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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27
Sales Of War Savings and
Thrift Stamps in Vermont
to May II, 1918
AS Reported to the State Dis.
tributor of War Savings

The net sales of War Savings and
Thrift Stamps in Vermont for the
week ending May II, 1918. amount to
$40.11S.53. The State has per
capita sale to date of only $1.S3 and
is far behind the average for the ma
ton at large. The publication o.
these figures should spur Vermont on
to do it's 'bit" to the full.
Danville continues to hold first
place among the five leading towns
or cities, followed by Wallingford,
Waterbury, Montpelier and Lyndon
in the order named.
The fine record of Waterbury in
increasing her per capita sales from
S2.05 to S5.S5 during a period of two
weeks is noteworthy and an example
that should be followed by every COM
munity in the State.
Criticism has been made that the
figures compiled in this office as to
the relative standing of the towns are
misleading. Sales in townships and
cities are used as the basis of com
parison and therefore in towns COW
cred by rural delivery routes from
other towns an injustice is undoubt-
edly worked.
This coalition has been constantly
before us and we have made and are
making every effort to remedy it.
We ask the aid and co operation Of
town chairmen, postmasters and m
raj carriers who are acting as solici
tors in giving credit to the prope
towns when reporting sales.
I Postmasters or authorized sellin,
& :nts having difficulty in procurin;
stamps, printed matter or supple
are asked to communicate with TIL
undersigned.
H. L. FAREWELL,
State Distributor War Savings
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27
Queer Reckoninos of Distance.

In rural Germany they speak Of
places being so many hours distant
meaning, Of course, by walking; and
in the rural parts of Schleswig- Hol-
stein they say that a place is pipe,
or two pipes, or three pipes off, accord
ing to the number of pipes one could
smoke while walking there. Shorter
distances are reckoned by banks. A
village under mile away would be
two or three dogs banks! 1t is as we
say, within calling distance"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27
Worlds Debt to PRINTING Press.

What gunpowder did for war, the
printing press has done for the mind;
the statesman Is no longer clad in the
steel of special education, but every
reading man is his judge.-Wendell
Phillips,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27
Special Short Course in Army French

have prepared two short courses of
instruction in the French language de-
signed to help those going to France in
understanding and making themselves
understood in necessary matters. They
are as follows: Course of twenty les
sons, $40; thirty lessons, SIS. Two les
sons week, one hour each. Payment
in advance or monthly if desired.
ROSE A. NORMANDIN
IL Reed Street Brattleboro, vt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27
TREASURY DEPARTMENT

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Super
vising Architects Office, WASHINGTON,
ID. G.. May 20. 191S.-SEALED PROPOS-
AIS will be opened in this office at 3
y. m. June II, 1918. for changes in the
ed States Postoffice and Court House
building at Brattleboro, Vermont Draw
ings and specifications may be obtained
from the Custodian of the building at
Brattleboro, Vermont, or at this office in
the discretion of the Supervising Archi-
tect. Jas. A. Wetmore, Acting Supervis-
ing Architect
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

FOR SALES horses. Will arrive
May "a. Are over a week late. They
are mixed load, $500 to $1,000, close
~ mated teams. Singles / 200 to LOO,
all young, sound and broken. No stale
sick stuff here. Have not lost horse
this year and no one that has bought
here has lost one and we have handled
more than all other dealers put together.
Next load in 10 days. All horses war
ranted. Guilford e. Wood Horse Co..
}. Wood, Prop, shelburne Falls,
Mass. 1878
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27
LOST.

LOST-Saturday p. m, pair of spec
tacles in case. Finder telephone 40.
75-tf.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

FOR SALE-Pair of double front
.ioors, with screen doors to match, also
cherry finished bedstead with National
spring, n bargain for some one. $. w.
Edgett & Co. 73.tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

WANTED-Young man in our com.
posing room, with or without expert.
enee. The Vermont Printing Co. S-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

wANTED-At once. good man for
driving team. Holden & Martin Lumber
Go. G7-tt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

WANTED Two messenger boys. Good
wages and telegraphy taught free. The
Western Union Telegraph Co. 67tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

WANTED-Messenger. Must be IS
yrs. old. Boy with wheel preferred.
Western Union Tel. Co. 73-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

wANTED-Two men for cutting
logs and chopping four foot wood.
Holden & Martin Lumber Co. 54-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

WANTED-Man and wife to work
on farm. Address Workers, Reformer
Office. 57-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

REWARD for information. Haverford
bicycle taken from j. j. Vandervecr s
piazza, il Chaplin street. Front fork
bent, tool kit and carrier on back with
heavy coil of cord attached, rubber
grips broken off square with handle bars
one rubber off each pedal 74-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

TO RENT-Nice tenement, first
floor, with electric lights and bath, hot
and cold water, on ear line; also ten
ement, second floor. Inquire at the
house. III. l.. Nichols, 172 Western
Ave, Brattleboro. 45-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SHAMPOOING and Manicuring. Miss
Mary A. Griffin, 139 Main st. 299-tf
CHiROfODi and Shampoo parlors.
Hair goods made up to order. Mrs. Z. P.
Bailey, III Main st. Phone. 157-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

TO RENT-Large second story fur
nished rooms, single or communicating,
all conveniences, with or without board.
Mrs. G. r. Frink, Al High st. 56-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

WE ARE IN the fight with needles
and hot irons. You can save time and
money having worn suits fixed by Tay-
Tor, the tailor, s Brook st. 6S-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

TO RENT-Nine room tenement, all
up-to date, furnace, set tubs, electric
lights, bath, hot and cold water, on ear
line. Inquire of II. l.. Nichols, 172
Western Ave. 63-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27

TO RENT-Two connecting rooms, fur
nished; electric lights, use of bath
Mrs. w. A. Wilcox, Crosby Terrace
70-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-27
GRAND ISLE COUNTY.
IoILLE COUNTY.

Total ,.....$ 2.s77.so g..
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
graduated on winning such an excel

graduated on winning such an excel
lent bride.
On account Of the Spanish influenza
epidemic, the friends and relatives of
the bride and groom from distance
were prevented from attending, and
this made the occasion more simple
than had been planned.
The bride was the recipient Of many
handsome and useful presents.
On Friday evening the bridal party
was entertained at an informal recep-
ton at the home Of the bride. A col
or scheme Of pink and green was eff
fectively carried out in the ices and
cake served by misses Maple Bowen
and Mel Peterson of Clinton and Miss
Annie Scott of Hopewell, Va. The
bride wore gown of flesh georgette
with trimmings of satin and fringe.
Mrs. Baldwin was the guest of hon
or several days ago at delightful
party given by Mrs. David Herring.
On this occasion she was showered
with many pretty and useful gifts.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
BALDWIN-BRITT.
Miss Maude Britt, Formerly of Lum-
bertOn, Becomes Bride of Mr..
CASTOR Whittier Baldwin.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Clinton, Oct. 15.-Impressive and
beautiful in it's simplicity was the
ceremony which was performed in the
Clinton Baptist church on Saturday
morning, October 18th, when Miss
Maude Britt became the bride of Mr..
CASTOR Whittier Baldwin. The church
was most effectively decorated in long
leaf pine, autumn leaves and golden
rod.
Mrs. Lewis Whitfield, presiding at
the organ accompanied by Mr.. L. M.
Lee with the violin and Mr.. Oscar
Giddens with the flute, rendered
most enjoyable rusical program: Mr.:
J. F. Rodman sang "The Sunshine of
'At Dawning." To the strains of the
bridal chorus, "Faithful and True"
sung by double quartet, the bridal
party entered. Little Misses Harriet
Landon and Catherine Lewis. lovely
in canary silk frocks with maline
sashes, were the flower girls. The
maids Of honor were Misses Nell Pat
erson and Mable Bowen. They wore
white georgette frocks with picture
hats and carried yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS. Virginia Dare, the dainty lit
tie daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Paul
Crumpler, was the ring bearer. She
wore a fairy dress of white silk net
and carried the ring in the heart Of
a chrysanthemum. Messrs. Grady
Robson and 0. J. Powell were the ush-
ers.
The bride entered on the arm of Mr.
W. D. Kelly. She was strikingly
| handsome in a going-aWay gown of
navy broadcloth with purple trim
mings and purple hat. She wore a
corsage of lilies of the valley and
!, orchids. The groom was attended by
DR.. Wilbert Jackson as best man. Rev
! F. T. Collins, brother Of the bride
!! performed the ceremony.
i Mrs. Baldwin is the accomplished
! and attractive daughter of Mrs. Gym
thia Britt. She was formerly of Lum-
berton, but for several years has made
j her home in Clinton, where she is
held in high esteem by all the people
She was educated at Meredith college
:, and studied music at Southern con.
servatory at Durham and at Marks
}, conservatory in New York city. She
has been a most popular and efficient
teacher of piano since her graduation
| and has hosts Of friends throughout
; the State. The groom, formerly o1
t Whiteville, N. c., now holds a respon
sible position with the Government al
Hopewell, Va. He is a young man o1
| excellent qualities and is to be con
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
Advertised Letters.

List Of unclaimed letters for the
week ending October IL, 1918:
Archie Faulk, Miss Cora Game, DR..
J. II. Harris (2), w. T. Haggan, Mrs.
Lily Kallie, Mrs. Maud Lusis, Rev.
J. n. Long (2), Watt Lewis, Spec.
del. Mrs. R. ]. Martin, Mrs. Carrie
McLaurin, D. 2. McGoogan, w. c.
Pair, Miss Nettie Phillips, M. P. Pol
lard, John Saires, Miss Martha Smith,
Miss Mamie Spillman, o. B. Solee
Sandy Thomas. 81
Persons calling for the above will
please call for advertised letters.
D. D. FRENCH, P. M.
Lumberton, N. C.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21

One way to relieve habitual consti-
Patlon is to take regularly a mild
laxative. Doan's Regulets are rec
commended ms for this purpose. 80 box
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
Pledge Cards for Users of Mill
Feed.

County Food Administrator H. E..
Stacy has received from the food ad-
ministration at Raleigh a supply of
pledges which must be signed by users
of mill feeds before they are allowed
to purchase this class of feed. The
pledge is an agreement upon the part
OF the purchaser that he will not use
wheat mill feeds except for dairy cat
tie, poultry, and young pigs and
calves, the use Of this class of feed
being prohibited for hogs, work stock
or beef cattle.
Dealers handling mill feeds can Sc
cure a supply Of these pledge cards
from Mr.. Stacy, who has been in
structed by State food administrator
Henry A.. Page to enforce the new
rule. This means that any dealer
who sells mill feeds except upon a
signed pledge will be disciplined by
the food administration.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
Germans Flee From Ostend.

The Germans were driven back rap
idly everywhere Thursday. The
British entered Lille. The Germans
fled precipitately from Ostend and
that section of the Belgian coast.
British naval forces landed at Os-
tend, while number Of Belgium avi-
ators landed in the center of the city
amidx the cheers of the inhabitants.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21

Robes0nian Business Builders WEE
Sell the Goods-Try One.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-21
EE- GAINED 20 LBS,

a real flesh-maker and
stIength-giver has been dis
covered. Eat it for a few
days and get New Life, Rich
er Blood, Steadier Nerves and
Improved Digestion. This
CERTONE is a grand dis
covery, absolutely safe for
man, woman or child. You
can prove it free. Eat a little
CERTONE and note your
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
WAS GOOD ENOUGH REASON.
Accused Mans Lawyer Asserted His
Clients Innocence, So What Was
There for Jury to Do7

'"rhe following story either shows
extreme ignorance on the part OF a
juror, or it shows what wonderful
charm some lawyers exercise on y
jury" said a former marshal OF q
southern Indiana city,.
"A murder was committed and It
was not long before we had the man
who we were sure had committed the
deed. But he had money and he re-
tanned the best lawyers. The two law
yers we will call White and Black, be-
cause White and Black are not their
real names. The jury was made up
largely of men who titled the soil.
They were of the honest sort. White
and Black, especially White, so pre-
scented their clients case, telling how
he could not do such a horrible deed,
using their handkerchiefs occasionally
in the telling, that the jurors were car
ried away and voted for acquittal.
Later 1 met one of the jurors and
I said to him: Jones, why did you
vote to acquit the prisoner The cyl
dence showed clearly that he was
guilty.
"'No, sir, that man was not guilty.
said Jones. What makes you think
So? I countered. Why, because Mr..
White said he wasn't!' concluded
JONES'"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Music for All Occasions.

Until Aunt May came to her house
to visit, eight-year-old Marian cried for
everything she wanted. Aunt May
with the intention of curing her niece
formed the habit of singing Gas Marian
wepD. Don't cry, little girl, don't
cry, etc." All to Marian's disgust.
One night when father was fussy,
Auntie proved that there was song
to suit him. Sweetly she sang: Pack
up your troubles in your old kit bag
and smile, smile, SMILE"
A few nights later bachelor of very
uncertain age came to call on Aunt
May. Auntie was very happy until
suddenly from the next room victrola
came:
Darling, Am Growing Old"
Marian had seized her chance to
prove that there were songs for all
occasions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
A HEALTHY BUNCH OF YOUNG PoRkERs.

gravity ranging from 2252 to 24h de-
grees Baume; 40 per cent of the bulk
boiling between 200 degrees and 300
degrees c.; 1A to TX per cent Of sui
phur.
Another remedy for mango is lime
sulphur solution. This remedy is not
highly effective in destroying lice. It
must be used warm Goo degrees FL,
and the hogs should be dipped twice
with an interval between dippings of
seven to ten days. Lime-sulphur dip
may be purchased in concentrated
form, or it may be prepared at home as
follows: Stake ten pounds of quick.
lime with sufficient water to make
thin paste, and stir in "a pounds of fine
sulphur blowers or -FOUR. Boil this
mixture for two hours in 25 or 80 gal
Ions Of water. Allow the sediment t.
settle in a tub or barrel. Draw off the
liquid into the vat Carefully avoid
disturbing the sediment), and add suf
ficient warm water to make 100 gal
Ions. The dipping solution in the vat
may be maintained at the proper tenn
perature by steam brought by pipe OF
hose from boiler.
Durable Dipping Vat.
Dipping watts are made of various
materials, but the most durable is ce
ment. The vat should be set in tbs
ground at a convenient place where
there is good surface drainage away
from the vat. A-suitable size for va&
in which to dip hogs is 10 feet long al
the top, 8 feet long at the bottom,
foot wide at the bottom and 2 feet
wide at the top. It should be
deep enough so that the hogs will be
completely immersed in the dip and
will not strike the bottom Of the vat
when they plunge. If possible, the val
should be located SO that Pinch drain
pipe may lead from the bottom of the
vat to facilitate emptying and clean
ing, otherwise it is necessary to pump
or dip out the contents of the vat in
order to clean it. Do not use old, filthy
dip, but clean and re-charge the vat
before dipping again If the dip has be
come very dirty or if it has stood a
long time in the vat. The end where
the hogs enter should be perpendicular
and the entrance should be on a slide
The other end should slope gradually,
with cleats to provide footholds for the
hogs for emerging after dipping. A
dipping vat is very useful wherever a
large number of hogs are kept.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
ROYAL Journalist.
RE- [i5iy 73s PA IN

Journalism has a royal recruit in
the king of Siam, who recently con-
tributed an article to a Siamese jour-
nal on the Freedom of the Seas" 1t
would be interesting to know whether
he used ordinary Siamese or 'Palace
language" The latter came into exis-
tence in order that the tender ears! of
royalty should not be offended by I'M
pleasant or indicate expressions,
while all royal actions had to sound
different from similar actions per-
formed by lesser people. This royal
language is as complete as the nation
al tongue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
WHEAT BRAN is BEING USED
Outside Coating Of Grain Is Residue OF
Wheat and Is Considered Best
of Cow Feed.


prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Bran is the outside coating of grains,
and is the residue or by-product from
the manufacture of flour. Wheat
bran may be derived from winter or
spring wheat, and there is little diff
ference in its composition from either
source.
From physiological standpoint
wheat bran is one of the very best
feeds for cows. 1t is slightly laxative
in nature, and generally tends to keep
the cows digestive system in good con-
dition. The price based upon it's pro-
TEN content is usually so high that
most commercial dairymen combine it
with other feeds in which protein costs
less per pound. Aside from the value
of the nutrients which it contains, it
has a special value in a feeding mix
ture, as it gives bulk and adds to the
palatability. Wheat bran may be used
when the rest of the grain ration is
lacking in palatability or is of con-
stipating nature. 1t is especially good
when the roughage is all dry. The
best grades of wheat bran are light
weight, with large fakes. Some of the
large mills put the sweepings from
the mill into the bran; therefore, it is
usually best to buy the highest grade
Of bran. provided the mills grading it
are reliable. The output of small
country mills is usually of excellent
quality. Bran contains high pro-
portion of phosphorus and potash in
its ash content.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Chicago a Diamond Center.

New York during the war has be-
come one of the worlds greatest CEN
tiers of the diamond trade. The Unit
ed States now buys almost the entire
output of the South African mines,
which supply 90 per cent Of the worlds
diamonds. Several diamond cutting
factories have been established in New
York. The diamond headquarters of
the West are in Chicago. 1t is said
more cut and uncut diamonds are
housed in one building in Chicago
than in any one building in the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Autocrat and Diplomat.

civilian !" she shouted in a voice
fit to command regiment, "take your
feet off the table this very instant !"
Margaret, want you to know" he
said in a voice that was surcharged
with manly determination, "that there
is but one person in the world that
/ will allow to talk to me in that way"
With an irate mien she arose and
looked into his eyes.
"And who is that, sir, may ask?'
she Numbered.
"Why, you, my DEAR" he gently an
swered, as he removed his feet from
the table,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
country's Champion KnItter.

The day the armistice was signed
Miss Hannah Turner Of West Pitts
field, Mass, finished her one hundredth
sweater for the navy. She began knit
ting in December, 1917, which means
that she produced one sweater in every
three days. When she notified Boston
that she had completed her eightieth
sweater she was told she had beaten
any knitter in the United States. In her
spare moments she also made one or
two muffiers and some wristlets. She
had never done. any knitting before she
undertook this wartime work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
A Bad Excuse.

In the good old days of long ago a
king said to his jester: "Fooi, give
me an illustration of the truth of the
old adage, "A bad excuse is worse than
no excuse and be quick about it."
The jester at once placed his arms
round the king and kissed him most
affectionately.
The king waxed exceedingly wrath.
"How dare you take such liberty, you
insolent varlet! r he exclaimed.
II beg your majesty's pardon" re-
piled the jester. II thought it was the
queen. london Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Cause for Rejoicing.

The morning Of the eleventh, when
the bells began ringing and the whis-
ties blowing, Betty wakened up and
asked what it meant.
1.-THE war is over and now we shall
have peace" I explained.
"Oh, goody!" she said in such re-
lieved Tone Nov 1 can begin to spend
a little of my own money !"-Chicago
Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
FOR THE KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
It is physician's prescription.
Ewamp-Root is Strengthening medi-
cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
It should help you. No other kidney medi-
cine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, If you wish first + test this
great preparation send ten cts to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.--Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
cufIeura connlexions.

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment as needed to make
the complexion clear, scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For free sam
pies address "Cuticura, Dept. K, Bos-
tom" Sold By druggists and by mail.
Soap IS, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Exactina Customer.

Anyhow, ] wouldn't feed Crown
Prince Willie along WITH the other
GermanS' exclaimed the unrelenting
woman.
why ot?"
"He'sp The sort that would get dis
agreeable unless you always gave him
whit& bread and three Jumps Of sugar
In his coffee"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
HOw's This I?

We offer $4,000 for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX.
en- Internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 76c. Testimonials free.
r. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
often the Case.

"Ibat Kaiser Bill was bad actor"
yes" said Mr.. Stofmington Barnes.
"And like many another bad actor he
was so busy getting his name in big
type on the billboards that he failed
to see the handwriting on the WALL"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-12-20
Enthusiastic.

He's very enthusiastic about any
project he thinks Of going into"
counts his chickens before they are
Matched, eh?"
''Yes, and figures two to SHELF
louisville Courier-J Journal.