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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Personal Points

Mrs. John ]. Hawkins and chill
dren, Georgia and Helen, of Ken
csha, Wis, arrived in the city last
evening to spend the next two
weeks visiting. Mr.. Hawkins Will
come next week.
Mrs Eta Wakefield and daughter
Miss Sara of 724 Twenty-third
street, and Miss Ella Bombach of
1901 Twentieth street, left today for
Estes Park. Colo, on a vacation
trip.
Mrs. John Donoway, daughter
Lillian and son John and Miss Ruth
Rive of Silvis left today for three
weeks visit with relatives and
friends in Minneapolis
Myrtle McNan OF Centervflle,
Iowa, who has been visiting his
aunt, Mrs. Joe Meyser of 1925
Twenty-first avenue, left yesterday
for Keokuk, where he will spend a
few days. He will return to Rock
Island next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. WITCH have re-
turned to the city after spending
two weeks visiting with relatives
in Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Marion of 1915
Twenty second street, have re-
ceived word OF the safe arrival at
Newport News of their son, Leo L.
Marion. He has been overseas for
a year serving in the quartermas-
ter department. Since the signing
of the armistice he has been sta
toned at st. Nazaire.
Major Kenyon and family of
Washington, d. c., are in the city
for a short stay. They are at the
Harper house. Major Kenyon was
at the small arms plant at the Rock
Island arsenal before his call for
the service.
Mrs ]. H. Henderson and son
Jack are stopping with Captain
Henderson at 724 Nineteenth
street.
Miss Helen Jenista of Rock Is
land received the degree of bachelor
of arts at the midsummer convo-
cation of the University of Iowa,
held yesterday afternoon.
Miss Alice McNulty, physical di-
rector of the Y. W. C. A. left today
for Chicago where she will spend |
the week end.
Mrs. L. A. Grove, formerly of this !
city who is now making her home |
in Colorao, was in the city yesterday |
on her way to her home |
after spending some time in Chi |
acgo where she was. called by the |
ious illness of her father
Mrs. Harry Stanley has gone to |
called there by the ser
ious illness of her father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Given Birthday Surprise.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w Curry of
1897 Arlington avenue. Davenport,
were pleasantly surprised Thurs
day evening wheE a company of 25
tri-city friends arrived early in the
evening to help celebrate Mrs. Cur
rvs birthday. They brought delic-
ious refreshments with them which
were served after an evening OF
general sociability.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Swanson and Miss Sadie
Ryan of Rock Island, Miss Ger
trude EinfeIdt, Miss Frances Rohr,
Bert Ohline Of Moline. Miss Eva
Hendrixen, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Hute, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Paup, Mr..
and Mrs. o. NJ. Brooks and family,
Miss Catherine Stanton, Miss Cath
crime Buckley, Miss Hilda Balluff,
Harvey Fuller and herbert Bernard
of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

Unto Me. all ye that labor and are
heavy laden, and will give you
rest" Matt. HIPS.
In the evening at S o'clock the
service will be held on the church
lawn. Instrumental music will help
lead the singing, supporting the
quartet. This service viii last Tor
an hour.
The session will meet at 1890 on
Sunday morning. The following are
the preachers for the month Of
August:
Aug. 3-Rev. George G. Pence.
Aug. 10-Rev. W. G. Ogleyee.
Aug. 17-Rev. o. NJ. Demcott-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
from The Argus Files of 1000
Julv Is

July 25- =
At O'Clock this morning at st
Joseph's church was celebrated the
marriage Of James f. Gormley OF
Chicago and Miss Kittie Cary OF
Rock Island. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father Thomas
Mackin. and nuptial high mass was
sung.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall are
rejoicing in the advent of their first
born son.
There was a large attendance OF
ex-members of the Illinois National
guard present at Moline Monday
evening, and an organization was
perfected which will be known as
the National Guard Veteran asso-
citation. General William Clendenin
was chosen president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Aug. 24-Rev. o. NJ. Demcott.
Aug. 31-Rey. A. E. Moody.
MILLIONS OF AUTOMOBILES
REGISTERED,

At the close of the year 1918,
5,945.442 automobiles were regis
tered in the United States. II is
estimated that now there are at
least 100000, as automobile reg
istrations have increased at the
rate of about 100000 per month.
New York led in 1918, with 453,-
5SS; Ohio came second, with Az
900; Illinois third, with 3S9. 1875;
Pennsylvania fourth. with 37O,110.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Spend DaH on Farm.

A large crowd of members of the
intermediate Christian Endeavor
society of the Cleland Presbyterian
church spent yesterday at the
country home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Fitzpatrick, near Silvis. They
went early in the morning and
after dinner the children played
games and enjoyed music. A feat
ure of the afternoon was a frolic
and tramp in the grove near the
Fitzpatrick farm. They returned
to their home late in the after
noon. Another day in the country
is being planned before the mem
bers start back to school in the
fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
SHOWERS ARE FORECAST.

washington, July 26. = Weather
conditions for the week beginning
Monday are: Upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys-LoceI
showers and thunder storms and
Tuesday. followed by generally
lower temperatures Monday and
fair and normal temperature there
after.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Knights TempIar Dance.

Rock Island cOmmandery IS,
Knights Templar, will sponsor an
other of the series of summer
dancing parties at the Watch Tow
er inn Monday evening Whites
orchestra is to furnish the music
for the dancing. Previous dances
have proven attractions and it is
expected that this one will also.
Frank Robinson, Otto SchWenker
and Carl Anderson are the COM
mittee in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
.J0nes-Cates.

Miss Henrietta Gates of 106 West
Third street, Davenport, and AL
bert c. Jones, son of Mr.. and Mrs
W. S. Jones of Grand Rapids. Mich,
were married at s o'clock last
evening at the parsonage of st,
Johns Methodist church. Daven-
port, Rev C. H. Byers officiating.
They were attended by Mrs. Nora
Long and Miss Ethel Long.
The bride wore a gown of pink
georgette crepe over pink satin
with a white georgette crepe hat
The groom just returned Wednes-
day from Camp Dodge. where he
received his discharge from the
service. He was in France for one
year with the Fourth mobile heavy
artillery. The new home will be in
Grand Rapids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

Mrs. Faye Hough Mccarthy, read
ST. was yesterday honered when
Tohn Buford post, -, G. A r. pre-
rented her with q beautiful gold
medal in appreciation for the many
lines she has read to the great en-
oyment OF the post members. Mrs.
Mccarthy attended themeeting yes
erday, and the gift came as an en-
ire surprise Besides the medal she
pas presented with a framed pic
IRE Of the post. The medal was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

Seven new members were taken
into the Wbman's Trade Union
league yesterday afternoon at the
meeting held at the Industrial hail.
The league voted the sum of $50
to be used in helping the telephone
girls. Plans were made for a So
cial meeting which will be held
Aug. at the home of Mrs. P. j.
Carlson, 1920 Thirty-eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

Mrs. c. c. Carter and son have
returned from a visit in Chicago.
The moonlight excursion gwen
last evening for the benefit of Trim
ity rectory was an exceedingly
pleasant affair. The Helen Schulen-
burg and barge were filled at 8
o'clock when the craft left Rock Is
land for a four hour trip on the
Mississippi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
JuIY 26

This Is Modern Woodmen day
The annual log rolling OF this pop
ular and rapidly growing organIza-
ton has become a festival OF more
than ordinary importance. This
mornings street parade. which
opened the days demonstration
was formed on Third avenue and
Sixteenth street. Mayor Medill ad-
dressed the crowd after the parade
in Market square.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
At RRnAnKAY.

DR.. John McGown Stevenson Will
preach his last sermons tomorrow
in Broadway Presbyterian church.
prior to his holiday. The subject of
the morning sermon is The Sc
cret of Rest" from the text Come
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Glass Holds Smoker.

A smoker was enjoyed last even
ing by the members of the Mems
bible class of the Evangelical
Church of Peace at the meeting
held in the social room. A short
business meeting was held proceed
ing the social time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Aid With Miss McKoMn.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
First United Presbyterian church
met yesterday afternoon at tine
home of Miss Cora McKown, 1896
Sixteenth street, for the regular
semi-monthly meeting. Routine
business was transacted at the bust
ness session and a social hour fol-
lowed. when refreshments were
served. The hostess was assisted in
serving by Mrs. Rose Bleuer, Mrs.
Christian Keller and Miss Bella F.
Cook. The next meeting will be held
Aug &
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

Mrs. y. R Hoover of 221S Fifth
avenue, Moline, was hostess yester-
day afternoon when she enter
tanned members Of the Ideal Art
club. All but one member was
present yesterday, and a new MEM
Der was taken into the club, Mrs.
John Moody of East Moline. Mrs.
g. j. Wood OF Rock Island and
Mrs. William Henderson of Moline
we're guests.
A delicious two course luncheon
vas served by the hostess late in
The afternoon which had been spent
n sociability and enjoying victrolA
music. The club may have a picnic
instead of the next meeting in two
weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Missfonary Society Meets.

The Woman's Missionary society
of the Broadway Presbyterian
church met yesterday morning
with Mrs. Hervey Curtis, 931 Nine
teenth street. Mrs. D. c. Thomp-
son was the leader for the after
noon, and Mrs. John McGown Stew
enson led the devotionals. Mrs.
Jane Montgomery gave a synopsis
of the fourth chapter of the study
book, Women Workers in the
Orient" which the society is read
ing. and led the discussion follow
ing Mrs. B. c. Robb gave an in
teresting paper.
Mrs. Curtis served refreshments
and a social hour was enjoyed with
vfctrola music The meeting next
month will be held with Mrs. James
Carl at her home, 925 Twenty-third
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Meet at Camp.

Lady Elks yesterday afternoon
met at the Keefer home near the
Watch Tower, Mrs. Keefer having
invited them to meet with ner.
Seven tables of 500 were played, the
prizes going to Mrs. Ben Koch and
Mrs. Don Morrison. Lunch was
served at the small tables on the
lawn after the game. Mrs. Frank
Evans, one OF the members who is
confined to her home, has invited
any member of the organization to
call and spend the afternoon with
her at any true.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Married in Clinton.

Miss AdeIIia Illig. daughter of
Mrs. Harry IlIlg of 3710 Eleventh
street and Otto Lie6tke of Daven-
port were married in Clinton
Thursday morning at the Methodist
church there, Rev. J. Aller per
forming the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. HOLE of Clinton were the only
attendants and a wedding break
fast was served after the ceremony
at their home.
The bride wore a gown of blue
silk and her flowers were brides
roses. In the evening a wedding
dinner was served at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lewis in this
city, where covers were laid for II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Liedtke will reside in
Clinton, where the groom is a fore
man at the French & Hecht foun-
dry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Scbmidt.Redman.

Mrs. Augusta Redman and Carl
Schmidt, both of Colona, we're mar
ried Thursday at the parsonage of
the Emmanuel Lutheran church,
Rev. p. H. wilhelm performing the
ceremony. They will live in Co
Iona.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

The transfer of the c.. R. |. e.. P.
trainmaster's office from Davenport
to Rock Island brings IL more men
to the Office in this city. BY this
change the chief dispatcher and the
trainmaster will be able to see the
engineers and brakemen at the end
of their runs without stopping them
at d way station as they have done
heretofore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Gives Musical Tea

Mrs. ]. M. Sherier of Ridgewood
avenue. Davenport, entertained
yesterday afternoon at q musical
tea, which was one of the prettiest
affairs held in some time in the
tri-cities. There were 20 guests.
An informal program was beau
tifully rendered, which included
songs by Miss Nae Chambers, lyric
soprano; Mrs. Ernest Jacobsen.
dramatic soprano; Mrs. A. P.
Griggs, contralto, and Miss Ger
trude Branigan. piano. Tea was
served after the music. This Is
the second of a summer series OF
teas which Mrs. Sherier has given
and the third will be given next
Tuesday afternoon. when she viii
entertain a group Of neighborhood
friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

John Volk & Co. have been
awarded the contract to erect an
Episcopal church at Ottumwa, the
church to cost $4,000 McFarlane.
McConochie & Co Of this city have
been awarded the contract for the
stone work for S14,OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
McAIanus-BOyIe wedding Date.

Miss Leona Boyle, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. c.. H. Boyle Of 913
Iowa street, Davenport, whose ne
gagement to James V. McManus,
son Of James McManus OF 529 West
Locust street, is announced, has
chosen Tuesday, Sept. 8, for her
wedding, which will be an early
morning ceremony in the Sacred
Heart cathedral There will be no
attendants. Very Rev. ]. T. A.
Flanagan to read the service.
The new home will be in Daven-
port. where both the young peo-
pie have spent practically all their
lives. Miss Boyle has been con-
nected with the Bee Hive for some
time past. Mr.. McManus is a ma
chinist at the arsenal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Makes Response.

When the recipient had finally re-
covered from her surprise, she re-
sponded with fitting words, assur-
ing the veterans that the honor and
gift would always be treasured by
her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
BUFORD POST
MAKES WOMAN
HONOR MEMBER
Veterans Adopt Means Of Express
ing Appreciation for Efforts of
Faye HOugh-McCarthy.

Mrs. Faye Hough- Mccarthy, 2421
Ninth avenue, was elected an hon
Orary member of John Buford post,
G. A. R., at the meeting yesterday
afternoon. Added to this she was
presented with a beautifully en-
graved golden medal of honor.
The veterans bestowed the gift
on Mrs. Mccarthy as an evidence
of their appreciation of the many
times she has appeared. at their en-
tertainments as an elOcutionist.
Mrs. Mccarthy was totally sur
prised at receiving the honor and
gift. She appeared at the meeting
in response to an invitation, believ-
ing that the old soldiers wanted to
hear her speak again. Upon her
entrance into the hall, she was re-
ceived by a committee of the mem
bers and escorted to the ALTA. drap-
ed with the flag, where the pleasing
ceremony took place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
SOCIAL EVENTS

engraved and will be a cherished
treasure.
Only routine business was trans
acted at the post meeting yesterday
at memorial hall. There was good
attendance.
Organize Membership Drive.
A membership campaign was or
ganized last evening at the meeting
of the Junior Missionary society of
the Zion Lutheran church held at
the home Of Miss Hilma Lindqulst.
707 Thirty-eighth street. The drive
is to last for one month and an eff
fort will be made to secure new
members. Miss Bertha Leaf is cap
tain of one team and Miss Margaret
EkhoIm of the other. The plan is
that the losers will entertain the
winning team
Miss Ada Leaf and Miss Alice
johnson gave a piano duet, Miss
Margaret Ekholm a reading and
Miss Miriam Sodergren gave a vo-
cal solo. Games were played and
refreshments were served by the
hostess.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-11-01
NEW IRIS OWNERS
ARE BOOSTERS

The Iris theatcr takes a
change Of management and
ownership today. November
first. The new proprictors.
Bell 4 Benton. are clean-cut
young men and they announce
that the class Of pictures they
will put on ut the Iris will DC
the bes. ottsinable. They also
will cataf'i,h q reg liar price O.
lbc and 25c. without adding on
an exhorbitant charge for So
called features.
Mr.. Bell las purchased the
Glenn Goff res;d. nee and has
entered the business circle Of
Monte Vista with an attitude
Of wishing to share in the COM
munity's business re.ponsibili-
ties and as e booster for prog.
ress.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-11-01
Our compliments to Mr.. Anonymous Letter Writer
until we get chance to smash his face
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
(By Mary E. Sperber.)


venture to say that there is town in the valley
which has more appearance to the stranger
arriving than Monte Vista. There are so many things
that strike unusual in town of this size First
your business buildings Three magnificent structures
housing the three banks of which do credit
to town Of five times the size of Monte VISTA Three
uptodate drug stores several dry goods and general
merchandise stores garages galore hardware, grocery
and in fact every kind of business carried rushing
businessike way that makes for prosperity. am also
impressed with the number of churches. community
that successfully keep six churches going is
surely prosperous The professions seem to be ably
represented and everyone, attorneys doctors and all
to be representative in their ne Many insurance
offices, all seemingly doing good business and newspa-
pers think three. Surely town that support three
newspapers is on the map to stay.
Your hotel is fine but not adequate to the needs Of
the public Let's make 1t community matter and boost
for modern hotel, large enough to accommodate the
travelling public. There is money lying idle somewhere
to build this hotel Let's look about and find it. mod
hotel of the needs Of every prosperous
sve town. Summing all up it seems to me that the
people of Monte Vista are progressive people and equal
to anything they undertake. and the spirit of content
ment be the chief characteristic of each and
everyone.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-11-01

7. F. Mckenzie Of the Nc
kenzie Drilling company Of
Wichita Falls and president of
Iexas-Utah Oil copnany with
head Office Denver, Colo, spent
several days this week with
III. F. G. Cronin, sales mana
ser Of Texas-Utah Oil compa-
ay' 2So Davis street. Monte
vista, meeting many Of the
stockholders and outlining fu-
'ure plans for $3.50 drilling
contracts, outside Of the 81
sefes OF proven territory owned
uy this company. He states
ney will be drilling within ten
70 fifteen days. Mr.. Mckenzie
aas been operating in Wichita
county for over three years and
.as been wonderfully success
,a' He also is distributor for
use cars for Colorado, Wyom-
us and part Of New Mexico,
.no thinks San Luis valley not
0nly q beautiful rich valley but
, FERTILE field for the better
''sss OF automobiles,
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-11-01
ALAMOsA cO-OrERA11vE 60,
SCbsx BONDING CO,

Ono Of tho most interesting cases
TO be tried In an Aiamosa court for
som. tim. was tho case Of the Ala
mosa Cooperative supply Co. ~. The
Massachusetts Bonding and inaur-
anec company. which began before
Judge Wiley In tho district court at
three o'clock "Wednesday afternoon.
This suit ~ns started In 1918, and
the supply company seeks TO recover
from the bonding company tho aum
OF $4,000. tho limit Of the bond TO
cover approximately S3.7oo. which
II Is alleged Burt ". Pearson. former
manager OF tho company. embeasied
while acting rs manager. The delay
In trial was due to the fact that Mr.
Pearson went to tho war. and only
returned n short time ago. He 10 .
party to the suit. and IL here attend
ing tho trial.
Pearson was hired a. manager for
tho supply company In May. 1918.
and about a year later the hoard Of
directors OF the company. Of which
Ray Boiler and r. n. Cornell are
two. declare that they found . short.
age In tho accounts Of Pearson. Pear
son denies the charge absolutely.
The Cooperative Supply company
was organized and opened for bust
ness in May. 1919. by . number Of
mon employed At the Denver 4 Rio
Grande shops. Tho store remained
open until June. 1918. The case had
not been concluded At the time the
Journal went to press.
There is a great array Of legal tai
ont In the case. Attorney Albert L.
Moses represents tho Supply compa-
ny: Attorneys J. D. Pitcher. John r.
Adams. J. p. veerkamp and an attor-
ney from Denver are handling the
case for Pearson and the bonding
company.-Alamosa Journal.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-11-01

We are informed by O. H.
McClelland that the American
Smelling 4 Refining company.
J. C.. Aubrey & Co. of Ell Paso,
Texas, Southern Pacific Rail-
road, or the D. 4 r. G. Rail-
road company are ready to
take the entire output of their
mine. The coal produced by
the Miners Coal & Coke COM
pany is q semi-coking coal and
produces an intense heat. It
is said to be the best coal for
steam, furnace or domestic pur-
poses coming out of the Trini-
dad district.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-11-01

This year the San Luis valley BE-
comes the greatest potato region in
the entirs state Of Co,orad, Here
tofore the Greeley district has held
this distinction with the San Luis
valley a close second. However. this
year the valley surpasscs the Greeley
district and probably all other SEC
tions of the United States. True. our
crop record was not a. large this sen
son As last year. but the returns are
very satisfactory on the whole. There
we're fewer seed potatoes this season
and the markets were OF . very nni-
form size. Tho average this season
was larger which accounts for the
large shipments of spuds.
The average yield Of potatoes per
acre in the valley Is between one and
two hundred sacks. sacks averaging
about 112 pounds. Under favorable
conditions and proper care many
acres are made to produce 500 sacks
and over.
This year the average yield. which
ia slightly below tho normal. Is right
around 100 sacks per acre and the
quality OF the matured tubers 10 the
very best.
Up to last Saturday night oil cars
Of spuds were shipped out over the
San Luis Central railroad from the
country contingent to Center. and
with this weeks shipment the one
thousand mark will be reached.
There has been over two thousand
cars shipped from the valley and It
is estimated that there is about 1900
cars in storage.
There has been an improvement In
the car situation In tho valley this
year over last season. and ~ the
price has been around the 5000
mark the past few weeks. fewer
spuds will be stored than usually
Center Post-Dispatch.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-11-01
AMERICAN BRAND OF FREEDOM

The fcvcrish strike movement Is reaching IT. crest
Thoughtful leaders Of organized labor are sounding
Of warning At last the long suffering public 10 In
rebellion refusing longer to be ground to powder b.
tween the millstones Of capital and labor.
What the public did to capital when II became .
to society twenty years ago. Il threatens
openly do to labor unless the latter places restraint
upon s radical advisors who have been driving far
beyond the boundaries Of reason justice.
The most Trustworthy labor leaders realize the peril
Of the situation They appreciate that the third factor In
every strike heretofore unrccoRnizcd Ii the most
ful. and that Is the public.-From Lesies.
There right justice In labor orRanizs-
ton forcing to belong to certain union before he
trying force employer to hire but
members Of certain union than there Ia In church
political party using the dictora policy beforethsy
would allow a man to work or live in community.
The American brand Of freedom and dictation from
class organization do not together Dctation
will fail.