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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-11-25
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How Twentieth Century Scientists Have Rubbed the
Magi's Lamp and Made the Age-old Dream
of Alchemy Come True
(Toid In Eight Sketches)
BY JOHN RAYMOND
No. l
THE AGE OF CHEMISTRY

! Within the last few years the world
mas been electrified by the vast strides
made in the field of science by the Gre
sajve chemist Indeed, within a gener-
ytion the influence exerted upon the
entire fabric of our civilization from
within the laboratory has been so
enormous that we are prepared at
last to accept the oft-repeated state
ment that we have passed beyond the
age of machinery and have entered
INTO the more mysterious age of chem
Sstry.
What this new era is to bring forth
IN the way of scientific discovery rests
upon conjecture, but certainly, the
miracles performed in the last half
almost any expectancy.
America has heard that Germany's
chemists saved her from an early dis
xstrous defeat, both in the field and
81 the matter of obtaining supplies.
Without the tremendous expansion of
Her plants for the production of nj
1rates and ammonia from the air by
processes developed by her great
chemists the war, without question,
would have ended years before it did,
as result of the exhaustion of Ger
many's explosives, if not from the ex-
haustion of her food supplies because
of the lack of fertilizer for her fields.
So great, in fact, have been the ae-
complishments in the last few years
chat scientists now declare that a ma
t,on without applied chemistry will be
~defenseless in war and laggards in
peace"
Previously unheard of scientific feats
sSave been reported from the labora-
cory, but because of necessity, they
were performed so quietly they were
spbbed of their glamor and their trap
uings of romance while lesser achieve
nents on the field of battle and in the
council chambers of diplomats have
Seen hailed by throngs.
Those of us who have left the class
room and the study hall far behind find
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-11-25
COVER CROPS AID ORCHARDS
They Do Not Altogether Replace Barn.
yard Manure, but Help High
Production.

In most fruit-growlng districts there
is not enough barnyard manure to
maintain the soil fertility, and some
other method must be used. Cover
crops add organic matter to the soil,
and If they are leguminous crops, also
add nitrogen. They do not altogether
replace barnyard manure, but will do
more toward keeping the orchard up
to high Standard Of production than
any other one method we can use.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-11-25
LAMONA FOWL IS
OF GREAT Merit
Government Poultry Experts
Have Produced New Breed
Possessing Fine Qualities.
LAYS WH|TE-SHElLED EGGS
Body Is Long and Of Good Depth,
and Has Large Capacity for Re-
productive Organs-Resistant
to Weather Changes.

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture)
The country will soon have a new
breed Of poultry, white fowl with
red ear lobes, that lays a white egg.
developed by the poultry experts Of the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture at the government experimental
farm at Beltsville. Md. Heretofore, 1t
Is said, all breeds with red ear lobes
have laid brown-shelled eggs. The
project was conceived by Harry M.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-11-25

1t difficult, lacking
technical knowl-
edge, to compre-
bend this swift
transition from one
era to another, an
a m a in g period
when the nations
of the world are
making seri o Il S
plans to scrap their
worthless ar m | e S
and navies, depend
ing for protection
entirely upon the
subtle but deadly
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-11-25

sufficient to have few specimens that
measure up to the ideal. They want
the characteristics so well fixed that
the fowls will produce high percent
age of progeny Of the ideal type.
Wher sufficient stock Of such btsds
has been obtained specimens will be
rent to state agricultural colleges and
experiment stations to test their adapt
ability to different sections and con.
ditions.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-11-01
IF BACK HURTS
BEGIN On SALTS
Flush Your Kidneys Occas-
ionally if you eat meat
Regularly.

% man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make a mistake by flush
ing the kidneys occasionally. SAYS 8
weIl-known authority. Meat forms
uric acid which clogs the kidney pores
20 they sluggishly filter or strain only
part OF the waste and polsons from the
blood then you get sick. Nearly All
rheumatism, headaches. liver troubie.
nervousness. constipation, dizziness.
bladder disorders come from siugssh
X idneys.
The moment you feel 4 dun acme in
the kidneys or your back hurts. or 4
tbs urine Is cloudy offensive, fan Ell
sediment. irregular Of passage Or ar
tended by A sensation 81 scaldins@ set
about four ounces Of Jad Salts from
any reliable pharmacy and take &
Tablespoonful IN a glass of water he-
fore breakfast FOR e wdays an@
YOUR kidneys viii then act fins THIS
famous salts is made from the acid of
grapes and lemoa juice, combined wits
iithia and has been used for genera
tIons to flush elogged kidneys and
stimulate them % activity. also 70 neu-
tralizc the acids In urine 80 it no
longer causes irritation, thus endine
bladder disorders
Jad Salts is inexpensive and cannot
inIure; makes q delightful efferNeseert
Nthia-water drink which all regular
meat caters should take now and ther
TO keep the kidneys clean and the
blood pure. thereby avoiding seriou
kidney complications Adv
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
MERCER HOME
I BUREAU HAS
At HOME DAY
Dsard Of Supervisors and Wives
Guests Of Organization Or.
der Library.
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, April 2l.-Members OF the
Mercer county board of supervis-
ors and their wives and number
OF invited guests were entertained
at the home bureau rooms in Aledo
yesterday afternoon from three I'M
til five o'clock. The afternoon was
spent informally in getting &C
quainted with the new ADVISER,
Miss Helen Schouten, and in dis
cussing, home bureau work. Mrs.
L. Il. Canum was chairman OF the
entertainment committee. Light re-
freshments were served during the
afternoon.
Among the guests we're Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Gilmore of Sunbeam,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Clark, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. F. Duvall, Mrs. l.. B. Can
UNI, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarissa Hamii-
ton and Mrs. r. b. Wingbigler, all
Of AledO, and Mrs. J. Z. Armstrong
OF Burgess.
Prior to the entertainment the
advisory board OF the home bureau
held a meeting. 1t was decided to
order so books, dealing with home
economics, especially in health, nu-
triton and social problems, from
the Springfield library. These books
will be placed at the disposal Of
any woman's organization and will
be loaned for six months at time
A special meeting of the advisory
council WILL be held May Z.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
SHARER NAMED
CHAIRMAN FOR
SUPERVISORS
John Klelman to Finish Unexpkod
Term Of Late Prank Jsnes In
Abingdon Township.
Especial to The Argus. }

NoVCIldl W uo al u6-J
Aledo, April 21.-At the special
session of the Mercer county sup
ervisors which convened yesterday
at 1870 at the court house, w. ].
Sharer Of Burgess, supervisor from
Suez township was elected chair
man. Little business of importance
was transacted yesterday by the
supervisors, the purpose Of the spe-
cial session being mainly to Or
ganize a new board and to appoint
committees for the year. Mr..
Sharer was to name the new COM
mittees today.
Five new members Of the board
of supervisors began their duties
yesterday. They we're, W. S. Black
ton of North Henderson township;
Oliver L. Stoner of Greene town.
ship; J. P. Mack Of Presumption
township; ]. c. Kielman of Abing
don township; C. C. Jones of Perry
ton township, and Willard Finch
of New Boston. Mr.. Kielman will
finish the unexpired term of Frank
Jones of Abingdon township who
passed away last week.
MIR. Sharer was to entertain the
entire board of supervisors and a
number of county officials at din
uer today,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
ALL READY FOR
BETTER BABIES
AT NOON TODAY
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, April 21.-At noon today
the women in charge Of conducting
the better babies day had all in
readiness for the arrival OF the
youngsters. Had the weather man
played fair and not opened the
heavens last night babies from all
over the county were scheduled to
visit the home bureau. Despite the
rain, however, . large number was
expected. Doctors and nurses were
TO be, on hand to measure, weigh
and examine the infants to score
them. A supply of literature from
the state health headquarters was
received last night to be distrlb-
uted today. Attractive exhibits Of
baby clothing and feeding appar
a.us were placed in several Of the
store windows. Posters, telling of
the proper care of children were
placed throughout the city. All
mothers who wished to be called
for had only to notify the home bl.
reau Office and cars were provided.
Members Of the American legion
loaned their club rooms for the
mothers to wait in. Better babies
day was arranged as part Of the
state health program which is be.
ing observed this week throughout
illinois.
Yesterday was birth registration
day, and tomorrow is school chill
drenb day. Special programs and
talks on health will be given
throughout the schools. Severa
Aedo physicians will give talks on
different health subjects.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
FRANCIS WEIGH
ENTERTAINS AT
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Especial CORRESPONDENCE


Coal Valley, Ill. April 21.-ittle
Miss Frances WEIGH was charm
ing hostess Tuesday evening. from
until s, when she entertained Is
of her little schoolmates. the occa-
sion being in honor Of the eighth
anniversary of her birth. Games
we're enjoyed by the little folks.
who were chaperoned by Mrs. Mary
Durmann. Later they were invited
into the dining room, where a love-
~ lunch was served by Miss Fran
ces' mother, assisted by Mrs. Dur
mann. The table centerpiece was
a beautiful birthday cake with
eight lighted candles. the table dec
crations being pink and white. The
honoree received number of gifts
from her little friends.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
All! EPSON SALTS
LIKE LEMONADE


You can now buy real en-,
salts without the awful taste .
nausea, by asking your druggist
a handy package of "Epsoa,
Salts" which looks and acts eyas
like EPSON salts, because it ia D,
EPSON salts combined with n
derivative salts, giving it the I,
of sparkling lemonade.
Take tablespoon in a CLAN
cold water whenever you feel
ious, headachy or constipated. =
sonade Salts" is the much talked
discovery of the American En-,
Association.-(Adv.).
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21

CARL CARLSON,
ORION FARMER,
GOES IN DEATH
Especial to The Argus.)

Orion, April 21.-Carl John Carl
son, aged IS years. died at 9:l5
last night in his home on the Carl
son farm, southwest Of Orion. he
mad been i'll two years. Asthma
which later developed into heart
trouble caused his death.
Mr.. Carlson was born Dec IL,
1857. in Sweden, and came to this
country when "a years Of age. He
was united in marriage with Miss
Emma Anderson. Jan. IA, 1888, and
since then had resided on the farm
where his death occurred. Besides
the widow, he leaves q daughter
Edna and a son Clifford. Three sis
tiers, Mrs. A. F. Anderson OF Orion.
Mrs. J. T. Anderson OF Galesburg
and Mrs. C. v. E. johnson OF Knox
Vile also survive.
Funeral services will be held at
% O'Clock Saturday afternoon in the
Lutheran church. The services will
be conducted by Rev. A. d. FIRE.
deem. Burial will be in the Luther
an cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
'D0SS, resident
OF ALEXIS, De-

Alexis, H.. April 2l.--vn,.
Doss, for many years Z eeias,. !
Alexis, died at the Mercy 49,
in Davenport at 10 O'Clock ~.
night. Mr.. Doss was TAKEN q r
hospital Tuesday for an opss,s !
in the hope Of saving his liz +
had been i'll for three veeks
The deceased was born Inn ,
1871, and had been a reside.
Alexis the greater part Of his \
He is survived by four soma -
and Orville Of Davenport ana n.
and Cecil of Aledo, ILL.,, ana !,
daughters, Mrs. Harvey MARI, :,
Burgess, ILL.,. and Miss Lou NJ
Aledo.
The remains were sent trmn
export to Aledo today for -,
there.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
COLUMBIAN CLUB
IN REGULAR MEET
ATALEDOLIBRARY
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, April 21.-Members Of the
Aledo. Columbian club held their
regular session yesterday afternoon
at the public library. A good at
tendance is reported. Mrs. Minnie
Carroll was leader for the after
noon. Mrs. Virginia Wright read a
paper on Albert Bushnell Hart. A
paper on the authors, Eleanor H.
Porter and Zane Grey was given by
Mrs. Margaret Venable. Mrs. Mar
garet Hayman discussed Ruth Saw
yer and Irving Bachelor. The con-
Guiding number Of the program was
discussion 6f Glen Yore and
Nancy Byrd Turner by Mrs. F1ore
Winger. The next meeting will be
held May 4 with Mrs. Will Hall as
leader. Mrs. Nancy Merryman will
have charge Of the music for this
meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
'CENESEo TRACK
TEAM TRAINING
Athletics Putting In Good Work IN
Hope Of Capturing Honors
for School.
(Special Correspondence. }

Geneseo, ILL.,, April 21.@After q
successful basketball season, the
Geneseo high school athletes are
hard at work expecting to make an
equal success in the track and field
events this spring. Everywhere
about the school grounds, after
school. can be seen thinly clad ath-
letes training for the track events.
Last year, Geneseo secured first
place in the Henry county inter-
scholastic meet held at kewanee.
which includes literary, track and
field events. Unless some other
town pulls a surprise this year.
GeneseO is expected to repeat the
feat
The big Eight" track meet in
which Geneseo high school athletes
will compete, will be held either at
Augustana college gymnasium or at
Browning field in Moline. In this
meet Geneseo expects to place we'll
even against the tri-city teams.
In June. the Henry county meet
will be held. and the Geneseo high
school athletes are going out to
win.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
PLAN meet FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE
Popular Reception Of First Service
Results in Announcement
of Second One.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, ILL.,, April 21.-The
young people of Geneseo will hold
their second "all-yuung-people s
meeting" at the Presbyterian
church Sunday evening at 1870
o'clock, under the auspices of the
City Young Peoples union. The
young peoples orchestra will rem
der several selections, songs will
be sung and short talks will be
given by members, taking the place
Of long sermons and lectures.
A few months ago the first meet
ing of this kind was held in the
Grace church auditorium. The
place was packed to the doors.
Since there has been a persistent
demand for another such service
plans we're made accordingly
to have the second meeting at the
Presbyterian church. All Of the
young people of the town and vicin-
ity are invited to attend this
service.
The City Young Peoples union
plans to hold these all young peo-
pies meetings at regular intervals
in the future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
Aledo and Mercer County
ELUSIVE DOLLAR
CLAIMS THE DAY
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo. April 11.-Not since the
last circus came to town has Aledo
presented such . festive appear
ance as today. The special feature
OF the decorations was that look
where one might, the sign OF the
dollar caught their eva And such
bargains! Every store in town
rivaled each other in an attempt to
give the biggest bargain for the
lowest amount Of coin.
Dollar day, the first to be staged
here for some time, was made pos
sfble through the cooperation OF all
the Aledo merchants, who sacrificed
profit In an effort to stimulate buy
ing and help lower the high cost
Of living. Armed with a dollar. the
shopper could conquer many worlds
today.
Much speculation IS to the way
the tickle weather man would act
was INDUCED in yesteray. Not only
was today set aside as a buying
DAY, but it was a get-acquainted
day, one in which the purchaser
could visit the merchant and get
acquainted with him. and his stock
Of merchandise. Practically every
establishment in town, regardless
of the stock carried, offered special
inducements to buyers. A humber
OF contests took place. Most Of the
stores will remain open until 9
o'clock tonight SO that persons en-
ployed during the day may get a
chance at the bargains offered.
Unique window displays in a
number of the stores lured the
shopper, armed with the dollar
which for the first time since the
beginning of the war was guaran-
teed to be of elastic quality, into
The establishment. Once in, it was
rare individual who could depart
without investing in dollar day bar
gains.
Not only did the stores OF the
city participate in the bargains OF,
tered, but the garages, dry cleaning
establishments, banks, restaurants
and bowling alleys all offered spe
cial inducements for the owner O.
the dollar. It was a safe bet tha
not many citizens of Aledo am sur
rounding territory will be over
supplied with money tonight, i
they take advantage Of their oppor
tunities, and realize that the ia
nous dame. opportunity, knocks bu
once, and that today she did over
time and knocked all day long.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
FIRST ELECTION HELD BY NEWLY
I INCORPORATED TOWN IN WESTERN
ILLINOIS IS INTERESTING ONE
First Officials Of Nelson, III, In
Whiteside County, Arc
Elected.
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, Ill, April 21.-The first
election held in Nelson, ILL.,, since
that place became an incorporated
village recently, was an interesting
one. John A. Gale was elected
president without opposition and
C. B. Funk village clerk, without
opposition. There were IL candi-
dates for trustees, six to be elected.
William Lease was elected police
magistrate over John Schoaf by a
II to IS vote. The vote was as fol-
lows:
President-ohn A. Gale. 80; vii
lage clerk-C. B. Funk, 95; police
magistrate-William Lease II. John
Schoaf IS. For trustees-Leo Leah
man, 95; Paul Young, IS; Henry
Duffy, SO; Benjamin Keith, SO:
Gust Bartholomew, rs; Edward
Ortgiesen, 60; X. F. Siebolt, SIS;
]. d. Stitzel, IS; Ray Wilson. 20:
James M. Miller, 2S; Carl Jansen,
q; II. L. Reed, 81.
Morrison, Ill
Elections held in other nearby
towns report the following results
F. A. Van Osdol was reelected
mayor of Morrison, A. r. Baird
city clerk, Harry A. Bent, city
treasurer, c. E. Lutyen, Jacon
Bruins and J. Earl Newell as al
Lermen. Newell defeated Frank
Clark, present incumbent in the
third ward.
Albany, Ill.
President two year term), A. Fl
Olds; trustees 1.-TWO years., ]. W
White, George Wells and Walter C.
Vannest. Trusted one year,, vii.
liam Burns. Village clerk tern
two years., E. A. Fassett.
Propbetstown! Ill
President board of trustees
George Brydia- Trustees-R. B
Smith, Stacy Arnett, Stanley b
LaDue, W. J. Thompson, w. J
Paxson and Fred keiber.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
AIEDO WOMEN WILL
SELL CANDY NEXT
SATURDAY EVENING
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, April 2l.--Members Of the
child welfare committee Of the Wo-
mans Relief corps will conduct a
homemade candy sale on Saturday
evening. The women will sell
sweets at the Times Record Office
on College avenue and at the Ed
wards opera house Mrs. Tom
Stead has charge Of the sale at the
opera house, while Mrs. Glenn Bak-
er will supervise the sales at the
Times Record office.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
MOTOR CLUB HAS
ROUTE CHANGED
TO STERLING, ILL
Especial Correspondence

Especial CORRESPONDENCE
Sterling. H.. April 21.-All traf-
fic west from Chicago will be rout-
ed through Sterling by the Chicago
Motor club, which organization has
employed a surveyor to go over the
route from Chicago, through this
city to Clinton and also to Rock
Island and Davenport, Iowa. Last
year the club directed all westward
traffic along what they termed
route Z, which went through
Princeton and south of here on
account Of the many detours on
the Lincoln highway. Only three
detours are necessary on the high
way now and the surveyor ven
lures the opinion that this will
mean an increase of between 1000
and $500 automobiles passing
through this city during the sum-
mer months.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
AGED ALEDO MAN
Is BURIED TODAY
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo. April 21.--Funeral ser
vices for John S. Scannell, well
known Mercer county resident, were
held in Aleio at 10 o'clock this
morning at his home at the north
end OF College avenue. DR.. Samuel
Van Pelt, pastor Of the First Meth
odist church of Aledo, assisted by
Rev. O. NJ. Dunlevy OF Aledo, had
charge Of the services. Burial took
place in Aledo cemetery. Mr.. Scan
nell. who was SS>years Of age, was
born in Trumbull county, Ohio,
Oct. 3, 1888. He died at his home
In Aledo Tuesday afternoon. at
O'Clock. He had been in i'll health
for some time
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
LEAVES FOR FARM
, DIES ON ARRIVAL
(Speciai Correspondence.

Especial CorrespOndence.J
Sterling, ILL.,, April 21.-James
Hankenson for many years resi-
dent of this city, passed away yes
terday at Mancelona, Mich, just aft
er arriving there from this city. He
left here the fore part Of the week
to go to Mancelona to start a poul-
try ranch. He was taken ill on the
train and taken off at Grand Rap
ids. and after showing improvement
was allowed to continue on his wav
His remains were to be brought
back here for burial.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
SUNBEAM UNIT
WILL MEET ON
NINTH OF MAY
fSpecial to The Argus.)

Aledo, April 21.-Due to the ser
ious illness of the son Of Mrs. Fred
Duncan, chairman of the Sunbeam
unit of the Mercer county home bu-
reau, the regular meeting which
was to have been held next Wednes-
day will be held May 9. The place
of meeting will be announced later.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21
ALEDO NINE TO
MEET OAKVuIE
TEAM TOMORROW
(Special to The Argus !

Aledo. April 21.-The second
game of the baseball season for
the Aledo nine will be staged to-
morrow at the college field, when
the high school team will meet the
Oakville, Iowa. high school nine.
1t is expected that the game will be
a fast one, as the visiting team is
said to be indicated. Aledo hav-
ing lost the first game Of the sea
son. will put up a stiff game for the
long end of the score.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-21

All the News-All the Tius-n
Argus.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
>CIVIcS CLUB WILL
 ENTERTAIN ALUMNI
High School Organization Plans for Dance to Be Held May a1-
 Committees Named.

A committee of the Senior Civics club at the High school Is laying plans for m alumni dance probably the first of its kind ever held at the local school to take place Friday evening, May 21, in the gym uasium of tho academic building. The club plans 10 mako the event an elaborate affair. Members and ex-nembers of tho past five classes and tho present seniors will be invited
 Leonard Appel is chairman of the Civics club committee, and assisting him are the following: Messrs. James Sullivan. Frank Delaney, Robert Pep lau. Francis EGan and Thomas Myers and Misses Dot Bacon. Peggy Mitchell, I.gtiira Nen. Hilda Ribicoff. Marie kaurinsky and Peggy Foster Working with the Civics club is Il committee of the Alumni, composed of the presidents of tho past five cGasses. as follows: John ]. KinHy. 191G: Howard B. Stotts. 1D1T: James !. Butler, 1918: Edward K. Dawson. 1919: Robert Doyle, 1920. Miss lllga R. Harvey. faculty adviser for the club, is assisting the committee
 In addition to the dance feature, at which it is planned 10 have the best music available, an entertainment will bc provided. Representatives of each class will take bart in the program. E:x- tcnsivc decorations are planned.