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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
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Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Wilfred Wagner and his daughter
were visitors here one day last week
Frank Williamson of the west side,
made quite a shipment of potatoes to
Tampa last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Lewis were in
from their farm to do their trading
with our up-to-date merchants last
Saturday.
Miss Monica Branch, who has been
in Atlanta for some months, came
home last Tuesday to spend the holt
days with her parents, Mr., and Mrs.
J. E. Branch.
JOS. Marine of South Fork, Pa, was
here this week to inspect lands he
purchased from the Florida National
Land Company. He is very much
pleased.
Mrs. j. B. Dolson of Bonnie View
accompanied by Mrs. A. H. Carnes,
We're traders here last Saturday.
A. A. Vandenbrock and Jake Shive-
ly of Ocala autoed through here early
last Sunday morning to make a tour
of Lake Weir. These gentlemen
thought we were still abed, therefore
did not stop to pay us their usual ap-
preciated visit. Nevertheless, we saw
them go by.
Richard Mace received word from
the Marshalltown Soldiers Home of
the death on December 18th, of the
death of his brother, MIR. John Mace.
Mrs. and Miss Rothchild, residing
on their farm just north from here,
We're trading here last week.
c. H. Voorhees, of South Lake Weir,
who raises vegetable plants for sale,
was trader here last week.
Jas. ]. Dorian, whose home is in
Gallon, Ohio, but who came here
from Cleveland, Ohio, is here to in
spect his purchase of land from the
Florida National Land Company. Mr..
Dorian will be here all the winter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
LABOR NEWS AND NOTES

The manufacturer of fuel briquetts
from sawdust, shavings and naptha.
lene is a new Colorado industry.
The annual cut of British Columbia
timber is approximately two billion
feet. There are APO mills and 700
logging camps in the province, EN-.
ploying about 10000 men.
Trade unionists of Logansport are
mourning the loss of their charters
because of a fire which destroyed the
building in which the Trade and Lab.
or Assembly was located.
The best authorities agree that the
total of the crops raised from seed
in the United States might be doubled
by improved methods of farming. To
do this would add $4,000 900 to
$5,OOO,0O0,000 to the nations wealth
and the resources of its farm popula
ton.
1t is announced in Arizona that the
initiative measure providing that sc
per cent. of the employees shall be
American citizens in any business EN-
ploying more than five persons. car
rled at the recent election.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
THE FLORIDA POWER coMPANY's
OFFER TO ocALA

Mr.. Norman F. Pratt, an electrical
expert, is in Ocala, and will interview
our citizens on the proposition offer
ed them by the Florida Power Com
pany.
Mr.. Pratt was for four years an
electrical engineer in the pebble dis
trict of south Florida, and has been
with the Florida Power Company for
a number of years. so is in position
to give accurate information as to the
cost of generating electricity by wa
ter power and other processes.
Mr.. Pratt is nephew of the cele-
brated chemist of Atlanta by that
name, who was prominently connect
ed with the promoters of phosphate
in this state when it was first discov-
cred
Mr.. Pratt stood high in his pro-
fession, and SO does Mr.. Pratt, the
nephew, so anything he may say to
our citizens may be taken as true
without any grains of salt.
From the standpoint of electri-
clans, Ocala is being given a wonder
full opportunity, and it is hoped that
every citizen, and especially consum-
ers of electricity, will express an
opinion in the matter, that is to say,
whether or not, in their opinion, Ocala
ought to accept or turn down the
proposition of the Florida Power
Company.
The matter is worthy of considera-
ton and we invite a discussion of it
through the Columns of this paper.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
THE BACK TO THE LAND" MOVE
MENT

In our daily editioh OF Wednesday
we referred to the splendid example
Of the Clark-Ray-Johnson company In
clearing one thousand acres Of their
"cut over" lands and planting the
same to food crops primarily to give
employment to a number of laborers
who have been in their service for a
long time: also to keep their stock
employed, and incidentally TO reap
profit on the surplus production OF
corn, potatoes and other food stuffs.
Some weeks ago we also referred
to the efforts of Mr.. Alex Inglis. Of
the Dunnellon Phosphate Company.
along the same lines.
Mr.. Inglis early determined 20 plant
as an experiment one hundred acres
to corn and twenty-five acres TO
sweet potatoes. We are told that he
selected the land with care. cleared
it of all stumps. and will cultivate Il
and fertilize it in pursuance Of the
most scientific methods. and II the
experiment proves successful he will
largely increase the acreage next sea
son.
1t seems TO us that this Is a move.
ment in the right direction. and must
be productive Of the most wholesome
results for the whole state Of Flor.
ida.
The Gunner Lumber Company. the
Dutton Phosphate Company. the Dun
Mellon Phosphate Company. the Camp
Phosphate Company. the Buttgen-
bach Phosphate Company. and other
phosphate companies own large bod
les of land in this section; they have
a large number of men and mules out
of employment: they are In a position
to try experimental farming on a
large scale; they have ample capital
to emplcye experts. and II they will do
so, and their experiments prove prof
liable, they will have rendered a val.
liable service to the state, and viii be
hailed as real benefactors.
Home-seekers, learning of their sue
cesses. will be induced to make their
homes in this section. with an assur-
ance that farmin galong lines Of mod
ern methods will prove profitable. and
that they will make no mistake In
casting their lines in Florida.
So it can then be said that the war
in Europe" has proven blessing In
disguise" to Florida. as II opened the
way to a profitable industry that has
been the strength of nations In all
lands and in all ages.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
TO OUR READERS

We are sending out statements" to
our subscribers not with the idea or
for the intention of increasing their
burdens and hardships, or annoying
them in any way, for we want, them
one and all to enjoy pleasant, 5mer-
ry and happy Christmas, but we are
sending out these statements simply
to keep the record straight.
If it be convenient we would, of
course, be glad of the pay, as the de-
preston of the times hits the news
papers as hard as any other business,
because printers have families to sup
port, and must be paid in hard cash,
and printing establishments are among
those that have made no cut in
wages.
But if we can help carry the bur-
dens of any of our patrons we will
be glad to do so.
If they will just say that they want
the paper continued, but are not now
in a position to pay for it, but will be
able to do so some time during the
coming year, we will gladly continue
them on our list until the rainbow of
promise shines more brightly, as it
will do if we will only not lose faith
and courage.
But whatever else you do, don't be-
come offended. friends, with us be-
cause these statements are mailed to
you, for it is the modern method of do
ing business, and it is the only way a
successful business can be conducted.
The Ocala Banner is now nearly
reaching it's 'fiftieth anniversary, and
gives its good wishes to it's friends ev-
and bids them all joyous
Christmas, and it hopes that a cornu-
,opia of blessings may be showered
lpon them the coming year.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
FRENCH ATTACKS AT NEWPORT
i AND ZILLEBECkE REPULSED
(Rv Associated Press.l

Berlin, Dec. 17.-Army headquar-
tiers says that yesterday the French
continued their attack on Newport
without success. and that the French
attacks on Zillebecke were repulsed
with heavy losses.
There is no news from east Prus'
STA.
In the whole of Poland the enemy
has been forced to retreat after a
fierce frontal attack, and is now be.
ing pursued everywhere.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18

FOR SALE-Eight acres of good
hammock land, on the Silver Springs
road, one and one-half miles east of
Ocala, but within the city limits; inn
provements consist of good four
room house; good well of water at the
door; two hen houses; all fenced
with chicken and hog tight fence.
For price and particulars, call on or
address the owner at the Florida
House. Here is chance to get a.
fine place for a swell home near a
good town of 5000 population. w. w.
Bugbee, owner. Ocala, Fla.-121S-1m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
WHOLESALE BANK ROBBERiES
IN CINCINNATI, OHIO
(By Associated PressJ

Cincinnati, Dec. 1.-THE West
Branch Provident Savings Bank and
the Liberty Bank and Savings Com
pany were robbed by an automobile
bandit today.
Eight thousand dollars were taken
from the first named bank, and the
cashier at the second was shot and
seriously wounded. The amount Sc
cured from this bank is unknown.
The police are in hot pursuit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE AS RE
SUIT OF BoMBARDMENT
INV Associated Press.l

London, Dec. 1.-THE casualties
at Hartlepool, as result of the Ger
man naval raid were fifty-five killed,
and one hundred and fifteen wound
ed, according to an official bureau
statement today.
Unofficial reports have indicated
that thirteen were killed in the Scar
borough bombardment, and two killed
and two wounded at Whitby.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
AT BAYONET POINTS ALLIES OC-
CuPY GERMAN TRENCHES
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Dec. IA French official
statement this afternoon says that
between the sea and Lys the allies
have occupied German trenches at
the points of bayonets. and have con-
solidated their positions at Lombaert-
zyde and st. George. No infantry at
lacks are reported along the remain
der of the front, and quiet is report
ed in Alsace.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18

Editor Powell acknowledges the re.
ceipt of six quail. So far as our per.
sonal knowledge goes, no Tampa
hunter has killed bird this season
Tampa Tribune. Orlando hunters
nave been having mighty poor luck
too.-Orlando Reporter-Star The
ocala hunters seem to be hunting in
nard lines, too. this season. Nothing
dong" so far as we know.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18

over twenty thousand pounds of
meat was put away in cold storage
at the Taylor Brothers plant yester.
day. There is already oyer twenty.
nve thousand pounds in the cold stor.
age at Reddick. Our Marion county
farmers are making good use of the
cold weather In preparing their meats
for cold storage.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
FRENCH LINER FLORlDE NOW
NEARING SANDY HOOK
(By Associated Press.l

New York, Dec. 1.-THE French
liner Floride, which is now more than
week overdue, and concerning
whose safety there has been much ap-
prehension, reported by wireless one
hundred miles east of Sandy Hook
this morning.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
BERLIN NEWSPAPERS PRAISE
WORK OF GERMAN NAVY
(By Associated s.ress.)

Berlin, Dec. 17.-Newspapers here
are commenting on the naval raid
against England. They praise highly
the gallantry Of the German navy, de-
claring that it was regular lombard
ment Of fortified towns, and possibly
heralds greater events.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18

Hon. =. P. Thagard, state bank ex.
aminer, is in the city today. Mr..
Thagard is entirely optimistic. He
says that the banks OF the state are
IN excellent shape, and a feeling OF
confidence is pervading all circles.
Mr.. Thagard is feeling very confident
mat he will be the next comptroller.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
FIERCE FIGHTING IN PROGRESS
80 MILES FROM WARSAW
NV Associated Press.l

Warsaw, Dec. ia great battle is
now in progress thirty miles away.
The German wedge has established
itself to the east of SochacZow, after
severe fighting. The Polish campaign
centers there.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
SCHOOL MEETING

Berlin, Fla. Dec. ~. 1914
To the Patrons % the Fe'lowshIt
school:
You are hereby notiaed that -
Monday, December ssth. a. o'elotk
a. m. there win be held a mesilnl
at the Fellowship school house ~
the purpose Of considering : numbef
Of things % interest to the school a
fun attendance d requested.
Very respectfully.
.. l. ID HuDGENs.
Chm. Board 90 Trustees.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
EULOGIES DELIVERED ON THE
LIFE OF SENATOR BACON
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 17.-Eulogistic
addresses on the life and legislative
work of the late Senator Augustus o.
Bacon of Georgia were delivered in
the senate today by Senators Hoke
Smith and Hardwick of Georgia, and
by Nelson, Stone, Lodge, Overman,
O'Gorman, Tillman and Gallinger.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
THREE STEAMERS SUNK BY
MINES IN THE NORTH SEA
(By Associated Press,

South Shields, Dec. 17.-Three
steamers, one of which is believed to
have been a passenger ship. were
sunk by mines in the North Sea, off
Flamberough Head last night. One
of the steamers was identified as the
Clearwater. Seven of her crew were
lost, and twelve saved
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRIS

ly today destroyed one entire block of
buildings, valued at nearly two mil
lion dollars. Twenty stores, the
Pennsylvania National Bank and
theater were destroyed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18

A company has been organized to
build an interurban road from Ocala
to Eustis, passing through Fruitland
Park, Leesburg and Tavares. Tarpon
Springs Leader.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18

The Lehigh valley Railroad will
fight the New Jersey Full Crew Law.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18
PoTTSvlLLE, PA. SUFFERS TWO
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
fBy Associated Press. !

Pottsyille, Pa. Dec. 17-Fire in
the business section OF Pottsville ear
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-12-18

Montenegro has few able bodi1t
men left 10 send % the war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04
DON'T UNDERSTAND
" Owners and Drivers Of Automobiles
Were Acquainted With Their En-
9ines, Very Little Trouble
Would Be Experienced.

The man who understands his on
CINE well enough TO know exactly
what IS wrong with IL Is the man who
VIII BE- able to get the maximum
amount OF power out of Il al all times
and under all circumstances"
This is quoted from an article i'm a
recent automobile magazine. The
astonishing commentary to be made
upon what the writer says is that so
rev automobile owners do really I'M
derstand their engine - intimately
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES know Just
how and Why II works and when and
WHY its efficiency Is lowered.
When a power shortage. due to
poor compression. develops either
suddenly or slowly II should not be a
matter Of much difficulty for the own
er 10 locate the cause Of the trouble
and secure the proper remedy there
Tor. Such form OF engine trouble NAV
be due 10 faulty carburetor or spark
plug. defective valves OF leaky pis-
ton rings. Most often to piston rings.
and n knowledge Of what piston rings
are and the essential duty they per.
form will be found valuable.
Pull power volume depends upon
perfect compression. and perfect com
preston Is only ohfainable when mis-
ton rings are leak-proof Vow anv
ordinary piston ring OF the one-piece
type - not leak proof The com
pressed vaDOr Is bound 70 escapo
through the open vent Of such rinea
ana blow down past them when their
tension on the cylinder wall ie nm
equally distributed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04
AUTO DEsIoNER MUST
WATCH PARIS STYLES

The matters with which the success
Iul designer Of high grade motor cars
uluNt concern himself are almost end
it-r- hlF product g. "a part of the ner-
sviai lafhphernaliu 81 women Of fash
ION ana De has 90 keep an anxious e,-o
~ iafis 60 see that some atvie Ii NOT
,ntIoagced which will render his car
uHenHli ortahle or put 10 out on harrr1r,,.
WIN the prevailing feminine Attic
ne rear Fcat OF the Iimouefr. ,.r4
i"tf lnF car. a. 10 WIS designed Il ta,r
~ twg ago. was declared bv women
tNtryWherc a. be- Ideally couforfgbf.
ana easy Co ride upon Thai rbrr'-.,f
lhdfnly and there were compiafrfs ftsf
VIC sight curve in the rear cuahfor
Mnlcn had previously been one or tfg
Portable '' ui.'ii-
~ Investigation disclosed the fsof
lnat change in the STYLE of corrsfe fa.f
me trouble. The seat had boon
nult tu DO curNlur back AND frrr-
Duo eldneniI become straight
ihlH was 90 once corrected bV "a de-
lAn ADAPTED 20 she new coraofe Ana
lne mon nt nc plant who ls resn1nribIe
.N. Ni'Nf innings negotiated with L.
.l'Mi.fnt corset manufacture tvFrrsf,,.
he VIII receive ar Tar in 4dvar.cs ~ -
corset STYLES ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04
FIRST RUN
Members Of Wheeling Motorcycle Club
VIII Take Long Spin In Belmont
County. Sunday Afternoon.

Al the regular weekly meeting OF the
Wheeling Motorcycle Club held Tues
day evening I, was decided 20 hold the
nrst run OF the season Sunday after
noon. The members of the club will
meet at the club rooms SUNDAY al
O'Clock from where they will start on
a touring expedition for the afternoon.
Inc route that has been decided on
Tor the first run OF the year leads
through Shadyside and some Of the
small towns OF eastern Ohio. II Is ex-
pected that a large number Of the rid
ers VIII report for the run.
During the past week a number Of
remnants OF a beautiful design have
been received and distributed among
the riders To be used on their runs. in
connection with the pennants. a number
OF arm bands made of blue. with old
gold letters, have been received to be
used by the captains of the runs Each
day that run Is held the riders will
De expected TO keep watch on their
captain who will set the pace. thus
cutting down the possibility of trouble
from speeding
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04
COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF EVENT
VERY Ju6ilANT OVER
THE RESULTS.
World Famous Motorcycle Racers VIII
BE Entered-Permission Secured
From Towns Enroute.

Plans for the first annual motor
cycle race TO be given by the Wheeling
Motorcycle Club. under the auspices
of the Wheeling lntelligencer are be-
ing rapidly completed. The committee
in charge of the arrangements feels
exceedingly elated over the success
thus far attained in securing some OF
the best motorcycle riders in the east
ern and middle states for the event.
aud promise has been secured from
several other famous drivers that they
viii likely be entered before the start
ing gun Is fired.
Many local riders and teams will be
entered and when the first machine
leaves the starting mark. II will mark
an epoch In motOrcycledom in this vi
entity. Interest in the event is great.
and II promises to be the greatest
event OF its kind ever staged in the
country. The race will be over a
course more than 30 miles in length,
covering valley and ridge roads and
many steep hills, thus testing the
strength OF the various machines and
drivers
officials in some of the towns through
which the race course lies, to have
the racers pass through at their great
est speed and officers will be stationed
along the line TO prevent teams, auto
mobiles and individuals from ventur-
.tAe, Oh Aalt the
ing period. The first town officers
approached were those in Elm Grove.
Next were those In Pleasant Valley,
Fulton and Wheeling will be asked for
the permission.
No fear is felt in Wheeling and on
the roads in the county as permission
has virtually been granted in each
place, and. the only thing being neces-
sary at this time Is the formal permits
sion.
Members OF the Boys Brigade of
this city and vicinity will aid officials
OF the Motorcycle Club and the city
and county officials TO keep the roads
cleared.
Judges and other race course OFF,
Gals Will be named at the next meet
Ing OF the club. The starter and tim
ers viii be representatives OF the Ma
tional body of Motorcycle Clubs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04
GREAT CROWD
Big Demand for Seats at Bio In.
oianapolis Motor Speedway
Event for Memorial Day.

INDIANAPOLIS. April 3.-The adj
vance seat sale indications for the
next Indianapolis 50O-mile race. Nav
81, point 10 the greatest crowd in
motor history. More than loo 900
people are expected. Entries are
coming in ~ an encouraging rate, IS
now icing registered. together with
those OF the Mercer ana De Palma.
announced to-day and yesterday. re-
spectively. The field at present
STANDS as follows: Burman. driving
his own car; Anderson. Stutz; Coop
er, Stutz; Keene. Bullet: Goux Pen.
geot; Boillot. Peugeot: Chassagne
sunbeam; Guyot, Delage: Chris
tlaens. Excelsior: Duray. Peugeot
Klein, King; Thomas. Delage; Bur
man. No Name: De Palma, Mercedes.
Pullen, Wishart. and one other. Mer-
Ger.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04
MOTOR TRUCKS TO PUMP
HOT TAR ON HIGHWAYS

Inc White company. of Cleveland.
", announced the sale OF three 5-ton
trucks to the Good Roads COMPANY
contractors' OF Baltimore. Nd. These
mission tank bodies for srrintIiDg-
ana spreading hot tar and other road
binding materials.
The tank bodies will be built with a
steam generator and series Of in.
teIl9r steam pipes for maintaining the
~ III me proper state Of iiuidity and
tne power transmission Will operate
an AR compressor 10 force the auid
InI9ugh the passages to the spreading
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04

Fisher FASTENED TO assure the veteran
that his presence was only too vel
come For time there was some hard
feeling between the pair because OF
the Califoruians attack on organized
racing after bis disbarmcnt from the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04

a. a. a. for having raced Jack John.
son at Brigton Beach In an INSANE.
TONED contest. This affair now having
blown over. the peace pipe s. IN Cd.
Grafton again. Oldheld has not com.
peted on the speedway since 1910.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04
BURY RATCHET
Carl Fisher and Barney oidaeid Are
Now Friends and Happiness
ReiG1a IN indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Apru An
- gmilef Or the speedway again. Carl
Fisher and BARNEY Oldfed hsvinr
buried the hatchpt for rood When
Oldfeld entered tho next hve-hundred.
mile rsco - the wheel OF a Stuff.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04

a thorough test of the practicable
lty OF motorcycles for use in conncc-
llon with the field artillery is being
viii be given a years trial under ali
sorts OF conditions. al the end OF
whlch time report will be made to
the war department as to the efIci-
ency OF the two wheeler. its cost and
general adaptability to army work. N
ms report Is favorable Il will per
maps mean that many OF the army
posts throughout the country will he
equipped with motorcycles.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04

YOUNGSTOWN motorcyclists are con-
templating the erecting of a modern
club house on the outskirts of the city
this spring.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04

A new motorcycle club has been
formed IN New York city with % char
ter members
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-04

A feature OF the Memorial day race
meet of the National Capital Motorcy-
Gle club. of Washington. ID. C., will be
p mile sweepstakes.