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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
PIGS ROLLING IN.
Fine List Donors to Winneshiek
Pig Club Again This Week.

Mr.. Ben Bear Of the Winneshiek
County Pig Club is much pleased 70
record the following names as mem
bers of the Club, as each Of these
men have subscribed for a. pig.
There are many others who are not
as yet members, but these are going
to join and will be reported later on.
Fit. Atkinson Branch-Bert Schis-
sci. Solicitor; Anton j. Schmitt,
Bert Schissel. Fred Einwalter.
Hesper Twp.--Geo. Foltz.
Springfield Twp.-Swen Tovson.
Frankviile Branch-Crawford
Bros.
DEBORAH Twp.--G. It. Pearson,
solicitor; Otto Hatlestad, Aaron NJ.
Sheetz.
Fremont Twp.-L. j. Roche, soil
citor; R. r. Barnes, L. N. Amy, A. X
Yates, Lester Trouten, Ernest Colds
worthy, F. e. Collett, Geo. Easier, j.
F. Easier. j. B. Rice, E. G.. Benson,
o. X. Arneson and H. R. Johnson.
Ridgeway Branch--Elmer Ringeon
solicitor; w. q. Wiedeman.
Canoe Twp.-Arthur Crane.
Jackson Junction-Michael Puff.
fer, solicitor; Joseph Bohach, Mich
ael Puffer, James Wagner, Chas
Wandas, Frank Ryant, Anton Tupy
Matthias Puffer, Mary Ryant, Joseph
Busta, solicitor; JOS. Busta, John
Wagner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
READ THIS APPEAL.
An Urgent Appeal to the Coal Con-
sumers of Winneshiek County

This appeal is not made to those
who are fortunate enough to have
their coal in the cellar, but is made
to the people who have not ordered
their winter supply of coal, as we'll
as those who have ordered it, but up
to this time have not been able to
get it.
AS your fuel committee, we tell
you in all candor not to delay any
longer to order your coal and see to
| 1t that it is hauled to your home as
soon as possible. The scarcity. of
coal in many places of the country
is already apparent, and as this con-
dition will grow worse steadily, with
out going into detail we urge you to
give this matter your very firgt
and serious consideration, and say
to you again, if You cannot get the
kind of coal that you like best, take
what you can get.
This advice is given to those who
have not secured their coal, and we
feel If you are giving this your SER
ious attention, that the hard-ships
of last year may be avoided.
The shortage of boats as, well as
cars makes the coal Situation more
serious than ever, anu for that rea-
son, and many others on account Of
war times, we are taking this matter
up with not only the coal dealers OF
the county, but also with the fuel
administration of iowa
It is fortunate that a good many
people have purchased wood, which is
some help, but not so very much, and
If the people will only get at this in
Ia thorough manner, we feel, general
ly speaking, almost everyone will be
taken care of.
Your fuel committee is not in the
coal business, and are not trying to
help the coal dealers TO sell all the
coal that is possible. We are doing
this simply for the general good Of
the community. We don't want to
see anyone suffer on account of not
having coal or wood, and we are
ready and willing to give helping
hand to any one who may apply to
US.
Very sincerely yours,
BEN BEAR,
o. p. ODE,
NJ. J. KLEIN
Winneshiek Co. Fuel Committee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
FOR BETTER HOUSING.
Statewide Campaign in Iowa for
Better Housing Conditions.

Gov Harding called delegates
from every county in Iowa to meet
in convention on Sept. 6, at the state
house in Des Moines, to discuss bet
ter housing. G. w, Reese, chairman
of the housing commission Of the
city of Des Moines, was made chair
man of a, committee Of IL men and
women to draft a bill to provide
tenements for tenants that will fur
nish plenty of fresh air, sunshine and
. proper toilet conveniences so that
children may grow up in normal
manner.
This bill is be presented to tie
next legislature for passage.
This is the first convention of it's
kind ever called together in the U.
IS. by any state, credit mark Fer
Iowa.
Resolutions were adopted tC create
public sentiment for house rent not
to exceed eight per cent on the
valuation. The delegates present
were made charter members OF the
State Housing Association organized
at this convention.
An incident Of our trip;
When our boys were in Waterloo
on the way to Camp Dodge the Red
Cross women came aboard the train
and distributed post cards AMI bars
of chocolate to them. Cigars were
PASSED to the boys by the business
men, but more than all this was the
gift of barefooted bay wLo seeing
it was a troop train, ran some dis
lance and returned with a bag of
fruit, chocolates and gave them to
Chester Moe who divided them with
Lloyd>Logsdon and others.
Mrs. Carl Meyer, of Ca'mar. was
delegate, and the undersigned the
other delegate from Winneshiek.
MRS. ELvIE LOGSDON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Red Cross Donations.

Below is a report as to donations
fer Winneshiek Red Cross Chapter
for the past week:
Miss Clara Severson. chain money
$500; Mrs. E. Ford. chain money
$500; Second War Fund $50, total
amount $25. chapters share $500;
Miss Marie Hover. chain money, ~;
from Trina Halvorson unit. dona-
ton, East Madison Twp, $9.25;
second War Fund, total from Elmer
Ringeon, $50 of this amount 70
chapter, s16.75; bet Norske Selskar
of DEBORAH, donation $40; September
monthly payments by regular sub
scribers $11.50; Mrs. j. M. Kelly
chain money 81.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Sleeping Porch Habit.

It sometimes requires a whole
summers habitude to sleep well on
sleeping porch and to many. such an
alfresco apartment might appropria-
tely be known as an insomania
porch.
One sufferer writes that he Is a.
reused at all hours OF the night by
Growing roosters, "boisterous barking
of dogs, muller cutouts of automo-
biles and engine whistles. Under
such circumstances, the light sleeper
Is disposed to take up his bed and
walk" or the essential part of 1t, and
seek repose in the less rackety IN
terror.
In this semioutdoor chamber one
ia likely to commune with nature In
extreme intimacy;. every crickers
note is a shrek and the cicada might
az we'll be a coffee mill nailed to the
side of the house. Besides, blissful
couples, Indifferent to the flying feet
of the midnight and smaller hours
stroll by or sit conversing on cop
ing in the near vicinage-which, we
take It, is another of natures genu-
ire and rightful manifestations as
authentic as the cricket's chirp or
the cicada's cadenzas.
The sleeping-porcher must cultivate
indifferent ears-or he might wear
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
RAISED si24o FOR RED Cross
People OF Jackson Jnndion Certainly
Dong Fine Work.


The letter printed below speaks
Tor itself. and shows that the good
people of Jackson Junction are GER
tainly doing their share for the Red
Cross, as they Just raised $1240
jackson Jet, Iowa
Sept. Z, 1913
Mr.. Ben Bear,
DEBORAH, Iowa
My Dear Mr.. Bear:
l am inclosing you a pig list we
have one more, and | have been SO
busy, could not get it in, but hope To
send 1t to you in few days.
Our picnic September 2 was n
grand success. 1t opened with an
address by Mr.. F. A. Schultz of Law
Ter, and Mr.. Johnson of New Hamp-
ton was the auctioneer.
The ladies donated numerous
pieces of fancy work. and two quilts
and the farmers donated grain of all
kinds, pigs, chickens, etc.
The flag sold well, bringing $500
We had a dandy supper, and a
fine dance, music furnished by
Frohus orchestra from SFBllNille.
The net receipts of the day was
s124O, all for the Red Cross. We are
going to have meeting some day
soon,> and l will send the money as
soon as all see the accounts.
Yours truly,
IT. H. BURNS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Ldeut. wilson to N.rginia.

Mrs. C. P. Wilson; nee Myrtle
Engbretson, departed last Wednes-
day for Fort Riley, Kansas to join
her husband Lieutenant c. P. Wilson.
When she arrived she found that her
husband had just received orders to
go to Camp Lee at Petersburg,
Virginia, so they left Fort Riley,
possibly Saturday for the new camp
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
A Farewell to soldier Boy.

On last Wednesday evening, Sep,
4, very enjoyable party and dance
was given at the Jack Halse home in
honor of Lester Bronner who left
for Camp Dodge on the fifth. Ice
cream, cake and smokes were served,
and most enjoyable time had by all
present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Married in Pueblo, Colorado

Miss Media B. Nelson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Nelson, Of Glen
wood township, was married recently
at Pueblo, Colorado, to Mr.. w. A.
Green. They will make their home
in Pueblo. The many Winneshiek
county friends of the bride extend
congratulations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
win dedicate New Catholic Church.

Will Dedicate New Catholic Church.
st. Benedict's new Catholic church
in DEBORAH will be dedicated on
Thursday, Sept 10. Archbishop
Keane of Dubuque, will officiate, and
many visiting clergymen will be
here. The Dubuque College choir
will also be here, and 1t is said to be
one of the finest choirs in the state
The services will open at ten o'clock
in the morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11

Subject next Sabbath morning,
1.-THE Nature of Christ's Authority"
and in the evening THE Unexpected
in Christ's Method for His Church"
Music by the quartette. All cordially
invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Christian Science Services.

Freeman building. I'd floor.
Sunday 10:45 a. m.
Subject Substance
Wednesday evening Testimonial
Meetings s p. m.
Sunday School II o'clock.
: Reading rooms open every day
from two until four, except Sundays.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
We Have Sold

many of our new fall suits to GUS
toners thirty and forty miles away
from DEBORAH. There is q reason.
We carry the largest stock by iar
Of better clothing in this part OF the
country. That's only one thing TO
consider. We sell our goods aDso-
lutely at cheaper prices because the
foundation of this business has al
WAYS been and always will be strictly
ON the square dealing plan, and IL
people trade at this place once, tney
are sure to come back. We guaran-
tee every article we sell and return
money If goods are not satisractory'
BEN BEAR,
Patriots Will Register. Others
MUST.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Sweaters

will be very scarce bye and bye Buy
Your sweater now. Later ip the win
ter there will be no sweaters.
BEARS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
WE BUY OLD FALSE TEETH.

We pay from 5000 to $500 per
set (broken or not). We also pay
actual value for Diamonds, old gold,
silver and Bridge-work. Send at
once by parcel post and receive cash
by return mail.
Dept. X, 2OO7 so. 9th ST.
s7-12w-pd. Philadelphia, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
M. e. Church.

1890 a. m. Preaching service.
Subject, Gods Financial Plan for
the Church." Sunday school IL m.
Epworth League, p. m. 8 p. m,
preaching service, Subject, who Is
on the Lords Side?" All are
cordially invited to these services.
Is A. r.. Grant, Pastor,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Quality First

Nowadays more than ever before,
quality is an important essential in mer.
chandise, and should be the first thought
of the thrifty. To buy now is the sound
est kind of thrift.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11

The Ladies of the Episcopal
church will serve a fifteen cent luneh
al the Rectory, Thursday afternoon
from<4 p. m. Cordial invitation to
all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Cotton Goods

M. F. & Co. and Toile Ginghams, sew
eral grades of Percales, Outing Flannels.
light and dark. Prices based on pur-
chases at a lower cost than now pre-
vailing. Save money by purchasing now.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
Dress Goods

Broadcloths, Wool Taffetas, Storm
Serge, Wool Poplins. French Serge and
Silk and Wool Poplin. A new line of
Trimmings for Suits and Dresses, Mill
tary Braids, Fringes, Buttons. Satins and
Percaline Innings, all shades.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11
New Silks

Trojan and Cold-edged Taffeta, Mesa
lines, Taffeta, Fleurette, Golden Rod
Foulards, Kimona and Drapery Silks.
Belongs Narcotic, Wash Satin, Taffe-
ia, plain and figured Satins. We would
be pleased to show you these goods.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11

Help your country in its big work
by registering quickly 7aA '~-s
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11

Quick registration means willins
registration.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-09-11

Patriots Will Register.
MUST.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-28

who assigns home work for the stu
dents to do during vacation. And nat
urally, all the students who ever took
his course heartily wished that their
positions could be reversed, for awhile.
Then along came the war, and sew
eral of the Case boys went to Fort Ben
and took the training necessary to be-
come officers. OF the number, three
were assigned to Chillicothe.
In the meantime, there came the
draft-and caught our professor.
When he got to Chillicothe, he found
that the officers of his company were
his former pupils.
Now the professor does his regular
drill work, and as much extra duty as
anyone can think of in the way of
peeling spudS and all that sort of thing
The news has gone back to Case.
Everybody is happy, there, and con-
WINGED that Eternal Justice is verify.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-28
Jump from Bed
in Morning and
Drink Hot Water
Tells why everyone should drink
hot water each morning
before breakfast.

Why is man and woman, half the
time, feeling nervous, respondent,
worried; some days headachy, dull and
unstrung; some days really fncapaci-
tated by illness.
II we all would practice inside-b bath
ing, what gratifying change would
take place. Instead OF thousands OF
half-sick, anaemic-looking souls with
pasty. muddy complexions>we should
see crowds OF happy, healthy, rosy
checked people everywhere. The rea-
son Is that the human system does not
rid itself each day OF all the waste
which 1t accumulates under our pres
emit mode of living For every ounce
OF food and drink taken into the system
nearly an ounce of waste material
must be carried out. else 1t ferments
and forms ptomaine-like poisons which
are absorbed into the blood.
Just as necessary as 1t Is to clean
the ashes from the furnace each day,
before the fire will burn bright and
hot, SO we must each morning clear
the inside organs of the previous days
accumulation of indigestible waste and
body toxins. Men and women, whether
sick or well, are advised to drink each
morning, before breakfast, a glass Of
real hot water with teaspoonful Of
limestone phosphate In 1T, as harm
less means of washing out of the
stomach, liver. kidneys and bowels the
indigestible material, waste, sour bile
and toxins; thus cleansing, sweeten-
ing and purifying the entire alimen-
tary canal before putting more food
into the stomach.
Millions of people who had their turn
at constipation, bilious attacks, acid
stomach, nervous days and sleepless
nights have become real cranks about
the morning inside-bath. A quarter
pound Of limestone phosphate will not
cost much at the drug store, but is
SUFFICIENT to demonstrate to anyone.
its cleansing. sweetening and freshen-
ing effect upon the system.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-28
Each Hen Should Produce
Ten Dozen Eggs Per Year.

The average novince can reasonably
expect to get an average Of at least
ten dozen eggs per hen per year from
his small flock In the back yard. On
the basis Of two hens to each member
OF the family, according to the depart
ment of agriculture, this will give 20
dozen eggs In year to each person,
which amount is about halfway be-
tween the general average of farm and
city consumption. No back yard poul-
try keeper should be satisfied with less
than this. Every back yard poultry
keeper should try to get as much more
as possible.
To provide an egg g. day for each
person. two hsns would have to lay
lSS eggs each per year. This is by no
means an impossible average for small
nocks. 1t is perhaps not too much to
say that In cases where the person at
tending the flock is practically "on
the Job" all the time, that is, in a posi-
ZION to look after the wants of the
birds three or more times a day. an
average of better than Is dozen eggs
per hen can easily be secured. if the
hens are mature and in good condition
at the start and have the vitality to
carry them through q year of heavy
laying.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-28
OFFERS RECIPE FOR RAIN
Oklahoma Official Turns Down Good
Chance to Become Public
Benefactor.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Chester West
fall, assistant secretary of the Okla
homa state council OF defense, passed
up a perfectly good chance to became
a public benefactor by securing good
soaking rain for the state. All on ac-
count of small fee of $1,000 for the
rainmaker.
An, Oklahoma City woman walked
into the Office of the council of defense
and announced to Mr.. WestfaH that
she possessed the secret of making
rain. She demanded a fee of $1,000
for the job. Mr.. Westfall endeavored
to get her to part with the secret, but
she refused.
''The Bible says that he who won't
provide for his own household is worse
than an infidel, and / have family to
look after" was her parting shot as
she left the Office crestfallen at her
failure.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-28
Billiards at the Front,

An officer on the Lake Dorian, Sal
Oniki, front when home on leave re-
Gently took with him on his return
some webbing pockets" and small
composition billiard balls. He has
since opened billiard saloon" for his
men in specially constructed dugout.
and, writing home on the subject, says
II made a thirty-two break on the
table here the other night. 1t is
rare fun. The table is six feet by two
and half; a blanket stretched across
it and tackled down is the cloth. The
cues are made of .bivouac poles cut
down and turned, and the scoreboard
is the lid of box. Playing right up
the line, too. adds to the excitement.
The saloon is crowded nightly"
One is glad to know 1T, is rare fun -
it seems so like a realization of the
mikado's ideal punishment for the bill
lard sharper-LOndon Observer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-28
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
OF TRAINS AT OCALA

SeabOard Air Line, Northbound
No. A: Arrives 12:43 p. m. Departs
1888 p. m.
No. 16 (Limited): Arrives and de-
parts 4:08 p. m.
No. 2: Arrives 1:5O a. m. Departs
LBS a. m.
Seaboard Air Line, SOuthbOund
No. 3: Arrives 1:12 p. m. Departs
1:27 p. m.
No. Is (Limited): Arrives and de-
parts 4:08 p. m.
No. 1: Arrives las a. m. Departs
parts 2 p. m.
Atlantic Coast Line main Line)
Northbound
No. 10: Arrives and departs SAP a.
No. 40: Arrives l p. m. Departs
1:20 p. m.
No. SO: Arrives and departs 2:27
a. m.
Atlantic Coast Line (Main Line)
Southbound
No. 81: Arrives and departs PIG
a. m.
No. 80: Arrives and departs 2:3b
p. m.
No. 9: Arrives and departs 9:13p.m.
Atlantic Coast Line Branches, South.
bound
No. Isl (Sunny Jim): For Wilcox.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
leaves 6:10 a. m.
No. IS (Sunny Jim): For Lakeland,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
leaves $40 a. m.
No. 141: Daily except Sunday, ar
Hves 1850 a. m. from Wilcox.
No. 40: For Homosassa, leaves 2:25
p. IA.
Atlantic Coast Line Branches, North
bound
No. 48: From Homosassa: Arrives
1858 p. m.
No. $50 (Sunny JIM: From Will
cox, Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
arrives 5:45 p. m.
No. 80 (Sunny JIM: From Lake.
land, Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day, arrives 9:48 p. m.
No. lao: Daily except Sunday,
leaves 3:45 p. m for Wilcox.
Oklawaha Valley Railroad
Train No. II, first class passenger
and mixed, leaves Palatka at $3.50 a.
m. every Monday. Wednesday and
Friday, arriving at Ocala at 1890 a.
M, same days.
Train No. II leaves Ocala at p.
m. Mondays. Wednesday and Fridays
Train No. 70 leaves Palatka Tues
days, Thursday and Saturdays at
and arrives in Palatka at $3.50 p. m.
same days.
TAO a. M. and runs only to Rodman
at which place it arrives at 8:25.
Train No. "a leaves Rodman at
4:3O p. m. Tuesdays, Thursday and
Saturdays and arrives at Palatka at
500 p. m. same days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-28
Church Membership in the
United States Shows LARGE
Increase in Ten Years

During the ten-year period ending
December 81, 1916, the total church
membership in the United States in
creased from 35,O6S,O5S to 42.O44,374.
or 1919 per cent; the number of
churches from 212,230 to 22S,0O7, or
IA per cent, the number of ministers
from 164.S30 to ,722, or 1853 per
cent; the number of Sunday school
scholars from 15,337,S11 to 20,569, S31,
or 7.S per cent, and the number of
Sunday school officers and teachers
from 1,746,074 to 2049, 293, or ia per
cent.
These data, developed by the census
bureaus recent inquiry relating to re-
ligiohs bodies, are contained in a state
ment complied under the supervision
of William G.. Hunt, chief statistician
for population.
The number of denominations COW
cred was POI, an increase of 13 over
the number reported for 1906 This in
crease is the net result of the consoli-
dation or dropping out of Is small de-
nominations and the addition of %
small denominations, comprising some
in existence in 1906, but not then
brought to light, and others resulting
from consolidation of formerly inde-
pendent churches.
Of the ~, 044, 374 church members re-
ported, 15,742,262, or 37.4 per cent,
We're Roman Catholics; 25O,34O, or six
tenths of per cent, were adherents of
the eastern orthodox churches (mainly
Greek and Russian), $685. 98, or nine
tenths of l per cent, were members of
Jewish congregations.
The remainder, 25,691, TIA, or GIL
DER cent, comprised the membership
of the various Protestant churches, to-
gether with that of few bodies, such
as the Latter Day Saints, the Spirit
ualists and others not usually consid-
cred as belonging to any of the groups
named.
In comparing the figures given 1t
should be borne in mind that the RO-
man Catholic and eastern orthodox
churches include in their membership
all children who have been baptized,
whereas the Protestant churches do
not, as rule, receive young children
as members, and that in the case Of
some of the more orthodox Jewish Or
CARNATIONS only the male incorpora-
tors or those who have bought shares
or memberships are treated as men,
Ders
The foregoing percentages, there
fore, overstate the relative strength Of
the Roman Catholic and eastern or
thodox churches and understate that
of the Jews.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-28
Shoe-Testing Machine.

Speed has been essential in equip
ping our new armies, so in buying
shoes it was not possible to test them
by actual wear to see if they came up
to specifications. The bureau of stand
ards came to the aid of the quarter
master department by devising ma
chine for testing samples of sole leath-
err. These are mounted, both wet and
dry, on revolving wheel, which brings
them in contact with a rough surface,
perfectly reproducing the wear and
tear of actual walking.