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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-13
ICE ADVANCES FIFTY
PER CENT IN PALATKA
BY Order Palatka Public Ser
vice Co.-Now 60c per
100 Lbs.

On Monday the price of ice in 100
ID. lots went from 40 to 60 cents per
hundred. There had been only few
hours advance notice of the raise. In
smaller quantities, especially in the
small pieces taken daily for water
cooler purposes the increase amounts
to nearly 100 per cent.
The people are not feeling good con-
corning this sudden advance in the
price Of a commodity which is now
looked upon as one of the necessities
Of comfortable summer time living.
a good many housewives are "up in
arms and the advance has been the
chief over the fence talk among neigh
borS.
Palatka's ice plant is owned by the
Southern Utilities Company, COM
pany which only little more than a
year ago purchased the plant of the
Old Palatka Gas Light & Fuel Co.,
and which has the gas and light and
power franchise in this city for a
term Of thirty years, franchise
granted by the city council.
The company has been charged with
furnishing a less candle-pOwer ligh
than it was required to guarantee un
der the terms Of its franchise Be
| yond this there has been no criticism
en- the part of the public that has beer
the least unfavorablc to the company
Its ice plant is run in connection
| with its light end power plant, am
Z
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-13

MIR. MERCHANT, DOES THIS HIT YOU!

Mr. Herman Rosenfeld advertising manager OF Sears
70 in recent address before the American Advertising 0uo
+ stated - uood 90 oh veek the
the country There Is not paper
territory that bureau does not
oct This bureau these and when we nd tow
advertising in eh local papers we e
JiateIv flood territory with literature 1t always ng % o
suits far of the same enort n"t lor'h "
= IocaI-merchants use their local papers
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-13
:.n Of An Old Citizen.

Dalton, a lifelong citizen Of o T
gasJO"' JiaJ on Sunday evening ~; al I
a altT illness Cl; from cancer. The
ong gsc ''Il(id held at the residence on \
!. Twas Wmorning qiIu at 10 o'clock, and e
|, ] EE,nntqd mtpi''i57 by his pastor, Rev. s.
q S,tne tne is is survived by his wife
Z P'.iet sister. r, besides several near lea
4, Iess,.Dected ,lo by by the people. of 'f,,th the
u III Risd his death, while not unex'
u s1, greatly regretted
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-13
|ro 1rnyeil Monument.

|nS |woodmen Of the T. World s"Idrsign N515
! |t1e 1Heo1nSerty %Ser','Vattt at Oak Hill sea9 eem-
\ eOuSliv' GOugav afternoon, July 18th In
p1Deps \ Fp1Dspsted ID to be at the hall on
FsqaeSJi's FEsHqH"nJ street at 2:45 p m''
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-13
G. Marks Episcopal Church.

Divine service on Sunday at 7 a. m''
will, Holv Communion. 9:45 a. M;
Sunday school; II a; m'' LiVany Wasnors anu
Altar service; 1880 p. m'' VeSpel o.
The rector will preach.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-13

We ought to call in reason, ike
good physician, as a help in misfortune
-EnjHtetUS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Mile Line Seized to Depth
Of Half Mile; Counter
Attacks Crushed
Guns Busy in Blizzard
R,;tish Never Let Up on Foe
German Soldiers Relying
on U-Boats to Win

London. March 9.-The French ex-
tended their success Of yesterday on
the Champagne front to-day. over
,belming further trenches to the north
~ the road linking Butte du Mesnil
With Maisons de Champagne and bring
ing their total of prisoners up to 40.
Three violen. German counter assaults
we're beaten back by barrage fire, the
enemy "leaving a large number of dead
~ the ground" according to Paris.
The attack by the French yesterday
IN this district was even more brilliant
a success than the first reports had in
S;csted. Confronted with enormous
obstacles, not least OF which was a
,noV~covered ground. the French troops
succeeded in destroying the German
nontons along front OF a mile and 10
< depth Of nearly half mile.
Berlin admits only the partial sue
e.ss OF the French forward movement,
Eating the enemy entered isolated
Ssnches" on Hill 1875, from which they
vsrs lstsr elected The loss of farm
q admitted.
lvocourt and Hill BOA were the
sesnss Of violent struggles during the
l.y. bat neither the Germans nor the
French were able TO make any sub
Etsntisl progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Poles Draft Constitution
Will Fix Rights of Parliament
and Monarch

Berlin. March : by wireless to Say
Vile. March 9.4The Committee on
Constitution and Parliament. named by
the Polish State Council. decided at its
FIRST meeting to appoint two sub-com-
mittees for drafting a constitution. tho
Overseas News Agency announced to-
dgy.
The clauses Of the new instrument
regarding the election Of members to
and the rights of Parliament and mat
ters pertaining 20 the franchise were
referred TO the subcommittee on Par
lament. The articles relating to the
monarch and 10 the judiciary were In
trusted 70 the subcommittee on the
constitution. Both drafts are 70 be
presented TO the full committee. which
will transmit them to the State Coun-
ell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10

Mesopotamia. may be predicted as
early events affecting the military stu
alton, according 10 the views expressed
by Major General Frederick B. Maurice.
Chief Director Of Military Operations
at the War Office. General Maurice
said:
During the last week on the West
ern front the Germans have kept up a
slow retirement, until their new line
extends approximately from Bucquoy
10 Bapaume. thereby accentuating the
dangerous salient from which the enc
my wishes TO retire, rather than risk
meeting our offensive along that line.
ain the East our cavalry is within
twelve miles Of Bagdad. which lies in
valley and is indefensible except
along the River Diala. six miles away,
where the Turks may make a stand
and which point General Maude (com-
mander OF he British forces may have
reached b. this time, as our last news
was sent March s.
This campaign is by no means an
isolated action, and the last where a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Says Allies Lost 81 Aeros
Berlin Asserts Own February
Losses Were Only "a

Berlin, March (by wireless to Say
ville).-The Entente military forces on
the various fronts lost 81 airplanes dur
ing February, as compared with "a lost
by the Germans, Army Headquarters
announced to-day. It's statement on
these aerial results reads:
During February we lost "a air
planes. Our enemies, on the Western,
Eastern and Balkan fronts, lost 81 air
planes. of which 81 are in our posses
sion and 40 we're observed TO fall be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Germans Left Best Men
To Screen Ancre Retreat

British Headquarters in France,
March 9.-Blizzard conditions have pre-
vailed on the Western front for two
DAYS. holding the military operations
within a very small compass. Coming
after ten days thaw and the apparent
approach Of an early spring, the re-
newed cold has been keenly felt.
The bowling. March gales, accompa-
MED by heavy falls of snow, have inter
fered with nearly every phase of mod
ern war activity. except the persistent
roar of the British guns. which fire
continuously. day and night and re
rsrdless Of weather, hurting death, de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Germans Win in Rumania
Capture Important Heights
and 600 Prisoners

London, March 9.-The Teutons were
victorious over the Russians in a battle
on the Northern Rumsnian front yes
terday. in which several important
heights and intrenchments and more
than six hundred prisoners fell into the
hands OF the Germans and Austrisns
The operation was carried out in the
mountain region between the Trotus
and Uzul valleys.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Italians Recapture Lines

Rome. March Bad weather linn
tied yesterdays artillery activities
says to-day's War Office statement.
There were some minor engagements
favorable 20 US. On the Carso an en-
envy detachment penetrated our lines
west Of Castagnavizza, but was immedi-
ately repulsed."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
French Painter Killed
In Blast That Cost Is Lives
Michael Cain and Wife Vic
tins of Shell Explosion

News was received here yesterday
of the death of Michael Cain, a French
artist. and his wife, who were among
sixteen persons killed by the accidental
explosion of she'll. Mr. Cain was
on a ship in a French port. the name
of which the censor suppressed. He
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10

Petrograd admits the loss Of three
heights. one of which presumably is the
Maya Msgysros ridge. which Berlin
says was stormed by the Teutonic
forces. Our troops are making coun-
ter attacks" announces the Russian
War Office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10

series of operations have blasted the
German plans. The Russians have been
rapidly clearing Persia. but on account
OF the physical difficulties OF the coun-
try, rather than the resistance Of the
Turks, further advance may be slow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
FOR SATURDAY ONLY
Sale of WOmen's RubberiZed
RaincOatS at S.

Smart fu-ength beted models, with new pockets
and convertible collar Made of Satin. Schapp Silk Cash
mere Canton Cloth and Bombazne To be had in Black,
Navy, Tan or Grey. Guaranteed absolutely waterproof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10

was an army officer and was departing
for a new post.
As he chasted with friends. Mr..
Cain fumbled with shell which he
had picked up from an open case. The
shell exploded. possibly setting of
other projectiles. The artist was killed
outright. His wife died from her IN
juries on the next day.
Mr.. Cain was a painter and sculp-
tor. the son of J. c. Cain. an artist,
whose worf is known TO many Amer
icans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Predicts Further
German Retreat
Gen. Maurice Says British Sue.
cesses in East and West
Will Continue

London. March 9--Further retire
ment of the German lines on the Somme
River front in France and the arrival
Of the British army before Bagdad. in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
yond our lines, while were forced to
descend"

1t has often been reported recently
that the number Of French and British
aviators active on the West front IS
several times as great as the number
of German fiers. Casualties should be
expected to be somewhat in proportion
20 the number Of fiers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Specially Prepared for Today
Women's Spring Coats at $3.50

Delightful three-quarter and seven-eighth length
coats with convertible collars belts and pretty pock
cts. Developed in Wool Velour Wool Jersey Serge Cab
ardine, Poret Twill and Waterproof Tweeds Haf-ned
with Peau de Cygne or Fancy Silk. All colors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10
Hide American Crisis

On the other hand. great pains seem
to have been taken TO prevent the men
az the front learning the details and
the possibilities entailed IN the break
with the United States. The prisoners
know virtually nothing of that situa-
ton. although one had letter from
home which read:
81 hope you are keeping well. One
reads Of British attacks daily. What
saw YOU about America? Our situation
is becoming more and more critical.
Perhaps the U-boats will bring the war
to a speedy finish. or else we shall
make more enemies
The British artillery having made II
too costly to bring up asphyxiatlng gas
cylinders to points OF vantage, the Ger,
mans have resorted TO the unrestricted
use Of gas shells. gas bombs and gas
Jars, the latter being fred from trench
mortsrs. German guns during the last
ten days have been spraying gas shells
about one end IF the British front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-10

struction and confusion behind the
enemys lines.
They search out" roads, pound com
munication lines to cut of supplies.
pay attention" 70 places where reliefs
are likely to come up. and otherwise
harass the Germans, with scarcely a
moments respite.
Sacrificed Best Troops
l. is Increasingly evident that in
carrying out their retirement in the
Arras and Somme areas the Germans
sacrificed large numbers Of their best
soldiers. Carefully selected from vari-
GUS regiments. they were given certain
posts. with instructions TO hold them
against all odds. a majority of them
having no idea whatever that they were
lighting a rear guard action. Prisoners
taken represent the highest type Of the
German army. 90,
1t was not until their repeated rs o 81
rocket signals for artillery assistance
went completely unanswered that these
men suspected that they formed sac.
iifciai screen covering the retreat OF
the main body. The prisoners still pro-
fess belief in German victory. frankly
saving that they base their confidence
largely in Germany's submarine cam
paign, which they and all the rest OF
The army have been told is sure TO
bring peace within three months. Let
ters found on prisoners and dead men
also show the extent 10 which the
promise Of victory through unrestricted
submarine warfare has been dissent
mated throughout the empire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
ELK0 TONIGHT

Tirangle's new film drama. ely
ing Colors," in which william Des-
mond is featured, will again be
shown tonight at the Elko. -~~
Eko Sunday.
Lew Fields in 1.-THE Corner, Gro
GER" demonstrates that he is not
only asgreat comedian but q wonder
full character actor. In the role, Of
Wendell, the corner grocer. in this
production, Mr.. Fields has = role
that grips the sympathies Of the au-
diences at once and holds them en-
thralled to the very end. Co-starred
with Fields. in this picture is dear.
delightful little Madge Evans. the
Worlds kiddie star. She appears az
Mary, the little orphan, who grove
up to love Ralph, Wendell's son. The
story Of the corner grocer, his rise
and fall when his son goes bad, and
the final redemption of the eon, il
one Of. the most thoroughly enjoy
able dramas ever filmed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
Tuesday and "Wednesday.

A story of big business exposing
the intrigue and trickery Of unscru-
pulous financial powers is told in the
latest Goldwyn photocrama, Flight
ing Odds" by Roi Cooper Megrue
and Irwin S. Cobb, which will be
presented at the Rex theater Tues
day and Wednesday. next week, with
Maxine Elliott, noted beauty and
stage favorite, making her debut as
star for Goldwyn.
Her screen work marks the first
appearance of Maxine Elliott before
American audiences in several sea-
sons, and her return as sta1sin mo-
ton pictures is the more notable
because she is presented in an emo
tional role admirably adapted to her
wonderful dramatic powers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
NATAL DAY CELEBRATED

d In honor of her fifth birth ami
SeraRry. Vivian. Hakkerup, daugh-
Her of Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Hakke-
Eup, entertained nine little guests
afternoon. The decora-
lions in the rooms, as we'll as the
:favors, were carried out in green and
red. Mrs. Hakkerup was assisted in
serving by Misses Hazel Laqua and
<Gertina Ness of Gully. The guest
list included Beatrice Nelson, Fern
Garlock, Marian Hanscom, Dorothy
Pogue, Jean Pogue, Margaret Will
son, Lillian Christiansonp Thorton
Nelson and Maxine Nelson. The
hours were passed in paying chill
dren's games.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
Never Too Many Parks.

Some things are never enjoyed in
excess. They never breed regrets, says
an exchange. Who ever heard of q
city that learned, as it grew from
youth to maturity, that it had too
many parks? Where Is the munich
patty that is sorry it has so many
pleasure grounds for the use Of its
citizens? Was there ever town which
felt that it's children enjoyed too much
room for their play, its! invalids too
many quiet hooks forrest and recuper.
alton, it's aged and infirm more than
sufficient outdoor space for their sps
a1al Wants1 So. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24

tho attraction at the Grand theater
today and tomorrow. A gripping,
thrilling play withfs.a tender love
story 77-throbbing, human. "A story
with On appeal straight to the heart
the Estory1 is unusual-the ', scene
and settings-lavish and faithful to
the last degree produced by that
master mind, Thos. H. Ince.- With
this wonderful production which is
a companion play to The Bird of
Paradise" is carried a real, genuine
native troupe Of Hawaiians who
give q one hours concert before the
photoplay starts. native songs and
dances. The last word in entertain
ment---=3a Fascinating spectacle Of
beautiful Hawaii brought to your
city-the most enchanting, wierd
and haunting music in the world
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24

~ A meeting will be held at the
Saum Consolidated school house,
Saturday, December I. 1917, at ~ 80
p. m. to discuss fen cling, land clear
ing: and sheep raising...and- the ad-
visibility Of .endeavoring to secure
the extension Of tho Rad. Lake line
Is a common carrier (instead of as
private logging spur, from Nebish
district northeast past the Red Lake
timber, on the point, and north to
Spooner or International Falls. The
meetings motto will be to MAKE
War on Idle Acres"
J. J. OPsAHL,
- President, Northern Minnesota
Sheep Growers Association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
GRAND MONDAY

People who are curious to see the
effects of submarine warfare such
as has been carried on by European
adversnries, almost, within. sight Of
the American coast, will be given
an opportunity, to. see this In; Thos.
H. Ince's 100000 cinema spec
taclea "Civihz !. which comes to
the Grand theater next Monday and
Tuesday for in this mammoth pro-
duction is shown the actual opera:
ton Of submarine under water, the
firing of the torpedo and the sinking
of an iocean Hner1loaded with women
and "children, ~ 80 any . ~; ~
This spectacular scene, staged
months ago by Mr.. >1nce with the
aid OF the United States government,
came as a gerat prophecy of what
is ,actGally occurring along the At.
lantic Coast these days, * .
In" Civilization" the spectacular
goes dbwn to the bottom OF the
ocean III a submarine and sees just
how 1T is managed. He sees the
death dealing submarine, forcing it's
way through the water, beholds the
awful crash as it strikes, the big
liner, sees the big ship on fire and
hundEeds Of men,. women and chill
dren, hurled into the ocean. 1t Is q
spectacle In itself worth the price
of admission to this big production.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
Coming Events

i !Today-Telephone the Pioneer Of
ice, 922. about that news item you
have In mind. Your guests and
friends will appreciate the courtesy
3 December s-7AAnnual meeting OF
the Northern Minnesota Develop
ment association and potato show.
u. November 3s-The Red Cross will
give benetis dance in the Elks
hall. . .>-'
~ December 1O-The next meeting
=, the county board Of commission
fs will be held.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
Gall for Knitters.

Mrs. Conger, chairman of the
knitting committee, says that she
has a big supply of white yarn on
hand. This is to be used for socks.
Many are able to knit wipes, sweat
ers and mufflers who can notnot knit
the socks Will those who can knit
socks do this more complicated work
and let the beginners do the other
pieces?
You can get the yarn by calling
at Mrs. Conger's. If it is not pos
sible to come Nor it, just phone her
and she will see that you get it.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
WAR BREAD" TOPIC

Miss Mary Bull Of the Extension
Division of the University Of Min
nesota, who is giving a series Of lee
lures in Bemidji, spoke on War
Bread" at the. North school this af-
ternoon. This concludes her lee
lures here until December 4. Next
week she will speak in the Fifth
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
RED CROSS NOTES
Bemidji, Grade a."

The last shipment sent to divi-
sion headquarters at Minneapolis
has been received and this is the
way they acknowledged it.:
"Your boxes listed numbers one,
two, three and four have been re-
ceived and inspected and marked
Grade A.
1--WE are very much pleased with
the Bemidji shipments and hope to
get them often"
The officers here were pleased
with this report and wanted the in
dividual workers to know what good
work they had turned in.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
SOC1ET.
MISS FRENCH HOSTESS

r Miss Lottie French entertained a
group of girls at her home last eve
ming. The guests included Lucille
Young, Emma Klein, Louise Nc
Cready, Hazel LaQua, Esther Het-
land and Jane Hayner. The hours
were passed in music and CONVEX
sation, after which lunch was served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
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Personals and:
j -Newsy Notes

- $4,000 to loan on Farms. Dean
Land Co. o'V1
Mrs. M, E. Church of Becida was
among the business visitors yester-
day.
Mrs. Frank Anderson Of Northern
was the guest Of Bentdjf friends
Friday.
George French returned today
from Gonvick where he had been on
business.
One of these nice days you ought
to 70 to Hakkerup's and have your
rictnre taken. 14tf
Mrs. Emma Anderson of the town
of Northern passed yesterday In the
city with friends.
Miss Hattie Young of Eckles was
the guest of Bemidji friends yester-
<. day for a few hours.
- Mrs. Seth Smith of Becida autoed
to Bemidji yesterday and passed sew
Y eral hours on business
Judge NJ. A. Spooner has returned
from Brainerd where he has attend
~ ed court for the past several weeks.
Ed IJlin of Minneapolis is visit
ing at the Abercrombie home. He
him
returning to Minneapolis.
Glen Peck, formerly of Bemidji,
, now of Duluth, is in the city. Mr..
Peck is foreman in the switch yards
of a steel company in Duluth.
: Have your Xmas photos made now
before the big rush later: Get
Rich quick" Rich Studio, 70 10TH
- 1925 to 1925
Miss Thelma johnson, of the Clark
Pole & Tie company, returned last
evening from Detroit, MIMI, where
she had been the guest of friends
since Tuesday.
Mrs. George Forte Of the town of
Eckles was called to Hibbing yes
terday by the illness OF her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. Allen Forte, for
merly Of Eckles.
Mrs. Lucian of Crookston is Wis
ting her son, Thomas Lucian, who
lis confined at St. Anthony's hos
pitaI. following a railway accident.
Mr.. Lucian is improving.
Rev. Osmond Johnson, pastor OF
the First Scandinavian Lutheran
church, will preach at Cypress to-
morrow and there will be no services
in the Norwegian church here Sum
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR

!: Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Aldrich en-
tertained at a card and dancing
party Thursday evening at Their
home. 3 The guests we're Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Petrie, Mr.. and Mrs: H
Marin, Mr.. and Mrs. Bart Stafford
Mr.. and Mrs. .Aldrich, ST., Miss Anna
McBfanTs, Miss Frances = McManus
Clifford Montague and John Cahill
Lunch was served. 80, ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
Demand for Sweaters.

soldiers in France far exceeds the
supply, according to a letter receiv-
ed by Coler Campbell, director ofthe
bureau of military relief for the
Northern Division. The letter was
written by G. e. Scott at the Wash
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-11-24
You Are Welcome.

We have some, good workers. Now
what we want is more of them. Dom
wait to be invited to work. Come
to headquarters and you will al
ways be welcome and find plenty
there that you can do.