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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Group 6
August Price
$3.50

Superb cotton warp, wool fill blankets
in light gray with pink or blue striped
border, in size 70x80 inches. These are
sturdy, serviceable, warmful affairs, es-
peclally well woven and finished in 3-inck
taffeta binding. The weight is 5 pounds.
There are 25 pairs for the August sale,
and at $3.50 pair they constitute one
of the best values in the event. Kindly
note that there are only 25 pair.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
BUILDING TRADES
STRIKE NEAR END

CHICAGO, Aug 4-Set,lemen, Of
Chicago, building trades strike
which involves more than 10000 en-
ployes and has tied up $l2SOJOW0
worth OF construction work, has been
reached, according to authentic in
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Group 4
August Price
$1,000

Woolen blankets from one of the fore
most BLANKET mills in America, in size Cox
80 inches, weight s pounds. TNere are
large block plaids in blue and white, pink
and white, brown and white, and gray
and white. They are neatly finished in
taffeta bindings and stripe borders. 80
pairs to sell and when they are gone
there will be no more, at least. not at
this price. August sale, S10,80.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Group 5
August Price
$1,000

Part wool blankets, very, very Slight
cotton mixture, size 6SxS0 inches, in B
inch block plaids, in pink and gray, blue
and white, pink and white, fawn and
white, and blue and gray. This blanket
weighs 3-4 pounds. 1t is thoroughly
servceable and at the August price,
5000 a pair, a most exceptional value.
There is only limited quantity.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Group1
August Price
1898

One hundred pairs of these exceptional
blankets, made of cotton with a wool fin
ish, in plaids, in the following combina-
tions-blue and white, pink and white
gray and white and tan and white The
size is 6Ox76 inches. The August price
is 1898. We assure you that at this
price the value is thrilling. 1t cannot
possibly be duplicated later on in the sea-
son.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Groups
August Price
$8.40

The "Kerr Special woolen blankets,
that is to say, wool and cotton mixed
blankets. The size is 66xS0 inches. The
patterns are 21-2 inch block plaids In
pink and white, blue and white, gray and
white and tan and white. There are 100
pairs In this sale and the August price
is $40 a pair--really remarkable
value. This blanket weighs pounds and
1t Is as warm as toast
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Labor Probes Cost
Of Living in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 4.-Ofh-
GERS OF the local federation OF labor
last nigh, called a special meeting OF
the central labor council for tonight
to consider high COS, of living here.
According to Fred l.. Bagby, editor OF
the Utah Labor News, the council
will consider purchasing a large guam
ti,y OF ioods,uiis from the war de-
par,ment to be sold here at the gov
ctnmcnt rates.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Group 8
August Price
$40

Twenty pair of white blankets, of su-
perb and selected wool, al wool. They
are finished in double band borders in
rose, blue, and gold, with bindings Of B.
inch taffeta to match the border. The
size is 72xS4 inches and the weight 8 1-2
pounds--a wonderful blanket. AuwNgt
sale price S26. The probabilities - dat
no more of these can be had at a under
price. n
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04

early in September for the purpose al
formulating program for the pre-
yen,lon OF race riots
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04

provision oi the rcpuicd settlement
is hat, after September |. the car.
pcuterS Will receive 81 an hAir.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04

more denominations engaged in edu.
cational and home mission work
among negroes will be held here
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Group2
August Price
$3.50

This is a well known Kerr Shamrock
Special" blanket. We have sold it for
years and it has never failed to give COM
plete satisfaction. Made of soft and Sc
lected cotton with wool finish, in size
66x80 inches. Two-inch block plaids in
the following combinations-blue and
white, pink and white, tan and white, and
gray and white. There are colored bor-
ders in stripes. The August price is
S558.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-08-04
Race Riot Problem Up.

NEW YORK, Aug A confer
ence Of representatives Of thirty or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16
AID MEN PUT ASIDE
TROUBLE FOR DAY;
PICNIC ON WAPSIE

Copy" chasing mats, scrap
ping" with the foreman for page
location, soliciting advertising,
making of early afternoon trains
and the thousand and one troubles
that rankle an ad man day in and
day out, were all forgotten yester-
day when IS of the tri-city fratern-
ity hied early in the morning to
tie Wapshansha club house situatT
ed in the club reserve on the
Wapsie east of Dewitt, Iowa. for
an early breakfast of fiapiacks,
fried eggs etc, as the prelimin-
airy to a whole day of unalloyed
pleasure. The camp selected by
tic tri-city ad men for their semi
annual picnic is a roomy place of
ass acres with everything there
that is Supposed to make a man
forget his troubles and everything
else, except to have a good time.
Fishing, boating, trap shooting,
baseball, music, good eats, etc, the
men enjoyed to the utmost and the
day was one long round of pleas
uGe. Even the rain of the late aft
ernoon could not dampen their en-
thusiasm for another get together
affair which is planned for the
early fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16
FORMER BRIDGE
GUARD EXPIRES
Thomas Green, for Many Years
Employed by Government and
- , Civil War Veteran, Dies.
LIVED HERE SINCE YEAR 1854
Volunteered for Service in Rebel
lion and Took Part in Many
of Hottest Battles.


Thomas Green. aged rs years, a
veteran of the civil war and a resi-
dent of Rock Island since 1854,
passed away at his home. S45
Twenty-fourth street, at lis this
morning
Thomas Green was born in Coun-
ty Caven, Ireland. and came to
America at an early age In 1854
he located in Rock Island, making
this city his home ever since. Sat
the outbreak of the civil war he
volunteered his services, enlisting
in Danville, Ill. He was a member
OF company F, Thirty-fifth Illinois
volunteers and took part in the
b. tiles at Pea Ridge, Ala, Perry
vile, KY, Stone river, Grab or
chard, Chickamauga, Lookout
Mountain and Mission Ridge. He
was also with General Sherman In
the march of the latter to the sea.
After the war he returned to
Rock Island and in October. 1874
he was united in marriage to Mary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16

wards the adoption OF their new
wage scale will soon be opened
with the officials of the company.
The committee also announces
that the new wage contracts have
been drawn up only after due de-
liberations. and are not looking for
slightest friction when the time for
the presentation comes.
John Huntoon! general manager
OF the company, stated today that
he had received no official word
that the new wage scale was to be
submitted, but he intimated that
he is aware of the mems negotia-
lions. He also indicated that the
company is willing to increase the
wages of the men, in the event
that the company is able to meet
the increase. He also stated that
no action regarding the proposed
seven cent fare has been taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16
ELK HERD ENJOYS
CARNIVAL NIGHT

Rock Island Elks last night en-
joyed their first big roundup since
the kaiser began taking the joy out
of life in the United States. The
herd turned in early and stayed
late They showed that they ap-
preciated green pastures after
such a long winter. Both the
lodge room on the third floor and
the club rooms on the second floor
were utilized for carnival pur-
poses.
Feature of the evenings enter
tainment was the "rube1 band
which E. C. Eberhardt led. The
members included besides Mr.. Eb-
berhardt, Jack Coulter, Charles
Bleuer, William Ivens, Oscar Ram
ser, George Stroehle, Dan Brennan,
Chris Koch and Kinney LENS. -
All the news all the t;me-The
A rCIrS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16

DAILY of this city. She preceded
him in death June 27, 1914. From
Feb %, 1894 to Dec. IL, 1914, he
served as guard at the government
bridge, i'll health forcing him, to
retire.
Surviving are two daughters,
Bessie and Alice, and two sons,
James and Dan. all of this city
He leaves also three grandchildren.
He was member of the Western
Catholic union and a faithful at
tendant at the Sacred Heart Cath
Ole church.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the church at 9 o'clock
Monday + morning. Rev. C. T.
O'Neill will officiate. Interment
will be in Calvary cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16

ment of the grave of DR.. L. A. John
ston, Riverside cemetery.
500 p. m.-Mission exercises.
Speaker, Erland Richter of Stock
holm.
MONDAY, MAY rs
HOO a. m.-Distribution of
diplomas of commercial depart
ment
500 p. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of
theological seminary. Address of
Rev. DR.. S. P. Long, Chicago.
TUESDAY, MAY 81.
1000 a. m.-College commence
ment. Address by DR.. John A.
Morehead.
100 p. m.-Alumni dinner and
reception.
800 D. m.-Alumni annual meet
ing. n =
500 D. m.-Conservatory COM
and concert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16

M. T. 'RUDGREN.
State Of Illinois, Rock Island
County-ss:
Martin T. Rudgren being first
duly sworn deposes and says that
the above and foregoing statement
by him subscribed is true and COM
plete.
NJ. T. RUDGREN.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 18th day of Maya. D. 1919.
VELMA r. HICKMAN.
Notary Public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16

All the news all the t;me-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16
It's Easy to Peel Off
All Your Freckles

The contrast between the freckles and
the clear skin usually is SO great that no
bleach can be more than partially sue
cessful in obIteratInE the disfigurements'
Ordinary mercoiized wax is far better: II
literally peeis off the freckles. Get an
ounce of it at the nearest drug store and
tonight spread on enough to completely
eovFr the face, remove in the morning
with warm water. Repeat daily until
every frgcSle has disappeared.
Rough. b'otchy. pimpled skin. also
common at this season. may be entirely
gotten rid of by this same method with
out discomfort Inconvenience The
effort Is decidedly worth while. the new
complexion obtained being so clear,
smooth and youthful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-16
RAILWAY MEN Z
SUBMIT WAGE
CONTRACT SOON
Scale Committee Have Completed
Preliminary Work on Schedule
and VIII Open Negotiations.
WILL PROVE ACCEPTABLE
Tave Taken Due DeIiberatiOn and
Anticipate No Friction With
Rail officials.

The scale committee of the two
divisions of street railway en-
ployes announce that they have
completed their preliminary work
and that negotiations looking to-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
In Wrapped Effects.

Skirts grow scanter and longer as
the season advances. A wrapped ef-
feet around the ankles is particularly
smart, and some of the satin and vel
vet afternoonsfrocks have these grace
full, wrapped skirts. the material cling
ing about the ankles and falling In
soft draperies below the hips. The
daintiest sort of footwear Is required
with wrapped and draped SKIRT of
rich material-stout walking boots
would utterly spoil the effect; and
winter boots for dress occasions are
high of heel and light of sole; dancing
boots they might well be called though
they trip over the pavements even on
inclement days. The tailored hack
about suit usually accompanies stur
der footwear Of dark tan calf with
| sensible heels.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect It
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
mas been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview of the subject. made the as.
tonishing statement that one reason why
% many applicants for insurance are re-
jected is because kidney trouble il so
common to the American people. and the
large majority of those whose applica-
tiops are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. 1t is on sals
at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes
medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test thi.
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Klmer 1 Co., Binghamton. N. Y. for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure ant
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
Ribbon workbac.

A good workbag can be made from
two yards of Dresden ribbon six and
one-half inches wide and one en-
broidery hoop. Cut two rounds OF
cardboard, the size of the hoop for
the bottoms of the "double-decker
bag. pad with sheet cotton and cover
with the ribbon. Divide the remaining
pieces. Then sew one to a cardboard
round and fasten at the top of the out
side rim of the embroidery hoop. Make
the top part of the bag In the same
way. save that the cardboard bottom
is TO be sewed 10 the inside Of the
embroidery ring, which has been GOV.
cred by the silk ribbon.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

Here is n sprightly dress of wool.
which may be made of any of the soft
and substantial weaves that hang
gracefully. 1t is cut on the simplest
lines. plain as to skirt and waist, with
meagerness of trimmings that
amounts TO severity, but is popular
with young people. 1t boasts a small
turnover collar. bordered with n mar
row braid and the sleeves are INDUCED
in a band of the same braid and four
small buttons at the wrist. 1t Will be
noticed that the skirt Is longer than
for some seasons, almost covering the
ankles. This Is n characteristic of
spring styles in froc6s.
The special pride and glory Of this
unpretentious but smart bit of design
ing for youthful wearers, is the apron
at the front. This Is made Of one of
those new fabrics that are giving
manufacturers of staple goods bad
quarter-hour II looks like jersey and
might be successfully made of that IA
vored fabric, but ii is more likely to
be tricolette. or a knitted weave of
some sort. Just a straight piece of
one OF these supple materials Is Dor
dered with a wide band Of georgette
at the bottom and outlined with a sim
pie braided pattern. A wide girdle OF
the same material across the back and
two narrow bands of folded georgette
across the front, with button on the
ends Of each. complete a decoration
that makes the frock. The body of
the dress is In navy blue and the
apron in beige with blue trimming.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There 10
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness.
and that Is by a constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System Catarrhal Deafness ID
caused by an Unframed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube IL innamed you have Z
rumbiinE sound or imperfect hearing. and
when II 10 entirely closed. Deafness 10 the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be ~.
duced and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition. hearing may be destroyed
forever Many cases OF Deafness are
caused by Catarrh. which is an infiamsd
condition OF the Mucous 6urfaces-
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured BY HALLS CATARRA
All Druggists TIC. Circulars free.
r. J. Cheney q Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
New Form Of TRIMMING,

Enormous braided buttonholes with
buttons at one end form the trimming
of some Of the new dresses put out by
Premet. On one there are three OF
these. forming the trimming OF the
bodice, the topmost one being at least
six inches long, the center one per-
haps five inches and the one nearest
the waistline possibly four inches.
-Four graded buttonholes Of similar
construction trim the upper part Of the
front panel of the skirt.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
BOSCHEE'S SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies
when Boschee's Syrup has been used
so successfully for fifty-one years In
all parts Of the United States for
coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in The
throat, especially lung troubles? 1t
gives the patient a good nights rest.
free from coughing, with easy expec-
toration in the morning. gives nature
a chance to soothe the inflamed parts,
throw off the disease. helping the pa.
tient to regain his health. Made In
America and sold for more than hall
q century.-Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

There are some straw hats that may
be washed with safety. A shape which
does not contain glue or shellac may
be cleaned in this way. First dust
the hat thoroughly, using brush and
cloth. and by shaking out the freed
particles of dirt. Then make warm
suds of soap and water and scrub the
hat with nail brush. When it is dry
rub over it the white of an egg beat
en- to froth.
Chiffon is washed in warm suds. for
which bland soap is used. The wash
ing will be successful it the chiffon is
handled gently. After rinsing fold in
towel and run through wringer
When partially dry it should be ironed
on the right side with moderately
hot iron. Chiffon wells are Numbered
In the some way.
To Freshen Ribbons and Silks.
Black ribbons may be renovated by
first brushing them free of dust and
then sponging them with mixture
of alcohol to two parts of water. When
partly dry iron under piece or thin
muslin, or black crinoline, with a mod
erately warm iron.
Colored ribbons of good quality will
wash if care is taken in the process,
which is the same as that for chiffon
except that they are ironed on the
wrong side. A very fine way for fresh
ening ribbons is to pull them across
escaping steam from the teakettle.
contrivance of tin is used for this pur
pose, which fits over the spout anC
spreads into fiat fan with slit in
the top. Bows that do not need clean
ing, but have become mussed may BIZ
cleverly pressed with curling iron
Try this with little silk bows or vel
vet bows. Make the iron quite hot
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
Freshen 4 Heavy Skin

With the antiseptic. fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exQuisitely
scented convenient. economical face.
skin. baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes SUI
perfluous. One Of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum).-A
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
The Fox Trot.

Flanagan listening TO new jazz
record)--What kind iv music do We
call that, Nornh?
Daughter-That's fox trot, daddy.
Flannigan-An' how many tin cans
did tn fox have tied TO his tail when
he throtted buffalo Express.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
Pin Saving Help.

A magnet On tape Is excellent &c
keep In the sewing room. or to usf
wherever sewing Is done, as by this
means stray needles may be picked
up that otherwise might not be founf
until they did some damage.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

Judd-You're wasting your time, old
man. You're counting the wrong girl.
Budd-No; she's the right girl, NIL
right, but I'm afraid the trouble is I'm
the wrong man.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

prt a bit! Drop a little
an aching corn, instantly
bps hurting. then you lift
Yes, magic!
lie of Freezone costs but q
any drug store, but is SUN.
love every hard corn, soft
between the toes, and the
hout soreness or irritation.
IS the sensational discovery
haiti genius. It is wonderful.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
DISTINGUISHED.

at is decided that a mans resi-
dence Is where he sleeps"
''Then / can't vote at ALL"
"Why noti"
"Bad case of insomnia"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

and wrap about il wet cloth. Then
insert the iron i'm the loops, opening
the curler to stretch the loop TO
smoothness. When the bow Is quite
dry brush it, IL Of velvet. A trimmed
hat which looks mussy may be held
over steam and bows or folds stretched
and smoothed with the fingers.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

An irreproachable spripg hat Of
navy blue lisere is gay with wreath
of blossoms and rose-colored facing.
The bosom of the young person 20
faultlessly dressed Is entitled to swell
with pride and JOY.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

$Sounds Like 1t.
speaks of that regal indo
had"
In ode to his cook"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
lnexpensjve Tonic.

"What is the best appetizer you
know OFF, asked Smith. THE abb
sence Of the price OF meal" replied
Jones'
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
Finds a New Way.

Finds a New Way.
eymoOn express is the
aifplane on exhibition at
1t is deliberately uphOl-
has a telephone between
kgrOom and pilot, a wind
other novel fixings. The
q for two, how far in the
!-Springfield Republican.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

his decision and do what he tells you.
box of EATONIC will convince
q skeptical. 1t IL the best remedy
ever tried for Indigestion.
VI Respectfully,
~ JOSEPH TAGGART.
"a Kan. Dist, Kan. City. Kans."
I'm the stomach.
neutralizes the excess acidity and
to eat what you Ike and digest
1t In comfort. 1t keeps the stomach
of perfect health.
he secret: EATONIC takes up. the
ives the gas out Of the body--and the
with II. Costs only q cent or two .
= II. Get . box today from your
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21
CONGRESSMAN
D|CKLy FINDS
STOMACH RELIEF
hggart. M. c., from Kansas,
res EATONIC Best for
keation He Ever Used.

A congressman hears many
arguments for and against
different propositions. His
mind IL open to conviction.
but before he casts his vote
on any measure he insists
upon evidence that, on it,
own weight, carries Con-
viction.
In the case of EATON
&c" Joseph Taggart. Con
gresham from the End Dis
trict. Kansas City. Kans..
decided that q trial OF the
/ remedy, itself, would fur
nish the mnaf CQnc lualYA
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-21

u. BILLINGS. NO. if-1sts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-18
For Sale-Citv Property

BUNGALOW FOR sALE-Consider-
ably better than the average South
front 3 corner lots Completely fur
nished at only $3.50. Five hundred
dollars down See owner at S031
Nations Ave
on ALAsIOGOBDO-Dandy room
bungalow, glazed porch, paved base
ment- fenced s3500- $500 down
On Atlanta SIT room brick; must
sell. $3.50.
Near Points room brick must be
sold quick; cut from $500 20 S1lo0-
so Down, SIS Monthly on principal
8 room bungalow. glazed porch, base
ment. fenced. hardwood floors
in Manhattan. nice room bungalow.
A dandy; 5000
HAWKINS BROS.
315-317 Martin Bldg Phone 2S00.