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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

osts were steady. sales. 70 600 bush. No. white.
M. Ste. RYE yss quiet: Nc. Western, s4a}c: .
NC Ct Z b1ssic. Car c lots Jer.sy ,, and Sts,s.
tO.ooo bnSh mainly for export here and at the cut
ports. No. 3 mixed In elevator. Sc: No. white,
Siixc.: No yellow Sc Futures closed lSc 10 Isc
lower. sales. 10000 bush. Prices follows
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18
DAILY TREAsURY STATEMENT.

receipts and expenditures Of the Treasury shows.
Thls say rSs ss.at. EIseeYsas:
Expenditures. f.ooS.o0 U.g1oOo Uf.W2to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

The decline Of oern has ocossioned general
sstiefsctton in Wall Street. Stock market
interests are pasassd because cheaper srsin
means larger exports and . moro abundant
ga pply Of exchange bills anon. and . large
Wall street coptinssnt that hes been heavily
short Of the cereal 10 srsaay relisvsd. IL
n curious that whom the 6todk Exchange
continesnt was moved 10 seek speculative
excitement In other markets II took the snort
side Of both grain and cotton. II 30 been
short Of corn for two months.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

The speculative position Of Consolidated
Gas il the subject Of much conjecture. There
In believed to be q large short interest and
buying for that account was thought 10 he
responsible for yesterdays advance Many
are scspticsl about the recent depression
~ the stock, and draw interesting differences
from the apparent character Of the selling.
Tho wormsers were active In yesterdays
tradins and seemed TO Be buying on balance.
Other buyers were Post 4 Flags. Langhosr
and Yates. Richie 4 Paps. The stock s still
being borrowed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

western railroad men are enthusiastic over
the winter wheat prospects. The reports
that are being received from the Granger
country describe the outlook for that crop In
hieh terms This 10 particularly true OF re-
ports from the Southwest The Govern
ment's hrst report on winter wheat Will he
made an April 10. It 10 awaited With . great
deal Of interest by grain men. The stock
market community has not yet begun TO dis
csiss crop prospects.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

II was said In the room yesterday that the
'oid-fashioned- houses were buying stocks
more freely. This was considered very
good buying. either for investment or the
long speculative pull.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

Il 10 generally supposed that the principal
operators for . decline have carried great
deal Of short stock this week. The misoei-
ispeous short interest does not appear to
have increased.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

Bowler, Provost BroA and specialists bid
up ct. Paui The advance was thought TO
be- At the expense Of . considerable short in-
terest Street 4 Norton were large buyers
around iee. Wormser also was . buyer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-18

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-30

The county superintendent of schools
met with the board of county commits
sioners for the purpose of making settle
ment with Egeland township, recently
divided in school districts Nos. all, 212,
2l3 and 214.
Moved and seconded that all moneys
belonging to Egeland school township,
and all taxes collected for, said school
township be divided among school dis
tricts Nos. oil, 2l2, 213 and 2l4 as
follows:
School district No. oil to receive 20
per cent. M
School district No. 2ls to receive 20
per cent.
School district No. als to receive IS
per cent. a4E
School district No. 2l4 to receive 20
per cent. Il
Motion carried. ssaetg
On motion all property belonging to
Egeland school township wss appor-
toned TO school districts in which said
property is located.
On motion the following bills were
audited and allowed: m
Mrs. A. B, Menk, care of Lars
Tnlberg, June. "a 90
Geo. Hammerbacher q Col cts
supplies to poor house. 20 20
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-30

On motion the assessment OF hogs In
the several townships, towns and the
City of Webster was left as assessed.
On motion each resident of Granville
Township was assessed $50. 90 for house
hold furniture in addition to exemptions
allowed by law.
On motion the assessment OF agricul-
tural too,s, implements, etc in the town
ship of Granville was raised 100 per
cent.
On motion the assessment OF sewing
machines, household furniture, etc. in
Nutley township was raised 200 per
cent.
On motion the assessment of agricul-
tural tools implements, etc. in Egeland
township was raised 30 per cent. /
On motion the assessment Of agricul-
tural tools, implements, etc. in Homer
township was lowered 80 per cent.
On motion the assessment of stock
and furniture of sample rooms in the
City of Webster was raised 800 per
cent.
On motion each resident of Kos
ciusko, Waubay and Kidder townships
was assessed $40 90 household furniture
in addition to exemptions allowed by
law.
On motion the assessment of Mccall,
Webster & Co., in the village of Butler
was lowered in the sum of $4,000.
1t appearing that Emily M. Bergen
was the owner of personal property a.
follows class A horses5; class B horses
10; class A cattle 70: class B cattle 70;
class @ cattle III which had not been
assessed, same were on motion assessed
in the sum of $3l97.O0 (. l Isl s489 ro
All property in several townships,
towns and tine City of Webster were or
motion left as assessed. GEES IA Jts
The equalization of the 1903 assess.
ment having been completed, the board
of equalization on motion adjourned.
The board of county commissioner,
called to order by chairman Sletten.
Expense account of III. O.. Wickrs
county treasurer, in the sum Of $12S6. 6,
amount of freight bills paid, was pre-
scented and on motion ordered refunded
On motion the county auditor was
authorized and instructed to secur,
plans and specifications for steel fur
niture for vaults and offices in new
court house building.
On motion the board adjourned Il
meet on Tuesday, July 14th, 1908, at
o'clock a. m.
Tuesday, July 18th, 1908,
O'Clock a. m.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present Chairman Sletten, Com
missioners Goodrich, Wyganoski, Ions
and Tracy.
On motion the board proceeded Il
check the treasurer's and auditor,
books for the six months ending Jun,
3Oth, 1908.
At 10 o'clock the board adjourned t
meet at 1880 p. m.
1880 p. m.
The board met pursuant to adjourn.
ment, all members present, and con.
tinued checking the treasurer's ant
auditors books.
At 6 o'clock p. M, the board adjourned
to meet on Wednesday, July 18th, 100;
at 8 o'clock a. m.
Wednesday, July 18th, 1908.
8 o'clock a. m,
The board met pursuant to adjourn,
ment. Present Chairman Sletten, Com,
missioners Goodrich, Tracy, Wyganoski
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-30

and fixtures for vaults in the new conrt
house building. Carried.
On motion the applications for depos-
its Of county funds were laid over until
the last day of the present session.
On motion board of county commits
sioners adjourned.
Board Of equalization called to order,
and continued with the equalization Of
the 1908 assessment.
AT 6 o'clock the board adjourned to
meet Thursday, July 9th, 1908, 8
o'clock q. m.
Thursday, July 9th, 1908.
tt 8 o'clock a. IN.
The board of equalization met pursu-
ant to adjournment. Present Chairman
Sletten, Commissioners Long, Wygan-
oski, Tracy and Goodrich.
The BOARD continued the equalization
Of the 1908 assessment, and at 10 o'clock
on motion adjourned &c meet at 1870
o'clock p. IN.
1880 o'clock p. m.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment and continued with the equaliza-
ton of the 1908 assessment.
At 6 o'clock p. m. the board adjourned
to meet on Friday, July 10th, 1908, 8
o'clock a. IN.
Friday, July 10th, 1908.
O'Clock a. m.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present Chairman Sletten, Com
missioners Long, Wyganoski, Tracy
and Goodrich.
On motion the board continued with
the equalization of the 1903 assessment.
AT 10 o'clock the board adjourned to
meet at l:30 o'clock p. III.
1:50 o'clock p. m.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. On motion the board of equal
ization adjourned and board of county
commissioners called to order.
Estimate No. 2, submitted by Kinney
81 Detweiler, architects of new court
house building to the auditing board
and approved by them, was presented
aa follows.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-30

and Long. On motion the board con
tinued checking the t~reasurer's and
auditors books.
At IL o'clock the board adjourned to
meet at 80 o'clock p. m.
1880 o'clock p. IN.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
,ment, all members present, and con-
tinued checking the tr~easurer's and
auditors books.
At 6 o'clock p. M, the board adjourned
to meet ON Thursday, July 10th, 1908,
at 3 o'clock a. m
Thursday, July 10th, 1903.
8 o'clock q. IN.
The board met pusurant to adjourn
ment. Present Chairman Sletten, Com
missioners Goodrich, Wyganoski, Long
and Tracy, continued with the check
ing OF the treasurer's and auditors
records.
At 10 o'clock the board adjourned to
meet at $50 p m.
1870 o'clock p. m.
The board board met pursuant to
adjournment, all members present.
Having completed the settlement
with the treasurer and auditor, the
records were declared correct, showing
a balance on hand Of s76,3Ss.8 80,
deposited as follows: 81.
Certificates Of deD0sit.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-30

Amount due Gross
Construction Co., $3.50 ~.
Bill Of Gross construction Co., in the
sum of So, is9. 72, second payment due
on court house contract, was presented
and ON motion allowed.
Moved by Commissioner Tracy,
seconded by Commissioner Wyganoski,
that the auditor be, and hereby is,
instructed to notify the architects to
base their estimates of payments TO be
made on court house contract, on bills
and vouchers submitted by the on
contractor. Carried.
On motion the beard adjourned to
meet ON Saturday, July 18th, 1908, at
8 o'clock q. m. n
Saturday, July 18th, 1908,
o'clock q. M.
The board of county commissioners
met pursuant to adjournment. Present
Chairman Sletten, commissioners, Long
Wyganoski, Tracy and Goodrich.
On motion the following bills were
audited and allowed; ssa
III. O. Wickre, treasnrer,s sal
AIRY, June .....,.. 8 1876 90
Jana Wickre, clerk treasurer's 3a
office June. .-..-..a. s.,sel DO 90
Oscar Grue, clerk registers
once i. -. .-..-,.-a.ss.s 0 Az
Eriok Sandvig, deputy register
of deeds salary, June. ....... 60 90
Chris Grue, register Of deeds
salary June. .............. 100 90
A.. M. Alley, deputy treasurer's
salary June. .............. go 90
Alice v. Holyerson, su~perinten-
dent of schools salary, June. lie 30
DR.. II. M. Frankie, expert testi-
mony 10 w
f. e. Long, overseer Of poor
farm salary, june. Al s.
Minnie Wagner, work poor
nous ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10 w
DIR. John Sutherland, county
physicians salary, district
No, s....................... 90 70
Mrs. 8. @. Wallace, rent of Jail
ak months ending June Both, 150 90
J. r. Taylor, game warden sal
airy. IS 90
Ole X. Olson, repairs on court
house. ..... / so
Bert McKittrick wolf bounty 6 90
Carl Stenberg, wolf bounty. 1 80
@. j. Carlson, wolf bounty. 49,. / so
Herman johnson, wolf bounty ] so
John Tofey, wolf bounty. -. I2 90
Mrs. e. II. Negaard, care of
Beata westgaard. 25 90
FL. @. Holverson, wolf bounty / 80
Ole H. Kleyen, wolf bounty. z so
Albert Holmquist, wolf bounty so
Ole Highland, coffin for A.
Jaskulka .................... 10 90
J.. w. Wilcox, deputy sheriff
services .........s,......... 4 90
DR.. p. B. Jenkins, county ply
sicians salary fourth quarter 81 80
On motion the board Of county COM
missioners adjourned to meet ut 1880 p.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-30

,s Al realize. perhaps, as ou a-~
ever done. what my love for you
means to me. ! love you passionate
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-07-30

Lots in the several towns and the City of Webster were
assessed.
Structures in the City of Webster raised 20 per cent.
HORSES OVER 6 MONTHS AND UNDER 8 YEARS.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04
Large Timber Deal Deed Filed.

timber deed conveying a large
amount Of tirnb Der on. lands situate
townships 50. 61o-17 and 6lt1s,,
from Thomas B.sI on @ che Taber
Lunlbe SO, has been tiled with the
register deeds he lands are
i1nmed atel north of this Gil long
The line of the new raj lroatI and the
Table people will dou Hess loga
portions heir recent acquisition
nter ~ consid 81
the convey ncesIis 81 venzas
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

The children of the Presbyterian
Sunday School will hold a 10 cent
social and taffy pull at Korby Hall
at $50 o'clock on Saturday after.
noon. Yourself and friends invited.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Jacob Stein builds fine cottage
home: on the Southsidev Addition,
which he will occupy with his
Mrs: Graet, who recently
came here from Marinette, Wis., 3. 8.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Miss Sara Saxon left on Tuesday
for her former home t~Hagars, Pa,
where she Will spend the winter
during the absence. of Mr.. Griggs
and daughter in the south.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Just received at L. Hammel Co.
Sales Stables, Duluth, MINI, 40 head
of logging horses from southern
Minnesota. Weight 1900 to 1900
pounds. ~2w
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Thomas Walters, general mana.
ger of the mining interests of the
Jones & Laughlin people, came up
from IshPening Tuesday evening,
to look after company interests at
this point. ": >
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

John Chesser attended to business
matters at Duluth yesterday. Mr..
Chesser reports great activity in
timber lands this winter, and ar,
ranges for several deals of consider
able .magnitude. ..~., .--: r..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

The members of Lincoln Mine
Tent, X. O. T. NJ. NJ, tender their
first annual ball at Korby Hall this
evening. The Tent is in prosper:
Gus condition, many new members
being added thi. fall and winter,
and attendants at this first social
function of the body are promised a
good time: Be with them this even
inp u. 1870
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Contractor Shaver erects a neat
and commodious home for himself
on Central avenue, on lots recently
purchased in the Southside: Addi-
ton. ,r ..,y -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Conductor St. Cyr, of the D. NJ 4
N, received severe sprainr of his
right ankle on Friday last, while
alighting from train near the wye
south of the CITY. = --'T.k 49, 49, .~.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Lerch, of
Mahoning,ca me over on Friday for
a shortvisit as guests of w. b. Pratt,
remaining until Sunday. :. :. :. Z
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

III. Victor Peterson has. accepted a
position as book keeper$at the Viz
ginia Iron Works. sss s. ,5ss..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Mrs Edward Askew, of Ishpern-
ing, Mich; is guest at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Byrne. j:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

The musical recital at Korby Hall
Wednesday evening under the direc-
ton of Prof c. Gordon Mayo was
we'll attended and greatly enjoyed.
In addition totseveral numbers by
Prof. Mayo the progran' comprised
vocal selections and literary gems
by home talent. Prof. Mayo is as
suredlya musician of rare talent,
and is.receiving many pupils. :=s=...
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Don't forget the sale on boys'
clothing at Halls. :.. ..5..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

- The social under the auspices of
Frihet Lodge No. "a, 1. O. G. r, at
Ha@inson Hall Saturday evening,
Melted the society about $35. Two
sleigh loads of Eveleth people were
among attendants. enjoying plea
SAINT drive in addition to the festiyi-
ties Of the evening. f co. z=.9 /. s.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

W. X. WATSON builds fine new
home on Central avenue, Contract
or Shaver building same It il on
the new Southside Addition, which
is destined to build up rapidly and
become a fine residence portion of
the city. -. = - =
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

". B. ingalls,, of Duluth, Deputy
Great Commander OF: the Knights
OF the Modern Maccabees, is in the
City this week doing some good
work in the interest Of Lincoln Mine
Tent: Many new members are be-
ing added to this Tent, which has
make rapid strides since it's institu.
ton. 4 ~ ~ ~ = - Is # s.:s
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

E.. Matheson has added number
Of fine. new sleighs to his livery out
flts othing like always keeping
apace with the times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

A handsome display of Holiday
Neckwear at B. Levin's clothing
store. Note his window display.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Miss Eva .Demgen, post,nistress,
accompanied by her niece. Miss
Stella Crissmsn, 1eft~yesterday tor
Salt Lake City, U tab ,where she will
remain for the winter. in the hope
of recovering her IA pidly failing
health. q Miss Demgen has many
5friendssin the. City who trust the eli
mat 9 hanese01nay prove beneficial
and that she ma return il, the early
spring completely rec Covered.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Mark Eddy this week adds a neat
new dray to his outfit, product Of
Matheson's factory. Mr.. Matheson
gains reputation for neat and re-:
liable work, and enjoys constant
ly increa sing business. /.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Boys, clothing at wholesale prices
at w. A. Halls. s.. i !: $:a5ss
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Messrs. Stein & O,Rourke dispose.
Of many lots in the new Southside5
Addition. Among deals consum-5
mated. the past week was a bunch
Of ten lots to one party. I. s5 .55 $3.50. Il
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

W. B. Shaver arranges for the
erection of comn1odious ice rink
just east Of the Missabe track, work
on which will be commenced at
once The curling club, which is
in process Of capitalization, backs
Mr.. Shaver in the enterprise to the
extent Of assuring him the club pat
ronage, and the place will be a pop
nlar musement resort throughout
the winter months. . ss - s .
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Conductor@Willia,n Laughner, Of
the Duluth, Virginia &.Rainy Lake
railroad, wears a smile these days
over the advent of young lady
boarders at his home on Friday
morning last. S:s 81: E. Y. g.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

+ The Virginia Pharmacy has just
received the finest line of fine sta
tionery in fancy boxes, appropriate
for the holiday season, ever brought
to the range. Call on them for any
thing in this line. . :. z ss
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Don T think because there is not a
kimball canvasser. at YOUR door
bell every day that we do not swan Mt
your business. We d 8 wa ut our
business, but cannot afords the lux
ury Of IS canva ssers and sell pianos
at the low prices we d O. IF you are
looking for q highest quality, low
est prices, and caste terms come
toS=tl,is store before you close 4 deal,
noE1natter oW-great inducement
offered by others. It will be money
in our pocket. John Korby Cen.
eraI Agent ". KiimballC CO., Kor-
.byl music II Virgin I'M,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04

Liven Peterson has accepted 4
position in the Big Store, entering
upon his new duties on Monday,
ShanedHng Bros. evidently antici-
pate asliyely holiday rush, and pre-:
pare in advance. @.T.5 E*> 81 = .ss 81
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-01-30

The country mouse envies the city
mouse. The country wife thinks with
longing of the concerts, the theaters,
the tempting shops and the congenial
people of the city, and compares them
with the solitude, the drudgery, and
the poverty of resource offered by vii
lage or farm. But the country woman
has one treasure that many Of her city
cousins may we'll covet. She takes 1t
for granted-as she takes the sky, the
air and the music of her children's
voices; to a great many city women 1t
has become lost dream. 1t Is home
"a real home, where the chairs and
the dishes and the beds and the walls
and the roof belong to the family;
where a new curtain or a new rose
bush is permanent acquisition; where
even inconvenience are problems to
be solved, not miserfes to be endured.
The city family of moderate means Is
driven more and more frequently to
the boarding house, the hotel or the
apartment house. One is scarcely bet
ter than the others so far as the gra-
cious atmosphere Of home is concerned.
Poor and expensive service, high rents
in the city. railway expenses in the
suburb, the perplexities of market and
kitchen and furnace and sidewalk dis
may more and more the men and wom-
en- In the city. The boarding house
offers relief. and the tired housekeeper
hutters to it, as a moth to the candle,
regardless for the moment Of what she
is losing. When she realizes that her
home has gone, the whole family may
have acquired the hotel habit, habit
as pernicious as it is permanent. One
after another the unselfishnesses that
flourish in a home have dropped away.
In their place have come a passion for
ease and a cynical disregard of the
finer sacrifices of domestic life. This
is the dark side of the picture. Life
may be we'll lived anywhere, but 1t is
deeper truth that a real home is the
best soil for the cultivation Of family
love and of mutual helpfulness.