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KOSSUTH COUPLE WED FIFTY YEARS ALG03TA, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5,1932 Former Algona Girl Disappears and Mrs, Dahl hauser Celebrated Oolden Anniversary Sunday. KNOWN PEOPLE ooxmnr the Pawnte of Eleven Children, Who Are JAitag. Reception Held Stmdar. Whlttemore, Special, October 4: Mr. and Mrs.

p. w. Dahlhauser, well known residents of Kossuth county. celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on a y. October 2.

Their eleven grandchildren and other imme- the el ht Michael's Catholic church and couple recelved a flpe delicious two Were at the Peter J. Dahl- The- tables -j- decorated gold, the bridal table larw wed- Former Algona Boy Talks to Roosevelt. Kenneth A. Stock, son of Mr. and Mrs.

A. stock of Algona, Was the Sioux Cifty Journal's representative on the Roosevelt special train from Om aha to Sioux city last week. Ken neth is on the editorial staff of th Journal and is making a name for him Self as a Journalist. He wrote his fa- Jier that Roosevelt was a man of fine personality and was an interesting and clever talker. Kenneth was fortunate enough to have a ten minute private interview with the democratic candidate for the presidency of the United States and his article was featured In no Journal.

Roosevelt spoke at the Sioux City Stockyards baseball park as part of his campaign tour. It was high honor for young stock to be chosen to interview Roosevelt and his arents may be justly proud of him. Opening Meeting ters having as Its centerpiece a large cake adorned with 'fifty ctodles. As- used on tables. chief amuse- at Cologne, afternoon.

September 15, 1861, when a man his home at oalrey, Ullnote Helena Kollasch Oerm any. April to America and rey they October 2, 1882.: The at- Mrs. Christine Mueller half brother moved to Kos- county in the spring of 1903 to tow which hw been their home. Thirteen chlld- were born to them, and a of P. T.

A. Monday. The opening meeting of the P. T. Monday evening at the high school was well attended.

'After assembly singing led by Grace Miller, accompanied by Mrs. Gunn superintendent Overmyer installed the following officers: Mrs. Pauline Worster, president; OR. LaBarre, vice president; Miss Cawon, secretary; Mrs. A.

A. Bishop, treasurer. Rev. Hueser spoke on "The Purpose of the P. T.

This was followed by two piano solos by Mrs. Sylvia Gunn. Mrs. Worster gave a short report of the round table and school of Instruction held recently at Estherville and Emmetsburg. A one act play "Campaign Mammas" under tho direction of Mrs.

Dana Paxson closed the The cast of characters Included-Miss Ella Thompson as Mrs. Democratic; Mrs. G. Baker, Mrs. Republican; Alice Rist, Herble; Dorothy Frankle; Helen Goeders, Miss Prosperity; and Mrs.

A. E. Michel, Mr. Business. This was followed by a social hour and reception in honor of the faculty of the Algona public schools.

Plans are being made to organize a Woman's chorus under the direction of Grace Miller. All ladles who wish to sing may leave their names with her. Algona friends of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C.

Seward. former rseidents here were shocked Monday to fead that their fifteen year old daughter, Virginia, had been missing since Friday night. The Sewards now live in La- Orange, suburb of Chicago. Mr. Beward was cashier of the old First National Bank here a number ot years ago.

Monday's Chicago Tribune carried the following article about the girl's disappearance: "The disappearance of the third LaGrange high school girl in two weeks was reported to police yesterday. Mrs. Grace Seward, 28 Pine avenue, La- 8ald he daughter, Vir- has been since Friday night. Wanted to spend the night with a girl friend and I refused her permission, 1 said Mrs. Seward.

'She ran out of the house In a tantrum and lias not Leslie C. Seward, the father, Is connected with the Reconstruction Finance corporation. He returned yesterday from a trip. "The similar disappearance of Dora Hendrickson, years old, of Plain- leld and Bralnerd avenues, LaGrange he fln y6tue at the hl soho QJu Thompson, IB years old, of South Madison street, LaGrange, a econd year student, was reported two weeks ago. "A call at the Hendrickson home yes- erday revealed that a letter postmarked Marion, Kansas, had been recelv- a from the Thompson girl several days that the girls had been ta totended VOL.

17 MAWDSIEY TELLS'EM WHERE HE STANDS! Died Last Sunday Republican Candidate Legislature States His Views, WOULD LOWER MOTOR TAXES. Favors Cutting Public Salaries to the Bone and Elimination of 8-Year State Census. "Henry's Wedding" to be Staged Here. On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 18 and 19, the big three act comedy, "Henry's Wedding" will be presented under the sponsorship of the Congregational Ladles' Aid. This is to be the outstanding community production of the year and will be a.

big hit from start to BBttshj 'HBtary's Wfedding" has been staged throughout America with unusual success and it is wtth great pride that the Congregational Ladles' Aid is able to announce the staging of the same in this city. Watch this paper for a complete list of the characters. J. C. Mawdsley, Irvlngton farmer, re- lublican nominee for representative, as given out the following statement or publication: In troubled times like the present the people are more than ever entitled to know what candidates for public office propose to do towards remedies in case of election.

I feel' therefore, that it is my duty to give out something to indicate my stand. Legislatures can do nothnlg directly about tariffs, foreign debts, and many other problems national in scope, but they can bring indirect influence to bear by adopting resolutions directed to the president and congress relative to action which will ameliorate conditions which now afflict the pepole and if I am elected I propose to be active in that direction, especially in the interest of antlers, of whom I am one, as well as In the interest of people other than farmers who are dependent on the prospreity of agriculture, as is the case with all business men in James Patterson, an old time resident of Algona, died early Sunday morning aft the state hospital at Chev- okee. He had been taken there two fOr or three weeks ago after had been suffering some time with a mental illness. The body was brought to Algona and the funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Laird McCullough undertaking parlor. Rev.

Fred Clark of the Congregational church officiated. Burial was in Rivervlew cemetery. James Patterson was born near Albany, New York, March 12, 1854, and died at Cherokee, lowfe, October 2, 1932, at the age of 78 years. In 1859 the Patterson family moved from New York to Monroe, Wisconsin, where they lived on a farm, and where the father died. There were ten children in the family and all are now dead.

James was the last one of his line. He was educated in the public schools of Wisconsin and after coming to Algona in 1874 he attended the Algona College. On December 31, 1879 he was united In marriage to Miss Mary Hlnes of Algona. They would have been married fifty-three years this coming December. In his young manhood Mr.

Patterson was employed in the post PLANS MADE FOR XMAS SEAL SALE Milwaukee Depot Entered Monday. yes broke a window In the Mil- our county. Stand on State Issues. On state issues legislators are directly responsible, and I stand for the following program: 1. I am in thorough accord with every proposal favored by the present state administration to confine the expense of state government to essentials, and I will be aggressive towards that end.

As far as possible I favor going back to the conditons of thirty years ago. 2. I will stand actively for such revision of our tax system as will remove as much as possible of the present burden from property and compel intangibles which, now largely escape taxation to bear their due share. office, latter was deputy sheriff and the was a railway mall clerk. He sub sequently opened up a grocery stor here at which business he followed fo many years.

He was at one time large property owner in Algona bu through financial reverses lost all tha he had. During the last few years his life, he in company with his faith ful wife, who survives him, had charg of the upkeep of the Congregationa church of which they were faithfu Mr. Patterson was treas urer of the church for fifteen years Mr. and Mrs. Patterson were faml liar figures on the streets of Algona difring the last few, years as they were never separated until he was tak- ugly for the indirect' taxes to to boUi en away a few weeks ago.

They were one of the most devoted couples anc the separation will be a hard one for the faithful wife who survives him The sympathy of all goes out to her in her bereavement. Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Patterson of Central City, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs.

George Patterson of Des Moines and Mrs. Jean Glffiths of Des Molnes, nephews and nieces. Attends Funeral in Laurel, Nebraska. Mrs. Harry Winkle returned Wednesday from Laurel, Nebraska, where she had gone to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs.

John Johnson. She was ten. Thet Blaenlus children, besides being present at the golden wedding anniversary of their maternal parent! were also present at the paternal parents'. golden wedding annl- of Mr.sand Mrs. Joseph Bisen- lus two years ago.

Besides the children who were all present the latives were tttaple Tuesday, October 11, in Mrs. Dahlhauser, 0 Dan 1 8Tandson bert Wed- tager of.Peorla, Illinois, Henry Schacher of LIndsey, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Waechter of Gllmore City. Charles Kollasch and son, Albert or Bancroft.

Both Mr, and Mrs. Dahlhauser are nfehly esteemed residents of Whittemore cordial and genial to everyone, and taking a great interest In the welfare of the community, the former farm, bureau the family visited 38Whauser home Sunday after- congratulating them and wteb- more ot wedded life the afternoon. A' number of Algona Masons are planning on attending the exercises. The. Masonic Band is making tentative plans for being in attendance.

In the evening the Grand Master of Iowa Fred G. Hansen of Clinton, and other grand lodge officers and well known Masons will come to Algona for a Fellowship meeting which will Include all lodges within a twenty miles. On William Dibble, PUlled; Wall tUJQ ovcwymiiK U1C pieces around the depot, when they left they carefully took the broken window glass with them. Officers' have no clues as to who the parties would secret Uj while let the off. I do ot together.

M. E. Conference at Sioux City Last Week. As a result of the M. E.

conference Iast week to the same four groups, Algona, Fort airangemente will wnJain divided ta- Sioux City and Sheldon, 0 dlsWot roade de- efforts to retain the district it Is at present. The new district aupertotendent who will replace Rev. W. H. Lease la Rev.

W. H. Muhleman here from Bag" instrumental in con Congregational minister of Mason City will address an open meeting at the Masonic Temple in Algona. The members of the lodge are privileged toj Invite their friends. There will also be a musica program that evening.

Legionaires Aict as Honor Escort. Rossuth county sent-the following Legionaires to Des Moines Tuesday to act as an escort to President Hoover, Harry Godden, G. D. Brundage, A. L.

Cunningham, Ben Sorensen, Theo. Herbst, Howard French, j. Hutchlnson, Milton Norton, Herb Winter. Ten Legion men from each county in the state were chosen as delegates In the republican service league. Hoover was in Des Moines to open up his campaign tour for the coming presidential election.

A number of other Kossuth county people drove to Des Molnes to hear him speak. MonaMotor Station Nearly Broken Into. Some one tried to break into the Monomotor Oil station on Diagonal street early Monday morning without success. -They broke into the ice factory garage which Js near the station and stole an ice pick and tongs with which they to jimmy a window in the station. The pick was broken in the attempt and evidently the culprits gave up In disgust and checked out leaving the broken pick and the tongs lying on the ground it was probably the same ones who broke Into the Milwaukee depot sometime that morning.

not wish to destroy or hamper it unduly, but I would compel it to do its share towards upkeep of the government which makes-its prosperity possible. Favors Mileage Cut. 4. I am for such reductions in all public salaries as will accord with the times and yet be fair to the holders of office. I will be active In this direction.

I favor reorganization of our entire governmental system as will eliminate present duplication and reduce the number of officials to the minimum. 5. The national governent takes a census every tenth year; the state of Iowa every fifth year after a national census. Only a few states do this. The state census is enormously expensive and of no corresponding value.

I am for omission of the state census in 1935. funeral was held Tuesday. Mrs. Johnson is a sister of Mrs. August Johnson of Algona.

Mrs. Winkle returned to Fort Dodge with her daughter and was met there by her husband Wednesday. Rev. W. H.

Lease Goes to Spirit Lake. It is with regret that the people of Algona heard the news that Rev. W. H. Lease, superintendent of the Algona district of the Methodist church had Inlshed his six year term and had been transferred to the pastorate at Spirit Jake.

Rev. W. O. Muhleman of Eagle 3rove takes over the superlntendency lere. Rev.

C. V. Hulse of the Algona wtethodist church has been returned here which Is pleasing news to his many friends. He has been In Algona 'or four years and he and his family heve made many friends here Rev. Lease has made a wonderful uccess of his work in this district mainly through his ability as on organizer.

He divided the district Into Ix groups each group under a mlnls- er and in this way kept the organiza- lon together and produced very satisfactory results. Group music festivals were establihsed where hundreds of musicians took part. Religious education was put on a high plane as was also vacation Bible schools. Rev. Lease Is an excellent speaker and has a faculty of getting along with everyone.

His friends wish him success in his new pastorate. 1 Luncheon Held Thursday at Luther Hall in Algona to Organize County. Wesley Girl Wed Monday Morning. Wesley, September 30. Special: A very pretty wedding took place Monday morning at the St.

Joseph's Catholic church at eight o'clock when Miss Felice Elsenbacher. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Eisenbacher. became the bride of Norbert Hubert, son of Mrs.

John Hilbert of Whlttemore. They were attended by her sister, Miss Cella Elsenbacher and brother, Lynus Eisenbacher, student at the seminary at Sioux City. Rev. George Wessel- Ing read the single ring ceremony in the presence of a large group of rela- and friends. The bride was very prettily dressed in a white satin, ankle length gown with trailing veil and other accessories match, she also carried a bridal bouquet of pink and white carnations nestled with pretty fern leaves.

The bridesmaid wore a dress of pink chalk crepe and also carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. The bridegroom and were neatly ent The bride needs no introduction to SEALS TO BE SOLD THIS YEAR BY MAIL. Funds to be Used Where Contributed. Secretary of Iowa, T. Association Present at Meeting.

About thirty women representing the various towns, and townships in the county, and several clubs gathered at Luther Hall last Thursday afternoon to make arrangements for the annual Christmas Seal sale which is sponsored year by the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. Mrs. J. W. Bloom of Algona Is county chairman of the committee.

After a one o'cock luncheon served by the Lutheran ladles, Mrs. C. E. Barnes of Garner, who is chairman of Hancock county for the Christmas seal drive, gave a talk giving instructions to the chairmen on how to send out the seals this year. The seals will be sent out in the mall this year as they have been for the past two years or more.

Two dollars worth of seals are enclosed In each envelops so that the person who receives them may buy as many as he sees fit and return the balance, If he does hot care to buy them all. There will be a stamped envelope In each envelope that is mailed out for the return or the stamps which are not purchased. Hancock Chairman Present. Mrs. Barnes was followed by T.

J. Edmonds of Des Molnes, executive; secretary of the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. He gave further instructions on sending out the seals and also told of the work that had been done by funds obtained from the Christmas Seal sale. Miss Antoinette Bonnstetter, school nurse for Algona and Humboldt, told of the benefits that had been derived by the children under her supervision from the T. B.

funds, including dental work, hospital fees for the- tonsil clinic, milk for undernourished children and various other health works. The Christmas seal part-of the Red. Cross 9 ifif sponsored which she is a graduate. For the school children this year The a fine new modern church. Kev.

Le will go to Spirit Lake of the a nual confer not year for next year was left with a J' Algona had emended an to have the conference here for enterataug on of tne.larger site of the con since laymen now have a vote. Fall Festival to be Held Next Week. The tenth annual Fall Festival of St. Cecelia's parish JU be held at the academy hall, Monday and Tuesday, October 10 and 11. There will be a fine chicken supper and various games as in owner years and Tuesday evening there will be a good orchestra en hand to furnish the musto.

i oordteHy invited to attend. CorwithMan Dies of Cancer. LuVerae, October 3. Special: Mr. pberhelm who lived near Corwlth.

died it his home Friday morning of concur. Mr. OberheUn had been in the Fort Dodge hospttal early in the sum- sm jBtf hw been home for several Algona Girl to Debate at Cornell. Alva Benson of Algona has enlisted on the Cornell College women's debate team for the coming year. Miss Benson is a sophomore at Cornell.

At the mldweatern debate conference held in Chicago recently the subjects for intersoholastle debates for both men and women were decided. The subject selected for men Is: Resolved that all banking functions be regulated by the federal government well deposits guaranteed. College women will argue the question: Resolved, that the bouse should support the league for inde- pendenfr political action in its move to organize a new political party. Algona Won Golf Tourney Sunday. The golf tournament held at the Algona Country Club Sunday between Algona, Swea City, Ringsted and west Bend drew a fine crowd of golfers.

The match was won by Algona with West Bend second, swea OJty third, and RlHgsted fourth, Everyone reported, a one time and some good scores were turpd in. Algona Man Bound Over to Grand Jury. Joe Platte living southeast of the Call state Park, was arrested by Marshal Frank Green Monday afternoon on the charge of driving while intoxicated. It seems that Platte was driving past the Iowa State Bank corner and ran into two cars, one belonging to Lee Reed. None of the cars were badly damaged.

Platte was taken before Mayor F. Specht where he pled guilty and was bound over to the jury uifttler a $6000)0 bond which was not furnished and he is now confined to the county jail. He is a truck gardener. Algona Town Team Plays at Fort Dodge. The Algona independent football ele.

ven will take on the fast Country club Brews of jrprt Dodge at Buncombe Field at Fort Dodge tonight at elght- good outfit and the locals are expecting a hard battle. Algona tied Estherville there a week ago Sunday nothing to nohtlng and this time they are intending to tfT neyJh va ft luu ltoeu re to battle and should make a fine showing. 8. Where public officials use their own cars they are allowed seven cents a mile. I suspect this is too much, especially In view of present lowered costs of cars and I shall ask for investigation and in case the allowance is too 'much I shall seek revision, Plans Two Moratoriums.

7. In view of present conditons think continuance of the paving program of the last few years a doubtful policy. If I am elected I shall undertake an immediate study of the situation with a view to influencing my colleagues Immediately upon the convening of the legislature to name a joint commission to investigate and report by February 15, 1933, on whether a moratorium of at least one year can be brought about, the benefits thereof to be passed on by means of a reduction of two-thirds of the present motor vehicle fees. Against Mandatory Levies. 8.1 shall work earnestly for such means practicable to save farm owners burdened with mortgages from bankruptcy.

This includes whatever can be done towards a moratorium on foreclosures and reduction of the rate Fenton Hardware Robbed Monday. The Newel hardware store in Fenton was robbed for the second or third time Monday of last week and the thief got away with $22.70 in silver and a .38 paiibrta J-J B. Hue steel mevolv- er. Mr. Newel, the proprietor, has been hiding his cash in the basement overnight and Monday night he put it in the tank heater thereby giving the officers a supposition that the robber was concealed in the basement when the store was closed at six o'clock or was previously aware of where the suth counties" and was' considered a very competent instructor.

The bride, groom, though not quite so well known money was hidden. Small Blaze at the Archie Haines Home. The flre department was called to the Archie Haines home north of the Milwaukee railroad Thursday evening to extinguish a flre in the basement. Some cobs in a wood box caught on flre and caused much smoke but otherwise there was no damage. Many Masons Present Past Master Night.

A large number of Masons attended the meeting last Thursday evening. Burt, Renwick, Corwlth and several other lodges were represented, work in the third degree was conferred by Past Masters after which refreshments were served and an hour spent at cards. here, is spoken- of very highly by the friends he has made in this community. He is a farmer and will continue in his work along this line. Mrs.

Hilbert will continue her duties as teacher in school district eight, Prairie township. Congratulations and best wishes are freely being offered to this young couple in their new adventure. Rural Carrier Exam. for Titonka Office. A rural carrier examination has been called to place alt Algopa to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of carrier Breen.

Both men and women are eligible to take the examination. The salary of a rural carrier on a standard route of 34 miles, served daily except Sunday, is $1800 per year with an additional $30 per year for each mile or major fraction in excess of 24 miles. The examination is open only to citizens who a c- in the territory of the to be served where the Lone Hock Man services were held on New Bridge Finished No. 169 Now Open. The NM'bridge across the riyw on Jiighwy 168 south of town was opened last week to travel.

The fiWog rcaa Oscar Injured Thursday. When his on a motor Bock nftmw serious injuries Thursday caught in the JuS wto the the- calf of fate highway force, by the The Springtime of interest. I believe the next legislature can do nothing more useful than this and I pledge every effort towards that end. Where foreclosures cannoi be avoided, I favor means whereby the dispossessed owner shall remain on the land as receiver or in some other way which will not make him homeless and leave him without means of support. 8.1 shall study the present mandatory road levies with the object of restoring local authority "to pass upon them.

At present we have the spectacle of many boards of supervisors violating the law by disregarding these levies, while others feel bound by the law. Unless the most compelling rea- fiona for these mandatory lovies are forthcoming, I shall introduce a bill to restore the right of the people of ev- ry county, through then- own officials, to impose, reduce, or abandon these Woulfl Maintain Home Rule. 10.1 am for restoring home rule as lar aj possible under the oondt- Of i ftm against further of government, i do Ive committee on Jlwss appointed 9 board of supervisors, the school boards, and city councils. I think these boards, being in. close touch with their constituents, ought to know better what they are about than any commission could know.

Most commissions and super- boards are not only useless out hampering. Instead of further complicating our public machinery we ought to gel oack to simpler government more responsive to the people. If we need a remedy in the way of appeal from the action of local boards, let it be to thu courts, where all sides will have a fair chance before an assuredly competent tribunal. Because I favor presentation of local government I am also against the proposed county assessor sys tem. Supports PMmary System.

11. I believe that the common run of people ought to have their say about naming candidates for public office and I shall therefore oppose the current movement to abolish or emasculate the primary election system. 13. It follows from the foregoing that shall, if elected, stand firmly and aggressively for every possible means to jrlng about Justice in taxation and the amelioration of present intolerable conditions. pledge myself to devote my time and strength to solution of these luestions, not only while the legislature is in session but Immediately upon election and throughout my term of offtoe.

on this pledge and without tfl party I solicit the support to 0. MawcWey. tually live post office vacancy exists and those who "have actually lived in the territory for six months next proceeding the closing date of the examinations which Is October 19. All applications musfc be filed on or before this date. TJhis examination for auxiliary rural carriers but should a vacancy oc cur in the rural carrier service at the Titonka office the appointment will be made from this examination unless tfl is found to be in the interest of the service to fill any vacancy by reinstatement, transfer or promotion.

MI. J. McCall, local secretary of the Civil Service Commission at Algona will have charge of the examination the date of which will be announced later. Dog Race Winner Died at Race Sunday. Jennie Pay, the dog which won the greyhound race in Algona recently and Which Funds to be Used Locally, Half of the funds collected.

will go back to the locality from which they were obtained. A motion was made and adopted at the meeting Thursday whereby each township or town chair-man will turn in her funds to tha county chairman to be kept by the county chairman until wanted in tha community from which they were received, for any kind of health work the community or school. Funds derived from the drive last year In rural communities are to be used this year in a dental program in the rural schools which will enable many children to obtain free dental work when It is necessary. The half of the funds that Is not used in the community is turned into the state fund of the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. Former Burt Boy Died in Minnesota.

Burt, Special, October Glenn Sperry died Saturday at the home of his parents near Carlos, Minnesota. He had been ill for the past year and had grown gradually weaker until the end. He is a young man and leaves a wife and baby besides his parents. Tha body was brought here for burial In the Burt cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.

S. H. Aten at he Presbyterian church. Mr. Sperry was a brother of Mrs.

Ray Dremmel and a son-in-law of W. H. Smith. Kasper Kohlhaas Fractures Three Ribs. Kasper Kohhaas of Sherman township slipped as he -was getting out of the bathtub Friday evening and fractured three ribs.

He is eighty-three years of age, and while the Injury Is rather severe for one of his years, he is recovering nicely, He has always been strong and active and gets about the house in spite of his injury. He is the father of Philip. Frank and John Kohlhaas of Algona ran race, died Sunday following a race held at Vincent near Eagif Grove. The dogs were owned by W. darken of Eagle Grove.

The dogs were prostrated by the heat. One Divorce Granted in District Court. Emmetsburg Teachers' Institute Here Next Week. A county teachers Institute will be held at the high school in Algona Friday, October 14, according to announce- nu unued the session Monday He will here most of the week non-jury cases and signing decrees and orders. Jury wL snussed last week for tnTentiXm A reat reat work court has been on by Count Superintendent Shirley.

All the teachers of the county will be here to attend. Dr Thomas KIrby of the State University of Iowa will give two lectures. Dr. E. A.

Stelner of Grinnell college will also be and give two lectures, Alligators Sent Here Through the Mails, Live alligators are being sent through the malls and mail clerks report that they have handled a number. The animals are enclosed In tubes widh wire screen enclosing the ends. They are" sent out from Florida and the wonder is why does anone want a.

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