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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19
ITEMS FROM FARMERS



want Col w T Youell to cry it, call
Ebert Yates at the F & M Bank.
He can give you the Colonels
dates.
Ryan Bros sold a good span of
draft horses last Week to Mudd and
Buckman.
Every farmer who has a deep
well can easily and at a small ex-
pense have all the electricity he
needs for lights in his home. barns
etc, and also all the power needed
to pump water and for crushing
corn corn shelters, churns and in
fact all the machinery about house
or barn. Investigate the matter.
No engine of any kind will be
needed the water will do the
work
FaSLuTe Tor Kent.
800 acres of grass divided into
pastures will rent all together or
take stock to pasture. r & M
Phone 27c j S ELZEA.
11-2
One of the many evidences that
Missouri must be a mighty good
state, is found in its classification
by various agricultural associa-
tions. Organizations of the South
claim it as a Southern state. In
the corn belt it occupies the posi-
ton of the buckle, with Ohio at the
extreme in one direction and Texas
in the other. Both northern and
southwestern groups of winter
wheat states count it as their own.
The latest bulletin from the Mis-
souri, State Board of Agriculture
classes it with the North Central
states west of the Missouri river
Ruralist
WD Barnes has rented his farm
3 miles west of this city known as
the Dr.. McMasters farm and is 90
ing to quit farming consequently
will sell at public sale on Thursday
Oct. 26, his personal property as
follows: IL head horses and mules,
good ones: Fl consisting of COWS
bull, heifers and steers, 4 hogs
farm implements, fed. some house
hold goods, etc. Col w 7 Youell
has been employed as auctioneer
and Ebert Yates will be clerk.
We have heard several farmers
express the fear that the worms so
prevalent in the new corn this sea-
son would injure the stock, especial
ly horses. There is perhaps very
little danger in the worm itself, but
the danger seems to be in the dis
eased or decayed condition of the
grain which has been attacked by
the worms, 1t would appear that
great care should be taken with
horses when the new corn is being
fed. See that the horse is in per-
feet health and don't make the
mistake that inst because he is
sluggish and his coat is rough, he
needs his feed increased. Many
times it is better to decrease his al
lowance.
Everyone in this vicinity who is
interested in farming, and that
should be all OF us, should arrange
to attend the Farmers Institute tC
held here Wednesday and Thursday
Dec. IS and ia The State viii
send four good practical speakers tc
talk about the farm and how tC
make it more profitable and pleas,
ant, and in addition there will be 4
Ilady speaker to talk to the ladie:
about home economies. Every
Ifarmer and his wife should arrange
| u ha here and attend these meet.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

Arthur Lee. the interesting little
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Lange of
Anabel, tell and broke one of his
legs above the knee while at play
Monday morning The injury was
a painful one and on receipt Of the
the news his grandmother, Mrs.
J. O. Ensor, Of this city, left immedi-
ately for Anabel It's hoped the
little boy win recover without seri-
Gus complications,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

Emery Turpin left yesterday for
an extended visit to his old home in
Baltimore.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
4 interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly at
9 A. M. Each "Wednesday.

"ThIs Column Closes Promptly at
9 A. M. Each Wednesday.
Rev. o. A. Gordon, pastor of the
Grace Baptist church, Of this city,
rendered his resignation at the close
of the morning services last Sun
day. The resignation was to take
effect at once and no reason was
announced for the action. Rev.
G Gordon and family have only been
in our midst a few months but dur
ing that time succeeded in making
many friends and creating a very
favorable impression upon those
with whom they came in contact.
Rev. John Proctor talked interest
ingly Sunday morning at the First
Baptist church in regard to condi-
tions in China. Rev. Proctor's long
residence in the land of the Mikado
gave him an opportunity to observe
conditions in that country, and
judging from his talks he has made
close study of the situation. Rev.
Proctor's address was unusually in
teresting in view of the fact that
China is in the midst of a civil war
and no one is willing to risk his
judgement as to the final result.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

W. B. Arnold attended the meet
ing of the Northeast Missouri
Boosters at Louisiana, Tuesday Mr..
Arnold is an enthusiastic Good
Roads man and that is one subject
quite prominent in the Boosters
meetings. 1t is a subject of vital
impOr ance. The town which has
good roads leading in all directions
is town which will draw business
and by the way the organization of
a special road district with Monroe
City as the center would be a good
thing not only for Monroe City but
for all the farmers living in the dis
trict. Good roads enhance the val
ue of the land and place the farmer
inipoSitionto market his products at
any time, besides good roads make
farm life more pleasant,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

Shipments for the week: W G
Barger 4 cars cattle; Barger & Nc
Clintic 4 cars hogs; j M Proctor 1
car hogs; HI Meeker1 car hogs; Hen
derson & Sons 2 cars poultry and 2
cars eggs; Mcfarland Bros 2 cars
-four; Gardner Wade & Co. car
hogs. Total IL cars,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

The U. D. C.'s met October 18th
with Mrs. Harry jackson. A good
afternoon insured good attend
ance, there being thirty-seven pres
ent. After the business meeting
DR.. McNair being with US and al
ways obliging. the regular program
was dispensed with and an interest
ing talk about John A. Hill was en-
joyed by all from Dr. McNair. The
social hour followed. The hostess
served delicious cake and brick
cream,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

The ladies Of the Holy Rosary
Catholic church are ar. angling for a
Bazaar and entertainment Thanks
giving week. A committee of ladies
has called on the business men and
solicited articles to be given away.
They met with much encourage
ment. 1t is promised that the week
win be one Of interest.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

7. c. Maupln and wife of Madi-
son, who had been the guests of
Shelbina friends several days. spent
several hours in this city Tuesday
while. on their way home. Mr..
Maupin is a prospective candidate
for Circuit Clerk Of Monroe County
and il he decides to make the race.
will prove a factor to be reckoned
with in the next county campaign.
Hon. John P. Butler is the Milan
Standards candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination Cor Governor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

4uCottOu 10 hohCO3 hC4uCuliS. LlhC
other feeding industries, it some
times pays big. II Is but safe to
say the sheep-feedine business most
generally pays a good profit, the
failures are the exception. An Illi-
nois farmer last year. after expert
menting on a few feeding sheep,
bought 1900 head Of good western
fine wool wethers which cost him
in the fall $435 per hundred weight
and weighed ninety pounds The
1900 head when prepared for the
market after a five months feed,
sold for SIPS and averaged los
pounds with the wool of. These
sheep sheared eight pounds of wool
per head. showed an average gain
per head of fifteen pounds and sold
at an average advance of So 80 per
head over the cost price. Thus
$3.50 per head and eight pounds of
wool. usually worth from 20 to Is
cents per pound, look like pretty
good price for the feed and care in
vested in the feeding operation.
This, of course, is an exceptionally
good report Of feeding results, but
its shows the possibilities and the
outlook for high-priced mutton for
next spring looks pretty favorable.
Columbia Statesman.
| The Missouri School of Mines and
Metallurgy at Rolla will celebrate
its doth anniversary Tuesday, Oct.
24th by laying the corner stone of
a new $65.000 library and assembly
building to be known as Parker
Hall in honor Of L ]. Parker, a
staunch friend of the school. The
corner stone will be laid by Arch A.
johnson. the Grand Master, assist
ed by other Grand Lodges of Mason
officers. In addition to the corner
stone laying an elaborate program
has been prepared to celebrate this
epoch in the history of the school
of which our good friend Harry Nc
Mutt is one of the teachers, hence
Monroe people have a more kindly
feeling for this institution.
What is a customs tariff anyhow
A customs tariff was first collected
in modern times by a powerful band
of robbers or free hooters who held
a stragetic point known as Tariff.
These pirates watched the sea and
every merchant ship passing that
way was held up for a handsome
sum in either money or goods. In
later years the United States of
| America has been practicing their
nefarious system of robbery upon
its own subjects. A high customs
tariff was conceived in iniquity,
born of highway robbery and even
takes its name from piracy
j. W. White and wife and VIM.
Engle and wife accompanied John
Knott to Quincy Tuesday for medi-
cal treatment. Mr.. Knott is suf-
ferer from a cancerous affection of
the face and was to be operated
upon on Wednesday at hospital
in that city Up to time of going
TO press we have not heard the re-
suit of the operation, but we sincere
4 ly hope that Mr.. Knott will obtain
permanent relief from his terrible
affiiction.
T. C. Maupin and wife of Madi-
son, who had been the guests Of
Shelbina friends several days. spent
several hours in this city Tuesday
while. on their way home Mr.
Maupin is a prospective candidate
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19

Henry Wood, of Carstairs, Cana
da. was called to Missouri by the
death of his father, John o. Wood,
was here from Saturday until Tues
day No man who has ever left
Monroe City has more friends than
Henry Wood and all were glad to
see him. With his estimable fami-
ly he went to Canada about six
years ago and is now one of the
prosperous and influential subjects
of King George. A special Commu-
nication of Monroe Lodge No. 64
A. F. & A, M. was called Monday
night in order that Mr.. Wood might
meet with the members of the
Lodge which he loved and did so
much for He has been an inspira-
ton to all the members who knew
him and the seed which he sOwed in
the Lodge more than six years ago
is bringing forth good fruit. Such
men as Henry Wood are helpful to
any community and his place here
has never been filled and will not be
so long as he remains away. All
Masons at the meeting Monday
evening felt that it was good to be
there and Monroe will be better be-
cause of Henry Woods visit
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19
METHODIST

judgement as to the hnal result.
METHODIST
Preaching II a. m.
Sunday School $50 a. m.
Junior League 2:30 p. m.
Senior League $50 p. m,
Preaching 7;15 p. m. IS
Prayer meeting 7:15 p. m.
Public cordially invited.
GRACE BAPTIST.
Services next Sunday as usual.
Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II and 7:90 by Rev.
D. w. Rigg of LaGrange, Mo.
Prayer meeting each Wednesday
at 7:30 p. m.
Young Ladies Circle meets with
Miss Marguerite Fields Thursday
afternoon at 2:30.
Affairs of a purely personal char
acter have made it necessary for
me to sever my connection with
the Grace Baptist church as pastor.
| submitted my resignation there
fore last Sunday morning This |
regretted very much having to do.
No pastor ever had more loyal sup
port than have had since came
to the Grace church. The announce
ment of my intentions to 60 was a
surprise, and, | think a disappoint-
ment to my brethren and friends,
butt shall ever cherish the delight
full fellowship in service Thave had
with them these few months.
To my friends and acquaintance
outside the church I'll say am
glad to have known you. Sorry
not to have known you better. ]
c0Vet your good wishes and nope a
good providence may not suffer us
to forget even if we should never
renew our acquaintance
o. A. GORDON, Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN
Sunday School al GAS a. m.
Preaching II a. m. and Z p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
at Up m.
A protracted meeting will begiI
Nov. 5th at which time the Rev
L. E. McNair D D., is expected t.
be here and conduct the services
We bespeak the earnest prayers o
all christians that these protracteC
services may prove a rich blessing
to all the people.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-10-19
CHRISTIAN

Bible School 9:4E a. m.
Preaching at II .. m. and 7:sO p.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24
A Generous Gift

Professor Munyon has just issued a
most beautiful, useful and complete al
manac. 1t contains not only all the sci
Cutilic information concerning the moons
phases. in all the ATTITUDES, but has il
iustratcd articles on how to read char
actcr by ~phrenology, palmistry and birth
month. 1t also tells all about card read
ing. birth stones and their meaning, and
gives the Interpretation of dreams. 1t
teaches beauty culture, m%anicuring,
gives weights and measures and antidotes
for poison. In fact. it is a Magazine Al
mauac, that not only gives valuable in
formation, but viii afford much amuse-
ment for every member Of the family,
especially for parties and evening enter
taiumcnts. Farmers and people in the
rural districts Will find this Almanac al
most invaluable.
1t win be sent to anyone absolutely
free on application to the Munyon Rem
ely Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

one day Of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
compound and decided to try it.
ana 1t has made me a well woman,
NY neighbors and friends declare it
had worked a miracle for me lydia
L. Flnkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold for women
during this period of life. If it will
help others you may publish my
letter Mrs. NATHAN B. CREATION,
81 n. Main Street, Natick, Mass.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period of a woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry, women through this trying
period as Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham. at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful,
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24
p e 8

~ have suffered with piles for
thlrty-siN years. One year ago last
April ! began taking C~ascarets for
constipation. In the course of a week
| noticed the piles began to disappear
and at the end of six weeks they did
trouble me at all. C~ascarets have
done wonders for me. l am entirely
cured and feel like a new man.
George Kryder, Napoleon, O.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Corouor-Nou knew the deceased
pretty well. 1 believe, and could
identify himl
Wituess-Yes, l should know i'm
again.
A photograph of the deceased was
then handed to the witness.
Coroner-Do you recognize that9
Witness Shaking his head)-No, I
dunno who that is.
Coroner-You said you would know
him again if you saw him.
Witness-So l should, sir. But
don t think 1 could tell lis picture.
Coroner-What was there about the
deceased that you would know and rec.
ognize again2
Witness frightening up)-'Is slut.
ter, sir. II suffered awful.-Judge.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24
SarsapariHa
cures All Spring Ailments.

Mrs. Marion Bruce, Cumberland.
A., writes: Il have taken Hoods
s9orsaparilla for a great many years.
ga I think it the best blood medicine
u The world. / take it both spring ana
III This last winter and spring l
,ci, in very poor health l was weak
wa q had lost all my appetite and 1 was
~ nm own As soon as l began to
.aLa Hoods Sarsaparilla my strength
Hama back and my appetite returned.
a. an now well, do my Homework, and
longer have that tired feeling"
~ Get It today in usual liquid form or
ISOLATED tablets called Sarsatabs.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

You often have a chance to drop a
hint among your friends about new
things clown at the store" 1t can t
do any harm, and may make business.
Get into the habit of doing these
things, You know the way to get more
money is to show your employer you
are worth it.-Pacifc Review.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

"Dear Clara, " wrote the young man
"pardon me, but I'm getting SO for
getful. ] proposed to you last night
but really forget whether you said yes
or mo-
"'Dear WILL" she replied by note;
$50 glad to hear from you. l know
said yes to some one last night, but ]
had forgotten just who it was. Red
Hen.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Howard E. Burton, Assayer and Chemi9,
Loadville. Colorado. Specimen prices: Goi9
-Iv.r. Lead. SI.Ou; Gold, Silver, 15c: Gold
ra..ras and fglI price list sent on application
Crntr1l and Umpire work solicited. Refer
aars. Carbonate National Bank.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24
Baby Eats Matches and Dies.

After eating the phosphorus and eV.
plosive preparation from the heads %
some matches the 2-year-old babe Of
Conductor Summersville, on the Z. r.,
L. & P. company, died in much agony
Saturday in Portland.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY

for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and G%ranulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn' t
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, 25c,
soc, $1.00. Murine Eye Salve in Asep,
tic Tubes, 25c, $1.OO. Eye Books and
Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24
P. P. johnson Director Of college.

Columbia conference of the Swedish
Lutheran church came to a close sat
urday night in Seattle.
A report from Occur d'Alene college
shows that that institution is in a
fourishing condition. Two new direct.
ors were elected, the Rev. Gustav Z.
Rydquist of Occur d'Alene and p. p.
johnson of Spokane.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Salvation Army Lady-What do you
boys do with your old clothes?
D. Broque-Well, personally, for the
couple Of years I've been wearing
mine.-Cornell Widow.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

My son." remarked the stern par
nj when l was your age / had very
little time for frivolous diversions. "
We'll replied the young man.
You didn't miss much. Believe me.
this gay life ism e what it looks to be. -
Washington Star.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Our sketch shows a morning dress
mat IS easy TO slip into ard yet is in
no sense a wrapper.
Bordered challis is ideal for these
little dresses and it comes in such
lovely designs. \ fairly heavy linen
lace car be used to finish the collar and
sleeves,
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

'of life before i tried
Lydia =. Pinkham's
V egetable Com
pound. / was in such
a nervous condition
u could not keep
S still. My linn hi
were cold, l had
creepy sensations,
and l could not sleep
nights. was finally
by two phys
.icians that l also
had a tumOr 7 rood
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

eyes, madam, things go very badly
with us sometimes. l often feel like
drowning myself"
ooh, you poor thing! I am so sorry
for you; but you will finish my work
first, won't yOu?'
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

"Were you ervou when you pro.
posed to your wife7'' asked the senti-
mental person.
"No," replied Mr.. Meekton, "but if
! could have foreseen the next ten years
I would have been"
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

..PIuck," said James Patton, the
muItfmfuionaire food products Plung
on. OF Chicago, "is the secret of sue
cess
ssWeU.' interrupted a brother spccu
Iator. ''IU give you a thousand dollars
# vouIl teach me your method of
.n'reriug Human Life.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Local Clerical-May I ask to which
r.l.afars denomination YOU subscriber
Nareomcr-Tm an Asbestologist
Ta.aI Clerical-And what, pray, do
they believer
.ror,f tbe soul becomes freproof.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

''I am a candidate for your hand"
"But my parents have Endorsed an
other young man.
CAN right; I'm run as an in
s%urgent.D
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases. 1t is thoroughly cured by Doctor
Pierce Pleasant Pellets. One a lax.
alive, three for cathartic.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

n. Pr1ke-So the tailor called again
with r- biIl2 Did you say l was 9uL'
Tfg Nan-Tes, sir; and l told MN
that 7 thought he was, too.-Bostoh
Transcript.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Ardent Fusser-Have you anything
on tonight
Cute Thing-How dare you!-Stan-
ford Chaparral.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

They had been engaged only a week
he had kissed her fully forty times that
evening. When he stopped the tears
saue INTO her eyes, and she said:
Dearest, You have ceased 10 love
NO. / haven t." he replied. ''but
must breathe. Ladies Home
Journal.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Naud-Whv don't You prefer Har-r
TO WIZ Harry is capable Of big deeds
Fdith-Yes: but VIII owns some
baltimore American.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

"Oh, that my son should wish TO
marry an actressl' shrieked the proud
patrician mother.
Vow, ma, don't take on so!' be
sought the undutiful heir. ''She ism Z
really an actress; she only thinks she
is. Washington Herald.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

uwhat shall we say Of Senator
..7zst say he was always faithful to
:. And shall we mention the name Oh
-r. -gstPs'-PlttsburEh Observer.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

She Gas the lights suddenly went out
in the crowded car)-Oh, Georgel You
shouldn t kiss me herel
George-B-but 1 didn T.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Friend-What is this cute little box
here2
Host-That' a set Of books that 1
ordered by mail. They came this
morning.
Friend-What is the rest Of this
roomful of junk2
Host-That's their sample pages,
prospectus, etc, that came last week.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Uncle Gus-So this is the baby, eh9
T used to look just like him at that age.
What s he crying about nowP
Niece Susie-Oh, Uncle Gus, he heard
what YOU said.-Chicago News.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Marie-When you spoke to papa did
YOU tell him you had $500 in the bank?
Toni did.
Marie-And what did he say2
Tom-He borrowed it.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24
Quick as Wink.

If your eyes ache with a smarting,
burning sensation and dizziness, use
PETTIT'S EYE SALVE. All druggists
or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

If you are looking for an investment
write me; l have listed some very de
sirable irrigated tracts and choice
wheat lands. FARM LOANS 6 to 6
PER CENT.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

Go to your meals prepared to be
cheerful. People who carry their wor
ries and burdens and their surly moods
to the dinner table poison everything
they eat.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1911-02-24

"wasn't the orchestra too loud for
the voices, Aunt2"
"No; I heard you distinctly all
through the opera