Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-06-26

Cutlery in general, corn shelters, harrows,
and many Other articles reduced one half or
1850; 10 lbs. for 81 in 1880. Kerosene oil. Mich
tgan test, "a cents in 1880; 10 cents in 1890.
Salt, per barrel, 81 in 1880; 81 in 1850. Reduce
ton in teas, erockery, dry goods, boots and
other goods, rs to IS per cent. Reduction In
mems clothing over 50 per cent. ON the average
Not only have prices thus been reduced,
but the machines, tools, and all goods are
VERY MUCH BETTER QUALITY
than they were ten years ago. Steel nails
have taken the place of iron nails. Now
ers and reapers, corn shelters, cultivators,
plows, wagons, harrows, and all the goods
you buy, have been improved by inven-
tion, and machines are largely steel now
where they were iron then.
To many persons this will be very sur
prising showing; but they will find # sub
stantially true in their own market village
or. city; only, of course, some of their
prices may vary little from those given,
as the above figures are from q rural
village, which may be more favored than
some and less favored than others in dis
tances from manufacturers, freight rates,
profits Of local dealers, etc. aa ia. =
What the farmer and his wife need is
CHANCE TO SEE AND COMPARE
the latest inventions and improvements
in agricultural machines and implements.
household wares and tools, and also In
most other manufactures; and a chance to
learn factory prices as well as retail, so
that he may know whether his home
market Is giving him fair show. AT Che
Detroit International Fair and Exposition
to be held in Detroit, Mich, the last week
in August and first week In September,
will be the largest exhibition of agricul-
tural machines, implements, and also Of
all other tools, machines and manufac-
lures, goods, wares and products ever
collected in America. He and his wife
and children can see and get prices on the
best Of everything they have to buy, from
clothing to tooa, and from luxnries to
necessities, either for the family, house
hold or the farm. And he can also see
and compare the best farm stock-horses,
cattle, sheep, swine and poultry--of the
American continent, including the most
costly and famous animals; and the best
grains, fruits, vegetables, flowers and
other products; besides furniture, car
riages, pianos, clothing for both men and
elry, art goods; and everything That money
can buy or heart wish, In enormous pro-
fusion. And In addition will be
TEN DAYS OF PARADISE
with the delights Of great international
fair, and Its games, conesrts, spectacles,
races, exhibitions, balloon ascensions and
other thrilling shows Of all sorts, q vast
and costly art gallery with the most
famous paintings and statuary ON this
continent. The city Of Detroit Il also one
Of the most charming cities in America to
visit, with broad maple-shaded avenues;
theafers, operas, delightful river and lake
excursions, the cheapest I'm the world; and
. host of various attractions. At that
time ell roads will lead to Detroit, with
big excursions over them, ct low rates,
and IL will be in the most delightful season
Of the year to visit the lake region and its
Beautiful queen city. Was a 5et g