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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-15

Todd tells me he has moved his
gasoline tank into his garage"
"But that's awfully dangerous. The
garage may catch fire ut any mo-
nent."
That's what Todd hopes"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1918-03-15

This paper has enlisted
with the government in the
cause Of America for the
period Of the war
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen-
sion-Twenty-Seventh judicial
District Court.
Bank of Donaldsonville in Liquidation
Charles Maurin
VS. No 254S

DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to
ID an order of seizure and sale, issued
by the above named court in the above
entitled and numbered cause, and to
me directed, have seized and taken
into my possession and will offer for
sale at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, according to law, at
the principal front door of the court
house of the parish Of Ascension, IN
the city of Donaldsonville, on.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918, :,
at IL o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
A certain portion of a lot OF
ground, together with all the build
ings and improvements thereon and
thereunto belonging, situated in tae
city of Donaldsonville, parish OF AS
|cension, state of Louisiana, forming
the corner Of Division or St. Eliza
beth street and Houmas street, front
ing thirty feet on Division street,
sixty feet on the rear line contiguous
to the ."Maginnis lot" number 68, one
hundred and twenty feet in depth,
and a like number of feet on Houmas
street, thirty-fve feet of which front
beginning from the eighty-five feet
| from said corner extending onward
toward Houmas street, bounded on
| the east by lot 70 Of the "Maglnnls
lots" and being originally lot 50 ac-
cording to the plan of the "Maglnnis
ilots'' of which it was formerly part,
said lot having been partly expro-
priated for levee purposes and for the
opening Of the street, leaving the part
herein described and conveyed ac-
Icording to the sketch showing the To-
fcation of said portion of ground re-
Icorded in Conveyance Book az, page
lbs.
/ Terms and conditions-Cash II
United States currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Psgish Of Ascension.
Donaldsonville, La, Feb. s. 1913. z
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
sHERlFF's SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of .Ascen-
sion-Twenty-Seventh Judicial
- District Court.
Bank of Donaldsonville in Liquidation
vs.. No. 2549
Charles Maurin

vs.. No. 2549
Charles Maurin
DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to
- an order of seizure and sale, issued
by the above named court in the above
entitled and numbered cause, and to
me directed, have seized and taken
into my possession and will offer for
sale at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, according to law, at
the principal front door of the court
house of the parish of Ascension, in
the city of Donaldsonville, .on
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918, i
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, towit:
A certain lot of ground in the city
of Donaldsonville, parish of Ascen-
sion, designated as lot number zero,
measuring about fifty feet front on
Mississippi street with a depth of 40
feet, bounded on one side by lot
one and on the other side by lot dou-
BILE zero, aad in the rear by another
lot which IS also designated as lot one,
together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon and thereunto
belonging being the same property
acquired by appearer in indivision
with Louis A. Maurin, recorded IN
Conveyance Book 81, folio $50, and
the interest Of Louis A. Maurin, ac-
CURED by appearer on July ~, 1903.
Terms and conditions-Cash IN
United Statss currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Donaldsonville, La, Feb. S, 1918.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
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RED CROSS NOTES.
BY MISS FREDA SINGER.

Mrs. Clerville Himel, our able chair
man, is still ill. We hope to soon have
her with us, where she il greatly
missed.
Mondays shipment to headq lrters
consisted of the following: 81 under
garments, is bed shirts, Is GONZALES
cent robes, IL sweaters, 2 pairs
wristlets, / nauffier, 2 pairs bed sox.
The ladies who assisted in sewing and
packing are thanked through this
medium.
Miss Todd, of Lake, has again sent
in sweaters, bringing the number
knitted under her direction up to So.
Mrs. Bolton, of St. Patrick, has
completed and sent in the garments
given to he5ll These are very well
made, and we hope to have quantities
of work from this source in the fu-
ture.
The whole parish of St. James
responds to the call, and is hard st
work. The st. James High School
has done beautifully and there is
every indication Of greater efforts be-
ing put forth to do more.
r. OuI shipments W NeW oAio"ats
headquarters for the month of Janu-
airy aggregated 1913 garments.
Miss Stella Haas, who has been
visiting relatives in New York, IS
back at work with her usual vim and
energy, and there is no doubt that
she will aid in turning out greater
amount Of garments.
A number of persons, including
pupils from the Donaldsonville High
School, are taking knitting lessons IN
class taught by Mrs. Dalferes, who
will be delighted to instruct all those
who wish to knit.
Ladies will please put their names
on packages of returned sewing and
knitting, so credit can be given to
proper parties and confusion avoided.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w S. S

The vacant square of ground in
Mississippi street fronting the Catho-
lie church has been plowed and har-
rowed, and is now being enclosed with
a fence. It is said Father Chambon
will have the plot cultivated as vege-
table garden, thus realizing some rev.
enue from the ground while keeping
it free of weeds and causing it to be
levelled for possible use in the future
for some other purpose.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
January Weather. o.

Not in the memory Of even the old
est inhabitant of this community have
so many different varieties of weather
been experienced in similar space of
time as were recorded during the
month Of January, just ended. Ice,
snow, frost, hail, rain, fog, thunder,
lightning, sunshine, clouds and high
winds were all included in the me-
neurological bill of fare for the month,
and about the only atmospheric phe-
nomena not recorded were auroras.
According to statistics compiled by
Local Observer Alfred Landry, the
maximum temperature for the month
was 70 degrees, on the 28th, and the
minimum s13 degrees, on the 18th.
The greatest daily range in tempera-
ture occurred on the 26th, when the
mercury tumbled from 70 to 80 de-
grees, a drop of Al points. Rain fell
on Ii days, the precipitation for the
month aggregating sos inches, OF
which amount Ill inches came down
on the goth. There were IL clear
days, 2 partly cloudy, and II on which
the sunhas wholly obscured. During
the first 26 days Of this atmospherical-
w remarkable period the mercury
stood at or below the freezing point
every day but five, and on four OF the
latter occasions was within three de-
grees of the 32-degree mark.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
W S, S.

The Burnside Red Cross branch,
which has been holding its meetings
at the residence Of Mrs. w. P. Miles,
has secured the use of the upper floor
of the building occupied by the Hou-
mas store and will have it's Head
quarters there henceforth. The loca-
ton is we'll adapted to the purpose for
which it will be used, being large and
airy, and provided with acetylene
lights and other conveniences.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
[ Peruna To
All Sufferers
Of Catarrh

Myrtle ST., Beverly, Mass, writes: Iu
have taken four bottles of PeTuHa,
and can say that 1t has done me
a great deal of good for catarrht +
the head and throat. / recommend
Peruna to all sufferers with catarrh.
/ do not think / ever felt much bet
ter. | am really surprised at tbs
work | can do. do not think too
much praise can be said for Peruna."
Those who object to liquid srfedl-
einss can procure Peruna Tablets.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. s. s.

There appeared in last Saturdays
Times-Picayune, with the request that
"Donaldsonville papers please copy"
announcement Of the death of Fred
erick Greiner, aged A years, q native
of New Orleans, which occurred FRI
day, Feb. /. att o'clock a. m. It was
stated that the funeral would take
place Saturday, Feb. 2, at p. M,
from the late residence. of deceased,
No. Alps Tchoupitoulas street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
No Masking on Mardi Gras.

Notice is hereby given that mask
ing Of every kind and character will
be strictly prohibited in Donaldson
vile on Mardi Gras day. This regu-
lation is deemed essential because of
wartime conditions now prevailing,
and the reasons therefor will no doubt
be generally recognized and appf--
eiated. The police department has
special instructions as to the enflAce-
ment Of this order, and the public will
be guided accordingly.
E. K. SIMS, .-
Mayor, and Commissioner of Public
Health and Safety.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
FOR SALE.

One To- globe valve, Hanged end, per-
feet order; SIS.
Three boiler shells, 30'x5';; good for
drainage purposes.
1874 feet Is" bsilsr tubes; good and
in demand fer rice syphons.
Five boiler channel beams.
One small open-ksttls pan copper
coil, II connection.
Three secondhand stsel srswa whssas
fer IA" journals.
Hardnan sabixst GRAND Psao, $loO;
good condition.
Bosch high teatieas maxaeto fer Elk
cylinder ear.
Bosch high tsatisa Aasasts for ssz-
six-eyliHasr ear.
Amplex 10 II. ?. nstsr, perfect cen
dition; $275.
s.Pilot' acstylsns mAehiRs, 80 lights,
with piping; SO.
aColt'' asstylsne aaashins, % lights,
with piping, 800.
D. KLQTZ,
Painesnrfslils, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
.I,,rv yenire Drawn.

At a meeting Of the jury commas
sion of Ascension parish held at the
courthouse Thursday, a venlre OF
grand and petit jurors was drawn Tor
Service 1T the regular term OF district
court 10 be convened here Monday,
Fab IS. The commissioners present
were j. w. Stephenson, OF Burnsioe
M. P. Evans, Of Galvez; G. n. Gau-
treau, Of Gonzales, and Adolphe Net
Far. Of Donaldsonville. Commission
er Ernest 7. Melancon, Of Modesto,
was the only absentee. The venire
appears in official form elsewhere N
today's Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. 8. 8

Mrs. Dutton, formerly Miss Nettla
Breaux of this city, accompanied ny
her baby daughter, arrived mere Sun
day for visit to Mrs. buttons
brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and
Mrs. Jasmin Tobias, departing Wed
nesday afternoon. They were on
their way from Morgan City to New
Orleans, where the family will reside
henceforth.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. 8. S.

c. w. Locke, one Of the expert
members of the field staff of the Muir
rell Planting and Manufacturing
Company, at Bayou Goula. was CIR
culatine among his many friends in
Donaldsonville on Wednesday last,
and It was our pleasure to receive q
cali from him during his stay in town.
Mr.. Locks says seed cane and stubDie :
are both in fine condition, and that II
the weather man will only behave him
self long enough to permit ploWlng
and planting operations, all will be
well from the sugar producers point
Of view at this stage Of the crop cycle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
W. S. S.
Addresses Red Gross Workers.

Emile Stier, secretary of the New
Orleans Red Cross chapter, addressed
the members of the Ascension st.
James branch at headquarters IN the
Elks' Home Wednesday afternoon:
Mr.. Stier recited instances of some OF
the baseless stories concerning the
Red Gross that are being industrious,
w circulated in some sections, and
which are calculated to harm the So
ciety and hamper it's work. He brand
ed this as German propaganda OF the
most vicious kind, and urged that al
such untruthful tales be promptly and
vigorously refuted. The organization
of a department Of home service IN
ainneetion with Red Cross activity
vas also discussed by Mr.. stler, and
various other matters appertalnlng to
the work of the society were referred
to and explained. A large number OF
members We're present.
S. S.
For results! Advertise in the Chief.
Telenhone Sd.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w =. d

r. s. Vickers and Parish Farm
Agent 10. Montegut went to Baton
Rouge yesterday to represent the
South Louisiana Fair Association at
an important conference of fair Of
ficials called by Commissioner of Agri-
culture Fl. d. Wilson. Lewis E. Muir
rell, Of Bayou Goula, president Of the
South Louisiana Association, also at
tended the meeting.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w g. g.

! William Hebert, who has been fill
ing a position on the Newman Farm
near Donaldsonville for the past three
years, left during the week for the
farm in Vermilion parish owned by
Messrs. Newman & Godchaux, where
he will be employed hereafter.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
Wy g G

The order restricting the use of
fuel has been rescinded in 80 far cas-
it applies to Louisiana and seven other
southern states, and the establish
ments affected by the regulations will
be enabled to conduct business as
usual next Monday. =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
Dutchtown Notes.

The play and DANCE that were to
have been given at the Dutchtown
school last Saturday were postponed
on account of the bad weather. They
will take place Feb 8. The perform
ance will start at 7 o'clock. This
will be the last play and dance before
Lent.
Friday night Of last week num-
Der of young people gave a surprise
party for two of the teachers, Misses
Corinne Quincy and Pearl Treen. =
The junior Red Cross girls sent OF
a lot of knitting Monday. This is the
second lot sent by them. In this ship
ment there were 10 sweaters, 9 pairs
of sox, 2 helmets, and 2 pairs OF
wristlets. The juniors are all school,
children from the age Of eight years
I'D. They got some outside help, but
did most of the work themselves. Ac-
tons speak louder than words OF the
Loyalty of these pupils, and also OF
their teacher, Miss Treen.
On account Of the rain Saturday
only few of our farmers went to the
parish meeting at Calbasse..
We have had several cases OF
measles in our school. JAKE.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w g. s.

Mrs. A. w. Martin went to New
Orleans Thursday to meet her cou-
sin, Miss Florence Lillienthal, of
Chicago, who will come to Donaldson
vile this evening with Mrs. Martin
for several weeks stay in the Mar
tin household.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. S. S..

Messrs. C. C. Weber, Terrier Blan-
chard, e. G. Wathen, Paul Gisclard,
Henry Meter and Charles Schneider
attended the big initiation of Elks
held in New Orleans last Saturday
night, representing Donaldsonville
Lodge No. 1853. They report that
the ceremonies were carried out in a
most elaborate and impressive man
ner, and that the occasion was marked
by many features of unusual interest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. s. S.

Two candidates for membership
will be initiated into the mysteries of
Elkdom at a special meeting of the
local lodge to be held tomorrow after
noon, beginning at 8 o'clock. Every
loyal "Bill" is urged to be present on
this occasion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. s.. S..

Notwithstanding the handicap OF
very inelement weather, Donaldson
ville's second curb market, held last
Saturday, was decided success in
every particular. The offerings IN
Guided an unusually varied and choice
assortment Of vegetables, fruit, fresh
meats, and other tempting edlples'
and the buyers present felt amply re-
paid for having brayed the disagree
able weather. The arrangements 1ef
the market were handled by Miss Dora
Katie, of the high school faculty, to
whom much credit is due for the sue
cess of the event.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
LQST-REWARD

cTRAYED FROM BURTON STATION, 81.
- James parish, Sunday afternoon, Jan. II,
small, chunky red horse. about four
wears old, with white spot in forehead. and
black tail :hoof missing from right front foot;
May have a piece of new rope tied around
=, IN leyee in front of Minnie plantation,
near Lauderdale. headed toward Donaldson
vile. A suitable reward viii be paid Tor the
return of the animal. or for Information lead
ing to it's recovery Communicate with "
LANDRY, Belle Helene, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09

The saloons which suspended bust
ness entirely last Monday in observ-
ance of heatless day are to be com
mended for the patriotic spirit thus
displayed. Their action was SO gen
orally approved of that other bar
rooms were induced to emulate their
example, and by nightfall most OF the
thirst-quenching establishments had
closed their doors. The dry goods
stores, groceries, and other business
places and enterprises which complied
with the fuel-saving regulations from
the start deserve much credit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w S. s

John Schaff and Mavor Melancon
were among last weeks grippe vic
tins, both being under the weather
for several days. They were on deck
again Monday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. S. S

MI. and Mrs. Delmayne Hanson, Of
New Orleans, spent the past weekend
here as the guests of relatives. i
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
s.. s..

c. N. Gautreau, Of Gonzales, and
Merritt P. Evans, Of Galvez, were
transacting business in Donaldson.
Vile Thursday and favored the Chief
with a pleasant call. They reported
everything wagging along about as
usual in their respective Localities.
Farm work has been delayed by the
inclement weather, but with con-
tinuance of the present proplt1ouss
conditions agricultural operations OF
all kinds will be vigorously pressed
from now on.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. s. IS

The old sheds on the site of Cire
Bros brickyard, in lower Mississippi
street, are being torn down, and the
patent kiln on the property is also be-
ing removed. The Messrs. Gre have
disposed of their entire brick-making
equipment and will retire from the
business. g..
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. s. S.

Gus. Guinchard, the capable chief
operator of the Grand Theatres mo-
ton picure machines, visited Plaque
mine last Sunday to attend the formal
opening of the handsome Theatre
Wilbert in that city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w S. S

Mrs. R.. H. Prosser returned last
week from delightful stay at Bas-
trop, where she was the guest of her
brother-in-law and sister, MIR. and
Mrs. Llewellyn E. Bentley.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09

The many friends of Mrs. R. Wahl
are happy to note that she has re-
covered from an attack of illness
which kept her indoors for about
three weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w G g

Mrs. R. L. Stewart and her interest
ing little family, of Beaumont, Texas,
arrived at the home of Mrs. Stewards
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Oubre, for
months stay. #
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
S. S.

J. w. Stephenson, of Burnside, paid
Donaldsonville visit Thursday and
was cordially greeted by his numer-
GUS friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
VI G G

Miss Dora Katie spent the past
weekend very pleasantly with Mrs.
A. A. Sarradet at her home in Fau-
bourg la Pipe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. S. S

Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonse Kahn and
baby Seligman Kahn returned We'd
nesday. from a pleasant visit to rela-
lives in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w S. S

Jasmin Tobias spent Sunday and
Monday in Baton Rouge on business,
and while there was the welcome
guest of relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09

Mrs. Warren Williams rethed yes
terday from weeks stay in New
Orleans. ~
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre v. Blanchard
and their little son, of New Orleans,
are in town for visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
p. Leo Blanchard and family.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
Announcing a New Venture.

Announcing New Venture.
We begto announce to our friends
and patrons that we have procured
from the United States Hoffman Com
pany a new model pressing machine,
known as Model Gee" 1918, superior
to any machine of it's kind, with guar
antee of better work, finish and sterll-
ization than heretofore obtained. The
machine will be installed in our es-
Establishment about March l.
We, also wish to announce that we
will add laundry department to our
business, and will operate an auto de-
livery truck between Donaldsonvllle
and Thibodaux, covering both sides OF
Bayou Lafourche, for the solicitation
and delivery of work in our line.
We solicit the patronage of the
public, and guarantee courteous and
fair treatment.
With thanks for your, past consider
alton, we are,
Yours to command and please,
QUERIES SANITARY PRESSING
CLUB, 3
No. 206 Railroad Avenue, Telephone
No. 10, Donaldsonville. q
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
.W. Isl. 81

Miss Amelie Gre was in New Or
leans on bu ,iness for a couple of
days during the early part of the
week. r. ~. ...
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09

Clifford Leblanc, the faithful fire.
man of the steamer Virgie, was mar
ried last Tuesday to Gertie Verrett:
Both are Industrious, well-behaved
and respectable colored people Of our
town.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09

A. w. Brande made business trip
to New Orleans Wednesday in the in
terest of the Opera Cafe, of which
popular tablishment he is one of the
affable owners.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w s. 6.

Florian Michel returned Monday
afternoon from an enjoyable week
end visit to friends in Centerville,
Miss,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w. s. s,

Messrs. John T. and Morris Many,
Of Belle Helene, were business visitors
to Donaldsonyille on several occasions
during the past week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
Wy G G

a. Supt. and Mrs. H. P. Broussard are
entertaining lovely little stranger at
their home, in the person OF baby
girl who arrived Tuesday. me
Chief joins in extending a cordial well
come to the tinEnew-comer, and SIN
cere congratulations to the proud
young parents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
w, S. S

Mrs. F. B. Lemann and her little
daughter, Fannye May, returned last
week from an extended visit to New
Orleans d
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-02-09
FOR SALE.

noAT AND WAGON OUTFIT, with har-
IN ness. Goat very tame: guaranteed to
ribbon at state fair Apply to MRS. 5. y.
LISTER. Barton. Ia.