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Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect It
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports FROM druggists
who are constantly in direct touch With
the public, there IL one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
those conditions. The mild and healing
influence Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root 10
soon realized. II stands the highest for
its remarkable record Of success.
An examining physician for one Of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, In
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one rearon why
% many applicants for insurance are re-
jected IL because kidney trouble IL 20
common TO the American people. and the
large majority Of those whose applica-
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. II IL on sale
ct all drug stores In bottles Of two sizes,
medium and large.
However. " you wish first TO test this
great preparation send ten cents 10 DR..
Kilmer a Co., Binghamton. N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER.

Constipation invites other troubles
which come speedily unless quickly
checked and overcome by Green's
August Flower which is n gentle laxa-
tive, regulates digestion both In
stomach and lntestlnes, cleans and
sweetens the stomach and ELEMENTARY
canal. stimulates the liver to secrete
the bile and impurities from the blood.
II Is a sovereign remedy used In many
thousands OF households all over the
civilized world for more than half a
century by those who have suffered
with Indigestion, nervous dyspepsia,
sluggish liver. coming mp OF food. pal
pitatlon, constipation and other in
testlnal troubles. Sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere. Try a bottle,
take no substltute-Adv.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

"Jurd Loop Is norntlng around that
ms he was going home from the store
luther night he was attacked by n pas
sci OF screech owls" related n citizen
Of the Fiddle Creek (Ark.) neighbor-
hood. "He says he beat Off the first
batch with n club, but they whooped
and bellered TIL n lot more, forty OF so,
popped out OF the darkness and tore
into him. He lows they'd have ripped
and clawed him to death II he hadn't
slid into n holler log"
"Just as I've said a dozen times"
cried the acquaintance to whom the
episode was told, "that there cuss
knows whur n bone-dry stu Is atl"-
Kansas City Star.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
Resume Collection OF DUTY.

Brownsville, Texas.-For the first
time since 1913, Mexican customs
agents at Mntamoros, opposite
Brownsville, nre collecting import du-
ties on practically all purchases On
the American side In excess OF 1 or
2 pesos In value. Ninety per cent OF
the Mntnmoros retail trading Is done
In Brownsville. Mexican customs of
Ulcers say the return to virtually nor
NAL production In Mexico caused re-
sumption OF Import duty connection.
II Is understood the order affects all
border points.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

true is because we're such a busy
family. That, | believe. Is the secret
OF the whole thing"
~ believe you're right" said Mr..
Beaver.
We've made use OF what hns been
given "a us. We have been able to
use our Hat tails ns rudders when we
swan or when we were diving for my.
thing. aud we can make n great noise
with Il as we splash II on the water
II we're warning that dnnger Is nenr.
"We learned how 90 use our front
feet ny hands ana we Gun swim along
holding ~ 10 MS the mud we have
gathered and take II along where
we go and where we need Il.
"And when II is cold during the win
ter, and 50 many ponds freeze. we have
sense enough TO put our food away
ahead Of time, and so we have II ready
In our underwater houses.
"we don't wish for II after the cold
weather comes, but we arrange about
Il before hand, just like people who
put pennies and things In a bank so
when they are III or have something
happen they've got something to help
them with.
"Yes," said Mr.. Beaver. II think we
deserve n little OF the praise we get
from people. and II we do sometimes
destroy too many trees and II we are
too fond OF cornnelds In the summer
all creatures have their weaknessesi
"But the thing you said. Mrs. Benver,
Is the truth Beavers have the great
intelligence TO know when they're hap
by, which Is more than lots OF crea.
lures do. And one Of the great secrets
OF II, l quite ngree with you. Is. that
we're such a busy family and we don't
waste our time waiting for something
10 turn up.
"And the night time Is when we
like TO work best. isn't II, my lover"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
ARMISTICE!.
9
Constipation, Headache,
Colds. Biliousness, Sur.
tender to "Cascarets"

Bring back p%eacei Enjoy llfel Your
system Is filled with liver and bowel
poison which keeps your skin sallow'
your stomach upset, your head dull and
aching. Your meals r turning into
poison gases and acids. You can not
feel right. Don't stay bilious or consti-
pated. Feel splendid always by taking
Cascarets occasionally. They act with
out gripping or inconvenience. They
never slcken you like Calomei, Salts,
OIL or nasty, harsh Pills. They cost SO
little too-Cascarets work while you
sleep.-Adv.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
SHE THOUGHT DRESS
WOULD LOOK DYED
But "Dlamond Dyes" Turned Her
Faded, Old, Shabby Apparel
Into New.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new. rich. fadeless color to any
fabric. whether 1t be wool, silk, linen,
cotton or mixed goods,-dresses,
blouses, stockings, skirts. chlldren's
coats. feathers, draperles, coverings
everythlngi
The Direction Book with each pack
age tells how to diamond dye over any
color.
To match any material. have dealer
show you Diamond Dye" Color Card.
ADV.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
Would consolIdate Roads.

New York.-Compulsory consolida-
ton Of the railroads into a few great
corporations before they return to
private control, with the public and
labor, as well as capital, represented
In the management Of the systems,
was advocated by Director General
Hines IN an address before the New
York City Bar Association.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
"cold In the Head''

Is an acute attack OF Nasal Catarrh. Per.
sons who are subject TO frequent colds
In the head will ind that h use OF
HALLS cATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the system, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colda.
Repeated attacks OF Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CArARRH MEDICINE IL talk.
on internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free,
$4,000 for n case OF cntarrh hat
HALLS cArARRH MEDICINE win not
sure.
" J. Cheney a Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
Mayor Arrested for Shortage.

Denver.-H. o. Womack, known in
Denver MS Major Womack, U. S. A.,
has been arrested In Fort Worth,
Texas, by Department OF Justice
agents, charged with Irregularities in
his accounts Of the army store In the
Denver Auditorium, where army sup
plies have been sold to the public.
The complaint was mnde by the zone
finance officer At Omaha.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

You become nervous, despondent, sick,
foverish, irritable, have spots appearing
before the eyes, bags.under the lids, and lack
ambition 70 do things.
The latest and most effective means Of
overcoming this trouble, ~ 10 cat sparingly
Of meat, drink plenty OF water between
meals and take n single Anuric tablet before
each meal for n while.
Simply ask your druggist for Anurio
(anti-uric-acid) II you aren't feeling up 10
the standard. II you have lumbago, rheu-
matiam, dropsy, begin Immediately this
treatment with Anuric,
The physicians and specialists at DR..
Piorce's Invallds' Hotel, Buffalo, N. r.,
have thoroughly tested this prescription
and have been with n accord successful In
Graduating these troubles.
Patients having once used Anuric at tho
institution have repeatedly sent back for
more. Such q demand has been created
that Doctor Pierce decided TO put Anurio In
the drug stores Of this country, In q ready
to-use form.
Omaha, Nebr.:-"I aohed nil over ana
felt 90 badly that I could not sleep at night,
my bladder seemed weak, gave mo conssd-
cradle trouble, and caused singing eensa-
tons. l read an advertisement OF DIR.
Pierce's Anuric (anti-uric-acid) and pur-
chased . bottle. II was only a few day.
before l felt wonderfully relieved, and all
the soreness left me. / am glad 10 endorse
such q worthy medicine and always shall
recommend it."-MRS. w. q. ZESCH.
MAN, 1882 N. 18th 81.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
ASPIRIN FOR HEADACHE
Name "Bayer" Is on Genuine
A%spiin-say Bayer

Insist on 'Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin"
In a "Bayer package" containing prop
or directions for Headache, Colds,
Pain. Neuralgia. Lumbago, and Rneu-
matism. Name "Bayer" means genuine
Aspirin prescribed by physicians for
nineteen years. Handy tin foxes Of II
tablets cost few cents. Aspirin Is trade
mark Of Bayer Manufacture Of Mono
aceticacidester OF Snlicyllcacld.-Adv.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

First binancler-Look here, old
man, you mustn't say anything about
the fact that we got n couple OF mill
lion out Of the last deal.
Second Tinancier-why mott They
can't get us.
II know. | know; but It's unpatri-
otto. II only adds to the total volume
Of unrest. Judge
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
The InItIa,ory uItImstum.

THE last shall be first" quoted the
earnest citizen.
~ don't doubt H." replied Senator
Sorghum. 'It's the only way ! can ex-
plain the name In which an ultima
tum always seems to start such a long
line OF talk"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

Washlngton.-Lucio and slmpllclo
Cooling, famous "Slamese' twins, will
be enumerated In the census as two
persons, although they are a unit
physically, under n ruling by Director
Rogers. The twins are IL years old,
natives Of the Philippines, and are llv-
Ing In Washington.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
Don't FORGET cutleura raIeum

When adding to your toilet requisites.
An exquIsItely scented face, skin. baby
and busting powder and perfume, rem
derlng other perfumes s%uperfuous.
You may rely on II because n OF the
Cuticura Trio (Sonp, Ointment and
Talcum). 25c each everywhere.-Adv.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
Truly SURPRISING.

Elderly Hostess-So you are the
daughter of my old friend Margaret
Blank. | was at your christening eight
cen years ago--but how you've
changed.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
satlnfaotnrIlv Exnlalnad.

Judge-How could you get so bad
~ injured by simply going through a
door?
Prlsoner-Sure. I forgot TO mention
that the door was shut when I went
through.-London Answers.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

scaggs (curlously)-Dld you have
turkey yesterday for dlnnerf
Bags (trlumphnntly)-No, but we
had all the trimmings.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
Maxim II comnlete.

81 d~nresay your new house has all
the latest modern touches" yes; we
put a mortgage on Il today"
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
PATENTS E E:s ;ig:i::! 4. Si %;
W. N. ", DENVER, NO. 2.-tS2o.
His 0uess.

"why do so many people neglect OPP
portunlty7"
"Becuz they're sitting up to welcome
trouble. l take IT," responded old Uncle
Pennywlse. Louisville Courler-Jour-
nal.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
That Was the Trouble.

Redistribution say your wife Ia
starving. Can't you get work.
Beggar-Yes, sir but she can't.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

Shrubs beautify and protect the
premises.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

A hunger strike Is n boycott against
the appetite.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16
Backache and Kidneys

Backache OF any
kind IL often
caused by kidney
disorder, which
means that the
kidneys are not
working proper
ly. Poisonous
matter and uric
acid accumulate
within tho body
In great abun-
dance, over
working tho sick
kidneys. hence
tho congestion Of
blood causes
backache In tho
same manner aa n
similar conges-
ton In the head
causes headache.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-16

The mCliey you fail to get will never
add to your wealth.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
PECULIAR CAUSE OF
PUNCTURES IN TIRE
Avoid Roadway in Front Of Nov
ing Picture Theater.
Little Sharp Pointed Tacks Pulled
From Sign Boards Swept Into
Street and Eventually Picked
Up by UnWary Motorist

when driving your car sWerve rs
you come to the part of the roadway
in front of a moving picture house"
said an automobile owner in giving adj
vice ON how to avoid puuctures. In
small towns it is especially advisable
to follow such a course.
"Many times ] have been bowling
along a country road far from a set
Element when, without any warning,
one of my tires goes flat Inyesti-
CATION would show tack which had
worked its way through and caused a
puncture
Al first | was inclined to blame the
farmers for trying to get even with
automobilsts In general for the depre-
datlons committed by a few drivers
who believe they are not having an
enjoyable trip unless they take some
thing in the nature of fruit or vege-
tables from the farms they pass. Then
one day when passing through a vii
lage | saw man sweeping the side
walk before a picture theater, and
tlV pi"bicln VI lle lacks was SolNeu'
Being a neat person, the sweeper
not only cleaned the sidewalk. but con
tinued his work with the broom until
his gleanings reached almost to the
middle of the roadway. In the mass
of refuse were many lacks.
THE show man, IT appeared, fire.
quently changed the sign boards in
front of his place and he pulled
down the old bills, lacks and all. The
little sharp pointed lacks eventually
found their way to the roadway among
the sweepings, and later were discov-
cred by unWary motorists probably sey-
eral miles from the moving picture the
ater"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETI-
TION FOR DISSOLUTION

In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington in and for Whit
man County.
In the Matter of the Dissolution of
Pullman Union Warehouse
Company, a Corporation.
Notice is hereby given that Pull
man Union Warehouse Company, a
corporation, has filed in this court
a petition praying for an order dis
solving said corporation and claim
ing all it's debts have been paid. and
that more than two-thirds of the
stockholders have voted in favor OF
the dissolution of said corporation,
and the said court having fixed Fri
day the 18th day of August, at 1000
o clock in the forenoon at the court
room in the court house in Colfax,
Washington, as the time and place
for a hearing on said petition, and
directing notice to be given of said
hearing.
Now therefore all persons inter
ested are hereby notified to appear
at the hearing on said petition at the
above named time and place and
show cause, if any they. have, why
an order should not be made dissolv-
ing said corporation.
Witness my hand and seal of the
court this 18th day of June, 1920.
NJ G. TRUE,
Clerk of the Superior Court,
(seaD BY Fred c. True,
Deputy
iune1 Saug13
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL RE-
PORT AND PETITION FOR DIS
TRIBUTION
iune1Saug13

In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, in and for the
County of Whitman.
In the Matter of the Estate of Henry
NJ. Crow, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that Ada NJ.
Crow, the eXecutriX of the estate of
Henry NJ. Grow, deceased, has filed
in the office of the clerk of said
court her final report as such execu-
triX together with her petition for
distribution of said estate, asking the
court to settle said report, distribute
the property to the heirs or persons
entitled to the same, and discharge
said eXecutriX, and that Friday, the
9th day of July, 1920, at 1000 a. m,
at the court room of our said super
Tor court in the city of COlfaX, in
said Whitman county, has been duly
fixed by said superior court for the
hearing and settlement of said final
report and petition for distribution,
at which time and place any person
interested in said estate may appear
and file objections thereto and con-
test the same.
Witness, the Hon r. L. McCroskey,
Judge of said superior court, and the
seal of said court affixed this 9th
day of June, 1920.
NJ. G. TRUE.
(seal) Clerk of Said Court.
By Emma FrizzeIl,
June11July9 Deputy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
AVOID TROUBLE
IN inner TUBE
If Not in Good Shape Driver Is
Liable to Encounter Many
Unnecessary Delays.
MUCH TIME LOST REPAIRING
II 1t Has Been Carried for ANY Length
Of Time as a Spare It Is Always
6est to Pump It Up before
Putting in Casing

great deal of unnecessary iron.
BILE delay and disappointment Is oc.
easloned by carelessness and haste in
replacing damaged Tuner tubes after
punctures or delations from other
cause.-The tire failing to "hold up
on the tube put in or holding up for
very short time only, and still an.
other change Of tube, with all its at.
PENDANT labor, being required before
permanent repair is effected.
Pump Fairly Hard.
IL the tube to be put in has been
used before if it has been repaired
ana especially If it has been carried
Tor some time as n spare II is always
oeSt TO pump it up before putting it In
the casing to make sure that it is tight.
1t should be pumped fairly hard and
the ear applied to all parts of 1t TO
detect the hiss" of any leak that may
have developed.
The valve plunger should be screwed
In tight and little saliva applied to
the air valve opening to see whether
the waive is tight In case deflation
was due to punCture, the hole i'm the
casing unless of very small size. may
Wei be temporarily covered (pendlng
d Vulcanized repair. by cementing n
small piece of rubberized fabric over
IL on the inside of the casing.
Nhen detlation is due to an obscure
cause tno puncture-produclng object
belng found in any removed from the
casingl there is always a possibility
mat puncture has been produced
by some sharp body which has been
driven through the tread out of sight
ana projects enough on the inside of
the casing lat least when the tire Is
under load) to prick the tube.
Detect Sharp Object,
In order to detect such an object
the hand should be passed carefully
over the whole inside surface of the
casing, and If anything sharp is no
tlced II should be investigated and
removed. In inserting the new tube
care should be taken that it lies fiat
without twists or folds, and that il
is 50 placed that 1t cannot be caught
ana pinched by the head of a cllncher
casing or by the edges of the flap
protector strip of a quick detach-
able casing.
II the tube used has become stretch.
cd through use especial care should
De taken that 1t is put in without
folds. A little air in 1t is some safe
guard against its being caught In any
way.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
Ammeter Shows State Of Battery.

ment on the dash which reads charge"
and discharge, doesn't show from
six to ten points on the charge" side
depending on the car, at, say. 20
miles per hour, you may DE inviting
trouble
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02

THE Buick Valve-in- Head motor
: car is "just head" of the ordi-
nary types-"just a head" in the de-
mands Of buyers who know and
appreciate Buick efficiency-"just
head" in superior quality, design
and workmanship, and in the conf
dence and preference of thousands of
purchasers who have placed their
faith in the performance Of Buick
products, and who are protecting their
future motoring pleasures and bust
ness interests by placing their orders
with Buick dealers for summer and
fall delivery.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
STONE CURBS lNJURE TIRES
Running into or Driving Too Close to
Concrete Will Shorten life
of Any Tire.

Rubber curbs may not be feasible
but what lot of tire expense they
would save. Backing into curb, run
ming into a curb or driving too close to
a curb, so that the tire scrapes along
the concrete and damages the side
walls of the tire, are three WAYS OF
shortening the life of your tires.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
PROPER WATCH OF AMMETER
Trouble Invited If instrument Does
Not Register Six to Ten Points
on Charge Side.

In cold weather you make shorter
runs, use the starter more frequently.
and burn lights more hours. Low
generating-or none at all--will soon
exhaust the battery. If the instru-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02

INSURE WITH McCLASKEY.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
AVOID 0VERHEATING ON LOW
Trouble Can BE Prevented by keepino
Mixture in the Leanest Possible
Condition.

When 1t is necessary TO employ the
low gear for considerable period II
Is possible 10 obyiate the oyerheating
that would ordinarily result by keep
Ing The mixture in the leanest pos.
sible condition.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
AuT1M1EILE
~ EDS SIEaI

Ga Wet payements De careful 10 pre-
vent skidding.
Wire wheels should be carefully in
spected al frequent intervals.
1t frequently comes in handy to
know that little bottle Of kerosene
and glycerine mixed In equal parts
Will clear the glass OF the windshield
OF rain drops and give clear vision
abead
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-07
ALLEGED B0OTLEGGER
ARRESTED AT GALLUP

lepeciM correspondence 10 Inc JOurnaL.)
Gallup. n, NJ, Aug. 6.--John
Beck, said to have escaped from
the Oklahoma penitentiary on
April IL, 1915, where he was
serving a sentence of ten years and
six months for robbery, was ar
rested last Sunday, charged with
Bookkeeping and operating n still
ut one of the local mines. He was
bound over under $500 bond to
await the action of the grand jury
Ida Chevalier was given a hear
ing before Justice of the Peace
French Wednesday, on a technical
charge of burglary for breaking
down the door of the powder house
belonging to a local hardware
company. Twelve cases of giant
powder weighing fifty pounds each
and one case of dynamite caps dis
appeared. The defendant was
bound over to await grant jury
action. Bond was fixed at $1,000.
The democrats opened their
campaign in Mckinley county by
holding a banquet last night at
the City club, winding up with n
grand ball.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-07
SEARCH VESSELS FOR
FILIPINO ST0WAWAYS
ICY aossrss JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED ~Issl

tsr aoRsisa JOURNAL SPECIAL LsAssp ~Iskl
Manila, p. l., Aug. 6.-Owing to
the increasing number of Filipino
stowaways on vessels leaving here
for the United States, the Pacific
Mail company has adopted the
plan of stopping its departing ships
several miles out in Manila bay
while a thorough search is made
for stowaways. If any are found
they are put off in a launch.
The number of Filipino stow
Always has grown 80 large that it
has become a serious problem,
steamship agents say. More Fill
pinos are going TO the United
States now, steamship agents as
sert, than at any time since Amer
lean occupation. Most of them are
students who desire to work their
way through school in America
while few are impelled by spirit
of adventure to make the trip.
Reports reaching here say that
many of the Filipinos in the Pa
cific coast cities are poorly fed and
housed and are suffering hard
ships in a number OF cases.