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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
NO CRIME COMMITTED
when You Kill the Deadly Dandruff
aaas Microbes.

Take care of your hair or be sorry
,,+or on If it is in good condition now
teep it that way.
Many man now bald or afflicted
with a wig would have a full head of
,uxurant hair if he had used a good
hair tonic in his younger days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Howard Pie has written and illus
trated with his paintings a book which
the Harpers will publish this month
entitled The Ruby of kishmoor." The
ruby is pillaged jewel, which sug
gests pirates as a matter OF course.
In The course of the pictures one blood
curdiing outlaw of the ships is said to
bear a satisfactory resemblance to the
ideal pirate in Barries "Peter Pam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Duffield & Co. announce q new edi-
ton of "The Inn of the Silver Moon, .
by Herman Knckerbocker Niele, au-
thor of "Heartbreak HILL" lately pub
lishcd by the same house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Algernon Blackwood, the author Of
John Silence is the second son of the
late Sir Stevenson BlackWoOd. He has
evidently a prediction for the occult,
for all his books treat Of psychical
mystery The "Nemesis of Fire"
records the bringing home by an en-
thusiastic Psychologist of mummy
and the haunting of his house by the
spirit of one who lived long ago in
ancient Egypt His new book is the
story of a 'soul doctor" John Silence.
The mysteries of that Silence has to
treat and to unfathom are all phychi-
cal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
Books land Authors.

Miss Betty of New York." by Ellen
Douglas Delan, published by the Har-
pers is a charming story, adapted for
children of twelve or fourteen, of the
friendship and adventures OF Betty and
Chris. They encountered strange ex-
periences in leaving New York for the
country, and We're rescued by Betty's
quick wit OF the incidents of coun-
try HE, Chris loyal stand for his faith
er memory, and his plunge into the
world alone, there is a series of pic
lures characterized by sympathy, viva
city. and humOr. For the closing sd-
ventures and the outcome the reader
must turn to the story. The quaint
and sunny character of Miss Betty. the
peacemaker, and the lovable and manly
figure of Chris represent examples
which will enlist the interest and SYM
pathy of older readers, and fascinate
the children.
William Dean Howells. Mary f. VIII
iins Freeman, John kendrick Bangs
Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews. Ma
ry Stewart Cutting, Alice Brown, Hen
~ van Dyke. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps,
Elizabeth Jordan, Edith Wyatt, Mary
Heaton Worse, and Henry James have
written composite novel The story
is entitled The Whole Family" and
viii be published next week after haV-
inS run as serial in Harper's Bazaar
where the puzzle was to find which
author wrote what chapter. The plot
hinges on the engagement of pretty
Peggy. the daughter of the house, to
4 tickle youth who is in love with her
aunt, and the whole family gets de-
lightfully tangled up about it. AS a
literary device this book is bound tC
cre3te a pleasant little stir.
Sir George Trevelyan in a recent
speech i'll which he talked of his friend
ship with literary men said: Il have
ridden with Mr. Carlyle a good many
IF the 10000 miles which he rode while
he was engaged upon Frederick the
Great | have been shown over Venic5
~ Mr.. Ruslin as cicerOne in his OWE
;ondOla. | was present at a family
timer when Thackeray d1Scourscu t
a delighted audience of young people
about The Nirgnians,' which he was
then writing. He asked us what was
the widest jump any of us had even
known, and when we agreed upon
tWcnty-one feet he said Then I Inust
| make George Washington jump one
loot more"
The Queen of Rumania'S confessions
as reader are entertaining. l rus!
| into books" she says. .and throw then
| on the ground sometimes; even tram
| pie on them" She did not say whose
| books she treats unkindly- but later
| he adds. Il never skip. for that is al
| injustice to an author This is fine
distinction and Il fair one, but as
| Shaw's Caesar saws, this Queen might
add 1 an. an author myself"
Elizabeth Jordan ENJOYS the interest
Ing distinction of having had published
on the same day one book of which she
is part author, and another of which
She is whole author-"The Whole
Family and MANY Kingdoms" Her
contribution to the famous composite
"Family' is THE Schoolgirl an m
tense and sentimental youngstcr. SAID
to be one OF the most delightful mem
bers of the family by two critics no
less acute than Henry James and VIII
| liam Dean HoWellS. Both Mr.. How
| ellis and Mr.. James We're co-authOfS IN
the story Mr.. HoWells has paid MISS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Jordan a tribute in saying that 70
writer today better portrays that
fearful and wonderful person, the half
grown schoolgirl
From Mr.. Hall Gaines "My Story
we learn that Grub street is unknown
to him. He took to journalism easily
and had as his chief comrade and lit
erary patron no less a person than
Rosetti. of whom he writes much. 1t
was Roseti who advised him to take
The Isle of Man as the locale of his
romances. why not try your hand
a & Manx story" he said. remember
ing my ManX origin. "The Bard Of
Manxland-its worth While to be
that He chose the narrow island
environment, he says, rot merely for
its own sake but also for the sake of
those great themes of human sin and
SORROW which are never SO we'll illus
tra1ed as when brought down to 4 lit
tie scene. narrow focus, from the
general to the particularly
In Ausustin Brereton's new book on
Irving it is shown that Irving was not
content to be merely the leader of his
own profession but that he was also
one of the great public entertainers
and hosts of his day. Only sixteen
days before he quilted the Lyceum
stage he gave a magnificent reception
to the representatives, of the Colonies
and the Indian Empire who had been
invited to attend the Kings corona
ticn. And there amidst all the
! chasrin he must have felt at the mis-
fortunes which had ovcrtaken him he
remained smiling upon his guests till
the last of them departed. AS Mr.
Brereton puts it. Irving never
| ''whined" He always maintained his
| pride
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
OUR SUIT SALE

opportunities to late purchasers
don't look will With the best
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23

Of
then
kitchen
which
precated the most although he may mention It,
serving food and remember them long after they are grown to manhood
and womanhccd
The making of good salad DRESSING especially mayonnaise DRESSING is
with oil doppers less expensive and therefore seldom deemed
device could find day is oil droppe for max
The oil poured into the funnel e turned while
the making OF salad dressing
maticaly.
likely
mothers
10 a doughnuts
OF
roller
a
Ii
older people enjoy fancy much children
a
Gactive and appeizing
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
First rTiDciple Of Gai1-
ing aDd Keeping
Health

II is easy to talk about the simple
life and 80 hard to live It, for life is
not simple any more. Its compiled.
tions seem unavoidable.
The trouble lies in ourselves. the
entire trend Of womanly sentiment is
away from the things the centuries
held dear.
II was not 80 hard to hcep life sim
pie when ones best black silk did
duty for a decade. Nowadays II the
silk didn't cut into ribbons the cut
OF the garment would mean the patch
box in at least two seasons.
II is the craze for something new
that is the undoing Of simplicity. Nov
city is the keynote of most Of our
lives Even friendships and matrimony
are getting infected with this microbe
OF restlessness.
A mother said not long ago: 'Baby
Louise is so flnnlcky, she will only
play with her toys two or three times
before she is tired OF them and ! have
to send them OF 90 the hospital"
And the mother seemed TO think
tnat IL huONeu pIOETCbblNt hplIlN
in her child. Such a craving for nov
city can mean nothing but unhappi
ness. no matter what ones ability to
crafty t.
II we are ever TO become simple
| again without some dire calamity fore
! ing II upon our country. We must
| change our views of much that we
now think progressive.
We will have To learn to draw s
sharp distinction between our neces
= sites and cur frills. A woman whC
! is noted for her restfulness and he'
placidity in the midst of a hard life
was asked how she managed to kecl
unfretted
Il try TO keep my life simple. Ions
ago learned that what women pos
sess beyond the real necessities SCOT
grows to be a wearinCss TO the nerves
The more of the unessentials we &C
quire the more we want. Our mos
coveted treasure soon grows inslg
nificaut in the thought OF something
! still to he ach eyed. / make my rul'
of life less change and more reposc.
That is a good rule for any harasseC
mo. her or business woman who hai
come TO think life too much for her.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
A7itl(H!Ti{'
7 a

Dotted wells are TO be absolutely
out.
Colored laces are more the vogue
than ever.
Tan shoes will remain late in the
fall.
There is craze for embroidery in
trimming.
The one tone waist has had n re.
bound into favor.
Button shoes for men are an edict
for the winter.
Artistic simplicity is the dominant
note of gowns.
To be in the mode, even umbrellas
mus; be slender.
There is a metal touch in nearly
every winter costume.
For dress wear shiny leather shoes
are still predominant.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
ESict Of Hashlo0 Gal. $
for Stocks Of Fur
aDd Lace

AmCNg the new stocks OF imitation
irish lace and tucked flet net which
all the women are wearing Is one that
has turnover OF colored satin st the
top. This is put on just below the
immense double ruching at top. and
ends In front with Nat, mannish bow.
These stocks are attached 10 any
soft blouse. The ccior scheme carried
at the top is somewhat OF relief from
the already universal satin cravat az
the base.
To these high stocks are attached
Robespierre frills that drop nearly to
the waist. They are in every form this
season and soften severe suit in a
wonderful manner.
Many of them are not In Iabot form
but attached as two frills TO each side
Of quarter inch band Of Irish lace in
serticn. Others are merely long ID
inch strips of finely plated muslin
edged with lace, turned over for four
inches at the top.
Others, TO go in blouses. are made
OF triple plaitings edged with lace at
tached to a band These are basted
in that edge OF the blouse that but
tons over.
huffiness and frivolity these acces-
sories give. a plain, almost shapeless
coat suit when worn with an immense
hat holding a soft plume. hish stock
OF net or lace with double frills down
the front and frills at the wrist Is
| transformed into something most fem
inine.
II is these frills and these high lace
stocks tfat give women their grace
full look this winter.
There is a wide tendency 10 aban-
don wide fur pieces fer the neck and
put all ones money into high dire =
toire collar OF fur, edged with frills
and finished with satin ribbon, and TO
add an immense muff.
! This is a newer and more fashion.
able method of wearing fur and will
gain great favor.
The pelerine and the straight stole
pieces will remain in style. as they
never seem to go quite out of fashion
but II looks as thouqh the smart WON
en- will wear the tight high neck piece
The fur pieces that drop around the
shoulders serve to take away from the
new lines this winter. They are moi
in keeping with the long narrow sill
houette that women strive after.
There has been no season to edua
this one In the use of Irish lace. This
weave has taken on new prestige ant
popularity.
Evening gowns are'made Of 1t. loos'
wraps are built Of It. 1t is quite the
thing for handsome blouses, and col
lars and cuffs are sold Of 1t by th'
hundreds.
The high turnover collar Of bah!
Irish with tiny edge of Irish brait
has substituted the turnover of liner
embroidery.
Small cravats to be worn around thu
base of stock and tied in front ar'
made of half-inch Irish insertion, ant
finished In front with BARS and tasse,s
These are newer than the cravats o
velvet or satin, and will not be 81
popular, as they are more costly.
Frills of all kinds on the neck ant
sleeves are edged with Irish lace
bets are made of It, also hat crowns
or brims. The whole hat of Irish lac,
has not yet returned to favor.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
THE DISCOVERY AND A SAD
AFTERTHoUGHT.
Caleb, we've got ~"

CdltOt VIC We EON
The early morning llght was throw
ing its feeble rays through the observ-
atory. The two astronomers-their
shaggy heads together over the table,
whereon was spread large groups OF
fgures--gazed at each other in solemn
awe over the wonderful discovery they
had just made.
YES" whispered the one who had
spoken. Here it is; there is no error
we have checked of everything. In
three months, eight hours, SO minutes
and 20 0seconds-19-lS-17-seconds
from now this comet, the largest one
known in the history of the universe,
will come into conjunction with our
orbit. and this little earth, with all its
erything-will vanish
utterly, in the twinkling of an eye
The other astronomer took up his
pencil his hands trembling with eX.
citement.
That's right" he muttered. I'VE
have allowed for everything. There
can be no mistake. We have aimed
independently at the same conclusion"
He smiled triumphantly.
IT'S q great discovery, Gideon!' he
exclaimed. Think Of 1.-THE greatest
discovery known!"
Then he turned and looked at his
companion flxedly.
There's only one thing that troubles
me-" he observed.
"And that"
who's going to give us credit
when II all comes true?"-Life.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
A Clear Rctort.

What do you do for a liVingT
asked the lawyer OF the hatchet-faced
witness who was undergoing cross
examination.
Everybody you lawyers don't bea'
me to-" answered the h. I. W.
And, knowing where to get on. the
lawyer applied the emergency brake
Chicago Daily News.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
Free from One Scandal.

Robert Fulton was starting up the
Hudson river with his first steamboat.
Everybody tells me am taking a
gamblers chance with this thing" he
said. but I'm not springing any slot
machine game on the public anyhow
For this, as we learn from subse'
quent history, was reserved for lake
steamers OF a later perlod.-Chicago
Tribune.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
The Inevitable Finish.

What kind of politician is Big
gins?"
"Oh, he's like baseball umpire
He's intelligent and he means well,
but he's sure TO be unpopular with both
sides before he gets through talking"
Washington Star.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
REGULAR Touuh.

1--we heard of Skimmerhorn as a
pretty hard case"
That describes him exactly. An
automobile ran over him one day and
had to go TO the shop for repairs.
Didn't hurt Sk.mmerhorn blamed
bit."-Chicago Tribune.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
Family Suspicion.

so you have traced your ancestry
away back TO the old barons of tho
Rhine!"
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
What a pity you can't meet some OF
them!"
II don't know about that. Those old
barons of the Rhine seem picturesque
from this distance. But a man of
wealth was liable to be more or less
embarrassed by a personal meeting
with any of them. Washington Star.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
Luck.

Little Girl-Papa. Dick found q
horseshoe. and found a four-leaved
clover. Which OF us Is the luckiest?
Practical Pa-Dick is. Horseshoes
are worth money.-N. Y. Weekly.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23

The Lady Golfer Ito new boy)-
Have you ever been caddie before7
The New Caddie (knows his bust
ness)-That's all right, lady. Swear
as much as you please; don't mind
me.-Chicago Daily News.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
Goats Milk for the Babv,

Jinks-I see Butt-In is giving his
baby goats milk.
Jenks-How's that?
Jinks-To develop the old family
habit, suppose.-Life.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
IooL Here Sir.

In Car-Look here. sir. l got up to
give my seat to that lady!
Second Man (sitting down.
nil right, old fellow. She's my wife,
Life
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23

Mrs. Gadder-I was only thinking
to-day, Fred, that home is the dearest
SPOT on earth.
Gadder-Well, look at this hotel bill.
Marie, and think again.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
Just a Minute.

Excuse us. just
A minute here,
We've heard the score
And want to cheer.
Detroit Free Press.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
Eternal Truth.

Trifies make perfection. but pertee
Ion is NO trifie.--Michael Angelo
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23

HOW 1T APPEARED TO BOBBY.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1908-11-23
Esal SajCSa gz1EnEz1
/ THE SAVING OF BLOSSOP
~ CHARLES CARVE
ry CHARLES CARVE
,copsrisnt. by nobbs. Merrin Coz

- yvE-TNv wzEg
The Marshall republican., 1908-02-07
GRAND PASS

Miss Bette Howard Of NJ.
V. G. spent Sunday here with
her mother.
Jno. Plattner transacted
business in the county seat
Monday.
The young people Of this
community have been enjoy.
ing the evenings skating. So
far no accidents have occurr-
ed.
f. G. Treadway who has
been in very poor health for
the past two months, went to
Kansas City Tuesday even
ing to consult a specialist.
A. E. Owens of JEFF City
spent Sunday here with
friends.
Thelbert Yowell and sister
Miss Ora, spent Sunday with
home folks.
Ed. McReynolds of Pleas
ant Hill, took charge as fore.
man, of this r. r. section Is
the first of the month.
Elder Coggins, pastor of
the Christ ian church has
changed the day of his APP
pointment from fourth Sun
day in each to the first Sun.
day.
The Marshall republican., 1908-02-07
MT. LEONARD

Mrs. G. J. Oquest visited
in Marshall Friday and Sat-
urdav.
Mrs. Catherine Mockbee
spent Saturday and Sunday
in Marshall with friends.
The ladies' missionary so
ciety met at the home of Mrs.
II. e. Dingley last Wednes.
day and had a very pleasant
evening together.
Miss Emma Dawes, of
Blackburn, visited friends
here Saturday.
Mrs. Mat and Frank Barnes
visited Harry Barnes near
Marshall last week.
Miss Ida Danuser spent
Sunday with home folks.
Will Kellet Is no better at
this writing.
The following were visitors
in Marshall Monday; Mrs. W.
Bagby and sister, Miss Wal.
ton, W. Briggs, John Dingley
and son, Greene.
Several of the Mt. Leonard
young folks attended services
at Malta Bend.
Most of the school children
and patrons also are sick with
lagrippe.
This is a "sick town" AZ
present,
DR.. Richart was called
down Monday to see Mrs.
Alice Cort.
Miss Anna and John Brown
Of Salt Springs game here to
join the skating crowd Mon,
dsy night
The Marshall republican., 1908-02-07

Webster, nee Whining, was
formerly of this neighbor.
hood.
Mrs. JIM Gabb left Thurs
day for Clark, Mo. to see her
sister, Mrs. N. Martin who
is reported to be quite sick.
Fred Thesis, of Slater, was
in New Frankfort Sunday.
j. Crumbaugh left Tuesday
for Southwest Missouri.
Quite a Der of the
farmers took advantage of the
recent cold spell and filed
their ice houses.
W. Tillison will have a
public sale Feb. 18th.
The Marshall republican., 1908-02-07
Probate Court.

In estate of Lou Abney,
deceased, bond fled and ap.
proved, letters issued, or.
dered TO make and file inven.
tory und publish notice Of
grant Of letters.
In estate of Robert W. Nc.
Clelland. deceased, inventory
filed and approved
In the estate Of William r.
jones'. deceased. final receipts
filed aud approved. admins.
TRAITOR discharged.
In estate of Robert z.
Jones, deceased, final receipts
fled and administrator dis.
charged.
In estate OF James Cooney,
deceased, settlement continu.
ed to the March term 1908
for publication of the notice
of final settlement.
In estate OF Ada A. Johns.
ton, deceased, petition fled
and order made authorizing
administrators to rent real
estate to pay debts.
In estate of A. J. HALEY,
ST., deceased, final receipts
fled and administrators dis.
charged.
In estate of Mildred Dur.
rett, deceased, settlement
continued TO March term 1908
for publication Of notice Of
final settlement.
In the estate Of r. Paulson,
minor, final settlement fled
and approved, guardian dis.
charged.
In estate of lawson Roberts
deceased, will fled and pro-
bated.
The Marshall republican., 1908-02-07

The many friends of @. M.
Wiley will be interested to
know that he is now numbered
among the employees Of the
Western Electric Company Of
st. Louis, where he was placed
through the Office Of Hapgood
in that city. Mr.. Wiley is a
native of Georgetown, Ky.and
a graduate of Missouri Valley
College. He has already en-.
tered upon the duties OF his
new position.
The Marshall republican., 1908-02-07

Fritz Lemler sold a fine
jack to W. j. Finley, OF Aul'
vile and took him to Sweet
Springs Monday.
Peter Kurtz had his lister
repaired at Sweet Springs
Monday but we think nell
wait awhile before planting
corn.
Fred Vets, Of McAlister
Springs, visited at Henry
Jansen's Sunday. He had no
trouble fuding the road.
The Marshall republican., 1908-02-07
PERUNA EDITORIAL NO. /.

Dr. Hartman is now Offering Peruna to the public 80 regular pharmaceu.
teal product. It Is just as ethical az any compound put up Tor the medical
profession No straining of medical ethics can And any hst With it. THE
PRINCIPAL ACTIVE INGREDIENTS are prominently tnsaDerated in the
label on the bottle. that the people may know that the clains nads for Peruna
have true justification.
The only departure we shall make from medical ethi0 = ~ conduct Of
Peruna Affair In the future, Is the fact that we shall continoo = oavertse and
sell our product TO TIE PEOPLE
If we would agree to sell TO doctors only. to advertise - dsctors only,
then the medical fraternity would be Obliged TO recognhD tunna ~ being
entirely within their approval
BUT WE SHALL NOT DO THIS,
We shall continue to offer Peruna 10 the peopia VI san continue to
convey to the people our claims for Peruna az q household remedy. We shall
continue to supply the people with free literature, teaching tAss how to use
our medicine, teaching them how to avoid disease teaching tAsa many things
of benefit to the home. We shall continue TO e tha wAeAa the medical
profession like IL or not
We are proposing from this time on to take the public late our confidence
Notwithstanding tina, some imitatos and substnutos WNl - attempting TO
put up something which they consider Just as good - Peru,A ve are going to
draw aside the veil Of secrecy and allow any one who cAeeD - know exactly
OF WHAT PERUNA Is COMPOSED.
This ought to diarm all honest criticism. We expect hSvsvss. that crit.
icism will continue. On some pretext or other those vks aO nvous Of the
The Marshall republican., 1908-02-07
Real Estate Transfers

Clyde A Benton TO J NJ Benton
part lot I block ! Miller's add
Sweet Syringe. 200
Anna Bergman, OF oil TO Peter
Bender jr. 100 ssa In !. 2.60-ls sea-
Irwin williams TO p II Koenig
! lot In lot 8 block ! Nelson. $50
Danl Crumbsagh TO jas Crum.
bsugh 1917, 62s Ia l7,20-52.ls.. l
Lsntie Clark ct oil TO " P&SJ
Dulsney lot 4 block 2 West
oiesor. Ixo
] II Lille 10 VIM zans pit lot 8
block s Smith s6d Marshall. 500
Albert Zshl TO Ssml L Black (
l20s 10 20. 5000. ll760t
Jno w Mckee TO Nancy vii.
liams lot 4 b 8 west Slater. 1879
J NJ Benton TO v l. B.rnds pt
lot I b l Miller's add Sweet
springs. 100
VI. Barnds to W l. King I lot
In same $50
f. F Colvert to J P F~ulkerson 20
II strip "a lS06S-22,.. 49,. -. $50