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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
Gov Baxter Pays
Visit to Coast
Artillery Encampment

Portland. Sept. 11-Gov. Percival
p. Baxter again evinced his deep in
terest in the Maine National Guard.
of which he is commander in chief.
when yesterday afternoon he visited
the encampment of the Coast Ar
tillery at Fort Williams, reviewed
the provisional regiment, watched
the men work the big guns at artil-
lery drill and informally addressed
the officers of the organization. Al
though Governors Day was planned
for last Monday, the sudden death
of the governors sister prevented
him taking part in the ceremonies
and he was represented by Adjt.
Gen. John A. Hadley and Col.
Spaulding Bisbee of his staff
Governor Baxter was received at
Fort Williams with all the prescribed
ceremony. the booming of II guns
announcing the arrival of the distin-
guished visitor, who arrived in COM
pany with Col. William P. Norton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
MADISON

The street sprinkler is again in OPP
GRAFTON, much to the satisfaction Of
the public in general Street Com
missioner F.. S. Adams states that the
stopping of the sprinkler was not due
to him but to the business men them
selves. A few weeks ago section
of Main street was given new sur
face of tarvia and sand Mr. Adams
requested that the sprinkling be dis
continued for two or three weeks I'M
til the surface became hardened. Al
though there was no dust on the
newly surfa ced street a number of the
subscribers fatty refused to pay their
weekly subscriptions. thereby making
it Improbable to run on the other
streets where it was badly needed.
The dust blowing from these streets
became a great nuisance. The mis-
understanding was rectified and the
sprinkler will now continue for the
remainder of the season.
Mrs. Stella vose of Portland, and
son. DIR. s. Norton Vose of Boston,
are visiting friends in Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs Albion Hilton of
lockwood are visiting Mrs. Hilton's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Dyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w Wright. who
have been passing a few days with
relatives in Dexter, returned home
Friday afternoon.
Owing to the extremely low water
in Sandy River the street lights have
been shut off for several nights
meeting of Rainbow Branch of
the International Sunshine Society
was held Friday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Ralph Benner on the
Arson side of the river.
Grover Foss went to the Somerset
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

commanding officer of the National
Guard unit. The five companies and
Second Band We're paraded in com
mand of Lieut. Col George A. Baker
and in company with Col. Clint G.
Hearn, coast defense commander,
and Major Frank Geere of his staff,
Governor Baxter watched the parade.
The provisional regiment was then
reformed for inspection and the
governor, attended by Colonel Norton
and the other field and staff officers,
inspected the five companies and
talked with number of the enlisted
men The troops under command of
Lieut.. Col. Buker then passed in re-
view before Governor Baxter, Col.
Norton, Col Hearn and other Off
GERS, who made up the reviewing
party.
The governor was escorted to the
headquarters of the National Guard,
where he held an informal reception
to the officers of the Coast Artillery
and addressed them briefly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

cottages on Lake Maranacook. left
Saturday for their home in Massa-
chusetts. Miss Norcross is the head
of the Shurtleff school in Chelsea.
Ben Corthell is the guest of his
brother Frank Corthell.
Members of the Sunday schools
are making plans to attend the
Field Day of the Sunday schools of
kennebec county which will be held
at Maranacook next Saturday. The
literary and musical program will be
in charge of Rev Percy J. Clifford,
pastor of the Methodist church of
this place. and there will be speak
; ers of State wide reputation to as
sist in the fine program which has
been arranged.
Mr.. and Mrs Morris kurtz and
Mrs. Lizzie Kelley We're Sunday
guests of the Misses Eva and Will
cite Moody.
Mrs. May Maxim is having extern
sive repairs made upon her house
on the Readfield road.
Mrs. Alice Keening has been en-
gagged TO teach at Monmouth Aca
denny this season. this being her
second year at that place.
Members of Temple Lodge of Ma
sons from Winthrop attended the
laying of the cornerstone of the new
Masonic hall which is to be built at
Readfeld, Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Kurtz of New
Work recently purchased from the
Misses Moody a house lot on the
road leading from Winthrop to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
MONMOUTH

The Sunday schools of Kennebec
county will meet for a. field day at
Lake Maranacook Saturday. Sept.
II. A splendid program has been
provided The games and contests
for young people vii, be in charge
of Thomas H. Leonard, county sec
rotary of the Y. NJ. c. A. and Rev.
Mr. Mayson Wayne. who has been
director of sports at Camp Hedding.
The older people will be entertained
by speakers of Statewide reputa-
ton. The literary and musical pro-
gram VIII be under the direction of
Rev. J. p. Clifford of Winthrop. A
conference of the clergymen and
Sunday school superintendent of
the county will be held at which
definite plans for an organized, CO.
operative campaign for the fall and
winter will be formulated. Special
trolley cars will leave Augusta at 10
A. NJ, daylight saving time. All who
live on the upper line of Maine Cen
trial will take regular trains. This is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

day afternoon at o'clock. A good
attendance is desired as there are
matters of Importance to be dis
cussed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Drapeau and
family have returned to Somerville.
Mass, AFTER a visit with relatives and
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cooling made
an automobile trip to Pine Point
Sunday after their daughter, Miss
Doris Cooling, who has been spend
ing the past week at that place with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Maxim, who have
a cottage there for a few weeks. !
Chester Partridge has returned to
his home in Gardiner, after pass
ing the summer in West Winthrop.
Delphia Bissonette has returned
from Norway, where he has been
playing baseball with the Twin
Towns aggregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chancey Clark and
daughter, Frances, of West Farming
ton, have been recent guests of MIR.
and Mrs. Frank Horn.
Miss Marion InaanuH OF west
winthrop leaves Monday for Canton
where she will teach this coming
year.
Miss Mary Putnam and Miss
Frances Putnam leave Monday for
their respective schools at Auburn
and Augusta
Mr.. and Mrs. George Beale of
Strong were recently the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Horn.
Erlon Blake. who has been
spending the summer at his home
in Mt. Vernon will return Monday
to his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Horn, and will continue his
studies at the Winthrop High
school.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles +. Kempton
former residents of Winthrop. who
are now making their home in
Michigan, are visiting friends in
town.
Miss May Norcross and Mrs
Georgia Moore who have been
spending the summer in one of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
LTTCHFIELD

Mr. and Mrs. Lyon L. Norton and
two boys, of Mt Hermop, Mass,
who are making an auto trip
through Maine, stopped a few days
with Mrs. Norton's brother, Frank
n. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Maxim and
daughter, Marion, who have been
passing the summer on Lake Cob
bosseecontee, returned to their home
in Newtonville. Mass. Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan True and
son, Wallace, who have passed the
summer at Quohaug Bay, returned
home this week.
Mrs. Eugenia B. Keith who has
been visiting her brother, A. ID.
Bartlett. returned to Allston, Mass,
Friday.
Daniel G. True Of Windsor, passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
ALBION

Mrs. A. c. Tobey and daughter
Ruby were hostesses at a tea party
Thursday evening, September s, at
the home of l. NJ and A. l.. Shorey.
The affair was most enjoyable. Those
present from out of town were Mr..
and Mrs. r. r. Hansen of Providence,
K. l., Mr.. and Mrs. III. r. Walls of
Boston and Mrs. Eta Worthing of
Worcester, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Tobey and son, and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Tobey of Palermo A social
hour was passed at the tea table
Mrs. Worthing was presented with .
beautiful bouquet as token of love
and remembrance by the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
WINTHROP

mu%rt Seamans has accepted a
position as teacher in the Grammar
~nool at Britton's Mills.
me Home Missionary Society will
, wednesday afternoon with
Mn, Helen Grant.
p'S Barbara Pinkham will ap-
rea' a' the Town Hall Tuesday eve
a'ns IN a program of readings, I'M
p 'ne auspices of the Standard
Vasers OF the Methodist church.
mere will be a business meeting
'ne Ladies' Social Circle of the
.,asregational church at the home
" mrs Charles F. Kilbreth, Mon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
WHITEFIELD

Earl Potter fell from a load of
boards Friday afternoon receiving a
bad cut on his head which required
the services of a doctor. Mr.. Potter
was driving one of Frank Jewett's
lumber teams. He was unable to
tell how the accident happened.
The Old School Baptists met at
Whitefield in annual convention.
Mrs. Emmie Bartlett of Newcastle
is visiting her son, Sanford and fam
lily in this town.
The Whitefield baseball nine add
ed another to its long string of vic
tories by beating Alma, Wednesday,
) to ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

Readfield, near the Moody home
stead. Mr.t kurtz will build "a fine
place there the coming season and
their Winthrop friends are more
than pleased to have them locate
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H. Wood of
Springfield; Mass, are guests of Mr..
Woods mother, Mrs. Julia Wood.
James Pinkham of Portland is
passing few days with his family
at their cottage on Lake Mariana
cook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

a few days last week with his broth
er, o. A. True.
o. A. True attended his reunion at
Bridgton, last week
Ralph Goodwin of Boston. Mass,
with friends are passing a few weeks
on the shore of Lake Cobbosseecon-
tee.
Mrs. Alice Woodbury. Goodwin,
who has been living the past year
at the home of her sister, Mrs.
James Goodwin, passed away Thurs
day morning. Besides the sister,
Mrs. Joseph Goodwin, she leaves a
half sister in Bath, to mourn her
loss. She will be sadly missed by
her many friends. The funeral ser
vices were held Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

hospital in Skowhegan Wednesday. to
undergo surgical operation for dis
eased tonsils and appendicitis.
Mrs. Lizzie Longley and Mrs. Alice
Mason, who have been visiting rela.
tiyes in Madison for the past week
returned Saturday morning to their
home in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs Cephas Walker re-
turned. Friday night, from Lisbon
Falls, where they attended the re-
union of the gath Maine Regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
Wood Turner'S To Convene

The National Wood Turner's Asso-
citation have completed plans for .
business convention TO be held In
Portland, Sept. p. At that time
there will be trade discussions and
other matters of interest to the or
ganization presented. There are
many wood working establishments
in New England, several OF which
are in Maine and 1t is expected t1at
there will be a large representation
of the business interests In this i'm
portant industry. -r- --------
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
by Beck

the first field day ever attempted
by the Kennebec association and
great enthusiasm in this event is
manifested by many of the nearly
100 schools in the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
LOCAL NOTICE

Beginning Sept, u, fares from
Gardiner to Boston will be SO. In
side staterooms. all 81, Outside
staterooms 50. except special rooms
and rooms with beds Tel, for reser-
vations 470, Gardiner. septl2d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
Try the Classified Way First

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

MERCHANDISE
Machinery ana Tools

ENsILAGE CUTTERS-10ge discount
for cash on Ensilage Cutters and
Blowers, Sulky Plows and Manure
Spreaders. Second hand Plows from
$500 up. We have a trade in a sec
ond hand Hoover Potato Digger. w,
5. Pillsbury. Waterville.
WIND MILL-One i X l., s-foot
wheel, so-foot tower, all galvanized
iron, in good running order. Price
$25. 500 feet ga galvanized iron
pipe cts. per foot One new Catham
tanning mill with bagging attach
ment, all the necessary screens
Price $45 One Kenwood feed cutter
for hand or power. Price s23. j. q.
Longfellow, Augusta, r. f. ID. ,.
Wanted-To Buy 66
APPLEs-Wanted and all kinds of
vegetables. Highest market prices
paid. We call for within 10 miles.
We take them in barrels, boxes, bags
or bulk. S. Mailman. Gardiner Tel.
CASH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. and
roll top or fiat top desk. Write Box,
at. Waterville, Me.
KITCHEN RANGE-Wanted Must
be in good condition and at bar
gain. Tel. S62-J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
LIVE STOCK
Dogs, Cats, Pets
Horses, Cattle, Vehicles

Horses, Cattle, Vehicles %
Holstcin-F Tristan, must be sold
to prevent inbreeding. Fine indi-
yidual. years old gift 6 TT. 10 in.
Sired by the 80 Id. bull King Pledge
Reliance. Dam % ID 5-year-
$3.50 quick sale. Also have an eXcep-
tional fine bull calf dropped Sept 4.
Large, straight and well marked.
Grandson OF King Pledge Reliance.
Price $25, papers including. for quick
sale. Carol NJ. Jones, South China,
Maine.
CALF--s50 takes pure-bred Holstein
bull three months old, from heavy
milking A r o dam, sired by King
Yankee Segis, whose dam made 1900
lbs. butter last. year. Also several
younger bull calves from r o
dams and heifers all ages, fine indi-
Viduals and priced right. Federal
accredited herd. Stetson Bros. Wa
teryille, Me.
COW-New milch; also registered
ia, Ri. 3.
HoRSE-For sale. Gentleman's driy-
ing. years old. black, weight 800.
q V. Colby, 60 Fountain ST.. Gar
diner.
JERSEYS the hoy on the
farm. What better igducement than
some pure-bred Jerseys? What
thrill the name plain Mary" is to
every Jersey lover. 1t will pay to
investigate my proposition on year
ling heifers and bulls. f. b. Perley,
VasSalboro Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
Service Stations Repairing

repairing Of all
kinds. Bring your tires for expert
attention. Also new auto top MAX
ing, repairing and upholstering while
you wait Service day and night.
Augusta Auto Supply & Vulcanizing
Co, opp. Colonial Theatre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted-MaIs

MEN-For farm work. T. S. Dag
gett, Macomber Farm.
ONE YOUNG NAME each town for
popular seller to every farmer. Hus-
in person only to Gerrish & Smith
Is Silver St. Waterville, Me,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
%. Auto Livery-Garases

CAR WAsHING-Best car washing
in State. Quick service. No pay if
not satisfied WeSserunsett Garage,
70 State. Phone 636-W.
GARAGE--To let. IS Water ST., Ran
dolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

EKEEPER-Middle aged woman
for general work. Good home for
right party. Alex Bobin, East Liver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

How many people are reading ciassi-
fed ads now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

have a vacancy in
cur large line of advertising calen-
dars and SpeCiai,ies. A line whe"e
hard conscientious effort will brns
results and bulls up a permanent
and profitable II ade. Previous eAtle-
renCe IN this line not essential Conf
mission proposition. Interesting all
year round work. Not a side line
Write today for full particulars.
Geiger Brothers. II Nevada ST., New
ark NJ T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

GlRL-To attend high school and care
for IS months baby few hours each
day for board. Florence Sanbom,
South China, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
Household Goods

BABY CARRIAGE +. Bilodeau
the Shoeist. PA Water St, Augusta.
FURNITCRE-seco hand bought
and sold We pay highest prices for
your second hand furniture. Angus
Ia Furniture Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
Wanted-Rooms, Board

Music in the home is easy if you use
classification 62.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

USED AUTO PARTS-Tires and
tubes, old cars bought for parts. Rip
ley Co., Augusta Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
HeIp-Male or Female 3

GENERAL FARM WORK-Single
or married man. Wife to do house
work. e. G. Hudson. Tel. Winthrop
141-11
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

COW-Ncw mich also registered
Guernsey bull A. H. Smiley. Angus
to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles for Sale
Auto Accessories

FORD DOOR RELINERS-With peck
ct flaps. They are made of tough.
almost indcstructible fibre. Doors
4sc left front blind soc, right dash
section soc. F'ifield Bros. Co, Opp.
R. R. depot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

GLENWOOD RANGE-Gas stove din
ing table and chairs. iron bed, oak
bureau. commode, couch bed, refrig-
orator. "A Green St. Tel 23-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

RIDING Western; good
condition: good trade H. w. Bailey,
"a Winthrop Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

H9RSE-For sale. Gentleman's driy-
ing. years old. black weight 800
q. V. Colby, 60 Fountain ST., Gar
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

NUKSE--FOr elderly lady. Deehans,
III State St Tel. 61S-W.
WOMAN-To assist with housewori
Adult family. W kennebec Jour
nal, Gardiner. Tel. 3S5sM.
WOMAN-Capable, to do cooking and
housework. Reference required. APP
ply to Mrs. Charles b. Paine rs
State ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

PAPER MILL FELTS-39c per pound
heavy and light weight, 100 per cent
pure wool felts suitable for house
blankets. Can he made into warm
children's garments; sent any width
and length. Benjamin 1saacson Coz;
Lewiston. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12

MATTRESSES Before buying SILK
floss mattresses, look over my spe-
Gals for S1l.50. Wallace Diplock,
- Bridge st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-12
EMPLOYMENT

GIRL-For general houSeWork and to
assist in care of two children. Mrs.
NJ. L.. Gilman, 81 Green st. Tel.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-16
TRAVELLING MAN
LOSES FORD CAR
Disappeared From San Carlos Hotel sun
day Nlsht-5eileve He Knows
the Thieves.

A complaint has been filed with the po-
lice department regarding the theft Of a
Ford coupe, belonging to ]. G. Wedding
ton, travelling salesman. from the curb
at the San Carlos Sunday afternoon
Mr.. Wellington parked his car and the
last he saw Of it was shortly after five
O'Clock, and efforts were made to com
municate with outlying towns in an ef-
fort to apprehend the thieves. but UP to
a late hour Monday night no word had
been received from the missing Ford.
Mr.. Wellington, in a statement to a
Journal reporter Monday evening, said
he had offered a reward, Of $50 for the
recovery Of the car It is believed a
couple known as L. r. Gordon and wife,
who are alleged to have taken the car,
were out Of funds, and that as soon as
the gasoline tank was emptied, the car
would be abandoned.
The car bore Florida license tag No.
26391-B, was equipped with practically
new Portage tires, and carried one extra
tire. Should this car be located, the Pen
sacola police department should be COM
municated with Immediately
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-16

tiers for the attendants and these like
those of the salon, are of the Pullman
style, except they are finished in highly
polished quarter sawed oak.
Here is another wardrobe and wash
room and toilet. Under the after deck
entrance to which is had from the at
tendants' quarters is a large store room.
On the after deck are containers for
cylinder oil and coal oil, each having a
capacity of 80 gallons, while another con-
tainer will hold 400 gallons of fresh wa
ter.
The gasoline. which is used as fuel for
the engines is kept forward in a $50 GAL
lon tank The oil and gas are run to
the engine room through covered pipes
with brass faucets at the outlets.
Two bits, one forward and one aft,
are of solid brass, inches in dame
ter
On the upper decks are sets of wick
er furniture, one aft and the other on
the bridge. These consist of settees,
rockers plain chairs and even sew
ing basket. Part of these are very
prettily upholstered.
A launch and a lifeboat are also on
the upper deck, as are four deck lock-
ers for the storage of odds and ends.
The boat contains two steering
wheels, one on the bridge and the 9th
er in the pilot house. From the bridge
the signals are given to the engineer
by means of a ships telegraph. which
besides ringing bell in the engine
room records the message on the in
strument. There is also a compass in
both the pilot house and on the bridge.
The vessel is lighted by electricity
throughout, but is equipped with oil
lamps in case of an emergency. A
800 candle power searchlight is on the
bridge, thus enabling the navigator to
see at night for many miles over the
water. An electric fog horn is also
part of the equipment.
other furniture on the vessel beside
that mentioned are eight mahogany
chairs for use in the saloon, four fold
ing card tables. and on the upper
deck on the sides are many folding
chairs.
While the vessel has been on the
ways an extra sheet of copper has
been put on from the wdter line down.
while new copper keel has been in
stalled as well as a brass false shoe
one-half inch byl four inches.
Captain Calvin Black has been
placed in command of the vessel by
Col. Flournoy. Capt. Black is PEN
sacolian and is well and favorably
known. E. B. Hudson, of Cedar Key,
will have charge of the engine room,
while Dan Cobb viii preside in the
galley.
Colonel Fiournoy has been told that
the vessel could hardly be duplicated
for less than $4,000 today.