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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
COLLEGE TO TEACH
BAKING AND SEWING

Encouraged by the splendid results
obtained IN the girls bread baking
contest the past year. the state col
iege is entering upon a campaign In
reach every girl in the elementary
ana secondary schools of Montana
and Undue them to join a bread and
garment making contest. M. J. Alb
ocy' who is directing the work.
states that scientific methods in the
household arts must be taught our
girls as part of their school work.
II they are to fiji the larger places
which recent conditions have ere
ated for them. That education is not
a distant thing to be used in later
life. hut a tangible instrument which
can be used for economic ends while
the boy and girl are still in school.
With this end in view. Professor Alb
hey has called to his assistance q
number of state and government ex-
perts and asked them toprepare n
series of lessons in bread and gar
ment making which are based upon
scientific methods of economy and
are adapted to girls of different ages
and experience. These lessons are
being sent to teachers, women's
clubs and church workrs with the
request that every girl in the COM
munity between the ages of ten and
eighteen be enrolled i'm clubs for in
Already larg numbers have
enrolled. AS a reward of merit, coun-
ty contests will be held to determine
who is entitled to free trip and
weeks instruction at the state COL
lege or state fair. Instructors are
to be &nt out from the college to the
various clubs to give instruction and
assist at local county contests. Per-
sons interested in the work should
write the Junior Extension Depart
ment. Bozeman. for information to
enable them to commence the work
at once.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
GLASS SOCIAL

Mrs. A.. Sutherland entertained
her sunday school class of girls last
oa'd droay afternoon. Nineteen out of
an enrolment of 25 were presen+
Ihe guests were Beulah shenn,m
"''rsa'lte Marshman. Evelyn Farm.
man, Myrtle Dix, Evelyn Olson part
rum - Drlskeff. Eunice Coyell. Jon;ce
crown, soerzie Dupuis. Irene Water.
man. Freda Gehlert. Opal prou.,,
."e~ . 'hgraham. Genevieve Hardm,n
A''ce Vessey. veneta Har1,r.n
margaret Vessey. Helen Dillon rh;s
IS ., an organized class. and elected
onlcers for the ensuing year ,ro .s
follows: "'e aa
op'' BROWN president: Beulah shcn-
n""'' % vice president; Evelyn Farm
man, secretary; 1nez Ingraham tro,s
"Fef. The class also chose , ,....~
vn' Kings Daughters. and = mot,o
Loyal to Our King" The cs,ss:
coiors are blue and gold A sona
I'm the Child of a King" r,a,'
also selected a button, pin ,,,, non
nant. pe''-
Mrs. Marshman was present and
assisted the hostess. After ployinn
a FEW games and partaking of. light
REFRESHMENTS the party adjourned.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
ROUND BUTTE NOTICE

Sunday. October q, is the date set
F"r the basket meeting at the Round
Fittte church. The church building
i.tsS been plastcrcd, painted and put
j., first class condition. AS regular
services hive been suspended for a
few weeks, we propose to have gen.
'eral get-to-gether meeting for the
entire community. We are already
practically assured of large gath
eying. Whatever may be your indi-
vitlual religious ideas. we extend a
mast cordial invitation to every
man. woman and child in the COM
n7unity. In order that we may more
effectively get acquainted with each
other. we are planning to have. lunch
together at the church. Bring your
basket we'll filled and we will have a
free-foral dinner. Any man who
ha> no wife to fill his basket will
fI7d a special welcome. We will
gladly share our basket with you.
Morning worship with sermon by
the pastor begins at II a. m. Social
hour from ~ to 2 p. m. Sunday school
at ? o'clock and a sermon at 3 p. m.
by the Rev. Horace Turner of Pol
SCI. Special music.
E. D. SWISHER.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
RAILROAD WORK
ALMOST FINISHED

c. M. Bergh. who has the contract
for the railroad grading Immediately
south OF Grow creek. reports that one
more week will complete his CON
tract. and he is already shipping
his machinery out. The large fill is
completed. and the bridge contract.
ors, have also completed the Grow
creek bridge. Rails are now laid to
q point two miles north of Tabor,
and the work of laying the track into
Roman will begin early next week.
The completion of the railroad to
Roman in a very short time and it's
arrival at Poison this year is now a,
certainty.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
SILVER & JONES
WILL BUILD GARAGE

A deal was consumated this week
whereby z. B. Silver of Poison anC
J. l.. Jones of Roman. became the
owners of the lot on which stood the
original store built by Stanley
Scarce in 1910. just east across
the street from the Roman State
bank. Mcssrs. Silver and Jones an
nounce that they will start work at
once on the erection of a modern,
fireproof building. 5Ox140 feet in
size. to be equipped with all the ia
clities fir an up to date garage, and
which will follow closely in style of
architecture and interior arrange
ment. the large garage now operated
by Mr. Silver in Poison. Engineer
Earl ID. Covell is now working on
plans an specifications for the build
ing and will submit same for ap-
proyal shortly, and the contract will
be let Immediately, with the intcn-
tion of having the building com
pleted before cold weather sets in.
Silver & Jones will carry a full
line of auto parts and accessories.
as we'll as having the Ford agency
for this territory, and the garage
will be equipped with every modern
convenience. J. l.. Jones will have
charge of the garage in Roman. and
time to the business in Poison.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
LEAKS IN 4AaDl,nc GRAM

Twenty million bushels of wheat
and proportional quantities of other
cereals are annually lost BY waste
in harvesting and threshins. accord.
ing to estimates OF specialists in the
wheat districts Of the west.
One man in Kansas with team
and tanning mill made $500 in three
weeks last season cleaning up after
threshing machine settings Another
man with a team cleared $27 to $62
a day by following and cleaning the
waste from threshing machines. The
losses incident to harvesting and
can be avoided largely, it
is said.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
NEW ROMAN OPERA
HOUSE COMPLETED

The Roman opera house is prac-
s,-ally completed at an expenditure
u $10.o00.00, and the formal open
s"g of same will take place tomor-
WV night Saturday. Oct 18th.
The building is 36x11O. with a
c.ment foundation and basement,
constructed of brick and tile, plaster
-; and tinted walls. inclined floor.
arge orchestra pit and stage, right
nd left balcony. and has seating
opacity of ATS. A fine electric
lighting system has been installed.
Ito electricity being furnished by a
tN-ampere motor driven by gas
evginc The floor of the operating
.rom is made of cement also as an
eatra precaution against fire. Prac-
4 :aly the entire front is glass. the
our automatic swinging doors con-
-saining full length beve1ed mirrors
md the ticket office being almost en-
t.t,ely glass. A telephone has also
jncn installed in the ticket office.
ne interior decorating was done by
y. NJ. Demill and the artistic work
- curtain and wings is deserving of
special mention.
H. M. Gehlert. the owner of the
New building, suffered the loss of his
= st opera house by fire about ten
'eonths ago and only two months
.7ter it was completed. His faith in
he future of the town was unlim-
I'D, however, and early in the
>,rring as soon as weather conditions
!,uld permit, the debris was cleared
avay and the work Of rebuilding
>sgun ON larger scale, with fire
-'1of material throughout and at al
-rrst double the cost.
The structure as it now stands
-aould be creditablc to a city many
ines the size Of Roman and is un-
:,oubtedly the best of it's kind in
Montana. Roman is justifi-
tsss.sls. r.sud Of it, ness show house
and to claim Mr.. Gehlert as a lead
i,s citizen and one of the foremost
a>ostcrs of the town.
N speaking Of this opening show.
rt-. Gehlert said. "Ronan is bound to
~ the leading town Of the rcscrva-
t IN and while the size of the show
@Guse is probably larger than would
% needed to accommodate the people
st at present. yet the time is COM
1s shortly. with the advent OF the
railroad and the city improvements
CIV under way. when smaller one
vgpuld be entirely inadequate, and l
want to be ready to fill the require
ro4nts of city such as we will even
7 ally have. ] expect to show only
tna very best and up to date pictures
q ID will give the best service pos
-igle."
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
ROMAN WoMEN's CLUB MEETS

The Roman WOmcn's club was very
pleasantly entertained at the home
of Mrs. Iver NJ. Brandjord on Tues
day evening. October 8. The subject
for the evening was "Wastc Of Fart h
in Agriculture" Mrs. T.. l.. McCon-
nell read a very interesting and in
structive paper on "America, a Land
of Inexhaustiblc Resources" Mrs.
Gicse favored the company with a
splendid musical selection.
We hope to derive much benefit
from our meetings this year. as we
are to study conservation in various
ways.
MRS. WALLACE PEARSON.
Press Reporter.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12

The Jacob Swalling sale held last
week was one of the largest and best
attended held this year. The stock
brought excellent prices. the cattle
averaging about 500 each, and the
machinery brought practically what
it cost at the time of purchase. Mr.
Swalling expects to leave shortly
with his family for Washington
where he has another location in
view and his departure is regretted
by scores of friends and neighbors
but who all wish him unlimited sue.
cess in his new home.
The Round Butte Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. |. l.. Deartorf We'd
nesday afternoon. October 18th.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
EQUITY MEETING

A meeting of the Round Butte
Equity will take place tomorrow
night, the 18th Project Manager
Grove and Superintendent of Irriga-
tion Hogan will be present and the
irrigation subjects to be discussed
are such that it will be to everyone's
best interests to be in attendance.
1t is hoped that as a result of this
meeting the water problems of the
past season will be overcome and
better and quicker service given.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12

Monday. October goth. has been
t'xed as the date for hearing the ar
guments on the motion for a new
trial for Edith Colby. who was con-
victed of the murder af A.C.Thomas
at Thompson Falls over a year ago.
and is now serving term in the pen
itentiary at Deer Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Todd and
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Burland were
In Missoula Tuesday.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12

Mrs. Clara Bush. woman county
agent, has been appointed by the
Food Administration board to tour
tbs county and to consult with the
women n regard to food conservation.
She met with the Roman Patriotic
League Wednesday afternoon and ex-
planned in an interesting talk the
many little ways of saving. the diff
ferent substitutes for foods contain
ing the same food value and why it
is necessary to cconomize on wheat
bread. using instead more potatoes
and bread made from other grains.
She spoke at Glacier View Thurs
day before she returned Missoula.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
THE SCHOOL LUNCH

More and more the rural school is
taking up the plan of preparing hot
lunches at the school house. Simple
hot dishes can be made with very
little trouble and comparatively few
utensils. The Montana state college
has published circular on the hot
lunch for rural schools. and will be
glad to send 1t to any teachers or
others who are interested. If they
request it,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
,Ar. and Mrs. f. I. Erwin and chi

Ar. and Mrs. r. I. Erwin and chill.
'3~cn. arrived in Roman the latter
Part of last week from Mackay
lcaho. and will make this their per-
r,anent home. Their household
scods also arrived and they are now
living in one Of the Scearce cot
,ascs. Mr.. Erwin is member OF
the Erwin-Wilson Lumber Co., one
vi the new business enterprises OF
tie city.
Ernest Applas applied to the U. S.
land office at Missoula Tuesday for
homestead entry on 40 acres included
in part Of tract 81, the SEA NEA
Sec. I. Twp. 81 n, r. 10 W. NJ. NJ.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
SURVEYORS BUSY
ON CITY WORK

The work Of surveying and laying
out the pipe lines for the installation
of the water system has been given
to F. F. Faucet of Poison, and he
arrived in Roman the first of the
week with his Instruments and has
been at work for several days.
Frank Stottlcr and J. F.. Foss are as
sisting him.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
1t is interesting to know that tn

1t is interesting to know that the
school census shows $50 children un-
der school age enrolled in the Roman
district, which is one-f1fth as many
pupils as in District No. I, the large
district embracing Missoula. Orchard
Homes and Rattlesnake gulch, which
has an enrolment of 4S00. The en-
tire reservation shows an enrolment
of $500, and the comparison of fig
ures would indicate a marked in
crease in our population. which is
decidedly pleasing.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12

A Washington dispatch of the Stf
states that Greece is nearly ready tC
put a large and effective army in
the field to cooperate with the allies
according to dispatches from the
Athens foreign office to the Greek
legation here. Lack of equipment is
being rcmedied rapidly with the al
lies aid.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
SNOW FALLS IN EAST

While western people are belny
treated to a taste of real Indian sum
mer. warm. balmy. ideal days. will
an invigorating crispness in the al
at morning and evening, northeast
crn and middle western states have
had their first taste of real winter
In some localities snow fell to .
depth of 2la inches and the ther
momctcr dropped 81 degrees.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A WORD TO PIONEER SUB
SCRlDERS

During the eight years the
ptonssr has. been =. puhlisleed.s,
b. we hive taken great prtde in
the fact that our subscribers
as a whole have voluntarily
called yearly and promptly set
tied their subscription. How
ever. at the present time. we
have on our list great many
who have been delinquent in
this respect and all will soon
receive a notice Of the amount
in arrears. We feel that each
one will respond promptly to
the request. for the increased
cost Of paper and printing sup
plies of all kinds makes it nee
essary.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12
ARTICLES NEEDED ABROAD

100000 bath robes or canvalescent
gowns.
100000 pairs bed socks.
100000 handkerchiefs.
$4,000 hospital bed shirts.
100000 suits pajamas.
100000 shoulder wraps.
100000 pairs socks.
250.000 pairs ward slippers.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-10-12

Tom Bailey spent few days In
Roman the first of the week from
Butte. He expects to return to that
city in a short time and will enter
the employ of the government Novem-
ber list.
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PARENT.TEAchERs' NETTING

There will be meeting Of the
Parent-Teachcrs' association next
Friday evening. October ~. at 8 p.
m. at the high school building. and
everyone who can is urged to be
present. e ~ a.:#
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It is reported that the estate of the
late John F. Cowan will amount to eb-
ween $4,000 and $1,000. Before he
passed away he arranged all is bust
ness matters, deciding over practically
all the real estate and making a will.
His brother-in-law, Mr.. Flynn and
Robert Cochrane are the adm;nistra-
tors. Rumor has it that he lett over
$4,000 in life insurance.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

William Engelhorn, Of Churchs Fer
~, was in the city over Sunday and
from here he went to St. Paul to con
suit a specialist relative to an ear
trouble which he has. Some years
ago he had a serious operation on one
of his ears, and thought that there
was a permane 1T cure, but recently he
has been having trouble Of the same
nature and goes to st. Paul in hopes
to be benefited. His many Ramsey
county friends hope to see him return
fully recovered.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

Lyle A. Cowan, who was here to at
tend the funeral of his father last
week, left Saturday for his home at
Judith Gap, Mont. While here he met
many of his old friends and they were
all glad to see him and to know that
he is prospecting. When Lyle lerr
Devils Lake he was only a sien Ter
young man, and his many friends VINO
met him here we're surprised to see
him n + the heayy9eights. He was
weighs about 240 pounds, anG is tire
picture of health.
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E. w. Gilbertson, the Big furniture
man, is having a big sale, and is ad-
vertising it extensively in the Lake
Region. Notice his ads in this issue.
When Mr.. Gilbertson starts out to do
anything he never does it by halves,
and the sensational sale he is now con-
Quoting is the talk Of the country
about Devils Lake.
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Leo A. Bedford, who Is with the u.
S. Signal service corps and stationed
at Fort Oglethorpe, Ca, arrived here
recently and is spending a few days
visiting his parents, MI. and Mrs. w.
H. Belford, and other relatives and
friends. Leo is getting along nicely
in the service, much to the satisfaction
Of his host Of Devils Lake friends.
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ESTRAY-11 head Of calves, some
8 months old, Z months old, 6 months
old and others s months old. Eight
head of heifers, 2 steers and / small
bill. One red and white. some all
red, some black and some blalk and
white spotted. Have been missing
since October IL. Take up and mott
~ Theodore DeKeiyzer, Route 2, Ed.
more, No. OAK. 4S-St
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Kenneth Wlshart, one of the prom
inent farmers Of Suthern Nelson
county was in the city Monday. He
was on his way home from Grand
Forks where he attended to business
matters and attended the Elks Me
mortal services at that place.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

Senator "A. J. Kerkeide of Churchs
Ferry "a attending to business mat
tiers in the city Monday, returning
home Tuesday. He has been in poor
health for some time, and while still
looking rather bad, he says that he
is feeling quite well; and his many
friends hope to see him regain his old
time vigor.
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STRAYED: From the Hans Mix
kelson farm 8 miles east Of Webste,
about November s. 1917; 2 year OLD
colts, one bay driving colt, 4 white
feet, gray yearling mare, right eye-lid
torn. Take up and notify the Bank
of Webster, Webster, N. y.
49-1t-p: OLE ERICKSRUn.
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Attorney L. ]. Wehe of this city,.
has been appointed as chairman o: hte
state military advisory board. This
board is made up Of four members AMI
are the governors advisors in mill.
tay matters. MI. Wehe has been. q,
member of the board for some time
and was made chairman on re-appoint-
ment.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

C. E. West had the misfortune to
lose his large touring car by fire this
week. He was on his way home from
his farm south of the city, when in
some manner it caught on fire, and be-
fore it could be extinguished it was
ruined. The loss is partially covered
by insurance.
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MI. and Mrs. ]. D. White, of Raub,
N. D., + visiting at the home Of their
daughter, Mrs. +. Feragen, on Second
st. They expect to remain in. the city
for a few weeks. MI. White is a
brother Of Col. White Of the Eight
ing Fist" regiment of North Dakota,
now a part Of the 164th Infantry.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

Among the Churchs Ferry people
who attended the Memorial services of
the Elks here Sunday were Louis
Beaverstad, w "A. Hausmann, Will
liam and Charles Engelhorn and Geo.
Engebretson.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

Mrs. E. M. Swanston left the first
Of the week for points in British Co.
lumbia, where she will spend some
tine. visiting and from there she will
go to Hood River, Oregon, to spend
the winter. y
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

James Mccormick is in the east
where he is spending some time visit
ing. He went to Camp Mills, N. Y,
where he visited his son, who is in the
u. S. service, Ind also visited other
Ramsey county boys who r at pres
ent stationed there.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

Owing to the rush of busire-
the shortage Of help the men at the
Great Northern local shops are work
ing nine hours a day, instead of eight.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

Miss Helen Huesgen, who is
ing the state university, came up and
spent Thanksgiving with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. H. Huesgen.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

M. o. Simonstad formerly of this
city, but who recently moved with his
family to Grand Forks, was a visitor
in the city for a short time Monday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

STORAGE BATTERIES
We are experts in caring for your
Battery. Call. SIG, Makers Auto FL
ectric Co. att.
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After a pleasant visit with relatives
and friends at Grand Forks, Mrs. M.
J.. Cowley and two children are home
again.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

Eddie Kneisel of Minnewaukan twp,
informs us that he received a nice
Thanksgiving present in the way of
a ten pound turkey, which came from
the Mann Department Store, and for
which he wishes to express thanks.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

MI. and Mrs. Albert Maxwell Of
Minnewaukan township have as their
guest, their daughter, Mrs. P. ~Iverson,
of Crosby.
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7. w .Morrissey- Of sEdmore was an
Sunday visitor in the city.

Farm Lands for sale on easy, terms,
JOHN W. MAHER. Devils Lake, N.
Oak. J..
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Be WISE!

Young women and young men
should be wise and secure a
knowledge of bookkeeping, short
hand, typewriting. The
created an extra demand for
young people. The Union Com
mercial College, Grand Forks, N.
Dak., can train you in a short
time and at a small cost. Board
only 1925. Send for free cata-
log.-Adv.
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S. NJ Warner, VIM has been local
operator here for some time past has
been promoted to train dispatcher, to
take the place Of Frank A. Maxwell,
who has been promoted to a fine po-
sition with another road, with head
quarters at Chicago. MI. Warner
Chicago to assume his new position.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

Lars Ingulsrud and wife and Gust
Iverson, all Of Derrick were shopping
and visiting in the city the frrt of the
week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-06

W. E. G%oozee, n Of the prominent
farmers fom the Webster district was
attending to business matters and
greeting friends here the first of the
week.