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The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
WOMAN HAD
NERVOUS TROUBLE
Lydia E. Pinkham'. Vegeta.
ble Compound Helped Her.
West Dandy. N. Y.-"I have had
nervous trouble oil my life until took

| Lydia +. Pinkham's s
V egetable Com
pound for nerves
and for female trou-
blcs and it straight
cned mo out in good
shape. l work nearly
all the time. as We
live on Il farm and |
have four girls. | do
all my sewing and
other work with
their helm. 40 it
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Cocoa DouOhnuts

One egg, throc.fOuftb cupful sugar,
onc.hhl' cup'ul sweet milk, ou"foufih
spoonful salt. onosfOurih ionspOon'ul
extract cinnamon, Two cup'nlS flour,
two tcnspoonfnls baking powder, one.
fourth cupful cocoa Adh little more
rDuf II needed
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Got on His Nerves.

Il understand you have moved your
office"
Yes. | had to get away or suffer
a nervous breakdown
What was the natter"
Il was next door to a painless dent.
ist and | couldn't stand the yells OF
his PATIENTS
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
In Uppcr Circles.

Was Mrs. Frittcrsby satisfied with
the alimony awarded herr"
No, indeed"
Wasn't II large enough"
she declares IL wouldn't be sum
cicnt to maintain her poodle In tho
style to which IL IL accustomed"
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02

David Coppcrii"lh' What In III, hes,
novel OF ThackerayF It Is Henry Es.
mond What - the best novel oi
Scott? It IL 'lvanhoc. Whu, is the
best novel OF "homns llardy2 'Tegs
OF the D'rrhcs,llles.' OF George Mere
dith? The Ordonl OF Richard Fove.
rel Of RIDER IIaggard? Allan Quar-.
iormain. OF TolHoy? Anna kar.
IuinH
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Cracker Cruel

Two lnbl"spoonfuIs crnck"r crumbs
one cupful milk, ouoqunrtnr teaspoon.
ml salt. mix crumbs and MIX and
cook In double boiler tweuty minutes.
add rali and serve
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Kama. CITY Produce.

Kansas city Butter Creamery
3"c. nrsls, 2lo. seconds. 2sc. pack
Ing, l9c
Poultry Hons. l@lgc. turkeys 2Oc.
springs, ice
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Potato and EGG Prices ., Chicago.

Chicago Butter Eggs First.
.oh uslc. ordinary firsls. 1874 ,iZOc;
ut mark, cases included. lHigm2lc.
Potatoes Wisconsin. Michigan
Minnesota and Dakota white. s7nG5c.
Minnesota ana DakOiH DhiUs. N,Ftguc
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Cotton Market.

Ncw York Cotton March. it.iG:
May 1872, July. ll1g; October
III, December, llSG MiddlIng up
lands, ll2j.
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Vegetables,
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
Prices Quoted TO- Metals.

Spelt"r, st Louis. $lS.5S.
Copper, casting. s2GGlia.
Lead, New York. SG.t
Bar silver 5Gr.c.
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Hone

EHlcker Aitor prison reform. what .
Booker Perhaps some day they viii
reform tho hOm"
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
His Status.

What funny sort Of fellow that
young surgeon ,s''
yes, he's regular little cgtup,'
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
F FRECKLES
Now 10 the Time to Got RID of Thsss
Ugly hppts,

There's no longer tho slightest need ot
feeling nrhamcd Of your fi"cki.a rs tn.
prescription othin~-doubl" atr"nRth-is
guaranteed to r.mov- these homciy spots
simply yet an ounce Of uthin~-doubis
ntrcngih-from your druggist, rnd apply =
mn. Of II night and morning and you
should soon s." that even the worst frocklrs
nave begun to disappear. while tho lighter
ones hav. vanished entirely. II IL seldom
thnt NOR. than On" ounc" 10 needed To com
pi"icly clear the skin and gain = beautiful
clear complexion.
Re sure To ask for the douhi- strength
othin- ns this is sold under gunrnnt.. Vr
money back " II fails to remove frrckl.s -
Adv.
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
In the Suburbs,

IN the SUbUrbS.
why do you believe your neighbor
is a confirmed bachelor"
by the language Of flowers"
How does that tel you?"
Yesterday he dug up the matri-
mony vine on the wall. and this morn.
ing | caught him sowing bachelors
buttons"
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Hogs.
Sheep.
HAY AND GRAIN MARKET.

+. o. b. Denver, Carload Price.
Hay.
Buying Prices.
Colorado upland. per ton 81 .o0n IA .5u
Nebraska upland, per ton l2.0Oul3.OO
Second bottom Colorado
and Nebraska per ton. 10000 / / 90
Timothy, per ton ....... lG.OOM lG. 30
Alfalfa. per ton ........ 10000 ! ! 90
South Park. choice. ton. lG.00m 90
San Luis Valley, per ton. l3.00a 90
Gunnison Valley, per ton ll.0Om Il 90
Straw, per ton ........ 40
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02

An egg in the cup liz worth two in
tho nest.
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02

Throw on Coijs snd Proven, Grip.
when ygp feet clli coming On, ,as- LASh
1ISh ntDNy DlisIsH lt t-tDpss. cause 8l
b ~ sigyys signature On boa. IL.
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Worth While Quotation.

What an antAcprIC Is pure me-
Selected
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
What Its Advocates Say.

National Guardsmcn who are In
Washington and the members OF con
gress who prefer tho strengthening oi
the militia to any other plan for pre-
paredncss OF the land forces. say the
Constitution OF the United States IL
specific only along certain prohibtiye
lines. and that congress can legisiate
so as to make the National Guard
forces virtually n par, OF tho govern
mcuts army. and that those things
which the national government cannot
do are immatcrial to the case. The
people will have to study both sides
o. this matter before making up thoii
minds as to whether the army expert,
arc right or whether the Nationai
Guaydsmcn and the members OF con
gress nro right
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Butter
Fruit.

Apples. colo. fancy box ....l25u2.OC
Apples. Colo, choice box O.. G0n 25
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
Live Poultry,
Eggs.

Eggs, graded, No. net. +.
o. Il. Denver ,....,...,. 10
EGGS. graded, No. . net. +.
O. B. Denver ,,...,.... IL
Eggs, case count, mise
cases less commission 81 i0mI |.
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02
The Seventh AGE Of Man

"Ilc is very old man. isn't he?'
We'll, he IL in his second dance.
hood"
The Arvada enterprise., 1916-03-02

IL Is too early yet to say what form
Ultimately the legislation will take.
out II congress finally turns out some
'h'hg concrete made up as it must be
oi the various patchworks of opinion.
the actual job Of turning it out may DO
considered a good one. for the diff
cultles which have been In the way
nave at times seemed to be insur-
mountable.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

Muscatine, Iowa, July 31.-Anoth-
or failure faces Muscatine island. AS
"a result of the protracted dry period
and the excessive warmth of the sun
the melon crop is seriously threaten
ed, The sun has blasted the small
melons and reports from a number
of island farmers indicate that but
few melons would be secured on the
farms other than those under irriga-
ton.
The lower island has not experience
ed rain of any consequence since
the month of June and hence the
ground is exceptionally dry. The hot
rays of the sun has scorched the
vines and caused the small melons
to wither. One island resident stat
ed that even with the most favorable
weather crop could not be secured
until September and then the mar
ket is practically closed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Papers Advancing Their Price.

The Des MOines Capital has not
only advanced it's price from 50 to
So year on account of the high
price of paper but it has eliminated
all complimentary copies. The Deni-
son Bulletin has increased its price
from $3.50 to $500 a year and the
Cedar Falls Record has advanced it's
advertising rates two and a half
cents for the same reason. The ad
vance in the cost of paper has also
sent the Sioux City News into the
hands OF receiver, although it has
been on the ragged edge for some
time, while the Mscutaine News-Tri-
bune has gone the same way, and
the Davenport Times, shifting the sit
uation at close range is preparing
for the worst. But print paper is
only one of the sources OF trouble.
Metal used in the linotypes has ad-
vanced 100 per cent. Paper used in
sterotyping has gone up from so to
100 per cent. And this only begins
TO tell the tale. The big dailies
Will also have to reduce the number
OF their pages and increase their sub
scription price. Eventually the sub
scriber will have to pay the price,
says the Usage News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Frustrated by the Heat.

Mrs. John Neiberline, of the West
Side, was overcome by the heat Sat-
urday forenoon on West Water
street in front OF the E. j. Curtin
residence. She was on her way to
the Milwaukee depot to take the train
for Cresco, and was carrying a suit
case. The mercury was registering
around SO in the shade. Mrs Mel
berline fell to the walk and was I'M
conscious. Mrs. Valentine Barth who
lives near by saw her fall and imme-
diately went to her assistance, taxi
ing pitcher of cold water with her,
and Mrs. Neiberline was revived in
a few minutes. She thought she
could still make the train, but had
to give up and returned to her home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Wake Up and Sing Something

A man loved two girls. One was
beautiful and the other was plain.
out hne singer. Having heard the
axiom that beauty is but skin deep,
the man took heed and married the
plain girl. One morning he awoke
and glanced at his sleeping wife.
Her LONELINESS was increased by a
falling mouth resounding noise. AS
ne gazed doubt Of the wisdom of
his choice assailed the man and grew
TO such proportions that in alarm
Tor his martial felicity he shook the
sleeping woman by the arm and cried
TO her; For heavens sakes Lib,
wake up and sing something
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
The Duck Didn't Advertise,

A duck who had laid several doz-
en- eggs during the season complained
that while her working record was
better than the hens the latter had
books and poems written in her hon
or while no one had word of praise
for the duck A wise old rooster
standing by said: "You lay your eggs
and then waddle off without saying a
word, while this sister of mine never
lays one without letting everyone in
the neighborhood know about it. If
you want to cut any ice around here
you must advertise"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Bitten by RattIeSnalxe.

Nels Gavle, farmer, was brought
to DEBORAH Friday morning to the
office of Dr. Dahl, suffering from the
bite of rattlesnake. Mr.. Gavle
lives in Hanover township, ALBANIA
llee county, and was cutting hay in
his field. The cycle bar got clogged
up, and he got eff the mower and
reached his hand in to pull the tan
gled mass out, when a huge rattle
snake which had become entangled
in the bar struck at him and cut 4
cash about half an inch long on the
back of his right hand. Mr.. Gavle
Immediately unlocked the team from
the mower and let them stand in the
field, and in few minutes he was in
N. N. Hendrickson's auto and on his
way to Dr.. Dahi's Office in DEBORAH,
reaching there about so minutes at
ter the snake bit him. His hand
panied him considerable and was
slightly swelled but DR.. Dahl gave
him immediate attention, and stop
ped the effects of the poison, and he
is getting along nicely now
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Nest Kissed Girl i'm Iowa.

At Clearfield, Iowa, 10 year old
girl, Miss Mary Hainsey met the
train that carried the Sixth Pennsyl-
vania soldiers and kissed as many OF
them as she could reach before the
train pulled out. She is spoken OF
as the most kissed girl in Iowa. We
are afraid she is a bit sentimental
thinks the Cedar Rapids Republican,
as well as patriotic and, speaking
from sanitary standpoint, we can
only hope that she contracted no dis.
seases of the lips or mouth. Young
girls ought to be taught that there
are some risks in kissing promiscu.
ously.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Enjoyed Pleasant Gathering.

Since the close and sale of the
Unitarian church of this city, several
Years ago, the ladies of the church
some twenty or more, have kept up
an organized society and have mer
at the home of one of the members.
monthly Last Thursday they pic
nlcked at the city park and invited
their husbands, sons and daughters.
Everyone had lovely time Refresh,
ments were daintily served at six D.
M. after which there was singing. re.
eta ions and a social time watching
the sun set and the stars come out.
They then cid a reluctant goodbye
ana returned to their homes. There
were about forty present.
Committee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
81 IOWA AUTO DEATHS.
Besides One Hundred and SiXty-fOur
Hurt i'm Space of Five Weeks.

ThirtyIone people are dead in the
state of Iowa as the result of auto
mobile accidents during the five
weeks period from May 20 to June
2S, according to figures published by
the Iowa State Highway commission.
The youngest person to be killed,
says the report, was John March
blank, aged 6, of Council Bluffs, who
was struck by car when he ran
across the street. The oldest person
to lose his life was G. A. Lage OF
Paulina, who lost control of his ma
chine. He was Go years old.
Most of the accidents were caused
by reckless driving. The summary
of the accidents in which no one was
killed, follows:
Cars going over entertainments
Clones broken) F.. ....... .29
Cars going over embankments
(bruised and no bones broken) 26
Cars turning turtle SO
Colllslons -. is
Hurt IL Collisions f. ...... is
Hurt in collisions with buggies 10
Hurt in collisions with motorcy-
Hurt in collisions with street cars S
Struck by automobiles while eros
sing streets 20
Total hurt in auto accidents 1874
In all there were ZIG automobile
accidents in the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
AutCed to Wisconsin.

C. o. Hagen, of this city, accom-
panied Gilbert and Peter Blekeberg
of Madison township on an auto trip
last week to Price, Wis. They made
the trip of 501a miles in ten hours.
They visited at the homes of An
drew E. and T. C.. Solem and Tom
Kleven, who live near Price. T. c..
Solem accompanied them back to
DEBORAH last Thursday, and will visit
old friends here for a while. They
report the pastures in Wisconsin
scOrched with the heat, but said Iowa
pastures and crops looked fr-. Mr..
Hagen visited an uncle at Eau Claire,
Wis. on the return trip.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Home From Trip to Canada

Edith arrived home Saturday from a
months visit at Toronto, Canada,
Mr.. McCallum's old home. They also
visited at Peterboro, and the country
around there is fine and prosperous
dispite the war, and the fact that the
men are turning into soldiers daily
They all feel that they are going to
win in the end, but where the end is
nobody knows. The weather in Can
ada was 100 in the shade.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
ANOTHER BEER DECISION.
Sioux City Judge Lands On persona
Liberty"

Sioux City, Ia, July 31.-A mar
who keeps a case Of beer in his home
for private consumption runs th=
risk of being raided by the police md
being enjoined as a bootlegger, ac-
cording to a ruling made today by
Judge w. G. Sears. The court re-
strained E. Fitzpatrick from keeping
liquors.
The police raiding squad foald
twenty bottles Of beer in Fitzpatrick s
home. Members of the squad declar-
ed they suspected that Fitzpatrick
was selling liquor, but oc.uld not
prove any sales. The courts ruling
virtually means that evidence Of H.
quor sales is not necessary to sh'w
that man is Bookkeeping.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

Every day will be a big one at
the Winneshiek county fair, Aug. Is
to Is. Buy season ticket and don't
miss any of the many fine features
that have been engaged for your en-
tertainment. See the big exhibit from
Iowa Agricultural College, the exhi-
bit of Winneshiek county schools, the
live sock show, and when you get
tired of these, go over on the midway
and ride on the merry-go-rouni,
visit the Human Silo, or take in the
bowery dance There will be soma
thing doing all the time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain at
the DEBORAH postofiice unclaimed:
July 81, 1916.
Mr.. Chas. Blair, Mrs. o. G.. Bro
den, Miss Minnie Finney, Miss Mar
garet johnson, Mr. Albert Johnson,
Mrs. Harry Larson, Mr.. Jack Lee
cault, Mr.. Philip Spence, Mr.. Ru-
dolph Siehl, Mrs. c. G. Wick, Mr..
Chas. Walliem.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
What Ole Thought.

A Swede was counting his girl one
night, and, overcome by the tender
passion, asked her to marry him.
She readily consented, after which
both were silent for a long time FL
nally the girl asked Ole why he didn't
say something. He replied, Il tank
der bane too much said already"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Nj. r.. Church Notes.

Sunday Services, 1890 A. NJ
The Awaiting Prayer of a Fearless
Heart" Special music Sunday
school at 9:15. Erworth League at
$50. Topic, THE Tanning of the
Tongue" All are cordially invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
AutOcd to La Crosse.

Alderman l.. B. Willis, wife and
daughter, departed Sunday via au-
tomobile on trip to La Crosse, Wis,
expecting to be gone a week. While in
La Crosse Mr.. Willis will attend a
state meeting of Wisconsin under
takers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
Christian Science Services.

freeman building, August 9th, I'd
hoor, Sunday 10:45 A. NJ. Subject of
the lesson-sermon, Spirit" Sunday
school after morning service. We'd
nesday evenings, s o'clock, Testi-
mony meeting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
On Visit to Virginia.

Rev. Wn. McVettie and wife de-
parted yesterday for Thomas, West
Virginia, to visit their son, and en-
joy the climate in the Allegahney
mountains for a month They will be
gone until September first.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

The Winneshiek County Fair
VIII be the biggest event of the year.
Don't miss it. More entertainment
Is crowded into four days and three
nights than ever has been given at a
Northeastern Iowa fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
On With the Heat

AT the present rate of growth corn
will be ready for picking by Septem-
Der first and then we won't have to
worry about the frost. On with the
heat!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

-Hankinson's Auto Polo, the
sport that made the big hit at Iowa
and Minnesota State Fairs last year,
is the opening day feature of the
Winneshiek County Fair, Aug, Is.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

"A good business position awaits
all who take the combined course
year at Valdez College, DEBORAH, la. A
right start is a good beginning. Sc
cure a practical business education.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

-Winneshiek County Fair, Aug.
15-16-1.-1S, the best and biggest i'm
its history. 2Sf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

-Ansco cameras, Speedex films,
Cyco paper. Muller Bros, Jewel
ers. 24-tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

-Winneshiek County Fair, Aug.
15-16-17-18, the best and biggest in
its history. 2Stf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02
BEN BEAR WRITES
FROM new YORK

Square Dealer is Busy i'm the Big
Metropolis Buying His Fall
Stock of Clothing, But
Finds Many Interesting
Things to Write
About.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

Total hurt in auto accidents .164
In all there were ZIG automobile
accidents in the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-02

: Subscribers will confer a favor upon
sus by notifying us at once of fail
,ure to receive the paper regularly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-31
LET SPEAKER GO
 AFTER HE PICKED ON THE RED SOX

Duffy Lewis is authority for the Btatement that Bill Carrigan got rid of Speaker because Iris "rode the other boys ragged in the club house. Some players thresh 1t out with their teammates on the field, others cut loose in the shower. Speaker belongs to the latter class. Iris seldom opens his mouth on the playing field, but they say he can cali the other boys hard after the game.
 This recalls an old story they tell on Jim McAleer and Pat Tebeau. Pat and Jim were members of the Cleve- land Spiders. One day after a game Pat said something to Jim in the club house. Tebeau was washing his face at the time. McAleer swung on Pat while the manager was reaching for a towel McAleer, a hard fighter, knocked all the wind out of Tebeau. O'Connor, Cupid Chi1ds and Cy Young pulled McAleed off Tebeau.
 The scrap was patched up some way. It's the only case on record of a player slugging a club manager. McAieer was 8 great player and Te- beau a winning manager. The com bination was too good to be disturbed, 50 Pat swallowed his dignity and overlooked Jim's indiscretion for the good of the Cleveland club. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-31
EDDIE BURNS STARTED AS MASCOT AND HE'S
 PHILLIES' CATCHER NOW

It was as mascot of college nine Phf1lies( got his start in the diamond pastime. Eddie was born in San Francisco 29 years ago today. Oct. 31. 1887, and he was about ten years old when he first attracted the attention of some of the St. Mary's College baseball players. He was a little midget of a kid-he never has at tained very great stature-and when he began hanging about the conege his unfailing good nature and his will ingness to run errands won him friends among the rah-rah boys. The members of the nine adopted little Eddie as their mascot, and he deliver ed the goods. Later he entered the school as a prep and eventually work ed his way up to a place on the var sity baseball squad. Catching was al- ways his strong forte, and he had a brilliant career at St. Mary's. where he spent eight years of his young life, graduating in 1909. After leaving college Burns got a job with Sacra- mento in the Coast League, but the pilot didn't think much of him be- cause of his brevityi of stature. and turned him over to Tacoma in the Northwestern. There he played sen- sational ball, and in the fall of 1911 he was purchased by the Cardinals. but was turned over to Montreal in 1912. His work with the Royals at- tracted big league attention, and in the middle of the 1918 season he was sold to the Phillies for $2,800. Burns continues to reside in California, and has been the coach of the baseball squad of his alma mater for several years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-31
SONS OF LIBERTY

The first mention in American his- tory of the Sons of Liberty was in 1735, when the radical opponents of the royal governors were called by that name. There was no definite or ganization, however. until just a cen- tury and a half ago today. Oct. 31. 1766. when the revolutionary organi- xation known as the Sons of Liberty was formally launched. The members were chiefly ardent, rather reckless young men, who loved excitement. and who had. as a rule. nothing to lose, no mater what the issue. People of property and standing in the com munity though many of them favored the principles of the Sons of Liberty, kept aloof from open association with the ''sons," for purely prudential req sons The organization spread rapid ly over the colonies. from New Eng land to Georgia. and the members be- came the most radical leaders in the quarrel with Great Britain and trs events leading up to the revolution. When at last the point of open rup- ture with the mother country was reached many of the Sons beoam, distinguished as leaders in the council and in the field,