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REALLY GENIAL ULD FRAUD
South Sea Native Proud Of useless
knowledge Of English and Equally
Useless Fountain Pen. n als

Huarai, the native constable of A
lonely South Sea atom, was the only
one who made any heavy social de-
mands upon me. He had once made a
journey from Papeete to San Francis
co as a stoker on one OF the maxi
boats, and was immensely proud or
the few English phrases which he had
picked up during the voyage. e SIS.
lie didn't know tlleo meaning of
them, but that made no difference. He
gould put on side before the others,
make them believe that he was carry
Ing on an intelligent conversation.
whats the matterf" "Oh, yes"
Never mind" were among his favor
lite expressions-unusually mild ones,
1t seemed 10 me, for one who had
been associated with q gang of cock
ney stokers-and he brought them
out aprop0s of nothing.
he was an e%xasperating old hypo-
critic, but a genial one, and | couldn't
help replying to some of his felnts at
conversation. Once. out of curiosity,
wondering what his reply would he.
said, "Huaral, you're the worst old
four-fiusler In the seyenty-two Islands.
aren't your He smiled and nodded.
and came back with the most telling
OF all his phrases. "You so to hi,
me" On that occasion It was de-
liyered with Whit seemed something
more than mere p%arrotlike aptness OF
reply.
SClipped 10 HIS undershlrt he wore.
aufountain pen, which was as much
a part of his costume on these dress
occasions as his ~dungaree trousers
and landanus hat. 1t had a broken
point, was always dry, and Huaral
could hardly write his own name.
No matter. He would no more have
forgotten his pen than n French SOL
der his croix de guerrc.-James Nor
man Hall In Harner's Magazine.
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Taleun, Powder KiIIed eahv.

The ten-months.old daughter Of n
Mlddletown On. W couple is dead
from ta-um powder in her throat
While at the home Of her grand.
mpther, at ltoXhury, the child filled
Its mouth with talcum powder from
a box she was playing with. Some
Of the powder lodged In her b%ronchla!
tubes, and. owing TO n slight throat
trouble with which she suffered, the
irritation caused by the powder could
not be overcome. .
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LettIna the cIub po the WOrk.

Letting the Club Do the Work.
The secret OF the golf stroke is In
letting the club do the work. we have
watched many golfers, some Of them
champion buck passers. They have
been letting other fellows do their
work for years whenever there has
been anything to do so far ms they
were concerned, someone else could
attend to II. But out on the golf
course they are different, Then they
persist In trying TO do, themselves, the
work which the particular club In
hand was designed to do. In other
words, the only time they should let
something else do the work they
s~tubbornly refuse, thinking they
themselves can do It better. 1t is
strange but It is hard to get ipto the
average golfers head that II tile Lord
had intended his alouldegss 70, left a
ball. into The ar led llye shs-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
NOTICE
To the Taxpayers of the Town OF
Benningfon.

To the Taxpayers of the Town OF
Bennington.
A Rate Bill Of the Town Taxes OF
1921 has been placed In my hands for
collection as follows; st.45 on the dol
lar for the Town Tax, 20 cents on
the dollar for the Town Highway Tax,
90 cents on tue dollar Sfof the Town
District School Tax. ,Ma}tfr,e4-
! hereby demand payment OF said
taxes. and notify you that | will attend
at the Bennington County Savings
Bank from : o'clock a. M. until 3 o'clock
y. m. ~ 9
There will be a discount 6of I per
cent on Town Tax II paid within 90
days. N
c. Fl, DEWEY. Treasurer.
Bennington, VT. July Is. 1921.
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fake her hand, like this
YES"
"And then l would say: Darling,
will you be mlneY"
"Oh, George" she exclaimed, 'this
Is so sudden. but-but ye:, WILL"
And all the way home lie kept won.
dering how II happened, and whether
he was quite as smart as he some
times thought he wQs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Ought to Be There.

"Haye you the Laughing Man. by
Victor Hugof"
Il don't know, ma'am." said the
new clerk, but we have a large as
sortment of Joke books in the rear.
Step this way, please"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
A Discovery.

The Women's Dean-Remember,
young lady, that billions Of bacte-
ria are propagated through the prac-
tlce Of kissing.
The Senlor-Thats funny. How
did they ever find out that bacteria
INDUCED In kissing?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Eoraettlna Her Starry Eyes.

Eva-I think this young Sapleigh
Is a boob he invited me out last
night for a moonlight walk.
Julia-Well, what did he do?
Eva-Nothing, but admire the moon
light
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
: Made Aim poubt His seaament.

Friend-What makes you think the
new singer won't do? You said her
was good,
Manager-Well, I did think so at
first, but I'm a little doubtful about 1t
now-none of the Other singers are
Jealous OF her.
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Same Method.

He was an actor Of the old school.
AYE, laddie," he said, when ! first
took to the stage, ambition egged me
on"
yes" was the reply, "and then l
suppose the audience egged you Off"
London Tlt.Bits.
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II. B. HUTCHINS

Real Estate and Insurance Agency.
Village. Property, Fari0s and Small
Places on Outside a Speciality
Teuts Noiected and property cared for.
Fire INSURANCE
100 Vain street bennington, VI.
Telephone 0a-ss.
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Social 5lunder.

"Pa made a terrible break at the
wedding feast"
what did he dol"
AFTER they had handed him his
plate Of chicken salad and the finger
roll and the cup Of coffee he actually
grabbed a chair and sat down to eat"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
A.. ~-aidate.

"Bpt you can't run fon two Offices
nj tie same thnes
You don't understand politics." sNid
Veteran raplpaigher, l'm going
10 ballyhoe for one Office while I'm
passyfootlng for the other. In that
way | can't lose
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Sentence Passed.

"Whats the matter, old nan7 YOU
look as Il you'd been sentenced TO hard
labor for life"
"fm afraid I have been. Miss de
Millyuns has just refused me-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
An Obstruction.

Joy Rider Cat phone)-Is there any
thing to prevent you from getting q
cur around here promptly2
Garage Man-There %is--your last
bill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Intelligent Man.

Robinson-That millionaire who
was sued for breach Of promise is no
fool.
q Jones--How is that?
Roblnson-He hired a lady lawyer
20 defend him who was better looking
than the fair plaintlf.-London
Answers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17

go about II
81 haven't given
the matter mach
thought" he re.
piled. but | am
inclined to think
| would get down
on one knee, like
this"
"rYes."
"And l would
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
be KNEW.

"Your honor, this lady married n
man to reform him.
"Divorce granted" sud the Judge
briefly. "Never mind about the details"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Not Interested.

1.-THE golfer must keep the c.e
strictly on the ball"
THAT must be why pretty girls
don't 20 in much for golf"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17

"You wouldn't sell your vote TO both
would your
No but | don't mind letting both
cthtidatcs promise me n OBJ
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
them like a mashle. - Detroit
M al
Quite Ready. sd a e
Cutie Ready.

The case Of callahan rs. CDhenwas
called for trial ina municipal court
Of u Western city. a hie irishmon
arose and shouted, "Riddy for the
d%'hrdlutl"
where's the gdefendmt2c asked
the court.
I'm The plaintiG,' said the Celt.
"Ihen why do you answer READY
FOR the dcfendNntY"
Because, your honor" said Gala
han, II am rlddy for IN d'hndint. II
he shows up, I'll knock his head or"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
o. The -
Scrap Book
HOW SHE CAPTURED GEORGE
Proving That There Are More Ways
Than One Of Bringing a DiIa.
tory Swain to Time. t.

"If you were going to propose tc
a girl" she said, 'how would You
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
New Fish Stories.

John Barleycorn, the friend OF vice.
Still makes a wicked struggle.
And does not know It is not nice
For fishing smacks to smuggle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST II, 1927.
{ IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

y At any rate, when he becomes a
jailbird the burglar Is no longer O
robin.
Many n fellow lives by his wits who
has never developed u keen sense of
humor.
Even In these abbreviated days we
have yet to hear of the clocks strik-
Ing for shorter hours.
The average man Is quite willing to
bear another fellows burden IL he can
carry 1t on the hip.
Give a man a free foot and he can
do almost AS much Kicking as n wom-
I'm who is tongue-tled.
Life Is Kaleidoscope; a crazy quilt
Still, when we patch up a quarrel wa
begin to mend our ways.
uGfi N$--B b s4it q.
Don't be. known as an easy mark.
It is better to take advantage of an
opportunity than to be one.
Hoax II hate to play poker with
Bioness He's So quarrelsome." Joax--
APT to raise the deuce, ehT' Hoax
Hell raise n pair Of deuces."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17

MAN Is made Of dust" quoted the
good deacon. Not satisfied with that
the prohlbitionists are trying to make
him dryer than ever" added the I'M.
regenerate Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
"GivinS 10 the fabric hro user
fssh. five tires. Boin9 nsGs
now. BeAaI clipped row" :

Peoplehave gottenverycloseto
Che y. s. policy. Felt it. Benefited
byit. End passed the word along.
It'sapolicysettled to orestand-
lrd for al US Tires. Whether
fabrics or cords. Small sizes or
large. ,4 f.sis..
Giving to the fabric tire user
fresh, i've tires. Being made
now. Being shipped now.
All the original U. S. vitality
and omesthroughwhen
you buy a U. S. Fabric Tire.
Il
"Usco," Chain" "Nobby."
Three different treads.
Built by the same brains, the
same policy, the same quality
ideals that have made u. S.
Royal Cords the standard
TIRE Of tire worth.
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plsPRoVEp

.9 ~Women can't keep a secret"
: aNonsensel The cook never tells
you she 10 going to leave until you
have Invited a house full Of COM
pany."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
MFfA 0HaMlfHNasFhs luffsfV nalS r,lHa..Hsss f4aAi
State Courses for Teacher Training
Conducted by the State Department of Education
for the Year 1922
ONE AND TWO-YEAR COURSES

ONE N TWO-YEAR COURSES
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.
Guy w. Bailey, Phi. d., President
Bennett C.. Douglas, Principal
FALL TERM BEGINS WE DNEsoAy, SEPT. atst.
Normal School Building. Castlet0n. VI.
Caroline S. Woodruff, Principal
XII FALL TERM BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18th.
Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center, VT
S Oziasi d. Mathewson, Principal of Lyndon Institute
ms Eliza c. Allen, Principal of Training Course
M FALL TERM BEGINS WEDNESDAY,, SEPT. 9th, t
Free Tuition at any of these Courses for Candidates who agree to
teachgn the Pubic Schools Of Vermont for a period as long as the
duration OF the course. tguaf en4s. thft t4Nt @1
For full information concerning Admission Requirements, Study
CoufBes, Cerifcaton Granted, Expenses, Accommodations, Etc, apply
to The Principal OF any OF these Courses.
Teacher Training Prospectus issued by the Department furnished
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THEU .S.USCOTREAD
Here is the u. S. Usco Tread,
with a long-established standard
Of service among motorists who
have an eye to value, as well ps
ioprice. While sellingfor less than
the other tires in she u 81 FabFs
line, the Usco has earned a repu-
ta,ion for quality and dependable
economy which is not exceeded
by any tie in its class. H 4.
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"What Is worth doing at all Is WORTH
doing WELL" remarked the Wise Guy.
That's right agreed the Simple
Mug. MANY a nut is half cracked"
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EASILY HIS FAULT.

"whot ia tho world made you
j5t ReggieY"
NJ "OhS ne got on my norves.balways
asking permission to kiss me"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17

IN all of modern merchandising
Il the biggest conund1um isthe
fabric tire situation. M
Around 1919 of all car owners
use fabric tires.
Their instinct fc~ quality s as
strong and insis:ent as any ore
else's.
Why, then, are they offered
such hodge podge stocks of dis
count tires" "oddlots, seconds"
"retreads" and other so-cailed
bargains Of uncertain origin?
Sooner or later the public al
ways seeks out quality. AS a
matterof sell -protectioa-ifior
no other reason. The out-and-out
opinion in favor of u. S. Fabric
Tires has spread more this year
tran it ever did.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
a.. 900 IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Is
GOAL OF VI. r. CONFERENCE

Amarillo Tribune. Sunday, Feb. 20)
sixty-five thousand In Methodist
Sunday school OF the northwest Texas
Conference by the end OF March is
the aim OF the Rev. r. n. Huekabee,
field secretary OF Methodist Sunday
school work for the Northwest Tex
as Conference, and other leaders In
the denomination.
The Rev. Mr.. Huckabee has found
that the total enrolment OF Methodist
Sunday schools in this conference is
$4,000. He also discovers by sending
out blanks throughout the conference
that only about one half OF the total
membership in Methodist churches In
the conference, are in Sunday school
The total membership in Methodist
hurches for the Northwest Texas Con
erence is 1000.
The Sunday school expert con-
cludes from data he has collected
that only one-sixth OF the residents
OF the Panhandle actually attends
any Sunday school. Leaders Of the de
nomnation are determined to dou-
BILE the attendance in the Methodist
Church. and they believe their cam
paign wiz greatly increase attend
ance in other Sunday schools.
The Rev. Mr.. Huckabee recently
concluded a very successful protract-
ed meeting in Canadian during which
time attendance at the Methodist
church Sunday school there was dou-
bled, and was greatly increased in
other churches.
The minister began his campaign
or organization Friday when he went
TO Lubbock TO work with the Sunday
school leaders there He plans to de-
vote the remainder OF this month
to organizing the eight presiding
elders districts from which centers
the work OF doubling the Sunday
school attendance will be carried on.
The Northwest Conference In
cludes all the country in Texas north
OF Abilene and west OF Seymour
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
DEATH OF MRS. MTTIE DANE.

Mrs. Mittie Dane. aged thirty-fiye
wears. wife OF W. b. Dane. died Tues
day at the Paris sanitarium. Mrs.
Dane had been III but a short time
and on the preceding Sunday she
was removed TO the hospital for
treatment An operation was planned
but before her condition permitted
her death was announced.
Mrs. Dane was born at Paris, Tex
and after her marriage she lived at
Fluvanna. Texas. coming TO Hugo
for visit last January. She is sur
viyed By her husband. w. b. Dane.
and four children, three boys. Troy
Landy aud Harold, and one daughter
Hazel. Mrs Dane was the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. w Stewart OF this
city. both OF whom are living. Be
sides the above mentioned there are
five sisters and four brothers; Mrs.
]. W Burris, Mrs. T. w. Tyler OF
Hugo: Mrs w NJ. Lawrence, Mrs.
CorIey OF Sawyer. and Mrs. Theo Al
len OF Sunset Texas. w. F. Stewart
Phoenix. Ariz. Alex. Stewart stan
ley. Okla, Hedge Stewart, Soper, and
Avery Stewart. U. S. ~, Panama.
The remains OF Mrs. Dane We're
inferred in Mt. Olivet cemetery We'd
nesday, the grave being banked with
beautiful flowers. the remembrances
OF hundreds OF friends who followed
the remains OF this lovely mother to
her final resting place. sympathy Of
these and other friends Of the family
who were prevented to pay her this
last tribute OF love are with the be-
reaved family.-Hugo. Okla, Paper.
Mrs. Dane lived at Fluvanna for
five years and is cousin OF our w.
B. Dane.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
4 NOTABLE ADDITION 20
THE DAIRY INTER-

Scurry county Is the possessor OF
another fine milking strain animal.
A clipping from the Holstein Friesian
World, New York published under
date of February 18th, 1921, reads
as follows:
"A. j. Towle OF Snyder, Texas, has
purchased of f. II. Judd Of Emerald
Knoll Farm, Linden, New York, the
young bull, Major Climax Japonica
Netherland, who is sired by a son of
King Segis Pontiac Climax from a
20 lb. daughter OF the 80 lb. COW,
Japonica Netherland the 3rd. King
segis Pontiac Climax is son of
King Segis Pontiac from a good
daughter of King OF ths Pontiacs.
This calf is an especially fine indi-
vidual, straight on the back and with
thin mellow hide, and Mr.. Judd tells
us he is as well propcrtionated as any
bull you would be able to see in a
long days joprney."
These are the kind OF animals that
produce the stock this country Is
looking for.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
COURT AFFIRMS
FARM LOAN ACT

Washington, Feb 2s.-The Fed
eral farm loan act was held consti-
tutlonal today by the Supreme court.
This is the act under which land
banks WERE established TO extend
loans TO farmers.
Millions OF dollars in loans to
farmers have been held up pending
a decision OF the court in this case
which was brought by Charles w.
Smith. a stockholder in the Kansas
City Title and Trust Company, who
. o,ght an injunction to restrain that
H1itution from investing its funds
in bonds issued by the farm loan
banks.
The act was attacked on the
ground that Congress was without
constitutional authority to establish
farm loan banks and TO exempt their
bonds from taxation. Justice Day,
who rendered the opinion for the
court, said the power OF Congress to
establish had in broad sense been
upheld by the Supreme Court in the
days OF Chief Justice Marshall
The court, in sustaining Federal
Court DEGREES dismissing injunction
proceedings brought by Smith. also
held that Congress had the authority
10 exempt the bonds OF the bank
from taxation.
The court divided. 6 TO 3, Justice
Holmes and McReynolds dissenting
Justice Brandels took no part In CON
sidering the case. Justice Holmes and
McReynolds held that the cause
should have been dismissed by ths
court as being solely within the
scope OF the Missouri courts.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
4 Modern John Alden.

A young freshman let his friend
do his courting for him, and when
he returned a year later he found
that it was onother case of John
Alden and Priscilla. In this case
Priscilla's name was Suzanne, and
she was, quite ignorant OF her hus-
bands perfidy. His efforts to keep
the modern Miles Standish and his
wife from meeting IS part of the up
roarious French farce comedy. "Her
Beloved William" in which droll
Wanda Hawley, well known for her
success in Miss Hobbs" and Food
For Scandal" plays the star role.
II your sides are insured, don't miss
this picture!
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
RELATIVE TO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE. COTTON SEED

Arrangement has been made with
Brown & Ketner (back OF Post Of
fice) to handle the delivery OF the
two cars of Mebane and Lone Star
Seed This seed is absolutely pure
and it will pay you to investigate
the Chamber il Commerce PROPOSE
ton before buying elsewhere.
with the vast amount of low
grades and short staple cotton car
ried over. farmers should nlcat moth
ing but the very best seed.
Put up in now sacks OF three and
four bushels each.
Orders are coming in freely Place
yours now with Brown g. Ketner or
any merchant or bank in Snyder.
The department OF Warehousing
and marketing has this to say about
Pure Cotton Seed.
Pure stocks of cotton seed produce
larger and better crops because all
OF the plants in the field are alike.
while in mixed stocks many OF the
plants are degenerated and unpro-
ductve and the lint is mixed and
therefore OF low value. The use OF
pure seed means larger crops and
better fiber
The fiber from pure stocks OF cot
ton seed is better because they are
more uniform in length, which IS one
OF the first essentials OF high Grality
in cotton fiber
Pure seed is the first essential to
superior cotton fiber
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
INF MPROVEMENTS At
SNYDER LAUNDRY

All kinds Of business concerns that
add to the solid upbuilding of the
city deserve TO be accorded a reason
able degree Of patronage, support and
encouragement. No town can prosper
without business institutions and any
sort of q plat that serves the public
must have public support, else It must
quit the field. Any enterprise that
works for town progress and furn-
ishes employment for labor is a bus
mess asset
Snyder has such a concern in the
Snyder Steam Laundry.
Messrs. Brown and Larue came TO
Snyder to own and operate a first
class laundry. A concern much
needed. in fact an indispensable con-
enience Unless Snyder has laundry
at home, our clothes must be sent
away and instead OF home industry.
we must send our money away to
build up some other town.
The owners OF the Snyder plant are
practical laundry men. and splendid
gentlemen. They are running three
washers that do perfect work, and
other necessary machinery much OF
which a newspaper man knows moth
ing about. Not even names or func-
tions. but the workers get there
just the same.
They have recently installed a
Jewel h. p. engine that performs
beautifully and have overhauled their
boiler with a cement setting and
have all their equipment in first class
order They have invested their
about $4,000 and are giving employ
ment to six or eight people.
The proprietors solicit a more ex-
tensive patronage so they may be en-
abled to add other improvements
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
Returned From Visit.

Mr. and Mrs C. c. Brubaker, Of
Robinson, Illinois. who for the past
three weeks have been visiting in the
home OF Evangelist and Mrs. Clyde
Lee Fife in this city. returned to
their home Monday.
Their daughter. Mrs Fife and little
Clyde Lee. Jr., returned with them
for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brubaker were great
ly pleased with the friends they made
while here and with the lovely sun
shine which is so different from the
prevailing storms in Illinois during
the winter months.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-03-04
PREMIUM OFFERED
FOR BEST COTTON

The Scurry County Chamber Of
Commerce offers the following prizes
for the best turn out, staple and
grade from the growth of seed now be
ing sold by them. All who wish to
compete for these prizes are request
ed to register with the Secretary, e.
J. Anderson, upon purchase OF the
seed. -
Best turn out from 8 measured
acres Mebane, $500
Best turn out from 8 measured
acres Lone Star $500.
Best staple and grade acres Me-
bane $500.
Best staple and grade acres Lone
Star s25.00.
Names OF all contestants will be
published when seed are sold.