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La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23
MRS. FRED 8. MASON, Editor
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lieutenant in the regular army and
will be stationed At Laredo, Texas.
The radiant bride was becominxly
sowned in a smart Scotch tweed
travelling suit with artistic accessor-
les. Her corsage bouquet was of
white bridal roses. The groom wore
the dress uniform OF a lieutenant In
the United States Army. The maid
Of honor was gowned in a white
rajah silk suit with corsage bouquet
of pink blush roses. The best man
wore the conventional black.
After the wedding dinner the
bridal party left by automobile for
Rocky Ford where the bride and
groom took the train for Colorado
Springs and other scenic centers
in the state. after which they expect
to return to La Junta for a day and
proceed to Laredo. Texas. where
Lieutenant Berg is temporarily To-
Gated.
La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23
sladcl.Heln,


The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
F. Helm. 621 San Juan avenue, was
the scene of a very attractive we'd
ding last night, when their daughter,
Marian. became the bride OF George
Albert Spidel.
The rooms ,were gorgeously deco
rated in pink and white. with sweet
peas and pink and white asters ar
ranged throughout the house. In the
room where the ceremony was per-
formed was an improvised arch,
covered with pink and white asters.
entwined with smilax. and banked
with ferns and palms.
Little Miss Annette French. the
brides cousin, was the flower girl.
She was dressed In white. with pink
tulle bows and carried basket OF.
pink roses. She was followed by her
cousin. Miss Ethel Helm. who made
an attractive maid OF honor, in
gown OF pink chiffon. with an arm
bouquet OF white roses. Mr.. Emer-
son Allsworth WAS best man.
The bride was charming in
gown of Georgette crepe. trimmed
in real lace and wearing a tulle veil,
with a shower bouquet composed Of
white roses.
Dr. J. F. Findley, pastor Of the
Christian church. performed the
ceremony. which was witnessed by
about thirty-five guests. A three
course luncheon was served In which
the color scheme was effectively ca
ried out.
The bride was born In Dodge City,
Kan, but has made her home for
the past ten years in this city. where
she has made host of friends. She
graduated in the class OF 1914 OF the
local high school. after which she
entered the Teachers College in
Greeley. where she specialized in
music and art. She graduated from
that institution in 1916 and was en-
in the North La Junta school.
The groom was born in La Junta,
and with the exception OF year and
a half devoted to study in the Uni
versity OF Washington, and year
In Fort Collins. has made this city
his home. being the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. David Spidel. He is young
man OF character. and the sterling
qualities that count for success in
life, and his friends feel confident
that he has a bright future before
him.
The young couple left last night
for Denver where they will spend
few days visiting friends, after
which they will go to Fort Collins.
where the groom has been n student
In the State Agricultural College.
Mr.. Spidei expects to complete his
work there this year and Mrs. Spidei
VIII also enter the school and special
ize in music and art.
The out-of-town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Helm. OF Slaton.
Texas. Mr.. and Mrs J. r. Stubbs. OF
Fowler. Mr.. and Mrs. II. s. French.
OF Nahant. South Dakota. and Mr..
and Mrs. y. T. Nelson. OF Phoenix.
Arizona.
La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23
Chiltircn's Party

Miss Elizabeth Lamb contributed
to the pleasure Of her friends by
giving an enjoyable lawn party at
her home last Saturday afternoon,
the honor guests being Miss Jean
Gordon Murray. Of Chicago. who
has been spending the summer with
her aunts. Mrs. Alice Dodds and
Miss Clara Hill. and Miss Beuchner.
OF Wheatland. Wyo. Besides the
guests OF honor. Miss Laura Chiffon,
Martha Seritz. Mary Blankenship.
Helen Cook. Gladys Fleming and
Virginia Scvitz were present. Music
was furnished by the hostess and by
Mary Blankenship and Helen Beuch.
ner.
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Informal Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. u. @. Botkin and
Mrs. Hcrbrt Ellis presided over an
informal dinner party last Thurs-
day In honor Of their brother. Lieu
tenant Russell Draper. who re-
turned on that day from Fort Riley.
The other guests enjoying their hos
pitaiity were Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.
Draper. Mr.. Gullcy. Of Pueblo. and
Miss Ruth Larsen.
La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23

Miss Allie Mac Fisher presided ~
hostess at . five o'clock course din.
ner last Monday evening. comp,t-
mcnting = number Of out Of town
guests. among which were Misses
Alice and Florence Mishou. and
Lieutenant Mishou. Of Pueblo. Cap
tain b. r. Hubbard. Of New York
City. Lieutenant Everett slmpsos.
Of Pueblo. Mr.. Vernon Tovstt. asd
NJ. and Mrs. Vernon kintasf q
Dwink. The other guests preesat
we're Misses raunis' Bessbohm aaa
Helen Mcvay. Mr. Jenniass Cash
asd NJ. Aad Mrs.. Ton Cock. TAe
sDoe3ous rscsption rooms were 49,
osate1 n gas1so fbewess .aol TIE ~
ealAG was sDsat h eoavessatiea -
0as1s. .
La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23
Hosoriss the s''sdicr Boys

Mrs. Charles Moore. Mrs. carris
Burrows and Mrs. !. w. flemins
presided ~ hostesses ut happy
dinner party and reunion OF num-
Der Of the soldier boys who came
over from Camp Ounter for tho. week
Tsnd. The dinner was served at the
home Of Mrs. Moore last Saturday
evening. Nasturtiums and golden
glow were used In the decorations
which were profuse.
Those enjoying the occasion wsfs
Warren Dameron. Everett Boyd.
Frank Eddy, Elmer Hiil. william
.1sneats. Theodore Crawford,
Charles Fannins. Harry Dwysr,
Rsd Carsoa. Dewey Cafson. viii
wisasks. Bert Mcdonald. 0eorge
Davis. Heward Thompson. 0Ieaa
Brown. Ada Ress, Nsssrs 0ssasl,
Pasls. Creel aa1 LewS1s. Lssite ~
Duswin DurFevs. ~ hostsssss wen
ass1eee1 ~ MlDDe1 osasvisvs neoee,
|aa1 nsth 0Aomon, - Nm. ~
| l1seso - ~ o1eooB. "a.
La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23
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Morning Lawn Party

Mrs. T.. @. Woodbridge. whose de-
parture from La Junta is regretted
by host OF friends. was again the
inspiration for thoroughly enjoy.
able lawn party last Thursday at
which Mrs. Coan Moore and Mrs,
r. F. Jones were hosterses. About
fifty OF their friends were seated
under the trees amidst n profusion
Of garden flowers which added charm
TO the natural beauty Of the lawn
~ the home OF Mrs. Jones. Late
In the morning an elaborate two
course luncheon WAS served. Those
who assisted the hostcsses were Mrs
George Poor. Mrs. Marion Miller
Mrs. Harry Allen. Mrs. A. S. Mar
shall. Mrs. Ralph Johnston. and
Clara Jones.
The out Of town guests were Mrs
Daley Of Kansas City. Misses Ruth
and Louise Raster. Of Topeka. Kan.
Misses Katherine and Effic Tripiett
Of saltwater. Okla. and Mrs. zolia
Of Chicago.
La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23
Complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs.
Woodbridge

Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Woodbridge
were the honored guests last Thurs
day evening at the six o'clock din
ner at which Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus
Phillips presided AS hosts. The
rooms. as well as the table around
which the happy crowd assembled
were profusely decorated with mas
turtiums. Covers were laid for the
guests OF honor. Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
bridge. Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Hearns-
berger. Mrs. T. L. Howard. Mrs.
Minnie Veasie. Misses Norton, Mr..
Robert Phillips. Miss Martha Phil
lips. Mr.. r. w. Patterson and the
host and hostess.
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Surprise Party

A most delightful surprise party
was rendered Miss Lorene Cox. at
her home In West La Junta last
Thursday night. The evening was
spent In games and music and . two
course luncheon was served. Those
present on the occasion were Miss
Bethel Mcconnell. Miss Mary Pear
son. Miss Marie Becktle. Miss Irene
Dwyer. Miss Mildred Trent, Mrs.
Trent. MIR. Orville Hubbell. Mr.. Ed
gar kidneigh. Mr.. Andrew Halberg.
Mr.. Charles Pearson. Mr.. Howard
Kirby and Mr.. Paul Trent
La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23
Buffcs Supper

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Updike extend
ed their hospitality to a number Of
the soldier boys. their friends. and
parents. at one OF their most pleas
urable Sunday evening buffet sup
pers. The occasion. which was most
informal. was enjoyed by Lieutenant
Russell Draper. Lieutenant William
Winchell. Mr.. Lloyd Larsen. Mr. and
Mrs. n. s. Larsen. Miss Ruth Larsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Winchell. Miss
Ann Mcmahon. Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.
Draper. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Lee, Mr..
and Mrs Homer Vivian, Mr.. Ed
Smith. OF Ordway. Mr.. Earl Haskins.
Miss Katherine Sisson, Mr.. Furman
Updike and the host and hostess.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
Vivian.
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90
After the Rail Social Function

After the Elks' dance last Thurs
day night, q number Of the friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Updike repaired
to their home and enjoyed refresh
ments and social hour. The number
present included Miss Ruth Larsen,
Miss Louise Kaster. Miss Ruth Kas-
ter. Miss Hazel Lee. Miss Ann Nc
Mahon. Miss Katherine Sisson, Lieu
tenant Russell Draper. Mr.. Robert
Phillips. Mr.. Tom Sisson, Lieutenant
william Winchell. Lieutenant Lee
Darlington. Mr.. Furman updIke and
the host and hostess.
La Junta tribune., 1917-08-23
Reunion Of soldier Boys


Miss Ruth Larsen was hostess at
an informal dinner last Thursday
celebrating the home coming Of her
brother. Lloyd Larsen, who returned
Thursday from Fort Riley. Her
other guests were Miss Louise Kas-
ter. Miss Ruth Kaster, Of Topeka
Miss Hazel Lee and Mr.. Robert Phil
lips. In the afternoon q happy re-
union Of the Fort Riley boys was
enjoyed at the home Of Miss Lar
sen.
Lawn Party In Honor Of Soldier Boys
The lawn at the home~of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. F. Kendall was brilliantly
lighted last Monday night. with jap
anese lanterns and many colored
electric lights the occasion being
a card and dancing party. compli-
mentary to the soldier boys who are
enjoying their furlough at home.
The hostesses on the occasion were
Mrs. Herbert Ellis, Mrs. Delmar
Draper, Mrs. B. G. Botkin and Miss
Frances Kendall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
FAMOUS LAWYER DECLARES A.
MERICA ENTERED WAR TOPR0-
TECT AND PRESERVE EXISTENCE
Joseph That Caused Break with Germany

us along with the rest of the world.
There have been many fights for free
dom since the beginning Of history,
but they were merely local, while, this
is universal. There have been many
wars for the liberty of race, while
this war is for the liberty of all man
kind.
Other wars have been waged to free
one people, while this war is not only
to keep ourselves free but to make
free humanity of every race and of
every creed. The outcome will deter
mine whether the world will be all
democracy or all autocratic, whether
government of the people and by the
people shall obtain throughout the
earth or shall perish everywhere.
We are at war with Germany be-
cause there is an irreconcilable con-
fiict between the ideals of this republic
and the dominating purposes of the
German autocracy. If our ideals do
not prevail, then the German auto
cracy will prevail over US.
We are fighting Germany because
of outraged Belgium, invaded and en-
shaved; because of France, unjustly
and barbarously asailed and attacked
because Russia, just emerging into the
light of democracy and just freed from
the shackles of tyranny; because of
England, from whence came our laws
and civilization, and whose early entry
into the conflict prevented that victory
for German arms which would other
wise have been certain, thus saving
us from the terrors of German-mili
tarism.
We are fighting Germany because
the success of Germany would mean
the end of freedom here and every
where. America can not remain free
if kaiserism wins.
Millions of Americas sons have an
swered to the nations call. They
should have the full support OF all
American men and women, for, in the
name of America, they are going forth
to battle in order that American hon
or may be sustained and American
freedom preserved. The withholding
of such support of any individual or
organization is disloyalty to the gov
eminent and treason to the flag.
This is the supreme hour in the life
of this republic and of the world. A
new economic and social order is emer
cling in every land and new inter
| nationalism is being produced by the
blood and suffering of mankind. The
ending of the great war, is the only
way that it can rightly end, will mark
the beginning of a new epoch of world
cooperation for the advancement OF
| the common good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

(Former Governor of Missouri, Chief
Counsel of the Interstate Commerce
Commision.)
No good American can question the
justice of our entering the war with
Germany, unless he be ignorant of why
we did so. We have viewed for years
the preparations for war being made
by Germany, little dreaming that they
might concern US. When the day came
for which Germany had been so long
preparing she suddenly hurled her ire
mendous military forces at the adjoin-
ing nations Americans read with a
mazement of the ruthless violation of
the rights of neutrals and the reckless
disregard of treaty obligations on the
part of Germany.
The cruel treatment of the conquer
ed and enslaved Belgians excited our
sympathies and aroused our resent
ment, but there was no certainty then
that these acts had the approval of
the German rulers, so the American
republic remained neutral and the A
merican people hoped against hopes
that America might not become involv
ed.
AS late as Jan. %, 1917, the presi-
dent addressed the senate, urging
plan of lasting peace among the ma
tions through international arrange
ment. A few days thereafter it be-
came known that on Jan. 16, 1917, the
German rulers had sent secret note
to Mexico and Japan, attempting to
unite them in war against the United
States, and promising to give Mexico
in turn a part of the United States.
What was to be done? Every eff
fort of diplomacy had been exhausted
American ships were being sunk with
out warning, the American men and
women were being butchered, the mail
ed fist of Germany's war lord was shak
en- at American institutions.
German spies infested our country,
endeavoring to incite discomfort, strlk-
es and even civil war. National hon
or and national safety demanded that
something should be done. Submls-
sion to such wrongs would have been
unpardonable national cowardice.
We had to fight to save our honor,
to save our national existence, and to
save democracy throughout the world,
for democracy and autocracy can not
exist side by side. A state of war was
recognized by congress, and thus re-
luctantly we were brought into the
world conflict, after the president had
done everything that could fairly be
done to avoid the catastrophe.
1t is now evident to all thinking
Americans that Germany must be con-
quered op else Germany will conquer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

On motion by unanimous vote of the
council, the clerk calling the roll, the fol
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved That there is hereby levied on
all taxable property in the city of Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, the sum of $104929.0
to meet the expense for the ensuing wear
and the clerk is hereby instructed to
spread the same upon the tax roll re-
Quired by law just as soon as he receives
the certificate from the county clerk show
apportOnment to the city.
On motion by unanimous vote of the
council, the clerk calling the roll, the cOun
ell allowed the city engineer $176.40 for
expenses for running his car while doing
city work.
On motion by unanimous vote of ~"
council, the clerk calling the roll. the city
engineer was instructed to present to the
council a bill each month tor eAt,enscs ..
running his car, and the city is to pay
one half of the expense.
On motion by unanimous vote of the
council, the clerk calling the roll, the sur
yey and plans of the city engineer had on
exhibition, showing what the. city will
on the west side of the city, were adopted
and the city to do the necessary work at
once.
On motion the matter of refunding the
Wood Co. Natl. Bank for part of the eX-
pense they were put to in putting in the
sewer into their new building and a man
hole In the street, was referred TO the
sewer committee with instructions to re
port at the next meeting.
On motion and by unaD nous vote of the
council the clerk calling the roll the fol-
lowing petition was referred to the sewer
and water committee. and the water com
mittee we're instructed TO investigate at
once and if necessary to have the water
put in at once.
Grand Rapids, Wis, Oct. 2, 1917.
To the Honorable Mayor and Members OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

l, the undersigned acting comptroller Of
the city of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, do
hereby report as follows:
That there will be received by the city
during the ensuing year as follows:
Licenses ....................S 4ooooo
Excess income tax over per. prop.
Prin. and int. paid by f. & w. Co.
on bond ............ 1512OOO
Total $4,000 90
The total amount of taxes necessary to
be raised as appears from the estimate
filed by the Board of Public Works and
acting comptroller is $14404900 and de
Quoting moneys raised during the same
period for licenses. etc, to-wit, $3962000,
leaves a balance of $104429.00 to meet the
eXnense of the ensuing year.
Dated at the city of Grand Rapids, Wood
county, Wisconsin, this LIST day of Octo
Der, A. D., 1917.
f. w. Ellis, Mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

For reliable NEWS read the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
OUR FIRST
SNOWFALL

Everybody was surprised Tuesday
morning when this section of the state
received its first snow storm. The
storm lasted most of the day and two
or three inches of snow fell but melted
almost as soon as it fell, The side
walks were covered with about three
inches of slush. 1t was pretty cold
Sunday and we had a heavy frost
Sunday night but nobody was looking
for snow Tuesday morning. Many Of
the root crops are still in the ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

Dated at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin sin this this
LIST day of October, A. D. 1917.
f. W. Ellis, Mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
Reporter WANT ADS Bring Results
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Council Chambers. Oct. ,. 1911

Council Chambers, Oct. ,, 1871
Council met in regular session, Mayor
Ellis presiding. Present: Aldermen
Bamberg, Link, Heiser Halvorson, Geoghan
Plenke Roenius, GilmaSter, BeaIer, hru-
ger Whitrock Jackson, Damon, Hansen
and Lemense. Absent: Arpin-
On motion by unanimous vote OF the
council, the reading of the minutes OF tG's
last previous meeting was dispensed WITH,
and the minutes approved.
On motion BY unanimous vote or :nS
council. the clerk calling the roll, the FOL
lowing report of the Board of Pubic
September 20, 1917.
The Board of Public Works met purSu
ant to published notice for the purpose of
receiving bids for the new fire engine
house. Present. Mayor Ellis, Aldermen
Jackson, GilmaSter and Plenke.
There were two bids received; one from
A f. Billmyre for so, 1920 and one from
Miller Is Schroeder for $S,414.90.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
KILLEDBY
FLYING WOOD

Marinette, Wis.-Moses Guesthier,
SO, was killed at the Niagara, Wis,
paper mill Thursday night by block
of wood thrown from a revolving saw.
It is said that the guard on the mach
inc was in place, but that a chunk of
wood struck the guard, bounded off
and hit Guesthier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
YOURLOCAL
Hi
NEWSPAPER

Your local newspaper is in no sense
"a special child of charity. 1t earns
every dollar it receives and is second
to no enterprise in contributing to the
upbuilding and betterment of the town
and community. It's patrons reap far
more benefits from it's pages than its
publisher and in calling for the sup
port of the community, it asks no more
than what in all fairness belongs to it.
Patronize your home paper as you
would any other enterprise, as mat
ter of business, because it directly or
indirectly helps you, and not as mat
ter of charity.-C. E. Miller in Apachs
(Okla.) Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11
JOB PRINTING

This office is making preparations
to increase its job department with the
necessary new material and conven-
fences for doing first class work We
shall soon be in the field with a So
licitor for job work Of all kinds Mt
reasonable living prices. We shall be
glad to give you estimates on any job
work that you may want and shall be
able to turn it out promptly. Not
now having daily newspaper to in-
terfere. Give us trial order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

ON motion and by unanimous vote of
the board, the bid of Miller & Schroeder
was accepted, providing they sign the con.
tract after the city engineer, cheek up the
nIans and specifications and insert into the
contract the charges which he suggests.
on motion, by unanimous vote OF the
board. the city engineer was instructed TO
purchase a garbage wagon and 2oo garbage
cans.
(Signed)
Board of Public Works.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-10-11

On motion by unanimous vote of the
council, the clerk calling the roll, the pc
tition of the park commission asking me
council to give them $50 70 help defray
the expense of installing the five new
drinking fountains, was granted
/ E. ". Ellis. mayor of the city of
Grand Rapids. Wisconsin, and acting comp
troller thereof. do this LIST day of October,
I31I hereby file with the city clerk, a de-
tailed statement of the moneys that Will Dc
required for the ensuing fiscal year, pur-
Suant to Section No 925 sub division Nc.
142 of the Wisconsin statutes for the year
1895 aud tic several acts amendatory
H.. cot supplementary thereto.
Prin. Oh Sc,000 go Electric Bonds =ooo oo
Int on 10000 sc Electric Bonds
Int isSo on 3 25o 5S5'I SO waterworks ex-
tension bond issue of 1910..... 12o0W
ment bond issue OF 1910. .... 100000
Prin. on 10000. 20 water works oooo
bond issue of 1901. ........... 250Oo9
u" bond issue of 1901 ............. $4,000
Prin. on 10000 314fe bridge bond 10000
Int issue on q 1. isS7 5iEa5 bridge bond '0
Pr rio on = $1,000 69S G. +. improve
mcnt issue ef 1908 ............. $4,000
Int on p, 400 Sec G. Il. improve
ment Issue of 1905 -...-.. 1644.oo
| Prin. on 10000 SO new street i'm
! provement bond issue 1912..... 100000
| Int. on 1900 SO new street i'm
| provement bond issue 1912. 10000
Prip. on 10000 SO waterworkS
bond issue of 1912. ........... 100000
/ Int on 1000 SO water works
| bond issue of 1912 $50 90
! CITY hall construction . 10000 CO
CITY schools neutrality-suspicious.. $4,000. 90
Confirmation schools " 1000 90
Library 100 10
Printing 10000
\ Elections OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 700. 90
{. Water Observation-Disclosures. 1900 90
| Lighting Observation-Disclosures. 1900 O0
Board of Health. .......,... 1000. 90
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Only those eve lambs that can not
be used for breeding should be sent to
market for slaughter