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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
OPERATES SKUNK FARM.
Franklin County Man Conducts Farm
On Large Scale-Sells the
Hides.

There are all kinds of animal
farms at various parts of the coun-
try, but skunk farm is surely one
Of the novelties of the wild animal
skunk farm, and it is conducted on
the Paul Bobst farm in the west
part of the county in Scott township.
His son, Albert Bobst, is the one
who decided to see if there is any
money in skunks, and last year he
started the business on a small scale.
So far this year he is meeting with
good success, and at the present time
has about ninety young skunks and
about fifteen old ones. The size OF
the filters vary somewhat, some
small and some large. A recent lit
ter numbered twelve and the moth
er saved eight of them.
During the breeding season they
are kept in small cages, but after
the young are large enough to be
weaned" they are allowed to roam
about in a fair sized yard, enclosed
with a woven wire fence about the
height of chicken fence A wide
piece of tin is nailed up and down
at the top of the fence so the animals
will not be able to get a foot hold
to get any higher if they should climb
up the wire. The skunk family has
become famous by his sack of odol
which it uses quite promiscuously ev.
cry once in a while, but Mr.. Bobst
removes these odor sacks from the
animals as soon as they are grown
and this of course makes them less
Objectionable to handle or to work
around.
The skins of the animals bring
various prices. The stripped ones
sell from $3.50 to 50, while the
black ones sell as high as So each
Skunk oil is also a valuable product
and the skunk raiser can reap a
rich harvest from the sale of pure
skunk OIL Mr.. Bobst will keep
most of his choice skunks for bread.
ing purposes and next year he ex.
poets to raise several hundred
Hampton Chronicle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
WILL TREAT BABIES WELL.
Young of The Human Family to
Have Quarters More Luxurious
Than Pigs, Calves and Colts.

The baby show at the state fair
at Des Moines this year is going to
be one that will forever end the old
complaint about the booster people
of Iowa devoting all their attention
to the crop of calves and colts and
pigs and neglecting the crop of ba-
bies. 1t is going to be housed quite
as well as the live stock exhibit. 1t
will have almost luxurious quarters
in the new building which is now
almost completed on the state fair
ground1 and the contest for the
Prize baby will be under the most
favorable conditions. One of the at
fractions, not in the contest, but just
to show what can be done, will be
Mrs. w. S. Hull of Corydon, Iowa,
and her triplets-three Nyear-old
children as fine as can be grown
and exactly alike.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
A Historic aud Emphatic "NO!"

Secretary Bryan, in view of the
approaching Chautauqua season, ask
ed Congress for an appropriation for
"a Special Assistant Secretary of
state to be appointed by himself
The presumption was he desired a
man who would be responsible to
Senate or the country. The salary
of the special assistant which Mr.
Bryan desired to leave on the job
was to have been $4,000 a year.
Bryan's proposition was up before
the House. The arguments had been
heard and the roll had been called
The vote was III against the Pre-
mier's special assistant.
Call my nane,' growled Speaker
Clark.
Mr.. Clark" called the clerk.
NO"
The Speakers vote came like an
Explosion. 1t was a short word but
its mingled growl and roar voiced
revenge for treason at Baltimore
and al the pent up hate OF two
years reflection.
When the House heard the Speak
er's vote and recalled the events OF
the last two years there went up a
round of applause seldom equalled
in that body.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
NEW CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL.
First OF It's Kind Erected In Iowa
Located in Marshall County.

Marshalltown July 20.-The first
strictly rural consolidated school to
be built in Iowa, situated five miles
north of the towns of ST. Anthony
and Clemens, is nearing completion,
and will be ready for the opening of
school on Sept. /. Aside from serv-
ing the patrons as a school, the build
ing will be used for community social
interests. Furnished, the building
will cost $4,000. A most significant
fact connected with the building is
that Catholics and Protestants alike
have contributed to the support nee
essary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
A Cool Drink For a Hot Day

Iced Cocoa-Stir cocoa into a paste
with little warm water-a tea
spoon of cocoa for each glass serv
ed. When smooth, add half cuI
of hot water and half cup of milk
Boil in double boiler ten minute!
and set aside to cool. Serve in glas
ses, with a block of ice and a spoor
of whipped cream on top. Use tea
spoons with long, hollow handles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
Say Fellows, Try It!

Why don't you advertise? asked
the editor of the home paper. Don't
you believe in advertising?
I'm ag'n advertising, replied the
proprietor of the Hayville Racket
store.
But why are you against it? asked
the editor.
1t keeps a Teller too durn busy, re-
piled the proprietor. l advertised in
a newspaper one time about ten
years ago and | never even got time
to go fishin'.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
4 jke On The Nurse.

1t v'e ath night and from the
DedroL u the twin boys came the
sound hearty laughter and loud
crying Their father went up to
ii CIT the cause
hats the matter up here?
laughing twin pointed to his
weeping brother. Nothing, he gigled
only muse has give Alexander two
baths an hasn't given me any.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
Pulling q Tough Joint.

Are you a policeman? asked one
paying guest of another at charity
picnic dinner.
No, said the other. Why do you
ask?
Merely, that / noticed, said the
first speaker, glancing at the section
of fried chicken in the others fing-
ers, that you are pulling a tough
joint
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22

exposing the chiggers to the sun
In addition, dust the grass and other
plants, after cutting, with diluted
kerosene emulsion mixed with sui.
phur. The sulphur makes the CHG,
ger sneeze himself to death.
The entomoligist further states
that if sheep are kept in the mite
infested regions they will disappear
They attach themselves to the WOO
and are killed by an oily substance
called "lanaline'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
Binding Irvine.

Before purchasing your supply,
inspect my line of Deering Standard
Irvine at 10k cents per pound.
j. p. BURNS,
DEBORAH, la.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
A Stately Thyme.

Diana ate six oranges,
Two ~ 4rs and one banana.
They made her sick; the doctor said
100 much fruit Indiana"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
IOWA STANDS IN THE
LEAD OF CORN STATES
Continued from first page)

An acreage of 1O5, 067 900 acres
is seven-tenths of 1 per cent less a
year ago and 753,O0O,O0O acres un-
der that harvested last year.
In the seven surplus corn states
that raise the commercial crop of the
country there is a promise of $780,
100000 bushels, or $4,000, 900
bushels more than last years har-
vest, but 100000 bushels under
the yield in 1912, when the highest
record was made.
Iowa stands in the lead of the
corn states with 04,S00,0O0 bush
els, or 100000 bushels larger
than the five year average. Illinois
is next to Iowa with 100000
bushels, or 100000 bushels above
the five-year average. Kansas, which
raised only 23,000,000 bushels in
1913 has the promise of 1873, 100000
bushels, while the five-year average
is almost 10000, 900 bushels. Ne
braska, with 217,0O0,O0O bushels, is
so 100000 over the average. Texas,
which has the fourth largest acreage,
has 1873, 100000 bushels, a gain OF
100000 bushels, and Missouri,
after complaining of drought for a
month or more, is estimated at Z, ;
100000 bushels above the five-year
average.
A reduction of only 100000
bushels was made in the oat crop in
June, the basis of figuring being rails
ed nearly two bushels Per acre.
Drought and hot weather at the
critical period cut down the condi.
tion five points last month. The es-
timated yield for the country is 49,
100000 bushels more than last
years final returns, and 70,000,00C
bushels above the five-year average
The Illinois crop has been hurt the
most and while larger than last yea1
is under the average. The Iowa croI
has the best promise, and is being
cut, showing slightly in excess OF
recent years.
Barley estimates increased last
month and are 100000 bushels
over last year. The rye crop increas-
ed 5000, 900 bushels over previous
harvest and flaxseed is also slightly
larger.
The first estimate for potatoes was
given in this months report and is
I25, 100000 bushels over last years
and about an average at this sea-
son.
In sweet potatoes there is a de-
crease of 100000 bushels, and in
tobacco a reduction of 221, 100000
pounds from the yield of last year.
With immense crops there is a
better feeling in business, banking
and railroad circles. 1t is the be-
lief of many business interests that
there is to be an improvement from
POW on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22

There's no use in weeping over a
trumped ace.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22

PEARED-Sunday afternoon,
Scotch Collie, white with black
ears and black spot on hip. Re-
ward. Nels Ramsey, Route 1, De-
corah. 29-2pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22
WANT COLUMN.
Rates-One Cent per word. Moth
Ing less than ten cents.

WANTED-Girli Immediately at the
Commercial Hotel. 29-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-22

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
Had Lung Trouble
and Expected to Die

With the civilized world anxiously
seeking a specific for Lung Trouble, the
number OF recoveries brought about
through the use Of Eckmnn's Alternative.
a medicine for Throat and Lung Trou-
bles, Is attracting universal attention.
For fifteen years Eckman's Alternative has
been used and the reports of recoveries
In many supposed hopeless cases indicate
that this medicine is doing vast
amount OF good. Read this:-
3S B ST.. Keyser. W. va;
Gentlemen: ! was taken sick In NO.
yember. 1905 with very bad cold and
dizzy spells. The doctor then pronounced
my case as Malaria Fever. / grew stead
lily worse. Had two consultations held
over me, and the verdict was that the
case was hopeless; only gave me two
months TO live. NY physician had tried
most all kinds of treatment and none did
me any good, so he asked my husband II
he objected to him trying a proprietary
medicine. so began on your Alternative.
! was In bed from November 20, 1908. un-
III February %, 1909, and was thought
dying several times Today I am health
Ter and stronger than ever
(Slgned) MRS III. K. BRILEY.
above abbreviated; more on requestl
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
many years test to be most eficacious
for severe Throat and Lung Affections,
bronchitis. Bronchial Asthma Stubborn
Colds and In upbuilding the system.
Contains no narcotics, poisons or habit
forming drugs. Ask for booklet telling
OF recoveries. and write to Eckman
Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa. for evi-
dence. For sale by all leading druggists
3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
BETHEL

The Crescent club observed ladies'
night Wednesday evening with large
attendance, a special effort having been
made to bring out the older members.
The committee in charge of the success
ful event was made up of j. H. Beck
with, F. S. Blossom and Robert Morri-
son.
DR.. George r. Davis went Tuesday to
Marshfeld, Mass, where he has bought
out physicians practice. DIR. Davis is
graduate of Whiteomb high school and
the University of Vermont, medical de-
partment, and had built up good prac-
tice here during the last seven years.
One object in moving was to be nearer
the parents of Mrs. Davis.
About dozen men, making up the
derrick crews OF Messrs. Newman and
Merrill at the quarries, have been laid
off for few weeks, owing to wintry
conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
SAGE TEA DARKENS
HAIR TO ANY SHADE
Don't Stay Grayl Here's Simple Rec
ipe That Anybody Can Apply
with a Hair Brush.

| The use of Sage and Sulphur for re-
storing faded, gray hair to its natural
color dates back to grandmother's time.
She used it to keep her hair beautifully
dark, glossy and abundant. Whenever
her hair fell out or took on that dull,
faded or streaked appearance, this sim
pie mixture was applied with wonderful
effect.
But brewing at home is mussy and
out of date. Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for a 50-cent bottle of
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Rem
edy,' you win get this famous old recipe
WHICH can be depended upon to restore
natural color and beauty to the hair and
is splendid for dandruff, dry, feverish,
itchy scalp and falling hair
well-known downtown druggist says
it darkens the hair so naturally and
evenly that nobody can tell it has been
applied. You simply dampen sponge
or soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one strand at
a time. By morning the gray hair dis
appears, and after another application
or two, it becomes beautifully dark,
glossy, soft, and abundant-Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
RANDOLPH

Mrs. Lillian Cove of Bradford and Mrs
Walter Paine of Barre were recent guests
of Mrs. Il. p. Libbey and Thursday they
left for their homes.
III. II. Howard, who has been quite i'll
with stomach trouble for few weeks,
is now improving.
Mr.. Norman, who has been i'll at the
sanatorium for several weeks, has been
moved to the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Dennis Cassidy, and under the care of
the trained nurse, Miss Florence Lyon,
seems to be improving.
There were 20 who attended the re-
ception at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dryer in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dwyer on Wednesday night and
on leaving they presented an extension
dining table and beautiful table linen as
gift to the newly married couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Waters, who were
married in Brandon Wednesday, arrived
here Thursday and were guests of Mrs.
}. +. French, Mr.. Waters being grand
son of hers.
B. A. Whittemore. who has been in
Rutland and Bristol for the last two
weeks, has returned home.
The remains of Ellen 0'Neil were
brought from Maiden, Mass, Wednesday
night and placed in the tomb to await
burial in the spring. The funeral was
held in Maiden.
: L. d. Partridge left here Thursday to
attend the funeral of his son-in-law,
Warren Nye, of Barre.
Miss Prudence Wells, who has been i'll
many weeks with typhoid fever, is now
able to 60 out and is improving rap
idly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
For Sore Throat
and Chest Colds

BEGY'S MUSTARINE banishes chest
colds, sore throat, tonsilitis, pleurisy
deep seated coughs overnight, and a
great big box costs but 25 cents at your
druggist.
Quincy and Group 60 at once, and collie
or stomach cramps are easily conquered
Its so easy, too; just rub it on, that's
all; it's deeply penetrating and will not
blister. Use it freeyl.
BEGY'S MUSTARINE is the original (;
it draws out all pain and agony wher-
ever located. For rheumatic pains and
swellings, sprains, bruises, stiff neck and
cramps in leg it is most wonderful.
It's far better than hot.water bottles,
liniments, plasters or poultices, and a
box Is equal to so old-fashioned mustard
plasters. Mail orders filed, charges pre-
paid by Begy Medicine Co., Rochester,
n. Y-Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
MORETOWN

Mrs. Addie Sawyer returned last weel
from Hinsdale, N. II.
James Smith OF st. Adams was 10
cal visitor last week.
A. P. BgeIow of Mddlesex was bus
mess visitor in town Thursday.
The Valentine supper served by the
ladies' aid at the church dining room
on Friday evening was largely attended
Wilbur Armstrong, who has beer
teaching in Warren this winter, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. j. w. Eagan of Middlesex is q
guest at her brothers, NJ. r. Child.
Byron Palmer has gone to Aiddlesex
where he is to have charge OF the cream
cry Mr.. Palmer will move his family
there in the near future.
Miss Viva Atkins is visiting Miss Dor
othy Miner Of Waitsfield.
The schools in the village closed last
week and Miss Elizabeth Maxwell has
returned to her home in Waitsiield.
p. +. Nerney, who has been quite i'll,
is eonvalescing.
Edward Ward of East Moretown is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Fred Shontell.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. kingsbury were
in Montpelier Saturday.
H. O. Ward is confined to his home
by illness.
"The Weavers," one of the lecture
course numbers, which was scheduled for
January, is to be given on Tuesday even
ing, Feb. "a, at NJ. i. church. None
can afford to miss this number.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
HARDWICK STREET

The Kings Daughters held a box So
cial and entertainment at George +.
Warmers Tuesday evening. Over 40
were present and all report good time.
Clarence Sails, who has been visiting
his brother, Myron Sails, has returned
to Canada.
Frank Eastman, who is soon to move
to Greensboro, has been engaged as man.
ager of the Baker farm.
Miss Elsie Underwood has gone to st.
Johnsbury for a weeks stay.
Miss Julia Young of East Hardwiek
has been stopping a few days at +. S.
Eastman's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20

Goodbye, sore feet. burning feet, swol-
len feet, sweaty feet, smelling feet, tired
feet.
Goodbye, corns, callouses, bunions and
raw spots. No more shoe tightness, no
more limping with pain or drawing up
your face in agony. "TIZ" is magical,
acts right off. "TlZn draws out all the
poisonous exudations which puff up the
feet. Use "TIz' and forget your foot
misery. Ali how comfortable your
feet feel.
Get q ascent box of "TIZ" now at
any druggist or department store. Don't
suffer. Have good feet, glad feet, feet
that never swell, never hurt, never get
tired A years foot comfort guaranteed
or money refunded. Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
NORTH CALAIS

/. S. Tabor was business visitor in
Montpelier Friday.
/. W. Lawson was visitor at H. b.
Arbuekle's in South Barre last week.
Claude George of Barre was in town
over Sunday.
Among those in town to attend the
musical convention at East Montpelier
were U. l.. Bancroft and family, Mary
Van 0rnam, Grace Bliss and Ina Tabor.
Mrs. Joe Seicily has been with her
daughter in Craftsbury for several days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
CABOT

Mrs. Emma Batchelder has returned
to Boston after spending several months
with her mother, Mrs. u. L. Smith.
Mrs. II. c. Dwinell has been seriously
i'll with heart failure the past week.
Mrs. Nettie Preston ci Marshfeld was
a guest of her sister, Mrs. Clara Carney
over Sunday.
Miss judith Haines has recovered from
an attack OF grip and has resumed her
position as primary teacher.
Mrs. George Owen is i'll with quinsy
sores in her throat.
Mrs. o. G. Kttredge has returned from
visiting her sister in Woodbury..
Gordon Webster is i'll with rheumatic
trouble.
Remember the l. O. G.. r. union next
Saturday, the evening session being pub
lie.
Cabot grange viii hold its next meet
ing Wednesday, Feb. 25, with the fol-
lowing program: Music, Mrs. kcnfieid
discussion, Should the farmers of this
community form COW testing associa-
ton led by A. a. Hopkins, NJ. L. Bar
rett, George Kenfeld; paper, sketch on
Washington's life, Mrs. |. A. Ranney;
reading, Washington a model for youth,
Merrill Barrett; roll call, responded to
by members giving Washington's rules
for civility, these to be furnished by the
lecturer.
?. X. Carney was tipped from his
sleigh while turning in the first mill yard
Monday, hurting one leg and hip. For
tunately no bones were broken.
Mrs. J. 0TDonald and Mrs Millieent
Mcintyre went to Hardwiek recently to
visit their brother.
II. II. Foster was a business visitor in,
Hardwiek Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20

NO. 7o7--4J-acre farm about one and
one-fourth miles from Barre City; is a
dandy; large new barn, clapboarded and
panted good basement. There are tie
ups for cows; henhouses, one nearly
100 feet long. Eight-room house, all
painted and up in. fine shape. Tillage
that produces from to tons Of hay
per acre; pasture for 10 cows. Near
everything; schools, postoiliee, in fact,
all the advantages of the city. This is
not hill farm on hill road, and you
will agree with us that it is worth
more money.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20

NO. 72I--l96 acres; so to go acres OF
tillagei balance pasture and woodland
pasturage for 20 head; probably 1000
runs of wood on the farm, besides sugar
place of 300 to 400 trees; grated fruit
orchard; good water at buildings. Is
four and one-half miles from Mortified
and two miles from Roxbury; always
good road; mail is delivered; S-room
house in comfortable shape; 3 barns,
one: is 40x60; shed 20 feet long; can
tie "a head; farm produces 80 to 40 tons
of hay; winters 20 head. Price, 81 10000
will sell with payment of $4,000
down, and the owner might consider an
exchange for unencumbered property !;
has another farm and wants to sell
at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20

NO. 7Ia-This l3O-acre farm is only
about one mile from the famous North
Montpelier creamery, and is money
maker. From 30 to 40 acres in tillage,
which lays easy to till; estimated l00,-
600 feet of softwood lumber. Place will
keep 30 cows; barn is S0x36, with base
ment; tie-ups for "a head; s-room house.
Located one-half mile from postofiiee,
stores, church, etc, practically village
farm. Price, 100000; terms, Sl,500.00
down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20

NO. sso-Seven acres, nearly new
house, barn, 80 fruit trees; 600 to 700
asparagus plants, berries, etc; just out
side the city limits. As high as 10000
worth of garden truck has been sold off
this small place in one year. Eight
room house that will surely please you.
The barn is 26x32, painted, and is a
good one. This is one of the best homes
we have ever offered, and the price is
reasonable 50, 10000, or possibly lit
tie less, takes it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20
A FEW ANNIVERSARY BARGAINS

room house, nearly new horse barn, clap
boarded and painted; good stock barn
with tie-ups for ID COWS; henhouse large
enough for 200 hens. The personal prop
erty ON this farm is worth within a few
hundred dollars of the price, and there
is more than enough hard wood to pay
for the property.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20

NO. 4s7--2l0 acres; all stocked with
over 20 head, tools, fodder, etc, all for
100000. Place keeps 20 cows, young
stock and team; two sugar orchards OF
nearly 1000 naples. equipped. Wood
enough to pay for the farm twice. Plen-
ty of fruit and soft wood. Is very pleas
antly situated on the main road. Good
warm house recently painted. Three
barns with easements. A bargain at
81, 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20

level tillage land; on main road only
| mile from town; good, comfortable
buildings. Stock included consists of 9
cows, extra good; l horse, worth $3.50;
/ cheaper horse; several hogs; good set
Of farming tools, and all crops. Price
for all only $3,50C00.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-20

trade marx SLOW FEVER
If VA have the least suspicion that
your child is troubled with stomach worms
pinworms. don't hesitate get a bot
tie of DIR. True's Elixir. This remedy has
teen on the market since my father dscov-
cred it over go years ago. Put your child
on the way to good health by using DR..
True's Elixir, the family laxative and worm
expeIler. Good for adults also. At all deal
ers', Soc. SOC and sl.Oo. Advice free.
Auburn. Maine n