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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-09
Ask for BROoKFIELD

The butter churned daily in the
Boise Valley. Deliciousl 27t4
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Local and Personal

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Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Oreana,
were presented with a baby daugh-
ter the forepart of the past week.
Mrs. Brown was formerly Miss Marie
Evans, of this city.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Pierce, who
for sometime past have been resi-
dents of Tobar, Nevada, have moved
back to Pine.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-09

w. w. Clays. of Featherville, was
transacting business in this city for
several days the forepart of the past
week.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-09
FORD CAR CHEAP

We have Ford car in good running order which
we will sacrifice for the small sum Of $65 Come in
and look this bargain over.
We can compete with any mail order house in
the prices of auto tires. The best brands carried
Goodrich and Kelly Springfield.
We have an excellent auto mechanic in charge
of work rooms all Of the time and in posi-
ton to give quick service at very reasonable price
CHEVROLET AGENCY
This place is the headquarters for the Chevrolet
in Mountain Home and carry large line of parts
Mountain Home VuIcanizing & Top Works
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-09

M. G. Sacrider and Fred Toler left
last Wednesday morning for min
ing property in the vicinity of Castle
Creek.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John Benham, of
Bruneau, were transacting business
in this city last Wednesday.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1926-04-09
BRooKFIEDD BUTTER

You'll never taste richer, cream
Ter butter. From the Boise Valley. 4
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, 1926-11-30

stated. In case persons neglect to
deliver a taXlist for any estate IN
due tine, the Commission will, be-
fore closing the meeting, assess the
tax for said estate according to the
best Of its knowledge. Taxllsts
which are forwarded later to the
Commission, will, together with a
list of those estates that have omit
ted to send in their t~aXlists, be
transmitted to the Government, IN
order that other measures be taken.
Blanks for taxlists will be dlstri-
buted some days previous to the
meeting Of the Tax commission and
are required to be accurately filled
out by the parties concerned and de-
livered to the Commission on the
day which is fixed for each street n
the town and each quarter in the
country.
Tax Commission for St. Croix Noyem-
Der %, 1926,
G. P, SHAMER.
DeSpdtchjng Secretary,
, 1926-11-30
Publication

ETi is hereby brought to public notice
that the Trade mark shown below
l. which was registered in the United
States Patent Office, Washington, D. c.,
on August 10, 1919 in The name Of Pills
hurry Flour Mills Company OF Minnea-
polls, Minnesota, a corporation organ
lied and existing under the laws OF the
State of Minnesota, and Trade, mark GER
tifcate No. 1875, 1876, issued therefor, has
this date been registered in the Office OF
the Government Secretary Of the Virgin
Islands of the United States at St. Tho
mas, in accordance with the provisions in
the regulations governing the registration
of Patents and Trademarks in the Virgin
Islands, approved 80 June, 1920.
, 1926-11-30
Publication.

I ~f~fIC9GIOne
PURSUANT to 8 oT59r from the Gov
Ternment, the Tax Commission
for It, Croix will meet on the I'M
dermentioned days to receive in
formation in writing relating to the
taxes for the present year.
For the Town OF Chrisiiansted:
at the Despatching Secretary's Of
flee at 10 o'clock a. m. viz:
WEDNESDAY, December 9Th
for the inhabitants Of Kings, Com
pany, Queens Strand, North and
West Streets, also Western Suburbs.
THURSDAY, December 9Th for
the inhabitants of Smith, West and
Ulke Lanss, Wate'gut, Market and
Princes Streets, Kings and Queens
Cross Streets, Church, Hospital and
Green Streets and the Eastern Sub
urbs.
FRIDAY, December 10th for the
inhabitants Of Hill, East Lagoon,
Little hospital, New and Fisher
Streets.
For the Country
MONDAY, December 18th for
the inhabitants in both East End
Quarters at the Stock Estate Sally's
Fancy at IL o'clock a. m,
TUESDAY, December 18th for
the inhabitants in Company's Quar-
ter at the Agricultural Experiment
Station at Estate Annals Hope at
II o'clock a. m.
WEDNESDAY, December 18th
for the inhabitants in Queens,
Kings and Northside Quarter Ltr.
&. al the Police Station at Kings
Hill at 10 o'clock a. m.
THURSDAY, December, 10Th for
the inhabitants in Princes Quarter
in the School Of Estate Diamond at
z O'Clock p. m.
FRIDAY, December 18th for the
inhabitants in West End Quarter
and Northside Quarter Ltr. A. at
the Police Office in Frederiksted at
10 o'clock a. m.
For the Town of Frederiksted
same day for the inhabitants Of
Suand, Kings and Queens Streets.
&ATTTPDAV Docnuhnr 18Th for
, 1926-11-30

- lie " II L n n v l. O'
Streets, all at the said Police Office
at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Owners Of estates are to specify
in writing the exact number Of
acres in sugar cultivation, in cotton
cultivation, in other cultivation,
and in pasture. Also information
concerning the buildings on the es-
tate and appropriation thereof, es-
pecially if there are rooms rented to
other than laborers permanently
employed, and the length and width
of the said rooms and the rental
thereof.
If any portion of the lanG is con
sidered to be useless, and yields no
revenue to the owner, the number
of acres of such portion must be
stated in the taxlist and a certif-
cate on oath issued by the proprie-
tor and two Burghers residing in the
quarter, and furthermore attested
by the Quarter Officer, and deliver
ed to the Commission.
Owners of empty lots in town are
requested to fill in tax-lists ac-
curately, giving the information de-
sired, in order that it may be ascer-
tanned if any new buildings have
been erected on the property during
the year, also stating the time when
such buildings were first occupied.
In order that reduction can be
obtained in the taxes for dwelling
houses, warehouses and sheds,
which have been u%noccupied for two
months and upwards during the
year, the Commission would parti-
cularly draw the attention Of those
parties desiring reduction, that it is
very necessary in such cases that
certificates to that effect be prOduc-
ed, stating that the houses, sheds,
etc. have been vacant during said
period.
II MUST BE ESPECIALLY OBJ
SER WE'D:
Persons ~negIecting to procure the
information and proof described Py
the regulation in the above shape,
time and place, must ascribe to
their own neglect all losses resulting
thprpfrOm
, 1926-11-30

The undersigned hereby makes known
that from his days date poison will be
set for stray dogs on parcel of Richmond
No. 10, now known as Marcus Park.
J. B. Marcus
Nov. 6, 1926.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Brophy were honor guests of the
Birthday Club Saturday evening. The
birthdays of the two women fell upon
that day.
Mrs. C. N, Luttrell was presented
with beautiful gift at her home. The
evening was spent at the home of Mrs.
Brophy where she was presented with
birthday present.
Five tables of bridge were the di-
version of the evening, honors being.
won by Mrs. L. H. Tooley and Mrs. F.
W. Schwin. Delicious refreshments
followed cards.
The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. T.
jenkins, Dr. and Mrs. F. w. Schwinr
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gilbertson, Mrs. H.
B. Field, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Turner,
DR.. and Mrs. L. H. Tooley, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. G. Swan, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A.
Simmons, Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Lut-
trell, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Brophy and
William Freakes.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09
CARD OF THANKS

We acknowledge with grateful ap-
probation and thanks the beautiful
floral offerings and the kind express
sions of sympathy of our friends in
our recent bereavement, the death of
our beloved daughter and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burns
and family.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Miss Maude Baxter, who has taught
in the Roosevelt school, departed Sum-
day for Seattle where she will be the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Pete Vedova.
Miss Baxter was honored with fare
well bridge party by the teachers
staying at the Savoy hotel Friday eve
ming. She received a beautiful guest
prize.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09
FOR SALE, Good Chevrolet, 1923
model, $195. See Leila C. Mcdonald.

Be your own eye specialist. Test
your eyes with our diamond tester as
to the number of glasses and buy at
S1.50 to $3.50. American Spectacle
Co. Inc, New York. Represented by
X. N. Koski, 1923 South Broadway,
City. 18-tf.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09
800 CLUB" MET AT

TURNER HOME TU ESDAY
Mrs. Sam Turner and Mrs. E. F.
Hall were hostesses to the 800 Club
at the Turner home Tuesday night
Four tables were in play and high
score was won by Mrs. Floyd Gebo and
low score by Mrs. w. H. Gebo. De-
licious refreshments were served at
the conclusion of the game.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09
twenty women enjoyed the dinner.
MRS. DOULL AND CHILDREN
HONORED AT PARTY

Mrs. David Doull, her two daugh-
ters and son were honored with fare
we'll party by the members of the Con-
gregational church at the church Mon
day night. Mrs. Doull and children
expect to leave for Australia.
The entertainment program includ-
ed repeated presentation of the
"Scrubtown Sewing Circle" by the
Ladies Aid, and singing. A luncheon
of sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee
was served.
A handsome leather suitcase was
presented to them, Rev. Frank Durant
making the presentation.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Mrs. David Doull, her daughters, al
ma and Irene, and son Frank expect to
leave Saturday for an extended visit
with relatives and to their former
home in Sidney, Australia. They will
sail from Vancouver, B.. c. Rev.
Doull, pastor of the Congregational
church, will remain in Red Lodge.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Action for divorce was started in
District Court Monday by Roy Hotch-
kiss from Helia Hotchkiss on the
ground of extreme cruelty. Mr.. Hotch-
kiss asks for the custody of their two
year-old son, Theodore Eugene. At
torney E. P. Conwell is representing
the plaintiff.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Mrs. Sam Turner's elementary
school for aliens closed last Thursday.
During the past term she has had "a
pupils enrolled in her classes who have
benefited greatly by their lessons.
Glasses will be resumed again in the
spring.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

A new complete line of stamped
goods at the Variety Store.
Mrs. E. A. Allen spent Friday and
Saturday in Billings visiting friends.
Be sure to attend the Bazaar at the
Picket Hotel on December 18th and
10th. Luncheon 35c. By Catholic
Ladies. e.. 38-2t.
Mrs. Lizzie Thompson of Roberts
was in the city shopping Friday.
DR.. P. S. Corkins, we'll knowp. eye
sight specialist may be consulted
about scientific optical service and
perfect fitting glasses at room II,
Pollard Hotel, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, December 21iand %. .38-3t,
Battery and ignition service. All
work guaranteed. Treasure City
Electric Service 3-tf.
Mrs. William Freakes returned Sum-
day from visit to points in Wash
ington and southern Canada She had
been gone about two months.
se Z
A marriage license was issued
Thursday by Clerk Of the Court Fin
ley to Chas. H. Mcdonald, So, Of
Bearcreek and Mary Farline, 80, of
Red Lodge. - a'
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Joe and Harriet Beretta, accompan-
led by Margaret McCable, motored to
Billings Sunday morning. They re-
turned in the evening in a Nash coupe
which Mr.. Beretta traded for his
Chevrolet coupe.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Mrs. Hazel Kingsley, State Health
Nurse, who has been in Red Lodge
for month past in pursuance of her
duties, left on Monday for Roundup
and other points in eastern Montana.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Friauf, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Chap
man, motored to Billings Sunday
morning, attended the Babcock theatre
performance and returned to Red
Lodge in the evening.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Mare Nostrum" ("Our Sea") at
the Iris Theatre, Sunday and Monday,
December IL and IS. 39-1t.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

The Italian Girls Victory Club is
making arrangements for a Hard
Time Dance, to be given Saturday,
Dec. 18th, at the Labor Temple. Arts
Melodians will furnish the peppy mu-
sic for which they are famous, and
the proceeds of the dance will be used
for charity work at Christmas time.
in which the Victory Girls have been
very generous contributors in the past
seasons.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09
MRS HASTERLIK ENTER

Mrs. l. Joe Hasterlik entertained
the Past Noble Grand Circle of the
Rebekahs at turkey dinner at her
home Tuesday evening. The evening
was spent in visiting. More than
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

2 Mrs. Elmo Hemmila and baby ar
rived Tuesday from their home in
Butte to spend the holidays at the
home of Mrs. Hemmila's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Kokkila.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Fancy work and handpainted hand
kerchiefs for sale. Theresa E. Opitz
Cover Grove StOre). 38-3t.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Be sure to attend the Bazaar at the
Picket Hotel on December 18th and
10th. Luncheon 35c. By Catholic
Ladies. 38-2t.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Mrs. Jim Virtue had the misfortune
to break two bones in her right leg
when she fell Monday evening. She is
a patient at Adams hospital.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Joe Jelich and Pete Dimich opened
grocery store on South Broadway
Monday, in the building formerly oc-
cupied by Mike Dimich when he was
engaged in the grocery business.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

A complete line of fancy work at
the Variety Store.
At the Variety Store, a large as
sortment of hand embroidered fancy
work suitable for Christmas presents.
Health officer Adams reports that
the scarlet fever situation is improv-
ing in Red Lodge. A few new cases
have been found in Roberts and
Belfry.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

BIRTHDAY CLUB
HONORS TWO WOMEN
Mrs. c. N. Luttrell and Mrs. j. F.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Carl Edelmuth departed yesterday
for his home in New York City after
attending to business matters in the
city. Mr.. Edelmuth formerly made his
home in Red Lodge.
The Carbon County news., 1926-12-09

Battery and ignition service. All
work guaranteed. Treasure City
Electric Service 3-tf.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30
Forest Park
(near Bridgeville)

We were very sorry to hear OF the
death of Mrs. Lizzie Wharton, WlIe
of William Wharton, who passed
away at her home near here on Fri
day morning, April %. Mrs. Wharton
was ill for several weeks previous to
her death. Funeral services were
held at Oakley NJ. P. Church on
Sunday morning at 10:S0 a. m. In
terment was made in adjoining Gem
etery. Rev. Hamer of Ellendale OIL
ciating. S. J. Wilson and Son, fu-
neral directors.
Coleman and Orville Webb were
Sunday guests of Howard and HON.
er Tucker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Wiley and son
Wallace and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Donovan, Sr., and daughter Elma,
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. John Donovan, Jr, OF
Bridgeville.
George Smith of Philadelphia
spent the weekend with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith.
Little Elizabeth Smith had an at
tack of appendicitis last week and
was unable to be in school all the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donovan, Sr.,
are spending this week with their
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Donovan OF
Middleford.
Miss May Passwaters entertained
on Sunday evening: Misses Emma
and Florence Wiley and Ernest Min
namon of Epworth, Melvin Banning
of Oakley, Edgar O'Day of Chaplains
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30

buds were killed by the late cold
weather, but there are enough alive
to produce nearly full crop. How
ever, the extent of the crop cannot
be definitely decided until after the
June drop-but there will be plenty
of peaches"
The Goshen NJ. Z. Church, J. Smith
EIdridge, Ph. b., PastOr-Sunday,
May 2nd, 1926.
1890 a. m.-MOrning worship
This is Il very important service
for all. The theme will be: "WOr-
ship. Let us attend the service to
worship and to hear it explained.
12.OO-Sunday School session. If
you have not attended our Sunday
School, do so next Sunday.
7.3O-Special Evening Service. 1t
will be very special. The theme will
be: What Young Folks Can Do.
Good singing, a short address, and
the service is over. You are invited
to attend.
7.3O-Wednesday evening service
of Prayer and Bible study.
The MethOdists of Milton have the
faculty of doing many things at one
time. On Thursday night, April %,
a social, called a get-together meet
ing, was held. and at this time over
one hundred dollars was raised, and
the pastor and his family were given
4 reception, and a splendid feast of
ice cream and crackers followed. 1t
was very full night, and everybody
had a full share of the joy. Joseph
Lank very eloquently and positively
received the pastor on behalf of the
church. The pastor then made re-
ply. Mrs. Eldridge gave a very in
teresting talk. stating that she was
delighted to be back to Milton for
another year. AS pastor, 1 am glad
to see the very splendid feeling
among the folks. 1 am sure it will
continue.
Milton NJ. P. Church, Rev. A. IL.
Green, PaStOr-Sunday, May 3.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m.
Christian EndeavOr at p. m.
Preaching at 7.90 p. m.
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday
evening at 7.30.
intermediate Society on Friday
evening at 7.30.
The public is cordially invited to
all these services.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30

Misses Emma and Florence Wiley
ana Ernest INennenan spent SunGay
WIN MT. ana MIS-. CnarLe PassWat-
ers.
James Sammons visited Arthur
LOnanu ounudy.
MI. ana MIS-. William Hastings
and family spent Sunday with z. ".
McCauIey.
Mrs. kstella Layton attended the
funeral OIL ner brOLner, Capt. Ben
Jamln CoulDourne at woodland.
MI. anu MIS-. AnGrew owens spent
Sunday with the latIer's parents, Mr..
ana Mrs. w. Z. 1rulIL.
MISS Laura MalIlntano and bro
ther, Mike, spent the weekend in
Chester.
Dat Famous Chicken Debate" a
minstrel play to he gwen at Union
scnool, district No. 159, in the near
future.
T1he following constitute the char
acters OF the debate:
Question: Resolved, That Stealing
Chickens Amt No Crime"
Debaters: Affirmative, Rufus Ras-
tus Johnsing and NebuchadneazeT
Jones; negative, Hezakiah Gitdar
Ephram Pullemdown; officers, pres
ident, Prof. Snowfall White; vice
president, DR.. Dingdong Ringer, Rev
Longtime Holden.
Watch in next weeks paper fol-
the date and price of admission.
There will also be a handkerchief
social and all kinds of good things
to eat. The proceeds will be used for
the annual picnic at Union school.
Come out everybody and enjoy a
good laugh.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30
Hand No. 1
Hand No. 1
Hearts "A
Clubs @, 9, 7, 6, 4, 81
Diamonds *, Q, 7, 6
Problem No. IS

Score, z 20, AB b, rubber galne. 2
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30
Sunshine Valley
(near Oakley

AnGetI Odh4Sgy
On Friday morning, April %, Mrs.
Lizzie Wharton was called to her
eternal home after suffering for a
long time, age about 73 years. She
leaves to mourn her loss husband,
one son, one foster son, five grand
children, four great grand children,
and a host of friends. Funeral SER
vices were held in Oakley NJ. P.
Church Sunday morning at 10:S0 a.
m. Rev. Conrad Hamer of Ellendale
officiating. Samuel ]. Wilson and
Son, funeral directors.
The Misses Florence and Emma
Wiley and Ernest NinnamOn of Ep-
worth were Sunday guests of Miss
May Passwaters.
We are sorry to report that M.
A. Webb is confined to his bed with
high blood pressure.We hope he will
soon recover.
Miss Mary Short and sister Edna
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Truitt Webb of Oakley.
Mr.. and Mrs. MinOs ]. Banning of
Middletown spent part of Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Short.
Mrs. C. C. Passwaters was Sun
day visitor of Mrs. J. L. Banning.
Mrs. C. E. Russell, Mrs. William
Walders, Emmert and Edna Judy,
also Alice Banning attended the
convention at Dover on Saturday.
Rev. F. M. Cliff requests that all
the people of Oakley NJ. P. Church
be present on Sunday, May 9th, as
Sunday school will be reOrganized.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Webb also
Miss Edna Judy spent Sunday eve
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Ban
ming.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30

Chapel, also Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Passwaters of near Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Wiley, Mrs.
Horace Smith and Misses Josephine
Hundley, May Passwaters and Mary
Smith were the delegates for Forest
Park who attended the P. T. A. Con-
vention held at Dover on Saturday,
April "a.
Mrs. Frank Smith had the misfor-
tune of getting a piece of glass in
her eye, when she and her husband
were riding in a car in Greenwood
one day last week, when a base
ball was accidentally thrown thru
the windshield. She was carried to a
hospital in Philadelphia where the
glass was taken out. She came home
on Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30
EpWorth

Elma Banning spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Banning.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Blizzard and
Mrs. Alice Chaffink spent Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. McCauley.
Miss Violet Chaffinch is very ill at
this writing.
Miss Mary Lockerman spent the
past week with relatives in FEEDER
alsburg.
Will Written spent Sunday after
noon with Byron Wiley.
Mrs. Noah Warren and son How
ard spent Saturday with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Messick OF
fredericksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard West and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mes
sick spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
John Gray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Givens, Mrs
MOllie Morris and Mrs. Lizzie Ban
ming attended the State Parent-Tea-
cher Association in Dover on Satur-
day.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30

Hearts - none
Clubs, 8, I, ,6,53
Diamonds u, 8
Spades j
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30
Hearts "A, K
Clubs SIX, 7, 4
Diamonds i
Spades "A, ], 9, 8, 6, 4, 2

No score, rubber game. z dealt and bid
one spade, A passed, Y bid two hearth
and B passed. z bid two spades, A
passed, Y bid three diamonds and B
passed. What should Z now bid2 Us
bid Of three diamonds is questionable.
After rs rebid of spades, Y should
figure that his singleton king is val
liable asset and that there is better
chance for game in spades than in dia-
monds. After his bid of three diamonds,
however, Z should not hesitate to bid
three spades. There is much better
chance for game in spades than in
hearts. He is almost certain TO get
club opening, just the one he wants, for
it is the only suit that hasn't been bid.
All in all, the three spade bid seems
preferable to three hearts, the only
other alternative,
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30

of spades when B plays the queen, W
will only win three tricks. Suppose z
discards heart. B should now lead the
king and queen of diamonds, the ace Of
hearts and then his last spade. Z is
forced to win this trick with the nine
and must now lead the eight of hearts.
B should allow him to win this trick.
B must now win the next two heart
tricks. Played in this way w can only
win three tricks. The problem is thus
noteworthy in that Z must discard a
trump in order to avoid the lead and
thus gain trick.
Milford chronicle., 1926-04-30
ARTICLE No. 80

dealt and bid one no-trump, A doubled,
Y passed and B bid two hearts. 2 bid
three diamonds, A three hearts, Y four
diamonds and all passed. What should
A open1 This hand is perfect example
of a trump opening. AS proper opening
is the ace of diamonds, followed by the
seven. He has the other three suits we'll
protected and in each of them he would
prefer to have the suit led to him. The
high bidding of his opponents indicate
that AS partner cannot have a trick in
trumps so the trump lead cannot lose
and the other element of proper trump
opening is also present.