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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29
A SELF-CREATED CREATURE.

The Great Creator in His wisdom
created many men of many minds and
temperaments, knowing that if the
o n of men were alike in wishes and
desires, it would lead to unending
strife, says an exchange.
He created we'll, for man is the mob
lest work of God. But in some way
there crept into the world a creature
God did not create-a thing self made,
be it male or female, that is hated, de-
spised and abhorred; a thing self
created, self-pittied, and abnormally
self-loved.
This self-created creature is the
chronic crouch that walks here and
there in every community searching
for happiness that he may destroy it.
Flowers and children, because they
represent beauty and love, he detests,
He reads as he rum that all men are
liars and women but creatures of evil.
In summer he reviles the bright sun.
shine and hates the green hills. In
winter he ~reviles the cleansing snow
and the purifying frost. The bitter
ness of gall and NORWOOD is within
his heart.
Children flee from him and his wife
can be classed among the martyrs,
Men shun him and the world hates him,
From an early age he walks this eartf
spreading unhappiness and unbelief-
a maker of evil and discord.
Let US throw the X-ray of self-exam
ination into our own hearts and search
out the little microbe that has a ten
dency to multiply and produce, in time
the hated crouch. There is too mucl
love and sunshine in this old world o
ours to spoil it with the canker of self
ishness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29
A SENSIBLE TALLAHATCHIE
PLANTER.

Mr.. W. R. Gay, a prominent planter
from Glendora, was in Sumner on bust
ness last Saturday. Asked how times
were at Glendora, MI. Gay replied that
times were about as they had always
been. IAN this talk of hard times and
the country going to smash is bosh,"
said MIR. Gay, at is true that cotton
is not worth as much on the market,
but it is no lower now than it has been
many a time before. The trouble with
u.s., said Mr.. Gay, sis that we putin too
much time raising cotton and not
enough time raising. something to eat.
This year l am going to raise n hun
dred acres of oats, twenty-five acres of
| wheat, and a whole lot Of corn. Re-
Gently l put up six miles of hog-tight
wire fence on my place, and there ]
have thirty-fve good brood sows.
Furthermore, l am going to allot to
each negro a portion of ground for sor,
ghum, and see that they work it as
carefully as they do their cotton. With
plenty of meat, meal and molasses
for human consumption, and an abund,
ance of corn; oats and hay for the
stock, we will live well if cotton doe:
not sell at ALL"
Mr.. Gay has the good judgment of s
sensible and progressive man. Toe
long have we been depending upon tn,
north for what we and oar stock eat
The meat we buy comes from Ottum
wa, Iowa, Chicago, r., St. Louis ant
Kansas City, Mo. We bring corn from
Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. We bu,
cotton goods from Massachusetts,, ant
mules from Missouri. Crisco and Cot
tolene are made from c%ottonseed tina
we raise and ship up north. and we pa!
the railroads a high rate to haul tn
seed up and the shortening" back
when the seed should be converted int
the finished product here at home.
Gradually, however, we will learn
lesson. The boil weevil and the loy
price of cotton are proving to be grea
educators. - Sumner Progress Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29

When your home merchant presents
you with his bill do not allow the hair
on your spine to rise like porcupine
quilts, ard look as though you had been
insulted. The chances are he trusted
you for the shirt on your back and the
groceries to keep your family, Speak
kindly to him who has accommodated
you, for you know you like prompt pay
In others. A MAJ whose temper rises
to ninety degrees in the shade wher
asked for a just account, and feels hi:
dignity has been %trampled on, is a goot
man-not to trust.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29
BUYING AT HOME.

Buy at home.
Because your interests are here.
Because a community that is good
enough for you to live in is good enough
for you to buy your goods in.
Because you are transacting business
with business friends.
Because you want to see the goods
when you buy.
Because you want to get what you
buy when you pay for it.
Because every dollar you spend al
home works for the welfare Of the
city.
Because the man you buy from
stands back of the goods.
Because you sell what you produce al
home.
Because the mar you buy from pays
his part of the town, county and state
taxes.
Because the man you buy from a
home gives value received.
Because the man you buy from helps
support your church, and your lodge
and your streets and your schools.
Because when misfortune comes o
bereavement is your lot the man YOU
buy from is there with kindly greet
ing, or words of cheer or his pocket
book, if need be.
Because enlightened s~elishness die
tates the buying of goods at home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29
HON. W. M. WHITTlNGTON FOR STATE ENATOR

We direct the attention of our readers to the announce
ment in this paper Of Hon. W. M. Wilmington as a candi.
date for State Senator from the District composed of
Lelore and TalIahatchie counties.
Mr.. Wilmington is one of Greenwoods foremost citizens,
and enjoys the distinction of being one of the ablest
LAWYERS and most eloquent orators in Mississippi. He is
thoroughly identified with all of the best interests of this
ability to look after such matters as affect the Delta, as
we'll as the whole State, in a manner that will reflect
credit not only upon our citizenship but upon himself alike.
Eight years ago Mr.. Wilmington made a most credit
rep his people in the Senate because he believes
he can serve them capably and satisfactorily, and because
he would like to be thus honored. He submits his can.
'didacy to the voters at the Forthcoming primary and will
aDprcyciate their favorable consideration of same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29
Cough Medicine for Ch idren.

Never give a child a cough medicine
that contains opium in any form. When
opium is given other and more serious
diseases may follow. Long experience
has demonstrated that there is no bet.
ter or safer medicine for coughs, colds
and Group in children than Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is equally
valuable for adults. Try it. 1t contain:
no opium or other harmful drug. Fol
sale by al, dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29
PAVING PETITION.

A petition, signed by practical
~ every property owner on West
Washington street, will be pre-
scented to the City Commissioners
next tn, sdny night, asking that
that thoroughiarc be paved with
"DoIIarway" or gravel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29

The people who buy SINGER SEW
ING MACHINES realize that a sewing
machine is something more than a piece
of ornamental furniture, and that upon
it's faultless operation depends a large
share Of the daily comfort Of the
women of the family. Sold only at
Singer Stores or by Singer Statesmen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29

II sold before February list, one
OF the best business corners in
Greeny God, with S.room dwell
|ipg, can be had at a bargain. APP
1924 Main Street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29

Rent, Share and Wages Blank
Contract Forms for sale at The
Commonwealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29

GROW SUDAN GRASS. Great for
Hay, Seed, Forage, Silage. Never
fails crop. Resists drought. Stands
rain. Grows wherever sorghum does.
Pure seed 81 per pound prepaid. Cir
cular free. Address, ELLAGENE
FARM, Aldine, Texas.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-29

First.class Second Sheets for
sale at The Commonwealth office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
Daddy 5 Bedtime
q. The Story Of
.0IOIV The Great
Grasshopper War.
The Boys Wsrs seen
Guarding.

chrpng outside Evelyn turned the
he?
0 !
retorted That cricket
another
do
something alike.
Hlnnean 5 i
WELL" ssssssrrer in this war
Supposed tall about 1t
England settled
country a wild place
and fish it, land Many Indian fought
u
this One day Indian
OF
staked
had his hand
which
talking friend h0
gashopper
visiting
boyre to o started
mother took
tookt the 81
visitor home
killing another and homes being burned all BE-
quarreled
doubt glad indians of whom they
dead"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
rIMEsREPUBlIcAN MARsHALLTowN iowa DECEMBER 81 1915

world II at least 7l1.ooo,oso years old.
One OF the largest English railways
Is building fireproofing plant In
which to treat all of the lumber used
in cars which will be constructed IN
future.
A careful test OF two Swedish ships
of Identical design showed electric
motors more economical for propulsion
than triple expansion steam engines.
Wood block paving is growing in
popularity In the United Kingdom for
the reason that 1t shows longer life
under heavy automobile traffic than
any other smooth pavement produced
at equal expense.
German experimenters have found
that the waste heat from factories and
industrial establishments when con-
Quoted by means of pipes to the soil
in which garden and other plants are
being cultivated causes fruits and
vegetables to advance about twice as
fast and to attain a size from 40 to
100 per cent greater than when grown
under identical conditions, but in un-
heated soil
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
eu...ina Zine.

It's guessing time at our house. every
evening after tea
We start guessing what old SantA's go
ing to leave us on our tree.
Everyone Of us holds secrets that the
others try to steal.
And that eyes and lips are plainly
having trouble to conceal.
And q little lip that Quivered just q bit
the other night
Was sad and startling warning that I
mustn't guess 1t right. a
"Guess what you will get for Christ
mas" Is the cry that starts the fun.
And answer: Give the letter with
which the names begun"
oh, the eyes that dance around me and
the joyous faces there
Keep me nightly guessing wildly:
Is it something that 1 can, wear?
implore them all to tell me In a fran
tic sort of way
And pretend that am puzzled Just to
keep them feeling gay
Oh, the wise and knowing glances that
across the table fly
And the winks exchanged with mother,
that they think never spy;
Oh, the whispered condolences that are
poured into her ear
And the laughter gay that follows when
I try my best to hear!
Oh, the shouts of glad derision when I
bet that it's cane,
And the merry answering chorus: mo,
it's not. Just guess again!"
It's guessing time at our house, and
the fun is running fast
And wish somehow this contest Of de-
light could always last,
For the love that's in their faces and
their laughter ringing clear
Is their dads most precious present
when the Christmas time is near.
And as soon as it is over, when the tree
Is bare and plain,
shall start in looking forward to the
time to guess again.
Edgar A. Guest, in Detroit Free
Press
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
Old English Lotteries.

Old EnoIlsh Lotteries.
On October IS. 1926. the last state
lottery" was drawn in England. From
the time Of Queen Elizabeth lotteries
had been common in this country. and
ct tho close Of the eighteenth century
they had become established by sue
cessiye acts OF parliament and we're
considered by chancellors Of the ex-
chequer ~ perfectly legitimate means
Of Increasing the revenue. Indeed. at
the time they wore abolished lotteries
were contributing to the state sum
amounting to 100000 per annum.
But It was felt that the government
should no longer participate in IN I'M
dertaking which had such . demoraliz-
ing eject on the people, for this Legal
lied gambling impoverished many and
diverted attention from the less excit-
Ing pursuit Of making an honest Hv-
tng.-London Chronicle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
The Iron ceoss.

Inv tFOU SGVoOs EI8
The Iron Cross had for long been
known as one OF the most famous Of
European war decorations, The pro-
posal to bestow . reward Of the kind
for distinguished service In the field.
and. since the foundation OF the Ger
man navy, at sea, originated with the
war OF liberation, in 1913. There were
aSs.c many distributions of the cross
during the war of unity" against
France In 1870. With the shape of the
iron cross many pictures have made
us familiar. The material from which
it is constructed il cast iron, and it
has an edging Of silver. The 1885
crosses have the. initials F. w. Cried
rich Wilhelm) in the center; those Of
1870 w. (Wilhelm). The bestowal
of the decoration carries with it q
small allowance to the rank and file.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
What He Really Meant.

II expect that before long the con.
gregation will be in q place where it
VII rot require 40 much effort to keep
warm" announced clergyman from
the pulpit Of Q church at Woodbury..
Vt, on cold Sunday morning, when
tho temperature was near zero, where
at there was q litter throughout the
congregation. What the good man
meant was that he trusted the new
church, now building, would soon be
recdy for occupany BY the congrega-
tion.-Baltimore Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
WANTED
FOUND
LOST

when an advertisement does not
give the advertisers name write ; let
ter addressed as directed In The ad
and leave it at the newspaper Office.
where the advertiser will get It. The
publishers car not give the name OF
the advertiser without the advertisers
CONSENT
All advertisement for this column
must be In the Office at IL O'clock on
date Of publication to insure classincs-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
Clint. 20 Eiah. For Title.

II Fred Fulton who Is mentioned
prominently as Jess Wizards next OPP
ponent, faces the champion heavy
weight In New Orleans next March.
the bout will be between giants. Will
ard stands six feet six inches and
weighs close to 240 pounds in fighting
condition. Fulton is a trifle over six
feet four inches and scales about 223
pounds when in ring costume. Com
pared to these, pugilists. Jeffries. john
son. Fitzsimmons Rubin. Corbett, and
Sullivan were small. while Sharkey
and Choynski were pygmies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

which gathered found the situation
amusing, and to add to Pats discom-
future, the crossing policeman, q big
Irishman, commenced to berate him.
"Since when did you learn to DROVE
q carr" demanded the officer. whats
yer name?" Cassidy" answered Pat.
"So?" said the policeman, interested.
~. "And where are you from?"
County Clare" said Pat. Say" said
the cop, chow the divil did that fellow
back into you?"-C Chicago Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
Tabloids Of Science.

The f1atiron is the most popular Of
all the electrical household devices.
Every time a fifteen-inch gun is
fred q bale Of cotton weighing $50
pounds is blown away e..
Using radioactive phenomena for
the basis of their calculations two
British scientists believe that the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
Timely Hint on over. EATING.

Christmas. New Years and other
feast days cause many disturbed d.
gestions. The stomach and bowels
should not be permitted to remain
clogged up, for indigestion and consti-
patton are often followed by serious
disease, resulting from undigested pois-
onous waste matter. Foley Cathartic
Tablets should be in every home, ready
for use. No gripping; no unpleasant
after effect. Relieve distress after eat
ing, regulate bowels, sweeten stomach
and tone up the liver. Mcbride & VIII
Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
orIndstons. From BAY.

orIndstonoS From Bay.
Some Of the finest grindstones in the
world come from the bottom Of the
Bay Of Fundy. The stonecutters there
have . simple method Of moving them
to the shore. Workmen quarry the
stones from the solid rock when the
tide Is out, and fasten them to large
fat-bottomed boat The tides in the
Bay Of Fundy are the highest in the
world: they. rise from so to 75 feet,
and rush in with great swiftness. The
tide lifts the fatboat with the stones
attached; the workmen bring the boat
ashore and remove the stones at their
leisure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

r Wounded Australian soldiers, brought
back to England for recuperation, en-
joyed their first SNOWFALL fight at
Harefield park. They declared war on
the nurses, who offered a strong de-
Tense, and a big battle developed The
bombarded the nurses as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
WOUNDED AU5TRaLIA775 ANO NURSES az SNOW fYGH71

vigorously as they did the Turks. but
In this case there were no casualties to
record on either side. Snow OF course
is not a novelty to many Australians,
as snowstorms are common In the
mountains and other regions Of the
island continent in June, July and
August, the Australian winter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
circumstances After Case,

Circumstances Alter Cases.
Pat Cassidy purchased Q new au.
tomobile, and while still inexperi-
enced in the handling Of it he drove
down one OF the crowded thorough
fares Of the city. Coming to Cross
ing where traffic was held up, he lost
control of the car and ran squarely
into handsome limousine The crowd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

This bronze statuette Of Pocahontas
the famous 1ndain girl who lives In
more or less well authenticated history
or tradition as the sevior of Captain
John Smith, is q wedding gift from the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

II wish some Christmas cigars for
my husband"
Eyes, madam. What kind?"
WELL don't just know the name
Of the brand. but he smokes sort Of
er-straight front variety"
Courier Journal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
fPoceHoN7AsZs TATUEI il eIEI e pREspENIs 6RDE.l

Pocahontas Memorial Association to
President Wilson's bride. She is a
descendant of Pocahontas and thus pc
culiar appropriateness is given to the
gift
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

Wanted-Able-bo bodied men for fire.
men, brakemen, 1920 monthly; ex-
perience unnecessary. Railway" care
Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

schools and shops. Write for catalog.
61S Mulberry street. Des Moines, Iowa.
Tri-City Barber College,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
Classified Advertisements
FOR SALE
TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE
By "HOP''

jantor service, splendid location.
grand lawn studded with natural trees.
Telephone s. c. Bell. Phone S35.
To Rent-Two furnished housekeep-
ing rooms. partly modern Phone 154s
red.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

reaches 1920 readers. Send 25 cents
for one years subscription or s1.00 for
FIVE years. Department J. Farm and
Real Estate Journal, Traer. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

For Sale-Twenty-th three head good
native yearling steers and heifers. K.
Botnen, route 8. -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

For SaIe-One recorded old red boar.
H. A. Cole, route I. ..-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
HELP wANTED-FEMALE

Wanted-Good woman cook, SO per
week, board and room. Phone Chicago
Cafe, Tama, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

Clones, Ireland, has inaugurated a
system of female letter carriers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
POULT RY.

For Sale-Large boned, even colored,
single comb Buff Orplngton cockerels
and pullets. A. ]. Tisdale. Union,
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

Wanted-Gentleman boarder. 301
North First street. Phone 1913.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

biggest, finest system Of barber COLI
leges in the U. s. Fifty three branch
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

For Sale-Two 9-months- old Short
horn bulls. One 2-year old Shorthorn
bull. All good registered stock. Reason
able prices. Address c. X. Strong,
Garwin, Iowa, Rural Route /.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

approval. Also boars. spring farroW
and three herd boars. George Bob5t.
Hampton, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

For SaIe-Some very choice s. G.
Rhode Island red cockerels OF the
Crowther strain. Dana Norris, All
Jerome street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
HELP wANTep-MALE

Wantsd-Papeyilange and painter;
must be erst class. Address Paper
hanger" care T.-R, Marshalltown,
low a..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
CUT RATE sHiPPlNo.

Gut rates on household Foods to
Pacific coas. and other points Supsrinr
.efaa The Hovd
Transfer Company. Minneapolis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

To Realistically modern now house.
corner Of Second and Linn streets.
Phone "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

. To Rent - New f1ve-room modern
house. Call white 1912. L. c. Goodwin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
BUSINESS CHANCES.

~ Wanted-Men, women, Is or over.
U. s. government Jobs, $40 month.
Steady Work. List of positions now
obtainable free. Write Immediately.
Franklin Institute, department 106 K.
Rochester, N. Y. -a.... d..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
ARE YOU GOING 70 BUY LANDi

II SO, get a copy of our Journal first.
It has lands, city property and stocks
OF goods advertised in liz columns from
nearly every state, SC the. ye. can
find what you're looking for In its coll
umns. Established nineteen years and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

To Rent-Three nice living rooms
over 100 West Main street. Modern.
F. r. Benedict.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

For Sale-White Wyandotte chick
ems for short time only, from 81 to 50
each. 2. g. Paul. Mershalltown. Iowa.
For Saie-Seven White Leghorn
cockerels. John Norris. All Jerome
street. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

Wanted-To trade, first class violin,
case and bow for second hand type
writer. Address KIT, care T.-R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

For Saie-Boars, big type Poland
China. All ages; cholera immune, and
f1rIn raised. Also bred sows. Address
E. c. Wetherbee. Jr.. rural route No. l.
or phone ~ on Is.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

For Sals-Tall Chester White bears.
sire, o. K. Mikado III. grand cham-
pion Kansas state fair. Shipped on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21
IOWA Ian DS.

For Sals-Two good farms close to
Marshalltown. Priced right and easy
terms DR., Evans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

To Rent-Two suites OF modern fur
nished light housekeeping rooms. OF
two rooms each Phone 1898.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-21

Wanted-Every one TO know that the
services Of the visiting nurse employed
BY the Visiting Nurses Association. are
to be had at what patients are able and
willing to pay or without pay. by those
in straltened circumstances. Telephone
Clara Britt, 201 West Main. Phone 1875.