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The Washington times., 1923-04-06
PAWNSHOP PAYS
HIS COLLEGE
EXPENSES
Ohio Student Makes Youths
Pay Stiff Rate for Loans
on Watches.
BY international News Service.

sAHECEH3bAOWAAA
DEFIANCE, Ohio. April 6.-Not
all the boys working their way
through college are washing dishes,
tending to furnaces, waiting on
table in restaurants and acting as
tutoring nurses to rundown stu
dents with pulses beating below the
passing grade.
A new field for ambitious stu
dents is pointed out by Forest
Yantis, junior in Defiance College
here. Yantis is a pawnbroker. He
has all the Announcements OF the
Unclessp trade except the three balls.
Those are not needed. because every
student in the college knows where
the noney-lender has his stand and
has beaten q pathway to his room
in Sisson dormitory.
Yantis started out in an humble
way. He had a few dollars when
he entered college and was faced
with the prospect of working his
snare hours to mako the grade.
Then he hit on the idea of loanine
what smell savings he had.
The badly bent college boys came
with their watches. because that
commodity Offered the safest secur-
ity. And on the sometimes stiff
rate the boys were glad to pay
Yantis began to build up his funds.
After the watches came clothing,
alarm clocks. tennis rackets, fra
ternity pins. rings-all good secur-
ity for the small loans Yantis made
on them.
And before long the money
lenders room actuRlly took on the
aspect of q pawnshop except thst
there was no beady-eyed Shylock
behind the counter to discredit the
security.
Instead of going out and working
at odd jobs Yantis kept to his room
after school hours and had plenty
90 do. He is on Easv street and
win leave college. no doubt. with a
good-sizAd hankroiI. Yantis has
found 1t convenient to law in a
stock of haberlasherv. which the
students often buy with the money
he loans them on their valuahles.
Here in this small rural center a
pawubroker WAS quite an unknown
object until yantis hit on the idea.
And he has demonstrated that It Is
s1st another way TO gain an educa-
ton with nothing more than a lot
OF nerve and little capital.
The Washington times., 1923-04-06
PUPILS TO BE TAUGHT
by WIREL ESS MASTER

NEW YORK, April 6.-Readin',
writin' and 'rithmetic taught to the
tune OF the radio rather than the
hickory stick had its first trial to-
day when pupils OF several city
high schools took an accountancy
examination by wireless telephony.
While officials of the New York
Board OF Education listened, a radio
station broadcast the voice of an
The Washington times., 1923-04-06
WIFE or LATE SENATOR
FORAKER HAS GAS WELL

McARTHUR, April ga gas
well with an estimated production
of 5000 900 feet daily has been
brought in on the farm of Mrs,
Julia Foraker. The farm is near
Wellston. Mrs. Foraker is the
widow Of the late United States
Senator J.. B. Foraker.
The Washington times., 1923-04-06

instructor debating a series OF ac-
countancy problems. Pupils at their
desks in several high schools sim
ultaneously heard the problems,
The Washington times., 1923-04-06

answered them and then heard the
correct answers transmitted by the
specially installed radio loud-Speak
ing devices.
The Washington times., 1923-04-06


six o
oath Camd
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
ANCHORAGE DENTIST LEAVING

Among those to arrive from the north tomorrow evening will be D.. j.. H. Metallic, dentist of Anchorage. Dr. Metallic is probably one of the best known men in his profession on the coast and lists large number of friends. Accompanying him on his trip to the states will be John Dahl, his labratory assistant Both will take the Northwestern on the next trip souh, going first to Spokane, thence to Grants Pass, Oregon and on to Cali fornia. From the land of the Sunny South they will journey east, MT. Dahl stopping off for visit in Missouri. Dr. Metallic going to Knoxville. Ten nessee to visit with his brother. They will return to the north about the middle of March.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
COMMISSION ACCOUNTANT
 PASSED AWAY IN CHINA

Quite recently there was received ln Nenana news of the death of John R Walle, who passed away at Shanghai China, on November 15. of heart trouble, being ill about one week. He was cremated under Masonic direc tion
 MT. Walle during the early construc tion period of the railroad in the in terior was employed in the accounting department of the commission and was rated as one of the most efficient members of the staff. AS the comple, tion of the road drew near, he was transferred to the headquarters office at Anchorage, remaining there for a considerable period, when he resigned his position and left for the states, go- ing later to the Orient to follow his vocation. At the time of his demise he was chief accountant of the Asia Development company, Shanghai
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
ADVERTISEME ENT

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned up to 2 p. m.. Jan! 23rd, 1923, and then publicly opened for furnishing and delivering along the railway, or alongside the Commis sion docks at Seward or Anchorage approximately 50,000 lineaf feet o1 peeled piling, in lengths of from 6C to 100 it., and of standard specified tions. Proposal form, together with further details and list of lengths re quired may be secured upon applica tion to H. Painter, Receiving & For warding Agent, Seward, or to this of flee. The right is reserved to reject and and all bids. H. P. Warren, Gen eral Storekeeper.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
ALLEGED SHOOTER IS
 BOUND OVER TO JURY

Leo Nehil, who is alleged to have been the principal actor in a shooting scrape at Mckinley Park, was recent ly taken to Fairbanks to await action by the grand jury. The charge laid against Nehil is shooting with intent to kill. Just who the complainant is the advices did not state. Commission CT Donovan. who is filling the recent ly designated office at the new rail- road town at Riley Creek, found suf- ficient evidence to warrant binding the defendant over.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
SECOND DIVISION RETURNS

Cornplete returns from the Clerk of Court at Nome show the following can didates elected there to the Territo-- ial Legislature: Aver and Decker, Daly and Raelson of the House of Rep resentatives. The complete vote of the Second Divisions follows: Sutherland 560. White 145, Aver 3S5. Cochran 362, Brown 443 Daly 305, Raelson 290, Mrs Kettilson 2S7, Nylen 2S3, Connolly 237, Winkler 167.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
sELDoVIA CRAB cANNERiEs
 TO START UP NEXT MONTH

It is stated that there will be four canneries in the vicinity of Seldovia operating and packing the large spider crab some time next month, according to the Anchorage Times. The spider crabs are found in abundance in Cook Inlet at certain times of the year. Be ing deep sea crab of tremendous size, some reaching seven feet from tip to tip. the average size running about five feet. This species which are the least known of, migrate to un- known regions at certain periods, re turning to the shallow waters, it is thought to spawn, and it is then, for possibly three months time, that the crabs may be caught. The meat in one of these average sized crabs will av- craze about ten pounds and is of pink ish red color. The meat is delicious and is constantly in demand in the states and in Europe
 Pr10r CO the AtdSkdl CdHllellco pdCh ing this species of crab, the Japanese hackers furnish the United States market, but the recently increased tar if on the Japanese product by the u. $. made it possible for Alaska canner- ies to compete. It is thought the ln- dustry will develop into large one Tn few years.
 With the exception of the Arctic ocean. Cook inlet is the only place in Alaska as far as can be ascertalned' that the spider crab is found in abun- dance
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
PROMINENT MINING MAN
 OF INTERIOR COMING

MT. and Mrs Thomas P. Aitken, for a number of years residents of the in terior are on their way to the coast for the purpose of leaving for the out side At present they are at Anchorage and will arrive on the train tomorrow evening to catch the Northwestern. MT, Aitken is one of the best-knoWn mining men of the interior, having operated in nearly all of the placer camps of the country and in the quartz ventures of the Kantishna and Fair banks districts. His recent operations have been in the Candle district which according to information, resulted we'll
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
G. r. CLUB MEETING

The G. T. club, branch of the Junior Red Cross, met this afternoon witt their director, Mrs. Goodsky, in the apartments of Miss Stella Fuller, 1T the Arcade building. for the purpose of receiving lessons in the care o babies. Following their lessons the! enjoyed themselves in searching for hidden treasure,' finally finding il concealed in the coal bin.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
WILL LEAVE FOR KODIAK

H. J. Reinhart, recent arrival from the westward and one of the crew sta toned at the Kodiak wireless plant arrived from Anchorage on the last train. He will leave with the sailing of the Starr for his station, having made the rounds of the two principal coast al cities.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

Pete Johnson, wellknown oldtimer of Seward, is reported to be quite i'll at his cabin. Friends are constantly at his bedside so no fears are enter tained for his comfort.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

The finishing carpenters have com- menced their work on the lower floor of the Arcade building. It is expected that within two weeks the apartments will be ready. for occupancy.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
TIDES FOR COMING WEEK
 Tuesday, January g

High, S.5, 4:03 am; Fl, 5:06 p. m. Low, 2.1, 11:12 a. m.; no tide
 Wednesday, January 10 High, 8.6 6:02 a. m.; 6.4., 6:27 p. m. Low. 10, 11:17 a. m.; IS, 12:35 pm.
 Thursday, January fl High, S.9, 7:05 a. m.; 6.2, S:01 p. m. Low, Is, 12?27 a. m.; Is, 1:59 p. m.
 Friday, January 12 High, 9.2, SOS a. m.;i GA, 9:23 p. m. Low, 2.3, 1927 a. m.; 0.5. 3:12, p. m.
 Saturday, January 13, High, 9.6, 9:08 a. m.; 6.S, 10:2S pm. Low. 2.5, 2::37 a. m.; -0.3, All pm.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
vIoLiNisT RETURNING

Miss Opal. Hayes, the violinist who delighted Seward dancers with heG skill, has returned to the coast after filling an engagement in the interior. Miss Hayes has accepted position with the Empress orchestra at Anch- orage.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

U. s. GOVERNMENT UNDERWEAR s2,50O, 900 pc. New Government Wool Underwear purchased by us to sell to the public direct at 75 cents each. Actual retail value $2.50 each. All sizes, Shirts 34 to 46. Drawers 30 to A. Send correct sizes. Pay post man on delivery or send us money order. If underwear is not sais- factory we will refund money promptly upon request. Dept. 24
 Pilgrim Woolen Co.,, 1476 Broadway. New York, N. Y. 299 IT
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

If you are planning new tailor made suit it will pay you to inspect our all-wool samples, as prices and oua,ities are riaht 3o3 { JoRDAN's VALET SERVICE
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
' ' . ' ll--a7 : TODAY'S WEATHER

Seward, 16 clear, calm. Anchorage, A., clear, calm. Matanuska, 12-, clearc, calm. Wasilla, IA, clear, calm. Talkeetna, l, clear, calm. Curry, 7-, clear, calm. Broad Pass, 12-. clear. north. Mckinley Park, 20 clear, calm. Healy 22-, clear, calm. Nenana 29- Clear, calm. Fairbanks, 26- clear, calm. Saturday Gateway, S3.O0 per year.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

A large numEel or the latest vol umes of fiction have been added to Urbach's circulating library. Only 15 cents ta read one of them. 2s7
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

Join Urbach's circulating library; only l5 cents to read late book. 297
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

Special meeting of Moose Lodge Tuesday night. All members urged to attend
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

FOR SALE-One three horse motor.
 no volts, SO cycle, single phase.
 with lot of shafting, and pulleys. Apply at Gateway office. If
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
To Whom It May Concern.

To Whom It May Cohcerh.
 am no longer with Sam Graf and Co.,, tie contractor at Mile :, and will not be responsible for any debts con tracted.
 4-1w Signed, Willard Y. WoodWald
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

FOR RENT-The building formerly
 occupied by the Gateway. at an at tractive price. Call at the Gateway
 office. 1T.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

FOR RENT-Three Room House. see
 Cooper. Nol k l.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09
CLASSIFIED ADS

case watch; on Dec.
 IS. Waltham movement; Liberal re- ward paid for return to Gateway of flee. 7I
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

FOR RENT-Three room furnished
 house, See Doughterty after six pm.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

FOR RENT-Six room furnished
 house, with bath Gateway.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

WANTED-Clean rags at the Gateway :, Office. tf.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-09

Saturday Gateway, s3.Oo per year.
, 1923-10-11
CITY WAITER

1t has been pointed ut frequently that under the ordinances of
h city of Casper 1t is IN impossbnity to ecu city vaterf0 or To-
nestle purposes for lots outside tho city limits. No difference
what representations statesmen for outside lots make to tho contrary.
It simply cannot be done. The capacity OF the Casper city waterp plant
is fully reached in suppyiE~ the demands of the people and the ter
rtory already taken into tho corporation such IS Fairvfew and Glen
dale. The present obligations come first Any competent hydraulic
engineer Will tell you the correctness of these statements and tell you
also II h present scarce ability of the city water plant to supply
n public needs. He wilt further tell you that n bond issue of about
a million dollars is the next step in relief II tho situation
Who pays the crys bonds and the interest o n them7 The citizens
within the corporate limits, of curse. Then why would n sup
pose the people outside the CITY limits would be entitled to have city
water. They nre neither morally or legally so entitled, for the courts
have already said n s much. II those outside desire the public bene-
Tits conferred by tho city. let them come into the city. help pay the
ciys expenses bonds. etc. and receive the sam consideration those
who do pay the ctys bills receive.
This being the case, and very plain at that there lis no ezcus for
city, water. outside territory or anything else. There is n o sense in de-
Glendale has been granted water and the city has just completed
system of distribution in that addition and It is ready for CON
sumers. Fatrview. being the next odest addition in point of admission.
holds priority rights ahead of all later admissions to the CITY limits
and is therefore entitled to city whter next.
We are selling lots in these two additions at prices eve
less than some people are paying for lots outside the city limits.
We will DO glad to show you.
D0BBTN REALTY COMPANY
Phone 2S6 237 South Center
, 1923-10-11
FOR RENT-GARACES

FOR RENT Garage. $3.50 per
month. 321 S. Mckinley.
WINTER STORAGE on cars. Price
reasonable. Apply 442 Il. Yellow
stone.
, 1923-10-11
Classified Rates

Effective March s, 1928.
Two cents per word or ten cent
NO AID LESS THAN so CENTS.
Five average words used as a
basis Of estimating n line.
BLACKJACK CAP HEADLINE
will be charged the space OF two
lines.
All charged advertising viii DO
booked set lines Irrespective OF
the number of words.
CORRECTION OF CLASSIFIED
AID ERRORS.
The Casper Daily Tribune will
not be responsible for more than
one incorrect insertion OF any ad-
vertisement ordered for more than
one time. Errors not the fault Of
the advertiser which clearly lessen
the real value OF tho advertisement
will be rectihed only by publication
without extra charge within FIVE
days after insertion. No republica-
uon will be made when the error
does not materially affect the sense
or purpose OF tina advertisement.
TELEPHONE ADS.
Careful attention win be given ell
ads received over the TELE-
PHONE, but we cannot guarantees
accuracy.
CLOSING HOUR
Want Ads to DO classified proper
~ must be in The Casper Daily
Tribune ohice before 1000. Want
Ads received after 1880 to 1900
.. m., will be inserted under the
head ''Too Lste TO CHASTITY"
OUT OF TOWN ADVERTISE
MENTS
Must be accompanied by cash or
check in full payment OF h same.
Note the foregoing instructions
about counting the words and me
rate per word for the Casper Daily
Tribune.
, 1923-10-11
MOVE IN TO-DAY.

New modern five-room brick buns
galow, $500; ais a frame home Of
five rooms. $3.50; all assessments
and improvements paid. $500 and 500
per month will handle either one OF
these attractive homes. Phone own.
err and builder 734R- ~
, 1923-10-11
SEE BEN
A LOOK MEANS A LOT

Very attractive and exceptionally well constructed stxroom home.
four rooms n main floor. we bedrooms upstairs; onehaif basement;
gus stoves and range connected; garage; located o. nice east front lot
OF South Jackson; price $4,000. terms.
Don't nn to see this homo If you are interested IN a wenbunt
well located nveroom modern bungalow having fun basement with
four rooms and laundry room finished. Gas heat. large garage. walks
lawn and trees. Located on CT avenue. Price $4,000. Easy terms.
This is priced to sell.
Invest in Casper real estate. It pays This income property proves
it One house of four rooms; one house of three rooms and breakfast
nook and one house of three rooms; all completely furnished; double
garage; cement driveway; water. lights. sewer and gas. lawn trees
and sidewalks. Income s15 per month; price $4,000 easy terms. lOoa-
ton South Cherry.
A beautiful home exceptionally wei located, consisting of seven
rooms and bath. fireplace, hardw God floors throughout. enclosed
porch. gas heat, full basement with two roons and bath finished;
laundEyroom. storeroom. located o n nice corner lot on West Twelfth
street, Just off Center street; price $4,000. II you are interested in a
really fine home. don't fail to see this
A real home and worth the money asked-nve rooms and bath;
oak floors. bultIn features. fun basement with ono tworoom apart
Inent one oneroom apartment. laundry and storeroom finished; gas
heat; located on east front lot on Elk street. Just off East second.
Price 1880, easy terms.
, 1923-10-11

FOR SALE-Modern homo of four
rooms. beautifully finished fun
basement in best location on south
side. r. Ramon. 242 e. Second Tel.
, 1923-10-11
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-Good lot on East Thir-
tenth street. 500 cash, balances
monthly. r. Ramon, 242 e. Second.
Tel. 700. %
, 1923-10-11

FOR RENT1Two-room furnished
apartment, on bus limo. lights and
water furnished, $50 a month. 1920
Il. Yellowstone.
, 1923-10-11
FOR RENT-OFFICES

FOR RENT-Cho.ce office on SEQ
ond street. Phone 81.
FOR RENr-store-room on Wolcott
street, full basement; brick build
ing; modern In every way: REM SIPS;
will lease. Western Realty. Moose
Bldg.
, 1923-10-11
PHoNOGRAPHS, PIANOS, ETC
USED PLAYERS-PIANOs


You'll find genuine bargains in
our bargain basement; one good used
So note late model player; fully
guaranteed. S2S5; one good practice
piano S55; one used $3.50 Victrola,
like new for 500; many others. The
Chas. p. Wells Music Co., 232 e.
Second.
, 1923-10-11
WANTED TO REM
WANTED TO BORROW

WE HAVE some attractive mort
cages bearing as high as IL per
cent interest. that have been left
with us for sale. those earning 8 per
cent interest we will guarantee pay
ment. Baker-Grude Investment Co..
1873 N. Wolcott. Phone 1883.
WANTED - To borrow at one
$1,000 on first class real estate.
Box BIS. Tribune.
, 1923-10-11

Why not buy a five or ten-acrs,
suburban lot in Englewood, four
and one-haf miles north of Caspef
on the Salt Creek paved hiRhway.
and live in the great outdoors.
where you can have elbow room.
and make a real home for yourself
and family with chickens, a garden
and a family COW. Only 15 minutes,
drive from Casper postoffice, over.
the best paved highway in the state,
every acre under the Casper Alcova
irrigation project. get away from
the high rent and high taxes; i've
acre lots $500 to $3.50; easy terms.
Call us today.
John NJ. England Company
Phones ~1l29-543J zoe O-S BLDG.
, 1923-10-11
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY to loan on Casper improved
real estate. II. Vossback. Room TO-.
DAILY Bldg.
, 1923-10-11

OLD CARPETS. woolens woven into
new beautiful reversible Art Fluff
rugs, any size. Phone 1871.
, 1923-10-11

FOR RENT@Two-room apartment,
furnished; gas, lights. water. fur
nishod. 933 s. Poplar.
, 1923-10-11
How to Answer Blind
Classified ads.

In answering blind ads in these
columns please be careful to use
the precise address given In the
advertisement. Write the address
plainly. Letters brought TO Inc
tribune office do not require
stamps. Always inclose your an
gwers in sealed envelope. In re
plying to advertisements where
references are asked for DO not
send the original reference. Sena
copies of them only.
, 1923-10-11
MIR. GAR BUYER,
MONOGRAPHS, A N ETC

FOR SALE-Brand new $3.50 Bruins
wick for $3.50. Phone 11S1W.
PLAYER ROLLS 49, Three for 81;
genuine O. u. s.. rolls. fox trots.
watts. songs. etc, in Bargain
basement Tho Chas +. Wells Music
Co. 232 L. Second
, 1923-10-11

FOR RENT three-room apart
ments; corner East srd and Ken
wood. Inquire Kimball Drug
Store.
, 1923-10-11

FOR SALE-well furnished four
room house on Washington, near
Fifth; water. gas. lights and toilet:
$1,000 down. balance $1,000. ss5 per
month and interest SGT S. Wash
ingon-
, 1923-10-11
FOR RENT-ROOMS

FOR RENT-Two BEDROOMS; adJoin-
ing bath, new, modern home. 1903
S. Cedar at end of CY.
, 1923-10-11
FOR SALE-HoUSES

FOR SALE-Severai two and three
room houses in North Casper for
5000 to $3.50 cash; prices range from
$1,000 up to 81. 800. Martin-LAmar.
Phone 2214. T
, 1923-10-11

FOR sALE-New and second hand
office chairs. The Mills Co, 240
L. Second. Phone 1870.
, 1923-10-11
ROOM AND BOARD

ROOM and board. good home cook
ing. 1104 S. Walnut.
, 1923-10-11
FOR RENT-APARTMENTS

FOR RENT Two-room furnished
apartment, 646 East A.
, 1923-10-11

FOR TRADE = We have several
good automobiles to trade as first
payment on Casper property or will
sell them on cas- payments. West
ern Realty, Moose Bldg.
, 1923-10-11
FOR SALE OR A

FOR SALE OR TRADE-equity in
$4,000 income property. Income
S145 per month. Phone 1923. 12a
N. Kimball.
, 1923-10-11

FOR SALEITwo-room house with
front and o a porch. garage and
small basement for $1,000. will make
good terms Martin-Lamar. Phone
2214.
, 1923-10-11
FOR RENT-HOUSES


Are you Interested in n home build
ing plan that will enable you TO
1--we in your own house and pay for
same like rent7 Sec United Home
Builders association. Becklinser
Bldg.
, 1923-10-11
LIVESTOCK AND VEHICLES
Phone 2S16

FOR SALE-Three milk COWS, can
be seen today or tomorrow ut 1929
S. Beech.
FOR SALE-Acclimated Rambouil-
let and C%orriedale rams. range
raised. dipped, guaranteed clean in
every way: win meet competitive
prices and hold rams. until delivery
is desdred by purchaser: inspection
invited. King Bros. Co. Laramie.
Wyo.
, 1923-10-11

FOR SALE-Large lot south side.
near Beech. s1.375 on good terms
Home Realty Co. 255 s. Center.
Phone 10ssVV.
, 1923-10-11
FOR SALE Splendid

FOR SALE = Splendid six-roonf
home in neighborhood of good
homes; three large bedrooms. with
largo finely equipped bath and haIli
large elegant livingroom with fire.
place and vestibule. large sunny din
ingroom and kitchen with conven-l
lent built-in features; hardwood
floors throughout; attractive porch:
basement with furnace; large lot 90
by 140 feet, price $4,000; mortgage
of $4,000 payable at $40 per month.
Martin-Lamar. Phone 221s.
, 1923-10-11
FOR SALE-HOUSES

FOR SALE-Four rooms and bath
with finished basement; modern
throughout; also furniture. reason
able IL taken with house; corner lot
on pavement: garage with cement
driveway; lawn and trees; some cash
and easy terms. 612 S. Lincoln.
, 1923-10-11
FOR TRADE

FOR TRADE-Good siz-room house
in Neosho; population: 1000 in
fruit belt Of Missouri. for Casper
property. II. E. Wood, General De-
livery. Casper.
, 1923-10-11

FOR SALE New fivoroom resi-.
dence. all modern conveniences; a
fun basement. well located on east
side; $1,000 cash. balance like rent.
r. Ramon. 242 r. Second. Tel. 702.
, 1923-10-11
POULTRY

FOR SALE-1O0 chickens. frying
size and pullets. all OF part. Call
ut 1899 S. Poplar.
FOR sALE-Hens and spring eplek-
ems, Phone 6FSA