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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-04-28
For Houses and Lots See
GREEN LAKE LAND CO.,
528, Benson Ave., W.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lundquist
of Syea returned Thursday evening
from visit with their daughter, Ell
len at St. Paul
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
Chairman Was Wrong.

The night the armistice was signed
WAS a wild one in Paris. All restric-
t,ons were off. Every one was happy
and saluted every one else French fash.
Ton as they met ON the boulevards. All
American soldiers were kissed to their
hearts content. Buttons and overseas
cans were stolen by the souvenirine
mademoiselles. Along toward midnight
up the Boulevard des ltaiiens stag, tag
eered big black colored boy. HIS
Cot was open to the breeze. all It's
buttons gone. and his head bare. Evi.
IDENTIFY his cap had also gone to swell
some ones collection. AS he turned
one corner. two chic mademolse''es
grabbed him. One kissed him ON one
check and one on the other. II was
too much for the darkey. Thr"w'he
hoth nrms in the air. he cried ferven''
w. 20 Iordy! what Mistah Shern'"'
sold abou, wars a liei Dis sho musi
be hebbenI"
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
STATE OF COLORADO.
Insurance Department.
synopsis of Statement for 1919 and
Copy of Certificate of Authority.
NATIONAL SURETY COMPANY.
v

New York, N. Y.
Assets ...........-. Sl3,3U6,9Sz'uo
LIABILITIES .....-....... o'oOo'oSl'do
Capltal .-......- ..-.-.-.- o'OOV'VUO'Vo
Surplus .............-.-. 5,5OO,2SO.SS
STATE OF COLORADO,
Insurance Department.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR
THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
2STH. 1921.
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
Its is hereby certified that the Ma
tional Surety Company, corpora
tion organized under the laws of
New York, whose principal office is
located at New York has com
piled with the requirements of the laws
of this State applicable to said com
pany, and the company is hereby au-
thorized to transact business as an in
surance company in accordance with
its charter or articles of incorporation.
within the State of Colorado. subject
to the provisions and requirements of
the law, until the last day of February.
in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-one.
In testimony whereof, /, G. w. Fair
child. Commissioner of Insurance of the
State of Colorado. have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my seal of office.
at the City of Denver. this 1st day of
March. A. d. 1920.
(Seal c. w. FAIRCHILD,
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24

STATE OF COLORADO.
Insurance Department
Synopsis of statement for 1919 and
Copy of Certificate of Authority.
THIS UNION HEALTH AND ACCIDENT
COMPANY,
Denver. Colo
Liabilities ......'....'.-... ,ad'aSS da'a9S'9o 90
Capital NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lO0'UUU.uO
Surplus 66,5o5.so
STATE OF COLORADO.
Insurance Department. -.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOX
THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
18TH 1921.
Office of Commissioner of insurance.
1t is hereby certified that The
Union Health and Accident Company.
a corporation organized under the laws
of Colorado, whose principal office
is located at Denver. has COM
piled with the requirements of the laws
of this State applicable to said COM
pany and the company is hereby au-
thorized to transact business as an in
surance company in accordance with
its charter or articles of incorporation,
within the State of Colorado. subject
to the provisions and requirements of
the law, until the last day of February.
in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-one.
In testimony whereof. i. c. w. Fair
child, Commissioner of Insurance of the
State of Colorado. have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my seal of office.
at the City of Denver. this 1st day of
Ma rch. A. d. 1920. -
(SeaD c. w. FAIRCHILD.
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
TELLS OF LEGloN'S PROGRESS
National Commander D'Olier Makes
Clear Wonderful Work Accom-
plished in Only One Year.

Addressing large audience OF
memhers the American Legion
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
Nol,w sehooIs in England.

England today has no law school in
existence. Harvard's Law school Is
not only the oldest existing law schooi
in the United States, but 1t is the
oldest existing academic law school IN
the English-speaking world. They
have professor of law at Cambridge
and a professor of law at Oxford. IN
England. but they do not teach law IN
the manner of a professional school.
They simply lecture upon law or en-
deavor to give scientific preparation
for the profession of law, but do not
give scientific. professional training
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24

]. r. coNTEE.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
ANNIrAI. MEEyII Nc

Denver. Colorado, April z, 1870.
To the Stockholders of the Western
Loan and Investment Association:
You are hereby notified that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the Western Loan and Investment As
sociation will be held on Tuesday May
IS. 1920. at the hour of 8 o'clock p. m.
of said day, at room rs. Western
Newspaper Union Building. 1924 Cur
tbs Street. Denver. Colorado. for the
election of Officers and directors of
said association and for the transac-
tion of any and all other business
which may properly come before said
association.
JOSEPH d. d. RIVERS.
President.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24

and their friends.
In Indianapolis
recently. Frank
lin d'Olier. Ma
tional command
er of the Ameri-
can Legion. gave
the following ex-
PLANTATION of the
organization and
purposes of the
legion :
1t was only a
little over a year
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
Real Help.

1t is the easiest thing in the world
to turn a poor fellow off when he comes
with big lump in his heart by say
Ing. Here's dollar. Go and have a
good time with it." And all the time
what he needs is hand under his el-
bow and lift over the road that is
STONY.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
NATIONAL RESERVE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF ILLINOIS,
Dubuuue. Iowa.

asses ....'.'..-.-- 'd50'0o
Liabilities ..-.....----. 15S,942.9u
Sapltal '.'.....''.'..... S0o'oo0.9g
STATE OF COLORADO.
Insurance Department.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR
THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
2STH, 1891.
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
1t is hereby certified that the Nation
al Reserve Insurance Company of Illi-
nois, a corporation organized under the
laws of Illinois. whose principal office
is located at Dubuque. Iowa, has COM
piled with the requirements of the laws
of this State applicable to said COM
pany. and the company is hereby au-
thorized to transact business as in
surance company in accordance with
its charter or articles of incorporation.
within the State of Colorado. subject
to the provisions and requirements of
the law, until the last day of February.
in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and twenty-one.
In testimony whereof. l. C. w. Fair
child. Commissioner of Insurance of the
State of Colorado. have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my seal of office.
at the City of Denver, this LIST day of
March. \. d. 1920.
(SeaD c. w. FAIRCHILD.
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
Keep Cool.

In explaining why chisel must be
kept wet with cold water when being
sharpened on IA grindstone, John. the
brilliant physics student. said: "a
chisel must be kept wet with water else
1t will become very hot and lose its
temper."-Boys' Life for February.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24
Many Accidental prowrInos.

Accidental drowning caused 5000
deaths, or "a per 100000. In this coun-
try last year This rate Is cOnsidera-
bly less than that for any preceding
year since 1910, and Is also decidedly
below the average for the decade 1sol-
1910.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-24

STATE OF COLORADO.
Insurance Department.
Synop~is of statement for 1919 and
Copy of Certificate of Authority.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
WHITING LEGION
PLANS BIG STAG
$50 Members Will Attend
First Annual Meeting
January both.
SPECIAL 70 TIE TINES


WHITING. Indiana, January 10
Two hundred and nfty les!oners and ex-
service men viii answer here" when
the roll is called at the first annual
meeting and stag of whiting Post No
SO. 70 be held Tuesday. January %. at
the Siovak Home
Veterans OF the Meuse-A7gonne. the
sonme Offensive. st Mihiel and their
less fortunate "buddies" who marked
time and cursed their luck az army
posts throughout the United states
will swap stories and recall old scenes
Of happy memory
Crack Chicago scrappers mixing in
three around bouts will provide the
feature Of the varied and compact pro-
gram now being prepared by members
OF the Trench Club and the executive
commit OF the Post Music. smokes
and ell the aliuring details and thrills
Of the old original stag" are promised
And ests-say buddie. after we've
filled up on this feed they're preparing
Tor US, we'll know why mess sergeants
grow fat
The occa sion Will Re due Chiefly TO
the Trench Club Of Whiting OF which
and Mrs Cora Eaton was secretary
and treasurer When the organization
was disbanced last week after more
than two years devoted 10 active war
work in behalf OF the service men or
the nation. a surplus amounting "a sew
erai hundred dollars was found in the
treasury which the members voted to
turn over 20 the legion
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

OF the laying out of all the new park
property which has recently been &C
CURED by the city.
The Park Board also plans for a
boulevard system In the city which Will
connect the different parks but does not
expect TO push the boulevard system
with the park improvement plan The
boulevard plan includes the building OF
"a subway under the I. Fl Belt tracks
on last street
The $500. 900 bond Issue was not sp-
proved by the city council At their
iast meeting because some OF the alder
men thought $500. 900 too much to in
vest in park improvements at this time.
The ordinance. however. is expected 20
pass at the next meeting 81 the council
II the council refuses u authorize the
bond issue the Park Board plans 10
wait until the city goes into the second
class Al which time tho Park Board
may Issue bonds without authorization
By the city council.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
DIES, RESULT OF
COLLISION WITH
BUS NEAR AETNA

Injuries received shortly before 6
o'clock yesterday evening. when his
horse and wagon was struck by
large Gary-Mtiler and Aetna line bus
on a narrow strip OF road this side
Of Aetna. resulted fatally TO John
kostjal SIG Adams streets last night
Following the accident Kostjal was
placed in another bus returning 20
Gary and rushed to the Mercy hospital.
u was not believed that be was Sc
verely injured. however. he died
short time later His Injuries are be-
lieved 70 have been Internal
The driver of the bus. Gust Stroni.
was taken into the custody OF the
police last night. bur upon hearing his
story he was later released
According to Strom no was driving
70 Aetna. One hundred and nifty feet
ahead OF him the lights on the bus dis
closed the horse and wagon on which
Kostjal was riding.
As the bus neared q turn in the road
Il threw the headlights OF the road
leaving The horse and wagon in total
darkness. Knowing that he was near
the wagon Stron claimed he elowed
down and Rugged the side Of the road
Before he was aware or It. the bus
crushed into the wagon
Stopping the bus. the wagon was found
BADLY damaged and Kostjal ives found
on tho ground. suffering apparently from
the fall and minor injuries.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
LAND CO. PLANS
OUTER HIGHWAY FOR
THE SUBDIVISIONS

The FIRST link of an outer belt road
eirclirg all subdivisions owned BY the
Gary Land company in the northern
section OF the city is proposed in a
new plat OF the sixth subdivision pre-
scented 70 the board of works in Cary
yesterday.
The road when completed Is is sa'd
will open at the intersection Of Eighth
avenue and the Wabash tracks and
will complete a circular route. skirt
ing all property west OF the nighttime
east Of the Wabash tracks. south Of
the Grand Calumet river and north OF
Eighth avenue.
The first link Or the new road as
shown IN the reconstruction or Am
bridge. opens at a point just east OF
tho wabash tracks on Fifth avenue
II extends In notherly direction to
Waite street, the subdivision limit
This thoroughfsre will also be a
link in the Gary to Burlington Chicago
road proposed for the near future. It
will reduce the distance. between this
city and Burlington by at least two
miles. Continuing Il to Chicago. the
distance Is further reduced. according
to plans under consideration.
When the outer belt road is pro-
iected the Ambridee link will be con
nected with a traffic line running
along the south shore OF the Grand
Calumet river Nearing the business
district al point az yet Undetermined
Il wiu extend to Fifth avenue and east
to the highline.
The present road following the high
line course will be improved as an
other link OF the new channel loading
TO Eighth avenue. The return will
be made over Eighth avenue 10 the
wabash tracks. thence north 20 the
Fifth avenue intersection.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
CONSIDER AWARD
AS NEW CONTRACT
flNrERNATIonAl HrMs seRYrcr

*
WASHINGTON. Jan. lathe final
award made by President wilson's coal
commission IN the controversy between
the coal miners and operators will con-
stitute a now contract between the
miners and the operators. This was de-
cided upon today by the commission and
was agreed to by both the operators and
the miners request for such a deci-
sion was made by the operators.
The operators today informed the COM
mission they would not agree to any
price fixing arrangement after the expi-
ration Of the Lever act. They stated
that they had been advised by attorneys
that they could not enter into any agree
ment which would fix prices after the
expiration Of the Lever act and init
mated that the commission does not have
such power.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock in
the !. O. .. +. hall. all members are
requested TO be present - there IS
business OF Importance to lie transact
ed.
The Hammond Federation OF Music
ians local s03. will give a banquet and
dance tonight. At nine-thirty an ell
aborate banquet viii be served At the
Hammond Cafe after which there VIII
De dancing at the Orpheurn theatre
hall. across the street About zoo res
ervations have been made and de-
lishtrul time is anticipated.
The regular meeting OF the sixth di-
vision OF the Ladies Aid VIII meet at
the home Of Mrs II. Survant. AL sum
mer street tomorrow afternoon.
There ~il be an Evening Bridge Par
rs az the Hammond Country club to-
morrow night Mr. and Mrs Lawrence
Cox viii be the host and hostess.
NJ & Baldwin native OF Hammond.
who has been with the navy for the
past eight veras. is home on a furlough,
visiting his aunt Mrs Ed Dewitt OF
462 Hickory street Mr. Baldwin Is
G. p. O. and has seen several months
OF submarine service in the war zone.
IN connection with the revival serS-
ices prayer meetings are being held at
the following homes from 100 g.. m. to
1000 a. N. tomorrow, Mrs. Edwin
Bennett &S5 May street; Mrs. Sane Of
sSS Hickory street. Mrs j o. Thomp-
son. Harrison street; Mrs. Lee, OF loS
Clinton street; Albert Domky. Is ccndlt
street.
The Presbyterian Aid will meet TO-
morrow afternoon. the AIesdames Fl. F.
Allison and J. w Beckman were the
hostesses.
Last night the Orak Shrine OF Ham
rnond held its installation Of officers
& the Masonic Temple, after which the
outgoing Potentate VIM. Earle. OF
East Gary. was presented with the Past
Potentate Jewel. the rest OF the evening
was spent IN general good time and
nice refreshments were served They
expect to take the Patrol and Drum
Corps to St Paul the latter part or
March and they VIII escort the Imperial
Potentate. The following officers we're
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
Too Late To Classify


ron SALE
On CHICAGO ave we offer a fat. rooms
down and UP. on 1914 # lot. Built
fv'e years ago and in good condition now
Price Is $4,000. Terms.
In order 10 close estate re can
sell a modern bri2k house on Logan a..
on so II. lot rooms. garage in base
nlent. Price S575e, Ia cash, balance in
two years.
There is a good buy on Highland ST.
IN q 2-story modern home. rooms. on
sTis n lot; bed rooms. South front.
PRICE is $500; $500 cash. Then pay
balance in building and loan.
$500 buys the best bargain on South
side. sI4O0 cash. then $40 per mo. inc.
int Has garage in basem ent for cars.
open stairway large fire place. oak finish
down stairs white enamel upstairs, 50
II lot, south exposure House only been
built few months. There will not he
many bargains OF this kind this sum
NOR Prices arc going up every dey.
Don't loose any time on this.
Our Once - open every evening until 8
except Thursday
oosrzxN, xUYN HAsrrroS- Inc.
Hoh1zaaa and STATE. Phone Hammond 40
l-i3-1t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
PERSONAL. ~
SOCIAL NEWS

The L d Embroidery Club met at
the home of Miss Fischer at sS5 south
Holman street Monday evening. The
evening was pleasantly spent With
sewing and music dainty three
course luncheon was served. Tho next
Meeting will be held at Miss Blohm on
Oak street.
The WPman's Franchise League met
II tho home Of Mrs. Rrookover. Of s6s
Howard avenue. After tho regular
business neatius, Mr. Cohen. tho city
Judge OF East Chicago. gave very in
tsrcs.ins and instructive talk. " II
Olcs. was invited TO speak but was nm
able 70 be present and MT. Cohen very
kindly came in his p'ace Mr. Cohen
spoke on organization and the plans
ware very asreeaoly received. apprecia-
Ton was shown BY a rising vote Of
thanks. In the matter of the members
OF the league aniIiating themselves
with soma particular political party
vas urged. but il was agreed that the
league should remain non partisan a
large representation Of members were
present. The National convention
viii be held IN Chicago, FEB 18th to
the 18th.
The Harmony Club wlIi meet a the
h ONE OF Mrs Jesse Pearson of Dyer
boulevard. Tor a one thirty luncheon to-
morrow.
Golden Rod Camp 1857 Royal Neigh
pers of America, viii meet at the o,
2. hall promptly at seven o'clock to-
morrow 81 eniDS, Jan the 18th
Little Miss Faun-Davis Better. who
has ben quite ill with the nesIes. ia
slowly recovering.
-
o. f. Ross and walter r. Hess are
visitors in Tampa, Florida
The l. A TO the o. r. {. viii meet
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
TO DISCUSS PARK
IMPROVEMENTS FOR
CITY OF {. CHICAGO

The park committee Of the East Chi
cago city council will meet in joint
eession with the Park Board this even
ing az the city hall for discussion Of
the $500. 900 bond Issue which was not
approved at the meeting OF the council
last week
Tho Park Board plans extensive I'M
provements to the parks OF the city
during the next year, including the
building OF community houses in each
az the city parks. a new bath house at
the Lake Front Park and completion
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

In memory OF our dear father. Fred
Sass. who passed away three years age
today. Jan. IS. 1917.
IN Oak Hill safely sleeping.
Where the flowers gently wave.
Lies the one we love so dearly
In his lonely silent grave
Oft we think of you, dear father.
And our hearts are filled with pain
Oh, this world would be a heaven
Gould we but see your face again
Tho treasures of earth
That make life worth while.
They cannot compare
With our dear father smile.
The flowers we lay upon your grave
May wither and decay,
But the love we have for you,
Dear father, will never fade away
YOUR LOVING WIFE AND CHI d
=
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

luslsl4cu 4asl nlEat; I4tpstrious Poten
1a4u, a ) Sm.t4l OF hobart. CnleI RAD
ndn. ~ huuter d Oars. Asslst..nt
| haSpan + o. na4t.son h4mmona.
! niEn PRIEST ano fropAel. d W. NORM
lanu. a.-nmona; ulIeptal G14ue, *. ID.
Clans. naInInonu. treasurer. TnoodOy.
oru, ia-I.Inonu. Recorder. q o. Mai
.ett halanuaau. ai.sfsuaIl j IL hasper.
.4anlAioiIo. ore. tots, Jonu Z. Perry. -.
l,oscoe hemstocK, l.. Il bane Of ,ssry.
and II a. Lampreh OF Hammond.
Chndrens Tsms. Red. Blue. sand
Black, White wniie they last cho.cv
sl.oo. Lion Store Millinery Depart
ment. 1-Is-2
All those wishing to attend tho insti-
tuition "a the new ralef corps in the L.
.. y. ~. hall IN Whitin8 viii take the
twclve-thirty CIR
Mrs Bernard Graves. vho under
went an operation At the Mercy hospit-
~.
Mr. and Mrs Marion Hover and Mr.
guests AT dinner SUNDAY al the nome Of
Mr. and Mrs. p y. PARKS 81 lnaiana
Harbor.
woman's Velvet Hats sls5. nothing
"chtap looking but the price. There's
only nfteen Of them. values to 5000.
Lion store Millinery Dept l-la-2
An unusually interesting and in
strucuve afternoon was enjoyed ~ the
Art Committee or the Hammond Won
ans Club. Yesterday At the home 81 Mrs
". A. Kenney, AZ Ruth street. The fol-
lowing program was rendered. each one
filing the part assigned 10 a most able
manner
Joseph Israels-Leader Of Modern
Dutch schools. Mrs. ". 4. Kenney.
Current Art Topics-Mrs Robert
Armstrong
QuestIonnaire-Cons O.. over
40 questions propounded by Mrs. J J.
Anderson. upon the subject Of Art and
almost all correctly answered BY the
members OF the Art Committee.
During the social hour. dainty re-
freshments were served BY the hostess.
All Winter Hat trimmings. Fancies
ana Feathers. ~ or marked prices
Lion Store Millinery Dept 1-I2-2
Miss Opportunity welcomes this
Clearance Sale of $3.50 and $1,000 Hat
ters Plush Sailors at $500. Como SEQ
them. Lion store Millinery Department.
i-i2-2
Il you want your piano tuned for 81,
place order quick. az We close our work
here this week ard so 20 Detroit for 10
weeks engagement. phone Hammond
13Oo-R. H-13-l
Confetta Dance Thursday night.
January 18th Unity Hall LIZA
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
EAGLES NOTICE

Eagles hall. Wednesday at ! o'clock D.
m. 70 attend the funeral OF our Past
Worthy President. Walter Pepperdine.
1-I2-2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
TN MEMORIAM


in loving remembrance OF our de@t
sister and mother. Mrs. Hannah Buskey
who passed away ons YEAR ago TODAY
Jan. IL. 1918.
Mrs. 70. paCamp.
Elmer. Agnes and Beatrice Buslsey.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13
Nv M-EMoRxAM.

IN nlsniory Of Louis Geeve. who diel
two years ago today. jan ID, 1915.
Conc but not forgotten
YOUR LOVING FATHER. MOTHER
AND BROTHERS.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

Confetti. Dance Thursday night.
January 18th Unity Hall I-lG-4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

The Presbyterian Aid will meet TO-
morrow afternoon. the Mesdames Fl. F.
Allison and J. w Beckman were the
hostesses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

The Harmony Club wlli meet a tie
home OF Mrs Jesse Pearson of Dyer
boulevard. Tor a one thirty luncheon to-
morrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

Golden Rod Camp 1857. Royal Neigh
pors of America. viii meet at the 1 o.
E. hall promptly at seven o'clock to-
morrow 81 eniDS, Jan the 18th.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

II you want your piano tuned for 81,
place order quick. az we close our work
here this week ard 90 % Detroit for 10
weeks engagement. phone Hammond
I30o-R. 1871
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-01-13

The L. a. TO the O. r {. VIII meet