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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
The "Open Price" Combine


The Lockwood committee, with
Samuel Untermyer as counsel, is now
upon a new trail, which promises to
develop evidence of a more extended
and INSCRIPTIONS combine than that
which was manipulated in the build
ing trades by Hettrick with his "code
of practice" in alliance with Br hell,
the head of the Building fades
Council. ~
This new combine.is in charge of a
professional secretary, Albert A..
Ainsworth. who receives about $780,
900 q year. There are nine "open-
price" associations in the combine,
organized after the Hettrick plan,
which operate through a central
clearing house. These associations,
known as exchanges, manufacture gas
ranges, water metres, pipe fittings,
valves, range boilers, Sandpaper and
sandcloth, steel window sashes, steel
lockers, steel shelving, tubular plumb
ing goods brass and copper fittings.
The various firms are known by code
numbers, not for secrecy, but for
brevity, it was explained, and keys
to the names of the firms in each as
ISOLATION We're in the hands of the
MEMBERSHIP reports sent to the
members bearing no names. but only
the code numbers. Mr.. Ainsworths
assistant testified that there were
about $50 concerns in the nine COM
binationS, and he described the sys-
tenn under which the members re-
ported, day by day, the names of Gus
toners to whom they sold goods, the
date of the sale. character of the ship
ment, price and other details, so that
by the end of the day member might
know what his competitors business
for the previous day amounted to.
The assistant professed to think that
the 100 or more complete reports
sent to members daily were only "as
matter of information" but he ad-
mitted that there was nothing to pre-
vent man, after seeing his COMPETE
tors figures from locating his price
to a figure just below that of a COM
petitor. The manufacturers spend
about 100000 a year in maintaining
the combine"
Mr. Untermyer, at the end of the
second day of the inquiry, declared
that the country is honeycombed with
so-called open price associations.
which in reality are nothing less than
combinations to maintain prices at
certain levels in violation of the Sher-
man act; and that so far he was only
sllirting the fringe of an exposure of
conditions that would make John T.
Hettrick, author of the famous "code
of practice" who is now serving
sentence on Blackwell's island, ''look
like a piker."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
MAJORIC LER0UX
Says From Now On
Tanlac Is His Standby
No Doubt In His Mind As To Its
Merit, For After Putting 1t to the
Test Twice He States 1t Always
Did the Work

81 have put Tanlac to the test on
two different occasions and am con-
WINGED that this medicine is in class
by ITSELF" declared Majoric Leroux.
81 Warren ST, Laconia, N. H., a
valued employee of the Laconia Car
Company.
For four or five years." said Mr..
Leroux my stomach was badly out
of. order. I would sit down to the
table and then go away without eat
ing a mouthful, scarcely. When 1 did
eat had an awful time with indiges-
ton. and anything rich or the least
bit heavy would simply cause me to
suffer agonies.
What sleep l got did me very lit
tie good, 1 had awful headaches, dizzy
spells and attacks or faintness, when
my legs would just give way under
me. My whole system seemed to have
just collapsed, and 1 became alarmed,
for l was getting worse all the time.
well sir, it looked like I couldn't
pick up paper but what somebody
was telling how Taplac had pulled
him out of his troubles, so I started
ehhiiS IL 1IlSHt VII, SOt W SdtiHS
hearty and everything agreed with
me, and pretty soon l. had taken on
ten pounds in weight and the last
one of my ailments had left me-
THAT was last spring The winters
have always been especially hard on
me, so this past winter l got me some
more Tanlac and it fixed me up fine.
l don't remember a year when have
passed through the cold season as
we'll as I have this one, and it's all
due to Tanlac. It's going to be my
standby from now on"
Tanlac is sold in Augusta by John
Coughlin: in Weeks Mills by J. A.
Merrill; in West Washington by Wal
ter F. Burdick; in China by Bailey
Bros; in Albion by l.. F. Cannon; in
Palermo by H. w. Worthing; and by
the leading druggist in every city and
tOWn.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
A GREAT NEED DEMONSTRATED

Doubtless some will see in the Dial
bill, reported favorably by the Sem
ate Judiciary committee, recurring
Federal judges to devote their entire
time to their duties, a move CAL
culated to block the plans of Judge
Lands The need of such a require
ment ought to be obvious, irrespec-
tive of Lands baseball activities.
The congested condition of the
courts. the setting aside of verdicts
on errors by the trial judge. would
seem to afford all the proof re-
Quired that full-sized judges on full
time duty are an imperative neces-
sity.
When chief justice Of the United
State Supreme Court, referring to the
trial judges error in instructing the
jury in the Newberry case, as a
grave misrepresentation and grievous
misapplication of the statute" it
would appear that there is more than
full time on the job required of the
Federal judges. The further fact
that this could not be determined by
the highest court until more than
thirteen months elasped indicates
that time in which justice may be ar
rived at isn't receiving due con-
alteration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
IODINE HEALS
RUNNING SORES
QUICK RELIEF

Old Sores, Assesses, Boils, Ring
worms, Chronic Ulcers, etc.. are best
treated and most quickly healed by the
application of Iodine, says a we'll
known authority who also states that
the widespread use of Iodine in ar
my medical corps. has Thoroughly
nroved its great value He warns.
however, against the use of common
tincture of Iodine. because in this
form it irritates and stains the SKIN
The new form of Iodine-Lanolated
Iodine Compound-is the hest for such
purposes. This comes in the form OF
an ointment, and is practically stain
less, will not irritate, and is readily alb.
sorbed by the tissues. In the Lanolated
form, Iodine is easy and pleasant to
use and every disagreeable feature has
been removed 1t quickly penetrates,
soothes, cleanses, and heals and Is
really delightful. Nearly all local drug
gists now sell and recommend Lano-
lated Iodine. Try it today! We believe
nothing YOU have ever used will prove
40 effective and satisfyinE.-AdT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

The Knox peace resolution is well
on the road to a passage, and when
that shall be the war trade board
with its embargo powers, and other
wartime conditions under which
some protection against dumping
might be had, will be ended. The
emergency tariff law may not do all
that its friends claim for it, lcgisla-
ton of any sort usually doesn't but
1t provides for opportunity to secure
the proper legislation which may
protect this country against the for
elgn industries. highly subsidized as
they are by the rates of foreign ex-
change, and manned by those forced
to work for what they can get to keep
from starving. But for some such
measure this great American mar
ket would in quite a degree be at
their mercy, the quality of which is
not encouraging or likely to inspire
confidence in our business circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
Maine GOSSIP
Walls Of a Tramp

Did l hear yer say ole Teller
You wuz boarding down the street?
Then 1 knows what makes yer lanky,
It's becuZ you cannot eat.
Take tip from me ole codger,
Just fergit yer amt at home:
Make the most of what's before you
While it is your luck to roam.
'Taint no use of alters fussin'
Cause the grub amt fit ter eat,
Jest keep chewing on ole leather
Try ter think yer eating meat.
Mebbe soup is mostly water,
1t might be a durn sight wuss.
Tell the waitress It's the candy"
Be a sport! Don't sit an fuss.
If your cabbage looks like onion
Mebbe they've been mixed a bit,
Never bat an eye, ole Teller
Take 1t in, an let 'er slip.
Pie you sed amt fit to eat,
Jest a mess of nasty paste.
Let 'er flicker. down 'er quick,
Don't yer stop to look fer taste.
When You've learned to fool digestion
Let 'em fetch in all the gru,,
T'other folk will get still thinner
While you're fatter 'en a tub.
FLORENCE l.. PALMER,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Beware! Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the
Neuralgia, rheumatism, Earache,
Toothache, Lumbago, and for Pain.
Handy tin boxes of twelve Bayer
Tablets of Aspirin cost few cents.
Druggists also sell larger packages.
Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer
Manufacture Of Observation-Disclosures
of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

The onward march of civilization
mas ever added to history in that the
aborigines have faded away before
1t, but seldom has such terrible
story followed such advance as that
brought by the missionary from
Northern Quebec, who asserts that
the arrival there of the modern long
range rifle has so depleted game that
the Indians and Esquimaux are be-
ing driven into cannibalism. It is
difficult to credit it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
Rich Oil Fields
Uncovered in
Argentine Republic

Buenos Aires, April 9.-(By Asso-
ciated Press).-Experts in oil produc-
ton say that, as result of the rich
discoveries of oil in the Commodore
Rlvadavia field, Argentina may be-
come one of the worlds great sources
OF fuel. The Well No. 12S which came
IN on February 2S with an initial pro-
duction of about 1900 barrels an hour
is continuing to flow at approximate
ly the same amount
The Commodore Rivadavia oil pro-
ducing area is located in the terri
tory of Chubut, in the region called
Patagonia, and is more than 600 miles
southwest of Buenos Aires. 1t was
discovered in 1907 when deep test
was being made in an effort to locate
water supply. The government, ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

Inc Eddington man who said he
only did it Gin fun," when charged
with assault with intent to kill upon
his wife, will probably not be Sc
lected to stage any church fairs or
Chautauqua entertainments, since he
merely threatened her with a butcher
knife, fired a gun in the house and
beat her up little with his fists.
Perfectly harmless amusement,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

Bangor may be pardoned for being
proud of the fact that she had the
second electric railroad in the coun-
try to be operated by the overhead
trolley system. She remembered it
because Wednesday, May was the
3Srd anniversary of the successful
trolley car, which was born in Rich
mond, Va.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

Coastwise papers are now running
the yearly items about the first of the
summer cottage people to open their
summer abodes. Shucks! We &C.
cupied our summer (also spring, fall
and winter) abode on the very first
day of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
AT A MOTHERS MEETING

the wife of noted New York divine
said to her listeners, Watch care
1uliy your daughters physical devel-
opment. Mothers should keep their
daughters well informed as to mat
ters pertaining to health, and should
see that nature is assisted, if neces-
sary, to perform it's Offices"
Irregularities and pain are warn
ing symptoms of some trouble, and
mothers may depend upon Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
correct them. and restore the system
to healthy, normal condition.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
STEAMSHIP LINEIr
Boston and
Portland Line

EXPRESS, PASSENGERS AND
FREIGHT SERVICE
STEAMSHIP RANSOM b. FULLs
STEAMERS LEAVE BY DAYL1GS'
SAVING TIME
FARE $2.16 - STATEROOMS Sl'e%
WAR TAX INCLUDED
Leave Portland, Franklin Wnsn
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satusos"
at 8 p. NJ. for Boston
RETURN leave Boston, Cennss
Wharf, Mondays. Wednesdays ~
Fridays at 8 p. n.
At Boston connection IL made with y;
Metropolitan Line passenger
freight steamers for New Yo1s !"
Cape Cod Canal.
II. A. CLAY, Superintendent
Franklin Wharf. -,
TEL COCO aprl3d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

Donald Patterson saved Wal'',
Chernowski from drowning abou'
o'clock Monday afternoon in
Matthews, Hebron. The boat
which Chernowski and William has
kell were sailing was overturn
Haskell chung to the boat, but ons
nowski was unable to swim ana
nearly exhausted, when Pat'el
who heard his cries from the sn'
and had swan out, reached NM ~,
was a difficult job to overpower
man and get him to shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

Now is the time for every Maine
boy to make sure that his name is
not on the list of World War slack
ers on file in the adjutant generals
office, especially if you were out of
the State when the Selective Service
registration was made. 1t might be
there, through no fault of your own
and you wouldn't wish it to appear in
the list soon to be published.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
Assault with Intent to Kill

Halton Grant of Eddington was on
Monday at Bangor bound over in
$1,000 for assault with intent to kill
upon his wife, Virginia. The COM
plant was made by her father. Ar
thur M. Robbins. Grant gave bail.
1t was charged that he was riotous in
his home. firing a gun and threaten
ing to kill his wife with a butcher
knife. beside beating her with his
fists. He denied any wrong intent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
Editorial Comment
Welcome to the Kennebec.
oath Times.)

Readers of the Times have noticed,
no doubt, the increased number of
arrivals of craft in the Kennebec the
last week or two. More coal cargoes
are coming by water than has been
the case for a long time and there are
indications that a part of the coal
carrying trade may again be done in
schooners and barges, as was the
case before the war. 1t seems good
to see more shipping on the river
and is a hopeful sign for the future
of our wooden shipyards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

Will the price of Fords go up. to
offset that 100000 verdict given the
New York hotel company against the
Ford Motor Co. for failure to keep it's
contract for the erection of a hotel in
New York?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
f.. j. Roberts, D. D. S.
DENTISTRY.
TELEPHONE CALL 5s7-w
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
HpAINc I FAME AiIGIIsrA EnA


Bangor. tl24 a m. s1.5O a. m, t2.35 a. n;
*9.47 a. m. tl2.40 p. M. t2.53 p. m. 1912 pm.
t6.40 p. m.
B. & 4 Pts. Il .24a. m. Il. So a. m. tl24op n.
Bar Harbor. t2.35 am. t12.4Op.m:
Bath, toll a. M. 1885 a. M. sl0lS g. n'
taos p. m, t7.35 p. m. so AS m.
Belfast t9.47 a. m. II. So p. m.
Boston. 70. 10 In, t6. IA a m, 70 36 am. sl0B
am. Z. 46 p. M. So. "a p. m. IA 05 pm fl04Spn
Calais. t2.35 a. m. II .40p. m.
Dover and Foxcroft, t2.53 p. N.
Gardiner, rs. l0a. m. GA a. m. 1913 a.
sl0lSa m. ". 46 p m. 1884 pm. t4OSp n'
f5 Is p. M, II IS p. m, *10.4S p. m.
Hallowell. t6. IA a. m. SO a. m. sl0lsa D.
t2,46 p. m. "a p. M. taos p. m, t5.lSpD'
~l0.4S p. m.
Harmony. 1883 p m.
Lewiston. 1914 a. m. 1886 a. m. si0lsan H.
f2.46 p. m, "A .05 p. m. *l0.4S p. m.
New York. taos p. IN. 1884 pm. ,,o,
Portland 70. 10a M. t6. a. m. 70 SO m luI'
am. r. m. 81. "a p m. 4.05p M. tI3S pu'
Rockland. t6.l4 a. M. 70 80 a. M. t4.ospn-
So Gardiner. 1914 am. TO. sc m. $40 lsan'
t2.46 p. m. 1874 p. m. IS. Is p. m. flO.4spa
st. John, II "a a. m.
Waterville, t1.24 a. m. 81 so a. m. Y 80 An
*9.47 am. tl2.40 p. m. 2.53 p. m. s3.iZp Ill.,
t6.40 p. m.
Daily. Daily, except Sunday.
8 Sunday only. Daily. except Monda!'
DC. DOUGLASS, NJ. L. HARRIS,
4-24-21 V.P. & Genr Mgr. Gen1 Passensa Ast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

L am thankful that the good name
OF the state of Michigan has been abb
soiutely cleared" said Senator New
Derry. But has it? We are not in
formed of any dispute that a ire
mendous lot of money seemed to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

zap is an island but unfortunately
the controversy isn't entirely sur
rounded by water-and with mill
stone hitched to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

The Government is to use it's full
power to move its ships. 1t is both
justified and obligated to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

required for that state to choose a
senator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

Oil lands In the hands Of theBritisn - -
the country is proved to be an W
reservoir"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
Little Joan Elmer Woodbury.. five

Little Joan Elmer Woodbury., five
year-old daughter of Elmer NJ.
Woodbury., managing director of the
Hotel Richilieu of San Francisco, is
TO represent the California poppy, the
flower of that state. at a flower fete
of the three day wild flower festival
held there this week, says the Pert
land Press. Baby Joan's father was
formerly of this city where he is well
known. He was connected for long
time with the hotels and restaurants
on the NJ. G. r. r. and was at Union
Station for some time. Baby Joan.
in her yellow tarletan robes with
headdress and blossoms, will be a
charming representative of the gold
en- poppy The festival is the seventh
annual exhibit of the wild flowers of
California which is attracting wide
spread attention on the Pacific coast.
It is expected that 200 specimens will
be on exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
Good For The Brain

The little Flavorites partaks
OF celery's splendid teaching;
His brainy food will surely make
His local fame far reaching;
Tho Baker Celery Extract, too.
Has won much fame deserving
For teaching folk the method tr,,.
OF making soup worth serving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

No notice whatever win be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held response
BILE for the preservation or return
Of rejected communications
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Company.
Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PRE-
The Associated Press IL exclusively
entitled to the use for republication OF
all news dispatches credited to 1t or NOT
otherwise credited in this paper ana
also the local news published herein.
All rights of republication Of snec'a1
dispatches herein are also reserved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

A retired sea captain, who some
time ago crossed the threshold of the
eighties, has worn no stockings
winter or summer for several years,
says the Courier Gazette. He is not
a disciple of "Socl<less Jerry" Simp-
son, but has discarded hosiery be-
lieves he gets, better results. Some
years ago he found that he was suf-
fering from cold feet. Somebody ad-
vised him to try cotton stockings in
stead of woolen ones and he did so,
with what he regarded as favorable
results. "Why wear any stockings?"
was the thought which occurred to
him one day, and he began the ex-
pertinent. No amount of persua-
sion would get him to resume stock
ings now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

A really extraordinary White Wy
andotte pullet of some II months of
age, belonging to Charles H. Adams
of South Portland, turns out eggs
weighing 4 and one-half ounces. A re-
cent marvel in the egg world, spec
linen laid by this pullet, appeared one
noon last week, and when Mr.. Adams
had sufficiently recovered from his
surprise at it's proportions to weigh
it he found it to measure six and ga
inches around in girth and Ia in
ches around in length. The first egg
laid was nearly as large, and there
have been five other whopping spec
linens since that time.
The widely featured Herbert T. An
drews of Greenwich, Conn, who has
been so prominent in the columns Of
the Boston press for the past few
weeks on account of his unusual fam
lily relations, was for several years a
resident of Belfast. His parents came
to that city at the time of the Duplex
Roller Bushing plants activities.
Herbert attended the town High
school and was for some time en-
ployed in the office of the Trust Com
pany. He is remembered there as a
we'll hammered, pleasant boy.
Friends Of the Old Town girl Luel-
la Tucker, who is now a Junior at
Wellesley, will be pleased to hear that
she was recently announced president
of her dormitory, Beebe Hall, in the
known Wellesley Quadrangle
between Tower Court and Mary Hem
enway Hall. The announcement were
made following chapel exercises last
Friday morning after votes had been
taken by the student residents Of the
dormitories and recommendations
made by the dormitory matrons, re-
firing presidents and Wellesley Col
lege government officials and execu-
tive board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

Bakers Certified Flavor.
ing Extracts are sold by oil
grooers who care.
On request tce pill send
you our nooel, washable;
Ioose-leaf folder. "I0s Sensi-
Die Reeipes..
BAKER EXTRACT co.
Estooltshcd 1879
Springfield. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04
r. 8. CAPEN REREKAH LODGE

No. 81, I. .. .. F., meets I'd and 4th
Wednesday evening at 100 o'clock.
ELIZABETH JACOBS, N. G.
MINNIE C. NICHOLS, Rec. Sec.
inch 26m- W-fly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-04

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. N
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at o'clock
+. NJ. SPEARIN. Capt.
A. Nj. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-09-23

Is the first thing he picks up out OF
his bunch OF maii-and what can he
find there to interest him? Angus
McGugan's horse died yeterday.
Peter McGregor will run for the
county clerkship; Horace Jell hopes
to win the secretaryship Of the Hill
town agricultural society; Lydia
Munger has opened a millinery store
n one side Of the printing office.
Mrs. Brown lost her hano sn,chel iii
the butchery; DR.. Doland is attend
ing Clara Brown who is down with
severe cold; Mrs. Platter broke her
ankle and is in the county hospital
Yet thogh he smiles at the old
time styles and expressions he en-
joys 1t all over and over again. for
1t takes his mind back home where
his wonderful boyhood days-happy
days-were spent.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-09-23
HOME TOWN
PAPER WEEK
',n-Wide Movement d Set for
November Seventh to Twelfth.
Get in tho Movement.

Every Four Corners has It's Home
Town week nowadays, but all the
boys and girls who have wandered
from the Township Center cannot
get back to enjoy the loved sur
roundings. But all can subscribe
to the old home town paper and
thus keep we'll in touch with the
little spot they once called home.
What JOY to run over the school
promotions and find that the tots OF
a few years ago are moving higher
and higher in scholastic circles and
blossom forth as the
sweet girl graduates" or the clean
strong boys discarding knickers.
Just watch the hardened old city
codger open up his home paper-it