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The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
Pershing Visits Lines.

American Training Camp in France.
General Pershing has gone on Il
tour of inspection of the lines of COM
munication, which is expected to &C.
cupy several days. The French gov.
eminent has placed at his disposal a
private railway car, so constructed
that an automobile may be carried in
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
Treatment of Paretics.

As a result of two and half years
of treating paretics in the New Jersey
State hospital with salvarsans neosal-
WARSAW and illuminate of mercury in
jected into the spinal cord, Drs. Brit.
ton d. Evans and Frederick 81. Thorne
report to the Medical Journal that this
method has little or no value.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
Christians In japan.

OF Japan's 100000 people, about
100000 are Christian believers This
figure includes Roman and Greek Cath
Ollie converts. Protestant church men,
bers number 1880, of whom 11,8S6
were baptized in 1915-1916. The gain
was about IA per cent.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
Nc New Swedish Cabinet.

Stockholm.-M. J. Widen, president
Of the second Chamber and former
minister of the interior, who was
charged by King Gustav with the for
nation of cabinet. has replied that
he is unable to accomplish the task
The king now has invited the Liberal
leader, Professor Eden, to organize
A ministry.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
Will Fix Prices of Oil.

Washington.-The Fuel Administra-
ton soon will assume regulation OF
the country's oil supply as we'll as
coal. The price which the govern
ment has not now the power to reach,
probably will be fixed by voluntary
agreement. as in the case of copper
and steel
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
STOP THAT HACKING COUGH.

Mansfield formerly Hungarian)
Cough Balsam heals the nfiamed and
lacerated membranes and quiets the
tickling nerves that lie underneath the
infected portions. Invaluable for ba-
bics. Price 25e and 5Oc.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01

DEATH Turks IN A WEAK HEART.
SO on first symptoms use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay and pay the awful
penalty. "Renovine" Is the hearts
remedy. Price $1.00 and 50c.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01

4 itICc > II uNOIlts
Prescription. A
physician in Mon
roe ga We III G
the Prescription
when other RENE
dies failed. / took
seven bottles, u.s.
ing it for three
months. l was in
poor shape when
l started to take
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01

The right thought will surely come
in the fitness of time TO those who
keep on thinking for themselves.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS.

Every woman takes great rTide In
having her home we'll kept, in having
the family wash done early in the
week. Good bluing is needed even
more than good soap. Be sure to use
Red Cross Ball Blue-Adv.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
They Never Do Then.

DO you object to your husband
staying out late nightsf"
Not If I am with him"
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
'Femenina' is the wonder worker for all
female disorders. Price 81 90 and soc. Adv
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
n armony.

What swagger yon fellow is walk
Ing with"
That's to match his stick"
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
FIVE BILLION LOAN
IS OVERSUBSCRIBED
MORE THAN BILLION SUBSCRIBED
ON LAST DAY OF CAMPAIGN
100000 SUBSCRIBERS.
RESERVE BANKS SWAMPED
Every District Reports That 1t Is I'M
possible to Give Full Figures, as
Subscriptions Came in Too Rap
idly to Be Recorded.


Washington.-Secr McAdoo
announced that the second Liber- =
ty loan was an overwhelming sue
cess.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01

Those who save for rainy day are
those whose lives are likely to have
the most sunshine.
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01

Our lives are but drops in the buck
ct of time, yet most of US think we're
the bucket
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01

Many sentlmentalists forget it's a
soldiers business to make war I'M
comfortable
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
A Difference.

There is no excuse for crime"
No; but there is often warrant
for it."
The Carlisle independent. (Carlisle, Ark.) 1905-current, 1917-11-01
NEWS OF LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, Ark.-"When l lived in
/ had occasion to use DIR
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
MRS. W. T. HART ENTERTAINS

Mrs. W. T. Hart, assisted by Mar garet Hart and Frances Jordan, enter tained at her home Friday, March 16, with a St. Patrick's Day party.
 The early part of the evening was spent in playing progressive games, after which a delicious luncheon con- sisting of salad course and mint ice was served. The Erin ga Braugh" idea was suggested by the dainty little shamrocks perched on the ice.
 Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the Hart home were Misses Watson, Jones, Couch, Hesterly, Higginbotham and Moss and Messrs. Guthrie, Logan, Greeson, Smith, Marsh and Marable.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

John c. Williams, Pastor.
 Sunday school 10 a. m. Duncan L. McRae, Supt.; Geo. R. Haynie, assist. ant.
 Preaching at II, subject, "Godliness Profitable"
 Preaching 7;30 p. m., subject, Fear Not,' message for these times of national and international perplexity Prayer meeting subject, next Wednes- day, "The Presbyterian Creed and History of the Westminster Assem- bly,"
 Two valuable members recently re- ceived into this church. We hope others will follow. Join the church in the town or community where you live is good doctrine.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
JACK BLAkELY ENTERTAINS

A large number of young people were delightfully."- entertained on Fri day evening, March 16th, at beauti- fully arranged party given by Jack Blakely at the home of his parents. After the guests had arrived, tallies were passed for the interesting game of forty-two. Fortune favored Philip Hatley, who made highest score, while Colyer Cox made lowest score.
 After several games of forty-two, 8 dainty salad course was served The whole evening was made enjoyable by the delightful music furnished by the player-piano.
 The guests reluctantly took their departure at late hour, expressing themselves as having had a delightful evening.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
CONDENSED STATEMENT
 Liabilities

Go to church tomorrow
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
An Inside Bath Makes You Look
 and Feel Fresh
Says a glass of hot water with phosphate before breakfast
 keeps Illness away.
Thls excellent, common-sense health measure being
 adopted by millions.

Physicians the world over recom- mend the inside bath, claiming this is of vastly more importance than out side cleanliness, because the skin pores do not absorb impurities into the blood, causing ill health, while the pores in the ten yards of bowels do
 Men and women are urged to drink each morning, before breakfast a glass of hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate in it, as a harmless means of helping to wash from the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels the previous days indigestible materials, poisons, sour bile and tox- ins; thus cleansing, sweetening and purifying the entire alimentary canal before putting more food into the stomach,
 Just as soap and hot water cleanse and freshen the skin, so hot water and limestone phosphate act on the ellm- inative organs.
 Those who wake up with bad breath coated tongue, nasty taste or have dull, aching head, sallow complexion aicd stomach; others who are subject to bilious attacks or constipation should obtain quarter pound of lime stone phosphate at the drug store This will cost very little but IS suffi' cient to demonstrate the value of in side bathing. Those who continue il each morning are assured of pro nounced results. both in regard tt health and appearance.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
ARK KANSAS WILL BE ON
 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY

Little Rock, March 17.-Unless all signs fail, Arkansas will be on the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway, and the new maps to be issued by the National Highway Association, will show the road of the South which cor responds to the Lincoln Highway of the North, passing through this state. The Arkansas commission of the Ma tional Highway Association, of which Gen. I. R. Gibbons of BauXite Is the chairman, has about secured the con- sent of the president of the national organization to the changing of the names of the Jefferson Davis Memor- ial and the Southern highways. The Southern highway now leads through the heart of the Confectionery, from Richmond to Atlanta, and then up through Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas, to a junctnre with the Jefferson Davis Highway in south Texas. The Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway now skirts the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to Texas, ahd thence to Cali fornia.
 All fo the states through which the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway now passes, have consented to the change. and the states on the Southern have also requested 1t,
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17

At the close of business March 5. 1917
 RESOURCES
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17

The News has scholarship in Tyler Business College for sale. This is the largest school of its kind in the world and if you want to send one of your children to good business school, see us.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
THE LITTLE GIRL NEXT DOOR
 AT THE GEM TUESDAY

in sections of enthralling cinema en- tertainment Not a fanciful sketch, but is taken from the testimony before the Illinois State Welfare Commission and if official. The thrill of the year. A glad-I-was-there feeling on your homeward hike.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17

Nancy Hall Seed sweet potatoes at L. A. Murrah & Go. Order today. Phone 369. 8d3
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
The PRESCOTT DAILY NEWS
 Published by The News Printing Company

Entered as second class mai, mat ter November 4th, 1905, at the post office at Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17
Report of the Condition of BANK OF PRESCOTT
 Prescott, Nevada CO. Ark.

At the close of business March 5. 1917. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts. .... .S2S2 .872. 50 Loans on Real Estate. .... 5S,476.61 Loans on Cotton. ..... 934.72 Overdrafts, Secured and ! Unsecured .......... 1S5.94 Other Bonds and Securi-
 ties, including State War
 rants, County and City 1 Scrip .............. 73,Oss.52 Furniture and Fixtures. S,000.00 Banking House .......... 9,500.00 Items in Transit on Sundry
 Banks ................ s75.OO Due from Banks not Re- serve Agents .......... 29,553 .O6 Cash Items .............. 5OO.00 Cash and Due from Re-
 serve Banks ........... 4,952 .s7 Other Resources ......... 270.51
 LIABiLiiTiiIES '0''-''''' Capital Stock, paid up... IS 75,OOO. .OO Surplus Fund, Certified. 75,O0O. .OO Undivided Profits, Net. 14,321.41 Savings Accounts ........ 118,527.S8 Individual Deposits, Includ- ing Public Funds. ...... 364 ,368. .O8 Due to Banks, not Reserve Agents ............. 6.60 Time Certificates of deposit 41,146.53 Cashiers Checks ....... 72O.61 Other liabilities ......... 11S.72 aotai SooS ,ZO9 30 State of Arkansas, County of Ne vada, ss.-We, Thos. C. McRae, Presi- dent, and Thos. c. McRae, Jr., Cashier of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of our knowledge and be- lief.
 THOS. c. M'RAE, President. THOS. c. M'RAE, JR., Cashier.
 Attest:
 W. V. TOMPKINS,
 E. L. COX,
 SAM T. WHITE, Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of March, 1917.
 My Commission expires March 2G, I1917.
 (SEAL) WREN SCOTT,
 Notary Public
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17

Let us clean your electric fans. They need it before you begin to use them this summer. Hamilton & Har- rell. tf
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-17

Read this weeks Saturday Evening Post.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01
The WoMAN,s CLUB.

The Woman's club met as usual in
Pythian hall. with the president. Mrs.
Goodloe. presiding.
The club voted to hold an exhibit
and demonstration of Colorado made
goods some time in April for the pur-
pose of advertising our home indus.
tries.
This being altruistic day the fol-
lowing program was given:
Vocal Solo-"The Sunshine OF Your
Smile"-Mrs. Grin Shoemaker of
Butte, City, Mon. but formerly of this
city. Mrs. Shoemaker responded TO
an encore by singing When You and
Were Young, Maggie"
DIR. Goodloe was introduced and
gave very instructive talk on can
ce..
A piano duet by Mrs. Morey and
Miss Lyon was greatly appreciated by
the club.
Mrs. Starr explained the new edu-
catioual code now before the Colorado
legislature. The club endorsed this
bill.
Mrs. Logan gave very interesting
paper on child labor conditions in
this and foreign lands. The bill be.
fore the legislature was discussed by
the club.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01
SOUTH CANON

The Modern Priscilla Crochet club
and their husbands were entertained
at the home OF Mrs. F. II. Stinemeyer
on Griffin avenue last Friday evening.
After playing many interesting games
delicious refreshments were served
uy the hostess. All decided IL to be a
very pleasant gathering.
The South Canon division of the
Methodist Ladies' Aid society met at
the home OF Mrs. Frank Dixon on
Douglas avenue Thursday afternoon.
After business session social hour
was held. The hostess served deli
cious refreshments.
Mr.. and Mrs. McDermott and Miss
Blunt of Florence were guests OF
Mrs. Roy Mullen on Catlin avenue
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Robert Boulton of Glenwood
Springs was a guest of Mrs. Dave
GTiffiths for the week end.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01
ROCKVALE||NEWS
(ey Roy EvERLN

There were 106 present at the NJ.
E. Sunday school last Sunday.
Prayer meeting and Bible study will
be held at the home of William z.
williams Wednesday evening. Ep-
worth League will meet Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. Matthew Smith was a Canon
visitor Monday.
Thomas Easton and wife. his moth
er. Mrs. A p. Easton. Mrs. w. A.
Easton of Valdez. Colo. and Mrs.
Mary w. Humphrey of Routt county
motored to Pueblo Monday.
Hannah Easton of Florence was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Eas-
ton Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Embelton of Nushaft
was Canon visitor Monday
Harry Reddington. Chester Philips
and others motored to the Yerdun
mine Monday.
Miss Harriet Salmon of Florence
spent Sunday with Miss Maude Angel.
Mabel Kitto, who has been sick for
the past week, is improving,
Mary Price spent Sunday in Pueblo
visiting friends
Mrs D. Scollick was Florence Wis
itor Monday.
William Newell is suffering with a
broken elbow
Mrs. William Gardner of Canon was
the guest of John Graham Sunday and
Monday.
Mrs. Charles Nash was Canon
visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. John Penny spent Tuesday in
Canon
Mrs. Margaret Kimberly and Mrs.
Matthew Smith were Florence shop
pers Tuesday.
Mrs. camnn Salvi of Coal Greek
visited in Canon Tuesday.
Mrs. Elmer Newcomb was a Canon
visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Max Morganstone of Coal
Greek was a Canon visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Owen Watkins spent Tuesday
at Canon shopping.
Miss Fabrizzio of Coal Greek was 4
visitor at the county seat Tuesday.
Theo. Champion was an outgoing
passenger on No. 10 from Florence TO
Pueblo Tuesday.
Mrs. James Newell and daughter
in-iaw, Mrs. Robert Newell. were
Florence shoppers Tuesday.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01
EAST CANON
NEWS NOTES
(Mrs. e. e. Lambuthl


Mrs. L. W. Allen received letter
from Miss Esther Howard of Lords
bury. Calf. in which she states they
have been smudging for four weeks
endeayoring to save the orange crop
lii that district. Miss Howard was for
merly OF East Canon. and says that
she wishes for a few weeks of Canon
weather just at this time.
Mrs. Carpenter and children. Lyle
and Esther. motored from Colorado
Springs last Sunday and spent the day
at the Post home on Dozier avenue.
A. KEGS of Greydene avenue went
to Rocky Ford last week to attend to
some business matters. He is ex-
pected home the latter part of this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Hardy and
daughters. Mary and Ruth. of Pools.
Va. have recently moved to the DIR.
Craven place on East Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Castella and
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney of Colorado
Springs and Miss Ethel Larson of
Cottonwood avenue spent Sunday at
the Tomlinson home on Greydene ave
nue..
Carl Nehl of North Reynolds ave-
nue. was called to Jensen. Utah, last
week by the death of his cousin, Sam
Graham.
Mrs. Schoulke of Central street,
who has been suffering with pneumo-
mia. is greatly improved and it is
hoped she will soon be around again.
Henry Purnell Jr. has returned to
Rockford. after a pleasant visit with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pur-
nell. of North Reynolds.
Mrs II. It Gravestock came up from
Florence Saturday and spent the day
with Mrs. Howerton. Mr.. Grayestock.
who was seriously i'll a few weeks
ago. has fully recovered and is able
To resume his duties.
Elmer L. Lambuth and John Gra-
ham spent sunday in Rocky Ford.
where they visited o. 5. Frantze's
poultry ranch.
Mrs. f. Bachelor returned home
Sunday from Rocky Ford. after
spending some time visiting with her
daughter
Mrs. Westover of Portland. Ore. ar
rived this week from Montana to visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. p.
Sandy.
The Farmers club will meet Friday
evening at thei- usual meeting place.
the Harrison school building. fine
program has been planned and large
crowd is desired.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Runner of Flor
ence spent Sunday at the Runner and
Wilson homes on Four Mile.
Mrs. F. T. Hastings and children.
Frank and Edward. of Olathe. Colo,
are visiting the Hastings family on
Rhodes avenue
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01
STATES DEBTS ARE REDUCED
Sl3s, ,799.9f IN TWO YEARS

Denver, Jan. 3o.-The report of the
state treasurer covering the biennial
period ending Nov. 80 last indicates
that Colorado's credit is greater and
its Indebtedness less than two years
ago. The report is signed by Allison
Stocker. whose administration cover.
ed all but one month of the period.
The outstanding Indebtedness of the
state showed decrease OF s4Ss.7ss.S1
at the end of the two-year period.
This represents the difference be
tween 47S2.ssL7s. the total OF state
warrants and state bonds outstand-
ing. and s4.2s4.os2.s7, the total of
warrants and bonded indebtedness
outstanding Nov. 80. 1916.
Taxes derived from the state levy
for general purposes amounted to 81
6o4.53s.s0 during the biennial period.
OF this total Denver paid s1.3ss. 1852
Inheritance taxes broke all records.
SI,069.46S.o2 being realized. of which
estates OF Denver citizens paid $685..
2l212
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01

their families and invited guests on
Friday evening. Feb. 2. at the home of
Mrs Harrington on Park avenue. Six
thirty is the hour for getting together
and following the dinner there will
be lively program provided for by
the program committee of the associ-
alton.
The Sewing club OF Lincoln Park
met Thursday afternoon and executed
something a little out of the ordinary
way of doing things by going to the
home of Mrs. ]. Mccartney to give
her a little surprise on the occasion
of her fist birthday anniversary. Mrs.
Jean Eikins came up from Pueblo for
the special social event. expecting to
remain over for few days visit. The
next morning while Mrs. Elkins was
doing a little house work she passed
out the back door and slipped and fell
on the icy ground. causing a fracture
of the leg. The doctor was summoned
from town and Mr.. Elkins was called
from Pueblo by telephone. Mrs. Ell
kins was resting easy the next day
and Mr.. Elkins returned TO his work
Friends are hoping that there will be
no serious developments as the re-
suit OF the accident, other than pro-
longed stay away from her own home.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01
EoRECInsuRE sALE.

Under aud i'm accordance with a
Judgment OF the District Court OF the
State OF Colorado within and for the
County OF Fremont. on January 20, 1917.
IN tsHof OF =. ~, en- ~, :,
yusta Pauline Ackelbein. deceased,
plaintin, and against Gust Ackelbein.
order OF sale issued out of the office
OF the Clerk OF said Court by virtue
OF sald 1ssdfmeMS, S ans to r me SlreG5sd TS
on Friday, the eSrd day of February.
n u. 1917. at the hour OF ten o'clock
front door OF the court house in Canon
CitN in said Fremont County. l will
offer for sale and viii sell at public
auction TO the highest and best bidder
FOR cash In hand the following de-
scrieed property situated IN Fremont
wit; Beginning at a point described
as follows; From the Northeast cor
ner OF Block OF catiin's second Addi-
Fremont and State Of Colorado. run
North IS degrees. 80 minutes, East so
tess s 9n n,oss The line ro Of shs Esr,s side Of
thence south Il degrees. 81 minutes,
East SO feet along the East side OF
ond Addition TO south Canon: and from
said place of beginning running South
a1onr saia Ens, Iine Of said rborp,on
80 minutes. East its.s feet parallel
said Catlin's second Addition projected
Easteriy, and thence North Is degrees,
"a minutes. West 50 feet parallel with
said Thornton street. and thence South
rs degrees, 80 minutes. west its.s feet
to the place OF beginning; and also
one-half share OF stock of The South
Canon Ditch Company which Is nppur-
tenant TO said land. or so much thereof
as shall he, necessary to make the sum
cf sss5s.St. with interest thereon at
annum from said January @ " sstS. i5iS. III.
with costs of suit aud costs and cx-
pepses of advertisement and sale. ad-
Judged In favor of said plaintin in
aud by said Judgment.
Dated at Canon City. Colorado. Feb
ruary LIST. A. u. 1911,
WILLIAM H.tNEwcoMB.
Sherif OF Fremont County.
Waldo. Hunter 4 Thomas. Attorneys.
First Publication. Feb. LIST. 1917.
last Publication. Feb. 2end, 1871.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01
SOCIAL NOTES
pRoceEss CLUE MEETS.

The Progress club met at the home
of Mrs. cleland. 1il7 Macon avenue.
Monday night
The roll was called and the usual
routine of business transacted. The
subject of the evenings study was
Modern Plays" Miss Lucille Smith.
the assigned leader. is in the east.
but she wrote three very interesting
papers, in which she handled her sub
ject in a most able and proficient
manner They were read by the fol-
lowing members of the club:
Modern Tendencies in the Drama
Miss Sutton.
THE English Drama of Today
Miss Harris,
Modern Life Reflected in Modern
Drama'-Miss Sidwell
a general discussion followed of
plays, stage settings and actors.
A vote of thanks was extended to
Miss Smith for the excellent papers.
After the program the club mem.
bers prepared buttered toast. which
the hostess served with cocoa.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1917-02-01
SNOW BLOCKADE ON
WEsTcLiFFE BRANCH

An engine and snow plow. accompa.
MED by a string OF boarding cars and
a gang OF men. passed thru Canon
City AT 1880 o'clock Tuesday night
over the Denver & Rio Grande road
cnroute from Pueblo to Texas Greek
to clear the railroad track on the
Westcliffe branch; which Is block.
AIDED with snow. 1t has been impossi-
BILE during the last few days for the
regular crews ON tho Texas Creek
Westcliife line TO keep the track clear
and requisition had 70 be made un
Pueblo fer helps