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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-10

DERLIN, Germany, May 10.-On a re-
u cent afternoon about 1000 sparti-
cides stormed the city hall at Duisburg.
forced their way into the council
chamber. dragged mayor Jarres into
the street and compelled him to carry
a huge red flag at the head Of a pro-
cession after severely beating and
bruising him. Cafes and restaurants
We're promiscuously demolished and
the guests thrown into the streets and
beaten as the rioters marched through
the town. The doors Of the city
prison were battered down and the
prisoners re1eased-
Earlier in the same afternoon. the
crowd. composed mainly Of workers
who for some obscure reason had
gone on strike. had assembled in front
Of the city hail TO protest against a
new levy Of taxes. Red flags and
banners with sensational Spartacus
Inscriptions gave color to the gather
ing Mayor Jarres entered a ball
cony and suggested conference with
a committee representing the demon
strants. The crowd demanded an
hours respite TO think the proposition
over. But before the hour was up
they battered down the doors OF the
city hail and seized the mayor.
This is only one Of dozen items
on Sparticide disturbances in Ger
many appearing in the Berlin papers (
every day They occur with clock
work regularity In fact one would Z
almost feel there was something lack Z
in the morning papers If il didn Z
bring a couple Of columns Of Sparta
eide highland edness. And the items
cover the length and bredth Of the
new republic. from Hamburg 70 Dan
rig and from Warnemunde to Munich z
One Berlin newspaper has become +
so tired Of featuring these endless i
disturbances that it brings the stories .
in condensed form under standing
box head, entitled simply "Spartakus /.
i'm Reiche."
Following are some interesting eN-
ampIes Of what the Spartacides man /
quoted from a single newspaper. 6
BresIan-A dozen men were
killed and numerous wounded in
n pitched battle between govern
ment troops and unemployed who
had surrounded the prison. dis
armed the guard and attempted TO
release number Of prisoners
held FOR Investigation in connec-
rfon with Spartacus activities
The attackers numbered about
600. The troops answered the at
tack with machine gun and rifle
fire and finally dispersed the mob.
Dresden-A crowd Of SPARTA
efd~s entered the former royal
Catholic church during mass. ex-
PEELED the FyorShippers and tried
to hofse machine guns to the roof
Of the edifice. The attempt was
frustrated by Government troops
HanOTer-A group of 100 Spar
facides. escaped from the Pnder-
born detention camp. yesterday
undertook n pilIaEinE expedition
through the priTince Of Minden-
Towns and villages along the
route were notified by wire. and
citizens armed with hand Eren-
AIDES met the would be robbers in
the first village en- route. with the
result thar the expedition was
abandoned.
lIuenster - Following negotia-
lions between the general COM
mand Of the Seventh army corps
and delegates from the general
soldiers council. the latter body
has Withdrawn its opposition TO
the general command and agreed
TO abide by its military orders
BiefeId-A battalion Of Gov
ernmcnt troops today qEelled
spartncus riot, arresting 500 dis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-10
RUTH GARRISON
GET5ACQUITTAL
Poisoner of Rival Goes to
Hospital for the
Feeble Minded.

Seattle, Wash. May 10-Ruth Car
rison. IS year old girl who confessed
to the poison Of Mrs. Grace G. Storrs.
her rival for the love Of D. NJ. storrs
on March is last, was found not guilty
late Friday because Of mental ire
sponsibility at the time Of the crime.
Under the state law the court
would be compelled. as a result Of
the verdict. TO sentence Miss Car
rison 10 the state penitentiary at
Walla Walla for treatment for the
criminally insane. but as there are
no accommodations at the peniten-
tiary for women Of this type. she viii
be transferred to the state hospital
for feeble minded.
Smiling. Miss Garrison received the
verdict, then with a laugh she kissed
her mother. OF the two women Jurors
one sobbed as the verdict was read
and several Of the male jurors cried
Many spectators were moved to tears
Miss Garrison. as she was led from
the court room, was laughing gayly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-10
ROTARY GETS SCHOOL FOR
USE OF THE BOY SCOUTS

At the meeting Of the FL Paso
school board Tuesday noon, permis-
sion was granted the Boys work COM
mittee Of the Rotary club to use the
Lamar school building two evenings
week for troop meetings Troop 16.
Of the Boy Scouts, the fife and drum
corps troop. will make this its head
quarters. This troop is sponsored by
the FL Paso Rotary club through its
committee on Boys work. composed Of
F.. J. Farrell, NJ L. Hutchins, sam
Heiliger, william Schultz and Clar-
ence G. MCKEE
Curti.s & Co. buy Liberty Bonds.-Aav
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-10
LEMON JUICE
FOR FRECKLES
Girlsl Make beauty lotion for
a few oents-Try it

squeeze The Juice or two lemons
into a bottle containing three ounces
OF orchard white. shake wen. and you
have a quarter pint OF the best freckle
and tan lotion. and complexion beau
tifier. AT very, very small cost
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter viii sup
ply three ounces OF orchard white Tor
a few cents. Massage his sweetly frag-
rant lotion into the face. neck. arms
and hands each day and see how
freclzles and blemishes disappear and
how clear. soft and rosy-White the
skin becomes. Nesi II is harmless and
never frrftatee-hdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-10
SENSAPERSA

pronounced Sen sa-per-sa)
the tonic and nerve sedative- It's the
biggest help toward joy-in-living you
can get. SOC and sl.00. Al Druggists
and Rio Grande Pharmacy, Kelly &
Pollard and Warner Drug Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-10
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder for kidney and
bladder troubles. gravel. diabetes,
" eak and lame back, Rheumatism and
irregularities Of the kidneys and blad-
der in both men and women II not
sold by your druggist. VIII be sent by
mail on receipt OF sl-25. One small
bottle is two months treatment. and
often cures Send for sworn testimo-
mails. DR.. E ". Hall. 1926 Olive St.
St. Louis. Mo. Sold by druggists.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-10
New Nerves For Old

Crankyi-nerTes all on edge-irritable
-despondent-can't sleep-nervous IN
digestionf You can quickly get back
70 normal with
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-10
FROM The FIRSTDOSE
Hood's sarsHparIIIa Begins It's Recon-
structlve Work.
First. Il creates an appetite
Second, Il aids digestion

First, It creates an appetite.
Second, Il aids digestion
Third. II perfects assimilation.
Fourth, &c carries 100 percent Of
the nourishment in the food you eat
into the blood and the body. thereby
enriching and WALKING your blood.
which in time renews your strength
and builds up again your reserve
strength and vitality.
This makes Hoods Sarsparilla one
OF the great remedies Of the world.
From the first dose You are on a defi-
mite road TO Improvement It is Of
fnestfmable value just now to restore
the health and nerve force so greatly
Exhausted by war excitement. the grip
and influenza epidemic and the chang
ing season 1t Is the right medicine
for you this Spring. Get a bottle to-
day
And II ycu need q mild, effective
cathartic. get Hoods Pills-Adv-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
Gilman Ne,ua.

Ms. TT. z. Paul went to Minreapo-
lis STuesday night to assist her nus
band in selecting a house. She re-
turned here Thursday morning but
will soon take her family to their new
home at Minneapolis
Mrs. J. G. Graham went Monday to
Cedar Rapids for a two weeks, visit
with friends.
Miss Esther Dunkle arrived home
Saturday evening from Ames and af-
ter spending July 4 at PeIla with
friends will be home for the summer.
Mrs. Margaret Lowry arrived home
from Newell Monday where she had
been for week visiting her daughter.
Mrs Frank IIocam and family.
Mrs. H. L. Liebrock and daughter,
Leila, who had been visiting relatives
Mt Peoria and Hanna City, ILL.,, sew
eral weeks arrived home Wednesday.
Dr. anu ssiTs. 6. 3. ward and d di "a :
ter Helen left Thursday for a three
weeks vacation trip at Santa Rosa and
Los Angeles, Calf, and via Colorado
Springs, Denver and FIag1er, Cola.
Mr.. and Mrs. J, Il. Wylie and dAngh-
ters, Florence and Harriet, LETT Thurs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
lisoomb.

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Hay, of near
Meyersdale, Pa, came Sunday for a
visit at the d. G. Bauman home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Bueghly are Wis
iting their daughter. Mrs. Frank Tolf.
at st. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Boyd spent
Sunday at the James Boyd home.
w. C. and Clifton O'Bryon and e. F.
Clark returned Friday from a fishing
trip in Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Bueghly are the
parents, of a son born Thursday.
Clinton Bueghly returned Friday
from overseas.
Mrs. Lulu Willet returned to her
home in Des Moines Thursday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Johnson. of Grun-
dy Center were in Liscomb Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Smith of Tama, has been
spending a few days at the ]. o. Gould
home.
Mrs. James Carter and children, of
Hampton. came Friday for a few days
stay at the E z. Boyd home.
Roma Bixby. Of Union. is spending
the week with her grandmother, Mrs.
Thursa Bixby.
BRING watches IN Hodges
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
Rhodes News.

Several from this place enjoyed
Thursday at Youngs Park near Max
well. l.
Roy Baker spent several days at
home last week owing to slight ac-
cident which laid him off from his
work.
Charles Titus and family were Sun
day visitors at the home of DR.. Titus.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nirk and Mr..
and Mrs. ". Poague spent Sunday at
Nevada.
Mrs. Ferguson, daughter Mae. and
niece. were at Rhodes Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs n, Cromley and Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Zimmsr spent Sunday at
Frank Steiner's.
Elizabeth West has been sick for
few days.
Mrs. Mowry. of Missouri, came last
night to visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs David Thompson.
Quite a crowd from out of town at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
FIGHT RELuLT oisAPPoiHTs.
Local Fans Disguised With Wil'ard's
Poor Showing.

Altho there was a general local in
terest Friday in the outcome Of the
Toledo bout for the worlds champion
ship. the interest or demand for the
news of the fight was not as keen as
II would have been had there been no
local celebration demanding attention
The result of the fight was a disap-
continent generally, not because
Dempsey won so much as because OF
the poor showing made by Willard the
champion.
As far as could be learned there was
comparatively little betting here. The
fight. bulletins we're received by the
T.-R. from the Associated Press and
the result was furnished those who
were interested enough to want TO
know.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05

day for Lake okoboji where Mrs.
wyiie and the girls viii remain two
weeks. Mr.. wylie viii return In .
few days.
Superintendent and Mrs r. ID. Fran
els left for Idaviiie, Ind, TUESDAY
where they will visit relatives for sew
eral weeks.
Glenn Quieley arrived home from
Camp Dodge Saturday where he was
discharged from army service. Leslie
Suit has arrived at Newport News.
Va. and Is expected home soon
Bert Harris underwent an operation
at Colfax Saturday, He is getting
along nicely. Il
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Erickson, Of Chi
cago, came Thursday and are visiting
relatives and friends here.
Mrs. NJ. T. Huston, of Fairfield, who
has been visiting her son, ]. II. Hus-
ton and family, was called home last
week by the serious illness Of her hus-
band.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wynn OF Nora
Springs, are visiting his mother Mrs.
Nora Wynn and family.
~ The Congregational Ladies' Aid So
ciety met Wednesday at the home Of
Mrs. J. D. Crawford in the country.
a 10 cent lunch was served by Mrs.
Crawford. assisted by Mrs. ]. NJ. STAN
ley. A large crowd was in attend
ance.
The annual reunion Of the Gilman
high school alumni association was
held Friday evening at G. A. r. hall.
About 100 were present. Following .
two-course luncheon a program was
given. Floyd Stansberry. 10, acted as
POSTMASTER. Wendell Stansberry, '0s,
welcomed the class Of '19 into the as
ISOLATION and Carlton Tailor respond
ed for the class. Yuille Ramsey, rs,
had for his subject, "IrelaNd": Mrs.
Margaret Stoddard, '16, United
States; and, Mrs. F. D.Francis, Ger
many" The decorations were liberty
blue and cherry red, the 1919 class col
OrS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
ABsENTEEs ARE VOTING.
Ballots For Good Roads Being Cast at
Court House Now.

Men who expect to be out Of the
city on election day, week from Mon
day, are casting their absent voters
ballot at the county auditors office.
They merely mark a ballot, place 1t
in an envelope and make affidavit be-
fore the auditor or his deputy that
their ballot is in the enclosure speci-
fled.
If a voter has left the city he/may
have a ballot sent to him by anyone
and then he makes affidavit before a
notary public wherever he may be.
Travelling men can boost the govern
ments military roads cause by seeing
that their ballots are cast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05

Flying , circus stunts, by an eN-
perienced army aviator were performed
over the city Friday evening, in view
Of thousands Of celeorants, who Were in
ignorance OF the nature OF the feat. The
daring performer was Sergt, Charles
Peckham, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ia,
Peckhsm, OF this city. who served with
the aerial arm OF the American army
in France and later toured the United
States with the army flying circus in
the interests of the Liberty loan. y
Peckham, as flying companion of r.
c. Borkland, the aviator who gave eN-
hibition fights at the fair grounds
earlier in the day, performed his stunts,
not 10 amaze the crowd, but that he
might take photographs OF the city.
Perched on q wing of the aeruplane,
Peckham rode the skies with a camera
to make bird's-eye views OF Marshall
town and surrounding country. In
order 70 obtain these pictures it was
necessary 10 crawl about the planes.
But to Peckham travelling In the upper
ozone IS no less secure that navigat-
ing TIE Lldi4H StIeelS OH ga 90 SSN'
night.
Mrs. Ryder Makes Flight.
s. Shortly after Peckham's daring
flight, Mrs. Frank Ryder, the first
woman 20 see Narshalltown from an
airship, made 4 fifteen minute flight
with Borkland. Mrs. Ryder Travelled
seventeen miles at a height OF 1000
feet.
Mrs. Ryder has cherished the am
Dition OF navigating the air for six
months or more. after having wit
messed similar flights by women IN
Chicago. When the opportunity Of
fered Friday evening she readily &C
cepted.
The roads UP there are excellent
said Mrs. Ryder after her trip, and
there is no dust"
Winterringer TO Fly. =,
William E Winterr!nSer, of this
city. formerly a baloonist and tam
bark performer doing tight rope, act,
has announced his intention to become
an aviator. Winterringer is in the
market for a plane and expects soon
10 make air fights.
With his long experience as a
baloonist. Win-erringer feels that he
can master the navigation Of an aero
plane and will make exhibition flights
and carry passengers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
NEW PASTOR AT TRINITY.
Rev. Carl. Henderson, of Avoea, Tex.
Accepts Call Here.

Rev. and Mrs. Carl Henderson ar
rived in the city Thursday from Avoca,
Tex, and the former viii Immediately
take up his duties as pastor Of the
Trinity Lutheran church. The charge
mas been empty since October when
Rev. John A. Warner resigned and ac-
cepted a passionate IN Minnesota.
Rev. Mr.. Henderson has been pastor
Of the Swedish church at Avoca for
six years He and his wife will live in
the parsonage at 209 West Church
street. Rev. Mr.. Henderson will con-
duct his first services Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
FEW PAVING DIRECTORS.
Council Passes Resolution Ordering
Street Improvement


The city council, in adjourned ses-
sion Thursday afternoon, passed an
ordinance ordering in paving called
for in the recent resolution Of neces-
sity. completing the paving program
for the season. Few DIRECTORS appeal
ed Thursday and OF these very few
were opposed, to the paving but we're
concerned with the width of the streets.
Objections were made to the width OF
the Main street paving. to the west OF
Thirteenth street. but there was no
protest against the paving on tIat
street. \ few DIRECTORS appeared to
protest against the paving on North
Fourth avenue.
4 few minor changes were made In
the ordinance to conform TO the paving
specifications. but there was no change
in the program of Improvement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
MARRIED.
Parsons-Chew.

Riley NJ. Parsons. OF near Legrand
and Mrs. African n Chew, Of Oska-
ioosa, were married at the Methodist
parsonage by Rev. w. G. Crowder at
3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Parsons will live on farm north
Of LeGrand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05

tended the dance In Rhodes satur-
day night.
Word has been received of the safe
arrival from overseas of John Gilman.
Miss Zelma Philips left last FRI
day morning for a weeks visit with
her sister i'm Cedar Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. George Foglesong. of
Colorado. came today TO visit with tho
latters sister, Mrs Charles Nirk.
LOCAL HOG MARKET.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05

which they viii gladly receive dona-
lions from anyone wishing to give.
The donations may be sent boxed to
Mrs. A. r. Myers IL South Third ave-
nue. or Mrs Bert Goodale. phone 40 OF
Mrs T. Adland, yellow liss, may be
called not later than 2 p. m. Tuesday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05

Prices Quoted BY Roberts q Oake,
City, Phones 9 and 81.
The following prices are quoted by
Roberts. C oake for hogs In wagon
loads delivered at the packing house
the days quotation Is made;
Prime hogs over coo. ......... s20.50
Prime packers, 275 to S50....... 1875
Rough and coarse packers. 1900 a 800
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05

Rev. and Mrs. w. G, Crowder- viii
leave Monday. for Denver where they
win visit with friends for few days
before going TO Estes park 10 remain
until Aug
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
.PECkHAM DOES
AERIAL STUNTS
TAKES siRo's-EYE VIEWS OF
CITY FROM PLANES OF
AiRsHlP.
THOUSANDS WITNESS FEAT,
FEW REALIZE ITS NATURE

a;rs. Frank Ryder, Of This CITY, Makes
Seventeen Mile Trip at Height Of
1000 Feet. With Aviator sorkIand-
William e. Winterrinssr Says He
viii Buy Plane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
Toilet Goods
of Quality

When in need of toilet goods you can
rest assured you will find your special
choice Of powder, cream. perfume or
toilet water here. We have everything
in toilet goods line. Come in and let
us show you our special brands Of
powder, just a little better than the
ordinary kind-at the same price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
"HOW nice
you've made.
the house look"

Why not transform y0ur dull, worn
floor or pieceof furniture by giving
it an oak, walnut or mahogany
finish' No longer is this hard,
tiresome undertaking. Mirrolac
stains and varnishes in one opera
ton. tits the easy and inexpensive
way to brighten and renew worn
furnishings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05
Sweet. For the Soldier.

The War Mothers OF America OF the
Fourth ward will send box OF sweets
20 Camp Dodge next Tuesday for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-05

Bring watches m. Hodges.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1919-05-01
SUTTON SCRAPS.

Elder d. W. Barham preached to a
good sized congregation at Sutton Sun
day night. Will preach here again
the 4th Sunday night in June. Re
member the appointment and come and
bring some one with you.
School will be out next Friday night
May End. Come to the program
Thursday and Friday nights and hear
and see something that will be enter
tanning.
Misses Eskridge and Ruth, Phil the
Bill, attended the singing at Lane
burg Sunday.
Rev. Henry Boswell, who lives be-
low Chichester, attended church at Sut-
ton Sunday night Sorry did not
get to see him, for he is my old friend
and neighbor Come again Brother
Boswell
Uncle George Hart, the Oldest citi-
zen in our community. is very low at
this writing, not expected to live much
longer. He is now 81 years old
Ed Gammage. our clever merchant,
who lives 3-4 mile southwest of our
village, made a business trip to Hope
one day last week
Elder ]. w. Erwin preached at
Springhill Sunday.
one of our old but clever bachelors
was seen going north Friday evening
in his joy wagon with two young la
dies. Cheer up old boy, the way looks
a little brighter
Quite "A number of our young folks
attended the singing al Laneburg sun
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1919-05-01

day and report fine singing and plenty
TO eat.
Mrs. jeff Douglass is real sick ar
this writing Hope she will soon be
up again.
Esq. d. E. Erwin came very near get
ting his store house burned one day
last week.
Misses Jeannette Burns and Mamie.
Ward. two of Sutton's High School
teachers, spent Saturday and Sunday
in Prescott visiting home folks.
Clemmie and Ivey Mitchell spent
Saturday and Sunday with their
brother Milburn, who lives near Tn
ion church.
Say Alex, do you know what has be-
come of our White Chapel writer? I
fear that he has gone off with them
boys fox hunting again and has got lost
If you should chance to see him tell
him to come to the program Thursday
night and will show him some Of the
prettiest women that he ever saw in
his life.
Good wishes to all who reads the.
Picayune.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1919-05-01
WELCOME SERVICES
FOR SOLDIERS

There will he special welcome ser
vice at the First Presbyterian church
of this city next sunday evening at
$ o'clock in the interest of all our
returned soldiers, sailors and any who
rendered service to our country dur
ing the war with Germany There
will he appropriate addresses by Hon.
w. V. TompkinS, who ranks among
the best orators of Arkansas and Capt.
Dexter Bush. one of Prescott's bril-
liant young attorneys and who did
service in the army and
received several promotions while the
war lasted. A special invitation is
given every young man who was in
our country's service in any capacity
to be present and warm welcome is
assured each one.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1919-05-01
SELL
ABOVE PAR
Sl35,000 Worth Sold to Build Road.
Prescott to BIevins.

Commissioners for the Prescott and
Bleyins Road Improvement District to-
day sold to l. b. Tigrett & Co. of Jack
son. Tenn. $135.000 worth of six per
cent road improvement bonds at ST.
034S, the district reserving the right
before issuance, to convert the bonds
into five and one-half per cent bonds.
The commissioners expect to begin
work ON the road from Prescott to
Blevins in time to complete it before
winter
The road will be Is miles long and
Will pass through the best cantaloupe
and truck farm lands in southwest
Arkansas. Truck growers in the vicin-
ity of Blevins during the past month
have shipped to eastern markets about
60 car loads of radishes and the same
land which grew this crop will grow
the cantaloupe crop this year