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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09
BONAPARTE
COMMENCEMENT
TO Be Held in the NJ e. Church, May
% Witt, six Graduates in the
High School
Class.

BoNAPARTF, May s.-The com
mencement exercises of the Bona
part high school will be held at the
M 70. church Thursday evening, May
%. The class play will be given al
Whitley opera house Wednesday eve
ming. May p. The following youne
people Will graduate from the school
here this year: Phil S. Hornbaker
Marion E. McCracken, Hazel H Meek
Stella A. Shaffer. Charles C. Steb
bins and Mona L. Story. The bacca
laureate sermon will be- given at the
M F. church Sunday, May 10 by Rev
Seeds.
The Mt Zion Presbyterian church
will entertain the Iowa Presbytery or
September and 2.
Mrs. Xantippe StUtsnnan Blackford
attended the convention Of the Iowa
state music teachers which was held
at Des Moihee last week
Miss Lulu Bennett went to Lattmer
Iowa. Monday of this week and will
teach a two months spring term OF
school.
Don Proper and family moved this
week from the W. F. Proper farm in
Harrisburg township, and have rented
the Alva Myers residence here. Mr.
Myers and family moved to their farm
south of town some time ago.
Mrs. George Meredith was called to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09
SAFE. GENTLE REMEDY
CLEANSES YOUR KIDNEYS

For centuries GOLD MEDAL Raa1-
lem Oil has been a standard household
remedy for kidney, liver, bladder and
stomach trouble, and all diseases con
nected with the urinary organs. The
kidneys and bladder are the most i'm
portant organs of the body. They are
the filters, the purifiers Of your blood.
II the poisons which enter your sys-
tenn through the blood and stomach are
not entirely thrown out by the kidneys
and bladder, you are doomed.
WEAKNESS, sieeplessness, nervous
ness, dependency, backache. stomach
trouble headache, pain in loins and
lower abdomen gall-stones, gravel.
difficulty when urinating. cloudy and
bloody urine, rheumatism. sciatica and
mbago. all warn you to look after
your kidneys and bladder. GOLD
MEDAL. Harlem Oil Capsules are
what you need.
They are not a patent medicine,
nor new discovery" For 200 years
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09

they have been a standard household
remedy. They are the pura, original
imported Haarlem Oh your great
grandmother used, and are perfectly
hakmless. The healing. soothing oil
soaks into the cells and Enins Of the
kidneys and through the bladder, drv-
ing out the poisonous germs. New
life, fresh strength and health viii
come as You continue the treatment.
When completely restored to your US
ual viEor, continue taking a capsule
or two each day; they WIN keep you
IN condition and Prevent return Of
the disease
Do not delay minute. Delays are
especially dangerous In kidney and
bladder trouble. All druggists sell
GOLD MEDAL Raarlem Oil Capsules.
They will refund the money il not as
represented. In three sizes, sealed
packages. Ask for the original import
ed GOLD MEDAL Accept no substi-
tutes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09
THEY'RE FINE! DON'T STAY Bill
OUS, SICK HEADACHY
OR CONSTPATED,

OF coal about thirty inches thick and
thinks he Will be able to supply this
town and vicinity with plenty Of good
coal at all times
A contract was given last Friday for
the erection of a new bank building on
the corner across the street east OF
the Doughty store. The company
having the. lowest bid and securing
the contract was Scott & Sons of
eMmphis, Mo. The lower room will
be occupied by the Farmers bank and
the BoDaparte Masonic lodge will own
and occupy the second floor of same
This building VIII greatly improve the
looks of Front street as it win be on
one Of the main corners and the con-
struction Of same will start soon
J. A. Johnson, Mrs. Julia Vale. Mrs.
stalled Delco Hight system which is
giving great satisfaction and which
has been furnishing light for these
several houses since last Friday.
w S. Herick. Of Keosauqua IS pre-
pairing service flag for Van Buren,
county for dedication on Memorial
day at Keosanoua He requests amy
one in Van Buren, county who know
Of enlisted men please send their ad-
dress to him.
The Boutparte ladies Community
club have set out a lot of pretty flow
ers and fine shrubs in Riverside park
and will have one of the prettiest
parks along the Des Moines during
the coming summer.
A Tom Thumb wedding win be
given at the Whitley opera house in
Ronaparte Friday evening of this
week. May 10, under the auspices OF
the Sunshine society. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the Red Cross
About fifty childrn will take part in
the entertainment and they are now
reh earsing.
Hiram Stebbins who has been en-
lployed in the Keokuk postoffice- for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09

Missouri a few days ago by the sert-
GUS Illness Of her mother.
| Dan Stevens and sister Kate have
moved from the Smith property, one
block south OF the Bonaparte school
building, to the Whitlock property
south OF the NJ. E. church.
| Mothers' day services win be held
at the Story chapel next Sunday, May
H.
Relief Agent Farley has gone to his
home at Carlyle. Iowa, where he will
visit relatives before commencing hts
regular work as Rock Island agent at
Farmfngton The new agent here is
r. F. Madden, Of Mt Sterling.
The P. F. o. society gave party
last Saturday afternoon for Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Meek. in honor of their
twenty fifth wedding anniversary, at
their home a short distance west Of
town Mrs Meek Is charter MEM
Der of chapter A. B. and she and her
guests thoroughly enjoyed and appre-
cfated the anniversary party. at the
close of which an elegant lunch was
served.
Mrs w. e. Dnsmore OF Missoula-
Mont, visited here last week with
her brother, e. l. Pease. She has sew
eraI relatives in this vicfnfty and VIII
probably spend the greater part OF the
summer here
A big patriotic rally will be held at
the Methodist church here Thursday
evening Of this week Addresses Will
be given by Revs. Munster, Frye and
Smith. Special music will be given
The alumni association of the Bona
part high school will have a business
meeting tonight at the j. A. Johnson
home.
Mrs. W. F. Weller and daughter
Vergie visited several days the latter
part of last week at the Harry Weller
home near Donnellson.
Quite few pupils from neighbor-
ing schools took the eighth grade ex-
animation here last week.
At a meeting OF the Bonaparte
board Of education held last Friday
evening, Miss Berlah Smith was re-
elected dom este science teacher.
The republicans of Bonaparte
township will meet at the city hall in
Bonaparte Wednesday evening to
place in nomination the township Off
GERS to be voted upon at the June prf-
mary election
NJ. D. Cox and family Of Mt. Zion
we're Sunday visitors here at the Mrs.
S. Cox home.
Arthur Cocherell is greatly fmprov-
ing the looks Of his residence by hav-
ing it painted
p. E. O. committee No. 2 has set
aside May II to sell tags to buy ma
terials for Red Cross work. Solicitors
and arrangements for the days work
are managed by a committee consist
ing of Mrs Elmer Meek, chairman;
Miss Margaret Easing, Mrs. w. c.
Page. Mrs. c. M. Hornbaker, Mrs. G.
s. Percival and Mrs. Kirk Meek The
campaign is to be short and energetic.
Contributors will be marked by a tag
and every person is expected to buy
a tag. The cost is 10c each and a
person can contribute as much as
they care to to help this great work.
A. w. Shaffer's new coal mine on
the Heise land. one mile west of the
-. B. Moore corner, is now ready for
| business, Mr.. Shaffer has good ven
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09
Pronounced "Sape-An.Egg'')

test against the holding of an attomo-
bile race, as being a dissertation OF
the day set apart as day to pay
tribute to the nations honored dead;
that 1t win create wrong impression
upon the minds OF the rising genera
ton as to the intention of the day,
which is not a gaia holiday, but a
solemn occasion dedicated to the re-
mem brance of our nations honored
dead.
C. s. BASSETT. Chaplain.
p. P. HOLMES. Commander
]. l. SOUTH, Adjutant.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09

the
Stebbns
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09
u. A. r. AGAINST
MOTOR RACE
decoration Day Speed Event Gauss
FOR Drafting OF Resolution
Say Not Gala
Holiday.

me department of Iowa, G. A. R..
,pseadqnarters of George H. Emerson
rost No. 26S, of Belfast. Iowa, in
ta s,eung May 4, passed resolutions as
We members Of said Post, do pro
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09
COMMERCIAL CLUB IDEA
George D. Baur Tells Merits Of Pro
posal-Go to Donnellson
in June, Is the
Word

Heres your change. madame;
thirty five, fifty, seEenty-fve and q
thrift stamp makes a dollar. Thank
you. Come again"
That and similar statements win
be made by store proprietors and
their clerks in Keolkuk next Saturday.
Always the thrift stamp will enter
into the purchase unless the exact
change is handed the clerk
For May II is to be officially known
as War Savings Day in the city.
This was agreed upon Wednesday
night in a meeting of the Commercial
club membership in the Hotel Iowa
.Free" stamps, Too.
Besides making change, partly In
thrift stamps, every merchant pres ent
agreed to give a twenty-five cent
thrift stamp to a customer for each
IS purchase.
It win mot be compulsory that the
purchaser accept thrift stamp in
change but it will be patriotic. the
merchants contended. When the mat
ter was put to vote, It was unani-
mous1y agreed to adopt the novel plan
Of helping the nation just little bit
more in its fight for victory.
One Not Limit.
The purchaser need not stop. at one
thrift stamp. He may receive three
or four or two dozen Of them in
change If he Hikes.
Merchants who were not present to
discuss the plan viii have Its oper-
alton made known by other CONNER
cial club members.
George D. Baur proposed the
Change" plan and J. W. winger the
matter Of presenting thrift stamp
with each S. purchase.
"Ads~ Contain Notice.
I'VE can think OF no better way to
aid a worthy cause right now, and
ono which costs 90 little, than the
encouragement Of thrift through the
savings stamp method" said Mr..
Baur. Merchants shodld see that the
copy for their advertising contains
some mention Of the plan. We want
to give 1t the widest publicity pos
sibie and make Saturday truly a war
savings day"
The retailers win obtain their sup
plies of thrift stamps from any au-
thorfzed agent, the banks, the post
Office or elsewhere.
Large Commodities Enter.
In discussing the plan, the CONNER
cial club men suggested that the CIV
ing Of thrift stamp for the purchase
of SIS worth Of coal or more could be
worked out and automobile dealers
present declared their readiness to is
sue stamps with each purchase Of
motor vehicle.
The first item OF business consider
ed was the taking part in a city Red
Cross parade by the members on the
night OF May 20. Upon notion it was
decided to refer the matter to COM
mittee that the feasibility of entering
q float in the pageant or marching in
line might be considered.
To Donneflson in June.
G. Arthur Kiedaisch told the club
members that rain or shine" they
will go to Donnellson for the June
meeting. A trip to Donnellson has
been twice postponed. THE women
who were preparing to arrange a sup
per for US have become discouraged,
said Mr.. Kedaisch. but we have CIV
en- assurance that the club will make
its appearance there next month"
The club members took dinner in
the main dining room of the hotel at
$50 %. M, with NJ E. Justice. presi-
dent of the organization. presiding.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-09

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
Briefs and Personals.

Miss Leota Steele Of Majorsville Is
spending some time with her brother IN
Center Warwood.
Mrs. r. Z. O'Donnen. OF South ONO
avenue, spent yesterday as the guest at
the home Of her sister, Mrs. IL NJ.
Smith. Of Mozart Hill.
Mrs. Adolph Bott of South Richiand
avenue, who underwent slight opera
ton a, the North Wheeling hospital on
Monday, is improving nicely.
Prof. E. D. Harmon. of the NarWood
high school faculty, left last evening
for C;reysrille. O., where he will spend
the week end with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Vollinger have
returned to their home on South ONO
avenue. after spending some lime with
friends in the east.
Mrs. A. l.. Gregg. Of Orchard avenue
Center Warwood. is able TO be nut after
q serious illness.
Jack Kuntz, Of Cleveland is spending
some time in North Warwood at the
homo Of relatives.
Harry Conwell. Of Center "arwood.
who has been quite III at his home. is
improving nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hendricks. OF Mar
tins Ferry. were guests Yesterday at the
homo Of. relatives in North Warwood.
Mr. and Mrs. George Higgins have
returned to their home in Pittsburgh,
after spending some time visiting War
wood friends.
Ray wilkcns. OF Twentieth street. who
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
Release Of Imprisoned
Iron Workers. Head Is
About to Be Ordered

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Investigat-
ors for President Wilson have recon-
rnendcd Immediate commutauon OF the
sentence Of Frank N. Ryan. formerly
president of the International Iron
Workers. serving u seven years term
at Lcarcnw orth. Kansas. for conviction
in the dynamite case
INDIANAPOLIS, April 5.-F>rank 81.
Ryan. former president OF the Interna-
tionaI Association Of Bridge and Struc-
tural Iron Workers, with thlrty-two
others indicted in the dynamite con-
spiracy case. was convincted IN the
Cnitco States district court here before
Judge 4. 3. Anderson in December, l9l2.
Ryan. VINO was sentenced to seven years
nj Leavenw orth. and Michael j. Dung.
4 board member Of the union from Bos-
ton. Massachusetts,. are the only two OF
the thirty-three sentenced. who are now
in prison. Young was sentenced to SIX
years.
Ryan has served approximately three
years and ten months Of his seven year
sentence. having been at liberty on a
$4,000 bond for moro than year pend
ing his appeal to the United States CIR
cult court Of appeals.
Inc lTidA VI eAc uAio4A 49,
were arrested in all parts Of the United
States on indictments returned here by
the federal grand jury early In 1912.
lasted about three months and attracted
national attention. The men were
charged with conspiring to TRANSPORT
dynamite illegally. 1t was shown at the
trial that the explosive was used to de-
stroy structural iron construction jobs
where nop-,1nion men were employed in
all parts Of the country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06

in Moundsvillr where she is getting
along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hardcsty are
moving from Marshall street. this city.
10 Wheeling.
Garfield council No. ,. @. L. 4. NJ,
will hold q business Incsting this even
ing in the lodge rooms IL the MeMechen
building. Seventh and Marshall streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lentz OF Sisters
Vile are visiting. friends here.
Miss Lucille McComhs OF Moundsrille
will spend Sunday here with friends.
Lone Star lodge No. 8. pythiau SIS
.crs, ncld a we'll attended business meet
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
McMECHEN


The surgical dressings class OF the
local Red Cross society worked Friday
afternoon and evening at the Red Cross
quarters. Tenth and Marshall streets
Miss flnztl Mason is quite i'll at her
home on sixth street.
MIS-. John Hull Is i'll at her home on
Marshall street.
Mrr. Fred Clayton. who recently I'M
derive nj rs operation. at the 'ilHndaie
hospital. has been removed 10 her home
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
SH1nNsToN ELECTION.

Special Dispatch to The Intelligencer.
CLtEkSECRG. ". Va. April I'm
the annual municipal election just held
at ShlunStnn. this county John B.
Wyatt. heading tho peoples ticket. was
elected mayor over Walter S. fIursey.
incumbent who headed the business
mems ticket, Blaine Ewing. nominee
on b.lh tickets VAS elected recorder,
and Frank y. Burnett. K. :. Johnston.
A. NJ. E"ss and Ifagh SwtScr wcr"
elected cnuncilmeu
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
Children Love
Cascarets--1Oc
Candy catharte is harmless
to tender stomach, liver
and bowels

Your child is bilious. constipated
and sick Its little tongue is coated,
breath is bad and stomach sour Get
a 10-cent box Of Cascarets and
straighten the youngster right up.
CHILDREN love this harmless candy ca
thartic and it cleanses the little liver
and thirty feet Of bowels without grip-
ing. Cascarets contaih no calomel and
can be depended upon to move the
sour bile and poison right out OF the
bowels. Best family cathartic because
il never cramps or sickens like other
things.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
Will Give Dance.

A large number Of the younger set
Of this city are anticipating an extreme
~ delightful affair during the evenings
af tho coming week. when they nave
arranged to give delightful dance "
G.aebe'. hail on South Warwood avenue
\ large committee will be in charge OF
the affair and they will be attired in
.he Red Cross nurses costume and
number Of surprises will be the feature
Of the evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
B1a ARMY WAREHOUSE.

WASHINGTON. April 5-The war de-.
partn,ent today decided to take over the
water front property between S7th ana
Goth streets at Bay Ridge near Brook
Ign. 10 build a permanent $:5, 900. o0f
.QuartcrmaStcr's warehouse. -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06

has been i'll at his hernc for inc P"S'
few DAYS is very much improved.
Miss Mary Johnson. Of Center war
wood. left yesterday for brief WISH
with relatives and friends i'll Cleveland.
ohio
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
vo.+,on,a Ra.hstbau Game.

The Warwood high school girls were
10 have played at the gymnasium OF
the Y. W. c. A. last evening win tne
Moundsville girls. but owing TO the team
from the Mound City having previous
on ga cement. they were unable to play
~ ;s Thought that these two teams Will
come 70 an agreement before next Fri
6ay oyeninE
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
warwood woman TO Give Talk.

Tomorrow afternoon at the Y. W. G.
A the regular vcspcr services will take
place and two Of Warwood's most prom
iuent ladies will have charge OF the
exercises. Mrs. S r. Christian. OK Nerth
Warwood. will give a talk and SOLO
will be sung by Miss Leta Johnson
The following Sunday afternoon. the
Pey. E. P. Carson pastor Of the War
wood Presbyterian church. Will speak
and Miss Lavina ScrogGins. OF Center
Earvood will BIO the musician.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06

Don't fail to hear Isaac F. Marcos
son at the High school auditorium on
Monday night. It's great lecture
and it's for tho benefit Of the Red
Cross.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
BIG FLAG RAISED At
WARWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Demonstration Held at High Building
whan "old Glory" Is Flung to ths

A monster demonstration was held
yesterday afternoon at the Warwood
high school, when the American flag
was placed on the highest pinnacle OF
the new building. The program, which
was published in yesterday mornings
paper, was carried out in wonderful
manner.
Mayor A II. Kindelberger wal present
and gave toe pupils & talk on Patriot
ism" in which he brought out num-
Der of important matters pertaining TO
the wal. Another delightful talk was
that given by Town Sergeant D. L..
Pool. who confined his oratory 10 the
Liberty Bonds" Richland District
Superintendent a. L. Gregg spoke on
THE Flag" The music throughout the
afternoons performance was furnished
by the members Of the high school or
chcstra. All Warwood turned out to
witness the flag-raising.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
Painful Accident.

William Moore. the young son OF Mt.
and Mrs. Charles Moore OF North war,
wood, met with an extremely paintu,
accident yesterday afternoon. Inc tau
rbilc nlayine fell on a piece of broken
glass and cut his arm in several places.
DR. W. S. Webb was Immediately called
and it took several stitches to close the
wounds
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
8oldiar Home m

Stanley Thomas. who is spending
some time with his parents. MIR. and
Mrs. W. l.. Thomas. in Center "arwood'
is quite III Of fever. Young Thomas
is connected with the aviation OF the
U. S. army and is stationed at Garden
city. y. Y. He was TO have reported
tho first Of this week, but owing TO his
health no was unable to leave for his
noot.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06
Ynuur airla Emit

The young girls OF the Baptist church
held their weekly sewing session at the
home OF Miss Elizabeth Sithen Of High
land avenue, South Warwood. yesterday
afternoon. The girls have been unable
to secure yarn in any large amounts for
the past few weeks. but through the
generosity Of the Warwood people. who
donated both the yarn and the money.
thr>o young helpers will now have the
opportunity Of finishing their ambulance
robe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-06

ing last evening in the Pythian quarters.
Seventh and Marshall streets.
j. Miss Norma MARBLE Of this city hls
accepted a position as clerk at the post
office here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
ELIZABETH TAGGART
PASSES AWAY
Widow of Prominent SkOwhegan
Physician Succumbs to Long Ill.
ness

Monday morning marked the pass
ing away of one of Skowhegan's most
beloved women, Mrs. Elizabeth Tag
CART. Death followed a long and
painful illness during which the de-
ceased never became discouraged. the
for several days she has known that
the end was ever coming nearer. Dur
ing the long period of her illness
which began shortly after the death
of her husband, DIR. II. C. Taggart
on Sept. 30. 1915, she has been tender
ly cared for by her daughter, Miss
Gail Taggart and loving friends have
frequently visited the home on High
street to cheer and comfort the suf-
ferer
Mrs, Taggart was the daughter OF
Charles Roebuck and WAS born In
Vassalboro 5S years ago For time
after her marriage to Dr. Taggart the
couple resided in Madison, where the
doctor practiced his profession, They
subsequently moved to Athens and af-
ter remaining there for few years
they located in Skowhegan, purchas-
ing the home at 35 High street, where
both passed many happy years and
where both died. The deceased has
lived in this town for 81 years and
during that time has made a large cir
Gle Of acQuaintances all of whom
knew her for her qualities as a wo-
man and lover of home She is
survived by one daughter Miss Gail
who was formerly IA member of the
Skowhegan High School faculty and
the constant companion of her mother
since the death of DR. Taggart A
nephew, Paul Jones of Dorchester
Mass, who passed his early hle in
the Taggart home also survives.
The deceased was a member OF
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge and the
Skowhegan Grange having united
with the latter order more than 2C
years ago Funeral services were
conducted from the home on Wednes'
day morning at 1130, with Rev. c. H
McElhiney pastor of the Island
Avenue Congregational church ofiicia-
ting. The remains were borne to the
receiving vault at the Southside csme-
terry, where they are to await inter
ment in the spring. The pail bearers
were c. p. Merrill. B. A. Sawyer, w. T
Seekins and A. H. Lang. Among the
out-of-town people present were Dr.
Taggart's nephew, Paul Jones and
Mrs Jones. who arrived from Dor
chester on the delayed train at 1.SO
Wednesday morning.