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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
BrOOks.BacIl wedding.

The marriage of Miss Irene
Bach, of 1109 Fourth avenue, to
Otto E. Brooks, Of San Francisco.
Cal, was quiet ceremony taking
place at 2:15 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon at the parsonage of St.
Joseph's church. Rev. P. H. Dur
kin officiated at the pretty cere-
mony. Attending the bridal couple
were MIR. and Mrs. William Bach.
brother and sister-in-law Of the
bride Following the ceremony, a
wedding supper was served at the
home of the bride, covers being laid
for nine. MIR. and Mrs. Brooks
left last evening to spend the win
ter months in the south.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
I AKRON.STALEY GAME.

Akron, Ohio. Dec. S.-The Akron
professional football champions
will meet the Decatur Staleys, pro-
fessionals, in the Chicago Cubs
baseball park at Chicago, Sunday
afternoon, Arthur >Ranney, business
manager Of the Akron club, an
nounced today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
DIR. STOCKER WILL
RESUME PRACTICE
AFTER DISCHARGE

DR.. Alfred Stocker, 1851 Twe14'
fifth street, who has been In ia
United States army medical Dc.
partment since 1917, having for Tho
past two years been located at CO.
lumbus, Ca, has been transferred
to Rock Island arsenal where be
will receive his discharge from-the
army. He will resume his residsa~
M Rock Island and return to prl-l
vate life. Mrs. Stocker accompan-
led the doctor home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
Obituary
! r.. Enna Whhrvw.

Mrs. Emma Withrow, wife Of Ju-
Illus Withr6w. Thirty-nfth avenue
and Eighth street, died at st. An
thongs hospital last evening after
q several months illness Mrs.
Withrow was born Oct. Is, 1889. at
Traer, Iowa. and had been q resi-
dent Of Rock Island for IA years.
The remains are at the Hodgson
undertaking parlors awaiting the
arrival Of relatives from Oklahoma.
Funeral arrangements will be made
later.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
H. <. WALKER
IS new HEAD
OF Realtors
J. B. Eckhardt Is Reelected /. \.
Post Of Secretary Of tAe
Board.

Hugh X. Walker OF the firm .
H. K. Walker & company. =.
elected president of the Rock i,
land real estate board at II, :.
ular monthly meeting at non, !.
day in the Y. NJ. c. A.. He =.
ceeds T. B. Reidy in the am.
Other officers elected are a \,
lows: wy
Vice president-E. B. Kries
Secretary. B. Eckhart
Treasurer-Ben Mitchem.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
CLOTH MAKERS
war ON UNIONS
Six Large Firms in New York City
Lock Out Sixteen Thousand
Workers Today.

New York, Dec. 8-Headquarters
of the Amalgamated Clothing
Workers of America announced
here today that New York cloth
ing manufacturers had declared
war on the union and that this
morning six large firms had locked
out 10000 workers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
STATE ACADEMY
OF SCIENCE WILL
PRINT VOLUMES

Springfield. Ill-Latest discov-
cries in science in their especial
relation to Illinois are discussed by
leading scientists of the state. in
three volumes Of the Transactions
! Of the Illinois State Academy Of
Science. which will be ready for
distribution early in December.
Tho volumes contain about 100 con-
trlbutions covering subjects in
chemistry, physics, geology. botany,
Eoology. physiology. public health,
sanitation and agriculture.
The State Academy of Science is
recognized by the legislature as a
great asset to the state and its
transactions are published at state
expense. The papers In these vol
umes are regarded here as of UNI
usual importance because they dis
c1ss many Investigations made dur
Ing the unusual conditions incident
to the war.
Under the heading Of geology one
Of the important papers is by Pro-
fessor S. W. Parr OF the State uni
versity, in which he discusses the
scientific use of Illinois coal in or
der to get the most heat and the
least smoke from it. He makes
some practical suggestions for in
creasing the efficiency Of the Goals
In the state.
"Flu- Epidemic.
DR.. II. b. Hemenway Of the state
health department has contributed
. paper on the "flu" epidemic in
Illinois. which will go down in his
tory as one OF the greatest plaques
Of the century. DR.. W. G. Balm of
Springfield discusses the bacteriol-
ogy prevalence and the cure Of tu-
herculosis in the light Of his re-
search work at the Rockefeller in
stitute and at the United. States
army hospital No. 8. Ottisviile. NY.
Insect pests in Illinois and the
best methods of graduating them
are discussed in paper by r. ID.
GLASGOW and F. b. Stevens Of the
University of Illinois and by other
Investigators.
There are also papers on refor
estrAtion and reclamation by w. G.
Waterman and l.. NJ. Simmons of
Northwestern university and G. B.
Fuller Of the University of Chi
cago and on preserving natural for
est and prairie tracts OF land by v.
e. Shelford and q dozen other in
ivestigators.
Academy of Science.
The State Academy Of Science
- made up Of about 500 men Of
science working in many lines. All
colleges and universities, many high
schools and manufacturing plants
Of the state where scientific experts
are employed are represented In the
membership. Anyone genuinely in
terested in science may be candi-
date for membership.
Henry c. Cowles CT the Univer-
ty'ty Of Chicago is president. Charles
r. Knipp Of the University Of I'LL
nOis vice president. and W. G. Wa
'serman Of Northwestern university
\ treasurer. DR.. A. r. Crook. cur
sstor Of the state museum. 10 acting
~ secretary until the next annual
.1eetipg In the spring in Carbon
~ apr. Crook il editing the three
oona Of the transaction.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
WIDOW GIVEN ESTATE.

The will Of William F. Salter Of
Moline was admitted to probate
today. The entire estate is left to
the widow, Alice A. Salter, except
ing carpenter tools, which are be-
Queathed to the sons. The instru-
ment is dated Feb. 16, 1920.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
Society
Council Girls To Meet.

The Council girls are to hold
their regular weekly meeting to-
morrow evening at the Y. w. c. A.
and all members and their friends
are urged to be present. Any one
who intends to be present is urged
to register in order that reserva-
tons may be made.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
Entertains villa Alumnae.

Mrs. Joseph Bell entertained the
tri-city chapter of Villa Alumnae
at her home. 1872 Twenty-second
street. Moline, LAST evening. A
short business session was held.
after which cards were enjoyed.
Four tables were surrounded at
the games and prizes were award
ed to Miss Clara Math and Miss
Rosetta Russell. AT late hour
delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess. Christmas decora-
tons were used about the rooms.
The next meeting will be held Jan.
4 with the Misses Agnes and Eliza
beth Maucker at their home, 744
Seventeenth street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
Busy Circle Meeting.

Mrs. Glen Burgston of 1924
Twenty eighth street yesterday
afternoon was hostess to the mem
bers Of the Ready to Help circle.
Kings Daughters, at one of the
busiest meetings Of the season.
There was splendid attendance
and much business was transacted
during the afternoon, while the
members busted themselves work
ing on articles for the Santa Claus
shop. A goodly number Of them
we're completed. Mrs. L. l.. Har-
ris, president of the circle, urged
the members to cooperate with this
movement and donate their time to
work on the toys which are being
made. The sum of SIS was voted
to the welfare association. and Mrs.
Harris named Mrs. ]. l.. Dickman
chairman Of the committee to work
with Mrs. Mary Morgan. Mrs. F.
J. Gogele and Mrs. Fred R. Pollard
were named with Mrs. Dickman.
The circle voted IS to The Ggus
Santa Claus fund also. Mrs. p. E.
Marshall gave a splendid report Of
the last meeting of the board, and
two letters were read from the
French orphan who the circle is
supporting. Delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess. Mrs.
Lawrence Brown will be hostess at
the next meeting of the circle on
Jan. 4.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08
Costume Ball to Be Holiday Event.

SVstumc DILL I'D Ne HUtludy Event,
One of the leading pre-holiday
events will be the Tri-City Art
league costume ball which will be
given by members of the league
Thursday evening, Dec. %, at the
symphony hall of the music center,
the second floor of 222 Main street,
Davenport. The art league studios
on the floor above will be fitted up
for lounge and refreshment
rooms. Music will be furnished for
the dancing by the University of H.
linoio orchestra which will be
brought from Champaign for the
occasion. Mrs. Otto H. Seiffert is
general chairman of the ball.
Tickets for the affair will be out
shortly, to be obtained at the Dav-
export Outing club and at the Rock
Island Arsenal Golf club, and those
in charge of the affair are anxious
that it be understood that this is
not an exclusive affair, but that
tickets may be purchased by the
public. The proceeds are to 20 to
the Tri-City Art league treasury
to further the fostering of art in
the community. Miss Marjorie
Velie of Moline is chairman of the
ticket committee, which includes
the Misses Grace Murphy of Rock
Island, Miss Alice Skinner of MO
line and the Misses Mary Weir
dorothy Lardner, Esther Bechte]
and Gertrude Beiderbecke of Day-
export. Mrs. Harry F. Evans o,
Davenport has charge of the deco.
rations. Otto H. Seiffert and Rich.
! ard s. Hosford of Moline have oh.
tanned the concession to run the
hot dog" stand Miss Edna Robe.
son has charge of the costumes anG
any one desiring costume sugees.
tons is urged to communicate with
Miss Robson at the art league
studios. She will inform them Of
places in Rock Island and Chicago
where attractive fancy costume.
may be obtained. The affair will h.
made real Bohemian frolic SINH.
lar to those INDUCED in by art "a.
irons and students in Chicago anf
New York.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08

To Give Entertainment.
The Loyal Sons OF the Second
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-08

Christian church are to sponsor an
entertainment at the church at 8
O'clock Friday evening. There will
be a minstrel show and q number
of smaller shows, which are I'M
usually amusing. Prizes will also
be given away. A very interesting
evening is promised and the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
All young men who are interested
in basketball are urged to be pres
ent and help receive the guests. A
small admission fee will be
charged.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-14

About week before examina-
tions Archie takes undue pains
to ask teacher to suggest some
nice authors for outside read
ing, some authors who will
prove as delightful reading as
those the class has just been
studying.
Those ultra tactful ladies who
insist that if you think your
hands look bit grubby-'VeU,
you'd just better take a good
look at THEIRS! Rodney, who
is calling on Katherine and
her mamma, has just Won
dered if it wouldn't be a good
plan if he could slip away and
wash up before he has his tea,
to which Mamma and Kathcr-
inc make tactful rejoinder
that their hands are "simply
pot bldck"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
Income Tax Notice

The time for filing State Income
returns expires March 1st.
If you have a reason able excuse
for not filing before that time,
write or phone this office for an ex
tension.
All taxpayers filing later than
March LIST, except those TO whom an
extension has been granted, ill be
assessed at the double rate, without
an exception.
Ali sales of real es tate in the three
counties are being copied. DO not
forget to report profit on such sales
else you will be sui ject to the double
assessments when discovery made.
Ii you have l., ceived blank,
return must be made, otherwise a
penalty assessment will be made.
PEARCE TOMKGNS,
Assessor of Incomes,
Court House, Ashland. Wis.
Phone: Horne 1874
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
Much unproductive Land.

About one-fifth of a billion acres OF
tha cutover land and woodland in the
United States might be cleared up
and the stumps removed SO that the
land would be available for produc-
tive farming. If all this agriculturally
suitable forest and cutover land could
be made into farms averaging l6O
acres, it would provide 1.25O.OOO farms.
AN increase of about 20 per cent
over the present number. 1t is be-
lieved unlikely that more than oO,OOO,-
600 acres, or enough for perhaps 3OO.-
600 farms, will be cleared OF the
stumps unless the government assumes
responsibility.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
Orator Not Dependent.

John Bright's notes for speech
were written on visiting card Lord
Asquith is the authority for this state
ment. but it does not appear quite to
harmonize with Bright's recorded prac-
tice of using several half4sheets in the
case Of important speeches. He GER
tainly was not dependent on his notes,
however, being always able to repeat
verbatim any of the sentences which,
owing to the applause which greeted
them, had been inaudible to the press.
On one occasion the wind played havoc
with his half-sheets, which he had laid
on top Of his hat. But he picked them
up. sorted them unconcernedly, and
went on. II ~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
First American savinos Bank.

The first savings bank of America
was opened in Boston Dec. Ii, 1918.
In the same year ar institution called
the Philadelphia Savings Fund society
was established. The third institution
of this kind In America was founded
in New York in 1919. The first regular
savings bank was established in Ham
burg, Germany, in 1778, and the Sec
ond at Berne, Switzerland, 116 years
ago. The first regular savings bank in
Great Britain was opened in Edinburgh
los years ago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
High School Notes

Iron Rivers boys and girls basket
ball teams played here Friday mite.
About thirty spectators accompan
led the players here. II tn v had
expected a victory they were sadly
disappointed. The girls game was
the fastest one PLAYED this year 1t
was all pep and any Que who has
ever said that girls games are
dead : will eever say so again.
Iron River was defeated by a scoi e
OF 8 10 2 The boys seemed to have
clear walk away. "E sh" just
"rolled up" the baskets while Iron
River stood by watching in disgust.
Our team was handicapped in a
way because Oscar. who has been
i'll, was unable TO play, However,
the rest of the boys showed what
they were made of and the game
came out 38 to 4,
Miss Devne was one OF three
teachers who took icy ride on one
OF Olson's drays Saturday after
noon.
Four of our Juniors and Seniors
took quite thrilling ride in a
"cracker box" Saturday mite. Ask
John, he knows.
The class play and its cast have
been chosen. The name of the pro
duction is All of a Sudden. Peggy
Those who Will take part are Jack
Maxcy, Rose Torbol, Richard Her
ring, Bernice Mark, William Joanis,
Alma 1rempe, Ray DeMars, Mild
red Smith. Esther Cbristiansen and
Nathan Buzard The play will be
presented some time in April.
Miss Caukins was absent from
school Monday.
Helen Johnson. who has been
absent the past three weeks owing
tO.illness, is back to school.
Miss Smith was absent Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Richard was i'll and absent from
school Tuesday morning.
At lastl The class pins and rings
have arrived and are much in evi
dence.
The B. B. team plays at Wake
field Saturday mite.
This week completes the first six
weeks OF the semest +. Yes. we
know. Tests are becoming very
popular (among the teachers).
Those letters conticue from
Walker.
Watch for the dates OF the b g
exhibit.
Miss Beatrice Jones OF. Milwaukee,
! DoWner Is vlsl ing with MIS-
Stiffin this week.
The Delta Phi are planning on
taking a trip to Barksd lie some
evening soon.
Irene Felix, who has been i'll The
past few weeks, is back in school
! A mass meeting was held Tues
day for the purpose Of waking The
student bodv up and citing them
know that the annual staff is still
out for subscri ptions. Various
mamb RS Of the staff and Of the
c .ses and faculty spoke, The
Annual will be success, but the
Seniors need the support OF every
one. Or course all OF the pupils will
subscribe, but re are sorry that we
can t say as much for the business
men. They seem TO think that the
school belongs to Ashland. Come
on, let's go.
s~-s. --ssk.,1
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
Card of Thanks

We wish TO extend cur heartfelt
thanks to the many friends and
neighbors and to the Boy Scouts
and the confirmation class OF l92O
for their kindness during the III
ness and death Of our beloved son
and brother.
Mr.. aud Ms. A. P. Johnson
and family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26

Shell will marry none but brainy
man.
He-Strange how people prefer their
exact opposite In marriage.
Ny wife Blanch having left my
bed and board ] refuse from tn S
date, Feb. 26, 1920, to pay any
debts which she may contract any
where. James Coma. 3 II
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
And II Did.

A youthful aspirant for journalistic
distinction who was asked to write an
article on superstition and imbecility
began his essay thus:
''That imbecility is not on the wane,
perusai OF the following lines will am
ply demonstrate"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
A MercifuI Judue.

"Judge, wish you'd put me on pro-
bation."
"How long did sentence you for?"
Zone year. But l want to get mar
RED"
"You wish me to substitute for a
sentence Of one year sentence for
life? That would be unconstitution-
al"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
A Perfect Chesterfield.

IT must say this condemned murder
er was polite to the last"
"Well?"
"When he was being strapped into
the electric chair he apologized to the
doctors, newspaper men and prison Of
ficials present for occupying the only
chair in the ROOM"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
Printers, Fun.

There never was any variety in this
bill Of fare" growled the pessimistic
patron.
'You forget the typographical errors,
SIR" replied the facetious waiter.
"What?"
1--WE have a new lot every day, sir,
and, upon my word, some Of them are
most amusing"
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For Sale
Al

The early pig brings home the
bacon. We have them six weeks
old. Call Tetzner's Market or farm.
At "a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
He Was Riaht.

Mike-What's tn best thing to drown
ones sorrows in, Pat?
Pat-Perspiration Hard work Will
kill them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26

from business Trip 10 OupoIioI
JOS Mihalek, Moquah lad IL
years of age, was killed 81 Grand
view YESTERDAY morning when be
attempted TO catch u moving train.
A surprise party was given 10
honor OF Anna Kinney last ,Satnr
day evening. Games were played
after which delicious luncheon
was served. Those present were
Anna Kinney, Ada Lien, Olive
Miller, Regina Finnegan, Fern aid
Esther Christianson, Rngna John
son, Pearl Stoefer, Sena and lsabe
Scamfer, Nora Myhre, Alua Tremp
Ruth Summerton, Helen aud Agnes
o sen.
Miss Emma Duguay Of St. Parl
is visiting in the city at the home OF
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Duguay.
E. Schultheis transacted business
at Ashland Monday.
Mrs. Jake Segal and Aaron Segal
were visitors at Ashland Monday.
d. M. Maxcy made a business
trip to Superior the first of the
week.
VIM. Dzamber made a business
trip to Minneapolis the first of the
week.
Martin Sundeen transacted bust
ness at Spooner Monday.
FOR SALE The Thoreson resi-
dence located near the N. P. depot.
Price is right. A dandy place fol
anyone wanting dandy six room
house at an extremely low figure,
Get busy .and see w. A. Robinson,
Times office. Il
Word was received by Mrs. Ralph
Williams to the effect that her hus-
band is i'll with influenza at Cleve-
land.
A son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Williamson at Duluth
Wednesday. Mrs. Williamson was
formerly Miss Myrtle Ramstead Of
this city.
Mrs. Ole Ramstead went to Du.
luth this morning to see her new
grandson born Wednesday.
Mrs. Shoresman returned Saturday
from Minneapolis where she was
called to attend the funeral of hel
mother.
Magdaline Bourgo has been i'll the
past week with influenza.
Mrs. George Froseth has been on
the sick list the past few days.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lambert Bourgo last Friday
morning.
A party will be held at the Club
House of the Engoe Social Club on
Saturday evening, Feb. 28th. A
program will be given by the Con-
cordia Singing Society and this will
be followed by Leap Year rag ball
social and the reading of a news
paper made up by the different PEG.
pie of the community. The proceeds
of the social will go to charity.
Mr.. Arthur McClurg who holds a
responsible position at the Barksdale
plant, left Sunday for Shell Lake,
where he expects to negotiate de
for large farm. Mr.. McCIu,g is
an experienced farmer from Iowa,
and moved up here for his health
about two years ago.
Thou sands of acres of North Wis.
consin land for sale. J. B. Mathews,
Broker, Ashland Wis. Bristol Block
At.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
In the Clock Store.

The Minute Hand-I say, let's strike.
The Hour Hand-FOr shorter hours?
The Minute Handles, for forty
minute one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
For sprains and bruises,
Stings and bites,
Stiff joints and Neuralgia
Use DIR. NYAL'S WHITE IMMINENT
It's in the van today. erox pRos.)

An impre ssiye ms tallation service
was held in the Methodist church on
Sunday morning, Feb. %. wnen IA
officers, Ii regular teachers ard 2
substitute teachers we're Installed
in the Sunday school work for the
ensuing year.
FOR SALE, good four year old
COW, to freshen inside of ten days.
Inquire of F. A. Bell. 2w.
Mrs. George Fluck broke one OF
her bones in her foot last week
when she slipped and fell on the ice
near her home.
Max He mer OF Iron River was .
business visitor in the city the
first of The week.
Mrs. p. L. Tro vbridge. who ha,
been on the sick list is reported as
getting along nicely.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
Strictly Ornamental.

Il hear Giddison has new stenog-
rapher."
$50 he has"
do you suppose she can spell and
punctuate?'
II don't know, and ! don't believe
GiddisOn knows either. When / asked
him about her qualifications all he
could say was, Such eyes, such hair,
such figure r"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26
PERSONALS

Beef, Iron and Wine,
lust al the time
You feel you've lost the fight
Will buck you up,
Give you the punch
To put the FLU" to flight.
(Fox BRos)
Wanted small safe. Notify this
office.
Amos NJ. Hansen made profess
ional trips to Bayfield, and Grand
view the first Of the week.
Mrs. William Klino of Iron River
and Miss Rose Cowalczvk of Sup
erior We're here Monday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Ed Cunmore.
A bronz. memorial tablet will be
placed in the new me- mortal chapel
of Lawrence University on which
w4l be Inscribed the names of /
men whe made the Supreme sacri
flee in the World War. WashburE
will be honored by one namef II at
of Byron Everett Jacobs n, class
o 1915. The tablet will cost about
1850.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26

The Nyal Brand
Of PINE AND TAR
Compounded with great care
May be obtained from George
and Pete,
Said Doc F. D. McNair. tFox BROS.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-02-26

QUALIFIED.
She dramatically The man I
marry must be willing to go through
IRE for me.
He-Then I'm your man. The boss
has fred me for telephoning you SO.
often.