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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
Carolina Virginia Railway.

News from Riigeway tells us
that the North Carolina Virginia
railroad which is being built be-
tween Spray and hidgeway dis
lance OF twelve miles, will be COM
pleted in about sixty days. Cross
ties now are being laid and unless
all signs fail, trains will be moving
over the line before Christmas.
Ridgeway Is on the Salem
division of the Norfolk & Western
and Spray is on branch of the,
Southern railway. Spray. and neigh
boring towns are the homes Of i'm
portant cotton mills which give en-
ployment to thousands of operatives
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
ITALY'S WAR PRICE SET AT
CESSlON OF HOLY LANDS
TO Plus.
Nation Demands that Turks Give up
Jerusalem, Says Vatican Cor
respondent; Pope APP
pears Pleased.

The latest and most interesting, II
true, report from the italy-Turkey
ENHANCEMENT is that 1t is the inten-
ton OF Italy to force the cession by
Turkey OF the Holy Lands and to
make present of the territory to
the Pope for papal state, to be
held under the protectorate of Italy.
This information emanates from
the Vatican correspondent OF L'Italia
an Italian newspaper published in
Chicago. Several columns of the
first page Of this paper are devoted
to discussion of the matter, the bur
den of which is
That Italy will demand the cession
Of Jerusalem and the Holy Land as
indemnification for the expense in
Cured in the war with Turkey over
Tripoli.
That the Holy Land will be pre-.
sented to the pope, thus restoring to
him temporal power.
That this will bring about rec
oncliatfon between the vatican ami
.theItali. h eldthei iniiiiiiiis ltiaciiomn
the quirinal, bringing to an end the
self-imposed retirement of the holy
father since the papal states in Italy
were seized by the Italian govern
ment
That for the first time since the
days OF the crusades the cross will
replace the crescent in the land most
sacred to those protesting the Chris
ton religion.
The nope OF this contamination is
ascribed as the reason for the Holy
Fathers JOY when he blessed the
soldiers Of Italy as they departed
for the war
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
|ARM|ST|CE TO
Be DECLARED.
Berlin Says Turko.ltalian War Is
Nearing An End.

The armistice between Italy and
Turkey, for which German diplomacy
has been striving for some time, it
u believed has practically been con-
cluded.
1t is understood the transportation
Of the Italian military expedition
will not be interfered with, but that
hostilities in all quarters will cease.
This is considered in Berlin as equiv
alent to the ending of the war, or
at least the warlike movements,
which now will be succeeded by me-
gotiations looking to a settlement.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
THE ROSARY.

A crowded house greeted THE
Rosary" which showed at the Mason
ic, Tuesday evening, under the aus
pices of Watterson Council knights
of Columbus, and those who attend
ed were amply rewarded, for the
show in itself was beautiful story
OF human interest, founded on an
emblem of purity, and the cast which
produced it was most excellent one.
- Morning Irontonian (Ironton, o.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
Names Fate Not Due to Boilers.

Army engineers report has estab-
lished beyond controversy the fact
that the battleship Maine was not
blown up by an explosion OF ncr own
boiler. 1t has been contended that
the ship was blown up by boiler
explosion which in turn caused the
magazines to explode t is expected
that number Of bodies will be re-
covered in the engine AMI boiler
rooms when the mud mas been re-
moved down to the foo: plates.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
ion IN the Rich coal Fields of Vest V1re5nia.
Woman Conyicted.

Upon the second trial OF Rena
Moore, colorei, for the murder,
last month, of Mary Davidson and
child, also colored, the jury returned
verdict of guilty Of murder in the
first degree. with a recommendation
of life imprisonment 1t is re-
ported that the case will be ap-
pealed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

Barbecue and Harvest Home Picnic.
Two DAYS, Saturday and Sum
day, Oct. ID and 10.
At the Park.
Good Things to Eat and Drink
Music, Speeches, Balloon Assem-
sion. Fresh Vegetable and Flower
Exhibit, also Flower Sale, and
Big Fox Chase at $3.50 Saturday.
Forget your troubles and meet
your friends.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
EIkins Son to We'd Actress.

A son of the late United States
Senator Stephen B. Elkins is engaged
to marry Miss Sarah Brooke, tai
ented English actress, according to
report. Miss Brooke is well known
on both the American and the Eng
fish stage.
The love affair has been going on
for some months ana MIR. Elkins has
been most devoted in mis- attentions
Miss Brooke and he were in each
others society daily and rode
together in the park on fine morn
ings.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
Why Father Ran after Him.

"Your father must like me-" de-
Jared the callow youth to the sweet
young thing, 81 left your mouse
without my umbrella and he ran
half block to hand it to me-
'Oh, that wasn't because he
liked you" replied the sweet young
thing. "He just diln't want you to
come back after it. Richmond
News Leader.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Mr.. L. S. Spaulding has just re-
ceivej and is putting in place very.
handsome fountain, which will add
much to the appearance of his store.
1t is a beauty and ought to attract
more business, He is making
number of improvements in his store
which will make it much more at
tractive.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

That little Tripoli affair is sar-
donic commentary on the fact that
both Italy and Turkey signed The
Hague convention OF 1907 for the
pacific settlement OF international
disputes Richmond News-Leader
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Uncle Isaac Stephenson's cam
align expenditures seem to have been
governed by the Scriptural injunc-
ton. He did not let his right hand
know what his left nand was doing.
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
p Morgan has been assessed

j. p Morgan has been assessed
according to the New YORK tax list,
on only s80O,000 worth OF property.
This Is one of the mysteries OF our
system OF taxation and one, inciden-
tally which tends to make q social
list of the small householier.-In-
apolis News
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
GRAND JURY MAKE
INDICTMENTS.

Against Bank Officials of Bluefield.
The tfrand Jury of rerf fssaaty
are going for the bank officials OF
the defunct bank OF that city. Large
number OF them have been indicted
and will have to answer at the bar
of justice.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

There will be rigid inquiry" in
to the question OF who was t. blame
for the Wholesale murder at Austin.
And the rigid inquiry will end the
matter. Louisville Courier Journal.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Williamson, you must remember,
is improving all the time. The vol
ume of business done here increases
daily and there is steady flow of
capital and energy coming into the
town.
Mr. Ed. Juhling is spending some
time out in portions of the western
country. He is on a prospecting
1aunt Of sightseeing and of gaining
general information.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Thirty thousand dollars for cigars
and beer is testified in the Stephen
son investigation And we all
thought that the smoke came from
forest Washington Times.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
Strikes Out the Word ..Obey ),

Marrying Magistrate" Thompson
OF Illinois, has decided that love,
honor, and obey" in the ceremony
causes the average woman to com
nit perjury. Henceforth he will sub
stitute Cherish and protect"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

A special passed through today
carrying the Directors Of the Nor
folk & Western, who are making
their annual inspection OF the road
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

The tariff used to be regarded as
a dull statistical topic. Now 1t holds
it own side by side with the love
story and the detective romance
Washington Star.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

w. E. Minter of Kenova is in the
city on business
o. H. Carrier, the hustling secre-
tary of the Y. M. c. A. was at Will
coe Wednesday on business connect
Cd with his institution.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Mr.. Ernest Juhling received word
Thursday that his Uncle Ernest
Rihen, a prominent attorney of Gin
cinnati was critically Ill, and
Mr.. Juhling left yesterday for Gin
cinnati to be at the bedside Of his
uncle.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Mrs. Murphy: My goodness, Mrs.
Riley, but your house is warm. Can
you tell me how you DO 1t?
Mrs Riley: BY buying the best
coal can get from
VIM. WILLIAMSON,
Williamson, w. Va.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12
Republican thermometers.

The Republicans failed to do
anything at Charleston worth men
tioning They We're unable to agree
and the committee and the same old
gang have control.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

No, the man who would rather
go fishing than do asyt1rg else l.
not necessarily victim of the hook
worm disease -Danville Register.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

The Erie Railroad has ordered al
the conductors and brakemen to
wear black neckties. To match their
Washington Post.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Mr.. B. B. Goings is very much i'm
proved from his recent automobile
accident and is now commencing to
walk without the aid of crutches.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Williamson needs more cottage
residence houses. 1t would be a
paying investment for anyone in a
position to build such houses.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Messrs. James Damron, State SEN
ator M. a. White, and o. H Booton,
the Repl blicans who attended the
meeting at Charleston which failed
to accomplish anything.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

It's up to you to see the beautiful
day. Last cnance for 1911.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Did you say 1t was cold? Then
keep warm by buying the best coal
in this vicinity from William Will
hanson. Prone %.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Two days of fun and amusement
at the Park Saturday and Sunday
asxt.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Take farewell look at beautiful
Riverview Park for 1911 next Sun
DAY.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Buy your coal from Williamson,
the man that guarantees a full ton
OF clean coal to the load.-Phone %.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Try some of that young tender
barbecued meat at Riverview Park
Saturday and Sunday.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

b. Ii. Lane OF Portsmouth, a
route agent of the southern express
company was in the city yesterday.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Sid Varney, night ticket agent
who has been on on a fifteen-days
vacation is back at his post of duty
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Ryan are at
Fayetteville, w. Va, on visit to
mis- parents.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Mrs. H. d. Hatfield of Eckman is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Lou Bron-
son, on 4th Ave
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

You Are Invited to Attend These
Services.
DR.. Hunter will officiate both
morning and evening at the usual
hours. Sunday School $3.50,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Flower Sale at the Park, Satur-
day and Sunday.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

You cannot afford to miss the
Harvest Home Picnic and barbecue
at the Park Saturday and Sunday.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Mrs. M T. Persinger was at War
Eagle Wednesday visiting friends.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-12

Charley Harmon, of Tazewell,
was in the city Thursday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06

tate, cash in banks and Office $2111414
and a balance OF ss5.5S5.33 in the
treasury. g.. o.. .-.' -. ...
During It's twelve years the com,
,nany has paid over a half million
dollars in benefits and has written
over 100000 members. Further
more. it has a 100000 cash bond in
the hands of the South Carolina In
surance Commissioner as n guarantee
for its policy holders in that state.
The Company was organized with
Joll Merrick, Of Durham. North Car,
olina as its president. FIc began
life az barber but he had something
higher always before him. He has
often been called THE Black Duke
because of his business success. .-
But like Carnegie he has been for
tnnate in his lieutenants. DR. A. Nj
Moore is secretary and treasurer, G.
c. Spaulding Vice President and gen
eral manager. and J. M. Avery, assist
ant manager: --.~--...~
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publican Democrat team pretty we'll
Ito seems to have been coaxing them
along and appears to wish to avol;!
any nervousness right now. Aftrr
all. he may keep them working very
we'll together. Some fine morning.
If the new Governor Of the Volunteer
State keeps Zip his present tactics,
1.-THE elephant" may awake to find
that he is donkey" or vice versa.
None of hetlegislation enacted
affects the status Of the Tennessee
Negro to any great degree. OF course
any who may be so unfortunate
would prefer death in an electric
chair to the hemp route. Some Of
the physicians who have been prac-
ttcing for the allotted ten years would
be very glad to receive the honorary
license to practice pharmacy. That
Is one OF the medical changes as sug-
Hested. But the law is,mecting with
some, opposition by the pharamlSts
Tie Reformatory for Juveniles opens
up q new avenue OF helpfulncss TO
the young Of the race. Many Ten
nessee youths have become hardened
criminals because Of Inadequate pro-
visions along this line. Some private
attempts have been made but they
have not met with the largest pos
sible success. Certainly the need
has been supplied. The most tn
usual and successful attempt along
this line has been made by the Rev
G b. Taylor, Of Nashville, Tennessee.
There was another man Purdy wno
created some interest among tho
white and colored people along this
lilte-fo1s a while in Tennessee Hp
set up q work in Nashville and was
supported heartily for a time by the
court officers and interested people Of
both races. He finally went East on
4 soliciting trip and left the boys 10
had rescued in Tennessee strand
ed in aTnorthern city. Thus he prov
ed to bc greater criminal than the
lads he proposed to reform and has
made the work harder for these who
may attempt It after him.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06

Seattle, Wash, April 6.-After
SPEEDING the early forenoon in Ia
coma, where he was enthusiastically
received, Colonel Theodore Roose-
welt arrived in Seattle this afternoon.
He will remain here until tomorrow
morning, when he will leave for
Spokane. The local program pro-
vides for several features OF enter
tainment. This afternoon the 'ex-
President delivered an address to the
students of the University Of Wash
ington.'y
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06
ORATORLCAL CONTEST

Hillsdale, Mich, April 6.-The no.
tells in Hillsdale are filling with del
egations Of college students who are
getting ON the ground early for the
annual contest Of the Michigan Inter-
collegiate Oratorical Association,
which is to take place here tomorrow
evening. Seven institutions will
participate in the contest, the Univ
ersity Of Michigan, Albion College,
Olivet college, Hillsdale College,
Michigan Agricultural College and
the Western Normal School Of Kali
amaZOo. .~.. ''''' -.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06
A CRUISE TO THE AMAZON

New York, April 6.-Commodore
e. G. Benedict Of the New York
Yacht Club, accompanied by a party
Of friends, sailed today on the steam
yacht Virginia for cruise to the
Amazon river. The cruise will ex-
tend over period Of two months
and will include stops at several
West Indian ports on the way south
Commodore Benedict made q long
cruise up the Amazon in the Virginia
several years ago, going as far as
ManaOs.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06

der the auspices Of the Minneapolis
days institute was opened here to-
day for the discussion Of plans to
promote the playground movement in
the large cities and towns Of this
section Of the country. Illinois, Wis
consin, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Min
nesota, Missouri and North and
South Dakota have sent delegates to
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06
BENCH SHOW AT VANCOUVER

Vancouver, B. c., April 6.-With
an entry list larger than ever before
the annual bench show of the Van
and will continue until the end Of
the week. The exhibition lis also said
to contain q greater variety Of breeds
than were ever shown here before.
The benches contain exhibits from
many sections Of Canada and the
United States.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06
MEETING OF EDUCATORS

Greeley, Colo, April 6.-Several
hundred delegates, among them ma
ny well known divincs and educators
gathered here today for the annual
district convention Of the Religious
Educational Association The terri
tory represented at the meeting COM
prises Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming,
Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06

without exception are represent
SO that the gathering is the largsl
of its kind ever held in Virginia. Eka
Charles w. Kent Of the University 0R
Virginia, J. G. Moss OF Lynchb,tfA s
!. A. Whitmore Of the international
committee. Rev. II. Claggett Skinn3ss
d. D., Of Roanoke, and Congressfaa
Richmond p. Hobson are among tns
scheduled speakers. --- - Z1EEt2Ss s
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the conference.
VIRGINIA Y. NC. A.

Charlottesville, Va, April 6-For
the next three days delegates to the
annual convention Of the Virginia
Y. M. G. A. will be in SESSION in this
city. Each Of the city, railroad and
student branches Of the organization
is entitled to delegates, and all
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06
MEMORIAL DAY in LOUISIANA

New Orleans, April 6.-Today was
generally observed throughout Lou
isiana as Confederate Memorial Day.
Many Of the public offices were closed
and appropriate exercises were held
under the auspices Of the veterans
organizations.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
have been issued, all parties being
from Kanawha county:
Robert Higgins ct, Nellie G.. Lit
tlejohn rs.
John Wickline 20, Maggie L. Dix
on 1G.
II enry-ff.- Miller %, Silbria May
Crouch "a.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

Philadelphia, April 6.--Many men
Of prominence have arrived in Phila-
delDhfa to attend the fifteenth an
nual meeting OF the American Acad-
envy Of Political and Social Science,
which will begin it's sessions tomor-
row = -
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; ARE YOU WORKING FOX nQVE
OR IS YOUR 0NEY WORKING F0RYOU

wokng W mOeyn bawh
working " v ya Investing it in waywhee ibYw
mig not dmakps p least 81 rst-4
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$500 mice in give noppUtun u
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Elm charlie purchased
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publish i section O the the second foo Is used
is a Dig al is susto aySnS
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06
COTTON STATES LEAGUE RACE

Jackson, Miss, April 6.-The race
for the championship pennant of the
Cotton States League began today
with games scheduled in Hatties--
burg, YaZoo City and Greenwood.
The Jackson team was programmed
as the opponent OF Yazoo City on the
lHtter's grounds, while Hattiesburg
had the Meridian team as it's guests.
Viclsburg lined up for the initial
contest against Woody Thornton's
players at Greenwood The schedule
provides for a season OF 1870 games,
closing August IS.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06

The abstract Of the North Carolina
Mutual and Provident Association is
out and the last report Of the greatest
Negro insurance company in the world
indicates that steady growth ha, al
ways marked it's course.
The association is now twelve Years
old. Beginning in 1899 with $84O,
for a. years business. it has gained
so steadily every year, without eXcep.
tlon, that it has for the 1910 report
$213, 2"S volume of business.
Besides the exceptional showing In
collections, it has $G931S in real es-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-06

A. new business lately opened up in
Mont gonery, Ala, on 112 North Perry
Street is "The Productive Enterprise
Company" with Arthur "A. Madison its
manager. The purpose Of this firm is
10 handle high grade line Of goods.
. such as shoes, drygoods and notions
fresh from the factory. The stock is
valued" at $3,60O.0O
Firman G. Brown, Charleston, West
Virginia, has recently received notice
Of allowance Of patent on his food
warmer and will now Introduce an
emergency service. Cooked meals can
be sent out any distance from one
block to two miles, hot and in a san
itarY condition at destination. The
warmer will take mp space of an ordi
nary grip and can be easily carried
in street car without inconvenience
to passengers.
Mr.. Brown. the inventor, has given
twenty years as head waiter in the
leading hotels North and South and
has observed the need of service as
above named.
Tentative efforts will probably be
made to arrange for National Bust
ness League Special" for the eleventh
annual meeting in bittle- Rock, ~Arkau.
gas, August 16th-1Sth.
The plan is to have the business men
from the cities in the East to gather
at Baltimore, starting out in special
Pullmans from that point, they could
proceed West to Pittsburg, Cleveland,
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Insurance Conlpany's
Remarkable Progress

National Negro Business League Re
parts Phenomenal Twelve Year
Growth Of North Carolina InSnr
nnce Company and Other xvi
denCeS of Progress
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PROMOTE PUBLIC FAIRGROUNDS
Minneapolis, Mimi, April G.-Un-