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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
HELPS IN HOUSEHOLD DUTIES
Willing Hands Find Occupation In-
doors and Outdoors
First Prize)
Dear Aunt Laurie:

Dear Aunt Laurie:
"ODAY mamma is washing and 1
am helping her. l get dinner for
Il her. She washes till dinner is
ready and then papa comes home and
we eat 1 always cook for her and help
wash the dishes, and my sister takes
care of my little brother. While 1 help
my mother wash we both cook.
When she goes out visiting L always
have the supper ready for her when
she returns She is very glad to have
me help her that way, and when she
washes all day long and Is tired by
evening ii is good for me to help her.
l can do things nicely now. l wash
the dishes, gather the eggs and take
care of the chickens. 1 feed them all
the time. have a hen which Matched
a dozen little chickens.
With love to you and the Juniors.
JUANITA LA FONTAINE.
Grammar school, AS grade. Age II
years. Guadalupe.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
Work in Garden

Dear Aunt Laurie:
In the morning after | do my outside
work and eat breakfast | could do the
dishes, and make the garden, then get
ready and go to school.
After / get home from school I could
work some more in the garden. After
| get done l will eat supper, then do
the dishes and help mother do little
things so she can get to bed early.
If 1 work hard during the day she
will read to me if she is not too tired.
So 1 think / will try to help her more
than l do. I can help my little sister
to bed; then 1 will go off to bed my
self. HERBERT RILEY.
Sixth grade. IL years old. Sawtelle.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
REPRESENTATION AND
HARDNESS ARE SINS
Honorable Mention)


Dear Aunt Laurie:
IN HERE are a great many things
that 1 might do that 1 do not DO
n to please my mother.
I am sure it would please her very
much to have me stop my play to do
whatever she asks me to the very
minute she tells me. But / always
think I will do this or that first, and
of course keep her waiting, and some
times she has to go and do it herself.
Then l am always so sorry did not
stop and do it the minute she told
me to.
Another thing which would please
her very much would be for me to get
up every morning when 1 am called and
get dressed quickly. For she has to
keep telling me to hurry or l will be
late for school. l am going to try and
remember to do these things
HELEN MARIE BURGE.
Age 5. Grade BS, Washington school,
Ocean Park.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
BOY READER REALIZES
HIS ABILITY TO ASSIST
Honorable Mention)

Dear Aunt Laurie:
N HERE are many things, and one
is, mind your mother. for If you
u don't it causes her annoyance,
and it is also for your own good. An
other is never to cause her one bit OF
sorrow in any way if it can be avoided
When my mother gets up in the
morning and complains of headache or
any other ailment, / simply take
broom. sweep out the house, wash the
dishes and help in the general house
cleaning. This will please my mother,
for she will know that L am not
selfish.
In fact, Aunt Laurie, there are many
things that come before me that
never thought of before. This topic
has made me form a resolution that
shall do all in my power to please
mamma, and I hope that 1t does the
same for the rest of my cousins.
Your nephew,
FRANK TOM HOWELL.
ass Third street. Boyd street school
AS grade.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
Tries to Be Pleasant

Dear Aunt Laurie:
1 think 1 could do a good many
things that 1 don't do to help my
mother. l have a brother and he is
such a tease. l am always scolding
him and ] know it would help mother
a good deal IL 1 would not be so cross.
When he comes into my room and
sometimes spoils my things if l would
be more pleasant about it / know
mamma would think it much nicer.
If 1 would be more willing to do
things that displease me sometimes it
would help mother lot. Sometimes
get very much interested in book and
mother calls me to do something; if
would be more pleasant about it and
while 1 am doing it wear a more pleas
ant face it would help mother so much
l am sure.
Just lately on Sundays it has been
quite cool and 1 have wanted to wear
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
Dislikes Dish Washing

Dear Aunt Laurie:
am lazy when mamma tells me to
wash the dishes. l don't like to 10
them at all. like to run out and play
when she tells me to wash them, but
when she helps me do them I don't
mind l would rather sweep the floor
when she tells me to do the dishes.
Sometimes 1 take notion to do all
the homework, but that isn't very
often, and 1 always like to feed the
canaries. CLARA LUTZ.
Lancaster school. Age years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
ORDER AND NEATNESS
HELP MOTHER GREATLY
Honorable Mention)


Dear Aunt Laurie:
w HEN I stopped to think I was
w surprised at the many things
w | could do for my mother that
/ don't do
The first thing that came to my mind
was not to tease my little sister any
more, as l know how much it bothers
mother.
Then, instead of going to boys
house after school, to come home and
help mother, as she has often asked
me to. If 1 do go to the boys house,
not to stay too late, so mother will
have to wait dinner, as this worries
her, too.
When 1 do come home from school
will try not to run into the front door
yelling like mad and throw my cap
any old place. Because then when |
want to go out next time l will not
have mother hunting all over for it.
So 1 will come into the door quietly
and hang my cap on the hat rack,
where l can find it when 1 go out.
CARLTON HENLY.
1906 West Sixth street. BS, Hoover
street school.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
Leaves Nothing UndOne

Dear Aunt Laurie:
There isn't anything that [ know of
that l might do that l don't do to
please my mother. If 1 did know of
anything i would do it at once, and
consequently would not have it to write
about.
Something to please mother which
would be absolutely impossible would
be the only excuse for writing on the
topic for this week. and no mother ever
asks anything impossible of her chill
dren.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16

a thin dress. but mamma has thought
it best for me to wear a warmer dress.
l think it would help mother and make
her feel better if l would wear the
dress she wants me to and be more
pleasant about it, l know that it helps
mamma a great deal when l show my
love toward her. ETHEL HARPIN.
Sawtelle City school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
JUNIORS INDIFFERENCE
CAUSES SAD REGRET
Honorable Mention)

Dear Aunt Laura:
" HEN mamma especially wants me
wv to hurry and get through with
my work so that 1 can help her
to mend some of our clothes, I don't
care much about mending, so l linger
along with my work until she has hers
nearly done and | am ready to go for
a ride.
certainly might have helped mother
a great deal more than / did. How
thoughtless children are and mothers
are so good. 1 love my mother dearly.
OF course, mamma let me go for my
ride; still I felt that 1 should have
helped her and promised myself that
hereafter 1 would try to do all | could
to help her, and / hope to keep my
promise. ELSIE BRYANT,
Sawtelle city school; 9Th year.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-16
A Forgotten Duty

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Sometimes when my mother tells
me to do anything that I don't want to
do | frown and she asks me again, and
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

The old order changeth and the farmer is coming into his own. Not the farmer of the funny papers, with his patched jeans held up by one gal lus," driving a spawned team with broken down cart. This class of az riculturists is rapidly following the dodo, the great aux and other rare old birds into the dead and forgotten past. In his place has appeared progress sive, well read. prosperous individual. who seldom gets beyond the reach of the telephone and the daily paper. The old system of haphazard farming has no attraction for this modern agricul- turist, and he has reduced his calling to a science. The lessons of diversity have aided in bringing about this change, but to the greatest extent 1t IS due to the spread of good farming gos- pei, as taught by the agricultural col leges and demonstrated on experiment tai farms.
 With the elevation of his calling the farmer is bringing about a remarkable social, economic and moral change. The change that has been wrought by the gospel of better farming is strik- ingly set forth in Pullman despatch printed in yesterdays Oregonian, an- nouncing the resignation of Prof George Severance of the agriculture department of the Washington State college. Professor Severancel was drawing the very satisfa ctory ssIhry of $2,000 per year for his duties as in structor at the college, but has re- signed to become a farmer. He Is to take charge of three farms just beyond the boundary line in Canada, and is to receive a salary of s3,000 per year. with all his expenses paid, and Is also to have an interest in the profts.- Portland OregOnian.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Manchester.-There is not a vacant store in South Manchester.
 MiddIetown.-Col will close today Wednesday, at noon for a vacation of two weeks.
 Waterbury-Sunday marked the fif- ty-first anniversary of the dedication of the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception.
 Norwalk.-Plans are being drawn up for a new $35,000 hotel building to be erected on the site of the present Nor walk hotel.
 New 'Britan.-Supt. Lyman s. John son of the New Britain charity depart ment and Mrs. Johnson were married fifty years Tuesday,
 New Haven-About twelve thousand Red Cross stamps were sold Monday at the New Haven postoffice by the com mittee at work there.
 Derby.-Mayor James B. Atwater has returned from trip to points along the Mediterranean and to Paris and London. His health has been greatly benefited by the trip.
 Woodbury.-An invitation has been extended to the members of the Pro testant churches in town to attend a Christmas service to be held in St. Paurs Episcopal church son Friday morning at 10.45.
 Meriden.-An unusual sight on the streets this week was a woman wheel ing a suit case. Two small wheels, rigged tandem fashion, separated one bag and the woman merely trundled it along the walk.-Meriden Journal.
 Seymour.-The Rev. John A. Sulli- van of the Connecticut apostolate has been placed in charge of St. Angus tines parish for the present. He is quite well known to the parishioners, as he conducted mission here under Fr. Rigney's pastorate.
 mpsonviIle.-Rev. James Coote. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, read his review of Chesterton's Orthodoxy before the interdenomi- national ministers meeting in Hart ford. yesterday afternoon. This was the fourth time this paper has been asked for by ministerial bodies.
 Norfolk.-H. H. Bridgman and Mrs. Bridgman who was Miss Alice Ed ridge of Norfolk, will give the 300 de- pendent children in the Gilbert home a Christmas treat today Wednesday,. Every child will receive a gift of some kind. Later in the week Miss Isabella Eldridge of Norfolk will give the chill dren attending the Immaculate Con-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

The petition of P. William Dougher- ty, who was denied a liquor license, for a writ of certiorari against the town council of Richmond, has been denied and dismissed by. the supreme court. It was held by the court that the designation Owen F. Deadly, in Daw- ley's block Main street Wyoming" was sufficiently specific to fulfill the requirements of the law as to the To- cation named in the application for retail liquor license.
 Dougherty claimed that the appli- cation was not specific enough, for the reason that there was more than one building in the main street of the vil- lage of Wyoming belonging to MT. Dawley, and the petitioner was entitled to know the exact location of the place for which the license was sought, as he also owned property in that street.
 The opinion handed down by the court refers to Cumberland case in which it was held that the notice of an application for a liquor license which simply stated Robert Tripp, High street Valley Falls" was insuffi- cient, the court in that case saying that something more exact and definite was necessary in order that owners of lands within 200 feet might file objec- tions. Referring to the present case, the court in the opinion says:
 Tt appeared at the hearing that Dawley's block is a well known build ing. formerly a tavern, and the only building so designated in that village, and that buildings therein are not numbered. IA majority of the court are of opinion that the notice in the case at bar Is sufficient for that pur- pose"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
Judge Edward M. Burke held regu- lar session TuesdaY of the Westerly

Judge Edward M. Burke held regu- lar session Tuesday of the Westerly probate court. The first and final ac- count of the estate of George H. Mel vile was presented by Mary l.. Mel vile. as eXecutrix, who as residuary legatee received $22.452 of the estate of $36,320. The account was approved and ordered recorded. There is a bal ance due of $500 to Bessie Alice Boardman, aged T, Gladys Lillian Boardman, aged s. and Grace Albert Boardman, aged 2, $100 to each. These legacies were ordered paid to the chil- dren. through their father, Albert Boardman.
 The will of Gideon T. Collins was presented for probate and the estate will not exceed $t000 He bequeathed the whole estate to his wife, Abbie J. Collins, and nominated her as execu- trix of the estate. The will was wit messed by John w. Sweeney and Will liam Hoxsey and admitted to probate. The nomination of Abbie J. Collins as executriX was confirmed and bond was fixed at s2,0Q0. The appraisers are Tristram D. Babcock. Charles F. Allen and Albert Langworthy
 The final account of Michael Hana- fly, administrator of the estate of John Lynch, continued from the last session, was next considered. The administra- tor had since first presentation of the account been authorized to place a monument in the family lot. This had been completed at an expense of $75. Attorney Frank H. Hinckley represent ed four of the heirs The account was approved and ordered recorded. There was balance of s41S.6S. The court ordered distribution as follows: To
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having purchased the photograph studio of A. A. Scholfeld, Sd Main street, we arc ready to prove to the people of Westerly and vicinity our ability to do the very best work. A beautiful 16x20 water colored portrait of yourself given free with every doz- en 54.O0 cabinets. F. Rouleau & Co.,. Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
A Use for Vice President.

The president has been having a conference with the vice president. Isn't this new use for the second official of the land ?-Boston Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

The board of trustees has passed resolution changing the name of the Rhode Island Temperance league to the Rhode Island Anti-Saloon league, which means return to the original name, changed seven years ago. This matter will be definitely decided at the annual meeting in February. There was a meeting of the board of trustees Monday. and besides the resolution to amend the constitution for a change of name, reports were heard from dele gates to the national convention of the Anti-Saloon league in Chicago Nov. 30 to Dec. g.
 Having accepted a call to the pastor ate of a church in Bath, Me, Rev. AL len Brown resigned as secretary and Rev. John A. Hainer was elected.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

Town Treasurer Pendleton has re- ceived about one-third of the taxes on the levy of 1909 and which are payable during the present month.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
EnnaI tn tha rask

There is feeling abroad that Theo- dore Roosevelt can be left to deter mine his own future when he returns from Elba.-Birmingham Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

Westerly and Stonington fishermen have combined in protest to the shell fish commission of Connecticut against the perpetual franchise of $50 acres of oyster grounds to New Haven appli- cants.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

The Mechanics Savings bank trus- tees have decided to pay the ten per cent. dividend to depositors today Wednesday,.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

Increased traffic on the Ashaway and Westerly trolley road has necessitated the substitution of a large car of the Norwich line for the regular car.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
Will She Look It7

The summer girl will be a year old CT next year when we meet her at the beach, but she won't admit it.-Som- erville Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

his sweeping changes" in the naval department by dusting off the. bottom
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

Portions of the Paweatuck river was skinned with ice Tuesday morning for the first time since the season changed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
.s22,452 FOR WESTERLY WOMAN
Received by Mary L. Melville Executrx of Estate of Geo
 H. Melvie-Pettion of P. w. Dougherty Dismissed Temperance Workers Adopt Original Name. Anti Saloon Leaeue-Big Norwich Car Ashaway Spur.

Owen Lynch s69.7s, to Francis Lynch $69.7S Ellen Conway s67.7S, Margaret Devine S69.7S, Elizabeth Champlin, daughter of Mary Fox, $69.7S, Ann Hanafy's children, John w., Patrick H. and Michael F. Hanafy. s23.26 each.
 Louise E. BabcocK, executrix of the estate of John Clark, presented first and final account of the estate, which was approved and ordered recorded
 John F. Crandall, executor of the estate of Oliver P. Gavitt presented the first and final account, which was examined and ordered recorded. There is a balance due of $50 as legacy to Jennie Burdick, a minor, which upon petition was ordered deposited to her credit in the Washington Trust cont pany and payable when the legatee becomes 21 years of age.
 At the annual meeting of Mistuxct lodge of Mystic, Knights of Pythias, these officers were elected: Wilmington Travena, chancellor commander; Har- ry Mckenzie. vice chancellor: Moses Craig, prelate; Amos R. Chapman, keeper of records and seals; Nelson Baker, master at arms; P. J. Butten, master of work; Herbert Chapman, master of finance; E. H. Newbury, master of exchequer; John, Chapman, inside guard John T. Brooks, outside guard; William E. Lamphere, trustee; Moses Craig, delegate; Harry McKen- zie, alternate to grand lodge for two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
Local Laconics.

Collegians and others whose duties call them from Westerly are returning home for the holiday season.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
Somethinq in a Name.

If Dr Cook is anything like his name it is not to be wondered that he left without warning-Atlanta Jour nal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22

Job for Secretary Meyer. Maybe Secretary Meyer will begin
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
Where to Buy in Westerly

ROBERT DRYSDALE G CO.,. steam and Gas Filter and
 Dealer In Supplies. 54 Main Street. Westerly. R. l.. and Wauwinnet Ave. Watch Hill, R. L aug14d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
The Modern Farmer.

ception church in Norfolk a Christmas tree.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
PICTURES

Including the following subjects of
 COPLEY PRINTS which we offer at Reduced Prices; Home keeping Hearts Are Happiest. Priscilla and John Alden. Song of the Ages. Maidenhood. The First Summer. The First Punishment. The First Love.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-22
Where to Buy in Westerly

Monumental Works
 will guarantee to make a monu ment at the lowest possible cost con sistent with good work. My experi- ence of years eis at your service.
 ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Oak St, near High, Westerly, R. ].
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21
Near Death IN Ella Por1.

II a. thrilling experience 40 Mrs.
Ida Sorrr 80 facc Gcath. "For year.
>cN'r" hrg. Ir"ubir gave mo in
icrSc au;l"r:ug." slr writes. and scy-
"rsI tlHr'S ~, ariy raas0d IEy death.
Nj r"Y"tiicS fsiird aud DEBTORS s7id
was .ururablC. Tbcn Br. King
Nrw Di,rov"ry brought quick rc'tf
aud cur" 80 permanent that ] have
not b-,.u irugbI"d ~ twelve years.
Mr. Srp'r Ives in Zig Pond "a. "
y FORKS wonders in Courhs and Colds.
Sor" i.uHgs. IIcmnTThagcs. iat'Fipye,
hgthma. Crngp. whocpiag Coagh AMI
all bronchial affections. s.c and
$3.50 TrisI bottle free. Guarantees
by al druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21

he has PLAYED. iITa" ally liz every
liz" % business. 10 IL Il this tim"
IL" one c.nsIlcuoIs ac:Or 0H III"
standard o! ACTIN. nrcsPn,i'c -rt.rr
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has Hon" 20 in spite Of every orSt HCi"
hat CC'II! ~ thrown IN his vav. VI"
docs hat ntIp'o work with 2 simr' e
d,cr,t, auI ar apui" prui"s i3EaI
ahi!rt: INT .hcuiI win for h m tn
s"pjD ri every g"Eci0US mind. ECc'i
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W nd ROT he GifiC-,t To iEdicat" Dc.
f"Ct' in his performances Mr.. Nan
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said that there arc Nc i"SS' Than fiv"
Gi,t ret $DCts on IN" IN Not sInc"
tho Cr:a' DAYS Of Edwin Roth and
Hcnry irving has such r TrTtoTN
;,'cr on: "a on The Am"r'can stage.
In an rc'"r ~ h" fr i rank-'H W.
Ir,. Richard III 'R:~hr!ic1. In
ius Caco,r 'King I"ar. CihcllT
Gn which w. Nau:rU acts a'i"rnat"
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King Iohu. T;om"O nd Iui"t.
IIouis H TIL" M"r' haT' ~ VI
ricc. and TIL lad, "f INo"~.
There A., hi mil ~ his U~rioriT
an, = as thor" have b'"n in almnS
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no has ever bc~n srrH hUi ~"
lpcau' To- far oufshir" ihCu. and th"~''
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: II 10 Tho roycr. ~ hciiTg anh ~"
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21
The True Soirit.

SIC yuu willing TO forget sba: you
haVc done for oih"r p..nplc and IT, re.
n"ml-.g v!ai other poupir have dore
for you. ThCE You car keep Christ
ma. Ii,nsv Van Dyke.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21
Wisdcm.

Wisdom ,in"s not show i:srif 20
much in pTcc"pI as ir life-in a firm
ncss Of MIND and mastery ~ appetite.
u teaches Us io do. as well as to talk:
ard ~ make orr actions aud words all
Of q roIur-Sra
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21
4 Formula.

Right ideas. hacked BY persistence
and rrunIWl-at"d n Psychological mo-
E"nts. will gain fru'ho,d and become
a sr"at fore" for good no matter how
d tCrnincI may be the oppcsition-
r'iruii News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21

AT THE ACADEMY THIS WEEK.
Mcrday night Busy Izzy's
Boodle,T with George Sidney.
Tuesday night Fred NiEio'7
Talks Of Travel!
Thursday nisht-"Fifty Miles Fror.
Boston, with Miss Edna Wailace Hep,
per.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21
MEYERS BROTHERS
Usefu| housefurnishings
Greatly Reduced

G3:lvl.lnnrd wash TuDs. the
good hcav' Nil1. will not leak.
AMI I'm heavy I'D" crop handles.
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21

Co-ruI"ri SuiisT 'CU his tr"'~'
" u VII rr' a~c"V' nv Offer ~
Least help mr 70, N"EE~ud"Tt"'
IIlaciicr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21

Best Grade of 1G.iuch PrrCales.
in all the seasons newest Designs
In Cheeks. Plaids. Dots. and Neat
Figures. Sp"cial 12i &C.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21
Sl.C9 kiMOko. acc.

One lot Ladies' Short Lawn
Kimnuus just received. Sold from
.5c 10 Sl.Uh We will run special
for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21

Assorted IN plut"&. including
,,inn.r. tea. breakfast and pIr. in
n rtch bin" or green design, each
plat" worth from 10 to nc each.
SPECIAL ................ &c. ea.h
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-21

Genuine Barney Linpn-'"
inches wide: pure White: fine for
sum lntr WtlT $1,000. w 81.