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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

ness can be prevented. On wet soils
there should be q two or three-inch
fill Of some coarse material, such as
cobble stones or coarse cinders, and
this covered with layer OF thick clay
SO that the loose soil from above will
not work down between the coarse
material. BY covering the clay with
two or three inches of sand or soil,
dryness is secured and an ideal floor
is obtained. Concrete floors are
rapidly coming into use. The first cost
is high, but it is probably the cheapest
floor Of all iii the end The litter does
not require changing SO often as on
earth floors. 1t is rat proof and can
easily be disinfected in case Of disease.
Poultry should never be permitted to
run on bare concrete floor, but there
should be a heavy straw litter in
which the grain can be fed. A bare
floor causes deformed feet and rheu-
matism.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

three or four feet high, and is left en-
tirely open. One might think 1t would
be too cold in northern climates, but
experience has proved otherwise. An
open-front house should not be built
more than IA to 20 feet wide. There
should be windows built in the ends,
which when removed, make a perfect
circulation of air in the house during
the summer. Commercial houses of
any great length are not built on the
open-front plan because of the prob
lem of lighting the house, and also be-
cause of the difficulty in cleaning from
the lower side, but for small houses
they are meeting with unusual sue
cess.
Good lighting can be secured by the
use of the semi-monitor type of roof,
and cleaning can be handled by ar
ranging the interior SO as to permit
the removal of the litter from the
rear. This style Of building has grown
rapidly In favor and is certainly ideal
from the standpoint of ventilation.
Properly lighted poultry houses are
essential for successful egg produc-
I tion. Dark quarters are always con-
ducive to filth, dampness and disease,
and also lessen egg production be-
cause of the shorter periods in which
a hen can feed. Too much window
space Is equally disastrous. especially
in northern climates. Such house
Is subject to extremes in temperature,
due to warming up on sunshiny days.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Shakespeare and Bacon.

1t has not been proven that Bacon
wrote the plays known as Shake
speare's. The various attempts at
such task have all turned out to be
melancholy failures. 1t has been shown
that there are many difficulties in the
way Of believing that the historical
Shakespeare wrote the immortal dra-
mas. but 1t has not been shown that
anybody else wrote them. The STRAIT.
ford man is still in possession OF the
glory OF their authorship. and II he
is not entitled to the honor 1t is i'm
possible to say who is
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
ERUPTION SPREAD ON FACE

$40 East Elm St., Streator Ill.-"A
running sore broke out above my
right eye, which spread over my en-
tire face. 1t started as a small PIN
pie. l scratched 1t open and the con-
tents of this small pimple ran down
my face. Wherever this ran a new
sore appeared. They itched and
burned terribly; | couldn't touch my
face 1t burned so. 1t disfigured my
face terribly and / couldn't be seen
for everyone was afraid OF it. 1t
looked like disease of some kind; 1t
was all red and heavy white crust
on 1t. Everybody kept out of my way,
afraid 1t would spread. l lost rest At
night and couldn't bear to have any
thing touch my face, not even the pill
low. l had to lie on the back OF the
head. ! was always glad when morn
ing came SO | could get up. 1t was
extremely painful.
AT last l thought of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and l commenced using
them. 1t took three weeks to com
plcSe the cure" (Signed) Miss Caro-
line Miller, Apr. 80, 1913
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept L, Boston. ADV.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
MIGHT BE THE DESIRED ONE
Would accept the Situation
a. II Was.

He was one of those insufferable
young pests who patron!ze restau.
rants trying to nirt with stenog-
raphers and telephone girls who drop
In about noon for lunch. Approach
ing young woman who was sitting
alone, he lifted his hat and said sauve-
ly:
i beg your pardon, miss"
"Well?" Intercepted the girl calm
ly.
Why, er-you see, 1t is this way.
| made an engagement with a young
lad@ whom | have never seen to n set
me here. Now, are you waiting for
me?"
The girl smiled queerly.
Il might be waiting for you" she
said
"Ah! Indeed" responded the mash
er, delightedly.
Yes. You see, ordered lobster
and it hasn't come yet"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Wire Front House With Long and Short Pitch Roof

An abundance OF fresh air is the
nost essential feature in a satisfactory
poultry house. The problem is to Sc
cure sufficient amount of fresh air
and yet avoid drafts. Poorly venti-
lated quarters are indicated by damp
conditions, such as moisture on the
walls, roofs and windows; by the litter
being tough and damp, also, by fou,
doors or closeness In the house. Such
conditions result in an abundance of
colds and in weakened vitality of the
stock.
With the exception of the open
front the openings should be high
enough SO that the air circulates
above the birds during the day time
when they are on the feeding floor.
Muslin and burlap are being used quite
extensively for convenience in yentila-
ton, the former being preferred be-
cause it admits more light and is more
durable. There is constant movement
Of air through the cloth and this not
only supplies fresh air, but carries off
the foul air and tho moisture. The
muslin-front house is exceedingly
popular, because of its low cost and
the efficient ventilation 1t permits
without drafts. Since muslin has be-
come so popular and the frames are
raised large portion of the day, ex-
cept in very cold weather, many poul-
trymen have abandoned the use of
glass almost entirely, although 4 COM
bination Of glass and muslin is prefer
able. Small frames are preferred to
large ones because of convenience in
handling. Care should be exercised to
prevent birds from using them for
roosting.
The open front" or fresh air"
house is becoming quite popular. The
south side is built very low, usually
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

and radiating corresponding amount
OF heat at night. The chickens
combs become tender and are much
more liable to freeze.
A common mistake is to place
windows too low. Direct sunlight Is
as effective in the middle of the house
as near the window. A convenient
sized light to use is by 10 inches or
10 by IL inches. Smaller sized panes
OF glass obstruct the light and larger
ones are expensive to repair. Wire
screens over the windows exclude
sparrows and serve as a protection to
the glass in addition. to confirming the
birds.
The walls of poultry house should
be free from cracks which permit
drafts to enter. Single rough boards
are perhaps the cheapest" material,
and will prove satisfactory if the
cracks are covered with battens. A
sheeting of boxing covered first with
building paper and then with another
layer of boards affords an excellent
wall, although somewhat expensive.
Extra ceiling does not increase the eff
ficiency of the house and is not ad-
vised although the house will be much
cooler in summer if double walls are
used.
Concrete is not extensively used be-
cause Of the expense and likelihood of
dampness. Hollow blocks counteract
this tendency and make a satisfactory
wall. A good floor should exclude
rats and other vermin and prevent
dampness. The common types of
floors are earth, wood and concrete.
The floor in stationary house should
be raised six or eight inches above the
ground level to prevent surface water
from affecting 1t. Earth floors are
probably the most desirable if damp
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
DID THE WORK
Grew Strong on Right Food.

You can't grow strong by merely ex-
ercising. You must have food-the
kind you can digest and assimilate
Unless the food you eat is digested
1t adds to the burden the digestive or
gans have naturally to carry. This
often means nervous breakdown.
About a year ago." writes a Mass
lady, Il had quite a serious nervous
breakdown caused, as | believed, by
overwork and worry. / also suffered
untold misery from dyspepsia.
First | gave up MY position, then
tried to find remedy for my troubles.
something that would make me well
and strong, something to rest my b-ed
stomach and build up my won.-yut
nerves and brain.
II tried one kind OF medicine after
another, but nothing seemed to help
me.
Finally friend suggested change
Of food and recommended Grape-Nuts.
With little or no faith in 1t. tried a
package. That was eight months ago
and l have never been without 1t
since.
"Grape-Nuts did the work 1t helped
me grow strong and we'll Grape-Nuts
put new life into me. built up my
whole system. and made another won
an of mel"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a Rea,
SON."
Ever read the above letter. new
One appears from time to time. They
are Eenuisc, true, and full of human
interest.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Environment.

The Mexican student was watching
his first northern football game. 1t
held his interest firmly. His face grew
flushed, his arms were flung out, he
shouted, hoarsely,
DO you call this gamer he
asked Of the man at his right.
Sure" was the reply. what would
you call it,"
In my country" said the stranger
from across the border, I'VE would call
1T seven.day pitched battle!"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
TIPS TO TURKEY RAIsERs.

Keep the old shotgun handy. Crows
and hawks are turkey lovers.
Mark your birds with a web punch.
May save a lawsuit In the fall
Don't forget that the vet kills young
stock when they shoot the red at two
months.
If insects are scarce you must feed
meat scraps because the birds cannot
thrive without some animal food.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Continuous Problem.

We sent Gladys Ann to cooking
school to get her mind off her piano
playing" said Mr. Cumrox.
Did the plan succeed?"
Yes. Now we're trying to persuade
ner to study political economy so as
TO get her mind of the cooking
Washington Star.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Sorry He Spoke.

Peck-I'm surprised that you should
lose your self-control, Maria. That's
something you never saw me do.
Mrs. Peck-You lost control of your
self the day | married you. Now hold
your tongue' Boston Evening Tran
script.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Heard at a Reception.

Alice is really the scrawniest girl
among all our acquaintances"
oh, don't know It's really neck
and neck between her and Maud Sim.
mons, l guess. Boston Evening
Transcript
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Wants a Friend In Need.

Say, old chap, | want you to be
best man at my wedding. Will your"
We'll, I-er-'
so! You refuse to stand by a
friend in his hour Of trouble, is that
it?'
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

Nothing DoinQ.

Say, Clarence, how do you spell
felicity"
Il don't spell it,"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

The trouble with the man of few
words is that he is apt to use them
until they become tiresome.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

When a fellow is as straight as
string 1t seems natural that the girls
want to tie up to him.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

principally of falling In and having a
falling out.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color in cold
water. Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

brains can make money, but money
can't make brains.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORlA. safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
cou'dnr Qualify.
He-ls your uncle good at golfY
sne-Mercy. no! He's very profana
Boston Transcript.

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small. suesr-co.t.d
eAsy to take a. candy. regulate and invie.
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Plant EeterItA-

Plant feterita. at least a little, for
larly feed. 1t is adapted to poor soilA
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Small Measure.

She-lm afraid young Jones is 60
Ing to hide his light under a bushel
He-Under gill, you mean.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

New York's taxable property. city
and state. is valued at 81, 1898. 72O,o14.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

Fame Is easier to gain than -
used to be-"
Yes, but 1t isn't so lasting"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Good Reason.

She-l prefer dumb animals to men
any time.
He-Sure; they can't talk back.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26

Holland trades unions have 10000
members.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
lts Natural SUGGESTIONS

Here's a good work on chiropody."
Il notice 1t has a good many foot
notes"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-06-26
Not for HEATING

Not for Heating.
Does your landlord use hot air?"
We'll, you just ought to hear his
promises when we ask for repairs"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22
MILL STRIKE RIOT.
Fow Injured In Kansas Clty, Kaasas
Labor War.

Kansas City. July 11.-Four men were
injured. two seriously. In riots growing
out Of the strike OF employees Of -four
mills in Kansas City. Kan. The injured
arc: Martin Van Gundy. striker. stab
bed in stcmach; Ira johnson. street car
conductor, stabbed In side: Stephen
Cornett, strikebreaker. beat about head
and faces William Smith. strikebreaker,
broken nose.
The first trouble. in which Smith was
injured. took place when the mills were
changing shifts. Smith was attacked
by a party Of strike sympathizers. The
second riot took place after tho men left
the mill. The strilkebreakers were at
tackled by strike gympafhizers while
waiting for street earn.
Cornett told the police the strikers
knocked him down and were beating
him when he drew q knife. Conductor
johnson tried to stop the fight and was
stabbed. Cofnett was arrested. No
other arrests were made.
The timers. who arc working ON the
now Southwestern mill in Kansas City,
Kan. went out on . sympathetic strike.
The strikers have been working q r.
hour day for g. They asked an S-hour
day at $2.S0 The mills IN Kansas City.
Mo-, are not affected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22
Kansas Is Against Blank Bal
lot Regulations.
No Need for Samples Under
Primary Laws.
TAKE IT BEFORE LEGISl AZURE
Secretary Of State Sessions
Recommends Change.
County Clerks Say Blanks Are
Not Called For.

It IL very probable that the 1915 legis-
laturo win enact IN amendment to the
present primary election law abolishing
the blank ballot. The blank ballot il
regarded by state and county officials
as q nuisance and unnecessary expense
and will probably be abolished by the
new body Of law makers.
Under the present primary election
law. each Of the $500 voting precincts
In Kansas must b, provided with .
special number Of blank ballots. based
upon the vote cast in that precinct in
the last general election. Thousands
of blank ballots will be printed this
month for use in tho primaries August
4 Yet it II probable that not more
than 100 blank ballots will he called for
In the state.
In prohibiting the voting OF mixed
tickets In tho primaries, the authors
Of the primary law forgot to restrict
the use Of the blank ballot. So the
blank ballot was foisted on the pub
lie without any purpose OF use and
pense to the taxpayers who pay the
election bills.
The primary is a purely party af-
fair. A Republican can no more vote
for few Republican. . few Demo-
cratic and q few Progressive candi-
OdI08 IN tho primaries CQ9n ne could
attend the various state conventions
as = delegate from the various parties
under the old system. Yet the state
law has provided for blank ballot,
on which tho voter may register his
choice for ONCE and select names not
found ON tho regular ballot.
No Use, Says Sessions
Charles Sessions, secretary of state,
Is opposed to the present system He
has conferred with other state officials
and with county officers regarding the
matter. They are agreed that tho
blank ballot has no real practical use
in the primary.
In his biennial report, it is probable
that Sessions may recommend to the
legislature that the blank ballot be
abolished. OF course the blank bal
lot will continue to have its use in the
general election-but in the primary
1t ID only an expense and common
nuisance. Reports from many OF the
county clerks have indicated that the
voters do not call for the blank ballot
and that it can be abolished without
injury to The rights Of anyone.
Since the primary election law was
enacted. however, the state has each
two years spent Thousands Of dollars
for the printing OF the blank sballots.
This expense will be eliminated by the
act Of the Legislature repeating the sec.
ton affecting the blank tickets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS,

chicago. July z2.-WHEAT-Prices ad-
vanced today ON account Of q further
spread OF damage from black rust and
excessive heat Unfavorablo crop ad-
vices from Russia and Canada tended also
to lift the market. Country acceptances
on nids from here were reported to be
ngnt. After opening hc on to Nc up.
Quotauons made q general upturu.
Assertions afterward said to b exax-
gerated that the Canadian Yield would
not exceed half the usual total brouGht
ao0fdonal firmness. The close waa eteai1v
x01c to Ike higher
CORN-Corn rose with wheat. There
seemed to be no prospect Of ADEQUATE
rains where needed. Opening prices
wn1ch varied from shade or to Kc al
vance were followed by gains ali AROUND.
1nere were predictions that the United
states government would stop alto9ether
the importation Of damaged ArEentine
corn: The close was firm, x0kc to &c
net higher. -
OATSCHedging sales retarded oats from
cLmoing with corn and wheat. The mar
ket nevertheless leaned to the bulls side.
PROvISION6-Provis suffered from
lack OF demand. It was shown that the
siaushtering Of hogs was being consider
totals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22

NEW BEETS-Per bu.. &c.
NEW CARROTs-Per bu.. Q-Oa
WAX BEANs-Per basket &c.
NEW CORN-Per don. Ike
CUCUMBERS-Per 6ox., &c: IN 3 d..
'0 KAw W. v 1S1:i 1ss; rorArors-p.r su..
u00
sEM G1lsAG%Per n. ~.
RutfeF ana EeGA.
eSarniahsd = - Ssns,nsat.l cssaas5
CHICAGO EGGSE183kB1ec
NEW YORK EGGgN0z3c.
z7Hc; =: r. Nh9zshc; Elsip. Nkc; Is.
Topeka 0utseR. Eees ann Rn.pe.,
tFurnisned ~ ~ Topeka peskins ca
PoULTRY-Hens, 12sfc; sprinss ~.
lbs, 12c: broflers, lbs. ana ,,n6sr ~.
turkey hens to young tomn l6e. ~ 49,
turksys. &c: ducks. se: sesss. Z. 's
BUTTER-a6c.
Topeka Ofaan lGarap~a.
t1usnish.d ~ :. = p.l,ara. eoruss 4.
co,rnc.. Topeka. KAN. July =
OATsz3@3oc
WHEAT-ee6eDc.
Topeka Hay 1earhee
ernasAsa " :: =. besh. x15-Ils = 80
NV PRAIRIE HA1-(iSSa :
NEW A12A1EA-91o1G -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22
T0PEKAN DOES we'll.
DR.. H r Lyman Has Perfect Scores
IT Rogue Contest

Chicago. July SC. G. Reynolds.
Of Cleveland. ana r. n. Selden. of
Kansas City. finished the second day
Of the Western Rogue association
tournament with perfect scores, each
having won four games. DR.. II. e.
Lyman. OF Topeka. has the third high
scores. with three games won and
nona lost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22

success. Those who put an their egSB
in one basket Mks the man who d.
pended wholly on wheat that fails. exo
the ones who md themselves IN UNI
comfortable situations. Tho uncertain
ties and shortcomings OF straight grain
farming, whether wheat o. corn. or
both. has been long apparent, In spite
az adaptahilify Of soil and climate"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22
New York stock Market.

Now xOEA StOCA 0A3IACls
Wall st.. New York. July 22.-STOCKS-
Missouri Pacific today Tell abruptly to
its recent law level under the impact Of
short selling and Rock Island preferred
recorded its lowest price in sympathy
with declines in allied issues.
Baltimore and Ohio was relatively
stronger despite unfavorable June earn
ings, but c. and O. yielded IL ON mod
crate offerings. Leaders held or added
to their gains. but by noon the move
ment in that quarter became uncertain.
Mexican and California Petroleum and 9TH
or specialized, including Harvester, Beet
Sugar, Bethlehem Steel and American To-
bacco rose to points. but exercised no
speculative influence. Weakness in Rock
Island bonds extended to other issues with
losses OF to S5k points in Missouri Pa
cific convertibles, Colorado Midland Is
and Missouri, Kansas and Texas refund
ings.
New Haven shares fell 2 points at the
opening of todays stock market ON an
nouncement that suit to dissolve the COM
pany IL to be brought by the federal gov
eminent. Other active issues were frac-
tionally lower with the exception Of Union
Pacific. Another feature was the weak
ness OF Rock Island securities ON aban-
donment Of the reorganization plan. The
debentures Of the operating company fell
almost points to 90 but soon made par
tial recovery. Price were disposed to
rally after the initial decline, the leaders
advancing to or above yesterdays close.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22

Kansas City. July 23.-As the result
Of q spirited local option election, IN
dependence, Mo-, q suburb, has gone
dry" by about 100 votes. The cleo
ton was the most hotly contested one
ever held here. Fights were numer-
Gus. and several workers for both
sides were arrested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22
Wichita Live Stock Market.

Wichita. July 22.-HOGSReceipts loo.
Market higher. Top. $40; bulk OF sales.
$8.S509.05.
ATTLE+ Receipts co. Market STEADY.
Native steers. $600@6 so: cows and heifers.
$5.5O@S-25; stockers and feeders. S0067.S6;
stock cows and heifers, $4500G.75; bulls,
$S.00060o; calves. H.000s.00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22

waiter. this knife il blunt ana the
steak is like leather ''Ow,d it do to
strop the knife on the steak, sir?''-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22
chicago Produce Market

Chicago Produce Market
Chicago, July Z2-BUTTER-Marketu UNI
changed.
E9GS-Maret unchanged.
POTATOES1Mu lower. Kansas and
Missouri Ohos 6537Oc per bushel; home
grown Ohios, Q.16611.25 per bag; Virginia
barrels, $2.1O92.a6.
POULTRY-AHve, unchanged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22

Chicagv Grain lfnrkea
THE range Of prices for grain future. ~,
the Chicago Board Of Trade a. reported
Y Thoe- J. 0yerA Broker. Columbian
eldg.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22

tClose of prices for the leading otocko
ON the New York Stock Exchange ~ ro.
ported by Thos. J. Myers. broker. Colum.
btan Bldg.3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-22

St., Joseph. July 22.-HOGs-Receipts
400. Market steady to strong. Top, $9.15:
bulk Of sales, $S.95@9.06.
CATTLE-Receipts 800. Market steady.
Steers. $7.50@9.50: cows and heifers, $4,000
800: calves. 35.60@aA00.
SHEEP-Receipts $500. Market dull
lower. Lambs, $1.z6@T@.