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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Don't pay p cents for Talcum
powder when you can get it for Is
cents Of Barnard < Clough.
About a dozen ladies met in the
kindergarten Friday afternoon, the
second Mothers Meeting of this year.
At this season the Christmas spirit
animates the kindergarten, so nat
urally the songs and stories Of this
meeting were related to the coming
festival.
Miss Peckham and her assistants
| sang Christmas song after which
| Miss Peckham, in a few words, spoke
of the use of stories and their import
ance. Miss Pauline Coggshall then
told the story of st. Christopher, who
discovered his loving service toward
men was fulfilment Of his dearest
wish, to serve Christ. This illustrated
to the mothers kind Of story
which can be so told as to be interest
ing while also ennobling and uplifting
in sentiment.
In her talk to the mothers, Miss
Peckham spoke Of Frederick Froebel,
the founder of the kindergarten.
The lack of love in his own life led
him to the thought of beautiful
place where children might come,
be associated with other children, and
in three-fold nature develop the
body, mind, and soul, not singly, but
as whole.
Miss Peckham dwelt upon the i'm
portance Of early training of the ac
tive body, unfolding mind, and grow
ing soul of the child; the importance
OF the first six years. The kinder
ten in perfect harmony with the
home, directs the work of mind and
hand, not with the thought of how
much work is accomplished, but the
spirit of the doing.
We are responsible for the training
Of the souls Of these little ones, and
they cannot become unSelfish unless
our acts are unselfsh. At this Christ
mas time especially the children
seemed to be touched with the spirit
of love for others, showing itself in
their preparations for the Christmas
tree and their gifts for their parents.
Miss Ellyn Thelander told a pretty
little story of the fir tree that became
a Christmas tree. As the first story
of st. Christopher was told to the
mothers, so this one was given just as
it will be told to the children, as an
illustration of the manner of story
telling thatsinterests the little ones.
After this, copies of one of the
Christmas songs were distributed,
and all sang, the Undergraduates re-
peating the song until all could join.
The ladies learn one song at each
meeting, and are then able to sing
these with their little ones at home
Discipline was decided upon as a
topic for discussion at the next meet
ing, to be held in January. Although
these are called Mothers Meetings,
the fathers are cordially invited to
attend, and any others who are inter-
ested in the little ones and their well
fare.
New stock of Carpets at Rasmus-
sens.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

A fine display Of pictures is on eX-
hibition at the Normal, there being
about 100 reproductions of the world
great paintings. The exhibit was Sc
cured through Stevens s. Robertson
of St. Paul and belongs, in the main,
to the Holman Taylor Company of
Cleveland, Ohio.
Although the collection was secured
for the benefit of Normal students,
and to give the faculty an opportunity
to select pictures for the school, it is
open to the public every afternoon
this week from two until five for the
nominal admission fee of ten cents.
The pictures are on exhibition in
the gymnasium. Persons desiring to
select pictures for themselves will be
permitted to do so.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
Ranfist Notes

The Pastor returned to-day from a
visit TO relatives ia Nebraska and
Kansas. and will be Ia mis- pulpit on
Sunday.
Preparations for Christmas exercis-
es are moving rapidly on.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

At Helt's Palace of Sweets is dis
played as line a stock of confectionery
of all grades, from cents per pound
up to 75 cents, as has ever been in the
city Also. a fine line Of Fruits
Pears. Bananas, Lemons, Dates, Figs
and big lot of Oranges, ranging in
price from Is to 40 cents per dozen;
Duffy pure Apple Cider, bulk Oysters
Standards and Selects-candy novel
ties for the little folks: Bon-bons, in
fancy boxes for your best girl: Fill
bertS. Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans,
etc, etc. Seventeen different kinds
of fancy cake trimmings. Call in
and see for yourselves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
State e3lormal SrhooL
RIVER FALLS, WIS.
FIRST TERM OPENS
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6, 1898.

This school offers special advantages to those
who desire To prepare to teach. Four Courses
ofstudy are offered:
l. An English Course of Four Years
z. Latin or Germany Course of -Four Years.
). An Elementary Course OF Two Years.
4. One Year Professional Course.
Tuition free to those whose quanncations
entItle them to admission to either of these
courses Tuition IN Preparatory claSses6 60 cents
week; Grammar grades 30 cents a week;
intermediate grades 20 cents a week; Primary
grades IS cents week
Attention Of parents is invited to the thor
Ough and excellent training afforded by the
Model Department
For Catalogue containing information as to
courses OF study, terms Of admission, expenses,
etc! apply to
W. j. BBIER. President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

President Brier has recently issued
a circular announcing that q Summer
School will be held 10 the Normal be-
ginning June %, and continuing five
weeks. This IS a private enterprise
and a tuition Of five dollars will be
charged. The Normal text books will
be supplied to those in attendance at
forty cents for the term.
This school will afford an oppor-
tunity to do some advanced work to
many of the teachers Of the vicinity
who are unable to do work at the Nor
NAL. The instructors will be Prof :
Clark, Sims and Miss Smith.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
PERSONAL.
G. w. Cairns Of Ellsworth was Ia
tho citv vastardav

6. w. Cairns Of Ellsworth was Ia
the city yesterday.
Miss Matilda Wolf is visiting her
sister in Minneapolis.
Allen Olund Of Roberts was in town
Saturday visiting friends.
Supt. j. F. Shaw was out from Els
worth Thursday afternoon,
DR.. Nichols and wife visited at Geo
Sweets the first of the week.
w. H. Putnam attended the bee
keepers convention at st. Paul last
week.
Miss Lima Campbell goes to st. Pau
next Monday to take a position in St
Luke's Hospital.
Claud Smith of Minneapolis is
learning the tailoring business in O
d. Pettet's shop.
Miss Nellie Dunn goes to La Crosse
to-day where she will visit relatives
until after the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs w. S. Ensign leave to,
day for California where they expect
to remain the next two years.
DR.. Mary Downer starts to-day for
Deadwood, S. D., where she expects
to locate for the practice of her pro-
fession. Her sister, Mrs. Beard, re.
sides there.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
ROYAL.
Baking Powder
Made from pure
cream of tartar.
Safeguards the food
against alum.
Alum baking powders are the greatest
menaeers to health of the present day.
soYAL aAasa eowoea Co. NEW Yoak.
MARRIED.

GLAss-kNUDTsoN.-At the home of the
bride, Dec. IA, 1898, by Rev. C. H. Nc
Intosh, Mr.. Walter t. Glass and Mrs
Lizzie NJ. Knudtson, both of River
Falls.
The JOURNAL cordially uni ties with
their numerous friends in rendering con-
gratulations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Bradstreet's estimate places the
worlds crop Of wheat for 1898 at q
COZ 100000 bushels, the largest that
was ever produced. The crop of 1894
was admitted to be the largest ever
raised, but this years surpasses it by
5000, 900 bushels.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

We wish to inform the ladies of
River Falls and vicinity that Miss
Doell will remain at the River Falls
Millinery Emporium until the Christ
mas holidays and we hope all wishing
first-class trimming will improve the
opportunity offered them and come
early.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

The Trimbelle l. o. G. T. Lodge
entertained the County Lodge Of In
struction last Friday and Saturday.
Sixty delegates were present, repre-
senting Rock Elm, Melville, Belden-
Vile, River Falls, Trim belle and New
Richmond lodges. The next session
will be at Beldenville the End Satur-
day in Feb, 1899.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
Victuals and Drink

The bill Of fare Of the people Of
civilized countries has changed won
derfully within the last century. Lux
uries have been largely increased in
use, and many things are now used
for food which, to many people at
least, even a half century ago, were
either unknown or obtained with
difficulty. OF the food staples, pota-
toes are the largest crop. Corn is a
close second with wheat a third and
not far behind. Europe produces
seyen-eighths of all the potatoes
raised in the world, and consumes
nearly the entire crop. In Ireland
each person uses annually ,467 pounds
of potatoes; the German uses l., 900
pounds; the Americans are content
with 200 pounds apiece; the Italians
use but As pounds. In the consump-
ton of wheat France heads the list,
requiring 467 pounds for each indiyid
ual. In the United States the con-
sumption of wheat is 300 million
bushels,-24 pounds for each inhab-
liant. Rye is more generally used in
Russia than any other grain, an aver
age of 307 pounds per annum for each
person, while in Denmark the aver.
age is even greater-320 pounds. In
the use Of meats the United States
stands first with l47 pounds allotted
to each person. Great Britain uses
10 pounds.
Japan, India and China use rice as
the staple food, the average being
from 200 pounds to 247 for each person
Great Britain uses so pounds of sugar
per head, the United States - pounds
In this country 43 ounces of tobacco
are consumed on an average by each
person; In Belgium 10 ounces
Great Britain leads in the use of tea,
SIS ounces per capita; our own
country "A ounces. Denmark uses
the most coffee to a man-247 ounces
the United States 1855 ounces. The
United Kingdom uses 30 gallons Of
beer on an average for each person
Germany p; the United States l;
gallons. The wine producing
countries use but little beer, but use
wine as a substitute, Spain using the
most,-35 gallons apiece; France
consumes %; Italy a. The use OF
wine is increasing in the United
States, owing probably to it's manu-
facture in California; the average
consumption is about quarts for
each person.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

During the four years ending Aug.
81 the San Francisco mint has coined
1888, AIS, 1873, of which $125, 200, 900 was
gold. The coinage for last August
amounted to IS, 100000, an amount
breaking all previous records in the
United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

While Porto Rico is very fertile
country it is a small island and has
about a million inhabitants-the
most densely settled country in the
world. Cuba, on the other hand, is
large country, is very fertile and is
thinly populated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

While you are thinking what you
want for Christmas, don't forget that
a HAT is ADORE all else the most desira-
bic and the place to get it is at the
River Falls Millinery Emporium, east
side of Main street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Photograph albums and boxes,
glove and handkerchief boxes, cuff,
collar and necktie boxes, books, book
let's, cards, games and toys at R. S.
Freeman & Sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

The mem bers of the Methodist
church and congregation will give a
reception and pound party for the
pastor, Rev. t. j. Snodgrass, in the
church parlors on Thursday evening,
Dec. % All are cordially invited to
attend this pound party and bring
canned fruit, vegetables, flour, apples,
sugar, chickens, or any good things
you bring will be acceptable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

t. L. Breyig of Hudson, and for
four years a missionary in Alaska,
will lecture in the Ey. Lutheran
church next Monday evening, Dec. 10,
on the Alaskan country. The lecture
promises to be very interesting as he
will exhibit many articles used and
worn by the Eskimos. All are cor
daily invited. Admission 10 cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Leyings Sisters wish to call atten-
ton TO the fact that they have some
very desirable Teachers Bibles at
very low rates. 1t is surprising how
small an amount of money is required
to secure a large Bible. Do not be
persuaded to buy of anyone else until
you have examined this stock. You
can also find a good line of Prayer
Books and Hymnals, both Episcopal
and Catholic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Restorative Hair Tonic and Dand-
ruff cure works wonders. Barnard Il
ClOugh,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
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A SG
@ Mo- S
Of the Congregational Church.
Pres, PHILIP GLASS.
Cor, Sec'y, Miss GRACE WALES
Chairman Lookout COMMITTEE
MIR. WM .MCLARTY
Meetings every sunday evening az 700
O'Clock in church parlors.
Topic For peoember le, 1906.
How TO ENJOY OUR RELIGION.
.. . u a. ~ - -

How TO ENJOY OUR RELIGION.
NEH. s: SIP: PET. 4: 3, -, 10.
Before we can enjoy our religion
we must drop our burden of sin at
the cross, and then we will be free
from all hinderances. But doing
this does not mean that the new life
will be easy and pleasant in all things.
But as Peter said, Think it not
strange concerning the fiery trial
which is to try you, as though some
strange thing happened unto you:
But rejoice inasmuch as We are par
takers Of Christ's sutferings; that,
when His glory shall be revealed, ye
may be glad also with exceeding joy"
If we have a correct understanding
of the word of God, that will help us
to enjoy our religion. We should not
fear the laws of God, but remem Der
that God will forgive the repenting
sinner and that He does not wish us
to mourn over our past sins. Instead
Of fearing Gods laws we should be-
come submissive to His will and be-
lieye that His wishes are best for US,
then we will find pleasure in doing
His will
To enjoy our religion we must not
make up our minds TO go through the
world with as little suffering as we
can possibly escape, we must be
sharers in the great suffering our Re-
deemer bore if we are to be partakers
of His joy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Q. p. William S stock Of goods which
were burned on Dec. l, at Hager, Wis,
was valued at $4,000, carrying $1,000
insurance The p st Office was in his
store and all records and mail we're
lost and $500 belonging to P. Henph-
ner was also burned. The building,
belonging to Jonathan Park, was in
sured. Red Wing Argus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Christmas comes but once a year.
but the pleasure Of a good book re-
mains for many year. Fascinating
novels, books of the best poems and
most thoughtful essays, witty books,
stories that will please the children
and picture books for the wee ones,
all at Levings Sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

The Omaha announces the following
Holiday rates: To all points on the
Omaha and its connections, one and
one third fare for the round trip,
within a distance Of 200 miles. On
sale Dec. 24-25-26 and 81, 1898, and
Jan, and ,, 1899. All tickets good
returning Jan. 4, 1899.
E, p. AINsWORTu. Agent,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
BuCkIen's Arnlca SaIVe.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25c per box. For
sale by @ r Taggart, druggist
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

All Doll Furniture and
Toys at Cost at FREEMAN's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

This state paid s57 600 for the main
tenance of its troops from the time
they entered the service until they
were paid by the general government.
and has just been reimbursed by Uncle
Sam.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

DR.. P. E. DeMille, the dentist, will
make his next professional visit to
this city on Monday, Dec. 10th, re-
naming here during the entire week.
Office at Gladstone Hotel. Make
early engagements.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Chain bracelets or Nethersale brace
let's make a nice Christmas present.
G.. L. Winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Christmas goods such as fascinators,
mufflers, silk handkeTchiefs, Swiss and
linen handkerchiefs, mittens, aprons,
hosiery, laces, braids, footings, Honi-
ton braid, yelling, Windsor ties, Rus
slams, stamped linen, BatteDberg
braid rings and patterns, etc, at the
counter of Mrs FL. n, Wiger in the
Shoe store
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

In the year 1896 the Sandwich is.
lands produced 221, $50 tons of sugar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
GLEN HEALY, 1st Serg.

cutters ana bobSleIghS, the strong
esU and best made; prices that defy
c0mpe tition, at A. w. Lund's.
Ashland Press: Let's not expand.
Let's go back to the thirteen original
states. Return Florida to dear old
Spain. Make Mexico happy by re-
turning Texas, California and the
other southwestern states and terri
tories. Return Iowa, Missouri and
all the states west of the Mississippi,
and thence to the Pacific to France,
restore Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and
Indiana to England, and Alaska to
Russia. Expansion is such a new
thing for Americans. you know.
A new line of dress goods just in at
JenSOn'S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Taggart sells fresh mixed nuts 10
cents per pound.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
Attention!

Members Richard Lowell Camp, No
48, Div. Wis, S. v, U. S. A.; There
will be regular meeting of the camp
at G. A. r. hall on Thursday evening,
Dec. %, for the purpose of election Of
officers for the coming term. A full
attendance is desired.
BY order Of
j. A. GETCHELL,
Cant. Commanding
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

One of those carpet sweepers at
Newcomb S Cos. would make a fine
Christmas present
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Our corn cure is guaranteed. Bar
nard s Clough.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Rev. G. H. Mcintosh will preach in
the Congregational church next Sun
day, morning and evening, Subjects:
1890 a. NJ, Exceeding Righteous
ness" 1870 P. NJ, saul and the
Witch of Endor."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Don't forget the fair to be given by
Trinity Guild at Odd Fellows Hall
next Saturday afternoon and evening.
Many useful and beautiful things
will be displayed. The fair will open
at l o'clock P. NJ. An oyster and
chicken pie supper will be served,
commencing at 6.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Judge James O'Neil of Neillsville is
holding the present term Of Circuit
Court for Judge Helms at Ellsworth,
and Judge Helms is performing a like
service for Judge O'Neil at Eau
Claire
The county board of Polk county
has voted to bond the county for S25,-
coo for new county buildings at Bal
sam Lake, to which place the county
seat was voted to be moved at the re-
cent election
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Il ne10 stock and strictly the ne1c styles of ladies'
Misses and Children Jackets and CdDes of bl1ck,
ana 6lo1ch Botcte and Beaver, plain blue red Green
ana HdUdHa brOICT Milton and the latest uoTelties
IN Children s Sba1Ct-c0lIa1' Jackets
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

The genius of England directs and
controls its magnificent colonial
empires inhabited by 400,000,000
people, with the insignificant army Of
10000 men. 1t does this by consider
ing the interests of the people it
governs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Sterling silver teaspoons $3.50 per
set of 6. @. +. Winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

For painted Christmas glfts-I5
cents and upwards-see Mrs. A. B.
Rollins.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Taggart sells calendars and Christ
mas cards.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Rev. J. IL. Albert Of the Congrega-
tional church Saltwater, whose fire.
Quent sermons here have been 50
much enjoyed, has accepted call to
the First Church. Sedalia. Mo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

American made watches from 81. 30
up. All watches warranted. G. f
Winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

Taggart sells chocolate creams for
Christmas Is cents per pound.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in
the postoffice at River Falls, Wis,
for the week ending Dec. 10, 1898:
LADIES.
Coda Lewis, NJ. Marble.
GENTS.
Alfred Anderson, William Barney,
John Murphy.
r. MCGREGOR, p. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

AoHNS N OuuCCu 81 ioV luis VI sugar
Sterling silver teaspoons $3.50 per
set of6. @. f. Winter.
The American navy used 500, 000
tons of coal the past year, The cost
was about S. ton.
If contemp plating to buy fur coat
it will pay you to inspect and get prices
at A. w. Lund's.
How to avoid responsibilities: Put
off till tomorrow what ought to have
been done yesterday.
Go to Jenson's for a good, useful
Christmas present that will make
your friends remem Der you for years.
The monkey wrench takes its name
from its inventor Thomas Monkey Of
BordentOwn, n. J.
A large stock of screens, easels,
stands and other goods suitable for
presents at Newcomb s. Co.'S.
The cost of government in France
amounts to 20 per cent.of the national
Misunderstanding the earnings Of
labor, invested capital, commerce and
lnance
Goods for the Holidays at Newcomb
: Cos
North Carolina has a smaller per-
centage Of foreign born population
than any other state.
Call at R. S. Freeman s. Sons for
holiday goods
The Confederate States Of America
were recognized as belligerents By
Great Britain on May 10, 1861, by
France on June 10 and by Spain on
June Il Of the same year.
We have fine line OF cut glass,
china and Louwelsa ware. c. F.
Winter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

New stock of Carpets at Rasmus
sens
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

If contem plating to buya fur coat
it will pay you to inspect and get prices
at A. w. Lund's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-15

The American navy used 10000
tons of coal the past year, The cost
was about So a ton.