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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
HUNTING MOTHER.

Iowa Falls, Jan. 4. Left in an
orphan asylum or lost in Des Moines
in 1889. a young man is now seeking
his mother, Isabelle Sampson.
Many years ago she was on the
stage.
After many ups and downs in life
the young man is now making good
and hopes to find his mother.
He was adopted four times. and
when he left his last home he took
the name Of his mother and is now
known as Herbert Roy Sampson. His
fathers name was Martin H. Norton
but he is not seeking him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
eRINhELL,s NEW SCHOOL.

Grinnell, Jan. 4.-The contract for
the new south side ward school build
ing was let by the school board to
G. N. Fairchilds of st. Paul on the
basis of S4O,S00. A A. Thompson OF
Casey, Iowa, gets the plumbing and
heating contract at sl3.S26 Gibson.
Boettger Co. of Des Moines gets the
electric end of 1t at s1.595. Tho en-.
tire amount foots up more than $4,000
less than any of the bids received
last fall
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
WILL INVESTIGATE
FREEZING OF CHILD

Cedar Rapids, Jan. 4.-Jones county
officials will investigate the death OF
the 3-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Vosenilek, Oxford Junction,
found frozen on Christmas day in the
shack where the family made their
home
Neighbors whose anxiety was
aroused by forbidding appearances
about the place, found the dead child
when they visited the house. Three
other children are suffering from ex.
DOSure
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
CARPENTERS FORM UNION.

Washington, Jan. &C. L. Beck OF
Cedar Rapids, president of the Iowa
state carpenters union, has per
fected the organization Of local
union of the building men. The union
was formed with over ninety per
cent of the carpenters Of the city join
ing as charter members. The mem.
bership at the start is twenty eight.
Gail Cox was elected president Of the
new union.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
HOLD FARM LONG TIME,

Tama, Jan. At is so seldom that
farm passes directly from the people
who first entered it to the present Cay
buyer that it is interesting to note the
sale of the Graham farm, three miles
southeast of Elberson. in Tama coun.
ty.
This farm was bought from the gov
eminent at the then prevailing price
by Mr.. Graham and the Graham es-
tate sold it recently to William Neben-
dahl of Elberson for $3.50 an acre
cash.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
TAFT WILL COME
TO IOWA IN JUNE

Cedar Rapids. Jan. 4.-When the
eight story $15o,00O M. B. A. build
ing is dedicated at Mason City
June 7, former President W. H. Taft
will be the principal speaker. Luther
A. Brewer. who was to secure a
speaker for the occasion, has received
a letter expressing his willingness
and pleasure to make the dedicatory
address
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
FINISHING cRushER.

IT. Madison, Jan. 4.-The mammoth
Eoal crusher which is being erected on
the grounds at the Santa Fee shops
AZ rapidly nearing completion, and
when finished will add another coal
|supply terminal to the few already es'
kablished
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
MRS. ROY AsLARD DIES.

Williamsburg. Jan 4.-Died, at her
residence in Pilot township. on Tues
day, January 2, Mrs. Roy Ablard, aged
30 years. 5 months and IA days.
Funeral services were held today at
1:S0 p. m. at Pilot Grove church. In
terment at Pilot Grove cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
BOY GOES TO REFORM SCHOOL

Mt. Pleasant. Jan. Glen Packen-
ham, age II. of this county. has been
sentenced to the reform school for
four years by Judge Oscar Hale, fol
lowing a charge Of incorrigibility filed
bv the lads father, H. S. Packenham.
Considerable evidence was introduced
in the case and a number Of complaints
from the neighborhood in which the
bow lives were heard.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
Clean Up Your Orchard

Farm and Fresde writer says:
"Too farmers. progressive who raise
practice having thorough and general
cleaning OF the orchard before winter closes in
piles rubbish the fence rows
allowed to remain the orchard until
spring Nearly all the
trouble the orchard take advan
Of which
the fall clearing everything that will
harbor insects profitable fight when th enemy taken at
disadvantage"
YOUR WANT AID WII.H ITSELF YOU CAN SELL
BUY OR TRADE THE COURIER CLASSIFIED ADS All
ONE PER WORD EACH INSERTION MINIMUM RATE
FIFTEEN CENTS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
For Sale

SPECTATORS OWN
eleven lots on blackberry St, " CLOCK
from paved Fourth street and Adams
school, 4 blocks east Of the postoHlce,
right in town. Being non resident
l will sell them at a sacrifice. These
lots are worth $3.50 to $500 each re
tail. Make me an offer for the bunch.
Homes in this vicinity are never va
cant Ripe for improvement. No rea-
sonable offer refused. Terms If desir-
ed. Perfect title given purchaser.
J. J. Connel1, Vineyard. Texas.
FOR SALE OR TRADE ROOM
house, 329 S. Mclean. Will take
team as part pay. Easy terms 329
S. Mclean.
FOR SALE-GOOD WHITE OAK
fence posts. Carl Thomas. R. 7, OF
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05

Mason Armstrong. who has been
suffering from an attack of the grip
at his home on East Maple avenue,
was able to return to Lake Forest
| Ill. Wednesday evening TO resume his
studies at the college there
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GIRL OK
nurse girl. Apply at once. Address . :
WA care Courier.
gOR SALE-ROSE COMB RHODE
Island Red cockerels. Big deep REQ
fellows, 2, 8. dollars. Lee A. DOR
othy, BlAke8burg, la.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05
Wanted

81 WANT TO TELL YOU HOW TO
turn your old clothes into beautllui
and durable rugs. Write for parucu-
lars. Bloomfield Rug Works, Bloom
Hnh In
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-05

Having sold our farm, will sell at
public sale at our place. one-half mile
west Of Batavia, Iowa, on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11
Departments Clash
Over Food for Army
War Heads Say Soldier Needs
4,200 Galleries; Agriculture
Chiefs Say 5000

Washington, May 1O-The American
soldier in the field needs a daily food
ration equivalent 10 5000 calories or
heat energy. declare specialists OF the
Department OF Agriculture, and he docs
not require one calory more, they add.
The soldier IN active service needs
ration Of 1920 calories, insists the
War Department. and he must not have
one csiory less.
As result an absolute impasse has
been reached between the authorities
Of the two departments in the matter
Of field or emergency rations.
Food specialists Of the Department
O; Agriculture have been experiment
ing with the army ration for several
years. This work was undertaken at
the request OF the War Department
after European armies had discarded
the chocolate ration.
The Department of Agriculture. af-
ter experimenting with both the choco-
late ration and other food combina-
tions, has recommended the adoption
Of a new combination which, II rs said,
Us superior TO the old ration i'm every
particular. Officials Of the War De-
partmont. however. contend that 1t IS
deficient in fuel value. and in consc-
quence there is a strong disposition TO
continue the chocolate ration.
Food experts of the Department Of
Agriculture declare that to feed a fight
ing man 1900 calorics day means
wasting 1900 calories Meantime, the
work Of providing the necessary great
stores Of emergency ratiOnS IS al a
Sfandstill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11
F acifists Call
Peace Conference
For May 30-3
Socialists, Single Takers and La
Dor Leaders to Fight
"Militarism

Pacifsts, Socialists, single takers and
labor leaders from all parts Of the
country will gather at the Holland
House on May 30 and 81 TO hold what
has been designated the First Ameri-
can Conference on Democracy and
Terms Of Peace" A tentative platform
has been drawn up opposing compulsory
military service and demanding that all
revenue for the prosecution Of the
war "be raised by heavy taxation upon
profits of war industries, by a heavy
and progressive income tax and by
Federal inheritance taxes"
Samuel Gompers, president Of tho
American Federation Of Labor. proba-
bly, Will not be one of the conferrees
He sent the following curt reply to a
request from q group of peace advO-
Gates 10 use his name in a call for q
peace conference: i prefer not TO ally
myself with the conscious or uncon-
scious agents Of the Kaiser in America"
a call to action" ISSUED by the COM
mittee in charge says:
Il Is now less than six weeks since the
United States entered the world war. In
that short space Of time the grip Of milf
country consumption Is being placed upon
our statute books the pernicious gag" bill
Is about TO be forced through Congress &.
standards 20 safeguard labor. carefully built
UP through years. have been swept aside the
right Of free speech has been assailed halls
have been closed against public discussion.
meetings broken up, speakers arrested and
now the danger Of a permanent universal
military training now confronts us.
Would Act on Peace RumOrs
While all this military organization is
going on in America. rumors Of peace come
10 US from Germany. Austria. Italy and
Russia. Shall Il be said that We. the latest
70 enter the war. are less concerned abou.
the early establishment Of peace based on
justice for all?
A portion Of the tentative pro-
gramme reads;
The conference fsvors a speedy and uni
versal peace in harmony with the principles
outlined by the President Of the United
States and by Evolutionary Russia. and in
dorsed substantially by the social democratic
organizations Of Italy. France. Germany and
Austria and the liberal and democratic forces
Of England and other countries. namely:
No forcible annexation Of territory.
No punitive indemnities
Free development Of all nations.
The government is urged "to an
nounce its war aims in definite and
concrete terms" and the demand is
made that "this country shall make
peace the moment its announced aims
shall have been achieved"
LOchner Leads COnferrees
Those who are making arrangements
for the conference arc Louis p. Loeb
ner. who was secretary of the Ford
peace expedition; Elizabeth Freeman.
legislative secretary Of the Emergency
Peace Federation. and Roy Brazzle, la
Dor unionist.
Among the best known pacifsts who
have signed the "call TO action" arc
Dr. David Starr Jordan. Professor
Scott Nearing, the Rev. Jcnkin Lloyd
Jones. Rabbi Emil c. Hr>ch, Rabbi
Judah Magnes. John c. Kennedy. Jo-
seph D. Cannon, lob Hartman, Winter
Russell. Morris Hillquit. Victor Berger
and Miss Crystal Eastman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11

h is well FOR American gardeners
10 are holding "the uttermost
i,nck" 20 remember that garden sue
sr is 90 per cent perspiration and 10
~ cent common sense. Do not cod
q, your plants. Keep them IN
'ssl,hy condition, but give Nature
nance. Use every possible device TO
'ssiSi growth, but get at your garden
'wk sanely. To-day gardening is a
3D. Through the hot months it may
'seome drudgery. The success OF your
arden does not depend on the cut Of
mock you wear, but it does depend on
IoSr capacity for hard work.
One Of the easiest vegetables to
Hliivate. provided you have the right
''il and the right weather. is the
ssskmelon. The soil should be a
gh,, sandy loan enriched with well
'iisd manure. II this soil does not
as, the hills should be especially
snehed with old compost and wood
Hhes; In heavy soil. add sand.
he first planting is made May 1,
'Ah successive paintings a week apart
? 70 June 10. One-quarter ounce of
"ea will be enough for a ffty-foot
W.; plant one-quarter TO an inch
Yep. The hills should be set four to
u FEET apart and four TO six feet
Mould be left between rows. Melons
azure IN from seventy 10 ninety
.,ys.
len 10 fifteen seeds arc sown in
'''n hill. These should be thinned
's"n TO four or FIVE vines when the
,Ah's begin TO take shape. To aid
'''s'h use plant forcer-s box with
s'sss top or two sheets Of glass set
"u The hill Once the plants are
y =. started they practically take care
themselves
nc representative varieties 70
c.. aiVh are Emerald Gem, Netted
NJ, Montreal and Spicy
.~sussmelons have TO be protected
y ,e.as' The melon louise, a small,
~ aphis appearing in May and
~ eng causing the leaves TO curl up
bo.SS'Haily. Spray the plants with
s,.s'euH mixture and continue the
,,,'S,@uon two or three times at in
ais o. week or ten days, espe-
gti'ng the spray on the under
y Of the foliage.
~ squash bug will also appear late
sne and remain until cold wealth
-. ne young hatch from brown
i"id on the under side Of the
s.s u b. dull. fat. very active
s, Nth long legs. Against these
-. 'pe pants with nicotine or kero-
y ~iicew which appears on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11

been caused by the declaration Of war
on Germany. is reported to-day in Off
cial dispatches. General Obregon's
resignation as Minister Of War has
been accepted. as well as his resigna-
tion as general General Pablo Con
zeles NAV be his successor.
Villas bands are reported very much
scattered. Trains are reported oper-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11

ating again between Juarez and Mex
ico City.
The only confirmed members Of the
now Cabinet. so far as is known here,
are Alberto J. PAM. as Minister Of In
dustry and Commerce. and Pastor
Rouaix. as Minister Of Fomento.
Luis Cabrera. who was Minister Of
Finance. will. IN the opinion Of writers
in Mexican papers. be Secretary Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11

ships have been torpedocd by German
submarines since British airpianes
railel the town OF Freiberg as a re-
prisal for previous sinkings OF hospital
ships. Andrew Bonar Law. member Of
the British War Council, announced
to-day in the House Of Commons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11
u.rbert c. Hoover May
lad Federal Organization
Sought by Wilson
Prompt Action Urged
u,..ase of Food Bills Neces-
.,,v to Successful Conduct of
War, Says Houston

r.,sineton. May 1o.-Suggestions
u.-hert c. Hoover may be made
.-,,;e,n food controller were given
=, to-day by definite indications
81, Administration plans creation
-, emergency food organization to
-, food distribution during The wal.
p-.sisent Wilson went over the food
...,on fully al a conference with
s..-,tsry Houston. Chairman Lever Of
=. House Agricultural Committee and
o,.,.ssntative Hsugen. Of Iowa, Re
.-giesn member Of the committee. lie
...8 immediate passage Of the Ad-
vibrations food bills, one Of which
I'D enpowcr The President through
.-e government agency TO take dras-
-.asures 10 deal with the food sit
suon.
Plans for an emergency agency 70
.,,se food problems have not been
.,-,l,.ed in detail, but it is believed
..,b,Ne the President will name one
-r 20 be directly responsible for car
mr. out emergency provisions Of the
.,.lstion that is sought
Duties Of Food Controller
-.is man would administer regu-
EAR. features OF the laws governing
..-.bu,ion and price fixing, leaving to
4. Agricultural Department enforce
-,,, Of provisions 10 stimulate pro-
..,ion. He would surround himself
- the best men available from pro-
...,ng and distributing circles 10
,ve as advisers, some Of them per-
1ps without psy.
The emergency organization would
formed to las only throughout the
I, would follow the lines sug-
...,sd for such an agency by Mr.. Hoo
70, after a study OF similar orgsniza-
ION, in the Allied countries. Many
Administration leaders are convinced.
e said. that creation OF the emer-
c.,ev organization is vital TO conser-
ss,ion Of the food supply and neces-
.ary 70 prevent speculation and an un-
lue inaaiion Of food prices.
I, Is probable that slight changes
may be made in the bills now before
Congress 10 transfer 70 the President
ono OF the powers they vest in the
Agricultural Department for enforce
.nent Of regulations through the emer-
geney sgeney.
Gore TO Present Bill
The Senate Agriculture sub-commit-
zee agreed to-day on provisions of
iooi control bill 70 be introduced to-
-oToE BY Senator Gore. 1t is SINH
'sr IN most respects TO the first Of the
Administration food bills offered in
he House. and would make immedi-
i.ty available an appropriation for a
lsod survey. Hoarding for the pur-
ws Of manipulating the market would
Z MADE unlawful. as would combina-
,sns to control food resources.
Steretsry Houston to-day declared
sry passage Of the bills essential to
grcsssful conduct Of the war.
The government" he said, "is
l-1ious TO get the power conferred by
he bills. and this power is no greater
isn the power already given all Euro
pin governments.
There is no more urgent matter be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11
Husband Wondered

He wondered why his wife suddenly
turned cold on him and remained so
for several days. For all that he had
.aid in remons.rance was:
My dear. you'll never be able 20
drive that nail with a fatiron. For
heavens sake. use your head. - Ladies'
Home journal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11

fore us than the food question. We
need food for ourselves and for our
allies. Until the bills are passed we
cannot coordinate our efforts properly
with our allies"
Power for the President to give food
shipments preference over other com
modities probably will be asked in a
separate resolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11
Sim Feiner Elected
To House Of Commons

London. May 10. joseph McGuin-
ness. Sim Feincr, was elected to the
House OF Commons at the special cleo
ton held 20 fiji the vacancy for the
southern division Of Longford County.
ireland. His majority was 81 over Pat
rick MoKenna. Nationalist
The figures we're: McGunness, l,49s;
McKenna, .46l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11

For the men off to train
"Westpointer shoes.
Wool socks, Wool under
wear. "Outdoor" sleeping
laos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11
Mexico More Friendly
Since U.S.EnteredW War

Washington, May 10.-Continued i'm
provemcnt in conditions IN northern
Mexico. especially n more friendly at
titude toward Americans. said to have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11

state. succeeding Candida Aguilar. who
resigned 10 become a candidate for
Governor Of the State OF Vera Cruz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11
RAISE YOUR BIT!
By Richardson Wright Editor of House and GordcH.

vines can be counteracted by applying
bordeaux mixture spray.
Practically the same culture and
treatment applies 70 watermclons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-11
Two Hospital Ships Sunk

London. May lO.-Two more hospital
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-15
REGIMEN
ON BORDER
TO BOWIE

The second. Third and Fourth Texas
Infantry regiments, which have been on
border dal1.-Alalioned at points from
Corpus Christi south to Brownsville and
west 10 Roma in Starr county. have been
ordered To the mobilization point NJ Camp
Bowie, Fort Worth 10 join their division
the Fifteenth. which includes TeXa, and
Oklahoma troops. according to announce
ment made at the Camp Bowie headauar-
tiers of Major General Greble, in command
oi the division.
Colonel Farrand Sayre. in command Of
the Brownsville district, with headquarters
~ Fort Brown. said today that hi~ head
quarter, has a. vet received no official or
ders concerning the movement ot the
Texas troops. 4 battalion Of the Fourth
Infantry j. stationed IN Brownsville, but
the rogimental headquarters. in command
OF Colonel Nmon. j. stationed al San Be
nito.
The report az the ordered movement
comes after an announcement from Fort
Worth that the Texas troops or border
duty would continue IN that duty for some
time to come. Rumors have be,n persist
ent. however. that the Texas organizations
would be concentrated with the First
Fifth. Sixth and other Texas and Okla
homa organizations at Fort Worth.
The border i not 10 be left unprotected
however. for the same announcement Tint
said the Texas troops were to be sent M
Fort Worth carried the statement that
cavalry organizations now on duty "a IN
terror points will ~ sent to the border W
replace the infantry. Just what or how
many cavalry regiments will be sent bis not
stated
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-15
Sunday Concert By
Fourth Texas Band

The Fourth Texas Infantry band. under
the direction of Band Leader Admire
Lewis. Will give concert at the bJnd~taud
in Fort Brown Sunday afternoon WI Y :3n
% clock. The following i- the program:
March. The Panther CITY, To Echol-.
Medley. Water-on. Berlin, Snyder His
arr. bY Vim. Eohutz
Serenadc, "a Night in june" n l.
King.
March. Boys w thc Old Brigade" ",
Pans Chambers.
Overture. "Nky High" arr. hy T. n.
TAYLOR.
Characteristic. Pep A Am-dcu
March, "Garland Enfrce" F Jewell
Trombone Smear. Kaleidoscope Rag.
Admire Lewis
The Star Spanglcd Banner
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-15
$685." CALL PICKED UP BY
BRITISH ship NEARING US,
|SSENT BY AN UNKNOWN SHIP

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Sept. I5.-A
British steamship arriving here reports
that early yesterday she heard an IS. o.
S" from a ship being sheled by Ger
man submarine. The location was 65 miles
off Nantucket lightship. The name Of the
ship did not come clear Abby" presum-
ably the last half of the name, was all that
was understood
Additional information tnat a submarine
was in the western Atlantic was brought by
another British liner which arrived here TO-
day from an English port. Officers of the
liner said they had been instructed to
watch Out for U-bOats when nearing the
American coast.
There are number OF vessels, both sail
an0 steam. OF which the word Abbey" is
4 part OF their names. now engaged in the
AtiantiC trade The place where the ship
reported Sue was being attacked is in the
vicinity in which the German submarine
U-53 sunk five steamers on its visit to
American waters in October. 1916. ...
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-09-15

CUSTOMS
OFFICES

The consolidation vi the Brownsville
Laredo Corpus Christi and the Eagle Pass
customs districts. which was announced
about year ago. but was postponed. VIII
be carried into effect. probably by The lai
ter part of this month. by the treasury de-
parimeRt. according 10 unofficial informa-
tion reaching interested parties III Browns
VILE. a. contemplated ln the original
nlan of consolidation. the headquarters mi
The consolidated districts Will be establish
cd VI san Antonio.
The step was taken Nv Secretary VI. u.
McAdoo of the treasury department a. n
matter Of economy. il was stated. IN the
conduct Vt the~stiair- VI customs collec-
tion- on thc border. The combined district
will be one NJ the largest. ID mol the larg-
cSt under one head Ill the entire United
States
Collector "a Customs Frank Rabbi ID ia
au,horitativelv stated, j. not candidate
tor collector ~ the new district. II being
impo--ihe iur him to leave the border WI
account of hi- private business IN this -er-
lion. u WAS expected by h- iriend- that
had the district been continued W. u now
exists hc would have been continued in
ihe office Mr. Rabbi term of four Years
Expired about the first ot this month. and
" WY -uppu-cd that hc viii NV continued w
office until the organization ot the new
district j, completed and an appointment
nsik Il i said ya-t san Antonian il
The leading candidate for collector VT the
cnmhIned district.