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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-08-11
MARVELLOUS CURES EFFECTED.
kome of a Scotch Miner Near GIas-
gov the Mecca of Halt and Manned
His Surgery Causes Surprise.

His Surgery Causes Surprise. ]
London has been recently flooded
with highly colored reports of mar
velous cures effected by William Rae,
q Scotch mixer, living at Blantyre,
little village near Glasgow.
Special correspondents have written
columns telling how the halt were
cured and the deformed made straight
by an old man whose medical know
ledge was limited to a few notions OF
anatomy obtained by cursory study
of handbook. Some of them went
SO far as to suggest that Rae's power
was superhuman. His cottage, it is
said, presented a remarkable sight
daily. Crowds of people, some on
crutches, others hobbling along with
walking sticks, but all filled with
hope of being cured, besieged the
former miner, who is deroting IL
hours a day to treating his patients.
One instance of Rae's methods was
given by a highly veracious CORES
pondent as follows:
THE patient was a little bog who
could not walk here. Said Rae: This
is a case of dislocated hip; the doc
tors call it disease, but it is not He
made the boy lie down; then suddenly
seizing the limb he gave it a jerk
There was a sharp crack, sharper
cry from the boy, and before the lat
ters mother, who was present, could
recover from her astonishment, her
child was walking about the room de-
lightedly waving his discarded weight
ed boot in the air.
Another case termed typical was
described as that of girl who was
a hunchback. In this instance the
mother was not permitted to be with
the child, but quarter of an hour
later the child came. out of the cot
tage straight as a die" and sobbed
out her happiness on her mothers
shoulder.
There were dozens OF stories such
as these detailed at length in the Lon
don newspapers. Photographs of Rae
have been published, showing him to
be a somewhat uncouth- looking man.
with a badly trimmed beard and
heavy features. His fee never varies.
To all alike he charges half a guinea.
From every part of England and
Scotland, if one is to believe the ac-
counts one reads, people have travel
ed to seek Raes assistance and pay
their half -guineas. Still, Rae is not
wealthy, although it appears he has
been carrying on his "bloodless sur
gerry" for years.
Rae's doctrine appears to be that
bone disease is an invention of the
doctors. To him conclusive proof of
this is that neither he nor anyone
else has ever seen a diseased bone in
a living person.
The secret of spinal curvature and
every other condition causing deform-
ity or lameness is contained in the
single word "Bluid," for Raes Scotch
accent is one of his special charms.
where tlsat's wrang," says this
pathological oracle, "a the rests
wrang."
The British Medical Journal, com
menting on the affair, says there is
nothing of this wondrous talk of the
collier surgeon that will surprise
those who know how little education
has done to dissipate the clouds of
ignorance and credulity which darken
the public mind. The really interest
ing point to know would be how so
foolish a thing was made a subject OF
q successful boom.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-08-11


MRS BERT e LENNON, 120 East 4tf St. Dixon, III"
ecaunofo the
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-08-11
Pennsylvania
II All. I.ROAD.

PHILADELPHIA AND ERIE RAIL ROAD
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-08-11

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM: - Last winter
broke down suddenly and had to seek the
advice of doctor. felt sore all over, with
a pounding in my head, and dizziness which
1 had never experienced before. l bad a
miserable appetite, nothing tasted good, and
gradually my health broke down completely.
The doctor said | had female weakness. but,
although l took his medicine faithfully,
found no relief
AFTER two months decided to try what
a change would do for me- and as Lydia II.
Pinllham's Vegetable Compound was
strongly recommended to me | decided to
try it. Within three days felt better, my
appetite returned, and ] could sleep In
another week L was able to sit up part of
the day, and in ten days more | was well.
My strength had returned, gained fourteen
pounds. and felt better and stronger than
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-08-11

tDaily. tDaiy except Sunday. SUNDAY only.
EFlag Stop
On Sunday only train leaves Drftwood 800 a.
m, arrives at Dubois, 1000 a, m. Returning
leaves Dubois 200 p. M; arrives at Driftwood,
$40 p. m, stopping at intermediate stations.
For Time Tables and further information. ap-
ply to Ticket Agent.
j. r. WOOD. Pass'gr Traffic Mgr.
w. w. ATTERBURY, GEO. w. BOYD,
General Manager. Genl Passenger Agt.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-08-11

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
as a cough cure w O'Brieu. 322 Third
Ave, n, Minneapolis, MINI. Jan 4, 1900.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-08-11

Judge a man by the clothes his wife
wears Chicago Tribune.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-08-11

Some authority in fashion oUglt to also
come to the aid of the fat men with a dip
tront.-Atchisou Globe
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

Lakefeld, Mimi, Jan. 4-Mr. William e.
Gentry of this place is one of the best-known
and most-highly respected men in jackson
County. For 45 years he has suffered with
Kidney Trouble and now at II years of age
he has found a complete cure and is well.
His cure is remarkable because of the
length of time he had been suffering. Cases
of 40 years standing might be considered
incurable, but the remedy that cured Mr..
Gentry seems to know no limit to its cura'
tive power. Mr.. Gentry says:
"I have suffered with misery in my back
for about As years and had all the trouble
some symptoms OF Kidney and Urinary dis,
ease. | tried various kinds Of remedies, but
all to no effect until | tried Dodd's Kidney
Pills. Now | have no pain in my back and
feel quite well in every way.
81 am n years of age and l feel better
than have for the last 40 years. lattribute
it all to Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
SUDDENLY RICH.
Several Drinks of whisky Raised the
Man from Poverty to
Anfuencc.

Representative Bartlett, of Georgia, was
In one of the small towns in his district cam
paigning last fall, says the New York
World, and heard a converse ton between
one of his friends who was about to move
to Dallas county, Tex, and native:
Hear you-all going to Texas" said the
native.
"Yes; going to Dallas county"
"Well, l wish you'd look up my brother
down there and tell him I'm doing mighty
poorly. The interest is coming due and l
wish he would send me some money"
The native then went and had couple Of
drinks of local whisky. Shortly afterward
he met the man who was going to Texas.
81 hear you-all are going to Texas?
eyes"
"Wen, if you-all run across my brother
lown there tell him | am fine and that
everything is going along all right"
The man who was going to Texas prom
ised and the native dropped into the saloon
and had some more drinks. When he came
out he again hailed the man who was going
to Texas and said:
Say, if you see my brother down there
just tell him to send to me if he needs any
money"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
THE MARKETS.

New York, Jan, 5, 1904.
Flour-Minnesota patent $465@
ASS.
Wheat-No. red 92Hc.
Corn-No. yellow SIC.
Oats-No. . white 44Ac.
Hay-Best grades $l7.OO@1S.O0.
Beeves-Steers $4,55@ 5.35, bulls
$3.OO@4.2O. Veals $5.0O@9.25.
Sheep-Firm at $2.5O@4.oO, lambs
$5,5O@6,s7H.
Hogs-Higher at $5.4O@5.5O, pigs
$500.
Cleveland, Jan. -Flour-Minneso-
ia patent $435@4.7O.
Wheat-No. 2 red Ole.
Corn-New No. yellow 49c.
Oats-No. white Ale.
Butter-Best creamery 26c.
Cheese-Yorll state 13c.
Eggs-Strictly fresh 36c.
Potatoes-Best grades 750SOc.
Cattle-Best steers $4.5O@4.75,
calves $7.25@7.5O.
Sheep-Choice wethcrs $3.5O@4OO,
best lambs $6.00@6.10.
Hogs-Y orkers $5.15.
Toledo, Jan. .-Wheat-Cash 02c.
Corn-Cash Arc.
Oats-Cash 39hc.
Cleverseed-Cas $6a7%.
East Buffalo, Jan. 5.-Cattle-
Choice steers $5,35@5.5O, veals $S.5O@
SIS.
Sheep-Best wethers s4.25@4.5o,
lambs $6.5O@6.6O.
Hogs-Good Workers $685., pigs
$5.40.
Pittsburg, Jan. 5.-Cattle-Choice
steers $5.5o@5.35, prime $5,OO@5,15.
Sheep-Choiee lambs $6,15@6.3O,
prime wethers $4.oO@4.25.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

Peruna is known from the Atlantic to
the Pacific Letters of congrutulation
and commendation testifying to the
merits of Peruna as a caturrh remedy
are pouring in from every State in the
Union. DR.. Hartman is receiving hun
dreds of such letters daily. All classes
write these letters, from the highest to
the lowest.
The outdoor laborer, the indoor arti-
san, the clerk, the editor, thestatesman,
the preacher-al agree that Peruna is
the catarrh remedy of the age. The
stage and rostrum, recognizing catnrrh
rs their greatest enemy, are especially
enthusiastic in their praise and testi-
mony.
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh. Ca
tarrh is well nigh universal; almost om-
nipresent. Peruna is the only absolute
safeguard known. A cold is the be-
ginning of catarrh. To prevent colds,
to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out of
it's victims. Peruna not only cures ca
tarrh, but preventsit. Every household
should be supplied with this great rem
edy for coughs, colds and so forth.
The Governor of Oregon is an ardent
admirer of Peruna. He keeps it con-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
A RemarlsnbIe Discoverv.

A German chemist has discovered heal
ing agent in coal oil which has created
quite sensation amongst sufferers wher.
ever it has been tested, on account of the
wonderful cures accomplished by its use.
few applications are sufficient to cure
muscular Rheumatism, Neuralgia, head
ache, tooth, ear or backache, lameness,
sprains, chilblains, in fact every severe
pain. 1t is sold in drug stores as DR..
Bayer's Penetrating Oil in 25c. and Soc
bottles and warranted to cure or money
refunded.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
STATE OF OREGON,

STATE OF OREGON,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
The Pcruna Medicine Co., Colum bus, o.
DearSirs-Ihavc hadoccasion n 10 use
your Peruna medicine in my family
for colds, and IL proved TO be an excel
lent re nedy. ThaVe nor had occasion
TO use ii for other ailments.
Yours very truly, w. M. Lord.
1t will be noticed that the Governor
says he has not had occasion to use Pc
runa for other ailments. The reason
for this is, most other ailments begin
with cold. Using Peruna to promptly
cure colds, he protects Instantly against
other ailments. This is exactly what
every other family in the United States
should do. Keep Peruna in the house
Use it for coughs, colds, la grippe, and
other climatic affections of winter, and
there will be no other ailments in the
house. Such families should provide
themselves with copy of DR.. Hart
mans free book, entitled, " Winter
Catarrh." Address DR.. Hartman, Co
lumbus, Ohio.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
Are You Going to Floridne ?

Winter Tourist Tickets are now on sale
via Queen l. Crescent Route, Southern
Railway, and connecting lines to points,
South, Southeast and Southwest, good re-
turning until May 3d. 1904.
Tickets can be purchased going to Flor
ida via Lookout Mountain and Atlanta, and
returning via Asheville and the Land cf the
Sky, giving a variable route. For informa-
tion address. w. e. Rinearson, G. z. A.,
Cincinnati, D.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
Moravtan Rnrley and spe1tz,

two great cereals, makes growing and
fattening hogs and cattle possible in Oak,
Mont, Ida, Colo, yes everywhere and
add to above Salzers Billion Dollar Grass,
Teosinte, which produces so tons of green
fodder per acre, Salzer's Earliest Cane,
Salzer's 60 Day Oats and hundred of
other rare farm seeds that they offer.
JUST CUT THIS OUT AND RETURN IT
with l0c in stamps to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, and get their
big catalog and lots of farm seed sam
ples TX Ii
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
AS Revised.

Crowell-Ssy, some of these old maxims
make me weary. Now, there 5 the one about
a friend in. need being friend indeed
Howell-Well, what's the matter with
that?
"Why. friend indeed is a friend who
isn't in need Cincinnati Enquirer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

Mrs. Newiywed-"Let me see. what else
do l want to order? On, yes, you might.
send me peck of those nice big cranber-
ries." Grocer's Clerk gently y)-"Those are
not cranberries, madam; they are apples"
Cincinnati Times-Star
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
Strictly RuaIneHn.

She--In truth, think he is neglecting his
business to court the rich widow.
He-O, l think not His business is to
make money, ard she has plenty of it,
Stray Stories
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

Good qualities, Like good steel knives
grow dull of edge unless they are used
Chicago Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

officers, given above, no one connected
with this government had any previous
knowledge of the revolution except such
as was accessible to any person ot ordt-
nary intelligence who read the newspa-
with public affairs"
After thus treating extensively the
events leading up to and during the reVo-
lution the president refers to the recogni-
ton OF the new government by the United
States, and in this connection he says:
by the unanimous action of its peo-
pie, without the Hiring of a shot-with a
unanimity hardly before recorded in any
similar case-the people of Panama de-
clared themselves as independent repub-
lie. Their recognition by this government
was based upon a state of facts in no
way dependent for its justification upon
our action in ordinary cases. l have not
denied, nor do l wish to deny, either the
validity or the propriety OF the general
rule that a new state should not be rec
ognlzed as Independent till 1t has shown
Its ability to maintain its independence.
This rule Is derived from the principle of
nonintervention, and as II coroliary oil that
principle has generally been observed by
the United States, But like the principle
from which 1t is deduced. the rule is SUBJ
ject to exceptions; and there are in my
opinion clear and imperative reasons why
departure from it was justified and even
required in the present instance. These
reasons embrace, first, our treaty rights;
second, our national interests and safety;
and, third, the interests of collective civili-
IN
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

Did Slickun's house catch fire from a
defective iueY' mo, an effective one He
had it insured for twice its real value."-
Cincinnati Times-Sta
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.--Mrs, Thos
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
10c IN STAMPS

to above address, you will get sample of
this Oat Wonder, which yielded in 1903,
together with other farm seed samples and
their big eatalog. X. Il
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

The cynic finds the world empty because
he is too little to look into it.-Ram's
Horn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

Carpets can be colored on the floor with
Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

The brie.a-brac of life makes its greatest
burden.-Ram's Horn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

Making life is our business more than
rnaking Il iving.-Rams Horn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

In the Air.-"What makes her so airy?"
"'She is an heiress. s.'-Philadelphia Bull
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

providing you will return this notice, and
if you will send them 2Oc in postage they
will add to the above package of the ia.
nous Berliner Caulihower. *. L..
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
The oat Wonder.

The Editor must tell its readers of this
marvel. 1t, originated with the largest
farm seed gfowers in the world, the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. 1t
has stiff straw, stands up like a stone wall,
is white, heavy, and has long ears, filled
to the tip with fat, plump kernels. 1t is a
great stooler, so stocks from one kernel
IF YOU WILL SEND THIS NOTICE AND
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08
10000 Plants for 10c.

This is a remarkable offer the John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
They will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed to
grow
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1900 delicious Carrots,
1000 blanching, nutty Celery,
1900 rich, buttcry Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to in.
duce you to try their warranted seeds
for when you once plant them you will
grow no others, and
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-01-08

Referring to the charges OF completely
of this government in the revolution the
president says
"I hesitate to refer to the Injurious in
situations which have been made of COM
plicity by this government in the revolu-
tionary movement in Panama. They are
as destitute of foundation as of proprlety.
is the fear lest unthinRing persons might
mistake for acquiescence the silence of
mere self-respect / think proper to say,
therefore, that no one connected with this
government had any part in preparing,
incitinG or encouraging the late revolution
on the Isthmus of Panama. and that save
from the reports or our military and naval
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-11
Br4ia Food Nonsense.

Another ridiculous food fad has
been branded by the most compe-
tent authorities. They have dis
PEELED the silly notion that one
kind of food is needed for brain
another for muscle, and still all
other for bones. A correct diet
will not only nourish a particular
part of the body, but will sustain
every other part. Yet, however,
good your food may be, its nutri'
ment is destroyed by indigestion
or dyspepsia. You must prepare
for their appearance or prevent
their coming by taking regular
doses of Green's August Flower,
the favorite medicine OF the
healthy millions. A few doses aids
digestion, stimulates the liver to
healthy action, purifes the blood
and makes you feel buoyant and
vigorous. You can get DIR.
Green's reliable remedies at D. A.
Memberships.
Get Green's Special Almanac.
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Opera House Drug Store

ask the readers of this paper who
are suffering with indigestion or
dyspepsia to call on them at once
and get a bottle Of Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure. If you knew the value
of this remedy as we know it,
you would not suffer another
day. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a
thorough digestant and tissue
building tonic as well. 1t is en-
dorsed personally by hundreds of
people whom it has cured of indi-
gestion, dyspepsia, palpitation
of the heart, and stomach trou-
bles generally. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. 1t is
pleasant, palatable and strength
ening.
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where the difference Comes In.

WA6fo the U1H6T6nce VOuieS III.
Up to date, no hand of Proyi-
dence has been disclosed in the
burning of the General Slocum,
nor has the death Of those hun
dreds of Sunday-school excursion
lists who were burned or drowned
been called a visitation of God.
There can be no discounting the
horror of this catastrophe, but 1T
would have been a great deal
worse if it had happened to the
Timothy Campbell Outing associa-
ton while going down the bay
with hundred barrels Of beer on
board in addition to other liquid
encouragements, or to the Bronx
Poker club on it's annual outing,
with unlimited champagne and
"soueezers. Then would the
foodgates of oratory have been
opened, and the horrible example
of the fate Of those who revel In
sinful pleasures would have been
depicted in glowing colors. But
now-well, somehow, it's differ
eQt,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-11
For sale at Opera House Drugstore
BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R.
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Excursions.
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JUNE 80, JULY Is and %, AU.
GUST II and 25, and SEP
TENDER 8
at following very low rates
FROM SISTERSVILLE.
Only $40 round trip; tickets
good in coaches only.
Only $12 round trip; tickets
good in Pullman cars when &C.
companied by regular Pullman
ticket.
All tickets good returning Is
days, including date of sale. Stop
overs allowed on return trip at
Philadelphia and Washington.
Ask ticket agents for pamphlet
giving full information. 6,25-9,7
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-11
Will Come To It Later.

New York mothers are agltat-
ing the idea of having the girls
wear trousers until they are II
years of age, the only objection
thus far offered being that they
would become used to them, and
not want to put them off when
the time came. That, however,
is no real argument, if it is even
an objection. 1t isn't a great
many years after IL that the girls
acquire a legal right to wear 'em
by marriage, anyhow.
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This Will Interest Many Men.

B. j. Longwell, the Wheeling
publisher, says that if anyone At
ficted with varieocele or are
weak. where perfect men are
strong will send their address to
him at Wheeling, W. Va, (send
no money! he will direct them to
q perfect cure. He will tell you
how he was cured after years OF
search for relief. Hundreds have
tested this with success. Write
today. 2ld&W,d
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-11

The pill that will, will fill the bill,
Without a grippe,
To cleanse the liver, without a
culver,
Take one at night.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are small, easy to take, easy and
gentle in effect, yet they are 50
certain in results that no one
who uses them is disappointed.
For quick relief from biliousness'
sick headache, torpid liver, jaun-
dice, dizziness, and all troubles
arising from an inactive, slug
gish liver, Early Risers are un IN
equalled. Sold by Stotler q
Corbett, Opera House Drug store.
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The steamer Barnsdall, which IS
being overhaulted at Parkersburg
will be out within the next few
days. The repairs are progress
ing very nicely, and when she
again energies from the docks she
will have practically a new hull,
and will be in better condition
than she has been for some years.