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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
Bodily Housekeeping
tBY SAMUEL nAMhToN. Nj. %

The subject of drinking water with
meals has been misunderstood.
In recent years INVESTIGATION by means
Of &-rays, the observations Of scientists.
such as Cannon, Grtizner, Pavlov, Fow-
Ter, Hawk, prove that an abundance uf
water taken during digestion is neccs.
sary in good bodily housekeeping Drink
plenty OF water with each meal. DO not
drink ice-wator at any time
ii your kidneys arr sick, or you suffer
with lumhago or Ilwuma;ism at times.
pain in the back or buck OF The ncc 4. take
q little Aunric before meals. This can
Zoe found at ANY rood drag store. There
lore my advice 10 yIine or old is, always
drink plenty Of pure water And for long
life, occasionally take tablets of Anuric
three or four times a day.
1t is simply wonderful how quickly
Anuric acts much more potent than
lithia. Ton VIII find IL dissulves uric
acid as water dot.r SUGAR.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
RID OF A LINGERING COUGH

Cold weather persisted so late this
year that many more persons have
colds than ever before a. this season.
You can get relief from racking,
hacking coughs, from wheezy, sneezy,
breathing, from raw, sore throat and
tight chest. w. G. Glazier, Benton
vile, Ark, writes: 81 can recommend
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound,
used it for a cough that | had for
years and was said to have consump-
ton, but il cured me" Contains no
opiates. Children like II. - S. G. Wall.
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

10 b0nelIs or cire. Bearing-down pains,
internal Inflammation and liberation,
weak back. and an kindred ailments
are completely cured by II. It's mar
velons remedy for nervous and general
debility, Insomnia, or Inability to Sleep,
Spasms, Commissions or Fits.
DR.. Picrcc's Medical Adviser (10oO
pagesl will he sent free on receipt OF
30 one-ccnt stamps 10 pay cost Of
wrapping aud mailng- only. Address
DIR. Pierce, Buffalo n Y.
Constipation causes many serious dis
cases. 1t Is thoroughly cured by DR..
Plerce's Pleasant Pellets. One iaxa-
tive: two or three arc cathartlc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
CHASE THE ACHE, KILL THE
PAIN

Get busy. Act now. Use Sloan's
Liniment for your rheumatic pains,
toothache, neuralgia, sore muscles,
stiff joints, sprains and strains. Bet
ter than anything you ever tried to
soothe hurts, reduces swelling and
inflammation. Cleaner than oint-
mcnts or piasters, as it does not clog
the pores OF stain the skin. Easy to
apply, it penetrates without rubbing.
Always have bottle of Sloans Lini-
ment i'm your medicine chest. At your
druggist, 25c. SOC $1.0O.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
STOPPED HIS BACKACHE

George Lawrence, railroad fireman,
Kittrell, Miss, writes: 'I used three
one-dollar bottles of Foley Kidney
Pills when was so sick | hardly
could stay on my engine. My back
ached all the time; my kidneys acted
sluggish; dull headache; felt sleepy
all the time; nervous; had to rise six
to eight times each night. Foley Kid
ney Pills cured me-" They strengthen
~the kidneys so they can filter out OF
the blood the uric acid and other pois-
ons that cause rheumatic pains, back
ache, stiff joints and sore muscles. -
S. G, Wall. Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
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CONSTIPATION CAUSES SERIOUS
ILLS

Let me see your tongue" is the
doctors first question. When the ton
que is coated it means sluggish bow
els, and you invite not only head
aches, indigestion but serious ill
health. Avoid those dangers by tax
ing DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
are sugar coated, highly efficient, yet
mild and easy in action, pleasant to
take by young, aged or delicate. Sold
for years at your druggist, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
SAFETY FIRST WITH COUGH
AND COLD

"Oh, just a cough" today may be
come grippe or pneumonia tomorrow
Thousands die from neglected colds.
Take DR. Kings New Discovery be y,
fore your cough becomes chronic. A
few doses check the cold by killing
the germs. The healing balsams
soothe the throat, loosen the phlegm
and clear the air passages of secre-
tons which provoke coughing. Con-
tains mildly laxative ingredients
which remove the waste that aggra-
Yates the cold. At your druggist. soc
S1.0O
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

In lhe District Court
No. 1882
STATE OF COLORADO,
County of La Plata. SS'
John Henry Sapp, Plaintiff,
VS..
Freda Sapp, Defendant.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO,
To Freda Sapp, the defendant
above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff, in the Dis
trict Court of La Plata County, State
+ Colorado, and plead to the complaint
therein within thirty days after the
service hereof, if served within the
State of Colorado; or, if served out of
the State of Colorado, or by publi-
cation, within fifty days after the
service hereof, exclusive of the day of
service; or said action may be regu-
llrly set for trial the same as though
such appearance had been made and
issue had been joined on such com
plant.
The said action is brought by plain
tiff to obtain decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds of matrimony now
existing between plaintiff and defend
ant, on the groud of desertion for
more than one year last past. to-wit,
an the 9Th day of February, 1916 with
out reasonable, or any cause, immedi-
ately proceeding the filing of this ac-
ton as will more fully appear from
the complaint in said action to which
reference is hereby made and copy
Of which is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that II
you fail to appear, and to plead to the
said complaints as above required, the
said plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief therein demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal
Of said Court this, 10th day Of April
A. ID. 1917.
(Seal of District Court)
CLEMENT L. RUSSELL,
Clerk.
First publication May 81, 1917.
Last publication, June 28, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
New Members of
Fire Department.

The designations of Henry DIETRICH,
chief, and viii Croke and Bernard
Frazier as members of the fire de-
partment become effective tonight. 1t
is understood that Ed Howels, who
returned from Fruita last evening, is
to be one of the new members of the
department, and the names of the 9th
ers are to be announced at the meet
ing of the city council this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
Home From Alaska

Gus Ambold, son Of Henry Ambold
Of the Animas valley, returned last
night from Juneau, Alaska, where he
journeyed early in January in COM
pany with Charlie Handy and where
he was joined later by car Andrews
and Frank Soens. He found the Ju-
neau section exceedingly prosperous
and not an undesirable portion of the
country to live in, but his father need
ed his help on the farm and with the
cattle, and he consented to come
home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
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INDIAN TROUBLE FEARED

A large number Of Ute Indians who
assembled at the Southern Ute agency
this forenoon created considerable
CONSERVATION among the pale face
neighbors when they indulged in one
of their dances that in pioneer days
preceded warlike activities. Other
demonstrations Of possible hostilities
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
Funeral Notice

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
Wyatt will be held from the First NJ.
f. church Friday afteroon at 2 o'clock.
A daughter of the deceased left AL
buquerque this morning, in response
to message telling her Of her moth
er's passing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

l want to buy direct from owner a
l60 a. or $40 Il. farm with water
right. Not more than 20 miles from
Durango, improved or unimproved.
Write full description to SamI D.
Sloan, 115 South Jennings Ave. Ft.
Worth, Texas. 5-3S1-3t.D. lSWr
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

were manifested. Some citizens be-
came alarmed and appealed to the
sherifi's office for assistance. A little
later phone message stated the
danger of trouble appeared to be
past and the Reservation residents
were taking their departure in peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

w. G. Crosby and bride arrived
here Saturday evening.
EE
doc" Wallace was off for Denver
this morning for months sojoun.
Mrs. Charles Schultz is in from the
Pine river valley for a few days stay.
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Teachers Institute begins at Fort
Lewis a week from today.
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Mrs. Dorothy Dickinson has gone
to Pagosa Springs to spend the sum
ymer.
Rev. Father White departed for
Denver this morning on a business
mission.
The ID. C. Cousons have moved to
their Pine river valley ranch for the
summer.
Fred Bradshaw of the Ignacio
Chieftain transacted business in Du-
range today.
John Gamsby is down from the
Vallecito, familiarizing himself with
metropolitan life as demonstrated in
our town.
Alex Waller returned from Bear
creek last night, where he is direct
ing operations at the Missouri Girl
mine.
Mrs. Lillian Pheney has been ap-
pointed administrators of the estate
left by her husband, the late M. A.
Pheney.
Ernest Hoffman and two sons Of
Silverton were bound for the Hoff-
man ranch in the Oxford section this
morning, where the senior member OF
the family is going to instruct the
juniors in the gentle art of farming.
Miss Ruth Benning OF Ignacio
ent to Pennington today to spend
the summer with her grandmother,
Mrs. Shidler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
H% rS "a Ae
DIES AS RESULT OF INJURY

Clarence A. Melanson. the 12-year-
old Silverton boy, who suffered a gun
shot wound Friday while out on a
hunting expedition with Angelo Dal-
la, II, died Saturday afternoon. The
lad never regained consciousness after
the accident occurred. A coroner's in
quest is being held this afternoon.
John 0'Rourkc is representing the
district attoney's office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
0LD-TIMER COMING TO VISIT

Mrs. Fred Wilkins received mes
sage from her father W. f.. Hill, con.
veying the news he would arrive here
from Portland tonight to visit "A while.
Mr.. Hill is an old-time resident of
the Animas valley and lockwood sec
tions who cast his lot in the North
west IL years ago. The special OBJ
ject of his trip is to attend Commence
ment exercises. His daughter Doro-
thy Hill is the graduate who has the
highest class standing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

~ thith ~ bf'AJ kfFt'
10 every nervous, deli
cate woman, by DIR.
Hierce's lfavorite Pre-
scription. Remember
ingredients on label
in Tablet or Liquid
form.
In every rfe ma Ia
complaint Irregular
ity, or weakness, and
in every oXha ustod
condition OF the fe-
male system. the" Pre-
.I.,,4fa~fH... ..aaAf. faffus
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

Word comes from Washington that
Arthur Hansen, 19-year-old son of
MIR. and Mrs. II. W Hansen, has just
been transferred to a position pay
ing 81 900 year. A month ago he
entered the war department as a ste
nographer at 5000. The satisfactory
showing he has made won him a bet
ter place with an increase in salary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
PLANTS FOR SALE

Cabbage, tomatoes, cauliflower, etc.
Several thousand of each, cheap. In
quire C. w. Krause, Griffith, Colo
rado. 5-31-6tD. SW2t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
No sIackers in Our Bunch

The Herald has a Registration day
record of which it is justly proud.
Only three members of our force are
of registration age, Emson Wood,
Myron Bates and Ross Sherman. The
first and last named young men regis
tered Number l in their respective
precincts and Bates was Number Z in
his.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting of The East
Mesa Ditch Company will be held
pursuant to the bylaws, on June IL,
1917, beginning at 1 o'clock p. m. at
the Sunnyside School House, La
Plata County, Colorado. for the cleo
tion Of directors and for the trans
action of any other business that
may properly come before the meet
ing.
Dated May 7, 1917.
F. l.. LYMAN, Secy.
]. NJ. NELSON, Pres.
First publication, May 10.
Last publication June z.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING

Rosenaldo Archuleta of Juanita was
brought to Durango on last nights
Eastern and rushed to Mercy hospital
for treatment for gunshot wounds of
the bowels and abdomen. which were
accidentally self-inflicted yesterday
morning about 6:30. Archuleta had
just shot hog and started to put
the gun back into the holster when he
caught the trigger and discharged the
weapon. Examination developed there
were wounds in the abdomen and the
bowels were perforated in several
places. One shot entered the right
side of his body and came out on the
left, just below the eleventh rib. DR..
WycoH of ulce was called to min
ister to him, until the arrival of the
train when he was brought to town
for surgical aid. An operation was
performed to alleviate his suffering
This afternoon his condition was re-
ported unfavorable.
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We sincerely hope that the fisher
men of Bible times were not as shift
less as some modern springtime fish
ermen We know real we'll
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CONSTIPATION CAUSES SERIOUS
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
Merry-Loring Wedding.

A pretty wedding occurred at the
home of Mrs. S. S. Merry Sunday at
high noon when her daughter Miss
Genevieve Mae Merry became the
bride of Mr.. Albert Loring of Pago-
sa Springs. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. W. 8. Grim. Only i'm
mediate relatives were present. After
congratulations bounteous dinner
was served. AT 2 o'clock, Mr. and
Mrs. Loring left by auto for Pagosa
Springs where they will make their
home. The bride is a pleasing young
woman, who graduated from the Du-
rango high school in 1915. The
groom is substantial young man,
who is employed at Pagosa ms an cleo
trical engineer. These splendid young
people have the best wishes of all
who share their acquaintance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

Just year ago today, Evan Jones
the bright little S-yearold son of Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Jones of Brookside,
escaped from the watchful eye of his
family for a moment, made his way
to junction creek, where he was swept
away by the high water. While scores
of people joined in the search a num-
ber of hours elapsed before his body
was found.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

George Avery is down from May
Day.
Mrs. Robin Frazier is up from the
Elco section on shopping expedition.
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Mrs. Oscar Silliman and daughter
Miss Ella were down from the Ami
mas valley today on marketing trip.
M M
The w. r. Masons, formerly of
Iiesperus, are now calling Miami, Ari-
zona, home.
A member of the Herald force, who
owns a sheep, is feeling mighty pros
porous. He has marketed his wool
crop.
Mrs. w. +. Pears, widow of the late
roadmaster ON the Southern, and
daughters, are moving to Delta from
Vance junction to make their home.
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Miss Frances Walters, daughter of
the principal of the Dulce government
school, returned home this morning,
after attending school here. During
the school months she made her home
with Mrs. Grant Roach.
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After an absence of nearly two
years, Gus Adrianson receiving cor
dial welcome from the. home folk. Gus
is an electrician, who was employed
by the Western Colorado Power COM
pany for several years.
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Mrs. John Rhodes returned to Elco
this morning, after purchasing sup
plies in town. This was her second
trip to the county seat in the past Is
months. She is making slow recov-
cry from the illness that kept her an
invalid for nearly year.
The Animas City school board has
reelected Prof W. A. Price, principal
and Mrs. NJ. Hatfield of Aztec. lower
grade teacher, for the Animas schools
for the coming year. The selection
meets with the hearty approval of
the school patrons.
-
Miss Mary King of Ignacio, grad
uate Of the Durango high school class
~ s1R JaparxrJ tLis c~o~-;-- .. -,.sA
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

Miss Mary King of Ignacio, grad
uate Of the Durango high school class
of 'l6. departed this morning to visit
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

a sister who lives twenty miles south
of Evanston, Wyoming, on the Utah
side of the line. Miss King taught the
Hood school the past year and very
gratifying degree of success attended
her efforts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
Big Sale of Henry Cars

=
The Pittman Motor company sales
rooms have been the scene of unusual
activity of late, the popularity oi
Ford cars apparently being on the in.
crease. Since the last list of pur-
chasars were published 81 persons
have placed orders for cars, and the
greater part Of these have been sup
piled with machines. This number in
Guides Wheeler & Sons, William Nor.
rison and Frank Harvey, Griffith;
Kasper Hilton and Ray Miller, Kline;
P. L. Lizzie, Thompson's Park; Indian
Agency, Shiprock; A. f. Buzback, j.
r. Robinson, w. F. Mayn, Thomas
Roberts, Ignacio; II. Allen, I've L.
Harrington, Pennington; s. B. Henry
Hesperus; John +. Carlson, Tiffany;
Guy Brinkley, j. Maloy, L. f. Jenkins,
Bayfield, and Robert McNicholas. Colo
rado Packing company, (E. A. Smith }
W. H. Norton, Otis McGirr, r. Il.
Thompson, and W. A. Cowling, Du-
rango and Machetto Mafer, Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
New Buick Owners.

johnson and Porter unloaded two
cars of Bucks today and carload
of Appersons yesterday. Among the
owners of the new Bucks are Dr.
Kruger of Blanco. NJ. J. Wicklem of
Durango and Silverton party whose
name we did not learn. The Appear
sons, new cars in these parts, are
classy machines which are attracting
great deal of attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
NOTED ATTORNEY HERE

j. H. Crist, district attorney for
the Santa Fe District, who won ma
tlonwide fame as prosecutor in the
Blancett murder case, was here over
night en- route to Aztec on court
business. He was accompanied by
r. i. Asplund. Mr.. Crist is not a
stranger in our midst. as he practiced
law in Durango a number of years
ago. While making this his head
quarters he built the house on Third
avenue and Eighth street, now occu-
pied by Dr. and Mrs. Lyon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
SUMMONS
In The District Court

In The District Court
No. 1882
STATE OF COLORADO,
County of La Plata. ss'
John Henry Sapp, Plaintiff,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
Evening Wedding.

The marriage of Mrs. Margaret
Steward and Mr.. Hiram II. Mckenzie
occurred at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Brady
of 1877, 18th street Saturday evening
at 1880. Taylor Maddox, justice of the
peace, officiated at the ceremony.
Only immediate relatives witnessed
the service,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07

After an absence of nearly two
years, Gus Adrianson receiving cor
dial welcome from the. home folk. Gus
is an electrician, who was employed
by the Western Colorado Power COM
pany FOR several wears.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
Rumors of Wedding.

Dame Rumor has it that a marri-
age license was issued to Miss Edith
Morgan, daughter of d. H. Morgan
the grocer, and Mr.. Walter Rhodes
the last of the week, and the wedding
occurred Saturday night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
MAKING GOOD IN
WAR DEPARTMENT

ea IA sa Ma
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-06-07
Making Good Recovery

hakihS SOou INcCoNery
Conductor James Pheney, who wa
operated on Friday, for trouble whicl
resulted from "A broken collar bone
is reported to be making very sat
sfactory recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-30

First-class large and small accurate
work: lathe, planer and shaper hands: vertical
anG horizontal boring mill hands highest wages
good chance for advancement. J. T. c., p. o.
Box 1922. Philadelphia, Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-30

Observation-Disclosures &
Bro. require the services of sales
ladies and statesmen for various
departments throughout the store /;
excellent opportunities; perma-
nent positions, Apply before 10 80
am. to S. Hart. Mgr.
STOCK CLERKS-Boys and
girls, I6 to 20 years of age; for
stock clerks in various depart
ments; permanent positions and
excellent opportunities for adj
vancement. Apply before 1890
am. to S. Hart, Mgr, Lansburgh
& Bro.
6TEN00RAFHRR With soms experience; psfma..
ssat pssitea; e. PA. eau ostwsss Assrs q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-30

YOUNG MEN, for children's
clothing department. Apply Man
ager, Saks & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-30

CHAUFFEUR, colored, expert
enced. to drive Ford delivery car !;
permanent position Apply to
Mayer Bros. & Co., o37 and $50
f st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-30

6TNN0GNAPaEA With some sxpeFdesce; psrma.
= IA Il an. 10 ltH Ct Ay. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-30

SIS WEEK-Unskilied young men; skilled men
in every branch and laborers wanted; permanent
position; out Of town. Apply Room DO, 726 14th
ST. NV 31s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-09

must open the book of knowledge and
deepen the possibilities within our pres
ent boundaries if the energy of youth
IS to find ito outlet and reward. We
must never be satisfied with what we
know, but let what we learn show us
how much more there is beyond. The
point of view of the boy who is circum-
scribed and allowed to think that his
father knows it all and the one who is
sent TO learn in the newer schools of eff
fort the real possibilities of an acre, are
entirely different and are likely to re.
main so. Forty acres may carry 500
900 worth Of stock or the whole or less
than $500. 1t may be so fortified as
easily to grow more than $50 acres
would or it may receive no more care
than the average and be quite INSULT
Gent for the support of an American
family.
balance in agriculture requires to
be struck where not one but every pos.
sibility is brought to its maximum eff.
fort, and the test of labor applied to
the best of soil and live stoek-not tc
acres exhausted during the great soil
mining boom and allowed to remain so
breeders Gazette, Chicago
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-09
ATHENS.
Goes Shopping at 90 Years.

The Tacoma Times of Tacoma,
Wash, recently contained an article
concerning a shopping trip of Mrs.
Fanny +. Whitney, who was born in
this town and lived here many years.
She is 90 years old and her many
friends here will be glad to know that
she is in good health for person Of
her age. She has two sons, G. f. Whit
new and j. c. Stiles, both of Seattle.
Mrs. Whitney, at whose home she lives,
accompanied her on the trip. In talking
to a newspaper woman Mrs. Whitney
said:
81 hadn t been downtown for about
year, ! guess-I forget exactly. The
streets made me think of Saturday at
ternoons in the town near our farm
back in Kansas. There were so many
people. No l didn't look into the shop
windows much; | knew just what /
wanted-some warm things for the
winter -
GLOW many grandchildren have
you!" she was asked, as she lay in
bed Thursday morning, recovering
from her expedition.
u guess YOU Il have to count
them, she laughed to her daughter.
Il IN getting awful forgetful.
A count totaled II grandchildren
and l. great grandchildren.
Although Mrs. Whitney finds it hard
to keep track of all her descendants,
she has her activity and faculties to a
degree that is wonderful.
She is usually up at in the morn.
ing in the winter, and by daylight in
summer, her daughter says. She insists
on doing her own mending, likes tC
read the papers or have them read t
her, and takes an interest in what i.
going on. She follows the progress OF
| the European war closely.
My grandmother lived to bt
9S. she SAYS, a little proudly, ''anC
/ have sister living in Vermont whc
is IS; but I never heard of anyon,
else in the family who was particular
| ly longlived.
- can standIin the back door an(
see clear TO Mt. Tacoma, and 1 eal
hear pretty well. I can hear the cloel
tick at night when everything's still
But can't read very well any NOR,
| at least. not fine PRINT