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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
For Lack Of a Puppy
She Drank Iodine

While in a morosc form of mind last
night Mrs. Joe Morris OF Monroe
street, is said 10 have attempted sui.
eide by drinking the contents Of a bot
tie of iodine. Mrs. Morris is but II
years OF age and according to her hus.
band, took the iodine because he failed
to bring her a puppy dog which she
had been wanting for sometime. He
claims he promised to bring the dog
last night but OH account OF carrying
other bundles was unable to do so.
DIR. II. H. Carr was summoned after
the iodine took effect and after taking
tho young woman to Cooks hospital.
managed to start her on the road to
recovcrey. She is resting quietly to.
day and is out of danger.
When she returns home the dog will
greet her at the front door.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
week IN
CHURCHES OF CITY
Catholic And Episco-
pal Congregations to be
Especially Active.

In observance OF Passion week many
of the city churches will hold services
throughout the entire week, which will
eliminate in the Easter Sunday OBJ
servance next Sunday.
Christ Episcopal church will hold
service during the entire week, the
Palm Sunday services having begun
this series yesterday. The following
schedule will feature the week:
Holy COmmunion-Sunday Monday,
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday at
1870 a. III.
Mo rring Prayer-Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 1890
Evening Prayer-Monday and Tues
day al 1900 p. M; Wednesday at 1880
Maundy Thursday-scrvice of Prep
aration for Easter Communion 1870
p. nj.
Good Frieay
Ante.CommuniOn. 1880 a. NJ.
Morning Prayer. 900 a. N.
Three Hours Service. /: p. N. 800
Children's Service, $50 p. u.
Easter Day
Holy Communion. 1880 and $50
n. m.
ST. Peters Catholic church began
the Holy week services by an impress.
sive observance OF Palm Sunday yes
terday and throughout this week the
following services will he conducted by
the Rev. Father a.. Boutlou and his
assistant, Rev. Father James Egan. cul
m%inating Easter Sunday in impressive
and interesting services:
Maundy Thursday. at 1880 o'clock;
high mass. followed by the procession
OF the Blessed Sacrament. Evening
at $50, sermon and special d%evotions.
Good Friday. at 1870 O'Clock a. M.
mass OF the PresanCtfiied. At. 1870 in
the evening, ermon
Holy Saturday, high mass at eight
o'clock.
On Easter Sunday services will be
held at the usual hours, and 1880
in the morning and at 1880
in the evening.
Tho II. +. Temple will hold services
during the week and Rev. j. G. Broom
field will preach each evening. Rev.
Mr.. Broomfleld preached last night on
the subject ""The Lamb of God En-.
terinG an Eclipse" and tonight will
preach on the subject Monday the
Day of Authority"
The NJ. Z. church. South. will hold
services during the entire week and
the pastor. Rev. r. r. Webb, will
preach Mt each service. These meet.
ings will bring the aged and infirm
members TO the congregation to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
70 CHANGE YOUR SKIN !
How to Develop the Highest
Degree of Vital, Nervous
and Muscular Vigor

Snakes throw of their outer skin
once n year. Human beings change
their skin perhaps nine times in a
year; that is. they have u new skin
about once in six weeks.
The value Of n clean skin in main
tanning health is not properly under
stood by the majority OF people. Clean
illness is n part of health. You can
not be healthy unless you are clean
not only externally, but also inter-
nally.
The blood should also be assisted
occasionally, like the skin. in throw
ing of poisons so that the system may
not get clogged and leave a weak spot
for disease germs to enter the system.
When the blood Is clogsed We suffer
from what Is commonly called q cold.
DIR. PIcrcc's Golden Medical Discov-
cry purifieS the blood and entirely
eradicates the poisous that breed and
feed disease. 1t thus cures scrofula,
eczema. boils, pimplcs and other erup-
lions that mar and scar the skin. Pure
blood is essential to good health. The
weak, rundown, debilItated condition
which so many people experience is
commonly the effect Of impure blood.
Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
coyery lot only cleanseS the blood Of
Impurities, but it increases the activity
OF the blood.making glands, and 1t en-
riches the body with an abundant sup
ply Of pure, rich blood.
Take 1t as directed and 1t Will search
out impure and poisonous matter In
the stomach, liver, bowels aud Kidneys
aud drive it from the system through
the natural channels.
It will penetrate into the joints and
muscles, and dissolve the poisonous ac-
cumulations. Bad blood is driven Il
Il will furnish you with rich, pure
blood full OF vital force-the kind that
increases energy and ambition, that
rejuvenates the entire body.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
Mayor Bowen Determined
That 1t Shall Be An
Actually.
NILL INSPECT THE CITY
Part Of His Tour Will Be
Made in the
Saddle.

Fairmont's extremely low deaf rate
simnliess that the Cily's sanitary COnuI'
Stion,fsIabovc the average, but iheFe WI
he even less danger OL SICKNESS ana
bacteria after the present week pass
a6.sfor,this weck mas been set asiue ny
fhe city, a 8 the one week III which eN'
ery9 front and back yard, every street
aId:alley and in fact every mousse e%'
terror and interior, in Falrnlunl must
baSrid6of refuse and accumulated nc
brfs. b
In order that the purpose Tor winch
Cleanup Week has ben established
maybe thoroughly known and under
stood the city police have been IN
ffatructed{ to be OIL the lookout and IN
form every property owner and resi-
dant5eof the city that cleanup week
means exactly what the term implies.
Mayor Anthony Bowen, accompanied
nv Sanitary Officer Sed PitZer. Will
y every foot OF street and alley i'll
Fairmont within the week. Al times
he win be compelled to travel horse.
back and for this purpose has already
provided himself with a mount.
The instructions being verbally is.
sued by the mayor for the guidance OF
4IQOB6A WHO huSL pa SiPNt 2
up the town have been recommended
by Henry d. Hatfield, Governor oil
West Virginia. These rules II follow
edEwill assist greatly in making Fair.
notwithstanding. The rules read
assfollows: /,
E"see that all rubbish is removed
from your cellar, back yard and Hera.
way. Have is placed in suitable re-
ceptacles where the STRENGTHENING dc
partments can readily remove it.
"Clear all Railways of all obsiruc'
itions. !,
"Remove and clean all carpets and
hangings for the summer.
R"scrub floors, Railways and all 4n'
yarnished woodwork thoroughly. Use
plenty Of soap and hot water.
"Clean all windows and keep them
open to fresh air and sunlight.
"Ventilate damp collars.
sReport all n~eighhorhoOd n%uisanccs,
such. as stagnant pools and i'll smell
t~ngJrefuse piles, to the Health Depart
Hent.
5GAsk your landlord to repair leakY
roofs and plumbing, and to rcapair
dirty, broken walls and ceilings.
ttif there is a vacant lot adjoining
yoIrs house see that It is cleaned OF
4a~il3decaying and refuse material.
NAnd remember. that cheerful COM
lplllpca with these suggestions. and
SfithfeYery other effort of the Health
DEPARTMENT, will help to make your
citSsa more healthful one to live in.
SaYouishould be glad TO do it
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
PUBLIC SALE

will sell at public auction at the,
Watson Hotel. Fairmont. w. Va, on
TUESDAY, APRIL 90
at ! o'clock y. M. sharp, the following.
personal property to wit:
ONE PIANO
Roll top typewriter desk and No. 6
Remington typewriter. lot leather up.
holstered oak furniture, a few beds;
dressers. ETC.. several large wardrobes
vacuum electric carpet cleaner, lot
different kinds OF furniture, as side:
board. china closet, refrigerator
STEAM ENGINE. sHAFTINe, PUT:
LEYS.
etc, dynamo. transformers, 2 electric
fans, complete bar fixtures, cigar case.
Zimmerman Fruit Evaporator. lot OF.
different kinds Of tools. lot building
and cut stone. plumbers supplies and
other things too numerous to men;
ton.
TERMS or sALE-All sums 1esS
than $40 cash; all sums over $1Oda
credit OF six months, with note and
approved security.
J.. F. coNAwAY
F. B. swcaringcn, Au~ctioneer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
Routine Matters
Before Affairs Board

At the meeting of the city board of
affairs held this morning business of
u routine nature only came before the
Board. Several house permits were
granted. r. G .Freciaud was granted
permission 10 erect a $1,000 frame dwell
ling on Monroe street. Mrs. N. L.
Straight will rect 4 garage OIL a lot
facing Maple avenue. Columbus Harr
asking for Il permit TO erect a $1,000
dwelling on Watson avenue was given
privilege. Mrs. Rose a. Parker
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
j. Webb Davis
Dies at Grafton

Mrs. j. webb Davis, Of Grafton, a
nieCeEof @. C. Wheeler, OF Pierpont
avenue, died Sunday at her homo in
Grafton after a several weeks illness.
SheSwas thought to have improved to
nscousiderable extent and death came
therefore suddenly. A daughter, Mrs.
WAYNE oombs, of Morgantown, pass
edthrough HE city yesterday en- route
is GFafton and relatives from here will
36IB0 attend the services which will
BelhsldSprobably on Tuesday. Mr.. and
Mrs Davis resided in Fairhlont q num-
berfofEyears ago aud were wall known.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
will erect a $4,000 frame dwelling on
PENNSYLVANIA nYCnMc.

James knight, with the sanction OF
the Board was reappointed Electrical
Inspector 70 rthc city for the year md
ing April l. 1917. Several regular
monthly bills were ordered paid.
The Board still insists that it will
exert every effort in the near future
to have Fairmont's sidewalks PRAYED.
Request was made by City Clerk Kern
to have a chute placed along the wall
in his office and running to the office
of City Treasurer J. II. Miller directly
below. The matter will be investigat-
ed and il the cost he not too great the
chute will be installed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
No Infantry Action
On Verdun Field

PARIS. April 17.-French positions
in Avocourt wood and on the front
from Dead Mar Hill to Cumieres were
b6mbarded yesterday. There were no
infantry attacks, the official report OF
this afternoon says.
To the east of the Mouse the night
calm. except for artillery activity
at Haudremont woods.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
Supervision
Of Sales Of Sisol

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Ramsdell, chairman Of the. committee
investigating an alleged monopoly to
control the output of sisal, announced
today that the federal trade commits.
sion would be asked to superintend the
disposal OF the 125,000 balls now in
Yucatan in order to insure a sufffci-
ent supply of binder twines for the
American harvest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
ak

Red Men TO 'Meet-The state meet:
ing Of the independent Order OF Red
Men will Be held In Huntington May
s and'9. The initial session will be held
in the Freerock hotel and members
OF the order from all parts of the state
will be In attendance. Fairmont Will
send quite a delegation to Huntington
for the meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
knled by PItehed ean

ELKlNs. w. Va. April 17.-shirley
Phillips. aged lG. Of Harding. w. Va,
was instantly killed today whom struck
by n bali pitched by j. E. Slaughter
of Weaver in a baseball game between
rival teams from the two towns. a
C%oroncr's jury later c%xonerated.
Slaughter. 7
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Golf Tournament-The fourth an
nual championship tournament OF he
West VIII ginia Golf association will be
held July u. Is. IA and Is at White
Sulphur Springs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Democrats to clarksbura-Hon
John J. Cornwell, Of Romney, andi'
date for the g~ubernatorial nomination
on the Democratic ticket. will be IN
Clarksburg tomorrow evening at 1880
o'clock and local Democrats are max.
ing plans TO go to that point to hear
him. Mr.. Cornwell will be at the Wal.
do all of tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
Leave EoR rExAs

A. A. Ayers and family OF this city,
will leave today for Dallas, Texas.
where they will make their future
home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17
Two More Ships
Join Davy Jones

LONDON, April 1.-THE sinking Of
a neutral ship and a British stfam.
ship was reported by Lloyds today.
The Norwegian ship. Glendoon was
sunk by gunfIre. The lost British ship
as the Harrovian, which was unarmed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

efficiency, efficiency
This daily cry gave he.
He'd try each day!to find a way
For more efficiency.
He can't enjoy his money now.
The poor benighted oaf.
He made a pile, but had meanw
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Lecture Postponed - The lecture
which Dr.. Taylor was scheduled t
give this evening at the Central Chris
tian church has. been postponed fol
one week and will be given next Mon
day night. The sale Of tickets for this
lecture has been large.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Presbyterians at Y. NJ. C. A.-The
congregation Of the Presbyterian
church worshipped for the first time
at the Y. NJ. C. A. auditorium ycsteT-
day and the various services were we'll
attended and interesting. DR.. II. G.
Stoetzer preached two splendid SER
mons. The subject of the morning se--
nor was characteristics OF the
Church." and in the evening the theme
was What is Your Plan of Life?"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Paw Paw Meetinss-It was founl
expedlent to postpone the good road
meetings. scheduled for Baxter OF
Saturday, until n later date. The exac
tine has not yet ben 6Aed but will
10 announced as soon as IllairmaI
Hess has had a chance to look int
some Of the details.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Back on Duty-Simon Kline. of the
Harrison store who spent last week
at Cook hospital recovering from an
operation upon a carbuncle, has re-
turned to work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Lecture to Pythtans-Black Dia.
mond lodge. knights Of Pythias Of Mo-
nonsah, is sending out announcements
of a lecture, to be delivered at a smok-
err to he beld in the lodge room tomor-
rom evening at 1880 o'clock, by Ator-
ney Rollo Conley of this city. Mr.. Con-
ley will tell of impressions mad dur
ing a trip through the Orient.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Mileage Convenience - Following
the announcement that mileage pur.
chased on the Monongahela railway
will be accepted as transportation on
the. New York Central lines. the
Pennsylvania is said to be figuring on
doing likewise. The date set for the
Inauguration OF such arrangements is
May ID.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

History Soon Ready-The book OH
the history OF Marion county which the
J. 0. Watson class Of the High school
is editing, will be ready for nubltca-
ton ve:y soon. The title OF the hook
is" Pioneer Life in Marion county"
and book will contain many interesting
incidents of the early life and settlers
OF this county. The book is under the
general supervision OF Miss Dora Lee
Newman, of the history department
OF the High school.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Mcguire Leaves-M. T. Mcguire. for
some time superintendent of Power for
the Mouongahela Valley Traction Co.,
having accomplished his mission here
left the city last night and will resume
his former position with the Bethle.
hem Steel Company. Mcguire vas
sent here by the Bethlehem people for
the purpose OF installing and caring
for the powerful Hutchinson Electric
plant,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-17

Sale PostPoned-Sale Of the First
National bank property. which vas of.
fered at auction again by the liQuidat.
ing committee Saturday from the steps
OF the court house, was postponed two
weeks until Saturday, April 90. The
bids for the entire property were Ell.
tirely toe low in the opinion OF the
committee, less than $4,000 being Of
fered for both the banking house and
the adjoining residence.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11
Local Advertisements

House for rent, on Current street.
Apply to ]. II. Wright. ADV.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11
MRS. F. G. SWAGGART BURIED
Death Occurred at Farm Near Enter
prise, on Feb. 4.

The funeral Of Mrs. Anna SwaggaTt,
the young wife of Frank Swaggart,
of Enterprise, Wallowa county, 90
Cured yesterday, February 10. at 2
o'clock at the Christian church, ser
vices being conducted by Pastor Davis
Errett. The large auditorium was
filled with sympathizing friends. and
the floral offerings were profuse.
The circumstances Of the death Of
Mrs. Swaggart we're unusually sad. as
four little children, the youngest be-
ing only few days old, are left with
the young husband to mourn her loss.
Death was due to valvular heart tfou-
bls and came unexpectedly in the pres
ence of the physician and nurse, when
all was thought to be well.
Deceased WIS twenty four years old
on June 2, last. and was married on
September 9G, 1908, her maiden name
being Anna Shove. She died on Feb
tuary A, 1916.
Owing to the snow block AIDES, MI.
Swaggart was compelled to come bs
sled from Enterprise 10 Miuam. max.
ing the trip with difficulty. He re-
turned yesterday, driving to Pendleton
and was accompanied by his mother,
Mrs. A. l.. Swaggart. who will remain
with him at his farm Is miles from
Enterprise, for some time
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11

Miss Bessie Banister is visiting
friends in Peudleton.
Mrs E. F. Koepke is visiting rel
atiyss and friends in Seattle.
Mrs. Harry Bruoh of Weston, was
the guest OF Mrs. Myrick Tuesday.
Miss Reta Rothrook went to Walla
Walla on Monday mornings train.
Walter Booher has accepted a pos.
ition as salesman at the Kirk Imple-
msnt House.
The usual Saturday night dance
will take place 10 the l. D. 0. Elk.
OF r. hall. Good music and good or
der.
AL johnson has been confined to
his home the psst week. as the result
of Injuries sustained by horse kick
ing him.
Sam Wade, The we'll known Wal.
Iowa county pioneer, was in the city
this week, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
9. A. Barrett.
Miss Carrie Sharp writes from Ros-
lyn, where she is teaching in the pull
lie schools that the Snowfall there
since November l. has been 10 feet.
The local Woodman Camp ia making
extensive preparations for the initia.
tory work and banquet to take place
on next Wednesday evening, February
l6.
Mrs. Louisa Thomas, Of Sunnyside,
WASH. formerly a resident of Athena,
attended the funeral of her daughter,
Mrs. Anna Swaggart, in this city yes.
teIday.
The Tharp taxis left this morning
for Pendleton, driven ty Mr.. ThaIp
and Miss Lula Tharp. These auto
mobiles were the first to leave here
since tho big storm.
Harry Banister has displayed CON-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11

90 to the Myers' harness and shoe
shop If you want Hrst GLASS work.
Satisfaction guaranteed.-Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11

mendable genius In the art OF wood
carving. the result being a handsome
knife scabbard. He also made the
knife for il, using metal from an old
saw blade.
Grandma Brooks. former resident
Of Athena, died on January az. at
Sunnyside. WASH. after short Illness
from pneumonia. She was i'll only
SO hours. and passed away at the home
of her daughter.
Mrs. EEer Luna returned to heI
home in Joseph. WallowH county af-
ter visiting friends in Athena, and
relatives In Milton. She was the
guest Sunday Of Mrs Elmer johnson,
while in the city.
Mrs. @. s. Wheeler and Mrs. Fred
Laatz came up from Pendieton yes
terday to attend the funeral Of Mrs.
Frank SwaggaIt. The ladies we're ao-
commodated on the work train, which
oame up from Pendleton.
Notioe-Notioe Is hereby given that
l will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by any one other than my
self after the date of this notice. Dat
ed at Athena, Oregon, February 10,
1916. Mrs. Joseph Forrest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Van Cleve drove
over from Milton Yesterday. and report
the roads in a deplorahle condition, es-
pecially between here and Weston,
where the drifts we're Becoming SO
soft as to almost preclude travel.
All are cordially invited to attend
the Sabbath services at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church. The morning
SUBJECT is: "Saved by Taking
Warming" topic at night, "Is He a
Man, or GodP" Sabbath school al
10 a. M.
MI. and Mrs. M. L. Akers drove hy
team up from Pendleton yesterday,
making the trip 10 about four hours.
They found travel difficult In the ex-
treme, on account of suowdrifts. Mrs.
Akers will remain at the home of her
father, A. L. Swaggart, for fort
night.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11
Candidates Nominated,

Owing TO unfavorable condition Of
the weather, only few persons were
in attendance at the mass meeting,
called for the nomination of candidates
at the office of B. B. Richards. Friday
evening. Nominations were made as
follows:
For Mayor, Homer l. Watts. present
incum bent; Oounoilmen. W. p. Little
john, Chas. Kirk and W. I. Mcleod !;
Treasurer. E. A. Zsrba; Recorder, b.
B. Richards.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-02-11
Council Proceedings.

The Treasurer's report to the City
Council at the regular meeting Mon
day evening February z, showed
balance on hand of $744.59, sinking
fund, 81, I,267.27; outstanding warrants
So. $50.
The following bills were read and
allowed:
s. G. Stone, salary $1,000
w. E. DobsoD, salary 1900
b. B. Richards. salary 27.O0
Fairbanks Morse Co.. repairs l.50
b. ]. Watts, Atty. fees 10000
Athena Truck Co., carriage. 4.25
Burke & Son, coal add carriage 1916
Jee Brisbois labor f.25
Mill Co, exp. freight & supplies 5.2h
>, - Lights $500
!" . mower I05.20
J. F. Wright boarding horses 20.60
MosRrovs Mer. Co. oil 20
Tuna lum Co. fuel liS.40
Chns. Coomans. chop work 4.20
A. q. Boober. pumping b7.00
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-01
BY the Suddenly Developed
Bulgarian Counter Often
Sive in the War.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The sud
denly developed Bulgaria ncounter-
offensive in northeastern Macedonia
brings the important town Of Sores
once more into the limelight Of world
history. This ancient city, situated on
the Manageable Lake Takhino, forty
miles west of the Aegean port of ak
Gala, and forty-three miles by rail
northeast of Saloniki, is the subject
Of today's war geography bulletin, is
sued by the National Geographic So
ciety from its Washington headquar-
tiers, which says:
with history dating back to days
of Xertes's memorable retreat from
Greece after the disastrous battle of
salamis, the town of Sores was, until
the recent partitioning of Ottoman pos
sessions in the Balkan peninsula, the
chief city of the Turkish district of
Saloniki and was noted as the center
of the Turkish wooden industry as well
as an important cotton, tobacco, hides
and crapet trade post According to
the latest available statistics it is q
place of 10000 inhabitants and is sit
uated in the midst Of one Of the most
fertile regions in the world. In fact,