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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
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STREET GAMIN IN REAL LIFE.
Not So Noble In Character as the Story
Writers Picture Him.

Not So Noble In Character as the Story
Writers Picture Him.
81 have read q good many stories"
said the city man, 'about the honest
newsboy who chases a man three blocks
to return the So goldpiece given in
mistake for a nickel, the sympathetic
bootblack who protects the widows
son, or the heroic street gamin who
gets run over by a dray while rescuing
another boy and murmurs, is Jimmy
nil right?' and then dies. l have come
TO the conclusion that these stories are
written by girls fresh from school or
refined old maids who live in a village,
and they are read by men who thought
fully stick the tongue into the cheek
while reading. Yet there are men who
read and believe.
81 saw one Of this class the other day
who went TO the rescue Of a boothlac'S
who was trying 10 Tx his broken box.
my lad, said the good man-they
always call them lads in these stories
you are in trouble. Let me assist
you.'
"Then he knelt OH the sidewalk in
his good clothes, used a half brick for
a hammer, raked up some Irvine tom
his pocket and after 10 minutes hard
work made a creditable job. Mean
while about 80 street boys gathered
around. One slipped a piece of old iron
into his pocket, the grateful bootblack
with a bit of chalk decorated his back
with a hideous c~aricature, his hat was
knocked into the gutter as he arose,
and one of the boys accused him of
stealing a 'dabber.'
1.-The man flushed with natural in
dignation, and Immediately there arose
q whoop of derision, and as he strobe
away ne was guyed by the whole crowd
for two blocks. While in this frame OF
mind it would have done him good tc
have interviewed some of the ladie:
who write the picturesque tales about
the imaginary street boys. "-Chicagd
Tines Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
August Flowers.

at is a surprising fact" says Prof.
H~outon, "that in my travels in all parts
OF the world, for the last 10 years..I
have met people having used
Green ) August Flower than any other
remedy, Tor dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach and for constipation.
fluid Tor tourists and statesmen. or for
persons fling Office positions wher .
iieadacies aud general bad feelings from
irregular habits exhIst, that Green's
August Flower is "a grand remedy. 1t
does not iniure the system by frequent
use, and IS excellent for sour stomache
and Indigestion Sample bottle free al
=. Ross & Co. Sid by dealers m all
civilized countries. A
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Notice of Sheriff Sale.
First pub. Eeb. 2-3w.


Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of an
execution issu ed ont of aud under the seal of
the Circuit Court for Day County. south
Dakota. upon a judgment for Sl3Js.50 entered
in the office of the Clerk of SAID Court ON the
9Th day of j gLefsgl III an action wherein
Emil Ludke by his guardian al Item Ernest
Ludke is plaintiff and Joiu Good is defendant
and which judgment has been duly assigned
TO II. Il. Hash. aud delivered TO me as sacli
sheriff of said Day County, 1 will sell the fol-
lowing described real estate to-wit: all the
right title aud interest of the defendant John
Good in and TO the south east quarter OF sec
tion (3Dl anu the southwest quarter OF section
CID all in township NO. one hundred twenty
one tI2E north of range No. iitty-iye t55l west
II the fifth principal Meridian IN Day county
South Dakota. TO the highest and best bid,ier
tor cash at public auction, at the front door
Of the court house ia the City of Webster, Day
County, South Dakota. on Saturday the llin
day of March 1929 AT the hoar of 1 @ 'clock u. ia.
Of that day 10 satisfy the SAID execution
and judgment. or so much OF the same as tIie
proceeds OF such sale wlIi ~satIsfy. and costs
nd expenses allowed rs law.
Dated Jau. 3lst lsy9.
Andrew *. Sandyig,
Sheriff OF Day Co., $. ID.
Sears & McGoy,
attorneys Tor present owner OF Judgment.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Notice of Mortgage Sale.
Eirst nnh. Jan 26-1w

First pub. Jan. 2B-iw.
Default having been Esade III a mortgage
dated the 18th day of April A.. ID. 1898 execut-
ed aud delivered by Rasmus G.. Haaseth aud
Lena L.. Haaseth 10 Ochsenreiter a Small ON
which mortgage there Is due and claimed to
of s1gs.5O.
Notice is hereby given that the said mort
gage will be foreclosed by "a sale of the more
gagged premises situated in Day County. South
Dakota, to-wits The northeast quarter OF
Section one on in Township one hundred and
twenty-three tlS3l Range tifty-six l55B, which
sale Will be made By the sheriff, or his deputy
at the front door OF the court house. IN the
City of Webster, III Day CouBty. South Dakota
un the Ilth day of March. A., ID. 1893 at two
O'Clock in the afternoon, TO satisfy said mort
gage debt with costs of foreclosure
Dated Jan. 2lth 1899.
j. Ill. Lund, Ochscnreiter & Small.
Attorney. Mortgages.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

The recent success OF the British arms
over the Mahdists in the Soudan de-
monstrates that even fanaticism cannot
stand against drill aud discipline. Bu,
in earlier days, it is easy to understand
why the Arabs swept all before them.
An ingenious tener OF Mohamm,d
ta1glt his followers that the honr ami
minute and second OF death were fully
ordained. Therefore the believing
soldiers seli-regardIess fighting wa
Tor u while invincible. Coniucins.
Zoroaster, BuddIa, Brahnna. Moham
Ined-eacil OF these great religious
thinkers now has his followers beneath
lie far flung flag OF tie United States
IL Is consequently the highest politlcal
wisdom TO understand what each OF
our new wards believes. The February
number oi The Cosmopolitan viii con-
tain the first chapter of the t~'oundins
OF an Empire by John Brisben Walker.
The first part gives . bjrds.rse view
OF Moliammed aud his religion.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

George w. Watt OF South Gardiner
he, says: ~ have had the worst cough
colds, chilis and grip and havetaken lots
oil trash OF nc account but profit to the
vendor. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is the only thing that has done any
good whatever. | have used one so
tent bottle and the chill, cold and grip
have all left me. | congratulate the
manufactures OF an honest medicine
For sale by +. Ross.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Not So for Publication,
firet pub. Jan. rs -6w.

Land Office at Watertown .. ID. ,Jan.20, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make homestead final proof in support of
his claim. and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or la his absence the clerk of
the county court at Webster >, d., on March
Attn 1899 viz:
WILLIAM REETZ. HID. Entry No. 2005l,
for the neS4 sec. . twp. III north range Sc
west 5th p. VI.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of said land viz;
John Sheeiar. William Sheelar. Frank Sheelar
and Joseph Carr all of Webster >. ID.
H. Babcock,
Register.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Notice OF Mortgage Sale.
Fit nrk Ian rQ.-u

Notice is hereby given that a mortgage made
the 18th day Of April 1885,. by Ole kittilson.
Mortgagor, TO A.. ID. Hash, mortgage, upon
which there is due at this date, the sum OF
hfty-eight dollars and twenty cents, will be
foreclosed by the sale OF the mortgaged prem
Dakota, and described in said mortgage as
follows. to-wit.
Lots three go and four al and the northeast
quarter of the southwest quarter and the
southeast quarter all of section three (3) in
township one hundred twenty-four tl24 north
OF range ~ffty-six west. which sale will be made
at the front door of the court house, at Web
ster in said County of Day aud State of Soutn
Dakota. on Saturday the 4th day of March
1899. at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Dated, Webster, 5. D., January II 1899.
Josephus Alley. A.. ID. Hash,
Attorney for Mortgagee. Mortgagee.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Notice For Publication.
First pub Ian 11-fw

Land Office at Watertown s. d.. Jan. 10 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her Intention
70 make Commutei final proof in support
before Judge or in las absence the CLERK OF
the County Court a. Webster, 3. D., on Feb.
- lsg9, viz.
MARTHA SCHLOfTE, HID. Entry No. 2sf6.
for Lot .. sec. IL. twp. III, n re. SON
She names the following witnesses to prove
her confinuops reside SEQ upon aud cultivation
II said land viz:
Henry Walbaum. Herman Reiprich, Iohn Seed
house aud viii Bates. all of Webster. IS. ID.
III A.. Babcock,
Register.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Notice For Publication.
Lat nnh Ian. la--6w

Land Office at WATERFOWL. 3. d., Jan. IL, lsss.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make homestead hnal proof in sup
port OF his claim and that said proof will be
made before the judge or in his absence the
clerk OF the county court. at Webster, >. D. on
Feb. 18th 1899, viz:
J0RGEN NIKOLAISON.
one Of and for the heirs of Maren johnson.
deceased.
For the neA Sec. IL Twp, 12s N. Range % w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upou aud cultivation OF
said land viz:
l.. g.. Peterson, r. J. Lensegrav, John A.
Hustad and Arnc Gilbertson all of Webster
South Dakota.
III. A. Babcock, Register.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Nntlce tor publicantlon.
First pub. Jan. 26.

Land Office at WATERFOWL ). d.. Jan, %. 1899
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has died notice OF his intention
to make homestead final proof ia support of
mis- claim. and that said preof will be made
before the county Judge or In his aost nee the
clerk of courts at Webster. Day County >. d..
ON March 4th 1899 viz:
CHARLES ZUBhE, Hid. Entry No. 1862.
for the swA of sect. 70 twp. IL north range 81
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz:
Henry Mandler. Jr.. Henry Leimkuhl, Chas.
Poschelke and Ole Aasland. ali of Waubay >.
ID. H.A. Babcock,
Register.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Wat0rtown. SD, Jan 10. ,IG9.
Notice is hereby given that the following
iamed settler has filed notice of his intention
% make his homestead final proof Ia sapport
4 his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the judge or III his absence the cl ,rk OF
he county court AT Webster, y. ID. OF Feb.
9Th is8l, viz.
JOHN A. HUSTAD. HID. Entry No. 2i2J,.
'or the sw sebz and sea W I, Sec, IA tsp. 10
y. range SO W.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
said land. VIZ: Gilbert GiInertsDn Of Web
Ter. ). D., Andrew Otteson. OF R0slyn, s. D..
sen Eivang and Henry Nordine both Of Web.
ster, r. D. S.:E.
HobaFt a. Babsoek. assistsr.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Advertised

The following letters remain unclaimed
in the postoftice at Webster, S. d., Tor
the week ending Feb. 10Th, 1899.
James Anderson, Emma Fiagsuone
Miss b. W. Powers. Mr.. Jorgea Freu-
sen Stromma.
When calling for the above, please say
advertised and give date.
JOHN W. ARTHUB, 4. N.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

The "open door" goes in New Orleans
where a health law requires people to
air their houses once a day. Just no
in South Dakota it's shut that door
but then a great many have been hea I'd
TO say they ''are not here for thei r
health"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Notice for Publication.
First nuh. Jan. 26-6w.

Land Office at WATERFOWL ). ID. Jan. %. 1891.
Notice in hereby given that the following
named settle. has hle.i notice Of his Intention
his claim, and thai SAID proof will be made
before the judge or IN his absence the CLERK OF
The county court at Webster, ). D., ON March
18th 1893 viz:
ANDREW OTfOSEN. HID. Entry No. 1903
or the ets nwA nel4 swa swis neA sec. 10 twp,
I15 range 80.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous resid4ice upon aad. cultivation
of said land viz;
n a. Dibble, 6ilbert Gilbertson. Jens Hus-
tad aud X. a.. Hascth ali OF Rosiyn :, ID.
III. A. babcock.
Register
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
La Grippe.

Thomas Winfield & Co.. $40 Wabash
ave-, corner J~ackson-st one OF Chicago 3
Oldest and most prominent druggists,
recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for la grippe, as it not only
gives a prompt and complete relief, but
also counteracts any tendency OF la
grippe TO result in pneumonia. For
sale by +. Ross.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy i
Chicago.

Hisgen Bros, the popular South Side
druggists, corne Cost. and Wentworth
av. cay: I've sell a great deal Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, and find that
it gives the most satisfactory results,
especially among children for severe
colds and Group. For sale by F. Ross.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Bloated Capitalists.

'Come, come. Time is money" said
the grasping old man 10 Office boy who
was dawdling over his work.
saw. wot you givin U.s." the futur e
head of the firm responded. IF time
money dem S~paniards would be de
richest folks on earth. Dey have tim e
1 o lose. Cleveland Leader.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

A ten-ysar old school boy who had
been given as a subject for "a compositi
on. "The difference between a Horse
and a man." made this out OF it, says
an exchange: "When u horse is broke
it does him good, but wien a ma n is
broke it don't. Another difference il
that a horse never leaves a man hi tched
in front OF a saloon in The cold while it
goes in aud gets a drink.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
DIR. Fenner'S
Kidney & Backache
CURE.

A combination Of the most effec-
tive known remedial agents for the
cure Of all Kidney, Bladder,
Urinary and Uterine diseases.
Too frequent or turbed urine, bed
wetting by children, lame back,
dropsy, female weaknesses, rheuma-
tism and heart disease are cured by
this great medicine.
This is no new discovery but has
been used in private practice for
a third ola century by one of Amer
ica's most successful physicians.
In order to extend to a wider USE
fuiness a medicine that has pro
duced such beneficient results
It IS now advertised to the millions.
Experience teaches tina. merit
alone is not sufficient to brinp to
the people knowledge of the won.
derfull curative powers OF
this extraordinary preparation.
II is also a great Renal Depurant
Or Blood Purifyer, straininp off the
impurities from the blood through
the kidneys.
For sale by M. A.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Lingering La Grippe Cough Cured.

Mr.. 6 YACHER, TOT Osgood 81. Chicago /.
My wife had "A sever. case Of la grippe
three years ago and 10 lett her with u
very bad cough. She tried a bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar and it gave
immediate relief, One bottle cured her
cough entirely. Now We are never with :
gu a bottle OF this wonderful Cough
Medicine in the hous.. poe aud soc
u.A THU.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Recommended For La Grippe.

n. Jackson, DanviIle, H., writes: Nv
daughter had a severe attack OF IN
grippe seven years ago aud since then
whenever she takeS cold Il terrible cough
settles on her lungs. W. tried IA great
many remedies without giving RELIEF,
She tried Foley's Honey and Tar which
cured her. She has never been troubled
with a cough since. 25c an! zoe. II.
Thul.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

The following from the jackson Pilot
is worth preserving: When a splinter
has been driven deep into a child's hand
it cnn be extracted by steam. Nea rly
ill u wide necked bottle with hot water,
place the injured part over the mouth
and press il slightly. The suction thus
produced will draw the flesh down aud
in a minute or two the steam will ex-
tract splinter and inflammation together.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

Some unknown philosopher who has
evidently been beaten, slloyes this out
into the world. Your friend has a
friend who has another friend, making
an endless chain. Hear everything, but
tell nothing. That may be good philo-
sophy but how long will il last when it
goes up against the iact that some folks
must tell or busts
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Cure For La Grippe.

Foley's Honey aud Far heals the lungs
and cures the racking Cough usual 70
la grippe and prevents pneumonia. Ii
is guaranteed. 25c aud soc M. A THU
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
What a Prominent kentuckian Says.

w. l.. Yancy, Paducha, wrltel: | had a
severe case OF Kidney disease and three
of the best physicians OF southern Ken
lucky treated me without success. |
was induced to try Foley's Kidney
Cure. The first bottle gave me immedi-
ate relief aud three battles cured me
permanently. | gladly recommend
this wonderful remedy. Nj. A. Thul.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

The grea pleasure know is 10 do
Q good action by stealth, and to have
it found out by accid-nt.-Lamb.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Frost Bites and chabIains.

Quickly cured by l%iann-r Silye. th.
mosi healing remedy IL rhe world. n.
A. Tbul.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Danger Of the Grippe.

The greatest danger from the Grippe
is OF ITS resulting in pneumonia. Ii
reasonable careis used, however, an d
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided. Among the tens
OF thousands who haveused this remedy
for la grippe W. have yet to learn OF q
single case having resulted in pneumonia
which shows conclusiyely that this
remedy is a certain prrventivs OF that
dangerous disease. 1t will cure la
grippe in less time thanany other treat
ment. 1t is pleasant and safe TO take.
For sale by +. Ross.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

b. PREssEs, Pres-onville, kans.. writes
Jan % 1899
Ship order at once only have one
bottle left.
"Nothing like Folsy's Honey and Tar
is the universal verdict OF ali who have
used it. Especially has this been true
Of coughs accompanying and succeeding
LA Grippe. Not a single bottIefailed to
give almost immediate relief. Every
body recommends it. NJ. A. Thui.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

Ayoung man under arrest down in
New Jersey says that a trolly car would
not hold all the wives he has married .
And now they are actually talking
about furnishing that fellow lurther.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

Prejudice is an expensive luxury and
costs more happy hours than dyspepsia.
A "good ~feeler' enjoys himself and helps
Others to do the same.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

Be calm in arguing for terceness
makes error a fault. and truth di scourt
esy.-Herb+rt.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

In Australia spring begins Aug. 90;
summer, Nov. 20; autumn. Feb. 90.
and winter, May 20.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Leaseof School and Endowmen. Lands.

TITst puU. vuHs USWs
Notice is hereby given that on March IND.
1899 all Unbiased school and endowment lands
In Day County will be offered for lease be
tween the hours of 10 O'Clock a. m, and ; y. m.
at the front door Of the court house, in said
county.
Pierre, 8. D.. January 10th. 1899
David Eastman.
Commissioner OF School and Public lands.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23
Reporter 40 Farmer,
ADAMS = Art 4uR. pr-oprietors.
NOTHING IN 1T.

Her rosy lips were near 10 me;
To kiss her we're the har, ri jokes.
And yet I did net try. for she
Was iust u dummy made for cloak'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-23

Lager beer H. being Imported to china
fits true they eat roast dogs there
why shouldn't they take 10 the GROWER
in other forms?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
CRIME.

San Francisco-Karl Kristensen and
Mrs. Mary Terry, alias Mrs. Kristensen,
alias Nellie Brown, have been arrested
for passing counterfeit silver money. A
complete counterfeiter's outfit was
found in their rooms.
New York-Lucius l.. Sloan, who
was arrested at the quarantine station
for completely in the theft of 81 900 in
Havana, was discharged, the Havana
police failing to reply to the message
sent to them
Charleston, N. C.-Iames Phelps and
Sam Bailey, negroes, were hanged in
the county Jail. Phelps had killed a
policeman and Bailey a companion.
Cleveland, Ohio-John Schlenber, a
jealous teamster, shot his wife four
times and then sent a bullet through
his own heart. The woman died an
hour later.
Van Buren,, Ark.-John Maxey a ne
gro. was hanged here. He had attacked
a little girl.
New Orleans, La.-Frank Naska, an
Italian, was hanged at St John, La,
for triple murder.
Nashville, Tenn.-Alexander Hill,
colored, was hanged at Centerville,
Ala, for the murder of Mrs. Rufe Hub
bard.
Philadelphia, Pa.-Charles F. Auten-
rieth, wealthy retired banker, was
found dead in a bathtub. He had shot
himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-10
THE HERALD.
Clyde R. Showalter, Editor
AND PROPRIETOR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1899.
Rural Mail Dellyeru.

The success and growth Of the free
rural mail delivery gives evidence that
this feature is no longer an expert.
ment but has become a permanent
part of the postal system 1t has
been tried in nearly every state in
the union and in the thickly settled
districts has resulted in an increased
sale OF stamps nearly sufficient to pay
the added expense.
The last congress under President
Cleveland appropriated $50, 1000 for
the trial of the system The saith con-
gress followed with an appropriation
OF $3.50, 600 and the last congress in
creased this amount to $500, 900.
The country around Viroqua has
been granted free delivery and every
day carriers take mail by four or five
routes to country people whose post
office is Yiroqua.
30 iar rs we are informed Niroqua
is the only town in this congressional
district So favored The ques-
ton naturally suggests itself, Why
should not some town in Grant coun-
ty be likewise favored? This is the
largest county in the district, one Of
the oldest and wealthiest in the state
and we think we arc as important as
anybody. There are several COM
munities in the county advantageous
ly situated for the introduction OF the
free delivery. Let some town ask for
it and ask hard. As rule such
things come to those only who 90
after them.