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Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
q ROBERTSON
Writes The Ledger Regarding Early
History Of Audrain.


10 the kdltOr OF the Ledger.
Mexico, Mo-, May 5, 19O2.-Col.
Switzler in his interesting account Of
the early history OF this County, states
that it was organized Dec. II, 1890
and that the county still retains the
boundaries given to it at its organiza-
tion."
On January Q, 1881, when Monroe
county wa organized, the Legislature
passed ar act defining and designat-
ing certain territory surrounded by
other counties, TO be known as Au-
drain county when the inhabitants
should become sufficient to entitle
them to a Representative.
In 1912, t~hirty-one sections were de-
tached from Monroe and added TO
Audraln county.
Reference to original sources dis
closes that what is now Audrain
county was originally in the old st.
Charles District from which all of the
counties north of the Missouri River
and east Of the Platte Purchase we're
made.
When Montgomery county was
organized, December IA, 1878, the
unorganized territory west of it was
attached to 1t for military and civil
purposes. Galloway, Boone and Rails
counties were created, however, in
November, 1920, and for civlland mill
tary purposes parts of what is now
Audrain county, were attached to
each, and when Monroe county was
organized, January 6, 1881, a portion
of the unorganized territory lying
south was attached. January 18th of
the same year the Legislature passed
a supplemental act defining the boun-
daries of Monroe county, and also "de-
fined and designated a completed
county to be known as Audrain county,
and as soon as inhabitants sufficient to
Justify a Representative, it shall be
organized and entitled to all the rights
and privileges of all Of the other
counties in the State. The parts of
aforesaid county shall remain attach
ed to Galloway, Monroe and Rails
counties" for civil and military our
poses.
Thus it can be seen that when the
counties contiguous to Audrain were
organized, Audrain remained not a
part of st. Charles as enormously
stated by some historical writer's, but
an unorganized territory, more the re-
suit OF the faulty or accidental out
lining OF the boundaries OF the coun-
ties surrounding it.
This also accounts for its peculiar
form, which is different from any
other county In Missouri.
Audrain county was formally Or
ganized by legislative act, approved
December II, 1896, and named In honor
of Charles II. Audrain, a prominent
pioneer OF st. Charles county, who was
a member Of the State Legislature In
1880.
In 1912 the Legislature passed an act
further defining the boundaries of
Monroe and Audrain counties, and a
strip Of territory one mile wide-in all
t~hirty-one square miles, was taken
from the southern part Of Monroe and
added to Audrain county,
AS at that time defined, the boun-
DIARIES of Audrain county have since
Very Respectfully,
GEORGE ROBERTSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
The New Exnress Office.

The Pacific and United States Ex-
press Companies have separated their
business Mr.. Glandon remains in
charge of the United States business
at the old stand. The Pacific compa-
ny has rented John B. Graham's room
on the south side of the public square,
and this Office will be opened within
the next two weeks. P. w. Harding
is being cordially endorsed by the
business men Of Mexico as agent for
the Pacific Company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
FROM ROWENA.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RowENA, May MIR. Cleeton pur-
chased seed corn from John SEWERS at
50 per barrel.
Radford Fountain sold his farm to
Mr.. Blair, of Illinois, for 81 1900.
John Suddeth shipped three loads Of
feeders to Bates, H., recently.
Geo. Dean sold a span Of mules Ia
Mr.. Lane, of Illinois, for 1885.
Peck g Mcbride shipped two loads
Of hogs this week.
Mr.. election sold a SOW and pigs to
Nat Dawson for $3.50.
Mr., and Mrs. James Holloway are
entertaining a new boy,
T. A. West was in Mexico on bust
ness Thursday.
Cottie Cleeton, who has apositiOn in
Higbee, is home on a weeks vacation.
r. c. Carter sold his farm Of 200
acres to Il. J. Rldgeway at s35 per
acre.
John Holloway sold a "a load of
cattle to Hodge & Anthony at 6 cents
per pound.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
EL0PED LAST FRIDAY.
ROMANTIC SEQUEL TO A THREE
MONTHS ACQUAINTANCE AND
PARENTAL OBJECTION.
AN AUDRAIN COUNTY GIRL
Married in St. Louis Saturday Morn.
ing and Tslegraphed to Her
Parents Who Have For.
given All.


- NOtahAuld DAuy Hr1Dune,
1hree months ago Miss Katharyn
Sears, a handsome and charming
daughter, and an only child Of one d
EAudrain county's most prominent
and prosperous farmers, who lives
Just southof Mexico, came to Column.
bia and began a special study Of music
at Christian College.
Miss Sears was a niece of e. L,
Kennedy Of the Terrell-C Crouch Lum,
Der Company Of this city, and made
her home with the family of Mr..
Kennedy.
Mr.. Kirby Heck, a graduate Of the
University, and who was reared in
Columbia, was boarding at Mr.. Ken.
nedy's at the time Miss Sears took VI
her abode with the family. Mr. Heel
has been conductor on the Midland
road for the past year but for some
time has not been at the work.
The young people met and it SEEM
ed a case Of love at first sight and in a
very short time the became very de-
voted to each other and seemed well
satisfied if they were in each Others
company.
Mr.. Heck made a trip to Mexico a
few weeks ago and asked the consent
of the father and mother to his marri-
age with their daughter. Mrs. Sears
objected to the marriage because Miss
Katharyn was their only child and
they did not feel that they could do
without her daughter.
Mr.. Heck returned to Columbia
nothing daunted by the decree of the
parents and the two determined to
outwlt the parents and to await their
blessings after their marriage.
Last Friday night Mr.. Heck and
Miss Sears were e strolling along
the street about $50 near the Powers
House apparently without any more
serious plans In view than a pleasant
evening walk.
But some way by midnight they
had left Columbia behind and were
at Rocheport, where they caught the
u O'Clock train and reached st.
early Saturday morning where
they were married.
They then telegraphed to Miss
Sears parents, who, finding their OBJ
dlsregarded, sent their bless
Ing.
MIR. Heck has lately purchased a
house in Columbia, but 1t is not yet
whether the young couple will
i've in Audrain county or Columbia,
since the parents are unwilling for
heir daughter to be away from
hem.
MI. and Mrs. Heck are at the Hotel
Beers In st. Louis and telegraphed to.
Mr.. Kennedy to-day for their trunks.
They are expected in Columbia in a
'ew days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
Dr.. aartreIl Thought to Be Crazy.

from tue Kansas City Journal.
Under the viaduct at the northeast
corner Of Eighth and Main streets,
Kansas City, may be seen daily a Ger
man spectacle vender. He is always
there, rain or shine, winter and sum-
mer. One day recently, " relates Col.
Austin's Bates county Record, "a But
Ter citizen engaged in conversation
with the man Of ~spectacles, who upon
learning the stranger was from Butler
asked particularly about DR.. Gartrell,
who is In our jail under death sentence
for numbering Donogan. I knew him
we'll, remarked the dealer in glasses,
'and saw him nearly every day. 1t
was only a day or two before he was
arrested and taken to Butler he con-
tinued, that l asked him to watch
my stand for a minute or two while l
stepped up the street. He willingly
consented and | left him In charge of
my stand. | returned In a few min
utes and at once noticed that three
pairs Of spectacIes were missing from
their usual place and l asked him
what had become OF them. He in
formed me that he had given them to
three friends OF mine-a pair TO each,
and gave me their names, and added
that he thought it was all right. OF
course, he did not offer to pay for
them and / let the matter drop. /
was satisfied his mind was not right
caused by too much whiskey drinking
or partaking too freely Of narcotics.
He seemed 10 have no correct idea OF
the value OF rights Of property He
closed the interview by saying: Il.
would like to see the old man and tell
him that ! forgaye him the SO l lost
by him giving away my spectacles. 1.
would have sworn on the stand, II l
had been called, that / did not believe
him to be OF sound mind.'"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

On Thursday evening, May ], at the
residence Of Luther Johnson in Gle
burne, Texas, J.. d. Stone and Mis-
Artie Marshall we're married by Rev.
p. NJ. Riley, pastor Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church.
Mr.. Stone is book-keeper for a large
business house In Cleburne and is q
most highly respected gentleman.
The bride is well known in Mexico,
being a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
b. Marshall, OF this city, and is a
Young lady OF lovely character and
most popular with all who know her.
She has been head trimmer for a
millinery firm In Cleburne this season.
The LEDGER Joins other friends in
extending congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
nnnntu Conrt prooeadinrs

Court met in regular term. All the
Justices are present.
II. L. Buckley, quarter salary,
Prosecuting Attorney, 5000.
L. T. Shootman, quarter salary,
janitor Court House, $40.
O. +. Clark ct al, petitions change
public road, publicly read, proof Of
notice to Commissioner.
J. II. Canada ct al, petitions public
road, Commissioners report, right OF
way not given.
G. II. Randall ct al, petitioners
public road, publicly read, proof of
notice to commissioner.
Fl. P. Rawlings ct al, petitioners
change public road, publicly read,
proof Of notice to Commissioner.
MAY 9.
Harvey Richardson, COL, quarter
appropriation for colored boy, $3.50.
f. A, Morris, supplies for poor,
s1e.os.
J. B. Graham, livery bill, County
Board of Health, s13.
Water Works Co., water at Court
House, IS.
Water Works Co., water at jail,
$3.50.
C. R. Lupton & Co., supplies county
farm, 80.
q. r. Lupton & Co, l pauper colin,
IS.
Electric Light Co, light at jail, %.
Cast Co, supplies Recorder, sl9.25.
Cast Co., supplies Circuit Clerk,
1857.
And now Quincy James, Sheriff,
presents his account for board OF
prisoners in jail which is by the court
examined and allowed and ordered
certified to County Treasurer for pay
ment as follows; s123.90, including
$3.50 clerks fees.
T. S, Riley, winding clock for year,
$3.50
Buckner & Whitney, glazing at
Court House, 1910.
j. P. Harper, bridge lumber, $3.50.
Elliott s. Hatch Co., supplies Re-
corder, 81.
Morris s Abbay, supplies Jail, s2.35.
Quincy James, conveying patient to
Insane Asylum, s..
j. A.. Gilliland, l pauper coffin, IS.
Jn0. Beal, supplies county Clerk,
$3.50.
Standard Print Co., supplies county
Clerk, 1886.
Electric Light Co, light at Court
House, s4.2O.
For Industrial Home for Girls,
$3.50.
For Reform School for boys, s47.33.
Joe Donnelly, bridge carpentering,
SLIGO.
Z. S. Stewart, bridge lumber, sS6.42.
Barnard s. Co., supplies for county
offices, S23.53.
r. NJ, White, county printing, s45.
c. NJ. Baskett, county printing, $40.
Chas. Hin, bridge lumber, s5256.
Wolf & Brock, petitioners renewal
dram shop license iD Mexico, bond
approved and license ordered granted
for 6 months from May I.
Wm. Kemper, petitioner renewal
dram shop license in Mexico, bond APP
proved and license ordered granted
for 6 months from May L.
B. J. Kleinsorge, petitioner dram
shop licence in Martinsburg, petition
granted, bond approved, license order
ed for 9 months from Mays.
&c Buckner Circuit Clerk state
ment fees LIST quarter, by the court
examined and approved and ordered
filed.
@. d. Snidow, county Clerk state
ment fee LIST quarter, by the Court
examined and approved and ordered
filed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mitchell White, o Of r. NJ. White,
Of the LEDGER, was awarded the Red
Cross medal on field day at West
minister College, Fulton, for the best
all-round athlete. He won the shot
put, distance Of 20 feet; so yard dash,
six seconds; 100 yard dash, liz seconds.
David Robertson, son Of Geo.
Robertson, Of this city, won the dis
Gus throw, 70 feet; 22O yard dash,
20 80 seconds. Running high jump,
4 feet IL inches.
Both Of these young men are en-
thusiastic workers in the gymnasium.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
0lbUD0906n0r
COUNTY NEWS.
SAILING ITEMS.

Correspondence Of tho Ledger.
SAILING, Mo, May 6.-Mrs. r. II.
Brooks entertained her father and
niece from Randolph Co. the past
week.
Mrs. Matte Burton has returned
from a two weeks visit to Shelby Co.
friends.
Willard Spurlings fatherand brother
visited him last week.
Julia Crump and little Eunlce Sims
are III.
Born, to N. L Dysars and wife, a
daughter.
Mrs. Joyce Emmons, OF Santa Fe,
visited over Sunday at Hiram Walkers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner Hendson, OF
Hallsvllle we're recent guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. VIII Avis.
Mrs. Pearl Oestreich, of st. Louis,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Herndon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
VALUE of Cow Peas.

win it pay to SOW COW peas and
cane to take the place Of hay?
Throughout the drought district Of
last year, which covered practically
the entire corn and hay belt, mead
ows were greatly damaged. Hay is
probably more used up than for many
years. The supply of corn and
timothy seed is also exhausted. High
prices for seed and hay is predicted for
the coming crop. II this be true pea
hay and cane fodder will be in de-
mand.
The Hathaway-Keath Seed s. Pro-
duce Co. Of this city, have a good
stock Of Whipporwill, Clay, Red and
Black Peas. Cane seed and Kafir
corn; the above firm is also one Of the
largest buyers of wool. WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
lieutenant and Mrs. sandersOp.

The marriage of Miss Maggie Lup-
ton TO Lieutenant Sanderson on April
9th was not a secret from the family,
only from the public. The wedding
took place at the residence Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Lupton, and with their consent. The
announcement of the wedding was to
have been made at the close OF the
school at the Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanderson will reside
at Joplin.
The LEDGER joins their many
friends in Mexico in wishing the hap
py couple long life and much prosper
ity.
d. 1. Moore and John Hill sold their
32O-acre farm, l mile west of Skinner,
Audrain county, this week to a gentle
mar from Illinois for s27.5O per acre.
This lisa splendid tract of land and
sold very cheap.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Morris visited
in Kansas City this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
pon't Ret on Elections.

In Howard county betting is a INA
BILE oifense, and for fear that some OF
our people may get too enthusiastic
we print the following warning from
the Glasgow Mlssourian'
During the heat Of the approaching
urinary last week some OF the leading
citizens OF the county got so enthused
over their fayorites that they backed
their Judgment with cold, hard cash,
and as they were 80 conspicuous about
a. County Prosecuting Attorney H.
Bagdy fled information against touI
or 1--we OF the biggest bettors ana had
them arrested for gambling. Inc
cases against them came up Tuesday
and as the boys pleaded guilty they
were let OIL with a tine, which, with
costs and all, amounted 70 sls' eaen.
Moral. Don't monkey with the ouAz
saw.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
ALittle Child Dead.

Ada, the three and n half year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Starks,
died at her parents home in west
Mexico at 8 O'Clock Sunday. The
child had been III for two weeks Of
congestion the stomach and COM
pllcations.
The funeral was conducted from
the residence at 3 O'Clock Tuesday
n~fternnOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
Ut. johnson, A%uctioneer. m7d3.wl


A friend OF II. L. Weaver, OF Moll-
no, says that Mr.. Weaver did not
like the dry spell this spring, so he
planted his potatoes in the cellar. He
reports that they are growing all
right and thinks he viii have a good
crop, no matter what the weather
would be, as the vines are coming out
through the windows. Mr.. Weaver
will save digging when it comes to
harvaoftnn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
SANTA FEE ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SANTA FEE, May REV. Alexander
preached here Sunday night.
Preaching at the Methodist church
next Sunday morning and night.
Lester Rogers and wife, Of Farber,
passed through town Saturday.
Misses Elizabeth and Nan Bates, o.
Perry, are the guests OF their cousin
Fay Bates.
John Turner and wife, OF Strother,
we're in town Friday trading.
Those having the measles are: Irene
Hendrix, Jim Featherstone, Ida aud
Eva Dull.
DR.. Kennedy, the dentist, Of Perry,
was in town Friday.
IDOL" Hanger, of Worcester, vas in
town Friday.
The medicine show has gone to Vic
tor, Saturday night being the last
night. They gave a silver set to the
most popular young lady. Miss Beam
err was the proud recipient of the set.
1t was a handsome present.
G. II. Biggs, Of Farber, visited our
little village from Saturday until
Monday.
Ernest Rice, Of ~Stoutsville, passed
through Santa Fe Sunday going to
Perry.
The Moline and Strother crowds at
tended the Show Saturday night.
Everyone is enjoying garden pro-
ducts.
Everyone is through planting corn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
Bob Thurmond, Of Concord, was in

town Sunday.
Miss Ida Morlin, of South Salt
River, is visiting In town.
Bradford Sappington and sister, Miss
Erma, visited their parents in Gen.
tralia Friday night.
Miss Mary Brown, of Prairie View,
visited Mrs. Campbell last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mrs. d. H.. Mcintyre, having been
adjudged insane by her physicians,
was committed 10 the Fulton asylum
this afternoon. The LEDGER trusts
that she may soon recover her facul-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
Will Cure Stomach Ache in 5 Minutes

VIII Cure Stomach Ache IN B Minutes!
This is just what Painkiller will do;
try It. Have a bottle in the house for
instant use, as it will save you hours
Of suffering. Watch out that the
dealer does not sell you an imitation,
as the great reputation Of Painkiller
Perry Davis9 has induced many peo-
pie 10 try to make something to sell,
said to be "lust as good as the genu-
sn, -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
Steam Laundry Sold.

Greedy Talbot has sold the Mexico
Steam Laundry to W. II. Wallace, OF
this city. This is splendid property
and enjoys large patronage from all
our people.
Mr.. Wallace was formerly collector
Of this city and lsa splendid business
man.
Greedy Talbot's many friends in
Mexico trust that be will reembark IN
business In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
Household and Kitchen Furniture for
Sale

Household and kitchen furniture,
al, In good condition, consisting Of
parlor set, bed room set, rockers, car
ets,stoves and other furniture will be
sold to the highest bidder at the south
east corner OF the public square at |
O'Clock on Saturday, May 10.
Mrs. O. A. BRUCE
I n Johnson. A uctioneer. m7d3-wI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Price RagSdale, Of Mexico, charged
with mailing an Objectionable postal,
was fined $3.50 by Judge Adams In the
Federal Court In St Louis this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Inflow, who is now living in CalifOr-
MIA, will shortly visit Mexico, her old
home, on her bridal tour Madam
Rdmor is not always entirely reliable.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

|There will be a public sale by Jacob
beed, the executor, at the late resi-
ence OF Nicholas Sneed on Friday,
by 10. See the hand bills for par
mar.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08
The Weekly Ledger
THURSDAY. MAY 5.
N MONEY! MONEY!

II you want to borrow money on
good real estate security or wish to
renew or extend an existing loan, we
can give you rates that defy compe-
tition. See us before applying.
LAKENAN & RARNFs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

The Indian appropriation bill was
Blended by the conference COM
ittecs to include a $4,000 item for
Indian supply warehouse at St.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

n. II. Spotswood, foreman of the
lestern Union Telegraph Company,
|th headquarters in st. Louis, Is
sitting his father, John Spotswood.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

DR., and Mrs. Green Mccall, Of Full.
pn, were the guests OF DR.. and Mrs.
.askett Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Quite a number OF the members Of
= Christian Church favor j. C. Bass
Ifd's residence property, near the
anters Hotel as a fine site for the
kW church building.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Z. S. Wilson and family are moving
|pto the Settles property on South
Bark avenue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

|Lakenan s. Barnes Monday sold
leir 160-acre farm about fourteen
hes northwest Of this city to John
Curry, of this county. for $1,000!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

When you are convinced that the
est is the cheapest, you will buy
lAPLE CITY SELF WASHING
Dap
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mrs. Fielding Quisenberry, Of st.
Louis, was in Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mrs. S. b. Cook, after a pleasant
Bit in this city, has returned to her
ono in jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

The LEDGER would like to know the
Resent address Of j. p. Stephenson,
Bite Of 81. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Miss Mabel Shelton, alters pleasant
ut with the family Of W w. Har-
: in this city, returned to her home
Lancaster, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

In the last four months 1884, GOA i'm
grants from Europe have arrived at
|ew York, the largest number for
Aat time on record.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mrs. A. G. Turner is home after a
visit to relatives in ~Jerseyville, III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Potter Palmer, one of Chicago's
bchest men, II not the wealthlest in
bat city, Is dead,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Hosiery and corsets at cost at Hard
ing's. d&Wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Embroideries and laces at cost at
Harding's- d&w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

100000 lbs. Wool wanted.
S. P. Emmons Wool 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Sheriff James, Geo. Robertson and
John Il. Baker are home from St.
h oufc
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

@. L. Mexican, Of Omaha, Neb.,
spent Sunday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Genuine New Departure ~cultiyator.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Bret Hart, the noted author, died
in London this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mrs. P. Z. Locke left for Monroe
1ity Sunday to visit her sister, who is
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

William Childers, Of Corvallis,
pnt., has the thanks of the LEDGER
b late copies of the WesterTs Nesos,
hblished at Hamilton, Mont.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Gloves and underwear at cost at
Harding's. d&w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mrs. Galloway and family are home
|rom Kansas City, where they spent
6he winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

c. A. Barnes is home from a bust
nese trip to st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

DO your clothes look yellow?
|APLE CITY SELF WASHING
washes them snow white.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

P. II. Cullen and Rhodes Clay arc
home from st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mrs. Hugh Clark, Of Monroe City,
lister Of Mrs. p. E. Locke, of this city,
B very III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

DR.. h. NJ. Shoush is able to be out
hgain and is looking after bis patients.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

Mrs. Frank Kleinsorge and little
pn, Of Martlnsburg, accompanied by
|rs. j. T. Bedbury, visited in Aux
ASse a few days this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

William +. Bybee, after a weeks
visit in this city and Audraln county,
has returned TO his home In Bloom
field, Iowa.