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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-01
H0N0RING GRANTS SON.
George III. Thomas Post Entertain
U. s. Jr. at Its Meeting

- .. cr. at It's Meeting.
Ruby Hall, 800 Post street, the head
quarters of George II. Thomas Post, G..
A. R., was packed to the doors last mig BIT
by concourse of ladies and comrade es-
corts, who focked there to honor the son
OF General U. S. Grant. the ideal OF the
veteran soldiers. Captain John futile.
the post commander, looked his very best
as he occupied the commander seat of
honor. The entertainment last night was
advertised as an open meeting, at which
the po would extend an invitation to the
son OF the great general, who successfully
brought the war 10 a close.
W. A. Lutz was honored with the role
OF master of ceremonies, and rIgrt well
did he erform this duty.
1t devolved upon Captain j. H. Roberts
to introduce the guest of the evening.
which he did IN lew well chosen re.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-01

SIKH ace, one mile, three-year-olds-
200 Dolore ..........1O2I l9l Veloz. .........lO2
IL II oher zonern.. lO5 100 Charlie Reitf 10 5
21S Marcie A.. lO2i 205 Lost Girl
SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY.
First race-Caliente, Mainstay, De-
cision.
Second race-Morellito, Los Prietos,
Marplot.
Third race-OstIer Joe, Double Quick.
Sweet FayerdaIe.
Fourth race-Our Climate, Captain
Piersal, Governor Budd.
Fifth race-B. & w stable, Personne.
Sixth race-Hohenzoilern, Lost Girl,
Charlie Ref.
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NEW TO-DAY.
WOMEN DO NOT TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH.
dooest Women Evade Certain Questions Male
Physician but Freely to Mrs Pinkham

AN eminent physician that women truthful they will lie
This statement
truth but not the whole TRUTH male
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evening, delivered an eloquent address on
the volunteer soldier of America, expIain-
ing the difference between the men that
fight for pay and those who fight for their
own and their country's sovereignty.
REGULATIONS by MIR. Head, with SINGING
by ladies' quartet, closed the evenings
en- ertainment
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TO-DAY'S ENTRIES,
ne Preside Stake the Feature of
an ExCelIent Card.
Following are to-day's entries:

THE CALLS" RACING CHART.
foggy. Tkg
900 FIRST gsseIng -dds pure$3
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WedgwOOd.,

The genuine bes-relief Jasper Wafe-'
that beautiful dark blue with the raised
white cameo figures; also in olive green
and the new color. crimson. A large
shipment has jast arrived-ready Mon
day morning. Teapots, Sugars. Pitchers,
CandIesticks, Match Boxes, Pin Trays,
Jardinieres. etc.-splendid pieces at SJc
to $2.75 each.
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a Sovereign Remedy.
DR.. Parker's Cough Cure-one dose will ston
a cough never fails. Price % cts All drupgists*
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W N'AnS "i"n0' A. l. 4iuipA ~ w. >" - W hAcine
ACE-sK ALA purse 5000
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Ripans Tabules colds Officer Charles H. Simpson Of
the Philadelphia police force has been the de-
Partment for nearly fourteen In speaking of Rpans
Iabues he My duties patronan necessary
for me to be out at all hours OF the night Although robust
frame, subject to colds Rpans Tabues have
done great service and prevented being laid nm
on more than occasion If it rains the night IS cold
swallow Ripans Tabue When have done this changes IN
the weather do affect gladly recommend them when
ever get the opportunity to do so'
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l. BE VIEWED BY THE LADIES.

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D. johnson @ pictures job mM
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-01

An average of three British seamen lose
their lives every day by drowning, and 300
British steamers aud sailing vessels are
lost yearly at sea.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
Resolutions ON the Death OF Frank J.
HOlcOmb.

HOlcOmb.
Whereas il has pleased the all-wise and
benefcent Heavenly Father to remove,
from scenes of earthly labor to his eter-
nal home, our brother Odd Fellow, F. j.
Holcomb,
And whereas, in the death of brother
Holcomb, the fraternity at large has sus-
tanned the loss of an honored member,
his own Lodge worthy representative
and West River Lodge, with which he
affiliated, warm friend and'willing help
er, and one who sought to promote the
welfare of our order by exemplifylng in
his life the principles it teaches.
Therefore, be it resolved, that while
we bow in submission before the man
date of an inscrutable providence we rec
ognize the supreme will and righteous
purpose of God in all His doings.
Also, be 1t resolved, that a copy of
these resolutions be spread upon the rec
ords of this Lodge, a copy sent to the
Lodge of which our brother was men,
ber, copy sent to the relatives of the
deceased and copy to the local paper
for publication.
So. Londonderry, VT, Mar. 25, 1897.
N. A.. WooD, ! Committee
G. L. ABBOTT, on
H. c. REED. j Resolutions:
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
PRICE THREE CENTS.

Mrs. Electa (Babbitt) Boyle, who
has been suffering from series of
paralytic shocks, quietly passed over
the river at about 10 o'clock vester-
day forenoon. Mrs. Boyle was the
eighth child of David and Polly Bah
bitt and was born in this town on the
farm now owned and occupied by her
brother, George. OF these children
six are alive, George, David, Cyrus,
byron, Mrs. Mary Cole, residents
of this town, and Winslow of Med
ford, Mass.
Mrs. Boyle was member of the
M. E. Church and a lady esteemed
within her circle. A large portion
of her late life was devoted to the
caring for the sick in different places,
she being always faithful to her tasks.
Her husband died few years ago
and since that time she has resided in
this village.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow, afternoon, at o'clock at the
M. E. Church.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe is
OF its resulting in pneumonia. If reason
able care is used, however, and Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy taken, al dnger
will be avoided. Among the tens of
thousands who have used this remedy for
la grippe, we have yet to learn of a single
case having resulted in pneumonia, which
shows conclusively that this remedy is a
certain preventive of that dread diseaes
1t will effect permanent cure in less.
time than any other treatment. The 25
and so cent sizes for sale by
G. L. Richardson, Peru and Weston
L. C. Bolster, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
From Cripple Creek.

After the big fire in Cripple Greek,
took very severe cold and tried many
remedies without help, the cold only be-
coming more settled. After using three
small bottles of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, both the cough and cold left me,
and in this high altitude it takes meri-
torious cough remedy to do any good
G. B. HENDERSON, editor Daily Adver-
ers For sale by
G.. l.. Richardson, Peru and Weston,
L. G. Bolster, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

A pleasant little party Of little
folks came off at the residence OF G.
I. Abbott, Saturday evening. The
occasion was the fourteenth birthday
of Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott's adopted
daughter, Rena. About twenty were
present and had a fine social time.
Ice cream and cake were served for
refreshments. The young friends
left substantial testimonial of their
esteem.
G. d. Farnum has been having
quite serious time with the bronchi.
lis but is slowly recovering. The
rest of the family, who at one time
were all on the sick list, are now get
ting quite well.
We have a call from Boston liq-
uor dealer for our advertising rates.
During the life of the SITTER we have
had several such calls and some fat
offers. We waste no postage stamps
upon such. When the SITTER puts
the bottle to its patrons lips, at any
price, will be after its present man.
agement has ceased.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

All the different forms of skin troubles
from chapped hands to eczema and indo-
lent ulcers can be readily cured by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile
cure.
c. e. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier,
Rawsonville'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

WANTED A perfect copy of At
las of Windham County, published
about 1870, and like copy of any
History or Gazetteer Of Windham
County, published since that date.
Address THE SITTER.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

We learn that Judge Newton Of
got another chance at the
notorious Watson French for furnish
ing liquor, few days ago. This
time it is $50 90 aud three years in
the work house. French took an ap-
peal and for want of bail is domiciled
in Newfane Jail.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

We have received the following
tribute which we are pleased to pub
lish
Mr.. EDlToR:-
Will you kindly allow me short
space in your paper, for few words as
a tribute of respect to the memory OF
The late Frank j. Holcomb.
Mr.. Holcomb had made his FEST
dence in Londonderry but short time,
but in that time, he endeared himself
to all who knew him. He was
young man Of genial temperament, of
marked social qualities, gentlemanly
bearing, and upright Christian charac
ter, and one against whom, nothing
derogatory could be said.
In his business relations he was re-
speetful and courteous; to all with
whom he had any transaction.
He loved life, and looked forward to
the future with bright hopes and ex.
pectations; yet when sickness and dis.
ease came upon him, and when it be-
came apparent to himself and his
friends, that he could not recover, he
was willing to relinquish all that made
life dear to him, and with Christian
fortitude and perfect resignation, await
the call Of his HEAVENLY Father to
come up higher.
In life he stood as witness of the
truth Of the Gospel Of Christ, and his
dying hours testified the triumphant
exemplifcation Of that truth, which
meant so much to him.
The writer is constrained to offer
these few words, believing that in do
ing SO he simply voices the sentiment
of the entire community, and the large
circle of friends which Mr.. Holcomb
enjoyed.
"Who in life's battle firm doth stand
Shall bear hopes tehder blossoms
Into the silent land p
A FRIEND.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
ChurchlCaiendar.

kAfftsr CHURCH, REV. N. A. WOOD, Pas
Sunday services 10 AS, a. M; Sab!
bath School 2, M; Y. P. s. G. E., Z p. m.
Mid.week service every Wednesday evening at
! 80. Sunday School Lesson class, at the par
sonage, every Saturday evening at $50.
METHODIST CHURcH, REV. H. F. FORREST,
Pastor-Regular Sabbath services at 10 45 a m
nd 7 100 p. m. Sabbath School Immediately after
the morning service. Epworth League meets
at the yestry every Tuesday evening at 80.
Glass meeting, at vestry. every Thursday eve,
n,nr At 7 40. zsAz
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

There is Class of People
Who are injured by the use of coffee, Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure
grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without distress, and
but few can tell 1t from coffee. 1t does not cost
over one fourth as much. Children may drink 1t
with great benefit. Is cts. and % cts package
Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

Miss Myra Kingsbury OF Burling.
ton is making home visit, coming at
this special time on account of the
illness of her mother, Mrs. Cyrus
Kingsbury.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
See Setdfid Page for Editorial Matter.
LOCAL. MELANGE.
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palata-
BILE for SITTER Readers.

You'll use ] less of Harmless Soap.
Mrs. 8. s. Lyon returned Monday
evening from Btattleburu.
Miss. Anna Arnold, at j. w. Mel
endy's, is on the sick list.
Mrs. John Stuart is recovering
slowly from her illness.
Mrs. Helen Boynton has returned
from visit of several weeks in Massa
chusetts.
Miss Nina Dudley returned Tuesday
from visit, extending over several
weeks in Chester and Bridgewater.
Mrs. Hattie Cutting Of Boston is Wis.
iting with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Josiah Pierce.
s. NJ. Hobart of Westminster is
making bis South Londonderry friends
a visit and will probably remain few
weeks.
Rev. W. A. Bryant has been quite
sick during the past week, suffering
from heart difficulty.
Merchant L. T. Landhan has been
confined to the house by illness for
several days.
The newly married Vernon couple
are making a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
E. P. Barney, uncle and aunt of the
bride.
G. j. Thompson, who was taken
sick in Boston last week, still re-
mains in critical condition, suffering
from double pneumonia.
L. X. Barrus started yesterday
for Orange, Mass, to be gone week
or more.
Charlie Stuart Of Bellows Falls is
making visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Stuart. He will re-
main through sugaring.
Edw. Bostwick who has been at
work at Manchester Center for six
months past has returned and will
work for Jbe Mt. Lake creamery.
Postmaster Gibson has been con
fined to the house for a few days, suf-
fering from the prevailing distemper.
Mrs. A. G. Gibson has returned
from visit with her friends at Wes-
ton.
Martin Burbee, who works at Far.
NUNS mill, went home Wednesday to
see to holding the bed down-but a
short time, We hope.
Julian johnson is moving to the
Dea. Lyon place, recently purchased
by him, and is repainting and fixing
up the inside of the house.
Miss Stella Yearly started Tuesday
morning for Boston to resume her posi-
ton in that city, from which she ha.
been absent several months.
Among the arrivals Monday evening
we note Miss Louisa Babbitt who has
been making visit of several month.
at the National capital, Washington
d. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Fletcher
gave whist party at their residence
Glebe View, Monday evening. The
occasion was very pleasant one. Abou
thirty were present and were II Gated tt
a fine spread in the way Of refresh
men
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
For additional locals see fourth
pe.,h Of Fr.nh J. Holeomb.

Frank j. Hocomb, whose serious
illness was reported in last issue, died
at Mt. Lake Farm about four o'clock,
Saturday. Some three weeks ago Mr..
Holcomb had the grippe and went to
work too soon after and took fresh cold
which resulted in pluri,pneumonia. His
physician, DR.. Millington, was unre-
mitting in his care for him and he had
the best of nursing, his brother and an
uncle coming from Dresden Center, N.
Y. to assist the Farm people who
were ready to do all possible for him,
That all was done possible will be
matter of consolation to his relatives as
we'll as to his many friends here. His
remails were taken for interment to
Dresden Center, N. Y, from whence
he came and where his father resides,
his mother having preceded him to the
higher life.
Mr.. Holcomb year ago last fall
purchased the cheese factory building
on Main street together with the fix
lures and in the following spring COM
menced the making Of cheese and car
ried on the business to the satisfaction
Of the patrons. In the fall he sold out
to the Mt. Lake people and went to
work for them. He was bright, in
telligent young man Of excellent habits
and was universally esteemed by all.
Brief funeral services; Rev. N. A.
Wood officiating, were held at the
Farm early Monday morning, num-
ber of Odd Fellows attending.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

~For Sale--1 new milch and one
farrow COW, also several others coming
in this spring, all young In good condi-
tion and desirable lot.
HENRY LANrsoN, So. Londonderry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

WANTED an experienced person for
general house-wOrk in my family. Long
Job and good pay. p. H. ROBBINS,
Chester Depot, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

The condition of w. H. Sheldon
has not materially changed during
the week. Hopes of a week ago are
hardly realized.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
Business Mention.

Business. .notces ms srted under this. head for
ono cent word. Nothing inserted for less than
IS cents.
IT, you have anything to sell or wish to buy
anything here is . chance to make your wants
widely known st 1 trhips cost.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

Mails arrive at So. Londonderry every eve
ming, Sundays excepted, by stage from Chester
and Manchester at s As; by rail Dad at ] ;55.
Mails close every mGraing, Sundays excepted
by train at Q 40; by stage at ;6J.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

Sugar makers Look at This
10 lbs. sugar pals, SC.
2s" !" !" i5c.
l gal. syrup cans, Sc.
Sap buckets 10 l-2 to l5c
All orders by mail may be directed to
9Th Post In Foot Bridge.
S. NJ. HOLDEN.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
Revised C|Q) List
For 1897.

Leslie's Weekly, regular price a..
We furnish 1t and the Sitter for $500
Every Month and the Sitter $l.75
~ Parties desiring more than one of
these papers can have them at the rates
given above.
@~The Boston journal is only
sent, upon these termes, to Vermont
subscribers, other papers 60 to any
state.
N. B. we shall send in names re-
ceived every Tuesday morning. Those
not in every Monday night will be
Obliged to wait for the club paper a.
mother week with the exception of the
Rutland Herald. For tnis one we
will send every Wednesday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

~ Entered at the Post-ofdce at So. London
derry as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
THE
Londonderry .Sifter...
So. Londonderry, Vermont?
~m-Address all communications sign
ed by your proper name, to-
Tke Sitter, So. Londonderry, vt.
Railroad-Central vermont.

New London Northern Diyision.l
Trains depart from aud arrive at So. London
derry every day, except Sundays, as follows;
Leave Arrive
Mail, $50, a. m. 1855, p. m.
Mixed 1918, .. m. HIS, .. m.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

Espruce and Balsam shingIe for
sale, $3.50 per M.
winchester 4 Tyler.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26
EBig,,
bargains
For the Next two Weeks

Sateens worth leland l5c for &c yard
Morning Cashmeres worth loc for &c
sysrd.
Princess Dnst worth lSc for &c yard
Apron and wsist Ginghams at Sc yard
One lot Mems Shoes worth sl.su and
500 for si.o6.
Good many other bargains too numer.
Gus to mention. Call earlysand get first
choice
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-03-26

Great
Variety of
Prints, Iaces, Lace Trim ihlnes.
Belts and Betting, Belt Buck.
aLa les, shirt Waist Sets,
xetE:, stG.
Paints,
Oils, Varnishes,
!Stains, Crockery, Glassware,
Mason's improved and common
Fruit Jars.
Groceries
and Provisions,
Qua1ity-Best,
E'lPrices Lowest.
TERMS Cash only
j. II. Couture.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-04-24
\ Gleanings FROM
The Social World.
MISS SADIE BEJAcH, EDITOR.
ssThe Library Corner"

Have you-whO are young and quite ia
miliar with the 'tliterature of the period"
ever spent an hour in an old library?
Nor Well then you should.
There Is sense of restfuiness about
an old library.
It is not fitted out in bright furniture
that looks trail and formal. In the old
library---the one / know, and which is a
representative old library-the furniture
Is all big and dark, and the chairs real
shcltering arms, into which when you
sink, you feel that you could stay all day
with the book of your choice.
There are shadowy corners in the old
library that you can see people with the
folks OF your Imagination called into be-
ing by the matchless story telling of the
men--and the women, for the matter of
that-whose books filed the shelves in
the old library.
The hangings at the windows are not
fiimsy, you who like flimsy, ultra modern
things, and have gone mad on the subject
OF the tssun baths"--in time and out of
time-and the like, may call my old IL
brary dark, butt isn't. There are sunny
spots in IL il you will but hunt them, and
there il facination about hunting the
sunny spots, or a shady spot, just rs the
case may be, when you have book to
read, and the old library that know has
them both.
Every real lover of books likes to grope
for book There is q delightful little
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-04-24

thrill that one experiences when from the
corner of an old, wide shelved book case
one draws forth book whose title one
can hardly read for the dimness of the
corner, and going over to the heavily cur
tanned window, discovers in 1t ''just what
I have been wanting to come across for a
long time.H There is delight about this,
l say-fo- 1 know-that the ultry modern
library cannot supply.
You know there is a little storyemeant
to be humorous-and really think it is
about Mrs. Newrich, who went to buy
books to fill her library shelves. When
asked what she wanted, she said: "Oh,
they must all be blue and gold. My II
brary is done in white.''
"By their works We shall know them, I" is
the old teaching that applies to Chris
tians." "By their books you may know
them," is the teaching that should be APP
piled to modern society, and l am not
quite sure that it isn't.
In the old library there are very SUBJ
stantial bindings, the books were written
with the hope that they would endure.
Their authors did not work with the end
in view of catching the presses of some
prominent publisher before another am
bitious.author got there with his wares.
In the old library the Fighter litera-
ture' is bound in green and gold and
naby n dark, somber red. If you are par
ticular about color harmony among books
l think you will not find these green and
red books offensive as they stand among
those OF yellow calf skin bindings. There
is softness about the whole.
Among the green and gold books there
are volumns of poetry. Opening one you
will read: "From John to Mary" and
Immediately you Will fancy you see
Mary" now a motharly looking matron,
siim, tall and fair, smiling or with tears
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-04-24

Conversation is broad nowadays. That
little word is liberal in it's meaning. Mr..
Webster says it means vulgar as well as
comprehensive.
A somebody upon whose Judgment we
are inclined to rely, comes along now and
then and tells us that "broad" converse
ton is a good thing; that it makes men
and womenlmore companionable. wonder
if it does, don't you? If I knew just ex-
actly which one of Mr.. Webster's defini-
tions OF the word the somebody had in
mind, it might be that could say posi-
lively yes or not. But have found that
"broad" is one of the convenient English
words modern society has raked up for it's
special using It has SO many shades of
meaning that it becomes vague and iIfu-
siye just when you want to put your fin
ger on it and perhaps condemn what it
stands for.
A woman's books and woman's reli-
as well as things to love, neither of which
she was ever ashamed OF, and something
more than real sentiment attached to
both. But this was long before the circu-
lation of "social problem" stories and
"broad" conversation in society. We are
"advancing"-yes indeed, but is there not
tiny bit of danger that we, who are wo-
men, may step little too briskly and get
ahead OF the times instead of staying lust
with them and fitting comfortably into
our places? Which are, after all, very
mnch like the quiet corners of the world
our mothers occupied.