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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
KELLY OUT OF ATHLETICS.
World Champion Hurdler Suffering
From Football Injury.

Fred Kelly, Olympic, world 5 and
American high-hurdling champion, ami
record holder, and one of the great
est all-round athletes Of the present
day, has more than likely run his last
race. Kelly is a close friend and col
lege mate of Howard p Drew Kelly
sustained what he thought was a frac-
ture of the leg while playing football
with Los Angeles (Cal.) team about
six weeks ago. The hurdler did not
realize that the bone was broken and
walked around on the injured member
for four days. Thinking it was a sim
pie slit he expected the wound to heal
in week, but now he learns the
leg was broken and has knitted i'm
properly because of the pressure he put
on 1t, and that it must be broken again.
Physicians have informed Kelly that
1t will be impossible for him to retain
championship form as his leg now is,
and have advised him that it would
not be good sense to participate in
hurdle races after the leg has been re-
broken and set properly. This will re-
move not only from Pacific coast ath-
letes great performer, but from ma
uonal competition as well. Besides be
ing great hurdler, Kelly was an even
time sprintcr, good for % feet in the
broad jump, ) feet 10 inches in the high
jump and could swing a quarter mile
in better than 80 seconds. No hur-
dler ever Went over the sticks with bet
ter form than Kelly. He won the hur-
dies III the Pennsylvania relay games
twice, and Philadelphia viii remember
the ease in which he won the events
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
Sporting NeWs
TOURNAMENT WON
BY ONLY TWO POINTS
L. r. Robinson Beat G.. C. Gould. but
Lead of Capt Eldridge's Team
Was Too Large 70 Overcome.

R. J. Fldridge s pool and billiard
team of the Masonic bowling league
won the tournament Saturday evening
by the narrow margin of two points
when G. c. Gould managed to score -
points in his game with L. r. Robinson
Of the team captained by j. O. Skin
ncr. Robinson won the match by eight
points. but couldn t quite overcome the
Eldridge team $ lead
This being the last game of the tour
nament q big crowd was out to watch
the participants for only 10 points
separated the two teams when play be-
gan. Both players had many coachers,
who told them what to do and how to
do it and criticized and aPplauded ev-
cry shot.
Robinson managed to get his 30
points, but as his lead was only eight
over Gould it left Eldridgc s team, OF
which Gould was member, two points
ahead.
Coffee and doughnuts were served
Saturday night. In the near future
the members of Capt. Skinner s team
Will pay for a supper fer both teams
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIANS.
Miss Holmes and Miss Frazier to Play
at Woman's Club Musicale.

Miss Rebecca Wilder Holmes. violin
ist, who is to play here Wednesday
evening at the Woman 5 club musicale,
has been an instructor for some time
in the music department of Mt Hol-
yoke college and is conductor of the
Smith college orchestra She is a for
mer pupil Of Joachim in Berlin As
violinist at the concert of the Danny
symphony orchestra in Minneapolis her
rendition of MendelsSohn 5 concerto II
+ minor was the gem of the evening.
Her Interpretation Of the most diff
cult compositions shows her marked
musical temperament. her intelligent
conception and breadth of style.
Another artist. Miss Katherine Fra
zier, harpist. of Amsterdam. Y. Y. will
be heard with much interest. Naturally
gifted, she has reached a wonderful de-
gree of proficiency and plays with
great sympathy and feeling At a re-
cital at Smith college Miss Frazier
showed much ability, both as PLAYER
and composer, and the Northampton
Gazette said of her work "'The harm
is an instrument of such limited posi-
bilities that when used for solo PLAYING
! the performer S skill and Judgment arc
! taxed if monotonv is avoided Miss
Frazier evoked much variety from hel
instrument and maintained a clear mel
] odic outline above the fluent accuracy
! OF her accompaniment
/ Club members are reminded that theil
guest tickets cannot be used for tbi,
musicale, but club members are entitled
to free admission.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14

the third period. Three 15-minute be-
RODS were played and the baskets made
by the Brattleboro men were: Fitzgib-
bon, II; Dunlevy, s; Cavanaugh, 5;
Manning, 3; Ryan and Johnson, /
each. The Springfield team viii play
here next week. The Swanzey, N H.,
team is booked for a game here Friday.
Company / will play in Claremont, n
H., Feb. %, and in Windsor Feb. 90. 1t
is expected that the latter date viii
mark the beginning of trip to Fort
Ethan Allen and Barre. Whatever sue
cess has attended the efforts of the
Company | team thus far has been ac-
complished without funds, and it is
hoped that the patronage will he such
that some needed equipment may be
bought before long.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
WINTER CARNIVAL CLOSES.
Harris of Brattleboro and Paulson Give
Ski Exhibitions.

The Dartmouth winter carnival un-
der the auspices OF the Dartmouth
Outing club of which Fred H. Harris
Of Brattleboro, Dartmouth, II, was
the founder and first president closed
Saturday with some thrilling feats.
Harris, and Paulson, the latter Of New
Hampshire State college, were seen in
numerous ski exhibitions, including
jumps and somersaults, which thrilled
the spectators. These two experts
gave also demonstrations of the diff
cult telemarf1 and Christiania swings
There were snowshoe and ski races
jumping competitions and other forms
of outdoor sports.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
CORNELL HARD HIT BY FIRE.
Chemical Laboratory Destroyed, Caus-
ing Loss of $4,000

ITHACA, \. Y, Feb. 14-Morse hail
erected in 1890 and containing Cor
nell university 5 valuable chemical
laboratories and scientific equipment.
was DESTROYED by fire early today. The
loss is estimated at 100000, partly
covered by insurance. The cause has
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14

not been determined, as there was no
one in the building Mt the time.
The fire started in a Photographic
laboratory on the third floor and spread
to the Carnegie addition. erected sew
eral years ago at cost of 500, 600
Firemen were menaced by chemical
explosions. and the lack of water
pressure hampered their work. Chemi-
Gals which, it is said, cannot be re
placed in this country at present, Ow-
ing to the European War. were con
sumed, although radium worth about
81 900 was saved.
More than $500 students will have
to rearrange their schedules. as every
course at Cornell, except that Of law,
requires the study of chemistry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
COMPANY 1 EASY WINNER.
Puts it Over Company K in Springfield
by Score of So to 25.

The Company | basketball team
rubbed il into the Company X team %
Springfield (Vt) in the Springfield
town hail Saturday night, the score be
ing IS to -. 1t was the fastest game
seen there IN a long time. The swift
passing and close covering by the Com
pany ] boys was a surprise to the nome
team. In this respect Jack Clune 5
team has improved much by faithful
practice. \ gcod-sized crowd WAS
present. The lineup of the Brat
tleboro team was as fellows: Cava-
nau2h, center; Dunleyy and Fitzcibbon,
forwards; Johnson ard Manning.
guards. Ryan substituted at center IN
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
keep uric Acid
OUT Of JOINTS
Tells rheumatism Sufferers to Eat Less
Meat and Take
Salts.

Rheumatism is easier to avoid than
to cure, states we'll known authority
We are advised to dress warmly; keep
the feet dry; avoid exposures eat less
meat, but drink plenty of good water.
rheumatism is a direct result of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid which is
absorbed into the blood. 1t is the
function of the kidneys to filter this
acid from the blood and cast it out in
the urine; the pores of the skin are
also a means of freeing the blood of
this impurity. In damp and chilly
cold weather the skin pores are closed,
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work. they become weak and sluggish
and fail to eliminate the uric acid
which keeps accommodating and circulat-
ing through the system, eventually set
thing in the joints and muscles causing
stiffness, soreness and pain called rheu-
matism.
At the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces of ,Jad Salts; put a tablespoon
full in a glass of water and drink be
fore breakfast each morning for a
week. This is said to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action, thus Kidding the blood
of these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia
and is used with excellent results by
thousands of folks who are subject tc
rheumatism. Here YOU have a pleas
ant, effervescent lthia-water drink
which helps overcome uric acid and Is
beneficial TO your kidneys as well.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
PASSES 1oo,ooo,0o0 MARK.
Population on Jan. Last Was 101,-
20S, 315, Experts Say.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA. - Census
bureau experts estimate that the popu-
lation of the United States on Jan.
last was 101 ,20S,3l5, and that by July
| it would be 102,017 ,302. On July
last year they figured the population at
loo, 399.31S.
Western states have led in growth,
Washington heading the list, with Okla
homa, Nevada, North Dakota and New
Mexico following in the order named.
The bureau s estimates are based on
the rate of increases between 1900 and
1910 censuses.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
BELLOWS FALLS.
SEEDLINGS AID VILLAGE.
Springs that Were Dry Few Years Ago
Have Begun to Be Active.
Be Active.

In this village may be found exam |
pies of what in Switzerland are called
communal forests. During the past
year 1900 pine seedlings have been
planted on the summit of the ridge on
the village corporation playground.
This property is tract Of rs acres.
and besides containing cleared land for
recreation purposes amounting to 76
acres there are so acres of tinberland.
This timberland ascends TO the ridge OF
a high hill
trail leads to the summit. from
which a good view of the surrounding
country may be had. II addition to its
recreative qualities the property is call
ed upon to supply material for village
repairs. DR.. Edward Kirkland, who has
been in charge of the property as a
member of the board of village trus
tees since the property came into the
! possession Of the village four wears
| ago, says that hundreds OF dollars
worth Of lumber has been used from
1 the playground.
It has furnished material for the
fence posts and rails used b. the vii
Ilagc and a erandstand and pavilion on
the field at the playground have been
built. In addition large toolshed
owned by the village WAS built
The village has other timber land
(which has been increased in value by
the planting of pine seedlings. Nor,
than 10000 of these little trees have
been planted on the watershed fol
Minard : pond, from which the village
receives its supply Of water Spring,
that were dry a fnw years ago hay,
begun again to be active.
There will be circulated among tn,
voters of the village this week copie
Of the proposed new bylaws as compil
cd by committee appointed in 1912
consisting of 4. f. 0 'Brien, +. S. Leon
ard and +. L. Walker special meet
ing of the village corporation will b
| held soon to decide as to their adoT
!. ton.
! ! Under the auspices Of tho Below
| Falls Woman S club, a gymnasium elias
! for working girls began sessions las
); week under the direction of Mis-
:, Helen KimbaH. 1t is planned to forl
: basketball teams. Games will be pla,
: ed in the Armory. The gymnasium
classes meet in Assembly hall in til
high school building.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
AN UNFORESEEN c1RCUMs7

is often the straw that breal
camel : back. An endowment
may be the splin- that VIII 10
break until it has healed. SCI
rates. National Life ms. Co..
(Mutual). EARLE S. KINSLEY
eral Agent, Rutland, VI.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14

British capital invested in Argen-
tina amounts to about $l,600,000,000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-14
Commonwealth Hotel
Uncorporated)
Opposite State House, Boston, Mass.

Offers rooms with hot and cold water
for $100 per day; which includes free
use of public shower baths. Nothing to
equal this in New England Rooms with
private bath for S1.5O per day; suites
Df two rooms and bath for $3.50 per day
Dining room and cafe frst-class. Euro
pean plan.
ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.
TEMPERANCE HOUSE.
Send for Booklet.
STORER f. CRAFTS, Gen. Mgr.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Mrs. Mary Brooks

Mrs. Mary Brooks, sister Of Mrs. w.
T. Dorroh, Of this city, died at her
home in Fresno, Cal, on the / 1th. In
terment was at Fresno. Besides her
husband and several children, some Of
whom are married, Mrs. Brooks is
survived by three sisters in this coun-
ty, Mrs. w. r. Dorroh, Of this city, and
Mrs. G. A. Owings Of Gray Court, and
Mrs. Laura Stoddard, of Greenvlle.
She was the daughter Of the late G.
NJ Shell.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
MEDICOS MEET MONDAY.
Excellent Papers Head and Officers
Elected for Ensuing Year.

The first monthly meeting Of the
year of the Laurcns County Medical
association was held in the rooms of
Dr.. r. e. Hughes Monday morning. Tho
association had as its guests DR.. T.. A.
Hines of Seneca, and DR.. isadorc
Schayer, Of Columbia, both of whom
read interesting papers. Animated
discussions followed the reading of
both papers.
The following. officers were elected
for the cnsuingFyear: DR.. w. d. Fer
guson, president; DR.. r. r. Walker,
vice president; Dr.. j. NJ. Bearden, sec
retary and treasurer.
Dr. r. r. Walker and DR.. ST. Clair
Hays, Of Clinton, were elected dele
gates to the S. G. Medical association
meeting to be held some time in the
spring.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
ALL FIVE NEGROES
HANGED ON ONE LIMB
Men Taken From Sylvester, Ga, Jail
Swung UD by Mob In Lee County,

swung Up ny MOD IN Lee county.
Albany, Ca, Jan. 2l.--Forty or tif-
ty men, acting with precision indica-
tive of carefully laid plans, took five
negroes from the Worth County Jail
at Sylvester last night, carried them
in automobiles to Lee county and
hanged them all to one limb of 4 tree
close by the side of the principal road
leading into Starkvillc. The negroes
were being held in the Worth County
jail in connection with the killing of
Sheriff Mooroland, of Lee County, who
met his death at the hands OF negroes
in Worth County during the Christ
mas holidays. Starkvllc is a hamlet
three miles from Leesburg, the county
seat Of Lee County.
The cutting Of all wires leading
north from Sylvester was included in
the plans of the party. For that rea-
son the fate Of the negroes was not
definitely known until today, hours
after they had been lynched They
were quickly taken from the Jail, load
cd into automobiles and started north
but nothing more than that was known
for some time. The bodies, perforated
with bullet holes, were cold when
found this morning.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
POPLAR SPRINGS NEWS.
4. -. 80. ....s


Poplar Springs, Jan. 24.-Mr. j. Nj.
Ridgeway and family spent Sunday
with Mrs. Ridgeway's mother, Mrs.
Josephine South Mrs. South has been
on the sick list the past week.
Mrs. w. S. Walker Is right sick at
this writing. We trust they will soon
be we'll again.
The Misses Beatrice and Ethel Don
nan visited Miss Grace Simmons Sat
urday niGht.
Misses Essie and Margic Bagwoll
and Julia Ettc Walker spent Saturday
night with Miss Mittie Wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Smith and Mr..
Fred Copeland from Bciton spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. A. o.
Copeland
Mr.. 7. T. Wood and family spent the
day yesterday with DR.. and Mrs. J. i.
Donnan.
Miss Barnie Wallace visited Der sis
ter, Mrs. ]. T. Pitts Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. e. e. Simpson, Sr.,
spent yesterday with Mr.. and Mrs. G.
B. Taylor.
Mr. Truman Copeland had the mis-
fortune to cut his foot one day last
week but Is able to get about now.
Mr. Frank knight Is moving his saw
mill to Mr.. T. 7. Woods to saw out a
bill Of lumber. Mr.. Wood is intending
to build new dining room and stove
room.
The Henley boys arc preparing to
saw bill of lumber for Mr.. T.. e.
Simpson. Sr.
Mrs. w. l.. Walker visited at Ware
Shoals Saturday night and Sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
SOCIETY.
Delightful Bridge Party.

A delightful party given yesterday
was Miss Caroline Vance's party for
her guests Miss Maybellc McCown, of
Darlington and Miss Josie Sullivan, Of
Laurcns who are spending few days
with her. Invited to meet them were
Misses Miriam and Susie Kinard, Lu-
lie Ilarvin, Dorcas Gaines, Fanny
Fowles,, Pamela Moore, Emily Bellin-
ger, Mae Simms of Barnwcll, Julie
Hayward, Harriette Gillespie, Alice
Wilson, May Smarr, Lydia Brown,
Minnie Williamson, Agnes Walker
and Emily Dick
The first prize, set of gold beauty
pins, was awarded to Miss Harriette
Gillespie and the consolation, dain-
ty embroidered guest towel, fell to
Miss Lulie Harvin.
Miss Vance presented each Of her
guests Of honor with two very pretty
gold hat pins.
At the conclusion of the games, the
hostess, assisted by her neices Misses
Caroline Banks and Floy Vance, serv-
ed a dainty sweet course Columbia
Record
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
OLD FIRM LIQUIDATES.

Company, the .City's
Oldest Business House, DiScOntinucS
Business. Stock Sold to Mcssrs. John
Wells and James Todd.
At a meeting of the owners Of the
Todd-Simpson Company, held Friday
afternoon, it was decided to discon-
tinue the operation Of the business and
the stock Of goods was sold to Mcssrs
John Wells and James Todd, sons Of
Mr. j. w. Todd, one Of the partners
in the old concern. What disposition
is to be made of the goods has not yet
been announced, though the stock is
now being sold at retail.
The liquidation of the firms affairs
was due to the desire OF Mr.. y. A.
Simpson, it's active head, to retire
from business. He has been connected
with the firm for over thirty years
having first clerked there under the
late Samuel r. Todd, the founder OF
the establishments
The discontinuance Of this business
would mark the passing of the city S
oldest business house. The business
was established over a half century
ago BY the late S. r. Todd and was
continuously conducted by him, his two
sons and Mr.. Simpson since it opened
its doors the first time. MI Erskinc
Todd. one Of the sons, died number
CT years ago and Mr.. j. w. Todd
though still interested in the business
has not been actively connected with
it for some time. The firm has always
its earliest years has been on a sound
financial basis.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
So

Wanted To rent an Underwood
Ldie Harris, Laurens, 8 C. 27-1t
Money TO Loan have several
thousand dollars to lend for clients on
first mortgage farm lands, in sums Of
from $500 to $4,000. Jas. NJ. Richard
son, Attorney, Fountain Inn, S. G.
27-2t
Salesman Wanted-to look after our
interest in Laurens and adjacent coun-
ties. Salary or Commission. Address
The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland, o.
27-1t-pd
For Sale-Fine upright piano, very
cheap. Also some choice books cheap.
Rev. NJ. l.. Lawson. 27-1t-pd
Mules still have a few mules left.
They can be bought cheap. J. d. Watts,
Laurens, s. c. 27-1t-pd
NOtice-Our special notice last week
offering to buy white rags brought a
deluge Of them, 50 please don't bring
any more for the present. The Ad
vertiser. 27-1t
For Rcnt-One ten-room brick
house, all modern convenieces, 800
yards from Public Square. Nearly
one acre splendid garden Large
shady front yard. Rate reasonable. w.
G.. Lancaster. 26-tf
For Sale Homo raised mare. five
years old. Broke and will work any
where. p. c. Martin, Ora. 261t-pd
Hay -stovcr, oat straw, wheat
straw, pcavinc hay, all in bales. for
sale. S. j. Davis, Laurcns, S. c.
25-5t ,p1
Frost Proof Cabbage Plants Early
Jersey Wakefield, Charleston Wake
field, All Head, Succession and Flat
Dutch, 80 cents per 1000. Is cents per
hundred postpaid. w. Y. Mcneil, Wa
| terloo. S. c. 25-l2t-pd
Poultry Breeders in and sec
our poultry cut catalogue. 1t is a
beauty. Have us print your stationery
with picture OF your particular breed
Of poultry on It. Be up-to-d date. 1t
pays. Advertiser Printing Company.
25-5t
COrn-Hastings prolific seed corn
for sale, clean and full grain. First
prize at county fair twice. Price $500
per bushel. j. H. Wharton, Jr, Wa
terloo. S. G. 24-5t-pd
For Sale-A few nice young mules
fresh from market, at reasonable
price. w. II. Wharton, Waterloo, S.
q. 20-1t pd-tf
Well BOring-G. c. Watts, Mount
Vile, s. c., is ready to do deep well
boring, having bought out John Mil
Ter, we'll contractor Best equipment.
Address letters to Mountville. 24-5t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Night School at Watts.

The admirable night school move
mcnt in the county is spreading rapid
ly Last Monday night a school was
started at the Watts Mills that promis-
cs to be highly successful. The first
night of the session there we're about
seventy students present for enroll
mcnt This school is being taught by
Mcssrs John t'cwcll, Edwin Lucas and
William Fisher.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
HOW 70 CURE COLDS.

Avoid exposure and drafts. Eat right.
Take DR.. Kings New Discovery. 1t IS
prepared from Pine Tar, healing bal
sans and mild laxativcs. Dr. Kings
New Discovery kills and cXpelS the
cold germs, soothes the irritatcd throat
and allayS inflammation. 1t heals tho
mucous membrane. Search as you will
YOU cannot find a better cough and
cold remedy. Its use over 10 years is
4 guarantee Of satisfaction.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
NOTICE.

The firm Of ilondros Brothers has
disposed of its interests in the fruit
store on the East side Of the public
square 10 the l.aurens Fruit Company.
which Will hereafter be responsible
f"r all Indebtedness contracted there.
i1ondrOS Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Got Rid of My Corns
With Magic "Gets-It"
Simplest Corn Cure In the WOrld-.NO
Pain, No Fuss. New, Sure Why.

TNI1, NO L USSs NVW, SETC NNy.
When corns make you almost "die
with your boots on" when you've soak
ed them and picked them and sliced
them, when cOrn-sweling salyes. and
tapes, handagcS, and piasterS that
make corns pop-cycd have only made
your corns grow faster, just hold your
heart q moment and figure this: Put
two drops Of "Gets-It" on the corn. 1t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26

dries at once. You can put your shoe
and stocking on right over It, The
corn Is doomed. 1t makes the corn
come off clear and clean. It's the new,
easy way. Nothing to stick or press
on the corn. You can wear smaller
shoe. You'll be a joy-walker. No
pain, on trouble. Accept no substi-
tuteS.
"Gcts-It" Is sold by druggists cv-
erywhere. 25c a bottle, or sent direct
by &. Lawrence e Co., Chicago, Ill.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26

see our new Wall Paper, special
values at 10 and l5c per double roll
:. NJ. a. e. II. Wilkes Il GO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26

Have you a little night school in
your community? They are fine things.
Encourage your teacher to start one.