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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF WIS.
Initiation and Banquet.

The joint initiation of new member
ship into Branches 200 and 210 Catholic
Knights of Wisconsin was held Sunday
afternoon at St. PauPs hall. Seventy
two new members were initiated. AS
ladies have recently been permitted to
take membership in the organization,
and participate in the insurance,
number were among the initiated. The
initiatory exercises were followed by
banquet at st. Mary's hall at which
two hundred and fifty covers were laid.
Mr. j. j. Fielder, state president of the
order, presided and the following res
ponded to the various toasts: FRS
Weyer and OReilly, and Mr. E. G.
Fielder, Mineral Point; Messrs. r. F.
jacket, Milwaukee; John McGallaway
Fond du Lac and Michael Conlon,
Cuba City. Mr. John M. Callahan, Mil
waukee, state secretary, delivered the
principal address, the keynote of which
was loyalty to church and state.
Misses Eva Schmit and Helen
GRADER. each gave reading that was
much appreciated. Messrs Lagen and
Thompson of Dubuque gave number
of musical selec tiOns that were enjoyed
by all. Cummings Orchestra regaled
the souls with sweet music.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
OYSTERS ON TREES.
Grew After Branch Had Found Its Way
to Bottom of Bay.

Patchogue, N. Y.-Oysters do grow
on apple trees.
Where?
Not in the wonderland" of Lewis
Carrolls creation, Or in the land the
other side of the looking glass, or in the
land of the billowy smoke clouds, but
right on Long Island.
To be more specific, oysters grow on
apple trees in Great South bay, and if
there happens to be a doubling Thorn
as in the audience let him come to
Patchogue and be convinced of the
WOndrous discovery.
The branch is on display in the win
dow of an East Main street sea food
dealer.
1t might be added that the oysters
that grew on this apple tree grew on
it after the branch had in some way
found it's way to the bottom of the
bay. The branch bears no leaves, but
it does bear clusters of oysters number
ing about three dozen fair sized ones
and many seedlings The branch is
about three feet long.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
RICHEST POSTMAN
Once Had Fortune of 100000,
Died by Own Hand.
HELD ON TO HIS $1,000 JOB.
Saved Money, Got Few Tips on Opera
tions In Wall Street From Wealthy
Residents Along Route and Then
Turned His Attention to Real Estate,
but Lost All In Speculation.

New York.-Strange hands are deliv-
ering the mail along East Seventy-sec
ond street to the doormen in the fine
homes close to Fifth avenue, to the
trim maids in the houses farther east.
to the maids of all work in the homes
not far from Third avenue and to the
occupants Of the tenement houses "the
other side" of the elevated road.
For "Old Man" Henry is dead, the
victim of his own act, and no longer
will he peer over his silver trimmed
spectacles to welcome the new baby in
the tenement, to exchange greetings
with the nursemaids farther west OF to
swap joking comments with all that
knew him.
For thirty-fve years he had delivered
mail, for twenty years along that one
route, and his spry figure, trim white
beard and twinkling blue eyes were
known even to the children. Not ev-
erybody on his route knew, however,
that Martin L. Henry, the $1,000 a
year letter carrier, was one of the
Wealthiest men in Uncle Sans mail
service. Long years Of careful saving
and investment in real estate which
increased rapidly in value gave him a
fortune reputed to be 100000.
Henry lived in an attractive house
at 1913 Bathgate avenue, the Bronx,
which he owned. Last June he was
injured in a fall, but he soon returned
to his work again. But since then, ac-
cOrding to his son, Martin L. Henry,
Jr., the fathers mind seemed to be
somewhat affected and mild delusions
beSet him.
Mr.. Henry was sixty-fve years old
He saved his money and got a few
tips On operations in Wall street from
wealthy residents along his route. He
made money specializing in stocks, but
soon abandoned this field for increas-
ing his income and turned to the real
estate field.
Lots in the Bronx were then selling
for few hundred dollars each, and he
bought all he could of them When he
came to sell them later he profted to
the extent Of several times his original
capital and then bought more lots far
ther out in the Bronx. He sold some
of these at good profit and then i'm
proved what was left, putting up apart
ment houses that gave him handsome
income. Some Of his income he put
out in mortgages.
Recently he lost all his fortune in
Wall street speculation.
For many years his friends thought
that he was only holding his job as a
letter carrier i'll the hope that the gov
ernment would soon pass a law which
would enable him to retire on a pen
sion, for they could not believe that the
$1,000 year was any inducement for
him to work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
FAMOUS BUCK WOUNDED.
Deer That Has Evaded Hunters For
Years Manned

Newport, Pa.-"Old Barney" buck
Of at least fifteen spikes, who has been
seen by hunters in the Seven Noun
tains of Mif11in county every year for
the past decade, has been wounded by
w. II. Kepner Of this place.
For years it has been the particular
desire of deer hunters in Miff1in cOun-
ty to get shot at "Old Barney" but
until recently he was never caught nap
ping.
Kepne' S shot did not bring down
"Old Barney although onlookers say
that he was hard hit and that they
would not be surprised to find the ami
NAL dead in the mountains
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
FEARS HE'LL BE CRAZY.
Bruton Wants to Find Some Way to
Stop Counting Razor Strokes.

Moultrie, Ga.-Edgar r. Bruton Of
this city says that he is afraid he is
going crazy if he doesn't find some way
to stop counting strokes of his razor
when he shaves.
If he cannot devise some way to
break the habit, he declares, actual
madness stares him in the face.
Several months ago he decided that
he would see how many strokes it took
to shave. He counted, shaving in his
usual way, and found that he used too
many. Then he set about systematic
ally to reduce the number. Counting
each time he shaved and eliminating
the useless strokes, he managed at the
end of few months to cut the daily
operation down. But now he has found
that he can't keep from counting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
SAD DEATH OF JAMES WEDLOCK

Whilessupposed to be in demented or
deranged state of mind, Tuesday night,
James Wedlock an old and we'll known
citizen of Mineral Point took his own
life with a pistol shooting himself in
the head.g The deed was committed in
the furnace room of his home, on
Mineral street.
s} Mr. Wedlock was all his life "a good
industrious citizen, and the whole com
munity greatly regret his sad end, and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his. good
family.
The funeral will be held from his
late home, Friday afternoon at $50,
with services conducted by Rev. G. w.
Emery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Matroh for Dormitory.

The matron for the new dormitory at
Stevens Point will receive salary of
$500 and maintenance. This salary
shonld bring to the Normal School a
woman whose intelligence and ability
to buy foodstuffs and equipment econo-
mically will mean a saving Of many
hundreds of dollars.
The examination for this and other
positions of similar nature will be held
at county seats on Saturday, February
10. Candidates with experience and
the equivalent of a high school educa-
tion should apply at once to the Wis
consin Civil Service Commission for
application blanks and detailed inform
tiOn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
DIAMOND IN AN EGG.
1t Was One of Many That Had Been
Broken In Tannery.

Chicago, 1ll.-The oyster, which oc-
casionally coughs up sure enough
pearl, and the interior department of a
goose, which recently delivered laval
liere, now will take back seat for the
egg which gave up diamond ring.
The egg was one of many which Miss
Hilda Levy had broken for a tanning
company by which she is employed.
She declared that the shell was un-
broken when she first got hold of the
egg.
''If it had been busted your nose
would have told you so block away"
she declared. The manager was skep-
tical and believed some one was trying
to "kid" him.
Anyhow, Hilda still is in possession
of the ring. "Findin's is keepin's." she
says
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
F. p. 0. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Sunday Jan. 21. Holy Eucharist at
500.
Morning Prayer 1000. Evening
Prayer 7:30.
At the evening services the rector is
delivering a series of sermons on "The
Points of the Star in The East
Guild meets at the Parish house,
Thursday p. m.
Women's Auxiliary Meeting, Thurs
day afternoon 2:30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meetings, $50.
Morning Worship, 1O:3O,-Rev. w.
F. Tomlinson, district superintendent
will preach.
Sunday School. II: AS. Glasses for all.
Junior League, 100.
Epworth League, $50.
Evening Worship, 7:30.
Save Thursday evening for the regu-
lar Prayer service.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
HONEY FOR FAMILY.
Farmer Gets 1t From Side of House
Where Bees Put 1t.

Junction City, Kan.-When Dick Cog
gin, farmer residing east of this city,
wants a little honey for his morning
buckwheat cakes he steps out of the
front door of his home, prizes board
from the side of the house and ex-
tracts the amount he desires.
Several years ago a swarm Of bees
selected the air space under the wealth
er boarding for a home, entering
through small knothole. Other
swarms followed and now supply more
than enough honey for the family's de-
mands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
DOG MADE CLUB MEMBER.
Devotion to Welfare Earns Honorary
Membership,

Stamford. Gonna Newfoundland
dog named Jack has been made an
honorary member of the Ponus Yacht
club. He has been a watchdog at the
clubhouse for several years and by his
devotion to the welfare of the organi.
zation has earned the right to be a
member.
At special meeting Russell Hart
made the presentation speech and put
around the dogs neck collar decorated
with silk ribbon and engraved. Jack,
honorary member Ponus Yacht club
Jack barked in acknowledgment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
FINDS RING IN TOBACCO.
Rancher Will Return 1t to Kentucky
Girl Who Lost 1t.

Marysyille, CaL-Miss Mayme Peetz
of Louisville, KY, employed in a to-
bacco factory. will recover a diamond
engagement ring that slipped from her
finger and was discovered recently by
Jerome Hayes, Sutter county (CalD
ranchman. when he bit into plug Of
tobacco.
The story of Hayes find was carried
in the press dispatches. Miss Peetz
saw the item and wrote to the post
master here describing the ring, and
Hayes will return it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
BEEF INSTITUTE
AT the Commercial Club Rooms,
Friday, February 2, 1917

A beef institute, conducted by Walter
l.. Houser, practical stockman with
much experience in junior beef produc-
ton, will be held at the Commercial
club rooms, Mineral Point, Friday,
February 2. There will be meetings at
$50 and 1 80. w. j.. .Penhallegon and
George E. Kelly .are the local COM
mittee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Operated on for Appendicitis.

Russell Curnow underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis on Tuesday after
noon. Up to this time the little fellow
is doing we'll. The operation was per-
formed by DR. Jackson of Madison and
DR.. W. NJ. GratiOt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Appointed Sergeant at Arms of
ASSenhlv

The Blanchardville Blade: Former
Assemblyman T. g. Cretney from Iowa
Co., now a resident of Madison, has
been appointed Sergeant at Arms of
the assembly. His many friends are
pleased to hear of his success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST
For the Week Beginning Sunday,
January Fl, 1916.

Snow is probable Sunday, followed
by generally fair weather uutil Thurs
day or Friday when snow again is
probable. Temperatures will average
considerably below the seasonal normal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
OAK PARK CHEESE FACTORY

The annual meeting of the stock
holders and patrons of the Oak Park
Cheese company will be held in the
Farmers and Citizens Bank building on
Saturday. January q. at 2 O'Clock p. m
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. Jan. %, 1917.-Let
the Mineral Point postoffice:
W. S. Klaus, S. P. Angle
Fred Gross, Julia Trezona
Jordan Bros. Rev. Samuel 81. Wilson
In calling for above, please say advertised
GEORGE CRAWFORD. Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

The want advs. bring results. They
appear on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. c.. Bond, Pastor.
SITNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY 0EhVICED.
ig:s0 = :sV a d. m m' Public Worship,
11:45 a. m. Sunday. y.School.
$50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
80 p IN. Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

The Want Alvs bring results. Read
them on page
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Appeal For More Laws to Control
Habit Forming Drugs.
CONGRESS is URGED TO ACT.
Charles 3. Towns In Twenty Page Ar
gument Asks Appointment of Com
mittee to Investigate Whole Subject.
Physician Should Be Held to Strict
Accounting of Drugs He Prescribes.

Observation-Disclosures Of a COM
mittee to investigate the whole subject
Of federal responsibility in the solu-
ton Of the habit forming drug prob
lem is urged by Charles B. Towns of
New York in a twenty page argument
he has submitted to congress. AS an
authority on anti-drug legislation Mr..
Towns takes the position that in
amending the Harrison narcotic law to
correct it's shown weaknesses the seI'v-
ices Of special committee should be
had.
1t is the contention of Mr. Towns
that the findings Of such federal
committee would help the various
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

The Want advs. bring good results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

Read over the want ad vertisments.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01

turnips for his dinner, and ate 50
much we we're actually afraid he
was OVERRIDING the thing, but he
laughed and said nothing hurt him
now, and that he was hungry and
expected to eat and make up fer
lost time.
Now, when a medicine will 10
things like that, I think people ought
10 know about it, and want to
say right now that / would not Give
one bottle Of TanIac for all the
other medicines and health resorts
IN the country put together.
Tanlac is sold in Evening Shade
exclusively by Barnett Drug Co.. in
Hardy by r. N. Jackson Co., in
King Mills by j. T. Locke and in
WilliCord by WiIIiford Drug Co.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
EVERYBODY SEES A
CHANGE IN FATHER
Farmer Suffered For Over
Twenty Years And Paid
Out Thousands.

My father has suffered from
chronic stomach trouble for over 20
years and has paid out thousands
Of dollars on medicines and doctors.
said G. W SIayton, a we'll known
Cobb county farmer, who lives
near Smyrna, a short distance out
Of Atlanta
We tried nearly everything try
Ing to cure him, and be went off
TO the springs, thinking maybe the
water would help him, but it Just
looked like nothing would reach his
trouble Then he tried dieting, and
lived on liquid food until he almost
starved but even that failed to do
any good, and he Just kept going
from bad to worse
't don't guess there ever was a
case as stubborn as his, and il there
was a confirmed dyspeptic he was
one Of them, and guess he would
have been one yet If it hadn't been
for this Tanlac.
The first we heard gf this medi-
cine was when my father saw au
advertisement IN the papers from
parties he knew In Tennessee, who
we're friends 0l his and he knew
what they said about it was the
Jruth-so he GOT il right away lnd
began taking t.
We'll sir it acted Just like magic
-and everybody notices the change
In father now-why he is Just like
ia different man, and aits down To
the table and eats like a farm hand.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01

Wanted Laborers Tor quarry
work, drillers. 9hoveIers, sledgers
leaders, drivers. Apply at quarry,
Willitort.
w G. Smith of NeIsonviIIe. r. A..
Johnson Of Cave City, f M. Norris
Of Dustin, Okla, aud Walker Blagg
0f Tulsa, Okla, have paid Record
subscriptions this week.
Mrs. Geo. Lucas left Monday for
her home at Jonesboro, after having
spent several days here with her
sister, Mrs j. N, Kent who has
been quite sick for several weeks
Mrs. Kent is reported to be improv-
ing now
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
Ru 9 MI

Will cure Rheumatism, Neu.
raieia, Headaches, Cramps, Collie
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old
Sores, letter, Rine-Worm, &c.
zema, etc. AntiseDtiG AnOdynp,
used internally or externally. 25c
Most Of the school districts have
made returns of the recent election
TO the clerk From the returns
that are in it is found that only
four districts in the county voted
the limit of twelve mill tax They
we're district 38, Hardy district 30,
WiIliford, and districts IS and 78,
both of which are located near
Evening Shade. Lt is apparent
from the returns that county super
vision of schools is again defeated
in this county A good many dis
ricts did not vote on that question.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
lust What She Needed

When women complain OF wearl-
ness, backache. dull headache and
similar ailments, they accept those
troubles as their lot because they
are women. when the ailments may
be results Of disordered Kidneys.
Mrs. Mary V Bunker, MiIton-on.the-
Hudson, N. Y, writes Of Foley Kid
ney Pills. Just what / needed. -
Barnett Drug Co.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
Local News

Have your eyes fitted right. Op-
tician at Barnett drug store June
a.
DR. Uz Finley, veterinarian of
Zion, was practicine his profession
in Evening Shade Tuesday
County Treasurer j. L. Gynaard
returned Tuesday from Batesville.
where he spent a short time.
N0TICE-The quarterly examin-
alton Of teachers will be held at
Evening Shade the Dist and 22ad
days Of June. j. W Taylor County
Examiner
When you have backache the
liver or kidneys are sure 10 be ont
Of gear Try SanoI it does wonders
Tor The liver, Kidneys and bladder
A trial 35c bottle will convince you.
Get it at the drug store.
The Evening Shade school board
held a meeting Saturday and per-
fected an organization by the cleo
ton Of Milton Stokes as president
and S r Barnett as secretary oil
hoard
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
Rid Of the Torment
Of Rheumatism,

Send me- Foley kidney Pills nm
badly done up with rheumatism ana
thev nrN tho only thing chat aelp
ne" "A. y, Wilah, 3neffola, Colo.
Bheumatlam la stubborn an A mula
-=it hangs on Ike a leaoh--waar9 out
your 8trnngth=worriaB YOU with pain
--draFq 0a your Titallty--dnDrease
your mind--affeot1 your henlth'
Don't iot Nc hang on You' Don't riva
un t0 iti Don't overlook Foley KID
uey pulHI For they work directly On
The tiduov8-t0na 40 and ltrGngthan
them f5 fHa perfect action that toepa
uric loid ont 1f Tho blood, and clears
away ih0 cause of rhaumatiam I1m-
hago and 1fIf. swollen, aching i0lnth
Begin now today, and goon you VIII
again hH active and free from pain.
Mr Walsh winds up his letter DO Nc
BY ayiHFf 't consider Foley kidney
Pills rba beat I have ever used, and
have tried several different fen-
sdioa.' t0uf druggist sells them
Barnett Drug Go.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
No. 66S

ThiS 10 prescription prepared especially
Tor MALARIA or cHILLS Il FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case. ana
L taken then as a tonic the Fever will not
return. it acta on the liver better ihan
Calomei ana does not gripe or sicken. Sc
1t costs you nothing to have your
eyes tested by IN experienced op-
tician at the Barnett drug store
June 4.
DO you know Sanol Chill Tonic
knocks The ehills and all malaria
revers2 Get a 35c trial bottle at
the drug store.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
Good For rhe Little Ones

Every year sees a big demand for
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound
for coughs, colds and Group. J. A.
Parker, Lundgren, la, writes: 81
gave my children, aged Two and
four years, Foleys Honey and Tar
for severe colds, which almost gave
immediate relief [ also took 5ame
with good results. Barnett Drug
Co.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
GAS TO
Fer ialsuts and Children
In Use For Over 80 Years
Always bears ii -
the - LL-LN -s--sA-
signature Of Ls-z<ZZ IHI1ESz<

A COW belonging TO County Treas
urer j L. Gyneard gave birth To-
twin heifer calves one day last week
The COW evidently had been reading
some Of The numerous preparedness
articles
Do you Get up at night SanoI is
surely the best Tor aIl kidney or
bladder troubles Sanol dives relief
IN a hours from all backache and
bladder troubles Sanol Is q QUAR-
anteed remedy ]3c and gt0O "a
bottle NJ the drug store
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01

Why use glasses that do not suit
you2 Read our advertisement on
first page. Remember the date,
June a Barnett Drug Co.
C.E. Rice Of Ash Flat, W. G..
Huckabee of Pouehkeepsie and
Joseph Doss of Neisonville made
final proof on their hOmesteads
here Tuesday.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
Different 5ut Satisfactory

Indigestion causes worry sick
headache, biIiouiness. bad breath
aud constant distress. W. A. Nc.
Rae, Ralelgh Ga, writes. Foley g
Gatharttc Tablets cleanse my system
thoroughly and do not gripe or
hurt az all. | lind them satislac.
tory and wonderfully different aud
mere pleaednt than any other pill,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-01
Registration Lay

Congress- has passed a law pro-
vidin6 that on June 5 every male
CITIZEN between the ages OF q ald
81 shall report to the polling place
in the voting precinct where he re-
sides and there register. Heavy
penalties will be enforced upon those
who fail to comply
The object of this registration is
not to cOnscrDt all men between
these two ages for immediate serv-
ice. It is estimated that there are
100000 men subject to regis
uauOu. The government must
know at once what man-pOWer- il
has to depend upon and must have
some means of locating and classi-
wing these men for various kinds
Of service. 1t must nave some
means of discriminating 50 as TO
know. for example, what men should
/. be left in agricultural work or other
occupations, what men should be
employed in munition factories and
shiDyards, and what men should
undertake military and naval serv-
ice,
In August or September 100000
men, or one in 20 of those VINO
register, will be called to the colOrs
and will begin to undergo training
to make them effective soldiers.
Later on others will be called, the
number being determined by the
duration of the war and its magni-
tude.
The President of the United
States. the department of war, and
the governor of Arkansas, have
asked that registration day be made
a national holiday which may be
converted into a magnificent dem
0nsration Of the unity and
patriotism of our country Presi-
dent Wilson, in issuing the procla-
nation. announcing the date of
registration, used these words:
1T is in no sense a conscription
of the unwilling; it is rather a Sc
lection from nation which has
volunteered in mass. 1t no more a !
choosing Of those who shall march
with the c0Iors than it is a selection
Of those who shall serve an equally
necessary and devoted purpose inI
the industries that lie behind the
battle line.
Speaking before the National
Defense Conference recently the
secretary of war said. All pref
udice will be gone, if, when this
day comes, flags are floating from
public and private buildings, and
The people Of the cities and the