentiments in the world
weigh less than single lovely action.
james Russell Lowell.
Liberty is the right and the duty Of
the human soul; he who pretends to
enslave the conscience must desire to
enchain the body.--MaZzini.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
The "Eote of the Waves

1t is favorite theory with the fish
Ing and seafaring people on the north
east of Scotland that in storm three
waves are strong and violent, while thu
fourth is comparatively weak and less
dangerous. This succession they call
"rote of waves" Fishermen return
ing from their fishing ground often
prove by experience the truth of their
theory and hang back as they come
near the shore to take advantage of
the lull that follows, they say, pretty
regularly after three big breakers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
HINTS OF ALL SORTS.

The woman with list Is very much
in evidence in shops.
Branded peaches served with ice
cream form a combination for dessert
that frequently replaces the Christmas
mince pic and plum pudding.
Few men know how to choose fiow-
ers that will be acceptable to women.
Nine out of every ten fair ones love
violcts. This is suggestion that may
help some puzzled masculine who had
in mind composite bouquet with
wired carnations and ferns as it's pri-
mary principle.
The decorations in Paris in honor of
the Russian emperor and empress dur
ing their recent visit were of unusual
beauty. The large chestnut trees that
line the boulevards were made to look
as if in full bloom. This was accom-
plished by taking punches of grapes
and pulling off the fruit. Then upon
each little bare stem were fastened
small wax flowers made i'll imitation Of
the chestnut blossoms. Who would
have had this ingenious thought but a
Frenchman?
An excellent dinner sweet is stuffed
figs. To prepare them, cut an opening
in the side of nice fresh figs and take
out the inside with a spoon. To this
add some sailed almonds or sailed pea
nuts that have been chopped fine. Mix
these thoroughly together and moisten
them with little brandy. Put this
mixture into the fig shells and press the
sides of the opening together. Roll the
figs in powdered sugar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Calendars and Coupons.

So many beautiful calendars and enter
tanning novelties have been issued by the
proprietors of Hoods Sarsaparilla, that we
are hardly surprised to receive this season
not only one of the very prettiest designs
in calendars, but with it coupons which en-
title the recipient TO attractive novelties.
Every one who gets Hoods Sarsaparilla
calendar for 1897 secures something that
will prove interesting and valuable as well
as beautiful specimen of the photographers
art. The calendar is accom- anied this
season by an amusing little book on The
Weather" Ask your druggist for Hoods
Coupon Calendar, or send 6 cents in stamps
for one TO c. | Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
SOUTHERN ALABAMA

1t Has Advantages for Homeseekers
Possessed by No Other state.
If you desire to make q change and
better your condition, move to South
crn Ala bama.
The object OF this letter is TO call
your attention to a true picture of the
sunny south land; the advantages
possessed by it to-day over all other
portions of the United States. Accord
ing to the United States census report
for 1890 the south had 3.lS2, 600. 900
dollars invested in farms, and the
total productions were 773, 600, 900 dol
lars, or gross revenue of ~ per cent,
All other sections of the United Sta ties
combined had II, 791, 900. 900 dollars in
farms, and their products were 1857
900, 600 dollars, or l3 per cent, frac-
ton more than one-half as much by
percentage as the productions of the
south. 1t is impossible to get the
exact profits, but these figures show
that for every dollar received by
northern farmers on the capital
invested. the southern farmer received
nearly two dollars to the northern
one, besides, iii the south. the expense
of living, fuel, clothing, etc, will not
cost you One-half as much. If you
want TO better your condition go to
Southern Alabama, the land of the
pear, peach, ounce, plum, fig, vine,
cotton and sugar cane. The finest
fruits and vegeta bles grown on earth
are successfully raised The climate
is as fine as that Of California, and you
do not have to irrigate; the rainfall is
abundant and sufficient to mature all
crops and fruits in their grea test
perfection.
Land in Southern Ala bama, along
the line of the Mobile & Ohio R. r.,
can be had ut s. an acre. OF the most
favorable terms in a country settled
by Northern people, and it is much
cheaper tt purchase home in Ala
bama than TO take upa homestead in the
West, where You go without fruit, live
in a sod house. burn hay for fuel. and
freeze TO death. Hard pine lumber
can be had at the mills at .the follow
ing prices:
Fencing, per thousand $500 & Sc 90
Boards - = 100 = 500
Flooring - 500 =" 10. 90
Shingles 10 2.40
A word as to health: Catarrh, asth-
ma, bronchial and pulmonary troubles
are almost unknown, and if you are
afflicted with any of these diseases
you are sure to be greatly benefited,
and in the end you can look forward
to perfect cure. No fevers, no ague,
and no malaria, but plenty of good
piney wood air.
Statistics taken from the United
States census of 1890 show the amount
of rainfall, the maximum and mini
mum temperature, and health as com
pared with other states. what they
grow and how they grow it. For in
formation as to the expenses OF trip
TO investigate for yourself, as to ex-
cursion rates, together with much
other valuable information in regard
TO the sunny South land, send for
pamphlet showing the advantage of
locating in the south over other por-
tons of the United States Address
A. $. WilcoXen. Des Noines. Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
FLASHES OF FUN.

He-Weli, your sister is married
Now it's your turn. She-Oh, George!
:sk papa.-New York Journal.
Tourist-Are we near the falls ?"
Guide-Yes. sir. AS soon as the ladies
stop talking you can hear the roar
Town Topics.
Il don't see your mistletoe," said he.
glancing up at the chandelier. rs it
really necessary" replied she archly.
1t wasnt.-Judge.
lis your picture in the academy a
success?" That's what l am wonder
Ing. Someone said 1t was worth the
price Of admission. Punch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
FIGS AND THISTLES.

DO all you can find to do for the Lord
at home, and you will soon believe in
foreign missions.
God has declared that the man who
brings wicked devices to pass, will soon
be out Of that business.
Every good man is a lamp which
God spares from heaven for awhile, TO
help give light to the world.
The man has hard place who has so
much religious work on hand, he never
has time to pray in secret
No matter what happens, the Chris
tian should insist on believing that
God is doing all things well.
If you are poor, it may be that the
Lord wants to show you how rich he
can make you without money.
The devil has never been able to
make any man dissatisfied with his
lot, who had perfect trust in Christ.
The time is flying this way on rapid
wings, when the only thing that can
prosper in this world is righteousness.
One reason why the world gains
knowledge SO slowly, Is that every child
must find out for itself that fire Is
hot.
The man Of faith will not be cast
down because there are some people
who seem to be making the DEVILS serv-
ice pay.
The first actual work On the con-
struction of the new East river bridge
will be commenced in about ten days.
A new hypnotic has probably been
found IN the Jamaica dogwood. The
fluid extract has been found efficacious
in dentistry.
1t has been found that nearly all
the rivers in West Africa, within one
thousand miles east and west Of
Ashantee, yield gold.
Travellers in the Arctic regions have
frequently found that the moisture
in their breath drops to the earth in
the form of snowfiakes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
FLYING CHIPS.


Men never like gloomy or cynical wo-
men.
Never offer a looking glass to blind
man.
The sin of moment may blight the
whole life.
Womans most fascinating charm is
naturalness.
Falsehood may have its hour, but it
has no future.
Good advice is a poor thing for a
hungry family.
To give and grudge is no better than
not to give at all.
MEN who strike in their anger usual
iy miss the mark.
All the world will beat the man
whom fortune buffets.
The little things overlooked rob our
lives of joyful strength.
He that waits for dead mems shoes
may long go barefoot.
You can walk all over a woman IL
you only wear patent feathers.
Lightning rarely strikes twice in the
same place. 1t isn't necessary.
Give your money to fools sooner than
let rogues wheedle you out Of it.
Vanity makes us do more things
against inclination than reason.
When a mans coat is threadbare II is
an easy thing to pick hole in 1t.
Never say die until you are dead.
and then it is no use, SO let it alone.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
FROM FOREIGN LANDS.

New Zealand is about to prevent the
importation Of consumptiye or vitality
diseased persons.
Anonymous donors have just sent
10000 and two sums of $500 each TO
the bishop of Wakefield, in England.
Tor ecclesiastical purposes in the do
cese.
A notice has been placed at the en-
trance to the long walk at Windsor
park, in London, prohibiting motor
cars from passing either up or down
the royal avenue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
A Bootblack's Novel Scheme.

The most enterprising bootblack in
New York is young negro who has a
stand on Columbus avenue, not far
from the Natural History Museum. His
location is one which does not bring
much transient trade, but he has
a goodly number of regular customers.
On days when the weather looks
threatening this wise young man is
sues rain checks, good for twelve
hours, so that il it rains and a GUS
toners shine is ruined he gets a new
one free of charge. The rain checks
are slips Of paper with the date and
hour written in pencil.-New York
Press
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
New Line to Washington.

The popular Monon Route has estab-
lished a new Sleeping Car line to Wash.
ington, ID. c., via Cincinnati and
Parkersburg, by the C. Ii. e. D., b. &
o. 5. w. and Il. & o. Railways. The
sleeper is ready for occupancy in
Dearborn Station any time after 9 p.
M. and leaves at 2:45 "A. m. daily,
arriving at Washington at 6:47 the
following morning. This schedule
will be in effect on January cath, and
thereafter. AS the sleeper goes
through without change, and the
hours of leaving and arriving are most
convenient, this will prove altogether
the most comfortable as well as the
most picturesque route to the national
capital. City Ticket Office, 232 Clark
street. Depot, Dearborn Station.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Vaccination has just been introduced
IN Afghanistan. by the advice Of Miss
Hamilton, an English physician. who Is
in attendance upon the ameer.
The latest novelty is folding coffin,
which permits the corpse to be raised to
sitting position, so that it may be
thus viewed by the mourners.
A lady in Bath (Me) carried $50 In
her stocking. deeming that a safe place.
While running for street car her gar
ter broke, and she lost the money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Victim of Slang,

Mr.. Skemer-Mrs. Sapmind, l am
going to bring visitor around this
evening to introduce to your daughter.
! think he will be a good catch for her.
Mrs. Sapmind-What sort of q per-
son is he, Mr. Skemer?
ar. Skemer-He is wealthy planter
Mrs. Sapmind-I don't care how
wealthy he is, I'll never let my daugh-
ter marry an NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Preparing for the Worst.

"Vy, Hans, how it vos dot you again
vos so mooch getrunken?"
1T like dis is. ! vas heared dot dere
vos some talk like dey vos going to in
crease dot beer tax soon yet. So l
git me pooty full vile dere is yet blenty
time. cleveland Plain Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Are to be had on the Frisco Line in
Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas. The
best route from st. Louis to Texas and
all points west and southwest. For
maps, time tables, pamphlets, etc,
call upon or address any agent of the
company, or ID. Wishart, Genl Pas
senger Agent, st. Louis. Mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Smith-Why, hello, Brown, did you
hang up your stocking last Christmas?
Brown-No. My overcoat.
Small BOYS Wish.

First Small Boy-I wish had that 5
cents back that | spent for candy.
Second Small Boy-What would you
DO with it?
First Small Boy-Buy more candy
Boston Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
WHAT A sTUPENDOUs LIE.

We hear a farmer say when he reads
that John BREEDER, Mishicott, Wis.
grew 173 bushels of Salzer's Silver
King Barley per acre in 1896. Don't
you believe it? Just write him! You
see Salzer's seeds are bred up to big
yields And Oats $50 bushels, corn 26O,
Wheat 60 bushels, Potatoes 1000 BUSH
els. Grasses 6 tons per acre, ETC., etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Wanted to Work Him,

First Tramp-Couldn' you work the
old dame for meal?
Second Tramp-No; she wanted me
to saw wood for it.
Il see; she wanted to work you for
it.''-Yonkers Statesman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Learned Pigs.

''Step right in, ladies and gentlemen"
cried the Snowman; step right in and see
the educated pig add and subtract"
''Pshaw," interrupted Farmer Backlots,
my old hog at home has got away over to
square root
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Exchanging Compliments.

Il see you are your own washer woman"
said Mrs. Spitely, who was leading her
poodle past tho place.
Yes, :" retorted Mrs. Snaply, but thank
goodness, I'm not reduced to playing
nurse-girl for "A dog"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
His Fond Hone.

Mrs. G. (as her husband departs for
a club meeting)-lf you're later than
midnight | sha'n't speak to you.
G.-I hope you won't, dear-London
Figaro.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
OH, AND COAL.

Farms for sale, 100 and $50, Allen
County, Kansas; well improved, four oil
wells on adjoining farm; price $500
per acre; 220 Bates, County, Mo-, ele-
CANT improvements, underlaid with coal
price S35. 90 per acre. Address w. l..
POWELL, $40 Whitney Bldg, Kansas City.
Missouri
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Perhaps.

Brown wonder who originated the
idea that it was uniucky to begin anything
on Friday!
Robinson-Perhaps it was some lazy in
dividual who preferred to wait until Sat
urday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Here she comes-my lady-drawing on
the pink gloves
Which / know, even here, have the
scent that she loves;
And soft, as she moves her fingers Oh
snow,
/ catch in the movement the sparkle
and glow.
OF the ring that l gave her-the dia-
mond solitaire
That marks her my lady" in Vanity
Fair;
My lady-my jewel-to have and to
hold
As her diamond is held-in a setting
of gold.
My lady-my jewel-would she sparkle
and glow
If into the light l should suddenly
go,
And stand where her beautiful eyes
would discover
In the flash of a moment, the eyes OF
her lover?
Would she turn to my glance as the
diamond turns
To light all its rays, till it bushes
and burns?
Should /, standing thus. in that mo-
ment-her lover,
Be the light, all the light of her soul to
discover?
All, my lady-my jewel-so fair and so
fine.
OF your soul | have had little token or
sign;
When l put on your finger that dia-
mond solitaire,
knew | was buying in Vanity Fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Coughing Leads to Consumption,

kemp's balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get a sample bottle free. Large
bottles % and so cents. Go at once;
delays are dangerous.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
They Draw Interest.

ga kiss" said, after just having had
one, lis the most precious thing in the
world, and yet women give them away
you are Mistaken" she said I'VE
never give them away. We merely invest
them -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Half Fare, Washington. ID. C., and Return.

a rate of one fare for the round trip
has been made via the Big Four route
and picturesque Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway to Washington, account of the
inauguration of Mr.. Mckinley, March
4th For particulars address u. l..
Truitt, n. W. p. A., PA Clark St.,
Chicago
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
$1,000 FOR 10 CENTS.

just Send This Notice With 10 Cents
stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co..
La Crosse. Wis. and get IL farm seed
samples, worth $40. to get start. w.n.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

The new magazine rife adopted by the
British Army throws a ball to distance
of 1000 yards.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Husband was originally tho houseband,
or bond Of union of the house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In or.
der to be healthy, this is necessary.
Acts gently,on the liver and kidneys.
Cures sick headache. Price 25 and soc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Hinton, OF Milwau-
kee Wis, gave $4,000 to the Protestant
Home for the Aged in that city on Christ
mas day
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

FITS stoppe,. lrcu ,.u Parliamentary cured. No nts
after first days Of DIR. txline's Great Nerve
RestOrer. Free 81 trial bottle and treatise.
Send TO Dr. KLINE, ISl Arch 81, Philadelphia, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

have always thought that what was
good was only what was beautiful put in
action.-Rousseau.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

CAsCARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
DO vels Never sicken weaken or grippe, l0c
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

cured me of all my pains.
81 cannot praise it enough, and cry
aloud to all women that their suffer
ing is unnecessary; go to your drug
gist and get bottle that you may try
it anyway. You owe this chance of
recovery to yourself. "-MRs. j. STEM
ARD, 221s Amber St., Kensingston,
hila.. Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Clothes Make the Man.

Robbie-Say. mamma, you know
that little girl at lives down the
street? Well. her mother has put
trousers on him!-Truth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

eff Dingbltts is such an enemy Of yours,
why did you call on him for a speechl"
II wanted to see him make fool of HIM
selfo
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Thirty-two thousand varieties of goods
are now manufactured from wool.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Is the Oldest and best 1t will break up cold auicke
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

WHEN bilious or costIve, eat a Cascaret,
candy catharic, cure guaranteed, l0c, 25c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Mrs. >Vinsloyv's soothing syrup

Over one-half of the arabic land of Japan
is devoted to the cultivation of rice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

JUST try q 10c box OF Cascarets candy cathartic,
tbs finest liver and bowel regulator made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Louis A. Pettier, of Allen county, Ind, has
been an undertaken for sixty years. He
has buried over 1900 human beings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Tho Most Unique Calendar of the Season
Has just been issued by the Lake
Shore g. Michigan Southern Ry. Copy
can be secured by sending six cents in
stamps to cover postage, to A. j.
Smith, G. p. A., Cleveland
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
Goes S,Ouvn Ralsar,

1.-THE Buddhist nuns II Burmah have their
heads completely shaved.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

THE only enemies have explained the
prodigal son to his father "are the friends
to whom j have loaned money"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

In adversely only the virtuous can enter
tain hope-Bacon
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
THE JOKER'S CORNER.
WIT, HUMOR AND SATIRE ORIG
INAL AND SELECTED.
"My Lady Fair'-Transmigrat Among
the Lower Order of Animais-A Post
XMAS crsatiou-Preparing for the
Worst-A Small Boys Wish-Victim
of Slang.

ERE she comes
my lady-so fair
and so fine
From the gold Of
her hair to the
glitter and shine
OF her PomI lour
silk with it, ruff
hes of lace
A wonderful vision
OF fashion and
grace.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

ForchiLiren teehng, softens tegums, reduces infam
nation allays pain wind colo. - bottle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

Kid gloves, with hand painted flowers on
the back are the latest fad in Paris.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

The first man to apply steam to house
warming was James Watt, the Scottish in
ventor, in 1854.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26

n and back {;
could hardly
drag myself
around; had
! the blues
allthe time,
4 was cross to
every one (;
but Lydia e.
Pinkham's
Vegetable
Compound
has entirely
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-26
& CRY OF WARNING.

II suffered for years and years with
womb and kidney trouble in their
worst forms.
=" 1 had terrible pains in my abdo-