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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19

Rev. G.. &. Woodbridge requests us
to announce that the regular monthly
services at the Benton Presbyterian
Church will lie held the fifth Sunday
in July. (thc 2eth) instead of the
first Sunday in August.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19
DR.. A. NJ. EICHELBERGER
Graduate Veterinarian
Shreveport, La.

Ocfie and Hospital Spring and Milan Streets
Telephones: Once, 1855; residence, 1852
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19

\ good. slow rain fell here and
throughout the parish Monday, end
ing the drouth. reviTing vegetation and
maxim. glad the hearts of everybody.
1t began about midnight and lasted
well III. into the morning Of that day.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19

Bees For Sale a9-s-p
new have FOR sale Z hives Of lees
Ct coed strain. Will trade or sell for
cash. Have not been robbed this
season. Cap on each hive.
Mrs. w. J. DAWSON, Benton, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19

Right now is il good time for you-to
have in mind the Rossier Parish Fair.
The drouth has passed. Why not now
give consideration to the thinks that
may yet lie planted and grown for eX-
hi,IitS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19

\ weekend visitor ut the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. +. Hill was Mrs. L..
{. Bradford of Mooringsport. Before
returning home she also visited ut the
home of her mother. Mrs. Tidwell.
who resides seine miles south Of Ben
ton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19

LATER.-Just before going to press
this (F'riday) afternoon. the reporter
was informed Ivy telephone message
that Il verdict had been returned i'll
the Simpson case. He was found not
guilty.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19

Rev. James Evans has announced
that he expects to preach Sunday at
the Baptist Church in this place. The
services will begin at the usual hours.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19
Second Crop Of Irish Potatoes.

Plain Dealing, La, July Il. 1917.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-19

Mr.. jim Abbey. who for some weeks
paSt has had employment ut Il point
uct far south Of Coushatta, is again
ut hene He expects soon to 20 to
work in the Plain Dealing oil field.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL

The Epworth League of the Third
Street NJ. E. Church will hold its
monthly business and social meeting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II.
Richardson tomorrow evening. This
will be the annual watermelon social
and "Brer" Richardson extends an in
vitation to all the members and
friends of the League to come early
and stay late. A splendid number of
the Leagues Loquacious Literary
Ledger will be read.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
MAySv|LLE TOBACCO FAIR
TO he Held This Year on November
22, 20 and 24-Same Committees
VIII Have Charge-Plans Be.
Ing Made to Make the Fair
Bigger and Better
Than Ever.

The Maysvllle Chamber Of Com
merce yesterday made announcement
that the Maysville Tobacco Fair will
be held this year on November 22, %,
end "a. Already plans are being made
to make the fair this year bigger and
better than last year.
The same committees which had
charge of things last year will again
assume the management of the fair
this year. They expect to profit by
the mistakes made in the first year Of
the fair and to plan for all the at
fractions, premiums and booths to he
a decided Improvement.
The Tobacco Fair should be a p.r-
manent thing In Maysville as 1t br. igs
the farmers and merchants into a
closer relation, and 1t is up to every
one to push and make 1t success.
IL 1t was a good thing last year, It can
be made better this year and each
succeeding year.
1t Is not too early for merchants to
speak for booths as the ones VIVA
speak first naturally get the best
choice OF position All the committees
expect to start work Immediately in
order that things will not be piled up
just before the fair starts. One of the
most important committees is that
which has charge of the advertising
and it should by all means begin q
campaign soon so that people every
where will know that there will be 9
fair here, the date and facts concern
ing premiums and other matters.
One of Maysvllle's progressive mer.
chants has been preparing since tho
close of the fair last year and he ex
poets to pull some stunts that vii
make the eyes of all open up will
management.
All together, merchants of Mays
vile and members of the Chamber O
Commerce, and let's whoop things VI
from now on so that this years fai
will be an incentive to greater thing
in the future.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
CUTTING scRAPE
Clarence White Cuts John Yates
Across the Throat and In the Arm
In Brawl on Fourth Street
Last Night-Both Parties
Negroes-Injurles Not
Believed 10 Be
Fatal.

In a drunken brawl at the home Of
Clarence White, colored. on East
Fourth street last night about 10
o'clock, White cut John Yates, an
other negro, across the throat three
times and also inflicted a deep cash
in the muscle Of the right arm. All
Of the cuts were deep but II Ia not
thought that they are fatal.
1t ia said that the two men ana
several women were at Whites home
and that all were drinking. An argu-
ment arose about one OF the women
and q mix-up followed In which Yates
came out second best.
Yates was removed to his hoEe at
the corner OF West Third street and
Graves alley, where he was given
iledical attention. The Injuries arc
verv serious and painful but 1t Is
thought that with good care he will
recover.
White was arrested late last night
by Officer brennan and Stewart and
placed In Jail on warrant charging
him with cutting and wounding an
other with intent to kill. He will be
given an examining trial as soon as
Yates is able to appear against him.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
KNITTING CLASS MEETS THIS
AFTERNOON

The Knitting Glass will meet this
afternoon at o'clock at the Woman's
Club room. The Government has
asked our Chapter for one hundred
pair of wristlets and pair of socks. 1t
is very necessary that all who can
knit will aid in this work, so / am
asking you to meet with us this after
noon and he n Our boys are giving
their lives fdT their country and to
safeguard the women and children,
and it is our duty to try and make
them as comfortable as possible, so |
make this appeal in their behalf.
MISS LUCY LEE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
NOTICE

All persons indebted to the Mason
Lumber Company will please call at
my residence, 522 West Second street,
and settle. If settlement is not made
within Is days claims will be placed
in hands of attorney for immediate
suit All parties having claims against
the above firm will present them to
me. AMOS A. MCLAUGHLIN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
COAL PRICES FIXED

Provisional prices for bituminous
coal at the mines were fixed Wednes-
day night by President Wilson and
announced in statement saying
measures would follow to control dis
tribution and set prices not only at
the mines but in the hands Of mid
dlemen and retailers.
The figures fixed by the President
will average slightly above the 81
mark. Estimates of cost production
worked out by the Federal Trade
Commission were used by the Presi-
dent in arriving at prices designated.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
LAST PRAYER MEETING BEFORE
CONFERENCE

The regular weekly prayer meeting
service will be held at the Third
Street NJ. E. Church this evening at
1880 o'clock and will be led by the
pastor, Rev. S. X. Hunt. This will be
the last meeting before Conference
and all the members of the church are
requested to be present.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
COUNTY ASSESSORS MEET HERE

The county assessors OF the Ninth
Congressional District, nineteen In
all, met here yesterday morning at
the Court House, and were given in
structions on the new tax law by
Former Attorney General NJ. NJ. Lo-
gan, now chairman of the State Tax
Commission, and former Revenue
Collector Ben Marshall, now secre-
tary Of the State Tax Commission.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23

Freeman Cunningham Of Orange
burg was tried for lunacy before Act
Ing County Judge J, Edward Bullock
and a jury yesterday morning and he
was ordered sent to the State Hos
pital for the Insane at Lexington. He
was taken over yesterday afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
BIG CROWD FIRST DAY OF GER.
MANTOWN FAIR

Notwithstanding the fact that the
weather was very threatening yester-
day q large crowd was In attendance
at the old reliable Germantown vsir.
II was said TO be one OF the largest
nrst day crowds on record Good or
der pFsvailed and oil reported having
Z nice time
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
BRYANT wAsHBURN AT WAR

In the photoplay production OF
"Filling His Own Shoes Bryant
Washburn assumes the leading role
This Is thrilling story of the pres
ent war. See 1t at the Pastime to-
day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23
ONE CAR OF SOFT TILE RE.
-s~.. CEIVED .-- - b.

Just received, one car load four
inch soft tile especially adapted and
recommended by Sanitary Survey
doctors to use in the construction of
sanitary privies. Price six cents per
foot GEORGE II. TRAXEL at St.
Charles Building.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23

In the Mason County Court yester-
day w. w. Ball and Simon Clarkson
were appointed administrators OF the
personal estate of G. j. Thomas, S--
ceased
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23

Mrs. T. d. Trumbo of Newport and
mother, Mrs. George Mcdaniel, of
East Third street, are spending few
days with relatives at Mayslick
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23

Believing prosperity
the continuing development Of Its interests and the
decided organize eer Club for the Farmer
Boys o County.
Hes, eight months old weighing
which will distribute the first fifty Mason County
and IS that apply for and
Hefer; which note shall be payable in the fall Of 1913
will with
distributed
boys
e directions
Shohon Bull fall and
public exhibition sale in the fall Of 1918
will expected Of but must
properly the fer for later and all the and
profit will be yours.
will the boys getting the best
exhibition held the fall Of 1918
call Mr. r. Boyd Jr Agent
entries the club by September s
that willing work and learn.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23

Miss Edith Easton of West Third
street is visiting relatives at Con-
cord.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23

The Maysville Public Schools re-
open Tuesday, September 4.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-23

STORE CLOSES AT 6 p. n
|OoOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO(
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03

Ten more men have been certified for the National Army by the Hart ford board for the 17th district. This number allows the local board to name the four which they lacked and the three alternates. The list which was received from Hartford is as fol- lows and most of the names are of people who appealed from the decision of the local board:
 Harry J. Cotter, Willimantic.
 Joseph W. Denomme, Moosup.
 Roland Baker, Pomfret.
 John Buskey, Wil1imantic.
 Nick P. Bartis, Willimantic.
 Robert J. Dixon, Oneco
 Clitus M. Martin, Willimantic.
 Cornelius V. Shea, Willimantfc.
 Benjamin NJ. Eisenberg, Willimantic.
 Michael John Farrell, Willimantic.
 Those who are to go in the next quota in addition to those already named are: Harry J. Cotter, Joseph w. Denomne. John Buskey Nick Bar tis, Clitus Manuel and the following as alternates: Robert Dixon, Michael J. Farrell, Benjamin Eisenberg.
 The selected men will meet We'd nesday afternoom at the town hall at o'clock to answer to the roll call. They will also be given the papers and captain will be selected. They will attend the banquet in the even ing at the chamber of commerce rooms. All of the out-cf-town men will have rooms provided for them if they do not want to return to their homes. They will reassemble in the afternoon in time to take the special train to Aver at 3 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FOR sEND- OFF MADE
Banquet Will bs Served to Drafted
 Men.

The final meeting of the committee in charge of the send-offs for the drafted men was held at-the Bank street fire house Tuesday evening to perfect plans for the banquet this evening.
 E. P. Chesbro, who has charge of the financial end of the affair, said that his end was coming along all right. Tuesday afternoon he and Mir. Dunn did 8 little soliciting and re- ceived $69. This is not enodsh but 1t shows the sentiment of the people.
 Mir. Chesbro received a 1eter from the belt manufacturers which said that the belts were shipped by par cels post Tuesday and would arrive in this city some time. Wednesday. The idea of substituting the moving pictures for the afterdinner speeches was discussed and discarded since the men who left last time enjoyed the speeches and were very much impressed by them.
 Helmold's orchestra has been en- gaeed for the evening and popular and patriotic airs will be rendered. The banquet will be @ sort of cold meat and tongue supper, similar to the last one.
 Mrs. Dimmock, chairman of the can- teen committee of the Red Cross which has charge of the banouet, says that they are ready for the eve- ming.
 The public is cordially invited to the speaking which will commence about o'clock. since the bahquet starts at z.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
JEWETT CITY
Towns Vote in Detail at Mondays EIection-FuneraI of Lewis HarIow- Spread Donated for Benefit of SoI- diers.

The vote of Griswold in detail at Mondays election follows:
 Republican-Assessor George J. MOeller. 297; board of relief, Edward A.. Geer, 304; selectmen, "Azarias Gre nier. 316, 'Charles Latham, 296; town clerk, Herbert C. Webster, PIT: town treasurer Herbert C. Webster. 275; au- ditor, ~George. H. Prior, 303; collector of taxes, *Clovis Cassavant, 301: con stables, Andrew Chesebro. 292, "Pearl D. Morgan, 298. Louis M. Gingras, 2s5, "Albert D. woodmansee. 2s3: reg istrar of voters, First district, *Eli G. Lague, 299, Second district, Francois Laliberte, 295; town school committee, Archibald M. Clarke, 339, Arthur M. Brown, 307.
 Democratic-Assesso Maxcy Sey- mour 2S3; board of relief, John F. Gardiner, 261; selectmen, James H Shea, 265, "John Potter, 275; town clerk, "John Welsh, 311; town treasur- CT. *John Welsh. S11; auditor, *Frank Mccarthy, 271; collector of taxes Henry E. Olson, 2s5; constables, Peter Bryant, PTS, *Martin Wolf, 279, +CIar- ence Kahn, 2s5, 'Charles Albro, 276; registrar of voters, First district *Timothy E. Shea, 26s, Second district 'Arba Browning, 27s; town school committee, *John F. Hennon, 32s, "Arba Browning, 331.
 Star shows those elected.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03

George Geer and Alvin Douglas. There were floral tributes from MT. and Mrs. William Knox. MT. and Mrs. Gersham Young Mr and Mrs .S George M; a E. Gesr' eer F. c. Whiting. st Donates Spread for Benefit of Soldiers.
 Mrs. Mary St John. has @ son at Camp Devens who wont in the recent draft from this district. She has cro- cheted a most beautiful bedsppead by hand. The yarn alone cost SIS and Mrs. St. John was occupied all her spare time during six months in its crocheting. The elaborate center de- sign of five cupids and the fancy bor- der are. marvels of skill in hand cro- cheting. Mrs. St. John Is to give this spread to be sold, the entire proceeds to go for the benefit of the Jewett City boys in the service of the United tains over 50,0O0 stitches. The spread is on exhibition in Honrigan's window. Wool for Knitting Arrives.
 The yarn for knitting has been re- ceived at the Red Cross rooms and can be had from the rooms on the days on which they are open. Mrs. Fred Con- die, Mrs. William Johnstone and Mrs. yarn. Instructions for those who wish to learn to knit will be. given. Miss Bertha Lewis will have charge of the knitting in Voluntown.
 Burgesses' Meeting. ".
 The regular monthly meeting of the board of warden and burgesses was held Monday evening. Routine busi- ness being completed the board grant ed permission for the building 6f houses to Timothy Foley and Peter Kas. Voted, to place an electric light in front of the residence of John Mc- Broome on Pleasant View.
 Bills voted paid: Jewett City electric light plant, s153.42: Martin Wolf, $75; A. N. L'Heureux. $90: J. r. Hennon. $90; A. Menard, S31.11; John Cotter, s3; S. N. F. Telephone company S3; F. I. Ray, s2.75; Newark Bargain house, 60 cents: Bernard WechIc~, s342; total, $462.31.
 Report of electric light commission year ending July 3l: Receipts street and commercial lights, s9.17614; ex- penditures, s7,sO3.33; opcvating 7 ex-. penses, actual, sS,397.CS: earnings, $a.-. 776.14: expenses. $7.1s1.46; net gain, $2,594.6S. Inventory of plant and fix lures, less depreciation, $14.S16.SOa Signed. G. J. Moeller and l.. G. Buck ingham, commissioners.
 The delegates to the Kings Daugh- ters' state conference at Danbury from Golden Links circle are Mrs. r. S. Leonard and Mrs. F. E. Robinson with Mrs. John Whalley as the alternate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
FRANK TOSS ELECTED
 PRESIDENT OF C. OF C.
At Annual Meetinq of the Chamber
 of Commerce Tuesday Evening.

of Commerce Tuesday Evening. A meeting of the willimantic Cham Der of Commerce was held in their | rooms on Main street Tuesday even- ing and the following officers were elected: Frank Toss, president; E. A. Case. first vice president: Kenneth Mfl!ett. second vice president: Albert Scripture. treasurer: James Mustard, secretary; w. c. Norris, corresponding secretary,
 Small Fire.
 Engine Company No. 1 was called out to put out small blaze on the corner of Main and Church streets, Tuesday evening. about o'clock. The fire was in the gutter on the east side of the foot of Church street and was caused by some gasoline which had leaked out of barrel which was in "a wagon. The fire was quickly put out by one fire extinsuisher. At the time of the fire. many people were on the streets and a large crowd col- Iected.
 New Secretary in Charge.
 J. D. Elmerdorf. the new secretary for the lccal Y. M. C. A.. took charge by auto truck during the afternoon and were placed in his new home, 206 Walnut street
 Mr. Elmendorf was down to the Y. friends with the "boys." He Is inter- ested in the physical end of the Y NJ. C. A. and may take charge of it until a physical director is secured, which will probably not be very long.
 Lecture on eirds.
 Rev. Herbert K, Job of West Ha- ven, well known ornithologist, spoke before a large and interested audience at the Congregational Church House, Tuesday evening. TAe lecture was given under the auspices of the willi- mantle Woman's club in the form of an open meeting. The lecture. which was titled, The Charm and Value of Wild Birds. was illustrated by va ried collection of slides.
 MT. Job, showed a thorough knowl. the supervisor of the Audubon Ex- perimental Station at Amston, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
FACE CREAMS

Ponds Extract Vanishing Cream 21c. Peerless Peroxide 1oc. Palm Olive Cream 45c. Peg O'My Heart Doemo Cream ssc. Harriet Hubbard Ayers tuxuriate Cream soc. Pompeian Massage Cream, value soc Creme de Meridor, value 25c for Daggett and Ramsders Cream, value 39c for 2sc. Daggett and Ramsdells Cream, large size,
 42c. Cream Ecaya, value soc for 42c Williams Cold Cream, value 25c for 20c. Pompeian Night Cream value 55c for 29c. Aubrey Sisters Beautifer,- value 25c 20c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
DENTIFRlCES

Ca1ox Dental Powder value 25c for
 21c Dr. Lyons Dental Powder. value 25c for 21c. Colgate's Dental Powder, medium
 size for 15c. Colgate's Dental Powder, large size
 for 26c. Colgate's Ribbon Dental Cream, small size for 10c. Colgate's Ribbon Dental Cream, large
 size for 23c. 42c. Ko1ynos' Dental Cream, value 25c for
 21c. Williams Dental Cream, value 25c for
 23c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
CHORAL CLUB OBSERVES
 FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Many Enjey Banquet and Musiea Programme.

The first anniversary of the open- ing of the rooms of the Choral club on the corner of Church and Main
 streets was held Tuesday evening in
 the clubs rooms in the form of a
 banquet and smoker. The rooms we're open only to members and nearly all
 were present. During the evening
 Pieketts orchestra played several se- lections and later a light banquet was
 served. The members also united in
 several vocal selections.
 The. Willfmantfc Choral club was
 organized about five years ago by Joseph Gaudreau who is now serving band at New Haven. He made a visit to the rooms in the evening, arriv. ing here about o'clock and stayed all night. One year ago the club moved into the new rooms. on Main street and it is now one of the big gest of the local young mems clubs The club has held many social events since it's opening; When the society was organized. the charter members House in Norwich. They have fi- nanced many dances in this city and last June they held banquet in the J Johnson House. They. are now plan ming a dance that will have some of the most unusual features of any dance staged in this city
 At the time of the organizing of the club. which is composed chiefly of French Canadians, there were only fifteen members and the club did not have any club room. At the present time, the society boasts of 45 menn- bers, and a well equipped club room. containing a pool table, several card ta bles, piano and a. victrola.
 The present officers are as follows: President Arthur Bea1iea: vice pres- ident. Conrad Dubeau: secretary. Val nor Monast treasurer. Albert Piche: director, Joseph Mullen The meet ings are held on the first Tuesday in each month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
FUN ERAL.
Lewis Harlow.

The funeral services of Lewis Har- low were held from Tillinghast's un- dertaking rooms Monday afternoon. Rev. J. B. AIdrich. pastor of the Methodist church, officiated. Pending advices from a sister in Massachusetts
 the burial in Pachaug cemetery did not take place until Tuesday. The com initial service at the grave was by Rev. Mir. Aldrich. The bearers were
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
church in Boston will furnish some of the money needed.
BrieT Mention.

Many of the local teachers have enrolled in the teachers pension fund.
 James D. E1mendorf, the new Y. M. c. A. secretary, was in this city on Tuesday, moving his furniture into the house where he is to live.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
Trustee Appointed.

At the first meeting of the bank rupt estate of Clarence Seasar of North Grosvenordale held in this city Tuesday in Referee Bowen's office. George F. Holbrook of Putnam was appointed trustee and an order was given to sell the property at auction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03

Peg O'My Heart Toilet Water, S-oz size $1.00. Roger and Gallets Violet Toilet Water, Colgate's Bay Rum, soc a bottle Our Best Bay Rum, 6-oz size for z1c. Ed. Pinaud's Eau u-de-Quine Hair
 Tonic soc
 Palm Olive Shampoo now 45c Williams Shampoo now 27c. 25c size Danderine for 21c. soc size Danderine for 42c. $1.00 size Danderine for S5c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
'WILLIMANTIC

guests of honor at farewell receptions,
 among them George Hammond of S3
 Turner street, and Joseph Hurteau, 409 Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-03
FUN ERAI
Mise Helen n, Hanna,

The body of Helen R. Hanna 6S, was brought to this city on the 10 o'clock express from Boston and taken to Hebron for burial. Miss Hanna died in Boston Sept. 30 of mycarditis.
 The funeral service was held in St. Peters church, Hebron. at 1 o'clock, Rev. Mir. Roosevelt of that place offf- ciating. The bearers were Edward Horton. 8. N. Jones, s. A. Rathborn and William Chamberlain, Burial was in St. Peters cemetery, in charge of Undertaken Jay Shepard