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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-10-02
Grading Produce Before You Take
IT to Market.


When we take honey around town on
our wagon, We take along fruits and
vegetables also, more or less, and the
Red Astrakhans were put on the wag.
on. We decided chat we should have
to have Is cts. per peck, to cover
cost, and expense of selling. The
sales were slow, because customers
were deferred from buying by bruised,
specked, and gnarly specimens of fruit
scattered all through. Finally the
boys stopped the wagon, and picked
out all the poor fruit, and put it into
basket by itself, showing customers
nothing but fair. smooth apples. The
load was closed out at 20 cts. peck,
in very short time. Now, how many
bad ones were left, do you suppose?
In grading they got about one peck OF
bad ones to five pecks OF perfect fruit,
and they sold this bad peck for 10 cts.
Do you see the point? Six pecks OF
apples brought el.10 after they were
graded. Before grading they offered
six pecks of apples for 80 cents, and
could not get it; therefore it would
have been good economy to have
poured the bad apples out to the pigs,
rather than to have damaged and
Kindred the sale Of the nice ones by
having them sprinkled through with
bad ones. / WAS q little surprised
when they told me about it; so ask
ed my wife one day. when saw her
pairing apples
"Sue, how much more would you
give to have apples that were all
smooth, without any specks, rottea
spots. or 'crookedness' about thsm-
that is, providing you wanted them
to cut up for pies or saucer"
She replied promptly
"Why. I would give twice as much"
ooh, no! you couldn't give 80
much as that, could you! Are you
not putting it little too strongly?'
81 am not putting it too strongly
at all. Where woman's time is val
liable and where she likes to have
things nice, she can we'll afroi d to give
double the money to get nice fHir
fruit
OF course, there are people who
will want the culls at moderate
price. and such people should have
he privilege of having them. Now.
we have kept on grading our fruit
every since that day, and have been
surprised again by hearing the boys
say they could not get rid of their
culls so long as they had nice fruit
on the wagon. There was hardly any
body who wanted the culls at any
price. While relating the little story
20 friend, he mentioned the follow
ing:
He wanted to buy some corn. and
\ farmer drove past his house with a
load that he wanted 20 cts. Tor; but
toere were so many nubhins and 30
much soft corn mixed in with it that
&c decided not to buy it. Shortly
Atterward he drove to Akron (five
miles) and met the same farmer who
vas trying to sell his corn. He drove
from place to place, but the soft corn
and nubbins frightened his customers,
and he could not get purchaser. He
finally sold it to my friend (who Of
tered him 20 cite. in the morning), for
only Is cents per bushel. They trans
erred it from one wagon to the other;
but while SO doing they sorted it.
throwing the bad ears to the back end
Of the wagon. After they got it sort
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-10-02
I'D BUSINESS MEN.

good advertisement in a good paper
is the best of all statesmen. 1t is safes
d.
man who never sleeps, and is never weary;
who Goes after business early or late; who
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accosts the merchant in his store, the
scholar in his study, the lawyer in his Office
E
the lady in her home, the traveller IN the
cars or boat; a salesman whom no purchas'
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er can avoid; who can be in a thousand
places at once, and speak to thousands OF
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people daily. saying to each one the best
thing in the best manner. A good adver-
ment insures business connection on the
most permanent and and independent basis.
s
and is, in certain sense, guarantee to the
customer of fair and moderate prices. Elk.
pcrience has shown that the dealer whose
stock has obtained public celebrity is not
only enabled to sell, but is forced to sell at
reasonable rates, and to furnish good ar
c.
ticle. A dealer can make no better invest
ment than in advertising in a live paper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-10-02

The MIDLAND JOURNAL and An,cri-
eon Farmer one year, both for $l.25
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Different parties have informed us
that two carcasses have been dragged a
little east of town-still within the cor
porate limits-and allowed to remain
unburied in the neighborhood of the
crossing leading to the bridge. This
matter calls for immediate action on
the part of our authorities. The parties
who dragged the bodies to that place, if
the same can be ascertalned, should be
compelled to remove the same, and
should be fined in addition. The par
ties who hauled that manure along the
railroad east of town. should also be re-
quired to remove the unsightly and un-
savory refuse to a more suitable locality.
A number of places in town need the
attention of the Sanitary Committee of
our Board of Trustees badly. They are
and unhealthy.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

AMUsEMENTs.-The Georgia Min
strels gave an entertainment in the Op-
era Hall, Friday night, to well-flled
house. The performance was the first
of its kind ever put on the boards be-
fore McCook audience, and is pro-
nounced first class.
On Monday evening Mason & Nor
gan's company rendered that old stand
by, Uncle Toms Cabin, to the largest
audience that has ever assembled in
our Opera Hall to greet any company
every seat in the house was occupied,
as well as every foot of available stand
ing room. The performance was up
to the average standard. Tuesday even
ing's entertainment hardly called out
a corporaps guard to witness 1.-THE
people Of McCook evidently rating the
performance of Monday evening at it's
proper value-and having, as Lawyer
Marks puts it, "been there BEFORE" re-
fused to be taken in the second time.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02
School Entertainment.

EDITOR TRIBUNE The winter term
of our school closes the 3rd inst. I
herewith present our program of exer-
cises for Friday, P. NJ, commencing at
2 o'clock
MUsIC.-"Four Leaved Clover"
observation-disclosures of Lincoln" Bertha
Boyle.
DECLAMATIoN.-"The Boy Of His Word"
George Hunt.
Observation-Disclosures Mother" Maude
Dunbar.
MUsIC.-"Bird CAROL
DIALoGUE.-"The Model Glass, Elmer Helm,
Teacher; Pupils, Levi Sanderson, Lowell Clyde,
Nora Schaffer, Viola Dollar, Matte Russell,
Belle Thompson, Anna Collins, Bertha Boyle
"a PAPER"-Edna Meserve, Editor. E. Will
cox, Nellie Fisher, Josie Menard, Nellie Lee,
Associate Editors.
DECLAMATIoN.-"The Stars" Claude Ar
buckle.
MUsIC.-"Beautiful Songs of the Spring"
N.-"Never Mind" LaVaughn
Phelan.
RECITATION. -"Old Man in the Stylish
Church." Anna Hurd.
MISUNDERSTANDING School," May Clark,
Teacher; Pupils, E. Meserve, N. Schaffer, NJ.
Russell, Goldie Russell. Chas. Blanding Levi
Sanderson, Lowell Clyde, Arthur Wood.
MUsIC.-"A Good Name
We extend cordial invitation to
parents and patrons to be present, thus
manifestlng an interest in your school.
W. S. WEBSTER, Principal.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

County Superintendent Nettleton is
absent attending the meeting of the
state teachers association, in session ut
Lincoln, this week.
j. +. Castberg came down from the
mountains, Tuesday morning, and will
remain in McCook some time, probably
permanently. j. L. is of the opinion
that McCook is the best town in the
west-maDy entertain similar view.
G. L. Wetherald of Beatrice was in
town, this week, and entered claims in
Hayes county. Mr.. w. informs us that
he has been in nearly every state and
territory in the Union, and thinks that
Nebraska, in his eyes, is the pearl of
them all. THE TRIBUNE will inform
him as to current events in the south
west the ensuing year.
Rev. w. S. Wheeler, the pastor of
our Methodist church has been trans
ferred by Presiding Elder johnson from
Holdredge to McCook. Mr.. Wheeler
leaves us for McCook Friday, evening.
He preached his farewell sermon Sun
day evening. We, in common with the
balance of Mr.. Wheeler's friends, are
sorry to see him leave.-Holdredge
Republican.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02
Magnetic Cures. IS Dr. The Hill ILL

man to discover the philosophical principle
that all nervous pains, aches, and debility
should be treated directly from the brain
battery" from whence emanatc all nervous
force and will power. All other forms of treat
ment for nervous disorders are failures. Ey-
cry person who suffers from nervousness
knows this, and that medicines only palliate,
but never cure. These appliances are mag
netic. and differ from all others on the market
which are electric. Magnetism is the life of
man. Their curative qualities are wonderful
in all nervous complaints. The Roman physi-
clans practiced magnetic treatment 600 years
ago i'll nervous diseases, but did not treat from
the brain battery" DIR. HILL has made this
great discovery, the only sure cure for nervous
Headaches, rheumatism, Neuralgia, Liver
and Kidney Complaints, Paralysis, Govt, Spin
al weakness, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Cold
Limbs and Feet, and General Debility. Mirac-
ulous cures noted every day The Magnetic
Brush lifts nails, and the only article of the
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and creates warmth. In chronic cases orr
Magnetic Bands. Belts and Pads should be
used. The brushes are warranted to do the
work, or the money refunded. Send for circu-
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of nervous trouble. we will give advice and
directions how to use our appliances. Hill.
MEDICAL MAGNETIC APPLIANCE COMPANY,
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McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02
THE TRIBUNE has only the best in

THE TRIBUNE has only the best in
terests Of our town in view in urging
the selection of FIVE good men and true
to administer the affairs of our city
during the coming year. The town Of
McCook has reached an epoch in its
history, when it is Of the greatest i'm
portance that its government be in the
hands of the most competent, energetic
and honest men within her corporate
limits Men who will hold the liquor
license at its present figure, and men
who will sustain and enforce our ordi-
nances against the vices which now
grow and flourish in our very midst !;
and for the suppression of which the
voice of our people is more DANGEROUSLY
demanding every day. We can but re-
iterate the suggestion of last week i:
Let the business men arouse themselves
from their apparent lethargy and take
decisive steps toward forming ticket
composed of men whose views on the
important questions affecting our city
are square toed and on the side of law
and order. There are no sinecures in
village government, nor should there
be any, and consequently the demand
is for the selection and election of men
Of sufficient public spirit and disinter-
estedness to give village affairs the at
tention they demand willingly and care
fully. We want high license board,
Gas license seems to be demanded)
board that will enforce the law, board
that will suppress houses of ill-fame
and gambling holes, and for such
board the united efforts of our citizens
ought to be directed.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02
Notice, StOckmenI

The annual meeting of the Red Will
low Stock Association will be held at
CARRICo, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1885,
at l o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of
electing officers, fixing date of roundup,
and transacting any other business that
may properly come before that body.
A full attendance is desired. Called by
order of TX. PAXTON, President.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02
The demand made upon our hotels,

The demand made upon our hotels,
this week, for lodging, has been greatly
beyond their power to meet and sleep
ing room in livery barns has been at a
premium. An amusing accident hap
pened a settler recently arrived, Mon
day night, while he was enjoying the
soothing influences of sleep in the loft
of one of the barns of our town. By
some means, in his restlessness during
the night, he fell through the floor on
to the back of a horse, and for some lit
tie time it was question of uncertain
ty whether of the twain was the more
terribly frightened. After considerable
difficulty and much coaxing the animals
disturbed nerves were Gained and the
now thoroughly awakened sleeper climb
ed down from his perch. The affair
occasioned much merriment and was
enjoyed by all but the party himself.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

INDICATIONS OF SUccEss.-Probst
Bros. have recently made additions to
their property on West Dennison street
to meet their business demands. The
TRIBUNE takes pleasure in noting the
success of our business men, and prom
inent among those who have achieved
success are the Probst Bros. Attention
to business and liberal advertising are
the key-notes to their success.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

HoRsEs-D. p. Rodgers of Fort
Worth, Texas, will be in town, next
week, with fine bunch of half-breed
broke horses, which he will offer for
sale at very reasonable figures, wait and
inspect them
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The enrolment of the school census
has already reached 175, and it is APP
proximated that a complete list will
show about $50 pupils within our cor
poration. Isn't slight exhibition of
pride in McCook excusable under the
circumstances.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The scoon" restaurant is in a state
of almost suspended animation. The
blood Teutonic and that of the Celtic
does not with that of which Ham was
the projenitor fuse. Hence a separa-
ton must needs be.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The new B. 6 M. Agent at this sta
ton has about the proper initials, for
r. r. man, and We imagine from his
style of doing business that he will be
very satisfactory to all parties concered.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Another newspaper will shortly be
established in Indianola. F. L. Wat
kins will be at the helm to guide the
ship over the tempestuous sea of jour-
nalism. Wherein doth lie the profit is
beyond our ken, but F. LIS insight may
be more prophetic than ours.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

For sALE-A good 1 sec. of decided
land, with good improvements, and on
good terms. Will also receive stock to
pasture, for the season, but will not be
responsible for accidents, should any oc-
cur. For information inquire of j. P.
Squire, 6 miles S. W. of McCook.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

A young crank with his tank full of
coffin varnish was staggering around
town, Tuesday evening, with an old and
demoralized double barreled gun in his
hand, and attempting to give voice to
some witticisms.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

III. W. Pike started Lumber Yard
in McCook, Neb., January, 1854, and
has come to stay. Full assortment of
Lumber, Sash, Doors, Lime and Build
ing Material, sold at close prices, con-
sidering the freight.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

We expect to add few more stock
brands to our directory, next week.
Stockmen see the advantage of adver-
Using their brands-one calf recovered
pays for years advertising.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02
Wanted.

Four good milch cows, not giving
less than II quarts Of milk daily. In
quire of W. Ell. Dolan, with Frees &
Hocknell. MOODY & WINTERS.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

We have fine lot of apples on hand
that must be sold at once to make room
for other stock. We will sell them at
81 .25 per bushel. PRoBsT Bros.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

DENT1srRY-Dr. Gibson is prepared
to receive calls in his new office, oppo-
site the post-ofice. If you want first
class, reliable dental work, at moderate
prices, give him call. Perfect salts
faction guaranteed.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Carload of Grand Island Flour just
received at the City Bakery. Will be
sold at from 81. 80 to So. 90 per hun
dred. Also, fresh supply of White
Bottled Corn Meal and Graham Flour.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

CHURCH NoTICE-Rev. W. S. Wheel
er, the newly appointed pastor Of the M.
E. church, will preach at the public
school building, next Sunday, at II
o'clock, Mountain time. All are invited.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

A number of new houses are in course
of erection in South McCook, at differ
ent points on the river bank.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The Great Western Furniture EN-
porium of McCook has just received a
carload of Furniture, and it must be
sold to get it in the house. Come early.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Workmen are engaged In excavating
a cellar under Lytie Bros. hardware
store. The village might make good
use of the dirt hauled out therefrom
on the streets.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The school census is being taken by
Prof. Webster, this week. 1t is import
ant to this school district that the en-
rollment be as large and complete as
possible.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Fred Parsons returned last evening
from trip down as far as McCook on
the B. & NJ. and reports grand rush
into the western part of Nebraska and
everything on boom. brush Lariat
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The TRIBUNE has the very best facil-
tiles and workmen for doing Job Work
in Southwestern Nebraska. We guar
antee neat and tasty work, and entire
satisfaction in execution and prices.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Stock boarded by the day or week at
Olcott's barn, opposite Colvin House.
Also buys and sells stock on commission.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Any parties wanting breaking done
on their claims, can have the same con-
tracted for at Dunbar & Newton's livery
stable.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

That baled hay at Olcott' barn is just
the thing for breakers and teamsters,
besides being bright and eatable.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

DR.. Gibson, dentist, will visit Ober-
lin, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
April 18th, 18th and 18th. Hhence
will be absent from his Office in Nc
Cook on the above named days.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

L. W. Holley is fixing up the front
room of the Farmers Home for lady
from McCook, who will occupy the same
as millinery store.-Orleans Sentinel.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

IF you want suit of cloths cut ant
made in first-class style, call on R. A.
Cole, first door west of B. & NJ. Pharm
acy, McCook, Neb.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The B. & NJ. Pharmacy has just re-
ceived spring stock of glass, paints,
oils, dye stuffs, drugs, calsomine, etc.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

1t is proposed by the young people
to give dance at the Palace Rink,
this evening.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Kansas towns south of us received a
very close call by the recent prairie fire.
They were only saved from obstruction
by the most herculean efforts of their
citizens.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

A residence 26x26 is being erected
for j. E. Berger on the hill, southeast
of w. G. LaTourette's home.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The father and brother of Miss Net
tie East arrived in town, Wednesday,
from INLAY City, Mich, and will spend
the summer here. If satisfied with the
country, they will remain permanently.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The report that three men were
lynched near Culbertson, last week, for
starting prairie fire, seem to have been
entirely without foundation.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

You may have noticed number OF
citizens, with the P. o. bee in their
bonnets, receive large and important
looking missives at the postoffice on the
morning of the 1st. Well, probably it
were just as well to be satisfied with
having noticed the occurrence, and per-
adventure safer. Those No. los with
the solemn words, 'Postofice Depart
ment, Washington, D. c., Official Busi-
ness" on the upper right hand corner,
contained the harmless words, "April
FOOL on the inside, hence discretion
mayhap were the better part of valor.
But, if the sensations received by the
recipients of the letters is as genuine
and enjoyable as the affair was to the
observer, the matter is not without it's
recompense. Human nature was large
ly and innocently displayed.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

An excellent quality of sweet Michi-
gan cider at City Bakery. Also, car
load of Apples which will be sold cheap
BY the bushel.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

WANTED-A girl for house work.
Enquire at the Clothing Store.
e. NJ. BRICKEY.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The West Dennison street rink is now
under the management of c. A. Fred
erick, who advertises attractions.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02
B. & M. R. R. Time Table.

EAST LEAVES: EAST LEAVES:
No. 2.......7:10, A. NJ. No. 40. .5:40, p. M.
WEST LEAVES WEST LEAVES
No. 30. 49,. loo, p. M. No. L.. 9:35, p. M.
eE EastbOund trains run on Central Time,
and wcstbound trains on Mountain Time.
Freight trains do not carry passengers.
CHAs. REEs, Agent.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

Choice cuts of pork and beef at Far
ley's.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

6 big round dollars will buy watch
that is warranted year at McCracken's s.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

For the best -four in town call at the
City Bakery.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1885-04-02

The sight of that poor miserable Grip
pie in a beastly state of intoxication
to be seen at the Eating House, early
Friday morning, was enough to engage
the sympathy Of every manly heart.
The party's name we know not, but his
crippled form is a well-known one to
this vicinity. We understand that he
recently sold his claim near Indianola
for $500, and that he was industri-
ously attempting to drink the proceeds
of the sale Tin liquid form) down in one
day, was most distressingly apparent.
Two bottles of whisky were removed
from his pockets, while he was PROSTATE
on his face, unable to stand erect.