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Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
EDWARD BECK,

Another large store, if not the larg-
est in town, is that of Edward Beck on
north Main street. Since this store
has been re-palnted and papered, it
has had an air of neatness that has
been inviting. Not only cleanliness
marks this store, but his stock of dry
goods and groceries, carpets and mat
tings, is something that the house
wife cannot afford to miss in her
spring shopping You will be well
come visitors there. Go in and see
for yOurSelf
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GRAND JURORS.

GRAND JURORS.
Duck Creek-Samuel J. REYNOLDS
Thomas Kirby, John B. Lewis.
KentOn-Nathaniel r. Leverage,
Thomas Attix, David Reese.
Little Creek-RObert HI. Green, John
Taylor
West Dover-John Craig, William
Virden.
East Dover-Henry Pratt, George
w. Morgan.
N. Murderkill-John b. Cleaver,
w. L. Anderson, John w. F. Cooper.
S. Murderkill-Peter Clark, George
w. Killen, Albert w. Williams.
Mispillion-Thos. H. Sipple, Hoop
er, b. Ross, James w. Smith.
Milford-Andrew J. Maloney, Joshua
Bennett, Jr., Henry Vinyard.
PETIT JURORS.
Duck Creek-W. H. Schaeffer, JAS
L. York, Enoch &. Carrow, w. Il Hall.
Kenton-John w. Hutchison, Jas.
d. lie Compile, Sam1. Hutchinson of S.
Little Creek-Isaac Harrington.
Peter E. Lowber.
West Dover-Daniel b. Hutchins
William A. Cosden.
East Dover-John w. Colt, Chas. H
Parodee, w. b. Ennis, w. +. p. Lof-
land.
N. Murderkill-Jas. E. Sapp, Frank
H. Thomas, David Rash.
S. Murderkill-John Ryan, Albert
Warren, David Wilcutts, VIM. @. Sin.
pie.
Mispillion-Jas. A. Breeding AL
fred H. Cahall. E. B. Harrinote9D, W NJ
L. Jester. 'on' W.
Milford-Alex Kirby, VIM. T. Par
kins. s' Z. Wad-
tba ne u, ,oI,e sentinel says that only two Of
'ne ABOVE jurors are Republicans.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
ALFRED TILGHMAN.

The most practical bicycle establish
ment Smyrna ever had is that of Alfred
Tilghman. Besides selling many diff
ferent brands of wheels, he does re-
pair work at such reasonable prices
that it pays you to have your work
done with him. Every attention is
given to details. The wheel you have
had stored away for the winter months
should be taken to him and thoroughly
overhauled, cleaned and bearings
oiled. 1t will seem to you like a new
wheel. Mr.. Tilghman has large es-
tablishment and you will receive a
cordial welcome there and the best at
tention and service he and his ON
plOyees can give you.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
HENRY PIKE.

Ladies, gents, and children's shoes
in the latest styles and summer weights.
Nothing but shoes. Mr.. Pike will
have soon a display of his spring
stock. Shoes for the busy feet, shoes
for the well dressed women; shoes for
the sporty men. All can be purchased
at Pixies.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
Many School Children nre s,c,,v.

M Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Grav- pI,rNo nUr ohil- y
SSn1li5dren's SL15ns Home, New York. breaI M ~
O9lds IN "a hours, cure Feverisbness HI ~
acne, Stomoeh Troubles, Teetbins ii1asl- D;I
o;Sts oi;Iers, and Destroy Worms. AT All drDS- ts-
SlstS; Zoe. Sample FREE. Address li ALL IIIar
>. olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y. "eSS' Aiien
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
The First Excursion to Wilmington.

The first of the cheap excursions to
Wilmington is announced to come off
Wednesday, April 9Th. 1t will be from
all parts of the Peninsula, and tickets
will be good to go or return on anv
train. Each holder of ticket will be
given a trolley ride between 2 and 4
O'Clock. The day promises to be a
glad one not only for Wilmington. but
for their Peninsula visitors. WHINING
ton at the head of the State, is natur-
ally its metropolis, and the Board of
Trade wish to impress this fact on the
people. The trip promises to be one
full of interest.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

FACSIMILE signature of cHAs. II. FL Erc1zEp
is ON the wrapper of ever, bottle of .-.''>
W, wHeh bany was sick, we gave her Castoria.
Mhen she was Child, she cried for Castoria
Mhen she became Miss, she clung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave tte, ,s.,'.;
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
NOTICE!
FOR SALE.

A desirable farm, containing $50 acres;
excellent location, near SMYRNA:
good land, tirst-class outbuildings;
Price, $4,000; terms, one-half cash.
balance easy terms. We intend to
sell this valuable farm within the
next ten days. Consult us and
you will be surprised when told
the property is for sale. 1t is the
cheapest property we have offered
for sale within the past year. See
us quick or you will miss golden
opportunity.
COSGRIFF & BECK. Smvrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Here is a pointer for any of our
readers who may be troubled with par
alysis. Mr.. E. M. Frye, prominent
merchant of Boquet, Westmoreland
County, Pa, says one of his customers
who have walked with crutch for two
years, owing to partial paralysis, was
cured by using Chamberlain Pain
Balm. The man has fully recovered
and is now working in the mines.
Pain Balm is also famous for its
cures of rheumatism. One applica-
ton relieves the pain. For sale bv
Clifton s Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
WAR; WAR WAR !

In time Of peace prepare ;or war. Itvr
good seed. I shipped in 1897 from tbr..
acres, 1919 barrels. which sold in e.,
York for S512.75. These fact, nv liil> wi.
show. have a small quantity ot ,ppd +.
sell, which | offer at ii go Der pound cs.I
These seeds We're saved from GOOD oy-r
ripe melons. Sh0H plant ug o.rl. ,e,d,. m.
less can find some one who can make
better showing If so. will bay At mo--
money. than l ask. Order, ar- aIr4ajr
booked for this seed and the ouautity /.
very limited. Address.
,o f. W. LAPHAM.
0z0Z CLAYTON Del
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
DO Your Fect AcI,n

Shake into your shoes All,l'- F..,r.
a. powder. 1t cures Cou,. B.,'.,. II. u"
blalns, Sweating, Swollen t... --
druggists and Shoe Store. VI. a..
FRFE. Address, Allen :. O.m,..i i.pli.
New York. - ~.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
OF INTEREST TO YOU.
Smyrna Merchants Who Are Offering Daily
Bargain Sales.

This is the season of the year when
the people everywhere are interesting
themselves IN spring purchases. The
house wife has her mind on the annual
house cleaning. New carpets are need.
Ihe old curtains, rugs, chairs, furni-
ture, &c, are badly wOrnOut and need
to be replaced by new ones. The rooms
need repapered, the house needs paint
ing. The children need a change of
clothing, something to knock about in
outdoor sports. Busy feet need new
shoes. The farmer has been harrassed a
long time by wOrnOut agricultural i'm
plements. Harvest is coming and new.
up-tO-date machinery is needed
Fences are down and need replacing
by the latest and best wire fences,
The girly-girls want their Easter
gowns aud spring bonnets. Oh. there
are lots of things needed and the ONLY
question to solve in these times is,
where l can get the best bargains.
Well, you can get them right here in
smyrna. Our stores never offered a
better or up-to-date line of goods and
you would be surprised at the prices.
just as cheap if not cheaper than YOU
can get in the city stores. You don't
believe it you say? Go in and inspect
the goods and talk with the mercants.
You will come out mnch wiser than
you think.
II you will consult the columns of
the TINES during these busy weeks of
spring house cleaning, you will find il
the business medium, the store direct
ory for every thing you need. Else
where VIII be found the advertisements
of the following merchants.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
MISS MARY c. CAHOoN.

Millinery again! Oh, MY right
from New York. Miss Cahoon has
just returned from New York where
she has been studying and making the
latest purchases in the styles of that
city. She will have her spring open
ing next week. The store Is under
going Improvements to make ready for
If
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WANTED.

$1,000, $4,000, $1,000
On first mortgage, improved RyaI F....
Address, 4. Clayf.,. p n
3l6tf H.. '',
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
PASTOR STENGLE'S FAREWELL.
Delivered His Last Discourse Sunday Morn
ing and Read Report of His
Five Years Ministry.

Rev. Adam Stengle preached his
closing sermon as pastor OF Asbury
NJ. E. Church, this town, on Sunday
morning, having rounded out the full
limit of five years as pastor of its con-
gregatiOn. The weather was lowering,
but there was large and sympathetic
audience to hear his last discourse. 1t
had not however the usual charateris-
ties of farewell Sermon" possibly
less fervor than exhibited in many Of
his pulpit efforts, but abounded i'll that
tenderness of regard that was natural
in emphasizing his previous messages,
delivered to those in whom he had an
abiding interest. His text was from
the Revelation of st. John the Divine,
II chapter, part Of10th verse,
Be thou faithful unto death and /
WW giUe thee a crOtUn Of life.
We will not synOpsiZe the sermon
further than to say that the word
CANCEL" as used by the sacred writer
in his address to the seven churches,
meant messenger, the one addressed to
the church of Smyrna, from which the
text was taken, being doubtless Poly
carp, bishop of the church of that city,
who was martyred for this faith,
about the year 106. The discourse was
full of admOnitiOn on the line OF faith
fulness, which the text said INTO rather
than until death
More might be said of the sermon,
but we give place to the following re-
view of his five years ministry III
Smyrna, read at the close of the ser
mon, which was submitted to the Quar-
terly Conference on Thursday night,
and by its vote, read that morning to
the congregation.
REVIEW OF FIVE YEARS PAsTORATE.
For the encouragement of the church
and with the view of giving credit to
whom credit is due, permit me to in
dulge brief review of the five years
pastOrate now closing.
First respecting the membership of
the church In March 1893, when this
pastOrate began, we had, according to
our Conference Minutes, full mem
bers NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 559
Received since then, by letter62,
from probation, 79-total. 141
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
ROOM WANTED

The Ladies of the 10th Ceutrr. C,,a b.
desirous Of suitable headquarr.r. # '-- a."
one has room to rent they vii. pr4,s. '' ,'
tlfy the following commIttee not t,-.+. Ill.,,
noon of Friday, the 25th. '''-
Miss CLARA BEwLEY. Chairman.
Mrs. LILLE JOHNSON
Miss IRENE ROBERT,
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W. A. FAIRIES.

Don't you think it is most time Won
need some furniture IN your home?
A new bedroom set, some new tables
and chairs, parlOr set, &c. Now you
are missing splendid opportunities,
If you neglect going through FAIRIES
furniture store. He has furniture
there that would open your eyes as to
quality and price. Oh, you don't
know the half he has in his store unless
you walk through. The whole second
story of his building is filled with Just
the things you have been looking for,
and didn't know they could be gotten
in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
EDWARD G. WALLS

This store is one of the handsomest
IN the State of Delaware, and is re
plete with a stock of goods. Just now
the spring trade is coming on. Mr..
Walls has never had a finer line of
goods than he has this year. Every
style and quality you need in ready
made clothing, and not only ready-
made clothing but yOu can have a
bright new suit made to order. The
merchant tailoring is a speciality.
The new styles in suitings this wear are
beautiful. A full line of Men and
Boys clothing.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
Kent County Jurors.

The following jurors are drawn for
the next term of Kent County Court,
which meets in Dover on Monday,
April %:
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
CLUE NOTES.

Mrs. Dame will be glad to meet the
history, Committee of Goth Century
Club at her home on Thursday after
noon at two o'clock, instead of tbe
evening as announced.
Mrs. W. 0. Hoffecker will be pleasad
to meet the members of the Mns;c
department at the club room ON Fr;.
o'clock. "' az S'oO
a meeting of the Executive Com
mlttee will be held at the home Of
MRS. ). Edwin Hoffecker, Thnrsdav
evening, at 7.3O O'Clock. "''i '''y
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
Every change gives added interest to
the women.
J. W. TUCKER.


the women.
J. W. TUCKER.
Since J. w. Tucker has moved into
the Prettyman Building he has gotten
in closer touch with the people, not
only as to proximity, but in touch with
their tastes and desires. Mr.. Tucker
carries a line of goods that suits a
poor mans pocket book. He has in
terested many, he can interest you.
Have you seen his spring derbies?
They are ready for your inspection.
Read his advertisement.
MANNERING 4 WILLIAMS.
Another painting and paper hanging
establishment is that of Mannering Il
Williams on south Commerce street.
Have you seen their pretty designs in
wall paper? Beautiful colors, blend
ing as though nature had put them
there. Wall paper never was cheaper
than it is now. For three, five and eight
cents piece, you can get as pretty de-
signs for your bed room, parlOr or sit
ting room as you want. The hanging
of this paper is a secondary expense.
Maybe your house needs painting, if
so why delay? This is just the season
of the year that you need the painter
and paper-hanger.
W. NJ. LEWIS.
Oh, what beauties those Deering
binders and BickfOrd & Huffman
drills at Lewis. Jovel From point
of science and economy they are
enough to make farmers eyes dance
with glee. Are you ready for harvest?
Have you consigned those old, worn
out binders and reapers to innocuOus
desuetude? Better do it and get new
up-tO-date machinery. You will save
time and money by it. W. NJ. Lewis
has just the thing you want. He also
does repair work.
OUR PHOSPHATE DEALERS.
One of the most important features
in the raising of farm products, is how
to make them yield many fold. Nine
cases out of ten it is the fault of your
land. 1t needs afertiliZer The brands
of l.. NJ. Price, w. G. Pierce and Capt.
A. H. Smith have helped many farmers.
They will help you.
F. E. PosTLEs.
Now when you come to talk about
fences around your farm lands, there
is nothing in it" with the Page
Woven wire fence F. f. POstles has
the agency for this and he will run it
as many miles as you want. Neat
fences around farm is one of the best
evidences of thrift and enterprise, be-
sides the especial advantages of the
Page Woven wire fence over any in
market.
J. B. COOPER.
One of our old and reliable places
of business is that of j. B. Cooper.
He has full stock of everything in the
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
OUR PHOSPHATE DEALERS.
F. E. POSTLES.
J. B. COOPER.

One of our old and reliable places
of business is that of J. B. Cooper.
He has full stock of everything in the
merchandise line and at prices that are
surprising His line of stationary
alone should attract the people to his
store.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
10th CENTURY CLUB.
"ChaIrman's Day was Observed at an In.
tereSting Meeting, Friday.

The organization Ofthe 2Otb Can+rr,,
Club of this town having been nro,y-
erly effected, and the chairman ~ az
inherent committees named, the
Women M! at their regular meeting last
iIIuay AFTERNOON took up an interest
iIHHGS program and observed it as
CHAIRMAN Day." The committees
ar are very large, and the chairmen of
:neee nave more or less responsibility
III presiding over their deliberations.
=, Inc meeting was called to order bv
the president of the club, Mrs. J. Ed
Nh MI hoHecker, and in the absence of
MISS Laura Bell, Mrs. J. w. Clifton
acte9 as secretary. After the business
portI0h OF the meeting had been dis
posed OF, splendid program was rem
uereu' OF which we hear many compi-
1thIentary remarks. The following is
the program as arranged:
Give thyself time to learn something new
aad good"
Paper Current Events"
'''..''..............M Mrs. F. F. Evans
some precious words are born of earth.
some others by the angels given:
But sweetest of celestial birth.
are tneSe mes NY My Mother" Home
Paper Home Science
''''..............M Mrs. J. P. Hudson
Discussion.
lis education forms the common mind.
just as the twig is bent the trees inclined ;;
Paper Education, +" Mrs. l. NJ Prica
Discussion.
An And yet when all is thought and said
Inc heart still overrules the head
Paper Philanthropy" .
Mrs. NJ. X. D. EidridGe
Discussion.
sound Judgment is the ground of WRITING
well
Paper" History, Mrs. Geo. w. Dame
Discussion.
Choose an author as you choose a friend >,
Paper-"L Literature" Miss Nellie FAIRIES
Discussion.
SIhg-slng-music was given
10 brighten the gay and kindle the
souls here, like planets in heaven.
by harmony's laws alone are kept moving"
Faper-' Music" Mrs. w. o. Hoffecker
Discussion.
III In framing artists art hath thus decreed
10 make some good, but others to exceed"
Paper-"Art and Drama, " ..
'...................Mr Mrs. Lillian Cloak
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Peas and potatoes had their innings
last week.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
W. 2. & J. R. CLEMENTS.

Included among our advertiserers OF
this vicinity, is W. F. 81. R. Clements
of Clayton. This firm is the busiest
during these spring days who can be
found their. There harvest machinery,
their splendid selling plOws, their Key
stone corn planter, are all items that
should interest the farmers before max
ing their spring purchases. Besides
the above, they have a full line of
agricultural implements, harness, fur
niture, carpets, mattings, window
shades, wall paper, &c, that for the
price are among the best in the mar
ket.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
OUR HARDWARE STORES.

You find also in the columns of the
Times, advertisements of our two
hardware stores-One managed by Mr..
b. G. FAIRIES, and the other by Mr..
William FAIRIES. In these stores
stocked to it's almost fullest capacity,
the housewife and farmer can pur-
chase anything in the way of kitchen
utensils, farming implements and har-
ness. Lots of things which would
take columns of the TINES to mention,
and as cheap as the cheapest.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

For strawberry, vanilla and chocolate
ice cream, frozen custard and cherry
ice, go to Stevenson's, Main Street.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
MEaEAR & son.

Right next door to DeFords you will
find one of the largest merchandise
stores in town. Megear & Son have
built up a large business. Why, be-
cause they have always endeavored
and are now re-plenishing their stock
with just the line and quality of goods
the people have been looking for. The
dry goods and notion department is
one Of busy activity; their shoe depart
ment has the latest tips and styles of
shoes. Groceries always fresh, al
ways saleable. Mattings, the best
they ever had; watch their ad weekly.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Principal Gooding of the Conference
Academy whose girls were pestered
and interfered with in their studies by
certain young men of that town giving
them candy, was going to. proceed
against them for tresspass but the bows
have apologized and promised not to
do so any more, and thus "the incident
is closed"
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

j. E Carter received large invoice
OF paper last week for spring use.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
STRAWBERRY PLANTS FOR SALE.
J. P. JEFFERSON, GheSwoId, Del,
Pickles Wanted! |!

Farmers wishing to contract
for Pickles for delivery at
boats at Smyrna or Odessa
will please communicate with
the undersigned, naming num-
Der of acres they desire to
grow.
Philadelphia Picking Co.,
o60 9 0nd Straa+
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

William Marvel, an employee, while
moving logs at Geo. W. Tilghman's
saw mill yesterday afternoon, in some
way cought his leg between two NOV
ing logs, MASKING it badly and break
ing one of the bones. He was taken
home in team and DIR. J. W. Clifton
called in, who set and dressed the
wounds.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Mr.. Green, on S. L. Kahn's farm,
has put field in oats-25 acres.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Sunday evening Presiding Elder
Corlkran preached to a large audience
at the M. T.. Church. His text was
from Psalms xxxii-1-2:- Blessed is he
a0hOse trdnsgresSion is forgiUen aOhOse
sin Is covered. Blessed Is the man
unto aohoDs the lord imputeth not in
equity, and IN a0hOse spirit there is no
guile.
The discourse was a strong presenta.
ton Of the general question of pleasure
as derived from the senses, which could
not be denied, but which ceased with
the decay OF death Of these senses, and
the spirit which is forgiven and pre-
pared for the long existence hereafter.
IL abounded IN impressive thought.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

The spring opens with the Whining
ton as well as our own merchants wide
awake to the early trade, as will ap-
pear in the demand upon our advertis
ing columns.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23
JOSEPH E. CARTER.

One of the busiest men during the
spring days is Mr.. Joseph E. Carter,
but not so busy that he can't attend to
your wants in house painting and
paper hanging. This is just the sea
son OF the year. Your carpet needs
taken up, and the rooms scrubbed and
cleaned. What an elegant opportu-
nifty to have the wood work touched up
with a fresh coat of paint and the walls
re-papered with some bright colors.
You will find in Mr.. Carriers store on
west Commerce street, all grades and
and styles of paper, spring roller
shades, finest quality of lace shades,
sample colOrs enough to suit the most
ffastidious. He is offering spring roll
Ter window shades at $1.OO dozen up.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

The 4th Qurterly Conference of the
NJ. E. Church was held by Presiding
Elder Corkran, Thursday night. The
pastor and presiding elder were re-
ported paid in full, and w. o. Hof-
fecker, W. ID. Hudson and J. E Carter
were made stewards to succeed Z. NJ.
Fowler, A. L. Hudson, Sr., and Sam
uel Roberts. John H. HOffecker.
Joseph Smithers and Vim. FAIRIES were
appointed committee in reference to
a Laymen's Conference Association.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Have you ever been in his store on
north Main street? Oh, ladies, why
should you be so remiss? Why, his
counters are filled with just the thing
you have been wishing for something
to match your spring dress that you
want made over. Dainty spring fab
rics in all qualities and designs. Those
carpets you aregoing to take up
this spring, could be nicely replaced
by mating this summer. DeFord's
carpet and mating department is of
special interest to house-keepers. Go
in and see. 1t costs nothing to see in
any of the stores.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

The days and nights are now equal,
with the days gaining rapidly on the
nights.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Strawberry ice cream, made from the
natural fruit, at StevensOn's this
week.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

There was a good audience at the
Band of Hope entertainment on Mon
day evening. The choruses of the
little folks seemed better than usual
and the recitatiOns were listened to
with evident interest. We had a spe-
cial account written but failed to get
it in type.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Among the jurors who will next
month try William H. Boggs in the
Federal Court for the robbery of the
First National Bank of Dover, and
Col. E. L. Cooper, 7. s. Clark, Amos
Cole, Chas. Butler, Harry Ford and
James McGonigal for aiding and abet-
ting him, are:-For Grand Jury-W.
M. Bell, Duck Greek Hundred; w. r.
Smith, Kenton Hundred; Harry Ray
mond, Little Greek Hundred; J. G.
Hutchinson, Blackbird Hundred.
For Petit Jury-John H. Hoffecker,
l.. p. Campbell, Duck Greek Hun
dred; Alonzo $. Whittock, Appoquin-
mink Hundred.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Our preachers left yesterday for
conference: Rev. A. Stengle, besides
being settled with in full for salary,
carries to conference the following col
lections-MissiOns, $500, an advance
on last year of S65OO; Conference
Claimants, $4,000; Church Extension,
$500, and all other collections up to
the apportiOnment, aggregating 1916.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

On Saturday the mercury rose to
80 degrees, but since then it has been
cooler and wet, but with little rainfall.
March is usually stormy month, but
this is remarkable in having only one
rainy day, that not heavy, and there is
only one more week of it. The farm
ers would appreciate good rain.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

Lewis D. Thomas, who has been
known as waiter at our hotels for
years, died on the 10Th, aged SO years.
He had been popular waiter.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-23

The Wilmington merchants have the
proper idea about the newspaper
Is they think the medium to reach the
people, as our advertising columns
testify.