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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
AUTO DEALERS
PLAN BIG MEET
Turpin and Perkins Are
Among Those Going
From Here

viii Green Turpin, of Americas,
one of the state directors, and Joseph
Perkins, secretary Of the local Cham
Der of Commerce, are among those
from this city who will attend the
Georgia Automotive Dealers associa-
tons first annual meeting and ban
quet in Atlanta at the Capital City
club on January 81. The morning
session, which will begin at o o'clock,
will be taken up largely with speeches
by men prominent in the automobile
business. The following is the pro-
gram of the morning session:
Invocation-Rev. Wallace Rogers,
Address of Welcosne-Tom Wis
dom. of Wisdom & Layfeld, Chipley,
Ga.
Remarks by the President-R. c..
Dunlap, president, Fountain-Dunlap
Auto Co., Macon, Ga.
Report of Secretary A. Me-
gahee.
"The Relation Between the Manu-
facturer and the Dealer'-R. II. Mar
tin. President Southern Oakland Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Selling and Keeping the Customer
Sold'-Edw. S. Jordan, President Jor-
dan Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Building An Automobile Bust
ness."-L. V. Williams, President
Auto Sales Co., Waycross, Ga.
Organization The Benefits and
Field of Accomplishments. u.
Mcdowell, Secretary and General
Manager, Louisiana-M Mississippi Au-
tomotive Trade Association.
The Atlanta Automobile Associa-
ton has invited those present to be
their guests at a luncheon at l 30,
This luncheon will also be held at the
Capital City club.
The Association will reconvene at
5 o'clock for it's regular business ses-
sion at which time officers for the en-
suing year will be elected.
At $50 p. m. there will be ban
quet at the Capital City club. Dur
ing the banquet there will be vaude-
vile acts and surprises, which will be
followed by short talks from few
of the members. About 400 repre-
sentative dealers over the state are
expected to attend.
The Georgia Automotive Dealers
association was organized in Macon
in June, 1919, and at the time of its
annual meeting will be only few
days over six months old. During
that time, however, it's membership
has grown to 325 members.
Dealers who are not members of
the association are invited to attend
this meeting and banquet as guests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Writer'S cramp has been defined as
Il disease of those who do too much
writing. especially with the hand too
tightly contracted A person with this
trouble has not complete control over
the muscles of the thumb and middle
and fore fingers, which are brought
into use In writing. The various meth
DDS of treatment used so far have not
proved altogether successful. Among
the methods used are surgical opera
tons and application of electricity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
MERE MENTION ABOUT TOWN

Community Silver-Thos. L. Bell,
Jeweler.-tf
Remnant Sale at ANSLEY'S,-
Alt
Miss Helen Argo is improving after
her recent operation at the City Hos
pital.
Miss Catherine Argo has accept
ed position as musician at the AL
cazar Theatre.
Fresh Savannah and Apalo hcola
Oysters ana nice MackcreI Sher-
lock & Co. alt
Fresh Appalschicola oysters at
Bragg's Market Phone 181.-13-4
SPECIAL THURSDAY-Tomatoes
13c can; pound Calumet Baking
Powder 27c. United Cash & Carry
Store, Lamar street.-14-1t
G. F. Greenland and E. H. Baker,
prominent bankers of Macon, spent
Tuesday here with Lee Hudson.
Choice Stalled Georgia beef at
Bragg's Market. Phone 1S1.-13-4t
R. J. Crane and S. M. Dixon mo-
tored over from Columbus and spent
several hours here today.
Remnant Sale at ANSLEY'S-
14-1t
Fresh savannah AID Apaiachicola
Oysters AHd nice MacEerel Sher-
lock & c., 14-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Nj. and Mrs. r. +. L. Majors an
nounce the birth of a son this morn
ing.
Miss Lois McMath has returned
home after spending several months
in San Antonio, Texas, where she was
delightfully."- entertained.
Fresh Appala chicola oysters at
Bragg's Market. Phone lSI.-13-4t
4. A. York and family of Newman,
have just moved to Americas to make
it their home. Mr.. York is an ex-
pert matchmaker and is employed by
S. A. Daniel, the Jeweler. They have
rented the George Rogers home on
jackson avenue.
Remnant Sale at ANSLEY'S.-
14-1t
Mrs. Clay Bell is visiting her
mother, Mrs. G. w. Perry, in Rich
land.
Cadillac Eight" brend-new tires.
Perfect mechanical condition; 1919
model. Price reasonable. Stewart
Prather.-l3-2t
M. B. Owens of Atlanta is in the
city.
Remnant Sale at ANSLEY'S.-
l4-1t
r R. Burgess, of Thomasviile, was
here short while Tuesday.
G. l.. Hurley, S. NJ Dutton and A.
F. Hopkins, of Savannah, with the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

one of DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Advisers he began to read up on his symp-
toms and decided to take the Golden
Medical Discovery. He has only taken
about two bottles and some of the Pleasant
Pellets and he has so much improved that
he is able to resume his work, which he has
not been able to do for several months. He
feels and looks like a different person and
says DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
rs the best medicine he has ever taken. -
MRS. ]. ALEXANDER, 100 Nelson St.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
Hines Signs Pact With
Railway Clerks Union

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Direc-
tor General Hines has signed a ma.
tional agreement covering rules and
working conditions with the Brother,
hood of Railway and STEAMSHIP
Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express
and Station Employees. The agree
ment is retroactive to January 1, and
will continue in force during the
period of federal control.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
PLAINS.

J
tanned a dinner party Friday eve.
ing. Those present were Misses Ber-
ia VIII Clarke, Lucy Kate Clarke
MONA Few, Pearl M. Langford, Mary
Lou Kennedy, Julia Coleman, Mrs. NJ.
/ H. Campbell.
Miss Alice Ruth Zimmerman spent
a few days with Miss Katie Sue
Reese in Americas this week.
The young Matrons' Club met Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Louise Fer
guson. A sweet salad course was
served. Rock was played and the
party was enjoyed by all present.
Miss Lucy Tanner returned home
this week from Milledgeville, having
failed TO secure entrance to G. N.
|. C. on account of the large enroll
ment.
Tom Townsend, of Gainesville,
was the guest of Mrs. Frank Mat
thews this week.
The Berean class of Plains Baptist
Sunday school met at the home of
Mrs. Frank Matthews Tuesday after
noon to elect officers for the com
ing year. Earl Carter was elected
president and Rollin Chamblss, secre-
tary and treasurer. Various other
, committees were appointed
Miss Georgia Mays is visiting Mrs
Warner Hill, Jr., in Greenville, S. c.
: Miss Mary Clarke is teaching in
Richland in the high school depart.
ment.
Miss Ross Lee Higgins is still away
from home, detained on account of
her fathers health.
Plains school has reached total
enrolment of 287 and an attendance
this week of 218. The lower grades
are crowded to overlooking.
Lillian Thomas, Irene Murray and
Grace Montgomery won blue ribbons
this week for a perfect record in
spelling for the past month.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Parks, of
Albany, spent Sunday with Mrs. Mil
lard Jennings.
Miss Marguerite Hudson and Mrs.
Ernest Spann and several friends
went to the movies Monday after
noon.
Miss Edna Shirley spent Sunday
at home.
Miss Allie Maude Murray, Irene
Murray, Evelyn Walters, Floyd How
ell and John Cato Murray went to
Sc the shepherd of the Hills" Mon
day afternoon.
Mrs. Marechak will return to At
lanta this week, after an extended
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Aubrey
Gardner
7. L. Atkins, of near Smithville,
have removed to Plains Hotel. Mr..
Atkins comes originally from Rock
mart, Ga. The hotel is now open to
the public under his care.
Misses Annie Claire and Claudia
Livingston have moved into the home
of their sister, Mrs. Jack Smith,
where they will be indefinitely.
Miss Louise Ferguson has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. B. R. Beck
in Atlanta For long time Mr.
Beck has been i'll and at present is
reported to be confined very closely
to his room.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

ment's objection to the settlement
but it was recalled that from the
first the american representatives
at the peace conference had favored
the destruction of the German ships
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

thing. lie had chron-
ic dysentery. He
would have to get up
so often at night that
he did not get any
rest, He doctored
and had X-ray pic
lures taken and did
everything he could
to get relief but moth
ing gave him any
help. He became
very much discour-
ged and was about to
give up getting any
l-NA - -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
ONE THOUSAND REMNANTS
AT REDUCED PRICES.

These are displayed on main aisle,
two great tables heaping full. Rem
nants of every description, Outings,
Flannels, Percales, Ginghams, Silks,
Wooden Dress Goods, Bleaching, Pa
jana Checks, Nainsook, Linens, Sheet
ings. Every piece marked in plain
figures, yardage and price
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
MEMS TIES AT soc.

Big problem these days to produce
desirable neckwear at fair prices,
silks have ballooned to such heights.
These were bought soma months
ago, and as soon as these have passed
away there will be no more; of rich
heavy Silks. Each soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

the best OF service
to me in the case Of
a severe cold, with
cough and tightucss
of the chest. ANY
one so afflicted
knows the many
unpleasant features
connected with it. !
had exposed myself
to very inclemcnt
weather while doing
my farm work. |
was not q Str0uu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

man, and was in q run down condition. Had
tired, wornout feelings all the time, and my
debility was so as to make my daily duties
very laborious. The only relief ! got was
from DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, and ! am pleased to recommend it
to Others. JOHN NICHOLS, 4O4 J-0ng
st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
400 Al THALEAN
SCHOOL OPENING
Patrons Gathering Is
Great Occasion 18th
Teacher Installed

SaCnef installed
Today was another big day at the
new Thalean consolidated school, be-
ing the occasion of the formal open
ing Of the new school mouse. Pa
irons and visitors to the number of
more than 400 were present at 10
O'Clock, completely filling the build
ing. Addresses were made by State
School Supervisor Goddard, Col J. E.
d. Ship, of the county board of ed
/ ucatIon, Prof Forbis, head of the
Smlthvllle school, and DR.. c. w. Nj
nor, of AmerIcus. At the conclusion
of the exercises the subscription list,
started ten days ago by Dr.. Bond for
the installing Of a septic tank, was
completed, the fund being brought
up to approximately 500. New
shades for the windows and other i'm
provements are also to be provided
out of the fund raised.
During the meeting it was voted
by the assembly to name the music
room of the school the W f. Mitchell
room, following which Mr.. Mitchell,
who was present, informed the prin-
cipal of the school privately that the
school needn't worry about where
the new piano it was expecting
would come from.
The new school was especially at
tractive today county convict gans
at the order of N. A. Ray, chairman
of the county board, having just COM
pleted grading the yard and drive
way.
Since the opening of the new
school building on January the at
tendance has grown rapidly, now ap-
proXimating 100 daily. The growth
has been so rapid that, whereas three
eachers have been employed, it was
found necessary to install fourth,
and Mrs. Frank Mize has been elect
ed and has undertaken the work. The
new building has four class rooms,
the fourth having been built to pro-
vide for future growth Of the school.
Seaboard railroad, are here for sew
eral days.
|. L. Tobin, of Savannah, is spend
ing several days here with T. G. Hud-
son.
F. L. Short and J. E. and J. f.
Parrak motored over from Doerun
and spent several hours here Tues
day.
Mrs. Oscar Mckenzie and Mrs. R.
P. Black of Montezuma, were the
guests of Mrs. C. N. Rogers Tues
day.
Rev. and Mrs, P. W. Carney, of
Richland, were here today and took
dinner at the Tea Room
Mrs. Fred C. Mason and children,
of Kirkwood, Atlanta, arrived this af-
ternoon for visit of few days with
Mrs. w. S. kirkpatrick.
DR.. w. S. Prather left Monday for
Baltimore, where he is spending a |
week in ost-graduate work at Johns
Hopkins, following which he will go
to New York to attend clinics for
two or three weeks, returning home
about February 10.
Mrs. Chalmers w Collins and Mr.. /
and Mrs. j. H. Todd, her son-in-law .
and daughter, today took up their
residence in the new Thornton apart
ments on Hampton street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
Severe Cold and Cough

Orlando. Fla.:-"Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery has certainly proved of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
THE STANDARD

Come and what all the world will spring. than
$4,000 worth of fabrics THEY'RE all ready for
inspection when you
Printed Voies Soc to $3.50 Organizes So Printed Silk
Crepes $3.50. French Batiste all colo SOC to 81. co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
Rescued After Four Months

Macon, Ga. For about four months
my husband was so sick. not able to do any
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Sammy Mayer, star outfelder of
the Atlanta baseball team, and bro
ther of ErsEine Mayer, pitcher for the
Cincinnati Reds, who spends his off
season travelling for moving pic
ture concern, was in Americas for a
few hours today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
WITH SUCH A STOCK OF
B L. A N K E T

we certainly can look winter square
ly in the face. 1t is the best selec-
ton we have ever had at a CORES
ponding season, Notwithstanding the
record business that has come to us.
Cotton Blankets at $3.50 and So. so
Genuine Woolnap Blankets in
fancy plaids at....-..--..............$ Sc. rs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Fine Wooden Blankets, beauti-
full, large and heavy, at $3.50
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Extra Fine 36-Inch Nainsook.
free from dressing; actual
value now 45c; very special
at, yard .....-.-..-.....- .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

viii be absent from my office till
about Feb. 10. w. S. Prather.
1A-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
SALE OF COLLEGE
GIRL CORSETS AT $3.50.

They are all Corsets of the bet
ter sort; front lace; several
new models; all sizes at So. so
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Misses Black and White Hose,
line Isle Xxi ribbed double
heels and toes; value SOC, at
pair ....
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14
SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY,
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

Genuine Peperel Sheeting;
guaranteed 72 inches wide,
unbleached, at yard .--...............75c
Genuine Peperel Sheeting,
guaranteed ~ inches wide,
bleached, at yard 79c
One hundred Ribbon Remnants
all desirable lengths; values
up to soc, very special at yd..-.15c
Best quality Outings in colors;
also white and solid colors,
yard .------.-..-.......-..-........ Csc
Yard Wide Taffeta Silk; wear
guaranteed; actual value now
about So. Very special for
three days at, yard -...-...........$l. so
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Fresh savannah and Apalachicol'
Oysters IHd nice MacKerel Eher
lock & G, AL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Remnant Sale at ANSLEY'S.-
14-1t
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Mrs. Chalmers W. Collins and Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Todd, her son-in-law
and daughter, today took up their
residence in the new Thornton apart
ments on Hampton street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Belfast Linen Finish Suiting
for Middies and Suits, extra
heavy and free from dressing.
special at, yard -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Women's Fleeced, Ribbed I'm
derwear, Vests and Pants to
match, regular 81 value:
here for Thursday, Friday
and Saturday at garment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Mems Elastic Ribbed Union
Suits, fleece lined and worth
regularly $3.50; here for
three days selling only at
per suit .-.-.-.--.-.-..---.......
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Nj and Mrs. r. (. L. Majors an
nounce the birth of son this morn
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Ten cases Palm Olive Rose
Bath Soap; you know the
grade; sold only on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, and
SOLD only with other pun
chases of 81 or more, 8 cakes
for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-01-14

Ten cases Palm Olive Rose
Bath Soap; you know the
grade; sold only on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, and
sold only with other pun
chases of 81 or more, 8 cakes
for ,-------.-.-.--.-....... 2sa
Mems Elastic Ribbed Union
Suits, fleece lined and worth
regularly $3.50; here for
three days selling only at
per suit .-.-.--.-...-..-......-. 81 so
Women's Fleeced, Ribbed I'm
derWear, Vests and Pants to
match, regular 81 value;
here for Thursday, Friday
and Saturday at garment. sec
Belfast Linen Finish Suitine
Tor Mlddles and Suits, extra
heaVy and free from dressing,
special at, yard --... Ak
Misses Black and White Hose.
hne Isle Xxi ribbed double
heels and toes; value SOC, at
pair .............-......-... az
Extra Fine 36-Inch Nainsook.
free from dressing; actual
value now 45c; very special
at, yard .....-........... 90
@oo YARDS Guaranteed All Wool
Serge, in Navy and Black.
value $3.50; special at, yd... $1.ss
MEMS SHOES AT $40.
Edmonds Foot Filter, the worlds
biggest selling single style shoe. One
shoe, one leather, one last one
price. A great factory making onIv
one shoe; they compare wei With
other $500 grades
The SALE OF BLACK CAT
HOSIERY CONTINUES.
About one hundred of the famous
Black Cat Hose in seconds" at half
price; nothing wrong with them. onlv
drop stitch Occasionally; will net af-
feet the wear. $3.50 qualities If nurs
thread silk, at $125. $1.OO Qualities
of silk Isle at SOC. soc qualities of
hsle at 25", and every pair guaran-
teed to be the Black Cat make.
ry Goods Co.
o Bank of Commerce.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-01
LADEN WITH sPolLs OF WAR
chinaman Who Worked With Allied
Forces In France Wonderful
: Sight When He Returns.

Pick and spade heroes of the Chi.
nese republic, who soldiered so hard In
France for an allied victory, are re-
turning to the homeland with the
choice pickings Of the salvage piles
Of Europe on their backs. The Home
Sector gives this picture Of the re-
turning coolie sports: "There are two
obvious signs which make it plain
that great things are stirring in these
hitherto unstiffed parts. One Of them
literally smites the eye as soon as the
returned warrior steps down the gang
plank Of the coolie transport at Using
tau or Shanghai. Dizzily arrayed in
the sartorial pickings Of all the earth.
they are a fearsome wonder to behold.
American overseas caps and Scottish
kits, French shoes, swagger sticks, a
chasseur: hat, set rakishly on the ear
and bird cage. in hand In the man.
ner of the native teahouse, sometimes
even Sam Brown belt-it is q wild
cubist melange Of the costumery and
appurtenances of all the world and all
times. -
'The little children run before them
in terror, the aged resign themselves
to the coming of the ,long-forboded
evil spirits wreaking vengeance for
the joss stick left to 60 out before the
village god"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-01
WHY SIGN BEFORE you: READ?
Too Many Seem Pleased to;Affix Their
Signatures to Anything Put
= Before Them. ~, p

Judge Albion T. Wright said at a
lawyers banquet in Cincinnati:
"'Sfgn here, please Gentlemen. it's
astonishing how these three simple
words hypnotic thousands Of people,
causing them to affix their signatures
to contracts and agreements that they
will repent all their lives. -.
81 signed the paper without read
ing it, a witness said to me one day.
Mr.. Blank told me what it's contents
were and I, naturally, thought that
could trust him.
Eyes said I, but you should have
remembered that; when a person asks
you to sign something he, for his part,
doesn't trust your word-he insists on
having it in black and white. Well,
then, why should you take his word
when he won't take yours?'" "
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-01
What the Sun Gives Us.

The cost Of light per ounce has re
Gently been worked out by DR.. Charles
Davidson Of Greenwich observatory,
says London Tit-Bits. Z It takes an
appalling amount of light to weigh
an ounce. he says. and the cost, as
supplied by gas and electric light
companies, works out at something
like 10000, OO0. ~ =. :.
The sun showers down on US 100
tons of this valuable stuff every day,
says the doctor, yet we often, neglect
this free gift and prefer, to pay f1O,-
100000 an ounce for a very much in
ferior quality. \..." T. -:
If the sun charged US for his mag
nificent light lat the same rate as the
gas and electric light companies, we
should have to pay f57, s44, ZOO, 900 900
a day, or about $1,000 million pounds
a year; but the sun does not charge
he gives it to US all without money
and without price, =" =.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-01
Maxine Study Of Geneties.

In order to learn more about inner
itance in cattle and other animals, In
formation is wanted. by l.. j. Cole, OF
the genetics department Of the Wis
consin college of agriculture. about
the similarity Of the duplicate parts
of, double monsters, such as double
headed calves. or calves with one head
and two bodies, This will help in
study of twinning and other related
phenomena. ~ Ill.
This information can best be OBJ
tained,. says MI Cole, from specimens
win white markings. where a compar-
ison can be made of the extent and
shape ;Sf the two parts. These freaks
are often mounted, or preserved and
the genetics department would appre-
sciate information as to where photo
graphs or sketches can be obtained.
This material will help toward an I'M
dcrstaiding of some problems In IN
heritance in cattle and other animals.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-01
REGENERATE' NORTH FRANCE
Large Sums Have Been Advanced to
Restore Industries and Agri-
culture.

Lillc.-Perceptible progress toward
the regeneration Of northern France
is shown in reports just made public
here. From Feb. TO Dec. /, 1919.
1,2o50,O0o,oOO francs We're advanced to
manufacturers. and nearly, 2,00o.00o,'
600 francs were paid rs compensation
for war damages. Seed costing 49,
5OO,0D francs and fertilizers worth
22,OOO.OOO francs were bought for
farmers, who in addition received 49,
QUO head Of horses. .s.,'