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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
5000 A YEAR EX-
PENDED FOR MEDALS
State Department Give Them to For
eigners Who Save Americans
at Sea.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The State
Department spends about 5000 q
year for watches, medals and other
testimonials it gives to foreigners
who save the lives of Americans al
sea.
If the rescuer is a common seaman
who accomplishes the rescue through
his own initiative and individual
heroism, he is presented with gold
medal containing $40 worth of gold
and inscribed with his name.
The presentation inscription reads
From the President of the United
States" If an officer of ship fig.
ures in the rescue he gets hand.
some gold watch and chain or a pair
of the finest binoculars manufactur.
ed.
A supply of medals, watches
chains and binoculars always is kept
on hand in the office of the Chief
Clerk OF the State Department.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Williams News Items.

There was meeting in the city
hall Thursday evening to discuss the
library plan. There was a good at
tendance in spite of the rival attrac-
tions in town. A local board OF sew
en- members was elected. They are
70. E, Roland, Mr.. Bratnober, VIM.
Rick. w. ]. Foran, Mrs. J. B. Ted
row, Miss Ethel johnson and Mrs
VIM: P. Bossenberger. This board
met after the adjournment of the
general meeting but nothing definite
was done.
There was goodE crowd out al
the Yeoman meeting, supper and
dance on Friday evening.
Mrs. Ross Hanson went to Webster
City last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Cotton left Tor
Cedar Rapids on Sunday for a short
visit after which they will go on to
Chicago to do their spring shopping.
There was good deal of merri-
ment at the party given by the Royal
Neighbors last Thursday evening,
and Mr.. Fred Vaughan distinguish
ed himself as an artist, winning the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Noted violinist in Fl. Dodge.

An extra ordinary opportunity to
hear one of the worlds greatest vio-
linists is being given by B. M. Joy,
who will bring Mischa Elman to the
First Methodist church in Fl. Dodge
on Wednesday evening, March LIST.
This young Russian violinist is
unquestionably the genius Of the
present age among instrumentalists.
His European performances amazed
the critics of Berlin, Petrograd,
London, and other musical centers.
A mere youth of sixteen, Elman play
ed with a maturity and independ-
ence of conception almost unbeliev-
able. Elman has played all over the
civilized world and among many Of
the critics he is considered to be the
greatest violinist who ever lived.
Tickets are advertised elsewhere in
this issue and all who desire to go
should write Mr.. Joy at once for re-
served seats, as the church no doubt
will be taxed to its utmost capacity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Moving Time is Here.

The John Weseloh family, who
have been living on "a small place
about one half mile north of town
since they purchased it a year. or SO
ago, will move to larger farm this
spring. They have rented 16S acres
at the edge of Blairsburg from H. e.
Schroeder. The Weseloh place will
be occupied by S. D. Wilds, who re-
Gently moved from one Of the G. A.
Ambrose farms about two miles from
town.
w. H. Rice, who last year bought
and moved to the twelve acres for
'merly owned by Fred Peterson about
a mile north of town, has rented $50
acres near Renwick and will move
there next week. The J. w. John
son family will move from town to
the Rice twelve acres. Mr., Johnson.
who is deliveryman for the Star
laundry, will continue his laundry
work, however, driving back and
forth to town each day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Hamilton Center News.

Mrs. M. H. Hendrickson entertain
ed the ladies aid society last Wed
nesday afternoon.
Mrs. Byrda Read was a Webster
City visitor Saturday.
Mr.. Tom Gray of Stanhope took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmus
Peterson Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Sonerholn
were Webster City visitors last Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Arends, visit
ed the latter's uncle, Anton Rass'
musson in Jewell last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Kirchner Wis.
|ited at the James Humble home Sun.
day.
Miss Mary Wepel will take the Sth
grade examination at Webster City
this week.
A number of young people of this
vicinity have been attending the
show in Kamrar this week.
Little Theodore Bottom, who
makes her home with Mr.. and Mrs
John Wepel, visited her papa, the
Rev. Bottom, in Kamrar last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Arends NOV
ed their furniture last week and
they didn't forget their poodle dog.
Misses Maude and Byrda Arends
and Blanche Wepel, students OF the
Webster City high school, were ov'
err Sunday visitors at their parental
homes. ~ ..., W.. ~.
Bonnie Cordes has finished his ag'
riculture short course in Ames and
has returned to his home in kamrar
Miss Helen Groves and Grace Ad'
ans remained in Webster City over
Friday night to attend the freshman
party.
| Feb 21
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Notice of Probating Will.

To all whom it may concern: You
are hereby notified that there is now
on file in the Office of the clerk OF
the district court of Iowa, in and for
Hamilton county, an instrument in
writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament Of Bridget
Greiner, late of said county, de-
ceased, and that O'Clock p. m. OF
the 9Th day of March, 1916, has
been fixed for the probate OF said
will, at which time you can appear
before the district court, at the court
house in said county and show
cause, if any there be, why said will
should not be admitted to probate.
Witness my hand affixed at the
court house in Webster City, Iowa,
this 7th day Of Feb, 1916.
J. C. Sterling,
1878 Clerk District Court
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Political.

The political situation in Hamil-
ton county is beginning to attract
some attention and the names Of
some candidates are being suggest
ed. Joe Fardal, so they are saying at
Jewell, is going to be candidate
again for the legislature. He was
in the race two years ago and was
third man at the primary in field
Of three. This year Joe hopes there
will be only two candidates. in
which event he. expects to score a
victory. c. H. Swiney of this city.
is talking of trying conclusions with
j. G. Sterling for county clerk. Both
Mr.. Swiney and Mr.. Sterling have
many friends and contest between
them will be worth watching. P. ].
Brandrup, H. I. Thompson and N. Fl.
Bawden are being talked OF in con-
nection with the apprenticeship
from this district. Mr.. Bawden is
the present incumbent and is likely
to stand for reelection. Hon. Rube
MtFerren will be candidate for re-
election to the legislature and there
is some talk over the state of Mr..
McFerren being a candidate for
speaker. He was quite popular
among the members Of the last house
and made many friends in that body.
1t was thought a few months ago
that Hamilton county would have
at least one candidate for congress,
and possibly two, but there is no in
dication at present that there VIII
be any one from this county con-
testing for that honor this year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

the application of religion to daily
life. DR.. Gordon's sermon is an en-.
tirely new type of evangelistic APP.
peal.
The intense interest throughout
the big audience last evening and
the deep spiritual impression mani
fest, indicate that the new way of
getting at results is full both of fire
and of life. Those who know best
say that, after all, DR.. .Gordon's
method is not new. 1t is simply
barking back to the old type of
preaching which used to be SO pow
erful. Last night the speaker pro-
nounced fine eulogy on John Wes-
ley. DR.. Gordon's preaching has in
it the meat and fire which produced
the great revival under the preach
ing of the Wesleys and Whitfield.
The Freeman-Tribune is greatly
mistaken if genuine revival Of New
CSldutuI IcllSlOu OoCS uOC 1OI1OW
DR.. Gordon's campaign. His closing
appeal last night cannot be more
than matched in all the story of re-
viyal effort. 1t was eloquent, per-
suasive and effective, and it put an
urge upon the soul different to with
stand.
The singing of Mr.. Greenlaw last
evening was, as usual, powerful, in
spring and uplifting. Among other
solos he sang the Sparrow Song"
with great effect. He also rendered
Where the Sweetest Flowers Crow"
a composition of his own, both words
and music. This is a sweet and soul
full song dedicated by Mr.. Greenlaw
to his mother and is sung in an in
imitable way by him. The author
has sold 1000 copies Of this song, a
big department store in Winnipeg
taking 1900 copies of it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
ESCAPED MURDERER MI D.
IS RECAPTURED
One of Five Prisoners Who Slew
Sheriff is Seized.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 22.-G.
Schmidt, one of the five prisoners
who broke Jail at Deming, N. M,
Sunday, was captured yesterday
fourteen miles from Las Cruces, ac-
cording to telephone advices receiv-
ed here. The body of D. B. Stephens,
sheriff of Luna county, killed in
battle with the escaped prisoners at
Rincon, was taken to Deming.
Francisco Acosta and w. Dash
ley were the only two Of the escaped
prisoners who remain at liberty.
They were pursued by posse north
of Rincon.
Joseph Cranston, one Of the es-
capped prisoners, was killed Sunday
and J. o. Starr, who was wounded,
was recaptured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
FRESHMAN PARTY.

The freshman class of the high
school enjoyed delightful party
Friday evening in the old assembly
room of the north school building.
The room was tastefullyS- decorated
with flags and colored streamers, all
decorations being appropriate to the
approaching Washington's birthday.
Several teachers chaperoned the par
ty and after games of various kinds,
the serving of refreshments was, as
usual, productive of stealthy ma
neuvering on the part of the Sopho-
mores, who only managed to secure
this time a basket of sandwiches.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Flugstad Briefs.

Homer Barr, Carl ODER and Clyde
Hahne were business visitors at
Webster City Wednesday.
I Mrs. M. A. Harris visited at the
home of her mother in Webster City
last week.
A number from here attended the
F. j. Lund sale near Webster City
last Wednesday.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Hahne were
visitors at the county seat. Saturday.
M. Gunderson will move from his
farm here to Duncombe next week.
Peter Bergreen, John Newman
and Bert Hams were business callers
in Cass township Wednesday.
Frank Lemon is moving from the
Mulholland farm to the farm he
bought last year.
Feb. %.
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pleasant Hill Notes,

Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith, who
have been visiting relatives and
friends here for several weeks, left
Wednesday for their home in Will
bur, Washington. Mr.. SIS sister,
Mrs. christina Adams, accompanied
them for an extended visit.
Several of the children in the
neighborhood are sick with the
measles.
Misses Edith and Ethel Richards
of Webster City and Mrs. Margaret
Richards of Kamrar were visitors at
the H. D. Richards home Thursday.
Mrs. Allen Parks, Mrs l. C. KEN
merer and Mrs. Charles Albright
visited Thursday at the Ed Ruppel
home. .....-.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Kesler of Sara
toga spent Wednesday evening at
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
the Jim Hannah home.

the Jim Hannah home. ID
Mrs. John Anderson and daugh-
ter, Miss Nellie, visited Thursday
with Mrs. Carl Sonerholm. -.
Miss Dora Albright is spending a
few weeks with her brother, Charles
Albright and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Hannah, MI.
and Mrs. w. J. Terrell and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Albright attended a
card party at the F. G. Kesler home
at Saratoga Thursday night.
Mrs. o. B. Wells and little daugh-
ter visited Tuesday with Mrs. Albert
Schweppe. r..
Mr.. Scott of Stanhope is helping
with the work at the Roy Adams
farm. " , .s ~
Feb, 10. -... ..tf.,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

prize for trimming the smartest bon.
net of the season. Every one agreed
that they had spent one OF the most
enjoyable evenings of the season.
T. H. Daily, a cousin of Mrs. J. B
Tedrow, spent a few hours with the
Tedrows on Sunday between trains
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Hanson and two
children of Hampton are visiting al
the Ross Hanson home.
The Needle club spent very
pleasant afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. H. A. Rick last Friday, Mes
danes VIM. and Harry Rick serving
together. ~ ~.
J. Mccartney, justice of the peace
tried the case of VIM. Chantrill VS.
Mr.. Pole for assault and battery last
Saturday. The jury acquitted Mr..
Pole. '.-..
Supervisor Knickerbocker has Sc
cured number of men to drag the
roads for the ensuing year. They
are Martin Walker, A. J. Mccoy,
Blankenship Bros, Glenn Ricke,
Harry Ferguson and Ross Olson.
Jens Jensen has purchased the
restaurant which J. Aumiller has
been conducting for some time. g
The Campfire Girls held their reg
ular meeting last Friday evening at
the E. I. Johnson home. Refresh
ments were served by two of the
members who received honors for
them.
George and James Talcott went to
Ames the last of the week to attend
the meeting of the Pi Kappa Alpha.
They returned Monday morning.
Miss Lydia Millsap, who is in
training at the Methodist hospital in
Des Moines, was at home from Fri
day until Monday, having been
granted a few days vacation.
Miss Letha Tilghman spent the
week end with her grand parents.
While it is rumored that the Rev.
Offield will not return to Williams,
nothing positive has been given out.
Mr.. Smith, the moderator, will oc-
cupy the Presbyterian pulpit next
Sunday and the session will meet
with him later, after which we will
have something definite to base our
statements upon. 1t will be a keen
to the people of the
church if Mr.. Offield does not return.
DR.. VIM. P. Bossenberger was an
Alden caller Monday.
Do not forget that Mrs. Wallace
is to lecture at the Methodist church
evening. Mrs. Wallace is
a brilliant woman and one that it is
a privilege to hear. The state organ
izer of the w. C. T. U. will also be
here to assist Mrs. Wallace in her
work and now is the time for us to
do what we can to support and en-
courage these women in their efforts
to free our country from the curse
of alcoholism
Mrs. J. B. Tedrow went to Esther
willie Monday for visit with her son
rlo;ro She will return at the end
of the week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
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0 SOCIAL AFFAIRS. 0
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A WASHINGTON PARTY.

Superior Rebekahs will give 6
Washington party in Elmo hall or
the evening of Wednesday, Feb
23rd, following short session of the
lodge. All members of Superior Re-
bekah lodge and their families and
any prospective members are invited
A short program of music, readings
ETC., will be given and refreshments
served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Villa Attacks Federals.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 22.-Francis-
co Villa with 800 men attacked an
equal Carranza force under Gen
Jesus Cavazos at Cusihuriachic last
Friday and drove Cavazos to Chihua-
hua City, according to private mes
sages yesterday from chihuahua
City.
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PERSONAL BRIEFS
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Mrs. Lillian Ford of st. Louis
arrived here yesterday and this
morning commenced her duties as
trimmer in. the Miss Amanda John
son millinery store.
II. M. Hughes of the Model
grocery was in Bows yesterday on
business.
Miss Caroline Bossenberger,
who has been at Mercy hospital
nursing Mrs. c. Fusselman of Sioux
Falls, S. D., who last week under
went a major operation. returned
home to Williams yesterday.
Mrs. E. P. Sprugel and children
of Chicago, guests Of the formers
mother, Mrs. E. McCurdy in Will
Jams, spent yesterday in this city
with Mrs. c. Wulkau, a patient at
Mercy hospital.
Mrs. E. A. Rothrock and daugh-
ter, Miss Florence, Of Blairsburg
spent yesterday here.
Mrs. ]. F. Schwandt and daugh-
ter, Miss Sophia, who live one and a
half miles west of town, spent last
evening with friends in harrisburg.
Mrs. Lloyd Walterick of Fort
Dodge visited between trains here
yesterday with her sister, Mrs. Ralph
E. Moore and family, going on in the
afternoon to Williams to see her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Payne.
Mrs. Meade Hughes went to Kan
rar this morning to spend the day
with her mother, Mrs. H. Busing.
Mrs. Lester Hill, who has been
a guest of her daughter, Mrs. Earl
Leonard and husband, returned yes
terday afternoon to her home in
|Stanhope.
Douglas Huff and little son
came down from Woodstock this
morning for a short visit with Mrs
J. B. Huff and family.
Mrs. w. M. House returned yes.
terday to Jewell after visit with
her sister, Mrs. Lon House, and moth.
er, Mrs. Dorothy Wentzell. Mrs
Wentzell, who has been very i'll for
six weeks, is now able to be about
the home.
Mrs. A. G. Wambach returned
this morning to her home in Gothen-
burg, Neb., following an extended
visit with her mother, Mrs. G. B.
Pray and other relatives.
Mrs. w. H. Cunningham and
daughters, Mrs. Clare Bowen and
Miss Bess Cunningham, are spend.
| ing the day in Fort Dodge.
Miss Inga Housken of 'Duncombt
visited over last night with Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. F. Schrader.
Mrs. Ward Carson has resumed
her work as saleslady in the Metcali
dry goods store after having enjoyed
few days vacation at the auto show
and visiting her sister, Mrs. w. A
Graham and family, in Des Moines
Harry G. Finch, who reside.
north of this city, accompanied
carload of stock to Chicago THU
morning.
Miss Vera Hanson returned thi'
noon to her home in Newell after
spending a few days with her sister
Mrs. Eldon Bish and family. Mis-:
Mary Hanson, another sister, spent
Sunday here and returned home tt
Newell that night.
Miss Mayme Cunningham II
spending the day in Fort Dodge.
Miss Josephine Lecompte LEFT
today for Seattle, Wash, after spend
| ing some time here visiting hel
mother, Mrs. VIM. Quinn and family
p. w. Lee went to Livermor'
this morning on business.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Notice of Probating Will.

To ali whom it may concern: You
are hereby notified that there is now
on file in the Office of the clerk OF
the district court of Iowa, in and for
Hamilton county, an instrument in
writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of Anton
Christensen, late of said county, de-
ceased, and that o'clock p. m. OF
the 9Th day of March, 1916, has
been fixed for the probate of said
will, at which time you can appear
before the district court, at the court
house in said county and show
cause, If any there be, why said will
should not be admitted to probate.
Witness my hand affixed at the
court house in Webster City, Iowa,
this 3rd day of Feb, 1915.
..... J. c. Sterling,
43F3 Clerk District Court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

A few extra good Chester White
bred sows for sale. Will sell very
cheap to close them out, as need
the room. j. H. Lachmiller. Phone
1909. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
Washington Asks Germany not to
Begin Submarine Warfare on
Merchantmen on March
First. F.,
FRENCH WING A ZEPPELIN.
Hit by Incendiary Shell, Aircraft
Falls in mes-Canadian Brig
adiers Wounded in Battle.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The infor-
NAL negotiations between Secretary
lansing and Count Won Bernstein
are ended and a formal note will be
sent to Germany implying a demand
of assurances on submarine warfare;
first thing definite statement that
Germany will not begin her cam
paign on armed merchantmen March
LIST. ....-s
The present i'll feeling existing be-
tween Secretary Lansing and Won
Bernstein will cease now that the
formal note has been sent.
No other neutral has made de-
mand of Germany to revoke her or
der on armed merchantmen and
therefore no action is expected. If
Americans take passage on such
boats they must suffer the dpnse-
uuence. Germany will not change
her position for the United States.
London, Feb. 22.-The Turks are
falling back before the grand dukes
army, which extends over front OF
two hundred and ten miles. The
Russians are in close pursuit. A
Russian-Indian army is being organ
lied to send to the relief of the Brit
isl at Kut Ell Amora to attack the
Turks and further march on Bag
dad is expected.
New York, Feb. 22.-Anonymous
letters have been received by Ameri-
cans, who have engaged passage on
the liner, Estague, which is due to
sail for France, saying that the boat
would be torpedoed. The authoci-
ties. are making investigations.
Berlin, Feb. 22.-American am
bassador Gerard suffered a broken
collar bone in an accident today.
Paris. Feb. 22.-The French admit
loss to the Germans OF one-half
mile of trenches. The loss includes
first and second line trenches near
Giyency and occurred yesterday. 1t
was followed by heavy artillery ac-
ton. The Germans engaged num-
bered eight Thousand and the loss
was heavy on both sides.
Paris, Feb. ga Zeppelin was
brought down by French guns in the
vicinity of Brabant-Le-Roi, in the
Meuse, yesterday, according to an
official announcement made last
night.
The Zeppelin was flying from st.
Menehould toward the south and
was attacked by cannon from Re-
vigny. Hit by an incendiary shell,
the Zeppelin fell in flames in the vi
cinity of Brabant-Le-Roi. .. ~
Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 22.-Two Ca
madam brigadiers general, MacDon-
nell and Leckie, have been wounded
in Flanders, according to Overseas
adyices, made public here yesterday.
Neither of them, however, is. serious
ly hurt. a"..s
General mcdonnell was former
ly commandant of Lord Strathconas
Horse. General Leckie was former
Iy commander of the Sixteenth (Sa-
forth Highlan ders) battalion Of
Vancouver, being promoted in reor-
SANITATION of the forces when the
second division was placed in the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
ENTERTAINED CHILDREN.

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A large number of childre from
the primary division Of the Baptist
Sunday school were entertained in q
delightful manner Saturday after
noon at the home of their teacher
Mrs. B. 0. Dubois, assisted by Miss
Muriel Richardson. The affair was
a Valentine party and the home was
deliberately decorated with card
board hearts and cupids while a pink
and white color idea predominated
in the dainty luncheon served. The
children played games, enjoyed con-
tests and were made happy with
small souvenir baskets filled with
candy, given them at luncheon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

FOR SALE-g6od fireproof building
in Carroll. Fine location. VIII
make modern garage, machine
shop or factory. Easy terms or
exchange for good land, Address,
Lock Box v, Carroll, Iowa. f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22
LETTERS warn AGAINST
PASSAGE ON THE ESTACUE
War News of One Year Ago.

War News of One Year Ago.
The American cotton steamer
Evelyn struck a mine off the
German coast and sank. Ger
mans made a second yair raid
on English coast towns. Pet
rograd said the Teutons at
tempt to wipe out the Rus
slams in East Prussia failed,
but admitted continuance OF
the Russian retreat. 80
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-02-22

san-Tox remedies, the best. only
at Teed's. d7f-tf