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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-09
Is the Stacker
Vote a Menace?
(Reprinted from the Baltimore Sun,
February IS, 1929
By William Il. Munro.

February 10, 1921
By William b. Munro.
Reprinted from the National NUM-
eipal Review.I
Surely it takes some hardihood to
answer this question in the negative.
Everywhere we hear it proclaimed
that voting is a duty imposed on
men and women by the very nature
of popular government; that this
duty is being widely evaded, and
that the evasion on so large a scale
constitutes a grave menace to the
very existence of free institutions.
Our newspapers and our uplift or
CARNATIONS are warning the people
that the situation is fraught with
danger, and telling us that Rome
fell because her citizens became in
different to their civic obligations. 3"
Even the President of the United
States has deemed it worth while
to join in the appeal for a better
attendance at the polls. This solicit
tude for the stay-at-home vote
seems, indeed, to have become a ma
tion-wide Obsession, and to protest
against it is like the voice of one
crying in the wilderness.
The statistics Of non-voting, of
course, look formidable. We must
have about 6O,OOO,OO0 eligible voters
in the United States. But out of this
total it is figured that nearly a
third have never taken the trouble
to get themselves registered as
voters. That leaves something above
100000 registrants. OF these
only 22,000,OO0 went to the polls in
the Congressional election of 1926.
True enough, this was an off-year
election; but the total polled vote at
the Presidential election of 1924 did
not rise above 100000. The pro-
portion of stay-at-homes is often
% to 30 per cent, even in lively cam
paigns, and when there are no i'm
portant contests on the ballot it
sometimes runs to so per cent, or
more. Taking the average for all
our elections, national, State and
local, it can fairly be said, there
fore, that what we really have in
this country is not government by a
majority of the people, but govern
ment by mere plurality Of the po-
litieally interested.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-09

Now if this be true, the so-termed
Stacker vote can hardly be looked
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1928-03-09

-."s".".uuonat judicial Chase comedy '"'''''
, 1928-10-11

time II pay for the materials ordered, "
went to work and dr-W up these ordlna1
ces. We are asking that the money
taken from the Immigration Fund to o,
for these materials because that is tt
fund We want 10 kern in tact and be r
imburSeJ quickly. ...a draft Of ordinanc
which, according % the Chairman's re
ma. K, has been circulated among men
hers speaks for Itself; Of course it is sui
jet 10 c0ange by members, Fhe mater
ais will be distributed among local me-
chants anl property owners ia IOts Of ne
less than Fees. 10, 900 10 value The ide.
Of brln 'iDg ~ nl0perfy owners is to give
them the o0p1rtu0ity u take the materi,
ais direct from the dock OF course pro
perty owners are under the OBLIGATION to
furnish security the same as the mer
chantS. think this is all | need say or
the ordnance.
ITO be c~0utinued.)
, 1928-10-11
tOCA1.

The wires for the fire alarm were
blown down by the hurricane, but they
have been put in place again, and 10
order to see that everything is alright
the alarm will be tried today at 2o'clock.
The public is hereby informed 50 that
they may not mistake it for the alarm
of fire.
Fine showers of rain have been report
ed from Tuesday and the hills and trees
around are beginning to look fresh and
green again.
3 lines Of rain was measured at the
Fort here this morning.
The men of the electric power pIaut
are busy around the wharf and a few OF
the street lights were casting their well
come a y again last night. to the delight
of some persons who go there to seek
fresh air The bandstand is now getting
some attention.
The excellent Fox drama, Loves Of
Carmen" that was shown with success II.
Frederiksted on Sunday night VIII be
screened in the Cbristiansted Theatre
t ,night. Please remember that the
prices of admission have been increased
Tor this picture.
, 1928-10-11
, RO &c DIN GS
OF THE
COLONlAL COUNCIL
f y r S 7. G r DIX

Continued from yesterdays Avj8.)
3. Letter from Government 1 October,
1928.
The Honorable,
The Chairman Of heColonial Council,
Municipality Of Saint CroiX,
St. CroiX, Virgin Islands.
Sir
His Excellepcy, the Governor, has
directed me to inform yoa that inasmuch
as the work of reconstruction, incident
to the hurricane, has caused a revision Of
plans, he has secured the approval of the
Presidentto divert the funds which were
allotted for the sewerage system 10 FIRE.
deriksted to structural repairs to public
buildings in Saint Croix. and further that
the paving Of King Street 10 Christian
sted will have to be abandoned for the
time being in order that the funds avail
able for that project may be used for the
general restoration oi the roads in Saint
Croix, damaged by the hurricane.
Respectfully,
FRANK I. FOXWELL,
Despatching Secretary.
The Chairman: | received this morning
amendments from the Honorable End
Member for Christiansted Country Dis
trict to Bills Nos. 5, 6 and 7, these, | be.
, 1928-10-11

Der for Frederiksted Country Dis
trict. (Andersen) 4th Appointed
Member (R0bt. W. Skeoch) and 1st
Member for Chrjstiansted Town
(Canegata).
The bill reads:
Colonial Council Ball NO 5
Seventh Council, Second Session
1928-1929
DRAFT or AN ORDINANCE
Providing for the purchase OF building
materials 10 repair hurricane damages.
Be 1t enacted By the Colonial Council of
st. CrOGU IN session assembled:
/. That the Governor be and he is
hereby authorized TO advance from the
amount on hand belonging to the ImmI-
grafton Fund the sum Of Francs 1876, 000.0O
for defraylng The purchase cost Of build
ing materials 90 behalf Of the Municlpa.
lily Of ST Croix for repairing the damag-
es caused by the recent hurricane on Sep
temher IL aud Ii, 1928.
2. The materials thus purchased shall
be distributed among local merchants aud
property owners in lots of not less thar
Francs 10. 600. 90 IN value and shall be
retailed at a price Of not more than 10
perCentum over cost.
3. Merchants and property owners re.
ceived aIl0tmen.s under this ordinance
shall furnish a personal note endorsed by
two sureties for the value thereof repaya
BILE at the expiration of two years at !
per cent interest per annum.
4. This Ordinance shall come into
force immediately after having received
executive sauctt0n.
introduced by:
+ ANDERSEN.
3rd Member Tor Frederjksted Country
District.
ROBT. w SKEOCH
18th Appointed Member.
ID. G CANEGAIA.
LIST Member for Cnristiansred IOWn.
4th Appointed Member (Robt. w.
SkeOcb) introducing the ordinance SAID.
Mr., Chairman and gentlemen of the Coun-
Gil, the Chairman o. the Council sent out
words to members last week asking them
to attend a caucus meeting. We had a ma
jority of members present at that meet
ing and it was decided that the 3rd Mem.
Der for Frederiksted Country District, the
1st Member for Christiansted Town ard
myself should form a committee to draw
up the necessary bills. Consequently we
met, and as the Governor was very an.
xinus to have the money appropriated in
, 1928-10-11
lieve the gentleman will introduce 10 due
course.
Item |.

Item l.
Colonial Council Bill No. 5.
Introduction Of and l t discussion
on Colonial Council Bill No 5 draft
of an ordinance providing for the
loan oil FIRES. 1875, 900. 90 from the
Immigratl9n Fund tor the purchase
Of materials 10 repair hurricane
damages introduced by Bird Mem
Der for Frederiksted Country Dis
trict. (Andersen) 4th Appointed
Member (R0br. w. SkeOch) and Ist
Member for Chrjstiansted Town
~(Canegata).
, 1928-10-11

3 lines Of rain was measured at th
Fort here this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

ScaiIne# coats with
large. fluffy collars
and cuffs Of skunk
fur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
Special! Rayon Satin Slips

Ideal to wear beneath your sheer Summer -.
frocks. These have soft finish and high l ~
luster In white and pastel colors. Sizes So l. s/
to 44-Third Floor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
Pleasant Hill NeighbOrhOOd

|. E. Scott of Park, was a Sunday
visitor of |. ]. Flaten.
The Robinson and Berglund fam
lilies, spent the evening of Feb. Sth,
at the Mathes home, in honor of
Mrs. Mathes and Ralph, it being their
birthday.
Mrs. Kvasnicka, and Rose and Hat
tie, Miss Dilley, and the King family
spent Saturday evening with Ruth
and Adolf Larson.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Billman and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mach spent Sat-
urday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Kunz at Park.
Jens Christensen, the cook at the
Slater camp, spent Sunday afternoon
with Adrian Berglund, both return
ing to the camp in the evening.
About 20 friends and neighbors
dropped in on Mrs. Ed Rupp Saturday
evening, to help her celebrate her
birthday. The evening was spent in Il
social way and a delicious lunch was
enjoyed. All joined in wishing Mrs.
Rupp many returns of the day.
Felix Kvasnicka who is working
for Adolf Larson, spent Sunday at
home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
DUOUETTE

Mrs. John Ahlm and daughter, Ar
dis, left for a weeks visit at Mime
apolis, Wednesday of last week.
Frank Pilrain paid a visit to the
Sandstone dentist Wednesday. He is
minus a tooth after the visit and also
minus the ache.
Fred Hedberg of Belden. brought
his daughter, Alice, over from that
place Tuesday of last week, and re-
turned again Wednesday. Alice will
stay home and help her mother dur
ing her illness.
Mrs. M. c. Balsom spent Friday
and Saturday with Mrs. Erickson. and
visiting friends.
Mrs. Youngberg and little daugh-
ter of Sank Rapids, came up Friday
to see her mother, Mrs. Swenson, re-
turning home Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and Alex
Hultgren were Bruno visitors between
trains Saturday.
Miss Matte Orbin spent the week
end at her home in Sandstone, re-
turning Sunday noon.
At the Farm Bureau meeting Sat-
urday night, the local unit was for
mally organized with nine charter
members and the following officers:
II. E. Peterson, director; VIM. LeMay,
vice director; and r. M. Lillebo, sec
retary-treasurer. County Agent Ham
margren was present and set the ball
rolling and gave a very enthusiast
tic and interesting talk. Mr.. Wallict
of Hinckley, fieldman for the Land
OLakes association, also gave a very
interesting talk on the cooperative
marketing of dairy products. Quite
large crowd of people attended and
partook of the excellent lunch, which
was served by the Farm Bureau
ladies. Afterwards, couple of hours
was spent in amusements. The next
meeting of the unit will be held at
the Community Hall on the evening
of the 4th Friday in March. Those
who have not already joined, are in
vited to come and join the gang.
Miss Signe Edin was a Sandstone
passenger between trains Monday,
taking medical treatments from DR..
Dredge.
Mr.. Greig, the game warden, made
call in the community Monday, re-
turning Tuesday morning,
Dick Van Guilder of Holyoke, trans
acted business in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Carlson of Belle Fourche, S.
D., who has been staying with her
mother Mrs Swenson for some time,
returned to her home Monday.
John Narcotic, Jr., spent a few days
with his family near Sandstone, re-
turning here Tuesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
West of KerriCk

Roy Cluett is cutting tie bolts for
S. A. HalversOn.
Mrs. G. E. Carroll returned Sunday
from st. Paul where she has been
visiting relatives and friends the past
two months.
Jennie Anderson come up from
Bruno Saturday to spend Sunday at
home.
Mrs. Frank Gosoir spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Pat Shepard.
Gladys Halverson spent the week
end at her home.
Pat Shepard has been laid up the
past week with a lame back.
Miss Miller was caller at the
Halverson home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Armstrong and
children attended church in kerrick
Sunday afternoon.
The Farm Bureau meeting at Sec.
8 Friday evening was very well at
tended, and the fine program was
much enjoyed by all, especially the
play put on by the young people.
Ben Street gave report and talk or
the State Farm Bureau meeting he
had attended in st. Paul. The next
Meeting will be at Sec. 20 school
house.
Ole Fiske is doing carpenter work
in kerrick.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
STURGEON LAKE

Jack Cunningham returned Satur-
day from the South, after attending
the National Trap Shoot and visiting
his brother. George, at Chattanooga,
for few days.
|. G. Roberts, N. p agent here,
was bumped" by L. J. Fleischmann
of Stacy, and left Tuesday for Clo-
quet, where he bumped another
party.
The new bridge west of town was
completed Wednesday.
The utility men of the Minnesota
Power and Light CO., were in town
last week and made the rounds of
the customers of the power company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Olson motored
to Carlton Sunday and visited rela-
tives.
VIM. Saggau went to Brook Park
Saturday evening and left his barber
shop in charge of Irving Smith.
The extra four men that were work
ing on the section, have been laid off.
The funeral of Mrs. JOS. Thomas,
who died Saturday from cancer, was
held from St. Isadore's church, Tues
day forenoon. Rev. S. T. Meyer Off
ciating. A large number of relatives
and friends attended the funeral. Mrs.
Thomas was one of the pioneers of
this community. She is survived by
her husband and several children.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
WINDEMERE TOWNSHIP

Mrs. John Lyden went to ST. PeteI
Friday for a short visit
Wilbur Nystrom returned to his
work near international Falls the last
of the week, after short visit at
his parents home.
Word has been received of the mar
riage of Miss Kathleen Stage and
Fred Johnson, both of Windemere,
which took place in Minneapolis re-
Gently. Congratulations are extended
to Mr.. and Mrs. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Clickner en-
tertained Mrs. ID. G. Street and sons,
Brisben and Tracy, at dinner Sunday.
Rev. Swanson will conduct services
at the M. E. church next Sunday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Overland and daugh-
ter, Irene, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Backstrom and family.
Mention of the crop school held at
the town hall, Feb. 1st. was over
looked in last weeks issue. Mr.. Grim
of st. Paul, and County Agent Ham
margren were in charge of the meet
ing and gave the farmers who were
present, much valuable information.
Mrs. Joseph Thomas passed away
at the family home Friday night, af-
ter a lingering illness. The funeral
was held Tuesday at the Catholic
church in Sturgeon Lake, interment
being made in the Sturgeon Lake
cemetery.
The Ladies' Aid will give a social
at the M. E. church Saturday eve
ming, Feb. 18th.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Farm Bureau will be held at school
I'D" Tuesday evening, Feb. 21st.
The Misses Hazel Madsen, Gladys
Warner, Lillian Moline, Lois Street.
and Myrtle Overland spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Pulling.
Merle Pulling visited his parents
for couple of days returning to the
Jean Duluth farm Sunday.
Mrs. Anna Mossberg and Miss Lii
liam Moline called at the Frank
Thomas home Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson and
family, Ernest and Esther Nelson,
and Clarence Johnson spent Sunday
at Thee. Anderson's.
Mrs. ]. L. Skog and daughter, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Nelson were
Sunday callers at David Hammer
quists.
MIR. and Mrs. Herbert Skog and
home Sunday.
Quite a number of Windemere's
citizens attended the Farm Bureau
meeting held in the Sec. 9 school
Friday evening, when a splendid pro-
gram was given.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
GRASSTON

The farmers have been taking ad-
vantage of the soft weather and the
slight rise in potatoes, and are haul
ing their potatoes to market.
The young children of the Baptist
Sunday school had sleigh ride Fri
day evening. They met at the church
house, and were chaperoned from
there by their teachers, Mrs. A.
Christensen, j. Nelson, and Mrs. Der
by, out to the Jason Eastman home
where they enjoyed themselves play
ing games, and doing lot of little
things that young youth enjoys. At
1920 they were served a fine lunch,
consisting of sandwiches, cake, ice
cream, and cocoa with marshmallows.
A few more games were played and
then Mrs. Nelson informed them that
it was time to depart which they all
did with the feeling that they had
been well entertained with the most
fun of the whole Sunday school year
Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie Stigen were
Henriette callers Sunday at the home
of the latter's sister.
Carl Anderson was seen shovelins
snow in these parts Sunday. He evil
IDENTIFY thought he could get to Mora
sooner by cutting across country, but
'Lizzy" said no"
Frank Sizer took a truck load O.
stock to the st. Paul market Satur
day, for the local farmers. Anyone
wishing to ship their stock by trucl
will do we'll to consult Frank.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Johnson were
business callers at Mora Monday
They autOed up with z. E. Graysor
in his new 1917 model Ford
The farmers shipping association
shipped a car of stock to the st
Paul market Monday.
Anyone not knowing how to play
the card game called Euchre, anC
wishing to learn, should get in touch
with Andrew Tossy or Charles Lat
ourelle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Pangerl were
Sunday afternoon callers at the z. E
Grayson home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
DENHAM

Mrs. o. w. Johnson and Mrs. John
kroon and daughter, Doris, went to
Cloquet week ago Monday, to at
tend the silver wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Johnson. Ray
mond Johnson of st. Paul, the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Johnson, was
also present, as we'll as numerous
enjoyable evening was spent, a mock
wedding being the chief attraction.
County Agent Hammargren reports
Sc farmers present at the second ag-
ricultural meeting, which was held at
the school house Friday afternoon.
At this meeting Mr.. Donovan of the
State Experiment Station, spoke on
cattle diseases, and Mr.. Hammargrer
spoke on cow testing. Both were very
well pleased with the attendance
and with the interest shown by those
present. The next meeting will be
held Friday, March End, at the Den
ham school.
Mrs. p. r. Overom went to Superior
Tuesday to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Nordeen, and also to consult an eye
specialist.
The Ladies' Aid of the local M. E.
church will hold a social and fancy
work sale at the church Wednesday
evening, Feb. 22nd. Everyone invited.
Chas. Upgren and Swan Olson left
Tuesday to attend the funeral of their
brother-in-law, Mr.. Johnson, at Wa
tertown, MINI.
The Swede Park Ladies' Aid will
meet at Eskel Anderson's Saturday
afternoon, February 18th, and in the
evening the Luther League will meet
at Royal Hillbrand's. Everyone well
come.
Fred Cooper of Walnut Grove,
Mimi, was the guest of Miss Mary
Olson the first of the week.
Miss Agda Rundquist entertained
twenty of her friends at a whist party
Saturday evening
Mrs. Mahoney of Solana, spent the
weekend here with her daughter,
Mrs. Runo Larson.
Swan Nelson purchased a team of
horses from Axel D. Olson Saturday.
Elmer Ryden who has been hauling
forest products at Solana for Geo.
Durkee, returned home last week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
SAND CREEK

Mr.. Jensen of Sandstone, was dim
ner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Hess
Ter Wednesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Holland called on
the Hesslers Wednesday afternoon of
last week.
The Misses Helen, and Florence
Carlson called on Mrs. Hessler Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Durrstien are
moving out to the Boyer farm this
week, and Mr.. Nelson will move onto
the farm vacated by the Durrstiens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Durrstien were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Aug.
Hessler Sunday.
Einar Carlson got his back hurt
quite badly while coasting down the
steep hill at G. E. Hendricks place
Friday night.
Stanford Swanson was supper
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. August HeSsler
last Thursday evening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
CLOVERTON

Mrs. M. d. Root spent Friday with
Mrs. G. l.. Jones.
The All Club gave a program and
candy sale here Friday evening.
About $500 was realized from the
venture.
Mrs. Jepson spent Monday at the
M. d. Root home.
Mrs. Vene Holler and daughters
called on Mrs. w. C. Sherman Sun
day afternoon.
M. L. Nelson was home over the
week end.
Dorothy Profit came here from
Shell Lake, and spent the week end
with home folks.
A surprise was sponsored by the
band here Saturday evening for Les
ter SEVERED, who leaves for ST. Paul
to take up position with an insur-
anc agency soon. Rock and Touring
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16

was the pleasure of the evening. At
later hour lunch was served. Mr..
SEVERED was the recipient of leath
er brief case, DR.. Freymiller making
the presentation.
(FrOm Another Correspondent
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. H.
L. Hughes and Mrs. Anderson last
Thursday, at the home of Mrs.
Hughes. About 40 members were
present.
Mrs. Tony Brogren and Mrs. Carl
Nelson and little son of Kingsdale,
were Cloverton callers last Thursday
Mrs. Homer KINNEY and Mrs. Will
bur Ireland called at the Floyd Smell
home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. A. Zeidler and daughter,
Gladys, called on Mrs. Floyd Smell
Friday.
Mrs. r. J. Frederick and family
and, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Clapper and
son, were Sunday visitors at the W..
C. Chapman home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
MCPHERSON

Mr.. Peter and wife and family
came home Sunday after visit IN
Minneapolis.
Mrs. Sphung came home from Du-
quette Sunday.
Miss Goggin and Mr.. Elmer and two
sons attended church at Bruno Sun
day.
Mrs. House of Hinckley, came
Tuesday to spend the week with her
husband.
Mrs. w. M. LeMay is entertaining
company from Duluth.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
DANFORTH TOWNSHIP

The p. N. c. society will meet Sat
urday evening at the F. M. Carlson
home at Sand Creek.
Miss Signe Swanson spent the week
end at her home here.
Guy Hendricks went to LeSeuer
Center Saturday for short visit at
the home of his brother, Rev. Ralph
Hendricks.
Oscar Swanson of Sand Creek visit
ed last Sunday at the home of his
mother, Mrs. August Anderson.
The sliding party held Friday night
at the G. E. Hendricks home, was
we'll attended and good time re-
ported. If the weather permits there
will be another one held Saturday
afternoon for the school children of
the Danforth, Sand Creek, and Green
ley schools. There will be a weiner
roast in connection with the sliding
party.
Little Ralph Swanson of Sand
Creek, who is staying with his grand
mother, Mrs. August Anderson, while
his mother is in st. Paul, is attend
ing the Danforth school,
Mrs Emma Swanson has been on
the sick list for the past week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-02-16
KINGSDALE

A group of folks visited Grace
Lamb at the Frederic hospital Sun
day.
Mrs. Anton Brogren went to Mark
vile Monday.
Mrs. Henry Kending returned home
after spending a few days with her
daughter, Grace Lamb, at Frederick.
Mrs. Pennison and son, Hartley,
visited Mrs. Gordon Richardson Mon
day.
Francis Profit has been sick a few
days.
A party dance was given Saturday
night, February 18th, and all report
ed a good time, and a delicious lunch
was served.
Mrs. John Aarlie lost her German
police dog last week, it being killed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stafford and family
visited at the Emil Nelson home Sun
day.
Miss Bernice Nelson visited her
uncle and family couple of days
recently.