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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
HUBS AND SPOKES.
The Only Factory of the kind in
Centralia or Grand Rapids. Is
Doing Magnificent Business.
Notes of Interest to the Public.
.cENTRALIA HUB SPOKE FACTORY
F. MACKINNON SEQ.

F. MACKINNoN &Co.
This firm commenced the erection
of their building in December 1879.
on low swampy piece of ground
near the depot. So wet was it, that
in digging for the foundations the
enterprising proprietors had to wait
Tor sharp frost in order to get over
the ground to the lower or east end of
their contemplated building
The factory was begun on small
scale and faulty constructed, it was
completed in April 1879, and the
manufacture of hubs and spokeg com,
menced, but hardly had a fair
beginning been attained, before the
building caught fire and everything
was burnt up. Eight days after,
nothing daunted, the proprietors
commenced the erection of the present
building, and SO theoretically was the
work pushed forward, that in 90 days
they were again manufacturing hubs
and spokes. The firm began with one
spoke machine and one set of hub
machin ny, but as business increased,
new and additional machinery was
added year by year, till now the firm
has three set of spoke machinery, one
set hub machinery, two boltcr
machines, two felloe machines, two
spoke polishing machines, band saw,
and saw mill for heavy sled stuff and
tlmbers. In fact it is one of the most
complete mills of its kind in Wiscon-
sin. 1t has a capacity of 5000 spoke
100 set hubs and go set felloes a day.
The firm has turned out during 1883,
$50, 900 spokes or (18.270 set) and
10, 600 set hubs, besides many thous-
and set of felloes, holsters, tongue
gearing and sled stuff and with ex-
ception of two weeks for repair, their
mill has been running steady for 13
months.
The products of this company have
an excellent reputation. are much
sought after and its business manager
is reaping the reward of untiring en-
ergy, industry and general upright
dealings with everybody. This year,
like those preceding. the demand for
their wares has been good and their
establishment has been kept busy the
entire season to meet the requirements
of the market upon them.
The company employ on an average
30 men and boys ali the year round.
They paid out for labor, logs and
materials during 1883, the sum of
$3S,826 90, OF which nearly $50, 900
was paid over the counter and dis
trihuted in Centralia.
First in the line of push and energy.
second to none in business ability, we
predict for this firm a success to which
they are justly entitled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
FIGURING MILLS.

Two of the Finest Mills in the
State. Thousands of Bushels
Of Wheat and Other Grains
Used annually. Solid Compan-
les and Men Of Business. Flour
Shipped in all Directions. The
Water Power of these Mills
Unsurpassed in Excellence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

Grand Rapids, the seat Of the
county of Wood, as well as being
the chief city in the county, is the
oldest town on the Upper Wiscon-
sin River. It is situated in Town
ship p, north of Range 6 east,
and lies wholly on the east bank
of the Wisconsin, which is here
interspersed with many small
islands. The river in passing the
city, has a descent Of thirty feet
over an irregular and rocky bed,
thus constituting the rapids which
gave the name to the city and
township. The water-power is
immense; five thousand horse-pow-
er is still not utilized.
The first settler to make improve
ments of a permanent and pro-
gressive character, was Nelson
Strong, in 1898.
From 1850 to 1861, may be
denominated the speculative period
of Grand Rapids, while the era of
permanent success occupies the
time from the latter date to the
present. LAUNDERING was the bus
mess toward which every one
looked, and the thoughts of all
reverted Immigrants were con
stantly pouring in, and but few of
them chose to locate back III the
town, some settled on the west of
the river, in what is now the city
of Centralia, then a part of Grand
Rapids. Between these two settle
ments, brisk rivalry has always
existed, and when the county seat
was established, the offices being
on the east side. the west felt very
much chagrined. The energy and
industry Of all classes, however,
soon united in the common cause
of progress, until 1869, the two
settlements were one.
In the Fall of 1861, there were
six general store houses in Grand
Rapids, with an aggregate stock,
amounting to about SI75,Ooo. Of
other mercantile establishments,
such as grocery, drug, hardware
and tin stores, there were six; this
number did not include the gro
Gerry stores" where liquor was the
chief commodity dealt in The
war Of the rebellion came and the
progress of the future city was
checked, many Of the brave defend
ers of the Union, never returning.
Hundreds of the best men gave up
their homes, wives, and children,
to respond to the call for troops to
aid in quelling treason. A new
generation has sprung up and
business has again received an
impetus, that the energetic and
enterprising citizens of Grand
Rapids will not fail to take advant-
age OF. The reverses she has had
to encounter simply checked and
diminished her prosperity. In 1868
there was a suggestion made by
the residents, that the village of
Grand Rapids be incorporated,
that they might receive all the
advantages from which they were
debarred while under town govern
ment. The question was agitated
and finally eliminated in final
meeting being held, and votes cast
to decide whether the present will
age Of Grand Rapids and county
seat of Wood county should
petition for a charter to incorpor-
ate said county seat as village or
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
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GRAND RAPIDS.

A Brief Statement Of its Early
History. Also a Short Review
of its Manufactures their Ca
pacities, Values, the Number of
Hands Employed Annually
The Amount paid for Labor,
and other items of interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
LUMBER MILL,

One of the Largest and Most
Perfect on the Wisconsin River.
Rebuilt in 1882 from the Foun-
dation. Perfect Boomage for
100000 of Logs. A Valu-
able Property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03

Iotal ....... .-.-............ SZb9, l4z.U0
State of Wisconsin, County of Wood-ss.
[, T. j. WOOD, Cashier of the above
named bank, do soiemnly swear that the above
is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
F. J. WOOD, Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 4th
day of Oct. 1888
Wood Co. Wis.
CORRECT-Attest:
F. P0MAINVILLE,
G.. J. JACKSON.
J. D. W1TTER,
Directors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
WOOD PULP MILLS,

Grand Rapids and Centralia each
Blessed with one of these Insti-
tutions. Both doing a Prosper
Gus business. Their Value and
Capacity. Men Of Pluck and
Energy at their Helms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-03
First National Bank.

In 1872, this sound financial enter
prise was inaugurated by gentlemen
we'll known throughout this section
as in every way deserving the conf
dence aud support Of The community.
Its banking house is pleasantly and
conveniently lpcate on water street
handy for all our business men. 1t
has "A capital stock Of $4,000 and a
surplus Of $4,000. The amount Of
deposits will average S150,0O0.
The following is correct report
made to the comptroller Of currency
October 2nd 1883.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-10
= go SAnASs
wdtten Ton THE Evfx1se srAl:
Haste to the meeting, love,

---.. SeEenades
r1tten Ton the Evx1se sral:
Haste to the meeting, love,
Within the rosy bower
For moments fleeing. love,
Have brought the trysting hour;
And balmy night-winds, floating free,
Now breathe with me a sigh for thee
9 Like angels keeping, love,
Their holy watch on high
: The stars are peeping, love,
From out the quiet sky;
And fain on thy fair brow would shine,
: And kiss those rosy lips OF thine.
! The moon is beaming, love,
Through Silly nights deep maze;
Her light is streaming. love,
Pure as the meteor's blaze,
To cheer each watcher OF the night
And give thy gentle footsteps light.
The night birds cooling, love,
Her song within the wood,
As 1t Is woOing, love,
In deepest solitude:
Then come, for thy sweet, ringing voice,
Can make my heart again rejoice.
Ny heart is swelling. love,
AS II its cords would break;
As Hips are telling, love,
The love it cannot speak;
Then hasten, deapeSt, whilst We may,
Ere morning drives the night away.
1Go9 HUBBARD I. SMITH.
WASHINGTON, May 6,fss4
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Consideration Of a Mother.

From the Chicago Sun.
dwelling house took fire in one of the cham
bers the other night from an exploding OIL
lamp. The flames were extinguished after a
sharp struggle by the woman Of the house, who
had her hands pretty badly burned. She was re-
lating her adventures to neighb0r next morn
ing and the woman asked:
"Why didn'tyou raise an alarm-where was
Bessie?"
"Bessie and her beau were counting in the
parl0r," was the calm reply.
'And you never called on them!"
"NOt q word. / have known cases where q
sudden alarm has upset young man just as he
was about to propose and changed the whole
future Of two lives"
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TRUNNEL 4 CLARK,
Sl1 MARKET SPACE
READ. REApa REAp.y

During the past week We have added to our stock a
few pieces Of REAL INDIA PONGEES. pain and fig
. ured. BLACK sURAH SILK. % inches wide. at 81;
would be cheap at sl.2a Stock of GRAPE DE CHINE.
CANTON GRAPE, Hermann. CAMELS HAIR
GRENADINE and CARsIELITE, particularly attrac-
tive We viii show MONDAY May 5th full lines of
WHITE GOODS. suitable for the approaching season.
such as Plain, Plaid and Striped MUSLINS. from l2
to &c. Ter yard. India Linens Persian and Linen
Lawns Masalia. Real Swisses and Ovandes Black aud
Cream Nuns Yelling and Albatros Lupin's Cashmsres
and other Novelties, Satnes Ba.istc and many other
new and desirable Wash Goods Embroidered India
Linen Robes.
BEST GOODS AND POPULAR PRICES
E. G. DAVIS,
7l9 MARKET SPACE
Large stock of Parasols and Sun Umbrellas Dress
Trimmings, Laces, Ribbons. Buttons, Gimps. Toilet
Articles. Fans, &c, &c.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS
my3 E. @. DAVIS
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An Enthusiastic AdEnircr of EngIisl
Girls.

Girls.
London Letter in the Alta California
In Hyde park we sometimes catch glimpse
Of a girl of the pure Saxon type, such as Jenny
son has described so often and so beautifully.
English girls between 16 and 20 are the love-
Hest creatures that have seen in all my travels,
from Glasgow to Gonstantinople. Their bright,
sunny hair, fresh. fair compilations, deep blue
eyes, beautiful white teeth. and slight graceful
figures, make picture of loneliness that we
will look for In vain on the continent. And
they are so arisiocratic in their style, looking
truly Ike tie daughters Of hundred earls.
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LADIES' AND CHILDREN's UNDERWEAR.

LADIES' AND CHILDRENS UNDERWEAR.
104 doZ. LADIES' CHEMIST good cotton, 19c: 81
doZ Chemise trimmed with lace 29c; SO doz Chemise
trimmed with three of inserting and tucks between
band and sleeves. edges with cambria rufies at 43c
special price, l24 doZ Chemise with Torchon lace and
Hamburg inserting at &C., reduced price for this week
only.
MOTHER HUBBARD GOWNS trimmed with lace
at Coo SKIRTS, with rufles of Hamburg en-
broidery, inches in Depth 49, former price 81 10
Mother Hubbard CAMBRIA SLIPS, with embroidered
yoke, at 25c would be cheap at Acc. Mother Hubbard
CAMBRIA SLIPS. Hamburg yoke and tuck bottom.
CSC. Ladies' lace stripe Nainsook and Lawn APRON
trimmed with plated rufie 10c Nurse APRONS. wide
edge and tucking, at SOC.
Our lot WASH SKIRTS, in different styles at the uni
form price Of SOC.
large and complete assortment of BOYS SHIRT
WAISTS, in nobby patterns, from 26c. TO the finest
quality.
OUR SPECIALTY-LADIES' CORSET COVERS
We shall offer at &c. each for this week only.
We have also opened new line Of CHILDRENS and
MISSES SUITS made of Marseines. Pique Lawn India
Linen and Gnghans in ali sizes and Styles at tile low
est possible figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-10

New Srn1Na GooDs
WE WILL OFFER THIS WEEK SPECIAL, BAR
GAINS IN BLACK SILKS SILK GRENADINES
FRENCH WOOL NOVELTIES IN CHOICE DE-
SIGNS. BLACK WOODEN DRESS GOODS IN
GREAT VARIETY, LINEN LAWNS, SATTEENS
SILK AND Isle HOSE, LINEN sHEETiNGS AND
PILLOW LINENS, DAMASK TABLECLOTHS AND
NAPKINS, ALL SIZES
APPS 3m HOOE. BRO CO., 1928 F street.
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P A r A S OIL s.

and displaying all the novelties and
carriage wear plain and trimmed. aud with unique
handles.
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Ar SOB MARKET SPACE

AT 500 Market SPACE
We are showing very desirable styles in Spring
and Summer DRESS GOODS at very low prices
PONGEE ROBES in Natural and Colored Embroidery.
INDIA SILKS in plain and printed special bargain
in Colored GROS GRAIN SILK at S11
An elegant RHADAMA SILK, in six colors. at 81 o5
BLACK SILK from 81 to So. SO, at low tariff rates
All warranted
SCOTCH and FRENCH GINGHAMS
A fine assortment of printed all linen LAWNS best
quality and desirable styles, at 25c.
New Patterns of BATISTF 40 inches wide for 20 cents
Choice styles of SATINE at Csc. White DRESS
GOODS in great variety Black ORGANDY LAWNS
in cho;ee designs. large stock of PARASOLS and
COACHINGS.
QUICK SALES. SMALL PROFITS
s. l.. HEMPSTONE,
ap26 so3 MARKET SPACE.
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DRY GOODS.
DRY G. o o ps.

Day q OOPS.
TRUNNEIL CLARK
have made special reductions in
SILKS md DRESS GOODS
One lot Black Silks 81 o. BackBrocade Silks. 81 H.
one lot Fine French Silks reduced from 81 so 10 81
grand bargain in Surah Silk, 81.
One lot Black Ceshrneres so cents
full line of Lupins celebrated Black Goods at bot
tom prices.
We have received another case of 81 Quilts
Rare bargains to be found in all Departments as We
are determined to sell.
'Satines." "Ginghams" India Linens. French Main
socks and al kinds of Dress Goods in great variety
COME AND LOOK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-10

Doue1Ass,.
NINTH AND STREETS
This department we think complete The stock is
and fresh, and we return the money wheA prices
One lot Of tine FRENCH BALBRIGGAN, WORTH
37k. 25G
One lot SOLID COLoRS. FULL REGULAR usual
price zoe, we are Offering THREE PAIR FOR SlO0
SOLID GOLORS, SPLlCED FEET, Csc, SlOO. &o.
MEMS HOSIERY, in great variety, from the cheapest
CORSETS
This department is second TO none and embraces
so styles
We sell q Corset for S1O0 THAT BRINGS READILY
81 80 TO Sl50 IN OTHER CITIES.
Also. WARMERS, THOMsON'S. "P d. &C Pn
WERLY, FOY'S, TURNER'S BOSTON COMFORT.
and a complete line of MISSES CORSETS AND
VENTILATING CORSETS at s5c. 81 90 and sl25.
UNDERWEAR
This department needs no advertising. We simply
desire TO say: The garments are make, FULL
SIZE. PERFECT SHAPE, and we refund money IL un-
satisfactory in price or otherwise.
JERSEYS.
We ask You to look only The QUALITY, PERFEC-
T1ON tST FIT, and the PR1CES-SlS9 up-will, we
know, please.
We win notice other departments next week
DOUGLASS,
my3 500 524- SAG Ninth street
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At the Skating Rink.

Al the skating Rink
/ held her little hand in mine,
AS DER the lake we skated
And met the glances from her eyes,
With pureSt love light freighted
Her pretty face was very near;
stopped and fondly kissed her,
And all the other fellows wished
They too could kiss-my sister.
-BlOOndeld IN J) Citizen.
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Jusr OpENED An ELEGANT LINE

CHILDREN'S LONG AND SHORT DRESSES, LACE
and SHIRRED CAPS, POKE BONNETS.
MERINO CLOAKS in Mother Hubbard and other STYLES
MAGNIFICENT Stock of Ladies and Children's Hosiery
Corsets Underwear Kid Silk and Isle Thread Gloves
Select assortment of Hsmburs Irish Point Nainsook,
and Swiss Enlbroderies. Oriental, Torchon Medicls
and other Trimming L2ces in all the newest designs
Mrs SELMA RUPERT
apl4 COS 9th street northwest
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The Finest LIME Or Sr,r,osrRy

HE Finest LIME Or STATIONERY
AT THE LOWEST PRICES JUST OPENED
AT BAUNs. 4l6 7rH STREET NV
Twenty different designs of Decorated Paper only 50
cents per box.
Twenty different styles Of Decorated Cor Cards only
Is cents per box
Correspondence Cards gilt edge only Is cts per boz
, Also Initial, Days of the Week, Washington and
Ragged edge Paper in boxes
Alligator Hammered. Silver French and Linen paper
sold by the single quire, with Envelopes TO match
engraved Copper Plate with fifty cards only "a cents
New Books-A Washington Winter by J q Lincoln:
Wife Hard Won, by julia McNar Wright Kitty's Con-
guest by Clas King. u A.; The Ideas Of the
PAUL by J f Clarke; Bread Winners, ana Why Ar We
Democrats! by Bloom. Ali New Publications sold from
70 to 80 per cent cheaper than elsewhere
bAUM'S BOOK DEPARTMENT
apl7 ll6 7th Street Northwest
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SECRETS OF SEEsE CIRCUS.

The Importance Of a Menagerie in a
Modern Show.
Mr.. BAILEY TELLS WHAT HE KNOWS ABOUT
WILD ANIMALs-wHY PEOPLE GO TO THE
C1RCus-THE PROCESS OF SECURING RARE AND
CURIOUS ANIMALS EXPLAINED-THE MODERN
MENAGERIE AND ITS ORIGIN,
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CHR. RUPERT
Nos. 4O3 AND 4o5 7TH STREET NORTHWEST
HEADQUARTERS FOR THE WHITNEY chill
DRENS CARRIAGE COMPANY.
Also. a full line of LAWN TENNIS SETS. TENNIS
JACKETS: CRoQUET, DIFFERENT STYLES; b.
CYLES, TRIC1CLES. VELOCIPEDES, WAGONS
Received large assortment of TRAVELLING and
LUNCH BASKETS my3
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FTyHE HOLMAN LIVER PAD AND ITS AuXIL-
iaIies are the wonder Of the aye Absorption By the
skin. No medicine used.
Once 4S9 9th street northwest ap3o-3m
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Nj. WILLIAM
Importer OF
FRENCH BONNETS AND ENGLISH ROUND HATS
FINE MILLINERY GOODS,
REAL. LACES. DRESS TRIMNfINGS
FINE NECkWEAR, PA8ASOLS.
AND SPRING WRAPS
in all the leading styles.
7Cite Trevise. Paris. s07 Pennsylvania avenua ans
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-29

wait until some one brings something
to his notice. What the farmer needs
Is knowledge OF the soil, OF It's various
possible products, and the application
OF mechanical forces az a substitute for
hand labor. To learn these he needs
TO get an occasional look at the Indus
trial world of which he is a part, but
the vision OF which is ordinarily
bounded by his own fences. Though
one Of the earliest workers, he took
late start in improvement. The com.
mon water.wheel was not known until
more than one hundred years after
Christ, and for more than thousand
wears thereafter the winds swept over
Europe without turniDg single mill.
Steam came and carried his products
after they had gone into the hands OF
others, TO distant markets, bat the
portable engine came TO him very late
Chemistry grew into a science, but the
chemistry OF the soil was one of the
late injuries Weapons Of war, ship
building, the telegraph, means OF
transportation, laboT-sAying ma
ehinery ia the workshops and facto-
ries, became general before mechanical
appliances, except in the erudest form,
we're seen on the farm. Until recent
~ the farmer has been left 70 work out
his own destiny, without even the Co
operation Of his cO.workera.
Now all this has changed, and nigh
effort Is now being made 10 place agrl.
culture in the front line Of Industrial
improvement. All the farmer needs
now Il the chance TO see and observe
and that opportunity should be fur
nished him whenever the opportunity
Is possible. His county fair ~ not suiil-
cient for this, because he and the great
interests 10 which he belongs have
passed step beyond the county TAR
Is q sufficient opportunity 70 see he
world Heretofore the great expoai-
tions have been mainly devoted %
manufacturing Industries and the arts,
and the farmer, " given place has
generally been given an oh.
seure place. The project started
liz the Southern Expedition
company for q national agricultural
eyhibitlon at Louisville Ia designed 10
make a general exhibition OF the nat
ural and agricultural products Of our
whole country, aud 10 give the farm
Ing interest q prominence y n-s he 49,
| epioyed IN any other exposition. 1ne
Southern Exposition cohpany eAsi
their half million dollaTs worth OF
bnildlngs, property ana grouhns ~
this purpose. aud the general govern
meni IL asked 70 contribute nan
million dollars 70 the sAIie purpose y
nut the exhibition on q still more eA'
/ tended scale, appropriate 70 lhe I'M
/ poryant Interests when Wall g -
cerned IA the success q the enter plise
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-29
An EXPEDITION Of Agricultural Products,

An Expedition of Agricultural Products.
While the cultivation Of the ground
for the purpose of obtaining from Il
products necessary for the support OF
life was OF necessity among tho earliest
efforts OF man, the art OF agriculture
has been Of comparatively slow devel-
opment. through the absence of the
stimulating friction OF dense commli-
mites. IL Is only OF late that the
farmer has had opportunity 10 see
and learn for himself outside Of his
own peTsonal experience. rms
accounts for the apparent tenac'
ity with which farmers ID
some countries cling 70 old forms,
while the rest OF the industrial world
has been making great strides ia I'M
proyement. Science and Inventive
genius and engineering skill are doing
work f0T the former, but the effort OF
one & INSTRUCTED by the difficulties
unknown 20 densely populated indus
trial communities in the way Of con-
slant various intercourse and inter
change OF knowledge and ideas, ana
| lie benefits OF the successive improve
nlents OF the other are impaired
! through the lack OF opportunity Tor
| conservative observation.
The manufacturer has his agents
Rnd correspondents all over the world,
directly or INDIRECTLY, Informing HIN
OF improved methods, and his las,
operative Il advanced IN his industrial
education by the various observations
1 thns made, But the farmer has no
traveling agent. and only near cor
rssnondents. What IL brought 70 his
in.nection in the way OF improved
meihods Is brought II his attention By
some ore whose purpose y 70 tell hin
rhst improvements have been made
/ lnt II sell him the particular afiieie
that he las FOR sale. Unlike the manu-
laotnrer. the farmer can rot 50 GA, y
aend out and look over the held q
Improvement for hImseli ne MUS