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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
On. Cnld Saved.

Logic is logic, whether 1t touches the
affairs CT nations; or Il cold i'm the head.
The conviction, says Tit-l,its, was fore
ed upon Il Liverpool woman whose
coachnan, although he had been i'll for
several days, appeared one morning
with his hair closely cropped.
why, dennis" said the mistress,
"whatcver possessed you 10 have your
hair cut while you had such bad
cold:"
Wv.l, num- replied the unabashcd
Dennis, II do Ec taliin' notice this long
while that whinivcr have me hair cut
take a bad cowld, so thought to me-
self that now. while l had the cowN
OH TO me, 1t would be the time of all
others to 20 and get me hair cuttin'
done. for by that course would save
oneself just one cowid. DO you see the
power OF me rcasonin', mumY
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
VERY MuCHLY MOIST
Eight Inches 81 Rain So Far this
Month.

While everyone has realized this
section of the state of Iowa has been
thoroughly drenched during the past
several weeks, but few have realized
the excessiveness of the rainfall.
The private rain gnage kept by Mr.
J 5 Wattles at his office in this city
has attracted great deal of attention
this summer, and its daily records will
be better reading III the years to come
when We have one of those old time
drOuths than thew are just at present.
Figuring up until this morning, the
total rainfall here 80 far this mon, b
has been slightly in excess OF 8 inches,
or about one Inch per day. During
yesterday the rainfall; exceeded two
inches and last nights rain measured
about one inch, mixing the total for
the day abont three and one half
inches.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
PACIFIC COAST TOURIST.
Organization 81 party absAt cSm.
plete1.

Sherwood Bros. party of land seek
ers will leave Missouri Valley. Iowa,
on Friday June 18th, for trip to the
Pacific Coast. Among those who in
tend to make the trip are:
Albert Loss,
George Penny,
Orlando Card,
William Anderson.
Mrs I. j. stebbins, of Logan
g. }. Cutler and wife, of Modale.
j. o. Pugsley, wife and daughter, of
Mondamin.
J II. Noyes; b y Taylor, and Miss
Mathe vs., of Mondsmin.
C. II. Deur; l. NJ. kellogg; X VOL
entt and family, and Mrs Hattie Will
son, of Missouri Valley.
Newt Lanranca, of MAG nalia.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
THE WATER TANK HAS SURE
BUSTED"
Wreck and Ruin Abroad In Tie
Land.

The elements of wreck and ruin
lave fuIm-d a '-partnprsh,p with the
weather man and the combination Is
now holding high carnival In this
section of the country. Nonne ia ex-
empt-'ha poorest graz :er to 'he most
powerful railroad corporation are
treated alike and damage beyond the
power of any m,n to assess from y
financial standpoint has already been
done and The prospects are that the
end is not yet
In u long series nf storms, floods and
such during the past few weeks, the
rain and thunder storm that reached
Missouri Valley yesterday afternoon
WAS by all odds the most severe.
After six O'clock yesterday evening
not q wheel turned on the Western
Iowa division of the Northeastern
system for several hours because of
the torrents washing away portions of
the track.
From Carroll to Council l,!rtfs there
WAS scarcely u twenty five mile stretch
of track that did not have from one TO
five washnuts Foe u stIe.ch of near.
Ily three hundred feet about two miles
east OF here the track to ue used i'm the
NOrthWestern's double track system
was washed away and rendered unfit
for Use The east bound track suffered
less and although there were three
wAshDn's hafwean here and Logan the
track was ready tor traffic nv ~ O'Clock
last night. Missouri Valley was
isolated from Council Bluffs almost all
night because of washoutS at Honey
Greek Every available man the com
pany could secure was pressed into
service and by 10 O'Clock this morning
trains we're moving again, but no az
ttmpts were made at fast running.
Had the census enumerator visited
Missouri Valley last night his figures
wonid have exceeded by several hun
'dred tho total number the directory
gives it. SIX passenger trains and one
fast mail train stood on the side tracks
III the Northwestern yards here all
mn m
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
City Lowers Water Main.

The weather mans continuous per-
torrance In the rain line during the
past several weeks has almost ruined
the streets in the hill districts of this
city. Saturday nights rain washed all
the dirt away from the city water
main on 9Th street, leaving the steel
pipe bare to the elements. Water
Commissioner Forde has large force
of men busy lowering the main be-
tween st. Claire and Linn streets on
9Th, putting the pipe down three feet
deeper.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
n,a,.t Work.

First Suburbanitc-I hear that neigh
Dor of yours adopted that hired girl of
his SO as to get her to stay with the
family.
Second Suburbanite-Yes, and now
his adopted daughter wants to stay in
the parlor and play the piano nll day
and let her mother do the houscworls.
Judge
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Will Browr. operated on two weeks
ago at DIR Gasson's hospital in this
city ives able to return to his
home in the country today. Mr.
Brown was the first patient to receive
treatment at the new hospital and
made an excellent record
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
W,,x He Went.

The extensive authority of parents
under the Chinese laws is we'll known.
A Chinaman of forty years, whose
aged mother logged him every day,
Shed tears in the company OF one Of
his friends
why Go you weep?' be was asked.
"Alas, things are not as they used to
be" answered the devoted son. "rhe
poor woman's arms grow feebler ev-
cry day"- Sporting Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Just received q letter from Arksn-
sas saying 1t was awful hot and dry in
that country, and one from Montana
saying 1t was awful cold with snow on
the Fourth of July. This is big
c ountry when it can furnish such q
variety of climate. DMH
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
School Board Elects Teachers.

The Board Of Directors of the In
dependent School District of Missouri
Valley met at the First National bank
last night. Among other important
items taken up was the election OF
several teachers to fill the places in the
corps caused by designations. Among
those elected were:
Mr. James kendrick, Principel of
High School,
Miss Carrie Thompson, teacher
High School corps,
Mrs Ella G. Hartshorn,
Miss Hattie Evans.
Miss Jesse Clarke
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Henry Cakes, who, accompanied by
Mrs. Cakes, hes been visiting relatives
in Clay county, Neb, for the past sew
eral weeks, arrived in the city yester-
day evening Mrs. Cakes will prolong
her visit, not returning home for sew
eral days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

II. G. Olell of Riohfield Mum.
a nephew of the late LIE Grand
Odell who died in Chicago a few
weeks ago, arrived in the city to
day and will spend a short time
looking after matters connected
with the Olell estate, many thous-
aud dollars of which is invested
in Missouri Valley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Missouri Valley merchants sustained
q loss in consequence of last nights
storm, amounting In the total to humid
reds of dollars. There is hardly a
celler on Erie street that is not flood
ed, and the greater portion of the
goods stored therein are almost total
lOSs
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
Anticination.

Doesn't 1T make you the least bit en-
sious to see what elegant furniture
Mrs Eyehy is putting into her house
next doori'
Not bit. My husband says 1T will
be sold by the sheriff within six months
and I'll be there to buy."-C Chicago
Tribune
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Well, a..er the smoke has cleared
away, and the financiers are now
busy figuring up how much
1t really did cost, it appears as
though dame nature has decided
to take hand in the now famous
Board of Supervisor fight in Hsrri-
son County. The intended Poor
Farm South of this city is covered
with 9 nice coffee colored sheet of
water and the famous "Cox ill" is now
in Pottawattamie county or some place
in that neighborhood, almost the en-.
tire fill having been washed out dur
ing the storm last night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
washout On HILTON

Traffic was suspended for several
hours on the Western Iowa division
of the North Western system TO day
because of a wash out at Area lila. The
storm that struck that section of the
state This forenoon was almost
clondburst.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

The North Western system is not
alone in its trouble with washouts.
The Milwaukee system is crippled
more than the NV, several Milwsu-
kee trains passing through this city
today enrOute to AriOn, where the N
w crosses the Milwaukee.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
Tuesday, July 9

MIR and Mrs w Nj Carlisle will en-
terrain smtl! company of friends ut
Six O'Clock dinner this evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
His Means Of support.

Magistrate-What is your vocation
I mean what do you do for a living?
"Ah, yessir, ycssir; l understands yer
now, Sir. What docs for llvin' is,
my wife takes in washin'. "-Baltimore
Jewish Comment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Cut this out and take 1t to Elliott &
IIarve, g drug store and get box of
Chamb-rlain's Stomach & Liver Tab
let's They also correct disorders of
the stomach. Price % cents. jy3l
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
sTERILIzE BARBER SHOE
A Famous Shop in the Car
rollton Hotel, Baltimore,
MAI Wand

The barber shop in this Carrollton
hotel, Baltimore, ST ,ril'zvs everything
it uses in the shop. The sterilizing Is
done by heat The towels, the rszors
the strops, the soap, the combs and
brushes are 81 steri'zed before being
rsed on customer. Where there is
no sterilization have the barber use
Newbro's Herpieide. 1t kills the dam
druff germ, end it is an antiseptic for
the scalp, and for the face after shaw
ing. Al leading BARRIERS everywhere
appreciate these potent facts about
Newbro's Herpicide and they use 1t.
destroy the cause, you remove the
effect Elliott & Harvey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Mrs. w. f. Thornbury started yes
terday evening for Minneapolis, Mimi.
where she will spend several days in
attendance at the convention of the
National Educational Association,
now In session in that city,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

When Sherwood Bros. leave Mo.
Valley Friday, for the Pacific coast
they will be accompanied by at least
thirty persons who live in this city
and near vicinity. The pc 'ty VIII
have special sleeping car reserved
for their exclusive use.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
Childrcn's Day will be Celebrated
at Methodist Church.

There is now IN course of prepare.
ton programme appropriate for
Children's Day, which will be celebrst-
cd next Sunday at the Methodist
church in this city The children will
furnish the entire programme.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Don't use steel knives for cutting
fish, oysters, sweetbreads or brains.
The steel blackcns and gives an un-
pleasant flavor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Mrs. Arthur Carlin aud sister, Miss
Maggie Heron, are spending the day
In Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Mrs William Hall and children have
gone to Waterloo, Neb. They depart
ed this afternoon for that place and
expect to remain there several weeks
visiting with relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

MIR. and Mrs. G 5 Hoar, who spent
the Fourth of .Iu.y visiting with rela-
tives in Red Oak, arrived homo yester-
day evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
Letter List for Week Ending July

Z, 1902.
Davenport, Jas.
Hindley, Claude
Lawrence, j. w.
Morvee, Lucy ~
Noble, John
Pratt, Geo.
Smith, l.. b.
Smith, NJ. Walter
Tracy, Jp'is
Wall, Jim
West, It. X.
Young, Susie
Parties calling for any of the above
will please say advertised and give
date of publication.
% j. ADL11M
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
Yomethfnr In common.

visito; dn museum)-Why don't you
get gisaffe?
Manager-Can afford It, They come
too high.-Town and Country.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

It IL leughable to hear some smart
"Aleck" predict that the Democracy,
as party, is most emphsticslly dead.
Those who can remember the times In
the past when the republicans seemed
to have carried every state, it was all
reversed and Tilden was elected Pres.
ident. and again Cleveland was elected
and congress was democratic. Ne,
gentlemen, democracy is not dead
nor will die until liberty hes fed the
earth and men become slsve3.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

The w. n. Aldrich family returned
home yesterday evening, after several
days delightful trip through the Black
Hills country.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Charles Filkins and family after
visiting with relatives in this city for
several days, departed yesterday even
ing for their home in Waterloo.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Mrs S A Moore and son, Edgar, left
for Saratoga Springs Monday and
from there they will go to Buffalo to
spend the summer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Mrs R ,bert Craft started this after
noon for Norfolk, Neb. in which place
she will visit briefly with NJ end Mrs
Pat Crotty
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

/ Mr.. and Mrs. john Johnson, OF Cres-
|ton, Nebraska, rejoice over the arrival
! of a son, born to them Wednesday, Ju-
ly 2nd Mrs. johnson was formerly
Miss E!la Sharpnsck, of this city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Mrs. George krelg is spending few
days in Inland, Neb., visiting with re.
lstlves and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

The entrance to the sewer on South
Fifth street, furnishing an outlet to
the water from the hill district be
came clogged with refuse last night
during the storm. The water backed
up and was soon pouring q muddy
stream into the office of the Miller
hotel. The floor was covered under
muddy water about foot deep.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Morrow of Mondamin was in
the city today looking after business
matters.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

The Salvation Army is with US
again, and the familiar sound of
music, exhortation and prayer was
heard on our streets last night again.
Those who will not attend church can
now hear the Gospel Tree, without the
trouble of going to church.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
GROCERs ARE COMING.
Decided Last Night to Hold Their
Annual Outing at Fair
lSrOnndS Here.

OeCl0e0 Last Nlgnt 10 HOt0 lnGlI
Annual Outing at Fair
Grounds Here.
The hustllng members of the Mis-
souri, Valley Commercial CLUB have
scored another triumph, the efforts
they have put forth during the past
several days to have the Annual Out
Ing Of the Omaha Retail Grocers
Association held In this city proving
successful
Philip E. Robinson of this city this
forenoon received the following dis.
patch from III. q. Cheney, General
Western agent Of the Northwestern
System:
Omaha, Neb., July 8th.-"Grocers
accept park unanimously Decided
admission to grounds will be free aud
cordial invitation extended to all Wis
itors." IL. q. CHENEY.
The Importance Of this affair Is
scarcely appreciated by persons un
acquainted with this orgsnizst alton. II
will bring to Missouri Valley for all
day at least 1000, and In all probability
5000 of the representative citizens OF
Omaha Besides this large delegation
coming from Omaha on special trains
over the Northwestern system 1t will
attract to Missouri Valley hundreds OF
the citizens of Harrison county, as the
affair is to be in the nature of gen.
ersl celebration. Work is soon to be
commenced AZ the fair grounds erect
ing mammoth dance pavilion, this
and other features to he provided by
the Commercial Club of Missouri
Valley.
Insist on having Maple City
Soap if you want the best. II
your dealer does not keep II he
will get it for you.
Mrs F. l.. Axtsll, who has beer
here visiting with relatives for the
past few days, returned this morning
to her home in Omaha
q. Il Johnson, cashier ut the North.
western freight depot here, departed
last night for Chicago, where he goes
to attend to Company business per.
tanning to his department.
N. G. Creagor is sn Omaha business
visitor today
AT the republican cuacuses in this
city last night in the First aud Third
wards the following delegates were
selected to attend the county conveI.
ton at Woodbine on Wednesday,:
FIRST WARD
"A B Hosbroo6
j $ Dewell
w w Seaton
j B Barrett
PIE Robinson
U A Kellogg
SECOND WARD
q IS Osborne
w M Dickinson
G w Kellogg
Fred Burbank
G A Walker
Ell Giddings
THIRD WARD
DJ Album
A N Fountp'n
j Thomson
VIM Neuind
III II Fisher
John Starlin
A Edgecomb
| Bolin
DC Forde is in South Omaha with
4
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
Reception.

Complimentary to Mrs. P.J. Adams, evan
geist and State Organizer OF the w. c.. 4. U.
of the Empire State, the memt el, of the local
w. o. II. U. gave reception at the home Of
Mrs. X. A. Livingston, corner OF Eighth and
Erie, yesterday ON to 6 o'clock.
The rooms were rcdol, mt with the perfume Of
| swe aas and rr tn, Gums, which were place
here and there throughout the house in loosely
arranged clusters. The wallis we're DE- rated
emblem of the w. O. 7. U. About thi y-five
ladies We're pre- sent. Invitations hn, .ng been
extended TO the mcmhers of the Union at Cal
ito. n's junction Il number of the ladies from
| that plr0, we're pr. ent.
The function was uncommonly delightful
one. All formsity was dispense with and
| each guest contributed to the general pleasure
by the charm of her own BIZ Vt personality Mrs.
Adams addrc .seI the ladies in . charming
heart to heart talk upon variors IN ,of tho
work of the Union. Mrs. Dollio Burgess con-
t-ibutcd n recitation to the pleasing program
Later, Refreshments were served by Mcsdsmcs
Brown MacAllistcr, Hough and Robinson, the
committee who had ch rye of the re option.
One unique feature in serving was the placing
of tiny flag with a bow of white l.bi IN upon
the apex of the ice cream, which was serve in
pyrmidal form, combining u very pretty ght
with suggestive idea. The afternoon was
somewhat shorten by the approach of s.D,m
but in spite OF this it wil always lie re called es
a red-letter day Ivy all who we're pr ,ent.
L
Mrs George Malsey, after visiting
here short time with her mother, Mrs.
w r. Onesl, returned to her home in
Council Bluffs this morning.
I Joe Norris, deputy Sheriff OF iiarri-
son county, was in the city on official
business this forenoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

AS labor saver Maple City
Self Washing Soap has no equal,
and it does not injure the clothes
Ask your dealer for it and try it
according to directions.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

The Harrison County Farmers Mu-
tua! ms. Company is moving on at the
usual pace, despite the prediction of
some stock company agents. y better
showing is made than the uawkeye or
Farmer vi Cedar Rapids can make per
county From Jan. LIST to July list,
1902, 300 policies we're issued again
over all cancellations, and expirations
of 1924, 81 WAS made. Ofthis amount
x22 ,5G6 was additional risk to policies
written prior TO } All |. Cost per $1,000
for past five years I Sd per cent. Wind,
storm and tornado 10 of per cent for
same time. + f BEhB ZEE, Pres.
G N Caldwell, Sec'y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

A soda that satisfies is the kind
we serve. Try one of our superb
root.beers. J D Brown & Son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Born, to Mr. and Mrs Warren Brrn
ton. Sunday, u daughter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

A leaky gasoline can was the
cause of fire that started about
z o'clock this morning at Lsrson's
laundry on Sixth street. The
fire was extinguished before the
arrival of tho fire department.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

1t strikes the root and annihilates
disease, subtitle potent remedy, that
fills the mind with sweet and charm-
ing fancies. Rocky Mountain Tea 35c
Sold by Elliott and Harvey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Michael Haley is looking after his
farm interests near Modale today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

A good heavy team, harness and
wagon for sale. Inquire of T i
Tracy. jyl2
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. d. j. Kennedy are
Omaha visitors today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

w II Fensler and wife and son, Fred
are in Omaha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

H. b. Cox was in the Valley this
afternoon and says the water ON the
Boyer bottom Is sttll rising.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

The Junior League of the M f
church will hold picnic at the fair
grounds at 10 N tomorrow.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

The water cure" is being admins.
tered in this part of the country at a
great rate at the present time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

FL. Davis went to Modsle on real
estate business today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10
Wednesday, July 9.

Mrs. G. ii. Blackman, after Wis
itiug several days in Persia, the
guest of relatives aud friends re-
turned home yesterday.
Miss Mary Dow of Dow City
is spending few days iu Mo.
Valley, the guest of Miss Ute
Nc Kay.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Born, to Mr. and Mrs Lee Il William.
Sunday, a daughter.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-07-10

Samuel Mills, who has been visiting
relatives in Stewart, Nebraska, for q
short time, returned home last night.