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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03
VOTES FOR WOMEN
DEAD BUT DID NOT KNOW IT

Present day opposition to votes FOR
women Is like the swapping turtle that
continued to snap after its head YVES
severed from its body and which the
boy said was dead but didn't know
It,"
All political platforms now have a
plank endorsing the enfranchisement
Of women.
This shows that public opinion has,
upon this point, reached that cumula.
tive stage when to oppose 1t il danger
GUS to party success.
II has long been recognized BY op-
ponents Of woman suffrage that at IL
coming" even though the apparent
chance Of success seemed remote be-
cause It was instinctively or logically
recognised that It II essentially the
next step In the march Of medocncy.
The wonder 10 that . government rest
Ing ostensibty upon the consent Of the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

governed-the basic principle of demo
cracy-organized in the name of the
people, declaring the object Of its
fundamental law to be the securing of
the blessings of liberty to them and
their posterity should have taken 129
years to find out that people and pros
perity included both sexes Of the gov
erned!" II is a sorry commentary
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

upon human intelligence and sincerity.
And this ~incincerity has been and is a
fearful handicap in the real progress
of the nation. But the question of the
moment is-will South Dakota poll
ticians and electors uphold their poll
tical platforms and SO permit the state
to take her place with the free states
of the glorious west? Secretary.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03
SWAT n FlY!

Beware Of the fly!
He's small, but oh MY
He carries the germs of disease,
On his body so hairy,
The microbes will tary
And he'll bring them to you, If yo,
please.
Do not fail then to swat
And remove from your lot
All refuse and garbage and filth,
IT'S there that he breeds
Do vigorous deeds
Protect the community health.
Committee.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Vera Pratt-Ranney is a welcome
guest at the home ranch, this week.
She, with Pa Ranney, brother and Sis
ter Tom and Helen, arrived from Ben
son, Mimi, Monday, via auto. The
three latter continued their journey to
the southern part Of the state in the
afternoon.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Edward Semmon, who has been sick
for some time past, went to North Ia
kota to see his brother, and died there
last Friday. The remains were brought
to Bruce and the funeral was held at
the north Lutheran church, interment
being made in the church cemetery.
He leaves to III his death five
brothers, Albert, Ole, Andrew, Martin
and Otto, who have the sympathy OF
the community in their loss.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. DUN left for their
home in Iowa last Friday. They were
called here on account of the serious
illness of Hyko Duin's Oldest daughter,
who has been very low but is now
gaining rapidly and will soon be well
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

This community was shocked to hear
of the sudden death Of our well known
citizen. G. II. Walradth, on Friday
evening, July 21st, who suffered a fatal
stroke of ~apoplexy in the front door
OF his home shortly after seven O'Clock.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mary Enright was again taken to
the hospital at Rochester last Friday
where she will undergo another opera
ton. She Is in a very serious condi-
ton. but her many friends hope for her
ultimate recovery.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mrs. G. NJ. Thune received a card
from her son Carl the first of the week
who is at the Mexican border with the
Minnesota state militia. He stated
that he did not like it very well down
there, it being very hot, 120 in the
shade. 1t has been warm here lately,
80 and a little over in the shade but
when it gets to 12O like in Texas we
do not blame Carl a bit for not lik.
ing 1t.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

S. Chester who was taken suddenly
i'll while visiting at Window, MINI,
some time ago, returned Saturday. Mr..
Chester is confined to his home but is
getting along very nicely.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03
BUSHNELL

From the Enterprise:
Miss Laura Judd will teach the
IBrclsford school again the coming
year.
Fred Leulf has been on the crippled
liet the past week. the result OF being
Kicked BY Q horse.
Frank See has traded his property In
Brookings for q farm west OF White
which ne expects to move onto this
faA.
Niss Ada Kast came home from the
hospital q Brookings on Monday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Perry Bishop had a joyful tim
Sunday. Her two brothers, j. j. an
A. B. Nelson. with their families. an
Ed Larson and family visited at tn
Bishop home, and Mrs. Bishop got dill
ner for twenty-three. That was a res
pleasure with the thermometer
ninety in the shade.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

or course it's hot! You were howl
ing for corn weather, and you got it!
Tough on the small grain, the horses
and the people. Try and keep cool.
II we miss getting hail or a heavy frost
for our continuous kicking, corn will
come a-runnin'.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Geo. Phillips, Of Bookings, field man
for the South Dakota State College,
was a visitor in this town yesterday
morning.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mrs. r. King came up from Brook
ings last Thursday for a short visit
at the homes of her sons, G.. II. and
Jesse King southwest of town.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Norton, Of Brookings, is still
very low and her daughters, Mrs. Mel
cher and Mrs. Bushnell, have been
with her all of the past week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Utigaard autoed
up from Brookings Thursday of last
week and spent the day with friends.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mr.. Herbert Hanson our mail car.
rier on rout 3 was united in marriage
on Wednesday of last week to Miss
Signe Paulson at the home of the
brides mother at Brant, S. D. They
are popular young people and we wish
them wealth and happiness through
out their married life.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Parker are re-
joicing over the arrival of a little son
at their home early Saturday morning.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03
WHITE
From the Leader:

From the Leader:
Miss Mary Lcckhart departed for
Pierre. S. D.. Monday morning where
she will be engaged on the State Ex-
aiming Board in the above named
city.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Selma Sands and daughter, and
her sister, Miss Evenson, were Brook
ings visitors one day last week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Bruce apparently needs two more
ordinances. One which will prohibit
the picketing of animals so they can
run over the sidewalk; and another
which will prohibit the keeping OF
dogs that bark at night.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

L. o. Mennis went to Brookingz
Monday to look after business matters,
returning Tuesday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03
BRUCE

From the Herald:
Barley is being harvested In this
vicinity. but the crop has been very
much injured, the barley being badly
shrunken.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

J. NJ. Killalea and family drove into
the city in their auto Wednesday even
ing from North Dakota, for a visit
with relatives and friends.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Miss Gurina Brendsel left last week
for White where she will visit friends
for some time.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03
voLGA

From the Tribune:
J. w. Warren, the Brookings ma
chinist, was here between trains Mon
day morning.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

The plasterers are now at work on
| Ole Hanson's new residence south OF
the United Norwegian Lutheran
church.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03
ABOUT THE COUNTY
3
ELkTON

From the Record:
A number of people attended the
Walradth funeral at White Monday
afternoon.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

where she underwent an operation fol
appendicitis.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Lester Quinn returned home Sunda.
from the Brookings hospital, wher,
he went two weeks ago to have al
operation performed for rupture. DR.
Stoll vas the operating physician. Les
ter withstood the ordeal in good shape
but will be obliged to keep from doin.
heavy work for several months.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

The many friends of H. P. Hanson in
this city regret to hear that he is not
in good health and that for the past
two or three weeks he has been IN
fined to his bed in m of the Water
town hospitals.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Ed Samis left Tuesday for Chicago
with a carload of horses. All OF these
horses will go to the European armies.
Uncle Sam is still going without
horses for his troops in Mexico and
Texas, all because he is too stingy to
pay the price. No farmer Is going to
sell horses for $40, Uncle Sans price,
when the other nations will pay from
$25 to SIS more.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Simon Peters and wife autoed over
to Milbank. s.. D., Sunday to visit his
brother John living there. Coming
home they experienced what might
have been a serious mishap, when they
struck a stone in the road breaking the
springs of the car and precipitating
Mrs. Peters and Simon's niece, Luella
Bookholder, into about two feet of
water. Nobody was hurt but the car
had to be taken back and the trip
made in his brothers car.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03
TORONTO

From the Herald:
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-03

Miss Nellie Jamison, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Jamison, prominent
residents of White, and Clayton Will.
son were united in marriage at Brook.
ings, Saturday, Rev. VIM. A. Mast, OF
the Presbyterian church performing
the marriage ceremony that made
them man and wife. After the cere
mony they returned to White where ar
elegant wedding dinner awaited them
at the home of the brides parents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

Under and by virtue OF the consti-
tuition and laws Of the State of Okla
homa and an ordinance of the Board
OF Commissioners OF the City OF Ard
more, County of Carter, State of OKLA
homa, duly and regularly passed and
approved on the Ord day Of October,
1916, notice is hereby given that a
special election is hereby ordered and
proclaimed to be held in the said City
Of Ardmore on the 14th day Of No
vember, 1916. for the purpose Of sub
mitting TO the qualified electors resid-
ing within the corporate limits Of said
city the following proposition:
Proposition.
Shall the city OF Ardmore, Carter
county, state Of Oklahoma by and with
the consent OF the Ardmore Ice. Light
& Power company cancel the present
franchise Of the said company and
grant to II a new franchise for the
period OF twenty-five years. giving
the said Ardmore Ice, Light & Power
company. its successors and assigns.
the right to erect and maintain upon
the public streets and alleys Of the
city OF Ardmore and any additions 70
said city all posts. poles, wires and
lamps necessary for the purpose Of
supplying light and power 20 the citi-
zens Of the said city OF Ardmore. such
rights so granted 10 be subject TO
the ordinances OF the city Of Ard
more and the constitution and laws
Of the state Of Oklahoma; such grant
to be subject to the further condition
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE.

In the District Court for Carter
County, State of Oklahoma.
c. f. Elericks, Fidelity & Deposit
Co. of Maryland, assignee, Plaintiff
VS.. John Threadgill and Francis
Threadgill, Defendant.
Notice Is hereby given that under
and by virtue of an execution issued
to me out of the District Court of Car
ter county, Oklahoma, | will on the
31st day OF October, 1916, at o'clock
p. m, of said day, at the front door
of the court house in Ardmore, Okla
homa, offer at sheriff's sale, to the
highest and best bidder for cash in
hand. with appraisement, the follow
ing described property, towit: NJ NJ
SEA, NJ NE4 SW4, section 20, town
ship south, range ] east
The above described property Is
sold as the property of defendant,
John Threadgill ct al, and is directed
by said order of sale to be sold as
upon execution with appraisement ac-
cording to law, 70 satisfy a judgment
in favor of plaintiff for $14170, togeth-
er with interest from the 22nd day of
March, 1913, at per cent.
BUCK GARRETT, Sheriff.
By ]. W. BROOKS. Deputy.
1-S-15-22-2630
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that the maximum cnarge for general
lighting rates shall not exceed lie.
per X. W. H. and to all regulations
that may be prescribed by the cor
poration commission; such grant to
be subject to the further condition
that the said Ardmore Ice, Light 4
Power company shall install and
maintain at It's own expense a white
way consisting of 1O3 posts with 3
lights (4-G0 c. p. and 100 c. P) to
the post the same to be installed on
that portion Of Main street in the
city of ArdmOre from the west bound
airy Of the Chicago Rock Island x
Pacific Ry. rightof-way on said street
west to = street; on Broadway from
its intersection with A street n. r., to
its intersection with c street n. W;
and on Washington street from its
intersection with Main street to its
intersection with broadway. and that
said Ardmore lee. Light & Power COM
pany will install such other posts in
such other parts of the city as the
Board of Commissioners may from
time to time designate. Said Ard
more Ice, Light a Power company
at all times to furnish the lights for
said posts at a price not TO exceed
$3.50 per month, all lights to burn
until midnight, and the 100 c. p.
lights all night; said grant to be sub
ject to the further condition that the
said Ardmore Ice, Light & Power
company shall at all times during the
life Of said franchise be prepared to
furnish to the city Of Ardmore and
Inhabitants thereof all of the lights
and power that may be required for
their use, and that the rates charged
therefore shall in no case exceed the
rates prescribed by the corporation
commission of the state of Oklahoma.
/ The city of Ardmore to be obliged to
accept and pay for the lights on said
white way for a period of ten years.
No person shall be entitled to vote
on said proposition except he be in
am respects a qualified elector resid.
ing within the corporate limits N said
city. In case a majority Of said quail
fled electors who shall vote on said
proposition at said election shall vote
in favor thereof the Board Of Com
mlssioners fthe city Of Ardmore
will grant said franchise and enter
into said contract and not otherwise.
The voting place OF said election
shall be at the City Hall in the city
Of Ardmore and the following named
persons are designated and appointed
to conduct said election at the voting
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

place. Said officers shall also act as
counters.
Judges-Ceorge Dyer and NJ. ID.
smith.
Clerlls-O. NJ. Redfleld and Russef
Brown.
The polls shall be opened at
o'clock in the forenoon of said day
and shall close at 6 o'clock in the
afternoon.
Said election shall be held and con.
ductod in an respects according TO
the constitution and election laws OF
the state Of oklahoma.
In witness whereof, have horounlo
set my hand as Acting Mayor OF the
said city of Ardmore, Carter county.
Oklahoma and have caused the seal
Of said city to be hereunto affixed
this 10th day of October, 1916.
w. c. Dewitt,
Acting Mayor.
Attest: G. H. BRUCE,
(ScaD. City Clerk. 122I,
First published Oct. 1916.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
chanalna Seasons Bring Colds

"SIunod up head,' cloggcd-up nose,
tight chest, sore throat are sure signs
OF cold, and DR. Kings New Discoy-
cry is sure relief A dose of this
combination of antiseptic balsams
sOothes the irritated membrane
clears the head, loosens the phlegm
you breathe easier and ralize your
cold is broken up. Treat a cold per
sistently; halfway measures leave a
lingering cough Take DIR. Kings
New Discovery until your cold is gone
For AZ years the favorite remedy for
young and old. At your Druggist, soc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
Last Word in Realism.

one Sunday evening the pastor Of n
rural church selected lIadeS us the
text Of his discourse. As ne cNpouud-
ed and applied the subject an absent
minded man in the congregation, toy
Ing with wcll-tllcd match safe in his
pocket, ignitcd the contents. The sui
phur fumes reached "a piouS woman in
the seat just ahead at is wonderful,
Mary she whispered to her compun-
ion simply wonderful! have heard
Brother White preach many II sermon,
but none So realistic as this
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
Only Two Left.

Lord Chief Justice Holt, when young
was very eXtrayagant, and belonged to
a club of wild fellows, most Of whom
took to an infamous course of life
When his lordship was engaged on Il
certain occasion at the Old Bailey, Il
man was tried and convicted of a rob
berry on the highway, whom the judge
remembered to have been one of his
old companions. Moved 10y that curl
osity which is natural on rctroSpec'
tion Of past life, and thinking the fcl.
low did not know him, Justice Holt
asked what had become of such and
such of his old associates. The cul.
prit making low bow, and fetching
Il deep sigh, said, "Ah, my lord they
are AN hanged ut your lordship and
Case and Comment
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
A cIogged System Must Be Cleared

A closged System Must Be Cleared
You will find DR. Kings New Life
Pills gentle yet effective laxative
for removing impurities from the sys
TEN. Accumulated waste poisons the
blood; dizziness. biiiOusness and
pimply. muddy complexion are the
distressing effects. a dose of DR.
Kings New Life Pills tonight will
assure you a free, full bowel move
ment in the morning. At your Drug
gist 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

NOTICE OF SALE-On November s,
1916, will offer for sale to the
highest bidder for cash, in front Of
the city pound, at 10 o'clock a. m,
one brown mare mule, thin in
flesh, 14k hands high, about 10
years old, branded c on left Jaw,
white hairs on upper part Of neck
from collar marks and had on hal
ter. MACK PETTITT, Pound
Keeper. Oct %. 1916. 27,29,1,5
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

BIG OPPORTUNITY for dealers and
statesmen. Imp carbon chaser, the
new fuel element. guaranteed to
save 25 per cent gasoline. Elimi-
mates carbon. One Imp tablet TO
every ) gallons Of gasoline does the
work. Write for free sample and
full particulars. Utility Distribut-
ing Corporation. Dept. 277, 1865
Broadway. New York City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
LOST AND FOUND

LOST - Friday afternoon between
Main street and the standpipe, one
tapestry rug. Finder notify J. II.
Akers & Company. 29-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

WANTED-We pay the highest prices
for rags, newspapers, magazines,
rubber, brass, copper, and all kinds
OF junk. Call 1850. We will come
and get It. Also we want second
hand automobiles. The Missouri.
Oklahoma G. Texas Iron & Metal
Co., 10 North Caddo street. 25-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

FOUND-Friday, lady's gold Rebekah
pin with L. F. A. or f. F. A. en-
graved thereon. Owner communi-
cate with chief Of police. 29-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

selling restaurant, hotel,
cafe, cigar, pool, drug, general store
trade, can do big business with our
new live pocket side line. All mer-
chants towns 100000 and under
want it. $500 commission each sale.
No collecting. No expense or risk
to merchant. We take back all un-
sold goods Garfield Mfg. Co., 2OS
Sigel St, Chicago, III.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

fur neckpiece either on
First avenue. S. W, B street or
Stanley Blvd. Return 10 Mrs. W.
L. Kearney and receive reward. 25tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
AUTOMOBILES

BARGAINS IN USED CARS-one
1916 model Maxwell touring car,
completely equipped and in excel
lent condition; one 1916 Ford tour
ing car. been used only four months
and has over a hundred dollars in
extras; one older model Ford tour
irg car which has been completely
overhauled. L. c. Slaughter Garage.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE-Fresh Jersey COW and
heifer calf-a good one. Virgil Lam
drum. Phone SOS. 29-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

GERONIMO BAKER-Reg. Jersey bull
owned by VIII Cardwell. will stand
W. Main St Will call for cows.
Phone 1899. film
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

THE SANATORY-Real artists to do
the work. Electric massage, cleo
trio hair singeing, electric sham
pooling, electric hair dryer, with in
dividual hot water towels for each
customer. Strictly union. Dick
Cheek, Prop. and Mgr, 81 Caddo st.
25-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

No Advertisement for Department Amounting o
One will be Accepted Unless the Cash
Accompanies the o
VIII be Charged to
Responsible Person.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
HELP WANTED

WANTED-All round help for kitchen
work. J. T. McKibben, 80 South
Mill street. 26'5
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

TRAVELLING Statesmen WANTED
Best side line on earth. Some
thing new. Entirely different $500
commission on each order and re
peats. Pan Mfg. Co, 255S Cottage
Grove, Chicago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30

FOR SALE OR RENT-Drophead Sin
ger sewing machines. Write j.
Goldsmith. Aim
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-30
RDMORE|TE CLASSIFIED ADS

WANT AD RATES by THE WEEK
20 cents per line, per week, no change
OF copy
WANT AID RATES by THE MONTH
90 cents per line per month Change
of copy allowed once a month with
ont additional charge.