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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-29
October 70, 1916,

at the courthouse in Dresden, Tonnes
see, according to plans and speCifCa-
tons of the engineer, by the board Of
directors Of the Middle Fork and Spring
Greek Drainage and Levee District No,
l of Weakley County, Tennessee, for
the following Improvements, tO-wit;
Clearing Of floodway, of said district,
to-wit:
Contract No. 1.-The finishing of
approximately l18 acres thereof, lOcat-
ed between Illinois Central railroad
right-of-way and the Greenfield and
Sharon old road levee, same being
about 80 per cent completed, or leaving
a balance of equivalent OF about eigh-
teen acres to clear.
Contract No. 1.-THE clearing of
approximately 200 acres OF said flood
way between the Greenfield and Shar-
on old road levee and Etheridge levee,
a portion being partly cleared, leaving
the equivalent of about $50 acres I'M
cleared.
Contract No. IIII.-The clearing Of
approximately 200 acres, being all of
said Hoodway lying west of Etheridge
levee, no part thereof being cleared.
Work under said contracts shall be-
gin as early as practicable after date
OF contracts, and under contract No |
completed by January /, 1917; under
contract No. II completed within six
months, and contract No. III withirS
twelve months of the date thereof, pro-
vided under latter two the clearing
must be kept on both sides of river,
one-haIf mile in advance OF boat build
ing south levee.
For information, address Morgan
Engineering Co., Memphis, Tenn
and r. 7. Lewis, Attorney, Dresden,
Tenn.
This Sept 26, 1916.
G. T. Mayo, Chairman,
Paul Brock, Secretary,
]. B. 0verton,
Board OF Directors Middle Fork and
Spring Greek Drainage and Levee
District No. J.. 8. 29-o-6-l3-2O.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-29
IMPORTANT TO SUBSCRIBERS.
insist that it be paid for in advance
especiallv during this squeeze.

insist that it be paid for in advance,
especially during this squeeze.
Some of our subscribers are a
year in arrears. We must have
this back subscription, and after
Oct. 10 all subscription due for a
year or more will positively be
placed out for collection. This APP
plies to those who have received
statements and blue marks for the
past six months and who have not
paid. We have been quite liberal
in extending credit and now the
time has come when we must have
what is due us.
Next Monday is first Monday.
You will be coming to town-or
your neighbor will. Either call
and make settlement or send by
your neighbor. We are going to
expect you.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-29
Notice to Road Overseers.

As district road commissioner,
citizens have complained to me
that little work has been done on
the roads of the Seventh district,
| hereby urge all overseers in this
district to patch the roads at once,
getting them in shape before the
fall rains set in. H. J. Butts, Com.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-29
Ladies' Coats.

Just arrived and they are
beauties, and new fall styles; did
not carry coats last fall, so have
nothing to show you but new ones.
All underpriced. Come and see
for yourself. Al Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-29
Six Men Wanted!

To try and rip the seam in q
pair Of Sweet Orr trousers the
strongest work pant in the world
Get up six Of the strongest men in
your locality and be at AL Gard,
ner's store, Saturday, Sept. 80, at
/ 80. A pair free to each OF the
six if they rip,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-29
Wanted-Six Men!

At Al Gardeners store, Saturday,
Sept. 30, at 100 o'clock, to rip the
seam of a pair of Sweet Orr pants;
three men to the side, and if they
rip the seam each get a pair free.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-29
Coats! Goats!

For everybody. For ladies,
misses, children and the baby can
be found at AL Gardeners.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-29
Drainage Notice TO Contractors.
Clear FlOodWay.

In Matter of Middle Fork and Spring
Creek Drainage and Levee District.
District No. l of Weakley County,
Tennessee.
Sealed bids will be received until
noon OF Thursday,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13
births AND DEATHS.

Birtm~Frank and Charlotte Man
chester sg89 Walnut, boy. Charles and
Rebecca, 24G2 North Twenty-fifth, g..rl
Edmund and Katherine HaEensick,. 3ls
St Mary's avenue, girl Charles and Irene
Jerome, 27l4 ", boy; Everett and mary
Minor, 5703 South Thirty-third, boy How,
ard and Hanna sherrard, 2Alo chpltol
avenue. girl. - -,
tai, Charles Carter, AZ, hospitals Frank
gweetman, ~, 22Y Jones. soloman Aeos
sleff, IN, 2628 Blonde Joseph pyhaht ~
hospital Joseph Burnam,. sS. hospital'
Fannie Casper. u, 272 Corby,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13

PFRsONAL-Misses Staples and Shat
fer. bath, electric treatment. Open
IN to Q >. M, Sunday. II a.. m. to p
m Doug 7la 401 Ware Blk
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13
PERSONAL

YOUNG women coming 10 Omaha as
strangers are invited TO Visit the lo,uns
Women's Christian association BUILDING
at f7th St. and St Marys Ave, where
they viii be directed 10 suitable, poara-
ing places or otherwise assisted. LqoA
for our travellers guide at the Uhiof
GfaftgH
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13

If YOU suffer with sore. sweating or III
smelling feet, send SOC for our prepare
ton which brings permanent comfort
and relief Far West Mfg. Co. Box
1901, Seattle, Wash
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13

PILES, TlSTUt,A
CURED

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13

5ksl QUALITY cur FLOW Eks o.
plants, Art Combinations. shipped eyer5
where Excellent service TO our Gus
toners IN past years recommends ht.ss
e sR0R0BA 1915 Farnam st r. i5W
A ht8h.sT AssDtkyM OF fresh
flowers, delivered Or shipped anywhere
l.. HENDFRs0A 1878 farnsm 81.
A. DoNAGHUE. l62. Harvey. Doug lo9l
BATH. florist. 1904 Farnam 81. p. $500
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13

TIE salvation Army Industrial nome 40
neits your old clothing, furniture. mag
azines. We collect. We distribute;
Phone Douglas 4l25 and our wagon VIII
call Cali ana inspect our new nome
lllO-IIl2-IlI4 Dodge st
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13
SITUATIONS WANTED

YOUNG man wants work as chauffeur
Or In auto repair shop. No. mechahle.
Phone Douglas 342T 25s2 Harvey Ct.
MALE nursing or attendant by male
nurse OF experience. best OF city refer
ence Address a l0l. Bee. ---5
pr UMBFR wants out-of-town ,jon, "
years experience. Must be steady Wprh'
Address l. lQ9. Bee.
SITUATION wanted by coloTed man
cook in or out Of city. Address
1921, Bee
MAN with Ford truck wants work WIZ
contract IL desirable. Address w.
Bee. --
Hotels and hcstaHrSs.ts.
RELIABLE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
lsi0 davenport 81. Douglas 1856.
' Headadarters for hotel help.
Miscellaneous.
FARMERS When yon want help awrit9s
ar can Empire Labor Agency. 900 =
18th Phone Doug 1905. .-
WANTkD- housekeeping by the daya :oy
reliable colored man. Call Webster zle5
WTND0Ws washed. rugs beaten, screens
repaired whitewashing. Walnst Hz..
Ia moved. h screaming Web ISL
HAULING ashes and rubbish Web 900.
Ftmais.
EXPERIENCED oolored woman wants
can furnish good references. Fhohe ~
len lg5g-W Or write Mrs. ID. Hobinsoh'
90 N 9Th st.
THE BEE cnarRe for situation ads
IL lower than any Oth~r form Of adVer.
tising-not enough 70 'osef cost u
LADY desires position as housekecperr
no objection 70 leaving the CITY Az
dress a 1898, Bee. -.--
| WANTED-.Hy a young lady stenographer
with experience, a position Phoue Ben
son 165. ----5-
| REI1ABLE rotorcd girl vents chamber
! maid work or work al nights. SO. ztle.
| dO0p euored girl wanty place caring for
fhudilu Webster lss9 --.-.--s-,,.-
I ZOOS. u1vn lacm y .use y. s.g'a
Lu0ndrs nnh Dns work.
lt.s tji.E Washing. win call and deliver
pr4np esyice guar, Mrs East, y, 5s6
NEAT cllfed aliI wants day work of any
bltd tal Wehs'er lig!. Anna MltchelL
ANTED-Foslti0n as maid or day work
Hy experienced col woman, Web IVys
l5gitsr-t.f.Ags iaundfess cleaning. by
colored woman. best Of ref, Web 5544,
/ BiJEDI.E or family washing called for
4 del, wk. guar reasonable: WEB. VIZ
Bundle Washing, day work, or housekeeeoR-
Ing position Mrs. Cameron. REQ 5000.
BUNDLE washing, piece work. lace cur
tains work guaranteed. Webster 1850.
EXPERIENCED laundress wants any
Kind OF day work. Phone Harvey 2lbo'
r0T0RED oirl wants house cleaning;
references Phone Harvey as4 -------
DA} work or plain sewing. 2i?s NJ Goth
Ave Phone Webster 2sla. y-.-.
| rfIAMBERMAtD or day work Web. 2oi8
Laundress. day work O Jack on w. 1851
Cooking or day work 1911 Lzard. Tyler lg9s
FIRST Ass Ian Il psA daV work Y 4s2
I an
EXP anDdrpFs n men shirts II nv
LAUNDRY and day work Web A0l.
RUMBLE VIVA In "a work Wen wy
WeahInp and lace curtains d9ne. Ty llA
WANTFn--bav work, exper Har. 1861
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13
BUSINESS CHANCES

RELIABLE manufacturer wants capable
business man 10 open office and NAM
age aaiesmen. Liberal contract, 1900 70
500 capital necessary Possibilities IN.
limited Expenses paid 70 Chicago "
accepted. Manager, 1891 Lytton Bldg
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-05-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
BUILDING PERMITS.

A. Theodore. 265o Pierce. frame dwell
ling. Ss,N0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-03

To-day-Dec. 3-is The
Tribunes Christmas number
three weeks in advance OF
that great day.
We do not mind sending to
our friends among Tribune
readers, a message OF good
cheer, even so far in advance
Of Christmas.
We never weary in sending
them messages of good cheer
or in asking them to partici-
pate in the good cheer which
prevails at the Belleclaire
every day from one Christmas
Day to another Christmas
Day.
SO here's to you, good peo-
plel Move along in happy
anticipation of what Christ
mas Day will bring to you in
the way of joy-joy in giving
and JOY in receiving. May all
that you want come to you!
Note: If your cook fails you
on Christmas Day come to
the Belleclaire for your meals.
Fine breakfast-hne lunch
fine dinner and the Christmas
Spirit will prevail. But if you
have everything but a good
pie, then let us know in ad-
vance and we will make for
you a fine Apple Pie, a fine
Pumpkin Pie or a fine Mince
Pie, or all three.
ROBERT D. BLACkMAN.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08
LIVE STOCK MEN
WANT TO KNOW ABOUT TICK.

Interest in tick eradication is grow.
ing steadily in Florida. John NJ.
Scott, animal industialist 10 the Uni
yersity of Florida Experiment sta.
ton, sent inquiries to several hundred
live stock men a few weeks ago to
learn if they desired a live stock in
stltute at the University. They were
asked to suggest topics which they
would like discussed. Nj. Scott says
that at least 90 per cent. Of those
who replied 'glmed Information on
dipping watts aud tick eradication.
The live stock institute will be held
some time next fall. Every man who
has replied has been in favor Of the
meeting. 4 few have said that they
would be unable to attend on account
Of the great distance, but the present
tenor indicates that there will be
good attendance. The date has not
been definitely settled, and will not
be until the best time for the ma jor.
ity can be selected.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08
THE OFFICIAL FOLK
COUNTY BOND ELECTION
Shows a Landslide in Favor Of Bonds
for Good Roads.

The result II the Poll county bond
issue election held Thursday was all
that the most sansuiro god roads
enthusiasts could hope for. The Off
Cial count shows that 2,TG1 votes were
cast for the measur. and 1876 against
it. making i40 votes ucrc than two
70 one.
The PO.k County Record, In its Fri.
day edition, ma. splcnuid cuts II Dr.
J. II. Ross. j. Walker Pope, John
). Howard and !. G. Swindel, who
were the leaders in the great fight.
over the cut os Dr. Ross. we'll known
10 the citizens Of Arcadia. were these
Words "The Premier Of Polk COun.
IT," while following the cut were the
words. Or. ! II. u rs who has la.
bored uncea.ihgiy night and day for
weeks. making speeches for the cause.
DR.. Ross has uoro yooman service for
the bond issue aud 10 him belongs no
little credit for the splendid vot" for
bonds" In thi, corpecti- IN It will be
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08

Floridians should rejoice in this vic
tory. IAMPA IlMLN.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08

chairs. and such 'ther furniture as Is
needed.
Br ther Martin, aided by his good
wife. who went On to the glory land
Inst December. has don, a wonderful
work here. He has labcred in season
and uu, fer the advancement and de-
vclorment Of the Lords work, contrib
utins to the various causes fostered
by our denomination. having been
steadily growing. 4 splendid Sunday
school. Il. y. p. L. sunbeam Band
a Ladies Missionary society, having
been organized and iu good working
order.
We. the committee APPOINTED 10y N"
Rovlir. Gr.-u Bapu,' church in be-
half of tn. cnrrch IN 81 earnestly
commend BroJlar Martin 10 the IA
vurahle consideration o. all BartIst',
ID Baptist sound C. ,h. core "n Bar
nit doctrines. an oarres' and Jealous
pastor. a ,plen lil preacher and with.
al. an allaro1nd good citizen.
We consider the nth Florida A..
ISOLATION extremely fortunate in being
able 90 secure ,u.h q man a Brother
Martin as is missionary: he has al.
ready ORGANIZED a church at Brew
ster under ftorahlc conditions. and
we feel sure 'lat q wise choice has
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08
A
- CITRUS EXCHANGED

Year in and year out, the
Florida Citrus Exchange has
secured for it's members better
average returns for their fruit
than those obtained by outside
growers. This fact is disputed
by no man who knows the
facts, and is candid about them.
If the Exchange has been
able to make this remarkable
record with the small proper
ton of the Florida orange and
grapefruit crop marketed by it,
what could it not do if it
handled more than half the
production of the State? This
is a question every intelligent
grower should consider noe.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08

interesting 20 uY,e that Winter Ha-
ven. The home # both Dr.. Ross and
J. Walker Pope. CAV. a vote Of 492
in favor 4 bonds 70 is votes against.
The (oll wing kilograms Of congrat-
u'atipr, were sert by the Tampa
Times and the Tampa Tribune 70 the
Record:
Tampa, Fla, June 2, 1916.
Record. Barlow, Fla.
Concentrations On gluriou. victory
for coed road. in wlicl is reflected
the prosressiyc1ess Z Polk COUNTY.
To- have carried the election by such
q vote is typical Of these People.
Polk is the riches, Interior county
in Florida. and the expenditure Of
such sum for finely paved highway,
viii work development; wonders dur.
ing the next five year, Her example
will prove an Inspiration t backward
counties in al sections. thereby insur.
ing the early completion II important
eros, state highway. County com.
>iorcrs, officers ana members Of the
Good Road, Association and others
deserve r,at credit for the manner
in which Yav'ns has beeu planned and
bond campaign carried ont. All South
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08

Tampa. Fla. June ?, 1916.
Polk County Record. Barlow. Fla.
The Tribune corgretulates the pro-
grcssiyc Ie YIe q Pols on taking the
greatest advance step in history OF
Florida. Every man who worked ana
voted for this gluTiou. result ought TO
be- placed on an imI"rishabIe honor
r.Il for the he sings Of a fortunate
TusfCrity.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08

Another reason why the retired
farmer finds town life inks ONE IS be-
cause he can. discover any use for
getting up before day Dallas News
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08

The big boss sent Kerriean ont to
see il any liquor was sold on Sunday,
and when ne came back Friday he
said there was. --Louisville Herald.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-06-08
W. !. STONALL,
Editor Tribune.

Tie following gives the Official
count from almost all the precincts.
Those which are not listed are small
and win NOT change tho result mate.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-05-17
MISS GRIMES ENTERTAINS
PUPILS OF GRAVES SCHOOL
Mrs. Norman Suffers From q Fall.
Other News and Social Items.

Mrs. Norman Suffers From 2 Fall
Other News and Social Items.
A gay affair of Friday evening was
the lawn party given by Miss Grace
Grimes at the home of her uncle, Mr.
w. D. Davidson, in compliment to
her class and the other pupils of the
Graves high school The lawn was
bright with many-colored Japanese
lanterns and the house was appro-
priately decorated with the class col
ors of pink and green, profusion of
sweet peas and Dorothy Perkins roses
being used. During the evening
games of all kinds dear to the hearts
of young people were played. A
short program of music and readings
was given, Misses Allie Ferguson,
Nell Smith, Thelma and Eleanor
Crimes and Mrs. Morris each contrib
uting an interesting upmber. Re
freshments Of strawberry cream and
white cake were served.
Mrs. B. P. Collier and little daugh-
ter, Lillian, of Norman Park, visited
relatives here last week. Mrs. Col
lier, who before her marriage was
Miss Lena Dismuke, formerly resided
here, and her hosts of friends gave
her a glad welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Maloy and
children and Mr.. Charles Heisler mo-
tored to Recovery Saturday and
spent the week end with relatives
there.
The friends of Mrs. VIM. Norman
will regret to know that she is suffer
ing from bruises received in a pain
ful fall.
Mrs. Nancy Smith of Midway spent
last week at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. M. Chambless.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Smith of Daw-
son spent Sunday with the family of
Rev j. L. Smith.
Miss Mary Lena Newman is at
home from Dranesville for the sum-
mer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs j. D. Newman recent
ly visited relatives in Stewart county.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Norton spent
| Sunday with relatives at Brentwood.
Mr.. Clyde Newman of Dawson
spent Sunday here with his parents
Mr.. w. D. Davidson and W. D.,
Jr., spent Saturday in Americas.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-05-17
VETERINARIAN CONDEMNS
HIGH-PRICED CATTLE
SYMPTOMS OF TUBERCULOSIS
AMONG SHORTHORNS RECENT
LY SHIPPED HERE FOUND.

Mr.. H. F. Hooks, of the state vet
Urinary department, has examined
the herds of cattle of several of the
local breeders, and discovered evil
dences of tuberculosis in number of
purebred animals recently shipped
into this county. Those declared to
be infected with tuberculosis are
three cows belonging to Mr.. H. A.
Petty, which cost him $3.50; bull
and two cows belonging to Mr.. j. d.
Weaver, the bull costing $3.50 and
the cows $500. These cattle were
bought at Albany last June at sale
conducted by Gus Benson of Buck
len, Mo-, and were admitted into the
state of Georgia by the Georgia vet
Urinary department upon certificate
given by the veterinary department
of Missouri That the cattle had the
disease when they were shipped into
the state is evidenced by the fact
that Mr. Hooks examined all the 9th
err animals in the two herds, consist
ing of native and Kentucky cattle,
and all stood the test.
The diseased cattle have been
shipped to Macon to be disposed of
by the state veterinarian. The money
invested in these cattle will be COM
plete loss, as the law does not pro-
vide remuneration for the price of
the cattle that are condemned.
Messrs. Petty and Weaver say they
are at a loss to know why the state
veterinary department was not more
particular in admitting these cattle,
that they should have been examined
by a veterinarian of Georgia instead
of admitting them on the certificate
of the veterinary department of an
other state.
AS one or two head of these cattle
have not been paid for the discovery
of tuberculosis among them so soon
after their arrival in Georgia is liza
BILE to result in a lawsuit before a set
Element is made.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-05-17

ravages over the entire agricultural
section where alfalfa is the staple
| crop He describes the alfalfa wee
| vii as almost the counterpart OF the
| boll weeyil, it's Development from the
egg to the full grown beetle, its ten
acity of life and its revenous appe-
| tite beng almost identical.
Because cotton is one OF the ma
tons greatest export items, which
alfalfa is not" said Mr.. Webster, is
the reason why the country has not
heard the cry so loudly for scientlhc
assistance in the case OF the alfalta
leaf Weevil as has been the case with
the boil weevil Nevertheless the
conditions are becoming more serious
every year in the West, and the day
is not far distant when the country
will hear the wall of distress from
our Western farmers.
The alfalfa farmers are not sitting
idle waiting for ladybugs and other
parasites to kill off their alfalfa Wee
wills. Following the lead of the Utah
experiment station and the depart
ment of agriculture they are most en-
ergetically fighting phytonomus
themselves. One method practiced is
to haul a drag over an alfalfa field
which has just been irrigated, thus
pudding" and killing great num-
hers of the weevils; another is to
drag a sort of fiat oven over the field,
heated with sprayed petroleum,
which effectually kills the wecyils,
the new alfalfa coming up strong and
green in five or six days. The most
successful method, however, is to
disk cultivate the field in the fall and
early spring and then sweep the fields
with a regular street sweeper equlpp-
eded with a brush which brushes the
larvae and pupae of the wecVil. Not
only has this resulted in the usual
heavy yield of first-rate alfalfa IN
treated fields, whereas adjacent helds
untreated were eaten bare by the
weevil. but some of the best alfalfa
growers in the weevil territory now
insist that they grow much larger
total yield of hay than they were able
to do before the pest appeared. Inc
fall cultivation of the alfalfa telds
allows the moisture from winter
rains and gathering SHOWS to pene-
trate the earth, while the cultivation
encourages early growth, and this
early and more vigorous growth an
ticipates the appearance of the Wee
vii in large numbers. After taking
off the first corp, dragging or sweep
ing the field, followed by irrigation,
not only reduces the number of Wee
wills but produces a much more vigor-
Gus second crop of alfalfa than for
merly. The same procedure is fol-
lowed for the following cuttings
throughout the season. Possibly the
weevil may prove, after all, a bless"
ing in disguise.