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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

these frocks, although. OF course, II
one expects good service textures had
better be chosen with an eye to at
least a seasons wear, for q really
common goods o shows wear and
tear. and SO many dainty little hand
touches are needed on a gown II
seems scarcely worth while to spend
the time on something that won't
last.
The Illustration gives q charming
adaptation of the little" gown, the
drawings displaying both a round and
a trained skirt. and the material used
being a bargain silk in Quaker gray
and dull blue. Such wide stripes are
very modish just now, yet for some
reason or other striped materials are
all tremendously reSuced.
The costume, as shown on the fig
ure, consists Of a round skirt made
barely to escape the floor, this being
now the correct length for all round
skirts, and a peplum bodice with the
popular low arm seam and soft wide
revers. The skirt is prettily trim.
med with a very full plated rufle Of
gray silk put over a slightly wider
one OF blue; the two are plated to-
gether and the edges are machine
pinked.
For the guimpe and sleeve ruf1es
a pretty French lace in n gray white
is used. and the revers and cuff bands
are OF plain gray satin charmeuse.
This model Is very up to date, and
many women have the bodice made
to slip over a complete waist Of net or
lace like a jacket. The dress In its
present shape would also be very suit.
able for a Christmas dinner. at which
full dress is not expected.
All the plain, and bordered marqui-
settles and veilings. striped and plain
silks. and checked and figured voiles
are other adaptable materials, and
with a double width goods only three
yards and a half or four yards would
be needed.
II the trained version OF the style
Is chosen the floor fall OF the skirt
could be cut pointed or square. for
although the pointed tail is consid.
cred a shade more chic than the
square finish both cuts are equally
used. With a plain trained skirt in
some rich brocade a bodice entirely
Of lace would he eminently smart.
and in this event the back OF the pep.
lum could be made much more elab.
crate or be cut with a deep rounded
dip.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
Superstjtious Waiter.

A man dining at a cafe observed
that though he had ordered one dozen
oysters, he was served with only
eleven. The next evening the same
thing occurred again. Then the din
er became somewhat irritated.
"Why," he demanded of the waiter,
do you serve me only eleven oysters
when ! order a dozen?"
The waiter bowed apologetically.
II didn't think you'd wanting to be
sitting thirteen nj table, sir"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
ia Woman Had Done Il.

Trust the s~uffragettes to make capt.
tai out OF the merest indiscreton OF
mere man! The following is an ex.
ample. taken from one Of their publ.
cations. the Newsletter, for January:
"A lovely little press item floating
up from Chatham Courthouse. Va,
made the editor laugh and laugh. 1t
said that a Juror sneaked out Of the
Jury room while the rest of the Jurors
were asleep. and went and MIXED his
Gov He laid out to get back before
the others walked up, but somebody
saw him and told on him, and the
trial had to begin all over. If a WON.
an Juror should do that out in Wash.
ington or Idaho, wouldn't 1t be a
proof Of the incapacity Of the sex for
the duties Of citizenship"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
nExll Eye" Based on Fact.

Most people have heard of the Evil
Eye" and now We are informed by
Charles l.. Smith. a noted New York
refractionist, that the superstition
arose because everyone, without know.
ing 1t, has one eye that is different in
power and activity from the other. He
designates 1t the dominant eye" and
according to whether 1t is the left
or the right children will grow up left.
handed or right.handed. 1t is sheer
cruelty. and may entail lifelong mis-.
cry, to force a child to become am.
bidextrous. Such a course may result
In wrecking the ervou system. and
can only be cured by a reversal Of the
process so that the dominant eye"
may regain natural and undisputed
sway. Men who are ambidextrous had
better keep a strict guard over their
actions lest they should be credited
with the EVIL eye"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
Old Wish in New Words.

Mr.. ID. p. Seerley of Chicago Is an
art connoisseur, but sometimes he al,
lows himself to be taken away from
pictures and sculptures, and led into a
concert hall. He had yielded to this
one afternoon when the friend beside
him noticed that he looked bored,
weary, and wan. NJ. TO say exhausted
and disguised.
whats the natter" he asked Seer.
ley; to which question Seerley replied
with n prolonged yawn,
ITS true" admitted the friend,
that that plano player Is missing
some Of the notes and"
II WISH" cut in Seerley, "he had
missed 'em all!"-The Twice.a-Month
Popular Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
NOT ALTOGETHER HIS FAULT
Verdict Brought In by Jury Certainly
Was Not F%lattering to the
Accused.

A Wheeling wv. Va lawyer says
that he has heard many queer YER
diets in his time, but the quaintest OF
these was that brought in not long
ago by a jury Of mountaineers in a
sparsely settled part Of that state.
This was the first case for the ma
jority of the jury, and they sat for
hours arguing and disputing over II In
the bare little room at the real Of the
court room. At last they struggled
back to their places, and the foreman,
a lean, gaunt fellow. with a superla-
lively solemn expression, voiced the
general opinion:
The Jury don't think that ne done
1t, for we allow he want there. but
we think he would nave done 1t eli
he'd had the chanst."-Harper's Mag.
azine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
Ties for Sailor Suits,

Mothers of children who wear sailor
suits will be glad to know that they
can make the large triangular silk ties
that are the correct things to wear
beneath the collars and tied In a large
loose knot In front.
Take th~ree-quarters Of a yard Of
black or dark red taffeta silk twenty.
even inches wide and fold 1t through
the center from corner to corner.
Cut through the fold with a pair OF
sharp scissors, then neatly hem tho
edges all the way around, taking great
care to turn in the corners neatly. and
sew down fiat.
Press the hens with a warm iron
and you have ready to wear two ties
which cost no more than the price OF
one II bought at any Of the depart.
ment stores.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

know. After the wood has been mark
ed the space for the portrait may be
cut out in a few moments with a fret.
saw That side which Is to form the
front of the frame Is covered with a
thin layer Of cotton wool, and then
smoothly covered with silk fastened
on at the back with glue or other ad.
hesive. Prior to doing this, however.
the simple little floral design shown
should be worked upon the material
In colored silks. The support at the
back Is merely a wedge.shaped piece
OF wood. hinged on at the top with a
pSce Of material, and should be fur.
nished inside with a short piece Of
tape to prevent 1t opening too far.
The photograph. with a piece Of
glass arranged In front OF II, can De
secured in It's place with paper past
ed across the back.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
TO HOLD THE PHOTOGRAPHS
Neat Frame That May Be Constructed
From Materials Nearly Always
Available.

In the first sketch we show g photo
graph frame, for the front part OF
which the lid OF a cigar box has been
used. In making 1t, In the first place.
an exact oval should be drawn with a
pencil In the center OF the wood, and
the diagram on the right.hand side H.
Illustrates a simple way in which this
may be done. Two pins are firmly
fixed into the wood at points A and A,
and then a piece OF thin string or
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
New Embroidery,

A new kind Of embroidery Is. the
rage for smart street or house gowns.
It Is done with ribousine, which is
like the guimpe used In the old-fash-
Toned mourning fringes, but can now
be bought by the yard and In any
color to be drawn into many turnings
by the deft e%mbroiderer. The stitch
most in vogue is the Russian cross.
stitch somewhat, but done in gradu-
ated sizes to give more expression
to the design. 1t Is especially good
on cloth. and as 1t lies perfectly fiat.
has taken the place OF elaborate
b%raiding.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
MOST DAINTY Effects
SC.CALLED LITTLE" TOILETS
ARE POPULAR.
Among Other Advantages They Do
Not Constitute Such q Strain on
the Furse-Striped Materials
Much In Vogue.

It IL q relief to turn from the more
splendid creations OF dress to the gen.
tie effects adapted to the average
wearer and pocketbook. The toilets
called little" which means a fairly
modest material made up In q simple
and yet dreesy manner, fill the bill.
They are worn In the house, smart
women DOMINIC them for the caller
or for the home dinner; covered with
long cloaks they r permissible In
the street and, provided the bodice Is
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
Iriha WohblN.

II am going to blow out my brains"
said he.
WELL" she said after a moments
reflection. "perhaps they'll stand a lit.
tie imitation. Horace. They've al.
ways struck me as being a trife wob.
bly."-IIarper's Weekly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
CREAM OF RYE

For health and energy eat It for
breakfast. Reduces cost OF living.
Free silver Spoon In every package.
Ask your grocer for a package.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

Look we'll after the c~heerfulness o
life, and let the dismals shift TO,
Observation-Disclosures NJ. Alcott.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

Every smallest stroke Of virtue o
Of vice leaves its never SO little scar
Prof. James.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

Perhaps fewer bachelors woul
make fools of themselves II they ha'
wives to do 1t for them.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

thick cotton Is very loosely tied round
them. The point OF the pencil OBJ is
placed just inside the string. and
then the oval can be made by using II
somewhat in the manner OF a com.
pass. The size and shape Of the oval
will be governed by the distance the
two pins are placed apart. and also
the length OF the string. Not only for
this frame, but at other times when
an exact oval is required. this method
Of drawing one Ii o useful thing to
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

IF n Oma Is n clever actress the
chances are that her husband will find
the chorus more interesting.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

Ara. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Childrs
teething, softens the gums, reduces infRmm
ton, sllays pain, cures wind collie, 25c . bottl
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
Specialization.

Specialization means the ability I,
focus all OF your energies on on,
thing.--The Fra.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

If you cannot afford Zoe cigars, smoke
LEWIS Single Binder straight 5c-madt
Of extra quality tobacco.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

she said | would have to go to par
before she could take stock In my
proposition
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

Your druggist viii refund money II PAZO ONT
hENT fails TO cure any, case of Itching. .Bllnt
bleeding or Protruding Piles In . 10 II days. Uc.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

He who never stole a kiss doesn't
know what he has missed.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01

Lanolin massaged into the eyebrows
will frequently make them thicker.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-01
PUTTING IL Plainly.

what did the bankers daughter
say when you asked her to marry
yOuo ."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
Augusta Teachers
Hold a Banquet.

The Augusta Teachers Association
held its first annual meeting, Satur-
day evening at the Augusta House
and 1t was well attended by the teach
ers of the various schools in Augusta.
A. b. Lord was elected president of
the association at the BUSINESS meet
ing, and an executive committee, con-
sisting of the following members, was
elected: Miss Harriet Enright, Miss
Alice S. Reynolds, Mrs. Edith Stone
Martin, Miss Jeanette Selbing and
Ralph f. Arey.
The members all filed into the dining
room, at p. NJ, and partook of a
bountiful dinner. The principal speaker
of the evening was State Supt. of
Schools Payson Smith, and his sub
ject was, Measurement of Results in
Public Schools" The talk by the State
superintendent was very interesting
and it was given the closest attention
of the teachers. Remarks were also
made by DIR. w. S. Thompson, chair
man of the Augusta Board of Educa-
ton; Supt. f. G. Marshall f. G..
Wadsworth of Hallowell and Rev.
Brian c.. Roberts.
Those present were: Payson Smith,
A. b. Lord, Ralph f. Arey, Edith
Stone Martin, Harriet Enright Rev.
and Mrs. Brian C. Roberts, Annie f.
Hanks, Phyllis NJ. Coffin, Lena p.
Blanchard, Marguerite G.. Lowell,
Mary !. Woodbury., Lorena G.. Coch-
rane. Stella F, Boyden, Alice Barry
Sexton, Gertrude White, Marion NJ
Thyng, Mary X. Leith. Evelyn NJ Ma
son, Fredrika p. Cony, Blanche A.
Libby Francis Haskell, Levette II.
Spence, Mary o. Stinson, Flora r.
Russell, Elizabeth NJ. Kenney, Ethel
q. Fletcher, Susan L. Dow, Mildred
Batchelder Emma S. Day, Nan Wes-
ton, Mary O'Connor, Alta f. Gray,
Marcia Wingate, Belle Smith, Grace
A. Yorke, Lottie M. Harrington, Alice
S. Reynolds. Bessie NJ. Weston, Ada
! r. Edgecomh, Eric D. Lord, Jeanette
Selling, Nellie b. Thompson, w. S.
Thompson, Abbie Nj. Weber Julia
Rogers, Louise Wadsworth, F.. G..
| Wadsworth, Mary Marshall, f. G.
Marshall Jessie A. Wing, Lou NJ.
Buker, Winona NJ. Farmer, Grace e.
Little, Alice c. Bowman, Addie d.
Hanks, Florence NJ. Tolman, Mrs.
Harold Allan, Harold A. Allan, Clara
NJ. Mcintyre, Myra l. Springer, Eva
May Reynolds, Cornelia B. Caldwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
Social Club Meetings.

The Claiming Guild will meet at 2
p. NJ. Monday, in the church parlors.
The Young Womens League will
meet with Mrs. Charles Andrews, Mel
vile avenue
The Armitage Club will meet with
Mrs. I.ambard at the Parish House on
Tuesday evening, November 26th.
The Murray Alliance will meet, at
go Monday afternoon, with Mrs. o.
O Stetson, s State street.
The Woman's Board will meet, at
Monday afternoon, with Mrs. Henry
Whitman, Winthrop street
The Susanna Wesley Society will
meet, at 7.30 Monday evening, with
Miss Leila Hutchins, so Winthrop
street,
The ladies Of the o. f. s. are invited
to meet again, Tuesday afternoon, with
Mrs. Z. H. Jenkins, so Willow street.
Come prepared to sew.
The ladies of the Winthrop Street
Baptist church will meet, Monday aft
erno9n, with Mrs. Edison Locke, %
Gage street. Members requested to
come prepared to sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
AWAY FROM THE

Business district but Thanksgiving
time finds w. d. Trask's store at 81
Sewell street all prepared to provide
its trade with native turkeys, geese,
chickens and ducks and other meats
if desired When it comes to nice
celery, Vegetables of all kinds, etc, your
order viii be promptly attended to and
delivered. Phone number, 537-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
PERRYS-THE PLACE.

Thursday Thanksgiving day, will be
a big day at Perry's Restaurant, 161
Water street and things are in readi-
ness to make the Thanksgiving din
ner served here on that day from L.
to p. NJ, one that will always be
remembered as the greatest meal"
ever. Yes, they'll have turkey, chick
en-, roast pork and all the fixings-
cooked to the queens taste and served
in a manner that will please-all for
SO cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
MAKE THE HOME

Attractive and better still have some
of the beautiful chrysanthemums for
decoration for the Thanksgiving Day
table. The Augusta Flower Shop at
221 Water st. has variety of cut
flowers and beautiful potted plants
this thanksgiving Day season, but of
course this is "ehrysanthemum time"
and beautiful chrysanthemums in \
variety OF color are here. Phone or
ders receive prompt attention. 4S6-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
TIE RUILpING OF a HOUSE

From the cellar to the roof, the draw
ing of the plans and the preparing of
the specifications--a building con-
structed in its entirety, in other words
lis the business Of Charles A. Brooks
Builder &c Contractor. Mr.. t7rsct.s
has crew of competent worknien as
sisting him in his line of work
Phone 361-Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
DOES YOUR PHoNoeRAPH

Play minute records and mats
all? Can't play four-minute rec
ord on it If you like to? Visit Cyr &
Savoie's store 121 Water street, and
purchase a 'Phonograph attachment
then you can play the four minute or
two minute records on the machine
you now have. These attachments
with 10 special four minute records
are selling at Very attractive prices
here, now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
EVERYTHING IN READINESS

AT Geo d. Haskell & Sons Store for
THANKSGIVING day. Especial attention
has been given to selecting native
turkeys. ducks, geese and chickens and
Just as much attention has been given
to procuring vegetables Of ALI kinds
and fresh, crisp celery, so that this
store is in readiness to give its trade
the very best to be had in the market.
Phone $50. 'ea 'i'4 Atif'fasEts',e ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25

Don't think because you have taken
many remedies in vain that your case
is incurable.
You have not taken Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
1t has cured many seemingly hope
less cases of scrofula. eatarrh, rheu-
matism, kidney complaint. dyspepsia
and general debility-many cases that
may have been worse than yours.
What this great medicine has done
for others ii can do for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
Dailv kennebec Journal
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. res.
T telephone 1856

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res
buttons OF respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged al
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
- separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
A PREPARATION

For chapped and cracked hands or for
any roughness of the skin is Murphys
Hand Lotion--it will act and act
quickly and is sold in two size bottles
at c. b. Murphy's Drug Store, 157
Water St--15c. and 25c. Now if your
boy or girl has chapped hands, have a
bottle of this lotion for them. You'll
make no mistake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
NATIVE TURKEY,

Native chicken, native geese, native
ducks, native pork to roast and ma
tive lamb-that's the story of the
meats, briefly told, that can be found
at j. i. Turner'S, this Thanksgiving
season. This store is in readiness TO
promptly fill orders with the many
good things yon would expect TO find
for the table for this day. Phone SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
THE FEAST DAY

Is at hand. The housewife isn't sat
isfied with the THANKSGIVING dinner
unless she has everything of the best.
Choice turkeys. fowl, chicken, etc.
will be found at G. w. sWadleieRs
Store, 165 Water St. and all the fixfngs
also to so with them. Your order will
be promptly attended to by Phone ha4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
TIE PEoPLE;s BAKERY

At lao Water st. bake more .Perfec-
ton Bread" each week. This speaks
well for this bread-it means that
folks like it and must have it. Per
lection Bread" is a milk bread baked
under the best of conditions and made
from as good flour as can be bought.
Cakes, pies, etc, a plenty here. Ed
mund Tctu. Prop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our earnest
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for their many kindnesses- shown us in
our bereavement, also for the beauti-
full flowers from Cushnoe Grange, Seth
Williams Post, G. A. r.. Ladies' Re-
lief Corp Augusta Lodge, +. and A.
NJ, and many other friends.
MRS. w. H. BROOKS.
HARRY l.. BROOKS,
MR.. and MRS. ALBERT c. BROWN,
RUTH L. BROWN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
"oLp GRlsT MILL

Bread is used by many families. 1t is
an entire wheat bread and is baked at
the clean and sanitary bake shop of
Il. f. Libbey, $40 Water st. Gro
GERS sell this bread and also other
products made six days every week by
this concern. Hot rolls fresh every
is one of the features of this
bakery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
Pumpkins and Squash

Miss NJ. Carey Barrows, teacher of
Grade VI in the Williams Grammar
school. left, on the $40 A. NJ. train,
Saturday, for her home in Woolwich,
to pass weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
THE HEAVY UNDERWEAR

when this cold wave struck us.
Probably you found some pieces that
need replenishing. Right here is
where II. ]. Merrick's Store, 1SS Water
St is at your service. This store
has a fine line of heavy and medium
weight underwear for women and
children-two- piece suits, union suits.
etc. Interesting prices attract trade
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
LET YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT

To relatives and friends be a portrait
of the little ones in whom they arc so
interested. 1t will be appreciated.
To secure the best service and full at
tention to detail come now before the.
rush. Many sittings are being made
here now for Christmas portraits.
Nelson Art Studio, upstairs at 239
Water st. = ssst sssss4s -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
THANKS GIviNG TIME

Is close by and Kehoe's Bakery at 324
Water st. are preparing many good
things for the trade and will have
them for sale for customers. Those
dandy, fine eating plum puddings and
fruit cakes win be found here. Plenty
of whipped cream pies will be ready
also. Telephone orders are being
sent in now. just Phone 19-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
THOSE WINDOW SHADES.

Perhaps need replacing with new ones
and possibly you would have it done if
YOU knew that work of this kind is
done by Trouant & Bates, e5s Water
=. This Is the only concern in town
that makes window shades. Prices
for same are reasonable indeed. Phone
lS-W and representative Of this
concern will call. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-25
Oliver.IaRelIe.

Adelard Oliver and Georgianna La
Belle, both of this city. We're married,
Saturday morning, at St Augustine's
church by Rev. A. c. LaRiviere. The
newly married couple will make their
home in Augusta.