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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06
EDUCATIONAL.

The manner of teaching book
keeping in our school is briefly as
follows: The teacher has bank
called "Union School Bank" in
which is currency of various de-
nominations from one cent to one
dollar, in all amounting to about
$4,000. The bills are printed OH
slips of paper little smaller than
the genuine. The fifty cent pieces
are paper, while the small change
is tin, unstamped, the different
sizes answering for different val
ues. A thousand dollars are placed
to the credit of each pupil, as he
enters the class. This amount he
is understood to have in the bank,
and may draw checks of course to
that amount. The teacher is also
Wholesale merchant, and as such
is called j. Jones. He has large
number of cards on each of which
is written the name of the article
or goods which it represents, to-
gether with the wholesale price
mark. The goods are sold first by
teacher, at the ordinary wholesale
price marked on them, and there
after they are sold by the pupils
to one another at small profit,
and the history of these transac-
tions is entered on the day-book as
in actual business. OF course no
two sets are alike, and hence there
is no opportunity nor temptation
to copy. A very large variety of
commercial transactions is intro
duced closely similar to those in
actual business circles. The schol-
ar, by actual experience, becomes
acquainted with notes, checks,
drafts, acceptances, interest, dis
count, stocks at par, premium and
discount dividends and assess
ments, and with the thousand and
one other things that constantly
present themselves in such trans
actions. He is taught to make a
contract and enter into partner
ship with uur or r,,~--s- &C Me eioss-
mates, and finally how to "dissolve
partnership" and settle up. AL
his transactions must be carefully
recorded and posted, and the bal
ance sheet drawn off or balances
struck and brought down, and bills
made out in the same manner as in
real business.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

Charles Francis Adams, Jr., Sc
verely criticizes some of the fea-
lures of the educational system of
Massachusetts,. He says that where
ever he has touched the education
al system of Massachusetts, it has
seemed to have been running in a
nut. In the primary school rudi-
ments are taught with tears and
trouble which might be made sour
ces of pleasure as well as profit.
In the grammar school everything
is wrong. Grammar is so taught
that while the pupils know the
rules, like parrots, they are utterly
incapable of applying them. Oral
spelling Is taught, but when chill
dren come the write the words
they make miserable failures. II
this is true, it is sad state of af-
fairs for old Massachusetts,, the
cradle of wisdom. Oral spelling is
used hardly enough in practical
life to make its teaching desirable
after pupils can write, and gram
mar that does not teach how to
speak correctly is not grammar.
The number Of teachers in Chi
- -. -Q0
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06
VECETINE
Safe and Sure.

Mr.. IT. r. STEvENs.
In 1872 your Negctine was recommended TO me !;
and, yielding to the persuasions of friend,
sented to try il. At the time | was suffering from
general debility aud nervous postrntion, superin-
duced by overwork and irregular habits. Its
wonderful strengthening and curative properties
seemed TO affect my debiliated system from the
first dose and under its persistent use / rapidly
recovered, gaining more than usual health and
good feeling Since then have not hesitated 10
give Vegetne my most unqualified Endorsement Us
being safe, sure, and powerful agent in promo
new life and energy. Vegetine is the only medi.
cine use. and rs long / live l never expect to
find better. Yours truly,
W. III. CLARK,
100 Monterey street, Allegheny, Penn.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

A very useful article in house
where there is family of children,
is q blackboard. 1t might he put
up in the dining-room, which is
always warm, and it would be
found extremely handy. The little
ones will learn to form letters, make
pictures and write, and viii get a
good deal of both profit and enjoy
ment at very small cost. A pint
of liquid stating will make about
ten good blackboards yard square.
To make the stating, take pint of
alcohol, two ounces shillac, two
ounces lamp black, and half an
ounce of rotten stone. Mix the
first two and let them stand over
night; then stir in the others, and
stir well before using. Apply with
common paint brush either to
smooth wall or to board. Common
black paint for blackboard is no
better than boot blacking. All
the blackboard material on the
boards in our school rooms is made
as above. All the ink used there
is made as follows: To five gal
Ions of hot water add half pound
extract of log-wood, one ounce of
chromate and one ounce of prussi-
ate potash. This ink costs about
six cents q gallon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

Hungary is to have the deepest
artesian we'll in the world, but the
people of Hungary will never know
the bliss of drinking well water
from an old dipper with the handle
broken off.--Free Press.
But what good would your old
dipper be to Hungary man.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06
ADVERTISING RATES.

Business Cards, one year, one dollar for every
line
Local Notices ten cents per line each insertion,
and all notices continued for three months OF
longer, discount OF 20 per cent.
Advertisements unaccompanied by written or
verbal directions will be published three months
Advertisements, under contract, ordered out be-
fore expiration OF time, will be charged full rates.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid except at the option Of the publisher.
Transient advertisements must be paid in ad-
vance.
S6- Terms, CASH, payable quarterly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

Says the Hawkeye: ave came
across an old hunting song the
other day and the refrain ran |:
"The hunter winds his mellow horn,
tira-la, tira-la, tira-la." Wretched-
ly poor imitation. 1t should read,
to keep up with the times: "The
hunter winds his mellow horn, gug-
glety, gugglety, glug, glug, glug."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06
"VEGETIyE, "
HER OWN WORDS.

Baltimore. Md, Feb. Is, 1877.
Mr.. II. X. STEVENS.
Dear Sir r:--Sincc several years have got a sore
and very painful foot. had some physicians,
but they couldn't cure me. Now have heard of
your Vegetine from n lady who was sick for "a
long time, and became all well from your Vege-
tine, and / went and bought me one bottle of
Vegetine; and utter had used bottle the
pains left me, and II began to heal, and then
bought one other bottle, and so take il yet.
thank God for this remedy and yourself; and
wishing every sufferer may pay attention to it.
IL is blessing for health.
MRS. c. KRABE, 6SS West Baltimore Street.
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VECETINE
The Best Spring Medicine.

Charlestown.
Mn. ii. r. STEVENS.
Dear Sir:-Ihis is to certify that have used
your Blood Preparation" in my family for sew
eral years. and think that tor Scrofula or Cnnkcr-
Gus Humors or Rheumatic affections il cannot be
excelled and as blood purifier aud spring med
icine il is the best thing / have ever used, and
have used almost every thing. l can eheerfully
recommend 1t to any one in need Of such medi-
cine.
Yours respectfully
MRS. A. A. DINSMORE, 10 Russell Street
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

III 49, Asis not easily earned in those timcs.
VI but il can be made in three months
MI by any one of either SEX in any
su part of the country, who is willing
y TO work steadily at the employment
we furnish. s66 per week in your
own town. You need not be away from home
over night. You can give your whole time TO the
work, or only your spare moments We have
agents who are making over 600 per day All
who engage at once can make money fast AT
the present time money cannot be made 40 easily
and rapidly at any other business IL costs MOTH
ing 70 try the business. Terms and as outfit free
Me. siiyi.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

During the recent civil war there
we're two volunteers lying beneath
their blankets, looking up at the
stars in Virginia sky. Says Jack :
"What made you go into the army,
Tom 7" WE'LL" replied Tom, IL
had no wife and i loved war. What
made you join the army, Jack r.
"well." he replied, II had . wife
and loved pescs, % went to war"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

A young gentleman Of Brooklyn,
has made himself cross-eyed for life
by watching the tip of his nose,
threatened with an eruption of
sore boils. He evidently believed
that a watched spot never boils.-
New York World.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06
THE WONDERFUL VINE

t"PdsnfOra Ceruled,")
tchrisfs CrHcifctsOn Fi0Soer,l mailed to any
address for so cents, post paid.
Plants from all Chimes in hundreds OF varieties.
Hanging Baskets and Choice Grown Plants, our
Speciaties at prices lower than ever offered in
this country before.
WANTED.-All persons who love flowers and
plants 20 send for John Dreibebiss, Jr's. New IL
Illustrated Catalogue of Choice, New and Rare
Plants. Sent free TO all who will favor with
their address.
JOHN DREIBELBISs, Jr.,
33sw9 Florist and Scotsman,
Fort Wayne Ind.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

A pot Of lard exploded at Kings
ton the other day, and lean wo-
man Immediately got fat. She got
it all over her, from head to foot,
and looked as if she had just TAX
en- trip to Greece.-Norristown
Hanrld
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06
George and Martha Washington,
Lincoln, Douglass, General sherman,

For fifteen cents we will send by mail postpaid,
beautiful oil portrait of either of the above en-
inent men. pair for 25 cents, the set of eight
for IS cents. These are not inferior daubs but
really fine portraits, pronounced by good judges
TO be perfect likenesses. Liberal inducements 10
agents. Price list free. All the popular chromos
and frames at the very bottom prices. A special
assortment Of 2ixS0 chromos on stretchers at so
cents each. BAYRD GOLDSTEIN, Cleye-
land, Ohio
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

Iowa's puff of new pumpi ut
works like a tramp, Jaw on bat.
ter cahe."
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PIMPLES.

l will mail Free the recipe for simple veee-
table Balm that will remove Tan, Frcckles, Pim-
pies and Blotches leaving the skin soft, clear and
beautiful also instructions for producing lux
uriant growth of hair ON bald head or smooth
face. Address, enclosing a ct. stamp, BEN
VANDELF & CO., 20 Ann St., N. Y. 33Sm6
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To Consumptives.

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
of that dread disease, Consumption, by simple
remedy, is anxious 10 make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of cure To all who desire Il,
he will send copy OF the prescription used, free
of CHARGE, with the directions for preparing the
same, which they will find sure cure for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis etc. Parties WISH
ing the prescription, will please address 4. A.
WILSON, 1874 Penn St, Williamsburg, Y. 83sm6
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GOLD,

GAI n Great chance 20 make money.
hU III If you can't get gold you can
HHu Lii get greenbGeks. We need n
HHIIUu person in every town to take
u " Ia ~ subscriptions for the largest
cheapest and best illustrated
family publication in the world. Any one can
become successful agent The most elegant
works Of art given free 20 subscribers One agent
reports making over $3.50 in a week. A lady
agent reports taking over 400 subscribers in ten
days. All who engage make money fast. You
can devote all your time TO the business, or only
your spare time. You need not be away from
home over night You IN do il as well as 9TH
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Elegant and expensive outfit free. If you want
profitable work send us your address at once. IL
costs nothing 20 try the business No one who
engages fails 10 make great pay. Address "The
Peoples journal" Portland, Maine. Sl4yl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

Spicer says when English soldiers
IRE defeated they are still Victorias.
Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

81 will now offer you Rubens,"
said the auctioneer, "a gem in its
way" No bid. The auctioneer
passed it, and taking up another
picture exclaimed: "Come, gen.
tlemen, here is a Rembrandt by
the same"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06
VECETlNE
All Have Obtained KeIicE.

South Berwick Me-, Jan. II, 1872.
H. II. STEVENS, ESQ.
Dear Sir II have had dyspepsia in its worst
form for the last ten years, and have taken hum
dreds OF dollars worth of medicines without OBJ
tanning any relief. In September last / COM
menced taking the Vegetine, since which time
my health has steadily improved. My food di-
gcsts well, and l have gained fifteen pounds of
flesh. There are several others in this placo TAX
ing Vegctne, and all have obtained relief.
Yours truly, THOMAS T.. MOORE,
Overseer of Card Room, Portsmouth Cos Mile.
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VECETINE
WHAT Is NEEDED.

BUsIUHi ItD' To- IoII
II. r. STEVENS ESQ.
Dear Sir:-About one year since 1 found my
self in q feeble condition from general debility
Vegctne was strongly recommended TO Inc by n
friend who had been much benefited by its use.
procured the article, and, after using several
bottles, was restored TO health, and discontinued
its use. feel quite confident that there is no
medicine superior TO il for those complaints for
which il is especially prepared, and would cheer
fully recommend il 20 those who feel that they
need something TO restore them TO perfect health.
Respectfully yours, U. /. PETrENGlLL,
Firm of S. NJ. Pettengill & Co,
No. 10 State ST., Boston.
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PHUNNYGRAMATICAL.

AhONN NIUhhmhbhOAhs
Iowa's puff of a new pump; ut
works like a tramp's Jaw on bat.
ter cake"
Spicer says when English soldiers
IRE defeated they are still Victorias.
Boston Post.
The Detroit river is stopped up
ut Lime Kiln crossing. The su-
thorities must be slack about it.
Free Press.
The difference between q boy
and barn is that shingles are ap-
piled to the roof Of the barn.
Rome Sentinel.
"Do drop letters ever get hurt 7"
asked an exchange. Well, they
are found dead sometimes.-Cohoes
Courier.
Paris eats a thousand horses
every month. This is what we
should call galloping consumption.
Commercial Bulletin.
The romance of road-the evil
dent belief of the highwayman
that every traveller has money
Buffalo Express. @
Love is an intoxication.-Cin-
cinnati Commercial.
Yes, but year Of matrimony
will sober You up.-Franklin Pa
troit.
A medical writer says poor cir
culation is indicated by cold feet
Greenbacks must stump around on
icicles in these parts.-Bridgeport
Standard.
After the eclaration-"This is,
perhaps, not the first mit.en you
have received, Mr.. Brownp "But
perhaps, the first you have ever
given, Miss Smith"
It was noticeable in the refresh
ment rooms at the Carnival OF
Authors last evening that the char
acter most Dumerously taken was
Charlotte Russe.-W Worcester Press
Upright Legislator-"What, sir
You take me for one who can bs
bribedi You insult my sense oi
honor-but in case / really were
such a man, how much would you
give me 7"
This is the maiden all forlorn,
who often wished she had ne'er
been born, and turned up her nose
in petulant scorn at the girl who
last seasons hat had worn.-New
/
York News.
Unhappy Victim-"You hum
bug! thought you told me you
could extract teeth without pain"
Bland Operator-"So did, my
dear sir; and / can assure you |
did not suffer In the slightest"
81 will now offer you Rubens,"
said the auctioneer, "a gem in its
way" No bid. The auctioneer
passed it, and taking up another
picture exclaimed: "Come, gen.
tlemen, here is a Rembrandt by
the same"
A pot Of lard exploded at Kings
ton the other day, and a lean wo-
man Immediately got fat. She got
it all over her, from head to foot,
and looked as If she had just TAX
en- a trip to Greece.-Norristown
Hearld.
A young gentleman Of Brooklyn,
has made himself cross-eyed for life
by watching the tip of his nose,
threatened with an eruption of
sore boils. He evidently believed
that watched spot never boils.-
New York World.
Hungary is to have the deepest
artesian we'll in the world, but the
people of Hungary will never know
the bliss of drinking well water
from an old dipper with the handle
broken off.--Free Press.
But what good would your old
dipper be to Hungary man.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Says the Hawkeye: ave came
across an old hunting song the
other day and the refrain ran:
"The hunter winds his mellow horn,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

Unhappy Victiin-"You hum
bug! | thought you told me you
could extract teeth without pain"
Bland Operator-"So / did, my
dear sir; and / can assure you l
did not suffer in the slightest"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

or en- AGENTS profits per week. VIII
pOf 'UU prove it or forfeit s600 New arti-
eles Just patented. Samples sent free TO all. Ad-
York. 33Sm6
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

The number Of teachers in Chi
cago last year was 7S0.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

The Detroit river is stopped up
at Lime Kiln crossing. The au-
thorities must be slack about it.
Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

This is the maiden all forlorn,
who often wished she had ne'er
been born, and turned up her nose
in petulant scorn at the girl who
last seasons hat had worn.-New
York News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06
Transparent Teaching Cards. Instruo.

tion and Amusement combined. Important TO
parents and teachers. 26 different artistic de-
signs. The entire pack sent free for 25 cts,
rency or stamps. YANDELF & CO., 20 Ann St.,
y. Y. 336m6
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

After the declaration-"This is,
perhaps, not the first mit.en you
have received, Mr.. Browni" "But
perhaps, the first you have ever
given, Miss Smith,"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

1t was noticeable in the refresh
ment rooms at the Carnival of
Authors last evening that the char
acter most numerously taken was
Charlotte Russe.-Wo orcester Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

Upright Legislator-"What, sir
You take me for one who can be
bribed I You insult my sense OF
honor-but in case l really were
such a man, how much would you
give me? 7"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

The finest and best foreign and domestic goods
made up TO order, Mt the lowest rates. All wors
warranteed to give satisfaction. The ncntest ana
most stylish suits made on the shortest possible
notice. i""
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

The difference between q boy
and barn is that shingles are ap-
piled to the roof of the barn.
Rome Sentinel.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-02-06

A medical writer says poor cir
culation is indicated by cold feet.
Greenbacks must stump around on
icicles in these parts.-Bridgeport
Standard.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-31

where Cousin John Bulls Bread Comes
from, and what IL Costs Him.

where Cousin John Bulls Bread Comes
from, and what IL Costs Him.
London Correspondence New York SUM-
For az least hundred years bread has
not at any time been cheap In England.
In recent years, facilities for the trans
portation " grain have been 50 hume
rous and 50 good that the price Of wheat
has not been so much in excess Of con-
tinental prices as formerly, but in the
earlier part Of the century the Germans
and French often paid no more than
one-third the prices then prevailing in
England
The recent enormous development OF
the Importation Of foreign grain has
given some alarm TO statesmen and
economists, and they are beginning to
ask when this wonderful growth Is to
stop. A very little over hundred years
ago Great Britain was an exporter Of
wheat. Now, instead of sending bread
to other nations, she exports more than
two-thlrds Of the bread Of her own peo-
pie. Many economic writers insist that
a nation can not safely buy from other
nations any considerable part or its
food. As late rs 1886, British econo-
mist wrote: "An inconsiderable State
or colony may, 1t is true, without much
danger or Inconvenience, exist under
circumstances which oblige il to be
habiiualiy dependent upon the soil Of
other countries for the food Of it, in
habi.ants; but very little inquiry and
. very simple calculation would suffice
70 convince us that this can never be the
case with numerous people, This
dangerous condition has now come to
pass in this country In very remarka-
Bile degree, for tho United Kingdom TO-
day buys fully one-half its entire food
supply from other nations.
Forty-two years ago, when that book
was written, such state Of affairs SEEM
ed no way likely 10 occur. In the early
years Of this century the war with Ma
poleon had made the import Of bread
stufis unusually large. From the close
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-31

~ bushel. Since 1920 the price has
rarely been lower than e1.5O, and ~
(gold value here) has been very COM
mon. In 1864 the price sank TO 81 %
always Wholesale (which Is very low
for wheat in England. In the last ten
years the average price has been about
Sl.70.
Bread in England Is usually sold and
rated by the quartern loaf, which should
weigh four pounds. The half quartern
loaf. however, Is the more common size.
I'm many places in London the four
pound loaf Is selling for IL and ~ cents.
That, however, Is notoriously of poor
quality Of flour. No good bread sells
at less than IA cents quartern, and the
best Is 16 cents--just cents q pound.
Crackers are nearly twice as dear as in
the United States.
eighth Of Great Britain's whole import
of wheat and flour. They do much bet
ter now. In 1876 they sent nearly one
half; and in 1877 about seven
eighteenths. Russia sends fifth. Eng
land is every year becoming more and
more great game park, and the nobil-
ity and country gentry seem to be in
clined to turn their attention in the flu
ture mostly to the culture Of deer, hares,
and pheasants. The home supply OF
bread and meat seems every year grow
ing shorter, and present indications are
that the import Of foreign grain, and,
indeed, of all kinds of food, will this
year be much in excess even of the last
year, which was itself memorable for
its great increase over all previous years
in the history of the country. Unless
the English give less attention to game
culture, and more TO grain culture, than
in years past, the United States may
confidently expect . regularly increas-
ing demand for their wheat on this side
the Atlantic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-05-31

Yesterday afternoon boy went
down Fifth Street singing, Dare to do
right! Dare to be true!" SO loud that
he walked up all the babies in the block,
and the switchman ut Market Street
crossing couldn't hear the engine bells,
and while this enthusiastic young
Moody was going from Division Street
Church down to Glazeby's, he broke
two windows in the parsonage, sassed
woman In the next house, hit dog
whack with shinny-club that made
him howl till his back ached, broke
chickens leg with stone, shot farmer
in the cheek with "nigger-shooter,"
slapped little boy and took his cookey
away from him, and pulled two pickets.
of q fence. II takes an awful sight Of
religion to 60 round : boy agkeye.