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In Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Pretty, but Costly.

New York fiancees Of soldiers are
wearing sweetheart lOckets" - the
most expensive are made Of silver and
platinum studded with diamonds cen
tered with q sapphire service star.
The locket contains tiny frame for
This" picture.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-07

No Worms In q Healthy Child
All children troubled with worms have IN IN
healthy color. which indicate: poor blood: and g
GROVES TASTHLH89 chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood. i'm
ening Tonic to tho whole system Nature will then
throw on dispel the worms, and the Child will b
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
SLIGHT CHANGE IN PRICE
Price of Cotton Seed to be Reduced in
Some States

Washington, D. c., Oct. "a slight
change in the price of cotton seed in
Georgia and other states may be made
necessary by the food administration
which about month ago accepted the
proposition approved by representa-
tives of the farmers organizations
and Others that the price should be
stabilized on basis of $40 per ton,
assuming a yield of oil per ton of
seed equal to last years average
The cotton seed division of the
food administration now makes the
following statement:
Since the mills have been operat-
ing they claim that they are not get
ting as much oil as they obtained last
year, the result was that some mills
have hesitated to buy seed causing a
slow movement and dull market.
When we saw this condition ap
preaching we Immediately proceeded
to have samples of cotton seed from
each state analysed under the super
vision of state chemist, and this i
to be done semi-monthly.
Based on this analysis and tn
farmers agreement we will determine
the price of seed in the various states
We find that in some states it will b
necessary to reduce the price of cot
ton seed 81 or So ton. In other
we do not think it will be necessar,
to reduce but are hopeful that we ma,
be able to raise it"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS

The advertisement appearing else
where of the opening of the large po-
tato curing plant of the Union Cot
ton Oil company will be of interest
to our farmers, for whom an oppor-
tunity is open now through this pro-
gressive firm to make the potato crop
bring them a fine price. The COM
pany offers to purchase the potatoes
or else cure them for small charge
for the account of the grower, who
can market them when the prices are
the highest. 1t has been successfully
demonstrated that the system of cur
ing, which has been adopted by the
Union Cotton Oil Co. keeps the po-
tatoes in perfect condition for sew
eral months after they are taken out
of the curing plant and are in better
form for shipment to the markets OF
the country.
Interested parties should get in
touch with Mr.. Newcomer at once
and secure from him the necessary
information as to how to properly
pack and harvest this years crop OF
yams.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank everyone who
contributed to the Linen Shower"
for our Hospitals in France. We want
to especially thank the Assistant
Chairman in each ward, whose faith
full and efficient work made it possible
for us to go "over the top"
LIST Ward-Mrs. S. G. Pryor, Sr.
Mrs. J. A. Parrott, Mrs Fred Graham
Mrs. L. Keim.
End Ward-Mrs. c. A. Fretwell
Mrs. Marcus Luke.
3rd Ward-Mrs. c. E. Emory, Mrs
Albertson.
4th Ward-Mrs. R. ]. Prentiss, Mrs.
Jim Paulk, Mrs. R. l. Maffett, Miss
Melba Dozier
A full report of work done will be
given later
Mrs M w. Garbutt,
Miss Mable Rogers,
Chairmen
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
JOHN EDWARD HOWELL

The sad news of the death of John
Edward Howell, brother of Miss Lii
liam Howell, of this city, was received
in the city this morning, in telegram
to his aunt, Mrs. Lon Dickey. Mr..
Howell, SO the telegram states, was
instantly killed when he fell off train
at Newport News, Va. Mrs. Howell
and two children are in a hospital in
Newport News with influenza, which
makes the case so much more deplor-
able The remains will be brought to
Fitzgerald as soon as his family can
travel. Mr.. Howell was employed by
the government.
Besides his wife, who was Miss Nell
lie Sibley, of Ocilla, and two chill
dren, the deceased leaves one sister,
Miss Lillian Howell, of this city, and
one brother, Cleon Howell, who is in
France, a member of University of
Virginia Ambulance unit and has been
in service since December, 1917.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
Drastic Steps Used To
Stop Influenza
communities Threatened With Ep;-
oemlc Must Close Schools, Church.
es and Other Public Places.

Notwithstanding CLOSING If
schools, churches, theaters and Other
places OF public assembly, in commu-
mites threatened with an epidemic of
spanish influenza is recommended to-
day by the Georgia State Board of
Health, and it is understood that 2
number OF cities and towns are plan
ning to put this suggestion into effect
without delay.
Steps were taken yesterday after
noon by the Atlanta Board of Heath
to close all places of public assembly
III Atlanta as measure of precaution
against possible epidemic of the dis
ease in this city. Although Atlanta
mas fortunately escaped with only a
lew cases up to date, the influenza is
RAPIDLY spreading at Camp Gordon.
The United States Public Health
Service on yesterday wired the State
Board OF Health, strongly recon-
nending that places of public as
je:nbly be closed wherever an epi-
demic was threatened, and the state
authorities at once passed on the sug-
gestion to the local authorities
throughout the state.
Measures recommended for pre-
vention are as follows:
!. Use individual drinking cups
z. Sleep in we'll ventilated room.
or preferably on sleeping porch
5. 1t attacked by severe cold or
grip, go to bed at once and stay there
until completely recovered.
4. Keep Offices and other places of
employment well ventilated.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
WRIGHT MCKAY

Fitzgerald was shocked and grieved
tuesday morning to learn of the
death of young Wright Mckay which
occurred at the University Hospital in
Gainesville, Fla.
Just two months ago he entered the
offlcer's training camp at Gainesville
and was stricken week ago with
Spanish influenza.
Wright Mckay, as he was known to
his countless friends here, was born
at Oglethorpe, Ga, in 1897, and was
Just standing on the threshold of
young manhood, being only twenty
one years of age.
He came to Fitzgerald from Moul-
trle about four years ago with his mo-
Their and completed his education in
the Fitzgerald Public schools, after
which he was employed in a clerical
capacity with the A. B. & A. Railway,
resigning his position to volunteer in
the cause of freedom.
While in school and yet a boy he
met sweet Isabel Paulk, daughter of
Hon. and Mrs. Wright I. Paulk, who
later became his wife, the marriage
taking place September l8, 1917.
~ AiO AAAOlS POPuldl young
man in Fitzgerald than young McKay,
who numbered his friends by his &C
quaintances, and his death has cast a
gloom over the entire city.
A devoted young wife, broken
hearted mother, three sisters: Mrs. /.
X. Knight, of Miami, Fla, Mrs. EN-
NETT Duncan, of Ellaville, and Miss
Ida Mckay, of Atlanta, and two bro
theirs: Messrs R. H. Mckay, of Allan
ia, and Dan Mckay, of Camilla, are
left to mourn his untimely death.
The funeral services were conduct
cd this afternoon at o'clock at 3ver-
green cemetery by Reys. L. A. Hill
and Walter M. Blackwell.
The pail bearers were Messrs. J. L.
Douglas, of Cordele; John Stafford,
Ted Dunn, Walter c. Crenshaw, f,
E. Harter, of Cordele; and w. Ash
lev Downing.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
MEMORIAL

Carlton-Elsie Agnes Carlton was
born in Tichigan, Wis, on the 18th
day of November, 1908 She died on
the 9TH of October, 1918, being fifteen
years old at the time of her death.
She leaves her mother, Mrs. Elsie
Agnes Carlton, two brothers, Fredie
Louis and Gilbert Thomas, and one
sister, Lois Edna. Her father having
died during the year 1915, Sept. 3rd
Elsie, as she was known to her
friends, was truly good girl. She
was never strong of body and her en-
durance for seven weeks was a re-
markable example of patient suffering
and enduring vitality. The end came
unexpected to the family, as she was
thought to be on the way to recovery.
But to her, there seemed to be the
consciousness of the approaching end,
and with complete submission she
gave expression to a desire to depart
and be with the Lord, rather than re-
main here. She died with prayer
upon her lips, saying, This is not my
home, | don't belong here, / want to
CO."
Elsie was a member of the Sunday
School of the First Methodist Church,
and was loved by all her class. She
will be missed here and the sympathy
and prayers of the entire church and
Sunday School goes out to the below
ed mother and family May the Fa-
Their of us all life the clouds and make
us submissive to His providence.
The funeral was held from the un-
dertaking parlors of DR.. Mccormick,
and the body inferred in Evergreen
cemetery.
J. S. Grail, Pastor
October 9th. 1918
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
MRS. SHALLENBERGER
ENTERTAINS.

The Loyal Daughters were delight
fully entertained Tuesday afternoon
at the pretty home of Mrs. Jennie L.
Shallenberger on West Roanoke
Drive. The parlors were fragrant
with quantities of beautiful roses
which with ferns and other cut flow
ers constituted the decorations.
The afternoon which was exceed
ingly pleasant was a most profitable
one, the ladies spending their time
making garments for an orphan girl
whom they support in Atlanta.
Late i'll the afternoon, Mrs. Shall
lenberger, assisted by her daughter
Mrs. T. F. Matthews, of Swainsboro
served dainty refreshments.
Among those present were Mes.
danes +. H. Chapel, Bert Archer
Clarence Gill, o. E. Fox, A. Foster
T. F. Matthews and Jennie L. Shall.
lenberger
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
GIVES UP LAW PRACTICE
TO FIGHT FOR UNCLE SAM

ATLANTA.-Ronald Ransom, a
prominent young attorney of Atlanta
and son-in-law of u. S. Senator Hoke
Smith, has been commissioned as a
trst lieutenant in the Chemical War
tare Service and has reported for duty
at Camp Humphrey.
. This makes the third son-in-law of
Senator Smith to enter the service.
Lieutenant Commander Aston Simp-
SON, of the Navy, is about to make
his sixth trip across. Lieutenant Ly-
man Pratt is also in the navy.
Marion Smith, son of the Senator
and likewise prominent Atlanta law
yer, recently entered the Officers
Training Camp at Camp Zachray Tay-
Tor, having given up large practice
to go into the service.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
BETS ON RECENT ELECTION
WAIT ON OFFICIAL RETURNS

ATLANTA.-A number of bets on
the recent senatorial election are still
being held in allegiance pending the
publication of the official returns
showing the number of counties car
ried by each candidate.
This information is not yet avail
able for publication, owing to the fact
that the. secretary of the Democratic
state executive committee, Hiram l..
Gardner, has not yet filed the official
returns with the governor. This he
will do, however, in the next few
days.
The number of counties carried by
each candidate, the popular vote of
each candidate, and other details of
the returns will then be given out for
publication.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
HATS OFF TO COLEMANi
HE KNEW HOW TO DOT

ATLANTA.-There was one man
connected with the recent senatorial
campaign of William J. Harris who
did a great deal of work and yet was
heard of by only very few people.
His name is Walter S. Coleman,
and in politics he believes in hiding
his light under bushel." For the
last eight weeks of the campaign he
worked like Trojan at headquarters.
and much of the success of headouar-
tiers was due to his wise counsel and
indetatlgable assistance. He is a per-
sonal friend and former business as
sociate of Mr. Harris, and his work
was entirely a labor of love.
After the campaign Mr.. Coleman
took brief rest and then fastened
back to Washington, where he has
been engaged for several years in i'm
portant government service.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
MRS. PARROTT HOSTESS.

At her home on North Lee street,
Mrs. ]. A. Parrott was hostess Thurs
day afternoon, entertaining her mis-
sionary society from four to six in
honor of the return of the president,
Mrs. l.. A. Turner. Mrs. w. A.
Adams rendered a most interesting
program at the close of which a So
cial hour was enjoyed.
Mrs. Parrot, assisted by Mrs. T. F.
Matthews, of Swainsboro, and Mrs.
w. A. Adams, served dainty refresh
ments late in the afternoon.
The guests included Mesdames Jen-
ME L. Shallenberger, L. A. Turner,
T. F. Matthews, w. A. Adams, Bert
Archer, w. M. Parrish, ]. M. Mo-
sher, w. V. Church, of Macon; Ad-
die Brooks, Mary Greene, w. r.
Skinner, J. M. Massey, Charlie Skin
ner, Rev. and Mrs O. E. Fox and
Mrs. ]. A. Parrott.
rs
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
SOLDIERS GLOVES TO BE
MENDED AND SENT BACK

Mrs. ]. c. Brewer, Chairman of Wo-
mans Work for the local Red Cross
chapter, gives. out the information that
within short time five hundred pairs
of gloves will be sent our chapter to
be mended and returned at once, and
she asks that our ladies hold them
selves in readiness to do this highly
important work. These gloves are for
the soldiers who are leaving for over
seas at once, and expcdiency is very
necessary.
Signed, Mrs Lon Dickey,
Publicity Chairman.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
She Had Grown Old.

Frederick's mother was showing him
picture just sent from his cousin. a
young woman whom he had not seen
since she was a young girl. "Why,
mother" exclaimed Frederick, "Cous-
In Elizabeth is old enough to wear
hairpins, isn't she?"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09

The many friends here of Mr.. Leon
4. Lindsey will be interested to know
he has been transferred from Fort
Fort Oglethorpe to New Haven
Conn.
Mrs Mary S. Lindsey received a
cablegram Tuesday from her son, Mr..
Everett J. Lindsey, announcing his
safe arrival in France
News reached the city Tuesday of
the critical illness of young Edwin
Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. ].
Griffin, of Fitzgerald, at the base hos
pital i'll Louisville, KY.
Mrs. G. Willis Cole and daughter,
Sarah Carolyn Cole, will arrive to-
night from two weeks visit to
White Springs, Fla.
Mrs. Ida Mckay, of Atlanta, Mrs.
J. K Knight, of Miami, Fla, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. H. Mckay, of Atlanta, and
Mr. Dan Mckay, of Camilla, arrived
this morning to attend the funeral
of the late Wright Mckay, which oc-
Cured this afternoon at four o'clock
at the residence of Hon. and Mrs.
Wright T. Paulk on South Grant
street.
Miss Mary Sue Russell left Tues
day night for her home in Cordele
after pleasant visit to her aunt, Mrs.
J. M. Haynes at the Empire Hotel
Mrs. H. O. Benton left this morn
ing for Montgomery, Ala, where she
will visit her daughter, Mrs. G. Albert
Smith
Miss Blanche Bowden who has been
visiting her brother, Mr.. George M.
Bowden left Monday morning for her
home in Woodbury..
"a H
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Upton have re-
Gently moved to the city from Doug
Mrs. ]. L. Frazer on South Main
street.
Miss Mineola Bryant returned home
Sunday evening after an extended Wis
it to relatives and friends in Hender-
sonville, N. c.
Mrs w. J. Josey left this morning
for her home in Americas, being call
ed here on account of the sudden
death of her brother-in-law, Mr. J. M.
Mcdonald.
Miss Vera Young left Monday for
her home in Ocilla after a pleasant
visit to her cousin, Mrs w. M. Bry-
an, on West Pine street
~ Pa
Mrs. w. M. Rawlins and Miss Ha-
eel Jolly who went down to Gaines
vile, Fla, to be with Mrs. Wright
Mckay at the bedside of her hus
band, returned home this morning
with Mrs. Mckay and the remains
of the late Wright Mckay.
DIR. J. L. Frazer left Monday morn
ing for Camp Greenleaf, after pleas
ant visit to his family on South Main
street
FOR RENT-Nicc large upstairs
rooms to desirable parties. Phone
292 1t
Mrs. E. H. Frederick and baby of
Hawkinsville are the, guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. Milton on West Pine
street
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
Rule Without Executions.

People differ in their opinion about
jokes, but here's rule that can be
depended upon: A joke you tell your.
self Is always a good one.-Boston
Transcript.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09

Drink at Very's Ice Cream Parlor,
where Sanitary cups are used. WE
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09

Mrs. Willis Dorminey is visiting
relatives in Cordele.
"a pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Alf Riddle announce
the arrival of twin boys Sunday, Oct
ober 6.
"a "a
FOR RENT-Nice large rooms
suitable for light housekeeping. Ap-
ply 8O7 West Pine street. St
Miss Esther Osborne returned home
this morning from an extended visit
to her brother, Mr.. w. F. Osborne,
and family in Newark, N. J.
Mr.. B. o. Russell left Tuesday for
his home in Atlanta, after a brief Wis
it to his brother, Dr. ]. c. RUSSELL and
family on South Lee street.
Miss Louise Maxwell of Atlanta is
visiting her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. N. N. Littleheld on South Main.
Mrs. A. Bruner left Sunday night
for Annawan, ILL.,, where she was call
ed on account of the illness of her
brother, Mr.. Warren Jacobs.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09

Sell that old Car by advertising it In
the Leader Enterprise.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09

Mrs. Z. H. Frederick and baby of
Hawkinsville are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. H. Milton on West Pine
street
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09

Fitzgerald was shocked and grieved
Tuesday morning to learn of the
death of young Wright Mckay which
occurred at the University Hospital in
Gainesville Fla
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09

FOR RENT-Nicc large upstair.
rooms to desirable parties. Phone
292 j
The Brinkley argus., 1918-01-04
Huts on stiIts.

The carly German and Gallic dwell ings were mere huts, some raised above the ground on stiits, and only accessible by ladders (like many of the houses of New Guinea at the pres ent time), and others resembling some what the primitive cabins of the pre- historic lake dwellers. Their roofs were low, thatched with coarse straw and reeds, and there was usaally hut one window, high up under the eaVss'. It was long time before these Wtre displaced by more solid structures
The Brinkley argus., 1918-01-04
See Window Display

Dr. J. l.. Grover returned this week after spending the holidays with his mother in Batesville.
 Mrs. F. Lee Major had as her guest during the holidays her brother, Ralph Merritt, of Lib erty. Mo.
 Mrs. J. B. Green visited in Stuttgart several days this week with her husband.
 Have you answered the ARGUS subscription call yet? If not, please attend to it TO-DAY.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. J. Kathan and babe of Bellfeld, spent Christmas in Brinkley with her mother, Mrs. Jennie Brown.
 Mrs. Porter Shults returned home Sunday after spending a week at her home in Hazen.
 A. Goldberg is confined to his bed this week on acconnt of grippe.
 Jno. c. Clark, Mgr. of the Clark Store, has been confined to his bed on account of illness.
 If you havn't paid up your subscription to the ARGUS, you are not playing fair. Go attend to it right now. Tomorrow never comes. To-day is the time.
 Mrs. o. G. Remley of Jones' boro, is visiting here this week the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. B. Dunlap, and sister. Mrs. Jack Lineback.
 Francis Jackson returned to his home in Little Rock this week after spending the holidays here with his cousin, Emmons Mitchell.
 FOR SALE: Brand npew Ford car, never used or had a drop of gasoline in it. Apply to Brown & Theriac, Agepts of the Allen and Chevrolet car, Clarendon, Ark.
 Mrs. Henry Ostroff of San Francisco. California, sister of Mrs. A. Goldberg, is visiting in Darnanelle this week.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Chas. LoewEer of Wheatley, visited here this week. A. S. Bayne| was reported on the sick list ths week. MT. and Mr.. Irving Campbell and baby of Clarendon, visited here this weeAwith relatives. MT. and Mrs. John Baum gartner returned Monday from Paragould.
 Miss Jewel Cooke returned this week after spending several days in Holly Grove.
 Miss Rose Jacobs spent Xmas day in Helena the guest of Mrs. Lou Allenberg, Miss Mary Stimson left yes- terday for Conway where she will enter Central College.
 Mrs. Mack Folsom and daugh- ter returned Sunday after a visit in Moro.
 Albert Rusher left Tuesday on the Rock Island Limited for Fay etteville to re-enter school after spending the holidays at home.
 Lieut.. Eugene Woodfn return ed back to his camp at Little Rock Sunday after spending Xmas here with his parents.
 Wanted to Buy::-a medium size pig, to fatten. Apply to X at ARGUS office. The New Years dance given at the Hotel Rusher was quite a success. Music was furnished by Walls band out of Memphis. Miss Edmond Simmons re- turned back to school in Little Rock Monday after spending the holidays here. Mrs, c. F. Simmons, with daughters Misses Edmond Lay and Henri Vernon, spent Xmas at Augusta with relatives. FOR SALE: 82 head well bred Hereford heifers. I Must be sold at once.
 N. E.~1oWLE, Keeyil.
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Little Difference.

Mildred, q bright -year-old, and the only child in the home, was be- coming selfish and at times quite naughty. Her father, hoping to inn prove her. said to her one day, II think shall have to bring home lit tie brother" With toss of the head and defiant air she quickly replied, well you'll find boys is just as worse as girls"
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Made a Eif.

A stencgrapher has devised q novel way of making a hit with her employ CT, displaying genius that promises great success for her in the business world. When the boss dictates let ter containing word she does not know how to spell she does not make the usual guess at it. She locks it up in the dictionary City Star.
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Don't Waste Time

To be active is the primary vocation of many. All the intervals in which one is obliged to rest one should em- ploy in gaining clearer knowledge of external things, for this will in it's turn facilitate actiyity.-Exchange
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In a Word.

Ingenuity, energy; in word. what soever of strength the man had in him win lie written in the work he does.-Carlyle.
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Don't Listen.

Other peoples opinion of us often is based on the kind of things we let them tell us.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-01-04

Engineer w. l. Scott, who has been running on Rock Island locals 81 and 82 between Brink ley and Little Rock. had the misfortune to loose one of his legs by his engine running over him in the yards at DeValls Bluff on Saturday last. He was rushed to Little Rock to the hospital and was doing nicely yesterday.
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FOR SALE

Five Poland China ,>pigs. 3 months old. CalPQrWrite ~
 JOE RAMEY,
 Brinkley, Roqtef, Box 40. reil 'em you ssw 't In the Arau>