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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Williams Grammar school of Angus
t. and the North Grammar school Of
Waterville will play at the Central
Maine park at o'clock this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
SKOWHEGAN.

Sheriff Clyde ii. Smith was in Pitts
field ON business Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Woodbury. Day. alias John White, has
boon rcadmitt"d to this Home from the
Mountain Branch and given quarters in
%. d. He served in Co. A, 2Sth Mass.
Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

The Waterville High school baseball
team ana the Cony High school team
Of Augusta will play on Alumni field
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Rev. c. A. Wight's theme at the Ola
South church Sunday morning Will ba
THE Great Civil War and Its Les
Sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Mrs. Ernest Amcs, who has been Wis
iting her son, Leslie. in Portland, for
the past few days has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Gardiner today to play the Central
street school in the morning and the
Highland avenue school in the after
noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Misses Julia and Georgia Wells will
sail for Germany juno :, and lhtehd
spending several months there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Henry Basford, who has been In
Riverside. Gal, for the past year or SO,
arrived at his home here Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Daniel Nolan, a resident Of Everett,
Mass las been admitted to the Home
He served as landsman on L. S. S.
Savannah. He was given quarters in
Go A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Michael Connors. late Go. y. 1st II. r.
l.. \, WAS admitted TO the Home yes
tcrday and assigned to Co. a. He was
a resident Of Providence, II. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
HALLOWELL.

MIR. Archer Snare is in Carmel for
visit to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Mr.. anu Mrs. W. PcttinGill Of Scion
were the guests of SkOwhegan friends
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

There has been a frost four nights
this week. 1t is hoped we may have
warmer weather soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Rev. W. ]. Mcneil, the new pastor
Of the Congregational church Of Wins
low, will preach his first sermon sun
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Cecil vi. Daggett, State boys score
tary Of the Y. NJ. G. A., went to Liver
more Falls Friday on business for the
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

TIL" funeral Of the late Charles H.
Nadlaigh was held from the chapel at
O'Clock yesterday. Rev. II. :. Burrago
conducted the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Mrs. Toy Pierce and son are at Pal
ortro COR a months vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

John y. Hubbard state Relief Corps
cleared nearly $3n from its supper
Thursua$ evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

FRANK J. DurEin, deputy sheriff at
The Forks, was i'll town Friday IN
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Farm work is we'll along. Many
more acres Of potatoes will be planted
tins year than usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Portland, has been in town for a short
stay with his mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Miss Amelia Ames, who is employed
at Files dry goods store, il enjoying
n short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
PITTSFIELD

At a meeting of Waverley Rcbekah
Lodge Thursday evening the degree
was conferred on two candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Religious services at the Home chap
Fl sunday morning will be as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Mary Baker of Bingham is in
town for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

The Watclvillc postofficc clerks Will
niay the West Side clerks on date to
be announced shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
WATERVILLE.

Colby will play the University of
Maine team in OrOno today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Mich""l Carlin. alias Michael Quinn.
mas hccn granted an honorable dis
charg" from the Home He was in the
United states navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith are the
parents of an 11-pound baby boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer Of the day, Capt. George A.
l.. Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Dr. ana Mrs. f. W. Hall went to
North belgrade Friday for a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

A carr will leave Hallowen at 7.15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Mass and sermon by Father Michigan
at 80; Protestant services by Rev. II.
S. Burragc at 9.4J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Alvin Murphy late Co c, 4th and 9th
Me. Inf. has been admitted to the
HON" ana given quarters in the hos
pitaI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

The South Grammar school will go to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Patrick Chamberlain went TO Boston
on Il pass yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

A telephone has been Installed IN r.
A. Knaun's office, the number being
331-12.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Robert +. Flynn was called to Jersey
City yesterday by the death of his
brother, James.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Michael Fleming was granted pass
to Lewiston yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

James Klnc has been granted an
honorable discharge from the Home
and left fcr Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

John Donnelly, who is employed in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Alexander Il. Dyer left the Home yes
tCrday on a furlough to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

William c. Robbins was granted a
furlough to Eath yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Lyford Hunt left yesterday on Il fur
Tough to Manchester. n. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Lieut.. Henry McDevitt has returned
from leave Of absence to Hampton
Falls, \. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

Charles Kchoc has returned to thu
Home from a pass to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-25

tilc DHcltS OF tnc 1llSn ScnOOl IN the
center Very handsome.
Fuller and TOWIc" will appear at
the Augusta Opera house next Wednes-
day evening in something new. They
viii be known as the Holmes Brothers,
Henry and Charles.
Church Notices.
Old South CONGREGATIONAL church.
Preaching at 1920 A. NJ by the pastor:
theme: The Great Civil War and It's
Lessons" Sunday school at 11.45 A. NJ:
!. +. :. c. l." the coming Sunday at 6.1J
T. Nj: evening worship omitted on ac-
count of union Memorial service at City
ball.
NATIONAL HOME.
Officer Of the day, Capt George A.
H. Snow.
Patrick Chamberlain went TO Boston
on Il pass yesterday.
Michael Fleming was granted pass
to Lewiston yesterday.
Lyford Hunt left yesterday on Il fur
Tough to Manchester. n II.
William c. Robbins was granted
Through to Eath yesterday.
Charles Kehoc has returned to the
Home from pass to Portland.
Alexander r. Dyer left the Home yes
tcrday on a furlough to Boston.
Lieut. Henry McDevitt has returned
from a leave Of absence to Hampton
Falls, y. II.
Robert f. Flynn was called to Jersey
City yesterday by the death of his
brother, James.
JamC:; Krnc has been granted an
honorable discharge from the Home
and left fcr Boston.
Alvin Murphy. late Co. c, 4th and 9th
Me Inf, has been admitted to the
HON" ;ud given quarters in the hos
pital
Michacl Carlin alias Michael Quinn
mas hccn granted an honorable dis
Charg" from the Home. lie was in the
United states navy.
Tho funeral Of the late Charles H.
Nadlaigh was held from the chapel at
O'Clock yesterday. Rev. II. $. Burrago
conducted the services.
Thomas Johnson. 4 resident of Prov
iGCncn r. I has been admitted to this
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-06-07

with bands of the material they may be made perfectly plain
i desired he waist closes i'll the back and is mounted on
fitted lining The sleeves in elbow length completed by
turned-back cuffs The full straight skirt is simply hennled
the lower edge and gathered and attached to the waist
Girls Dress. No. 577 Sizes for A. 10 and II years
Among styles for the small boy the Russian blouse holds
6rst place pretty model has fronts surpce
and broad onepece collar and that
entire length of the garment narrowing about two-ncl
width at the lower edge of the skirt Or
the waine the pattern provides for either style The
blouse is with little knickerbocker underneath and closes
invby the right side French flannel chevot broadcoh
and gngham all desirable for reproduction For
child of FIVE years three yards of inch material will be
required eVs.+ fe.,-tE-s.4
Little Boys Suit with sailor collar extending to the lower
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-06-07
flower, scattered over the surface

flower, scattered the surface
The little dress here illustrated India linen be
almost OCCASION but especially suitable for parties
The full front and backs arranged fitted body lining
which be omitted desired and the provide
full length elbow sleeves circular bertha falls over the
sleeves and is an attractive feature of the mode Lawn dimy
and China silk all appropriate for the making Vaen
cefnes lace and insertion could be effectively used in the
ming For girl Of eight 34 yards of 36-nch material
Girls Party Dress, No. $40 Sizes for a. O. s. 10 and Il
years.
The pretty washable materials ideal for making UP every
day dresses especially the stylish Scotch ginphas
The one here illustrated plain gngham is particularly becom
to the slender figure the broad bretees that
the sleeves tend give breadth the shoulders These
bretees are sashed prevailing fashion and strapped
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-06-07

he attracivencs of frocks for children be rather
IN the fine quality of the fabric and in the exquisite
work, rather than i'll intricate and much elaboration Lin
gere effects seem to reign in chdrens fashions and
anything attractive along that line consiera-
ton Simplicity, however is always characteristic the
lingerie froc it must be less elaborate with
needicvok II 1t to have p-todate this
extravaganza in trimming effects handwork gives
distinction that nothing else WILL and every variety
OF material from the sheerest wash fabric pque
and linens The beautiful embroidered 1ouncing for the
skirt either in single double skirt effect and tucks feather
stitching and fagotng well stitches are all
unsparingy employed in the making Although white
most natural thing select this of year. still there
strong showing of organdy lawn dmty with tiny flower
sprays and single blossoms such rosebud other fine
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-06-07

edge the waist No s7os sizes for a. and years
Another picturesque frock is shown for the little de-
yeopmen of striped gngham The front closes dagonay and
is secured at the waist with leather belt large collar gives
aunness to the costume. A removable shield with
standing collar completes the neck Little worn
underneath and included the pattern which will be found
quite SIMPLE and to follow. For YEAR. linen pquc
and duck the preferred materials they firm
They may be white eolored Ean figured Any Of the
washable materials would be equally suitable for oek this
kind also flannel and lightweight cloth For child of four
years lzs yards of 4inch material viii be required.
Little Boys Blouse Suit No 729 Sizes for 2, 4 and 8
years
The patterns will be mailed any address on receipt 81 10
Street New York City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
Artist in Humble Line.

Oscar S. Straus, the secretary Of
commerce and labor is a connoisseur
of pottery and porcelains.
In conversation with reporter in
New York Mr.. Straus one day praised
the useful art-woodcarving tapestry
weaving, cabinet making and the like.
Machinery" he said, ''has robbed
us of our useful arts to a great ex.
tent In machine-made things there
can be no artistic quality, no individ-
nal expression. In handmade things,
even the humblest, there is always an
opportunity for art to show itself.
1.-TWO street sweepers were quarrel
ing one day about their talent in street
sweeping.
"'Well, Bill said one, admit that
you can clean up the middle of a
street all right, but you amt capable
of doing an ornamental piece of work,
like sweeping around trolley pole :"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
LIMIT TO SENSE OF ANIMALS.
John Burroughs Scouts Theory That
They Commit Suicide.

II do not believe that animals ever
commit suicide. | do not believe
that they have any notions of death,
or take any note of time, or ever put
up any bluff game, or ever deliberate
together, or form plans or forecast
the seasons.
"They may practice deception, as
when a bird feigns lameness or par
alysis to decoy you away from her
nest, but this, Of course, is instinct
i've and not conscious deception.
There is at times something that
suggests cooperation among them, so
when wolves hunt in relays, as they
are said to do, or when they hunt in
couples, one engaging the qsarry
i'm front while the other assaults it
from the rear: or when quail roost
upon the ground in a ring, their
tails in the center, their heads out
ward: or. as when cattle or horses
form a circle when attacked i'm the
open by wild beasts, the cattle with
their heads outward and the horses
with their heels.
"Of course, all Of this is instructive
and not the result of deliberation,
writes John Burroughs in Outing.
The horse always turns his tail to
the storm as well, and cows and
steers, if ] remember rightly, turn
their heads
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
The Good Little Cent.

DR.. Munhall recently closed sue
cessful religious campaign in Emporia
says the Kansas City Journal A
great many pennies had been put in
the Offering, and his attention was
called to this. One night he held up
a silver dollar and a copper penny
and gave a conversation held by the
two coins. ''You poor little red cent
you; you don't amount to anything
I'd hate to be you," said the big dollar
81 know I'm not very big" replied the
cent, but the children like me, and
l can buy good many things" Huh!
you can't buy anything at ALL said
the dollar. "Just look at me, big and
bright and shiny. | can buy whole
lot more than you can" Maybe so.
said the little red cent, meekly, "but
go to church a heap oftener than
you do anyway"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
KEEPS A DOG IN CONDITION.
Wire Will Give Him Exercise if Sc
cured in Proper Way.

Dogs, especially settlers, pointers
and other hunting animals, as we'll az
fierce and unruly ones, need to be
kept chained most of the time, the
hunting dogs to prevent them from
straying away, generally at night, and
others from. annoying or endangerlng
the safety OF people coming on the
premises. To keep dogs on a chain
constantly, prev enting them from get
ting much-needed exercise, is cruel
aDd prejudicial to their health, and it
also serves to make a cross dog 50
much more unruly and dangerous as
frequently to necessitate having him
killed. There is practical and easily
constructed method Of overcoming the
difficulty and still restraining the dog
of his liberty.
stout post is securely planted
alongside of the doghOuse, having
about Is inches of it above ground.
Another post is then securely planted
about 100 feet distant and a stout tele-
graph wire stretched taut between the
two posts and securely fastened. The
Cl4clAA IL dlIclClAC0 " lLAC W 10 Will d
sliding ring and the other end to the
collar on the dog. The dog soon gets
to understand the arrangement and
will soon have a pathway worn along
the entire length of the wire on both
sides in his scampers.
To prevent fouling Of the chain &C
the far post attach a support, which
will enable the chain to slip over and
into place readily.
The location of the wire run can be
so arranged as to permit the dog to
guard both the front, side or back of
the dwelling, as well as the gate,
though much over 100 feet will make
it difficult to make and keep the wire
from sagging under the strain of a
qood-sized dog.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
CURED HIM OF CALF LOVE.
Actress Ruse That Got Rid of I'm
desired Admirer.

Miss Maud Branscombe the famous
actress, relates an amusing story con-
corning the unappreciated attentions
of a youth who once fell in love with
her The young mans parents were
much concerned about the matter,
and implored the actress not to mar
ry him.
I'll give him SQUAD thrashing, .
said the father.
Don't do that" said Miss Brans-
coruDe There is better way of
curing him. After the performance
this evening I'll put on an old dress
and hat, and make myself up to look
quite ugly. You bring your boy
around to the stage door and point
me out to him as l come OUT
This was done, and so cleVerly was
the ruse carried out that Miss Brans-
combe heard the youth exclaim to his
father as she passed them:
MY golly! l thought she was
pretty"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
TWO Kinds Of stenooraphers.

my experience with stenOgraphers
has been that they waste more than
half their time in trying to look pref
ty and in talking about the boys"
"That hasn't been my experience.
My stenographer, for instance, never
spends a minute in front of mirror
with powder rag; never keeps box
of candy on the typewriter table;
never stops work to arrange hair rib
bons; never nibbles fudge; never calls
up a girl friend to talk about the boys:
never is bothered by beaux phoning
to the Office"
Don't lose her She's in class all
by herself"
she? Who said she? My stenog-
rapher's man."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
Buried Church of Cornwall.

It is stated that the statement is
being made to raise funds for the
restoration of the buried church" of
Perran-zabuloe, in Cornwall, England.
This name, which has been stated be-
fore now to be fragment of the an
Gent Cornish language, is simply a
corrup- on Of st. Pran-in-sabulo, st.
Piran in the Sand"
As if to justify the name more COM
pletely from view, and it was only re-
discovered, like an Egyptian tomb,
and laid bare in the year 1885. The
surviving ruins are nov rallied in and
visited annually by numbers Of people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
HE TOOK THE PRESCRIPTION.
Aot Just What Doctor Intended, but
Results Were Good.

According to the Philadelphia Rec
ord, William Bradley, veteran of the
civil war and devoted son of Ireland,
who lives in Germantown, told good
Joke on himself at the last campfire
held by the comrades of Ellis Post,
G. A. r. It appears that Bradley was
out Of sorts few days ago, and his
wife sent for the family physician,
who wrote prescription after exam
lining him. Handing the prescription
TO Mrs. Bradley, the doctor, upon de-
parting, said: Just let your husband
take that, and you'll find he will be all
right In short time" Next day the
doctor called again, when Mrs Bradley
opened the door to him, her face beam
ing with smiles. Sure, that was a
wonderful wee bit of paper you left
yesterday" she exclaimed. William
Is better to-day" I'm glad to hear
that" said the much-pleased medical
man. mot but what I hadn't a big
Job to get him to swallow it." went on
the wife; 'but, sure, l just wrapped
up the wee bit of paper quite small
and put it in a spoonful of jam, and
William swallowed it unbeknownst,
and by night he was entirely better"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
Natures Complexion Bath.

do YOU know what makes the com
plexions of the English women SO
beautiful" asked the woman who has
been there. "They deliberately walk
about in the rain. They don't carry
umbrellas. They wear raincoats,
cover their hair with the hoods OF
them, and go ahead. / have seen
them walk with their faces upturned
to catch the misty rain that is always
more or less in the English atmos-
phere. It is pretty tough on the little
corkscrew curls they make around
their faces with the curling iron; but
it's just about the best thing in the
world for the complexion"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
CoIors for Emotions,

Leon Gozlan, the poet, has given
the impression of colors which he
gets from emotions. Thus he says:
Piety makes him feel pale blue;
resignation pearl gray; joy a pretty
apple green; safety pale chocolate;
pleasure a beautiful velvety pink;
sleep suggests tobacco smoke; refec-
ton is orange; pain sooty black
and boredom is chocolate.
Having to pay a bill makes him feel
lead colored, while to receive money
calls up visions of flaming red. Rent
day is burnt Sienna. To go for the
first time to meet the object of his
admiration gives him a week tea color
feeling, but the twentieth meeting
like the color of very strong tea. No
color is suggested by happiness, for he
says he has never known it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
Rlsmarck,s Love Of Authority.

At nine D. M. we took tea with the
king. I was seated opposite him, when
a footman came and whispered in my
ear that Bismarck desired to see me
Great embarrassment! Puckler hav
ing told me l might leave the table,
did so. The king inquired what was
the matter, and permitted me to go
Bismarck had nothing of particular
Importance 10 tell me. aud I suspect
that he only wanted to show that he
had the right to send for his employees
even when they were with the king
From tile hatfield Letters
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23
Homeseekers' Rates.

Homeseekers' tickets are on sale via
the Northwestern line from points in
Wisconsin the first and third Tuesday
of each month at very low rates for
the round trip to points throughout
the west, northwest and southwest.
Also special low rates for one-Way
colonists' tickets same dates in Feb.
and March to Colorado, Wyoming and
the Black Hills, and to Pacific Coast
points daily during March and April.
Ask agents the Northwestern line
for particulars. 10w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-23

USE Peach Blossom -four, the bes
the market IOWA