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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
So, wEEPS FOR
MISSING HUSBAND, IA
bobs to the Police That II,
Treated Her as Sweetheart
II. Would Girl Bride.

Macon. Mo-. Aug. IA story Of love that
burns brightly past the meridian of life
was told through sobs by Mrs. Robert
Moss. 50 years old, who was asking police
aid In search OF her husband, who IL "a.
= Don't say a word against my nus
band" she said. HE was always rood
and kim to me, and I never heard an an
CRY word pass his lips. No sweetheart
could ave treated his girl bride with
greater affection"
: Mr.. Moss recently sold his home and
with Inc proceeds. about $500, Mr.. Moss
left supposedly for Kirksville, = few days
ago, to start q restaurant Nothing had
been heard from him since.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
HURON FARMER CUTS
THROAT WITH RAZOR

Huron, S. D.. Aug. 9.-Henry Sun
.derman. aged IS years. who lives three
miles southwest of Cavour. committed
suicide Monday afternoon. After go
ing to the hay field. where his son and
men were haying, he returned t the
house. and after a short talk with his
wife and daughter-in-law. was seen
to enter an clubhouse. Not returning fos
some time his wife went to ascertain
the cause. She found her husband layi
ing on the floor with q deep cash id
his throat and the veins in his right
wrist severed with a razor which wa5
wing nearby. The cash In the throat
severed the jugular vein and wind
pipe. Life was not extinct when he
was found and he tried to speak to
h women. but was too feeble to ia
Understood. No reason II assigned IoC
he act.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
w CITIESDARK:
EMPLOYEES DRUM

Deadwood. S. D.. Aug. S.-Because
the employees went ON a drunk togeth-
.er. leaving the plant helpless. Dead
wood and Lead were without gas for
nearly twenty-four hours. When the
time for the night force t o 20 on ar,
rived, the men failed to show up, and
1T was found that they were enjoying
"a general spree. Much Of the gas Is
used in cooking as well as lighting and
both cities were forced to considerable
Inconvenience as a result The men re,
turned to work later and were forgiven
their indiscretion.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
THREE MILLION INCREASE;
GREGORY VALUES HIGH

Fairfax. 8. D., Aug. 9.-Probably no
ether county in the state has increased
its assessed valuation to SO great a
degree in the last seven years as
Gregory county. Charles Brown, coun-
ty treasurer. has compiled figures
which show hat in 1900 the assessed
valuation OF the county was $500. In
1906 IT had increased to 1886, 051.
while for 1907 it is s 1926, 03l, an in
crease in seven years OF $2.9l7.429.
During h past year the Increase in
the assessed valuation has been ST.
O29.9SO. These figures do not include
railroad. telephone and telegraph lines
m Gregory county. which In 1906 was
$3.50
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
scANDINAvlANs TAKE
LEAD IN SOUTH DAkOTAi

Pierre, S. D., Aug. 1.-The final sort,
ing of the census cards of the last!
state censu in 1905, shows that the
Johnsons are the leading family in the
state with a total of 5,940 bearing that
name. The Andersons follow with,
5,130; then In order come the O!sons
with 1860; Smiths. 1880; Nelson's. g.
$50: Petersons, 300; Hansons. 1885,
Browns. 1920; Jones. 1895; Williams, +,
1850. The Smith. Jones and Brown F.,
families have to give way to names
which are of Scandinavian origin in,
the northwest. and Johnsons, Ander-
cons n Olsons take the lead.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

In place Of fourteen strong arms
pulling eve oars, with another pair
1t the steering oar. now a FOUR
cylinder, f~our-cycle gasoline engine
bushes the craft along at ten miles an
hour. A solid eighteen-inch propeller
with q reversible clutch. propels the
lhlrty-four foot boat. Two gasoline
banks, with a capacity Of twenty
i've. the other with seventy-f ve gal
IONS of the colorless fluid in which is
ocked up % much effort, admit, ac-
berding to Popular Mechanics. a radius
Df 200 miles. .
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
BIG ATTENDANCE At
ARMOUR INSTITUTE

Armour, S. D., Aug. S.-The teachers.
institute began Monday with a large
attendance. An able corps OF instruct
ors has been engaged, namely: Con.
ductor. Professor Samuel Weir, OF
Mitchell, vice president Of the Dakota
Wesleyan university. instructors. Pro-
lessor j. w. jackson, superintendent OF
the city schools: Miss Della Conley,
principal of primary schools, Mitchell:
Mrs. G. B. Strang. primary teacher.
Armour; Professor H. B. Schiller. pro-
fessor of music, Chicago.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

At a recent sitting the Russian coun-
III of ministers resolved that a second
Inc OF rails shall be laid down along,
he Siberian railway. The great need
u the track referred to being doubled
vas recognized: but, in view of the
many calls now being made on the inn
berial exchequer. 1t was decided that
NE projected work for his year shall
be carried out only between Achinsk
Ind Irkutsk. The ministry Of ways OF
communication asked for the sum Of
BIOS. 900. sc that the work can be begun,
but the council of ministers made a
grant Of only R425, 900. :.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

The most elevated electric railway
IN Germany was opened on Monday,
May 13. The railway serves to connect
the line from 0randmer to the summit
0f the Schlucht Pass with Munster.
Whis connection IL $50 miles In length
end is partly . rack railway and part
" ordinary track. The section fur
nished with tooth gear Is nearly one
And ope-haH miles long. The summit
y 1888 feet above the sea level and
the line has been completed at a cost
OF 967.0oO. !.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

When the Coast Erosion commits
yionsrs visited Walton on the Nazq
Recently, they were shown a spot north
II the pier. and about a mile from
Me shore, which was formerly a
yhurch yard. A quarter OF a century
Ggo the tombstones could be seen un-
Ter water at ebb tide, but since then
the sea has further encroached. and
fven when the tide was extraordinarily
low and the sea clear, the old bury.
ing ground 10 scarcely discernible from
the SEA level.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
MAKING PROGRESS ON
WAGNER GRAIN ELEVATOR

Wagner, s. D.. Aug. 8.-About n
hundred of the leading farmers of this
locality have completed the work OF
organizing a farmers elevator COM
pany. At q meeting Of the stockholders
The following officers were elected:
President, L. Engelhorn; secretary. ].
C. Pigeley; treasurer. John Mckee.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
SMALL GRAIN GOOD;
CORN BELOW AVERAGE

Bridgewater. S. D., Aug. S.-Ideal
harvest weather prevails in his local
ity. The harvesting of barley is COM
pleted. while that OF pats and wheat
will be in progress this week. Small
grain will be about an average yield.
with corn considerably below, due
largely to poor seed, coupled with I'M
favorable weather conditions. Both
tame and wild hay are exceptionally
heavy.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
NO LIMIT TO ARMS;
PEACE IDEA LOSES
Conference at The Hague De
cides Such Limitation Is
"MereIy Desirable"

The Hague. Aug. S.-The question Of
the limitation OF ornaments brought
before the peace conference BY GreaS
Britain. has been definitely SOLVED. the
British representatives having agreed
ito modify the proposition In accordance
with the desire Of Germany. !:
The modified proposition, instead OF
yueEtng the limitation Of armamonfa.
says that such Limitation u highly de-
btrabla.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

In China wages Of women operatives
are nearly at the v~anishing point. It
20 said that In the silk mills at ehang-
hal there are twenty thousand work
ers. among whom are children that
work at : cents 4 day and women 1t
8 cents. The highest paid get 2s cents
for q t~hirteen-hour day. In the Shang-
hal cotton mills the best women work
Ars get IL cents q day. the poorest s
cent?, the hours being from 6 to 6,
with thirty minutes At noon for dln4
0N3.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
WANT FAIRBANKS TO
SPEAK AT VERMiLLlCN

Vermillion, S. D.. Aug. 1.-THE local
Methodists are already making ar
ference of Methodist ministers, which
is to be held in Vermillion October 16
to 81 inclusive. An invitation will be
issued to Vice President Fairbanks to
be present at the conference. That
gentleman is a strong Methodist, and
there is belief in some quarters thai
he can be induced to come to Yer
million during the conference.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
CITIZENS PETITION FOR
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

Bonesteel, s.. D.. Aug. Local BUSH
ness men n other taxpayers are at
taching their signature to q petition;
asking the local board Of education tai
issue bonds in the sum Of $500 for the
construction Of a new public school
building. Sonesteel needs sura \ tui3a,
ing.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
ORGANIZE LEAGUE TO
ElGH1 "RllNl PIES y

Alexandria. S. D., Aug. Z. Aat a meet
ing of leading citizens and business.
men, a law and order league was or
ganized for the purpose Of preventing
the sale of intoxicating liquors, no.
license having beer carried at the last
municipal election. The business men
are determined that there shall he no
"blind-pigs" operated in Alexandria.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

An Oregon attorney. representing q
Ilient whose title to q certain cold
btorage plant was under fro, closed an
kble argument before the Oregon SUI
breme court recently with the follow
ing bit Of pathos: Your honors,
}here is more resting upon your de-
sision than this cold storage plant; q
human life is at stake. My clients
Hfe's efforts are in this cold storage;
bis life blood Is in this cold storage:
bis body and soul are wrapped up in
This cold storage"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
SIOUX FALLS MAN
BUYS pES MONIES STORE

Des Moines, Ia. Aug. THE Bolton
hardware store at 524 East Locust
street, which has been controlled or
owned by members of the Bolton fam
lily for than thirty-seven years.
mas been sold to H. F. Liedsle, Of Sioux
Falls. S. d. The new proprietor is ex-
pected here soon to take charge of the
business.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
ACID sPLAsHES IN
EYES, WILL LOSE SIGHT

Spearfish. s. D., Aug. by the up
setting of a bowl containing an acid.
mixture Norton Moses, son Of Sheriff
Moses, OF Butte county, will lose the
sight of n eye and possibly two.
Young Closes is q clerk in a local drug
store n was putting up a prescrip-
ton when the fluid splashed in his
eyes. !,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
CAMPBELL HOUSE At
LEAD, CLOSES DOORS.

Lead. s. d.. Aug. 7.-After wenty
six years proprietorship of the Camp
bell house here, NJ. c. Campbell has
closed the hotel and retired from bust
ness. Whie the Campbell house is but
a small hosiery, Mr.. Campbell has
missed serving only one meal during
the twenty-six years, when a fire in the
house upset things a few hours.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
INSANE MOTHER
KILLS 2 CHILDREN
BY STANeLIM6

Baltimore, Aug. 7.-During q recur,
renee Of insanity. which has caused her
TO be thrice confined in an asylum. Mrs..
'Christine Nenadal. g. this morning
strangisd to death her two infant chli.
dren.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

OF all those products with which
America has taken the lead IN the
struggle Of nations for industrial su-
kremacy. says Popular Mechanics.
Iaint is one Of the least known. SO far
is It's making IL concerned. and almost
Without knowing It. the people Of thlS
country have had developed under their
eery eyes an industry which had the
Sonor OF being spoken Of In congress re-
bently as "a rival to the steel industry
70 far as rapid growth Is concerned. an
Industry which Is OF incalculable value
% this country and N which should
hammer of means"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

This curious tale OK old time spiritism
S aiken by Pnrdoe from Bakers Q6l5-,
t691) Historical Discourse on Appari-
tons" There is now in London an
understanding, sober, pious man. oft
M OF my hearers. who has an elder
brother. a gentleman of considerable
tank. who having formerly seemed
pious. OF late years does often fail into
The sin OF drunkenness. He often
lcAges long together here in his moth
lr's house. and whatsoever he is drunk
md has slept himself sober, something
hlocks at his bedhead, as If one raped
pm the wainscont. When they remove
bis bed 1t follows him. Besides other
loud noises OF other parts where he is.
that all the house hears. they have
pften watched him and tied his hands
lest he do 1t himself But his mother
declared that she had seen his shoes
under the bed taken up and nothing
visible to touch them" The drunken
sinner refused. in spite OF these solemn
warnings, to abandon his evil Ways. I
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
SHED TEARS WHEN
HE READ MOTHERS LETTER

Lead. S. d., Aug. 9.-Residents OF
this city, the home of George w.
Glover. are eagerly watching for devel-
opments In the Eddy case. since it
became Know that Glover went east
in IN endeavor to secure some sort
of settlement with his mother in the
suit he instituted to determine her
capabilities to handle her own affairs.
When 1t is realized that Glover is of
the highly impressionable nature. the
story current among his friends that
he wept upon receipt of the letter,
through Miss Thompson. from his
mother. is not doubted. Several times
since the commencing of the suit he
has communicated his fear that not
only the world. but his mother. might
misinterpret his endeavor to have her
mental capacity tested In court. and
he has expressed the dread that 1t
might work a hardship on the aged
woman. Glover's family, which reside
here in the magnificent home provided
for her son by Mrs. Eddy, will not
wen see interviewers.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15

There IL no animal history recorded
that Ia sc ancient as that connected
with the Arabian horse, and there nat
urally has been a great cal of conjec-
ture as tn where he came from. While
there IL bvt one general breed Of Arab
horses, writes Homer Davenport, in the
current Woman's Home Companion.
there are many subfamilies and of
the Khamsek. As the legend runs.
these have descended from five great
mares, which with other mares of King
Dolomon, were drinking at q river aft
pr long hardships in war. when the
trumpet blew. calling them back to
hattle. Only Ave responded to the call.
Ind 1t wea those five that founded the
Ave great fdihIIes. .r-sa-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
RELIGIOUS COLONY
MAY SETTLE ON
SOUTH DAKOTA FARMS

Aberdeen. S. D., Aug. "a Chicago
colonization agency has been in corre-
s%pondence with a local real estate firm
relative to the purchase of 687 quarter
sections of land. to be adjoining. !
1t is stated that the company is act
ing for "A religious colony which wishes
to locate here and establish a
ity. The number In the colony is be-
tween $500 and 5000, and it is their
inteHtl9p 70 develop the country in
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1907-08-15
BOARDS FIGURES FOR
\ SOUTH DAKOTA'S LINES

Pierre. s. D., Aug. 9.-The total as
sessment of the state this year will be
within a half a million OF the estimate
of $3.50, 600. 900. Following is a de-
tailed report Of the assessment of the
different railways in the state:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Samuel Hopwood and children
have returned from an, extended visit
to Wheeling and Pittsburg.
Frank Furbee is home from Ran
dolph county where he and Leroy Tay'
lor are engaged in the lumber bust
ness. They report the demand for
lumber very good.
Ned Davis and family nave return
ed from Wheeling where they spent a
week visiting relatives.
Rev. Orr, of Wallace, is at the home
Of A. ]. Hess on High street. He held
services at the M. 3. Church yester'
day.
Howard N. odgen and son Dana
we're in the city yesterday afternoon.
John MCGOWAN, wife and baby have
gone to Wheeling for short visit.
Abe Gaskill has returned from Phil
adelphia, where he attended the an
nual meeting of the Blks. He reports
great meeting and there we're dele
gates from all over the world almost
to this convention and there was
strong talk of having the next meeting
in Porto Rico but in the contest Dial,
las, Texas, won.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Jones spent Sun
day in Falrmont.
Mrs. E. ]. Thomas and son, Walker,
have returned from visiting Captain
Walker, Of Fairmont,
Miss Ora Dent will spend her yaca'
ton in Falrmont and Unlontowu.
Mrs. U. A. Clayton, Of Falrmont,
spent Sunday with friends in this city
James T. Criss, Of Blngamon, is in
the city to-day
A. P. Taught, of Cross Roads, is
here on business to-day. He is one
of the very few men who have drill
ed their own farms and produce tnsit
own oil. ..t
Geo. W. Bowers; Of the Homewood
Pottery, spent Sunday in wheeling.
Mrs. Thomas Hasldns aud daugh.
ter, Edna, are visiting near Burton.
No. 8, due here at o'clock Sunday
morning, was serached by the local
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22
Ice was never more vigorous in his
life and Is very busy healing the sick
and relieving the distressed.
Elahteenth straIaht Victory.

The game of baseball between the
Athletics and the Mo1ndsyille team
Saturday was one of the best ever
played on the local diamond. The
weather was fine and the town oil
turned out to see the game which was
exciting from the beginning. Tie
boys all played good ball and the fine
plays were highly applauded. The
Moundsville team was shut out until
the last inning, when they succeeded
in making one score by the skin Of
their teeth. The anal score stood two
to one in favor Of the Athletics. This
is the eighteenth winning game for
the Aahlstcs. TIE one harlted catch
Of McGonigal was dandy. Score:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22
Hoult lettings

HouLT, July 22.-Mrs. Charles Sat
terfeld, reported last week as sick
of appendicitis, is slowly improving,
but still confined to her bed.
Mr.. Bert worley, of Fairmont, was
a visitor at c. B. satterfeld's Sunday.
Lawrence satterfield, who has been
at home all week, had as guest Sat.
urday and Sunday, Mr.. Denny Post
of Chiefton.
The festival held by the young folks
on the school house lot Saturday night
for purchasing an organ for the church
was a splendid financial success con-
sidering everything. only a weeks
notice given. 1t was a home affair
with small crowd in attendance. The
heavy rain broke it up early and drove
everybody in the little school house.
In spite of these drawbacks about for
ty.fve dollars was taken in for which
the promoters are thankful to every
one present and to all who lent their
assistance.
Foreman Burnworth and most of his
men, of the section gang here went TO
Fairmont Sunday afternoon to the
meeting of the tracRmen's organiza
ton which was held over Musgrave's
undertaking rooms. An enthusiastic
meeting was held representing the F.
NJ. and D. division, the F. R. division
and the Fourth division from Barrack'
vile to Valley Falls.
Jesse Barnes, of Little Falls, was
a visitor at his brothers, Frank
Barnes, Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Kliner and wife and
children, of Warrington, are visiting
the many friends Of Mrs. Kliner (nee
Miss Maggie Henry, who was raised
here in Hoult.
Mr.. Albert snider, Of Colfax, was
guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Ann
sinder, Sunday and Dora, his sister
returned home with him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22
Rer M = COMMON, q Morgantownl

Rev. NJ. F. Compton, Of MorgantoWnr
is in the city to-day.
Dr.. B. F. Bone, of Tunnelton, is a
visitor in the city today.
state Superintendent Miller, Of Char
lesion, Is visitor in the city.
Attorney w. B. cvrnwell went to
Romney this afternoon on a business
visit.
Glenn Fleming and Larney Lloyd
went to Warrington this afternoon Oh
business.
Mrs. o. j. Watkins and children, Of
wheeling, are visiting relatives here
at present.
Mrs. Charles Watkins and daughter
Miss Wilma, Of shinnston, are in the
city today.
Mrs. B. F. Ramage returned home to
day from visit with relatives in Har
rison county.
A. G. Martin returned this morning
from Philadelphia where he attended
the B. P. o. E. convention.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22

Bargains in china. pictures and sum,
mer curtains at Lloyd's Book Shop,
los Falrmont avenue. e
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22
soIdiers' Reunion.

The annual reunion of the old SOL
diers Of Marion county will be held
in this city some time in September.
This will be an important gathering
the people of the city should take
much thought and trouble to make this
a memorable occasion. 1t has been
said Of us that we are not as loyal to
the old soldiers as the other towns Of
the county. Let Us redeem ourselves
and show to them and to the world
that we are not lacking in apprecia-
ton. Let the town be decorated in
their honor and some suitable enter
tainment be provided. Judging by
what they endured and by the results
achieved by their services they are the
heroes of tina republic, and should be
our hono:ed guests.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22
THE WEST VIRGINIAN'S
MANNINCTON BUREAU.

MANNINGToN, July 22.-Yesterday
was a most beautiful day, like rare
day in June, and the people of Man
nington were out % enjoy it. The
usual services were held at the diff
ferent churches, which were well at
tended. The Sunday schools were
thronged with children. To be on the
street on Sunday morning and see the
children going to the different church
es one would think this a model Sun
day school town, yet not fifty per cent.
of the children in the city attend Sun
day school. Should all the children
decide to attend Sunday school the
churches could not accommodate
them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22
nolloe for the NEGRO murderer,

police for the negro murderer, Of
wheeling, bat he was not found.
Miss Edna Black spent Sunday at
her home in Burton. I"
Billy Bird of the South Penn OIL Co.
spent Sunday at Metz.
Grace Charlton, who has been at
tending commercial school at Parkers-
burg, is at home for the summer.
Miss Mauds sturm has gone to FL
klns for two weeks visit.
The Star Theater is moving today
from the Hayes building on Buffalo
street to the Lancaster building on
Clarksburg street. This Is owned by
'"Doc" Beatty and he Is giving his
patrons a high class show. Nothing
but the best pictures are given. The
music is in charge Of Miss Ida Beatty
and Sig Hernshein,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-22
prIIIlnu IN aAfrloa.p

There is much drilling being done in
Africa (Monongalla county. and some
good producers have come in over in
that section recently. This is drilling
oyer the same territory that was drill
ed years ago and getting the oil in a
lower sand, Truly this is a wonder
ful country and no one can predict
what will be next There is much
teayy hauling from hero to that field
and the roads in that section arc al,
most impossible. Business makes
mud. =