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Evening star., 1927-05-30
PRISON MAKES TAGS.

AUBURN, N. Y, May 80 @.-
Century-old Auburn State Prison has
become a large automobile license
plate factory. A gang of 115 convicts
is fashioning the 100000 pairs of
plates New York State motorists will
use in 1928.
Under the eyes Of two guards, this
picked group works six and one.half
hours day, turning out $4,000 pairs
daily. Last year convicts worked
night and day to meet the demand
for new plates on December 81. and
1t is expected night shifts may be
employed this year to fill the largest
single order in the history of the
State.
Evening star., 1927-05-30
LAWYER, SO, UNRUFFLED
BY YOUNG OPPONENTS
Moses Hooper Has Practiced Law
for II Years-Recently
Argued Here.

By the Associated Press.
OSHKOSH, Wis, May 30--Time
and youth have no terrors for Moses
Hooper, Oshkosh lawyer, who, at 80,
meets in legal jousts foes young
enough to be his grandsons
For II years this dean of the Wis
consin bar. resembling the late Wis.,
count Bryce with his snowy beard
and erect bearing. has practiced law.
When he appeared lately to argue
before the United States Supreme
Court the constitutionality of a re-
capture clause in the Wisconsin
water power act. even Justice Oliver
w. Holmes. dean of the high court at
81, found himself in the presence of
an elder jurist
Among the many legends. which
cling to Moses Hooper in Oshkosh is
the story that he always doffs his hat
when he enters a polling place to
vote.
II am taking off my hat" he ex-
plains. "to my city, my State and the
United States, in whose interest l am
voting"
When he was so his relatives gave
him a birthday dinner, and at the
table he remarked that he would meet
them on a similar occasion when he
was 80. He did.
Evening star., 1927-05-30
Many Maids in Berlin Still Willing to
Serve for $40 to Sill so Per Month

The standard wage scale for domes-
tic help as given out by the employ
ment division is: Expert cooks,
women. S12 to $14.50 a month; male
cooks, $40 to SIS; maids who can cook,
$40 to $12; assistant maids. SIS to ST.;
trained nurse girls, $40 to $11.50; ordi-
nary nurse girls, 81 to IS; male serv-
ants, SIS to $40; all inclusive of board
and keep.
The employers in addition are re.
quired to pay all or part of the serv.
ants contribution to the state for sick
benefit insurance, old age pensions
and unemployment insurance, which
amounts to about SIS a month.
Evening star., 1927-05-30
XYLOPHONE TESTS BRUSH.
Vaudeville Instrument Gets Indus
trial Job.

PITTSBURGH, May 80 OP.-The
Xylophone of vaudeville has gotten an
industrial job testing carbon brushes
in electric motors.
G. NJ. Little. research engineer for
the Westinghouse Co. here, has found
that the tone test is best for determin-
ing quality and strength Of the
brushes.
The tests are made on a xylophone
composed Of brushes. The gauge note
is q sharp. A lower pitch indicates
week or doubtful brush, while higher
quality is noted by a rising scale of
the notes.
Evening star., 1927-05-30
COMPOSER UNKNOWN.
Teutons Not Acquainted with
Writer of Own Nationality.

BERLIN. May 80 CP.-Willem van
Hoogstraten, conductor of the Port
land, Greg, Symphony Orchestra and
of the Summer concerts, given by the
New York Philharmonic, found to his
surprise that he was called upon to
acquaint the Germans with one of
their own composers.
Coming to Berlin to conduct con-
cert of the Berlin Philharmonic at
which his wife, ELY Ney, was the
soloist, he chose a piano concerto by
Ernst Toch. a composer living in
Mannheim, Germany, for one of the
numbers. 1t was then discovered that
this would be a premiere rendition.
While the Toch concerto is not un.
known to American audiences it
proved surprise for the Berliners.
Evening star., 1927-05-30
Contribute to Flood Fund,

Special Dispatch to The Star
OXON HILL, Md, May 30.-This
section is contributing literally to
the Red Cross Mississippi flood relief
fund. The Suitland Community Club
has voted to contribute $100 i'm
mediately and is planning a dance at
Suitland Community Hall to raise
more funds. st. Barnabas' Church
here has contributed $25 and the altar
guild of this church $35. Alpha Com
munitV Club has voted S5
Evening star., 1927-05-30
By the Associated Press.

BERLIN, May 30.-The perfect
maid who will jump at the chance
of working month for from SO to
S11.50. with room. board and laundry,
is not yet such rare jewel in Berlin,
the municipal employment division re-
ports. that there is any danger of a
shortage of domestic help or a strike
for more pay.
The German mistress of the house
is more fortunate than her American
sisters, but it is a fact that maids
prefer to work for Americans in Ber-
lin
Evening star., 1927-05-30
D'Annunzio Home Is Monument.

ROME, May 80 OP.-Gabriele dan.
nunzio's birthplace, modest house at
Pescara, not far from Ancona, has
been declared a national monument.
The building will be used as museum
for mementos of Italy's soldier-poet.
Evening star., 1927-05-30

James Monroe filled Office as a To-
cal magistrate after his retirement
from the presidency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-14
Children's Soc
Sport Hose
35c bair

Special offering of children's
Fancy Sport Hose, in a variety
of smart shades, with fancy
turnover tops. Perfect quality.
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Week End
Toilet Specials

Ben-Hur Perfume. the popular
Oriental perfume. Sold regularly
at $1.00 an ounce, Soc. Bring
bottle.)
Meet, fragrant antiseptic
cream for removing superhuous
hair. 42c.
= Daggett & .Ramsdeifs Perfect
Cold Cream, two-ounce jar, z6c.
Physicians and Surgeons Toi-
let Soap, made of pure vegetable
oils. TWO cakes, I5c.
kieenex, absorbent tissue, for
removing cold cream, 21c.
Johnson and j ohnson Nursery
Talcum. can. Zoe.
Arnica Cream for chapped or
rough. skin, bottle. &c.
Dew, the crystal clear deodo-
), rant, prevents excessive perspi-
ration. 4zc.
Prophylactic II air brushes,
penetrator bristies. solid backs,
in ebony and mahogany finishes,
48c.
Electro Silicon Polls hing
Cream. for silver and other
metals. regular 2sc jar, 19c.
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Slight IrreguIarS
Children's Ribbed Cotton Stock
ings. in black and cordovan--
excellent wearing quality for
school and play.
GoIdenberg's-First Floor.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
Mrs. Tate Said
To Be Better

According to telegraphic advice
received this morning by Duke
johnson of this city, Mrs. j. c. Tate
formerly of this city and now res
ident of Calipatria, is getting alcng
well at Riverside, where she Is in
the Community hospital following
injuries sustained in a serious au.
tomobile accident two weeks ago.
The telegram, which was signed
by Mr.. Tate, states that the patient
rested easily yesterday and that her
condition and chances for recovery
which were considered poor the
middle of the week, are much i'm.
proved. She is not yet out Of dan.
ger. however, the wire states.
Mrs. Tate was injured when the
machine which she and her husband
were driving from the valley to Los
Angeles overturned due to wash.
out III the road near Corona.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
Local Chamber
Elects Directors

One of the largest votes regis.
tered in several years was turned in
yesterday in the election Of direc,
tors Of the Ell Centre Chamber of
Commerce. There were SO votes cast
during the balloting from noon until
> clock, II directors being named.
Those elected are: w. II. Brooks.
rancher; Harold Burnham, W. S.
Fawcett company; j. $. Cameron,
Pioneer Title Insurance Co.; W. G..
Costello, Imperial Valley Press :;
Ray Edgar, Edgar Brothers; J. X.
Fahs, Imperial Valley Hardware
Company; j. w. GLASGOW, FL Centre
Lumber and Trading Co.; Leo Het-
eel, photographer; Ross T. Hickco1,
attorney; Elmo Loynd, druggist !;
Fred Nuttall. Title Insurance and
Trust Co.; W. j. Reid, hardware
dealer; Charles w. Remele, Imperial
Valley Credit Association; b. L..
Roberts, rancher; Roy l.. Rumsey,
olothier; A. G. Johnston, B. Salomon
Co.. and Il. Y. Watson, Bank of
Italy.
George r. Bowles and Leo Hetzel
comprised the committee in charge
of the election and were assisted
by j. $. Carmichael, secretary.
Announcement was made this
morning that special meeting and
luncheon for the directors will be
held Monday noon at the Barbara
Worth hotel. The directors at that
time VIII receive a rcDOrt from the
committee named for the purpose OF
investigating into the dairy pro,
gram.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
Kiwanis Club Has
Fine Program

Walter Garoy, county auditor,
gave craft talk on "Taxes" at
the Kiwanis club yesterday noon.
The speaker declared that the rail-
roads held California taxation in
their grip until Hiram johnson as
governor, smashed their power IN
1910, by constitute amend
ment.
Carey pointed out the remark Of
a famous Frenchman, that the best
tax is the one that gets the most
feathers with the least squawk. lie
praised the budget law just passed
bv the, legislature, requiring each
county to prepare . budget, and de-
clared there is no country where the
people get more for the taxes they
paw, than in our own.
Guy Beynon, Fire Chief Roams,
Fire Comm issioner Rice and Mayor
Bucklin talked on fire prevention.
The first outlined the high spots IN
the history Of the FL Centro depart
mcnt. Chief Reams asked the CO.
operation of the Kiwanis club to
help clean up that city and eliml-
nate fire hazards. The mayor de-
clared that FL Centre has good rea-
son to be proud Of its fire depart
mcnt.
Commissioner Rice asked the aid
of the public in making the fire
department successful. Roy Wo
mack was welcomed as 4 new mem.
Der and was appointed to the good
will and grievance committee.
The Giants, headed by Dale Ram
scy, won the ball game membership
contest and the various teams en-
tered were given some good advice
| by d. l.. Zinn.
Visitors included: Mayor A. \
, Bucklin, Fire Commissioner Rice
and Chief Reams.
Visiting kiwanians included r. r
Grove, f.. ID. Nixon, Jack Chese
brough, George p. Maurer, W. *
Duncan, l.. l.. DUNCAN. Al Kaiser
J. a. Bowerman and Clyde Fluke
Brawley.
4 number Of Kiwanians announc
| cd their intention to attend the di
visional conference Of the llth di
vision at San Diego, when Wendell
G. Thomas, divisional governor O.
the division, which includes Califor
MIA and Nevada, will be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
kresge Again
Seeks Divorce
ny United Pres. Leased w,r.

DETROIT, Mich, May IA sec
ond suit for divorce from his young
wifc, Doris Mercer Kresge has
been filed in circuit court here by
Sebastian Kresge, chain store mag
nate and prohibition leader, it was
learned today.
Kresgc sued his wife last fall on
the ground of desertion but later
withdrew tho suit when Mrs. Kres.
&c, who is his second wife, obtain
ed an injunction in New York State
courts to prevent his forcing her 10
contest the divorce suit here.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
HUGE BLAST
OF DYNAMITE
TO BE SET OFF

More than $4,000 cubic yards of
rock will be hnrtled through space
at Pilot Knob this Afternoon by
workmen of the Imperial Irrigation
District when huge dynamite
blast ia unleashed. Moving picture
operators will be busily winding
their machines to depict the scene
on the screen and it is expected
that many will turn cut to see the
spectacle.
The rock is being blasted by the
district in order to be fully pre-
pared against any heavy ravages Of
the Colorado River when the snow
waters from the mountains reach
the valley. Pilot Knob is near An.
arade and the rock can be quickly
dispatched to any point along the
district 'evces that may need
strengthening.
The blnsting will be done under
the supervision Of F. E. Higley, su-
perintend"nt of the river depart
ment, assisted by NJ. j. Doud, chief
engineer.
The river reports received by the
district this morning show n grad
ualiy rising river. At Boulder Can
yon it il running "a, 900 second feet
at Topaz. $1,000 second feet and at
Yuma $4,000 second feet. 1t is ex-
pected that it will pass the 10000
mark at Yuma today and should
reach close to 10000 within four
CT five DAYS.
While the district officials see nc
cause for anxiety, the rock is be
ing blasted IN order to prepare
against any emergency which might
arise.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

j. Beary officiated. Burial was
made in Evergreen cemetery.
Hay Insurance. Edgar Bros. Real.
ty Co., FL Centre, Cal. COS Main st.
Phone l6O adv
Cattle Shipments Drop. There
were so carloads of cattle on the
special train which rolled out Of
Imperial Valley this morning bound
for the Los Angeles markets. The
train was made up as follows: Cali
patria i; Imperial i; Brawley 20;
FL Centre, aud Holtville ..
Marcellins. 50c. esl SO. Fifth St.
~ Cne 1898. adv
Steve is Coming Back. Will re-
open at the old stand next to post
office about May Is. A first class
restaurant is assured all old and new
patrons. adv
Vagrancy Charged.-Maria Nun
gar, colored, entered a plea of not
guilty to a charge of vagrancy when
arraigned before Judge Hervey in
police court this morning. She de-
manded q jury trial and was re-
manded 10 the county Jail in de.
fault of $50 bail TO await trial which
was set for May 81. The woman
was arrested at the corner Of Third
and Commercial streets last night.
Chickens Bought and sold. Dress.
ed or undressed. Phone a66 for
prices. 1852 Woodward. adv
Hay Insurance. Edgar Bros. Real
ty Co., FL Centro. Cal, 60s Main St.
4hone 160 adv
Save The Child's Temper. Psyche.
logy of child life as to play and
health. Prof. A. G. David, Hotel
Palm, Westmorland. Health Ser
vice. Write today for appointment
adv
Smith Pleads Guilty.-Fred Smith
entered plea of guilty to charge
OF drunkenness when arraigned be-
fore Judge Hervey in police court
this morning. According to the ar.
| resting officer Smith was creating
a disturbance on Main street. The
defendant was sentenced to pay n
fine of $o5 or spend five days in
| Jail. He was given until Monday
morning to produce the money.
Hay Insurance. Edgar Bros. Real
ty Co., FL Centro. Cal. COS Maia 81
| Phone l60 adv
Local Man Arrested. - Charlie
Hinch, "a, of FL Centre was arrest
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
HAEEAs CORPUS WRIT FILED

A petition for writ of Habeas
Corpus in the case Of the people
against Louis Valencia, charged
with forgery, was filed at the coun-
ty clerk s office this morning. The
petition charges that no evidence
has been introduced to substantiate
the forgery charge and that Nalen-
cia is being held at the county jail
Illegally. The petition will be
brought before Judge A. G. Finney
at 9 O'Clock Tuesday morning for
hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
Throws Self Under
Electric Trai n
BY United Press Leased Wire

PASADENA, May 7.-Throwing
himself beneath the rear truck of an
Oak Knoll Pacific Electric train,
Frank A. Field. of Pasadena, ended
his life here today according to re-
ports to the coroner's office.
The train had stopped at Ell Mo.
limo street and Colorado Boulevard
to take on load of passengers and
had just got under way when Field
ran from the sidewalk and plunged
beneath the moving cars.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
WILL SET TRIAL DATE

FRESNO, Cal. May 7.-Alfred
Di Donate and George Martin, ac-
cused Of the murder of Robert
Foote, Herman night Waterman will
appear before Superior Judge
F., Charles Il. Barnard next Friday t.
hear the date Of their trial set.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
Businessmen To
Aid Power Fight
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May Lead
ers of American private business
will fight for operation of the ma
tion's great hydro electric power re-
sources, delegates remaining after
close of the United States Chamber
of Commerce convention here indi-
Gated last night.
Continuation of the bitter battle
against government ownership or
operation proposals for the water
power projects at Niagara Falls,
Muscle Shoals, Boulder Dam and the
st. Lawrence river was promised.
w. II. Onken, editor Of the Elec.
trical World, gave the attitude Of
many chamber business men in de-
nouncing the federal government 3
activities in these important pro.
posed developments. He said a po-
litical issue had been made Of "an
essentially economic NATTER
Tip your hat but let vour hand
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
Postal Receipts
Show Increase
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May Postal
receipts at 80 selected cities during
April totalled $3l, $50, ,459, an in
crease Of approximately $4,000
over April. 1926, Postmaster Gen
cral New announced today.
Jersey CT, y. j.. with an in
crease of II. 8 percent. led all cities
in percentage gains. The next was
Los Angelic. with an increase Of
14.64 percen'.
Kansas Ci-r. Mo, reported 4 de
crease of 2.4S percent.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07

A. B. Hansen, Dentist. FIX
specialist. Davis Bldg.
6 by appointment. Phone
adv
Is Released. - G.. Pope, L.
and G. Rodgers, detained by
in connection with inrestiga'
to the ownership Of an auto.
found in their possession,
eleased by Judge Hcrvcy this
9. The three colored boys
to the satisfaction Of the
that the difference in motor
rs, which had caused theii
ensioD, was due to having
sed q new block for the ear
were instructed by the judge
e correction made by the
vehicle department.
Healthy. Drink Paul's Lem.
It's pure. Pickwick Stages
adv
Sleeping Porch and rooms.
y Club Inn, South 9th. adv
bsor Apis, San Diego. Third
at Elm, walking distance
downtown San Diego. Sum
tes. (Adults,) w. d. Decide,
dav
Al Girl Dies. - Miss Margar
Prrera, aged %, died at the
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Aino Herrera at $3.50 o'cloch h
day afternoon following :
illness. Funeral service was
1t $3.50 o'clock this morning
st. Mary = church. Rev. 2
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07

ed by Deputy Sheriff MsClelland
last night charged with having de-
frauded the proprietor of rooming
house. The complainant in the ease
is James NJ. Dance. Hinch was TAX
en- to the county jail where he was
locked up pending arraignment be-
fore Judge I. Mayfield.
"Steve" Is Coming Back. Will re-
open at the old stand next to post
office about May Is. A first class
restaurant is assured all old and
new patrons. adv
Church Windows Broken. The
heavy wind which has continued in
the city for the past two days, broke
several panes of the stained glass
window in the State Street Christ
ian church yesterday afternoon.
Small trees in various parts Of the
city were blown down and house
wives forgot to sing merrily as they
used the dustrag almost continuous
ly.
Special MerchantA' Lunch, 40c
The Coffee Shop. dv
Sent To Chain Gang.-Conrad
Aguirre told Judge Hervcy this
morning that he salvaged potatoes,
tomatoes and wood along the alleys
in FL Centre and said that he was
thus engaged Yesterday when arrest
cd by city police. He was arraigned
on n charge Of .agrancy and entered
Il plea Of guilty. The judge sent
enced him to pay n fine of $50 or
spend 10 days in Jail. He was com
mitted to the chain gang in de-
fault Of the cash.
Cryer Gets Cantaloupes-Mayor
George E. Cryer Of Los Angeles, has
acknowledged receipt Of crate Of
FL Centro cantaloupes, sent him by
Miss A. Giraudo. as an expression
of appreciation for the mayor s in
tcrest in the Swing johnson bill.
and especially for sponsoring the
recent "Boulder Dam Day il,
Los Angeles. The cantaloupes were
grown On Miss Giraudo 8 ranch near
here.
Liquor Case Continued. - The
case Of W. II. Triplett, J. A. Jack.
son and Nclvey Lem, charged with
possession Of intoxicating liquor
and second charge Of manufac'
ture, has been continued over tt
Nav 81. a trial on the first charge
and a preliminary hearing on the
second count, will be held before
Judge !. Mavfield at that time. The
ease was scheduled to come before
Judge Mayficld Monday but upor
stipulation of attorneys for the
prosecution and defense, the con
| tinuance was granted.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07

Orange county has 1.G27 acres Of
citrus protected by 10000 heaters.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07

Tip your hat but let your hand
alone.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07

j. Beary officiated. Burial wa
made in Evergreen cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07

"Steve" Is Coming Back. Will re-
open ut the old stand next to post
office about May Is. A first class
restaurant is assured all old and
new patrons. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07

Hay Insurance. Edgar Bros. Real
ty Co., FL Centre, Cal. COS Main st.
Phone l6O adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-07
A. Economical 1Ssnspeytsfis~

The Most Beautiful Chevrolet
embodies the largest number
offne car features everofered
in a low.priced automobile.
Bodies by Fisher, for example
-. beaded, paneled and fin.
ished in attractive colors of
genuine Duco smartened
BY narrowed front pillars, up,
holstered in rich and durable
fabrics completely ap-
pointed and enhanced by
such marks Of distinction as
ful.crown, one.piece tenders
and bullet.type headlamps.
And, in addition, the Most
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-16
ITO THE VICTOR THE spo1Lso
(Dunbar's Weekly

(DunbarS Weekly)
The most important matter with
deal that enacng corruption
and for the protection the purity
importance than Colorado
clean the people will
honest legislation will be
corruption
will settled charged
responsibility
Elections Arizona notorously corrupt
the
the converting of the governor in
called it the
adequate legislation o
Mulford Wnor the able
introduced bills the
the
official
Senator Wnsor ndentica bills
during ncumbency
the then present
criticized the severely
unqualified
unquaifedy
cared himself favor of the spola
onsated that he
but
Will the people allow him to get with it?
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-16
GRADE CROSSINGS
Clos Angeles Times)


foamed
beating futiey That chiefly
railway opposition shifting
the
selves n
May,
Plaza
eliminated
nearly
putting effect.
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violent but sholved
back
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orrespondngy increases At the
dealing problem generation pass
takes its toll
o death is closed
are investing protection
large percentage
In
question grade
crossings
year s3OooOoOOO bond issue for the
elimination be
the legislature quick action
The Ohio
the expense.
Illinois comprehensive of
crossings The
ayed bond funds the railroads participating ifyfty
basis Indiana the being
dangerous
grade crossings at cost OF more than$ $15o,OOOOOO
Are the motorists California public of
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-16
With Other Editors
SHE SHOULD KEEP HER WORD
(Tucson starr


hulabalo
stuion
constitution
Constitution 1917 enforcing legislation titles
legally before the adoption constitution
Gales
have with considerable that
the "hoier thou
giving
administration
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the she
but her of as
governments promises
max exc Isl no
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-16
Courage or Whato

Many
ing which
therefore requires
The above of Governor
Hunt that he would
Undoubtedly
the governor required
passing highway BILL
that would life unbeabe
legislature.
Therefore with
for the bill
although might great people
The Legislature however whipsaw
standing the
ing highway
It be certainty the
highway bill paying highway
flc uncontutiOnaly
liability of the
to believe that highway bill
either the session special
adjournment regular
Pending the final
the legislature will
whether
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-16
President Recognizes Douglas

recognized making
the invitation of
Chiricahua
1t would be
Coolidge the capital
quable
Southern
of the population.
While the the
OF the
to
of popular recent times
in
knowledge
1t would be great for President Coolidge
essentially
President could be prevailed the
beguing mountains
this section
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-03-16
Nature Assists Boosters

Nature consprng boosters
putting the Sulphur valley coming
The light
be looking advantageous ar land
The settlers
It be
the meeting NcNeal
all completed
insurng cheap
be signed inviting the country move in
and be and the
promising irrigation n the southwe
Many projects have been large
the first two three
settler will be able
The the
third preferably incoming anch
be expected to make amply
protected the
is unwise to attempt to erms.
would be wonderful
and the Douglas Bsbee that
there had been listed with contiguous
line at certain suspicious agrur of
the middle states would Immediately
not be yctimd by coming price fair
enough suit organizations
Such advertising would stigma estate
booms which have whered ensure the
his land pay it out of
the farmers the