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The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20
February Fragments,
By "OUR DEVIL"
A NEGATIVE VIEW.

Tax the bachelors? That's rough,
Don't they troubles have enough?
What they suffer no one knows,
Mending pantaloons and hose;
Trying vainly to swear
AS they DARN their underwear.
Tax them? Heaven protect them, no!
Pity them and let them go.
Tax la Grippe and laryngitis,
Toothache, corns and meningitis,
Rheumatism and bronchitis
These affections one and all
In comparison are small,
With the woes that each day brings
To the poor, forsaken things.
Lay tax on Joy and mirth,
Tax at death and tax at birth,
Tax most anything on earth,
But let out the poor, lone, harried
Bachelor that CAN'T get married.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20
LookingiToward Tennessee

Mr.. S. P. George, of Dayton, O., is
organizing a colony to be located in
the South and has been making inqni-
ny as to Tennessee. The plan is of
the George Mutual COOPERATIVE
Colonization system and a commit
tee representing 1000 people will
come to Tennessee in a few weeks to
look around.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20

With the snow two or three feet
deep and ice cutting going on in the
north, do not think we should be sat
fled with the rains we have expert
snced for the last two months?
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20
The Albemarle Pippiu.


the finest of every thing, and conse-
quently will eat no apple except it be
the Albemarle Pippin, and of course
the rest of the dukes and duchesses
follow SUIT. This apple can be prof
itably raised in Tennessee, and mere
is what different fruit raisers say a.
bout it.
A few miles south of the Univer-
sity of Virginia is large fruit farm,
whose owner, Mr.. J. w. Porter, has
been engaged in growing these APP
Piles for many years. Mr.. Porter
says the Albemarle Pippin grows best
on a high, well drained soil composed
of sandy clay; elevated lands are
much better. When grown upon
low lands the apples are cloudy or
smutty, which Injuries their sale or
quality. He has sold these apples
in England for as high as so shillings
a barrel, and 40 shilIings is not an
unusual price. Mr. Porter says the
tree is very long lived; that he has
one tree over 80 years old which bore
fine fruit the past season, and ne has
several over so years old. The great
est axcellencies OF the Albemarle
pippin are it's shipping qualities, its
freedom fl rot and the high price
it commands in foreign markets. Mr.
Porter raises several varieties of ap
Piles, and altogether he sold during
the last year about 1000 barrels
which, with the sale of other fruit
on farm of about 100 acres, nette(
him $4,000.
Mr.. J. H. Boaz, who lives nea
Covesville, in Albemarle County
has an apple orchard of about 1,OO(
all of the Albemarle Plppin variety
He sold his crop of apples for las
year for over $4,000, and after pay
ing expenses his net profits amounte'
to 81, 900. The cause of the popu
larity CT tie Albemarle pippins arise
from the fact that it is the favOrit
apple of the Queen of England.
is said that about fifteen years ago a
intelligent English gentleman trave
ing IN this country passed throug
Albermarle County and was SO niue
pleased with the handsome appear
ance and excellent qualities of thi
apple that he shipped six barrels d
rectly to Her Royal Majesty. Sine
that time orders for the royal house
hold have been received annually b
grower living between Chariot
and Alton on the top of the Blu
Ridge.
Mr.. S. H. Birch, who lives at Co,
esdale, Va, says a Northern expo
ure is preferred for growing the A
bemarle Pippin, but handsome apple
of this variety are grown in all e.
posures. The pippin tree is one
open, but of very slow growth. ]
. favored localities the tree begins
: bear in ten years and reaches its MAJ
! imam capacity in about twent
: years. The best soil is a rich, blaC
j mountain-hollow loan. The gre
!, soil is next preferred. The red sol
! derived from the trappean rock a
totally unsuited to the production
good pippin apples. These appI
grow to the greatest perfection, a
t cording to Mr.. Birch, on soils deriv,
e from metamorphic formation, al
: this is especially true in relation
: orchards planted in Albemarle al
Nelson counties. The orchards a
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20

In all the Leap Year parties, there
is one thing omitted which the
young gentlemen should insist upon,
viz. the right of being escorted to
and from the place where the party
is to be held. 1t is the custom for
the young ladies to escort the gen
tlemen Leap Year, and the beaux
should see that 1t is done. See.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20
SCHOOL CHILDREN

buv your tablets at this Office. A
nice one for only Acts. Only few
on hand so come quick before they SO.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20
MEETINGS

Owen Church preaching End. Sun
day in each month. Sunday School
every Sunday at $3.50 a. m.
Post So, G. A. r., meets regularly
the End Saturday IN each month, at
12:30p. m.
M. E. Church, colored, meetings
every Sunday.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20

Martin & Byers are on the outlook
for new mill, as the Jones mill has
been taken away. When they Sc
cure one, the sound of road making
will be heard IN the Land, as they in
tend to build road up the noun
tain. 1t will save them 2 miles extra
hauling, and will pay for itself in a
short while.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20

Mr.. w. B. Stew9rt of Jasper was
in town Wednesday week.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20
LEFT.

Here's an answer to my wooing
In this fine
Valentine
From my girl. with love imbulng
Every line,
Every line.
Tho the seal | have not broken
am certain by this token
How her maiden heart has spoken,-
She'll be mine,
She'll be mine.
n II II Il y II Il y
Oh! the cruel, heartless creature!
IT'S a one.cent, comic creature.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-02-20
A SKELETON FOR A POEM.

a DhELE IUN FOn a IOLM'
No debate,
Long wait,
Past eight,
Too late
To crate.
Meeting done,
No fun.
Members sad,
Crowd mad.
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whistle of quail-anything sudden and strange. In this case it wa. n Fourth of July firecraeker, and it did it's work well.
 bang!" A thousand heads were raised. Believing sounds came from the leaders threats; forefeet stamped angrily and then came the start! With heads thrown back, dozen steers sIarted off on their wild career. Hun dreds followed them, and soon the herd was in motion. It became a blind. un- reasoning horde, carrying death to whatever living thing came in it's way and controllable only by adroit side riding of the cowboys.
 Jason and the schooI-teacher stood watching the transformation. They saw, besides the hurrying herders. a stranger in light suit riding fast in front of the herd.
 That, spoke the girl, lis Harlan"
 Jason strained his eyes, gazing at the man. Then he turned to watch his companion jealously Did she feel m interest in Harlan? He could not tell.
 Then something happened In an in- stant, the twinIling of an eye, the horse Harlan was riding gave lureh and fell headlong, his rider partly under it. Coolly Jason watched them. The horse was evidently hurt, for it did not rise neither did the man, though he freed himself from the saddle.
 But why need Harlan rise-a dozen rods away came the wave of flesh which was to make of himself and horse an in- dlst1nguishable mass hammered into the sod by thousands of hoofs.
 Jason knew this and he felt conscience stricken that his heart contemplated inc catastrope rather gladly than other wise. What could he do anyway?
 That he could do something was eyi- dently the school-teacher's view, for turning to the boss herder, she spoke clearly and firmly one little word but it's speaking meant life or death. It was: "Go''
 Jason's brown face colored and with bow in which Anna thought she real. ized some of his old-time eeurtliness, he leaped in the saddle, pressed the spurs deep into his pony's Hanks and was off.
 Faster and faster until the pony fairly flew over the level sod, but the herd was also advancing. The stranger who lay on the ground looked pitifully ct the destroyers. The crowd of spec tators at the schoolhouse was intensely interested and excited and wondered what the outcome was to be-
 Boldly Jason rode and well. He plunged in ahead of the foremost cattle and with a speed which kept him in the lead made a direct course for Harlan. The latter had half risen and was, be- wildered, awaiting his destiny. As Moore drew nearer he was recognized and Harlan felt deep down in his heart that his case was hopeless. For the in-
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You must make speech. Don't you re- member how you used to 'orate' in the lyceum?"
 Remember iti It was burned into his mind, and along with it was the recol- lection of long rides homeward with
 this same woman who stood before him then a schoolgirl for whose favors he had striven and in whose good graees
 he had a formidable rival in Harlan. The herder kicked impatiently at the
 sunburned grass.
 Anna Leland watched him closely and noted the change made by the passing years in her old-time admirer, and she wondered if he still thought of her as he did then.
 Suddenly a shout took them to the side of the schoolhouse. The herd was coming and the younger part of the company was enjoying the tilt between two of the big steers that captain like led the advancing horned host.
 Five thousand head of cattle! A little sea of thin, nervous faces and wide spreading, disappointed horns. Some times so wild as to defy any but the most expert riders, mounted on fresh ponies; again seeming like farmyard in habitants in their harmlessness.
 These, browsing through the ravines and now feeding quietly while the herders, sitting on their ponies, awaited the boss herder's pleasure, were in the latter wood, and it seemed impossible
 that they could become as ungovern- able as the beasts of the forest. Even as the spectators looked, an exhibition was to be given which would exemplify it all.
 The boys of the school were watching the spectacle and likewise trying to do something to show their allegiance to the nation For the latter purpose they were provided with several large fire crackers. It seemed to them that now would be an opportune time to begin the celebration, and accordingly the fnse of u particularly vicious cracker was lighted and the whole thrown far out n the grass.
 Nobody can tell what will cause a sta ta,npede. The crack of A stick. the
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the ranches we've been lookin' for. an it ain't mile away.

1t ain't mile away" Silently they gazed. Then, as if 2 commander had come out of the midst of an army, a single horseman was dis. tinguishable in front of the wall of dust and was evidently advancing on the schoolhouse group, gaining rapidly on the nerd, now visible, plodding along 1 behind
 Its the boss herder, comin' in to picl, camp remarked Graham.
 He was right.
 In few minutes a wide-hatted, hand some cowboy dashed up and dismount- ed, his big spurs jingling merrily as he walked.
 Well" he began, with light smile breaking over his naturally stern fea. lures, "are you here to give me a recep- tion?"
 Hardly" said Graham, coming for ward Eve didn't expect you quite yet"
 "We're here, just the same, and the cattle are coming fast, too. They're anxious"
 He was right. The herd had advanced very fast and the settlers were all on the opposite side of the sehoolhouse watching the approach.
 As the herder stood there beside the steps, with the bridle reins hanging loosely to his arm, suddenly came a vision in the doorway It was a young woman, dressed in fresh pink gown; she had laughing blue eyes and pleas ant face
 But the face grew pale and the girl started back nervously.
 "Anna!" said the herder, in a voice which told of deep emotion.
 "Jason!" Her words were as strange ly spoken.
 For a moment neither said more; then the herder went on:
 "Why are you out here?"
 "Why shouldn't I be? We couldn't all live on that little Illinois farm. and wages are better out here on the prai- ries than there"
 "But-but they told me you were mar ried-to Harlan"
 "Who told youY
 lt came rom nm, think, and if l find him.
 "Hush-you can find him, for he is not far off. I saw him pass the window a moment ago. He, too, is a westerner and is buying cattle"
 Eve been raising them, out on the Texas plains, an I have almost forgot l had country, so long has it been since l saw civilization. This is my first trip in from the ranch in four years or more"
 Well, you'll know you have a coun- try on this trip, for to-day is the Fourth of July"
 "Is that why all these folks are gath. cred here?"
 s'Yes, and Pm to have g fag-raising.
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stant that the two men gaZed into each others eyes the old fire of hatred shone-- but Jason did not even tighten the reins. He felt for that instant how easy it would be to fail but he did not intend to.
 Catching one spur safely in the cinch straps he leaned far over in the opposite direction until his brawny hand could sweep the grasses. The cattle were not ten feet away and a single slip meant Q life.
 But he did not make it. The treln- bling form of Harlan met the strong wrist and arm of his rival and Harlan was swung across the saddle bow. Then on and on like the wind, taking the precious load to place of safety. When he had reached it and the avalanche wentroaring by, only be stopped after miles of mad racing by the mere force of weariness, they rode more leisurely.
 "Blessed if he ain't fainted," was Jason's first comment when he reached the schoolhouse and laid his burden on one of the long desks. But Harlan was not seriously disabled. Some water in his face revived him, an eX-physician among the settlers pulled dislocated limb into place and he looked like him self again.
 The rescuer, avoiding the crowd that cnme forward to praise him for his bravery. sought the blue-eyed woman whose heart he thought he now knew beyond a doubt.
 "IIe's all right" Jason began.
 .sThanlSs to you, sir"
 q don't care to be thanked" bitterly five sat up nights hating that man out there on the ranches-I don't hate him now. but I don't care to have too 1nuch glory out of this thing for fear I will"
 Anna said nothing. She was very clever woman.
 "Come," she called to the settlers. oit is 12 o'clock and the stars and stripes are waiting for the prairie breezes to kiss them" Several young people giggled.
 In a moment all were seated on the grass in front of the building and the teacher stood before them. They naug
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-America," and then Miss Leland cam.

forward:
 "There are two kinds of indepcnu. ence," she began, lone of country and the other of heart. This flag we are about to raise will teach us the first, and yet the other is of as much i'm. portanee. To-day a member of this circle, strangely brought among us, has thrown away a needless slavery which has bound his heart. He has q new independence that will make hin better and worthier" Then shf told them how the flag was sent her, tle bid scholar of the school read the Beclara, tion and, amid the racket of dozen of the largest firecrackers, the sill1ep banner was pulled up the pole and its folds tloated proudly in the breeze.
 While Mir. Graham made his speech Anna went to the other side of ths sehoolhouse-and Jason followed.
 "Did you mean that?" he whispered
 Mean what?" Anna was very in, nocent, as well as clever.
 ''That word needless ?'"
 "Did I say that-prohably meant it.''
 A small boy who peeped around the corner was greatly shocked to see the big-bearded cowboy kiss the teacher.
 q don't believe" remarked Jason, a little later, that my independence did me much good. seem to have lost it again mighty quick"
 Anna did not argue the question.
 CHARLES MoREAU LARGER.
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An Appeal for Assistance.

The man who is charitable to himself wiz listen to the mute appeal for assistancs made by his stomach, or his liver, in tha shape of divers dYspeptic qualms and ulf- easy sensations in the regions of the glands that secretes his bile. Hostetter's Stomack Bitters, my dear sir, or madam--as the case may be-is what you require. Hasten to use, if you are troubled with heartburn wind in the stomach, or note that yonr skin or the whites of your eyes are taking a sal. low hue.
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The Modern Mother

more by the pleasant Syrup Of Figs, wfer in need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy than by any other, and that it Is more acceptable to them. Children enjoy it and it benefits them The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company only.
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'.ISrANp baclyr' exclaimed the friend of she man who was down on the ground "Stand back and give him airl" And the bystanders aecommodatinglV stood back while the man who was down on the ground calmly went on pumping up his rear tire Chicago Tribune
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s- Because the eattle's comin' ?'' put in m Hler from across the creek. Little
 g like that hadn't ought to prevent - E Prairie's havin' a good time on nth O July"
 We'll have too much to do. The H IS a big one, or Jason Moore ld not come in with it. .. His first trip to town in six years, of told. A woman was in it-wasn't s?"
 les, his girl married another man, 0mething like that.
 To well-dressed gentlemen, sharp
 rast to the settlers, entered. They
 buyers from the city at the mouth lhe river, come to inspect the big \ of Texas cattle to come in off the T ge.
 What did you say this peculiar herd ! name is?" one of them, tall and asked.
 sson Moore, the best known herder ne grazing ground-an' the best one, {. reckon"
 ! e stranger seemed a little startled,
 ne only remarked: Good day for
 10 come to town-Fourth of July" l 'u' there ain't much going on that l ' Eof."
 aere was something going on, and \ member of the settlement found what It was the next morning early a small boy on horseback made @ rounds, firing a large torpedo at ~ cabin door and announcing to }, aaftled inmates that fiag-raising a take place at noon out at the Z nlhouse.
 'qess we might as well go out and 'le fun," remarked George Harlan,
 qafk-yisaged stock buyer. Its my dull hereabouts.
 M rght," added his friend, and the l. went across the level plains with # iese toward the tiny schoolhouse, au 'ne midst of the prairie five miles
 ' A few cottonwood trees were Ang brave effort to shade the yard, 3 |s# were somewhat bent by the steady h winds,
 considerable company of farmers, boys and girls, wives and ss'nearts, were gathered and the TIT pretty, blue-eyed Anna Leland. a uusiest of all arranging the pro aiae and preparing for the raising ae silk flag which some friends in ''u nome in western New York had z 10 the school.
 VOW, Mir. Graham" to the store s'' shall ask you for a speech" Sh do itr-Isll break down" yet soouy knew that he could talk PS' man any speaker on Lone Prai- ''le strangers rode up they were Y Wstched by the settlers and the a9ied families. Harlan was a s'u rider, and not even the Texas "nlcn he was mounted cOulu # ~ ss, nm. He was not in time to see @ s sssuool-teacher. for she had gone < the building. M e ne reached the steps another A :, oI Interest had attracted atten- 9n to the south, already so near ' as 10 surprise all that it had noU
 ap.lced before. was cloud of h,,e was many rods wide and ss te m .ang irregular line up from Saans of the south.
 s'one's co4ain'!" shouted some ex-
 Individual. and the women were ptibly nervous.
 uen 9 thing. reassuringly put in
 eeper. That's the herd from
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MRS. WlcKwmE- "Theso clairvoyants' ad vertisements are so ridiculous. Here is ono that begins: Ma am K tells everything ] The idea" MT. Wickwire "Tels every. thing2 Any woman can do that. VI Indian. apolis Journal
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Mn. STINGYBoY-sSI am 80 down on trusts of all kinds that l never go near a soda water fountain.n Pretty PeIly-stAnd what trust do you find there2" NIr. Stlngyboy- .sThe gas trust, of course" ."-Cleveland Plaindealer
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AMONG THE BoHEMIANs -eWhere do yov dine tonight" II do not dine--and youln sNor do L. "Very good. Let us dine to- gether. ."-Courier des Estas Unis
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FIRST FLOOR MANAGER-'sDat's an awful like it could cahve right through a man.n Second Floor Manager -"Yes, sah. Oats Rontgin rays-or, sah, n-Memphis Scimi.
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EXAMPLES of vicious courses practieed Ia domestic circle corrupt more readily and more deeply when we behold them In per. sons in uthority.-Juyenal.
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sBuT, waiter, if this is spring chicken. where is it's wishbonep Wafter2(eaual tc the occasiont nt-.lt was too young to wish, SIT. n-Detroit Free Press
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MRS BRowLEIaH (who has just been told that her husband has been Knocked down and robhed) There, l knew it would be so; told Henry he'd better leave some of his money at hoE1e. e."-Boston Transcript
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WE have not been without Piso's Cure Tor Consumption for 20 years,--LIzzIE FEB. REL, Camp St., Harrisburg, Pa., May 4, '9A
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1.-THE count seems to have no trouble in Setting picked up by society," "Of course lot. The handle to his name was such an lid. .n-Indianapolis Journal
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BIrKIN-"E Every one that rides In Fifth avenue stage pitches into them.n Snifkin -tsYes, and out of them. .,,--Hnrlem Life.
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Nor CuRE-" Mamma, teacher whipped boy to-day for whispe ing ia school. n Well, that WIS right.n But, mamma, he hollered ten times Ss loud as he whispered T Chicago Record
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:. Frs stopped free and permanently cured No fits after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Res orer. Free S2 trial bottle x treatise. DR. KLINE, 933 Arch st. Phila Pa.
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IT is positively hurtful to use ointment for skin diseases Use Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50c
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"GIvE u dog bad name, /" said the Corn. fed Philosopher, "and the policeman will come along and plug everybody in the beasts neighborhood full of bullets. "-In. dianapolis JournaI.
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"WHATEvER now happens tome, , he said, violently, ttthe consequences age upon your headl" "keally3'' said the maid II hope IheV are on slrniohtN N
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Coop, the more communicated, the nor abundant grows.-Milton.
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MR. BooDLEs -sYou began life as bare footed boy, 1 understana2n New Clerk hYes, sir; 1 was born without shoes ''-- Fit-Bits.
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1.-THE weather I can often foretel," He said in tones Of pain; IA new silk hat with no um brell Is certain sign of ratp.n
 Washington Star.
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WHEREVER the tree of benefcence taISes root, it sends forth branches beyond ths sky.-Saadi.
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 [OriginaI.l

ONT be much of a holiday to-InorroS I'm afraid, ? re- marked the=store- keeperof the prai- rie settlement to the company gath cred in his little room.
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1T Is said we pay the most for what is given us.--J. Beaumont
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MONEY is like manure, of very little usa. except to be spread.-Bacon.
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Halls Catarrh Cure Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c