davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
THREE AUTO WRECKS OVER
LABOR DAY ARE REPORTED
Two of the Mishaps Are Alleged
To Have Been Hit-and-Run

Three automobile accidents, two of
them being classed as "hit-and-run"
affairs, were the only accidents listed
over the weekend and Labor Day, ac-
cording to Sheriff Casteel. While the
cars in all three instances were dam
aged considerably, none of the occu-
pants were seriously injured. Two
of the accidents resulted in the ma
chimes being upset.
One wreck occurred at Dodge school
house, about three miles north of Oak
land, when car, driven by a man
from Deer Park, and another driven
by man from Cumberland, collided,
causing the upsetting of the Cumber-
land car.
Two "Hit-and-Run" Cases.
The other two accidents, one at Key
ser's Ridge, and one at Red House at
the intersection of the Northwestern
Turnpike and the Oakland road, were
not correctly reported to the officer,
because the drivers of the cars involv-
ed failed to stop. Arrests of these
men are expected soon, the Sheriff
said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
REPRESENTATIVES GO TO
CONVENTION IN PARIS
Harvey and Ernest Gortner To
Sail Today for France

County Commissioner Harvey
Gortner, of Grantsville, a World War
veteran and member of the Motor
Service Company at Grantsville, with
his brother, Ernest Gortner, of Oak
land, left here Tuesday evening for
New York City, where they will en-
bark this evening on the French liner
DECREASE for France, to attend the
American Legion Convention to be in
session in Paris. The two brothers
expect to be absent about month
and will visit the principal cities of
Europe and the battlefields of France
bebore returning home.
Both young men went out from
their home at Gortner with the Gar
rett county soldiers at the outbreak
Of the war. Ernest Gortner was bad
ly wounded in an action during the
Argonne Forest battle, losing his arm.
Harvey Gortner is member of the
Earl Opel American Legion post at
Salisbury, Pa, and Ernest belongs
to Proctor Kildow post of Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
WOUNDED BEAR TOPPLES
FROM TREE; GUNNER RUNS
Sheep Killing Bruin Eludes Trap
Set For His Capture

A huge bear that has the record of
having killed fifty sheep belonging to
Ernest Cullers, near Bayard, w. Va,
just across the Potomac River from
Garrett county, was almost the quarry
of the farmer, but managed to get
away after making things exciting
for Cullers and his dog, leaving be-
hind him trail of blood.
Cullers had traps set, and hearing
the bear in the darkness, took his gun
and dog and investigated. The bear
came into the pen where the traps
were set, pulled out the sheep used as
bait and started away.
Cullers had been sure that the traps
were sufficient to catch the animal
and did not shoot until after he found
that it had evaded them. The bear,
pursued by Cullers and the dog, went
up a tree. Again Cullers shot. and
apparently hit his target, as the bear
dropped from his perch almost on top
of the hunter, who made hasty re-
treat. When he returned, the bear
had made good his escape, leaving
only trail of blood behind him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
MAN FOUND DEAD MONDAY
AUGUST 20, BURIED HERE
T. A. Hughes Remains Inferred
in Oakland Cemetery.

The burial of T. A. Hughes, 81 years
old, who was found dead last Monday
a week in the bathroom of the Oak
land Hotel, corner of Third and Oak
streets, occurred on last Thursday af-
ternoon, interment being made in the
Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Hughes, wife of the deceased,
arrived in Oakland Thursday morning
and ordered the interment of her hus-
bands remains to be made here. 1t
was not known until the arrival Of
Mrs. Hughes in Oakland what dispo-
sition would be made of the remains
of her husband, whose home was at
Copper Hill, Tennessee.
The dead man, who was said to
have been connected with a carnival
company showing in Oakland few
weeks ago, was discovered Monday
morning, August goth, in the hotel
bathroom, his death being due to ap-
poplexy or heart attack.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08

vote of thanks be expressed to these
gentlemen for their support in pro-
noting a second milk shipping station
to be located in Oakland, and
BE 1T FUTHER RESOLVED
That Mr.. Dawson carry the compli-
ments of the Garrett County Dairy
Committee to Mr.. Henry Browner,
president of the Chestnut Farms
Dairy, assuring him of the unanimous
support of those present at this ban
quet and many other interested part
les throughout Garrett county in
carrying forward the industry Of
dairying and utilizing the natural and
most valuable dairy conditions exist
ing in the county.
There were forty ladies present at
the banquet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
W. B. BURRUSS TO SPEAK
FOR BENEFIT OF LIBRARY
InspiratiOnal Sales Counselor To
Give HumOristic Lecture on
"Wishers and Wanters."

DR.. W. B. Burruss, inspirational
sales counselor, who now resides at
Glove Nest" near Table Rock, will
give a humoristic lecture tonight at
the Maryland Theatre, in connection
with the benefit being given by the
Rotary Club for the Free Public Ii
brary. His address will be entitled
"Wishers and Wanters."
The address of DR.. Burruss will be
preceded by musical program in
Guiding solo by Mrs. Brann, numbers
by the Oakland Quartette, and by the
Oakland Orchestra and two reels of
comedy moving pictures. The admis-
sion will be fifty and twenty-five
cents.
Mr.. Burruss is nationally known
speaker, having selected and trained
speakers during the World War and is
known everywhere as the originator
of the famous "four minute speeches"
which were so popular during the
many drives for Liberty Bonds.
According to the press of the coun-
try, "Mr. Burruss handles his work
earnestly and conscientiously as a
football coach. He marshals his
hearers quickly, through forceful d.
rection and masterful delivery, and
does what very few publis speakers
are able to do successfully. He hu-
manizes his appeal and talks Ian
guage that is direct and effective"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
KEYSER TEAM IS VICTOR
in GUN CLUB MEET HERE
w. R. Browning, of the Locals
Turns In Perfect Score of the
Day-Oakland Takes Third.

In spite of the fact that William R.
("Bill") Browning, Oakland, turned in
a perfect score of so for the day for
his team, the Meadow Lark Gun Club
of Keyser, West Va, romped to VIC
tory for the sixth consecutive time in
the Maryland-West Virginia Trap
shooting League match staged under
the auspices of the Oakland Gun Club
at the local Fair grounds on Tuesday
afternoon. The Keyser club shattered
237 out of a possible $50 clay birds.
Cumberland gave the Meadow Lark
aggregation close run for the honor
Tuesday by finishing three points in
the rear of the winners with a score
of 234. Oakland was third with 222,
Mooreield fourth with 220 and Key
mont Club, of Piedmont, w. Va, fifth
with 209. Homecoming was not rep
resented at the match.
Win League Title.
The victory gave the Meadow Lark
team the league championship and at
the same time closed the regular
schedule for the 1927 season with the
exception of the post-season shoot at
which all ties will be shot off at the
Cumberland Country Club on October
6. Prizes to the best performers will
also be presented at the meet there
next month.
Browning Sets Record.
W. R. Browning, Oakland, furnish
ed the feature record by breaking so
straight to topoff the day when he set
up a league record for individual
scores. Heretofore the highest score
reached by individuals in the member
ship of the league was 40.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
GARRETT COUNTY FAIR
WILL OPEN In TWO WEEKS
Tuesday, September 20, Will
Usher in Four-Day Celebration
and Exhibition

Just two weeks from last Tuesday,
the gala event of the year for Garrett
county will be ushered in, when the
first day of the county Fair opens up
a four-day celebration and exhibition
of the best line Of farm products and
fruits, live stock and domestic arti-
Giles, at the fair grounds adjoining
Oakland.
The Eleventh Annual Fair will be
ushered in on Tuesday, September 20,
with what is expected to be the larg-
est display of business establishments
ever to join in a parade. Business
Mems Day" will see parade consist
ing of more than fifty floats, and in
order that they might look more at
tractive, the Silver Decorating COM
pany, Of Baltimore, has sent a repre-
sentative to Oakland who will visit all
the business men and give helpful
suggestions about fixing up their VIM
dow displays and floats for the pa
rade. He will have his office upstairs
in the Gender building.
Parade Every Day
There will be parade every day Of
the Fair, the second day being given
over to the school children. The third
day will be Garrett County Farmers
Day." and the fourth and last day will
be Automobile Day."
Ichi and Naito, Japanese contortion-
lists of a world wide reputation, will
be present and feature a potpourri Of
japanese Perch, Juggling and comfort
ion work, while A. H. Herman Check
err Shows with three big rides and six
tent shows will show daily. There
will be riding tournament, shooting
matches, and other forms of amuse-
ment.
The Fair dates have been moved up
one week this year in the hopes that
better weather would prevail and in
sure the complete success of the
Eleventh Annual exhibit. The Fair
grounds are being put in first class
shape and the buildings will be thor
oughly cleaned before the exhibits are
brought in, is was stated this morn
ing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
DEER PARK HOTEL HEAD
SAID TO HAVE SKIPPED
Unpaid Bill Claims, Now Filed,
Total Over $1,000

The report was circulated this morn
ing that Joseph E. Goulet, manager Of
the Deer Park Hotel, at Deer Park,
six miles east of Oakland, absconded
some time late yesterday afternoon
leaving many unpaid bills. The total
amount of claims already filed with
local attorney amount to we'll over
$1,000.
1t is alleged that Goulet drove his
car from the hotel about noon yester-
day, but that he returned later when
attachments were laid against some
of the hotel property. Immediately
following the laying Of the claims, it
is said he left the hotel and evidently
walked to the place where he is sup
posed to have left or hid his car and
since that time his whereabouts are
not known.
The Hotel closed last night after
the banquet of the Garrett County
Dairy Committee.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
Started Eight Years Ago.
Martin Family Reunion.

The annual reunion of the Martin
family of Garrett county was held on
Sunday, September 4th, at the home
of John L. Martin, where basket
dinner was served in the orchard. The
Oak Grove band furnished splendid
music throughout the day, having
been brought to the reunion by Henry
o. Martin, Of Gormania, W. Va. A
donation of So was given for their
benefit.
About two hundred relatives and
friends were present and everyone en-
joyed the day so much that all are
hoping that they may meet again
next year, September 2, at the same
place.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
Scholarships Are Awarded Gar.
rett County Students.

Three Senatorial free scholarships
for which the examinations were held
in the Oakland High School by F. E.
Rathbun, county superintendent on
July %, have been awarded as fol-
lows: Western Maryland College,
Westminster, Kathryn Speicher, of
Accident; Western Maryland College,
Walter Reichenbecher, of Keyser
Ridge; Washington College, Chester
town, Leonard Murphy, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Murphy, of Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
Home Demonstration Agents
Schedule, Sept. IL to II.

Monday, Sept. IL, Oakland All Club
at $3.50 p. m.
Tuesday, Sept. 10, McHenry All
Club at 100 p. M; Dodge All Club
at 800 p. m.
Thursday, Sept. Is, Accident Wo-
mems Club at 200 p. m.
Friday, Sept. 16, Oakland Women's
Club at Parish House at 2:30 p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
274 PUPILS ENROLLED In
THEOAKLANDHIGH SCHOOL
Oakland Grammar School Has a
Total of 233-Classes Begun
on Tuesday Morning.

With an enrolment of 274 pupils,
the Oakland High School opened for
the nine-months' school term on Tues
day, September 6, more crowded than
ever before, and with the apparent
necessity of employing an additional
instructor to teach mathematics and
general science.
The Oakland grammar school has a
total enrolment to date of 1888, with
the probability of several more, who
are usually delinquent in starting in,
according to Miss Leary, principal of
this school.
Conditions Crowded.
Conditions at the High School seem
to be extremely crowed, the number
of pupils present exceeding that of
last year by about fifteen. 1t has
been necessary as consequence, for
the assembly room to be converted
into several class rooms and the other
rooms are filled beyond comfortable
capacity. The freshman class alone
totals lat, there being 76 boys and II
girls registered in this class.
Glasses are being conducted on a
temporary schedule until a more COM
plete and permanent one can be ar
ranged.
"This cannot be done until another
teacher has been secured" Miss Con-
ley, principal of the school, said yes
terday, because every instructor has
more students now than can be conve-
niently looked after"
Instructors Listed.
The instructors now include Miss
Conley, principal; w. W. Jenkins
mathematics and science; Thos. Ora
ser, agriculture; Miss Kathrine Brown
home economies; Miss Kay Stenholm
music and Latin; Miss Elizabeth
Heath, English; Arthur Humbertson
commercial; Foster Speicher, history
science and athletics; Miss Jean Hol-
lar, biology; Miss Kathryn Stevenson
French and history.
Teachers in the Oakland grammar
school are the same as last year: Miss
Marion B. Leary, principal, who has
an enrolment in the seventh grade Of
So; Mrs. Ernest C. Liller, sixth grade
with an enrolment Of 80; Mrs. Mabel
P. Sollars, fifth grade, with enroll.
ment of SO; Miss Lucille Mitchell
fourth grade and part of third grade
with an enrolment of At; Miss Beu-
lah Loughridge, part of third grade
and all of second, with As; and Miss
Edna Baker, first grade, with an en-
rollment of 80.
Instructors in the grammar schoo,
also have too many pupils to care for
conveniently, according to Miss Leary
but in order to secure another teacher
there must be an average daily atten-
dance of 241. The number now en-
rolled lacks nine of equalling the num-
Der necessary to be present each day
of the term.
Must Be Vaccinated.
All school children must be vacci-
mated against small pox before being
allowed to enroll in the public schools
The State of Maryland stands second
among tn estates of the nation in the
rigid enforcement of this law. Several
children are staying out of school be-
cause they have not been vaccinated
it has been said, and these in attend
ing would raise the total enrolment
to almost the required 241.
DEER PARK HOTEL HEAD
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08

Send your Job Printing CO The Re-
publican Job Printing department.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08
MARRIED..

Sterling-Bernard.-At the M. E.
parsonage at 600 o'clock Saturday
evening, the marriage of Miss Hazel
Bernard, avery popular daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard, of near Table
Rock, and Mr.. Adna R. Sterling, of
Piedmont, W. Va, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Sterling, Of Mountain Lake
Park, was solemnized. They were
united by the Rev. Archibald Moore.
The bride wore a dress of white
crepe de chine. The groom was at
tired in a steel gray suit. After the
ceremony the couple took short
motor trip, returning home Sunday to
their friends in Loeb Lynn where Mrs.
Sterling served a bountiful dinner.
Among those present at the cere-
mony were Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Van
Sickle and family, Of Friendsville; Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Fazenbaker and their
daughter, Of Westernport; Mr.. Ray
mond Fazenbaker, of near Firm Rock;
Misses Blanche Bernard and Violet
Shipley, of Mountain Lake Park. The
couple will make their home in Pied
mont where the groom has response
BILE position.
Tichnell Knoll - Miss Elizabeth
Knoll, of Midland, Md, and Mr.. Del
bert Tichnell, of Chestnut Grove, Gar
rett county, were united in holy matri-
mony Sunday at the home of the
bride, the Rev. Lynn Arbogast, pas
tor of the Methodist church, officiat-
ing. The bride wore a rose silk crepe
gown and carried bouquet of pink
and white asters. The couple was at
tended by Miss Viola Knoll, sister of
the bride, and Arden Tichnell, brother
of the groom. The room in which the
ceremony was performed was beauti-
fully decorated with pink and white
crepe paper, flowers and leaves. After
the wedding dinner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tichnell left by motor for Winchester,
Va, Baltimore and Washington, D. c.
A few close relatives and friends of
the bride and groom witnessed the
ceremony.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-09-08

Mrs. J. A King, of Dayton, O., and
Prof. T. A. King and daughter, of
Wheeling, West Va, and Mr.. Russell
King, of Cumberland, spent Sunday in
Oakland where they visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Bush.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07

WANTED-Man with car 10 sell
complete line quality Auto Tires
and Tubes. Exclusive Territory.
Experience not necessary. Salary
$4,000 per month.
Milestone Rubber Company
East Liverpool. Ohio
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07
CHIPS Of PLENTYWOOO

Mrs. Arnold Anderson has accep
ted q petition at Vests Cafe.
Mrs. Conrad Peterson is back at
Vests Cafe to stay until Mr.. and
Mrs. West return from their vacs.
ton trip.
Come and see the new line OF
coats, hats and dresses at the Fee
shion Shop style show next Thurs.
day evening at the Orpheum.
Mrs. Joe Redmond is reported
better after being confined at home
for several days sick with the flu.
MI. and Mrs. Conrad Peterson
returned Wednesday from q weeks
trip to Kenmare and Minot, N. n.
A mans wardrobe is never com.
plete without q few pairs Of Hole
proof Hose-nor is q w0nans- We
have them In all colors and prices.
JohDsOns Store.
Jens Tang, we'll know Outlook
booster was q county seat visitor
last week. He Is one Of the many
who have joined the Herald circle
this fall.
The Congregational Aid was en-.
t~ertained by Mrs. A. Riba and Mrs.
|. L. Shippee at the Riba home
Thurday. There was q good atten-
dence and q profitable meeting.
Mrs. Robert Beieh arrived home
this week from several weeks stay
10 Rochester, Mimi, where she un'
derwent and operation for eoiteF
Mrs. Beieh is now feeling fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. West LET,
Wednesday, by car, for an extend
ed trip which will take them t.
Minneapolis and Chicago. They ex'
pect to be gone for one month.
Mrs. J.. W. Mckee entertained
the members OF the Dinner Bridge
club on Saturday of the part week,
Following the lis o'clock dinner
bridge was enjoyed until five. Mrs
A. Riba and Mrs. C. S. Nelson
were non-member guests.
Women who buy for Men will
find at Johnsons Store all tina
makes for pleasant and satisfactor,
shopping.
Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Clifford at
tended the church social Saturda!
evening at Antelope in honor Of th'
teachers. A fine program Of read
ines. vocal end instrumental mum
bers were enjoyed. Rev. Cliffor,
gave q welcome talk to the uev
teachers which was responded L
oy Supt. Alexander. Variou
James and a community sing adde'
o the pleasures. A picnic suppe
a served.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07

PIANO MUST BE SOLD:-Late
model piano, we'll known standard
make; used only a short time: will
,e sold for balance Of contract.
Terms $40 per month. II interested
10 seeing same, write at once to
Piano Department, Box 1873, Spo-
kane, Washington. Ste
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07
Northern Afriea

hArbary IL 4 general name appatel
to the northern portion Of Afrtca mon
ngypt on the east to ths Atlantic
ocean "a the west and from ths 1Geds-
tsrranean ~ on tn north y ~ ~
hara desert On IL south. DAyAoxr
Includes Morocco. Algeria, Tunis aal
Trtpoli.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07

An airdsome must b square ~
shape. pelnts ont Capt Ultott WAats
Springs. aviator. In Liberty. beee1Ds
. plane h takiAg Oh iron the Grsuod
unt - neo1 iAte TIE vtAA, - ~
~ - preasurs tarnaAs Il ovR.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07
Assembly Of God

Services: SanAay School at 2 p. m.
Preaching services al ; p. m.
Evaneclistic services at 1850 p. m.
We'd. night prayer service ct 7:S0 p. m
Services ore held in tho building three
ocka south Of the Progressive Elevator.
Evana. C. R. Norman in charlie
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07
Announcement

DR.. E. G. STEELE wishes to On
nounce he has opened q tonsil and
sdenoid clinic in his office one
door wost OF Riba's bank in con-
junction with his regular practice
Eyes observation-disclosures fitted
. Telephons is
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07

Chap who says that Il Il better -
complain to Z man to hts fAcs than b
DO II behind his back forgot - 49,
don that II all dspeAds - IL -
& The man
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1927-10-07

American Culled White Wyan.
dotte Pullets for Sale.
See Bolster. 2.2t
Chief Police Geo. Pierce 10 back
on duty after a few days off on &C.
count of the flu.
Mrs. Kenneth Nicholson and
daughter were here from Antelope
to visit her PEOPLE.
Victor Anker, one of the prosper
Gus farmers near Outlook, was q
business caller 10 the county seat
on Thursday.
Miss Glow Krebsbach has accept
ed a position at the County Trea-
surer's office, commencing her du-
ties first of the week.
O. B. HOven and Chas. OLaueh,
lin were among the many here from
Antelope to take 10 the boxing
match Saturdine evening
Carl bud" Donaldson was able
TO be taken home on Tuesday. He
has been in the hospital with q
broken leg for several weeks.
Last Sunday Miss Glow Krebs-
bach and Stanley Palubicki spon-
sored a dinner party for ten young
people given at the Krebsbach home.
Mrs. Heleeson will have q style
show at the Orpheum Thursday,
Oct. 7th, commencing at 7:45 D. IN.
There will be a movie show follow
ing the style show.
DR.. and Mrs. E. E. York have
moved into their Office apartment.
The house they lived in has been
sold to H. B. Shirtliff Of Outlook
who is taking possession at once.
j. H. W~oellstein and family have
moved into the A. c. Erickson resi-
dence, and Or. H. j. RObb and
family have moved into the Paul
bungalow vacated by the Woeli-
stein family.
Mrs. A. j. Collins arrived here
Monday from Chicago where she
has been visiting with n of heI
sons and family. Mrs. Collins will
visit 1T the o. j. Collins home fol
some time.
Mrs. AL Hanson entertained 8
group of ten at an elaborate wild
goose dinner Sunday at her house,
in honor of the birthday of her sis
ter, Mrs. E. H. f. Heleeson. Mrs
Heleeson was the recipient Of a gel
OF table linen and an electric waffle
iron.
At the confirmation services in thu
St. Joseph church last Tuesda,
twenty young people were con
firmed. In the evening the new
Catholic church at Raymond wa
dedicated. Bishop Linahan of Grea
Falls was here and was assisted b.
Rev. FIR. Treacy of Culbertson
Rev. FIR. Conaty of Scobey, Rev
FIR. O'Rourke of Plentywood.
Style show Thursday evening a
the Orpheum, Mrs. Heleeson viii
have young ladies for models an,
will demonstrate the very latest il
feminine finery.
FOR SALE:-Bed and sprinI
leather rocker and dresser.
Mrs. Ida Krebsbach LIT
u. G. Farmhouse was 10 our cit,
from Comertown on a buainess tri]
last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Formal
entertained at dinner, Sunday, th'
following: Mrs. Elizabeth Redm0n'
and Miss Hattie Hendel Of Mime
apolis MIR. and Mrs. F. r. Decke
and family of Dooley. Mrs. Red
mond and Miss HeDdel rename
for a longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler ar
the proud parents Of a bouncin
baby girl born Tuesday. The water
man is not a bit backward abou
announcing the wei9ht--ninc pound.