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The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12

There is great tendency on the
part OF many to neglect the colts on
the farm during the winter, says a
Minnesota bulletin. 1t too often hap
pens that there is apparent shortage
OF feed, and the result is that colts
are sighted. One way of running q
young col. Is to have his growth
stunted during the first year or two.
Most of the colts on the farm get a
good start the first six months of
their lives. from the fact that they
are allowed to suckle the dam during
that time. Early fall provides them
with good pasture, and possibly they
have been receiving some oats or
shared part Of the feed of the mare.
Such treatment puts them in good
shape for the winter, but liberal feed-
Ing must be kept up If strong. we'll
developed and matured horse is ex-
pected.
The colts system requires con-
siderable amount of bone and mus
cle-building material, and this can
only be had by feeding nitrogenous
feeds, such as oats. little bran, oil
meal; and. II obtainable, some clover
hay. The feeding of corn. SO often
practiced. is not desirable for the
growing colt, but had better be con-
lined to the matured horses. Access
to the straw pile will not hurt a
growing colt. but 1t should not be
compelled to rely on the straw pile
for livelihood
The question is often asked: Why
do we find SO many promising colts
at the county fairs during the fall,
and such poor yearlings? The fore
going statement is in part explanatory
of such conditions OF affairs.
One of the best forms of investment
on the farm is the liberal feeding of
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12

Growing young pigs can be truth
fully termed detail work. The man
who is good pig grower must like
the work and be willing to look after
the many details that demand atten-
tion. and it will pay and pay big re-
turns.
Some think that the breeding and
growing OF hogs is crowded occu-
patton; but there is always room for
the best breeders and the best feed.
ers at the 'ao. even though the busi-
ness is crowded by the average class
of swine growers.
No hog farm equipment Is complete
without good dipping vat. and 1t
should be used frequently during the
summer and early fall.
There is no one thing that will do
more to maintain health In the herd
than the judicious use of the dipping
vat
overfeed the SOW after she has farrow-
ed. but she must be fed sufficient to
keep her quiet.
1t is better for the SOW If the yards
are SO arranged that she can go a
few rods for her feed and drink.
Stock that ia raised for breeding
purposes and stock that is raised for
market must be treated differently.
II we feed for pork there is lack
OF bone. muscle and constitution in
our breeding stock.
Darkness always deteriorates the
general health Of the herd and makes
It possible to have corners and other
places where Nth accumulates. Light
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12
PLANT ALFALFA
TO IMPROVE SOIL
Less Expense and Work Required
to Handle Than Grain Crop
High Feed Value.
CBy w. C. PALMER. North Dakota Ex.
rortyrapt etatiapl

CBy w. C. PALMER. North Dakota Ex
pertinent Station)
One ton of alfalfa hay has the same
feeding value as 60 bushels of oats.
Alfalfa can be expected to average at
least two tons per acre. This Is the
equivalent of 100 bushels of oats.
There is no land that will average 120
bushels of oats--in fact 1t takes good
land and good handling to average 60
bushels of oats per acre.
The alfalfa requires less work and
less expense to handle than grain
crop. And the alfalfa will improve
the soil while the oat crop will reduce
its productive power. To get this
value from alfalfa 1t must be fed on
the farm.
1t needs to be kept in mind that the
alfalfa is roughage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12
Thorough Preparation.

The better the preparation OF the
soil the less seed will be required
Many failures in seed are not due to
SO much lack of vitality in the seed
as to the unfavorable condition OF the
ground. Thorough preparation moi
only saves seed. but lessfns the worl
of cultivation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12

carols for several
nights before Christ
mas.
Similarly in some of
the country districts in
France the children
make the rounds of the
village. carrying a lit
tie cradle on their
backs and singing
carols for pennies.
Santa Claus is not as
familiar a figure in
France as he is among
us. There, instead OF
hanging up their stock
ings to be filled by him,
they place their shoes
in front of the fireplace
on Christmas eve. SO
that the Christchild
may leave their pres
ents in them.
In north Germany,
however. It is not the
Christchild who gives
the presents, but his
servant. Knecht Ru.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12
Food for Cows.

After COW becomes fresh In milk
the iirst feed to give her is warm
bran mash. This. besides being
strengthening. is of general benefit
1t is good idea to cut down the
meal ration on the cows. beginning
some four weeks before calving and
at that time increase the amount OF
bran. Cornmeal makes animal heat
but bran is cooling to the system.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12

and sunshine are invigorating and
stimulating and detrimental to the
growth of disease and germs
The bacon type of hogs are more a
matter of environment than of breed
ing.
The old saying that anything is
good enough for hog" does not go
In these days of good farming.
Free range and clean water are
the best preventives OF disease we
know of.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12


& Gn in the Christmas @ idea whether they had
tree distribute asy o present @ aS decorate w with trim h Sh and m and
M @ dwn to big dinner and stop think why things
and It's all thereist to it. 49, 'D' S'''p'lN~
' @ @ n snas sss s
s aa a aapsss aa s s ] s D'ssd their old
contemplation countless variety
customs associated with Christmas
present day TO describe them all h
n Th 'e ap phs h @ to @ ns n or the U prominent % @ of then Them have
Danish ali psan practices o tho % u'h Of h % g @ % s
Obliged to allow their the old
let anas
The sarnsy hsatenih
@ Which s%sss s 'as' their more features and Infused
200
s %a N the It's @ @
IN the os @ w s has not ea n the
the ss of ns pmse % e m @ de a % tb @ ht % OF the not @ nave ] %
about when
4 % @ gS sgs up % @ %s Of the
This entirely without The celebration of
@ na as sen an
the period the winter soee marking % the @ renewal
power power Of the sun was time OF oas among all who either NOR wo
believed that
Nothing therefore that
the Saviour the the time they had been
lelalds ls world
sosr has r Dn % p ~ % out con @ @ the @ @ paoa @ Of tine tine @ customs @ E h
Roman aunaa which
while
Christmas children the time
Candles
which Indispensable adjunct
Christmas tradition
in all
Sandinavan
this Druids
1t still
matter privileges
in suasburg
in
to
high hope and that
crosse on l
which
middle Christmas
customary
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12
Ace for BREEDING.

There is not much gain in breeding
heifer before she is eighteen months
old. but there is considerable risk.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12


d mse s @ snoO @ tb @ hrau % that he
the ah % he naues ss hstas Sa child m has been
not Knecht Ruprecht @
candle % @ CENTER a han ,o ssu
peaIanes m Of the star of Bethlehem
men" children
the head
They always aesep and are after n
e s ss r m ses ns n psss
@ @ and pn h % Of new ature The star bearers by
saton @ san ca @ Of the game % % sarpd 1 to lie the fact that
supposed to com
Europe It ougowth
honor Of the god Thor
day before an oak op
@ Dssc endowed @ @ % @ but i on Of the that
s S d0w % The hewsrs aver mn must wear gloves
nd $ % themselves e three % times and telling thy
on chickens head the fresh stum they
Will be- cb and
a. A. After gnns the
twilight ne%snala fss
h '1oa % es an s M it 'Smns
Midnight ~hea h un @ h @ has 5 been % ns
@ G% d AZ .nr dCDrway ny the father who wishes
turn shake oyer him some barley and this
In the log brought the evening sticks
with Ivy. until the log -' sA''N 'f0"ns'
Inspect py
proach bareooted unless he wants
suffering with S 80
Christmas eve is distinguished appears he
prnked with house
which greeting
the meal his
tnEuishes them with bit in - $3.50 -
the
localities
brought to light Some be purely Christian sous soup
the origin of others
preceding the introduction brjaav
touched upon above only the skmmngs
this day There other Which such area
variety of traditions and observances other dav which
delight
deep md eeA'eeu WIN sueel
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12

ring the beauty and simplicity original narrative
The story OF the origin of the Christmas
quite another thing however. may be approached
more mundane spirit We take part in the time honored
customs which SO intimately associated with the day
without stopping to consider whether they had their incep
ton in the Christmas idea they had any
other significance than they now have. We the
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-12


seH In white
atred
the Chrischd
him
II the answer the
not knecht Rupecht gives
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Uses of Tunuste 4.


Tungsten, the metal so much to the
fore in the manufacture of means
descent lamps, has very interesting
properties. 1t is as heavy as gold, and
will easily scratch glass. 1t melts only
in the heat of the electric area fact
which explains how the filament sup
ports, without fusion, the intense heat
necessary to incandescence. Alloyed
with iron it communicates its hard
ness, making the so-called "self-hard-
ening" steels; tools Of tungsten-steeI
may be brought to redness and re-
forged without losing their temper.
Magnets Of the same alloy retain their
magnetism without loss, and for this
reason are extensively used in the
manufacture of speedometers. Metal
lie tungsten is prepared by reduction
in the electric furnace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
NJ is
Milwaukee,. NoY. /. 1913.

Milwaukee, Nov. I, 1913.
Butter-Creamery, extras, 30A C;
prints. 81 q c; frsts, ESQ 29c; seconds,
25027c; renovated, Esq 26c; dairy,
fancy, PIE
Cheese-American full cream, new
made twins, 141z@15c; Young Am,
ericas, 15@151ac; daisies, 15@15hc;
longhorns, 141a @1515c; Imburger,
new, 141A 015c.
Eggs-Current receipts fresh as to
quality, 25@2Sc; recandled, extras, 26
Q27c; seconds, 16@18c.
Live Poultry-FowIs, 1870; roost-
ers, &c; springers, 1870.
Nheat-No. 1 northern, SSc;; No.
2 northern, S615c; No. northern, SIC;
No 1 velvet, g61ac.
Corn-No. 8 yellow, 72c
Oats-No. 3 white, 40c; standard,
40@4c.
Barley-No. 4, 65@6sc; No. 3, 66@
78c; Wisconsin, 67069c.
Rye-No. 2, 61@621ac
Hogs-Good heavy butchers, ZOO
$50; fair to best light, 7.SO@S.20;
packers, 7.0O@7.70.
Cattle Beeves, 67O@9.70; stockers
and feeders, 5.00@750; COWS and heif-
ers, 3.40QS.25; calves, 6.50Q10.00.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
UTTERLY CRUSHED.

Il was a warm, radiant summer
morning; the birds were singing
sweetly, the flowers and dewy grass
shimmered in the park, Robert Peeler
"a very junior oficer-was doing his
utmost to make q favorable impression
on the pretty uursemaid, whilst the
latter's small charge busiIy chased
elusive butterflies.
All sighed the dashing Robert, 81
wish you were my governess?''
so do t. replied the girl.
Hope sprang into Roberts heart.
And what would you do with me?"
ne asked.
stop you smoking cigarettes, and
get your hair QUITO say nothing Of
Furnishing you for talking nonsense
during school hours,"
Then Robert ponderously continued
on his beat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

Odyssey. Eighteen months ago, when
ne was barely thirteen, he surreptiti-
ously left his parents house in Paris,
taking with him a sum of 500 francs.
With this money in his possession he
went 10 Brussels, where he was short
~ after arrested. The police conduct
ed him home, but he escaped again.
taken back second time, he was ap-
prenticed to a farmer, but promptly de-
parted on fresh adventures. Since then
he has existed by means of begging
and thleving. Two months ago he
stole a couple of bicycles, and, mount
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

bodies and preach privation as the
only method of expiation.
Seven years ago he obtained the pa
tronage Of a Russian countess and
with her aid he rose to his present
position by very clever ruse. Com
planning to the countess that his name,
"Rasputin," which means rake" was
not fitting for so holy a man, he beg
ged her to set him an audience with
the car in order to obtain permission
to change it.
The audience was granted, and so
was his request, the ruler of all the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

ing one and propelling the other, made
OFF for Rouen, where he sold one Of the
mahchines. riding to Paris on the 9TH
er. This he sold in Paris, and lived on
the proceeds for a time, until. shelter
less. and without resources, he was
found by the police What can the
sociologist, the penologist, or the phi
lanthropist do with so youthful and
precocious a criminal? The problem is
a serious one in France, where juve-
nile crime is alaTmingly on the in
crease.-Paris Correspondence London
Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

The pretty cut of this blouse gives
It an unusually dressy effect and when
fashioned of rich stuffs, such as mate
lasse, brocaded silk or satin the result
is a blouse which is suitable for al
most any OCCASION. A long or short
sleeve may be used. Two large molds
covered with the material of the.
waist serve to close it. Any of the
new silks or brocaded novelties may
be used with good results.
The lady's overblouse pattern (635D
is cut in sizes "a to AZ inches bust
measure. Medium size requires z
yards of SO inch material.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
WHAT TO DO WITH THIS BOY
Case OF Juvenile CriminaIity in France
That May Well Puzzle the
Social Reformer.

Here is little life story that more
wildly Eliminates the task of the So
cial reformer than any number of trea-
tises. A couple Of nights ago a boy of
less than fifteen was discovered along
side the Seine by a couple of police
men. At first he refused to utter a
word, but eventually he narrated his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Quicker M ethod.

A somewhat choleric gentleman,
while waiting for his train, entered a
BARRIERS shop to be shaved. The bar
Der was very deliberate in his move
ments and the slow manner in which
he applied the lather got upon the
shavee's nerves. At last his patience
gave way and he roared out: Here!
for heavens sake hold the brush still
and I'll wiggle my head"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Have a Fire-Extinouisher.

A reliable fre-extinguisher, which
throws chemicals instead of water,
should hang in every home, in the
barn and in the stable Seconds are
precious when fire breaks out, and
the small, inexpensive extinguishers
are so simple Of use and quick of ac-
ton that they at once arrest the prog
ress Of a small blaze. Motorists have
found the little extinguisher invalu
able
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
RUSSIAN HAS NAME CHANGED
Rise of Poor Peasant Who Became
One Of Brightest Stars Of
Court Circles.

Here is q present-Gay romance of
the court of the ear. Gregory Raspu-
tin, one of the brightest stars of Rus
sian court circles, is the son of a
poor peasant and belongs to the
"Chlysty" order of austere preach
ers in Russia who 1agellate their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Extra ordinary.

He's an extraordinary chap"
81 never noticed anything unusual
about him"
Haven't you? Well, I have For
one thing he never claimed to have
just missed taking the train that was
wrecked. Detroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
E.oiar NAV

Eyes, he began here as an office
boy"
and I suppose, mastered every de-
tail of the. business, so that he could
take charge of the great establish
ment"
mo, he married the senior partners
daughter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Richest Street

The Chandni Chowk, or Silver stree
is the main bazar of Delhi and one of
the richest streets in the world. Many
of its shops are occupied by jewelers.
whose boards Of precious stones ara
said to represent fabulous sums. Ma
tive princes enrich their collections of
state jewels through the dealers in the
Chandni ChoWk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
The Better Way.

'T shall never marry" said tina
young man with pointed beard
Because you are an artist?"
eyes. / painted q picture of the
girl to whom | was engaged. She
said that if that was the way ]
thought she looked it was better foz
Us to part"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

La Crosse. Under licenses recently
issued John and Albert Berg, both Of
the town of Holman, will marry Miss
Emma H. and her sister, Vera NJ, re-
spectiyely, both of the town of Ban
gor.
Ashland-A deer chased by dog
took refuge in a barn in the town Of
Gle. The owner Of the barn held the
animal until a deputy game warden
released it.
Sheboygan.-A petition has been
signed by saloonkeepers Of this city
asking the common council to pass an
ordinance to prohibit free lunches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

Russians ordering that he should
henceforth be known as Gregory
Novy." Rasputin made a deep impress
sion upon the car and czarina on ac-
count Of his marvellous memory. He
can recite whole chapters Of the BIZ
bic and invariably answers all ques-
. tons addressed to him by apt quota
tons from the Scriptures.
His success aroused great jealousy
in the holy synod and famous arch
bishop preached against his appoint
ment as a priest. The archbishop
was banished and Rasputin's triumph
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Good a Ss!ce

Lord Cheylesmore is telling an
amusing story just now.
He went down to one of the big
schools to distribute prizes on break.
ing-up day, and he says that before the
ceremony one of the schoolboys gave
him some good advice.
IF you're going to make a speech, -
said the youngster, don't be too long.
Remember that every minute you
spend in talking you are taking some
thing off my holiday Pearson g
Weekly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Most Lik~Tv

Llteleigh-It. was an unfortunate
think the devil tempted Eve in the
form Of a serpent.
Biteleigh-In what way?
Liteleigh-WeIl, if he had approach
ed her in the form of a mouse, Adam
would never have tasted that apple
Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

Professional Criticism.

At a banqGet of New York news
paper men recently a story was told to
eXemplify the pride which every man
should take in the work by which he
makes a living.
Two street sweepers, seated on &
curbstone, were discussing a comrade
who had died the day before
Bill certainly was a good sweeper"
said one. 'Ye-e-s,'' conceded the other,
thoughtfully. 'But-don't you think
he was a little weak around the
lampposts '-Everybody's Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
What She Wanted,

1 am afraid, madam, we have shown
you all our stock; but We could pro-
cure more from our factory"
We'll, perhaps you'd better. You
see, l want something of neater
pattern and quite smaIl-just little
square for my bird cage."-Punch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Business Blocked

Thought you were going away to,
day"
Couldn't buy ticket"
Nonsense. The ticket office is
never closed"
mo; but there was a girl at the
window ahead of me-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
ThouqhtIess ThunderboIt.

George; you certainly will have to
complain about the poor telephone
service"
What's the matter now? Neigh
bors butting in?"
mo. The lightning broke down
one Of the telephone poles, and
couldn't get Ella Brinkley for nearly
an hour"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06

One of the most comfortable or,
the simple models is shown in
this design. The plain blouse opens
in front, the neck is low, the armhole
extra large and the sleeve short or
long. A three gore skirt, with either
raised or regulation waist line COM
pletes the costume.
The dress pattern (6293) is cut In
sizes IA, 16 and 10 years. Medium
size requires AS yards of SO inch ma
terial with q yard of "a inch satin
for the girdle.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
20 Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
A Necessary Imitation

Editor-That's a most ridiculous
blunder you made, Jaggerson, in old
Solidmann's obituary. You say: He
leaves an only widow"
Reporter-Well, what's wrong with
that? Most Of the millionaires who've
died seem to have left more than one.
Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
SiiQhtiv Mixed,

you were at the commencement"
81 was"
"And how did you like my gradual
ing essay?"
We'll, to tell you the truth, Irene,
I didn't like the way it fit you over
the hips"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Just So,

Some corn-fed philosopher advises
people who are unhappy to borrow a
baby"
THAT is a good way to find out that
your previous troubles didn't amount
to much"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Had Eiohf [ eft.

Science is much excited over the
fact that an experimenter killed a cat
and then made it's organs live for
hours"
Then science must be stupid. Of
course, the experimenter only took
one Of the cats lives"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
StunGi

Mrs. Styles-The doctor said that 1
must take plenty Of exercise. He adj
vised me to do lot of walking.
Mr.. StyIus-Sensib1e advice! Hope
you will follow it.
Mrs. Stylus-Yes. But I need a new
walking dress.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
The NecesSitv

There is a man always getting me
to make engagements with him, and
he certainly gets on my nerves.
Then why do you make engage
ments with him?"
Because l have to. He's my dent
ist.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
4 Dnemma a.

'If drink is disease, it really can't
be cured, you know"
why not?"
Because, whatever else you do.
you have to treat the patient"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
Painful Moment.

Mother (sternly) man,
want to know just how serious are
your intentions toward my daughter?
Daughters Voice somewhat agitat-
ed)-Mammai Mamma! He's not
the onei-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-11-06
AnricIIIture Sinnnlified.

"Most of the vegetables we have
been getting are canned" said the
summer boarder.
YES" replied Farmer Corntosse1,
1--WE tried gardening with a hoe and
with can opener. And give me the
can opener"