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The Washington herald., 1909-03-07

tonight all by myselfT"
why, Blossom" Mr.. J. answered. quite
virtuously surprised. you will not DO
alone You told me Martha and Agnes
and several Of the girls are coming TO
see you tonight"
well. they aren't" Mrs. Justwed In
terposed. "At least shall phone them
not TO, so there!'
''Oh, see" said Mr.. J. in a spirits
willing but-the-hesh weak tone. IF that
is the wsy you feel about It, / wouldn't
think Of going I'd ten thousand times
rather be with you than"
I don't believe It. / simply can't be
Ileye It." Mrs. Justwed half sobbed, with
a most significant move toward her hand
kerchief. Il don't believe Why,
HOmer-I-actually- -believe-you-are-
tired-of-staying-home-with-boohoo-
hOo"'
Mr.. J. made a Wild gesture Ike tearing
his hair.
Now. Blossom" he pleaded. "do be
sensible. What an absurd statement 10
make-as though could possibly prefer
TO be any other place than with you!
Why-why-''
We'll. then" sobbed Mrs. j.. complete
ly Ia tears. why do-dO-do you want
70 go7 You don't csre-about-about the
poker. you sayr'
''Of course notI OF course noti But
you see. Blossom, a fellow likes once in
while to play a friendly little game
with his old pals and
Il knew it," cried Mrs. j.. almost
triumphantly. II knew IT, You aren't
content with your home. You're bored
utterly bored. Very well, go and play
your old poker-go right away-don't wait
q single minute"
Il win nOti' thundered Mr.. J., quite
masterfully. Il win notl ! won't bulge
from this fat I don't want to-
And, picking up the phone, be Informed
Tom that his wife was in and that be
couldn't under any conceivable circum-
stances be present. Then he grabbed up
the evening paper and began TO peruse
il viciously.
Mrs. J. dried her eyes. For a long time
she sat staring at the light. deep IN the
solution Of some troublesome. weighty
problem.
Suddenly she smiled. One could almost
hear her mental cry OF Eureka"
Silently she left the living room, and
presently Mr.. J. heard her fumbling
around in the dining-room. The sound OF
chairs being moved came TO him through
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fact. she did It spItefuily and with an
afr Of really conferring a favor upon the
Weary One by accepting his seat.
Several men sniekered.
The Weary One grew red and green.
and then pale under the gillS.
Suddenly his expression became deter
mined.
Il beg your pardon. madam" he said.
quietly. "but you are sitting on some
thing that belongs to me. May ! trouble
you 20 get up and let me" -
'Humph!" snorted the pompous woman,
arising with an air OF injured dignity and
utter disgust
The man bent over and pretended 70
look for a lost article.
The woman stepped out into the aisle,
languidly
The Weary One straIghtway sat down
In the seat. opened his evening paper and
began to read as placidly as you please.
We'll. welli" gasped the pompOus
woman. Il thought I was sitting on
Yes. madam" the Weary One ex-
plained. Sonthlngly. you were-my seatI''
The pompous woman left the car at the
next corner.
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a Street Car Episode.

TT happened on a crowded traction car
the other afternoon at the time OF day
when the weary hOmemakers are re-
turning from their day OF grinding labor
at their desks. One Of them, a mild
looking man, so worn that he positively
looked H. had Just sunk gratefully into
seat with n sigh OF relief when a woman.
luxuTicuSly Overdressed. entered with an
air Of Importance and stood by the Weary
One
He half arose. but sank back again,
resigned TO be considered impolite.
The pOmpOus woman shifted TO the
other foot nOisliy and Iurched up against
him as The ear made a curve.
Il don't see." she exclaimed. vindictive-
" and pOintedly. gazing straight at the
poor Weary One, why they don't run
cars just for men and avoid embarrassing
them by the sight Of a woman hanging
on TO a strap.
The Weary One gave up the ghost, so to
speak. and got Up. meekly Offering bis
seat with n courteous:
Please take my seat, madam"
The pOmpOus, overdressed woman
fOunced down into the seat without so
much as q mumbled Thank you!" 10
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Dress Hints for
Men.

VAA ANY OF the windows are now max
Hing display of fancy Waistcoats.
kFlanneI ones, very light IN color.
or white ones, worn with DARK clothes,
are very smart. Others seen are dark
in color and Of heavily ribbed velvet.
waisJcOar fer wear with the dinner
jacket, that seems 70 be much n vogue.
Is Of cloth OF silver: with Il are worn
chased silver buttons and studs.
Anent the questions OF Eeckues may BE-
mentioned the pastel toned scarfs IN heavy
winter silks. OF light c0ior-pink. tan
and yell0w-they are az their best when
worn with g white WGistcOGr. a number OF
knitted ones IN salt-and- pepper patterns
are also being shown
The latest wrinkle IN moderate priced
socks IS said 70 be one made OF silk
over isle. In many colors, and elaborate
IN appearance. they are still much less
expensive than the all SIX ones. Many
Of the less costly lines are now Offering
hose and scarfs 20 match-a combination
that generally pleases.
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Bathroom Fixirlgs
and Furnishings.

Z you would have your bathroom Ioos
well. buy articles Of a superior quail
ity This IS q rule that always holds
good Heavily niekeled accessories have
one advantage over inexpensive pieces n
that they are easy 20 keep clean. as a
daily rubbing with a dry. warm rag viii
preserve their brightness
A rubber bath mat for Use IN the bot
tom CT the tub 20 prevent slipping IS a
very useful article The floor should Be
provided with q seTviceabie mat The
variety OF soap dishes provides a large
number 70 choose from
a towel rack is a necessity sud the arm
bracket IS preferred 20 the bar. u Is
much more convenient when more than
one tOwel needs airing.
Bath spray tubing nay be purchased In
various lengths The shower bath fxture
Is cheap and 10 longer a luxury
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Unique Golf.

n YER IN the Fiji Islands the natives
have s game that resembles some
" what the popular game OF golf II
IS called ~tiga" and Is said TO be over
several hundred years old Played By the
natives as they walk along their road
WAYS. Ii requires a 100 per cent more
skill than does golf. II Is played in this
manner:
A long reed is fitted at one end with
large brown bean This Is balanced 81
the hand Ike g javelin and hurled for
ward. with the forednger as the motive
power. The tiga. as il Is called. is hurled
at some small huloek. several Yards
ahead, as the natives walk along. The
reed strikes the mound. gIances OF and
skins along several hundred feet before
coming % earth It Is seif-eTident that
great skin is necessary 70 make the tigs
hit the mound OF earth NJ Just the richr
angle 10 glance or and continue its aisht.
As IN golf, the object IS TO make as iong
q drive as possible.
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III CERTAIN fair young substitute IN
- one Of the public schools Of a large
y Middle West city recently diseov-
cred that it is preferable. perhaps. to
spank the young idea rather than 20
teach It 10 shoot By the new tangled
methods Of persuasion and kindness
Though the calculating incident that
brought her around 70 that way OF
thinking was one that she had 10 take
seriously. she Is stiH laughing az the mis-
ehievousness Of the priL--pal actor.
He was not the prOverbial freckied-
faced. red haired lad. from whom one
naturally expects such praEks. but q
golden haired. cherubic little boy. who
really looked as though butter wouldn't
melt IN his mouth In fact. he was a
prize scholar. a perfect example OF pro
priety. his fall from grace was as com
plete as II was sudden and original And
It happened IN this way:
As the line 6led into the room one day
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because somebody thinks he's good for
the cash1 You can't figure II out In your
own case. you say7 Well. then. let me
dope II out fCr you IN mine There's your
smokes. for example. VIII you tell me
exactly why man likes to run & bill at
a cigar store, and then try 10 settle for
it ali IN lump instead OF paying as be
gOes-and doing without when he hasn't
got the price? I'm rot praeticing what I
preach; but, take II from me, IL ought
10 be just as easy TO pay as you CO-and
a whole lot easier when the hrst OF the
month comes. without a big smoke bill
staring you IN the face.
Funny about this frst-of- -the-month
business. sin't tit1 I'm glad 10 see Il come,
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~ ak about your strenuous weeks.
81 sighed Mr.. A Good Fellow. rs be
- reached for the swinging lighter In
the cigar store and picked out a soft
place on the counter to lean against. this
one just past has certainly been a
seorcher for me- Why? Why, look here!
Do you mean to tell me. man you can
look NE straight IN the face and ask such
a question:
Don't you ever have any bills to settle
on the first Of the month"; When It gets
10 the end Of the month don't you have
that sort Of Sherlock Holmesed feeling?
And when the morning Of the first dawns,
don't you mentally don sack-cloth and
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07
Small Parties
for Children.

RT IS a great mistake to allow a child
20 give a large party, as the result
B often IS e nervous breakdown, caused
By the attendant fatigue Rich food
should not be served indiscriminateIy at
children 5 parties, ss the result often is q
dangerous attsck Of indigestion for one or
more OF the children Another reason
why the large party Is undesirable IS that
the dust the children raise n their roap-
ing gets into their throzts, and has. often,
q very injurious effect For a child under
the age OF ten the party should never be
made up Of more than from four 10 six
children. The mother Of the child giving
the party may watch this number and
send them home confident that their Htrle
stomschs and nerves aave lot suffered
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07
A BOOMERANG.

Ut a small country boarding house re
- sort down in ole Virginie," this past
summer. the girls decided to give a dance
in the town hall on the mutual benefit
plan, so TO speak. Half Of the expenses
OF the hail. music and refreshments, It
was planned, should be borne by them
and the other half by the men. The fair
chairman Of the refreshment committee,
IN exhorting the prospective dancers TO
make no mistake IN the details agreed
upon, wrote:
The girls viii furnish the sugar and
the men viii bring the lemonsI'
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ashes and raise your voice IN lamenta-
tions-that you just can't settle a little
bit on every last creditor and stave them
OF for another month"; You don't5 Come
here! Let me feel you and see II you
are reali
SAY. on the level. I wich you'd put
me next 70 how you do It. Economy?
Management? Saving up for a rainy
day? Aw. don't pass me a lot Of con
ike that-I know all those roads 20 Easy
street-but the thing I want 10 know Is
how you econOmiZe, how you manage.
and how yOu save up for z rainy day.
Tell It 10 me. and I won't pass II by.
Did you ever stop TO think Of the fool
stunts man does during the month. Just
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last week after the morning recess she
heard an awful racket IN the cloakroOm-
Sailing into the thick Of the fray. she
discovered the Cherub IN q real rough
Boy. She separated them IN jiHy and
sent them 10 their respective seats Wig
orous questioning disclosed the fact that
the Cherub had had a bag OF peanuts
Which the Bad Boy Insisted on taking
away from him Hence the scrap.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07


Of action and Of large feet.
Feet of Different Nations.
II Is interesting 20 note the different
ideas Of beauty OF foot that prevail in
various countries. From babyhood the
Chinese wOman's foot is bound in long
bandages for the purpose OF keeping them
small The practice Is a cruel one, and
even In China has lost It's power as
custom. Among one Of the numerous &C
tions OF the progressive Chinese Of the
present generation has been an effort 10
educate their people against the cruel
practice. The genuine Old-tlme colOsed
washerwoman Of our own country IS a
descendant OF the land where the women
have been the harder worked Of the
sexes, for we all remember the Jingle
about the African traveller who was
pitied by the women OF that country:
Let Us pity the poc= white mani
No mother has be 10 bring HIM uailk-no wife to
grind his CON-
The feet OF this good old soul have not
been generations enough removed from
this better civilization that the hard work
OF her fOrebears have not left q distinctive
mark.
But more dependable feet does not
sound bad. Now. does Il?
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THE CRAZE FOR JET.

z lie craze for Jet is shown not only in
- the millinery on exhibition, but in the
jewelry in the stO-e windows. The Get
shown is not intended for wear with
mourning. but for decoration whether the
toilet be black or colored. Some Of the
pieces are very beautiful row Of
disks attached 10 a wire seems to be the
faVorite 10 the icwelry line, and this can
be carried out in fligree or solid Jet dots.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07

~ HIS plan illustrates house that Is
s. nearly square, the size being 80 feet
- In width By q feet In depth. ex-
elusive Of piazza that extends across the
front The exterior treatmentabeing in
cement, with half timbers showing IN the
second story. The roof is high pitched,
with wide spreading eorniee aud rafters
showing on the under side. The attic IS
good height and lighted with dormers.
The yestibule entrance IS IN the center,
with 2 large reception room on the left,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-07

Every day women are becoming more
sensible in their footwear and that means
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13

Cleveland people consider the nalne of their town sufficient as au address without the addition of Ohio, and one protesting against the use of the nanle of the state tells story 10 illustrate the folly of redundant particulars. "It reminds me." he said, ''of tie fussA
 EnSiiShnau who went up to St. Peter and said, I'm from London. And then, for fear the saint might mix hi.a up with somebody else. ht. addcd.
 London. England. you know That ri'ed the good old gatekeeper From London. England. eh:' he said. Well. MT. Man from London. England, you re knocking at the wrong door, Your new address is Sheoi. Birthstone coun- ty. Donainiou of Lucifer." '-Exchange
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
Not q SucceSS.

The naanaScf of the suDscriptlou book department was telling If soiue of his experiences. The funniest cas.. l remember" he said, was that of au applicant for job at book cauvassins from whom l expected great thluys He made careful study of tue litera. turr We supplied him with and was very enthusiastic. Judge uf ny sur. prise when the f1rst morning he went out back he eame and handed in hi. resignation.
 But vhu should Hot te- su rasii ! dis,wllla@c,t. l told hn 'f w luai.s. sn'ocSs al the s:ari. uail you az. know wl,siGe laAt yeii wen' ;Hf" only two lj,trts.
 "'bnl* two. E. sai' !u@'Ih"is'l~fs Nnr Was q real as'a'e a"s.a:t, n lo per x!:atrti ':l.. ID S,.n I ,.u!.:. .a,,t far ts'.. lnts in 'i'-'t.tfi'i.si. aud t,it, a'..,.i M l r;!'r s's.. sd ... Il >tl;' of e.,t is.. l didls.f &=s:t; A',l ~Aa';.a& his hea.. nlnsaf'tfii f"ttses i,z., r.4.=.... t..., ant ,sl., ..i<3a-Nja.s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
he Gnu lp the Zoo.

They've got q g.u :n tue zoo. Ir'g a now gnu. That is 10 say, uo one ever knew 1t there before When il arrived 1t had very little coat. Consequently it was in state of gnudity: hence this new dltty we als composing on the subject But now 1t is 10 longer gnude. That new gn0 knew some, thing and grew 8 new coat for the cold weather. If some people knew what that new Nubian gnu knew. they would keep their hair on.- London Scrapa.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
1ha New Boar6ar.

What did you say your name wasr inquiries the landlady in q hoarse whis per.
 Camp"
 Ladies and gentlemen. this Is Mir Grant"
 She waves you to vacant chair. The young lady on your right drops q half bow. The young gentleman t. your left drops q pork chop. Thus amid covert s,ircrS. supercilious glances and general aWliWardness. you talk your place among an alien people.
 "A hash house introdarrl3!. aiways reminds me of d minstrel show" de clares the humorous boardrr F.. seated, gentlemen; know each otiieI and be acquainted"
 Whcreat you must smile.
 "Cha>e the COW this way" continues the humorous boarler ill time honored reference to the milk pitcher. wharear Tou must euffaw.
 You are always master of ceremo- pies." says q young lady boarttcr It the humorous one. As for pe, Ilu too timld."
 "Wby are you tini, ?"
 "0h. I'm SD littie."
 Sweet goods come in small pack ages"
 ''So does poison
 Fine old repartee After dinner you ascend to your hail bedroom and won der if you will eyer be al lio,nr In this company. But you know you will Within month you wil be lending money to the humorous buartlpr and perhaps have love affair started: Puck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
PILES! PILES. PILES!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will ,'ure Blind, Hleedings and Ii'.1;ns Piles. It absorbs the tHmors. allays gives instant relief. Williams Indian Pile Ointment ls prepared for Piles and itching of the private parts Sold by druggists, mall soc aud $100. Wu- Hams Mfg. Co.,, Props Cleveland. o. Sold by McCammon & Sons
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
In the Hands of the Law.

An lmperunious young lawyer re gently received the fo!iewiii. letter from tailor to whe;N he WAS ia debtpd:
 Dear Sc-kinily advise Tie by retur' mail when may expect a reElittan.e from you in settlement of my account Yours truly J. SNfPPEM The follower of Blackstone iIn:ncdt ately replied:
 Dear Sir-i have your request for aa vice of d recent dlte and beg leave tS say that. not having received any r"ll2a sr from you. i cannot act fin the premises Cpon receipt ot your check for s35p l shat be very glad to look the matter up tpi you and 10 acquaint you with the resul1s of my Investigations. l am. sir. wit4 great respect. your most obedient servant
 BARCLAY E. cox l.. Success Magazine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
Help Wanted

WANTED INdMEDIATELY-Y YOUNG
 men and women to prepare for rail
 way an commercial telegraph ser Ice. Excellent salaries. Quick pro- motion. Finest equipped telegraph department in the south. We secure positions. Write for further infor- nation. Address Telegraph Depart ment, Monroe Commercial College Monroe, La. SIS I'm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
importance Of Towels.

Do you fully realize the Importance of the vowel 'e" ill English: The in scription, "Prsrvyprfctmnvrkpthsprcp tstn," over the Dec;,lo.ue In au F,ng- fish country church puzzled people f" 200 years. Pepper 1t properly 'Hith "s's" and you may read, "PreSer"e. ye perfect men; ever keep these prscep<1 ten" Easy. isn't it?-Boston Globe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
THE CAPITAL MEAT MARKET
 3Of W. Second Ave.

If you want good meat and prompt service come and try us. All kinds of meat at low prices. Fowls, live and dressed. Cleanest place in the city Call by or telephone us. Old phone 1879, new phone 475.
 O. R. PERRY, Prop.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
Better Times Are C0min.

and better bread can be had at 11o2 west 2ni., at Skidmore BafcYy. T1ere
 are two kinds of doughnuts. try Skid
 pore's, the kind that is just right A sack full for a nickel or a dime doz.
 Fresh every day except Saturdays, Fresh every evening except Sundays. Rolls every evening , D. m. Boiled ham by the slice. Drive by CT send. No. Old phone SIS. 10-5-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
Modest Modern Man.

Whatever may be said of the modern man. he cannot be said to be lacking iu modesty. While the ancients did the!s utmost to prove that they issued from the gods, We do our best to demon strate that we have descended from monkeys.-Paris Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
Merely Local.

Young Thomas. afflicted with greer apple pain in his midst, thus explainet his condition to his mother: "Mother I've got an awful bad pain right h the middle of my stomach, but tn rest of me feels flne"-Lippincott's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
Tornado and
 Hail Insurance

est companies, with assets of over S31 100000. are writing hail In con- nection with tornado Insurance Let us write Jcu policy at once. The rates arc yary low.
 The .'rm season has hardly be- gun and vet the losses so far have exceeded any pl evious year Tn the history of our state. The wise will profit by the experience of others Be wise and insure with us.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
J.H PH.KlNTON X SONS, Props
Dry Cleaning

Caver, The Tailor, makes a specially of dry cleaning; all kinds Of fancy garments, whether animal or vegeta- ble fibre. Also the work turned out from our department of common good Is always of a superior quality being done strictly by the French process. Old phone S61 1714-1716 W.6 Ave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13

Call at our store and in. spect one of the largest stocks of Heaters, Ranges and Cook Stoves in the city, Prices exceedingly reasona- ble. Reap 6 Crawford Fur niture Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13

In this woelA one must b. . nefA too klnl . = kind sao1GA.-sGsGa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13

Just received three car loads of new Furniture and Stoves that we must sell re- gardless of price. s'Terms to suit" Union Furniture Co.,, 317-3l9 Main St. w. $. Beard, Manager.
 Q-o6-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13

The Pappas Cafe the only place Serve the best dinner in town for 2oc reserve tables for ladies. Open day and night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13

A few claims paid during month or August by kimball X Saunders, mana gers Great Eastern Casualty Co.,, Of New York
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
For Sale.

FOR SALE-COMPIE FURNISH ings of five room house New and
 terms reasonable. Apply 1lo South
 Walnut. lO-1O-Gt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
50O MILE BOOK
Sl22.JJO

Good for bearer locally betweei points iu Arkansas
 H. N ATWOOD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13

sickness an daccidents, see
 kIMBALL < SAUNDERS. 113 Pine street, Pine Bluff, Ark.
 Old Phone 296.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13

What did you say your name wasT inquiries the landlady In q hoarse whis Dpr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-13
Redundant Particulars.

Success Magazine.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-07-08
AIsska-Ynkon Exposition.

The following arrangements
are authorized for the sale Of
round trip n0n-transserrable
tickets for the Seattle Exposition
at Seattle, Washington. From
Parma 10 Seattle and return,
S25.95. Tickets on sale June I
TO September 80 1909. inclusive.
Children, Of FIVE years of eye and
under y, hall fare. Going tran
Sithmit, thirty days: final return
limit, sixty days from date of
sale. not 10 exceed October 81.
1909. Route via Huntington
and Portland in both directions.
Stopovers allowed within limit
of ticket. Eor further infOrma.
tion see
f. NJ. SsiAtL, Agent O.S.L..
. 1879 30 Parma, Idaho
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-07-08

Job work from this office
delivered promptly.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-07-08

At foFt Scott, Kansas ohJnly !. Fred
Warren, business msuaser 81 the Appeal
70 Reason, soeialisi paper published at
G'ard, Kshsas. We seatenced to six
moaths in jail and Gn II 1880 ny
Fe'israi Judge Peiiolk eegerai veels
ago Warren Vas eonf hs alleged
violation Of The postal rssulaiions IN
sending through tie meils printed
offer Of reward Of 5000 70 anyone Who
would kidnap Ex-Governor William s
Taylor Of Kentucky, and re;asu him to
thas state. A motion lor q new trial
vas overnled
Tie Socialists oi tas country have
pledged $500 to support Warren in
his defense.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-07-08


2es Industrial aleobolsi Usea snd
Manufacture
2eo Industrial Alcohol Uses ard
statistics
20 Modern Convenience ior the
Farm Home
2s2 Celery
2s7 Poultry Management
259 Beans
POI Evaporation Of Arples
295 Potatoes AMI other Root Crops a.
Foods
32i The Use Of the Split Log Drag on
Earth Roads
3zi Sweet Potatoes