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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
STATE NEWS NOTES.

The Silver lake electric development
Of the Hortonia Power company in Rut
land county has been practically com
pletcd. The drop from Silver Lake, about
64o feet, is expected 10 generate 5000
horsepower, Transmission lines viii
take the power to Grown Point, Port
Henry and Unionyille, y. ~, to Bran
don and Rutland The same company is
at work on development at Salisbury,
using the waters of Lewiston river the
outlet of Lake Dunmote and another
on the New Haven river in Bristol
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
The Old Time Way.

That oldfashioned banyard fertili-
ger, of which the New England farmer
used to put 4 shovelful in every hill
of corn or potatoes, and which, IN every
season, wet or dry, produced a sure
crop, is nightly missed in these DAYS
of new wrinkles. 1t was made by draw
ing loads Of loan into the BARNARD in
the fall OF the wear and turning the cat
tle and sheep out upon il on fair DAYS
during the winter. The poor hay, straw
aud corn butts which were fed to them
on the ground. and considerable por-
ton Of which they failed to eat, min
glcd with the loan and the animal ex-
cremcnt and made fertilizer which
nothing produced BY modern science
has ever produccd.- Manchester Union.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
Billie Brownie Felt
of 1t.

Browne. II l e
you growing n little deaf?
Certainly not, said Peter Gnome.
But when we take ut least a good
bath every day whether it is spring or
summer or winter or autumn. l can't
really, for the life Of me. understand
why you are wondering about a first
spring bath
"'Oh, oh OH laughed Billy Browaie,
that is as good Il joke as / ever
heard
"Glad you think So said Peter.
Suppose you explain my own joke to
me then
~ wiz said Billie Brownie. 4
meant l wondered whether it was too
early in the year TO have a dip in the
pond down yonder. Not just n bath,
but Il spring swim. You know good
water fight and swim and dive, ELI.
PeterE
"'Oh,' said Peter, that is very diff
ferent. Well now, I would have to give
that 81 little thought before | made
up my mind about it. | could not tell
just offhand whether l think it would
be too cold or not. | would have TO
feel the water first with one hand,
and then with the other. Then | would
have to let the hand remain wet in
the breeze to see if the breeze were
warm or chilly
"You'd have to do quite Il lot said
Billie Brownie.
That's So said Peter Gnome. 4
don't want to catch a cold. It's So eX-
tremely disagreeable to sneeZe. never
thought there was any fun in that
never
al don't suppose anyone thinks il
is fun to sneeze,' said Billie Brownie
YOU'D think So said Peter Gnome
! 'tO see the way some animals anC
| creatures do such silly things ant
then all that follows is a sneezins
attack I don't believe in being fussl
| but | do hate to sneeZe.
"'Well, no one is asking you t.
sneeZe,' said Billie Brownie.
"'That is quite true said Pete
Gnome. no one is asking me at all
I am just thinking whether l can g
with you for the dip and whether
think you should go
care you going to be a doctor
asked Billie Brownie gravely. 'Yo1
seem to be taking medicine ahead o
i timer
peter Gnome laughed and the
linked arms and went to look at tn
pond and to feel of the water. Firs
Billie Brownie felt of it, and the
Peter Gnome put his hand in.
/ am not at all sure what to say
said Peter Gnome.
Neither am T. said Billie Brown,
"They stood by the side of the pom
feeling the water and then looked i
each other. They did not seem to b
able to make up their minds just wha
to do.
"Just then the Cloud Fairies wcr
: talking. Look ut Billie Brownie an
Z Peter Gnome.' they said. They do NJ
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28

1t so happened that in the Springfield
Sunday Republican the summaries Of
the meet in Brattleboro and Of the dual
meet in Troy, a. Y, between Rensse-
laer Polytechnic institute and Spring
field college were published in parallel
columns and a comparison showed that
in the six track events the school boys
Of Brattleboro and Rutland excelled
the records made by the collegians.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28

Here is 4 good specimen of journal
ism rs it is run i'll the Rocky noun
tains: eve begin the publication ov
The Rocky Mountain Cyclone with some
phew diphiculties conphrunting us be
cause the phirm phrom whom we
brought our output phor this printing
ophphicc phailed to supply US with any
ephs or Gays, and il Will be phouf Or
phvc weeks bephorc we can Get any.
We have ordered the missing letters,
and will have to Get along without
them until they come. We don lique
the look ov this variety ov spelling
any better than our readers, but mis-
tax win happen in the best regulated
phamilies, and iph the ph S and the G. s
and X 5 and q hold out we shall cccr
/ (sound the c hard) The Cyclone whirl
/ ing aphter a phashion till the sorts
arrive. 1t is no ioquc to us-it's q
iscrious aphpnair.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28


Brownie and Peter Gnome got soaked !
they simply got drenched. And how
the Cloud Fairies and the King of the
Clouds did laugh.
"'Well, that was a good joke on Us,
said Billie Brownie, as they hurried
home.
Yes said Peter Gnome, we got
drenched without any swim at al.
| imagine the Cloud King must have
decided it was warm enough for the
spring dip and as we We're so unle-
cided he thought he'd give Us the bath
without the trouble Of our making up
our minds about itr ''." #1r#
"'That's just it, chuclled the King
of the Clouds, as he called back the
Raindrops and old Mr.. sun came out
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Refc-sier ~ on sale every evening
by the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co.
O.. W. cleveland, ID. K. Cutler & Co
EstCyv.leJ, Brooks House Pharmacy
Aliens Depot Newsstand.
West Brattleboro, J. l.. Stockwell
East Dummerston, NJ L. Brown.
Putney. NJ G.. Williams.
Newfane, y. NJ. Eatchelder.
Townshend, G. W. cutler.
West Townshend. G.. II. Grout.
jamaica. Il. J. Daggett.
South Londonderry. =. II, Tyler.
South Vernon, T.. n. BufTum.
West Chesterfield, N. H., Mrs. W
Strgetpr.
Hlnsdale, NJ. H., w. TT, Lyman.
Bellows Falls, VT, Depot Restaurant
windsor. VI. Windsor Restaurant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28

know whether to 20 for a dip or wheth-
er to stay out
ooh, what a joke said the King of
the Clouds. I shall have To call out
the army of raindrops and see what
they are up to. Raindrops, Rain
Drops he called
"Hello.' called the Raindrops.
"'How about a little exerciseT asked
the King of the Clouds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
TO SUBSCRIBERS

n Is the aim Of the management To
NJ the paper each night. and 1t solicits
the cooperation OF subscribers to that
end. Prompt reports should be given Of
each failure to receive the paper on the
morning following the omission, in per-
son. by telephone or postal card, thus
enabling the cause OF the error to be
promptly and accurately discovered anc
the proper remedy Immediately applied
70 Is only by this method that the pub
Usher can secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertlsing-Run of paper
so cents an inch for first insertion; 2
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
ton Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements - Five cents
"a line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent Insertion.
without change Of copy.
Reading Notices Ten cents per line,
first Insertion with so per cent discount
for each subsequent insertion without
change ~ copy.
Position 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28

d" We're in need
Of it sadly said
the RaindropS.
Well said
the King of the
Clouds, III give a
prize to the one
who gets to the
earth firStr
"Off the rain
drops scampered,
and 50 quickly did
they rush down to
the earth that it
was just like q
clOudburSt.
at1 ID IL;
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28

: / AIN not quite
sure, he said
w neither it is too
early in the sea
sor for the first
spring bath
" Whatever do
you mean :? asked
Peter Gnone, his
eyes opening very
wide and his fore
head raised up
high.
~ mean just
what / say. Peter.
replied Bill e
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
DWSEy[N|NQ
FAIRY TALL
CLOUD KINGS JOKE.
81 MACY GRAAAM BONNER

"Billie Brownie" said Daddy, "was
talking to Peter Gnome.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28
Crow Has Cause.

Which are the most contented birds
Crows. because they never complain
without caWS (caUSe).
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28

MONDAY. MAY =, 1917,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-28

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
OYSTERS FORCED TO WORK
Japanese Scientist coneeives ioea ''
HTeachIng" BlvaIves to Pro-
duce Pearls.

The Japanese conduct great oyster
farms where the bivalves are taught
to make pearls. 1t was Doctor MIX
noto. a weIl-known scientist, who
conceived the idea that oysters might
he educated and made TO work for man.
After many years Of costly expert
mentation he discovered the method In
use today.
The farm has an area Of about 80
SQUARE miles and the water varies In
depth from 5 to Is fathoms. The farm
or selects the spots where the larvae
of oysters are most numerous and then
he plants small rocks and stones.
These are soon covered with oyster
spat. They are then removed and
placed in special beds, where they lie
undisturbed until the third year.
II is said that an oyster will not pro-
duce a pearl unless It be irritated by
some foreign substance. AS soon as 1t
feels this 1t proceeds TO cover IL with
nacre, layer on layer, until after few
years it has made pearl. When large
enough the oysters are taken from
their beds and carefully opened; tiny
speck Of some foreign substance IS IN
troduced into their bodies, and they
are replaced in the sea. By the end Of
from three TO five years the oyster has
coated the foreign substance with
nacre and this has become pearl.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
WHERE PICNIC IS A PASSION
In Australia People Obtain Maximum
Of Recreation Without Country
Clubs or Amusement Parks.

As in the United States, the mo
vies" often constitute the chief indoor
amusement. but the universal recrea-
ton in Australia is the picnic which
reaches a high development. Men.
women and children, families, clubs,
churches, lodges and miscellaneous
groups are out on plcnics afternoons,
Sundays and holidays.
Two picnics n week are not unusual;
q young lady Of my acquaintance had
five to her credit. The picnlckers walk,
ride horses, take wagons, or go by mo-
tor, street car, train or boat. They go
10 the shore, TO the woods, to rivers,
to picturesque hIllsides, or 70 the ZOO
logical and botanical gardens, which In
Australian cities are used, not guarded
by keep off the grass" signs. The
time is occupied by gossiping, reading,
sewing, writing letters, playing simple
games, eating lunch or supper, fishing,
swimming, studying flowers or Insects
or "plain restiag."
America has much TO learn from the
southern continent Of the use Of parks
and the attainment of recreation with
out the expense of country clubs and
Coney islands.-NatlOnal Geographic
Magazine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
KEPT HER AWAKE
The Terrible Pains in Back and
Sides. Cardui Gave Relief.

MarksviIle, La.-Mrs. Alice Johnson,
OF this place, writes: "For one year
suffered with an awful misery in my back
and sides. My left side vas hurting me
all the time The misery was something
awful.
could not do anything, not even sleep
al night 1t kept lie awake most of the
night E. ! took different medicines, bit
nothing did me any good or relieved ne
until took Cardui 49,.
Twas not able 10 DO any ot ny Noik
for one year AID CotwoCe auiGe Tine
was confined 10 ms lei CT sGt O. / %.
so had with M bsck lIst ,.fsa .;5cp,d
down | was not abe 10 slrais.ISn I'D
again decided would iy Clrcu
e. BY time had taken the entire botue
| was feeling petty good ard could
straishten up and my pains were nearly
all gone
shall always praise Cardu;. con.
inued taking il until ! was sIong ard
we'll" you suffer from pains cue 10
female complaints, Cardui nay be Just
what you need. Thousands C! WoE,a
who once suffered in this way now praise
CardI for their present good heath.
Give il trial. NC-lS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

He does not look like very impor'
tant part of a big automobile organi-
cation, this stopped, grizzled man, but
the president of q great motorcar COM
pany. according 10 Popular Science
Monthly, says that Magnet Bill saves
his salary a dozen times over every
day he works. Rain or shine, summer
or winter, Magnet Bill may be seen
walking slowly about the automobile
plant, his eyes fixed on the ground.
He gets his nickname from the fact
that his tools consist solely Of a tin
bucket and a big steel magnet,
strapped to the end Of shovel handle.
It Is his duty to save automobile tires
by removing from the roadway every
nail and piece Of metal that might
cause a tire puncture. Thousands OF
cars are run over this roadway TO
the testing place, and without the pre-
cautions taken by Magnet BIZ the cost
for cut and punctured tires would
amount to many thousands Of dollars
yearly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Discovering Columbus.

During a recent campaign a Tam
many leader on the East side, self
made man and one not entirely COM
pleted yet in some parts, was address
ing a mass meeting Of Italian-born
voters on behalf Of his party's ticket.
Gentlemen and fellow citizens" he
began, Il deem it an honor to be per-
mitted to address you upon the issues
of the day. 1 have always had deep
admiration for your native land. !
vinerate the mimory Of that great, that
noble, Eyetalian who was the original
discoverer Of this here land Of ours.
"Why, gintlemen, at me mothers
knee 1 was taught to sing that Insplrin'
song, Columbus, the Jim Of the
ocean,"
Whereupon there was loud applause.
Saturday Evening Post.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
City Of Many Names.

No capital city has changed its name
so often as ConstandnOple, which was
originally known as Lygos. In y. G.
e5S this name was discarded for that
of Byzantium, which remained In use
until the capture Of the city by Sept
mus Severus, who rechristened it
Roma Nova. On making It his cap
ital, Constantine the Great endowed It
with his own name, and II Is still Con-
stantlnople among western nations.
This name, however, is ignored By the
Turks, who since they obtained pos
session Of Constantinople have pre-
ferred to call II STEAMBOAT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Somr
nound. took six bottles and today
am healthy woman able to do my own
homework. | wish every suffering
woman would try Lydia E. Pinkham 3
Vegetable Compound. and ind out Ior
themselves how good II IS MIS-. CA M
A. KIEso, 596 North Ave, aurora III
The great number Of unsolicited p;ILs%, t eS-
oratorv. many of which are from time
tn time published by permission, are
nroof of the value of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, IN the
treatment of female Ills. 3,
Every ailing woman in the United
States is cordially invited to write to
the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co;
(confdentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice. 1t is free, will bring you health
and may save your life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Camphor groves NAV some day be !

Camphor groves may some day be as
familiar to Us as peach orchards and
orange groves. Agents OF the Depart
ment OF Agriculture have found that when
planted in hedges fifteen feet apart CAM
phor trees will yield each year about
eight tons Of trimmings 10 the acre, from
which about two hundred pounds Of gum
camphor can be distilled. AT present
prices that means profit Of about one
hundred and sixty dollars an acre. The
camphor trees are harder than many OF
our fruit trees, but are suited only 10 the
southern half of the country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

severe PAM "
back and sides until
| became so weak |
could hardly walk
from chair to chair,
and got so nervous
jump at the
slightest noise. l
was entirely unit
to do my house
work, 1 was giving
up hope of ever be-
ing well, when my
sister asked me TO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

You are waiting TO do some great thing,
you are all waiting 10 pull down some
great evil. Perform the small things tina
are unseen, and they will bring other and
greater things for you TO perform. You
would bleed and die for your country.
Citizenship does not demand any such
act OF heroism. Do the small things,
and the first one that comes 10 you. and
a second will Immediately come.-IOhn
Bright.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Success.

my first rich patient was the max
ing Of me-" confessed the doctor.
"Did you make a marvellous cureT
''0h, no. But got enough money
to move into a fashionable nelghbor-
hood, and then called myself a spe-
cialist."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Paint and Oil Department.

Raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, Harness
Oil, Machine Oil, Black Strap, Tur-
pentine, N. c. and Gas Tar, Gasoline,
Varnish, Japan Dryer, Knot Killer,
White Lead, Red Lead, Spanish
Brown, Calcined Plaster, Portland
Cement, Lard Oil, PlaStering Hair,
Coal Oil, Neat Foot Oil, Fish Oil,
Bath Brick Soap, Sulphur, Copperas,
Borax.
Patent Plasteridg prepared for immediate
use.
international Stock Food and Gleason's
Horse and Cattle Powders.
Frank Miller's Harness Dressing, Whale
Oil Soap.
Black Lambs Foot Harness Oil.
The Perfection Blue Flame WickleSs Oil
Stove-safeSt and best.
The -Four Leaf Clover Cream Separator,
where the milk is not mixed or di-
luted with water, leaving it pure and
sweet for family use.
Wall Paper furnished or short notice at
reduced prices.
Reduced Prices on Haying Tools and
Barn Doors Hangers and Track.
Force Pumps, Deep Well Pumps, Gal
vanized Bucket Pump and Water
Purifier, | x Chain Pumps.
arpe Stock of Cooking and Heating
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

When a fireman who had CALAMITY lost
his life in action was buried, his COM
rades, as a token OF affection for their
dead hero, covered his coffin with 2
magnificent funeral sheaf. inscribed with
the words: "Gone to his last fire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

"Sure as yer live," confided the land
lord OF the Sunny Gulch Hotel. "the sau-
sages I've been a-feedin' my guests air
made from kanines."
"How SO ?" qucried the friend.
"Wa-al, fed 'em sausages for aweek,
an by Saturday every blame guest in the
place began ter growl."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Norfolk &WeSternR y
Schedule in Effect June lOIh, 1911
LEAVE SHEPHERDSTOWN DAILY.

LEAVE SHEPHEKDSl OWN DHiLI.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. 1850 A. M.-For BRISTOL and IN
termediaie stations Pullman Broil,f
Parlor Car 10 Roanoke; connects
with the ST. Louis Express Tor all
points West; Pullman Sleeper Roam
oke 10 Columbus, Cincinnati, and
Chicago, cate car.
No. 27-5.33 p. NJ. - For Elkton, Va,
and Local Stations.
No. ii. 80 A. M.-Let OF from connect
ing lines al Hagerstown or Shenan-
doah Junction or TO take on TOT Basic
orbeyond. Pullman Sleeper 10 Gary,
Winston Salem and Jacksonville, ria.
Cafe Car TO Blueiield.
NORTHBOUND.
No. 2S-9.35 A. M.-For Hageisiown
and intermediate stations, connects al
Hagerstown for Harrisburg. Phlladel-
phia and New York.
No. 1866 p. NJ. - For Hagersioen
Philadelphia, and New York; Psrlor
Car, Pullman Sleepers, Hagersiown
to Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New
York.
No. 2-1 80 A. M.-Let off from Basic or
beyond, or 10 take on Tor connecting
lines al Shenandoah Junction or Ha-
gerstown. Pullman Sleeper 10 Phil
adelphia and New York
II you are thinking OF taking atnp YOU
want quotations, cheapest fares, reliable
and correct information, as TO routes, train
schedules, the mo- comfortable and quick
est way. Wife and the information is
yours Tor the asking, with one Of COM
plete Map Folders. -
w. b. BEVlLL, w. c. SAUNDERS,
Pass. Trait. Mngr. Gen. Pass. Agl.
Roanoke Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

"Now, Arthur, said his father, you've
been going to school long enough to
write decently. Don't you know how TO
make figure three?"
"Sure," said the boy. "You put your
pencil on the paper and then you shiver."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
Hill Top House
Horpers Ferry, w. Va.

The above Hotel, with improved ser
vice in every department is open 10 The
public. Rooms with and without private
baths. Meals are noted, and the location
OF this beautiful Hotel makes Il one oi
the most attractive in this community
Charges are reasonable. Special ai,en-
ton given in winter months 10 dance
parties, and we are prepared 10 furnish
everything. $3.50
RATES Single rooms, $500 to- 90
per week. Double rooms, 5000 TO ga
90 per week. With private bath, 5000
pef week. Day rate, s., $3.50. s..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

The name-Doau's inspires confidence
-Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ills.
Doan's Ointment for skin itching. Doan's
Regulets for a mild laxative. Sold at all
drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, labor
ers, rely on DR.. Thomas Electric OIL.
Fine for cuts. burns, bruises. Should be
kept in every home, &c and SOC.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
MRS. KIESO SICK
SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Aurora. Ill.-'For seven long months
T Uttered from a female trouble, Win
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-07-12
TIN and SHEETIRON WARE
and wholesale and retail dealer in
Hardware Department.

Bar Iron, Nails, Horse Shoes, Large
Iron Wash Kettles, Brass, Copper
and Porcelain Kettles, Skillets, Waffle
Irons, Trace, Butt, Cow and Halter
Chains, Farm Bells, Screen Doors
and Windows, American Fence Wire,
Barbed Wire, Saws, Black Hawk
Corn Shelters, Lawn Mowers, Files,
All Sizes Bolts, Loaded Shells, Pow
der and Shot.