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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
DOG TAXES DUE
After April 1, Owners of Ca
mines viii Have to Pay More.
City Commissioners Take Up
Butcher Greek Bridge Plan.

The city commission voted this
morning to submit to the county COM
missioners the proposition of build
ing a reinforced bridge over Butcher
creek at. Twenty first street, the cost
the county and the city The motion
was introduced by Commissioner
Tandy
There is at present a temporary
wooden structure over the creek and
the South Side Civic club and South
Side residents are clamorous for a
new bridge. The bridge leads to the
new Lakewood park.
Topeka shade trees will not be sacri-
feed to the base demands of business
was the decision of the commission
this morning, in the case of the Pal
mer Auto Supply company that wished
to remove certain shade trees in the
parking at Sixth and Van Buren,
streets to make room for filling sta
ton.
Dog Taxes Due.
Owners of dogs should hasten to
pay the taxes on their CANNES before
April l according to the terms of
the ordinance proposed this morning
The ordinance provides for a tax of
one dollar on male and spayed dogs
and SIS on females If, however, the
tax is not paid previous to April !
the ante is raised to 81 on males and
81 on females.
Petitions for the laying of sidewalk
on East Jackson street between Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth streets and
petitions for construction of a water
main on Duane street between Stew
ems and Franklin streets were re-
ferred to the commission on streets
and public improvements and will be
decided upon at next weeks meeting
The commissioners also needed the
request of II. p. Kern, who lives near
the site of the proposed new bridge
over Butcher creek, to fill up a sec
ton of the old water course of the
creek which he alleged occasionally
flooded his land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
To PROVIDE SEED
Chamber of Commerce Will
Finance Lot Gardens.
Loan Fund of Several Thousand
Dollars To Be Raised.

The Chamber of Commerce will pro-
mote the creation of a loan fund of
from $4,000 to- $1,000, or whatever
amount is needed to enable the poor
people of Topeka to buy seed for the
gardening of the vacant lots of the
city, as a remedy against the H. c. of
L. This was the decision arrived at
in the meeting of the board of di-
rectors this noon In addition it will
provide prizes for the best farmed lots.
At the dinner in honor of Harry A.
Wheeler at the Chamber of Commerce
tonight, the promotion of the loan
fund will be started and Topeka bust
ness men will be asked to contribute to
the fund to finance the gardening of
the vacant lots by the poor consumers
of the city. Talks will be made by
E. H. Crosby, who agreed this noon to
subscribe 500 to the fund and by
J. S Dean, president of the Chan
of Commerce.
be in the hands of Commissioner w.
L. Porter, assisted by Judge r. M.
Yates secretary of the Provident as
ISOLATION. Those who wish to take
advantage of the vacant lot garden
ing plan but who are unable to buy
seed Or pillow the land may apply for
assistance to Commissioner Porter,
who will issue a voucher good for Il
certain quantity of seed at some
wholesale seed house.
1000 Lots in City.
Also the fund will probably be used
for the wholesale cultivation of the
gardens, the cost to be paid by the
gardener after his crop has been sold.
The loans are to be repaid after the
season is over and no interest will be
charged upon them.
There are nearly 1000 vacant lots
in the city with a total acreage of
about 500 acres" Commissioner Porter
told members of the board at this
moons meeting. Fully three -fourths
of these are tillable. On at least
half of them the soil has been broken
and they are in an ideal condition for
truck gardening. My men have all
ready listed $500 lots. Wednesday
we will ...td out hundreds of letters
to property owners asking them to
donate the summer use of this lots for
the project. Enclosed in each letter
is "a lease which the property owner
may sign al Il return. 1t provides for
the free lease of the lots providing the
tenant agrees to clean up the lot in
good shape following the harvesting of
his CROP.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
S. C. PETIT VERY ILL
Prominent Topekan Suffers Stroke OF
Apoplexy at Albuquerque, n. Nj.

S. c. Petit, secretary of the Bea-
trice Creamery company, suffered a
stroke of apoplexy Friday afternoon,
while out on a business trip. He is in
a critical condition at a hospital in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mrs. Petit
left for Albuquerque Friday night.
Reports received today stated that his
condition is unchanged
Mr.. Petit has been connected with
the Beatrice Creamery company for
IL years and is one of the best known
business men in Topeka. He lives at
719 TAYLOR street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
IF T. R. WERE PRES!
Republicans Reply ELECTED Cheers
From Senate Gallery.

Washington, Feb. 26.-In the midst
of debate on the revenue bill today,
Senator MARITIME, Democrat, interrupt
ed Senator Harding, Republican, to
ask him what he thought the condi-
ton of the United States would be if
Theodore Roosevelt were president.
fl Theodore Roosevelt had been
president" replied Senator Harding,
the Lusitania would never have been
sunk"
The galleries broke into applause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
I,anland Makes safe Trip.

New York, Feb 26-The White
Star liner Lapland arrived at Liver
pool safely Sunday afternoon, a cable
to the local offices of the line an
nounces today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
lombard COAST CITIES
Woman and Child Only Persons Killed,
Say British Report.

London, Feb. 26.-German Destroy
ers bombarded Broadstairs and Mar
gate carly this morning. One woman
and one child were killed, and two
per5 Als we're injured. Two houses
were damaged.
This announcement was made in the
house of commons today by Sir Ed
ward Carson, first lord of the adj
miraltY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
|. 0. O. F. NOTICE

To the members of Excelsior Lodge
No. $40, 1. o. o. F., and all Odd Fell
lows of Topeka, you are requested to
meet at the chapel of L. NJ. Penwell at
0 a. m. Tuesday to attend the funeral
of VIM. H. Parker.
JESSE FARRIS, Noble Grand.
ROBT. STEELE, Secretary.
ADV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
RAISED 7 BILLION
British Chancellor Announces Total of
''Win the War; Fund

London, Feb. 26.-England's win
the war loan subscriptions totaled l.
312,950,0O0 pounds Approximately
S7.564, $50, 000) of new money, Chan
cellor of the EXchequer Bonar Law
announced in the house of commons
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

Wall ST. New York Feb. 26-STOCKS+
Traders seemed disposed to find ground
for encouragement in developments over
the week end. prominent issues, with few
exceptions, making extreme gains of l TO
points. Sales were estimated at $4,000
shares.
Shipping made further advances on pub
LEGATION of the presidents address but spe-
cialties reacted. The closing was strong
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
A. F. AND A. M.

Special communication Golden Rule
lodge No. 30 for work in the third
degree will be held Tuesday after
noon, February 81, beginning at 1
o'clock. Dinner at $50. All Master
Masons invited.
GEORGE YOUNG. w. M.
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
HOGS SOAR HIGHER
Porkers Climb to S13.O5 in Kansas
City, $131O in st. Louis.

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. "a new
high srecord was established here to-
day when top hogs went to $13.05.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

East St. Louis, Ill, Feb. 26.-Hogs
set a new high mark for the west to-
day when the top on first sales was
S1310.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

LOIS CRUMLEY, age IL months. died
February "a at her home, 1041 Lawrence
She was the daughter of F. w. Crumley-
Funeral will be held at O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon from the First Methodist church.
Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

CLOSING prices for the leading stocks
The New York Stock Exchange as
ported by Empire Commission Co.. 501
New England BldgD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
L0CALNEHl0N

L. c. Rain will be the principal
! attraction at the Cooperative club
dinner at the Elks' club rooms to-
morrow noon. Mr.. Rain will be ex-
pected to tell all the Co-Ops about
the shirt business.
Dance at Moose hall Wednesday
evening, February IS, by T F. b
saunders orchestra Admission 25
cents.-Adv.
Manhattan Cleaners. Phone 1853.
ADV.
Topeka Auto Livery. Phone SOS OF
3737, 116 W. 9TH Open day and
night--Adv
DR.. S. 7. MilIard has removed his
office to ia Kansas avenue, over Full
terton Bros.-Aov.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

WILLIAM A. JORDAN. age 40, died this
morning at his home 11S7 Maine street
Funeral arrangements have not been COM
pleted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
Bill Sure of Derent.

On the vote tc strike out the re-
solving clause, 81 members voted for
the motion and Sc against To pass
the resolution would require "a votes
or all of the nay votes and all ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

Give your newsbOy a
standing order if you
want him to sell you a
Postscript every day at
S o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

OJICK. energetic girl to knCt comforts.
niece work, but paid while learning For
a trial apply McEntire.s Comfort Dept.
Quincy street between md and .ird
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

Manhattan Cleaners Phone 17ss
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

WILLIAM II. PARKER. age 40, dice
February "a. The funeral will be hell
from the Penwell chapel at 10 o'clock to
morrow morning. The body will be sen
to Scranton. Kansas. for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

MRS. MARY PRICE, age a, died Sunday
morning at her home, 612 West Fourth
street The funeral will be held at . O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon from the First English
Lutheran church, Fifth and Harrison
streets. No flowers.
MISS HANNAH PENNEKAMP, age 43.
died February "a at her home, 223 Harrison
street Funeral at I o'clock this afternoon
from the German Lutheran church. Burial
in Topeka cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
MORE TEACHERS ARE WANTED.
Appeals Coming in From all Parts of
State.

Reports are being received by the
state board of education showing
that the shortage of teachers in Iowa
is being increased daily. A report
issued two weeks ago by the state de-
partment of public instruction show
ed that $50 rural schools of Iowa
were closed because of the lack OF
teachers. Many of the secondary
schools are continuing in session
with several teachers short.
G.. ID. Eaton, principal of the state
school for the blind at Vinton, Ia,
went to Des Moines last week. seek
ing two teachers to replace two men
teachers who had enlisted in the regu-
lar army. He was unable to secure
teachers. The state board reported
that many applications had been re-
ceived at all of the state schools.
The school heads say that no Keller
in the present situation is seen and
that it is their belief that conditions
will become worse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
DEBORAH MAN
FORGING TO FRONT
Paul A. Preus, Son of President
Preus of Luther College, Appoint
ed Treasurer Federal Farm
Loan Bank in st. Paul.
ENGAGED IN BANKING
BUSINESS IN 1911
Has Become One of the Northwests
Prominent Bankers i'm Short
Time.

Paul A Preus, son of President c.
K. Preus and wife of Luther College
aid son-in-law of K. l. Haugen OF
this city, has just been appointed
treasurer of the Federal Farm Loan
bank in ST. Paul. MIR. Preus is presi-
dent of the East Hennepin State
bank of Minneapolis.
Mr.. Preus was born on farm near
Madison, Wis. The family moved to
DEBORAH, where he attended Luther
college for eight years, being gradu-
ated with an A. b. degree.
In 1911 he engaged il the banking
business at Stanley, N. d., being con
nected with the Citizens State bank
of that place. For two seasons he liv-
ed on a homestead near the Fort
Berthold Indian reservation, later re-
turning to Minnesota.
He was appointed assistant state
bank examiner by Kelsey S. Chase
Jan. 1, 1914, which position he re-
signed to organize and manage the
First State bank of Champlin, Mimi,
AID the First State bank of Dayton,
Mimi, serving as cashier of both in
situations for year, and again was
appointed to a position in the State
Banking department by A. H.. Tur-
ritin, then superintendent of banks.
Mr.. Preus was one of the organic
ers of the East Hennepin State Bank
of Minneapolis, which opened for
business July /, 1916, and was vice
president until Jan. 1 of this year
when he was elected president, which
position he has held since. This bank
was organized with a $4,000 CAPT
tai and its deposits now are $780,
600.
Mr.. Preus is a brother of Hon. ].
A. o. Preus, state auditor of Mime
sofa. That he is making good il the
banking world of the northwest is
no surprise to his many friends here,
ass-he is made Of the right kind of
stuff and has attended strictly to
business all the time. DEBORAH has
right to feel proud of both of these
young men, who have made a prom
inent name for themselves through
out the northwest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
Attending Meeting i'm Des Moines

Messrs. e. j. Curtin and r. e.
Bucknell departed Monday night for
~Des Moines to attend meeting Of
county fair managers of the state.
This means that Winneshiek county
will have another big fair next year.
Messrs. Curtin and BuckneE, he
former the secretary and the latter
the assistant secretary certainly did
their bit this year in putting on .he
best fair we ever had, and we under
stand they are going to beat the rec
ord next year. if hard work and
good attractions will do it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12

train for Waterloo, WaverlyT and
Marshalltown for visits with relatives
and friends. They will then go TO Fit
Atkinson, where Mr.. Capp is engag ed
as a carpenter. i5}sN
The union of this couple RESULTS
from a classmate acquaintance at
the state school for the deaf at Coua-
ell Bluffs. Two years ago they met
and renewed this acquaintance. They
are both we'll educated and enjoy the
respect and esteem of many friends.
New Hampton Gazette. Y4s5
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
fine FARM HOME
BURNED SATURDAY
Home on L. j. Qualley Farm Four
Miles Southeast of DEBORAH Burn
ed to Ground About 1880
O'clock.
HOUSE WAS UNOCCUPIED.
MUCH STUFF STORED IN 1T
Farm Worked by Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Pushor of DEBORAH, Who Lost 4
Heavily. 500 Bushels Po- 4
tatOes Burned. ~

Last Saturday morning abont
1880 o'clock the big twelve room
frame residence on the T. j. Qualley
farm four miles southeast of Decor.
an burned to the ground. 1t took ON
ly about three-quarters of an hour
for the flames to destroy the resi-
dence.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Pushor. of Decor
ah, rented this farm last spring and
have worked it since, but did not live
on the sarm, coming to their home in
DEBORAH in the evenings. The NOR
ming of the fire Mr.. Pushor had gone
TO Nordness after load of butter
milk, and Mrs. Pushor was out in the
barn doing some work, when she dis
covered the fire. The alarm was CIV
EN- and in short time a large num-
Der of neighboring farmers arrived at
the place, but nothing could be done
to save the house. Mrs. Pushor haul
ed water to the house in pals, but
clothes caught on fire, and if it
hadn't been for the timely arrival
and assistance of o. o. Lomen, she
would probably have burned to death.
A summer kitchen near by the
house was also destroyed Martin
Bergan, near neighbor arrived
with big team of horses and hitched
onto the kitchen but they were un-
able to move it.
The house had small amount of
furniture in it, but large number
of vegetables and canned goods were
stored IN it. and all was destroyed
Mrs. Pushor tells us that they had
500 bushels of potatoes in the cell
lar; double wagon box Of mangle
beets; 65 gallons sauer kraut; 35
bushels of onions, besides apples,
parsnips and carrots ~and a large
amount of canned goods, all of
which was lost. A brand new cream
separator was also lost in the fire. y
The Pushor family carried no in
surance. We understand the house
was insured in the Norwegian Mu-
tual. They have the farm rented for
another year. Their loss is heavy,
but they are taking it in philosophi-
cal way, and are determined to work
harder than ever to make up the loss.
They have done exceedingly we'll with
the farm this year, and had prospects
of realizing nice little sum for their
labors.
Shortly after the fire Mrs. Pushor
started to town driving horse and
buggy AID met an automobile and
team and wagon loaded with wood.
Her horse was frightened and tipped
the buggy and threw her out and she
was pinned between her buggy and
the load of wood, but fortunately
she escaped with only a few bruises.
One of the horses hitched to the
load of wood, had its leg broken.
The team belonged to Andrew Ander-
son, and was driven by Claus Espe-
seth The horse driven by Mrs. Push
or was also injured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
Wed at New Hampton.

Miss Polly Hutchinson of this city
and Mr.. Joseph Capp of Fort Akin
son were united in marriage at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. o. c..
Hutchinson, just west of town, last
Thursday afternoon, Nov. %, at half
past 2 o'clock. The ceremony was
performed by Mr.. Z. G. Shepard, JUS
tice of the peace.
The bride wore a becoming gown
of green messalino.
The couple left on the afternoon
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
srack MeatIess and Wheatless Meal.

Strack Meatless and Wheatless Meals.
G. Christen, the we'll known land
man bnd husky ex-shariff arrived
home Friday from a business trip to
Wisconsin and Minnesota points. At
ST. Paul he tells us that the city was
under martial law, owing to the
street railway strikes. He also-sa,d he
encountered meatless and wheatless
days on the trip. And the fact that
Clarence arrived home o. X. without
showing any ill effects of the trip =
on account Of meatless and wheatless
meals-we are under the impression
that the walters got tipped aicely,
and Christmas being so near helps
some.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
Recommends Col. Olson.

One of the recommends which Col
A. S. Olson has received from mar
who knows his work as an auctioneel
reads as follows:
AS an auctioneer Col Olson
> considered among the best on
stock and other farm property.
He is splendid judge of values
aid has always given the best OF
satisfaction. We cheerfully re-
commend him to anyone needing
careful, conscientious and
thorough auctioneer.
G.. r. CASS. Cashier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
w. X. G.. Election.

The annual election of officers OF
the w. r. c. was held last Wednes-
day, Dec. 3, and the following were
elected:
President-Mrs. Mary Bloomfield
S. V. P.-Mrs. Bessie Bradrick.
j. V. P.-Mrs. Letitea Christen.
Treasurer-Mrs. Jennie Trzcinski
Chaplain-Mrs. Isabelle Fitch.
Conductor-Mrs.A Alice Mollart.
GUARDIANS. E1gbretson.
Delegate to Dept. Convention
Mrs. Letitea Christen.
Alternate-Miss Ada Hard.
Delegate to District Convention
Miss Jessie Mckay.
Alternate-Mrs. Haberly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12

Mid Winter Term begins We'd
nesday, January I'd. Free catalogue.
Position for graduates. Address:
WISCONSIN BUSINESS UNIVEk-
sITY, la Crosse. Wisconsin. 500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
Will Give New Years Ball.

The management of the Winnie
shiek hotel are planning on giving a
New Years eve ball at the hotel, and
invitations for it will soon be issued.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
Congregational Church.

Subject next Sabbath morning
"The Temporal and Spiritual Func-
tfo1s of Public Worship and in the
evening "Withered Pokers and their
Restoration" Good music. Everybody
welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12

The Episcopal ladies Xmas sale
will be held in the Portman building
next Saturday. Adv.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12

Some mighty fine box chocolates
for Christmas at Otto Ander-
sons. 5V-S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
Civic Club Meeting.

The Civic Club will hold their reg
ular meeting at the Rest Room next
Friday afternoon at four o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12

Fur lined and plush lined coats
"a good thing to buy for this cola
weather. S. Larsen. oo-z
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12
Winaeshiek County Teachers Study
Center.

WuHtShith toufty iCoNNhS os"hs
Center.
The second Study Center will be
held at DEBORAH Saturday December
15, il the Court Room at $3.50 a. m.
Program:
s:3O--Types of Teaching, A. C. Full
Ter.
10: 30-Methods of Teaching Civics,
III. j. Peterson.
Noon Intermission
1:00-County Red Gross Campaign,
- Rev. Paul Koren.
1.15-The Growth of Teaching
Ability, A. G.. Fuller.
2.15-Type Lessons in Civic, H. j..
Peterson.
We would appreciate it greatly if
every teacher would put forth a spe-
cial effort to be present at this meet
ing as we have some especially i'm
portant business to place before the
teachers.
II. Il. MILLER,
County superintendent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12

We have some good bargains IL
suits, serges AID fancy worsted, at
$40 and SIS. S. Larsen. 50-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-12

Our Want Column.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-16
SYRUP OF FIGS
FOR CROSS, SICK
FEVERISH Child
IF LITTLE STOMACH is SOUR,
LIVER TORPID OR BOWELS
CLOGGED.

Mothers can rest easy after givInt
California Syrup of Figs" because
in a few hours all the clogged.uT
waste, sour bile and fermenting foot
gently moves out of the bowels, anC
you have a we'll, playful child again
Children simply will not take the
time from play to empty their bowels
and they become tightly packed, liv
er gets sluggish and stomach disor
dered
When cross, feverish, restless, sec
If tongue is coated, then give this
delicious fruit laxative Children
love it, and it can not cause injury
No difference what ails your little
one-if full of cold, or a sore throat
diarrhoea. stomach-ache, bad breath
remember a gentle inside cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given. Full directions for babies
children of all ages and grown.ups are
printed on each bottle
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups
Ask your druggist for a 5O.cent bottle
of California Syrup of Figs" then
look carefully and see that it is made
by the California Fig Syrup Com.
pany" We make no smaller size.
Hand back with contempt any other
fig syrup.