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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
ALMOST QUARTER
OF CENTURY ON
BORROWED Time
vanced Age. Loved and Re-
spected by Everyone.

"Grandma Browne" as she was fami-
liarly caledOy host of. loving friends,
one Of the oldest persons iu this section
of the country has passed away. Thus
another prominent milestone on the
highway of life has disappeared. She
was person who has for nearly quar-
ter of "a century lived on borrowed time,
and has now passed over to the majority
Her life has been an example that all
would do well to follow and she has
lived To see practically two generations
grow up and pass from the stage of life
Mrs. Emeine Harris Browne was born
in Scottsville, Monroe county, New York,
on May 81, 1916. She came to Michigan
in 1886 and on May t. 1881 vas mar
ried to Jesse M. Browne at Paw Paw.
This place has since been their home A
history of the early life of this sturdy
couple ir new country would make
an interesting story.
Three children came to bless them,
Allie V. HeWson of this place, Annis j
Scott of Los Angeles and j. r.. Browne
of DesMoiues, Iowa.
The deceased was always deep stu
dent and a very busy woman. She
taught school a number of years, both
n New York state and in Michigan.
She was secretary of the Woman's San
itary commission in Paw Paw during
the war, and has been a prominent
worker in the w. G. II u ever since
the society was organized she was a
life long member of the Methodist Wom d.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
OLD CANNING FACTORY
Is TO Be MADE into
UP-TO-DATE GARAGE
Harry Nash Has Rented the Old Build
ing and Expects to Have il
Ready by March Ist.

Paw Pawis TO have another garage
Harry Nash, CONDUCTOR on the Fruit
Belt line has rented the old canning
factory building aud will have the same
overhauled and put in first class condi-
tion for an up-to-date garage. There
will be front drive, aud Mr.. Nash
states that the garage will be fitted out
with battery charger, air compressor
vulcanizer and other machinery usually
found IN first class garage. A compe-
tent, up-tosdate mechanic will be in
charge of the place. Manager Nash also
states that be expects to have the
place ready for business by the latter
part of February or the first\of March.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20

Will Harriet was sburned quite severely
while at work 10 the Presbyterian par.
sonage last MondaH He had just com
pleted the job of inferior painting, and
thought he would dispose of the refuse
OF the paint can, VIII lch contained some
turpentine, oil, pain$ etc. by burning the
same in the furnace The stuff made a
bad combination With the hard coal in
the furnace. and as result Mr.. Harriet's
fafe and hands we're badly blistered.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
ENTERTA AIMED THE
-EVERS
Ladies Enjoyed Fine Spread at Beau
tiful Home of Mrs. NJ. l..
Decker, Tuesday.

Mrs. NJ. L. Decker delightfully."- enter
tanned the ladies Of the What so-ever
club at her beautiful home on Kalama.
zoo street last Tuesday afternoon. The
table was marvel of taste and beauty
Covers were laid for teu, and a daiuty
four course menu was served by the
hostess. After luncheon Hunting
Contest" was ap enjoyable feature. Each
guest found = very appropriate and use
ful souvenir of the occasion. Mrs Deck
er again proved herself to be an ideal
hostess and entertainer. All departed
feeling that there are many good
khings IN life, il we ouiy know just
.Aere to find them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
GLENDALE FIRM
IS PR0SPER|H(5
Courteous Treatment and
Square Dealing Won
for Allen Bros.
BUSINESS INTERESTS VARIED
Large Store. Several Farms. Extensive
Growing of Strawberry Plants and
Stock Keeps them Busy.

The True Northsrner's job depart
ment has recently turned out 5000 cata-
logues, besides a corresponding amount
of stationery and other advertising mat
ter for the firm of Allen Brothers of
Glendale. The catalogues contain "a
pages of advertising matter for iunu-
merable varieties of choice stra wberry
plants, and registered Hereford cattle
and Poland China hogs of which the
firm are extensive breeders
The business of the Allen Brothers
has grown from year to year, until now
it assumes gigantic proportions. They
have-a general store that draws trade
for miles around, and about 400 acres 4
land a part of which Is covered =
valuable timber
The firm is composed of three
eFs, Dan, Howard and Reut2
two first mentioned nave charg
store interests, while "Rube"
the farms. and takes chars
growing of strawberry plan
breeding of registered stock.
employs three men by the yea
farms, besides day labor as the "
quires.
The growing OF strawberry plants IL
perhaps the most important part of the
firms business. Plants are shipped to
nearly all parts of the United States
sn1 the mail received at this time of
the year IS Immense, letters received
running ss high as from 70 to 100 per
dav. Testimonials received from innu-
merable customers from all parts of the
country is evidence of the square deal
ingaDd courteous treatment OF the firm.
This firm is said to he the largest ship
per of strawberry plants 10 the United
States.
The Allen Bros are we'll and favor.
ably known 10 this section of the state,
and The True Northeruer joins the host
of friends in congratulations on their
success, and best wishes for their fu-
ture welfare and prosperity.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
CHICKENS PROVE TO Be
PROFITABLE INVESTMENT

Poultry raising has proved to be a
profitable occupation to j. r. Barrows
of Lawrence. The Lawrence Times OF
last week states that Mr. 7arro~s pur-
chased trio of Alcouas last spring and
that these birds have brought in cash
$40. besides the Barrows table has been
well supplied with eggs and poultry and
he still has the original trio of birds and
% young ones. MIR. Barrows also has
a flock of Wyandottes, but the Alconss
have proved by far the most valuable
investment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
INTERESTED IN DIVORCE CASE

Quite a number OF people from South
Haven we're in attendance at court last
week, in the divorce case of Zelma b.
Green vs.. BENZ. G.. Green. Attorneys
Cook and Chandler represented the
complainant and Cogshall and Cava-
naugh the defendant. Thursday and
Friday was taken up entirely by the
complainant. The taking of testimony
in the case will be resumed at some
future time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
GRADUATED IN PAW PAW.

Herrck Sutton OF Decatur was a
caller at The True Nortberner Office on
Tuesday. He is serving 90 the jury IN
the circuit court. Mr. Sutton is well
known in Paw Paw and has many friends
here. He was a member of the gradual
ing class iu the Paw Paw schools IN 1876.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
TEACHERS AT HARTFORD
NEXT Wick SATURDAY

The Teachers association institute of
Van Buren, county willlbe held in Hart
ford on Saturday, January 2S Prof r.
ID. Calkins will be conductor and Prof.
e. B. Bryan. iustfucto1 Commissioner
HuDgerford has ARRANGED splendid
program for this meeting and urges ev-
evy teacher 10 the counti to be present.
Tire speakers for the day have a na-
tioaal pltation and no Give" teacher
can afford to miss the mdeting.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
DAVE REID is BUSY MAN.

Dave Reid of Kalamazoo was in Paw
Paw Few hours last Saturday. He is
abou be busiest nan in Kalamazoo.
Besides the business of his large garage,
he has the agency for the Buick, Olds-
mobile, and Michigan cars. and in ad-
ditiou is planning to install line OF
taxi-cabs in the city of Grand Rapids.
The prospects are that Dave will have
very busy season.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
AGED COUPLE VERY i'll.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Quinn have
been very i'll for several weeks. George
Weston is caring for them, and reports
considerable improvement in their con-
dition. They are 81 years of age, and
have lived together Al years. 1t is to
be hoped that the aged people will
soon be able to be out again.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
SUFFERED ANOTHER FALL.

Mrs. Maria Cooper had the misfortune
to fall and sustain quite painful inju-
ries one day last week. She has since
been confined to her bed Mrs Cooper
fell and suffered broken hip something
over year ago aud has not been strong
since that time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
CHApId ASONS ENJOY
WORK AND FINE BANQUET

Royal Arch degree was conferred at a
special convocation of Paw Paw chapter
No. 81 X. A. M. last Monday evening.
Those who received the degrees were
Messers. Lytle and McKeyes of Lawton,
and H. Y. Tarbell of Paw Paw A fine
banquet was served by Mrs. II. F. Ford
at the Hotel Clifton Covers we're laid
for over forty. The quality and quantity
of the courses and the manner in which
they we're served was highly satisfactory
and pleasing to those who we're present
to enjoy the same Companions we're
present from Lawrence, Lawtou and
Gobleville.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE.

Frank l.. Munson of Kalamazoo and
Miss Pearl Leet of Paw Paw were united
IN marriage at the court house last FRI.
day, by Justice o. w. Rowland
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
FOR STATE HATCHERY.

j. p. Marks, superintendent OF the
state fish hatchery at Paris, Mich, spent
Friday last at the Glen Spring hatchery.
While here he purchased 100000 trout
eggs for the state hatchery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
WINTER IN FLORIDA.

Mrs. L. E. Shepard and daughter Mil
dred started on Monday for Gainesville,
Fla, where they expect to spend the
winter with Mr. Shepard.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
lATTENDING sTA4E MEET.

/ommissioper of Schools V. X. Hun
krford left on Tuesday fdr Lansing to
lend meetiug Of the Estate reading
gle board, Of which be a member.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1911-01-20
IN RECOGN||
EFFICIE|
Mrs. Nj. ID. Bq
Fine Gift Fri
InsuraI

The directo]
Mutual Fire Id
last meeting n
kirk with a ID
bag, as a slig
able services
company. D
ency of the
kirk has don
of the Office
in which th
been cared
not only tn
members 1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27
Chunks ofDiHtWOOd
we Have wIth Us ThIs Evenlng--
AVUK1f UVOs
Ed. B, Williams.

Mrs. Morgan Day is home from a
pleasant visit to her niece, Mrs. Hem
ry Brauer, Jr., of Larned, Kan.
Col. B. A. Powell. the popular con-
crete block artist of this city. and
his force Of men, have Just COM
pleted concrete block foundation fol
the residence Of Ripley Pearson i'm
South Mexico, which Is about the
neatest and best work that has ever
been executed i'm Mexico or any 9TH
er city. Col. Powell has also put in
oncrete work for Mayor Potts'
Zine residence, ON same street, which
residence is now about complete. Col.
Powell gives employment to about
35 first-class workmen and his week
ly pay roll to his men is close up
to $400.
Or. Joe Norman Gets Nice Present.
Col. Joe Hayes, the popular G. &
A. conductor on the east end out OF
Mexico and who is now at Green Bay
Wis, sends his friend, DR.. Joe Nor
man, of this city, a basket of smoked
Lake trout, one of the trout weigh
ing about ~ pounds; also one white
fish, weighing about the same, which
DR.. Norman appreciates very much.
Joe set up his friends and they thank
him very much for so delicious a
lunch, sent him by his friend, Col.
HAYES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27

We see very few Mexico people out
here. Suppose it is because the
Ledger boosting for Mexico and Au-
drain.
Champ Clark has many friends In
this country including the writer, and
il he is nominated for President /
think will forget | am a Repubh-
can long enough to vote for him.
We are all pretty well now. Mrs.
Williams health has improved a
great deal lately.
You would scarcely know our boy.
Reed has grown to be a man and has
a nice position with the American
National Bank here.
Please remember me TO my Mexico
friends and continue sending the
Ledger to
Yours, etc.
IA n rrrttisn,,ao
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27
.HANIBAL's GOOD ROADs
BOOSTERS COMPLIMENTS
MEXICO HOSPITALITY
S. J. ROY or COMMERCIAL CLUB
WRITES GEO. ROBERTSON LETT
TER THEY REACHED HOME
TUESDAY IN TIME FOR WEEK
LY LUNCHEON
Commercial Club Of that town is
Live wire and is always boosting
its city-Now a highway for
them.

There will be no meeting of the
towns along the proposed northern
route to arrange for the jefferson
City trip. George Robertson said on
Wednesday morning that, in view of
the fact that the citizens of every
section of this route have pledged
concerted action, and the time being
short before the meeting at Jefferl
son City, he did not think it will be
necessary to appoint committee.
There will be delegation Of boost
ers go to Jeffersoa son August 2 to
present the arguments, In favor of
this route to the state Board of Ag-
riculture The interest has been
aroused all along the northern route
and everybody is working for it.
The following letter Is from the
Hannibal Commercial Club
Hannibal, Mo-, July rs, 1911.
Mr.. George Robertson3
Attorney-at-Law.
Mexico, Mo.
Dear Sir:
About one-half of the delegation
Left your city 'A at 1Oi
O'Clock last might, and others
left this morning at o'clock, arriv-
ed home before noon and attended
the MONDAY luncheon which we hav
every Tuesday. 1t was source of
pleasure to our delegation to report
to the Hannibal Commercial Club
the delightful time spent in your
city and to recount the many courte-
sizes extended our party by your
citizens which they appreciate very
much indeed and are anxious to re-
turn the compliment at the earliest
opportunity.
The Hannibal Commercial Club
and all other business men in Han
nibal are anxious that the northern
route be selected; not that it will aid
us in getting a road from here to
Mexico, but may be of some advan-
tage to your city. Personally think
you can build highway from Kan
sas City to st. Louis just as well
without the approval of the Board of
Agriculture as you can with it. Wei
are with you to build road through
Mexico and build a branch to Hanni-
bal, with or without the approval of
the Board of Agriculture.
Yours truly,
Sidney j. Roy,
Secretary Commercial Club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27
JUDGE W. v. FRY TELLS
OF HIS MOTOR TRIP
MET WITH NO ACCIDENTS

After covering 1850 miles with on
ly four punctures to worry them,
Judge w. w. Fry. Clip Woodward and
Gene Tomlinson are home from the
longest motor tour ever taken by a
local enthusiast.
All of the party show every evil
dence OF having had delightful time
and the Judge has gained quite a
little avoirdupois.
Judge w. w. Fry, who enjoyed
the motor trip to Detroit with Gin
Woodward and Chauffeur Gene Tom
linson, writes the Ledger an
interesting interview that will be
of great interest to motorists as well
as the general public. 1t is
partially log Of his motor trip and
PARTLY descriptive of several points
touched:
Haven't sent you any cards ON this
trip, so shall try to tell you little
more than could in that way. Know
ing you are am enthusiastic motorist,
l believe you might be interested in
our trip.
When We left home a week ago
last Tuesday, l told you We were
headed Tor Detroit. Well. we made
IT, We spent our first might In
Quincy. We did not leave there Jn-
til about IL a, m. next day and We
went to Galesburg.
The next day we were going to
run ON into Chicago, but when we
reached Aurora, ILL.,, "The City of
Lights" we decided to spend the
might there. Wish some of our Mex
leo people could see that little city OF
Aurora. Ii certainly is "The City OF
Lights" and nearly every street Is
white Way" Mexico would show
up some df she had such lights.
The next morning. we ran into Chi
cago We spent that day dn Chi
cago. The next we took the boat
for Milwaukee, Wis, and spent the
day there. Had a fine time.
The next day. Sunday, we left Chi
cago and drove to Kalamazoo, Mich,
stopping for a while at South Bend.
Ind, another good city. + want to,
say here that the Indiana roads are
fine-mostly macadam.
The Michigan roads were fairly
good to Kalamazoo. The following
day we left Kalamazoo, stopped In
Battle Creek, the home of Grape
Nuts and Postum Cereals. Saw
the sanitarlum and plant. Then we
went to Ann Harbor. the city where
Michigan University is located. Very
good buildings, but campus does not
touch Missouri U.
From there we went to Detroit, the
CITY Beautiful" The roads from
Kalamazoo to Detroit were the worst
we found. sandy and full of
ruts.
We spent might and day in De-
troit, and enjoyed seeing that city.
From there we went to Toledo and
then to Cincinnati Wednesday even
ing.
Here | want to say we saw your
friend, A. R. Waterman, in Kenton,
Ohio, but did not "git to speak to
him.
These Ohio roads are fine. All
gravel or macadam. do hope We
shall have such roads In Missouri be-
fore long
-axS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27
CANCELS ENGAGEMENT

AT COLUMBIA.
The Parker Carnival Company,
which was to exhibit at Columbia,
this week during the Fair, and which
made an engagement to show here
next week but later cancelled it, has
also cancelled their Columbia engage
ment l.. D. Beckwith, the amuse-
ment company's representative, noti-
fled the Columbia Fair Association
Monday morning that his show would
not be at Columbia this week, The
Fair Association, they allege, did
not live up to the contract made be-
tween themselves and the Carnival
Company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27
NorIcE-cHANeg oF NAME.

The Ford Auto & Machine Co. is
changed to the Meyers Automobile
Co. w. T. Swinney is in charge with
another expert workman. General pas
senger and taxicab service. 25c to
all parts of the city. Ford automo-
biles for sale. Full line of supplies.
Garage, E. Monroe street. City
phone 240. Mutual p, 2O7-3t wi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27

M1jEf isnR the State highway is
4&F lHl|t or not, the good roads
: & ei born of the trip of
j PSI ton Of the various routes is
HE4 -o fssult in substantial perma-
IS good The highway. however,
/ iIA& M be built but the routes
af& not the favored one will ais
z1s< :efeby and If enthusiasm has
IS i5;'.X 10 do with success the
6<z.&fN foute will be constructed
Az 81 fecognized as official or no.
1lHi&t Editor OF the Ledger ao-
,|s.4a the inspecting party on
Ie.s ifiH TUESDAY, Every farm
t| Iafsed was decorated with
a Ery crossroads had It's in
II kathering Of enthusiastic
8nd many were the banners
fAe Northern and Central
I'D hung above the road
: W been painted for the occa-
4A sssourl is soon to be one OF
# fH Roads States"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27
cHAs. W. SANFORD DIES
IN KANSAS CITY.

Charles W. Sanford, of Chicago, a
brother Of Frank Sanford, of this
city, died in Kansas City Friday ev-
ening, July II, at o'clock. Mr.. San
ford became Ill at Excelsior Springs
about three weeks ago. the nature of
his illness being Bright's dis
ease, and was taken to st. Mary's
Hospital in Kansas City at which
place he died. Mr.. Charles Sanford
was the oldest of a family of eight
children and is the first member of
the family to die. His parents are
both living in New London, Mo.
The funeral services we're conduct
ed at Springfield, ILL.,, Sunday MORN
ing and was largely attended. About
fifty railroad men went to Spring
field from Chicago ON a special
train, about thirty people from Kan
sas City were also in attendance at
the funeral, Mr.. Sanford was mana
ger of the Chicago Car Service Asso-
citation and was very popular both in
business and social circles.
The Ledger joins other friends in
extending sincere sympathy to the
bereaved family.
l.. T. Hopper, Chas. Morris, Amille
Crump and w. Hathaway, of Colum-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27

81. Louis Post-Disateh, re-
b the proposed across
aighway editorially says.
'aBs state automobile tour
d Gov. Hadley was scheduled
Duly "a means more than
ihnket, The route for a state
Is 20 be selected, and while
not 80 many offerings as
&re IN the State song con
Governor may find the prob
pike aud paving more com
n those Of meter and mel
N the northern route, which
Bic main line OF thos Wa
except for a digres-
b Pike county, lie Mexico,
!, Moberly, Keytesyille, Car
snd Richmond. jefferson City
|alia are ON the southern
|hioh lies along the Rock Is
! Missouri Pacific right of
fhe Central route gets away
main lines of railroads and
! Columbia and Fulton, the
of branch reads, Fayette.
and Higginsville. Which
Be is chosen, the choice will
beginning, The upbuilding
lpine State highway will be
for the next State admins
|and the next after 1t. A
IS ago rural feeling against
mobile might have prevented
i from being done at all
BY many farmers have motor
ler farmers horses are "au-
broke" and all realize that
hich are good for the tour
are good for the farm wagon,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27

TEIk; obnfhh1BB Of practical business
enl iS Alanifestly in favor Of
|tz 2s4 f.I1iioi bonds. Missouri can
~ 8sI14l 10 bear the expense of un-
le<.zA t1lay. Not only is public
uE<zs &s<|hst delay. but State
t'si4 a, poi permit it. There
Ihi no "No" votes cast at
IS tzzi8 election on August 1st.
o'|A Republic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27

Mrs. Greeley Talbot and son, Hale,
have returned to their home at Mo
berly, after a visit to relatives in
Mexico. They We're accompanied
home by Frank wilkins who will
visit there for several days,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27
Secretary Commercial Club.
MARRIED IN oEs MONIES


WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Orion l. Wales departed for Des
Molnes, Iowa. Tuesday, where he win
be married to Miss Amy Ellis, Of
that place, Wednesday evening, July
26 lat s o'clock. Immediately after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Wales
viii leave for their home in Mex
leo, Mo-, and will shortly go to
housekeeping ON N. Western avenue.
Mr.. Wales is a painting and decor
ating contractor and one of Mexico's
prominent business men. He has
chosen for his wife most estimable
young woman, who is a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ]. Ellis, of Des
Moines.
The Ledger joins other friends in
extending cordial congratulations and
best wishes to Mr., and Mrs. Wales.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27
= GENERAL NEWS NOTES y

L. p Hanley, who is active in en-
listing the company Of the National
Guard in this city which will be
sworn In the State troops this fall as
machine company, is pushing a
movement to give Mexico an armory
which will be adaptable for conven-
tions and other large gatherings. Mr..
Hanley has gone 50 far as to signify
his willingness to donate a site in
North Mexico a few blocks from the
Square.
With the site donated Mr.. Hanley
believes a large substantial frame
building can be constructed for $2500
or $4,000 that viii be ample for the
purpose. This sum, he suggests,
might be raised by popular subscrip-
ton as the building would be one al
ways ready for the use Of public
meetings.
Mr.. Hanley has a lot in view for
the location that is near the old GEM
etery. If the armory is built on
this site and the cemetery made In
to public park, North Mexico would
have its share of public improve
ments, thing it now lacks. Mr..
Hanley will begin an active cam
paign for the armory at once
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27

THE Ia1' the Junior Editor of
Ih6 f.41s1I Entertained the Govern
-. .....tl.- h. Aexico while the Senior
l1a|t61 uaa FALLING on Champ Clark
in Waship&lon may be construed by
a0Aie a1 ainnt on that much abus-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27

EA4nttfA. with its customary
rms '>o spirit was decorated for
- H's''Nay committee, This Is ono
n .Ae tsa[ bttle cities in the State
lid tafa|n Is proud OF her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1911-07-27

kII3..klN COUNTY looked its
afAaay, when the Highway
'6iiIla .t64 passed through and evil
|f1fef shut can be accomplished
{ t<az ~ Of the citizens, both Of
aH md ephntry cooperate. The
s1Nn this week is proof posi-
'f6 hs We are all in the mood 70
1stR1 move to act in favor of be