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Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30
Milk Puts Out Fire.

Altoona, Pa.-Milk has proved just
as efticacious as water in extjngulshine
fire, even if it is bit more expen-
sive. The dairy barn of A. NJ. Was
son, near Tyrone, was struck by light.
ming. Mrs. Wasson and her two sons,
Alton and Robert, were In the building
milking. Flames followed the bolt,
and delay would have doomed the
structure. A dozen gallons of milk, the
result of the days milking, was at hand
The milk saAed the barn and stock.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30

DO you know what time your sis
ters young man left last nlghtf'
Il think it was about |. dad. because
when he was going | heard him say,
Just one. only one, dearr"- Pearson's
Weekly
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30
These Careless Men.

Sometimes wish / had married
professional jail Keeper"
"Why. mother, what makes you say
that?''
Il suppose | could trust him to lock
up the house. st. Louis Post-Dis-
patcn
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30
Costly Pleasure.

Some folks" said Uncle Eben.
"tries 50 hard to have a good time
dat de effort worries EN- most to
aeath." Washington Star.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30

entire college course. Stopwatch in
hand, DR.. Henry B. Kitson stands
over each student and reads passage
from a book. The student must re-
peat it. Then the student must read
a passage from a book and repeat it
without looking at the book again. A
number of letters with different adj
dresses are given him and he must ar
range them alphabetically. The time
required for these and other tests fix
his mental powers.
Here is the crowning test of all.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30

number of short sentences read the student Within
second
made in the sentences
HE he
He lit his cigar with
with hand the other he
(: ION his helmet missing plume"
1.-TWO advesaries
Il have had children
1.-THE
work and the
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30
Testing the Brightness Of Chicago Freshmen

in the University
nd they expected maintain
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30

With 5000 office-boy jobs going
begging, you might think that the boys
that are now holding down jobs would
feel pretty secure-but that's just
where you are mistaken. They have
read the signs Of the times, and know
that whenever there is a shortage in
anything nowadays people promptly
devise ways and means to go without
that thing or get substitute.
Therefore, the boys division of
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30
Philadelphia Lobster Puts on His Own Cabaret

u HnADELPHIA
shortly after four o'clock the other
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30

and the cat jumped for it.
The lobster became indignant when
a paw struck his shell. The big claw
was landed on the cats tail. Emitting
ear-splitting walls, the cat raced up
stairs and into the dining room.
Miss Eva Seidler had brought her
Boston terrier. Gus, into the restau-
rant with her. He was tied to her
chair. When the terrier saw the cat
and the lobster he got busy. So did
the lobster. The dog made for the cat.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30
OWL.

a Jumps and
rfromu
The restaurant something
andt he catw
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30
Gotham Office Boy Falls Victim to Efficiency

NEW New a human in
at
in the ShOpd to
Bridgeton pioneer., 1916-11-30


the
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what
sit back and absorb knowledge. =
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
Marvin Brawner
Shot at Mckenzie

Information reaches here of the
shooting at Mckenzie on Monday
morning at about 2 o'clock Of
Marvin Brawner, formerly Of
Gleason, but late OF Mckenzie.
Details are meagre, but it is I'M
derstood that Brawner had some
trouble with parties at Mckenzie;
that he was told these parties were
armed and that he went home,
arming himself. He went back to
town, when the town marshal at
tempted to arrest him, the officer
shooting five time at Brawner
with a pistol, without effect, then
using shotgun, shooting him in
the face and chest, inAicting pain
full, though not necessarily fatal,
ininrias.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
Things to Eat Contest.
Don't forget the Things to Eat

Don't forget the Things to Eat
contest.
Remember the date, July s.
II you have some vegetables
that will be out of season before
that date, put them in cans, if
only a small quantity. We want
as many to enter the contest as
possible. II you win a prize, good;
if not, you will be amply repaid
for your trouble by the extra
amount Of things to eat at home.
Remember, that the different
varieties count 40 per cent; the
quality, 40 per cent, and the neat
ness of the display, 10 per cent,
Get busy and bring your display
to the Bank Of Gleason, not later
than l p. m. on July s. Our sole
object is to help the farmer. So
talk the matter up among your
neighbors and get them to work,
Remember, anything that is raised
on the farm in 1916 counts.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
ORE SPRING SPRAYS

Mrs. Pauline Maddox is right
sick with nerve trouble.
Mrs. Clifford Maddox is very
sick.
Mr.. J. N. Sanderson is very
sick with stomach trouble.
Mrs. Lizzie Terrell, Of Para
gould, Ark, is visiting her father,
Mr.. T. J. Oliver.
Rev. Lott Petit will preach at
Jolley Spring on the first Sunday
in June at II o'clock.
An entertainment was given al
Mr.. ]. A. divers on last Satur-
day night. A large crowd was
present and a good time reported
Born, to Carl Summers and
wife, girl, on the 18th.
Mrs. Drewry Boaz died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Elsie
Call, last Monday night, with con.
gestion, having been sick only g
few davis She leaves an AGED
husband, one son and one daught.
err, and a host of relatives and
friends to mourn her death. Inter.
ment at Olive Branch Tuesday al
2 o'clock, with service conducted
by Rev. H, W. Jackson.
This will be a mighty good time
to use the spht.log drag after these
big rains. Suppose some one try
it.-A Country Boy.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
PUBLIC WELLS PUFFS

Bro. Davis seems to be about.
the same. II any chang, is grow
ing weaker.
Mrs. Nollie Stephens is real
low and can't last many days in
her present condition.
The rains still put the farmers
further behind with their work.
While some are about done plant
ing, others have scarcely begun.
Several have set tobacco.
Cotton seems to be slow coming
up. There is quite an acreage
planted to Gotten this year.
On last Sunday eve, at three
O'Clock, at the home of the brides
father, Mr.. w. 9. Hamm, ST..
the rites of matrimony we're
solemnized by Rev. Webb jack
son, uniting Mr.. Sam Atkinson
and Miss Matte Hamm. She is
one Of the best girls of this
neighborhood, while he is an in
dustrious young farmer of near
Ruthville, and though she will be
missed from this neighborhood,
we congratulate Sam upon win
ming the heart and of this fair
lady for helpmate through life.
A large crowd was present, con-
sisting of friends and relatives,
and many valuable presents were
presented.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
MT. ZION AND HILLTOP

Messrs. Ellis and Nichols were
through this community last week
viewing the corn club boys work
and giving instructions for future
work. Mr.. Ellis always has a
new lesson for the boys. He in
sists they plant sunAower seeds
in fence corners, also advices the
planting Of wild honeysuckle in
gullies to stop washes and fill
gullies.
On last Friday night, Mr.. Will
Phillips and family and John
Finch and wife drove over to Mr..
John Phillips residence and car
ried the old gentleman beauti-
full chair, which was presented to
Mr.. Phillips as a birthday present
by his children ann grandchildren,
for which he desires to express
his appreciation.
Childrens' day will be observed
as usual on the fourth Sunday in
June at the Presbyterian church
at Mt. Ziou.
Hog cholera is raging again in
this community and a great many
who have not vaccinated will
vaccinate Immediately.
Our esteemed lifelong friend,
Mr.. J. w. Richie, has been right
sick for several days, but is i'm
proving. --Freckles. :
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
SANDY BRANCH.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Those on the sick list are Mrs.
Mollie B. Simpson, Daisy Bell
Jones and Buford Williams.
The youngest son of Geo. Grit
fifth has measles. 1t seems to be
in a light form.
Mrs. John Simpson returned
from Cottage Grove Saturday and
she says the ground was too wet
to pillow when she left there, They
had big rain last Monday night
and Tuesday,
Someone ask Jim Mansfield if
he went fishing last Saturday.
Mr., Casey Pounds lost a young
horse some days ago. 1t was
thought someone shot him and
now he has another one sick.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
Young People S Day.

Next Sunday, May %, is Young
Peoples Day on the Gleason
circuit. Special services for all
young people at Blooming Grove,
II a. NJ; Liberty, 4p. M; Gleason,
g p. m.
Mr.. P. D. T. Roberts of Paris,
will be the speaker. | want every
young person in this territory who
aspires to be somebody to hear
this sterling young man, whose
life is so much devoted to the
success and welfare of the young
life Of today.
| believe you will be glad you
came. (The editor is invited. y
Witt T. Holley, Pastor.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
FULTON ROUTE TWO

Mr.. Sam Atkinson, of This route
and Miss Matte Hamm, Of near
Ralston, were happily nited in
wedlock last Sunday. Mr.. Atki-
son is a fine young man and a
very prosperous farmer. We are
not personally acquainted with his
bride; however wish them much
happiness aud welcome her in our
midst.
A most attractive wedding took
place last Sunday, May 81,
at Dickson, the contracting parties
being Prof, Will Fred Taylor, of
near RuthviIIe, and Miss Eva Rid
ings, This couple has been
sweethearts twelve years. Mr., Tay-
lor met the young lady While at
tending school at that place, while
he was in his teens. NeF he has
a heart full oflove to encourage him
in his elder days. He is almost de-
serving young man. Nj ISIS Rid
ings could have sele4ed no
worthier in dear old Wea4ey than
Mr.. Taylor. Many are th } wishes
for their happiness,
Mr.. L. F, Burke has inIhis pos
session a new auto, and Ne don't
know whether he will DO any
farming this year or not.
Mr., G, R. BaIdridge Will have
honey after a while. Els bees
swarmed and settled on tie chin
ney, near d window in an ip.stairs
room.
Mrs. Bessye Raldndge will be
in Fulton the next Ten dabs hav-
ing some dental work Zone
Virginia.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
To the Public.

When in need of frst-class Job
printing call upon me for prices
and samples. represent the best
printing establishment in this
whole section, and will appreciate
your orders. All work delivered
promptly prepaid. Look over
your supply of stationery and if
in need, telephone me for samples
and prices. All kinds of blank
work done at reasonable prices
M. E. Tanning, at the Bank Of
Gleason. tt.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
EAST WEAKLEY ITEMS
IsaAAA aMAss1AAaAAAaaaAAAaAaA

Mr.. Flemming Highfll, who
has been sick for the past week or
two, is very little improved.
Mrs. Willie Penyne is slowly
improving.
Never saw the like of screen
doors and windows being put up
This screening will probably cause
much less malaria and fever this
summer, besides keeping out the
flies, chickens, etc.,
hear Of several enjoying few
evenings on the river fishing.
One fellow says he caught about
ten pounds OF fish last Saturday
evening.
Rain and then some rain.
There is no bottom land planted
yet, and the prospects are that it
will be at least two weeks before
any will be. The writer thinks if
these bottoms can be planted by
June Is that they will probably
mature a good crop of corn.
Bell & Son are still running
their grist mill full blast. They
now use coal oil for the engine,
We are greatly in need of a new
bridge across Tumbling creek.
The. old bridge was put up by the
Thomas brothers about fifteen
years ago. Our judgment is that
the only way to put a bridge across
a place with so much sand as at
Tumbling, is to pile-drive it, or a
suspension steel bridge. Some
fellow who has a pile-driving
machine could probably get a job,
There will be preaching at
Tumbling next Sunday by the
regular pastor, Rev. Freeman.
Mr.. Coleman Arnold, Of Mem
phis, is expected to make a pro-
longed visit to see his sister, Mrs.
EIvan Miller.
Homer Laster has lately in
stalled a gasoline engine to run
the pump. This is the proper way
to utilize pump well, as usually,
the pump works hard and not
enough pumped off to get the best
drinking water.
There will be a rather large
crop of sweet potatoes again this
year, despite the low prices of the
last crop. | learn of few who
are feeding the remainder of last
years crop so their hogs.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
y UNITY AND LATHAM u

Little Paul Ross has been sui
iering intensely for the past sew
eral days with throat trouble.
| learn that Mr.. Bill Woodruff
was on last Sunday united id mar
riage to a widow lady from Ken
lucky. The name of bride and
particulars OF wedding seem to be
hard to obtoin.
Rev. John Ross was elected as
sistant pastor Of Concord church,
Saturday. Owing to the rain on
Sunday, service was postponed.
Mrs. Mary Jane Hawks foot
seem to be but little better.
Several through here have fms
ed setting out tobacco this season.
There is a great cry for plants,
many being entirely without, while
most people have but few,
Little Miss Hazel Ross happen
ed to the accident Of cutting her
foot very badly on a piece OF glass,
Silver Bell.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
BROOKS CHAPEL.

Song service will be held at
Seminary Sunday afternoon.
Miss Irene Campbell gave a
party last Friday night to a large
crowd of young folks, who report
an enjoyable occasion.
Bro. S. M. Griffin will fill his
regular appointment at this place
Sunday afternoon.
Will Swinny lost a fine mare on
Sunday afternoon.
Jesse Harrison's horse was bad
ly cut on a wire fence a few days
ago.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

The Enterprise has just printed
a big supply of W, 0. W. receipt
books-good, clear print, heavy
paper, strong, durable binding and
convenient size-which we will
sell at 30 cents each or two for
50 cents, sent postpaid upon re-
ceipt of price. We do all kinds of
fraternal order printing on short
notice. The Dresden Enterprise.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THOMAS CHAPEL ITEMS.


We are having so much rain
the farmers are getting behind
with their crops.
Aunt Callie Cantrell seems tc
have bad luck this spring. Some
time ago she stuck a nail in bel
foot and was crippled up very
much and was just getting over
that when, a few days ago, she
stuck a thorn in her foot and has
been crippled again.
Mrs. B. L. Pittman is still re.
ported on the sick list.
Mr.. Lee Arlington, who has
been crippled up with rheuma-
tism, is improving, he being able
to carry on his work now. The
neighbors a few days ago met
one afternoon and planted some
five or six acres to corn and
cotton for him.
Una, the little two,year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Morris, has been very sick the
past week with something like
enlargement of the liver, but is
innnrovinp -TJncle Jaok
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
GLEASON GLEANINGS
Observation-Disclosures
1000 Acres in Sweet Potatoes.

What is considered a conserva-
tive estimate OF the 1916 sweet
potato crop is placed at 1000 acres,
Setting plants is now in progress
in full blast, many hands finding
employment. This has been an
ideal season for setting and the
growers have made good use Of it.
We are loading out a car every
day or so-one Tuesday and one
Wednesday at 80 cents and So
cents the bushel. Two cars were
sold last week in Boston at $1.10.
All surplus seed potatoes are be-
ing fed to hogs with fine results.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

l wish some Of the readers
would give me a remedy for bugs
on potatoes. | never saw them as
bad. I will certainly appreciate
it.-[Use Stacked lime. might
ingale.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

Good two-year-old mule for sale
broke to work. Also one year.
old mule. Come and see me, five
miles northeast Of Gleason. j.
Yeoman, Mckenzie, route 3. 9.2t
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

Misses Brummitt and Chand-
Ter, brides-to be, were rendered an
elaborate shower at the Methodist
church on Monday afternoon.
Information reaches Gleason Of
the arrival Of little Miss Allie
Wayne Brummitt at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Brummitt,
Stutgartt, Ark, on May 8. Con-
gratulations from Gleason.
The berry season for 1916is now
a matter OF history so far as
Gleason is concerned, and our
growers are pretty we'll satisfied.
Something like four or five cars
were shipped from this point, be-
sides the express shipments.
Prof. 0. E. Holmes leaves
Gleason on next Tuesday for
Lexington, where he has been
chosen principal of the school.
This is a compliment to Mr..
Holmes, especially so since he
taught the Lexington school four
consecutive terms before coming
to Gleason. He has a great host
of friends here who regret his
departure, but who wish him
success in his work at Lexington.
His school work IN Gleason has
been of the very highest order,
and but for the friction existing
here over the special taxing dis.
trict he doubtless would have re-
manned as head OF this school.
y y X
This vicinity loses another of its
best citizens in the death of Mrs.
Alice, beloved wife of Mr.. Geo.
Cartwright, one mile of town.
Mrs. Cartwright died Saturday
afternoon following a short illness
Of pneumonia. She was fftv-four
years of age and is survived by her
husband and one son, Tom Court
wright. The deceased was a true,
noble christian woman. She was
never known to say harmful
word against anyone, her rule
being to scatter Gods sunshine
in the dark places. The COM
munity will soreIy miss her, as
she was a ministering angel in
the sick room and the home Of
sorrow. Rev. G. H. Felts con-
Quoted the burial service, follow
ed by interment at New Hope.
The bereaved have the sympathy
of a host of friends in their deep
sorrow.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

10000 Jersey sweet potato slips
for sale at $3.50 per 1,000.-R, R.
McUmber, Greenfield, Tenn, Both
phones. 9-2t.
One crib corn for sale in lots Of
ten barrels or more, cash or on
credit. Geo. S. Boyd. 9-3t.
The Enterprise and Commercial
Appeal onlyi$1,25 tt.
The Enterprise and Home and
Farm only $1.25. tt.
Trunks, ,bags, suit cases. every
thing the traveller needs, all under
priced. Al Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

The supreme enjoyment of
women is to know the material
that their frock is made of is the
last word in style. We will always
have the new things.-Al Gardner,
Martin.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
No Malaria-No ChIIis.

Plantation Chill Tonic is guarsn-
teed to drive away Chills and Fever or
your money refunded. Price Soc. il
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26


The home of Fancy Orion Defend
er No 77823. He is by Orion de-
fender No, 62145. Orion Defend
er twice won grand championship.
Fancy Orion Defenders Dam was
Mrs. Pearl No. 90704. She won
grand championship six times and
one time grand championship at the
International. Fancy Orion de-
fender and Tennessee chief No,
54l05 will serve for IS at the pen.
JOHN RAY
GLASON, TENN.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

The Enterprise and Commercial
Appeal both one year for only
S1.25.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
No NeedStO Wait for a Day Off.

Van Lax for the liver can he taken
morning, noon or night. Makes you
feel better, not worse. Price SOC. il
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

We have plain and fancy silk
hose, from 25c to $3.50, at AL
Gardner's.
We have a beautiful line Of
lawns at the old price-,5c to 10c.-
AL Gardner, Martin.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

SAVE A DOCTORS BILL
by keepsng Mississippi Diarhoea Cor
dial handy for all stomach complaints.
Price Csc and SOC. il
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26

Good pasture, one mile east of
Dresden. Clint Gibbs. 9.5t.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-05-26
Extra Values for the Farmers.
W. O. W. Receipt Books

al Gardner, Martin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-22

cided to stop and ~" h.
er. About twenty-ure 3"'", " III"
left his home ut EX,vSi .'''!in' =. NJ
and started Mnt for himself
He went to San Fran isro. whore h
went on the sens ,s II snilor He rrvc
wrote his mother. but IL word ~ !;
cousin In Nebraska gave the informn
ton that he was sailor on Il certain
bOnt. This vessel WAS reported sunk
and there was no report OF Short :
name in the list Of survivors.
His mother then mourned him for
dead until recently a fash came over
the wire from the cousin in Nebraska
that Short had been found.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-22

st. Paul, Sept. "Details Of the
pension system for veteran employees
and officers of the Great Northern
Railway, which has been established
through the efforts Of the Great
Northern Veteran Employees associa-
ton, were announced by w. ]. Nc
MILAN, president of the veterans as
ISOLATION. with the approval of l.. w.
Hill and other officers of the road.
The system becomes effective Sep,
TENDER 16. the anniversary Of the
birth Of James J. Hill, late head Of the
road and himself a member Of the
veterans association in his lifetime.
The system will be a memorial to the
late Empire Builder, and the veterans
will be formally notified OF the estab'
lishment Of the pension system at the
annual meeting of the association In
st. Paul September 16.
The pension board is made up OF
G. R. Martin, w. J. Mcmillan. J. M.
Gruber. Ralph Budd. w. P. Kenney
and D. w. Morrison. the latter being
secretary.
Mllilon-Doliar Fund Basis.
To establish and maintain the fund
out Of which to pay the pensions, the
board Of directors of the road has set
aside 1000. 900, which will be invested
in Understanding securities by a
board to be named by the president
Of the road. and the proceeds of the
investment will be used for paying
pensions. II at any time the proceeds
are insufficient the board of directors
will pay the deficit out of the road
funds and charge the same to operat-
ing expenses.
Pensions Based on Service.
All officers except those holding ex-
ecutive positions and all employees 70
years old shall be retired and all off,
GERS and employees who attain the age
Of s. years may be retired. provided
they have been employed by the rail.
road for twenty years continuously.
Ofacers or employees meeting those
requirements who have become per.
manently incapacitated may be retired
and pensioned without regard to age.
For each year of service an allow
ance Of per cent Of the average
monthly pay received for the ten years
preceding retirement shall be paid.
In no case. however. will the pen.
sion paid be less than 500 a month nor
more than SIS month.
Mr.. Mcmillan said that the an
nouncement Of the establishment OF
the pension system would be accom-
panied with memorial services for
James J. Hill. September 16.
- The following letter from l.. w. Hill,
president Of the Great Northern Rail
way, to the employees, concerns the
company's gift Of s1,000.0O0 to create
the old age pension fund:
To Its Employees
Realizing that this company now
has, and in succeeding years will