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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
|lYS AND GIRLS
| CLUB WORK GOOD
a.uiEp PLEDGE CONCERN
w. W. INTENSIVE FOOD PRo0UC-
TON FOR PAST YEAR.
6 RAISeRS SUCCESSFUL
..,,r.nt Increased 800 Per Cent in
ga. of Adverse Conditions-Fif-
,ytour Parishes Participated
in Pig Club Work.

The boys and girls clubs fulfil1el
AIR hedges concerning intensive
,sd production, according TO f. S.
r.bardson, state agent, boys and
dds clubs. His report shows that
airing the month of December. 1917,
ne state club leaders met and form
uhted plans which were indorsed By
NE state superintendent of education
md the director of agricultural ex-
insion.
donation Of $4,000 was made by
Ne Rural Progress Board of Louis
Ina to supply good plant seed. The
red were distributed to every mem
H With the understanding that each
MEMBER was TO return an equat
mount OF the seed at harvest time
% be redistributed to new members
ast we're being enrolled.
Although general adverse condi-
sons existed, the clubs succeeded very
veil with pig raising. Enrolment VI
iH3 members showed an increase of
10 per cent over 1917. Firty-rour
phshes engaged in club work with
ts and ten cars werS shipped to
narket. The disadvantage of having
% sell pork hogs to local buyers a,
very low prices was overcome by
polling and shipping by the car to
pckers who would pay fair prices
tr the clubs surplus pork. The 1918
nle Of pork amounted to s6S5,595.
The corn clubs made rapid prog
rss during the season of 1918. A to
nl OF 4,914 members produced II.
81 bushels OF corn valued at s205,
gs25. averaging 24.3 bushels pei
acre. A total Of 4,O64 members rails
I'D velvet beans valued at $142,275
A total of 1.754 members raised so,
VANS peanuts and peas valued a
us.742.
The cotton yield produced by clul
rtmbers amounted to 1,243 8f'
FUNDS of seed cotton valued at $12S,
S325. Ninety-eight members wer
hstructed by mailhow to use fertilil
n and select proper plant seed.
The boys and girls clubs intend t.
make 1919 a banner year.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

That Louisiana is entering into y
field Of competition with California
and other grape-growing sections IS
announced by the home demonstra-
llon department of the state agricul-
tural work al Baton Rouge, which
has mapped out a course in grape cul-
lure for the boys and girls who are
finishing their four years in club
work.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
American Arrest Anarchists.

Coblenz.- persons, alleged 70
have made endeavors to carry on
Spartacan propaganda among civil
ians within the zone occupied by
American troops, have been arrested
bv American military authorities here
within the last few days.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
To Keep Tab On Villa Movements.

Columbus. n N.-Col. James J.
Hornbrook. detailed to the temporary
command of the New Mexico sIbdis-
trict during Villa activities below the
border. left here by automobile for
Hachita to continue his investigation
of the Villa movements near Ascen-
sion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
Germans Deliver ROLLING Stock.

Berlin.-The Tages Zeitung says II
is informed that Germany has COM
pletrd the delivery TO the allies o.
: GOO locomotives and 100000 cars. as
urovided for in the armistice. The
value of the rolling stock, it is said.
is 3.OOO.O0O,0O0 marks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

AT meeting of the Tangipahoa
parish school board recently school
district whose boundary lines will be
the boundary lines OF the parish was
created, making the parish into a sin
gle school district. An election was
called for April p when the ques-
ton OF three-mll parish-wide tax
will be submitted to the voters.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Fred }. Grace. registrar OF the
state Land Office, and Major Frank
Payne OF the Conservation Depart
ment visited Lake Felicity to inspect
the sites of the gas wells which NAV
be used to supply the city of New
Orleans with natural gas. The state
lands may be leased to the city OF
New Orleans.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
British To Build Dirigibles.

London.-After successful triGiS
Of a new British dirigable of the rigi!
type of construction. the government
has ordered the building of two enn1-
nous airships. Each will be Soo
feet long and will have capacity Of
1900. 600 cubic feet.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
Asgvith Mentioned as League Head.

London-There is strong feeling
in political and diplomatic circles in
Paris in favor of inviting Herbert II.
Asduith, former British premier, y
become the first president Of The
League Of Nations according TO The
Daily Mirror.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
REGULATIONS Covering Luxury Tax

Washington.-Reta selling tax
able so-called luXuries, such as en-
pensive clothing. may not include the
tax in the selling price. but must spe-
city the amount of tax in collecting n
from the customer. The rule will pre-
vent the raising of prices more than
the amount of the tax.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
Chinese Fear Anarchy.

Peking-The Chinese government
is alarmed over a report from Petro-
grad relative to the formation of !,
Chinese working mems organization
with $4,000 members. for the object
OF carrying on revolutionary propa-
ganda and establishing soviets in
China.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
ni.tiIlers Prepare To Fiaht.

New York.-The committee Of dis
tillers of the United States. reprc-
senting the entire distilling industry,
announced that steps were being TAX
on to attack the constitutionality NJ
the federal prohibition amendment
and the wartime prohibition act.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Little Robert Champagne. Of
Franklin, lad about Z years old,
and negro boy about the same age
were playing soldier" with their
fathers guns which they supposed
were not loaded. in Capritoes woods
near their home. The negro's gun
was fired killing little Robert in
stantly.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
Miners Want Shorter Day and Week.

Indianapolis. Ind. - Recommends
tions for a six-hour work day, five
day week, an increase in wages or
miners, and naturalization of coal
mines of the country were made by
Frank J. Hayes. president OF the
United Mine Workers of America, in
his address at the opening session OF
the Policy Committee of the orgari-
Zation here.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
c,n crowder Flees To Cuta.

Havana.-Mai. Gen. Enoch II
Crowder. Judge advocate general Of
the American army. who had Deen
invited to Cuba by the government TO
revise the erection laws. arrived here
from Key West by hydroaercplane.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
o.,.zs To Fiuht Prohibition,

Nv INSTRUMENTATION of the
Association Opposed to National Pro-
bih;,ion was announced here with the
avcwed "prime purpose" Of making
tbo Firbtecnth amendment to the
ea-.,itrrion forever imperative"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
Americans Decorated By KING

London.-Capt. Frank MacGregor
United States Medical Corps, received
the Military Cross at an investure
held by the king in buckingham pal
aca. He was the only American deco
rated.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
Anarchist Sentenced To Death.

Paris.-Emile Coffin, the anarchist
who recently made an attempt upon
the life of Premier Georges Clemen-
ceau. has been sentenced TO death b.
the court-martial which was trying
him.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
ItaIv Ecrrcws More.

Washing.on.-Iraly's loans f"o31
tbt United States were increased 10
81 421 SOC. 900 by new credit o. slG,.
zoo GOO. This makes a total credit
for the allies sS.S57.l57,OOo.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
A,,ericsns Defeat Anarchists.

changel-Rolshevik forces mada
y determined attempt 10 cut the CON-
murications between the American
and allied columns on the Dvina and
Vaga rivers. but their attack was re-
pulsed with heavy losses.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
Lithuznians Are Brave.

Stcckho'm-A Lithuanian detach-
ment of IS men. surrounded al Jerge
by 100 Pnishcviki. refused to surren-
der and fought to the last. the Lith'
uarian Press Burcau announced. FIJI
~ CT the Eolsheviki were killed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
Rrarlers L. Make Near Beer.

ST. Louis. Mo-Ofiicials of local
rre,Series said they would not resume
TIE manufacture of beer containing
2 ga per cent alcohol and told u
plans for l 12- per cent beer.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
cueen To Visit U. S.

Paris.-Queen Mario OF Rnmanm
NO., soor visit the United States.
Whether the trip will be made betore
or after the conclusion of the peace
conference has not been decided
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
e~-rrs'. Favor League.

,!,dr;P premier Ramanones sai1
W., no WAS partisan of the League
os Nq,ions in the same sense ana
- nc President Wilson
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
9, rioht Car CO Concrete.

Chicago.-The first reinforced cor
crete freight cor ever hui't was da'i"-
cred to the Illinois Central abroad
for Cpera.ion in its r0al service.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
..L. =ia,a vy:(I Mt se Ker:.

U2sr.-g - II is unlikely thai
Eberts Fi,'d at L|Toke AgE., will he
retained by the government as an
ovation etnti~9.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
McCormack To Be American.

New York.-John Mccormack, Irish
tenor. celebrated ST. Patrick's day by
making application for his papers for
American citizenship.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Acadia parish has walked up to the
necessity of complete system Of
good roads and a parish road inspec-
tor will be appointed whose duty i.
will be to have complete control o:
the repairs on all roads.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Two industrial training schools are
being organized, one at kentwood.
where eighty acres of land recently
mrchaSed will be used in connection
herewith for agricultural purposes
Resldents Of the school district rails
I'd $4,000, which amount has been
tugmented by $1,000 voted by the
School Board. The second school az
uricn, near Upeedus, has procured
acnations of $3.50.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Bids were opened at Jennings for
s150.000 worth of special road bonds
for the construction Of a road in the
northwest part of Jefferson Davis
parish, the successful bidder being a
Joint contract between Whitney-Cen-
trail National Bank and Commercial
Bank and Trust Company of New
Orleans.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Twenty-eight dead and several
score injured. with a property loss Of
more than s2.OOO,OOO, was the toll ot
Sundays tornado which swep' a far
ming section near Delhi. La, crossed
the Mississippi river and wrought
greater havoc in lssaqucna, Sharkey,
and Washington.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

The Natchitoches parish Council Of
Defense is preparing to hold mass
meeting in Natchitoches April 7 TO
celebrate the anniversary of the dec
laration Of war and to extend well
come to the returned soldier boys.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

A reconstruction conference" was
held At Alexandria. The purpose wa"
10 discuss the entire problem of the
returning war service man, soldier,
sailor or marine, and the opportunity
of the community to serve him and
also to use him rs an asset in COM
munity life and betterment.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

The financial condition of the city
of Crowley having reached low eb5.
a public meeting was called 10 ascer-
tain the reason why such conditions
exist A financial statement OF the
city's condition has been promised by
the city officials.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

= ~ Arckle, a Syrian merchant at
p'f, received news from a Cathc-
p'est in Syria that his mother,
~hers, sisters and other relatives
'aai country had died Of starva-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Fity-four prominent Shreveport
and Caddo parish men have been
nmed as an assessing board 10 work
turing the approaching Victory Loan
drive at Shreveport.
The orange groves along the Lower
Coast are out in full bud.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Dipping of more than 125,000 head
of cattle and horses in Caddo parish
has begun Parish Agent Anthony
announced that he Will be placed in
charge of the 105 watts throughout the
parish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Wearing two gold stripes for I
years overseas service and the gol-
cen star that marks citation for brav-
sfy under fire. back from active WORK
q Chateau Thierry, Argone Forest,
VtFdun and Dead Mans Hill. Miss
ies Marie Meyer, who left Louisiana
agh.een months ago, passed through
Nfw Orleans en- route to her home
IN Baton Rouge.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

The first crate of strawberries for
thi sseason was shipped from Amite
hy the Italian Farmers Association.
Il is stated they will bring between
81 and SO.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Tangipahoa parish made an excel
ltnt record in the Armenian-Syrial
csnpaigp which has just ended, with
. total subscription of S2.400, being
lse per cent of the allotment.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

- T.. Thomas, chairman OF the
board of Affairs, returned from
Up TO Washington, Tangipahoa ami
Z iemmany parishes. where he went
S9lain the new tax amendments.
reported enthusiastic meetings at
'fhsipahoa and Washington.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

The biggest project ever undertak-
en- by Avoyelles parish is now un-
der way. BY virtue of an ordinance
adopted by the police jury, a road
tax election is to be held in the va
rious wards of the parish on April
&c. authorizing a million dollar bond
issue for the purpose of constructing
13O miles of road in Avoyelles.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Dr R. l.. Smith. supervisor of Par
n Tick Inspectors in 1918, has beer
Sat 10 Natchitoches to replace the
l1raer parish inspector, Or. G. E.
rs who has been transferred To
/, Mansfield.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

w r. Hirsch, secretary of the
Louisiana State Fair. who has just
returned from the Fort Worth Live
Stock Show. where he conferred with
leading live stock men from through
out the Southwest. announces that
the live stock exhibit at the fair this
year will be the largest in its his
tory.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Cameron parish will hold an elec-
tion on April Is to vote on 100000
road bond issue for the purpose Of
constructing system of shell high.
ways throughout the parish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

tcvernor Pleasant has appointed
Wenty-fve delegates to represent
louisiana at the second annual con-
sention OF the Mississippi Valley Wa
'erwsys Association to be held in ST.
Louis April II and IS.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

meeting to discuss and forum
1r n'sns for the advancement OF the
ssnsh schools was held at Monroe
= me Parish School Board and State
aaoerintendent of Education Harris.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Simon Segari. 56 years old. a leat-
ing fruit and produce merchant Of
New Orleans for thirty-flve years.
died suddenly at his home following
n stroke Of apopleXy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

1.-TWO things must be done quickly
to save the public school systems OF
this country" said James B. Still
man. president of the School Teach
ers' Union. in an address to the As
sociate Teachers League No. 30 az
New Orleans School teaching must
be made self-supporting TO mako
self-respecting teachers"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-29

Owing 10 the good weather prevail
ing. near White Castle. the farmers
are busy planting cane and plowinc.
Some report the seed cane in fine
shape. while others report il bad.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23
This Valley 70 Have Cssl
Exhibit Il State Fair

The San Luis Valley Com
missioners association made up
of the commissioners from
Costilla, Rio Grande, Alamosa
Saguache and Conejos count
ties have formulated q plan
whereby the Valley might be
properly represented at the
State Fair to be held at Pu-
eblo. Sept. 22nd to 9th in
elusive.
Each county will have an
exhibit of its own prepared
and put in place by some rep
resentative of the County, and
over the entire exhibit will
be placed a large sign labelling
it as products of the "San Luis
Valley"
Roy S. Shahan, of Alamosa,
Secretary of the association
has overhead charge of all the
counties and the following
parties have been named to
represent their county and to
have charge of their individ-
ual county exhibit.
S. S. Beckwith. Costilla
county.
X. A. Chisholm, Rio Grande
county.
w. N. Martin, Alamosa
county.
w. o. Sauder. Saguache
county.
Wayne Rogers. Conejos
county.
Any person having an ex-
hibit of grain or vegetables
that they would like to have
taken to the State Fair may
apply to the leader of their
county, who will see that the
exhibit is properly labeled,
boxed and shipped to Pueblo.
The Producer will have the
credit of raising it and the
county benefited thereby.
Every land owner in the Val
ley should assist in making
this one grand exhibit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegrap
Company

Sumner Christy drove from Gum
nison to his ranch Sunday In three
and one-half hours. . distance Of
l2l miles. Mr.. Christy reports that
he mountain road Is in q most ex-
cellent condition. A slight acci-
dent occurred however. which mar
red the pleasure of his drive as he
met car also going at high rate Of
speed and succeeded in turning his
car up the hill barely in time to
avert bad accident. Az II was
the other car was somewhat dam
aged. Mr.. Christy very generously
paid half the damages although the
fault was no more his than the other
drivers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23
c. F. FOUQUET OPENS
NEW REAL ESTATE OFFICE

c. F. Fouquet comes into
the ranks of business men of
Monte Vista this week with a
real estate Office opened up in
the Iris building. Mr.. Fou-
quet and family recently ar
rived here from Andale. Kan.
and Immediately fell in love
with this place-so much so
that they have purchased a
home and Mr.. Fouquet is es-
tablishing himself in business.
Mr.. FOuquet is a member of
the Fouquet Investment COM
panies scattered over the east
ern states and his house will
be a branch of that company,
though not yet Incorporated.
The Journal predicts success
for Mr.. Fouquet as land in the
San Luis Valley daily becomes
more sought after as people
learn of tho opportunities here
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

F. L. Dillner and family left Mon
day for their homo in Russell, Kans.
after visiting at the Gus Elder and
Charles Lindenmeyer homes. Mr.,
Dillner was very favorably i'm
pressed with this section of the
world and intends to return here
to make his home when he can dis.
pose Of his property in Kansas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23
Cure for Dysentesy.
"While I WAS in Ashland. ]

"While I WAS In Ashland, ~
-, Q gentleman overheard me ~
ing Of Chamberlain's Cole aM
srfhooa Remedy" writes WIN
Whitelaw, Of Des Moines, ~
"fIe told me in detail OF what :
done for his family, but more
pocially his daughter who was
1t the point Of death win : w.
attack of dysentery, ana nsa
given up by the family pn!,Nn
Some of his neighbors advised
to give Chamberlain's Conc aI'
arrhoea Remedy, which ne o'u.
fully believes that by doing 80 ., M
the life OF his child. no ~
that he had also used tnis tsH
himself with equally gratli''ns Y
suits"
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

z. Middleton and wife left on
Monday for Albuquerque. New. Mex.
where they expect to remain for q
short time. Mr.. Middleton has
been employed in Fred Dunker's bar
ber shop, and Mrs. Middleton has
been keeping books for the Monte
Vista Motor Car company during the
absence Of Miss Violet Cameron
who has been taking her vacation.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

N. L. Carr left Monday for
Wichita Falls. TexAs after several
days visit with his family. Turner
accompanied his father ~ far az
Denver enrouts for Nebraska.
where he y employed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Mary and Lois Burgett have re-
turned home from visit with rela-
tives in Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

George Ulrich and family arrived
In Monte Vista last week and are
making their home at the v. e.
Cobb residence. Mr.. Ulrich Is EN-
ployed at the Savage asd Burgett
barber shop.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Miss Violette Cameron is back
at her position as bookkeeper at the
Monte Vista Motor Car company's
office again after two weeks va
cation.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

George Corlett was passenger to
Colorado Springs Sunday, returning
home on Tuesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

MIR. and Mrs. w. Il. Carter went
to Denver Sunday to visit until the
last OF the week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Miss Mary Hughes. trimmer sor
Mrs Hecker. is now located at the
Ellsworth home on Euclid avenue.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Mrs. James Conant and two sons
Doris and Darrell spent the first
OF the week with relatives In Ala
mosa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

J. T. Scott. one OF .he Stow-Wood
clerks. accompanied by his con
Ralrh. is spending his vacation this
week in Mccoy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

AL Prather and wife and George
burgett and wife spent several days
this week in Colorado Springs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Glenn Bunch OF Denver is spend
ing this week with his brother Jesse
a. and wife OF Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

w. NJ. Pruett and wife of Ala
mosa came over Sunday and had
their baby's picture made at the
studio.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23
Wodnoo-

Mrs. Geo Parks left Monday
evening for her homo At Pueblo.
after two weeks visit with her -
ter. Mrs. Clarence Jones.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Ray Nofrsinger of Center was a
Monte Vista visitor Sunday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Miss Ines Pearson left
day evening for Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Miss Ruth Ripper Of Shelbina.
MO-. returned to her home Monday
after visit with her aunt. Mrs.
John Mac Arthur.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Charles W. Nevitt and family
spent Sunday in and near Saguache.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Macy August 20 q girl.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-08-23

NJ. S. Shackelford and family are
enjoying a fishing trip this week.