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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Crops of all kinds are progressing
satisfactorily. Barley is headed out
and beginning to show a tinge OF
color; early wheat and oats are
headed out; late grains are growing
well; corn is coming rapidly. and
easily promises knee high by 4th
of July" except in the occasional
low places where standing water
prevented working. Wild hay will
be the best crop cut for several sea-
sons. and alfalfa looks good for
three crops this year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

A new c~ross-state highway known
as the Red and Yellow Trail has
been established east and west
across the state about midway be.
tween the Yellowstone Park Trail
and the Black and Yellow Trail
which runs through Hand county,
The leading towns along the new
trail are WATERFOWL. Redfield
and Gettysburg.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Friends of Miss Freda La Vines,
who visited often at the home of hel
brother, Fred Evarts. a former resi-.
dent of this city, have received pro.
grams of a concert company OF
which Miss La Vines is soprano SOLO
list. The company is filling chautau-
qua dates through Iowa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

The cream dealers of Midland in
Stanley county report that they have
paid out to the farmers of that sec.
ton more than $4,000 for cream in
the month ending June 18th. which
with similar reports from other 10
calities. emphasizes the fact that the
dairy Industry is making rapid
growth in South Dakota.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Presbyterian church services next
Sabbath. June 2S. 1920 a IN the
Lords Supper will be oos ,ryed Re
ception of new members. Children
may be presented for baptism. Or,
dination of a new ruling elder. S.
5. at Has a. m. G.. + at 200 p. m.
This is the last c. E. meeting till
September. Come and make it a
good ore. 800 p m. Sermon by
the pastor. We will give everybody
a cordial welcome to all services.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Miss Margaret Duthie. formerly
county superintendent of schools of
Hand county. is in Huron for a six
weeks stay. She is one of the in
structors in the Beadle County
Teachers Institute and Huron Col
lege Summer School She teaches
South Dakota History. photography
and Geography.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

The present season OF so much
moisture has caused the prairie or
wild flowers of this section to bloom
in great %profussion Along the
edges of the fields may be found
quantities of wild roses, while in
the low places and along the creek
banks are the wild strawberry bios
SONS and buttercups. The prairies
are dotted with great patches of the
small red geranium so plentiful in
wet years, the buffalo berry and the
wild sweet pea.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

A number of Miller people attend.
ed the North Hand Old Settlers
picnic at Burdette Saturday and re
port a large crowd in attendance.
A much larger number will ate nd
the South Hand picnic tomorrow as
the local ball team and Fireman's
band expect to 90.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Sioux Falls was visited by large
crowds of present and former citi-
zens of South Dakota during last
week, the occasion being the meet
ings of the Territorial Pioneers and
The Home-comers Association. 1t
was decided to unite the two associ-
atoms and continue the meetings
once in five years. The next cele-
bration will be held at Rapid City in
1919.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

DR.. and Mrs p. McWhorter autoed
to Highmore Friday evening and at
tended a meeting of the District
Medical Association. The counties
of Hand. Hyde, Hughes and SuIly
comprise the district and the next
meeting will be held in Miller in
September.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

The Yankton College Quintette
which appeared in concert at the op-
era house Saturday evening was
greeted by a small audience owing
to the fact that they were not ad-
vertised previous to their arrival
Saturday. Those who were present
report a splendid musical program.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Auditor ID. A. Lewis and family
have moved into the Butler residence
on West 2nd street which they re-
Gently purchased, Mrs Butler having
purchased the Percy house across
the street and which she 10Y oc-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25
The alfalfa train carried a oh

The alfalfa train carried a photo
grapher and a newspaper man
among their dozen or more speakep S.
A photo of the band and crowd was
taken at the depot. Also one with
Prof. Holden. and little G~enevleve
Dunn holding a bunch of alfalfa in
her arms
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25
cupies.

Jack Reason, of Midland twp,
went to Pierre last week where he
underwent an operation for appen
dicitis at St. Mary's hospital. A
card received at this Office states he
is getting along nicely and will re
turn to his home soon.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Vas it fun" when a bunch of
friends of a Mitchell bridegroom
roped and handcuffed him for a par
ade through town, and then made
him walk six miles back to town?
Or was il brutality?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

A twenty-three acre field of pota-
toes on the A. b. Catalan farm just
north of town attracts the attention
of anyone passing by. 1t is a fine
field. and promises good returns.
1t is being we'll cultivated. to prepare
the ground for alfalfa next year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

The local vegetable gardens are
causing many city farmers to swell
up with pride this year. New pota-
toes, peas, beans, beets. radishes,
onions, lettuce, etc. in abundance
and of fine variety are the reward of
a little morning and evening work.
But everything grows easily this
vaar
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Chas Halbig returned recently
from a two weeks visit in Topeka.
Kansas, at the home of his sister,
Mrs II. c. Kilbee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Huronite: Mrs H. j.. Hoskins and
daughter. Mrs Hannum. returned
last night from Redfeld. where they
went to visit with Mrs Hoskins' son
who is in the hospital ut that place
being treated fJr blood poisoning
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Salem Register: Mrs II. p. Hem
mingson. Of Highmore. who has
been making an extended visit with
her sister, Mrs L A TYLER, went to
Minneapolis Thursday TO consult
specialists regarding some ear trou-
BILE. The opinion of the specialists
was favorable for Mrs Hemming-
sons ultimate recovery and she Will
return 10 her home next week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Mrs Hannum returned this morning
to her home at Vayland, accompan-
led by her two daughters, Grace and
Nancy, who have been attending
college here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

Mr. and Mrs Frank CoqtilIette de-
parted this week for Chicago, where
they will take Up the study of chiro-
practices.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

Read the chautauqua program in
this paper.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-06-25

practices.
Evening star., 1914-02-05
Leave Your Little Wants
AT
The Star Branch.
One In Your Neighborhood.

NORTHWEST,
n. Cap. cor. r. l. ave-, Farker's Pharmacy
End st. cor. Mass. ave. Hygeian Pharmacy.
Bird ct. cor Ind ave. Butler \ Field PharmacS-
9Th st. cor T. Criswe1l's Pharmacy
9Th ST. cor K Goldenherg's Information Burean.
zth ST, cor Ia ave. Kann's Information Rureau.
9th ST.. a2s. Roland walace's Newsstand.
9th st. cor U. McGu,re's Pharmacy.
1ith St, cor. U. Davis Pharmacy.
18Th St. cor. ?. Days Pharmacy
JSth St. Coz. Col road. FIemer's Pharmacy.
18th ST, cor. Fla. ave. Pearson's Pharmacy
c1st St. cor. G.. ougley's Pharmacy
s2nd St. cor. N. Nansemond Pharmacy
25th stS cor Pa ave- Herbst's Pharmacy.
Conn. ave. cor. Fla ave. Rdgeway's Pharmacy.
Georgia ave. 1909. Csmpbel's Pharmacy
IIolInead place cor Otis Homead Phsrmacy
L St. 1904. Morse's Pharmacy
Pa ave. 17o5. HoItzclaw's Newsstand
NORTHEAST:
N Cap COZ. st, Richardson's Pharmacy
n Cap. cor. ! St. KeDealey's Pharmacy.
End st. ror. Nd. ave.. Taylor's Pharmacy.
.th ST. cor. H. Yeatman's Pharmacy
Iith ST. cor f. Cap. Lambs Pharmacy.
18th St. cor f CAP. Lincoln Park Pharmacy.
u ST.. 12i5. r. y. McWilllams' Pharmacy.
SOUTHEAST:
9Th ST.. cor. F. Thompson Drug Co.
9Th st. cor. c. Roach Drug Co.
ifth St. cor. Pa. ave, Fealv's Pharmacy
18th ST. coz Pa ave. P-adley's Pharmacy
SOUTHWEST:
Eth ST. COZ. d. Sullivar's Pharmacy.
GEORGETOWN.
Wis. ave-. cor. VI ST. O'Donnell's Pharmacy.
:s;h ST.. p. P-ide's Pharmacy
ANACOSTTA:
goo Nichols ave- Bury's Drug Store.
AND THESE POSTAL TELEGRAPH
OFFICES:
Cnited States Capitol.
Interior Department
Union Station.
Bond Buildin. W E. aud \ Hwy onee.
1872 Connecticut avenue.
1919 Wisconsin avenue
1Ith Street Wharf.
Evening star., 1914-02-05

THE PLYMOUTH. 1926 llth N.w.-3 ROOMS
and bath. $50. rooms and bath. front apart
ment. $40.
THE HILLSIDE. l4I5 Chaplin 81. NV.
rooms and bath. $3.50 to &30.50.
AMERICAN REALTY CO.. 5o6 l1th
Evening star., 1914-02-05
A4~.. WANT
@lQl ADS
Get Best Results

RATES.
HeIp Situations. Lost and Found. Rent Rooms.
Country Board. ETC.. one cent a word each time
for Is words more.
Miscellaneous Sales and Wants. Business Op-
portunities Automobiles, etc. cent a wor
each time for three or more times. with IL
word minimum.
Business Announcements. Real Estate. Apart
rents ETC., four lines or more. three times. 10
cents q line each time. with q decreasing rate
for q longer period
Evening star., 1914-02-05
THE DEWEY HOTEL.

FOURTEENTH AND L SrS. NV,
A high-class family and transient
hotel, with every modern convenience,
conducted on the American plan and
located In the most central section.
Famous for Its comfortable surround
ings and select ciieltele.
CUISINE UNEXCELLED.
Rooms single or en- suite at moderate
EDGAR BRONX. PROP.
Evening star., 1914-02-05
WANTED-HELP.

AGENT>-C"st 5e. SELLS at &c. 12o1 Pa. ave.
W. Eeoia /
A.si-NT> WANTl>-jr'. 10 tau.iic pol
.ey. .ut>t i-su-d: life, acci,ieut and sick
AL polly for paeIniuni-Sl
.'i1n-'., ~lllfe business only, reply in hand,
Writius-stare AID What business have been
engaged IL: salary ard commission frr
~ 'iiae; commission for part time Address
Ron 3;.P. STAR oire.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-01-30

manner. A better stock Of merchan-
disc and cleaner methods Of business
cannot be found in any city several
times the size Of Shoahone than are
20 be found In the Stockgrowers Mer-
camille company. Under the efficient
management Of J. L. Beckett, it keeps
well TO the front as one OF the most
progressive stores in Idaho The
stock IS replete with the most season.
dies and mems wearing apparel dry
Goods, shoes. and groceries. In the
shoe department this concern handles
he famous Florsheim and Meyer
Bros. Tor men and Red Cross in La
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-01-30

dies footwear. They represent in this
territory the well known make OF J.
Capp ~ Sons, whose clothes are well
and favoraDly known. And in every
department is to be found articles
bearing trade marks and firm names
equally well known for sterling worth
and merit both in fibrIcs ana style.
The president and vice president o:
this concern are Thomas II. and Fred
w. Gooding, VINO have uo.le .--o-e
develop this part of Iaaao. 20 boo [
it and make it truly country VI
opportunities than any other element
or factors it would be possible to name.
They have been the means o4 80.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-01-30

century, wherever data are available
for roads built so long ago. Thu
findings Of such a committee would
be invaluable at this time. for thej
might prevent the wasting Of millions
Of dollars OF public road money dur
ing the next decade.
Roads VIII Reduce Cost Of Living
The height Of folly will be reached
( II these and other vast bond issues
are expended in building types Of
[ roads which experience has shown
I are not durable under the kinds Of
trnfic that Inevitably VIII use them.
II Is plain common sense that every
part OF the road. with the possible
exception Of the top ~earing surface.
should last al least as long as the
length Of time the bonds run; other
wise. the public will be paying for
the roads after they have gone TO
pieces and more money has had TO be
raised 70 pay for rebuilding them
II the first cost OF making perman-
ent roads exceeds that of the kinds
that are now being built more extern
slvely. u remains to determine II the
saving in maintenance Will not in
few years balance this excess plus
the interest on IT and thereafter re-
turn a profit or represent a saving
to the people.
What materials and methods are
used In actual building the roads is
Of no consequence to the taxpayers
or road users SO long as the roads
meet all OF the principal requirements
OF the different kinds of traffic and
are the most economical. Any road |
that is good for farmers all the year
around n good for automobiles and |
motor trucks. and, on the other hand |
any road that is good for motor We
hicles is good for horse traffic The
chief requirements are that IL shall
be smooth and hard when put down
and remain so. that il shall resist
water and frost. that It shall not
Freak up under the traffic of such
Dad vehicles as are used commonly
II cities that it shall be free from
mud and dust at all seasons OF the
ear. hat 1t shall not be prohlbitive-
y expensive to build and shall cost
cry much less 10 maintain in good
onditiOn for long periods Of years :
han most of the roads we now have. A,
a short, il must be permanent. |,
economical road. on such a road the 1
irmer can haul large loads to mar
ct In less time than now. his child II
N can walk or ride their bicycles II
school and to the village In all II
nds of weather. the merchant can II
oliver goods by motor vehicle or III
)rse wagon at greater distances and II
less expense. the rural mai, carrier II
IN deliver letters. newspapers and II
lrcels easier and earlier. and manu- II
otureres, storage warehouses, con II
actors, and other users Of large III
otcr trucks can do their hauling II
reaper. And all these things will II
nd To keep down the cost of living. II
make rural life more attractive III
ID to keep the young people on the II
e farm. iii
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-01-30
ESTRAYS.

Information wanted of the where
abouts Of two colts that left my prem
ises. DOlh dark bays two years old
ana br lnded with u on left shoulder,
one having white feet and blaze face.
Joseph Ineas. Shosnone.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-01-30
sTockGROWERS' MERCANTILE
COMPANY.

This company has been and is a
well known and popular factor in the
commercial activities of Shoshone. 1t
is lS years old Lincoln county is
proud Of her progressive and active
merchants, ana assures them Of her
support in both moral and financial
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-01-30

ting the best roads built in Idanv ..
this part of the state, financed mer-
camille undertakings, organized banks
and any project that has for it's object
the development of this region always
receives from these progressive and
aggressive business men their support
and cooperation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-01-30
The Real Road Problem
lnr Harrr wnkln 49,

that va need better roads. EveI
the hoboes. who DO not ride In lux
uri0us automobiles. know that our
present roads are not good enough
the farmers oranges are strongly ir
favor u road improvements. farm
land and other property owners know
that good road IN front or near
their property Increases is value
and every mar. woman or youth
Who rides 4 bicycle drives horse,
or rides IN an automobile knows
somethIng ~ the shortcomings Of the
highways. particularly Ia wet wealth
er
Good Roads are an investment.
So II isn't necessary 10 tell the
people that We need better roads. any
more than u IL necessary 10 tell them
that We want lower coat Of living
Once show the American people how
tbey IAN get better roads without
feeling the burden ~ their cost too
severely. how the improved roads can
De- kept IN good condition az no more
expense that u costs 20 ~ up tho
gravel and earth roads. and how
their money spent IN building good
roads Is really an Investment that
will be returned 10 them with inter
est through Increased property values
saving IN time and wear and tear on
horses ana vehicles and by lower
prices on farm and market gardsn
prodnce--once satisfy them on these
points and the question. where H.
the money 10 come from for road i'm
proyement7" will solve Itself 10 has 1
already been settled Ia New York /
state where the two bond issues az
sregatine it00.000.g00 for highway
work have been voted for overwhelm-
lngly W public elections within the
last six years
the matter resolves itself. then.
into ono OF economics. Can wo make
and maintain good ioaas and be- bet
ter on financially as we'll 80 otherwise
Dy having them7
Under the old plan Of leaving road
work 90 the local communities. It
happened OF course. that while cities
and we'll populated and prosperous
nubprhap and rural sections could d
AFFORD GOOD roads. there were many 1
counties and even whole sections of
states that could not raise the money
necessary Tor any Kind OF hard sur
faced roads So the statc-aid plan
was evolved Under Il part Of the
cost u road building usually 90 per !.
cent 10 paid by the state out Of
funds raised by taxation % property
sH "a rule, part by the county and che
~ tho subdivisions. Tween.
BY hVo states now nave state-aid
laws sud it - generally recognized .
hat people who live Ia the cities dee
-iFs benefits from the roads Indirect II
b ard should help 20 pay Tor them q
20 he sure. they pay an the eos, os 60
street Improvement ln the cities ana y
De great majority OF them rarely III
lde over the rural highways. but be- u
auss ~ the density Of nonYlatio, 81
iiy residents feel the burden OF road 10
axes much less than their rural 'n
ousina ga
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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-09-25

lE., G. & S. R. M, described as fol lows, to-wit:
 l Mohavhite. | Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence U. S.-L. M No. 2 bears s. 27o IF B. 23S6. 4 ,ft.; thence N 16o AT W. 600 l15OO it. to Cor No. 8; thence s. 16' AT E.. 600 it., to Cor. No. 4; thence s. 73o 19' W. 1900 it. to Cor. No. I, the place of beginning.
 insignificant. l Beginning at Corner No. l, whence U. S. L.. M No. 2, bears s. 7o 14 w. |2617. ' it., thence N. 16' 4I w. 69S. 40 fit. to Cor. No. 2; thence s. 75o 53 E. 1900 it., to cor. No. 8; thence $. 16o AT E.. 69S 40 it., to Cor. No. 4; thence N. 75' 53' w. 1900 1t. to Cor. No. 1. the place of beginning. | Risa.
 | Beginning at Cor. No 1, whence U. Is. L. M. No. 2 bears s. 3S' AT ". l2S52. it.; thence N. 16' AT ". 6S3. 40 it. to Cor. No. 2; thence S.. 78o O4, E. 1500 it. to Cor. No. B; thence s. 16o AT E. 683 40 it. to Cor. No. 4 thence N. 78o 04 W. 1500 it. to Cor No. 1, the place of begin ming.
 West Lynne.
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence U. S. L. M. No. 2 bears S. 58' 4S w. 37S7. 3 it; thence N. 16o 41' W. 607 1t. to Cor. No. 2: thence N. s2' O3' E.. 1900 1t. to Cor. No. 3; thence s. 16' 41' E. COY it. to Cor. No. 4; thence s 82o O3' W. 1500 it. to Cor. No. l, the place of beginning.
 SteepIe Rock.
 Beginning at Cor. No. l, whence U. Is. L. M. No. 2 bears s. 16' 9S' w: 32O1. 8 ft.; thence N 4Oo 34' E. 150O fit. to Cor. No. 9; thence s. 75' 53' E' 67O. 10 it. to Cor. No. 3; thence s. thence N. 75o 53, W. 670. 10 it. to Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning. Powerful.
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence IU. s. L. M. No. 2 bears S.: 15s 22' w. 1899 A fit. thence N. 16' 41' w. 69s. 40 it. to Cor No. 2; thence s. 75o 53' E. 1500 it. to Cor. No. 5; thence S. 16e AT E. 698. 40 fit. to Cor No. 4; thence N. 75' 53' W. 1500 it to Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning
 Paisano.
 s. L. M. No. 3 bears s. 51. 39 " 252s.3 it.; thence N. 16' 4I " 6S3. 40 1t. to Cor. No. 2; thence s. l7se 04, E. 1500 it. to Cor. No. 3; thence S. 16' 41' B. 683. 40 it. to Cor. Nc. 4; thence N. 7S' 04 w. 1500 it. to Cor. No. 1, the place oi beginning. -fA
 East Lynne.
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence U Is. L. M. No. 3 bears S.67 W 36s2.: it.; thence N. 16' 41' W. 6o7 it. te Cor. No. 2; thence N. S2' 03, E: 15OO it. to Cor. No. 3; thence 8. 16' 41' E. 6O7 it. to Cor. No. 4; thence S. S2o 03' W. 1500 it. to Cor. No. the place of beginning.
 Sentinel. .,...-
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, whence U s. L. M. No. 2 bears s. 56o 3T ", 1s9S.3 ft.; thence N. 12' O9 E. 60I fit. to Cor. No. 2; thence S. 77' 51' B 1170. 60 it. to Cor. No. 8; thence s ] 12o Os, ". 500 1t. to Cor. No. 4
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-09-25
Morenci, ,Ariz.
MORENCI NEWS
 AND ITEMS oFLocAL INTEREST

October 1st. The new time for their cars will make it more accommodating for the passengers as well as advan- tageous for themselves = New time cards and placards will be distributed this week in all prominent places. About three hundred people respond ed to the general invitation to attend the complimentary dance given by Judge Lally and Johnny Hoffman to the ladies of Morenci, in the Rink, on last Saturday evening. The dancing began at o'clock and continued un- til the program was finished about 1:30. The affair was formally begun with very pretty grand march, dur ing which programs were distributed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin furnish ed excellent music during the entire evening and their Hberality was much appreciated. Judge Lally pre- sided at the refreshment bowl and served cold lemonade to all. MT. Hoffman was absent from the affair, having been called out on a hunt for the Duncan bank robbers. The danc- CTS were many and varied with rob- Der, moonlight, one-steps, mazurkas, midst the regular waltz and two-step, and the evening heartily enjoyed
 
 Judge for the manner in which his dance was conducted and all voiced their appreciation of the entertainment extended them by the two recently nominated candidates.
 Tennis Club Meet-
 A special called meeting of the Mo renci Tennis Club was held in the general office of the D. c. M. Co.,, on Monday evening of this week to proper ly dispose of the Tennis by Night question. A representative number of members were present and the much considered question was brought before the meeting. Arguments and statements pro and con were forth coming and after due de1fberation the subject was brought to a rising vote and passed. The use of the lights necessarily imposed more expense on the club and it was decided to increase the present dues to one dollar per month.
 Formal announcements had previous ly been made as to the presentation of two silver cups by the president A. T. Thomson, to the Tennis Club and during the meeting vote o1 thanks was extended him.
 Arrangements are now being made for the opening of a fall tournament and the entries of players will probab ly close on Saturday evening of this week. The committee in charge ot the handicapping will credit each man according to his playing and the play will start on Sunday, October 4.