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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

its fight against the ever,present
scourge of tuberculosis.
VII. Above all, it must face the fact
that America is the one of all the
great nations of the earth that is prac-
tically untouched and uneXhausted by
the ravageS of war That with the
end of the fighting there remains the
vastest problem the world has ever
faced-that Of carrying humanity
through the coming winter and spring
and bringing it up to the relief of the
harvests of 1919. There is not enough
food in the world now to provide for
normal consumption. With the best
that can be accomplished by way Of
organization and administration, there
will be widespread priyatiOn and Suf-
ferin".
The war has left behind it q hideOuS
legacy OF want, suffering and distress.
There is work to be done that calls
for millions of cOnsecrated hands and
hearts
The Red Cross therefore calls you
to enlist for all this supreme service
to humanity. Answer the Christmas
roll call
All that is needed is a heart and a
dollar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

ROumania, Montenegro, Armenia,
Syria, and Palestine have been laid
waste-ravished, robbed, depopulated.
The flaming tempest of war has left
them in ruins. The natural resources
have been exhausted and destroyed.
Cities villages and homes are rubbish
heaps. The very soil has been torn
into steriIity. The machinery of life
has been shattered and disOrganized.
The people themselves have been herd
ed like cattle and driven into servitude
or exile.
In Russia conditions are beyond de-
scription. To war and its rayages
have been added the terrOrs of reyO-
luton, anarchy and brigandry. The
country is a wallow of dishonesty and
licensed brutality. In spite OF any
thing and everything the allied nations
can do in the way of relief, millions
of human beings will starve to death
in Russia the coming winter.
Conditions are almost as bad in Ar
menia, Syria and Serbia.
To the need of the peoples and ma
tions rescued from military bondage
by the allied victory must now be add
ed the need Of the people Of the cen
trail empires, impoverished by the ter
rible demands Of war.
"WOe to the conquered" :"
Yes; but the very spirit that sent
America into the war forbids that we
6iSrorord tho C,1ffari,,cr .1,j ,Iiro de
treSS of q conquered enemy.
We have suffered yet but little, while
the rest of the world has hungered and
thirsted, has bled and died.
Shall we not go on to the full meas
ure of our great strength-shall we
not meet the full demand of our moral
obligation? So only can we meet the
full measure of our ideal. So only can
the world, cropping for a symbol, real
ize the true meaning of democracy.
Here then are the things the Red
Cross must do:
/ While our men are in service
overseas it must stand in instant
readiness, as the emergency reserve
of the army and navy.
II. AS our men come home. it must
be ready to cooperate in every way in
ministering to their necessity and
comfort
III. Both overseas and at home 1t
must be ready for hospital service tC
the wounded and cOnvalescent. and
must carry on its reconstruction work
among the permanently crippled and
manned.
". It must face the ever widening
ministry to the families and friends OF
our soldiers and sailors. providing
them with counsel. encouragement
protection and if need be, with mate
rial aid.
'. 1t must stand ever equipped for
f-.he sudden emergencies of pestiIence
+ disaster. storm and ca!amity-and be
ready as always for instant and eff
Gent relief. -+-.---.
+ VI. 1t must carry on with fncreas
z ing vigor and scientific determination
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Mary O'Brien, a little blind girl Of
IA, student Of the School for the
Blind at J&Hcsville, has writer; 8
song which will be sung, probably by
some Jackies, at a Christmss party
to be given on Dec. IA, in the home
of Mrs. F. w Sivyer, Grand Avenue.
The party will be for the Children of
the Revolution and will be given by
the Daughters.
Little Mary wrote the song after
hearing the message of thrift sent out
by the d. A R. It is entitled keep
the Thrift Thoughts Thriving" and
is sung to the melody Of Keep the
Home Fires Burning" The words
are as follows:
We are summoned by our country,
We are called on, every one;
Are we ready with our answer,
VIII you save now that we've Won?
Let's not lose a single minute.
Help the thrift campaign along;
And the right way to begin it
Is to sing our chosen song.
CHORUS
Keep the thrift thoughts thriving
While for stamps we're driving;
Though we're saving, bit by bit,
Our bits all count;
A bit of wise combining
Of dimes and quarters shining
VIII help reach the two billion mark
Our pledges amount.
Though the drive is on for money,
Yet our aim is something more;
Let us learn to be more thrifty
AS one lesson of this war
Let us save our time and others;
Let us save in food and dress
For those boys, our valiant brothers
Over there, have done no less.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
EXAMINATION FOR PATROLMAN

The Police and Fire Commission
will hold an examination for the posi-
tion of patrolman for the city of Grand
Rapids at the city hall on Saturday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock. Application
blanks may be had at the office of chief
of Police, r. S. Payne, and must be
fled with the Commission not later
than December 9th. Applications
can be filed with the Chief of Police
or any of the commissioners.
All applicants must be citizens of
the U. S. and have been residents of
the city Of Grand Rapids for two
years.
F. W Kruger,
Earle Pease,
W. H. Carey,
F. J. Wood,
A. B. Sutor,
Commissioners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
MOTHER ROENIUS
GONE On

Mrs. Amalia E. Roenius, the be-
loved wife and companion of E. Roe
MUS, died at their family residence
in this city on Monday afternoon at
S:45 O'Clock after a lingering illness
with Spleen trouble. A good christian
mother has gone on to her reward.
To know Mrs. Roenius, was an oD-
portunity to appreciate her many vir-
tues. She was devoted to her family
ard home. There she raised her fam
ily 10 manhood and left her impress
upon them. Her neighbors and
friends will always remember her as
a kindly good christian woman.
Mrs. Amalia E, Roenius was born
at lockwood, Dodge County, Wiscon-
sin, on October 6, 1851 and was CT
years of age on October last. She
was married at her home town on
Nov. 80, 1877, to Mr.. E Roenius who
survives her. Together they came to
Seneca, Wood County, November %,
1888, where Mr. Roenius interested
himself in the Stave and Heading
business. In April %, 1896, they
moved to Grand Rapids where they
have resided ever since.
Early last spring Hrs. Roenius was
in failing health and consulted their
family physician who recommended
her to go and see the noted Mayo
Brothers at Rochester, Mimi, which
'ha did last September They pre-
scribed for her and she received some
relief, but it proved to be only tenn
Dorary. She failed and passed away
IS above stated.
She leaves to mourn besides her
husband two sons, Otto and Fred
Roanius both of whom reside in this
.jtv. She also leaves two brothers
Richard Schneider of this city and
Henry Schneider of Oconomowoc,
Wis.
The funeral service takes place this
afternoon from the residence, Rev.
Noel ]. Breed officiating. Burial in
Forest Hill Cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
COMPANY \
ENTERTAINS

The members of the Grand Rapids
Band were guests of Company K
Monday evening in the Amusement
Hall, where they were given a cordial
reception and royal good time They
were entertained by a basket ball
game between picked teams, and a
drill by the Company. Refreshments
were served in which a delicious ham
roast was an attractive feature. Ali
present report social good get to-
gether meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
Dean BIRGE
HEAD IF MIS-
CONSIU "U''

Madison, Wis.-Dean E. A. Birge
late this afternoon was elected presi-
dent Of the University of Wisconsin
to succeed the late Charles R Van
Hise and announcing his acceptance
Dean Birge will serve for two years
when he expects to retire at the age
Of seventy He was born at Troy, n
Y, Sept. 7, 1851, and graduated from
Williams College in 1878. He became
an instructor at the University Of
Wisconsin in 1875.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
WOODNEIV Circle
ELECT OFFICERS

The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year at the last reg
ular meeting of the Woodman Circle
Past Guardian-Julia Bever
Cuardian-Josephine Hahner
Advisor-Elsa Witte
Clerk-Louise Kruger
Banker-Rose Porter
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Peters
Chaplain-Minnie Reinert
Inner Sentinel-Emma Erdman
Outer Sentinel-Margaret Menning
Managers-Elizabeth Miller, Hattie
Lemense, Emma Huber
Physician-Frank Pomainville
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
.NAS()NICCHAPIER|l
INSTALL OFFICERS
MEMBERS AND WIVES ENJOY
BANQUET AT WITTER BE-
FORE CEREMONIES

The Grand Rapids Chapter, F. A.
NJ, installed its officers for the year
1919 Monday evening at the Masonic
Temple on Fourth Avenue South, but
before the ceremonies, the members
and their wives to the number of about
70, enjoyed well chosen menu served
8t the Witter Hotel at 1870 They
then repaired to the Temple where the
ceremony of a public installation was
rendered, after which an informal
dancing party was enjoyed. The of
ficers installed are as follows
Z. H. P.-Geo. F. LaBour
king-E. B. Smart
Scribe-E. J. Clark
G. O. Nv G. Fisher
P S. Nm n Weeks
r. A. &C. D. SearIs
II. of 3rd W. Kenyon
NJ. of End VI. w. Kenyon
NJ. of 1st V-O. R. Roenius
Sentinel-WilI Otto
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
GIRL WAR
WORKERS CO.
ING HOME
Army of 100000 in Washington Is
Being Gradually Demobilized

DemobiliZatiCn Of women war work
ers is being accomplished in truly
democratic American fashion.
The little girl in q nearby govern
ment office or a distant knitting mill
holds the attention of the lords of the
War Department. Contracts are can
celled or continued that the girl war
workers may be assured a chance to
live From each state in the Union,
men and women who represent the
Government are telegraphing to Wash
ington reports On the industrial stu
atiOns in their communities so that
she may be protected. The great
women's organizations, which in the
early months of 1917 began to seek
the women for war work, are now
reaching back through their member
ship of more than ten million women
to assure due recognition for this
same war worker as she goes home
from task we'll done Justice in
the shape of recommendations for
adequate notice and extra salary when
she leaves Government service hold
the attention of a Cabinet meeting
while questions of world policy wait
A bill has been introduced into Con-
gress to supply transportation, on the
same basis as that furnished demobi-
lized soldiers, for the army of 100000
women who have come from the four
corners of America to serve their
country in Washington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
THE RED CROSS
BY HENRY VAN DYKE.

Sign of the Love Divine
THAT bends to bear the load
Of all who suffer, all who bleed,
Along life's thUrny road.
Sign Of the Heart Humane,
That through the darkest fight
Would bring to wounded friend anC
foe
A ministry of light.
Oh dear and holy sign,
Lead onward like & start
The armies Of the Just are thine,
And all we have and are.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
HELPLESS YANKS
KILLED BY FOE

Berne.-German soldiers turned
machine guns upon helpless and un-
armed American prisoners at the
TharIy detention camp, killing three
If them, according to Norman Zim-
herman Of Company c 10th Infantry,
vho claimed to have witnessed this
ct of barbarity.
This and other stories Of alleged
-ormen atrocities upon American cap
tives by the Germans were related
here today by returned American
prisoners Of war.
One Of the men killed by German
machine gunners was named Gilblades
and was attached to Zimmerman's
own company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
CAMP GRANT
RELEASES 5000
MEN WEEKLY

Camp Grant, Ill.-The medical ex-
mining boards handling the tests of
nen due for discharge worked all day
-oday in order not to delay the de-
mobilization program. Five hundred
men of the 161st Depot Brigade were
discharged Saturday, and this rate
# release is to be maintained daily.
Six hundred candidates from the Cen
raj Officers Training School are to
leave tomorrow. The discharge ma
chinery is now in full swing and IN
less unforeseen complications arise
over !, 900 men week will be released
from now on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
House VOTES
SALARY RAISE
FOR j. 5. Judges

Washington, D. C.-By vote of
1913 to 79 the House tonight passed
i bill providing salary increases of
$500 q year for each of the 131
Judges Of the United States District
md Circuit Courts and the Court of
,laims. The measure now goes to the
Senate District and Court Of Claims
judges would receive $500 a year
and Circuit judges $500
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
Some Red Cross Supplies.

The American Red Cross has sup,
piled our men with more than 15,O0O,-
600 cigarettes $4,000 packs Of cards
2O.OOO.OOO boxes of safety matches; l.
OOO.OO0 bars of chocolate sent to Eng
land; 25.OOO.OO0 cigarettes a month
sent to France: $4,000 automobiles
since August / to France; 10000 saws
for use in lumber camps in Italy; l.
100000 packages Of chewing gum a
month to France: 5000 tons of con,
denspd milk for the children of pris,
oDers in ArchangeI, Siberia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
germany T0
EVACUATE Polish
PROVINCES

Berne.-The Polish bureau here an
nounces that the German represent
ative at Warsaw, Count Kessler, has
officially informed the Polish govern
ment that Germany is ready to evacu-
ate the districts of Rozan. Flodavna,
konstantinow and Baila.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
GERnANCHIL-
DREN DEMAND
VOTE

Berlin.-A general strike through
out Germany is threatened if demands
made at a great mass meeting Of chill
dren yesterday are not accepted.
Several hundred boys and girls, af-
ter parading through the streets to
the Reichstag building demanding vote
for persons - years. ofeage. The
abolition Of corporal punishment in
schools, the participation by children
in the administration of the govern
ment and schools0 Al17-year old lad
made an address cwarningoothe execu-
tive committee of s;terribLe conse-
,quances."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Mrs J. J. Moorhead received word
that F. L. Bean had been killed IL
action October Goth. Mr. Bean mar
ried Mrs. Moorhead's niece, Miss
Mabel Corley, who was a former
Dunlap girl and well known here. She
is now living in Astoria, Oregon. Her
friends here are sorry to hear of this
raport-The Dunlap (Iowa) Reporter.
The above F. L. Bean, spoken of above
will be remembered as the son of
Dan Bean of Plover. He moved west
several years ago with his father 8
family. @'.zet ,zCsT es:E
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

Geo. N. Wood is in Eau Claire this
week helping Guy Wood in the care of
his three boys who are sick with the
prevailing flu Wfao
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

There are approximately 10000 wo
men in Red Cross canteen work IN
this country. They serve our soldiers
1T fQ1 canteens. at all hours Of the day
and night. During the year 1918 slch
r,arsons to the number Of 5000 were
aided or removed from trains ane
raKen TO hospitals. A total OF 3,OOO.
COO postal cards weresdistrlbuted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19
WILSON IS IN
VITED To VISIT
COLOGNE

Amsterdam.-Pres Wilson is in
vited to visit Cologne by the Volkszei-
tung of that city, which suggests that
representatives of the German foreign
ministry meet him there. 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-12-19

GOD COUNTY, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY December 10, 1918.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CITY IN BRIEF

DIR. Billiard osteopath, 10 West Main
l.. NJ. Kinsey went to Des Moines
for q brief stay.
Mrs. Eta Sapp, Of Eldora, was in
the city THURSDAY.
tom" Allen spent Friday in Des
Moines on business.
Warren Nichols, of Minerva, was
in the city Thursday.
Mrs. o. P. Abbey, of Gearing, spent
Thursday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Propst. of Steam
boat Rock, spent Thursday in the
city.
Mrs. George Brennecke and son
Frederick, Of Dillon. we're in the city
Thursday.
Mrs. w. M. Maier went Friday to
Des Moines to visit for several days
with friends.
Wanted-Lady bookkeeper and stem
ographer. immediately. Independent
Fruit Company.
Try "Cico," the best ah around paste
for office and desk use. Marshall
Printing Company.
Mrs. F.. j. Miller went Friday to
Waterloo. to visit her parents, NJ. and
Mrs. Samuel Shilliam.
Mrs. Pearl Adams went Friday to
Des Moines for an over-Sunday visit
with Mrs. Max Patton.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Watson, OF
Union, were in the city Thursday to
visit their daughter, MIS-. Ralph Ben
bow.
Sunday morning at Elm Lutheran
church, Rev. l.. o. Fossum will speak
on Behold Thy King Cometh," in the
evening "a Savior For ALL" Com
mittee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

An interesting talk on home gard
enlng was given by County Agent w.
"A. Buchanan before the meeting OF tho
Arnold Mothers Club held Friday af-
ternoon In the school building. The
program was opened with piano
solo by Mrs. l.. j. Twogood, and dur
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

ing the afternoon reports OF the wors1
Of the Junior Red Cross In the school,
were given by the secretary. Miss mia
Mitchell. and the treasurer. Miss Clara.
lSorthup. The mothers decided to meet
during the week at the school - ~
Red Cross work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. J. J. Weber, 1p7 North Second
avenue, is in receipt of a letter dated
Feb. 7. from her son George Weber who
is a member Of the coast artillery.
stationed at Fort Mills, Philippine
Islanads, in which he says that he has
been able to leave the hospital, and
again is in active service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Bring your pals for fresh butterrniis,
10 cents a gallon. l.. III. Willard, 207
South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Miss Gladys Rlchmier, of Albion.
came Friday evening to visit her aunt,
Mrs. a. c. Kothenbeutal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Phone us or call for your typewriter
ribbons, carbon paper, etc. Marshall
Printing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Miss, Ethel Piers. of Ames, who has
been visiting in the city returned
home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. Dan Moore, of Ames. was in
the city Friday on her way TO Albion
to visit for several days with friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mesdames c.. Boylan and Ben
Walker, of Eldora, spent Thursday in
the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. D. M. Head and children went
Friday evening to Iiscomb to visit the
formers mother, Mrs. Harriet j. Pat
to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

t Mrs. f. NJ. Johnson, OF state Center
was In the city Friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs j. Seabury of Union, accom-
panied by her nephew. Charles Hay
wood of Manhattan. Kan, who is visit
ing at the Seabury home, spent Thurs
day in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. A, p. Mason. of Union, spent
Friday in the city at the c. C Mason
home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. J. G. Wooten, of New Provi-
dence, who has been spending several
days in the city with friends. returned
home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. Ed Rich. of Chelsea accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs. r. Z.
Christian, of Scranton. who is visiting
at the Rich home. spent Friday in the
CITY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. Ella Mills, of Conrad. who has
been visiting friends at Albion was in
the city Thursday on her way home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mesdames Jonas Olson, Rebecca
Johnson, o. NJ Anenson and the lat
ter's daughter Ruth, and Miss Martha
Sheldahl, all of Roland, spent Friday
in the city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

| Miss Marie Loveioy went Friday
evening to Grinncll to visit friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. .. E. Edwards and children, OF
Grinnell, were in the city Friday or
their way to Colo, to visit over Sunday
with relatives and friends
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. Julia Genders. Of LcGrand, was
in the city Friday on her way to Lis
comb to visit her sister, Mrs. Allen
Kjormoe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. c. A. Blakely and children went
Friday morning to Montezuma for an
over Sunday visit with relatives and
friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. s. ID. Ward and daughter Mar
saret, of Toledo spent Friday In the
city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Mrs. s. l.. Robbins went Friday eve
ming to Colo for an over Sunday visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Fl. +. Lam
beth
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Miss Fannie Brand. of Colo. was In
he city Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-23

Wanted-Lady bookkeeper and stem
ographer, immediately. Independent
Fruit Company.