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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28

verton, Ellen and Dorothy Dickson
Rachel Campbell, Eliza Cruce, Annie
Turman, Italy Carter, Mrs. Mabel
T. Miller, Mrs Bogie, Marie Critten-
den, Jeanette Moore, Miss Couch
Jeanette Lowenst Elm, Ryan; Messrs
Hall, Thompson, Suggs, Gregg, Rus
sell, Bait, Champion, Clemmons
Johnson, Wymond, carp, Tom carp
Lee Price Grisham, Gene Cruce
DR.. Cox, King, Harreld, Miner, Pra-
ther Elwood Wolyerton, Ray, Jay
Prather, DR.. Potter, Wymore, Judge
Davis, Raft and Redmon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28
At Campbell Farm.
society

~ SdHlppcl ' arm.
Yesterday about sixteen girls and
quite few matrons enjoyed a de-
lightfui all-day party at Judge Camp
bells farm given by Misses Rachel
Campbell and Dorothy and Ellen
Dickson.
The girls assembled at Ringer s
drug store about five O'Clock in the
morning and We're met by Miss Ra-
chel who came in from the farm in
a wagon for her guests.
After arriving at the farm and
enjoying a bountiful breakfast the
girls went to the lake for a boat
ride
When the sun made such exercise
unpleasant they went to the house
and played cards until their host
esses announced lunch.
Such a merry bunch has seldom
Deen tnJOyed. Alter lunch some OF
the girls tried to take a nap, but
sleep was not an invited guest, as
was evidenced by the pranks that
were played upon those who tried
to snatch a few winks.
Late in the afternoon the girls
returned to town.
Those enjoying this hospitality
were Misses Marjorie Williams, Nat
allie Williams, Ruth PAUL Bogie,
Selma Couch, Virginia Blake, Mar
guerite Noble, Jeanette Moore,
Ovella Wolverton, Marie Crittenden,
Beatrice Won Keller, Sallie Mays
Mccoy, Elizabeth Simpson, Mesdam-
es, Won Keller, Richard Lester, Dick
son, Eb. Evans, and Miss Helen
Won Keller.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28
Cosmos Club.

The Cosmos club spent a most
delightful afternoon on yesterday
with Mrs. Marie Bogie.
At the business session was de-
cided to disband for the summer
the next club session to be held tbs
first Thursday in September.
After a pleasant series OF games
dainty refreshments were served
Mesdames Arthur Adams, Homer
Adams, w r. Bleakmore. Myers
Tom Frame, J. A. Bass, n. {. Woods
Charley Dobbins, Byron Drew, Har-
old Wallace, Fred kinkaid, Arthur
KYLE. Fred Carr and Miss Tissie
Mae Trice of Terrell, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28
With Mrs. Peterman.

The Ladies Aid Society of the East
Ardmore Presbyterian church met
IN Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. DR..
Peterman and made plans for their
coming bazaar.
On Tuesday night they viii nave
an ice cream social on the church
lawn which they hope all 1riehds
and acuuaintances will attend.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28

It is cheaper to buy good water
than to pay doctor bills and much
more pleasant. Bromide water, just
from the spring. delivered to yonr
house for 10 ents a gallon. Phone
NO. s, City Drug Store. Bromide
Company. 23tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28
Maccabees Meet.

There will be a call meeting oi
the Maccabees on Saturday after-
noon at the X. of p. hall. All men,
bers are urged to be present.
MRS. EFFIE WILKES,
Record Keeper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28

Mrs. Maggie w. Barry OF Sherman
Tex. is in San Francisco attehdihs
the national meeting OF the feuera-
ton of Women's Gibbs.
In her report of the Sex Hygiene
committee of which she is chairman
shs snbmifted the following facts:
.First-That it is generally con-
coded by educators. physicians and
social workers that there is urgen'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28
Dance at Club Lake.

On this evening at the Chickasaw
lake there will be an ice cream
supper to which all Ardmoreites are
most cordially invited.
This is the second Of series c
affairs that have been planned ior
the summer months and great time
is anticipated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28
Picnic Party.

The Knights and Ladies of Secur-
ity formed a big picnic party last
night to Lorena Park.
A delightful supper was served
and punch and lemonade enjoyed
throughout the evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28

A vapor bath prepares the skin
to perform its functions of health.
At the Palace Barber Shop.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28
Saturday Market.

The ladies of the Broadway Bap-
tist churah will rold Saturday
market tomorrow at Sniders drug
store.
Tnoy solicit your patronage.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28

Mrs. Sam Downard and boys lett
Yesterday for Gainesville, IcEY
where Mrs. Downard will visit ner
mother, Mrs. Whaley. Mrs. Down E
ard and Mrs. Giffn will spend the
summer together at some summer
resort, possibly New York City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28

Rev. Bayberry OF Poolevil!e VIII
fill the Presbyterian pulpit in East
Ardmore made vacant by the resis-
nation of Rev. Fletcher.
Services will be held each SundaJ
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28

Miss Tessie Mae Trice OF Terrell
Texas, is the guest of Mrs. Byron
Drew.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-28
FRECkLES
New Drug That Quickly Removes
These HomeIy Spots.

There's no longer the slightest
need of feeling ashamed Of your
freckles, as new drug, othine-
double strength has been discovered
that positively removes these homely
spots.
Simply get one ounce Of othine-
double strength, from any first class
druggist in Ardmore and apply
little Of it at night, and in the morn
ing you will see that even the worst
freckles have begun to disappear,
while the lighter ones have vanished
entirely. 1t is seldom that more than
an ounce is needed to completely
dear the skin and gain a beaut:,Al
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double
strength othine, as this is sold un-
der guarantee of money back if 1t
fails to remove freckles.
need for personal and sex hygiene
in our schools.
'Second-That such instructions
should be grounded on biology.
Third That it should include
more than mere physical facts.
'Fourth-That it is dangerous to
introduce into elementary and sec
ondary schools until it is required
in normal school, and teachers are
carefully selected and prepared for
the work.
'Fifth-The instruction should be
given to parents and gradually to
the pupil.
SiAth-1hat popular prejudice
against such instruction is rapidly
disappearing. That such instrr"-
lion is essential to eradicate the
social VII and controlling disease
f.
Miss Tessie Mae Trice OF Terrell,
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22

Charles Clark. a we'll known old
timer of the camp. and brother of
Sid Clark. # 4 below Goldstream.
died recently at Reading, Pa.
Jack McCrea was an arrival from
the Toloyana mine during the week.
Luke Radigan, the Iditarod city
business man, left for the lower
camp during the week.
A seven-hy-seven working shaft
has been started by Jim Russell.
Frank Rourke and Pat Donovan on
the Morrison bench. opposite 81
Goldstream
The % horsepower boiler former
ly used by George Lamontagne on
Il Goldstream has been purchased
by Charles Gius of ; below Pedro.
Deputy Marshal Donovan has
started from Seattle on his return
North
Mrs. Tom Dundon. accompanied
by her two daughters, left Seattle
Monday on the Northwestern.
Charles Samson, of the fire de
partment suffering from blood poi
son in his left hand. Went to ST.
Joseph's hospital Wednesday.
George Woods came in from the
creeks Tuesday with a flag pole for
the wireless station.
Jack Truran of Ester is stopping
at the Hotel Northern.
Henry Baatz of the Loop road
house of Gilmore was in the city
Wednesday on business.
Foreman Dan Mcdonald. of the
Orr Stage company. left Wednes-
day for the other end of the line.
Fred Donse Thursday received a
wire from his brother-in-law. DR..
Sutherland, stating that the Suther-
lands We're leaving Cordova that af-
ernoon on the steamer Alameda.
A. Littlewood of Bedrock creek
was a visitor in the city on Non
day,
Jerry Paulson was in town from
Dimes during the week.
Charles Beck of Ester was a
guest at the Pioneer on Thursday.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
ENDS LIFE While
DESPONDEN7

Il am tired of life and am going
TO end it. II holds no joy or pleas
ure for me. The worry. | suppose
has made me insane.
II have tried to fight it off but
circumstances are too much for
me. Goodbye, FRANK"
The above note carefully written.
was the only explanation left to
his friends by Frank + Jones, of
the Jones & Goodfellow wood camp
when he fatally shot himself
through the left side of his head OH
Saturday afternoon Commissioner
Dillon. after visiting the scene, pro
nounces the act Enthusiastically one
of suicide
Jones shot himself in a cabin half
a mile down the track from the
wood camp at the junction. He had
appeared to be of normal mind in
the morning when GoodfelloW left
the cabin for the hill on which the
Woodchoppers were working. Two
hours later James, the owner of the
cabin in which the body was found
notified Goodfelow of the tragedy
which occurred while Jones was
the only occupant of the shack.
Commissioner Dillon and Deputy
Marshal Hansen went out to the
scene of the tragedy and viewed
the remains. AS has been previ-
ously stated there could be no ques-
ton as to the nature of the trag-
edy, and there was considerable ev-
idence leading to the belief that
it had been contemplated for some
time
The father of the deceased man,
who lives at Hood River, Oregon,
was communicated with, in regard
to the arrangements for burial that
are TO be made Mr. Jones was
80 years of age and unmarried.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22

Jack o'Gara, of the Hotel North
ern. expects To return from the
Big Cinema hot springs on the next
trip of the DiIley stage.
On his trip to Chitina. Abe Stein.
the First avenue dealer, left town
Wednesday with three horses and
double-enders. accompanied by
Jim Tracy. He expects to be
gone until March when he will re-
turn with eight head of horses and
a load of supplies
Martin Harrais. of Cinema. was
a visitor at the Golden Eagle. of
Ester Thursday.
DR.. Overgaard was III from Cleary
creek during the week.
Harry Paterson, formerly of En-.
gineer creek, left town Friday for
Ester, where he will be located dur.
ing the remainder of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z A. Williams were
in from Engineer on Friday.
Jack Connors has started road
house on the Cinema springs trail
between Little Cinema and Colorado
creek
Jack Lindsay and family will ar
rive from the Cinema springs on the
next stage from that resort.
George Wilson. owner of the Big
Cinema hot springs. is an arrival in
the city from the up-river health re
sort
Mrs. J. c. Houlihan. of Fox. came
into town Friday night.
Commissioner Fay, Of Ester creek.
was visitor in town on business
last week.
Jack Mihalcik, the Ready Bull
lion operator on Ester creek. is
getting ready to begin work shortly,
employing about 40 men.
Mr.. Alex Mathewsen. who met
with an accident on Horner Bros.
claim, Eva creek, sometime ago. has
fully recovered and gone back to
work
Horner Bros. have 30 men work.
ing at the present time blocking and
taking cut dirt ready for spring.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
-ocal Happenings in Brief

Mike Balingo & Co. laSmen on
Goldstream, We're in the city Mon
day purchasing an outfit for their
workings. They are located near
the watertank en- Goldstream.
A contract has been taken by
William j Priestley. the mining Ell
gineer, for the complete survey of
the Rhoads-Hall property on Bed
rock creek
Miss NJ 5. Order came up from
the Nenana Indian mission. where
she is now stationed.
Mrs. John Flintoff was in from
Goldstream on shopping tour.
Jack McCrea was in from the
Tolovana mine Monday with a guam.
tity of ore samples for assay.
Joe Ward came in from Chatanika
on Mondays train.
City Magistrate Whitney w.
! Clarke returned Monday from a visit
/ ~ 'll' icioNdud iuaI u proper TIES
at the head of Cleary
/ Mrs. William Munson returned to
/ her home at Salcha Monday.
James Kelly and Mike Hickey
/ have taken lay on a bench claim
! opposite No 16, Goldstream.
l.. ]. McCarty, the quartz man.
returned to the creek Tuesday
morning. we'll satisfied with his
mill run
Tony Goessman was in the city
from Bedrock creek early in the
week
John Flanagan Of Goldstream was
/ in town Monday.
Rev. c. f. Betticher came up
from Cinema Monday
Fred Crewe, ST., of Cleary, was
a visitor in the city on Monday
Johr Murray of Goldstream was
in town early in the week
John Taylor returned to New.
man creek Tuesday morning with
his dog team.
Miss Agnes Sullivan, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs A H. Han
sen. returned to Chatanika Tuesday
Miss c. c. Held is spending a
few days at Munson's
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
RIFLEMEN ELECT OFFICERS

At a meeting of the Tanana Rifle
club held in the commissioners
court room yesterday afternoon, the
officers for the ensuing year were
elected They were as follows:
President, DR.. NJ F. Hall; vice
president, Guy B. Erwin; secretary,
H. c. Jackson; treasurer, Wallace
Cathcart; executive officer, r. D.
Morgan.
Those members of the club who
require ammunition for the spring
shooting are directed to communi-
cate with the secretary before Feb
ruary first. as it is probable that
an order will be sent out on Fort
Gibbon at that time
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
MASK BALL"
FRIDAY
FINE COMEDY TO BE PRESENT
ED UNDER THE DIRECTION.
OF Mr.. w. c. MULLEN.

Next Friday night at the Auditor
ium competent local cast will, un
der the direction of Mr. W G. Null
len, present The Mask Ball" a
comedy that has long been a favorite
among the leading stock eompan-
les of America The play is by
Alexander Bison and Albert Care.
the American adoption being by
Clyde Fitch.
The story of the Mask Ball has
enough complications to make sew
eral plays interesting DR.. Blon-
Diet and Joseph Poulard become part
rers in the manufacture of a honey
compound. in which they both real
ize an immense fortune. Prev-
ously to forming the partnership
with Poulard. Blondet meets a
the same school Of medicine. at a
the came school of medicine. at a
French watering place. Blondet and
Martinot are bosom triends-and
here the complication set in.
Martinot who is charming man.
with engaging manners. makes a
cCnfidante of the doctor of all his
love affairs, etc AT an inoppor-
tune moment he receives a telegram
from Alaska, that will permit of no
delay, and leaves Immediately. AT
this time he is desperately in love
with a charming young society
belle, Mile. Suzanne Bergamot. He
asks the doctor to propose for her
hand for him which the doctor
agrees to do, but, unfortunately for
Martinot, the doctor falls in love
with Suzanne himself, and before
Martinez returns proposes for her
hand and is accepted.
These two comedy leads are ex-
ceptionally fine and require stand
ard acting ability Suzanne Berg
amot. afterwards Mms.. Blondet, is
considered ore of the best comedy
leads ever written. Madame Pou-
lard, Madame Bergamot, Rose. the
soubrette, Monsieur Bergamot, CAST
mir, an aspiring young druggist. and
Joseph Poulard are all standard act
ing parts.
The rehearsals have now been
running smoothly for the past three
weeks and everything indicates
that a packed house will enjoy
fine nights entertainment The
seats are on sale at the usual
prices at Halls bookstore
The following comprise the cast:
DR.. Blondet 49,. Mr.. Frank Hall
Joseph Poulard. his partner.
..... Mr. William C. Mullen
Louis Martinez -. Gene Huckins
Monsieur Bergamot ........
.............. Mr. Jack Robarts
Cassimir .... Mr. NJ. Goodman
Suzanne Blondet Mrs. r. r. Mason
Madame Poulard ........
.......... Mrs o. C. Williams
Madame Bergamot 80. Mrs. Caskey
Rose ......... Miss Dee Oleson
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
Big MEET OF CAMP CLEARLY

Al the meeting of Camp CIeary.
Arctic brotherhood, tonight a
class OF at least twenty initiates will
be taken over the trail and a
using time is expected The
meeting will be held at Cleary City.
The Camp will on February IS
celebrate its anniversary with a
big smoker and it is expected there
will be a large attendance from
Fairbanks ana the adjoining creeks.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
new TANANA CLUB OFFICERS

At the annual meeting Of the
Tanana club held on Saturday even
ing j. r. Mathews was elected presi-
dent and f. w. Griffin, vice-presi-
dent The secretaryship went to
f. H. Boyer, and George Hutchin-
son will have charge of the funds.
For trustees the following We're
elected: C. W. Joynt C. w Pen
nington. J. L. Sale, ]. A. Donald and
Joe Morrow. Social entertainment
followed the business meeting.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
NJ. c. ALARM.

The N. c.. Co. has adopted a
special signal in case of fire in any
part of it's plant, this being three
blasts of its whistle repeated
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
ALASKA.

Our kings were wise +, ,ho da,..
qon, nv
They wc,ded thai,. ,,.o.d. ,,.:.,.
steel.
And Iool,ed ,,o, ~, go. ,..;.,.
nbatic evo
hpeIt
They traced ont ,ha h.ra,. r,i.-..
trail
0'ar leland o,a ,,o,. 49,, ..,-...-
Then honebt nc this land 49,.
northwest e,rana
And gavo flosb ,na ,,.,5
dream
,Tu,a. oood dave, ,,n,.
KINGS of mo,
Tho, tho li,t,o I,i,o, ra,,.a, go,
hravad.
From tho bord oo,,,o ,,.,,,.,. a.,
their ,,i,1o.,. ao,,.,,
Tie - mic, IN ,a,.a =, .,.,. ..,,
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
ROAOHHOUsE AT DOME.

On Saturday the application of
Peter Perrin for a roadhouse license
a Dome City was granted by Judge
0yerfield.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22

II a blonde is becoming in a
cre1m colorcd dress. wolld a bru
uette look good III olive wolfe?
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22
NOTICE..

We have been requested, as the
president and secretary of the Sons
and Daughters of the Golden North
to request the parents of all of the
children born north of "a degrees
north latitude to forward their
names to be enrolled on the list
of membership of our newly Or
ganized society, on or before jan
uary 20, 1912, to either
ROBT. CRAWFORD, Pres,
Or NUGGET JOHNSTON,
Secretary.
DiSannainf manf ic nftan morally
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22

Disappointment is often merely
hope turned inside out.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22

Quality printing is the kind that
pays. Citizen office.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-22

"WALES GOODYEAR" AND
GOODYEAR GLOVE BRAND"
q BUCKLE ARCTiCS.
Sizes 10. II and IL.
You cannot buy them any
where in town at less than
S3.T5 a pair. Our
Winter Clearance "A "a
Sale Price ...... ~ Ill
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27

T. NamIITa Sanders. CIV Clerk OF
the City of Delta, swear that the
foregoing is true and correct list
Of claims allowed NJ the meeting of
the CITY Council held on December
nth, 1912.
CAMILLA SANDERS.
City Clerk
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
DELTA GIRL SINGS IN
MESSIAH" AT CORNELL

An item from Cornell college tells
OF recent rendition of Handels
Messiah" at that institution in the
chorus of which Miss Ethel School
field sang as one of the sopranos
Only thoroughly trained voices of
good quality are used in this great
which We're this year taken by Doro-
thea North. soprano. Esther May
Plum. contralto. Mn Glare Hin. ten
or. and Gustaf Holmauist. basso. Miss
Schooliield therefore deserves the
congratulation of her friends over her
progress In music.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
SCHOOL REPORT
~>>>>>>>~ 80 - .

Report of the Delta Public Schools,
ending December g. 1912.
High School-Number of pupils en-
rolled to date-Boys 81, girls 1S9. total
1S9.
Active enrolment on last day OF
month, boys 40. girls, 131. total. $50.
Average daily attendance boys As.
girls. 13O. total. 17S
Percentage of attendance for month,
977
Number neither absent nor tardy
for for m/'h' boys IS. girls s'' total
Total number cases of tardiness for
month. boys. 23. girls. Al. total. 64.
Visits made by persons outside OF
district. 4.
The above shows the highest per
centage of attendance in the history OF
the high school 1t also shows an
unusually large number of tardiness
Observation shows that those living
near the school are most frequently
tardy. There are but one or two rec
ords of students coming from North
Delta. or the country of tardiness dur.
ing the entire year.
Grades-Therc have been enrolled
in the grades the following numbers
first grade. 1872. second grade $50
third grade 1926. fourth grade, 121
fifth grade. us. seventh grade, so
eighth grade. SO
Total enrolment of all the schools
boys. SIS. girls. $50. total. l.l0o.
Now pupils enrolled during the
month boys 53. girls. A. total. 81.
Dropped after three days absence
boys 3S. girls. 50 total. 81
Total active enrolment on last day
OF month. boys. 4S6. girls. 531. total
1.O17
Average daily attendance for month
boys. 446. girls. sos. total. 954
Total number cases OF tardincss for
month. boys. 70. girls IS. total l57.
Number neither absent nor tardy
for month. boys. 279. girls, 326. total,
$50.
Total number of visits made the
others. 1913. total. 312.
The following classes had no cases
OF tardiness for the month: Miss
Ault. Escalante. Miss Scheid. first and
second grades. North Delta: Mr.. Yeo.
mans. sixth and seventh grades. North
Delta: Mrs. Gray. fifth grade boys.
Central building. Mrs. Ffice, sixth
grade girls. Lincoln building. Miss
Horton and Miss Griggs. each seventh
grade. Lincoln building: Mrs Cum
mings. Blumburg school Thus far
there has not been a single case OF
tardincss in Miss Horizons Mr. Yeo-
mans and Mrs. Cunninghams rooms.
The constant effort is to cultivate a
student spirit: to make the schools
count for a more and better reliab
boy and girl; to train into habits of
truthfulness. accuracy and faithful
ness
We are constantly reminded of the
reflecting influence of father and
mother at home and. of the men upon
the streets. These play big part in
the moral training of our youth.
Our city officials have been a great
help in the attempt to teach the boys
and girls their individual responsible
ity. and proper respect for constituted
authority.
Very truly.
PHILIP NJ CONrTT.
Superintendent OF City and District
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
HELEN GOULD WILL WE'D
D. & r. c. OFFICIAL

The announcement that Miss Helen
Gould and f j. Shepard, assistant to
the head officer of the ID. & .R. G.
has cerated much interest.
Miss Gould had vowed never to wed
but she seems to have made the mis-
take of going on railroad tour with
Shepard and lost her big. philanthro-
pic heart.
Shepard is bachelor of AZ, who has
worked his way up from simple
clerkship, Miss Gould is rated at
$40 000. 900.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27

You may rhyme and YOU may jingle
of the wild and wolly west where the
tenderfoot is forced to trot TO the tune
full little meter of a thirty-eight re-
peater in order to prevent his being
shot But I'd rather take my chances
on the mountain and the plain than In
n certain city you can pick. where the
gamblers In each section pay the city
for protection or get blown to king
dom come II they should kick.
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27
The Shapeof our Collar

The collar entirely laun
laundries
AK a of as ma
collars and
The Delta independent., 1912-12-27

Geese are supposed to be symbolic
OF all that Is foolish" "Well. 20 on"
But you never see an old gander
hoard million kernels of corn and
then go around trying to mate with
a gosling.'