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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

Val Leonard went to Atlantic Sun
day to visit.
O. B. Train went to Atlantic Mon
day on business.
Mrs. James Mushrush went to Extra
Tuesday to visit.
Otto Witthauer visited at his home
in Extra Sunday.
Charles Stocking was south bound
passenger Tuesday.
John Ward went to Des Moines
Monday on business.
DIR. g. G. Rasmussen went to Extra
Monday on business.
Sherman Lang went to Omaha Sun.
day on business and to visit.
Mrs. j. R. Chandler and Mrs. Lena
Walker visited in Extra Monday.
Will Powers of Atlantic came up
Sunday to visit, returning Monday.
Miss Ethel Kuhn went to Atlantic
Tuesday to visit relatives and friends.
John Weighton went to Des Moines
Monday on business, returning Tues.
day.
Miss Peterson, one of the clerks in
the Bilharz store spent Sunday with
her parents in Brayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lidd and son of Shen-
andoah, formerly of Audubon, arriv-
ed here Sunday to visit relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Gaire of Elkhart went down to
Extra Tuesday to visit. She was here
to visit her daughters, Mabel and Leo
ia Lieb who make their home here.
Sheriff Crees and Ed Finch return
ed home Sunday from Clarinda where
they had been 10 take Fernando
Wheeler who was adjudged insane.
Alvin Roberts, the son of w. S. Ro-
berts and wife had a very bad acci-
dent Saturday. He was playing with
some other boys and broke his collar
bone. He is getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Jensen received
word Tuesday from Mr.. and Mis-.
Peter Bfansen of Atlantic that they
were the proud parents of daughter
born that day. Mother and babe are;
doing nicely.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
TRAP FOR WORTHLESS DOGS
Effective Method Of Capturing We.
Z less Animals That ProwI at Might
Destroying Chickens.

Around many farms there are
worthless dogs that prowl at night.
eating eggs and chickens and doing
other damage, but owing. to their
nocturnal habits are not easily &C
,oessible to the faithful old shoteun,
writes Eva Wharton in the American
Agricultural In getting rid of these
dogs snare trap made a. shown IN
the drawing herewith has proved very
successful. A flexible pole IL feet
long Is planted about two feet IN the
ground and slanting somewhat when
the snare is not set. The snare should
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
I u1I glM TRY
lQ2Il@l h IS =

The homer is considered the best
bird on squad profit
If the pigeon loft leaks. the birds
will not do well this winter.
I! is not profitable to treat fowls
suffering from contagious disease.
Never allow duckling to get wet
until they have good coat of feath-
ers.
Amateurs should start out with
small focks, using only one breed of
fowls.
T For laying hens 1t is better to have
the corn cracked rather than to feed
it whole.
Skim milk. sour milk. or milk in
any condition is ap excellent drink
for poultry.
An essential in the hens comfort
In cold weather is a floor where no
drafts are felt.
Ducks are nervous creatures and
will often lose much flesh ON account
of their nervousness at night.
Dogs that chase hens should be shut
away from them. They will worry the
hens and decrease the egg Yield.
Do not dispose Of too many early
pullsts for fattening purposes-they
are your principal assets for another
season.
II your breeder produces small,
mushy squads be sure there is some
thing wrong. Clean out the lot and
start anew.
Chickens should be given an extra
allowance of corn at night, for corn
furnishes heat to the body, as it is
slow to digest
Give the poultry houses a good
cleaning, and pillow or spade up the
yards. Dirty houses breed vermin,
and polluted soils are incubators for
the cape worm
Wheat furnis hes more material for
the white of eggs than corn. A bushel
of wheat co.t- f. atcut ho1e-tenth
more pro;c'-' 4 tt 4fi' Of casn.
and abor. ,4s IA.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Hens In Commandment

Hens in confinement, to do their
best. must be supplied with yegeta
bles like red cabbage, boiled pota.
Toes and turnips. They must also
have partly fresh diet, like, meat
scraps and the refuse from butcher
shops. They resemble human beings
In loving a variety of foods. are
pleased with an occasional change OF
diet and poultrymen believe that II
pays to gratify them and keep then
contented and happy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

Two or three experienced ca uvas-
sera at once to travel as General
Agents to appoint Local agents.
Alec Manager for this district in
the sale of booke, Bibles, etc. on the
easy payment plaD,s soliciting. de-
livering aud collecting. Easy, per-
nanent work. Many earning $3.50
to $500 per month. Experience not
necessary. Full particulars for Ell
Their position tree. Address A. B.
Kuhlman Company, Chicago, H.,
May Is, 1911.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Backache Rheumatism sIeeplessness

Result from disordered kidneys. s Fo-
ley Kidney Pills have helped others,
they will help you. Mrs. ]. B. Miller,
Syracuse, N. Y, says For long time
suffered with kidney trouble and rheu-
matism. had severe backaches and
felt All PLAY ed out After taking two
bottles of Foley Kidney Pills my back
ache is gone and where | used Ito lay
awake with rheumatic pains lnowtleep
wonderful things for me. -. Try them
now. Sold by all druggists,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
That Carving Set

Warranted Steel, finely tempered,
and ofsuperior workmanship that is
the description of the Journals Carv-
ing Set.
The setis nicely packed in a box and
its quality is such that no housewife
would need to be ashamed of it. Do
you need one? Now is the time TO get
one for practilly nothing. It'slprice 10
l$l.7o cash, and it is worth all of it. But
it is given for So ON subscription and
25 cts additional. Send now.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
TunbIed.

Horace, my boy" said Mecaenas,
why don't you write an ode in praise
OF some particular brand Of wine?"
you. too. my guide, philosopher
and friend!" exclaimed the poet
"Have you begun to mess up your
rhetoric with those twentieth century
forms of satire?'
Sadly he turned away, for he could
not deny that in his cellar lay case
OF choice Falernian, and that metri.
cal qutd pro quo was about due on it,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Wooden sheets,

They are not really sheets at all, but
blankets. ~
They are "just the thing" for the
icool nights of early fall.
They are extremely light in weight,
hut warm a.
They come in attractiyely striped
borders of pink and blue.
| The size is "a by "a inches. i,
l Designed for similar need is the
4auEe wool blanket. Though sold in
pairs each blanket Is bound singly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Speedy Relief From kidney Trouble

II had an acute attack of Bright's di-
sease with inflammation of the kidneys
and bladder, and dizziness, "says Mrs.
Cora Thorp, jackson, Mich. "a bottle
of Foley's Kidney Remedy overcome the
attack, reduced the inflammation, took
away the pain and made the bladder &C
ton normal. l wish everyone could
know of this wonderful value" Sold
by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Pneumonia Follows A Cold

But never followi the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, which checks the cough
and expels the. cold. M. Stockwell, Han
nibal Mo-, says, 1T beats all the rene
dies ever used. l contracted bad
cold and cough and.wast hreatened with
pneumonia. One bottle; of .Foley's Ho-
ney and Tar completely cured me.y1 No
opiates, Just q reliable household medi.
cine. Sold by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
His heirIoons.

"An heirloom" explained the farm.
er's wife to her thirteen-year-old boy,
us something that has been handed
down from father to son and In some
instances is greatly priced"
I'D prize these heirlooms I'm wear.
Ing" remarked the youngster, "a
good deal more If they wasn't SO long
IN the legs. Everybody's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Careless Husband.

What have you done!" exclaimed
Mrs. Cumrox as she fourished let
ter at him.
Has that anything to do with the
correspondence tried to help you
1T has. It's an indignant protest
! told you to address that distin.
guished pianist as Herr Professor"
"And did So"
Yes. But you wrote it Hair Pro
fessor!"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Wasted on Her.

Professor McGoozle-In looking
over an old book the other day came
across a funny Victor b
Ordeth.''
Mrs. McGoozle--I don't see any
thing funny about 1t. Ordeth Is an
unusual name Of course but Victor is
quite common. What is the q. sup
posed to stand for?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Handy Travel Box.

, II there are no drawers for holding
the surplus stock of dish towels, hold.
ers, cleaning cloths and the like which
should always be in readiness. get a
wooden box high enough to make a
comfortable seat: having the cover on
hinges, pad the top of 1t and cover
with blue denim, when you will have 9
iHuitahles rocentanla
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
SIMPLE. HOMEMADE BRooDER
Place Warm soapstone on Top Of
Box to Secure Even Temperature
for Considerable Time.

Nail two Stats. d. ACROSS top Of =
medium-sixed dry-goods box and tack
flannel in loose folds. b, on the under
side. says writer in the Farm and
Home. Make the cover removable and
make curtained door. as shown at
c. Place warm soapstone on top
of box. which will keep an even tenn
perature for a long time. This brood
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Lack of Enterpri.e

Roman Guide (impressively) The
ruins of the Colosseum!
Seattle Man (astonished)-W
what do you think of that! Why, saw
photographs of that heap twenty
years ago.
Roman Guide Uoftsly) Quite likley.
sir.
Seattle Man-But why in thunder
aren't these ruins cleared away and 4;
modern coliseum erected?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Too Magnetic.

I'm sorry to have to bring this
watch to you for the third time this
month" apologized the man with the
fur-trimmed overcoat, "but it has be.
come magnetized again"
you ought to take something for
your blood" grumbled the watch re-
pairer; there's too much iron in it,"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

Foley Kidney Pills are reliable re-
medy for backache, rheumatism and
urinary irregularities They are tonic
in action quick in results and afford
prompt relief from all kidney disorders
Sold by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Remember THE Name

Foley's Honey and Tar for all coughs
and colds, for Group, br6n chitis, hoarse.,
ness and for racking lagrippe coughs.
No opiates. Refuse substitutes. Sold
by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Winter Zoos.

Tho correct and most exact answe,
to the question, Why don't my hens
lay winter eggs?" is: They can't
They are Matched too late.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
THE USUAL OBJECT.

Not because her hair was curly.
DID the duke pursue the maid;
On the beach and in the city TX
Still his dapper form displayed.
Not because her smile was winning,
Not because her heart was true;
Not because her style was stunning
And her faults, at most, were few.
All the dukelet ever pondered,
As he sought her everywhere,
Was the dot she'd get from father,
A Chicago millionaire.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

Idt-I III gUIH 10 new me IolIe IN.
sured. Moike.
Mike-For why?
Pat-Mrs. Haley was at tn house
last night an her husbands insured
for thousand dollars an she told the
old woman thot tn divil would never
die.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

Pertinent Inquiry.
have a lot Of self-esteem,
1t Is no more than meet;
But why should my neighbors seem
To show 80 much conceit?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

er is simple, economical and useful.
1t should be set in coop or shed.
Diagram shows part Of end of boz
broken away to show flannel.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02
Heavy, Soil,

Intensive poultry keeping on hsav,
soil 10 gambls.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-02-02

II AS matter of convenience to our
Audubon friends and those living on
the Audubon Routes, the Journal de-
sires to inform you that Mrs. James
Chandler of Audubon has been en-
gagged to look after the collections and
any other business pertaining thereto.
Settlements made with her will DE APP
preciated.
Yours Very Respectfully,
Audubon County Journal.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
MARYLAND NEWS NOTES

A musical club has been organized
in Elkton with Mrs. James F. Evans
president.
Ira Whitcraft, of Sixth district. is
Democratic aspirant for Sheriff OF
Cecil county.
William R. Nceomas. a young mem
Der of the Hartford county bar. is a
Democratic aspirant for States At
torney.
The damage suit of w. !. Mcdowell,
Of Mort East, against the Philadelphia.
Baltimore and Washington Railroad
Company for personal injuries. has
been settled.
Elkton Council has contracted With
Chalkley Hatton for a West Elkton
sewer plan.
Florence Maxwell. of Elkton, and
Fred T. Hayter. Of Newark. were
married in Elkton by the Rev. H. A.
G.. Westerfeld
John F. Johnson, who bought the
old Mccullough iron mills at North
East. will convert the largest mill into
a Touring mill.
The 117-acre farm of Wilbur Nc
Cam. near Dublin. Hartford county,
has been bought by Mrs. Hannah R.
James for $500.
J. W. Maslin, Frank S. Maslin. Wal
ter H Weber and A. Hamlin Carver.
present incumbent. are being doomed
for Mayor of Havre de Grace.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
MIDDLETOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, Del, March 90
John NJ. Clough of Kennedyville, Md,
has been appointed day fiagman at St.
Anne's crossing. Mr.. Clough has rent
ed house and will bring his family
here In few days.
The rectOry of st. Anne's p. n.
Church has been. renovated. through
out. The church organ has been thor
oughly repaired and tuned by Mr. Has
kell. of Philadelphia.
The Rev. and Mrs. Vaughan S. COL
Inns spent last week in Wilmington at
tending Conference.
Miss Carrie Roe, of Massey, Md, is
visiting Mrs. James Redgrave
Miss Lily Hodge, of Elwyn, spent
Sunday with Miss Josephine Biggs.
Mrs. John Bender is in Wilmington
for short visit
Mrs. L. e. Cullen is visiting relatives
in Wilmington.
Miss Martha Heaton has returned to
her home in Philadelphia after a few
days visit with Mrs John c. Sites.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
SEAFORD

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, Del. March 20.-James
B. Thompson, Jr., Is spending some
time with his sister, Mrs. o. W Nc
Williams at Rhodesdale.
Miss Elizabeth Messick. OF Bridge
Vile, visited Miss Alice Morgan here
this week
Mrs. o. G. Bennett has returned to
her home at Laurel after an extended
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. w. Hurley
Miss Elizabeth Joseph, of Smyrna.
is the guest of Mrs. w. II. Ross. at
the Hotel Sussex.
S. J. Stein is on business trip to
Philadelphia and New York.
Miss Mary Smith has accepted a DO
sitiOn as milliner I'm Philadelphia.
L. ]. Warrington, who was recently
operated on for appendicitis, is i'm
proving.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Morgan are
making an extended visit with rela-
tives In Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
FIFTH AVENUE. NEW YORK.
Its Central Portion. Which Passes thu
Hotel ii. Regis is An Automobile
ROuIeYarde.

Ten years ago Fifth Avenue rivalled
Hyde Park in the splendid character
of its equipages: today it more than
vies with the Bois de Boulogne in the
number, elegance and variety of its
motor cars. On pleasant days more
than ninety autos a minute pass the
St. Regis Hotel. This means a con.
tinuOus, daily automobile parade un.
eQualley anywhere else in the world
The Hotel ST. Regis, with its eni
trance Just off the avenue on Fifty.
fifth street, thus affords-tO autOistS
touring through New York, and tc
those contemplating a longer stay as
well-the most convenient stopping
point. To this convenience must be
added its other paramount features
for the ST. Regis has won merited dis.
tinctiOn among travellers as Americas
most comfortable and restful hotel
Great good taste, artistic feeling and
appreciation, and. above all else, wide
experience in catering to people OF
refinement, have made this hotel what
il is. The touring tourist who makea
his New York stop at the st. Regi.
finds there real comfort and resi-
under ideal conditions. The st. Regii
restaurant has no superior in all the
world in quality of food, skill in pre-.
paration and perfection of service;
while the charges are no higher thar
those of other first class hotels. Tran
sient guests coming to New York and
stopping at the Hotel St. Regis will
find accommodations Of the very high.
est grade in every particular, and
at standard rates. Single rooms are
SO and S4 a day; the same with pri.
vate bath for S. a day Tor Sc for two
people)); while for a parlor, bedroom
and private bath the rates are $12
dav and up.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
STEAMBOAT SAVES
TOWN FROM FLAMES
ErICSSOH Liner HaItS Canal
Trip to Fight Chesapeake
City Blaze

ELKTON. Md. March 20-The
steamer Penn. of the Philadelphia and
Baltimore Steamboat Company, saved
the northern half of Chesapeake City
from being destroyed by fire between
II and IL o'clock Friday night. Three
residences, owned by Mrs. John
Banks, James Buchanan and Mrs.
Mary Hines, were destroyed.
When the fire was discovered In the
Banks property the Penn entered the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal,
which runs directly through the town.
The fire was about 300 feet from the
canal. and the captain of the steamer
stopped the boat. ran out it's hose. put
the fire-pumps TO work and soon the
crew had a big stream playing on
the flames. The town is without any
kind Of fire protection, and but for the
timely assistance which was rendered
by the steamer Penn there would have
been no way 70 keep the flames from
Spreading.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
KENT REPORTS
SOME MARRIAGES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, March 2O.-Regard-
less Of the Legislature, the custom
OF giving and taking in marriage con-
tinues with increasing interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. Hargadine, we'll
known residents of this county, an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Miss Anna, to Oscar Wesley Allen,
of Laurel. This marriage was per-
formed at Wesley parsonage, Dover,
by the Rev. w. L. White.
Fred J. Hope, of Wilmington, son of
J. Malcom Hope, of Dover, and Miss
Helen Carter, were quietly married
on Thursday evening.
One of the most enjoyable social
events of the winter on the PENN
sula was that given to Miss Margaret
Price by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Price, of Middle Neck. Nd.
There was an orchestra and dancing
and a house full Of company from all
over the State. The home was beau
tifully decorated. the dining room be-
ing arranged like a summer scene in
Switzerland.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
NEW CASTLE
NEWS NOTES
Town in Darkness When
Electric Lights Fail
to Burn
COUNCIL TO SIT
AS REGISTRATION BOARD

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, March 20-The fun
eral of Mrs. Pearl S. Walker, wife Of
Joseph Walker and daughter of Isaac
| Thorp. will take place tomorrow. In
terment will be made in White Clay
Creek Cemetery.
Despite the fact that the city was
enveloped I'm a fog and that rain fell
last night the electric lights did not
burn until nearly 10 o'clock There
were some funny experiences on ac-
count OF no Lights. In some homes the
lights are used and gas only appears
in the kitchen. As result there
was no oil In the lamps. Candles were
used by many people who had to go
from one part of the city to the
another.
The funeral of Margaret Shaw Ken
nedy, the thirteen-year-old daughter
of Lille Shaw Kennedy and the late
Joseph S. Kennedy, Of Wilmington,
took place yesterday morning. Inter-
ment was made in the Glebe Gene
terry. Margaret died from an attack
of scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Brown went 10
Philadelphia yesterday afternoon on
account of the death of Mrs. Canning,
mother of Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Canning,
who was over so years Of age, had
lived here up to about six months
ago.
In the Mayors Office tomorrow even
ing City Council will sit as a regis
tration board. Young men who have
come OF age and people who removed
into other districts may qualify to
vote at the coming city election. The
contest for Mayor wakes warm.
Christopher PfrOmmer will visit
Germany during the summer.
The Rev. A. B. Claypoole. the new
pastor of the First Baptist Church,
was given a royal welcome yesterday
Many persons from here drove to
Christiana yesterday to view the
houses damaged by fire.
Frank Smith has taken possession
Of the Janvier farm.
Friends of Charles Hofmann we're
pleased that he was granted his
license on Saturday The jefferson
House is landmark in New Castle.
New Castle had one man in the
lookup on Saturday up to 6 o'clock.
Two hours later he was back again
on similar charge OF drunkenness.
He got out before midnight.
Former residents of Chester vert
there yesterday to view the scene Of
the $4,000 fire on Saturday, when
the plant of the Chester Miller COM
pany was destroyed.
Baseball players here we're grieved
on Saturday to learn of the suicide
of Todd Lambert of Chester. Lambert
was member of the Fifth Ward Clul
which played here many times.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
SEAFORD

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
SEAFORD. Del, March 2O-R
oren Trice was a Laurel visitor on
Sunday.
Edward l.. Hobbs, Of Wilmington.
spent the first of the week with his
brother l.. Avery Hobbs.
Miss Grace Gooding, Of Wyoming.
and Nina Wright, of Bethel, have been
visiting Seaford friends.
Calhoun Il. Ross, student at Tome
Institute. Port Deposit, Md, is home
to spend Easter vacation with his
parents, Col. and Mrs. Edgar G. Ross.
Miss Eva G. Trice is the guest Of
relatives at Hurlock.
Mrs. Howard Joseph and daughter,
of Smyrna, are the guests Of Mrs w.
NJ. Ross, at the Hotel Sussex.
Miss Anna McMurray and a party of
Laurel friends were Seaford visitors
yesterday.
Charles Day visited his parents at
Salisbury the first of the week.
j. Scott Hurley has returned from
visit Of several days in New York
City.
f. j. Allen, OF Richmond, spent the
I first Of the week with relatives here
Miss Myra Waller. OF Salisbury, has
been the guest OF Miss Nina Robin
son.
Howard Galloway and William Chip
man were Laurel visitors last even
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Waller. Of
] Laurel were the guests of Mr. ant
! Mrs. c. T. Messick here today.
George II. Huston is confined to his
home with grip.
J. w. Moore is spending some time
with relatives al Easton, Md.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
SHOOTS BROTHER
In CHECKER GAME

ELKTON, Md, March 2O-During a
game of checkers between George and
John Harris, colored, brothers, near
Gravely Hill, George shot John
through the head just above the nose.
The bullet plowed its way through
the head, making an ugly wound. DR..
A. c. Crothers. of Havre de Grace, was
summoned and removed the injured
man 10 hospital. 1t is thought that
he will die.
Evening journal., 1911-03-20
FALLS DEAD AS
HE SAYS GOOD BYE

ELKTON. Nd. March 2O.-Georgs
W. Young, a retired broker, dropped
dead at the Elkton depot yesterday
During the day his son. George Young
Jr.. and his wife, of St. Louis. who
were on their way to New York to
start on a European trip, stopped Of
for a few hours visit. While saying
goodbye to his son Mr. Young was
stricken. He was about 20 years old
Shortly after the death of his wife
about ten years ago. he came to Elk
ton, the place of his birth.