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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
spanks Wife. Must Go to Jail,

Springfield, Mo.-Sam Hurt admit
ted in criminal court here that he
spanked his wife with a 'twoby-four'
board when they had a family differ
esce. Judge Alfred Page sentenced
him to a year in jail.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Children Tell Mayor Of Mosquitoes.
C~hicago.-Mayor Harrison received
d large bundle Of letters from chill
dren Of the elementary schools, telling
of the habits Of mosquitoes and what
the city should do about them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
Troops Fire on Strikers.

P~ottsville, Pam idle anthracite
miner was shot to death and two 9th
ers and a woman critically wounded
by state troops while juelling mob
violence at Micersville. All the vic.
Tins are foreigners.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

The army doctors after a fair test
have decided that red flannel is not a
protection against heat in the tropics.
The soldiers who have been the unwill-
ING victims Of scientific experiment
reached that conclusion the first day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
Steamer sinks Barge Of Coal.

Pearl, nl.-The steamer c. P. Mar
tn, with three barges of coal, ran into
a pier of the Chicago & Alton bridge,
sinking a barge of coal and doing
slight damage to the other barges
and the pier.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
"Goatv Committee Appointed.

New Brunswick, N. IA goat"
committee consisting of Alderman 10,
seph F. Easter, George Collin and
Clifton Mott, has been appointed to
capture eleven goats that have been
%devouring lawns in this township.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

A young westerner ran his motor
car into another and wed the fair oc-
cupant thereof. 1t has always been
u contention that motoring is a dan.
gerous sport.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
"a Killed In Attack.

Monterey. Mexico,-An uprising Of
laborers employed on the plantation
owned by Charles Hamilton, in Amer
lean, in the State OF Oaxaca, resulted
in "a Of the attacking party being
killed, reports received here say.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
Johnny-A minister.
Time.

How long have you been a widow,
Mrs. Weed?"
ut will be a year the fourth of next
month"
Dear me! Is it as long as that?
How time fiesl"
"Oh, do you think SO? Well, if you
eve have to wait a year to look pleas
ant when men offer you attentions
you1l give up the idea that time is
much of a flyer"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Scientists have perfected an ap-
paratus for broiling 700 steaks in six
minutes. showing how some people
like to daily with matters of pure
theory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Capt. Scott has decided to spend an
other year In the vicinity Of the South
Pole. The ONE are right, Some
men never do know when to come
home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
cave-ln Kills -Four Girls.

Appleton, Wis.-Four girls were
killed in q cave-in Of a sandpit near
Black river. The bodies were found
BY frantic parents, who dug into the
treacherous sand banks where the
children had been playing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
Women Cause Unhappy Homes.

Yonkers, N. YIN a lecture here,
Mrs. Rufus R. Reeder, aunt Of Miss
Violet Edmands, former fiancee of the
Rev. Mr.. Richeson, said that women
were responsible for most Of the I'M
happy homes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

A Massachusetts, man comes to the
front with two cats that have cork
screw tails. Now we know why it's
called katzenjammer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

who says there are no women hui
morists?"
81 don't know? Why?"
my typewriter spells as funny as
John Billings in his palmiest days"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

The latest fashionable dance in
Washington is announced as, the "jel-
ly wobble." The next one will prob
ably be the pickle prance."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

The University Of Wisconsin asserts
that very few of Its co-eds become old
maids. There will now be a rush to
the higher education.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

An eccentric Massachusetts, woman
has bequeathed 100000 to a horse, all
of which may be considered a horse
on her relatives.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Strawberries and rubies look some
what alike, and at this time Of the
year they closely resemble each other
in price.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

A Rhode Island legislator advocates
a law to stop Opponents, but love
laughs at lawsmiths.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
Bachelors Agree to Adopt Babies.

Chicago.-Three wealthy bachelors,
whose names are withheld, have
agreed to adopt babies, in accord with
the plan suggested at the last session
of the Illinois Congress Of Mothers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

A Chicago physician says street a
straps are covered with every germ
known to science. Boil your hands
after strap-hanging.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

No little oratory is now directed at
the umpire. The bandwagon has lost
its monopoly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

A California man has been fined for
beating up his mother-in-law, but
there are those who believe that he
deserves a Carnegie medal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

A Philadelphia policeman has re-
tired from the force with a fortune OF
$3.50, 900. OF course. he saved it out
of his wages.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
shreveport Recalls Commissioners.

Shreveport Recalls Commissioner.
Shreveport, La.-This city has made
its first use of the power of recall.
Commissioner w. S. Adkins was re-
called for alleged incompetency.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Freakish styles of the present sea.
son need not be expected to reduce
the number of m~isogynists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Commissioners for Meridian, Miss.
Meridian, Miss.-Meridian has
adopted the commission form of gov
eminent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Anger causes cold feet, says a Chi.
cago professor. Evidently preparing
to boom the overshoe trade in Chi
cago during the convention.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

The Jelly wobble" is the latest
dance fad in Washington. And in pol
ftics "~everybody's dom it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Now a woman has flown across the
English channel as a passenger in an
aeroplane. Another notice to John
Bull that they cannot be kept down!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

The inventor of the wireless tele-
graph has taken his place among the
greatest Of the worlds benefactors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

1t has been discovered by a statisti-
clan that more divorces are granted in
April than in any other month. House
cleaning time and moving time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

In these nightmarish times OF NOV
ing and housekeeping modern man
envies his forbears who lived in caves.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
QUA TO

Excited CustomerT-A man just
dropped dead on the first floor.
Floor Walker Tin big department
store)-That's all right, sir. You'll
find the Undertaking Department" on
the fifth floor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

If there is a baseball trust 1t is Ger
tain that 1t isn't in the umpire.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
We Can and We Do.

at has been demonstrated that We
can have plays without words"
Eyes. Also that we can have plays
without actors"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

There are times when every man
has to take a certain amount Of back
talk from his conscience.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Story tellers in Japan get 20 cents
an hour, but fishermen in this country
tell stories by the hour, gratis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Goose eggs begin to be a little less
prominent in the standing of the base
ball clubs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

A man rarely knows when to dts
card an old suit of clothes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

The man who wants the right of
way wants it right away.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16

Eating" says a scientist, SIS a dy.
ing art" 1t behooves some kind friend
to blow him to a meal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
Needed II.

The Star-I must have real food
in "the banquet scene" tonight.
Hard Pressed Manager-Why?
The Star-Because I'm hungry.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
"a K~Ind.Hearted Man.

Mr.. Wombat!"
couple of s~uffragettes out here
throwing stones at your window"
bawled tbg policeman.
How N.Y. have they been doing
that?"
"Oh, several hours"
Let 'ern alone. 1t amuses the girls
and l don't believe they'll hit the win
dow"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-05-16
If You Like
a Little Quiet Fun
Ask some pompous person i Grape-Nuts Food helps
build the brain.

TASK some pompouS person IL 0faPe.INut8 rOOQ helPS
build the brain.
Chances are you get a whitening sheer and a hiss
OF denunciahon.
Then sweety play with the leaned toad.
Ask him to tell you the analysis Of brain material and
the analysis Of Grape-Nus.
Don't knowa Why, supposed you based your opinions
on exact knowledge instead Of pushing out a conclusion like you
would a sneeze."
well, now your tire is punct1red, let's sit down
like good friends and repair it"
The bulky materials Of brain are water and albumin.
but these things cannot blend without a little worker known
as Phosphate Of Potash, defined as a mineral sail"
One authority, Geohegan, shows in his analysis Of brain,
533 per cent totafo mineral salts. over one-haf being Phosphonc
Acid and Potash combined. Phosphate Of Potash 2.9l per cent.
Beaunis, another authority. shows Phosphonc Acid and
Potash phosphate Of Potash more than onelhaf the total
mineral salts. being 73.44 per cent in a total Of l0lO7.
Analysis of Grape Nuts shows Potassium and Phos-
phorus (which join and make Phosphate of Potash)r is
considerable more than one-half of all the mineral
salts in the food.
DR.. Geo.W Carey, an authority on the constituent elements
Of the body says: The gray matter Of the brain is controlled
entirely by the inorganic cel-sal, Potassium Phosphate Phosphate
of Potash. This salt untes with albumin and by the addition Of
oxygen creates nerve fluid or the gray matter Of the brain. OF
course, there is a trace Of other salts and other organic matter in
nerve fluid, but Potassium Phosphate is the chief factor, and has
the power within itself to attract. by its own law Of affinity.
all things needed to manufacture the elixir Of life"
Further on he says: "The beginning and end Of the
matter is to supply the lacking principle, and in molecular
form exactly as nature furnishes it in vegetables, fruits and
grain. To supply de6ciencies-this is the only law Of cure"
Brain is made Of Phosphate of Potash as the
principal Mineral Salt, added to albumin and water.
Grape-Nuts contains that element as more than
one-half of all its mineral salts.
Every days use Of brain wears away d little.
Suppose your kind Of food does not contain Phosphate
How are you going to rebuild today the wom-out
And if you don't, why shouldn't nervous prosraion .
Remember, Mind does not work well on a brain
from lack Of nouishment.
1t is true that other food besides Crape-Nuts contains
Plain wheat and barley do. But in Grape-Nuts Their
And if the elements demanded by Nature, ar,
the needed material to build from.
A healthy brain is important, if one would do thing
A man who sneers at "Mnd" sneers at the best ac
That part which some folks believe links us to the Infinite
Mind asks for a healthy brain upon which to act and
. healthy brain and renew It day BY day as it is used n
Natures way % rebuild is BY the use Of food which sE
"7here's a Reason for
Grape-N
pnsr7M cFREAI. COMPANY IIMrTFD RATTY !
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM WASHINGTON.

Seattle, Wash. April, 1912.
Dear Madam Perkins:
/ wish to say | have been using
your treatment according to direc-
tons, and you would be surprised to
see my hair. | shall continue to use
it just as long as | can get money to
purchase the same, as it is undoubt-
edly the best treatment for the hair
have ever seen.
My hair is perfectly lovely and just
growing fine.
shall send for another treatment
about the middle of June so as not to
get entirely out and wait so long for
it to come.
Awaiting to hear from you as early
as convenient in regard TO the red
shampoo cream, | beg to remain,
cry respectfully,
MISS CLARA THRETT
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 2, 1911.
Dear Madam:
Received your special bulletin for
1911. Must say / am well pleased
with it and my name was with the
many.
l have been using your hair treat
ment for seven months, and words
cannot express how well pleased l am
with it. How / wish / had taken
your treatment two years ago.
1 wish you could see my hair.
am one who is trying earnestly to
carry out your instructions. When
you return to Philadelphia in 1913
hope you will also be pleased with 1t.
Please find enclosed order for an
other six months supply.
Very truly yours,
MRS. r. j. WYNN.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM NEW JERSEY.

Orange, n. j., Sept. 8, 1911.
Dear Madam
| have used your hair treatment and
md it to be all that you have rec
commended it to be. My hair is i'm
proved very much since | started to
use your treatment. | have never had
anything like this treatment before,
and l have followed your instructions
very carefully.
When first started with your treat
ment, | could not catch hold of my
hair Now ! ball it up very good
Everyone that has seen my hair
says that it has improved.
viii find enclosed an order for an
other three months supply.
Kindly send at an early possible
date and oblige,
Very truly yours,
MRS. FRANCES VAN DER VEER.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM CALIFORNIA.

Los Angeles. Calf. May 3, 1912.
Dear Madam Perkins:
II affords me great pleasure to
write yon and let you know that your
wonderful hair remedy has proved
very successful, ! have never used
anything like 1t in my life II is worth
every cent | have spent for 1t. am
telling everyone of its wonderful mer-
its.
You may look for another order
from me very soon.
Very respectfully yours,
VIRGINIA COSEY.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM KANSAS.
MaplehiII. Kans.. April 10. Is
JENNIE SCOTT.

Maplehill, Kans., April 10. 1912.
Dear Madam:
| have sent you n letter before. but
have not received reply. | would
like to know very much your where
abouts.
| want another supply OF your hair
goods before | get out. It's the best
treatment | have ever used for my
hair. 1t is doing just what you said
1t would do.
Trusting that | may hear from you
by return mail so that | can get an
other order in at once.
Respectfully yours,
NANCY MARTIN
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
Philadelphia. Pa. June IL. 1911

Philadelphia. Pa. June IL. 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins:
Enclosed you will find order for
three months supply OF your scalp
treatment. An order for six months
supply will shortly follow this. as
never want to be without your treat
ment. My hair Is growing very nicely.
Hoping that you are well, wishing
you more success, | remain.
Yours,
JENNIE SCOTT.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM IOWA.

Decatur, Iowa, June 1S, 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins
/ have used your remedies for the
hair and scalp for one year and like
them very much. My hair is looking
much different than what it did one
year ago. So much so that all my
friends speak of its improved appear
ance.
and I would ask that you send it as
soon as possible.
Enclosed find money order for the
same.
Respectfully yours,
MRS. AMANDA MORTON.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM MARYLAND.

Ocean City, Maryland,
Box 116,
Care Mrs e. d. Nelson
Dear Madam Perkins,:
Hope this letter will find you well
had a lovely trip home, and now
Madam, you would like to hear about
my hair.
1t is getting perfectly beautiful and
am more than pleased with the re-
suits.
You will please find enclosed money
order for another six months supply
Please forward it as soon as you
get my letter, as l am entirely out,
and oDlige,
ISABELLE WILSON.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM MISSISSIPPI.
Aberdeen. Miss. Nov. 10. 1911

Aberdeen, Miss, Nov. 10, 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins:
/ have used your treatment and am
well pleased with it up to the present
time. | now write you to send my
sister three months supply.
Enclosed you VIII find money order
for the same.
Thanking you for past favors, trust
ing that you may be able to send the
order promptly, / am,
Very gratefully yours,
MABLE X. CLOPTON.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28

scalp was full of dandruff, or rather
scurf, as you explained it to me. Now
it is clean and pliable. My hair is
several inches longer and SO changed
that I scarcely recognize it as my own
hair.
All of this is owing to having heard
of the wonderful Madam Perkins"
and | pray that Gods blessings ever
be upon her and her good work, which
she executes so justly and conscien-
tiously to all. | am,
Very respectfully,
GEORGIA JACKSON,
12 e. 68th St, New York City
New York
Formerly of Philadelphia.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM DELAWARE.

Wilmington, Del, Aug. II, 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins:
write with much pleasure to let
YOU know | am much pleased with the
growth of my hair since using your
treatment.
My supply is just out, and now l
want a six months supply.
Enclosed find money order Tor the
same. Please let me have 1t as early
AS possible, for ! never want TO De
out of your treatment.
Very sincerely yours,
AMY JOHNSON.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM VIRGINIA..

Cape Charles, Va, June s, 1911.
Madam T. d. Perkins:
| have used your treatment for the
hair for three months and | can safe
ly say there is a great improvement
in my hair and scalp.
My hair has started to grow nicely
and | feel that | cannot thank you
enough for the good your treatment
has done for me, and | am pleased to
recommend it TO all who want good
hair.
MISS NJ. V. WASHINGTON.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM WEST VIRGINIA.

Wheeling, w. Va, March Is, 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins:
| am very much pleased with your
hair goods. 1t has improved my hair
you were in Denver or Philadelphia,
as | want to send another order as
soon as | hear from you.
MRS. DORA B. JACKSON.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28


matter how knky First treatment will show wonderful i'm
provement DO not wait if interested your hair
treatments all the United States by mail Write at
send booklet the of the hair andtest
monas Of those taking my when 4cent stamp
closed do not have need personal history of
hair and scalp and your physical condition.
All mail promptly answered when 4cent stamp enclosed
the only of the growing hair to-day who
show the public the real length hair when first began
treating it. Send for booklet if you business You
these preparations only from None like them made
in the world The P Scientific Scalp Preparations Madam
Perkins, Sole Agent
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
Ashville. N. C.. Julv 2 =

Ashville, N. c., July 3, 1911.
| have used Madam rerkins' scalp
treatment for n year, though some
what irregularly. My hair is in nice
condition, and has grown quite n lit.
tie. With regular attention, | am sure
there would be some more marked
improvement.
l find the treatment to be all that
Madam Perkins recommends 1t. ! am
pleased with it and shall continue to
use it.
MRS r. II MANN
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28

pleased with the result of last appli-
cation.
Your encouraging letter produced
new hope, and your scalp salve is in
deed wonderful.
Accept my sincere thanks and best
wishes for your continued success
Gratefully yours,
LILLIAN M. PARISH.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

Aberdeen, S. c., Nov. II, 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins:
will enclose order for another six
months treatment. | can't tell you
how much good your treatment has
done me. The only way that l can
tell you is that yours has done more
good in five months than others have
done in five years.
If you can, please send me the treat
ment right away, as | will go away
for the winter, and oblige,
ARDINA ROWAN.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM PENNSYLVANIA.

Mechanicsburg, Pa, June rs, 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins:
| received your scalp treatment
three months ago. Have tried it and
it has done my hair and my scalp
much good | can see my hair begin
ming to grow, and | am very much
pleased with the treatment
Enclosed you will find order for an
other six months treatment.
Please send at once and oblige,
Yours,
FLORENCE C. WILLIAMS.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
(FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUM.
BIA.
Freedmen's Hospital,


F'reedmens Hospital,
Washington, d. c.. Sept Z, 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins:
Some time has expired since / last
wrote you. | am perfectly delighted
with the effect of your hair and scalp
treatment. | have never had such
successful treatment. My hair is
growing very nicely. Yes. | am SO
pleased with it shall never be with
out it as long as | can secure it.
Please find order for another three
months supply.
Thanking you for your past kind
ness and wishing you very prosper
Gus life, | am.
Very respectfully.
MISS ROBERTA l.. CARROT.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM CALIFORNIA.
Vallejo, Calf, Nov. 16, 1911.

Vallejo, Calf, Nov. 16, 1911.
Dear Madam Perkins:
Please find enclosed order for an
other three months supply OF your
scalp treatment. My hair is doing
fine, it has gotten very thick and is
SO nice and open and is growing nice
ly.
| am well pleased with my hair and
with the results SO far.
Hoping you will fill my order as
soon as possible and oblige,
MRS. LULU CHANCE.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM NEW JERSEY.

Woodbury., N. Jersey
Dear Madam Perkins:
would take this time to write you
a Few lines to let you hear lroIh lhe'
I must say my hair is doing splendid
and I am ready for six months
treatment.
You find enclosed money order Tor
the same.
Thanking you if you will send 1t al
once, and oblige,
Sincerely yours,
MRS. LASURTER.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1912-12-28
FROM NEW YORK.

New York City, N. Y, Aug. 3, 1911.
Madam T. d. Perkins, Denver, Colo.
My dear Madam Perkins:
Your treatment has done all for me
that you said it would do.
When | paid my first visit to you
in Philadelphia last January my hair
was coming out by the combfuls, my