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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-04-24
is IT PRACTICABLE?

is IT PRACTICABLE?
The Helena Record in a recent issue
pointed out 'the opportunity and desir-
ability of manufacturing Montana wool
in Montana, instead of selling the raw
material and buying our wooden textiles
in the eastern markets." and cites the
example of the south, "where a radical
change has been made in the direction
of manufacturing their staple at home
and selling the manufactured product
instead of the raw material"
If the Records analogy would only
hold good in actual practice wooden
mills would prove a great boon to Mon
tana. Every industry of this kind
should beencouraged. But thereis one
great obstacle which wooden mills would
have to contend with in this state, and
that is the cost OF labor, skilled and
unskilled. The cotton mills OF the
south pay less for labor than do those
of the east and have the advantage of
being located where cotton is grown.
At least this was the claim set forth
during a strike in the eastern mills sew
eral years ago. While Montana wooden
mills would have the raw product at
their doors, could they manufacture in
competition with the old mills of the
east which are conducted on a large
scale with equipment for the manufac-
ture OF the very best grades in wooden
goods. The cost Of production here
would be almost double that in the east.
Local mills could not hope to compete
in the markets of the world, while the
local market would be very limited.
1t is not u purpose to discourage
such enterprises, but there are some
facts worth considering before the peo-
pie of any section of the state are pre-
vailed upon to give bonuses in further
ing schemes of this kind. The cheap
ness with which wooden goods can be
made up and offered for sale over store
counters is simply astonishing. True,
there is a great deal Of it that might be
classed as shoddy, still it finds ready
sale.
Home industries of every kind should
be encouraged, and if wooden mills can
be operated at a profit in Montana, well
and good. But we do not think the con
ditions are quite the same as with the
cotton mills of the south.
There are a great many things that
can be done here that would help our
people. There are too many farm prod
ucts purchased outside of the state.
Poultry, butter aud eggs = even
shipped into Fergus county, Thisisall
wrong and unnecessary. II may re-
quire study and hard work to supply
thi, demand. but IL viii and should be
met nj home eventually. The impor-
taurr Of diversified farming has only
been recognized in Minnesota in recent
years. lnsome counties hardly enough
wheat is raised for home consumption,
yet the farmers of that state are getting
rich by giving their attention to other
products,
Montana has the soil and the climate
for raising everything needed on the
table and not n dollar should be sent
out Of the state for necessities Of this
Isind.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-04-24
The AbuseU MulP.

The wickcdness of mules Is a stand.
Ing Joke, and yo,' are always hearing
them abused. Ever see n team Of mules
run away? Almost every day you see
a family horse running away, usually
with screaming women and children In
the buggy. but did you ever see a mule
run away? Did you ever personally
know a mule to kick any one? The
fact IL, the mule works hard on light
feed and gets nothing but abuse.--
Atchlson Globe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-04-24
LEwIsTowN, MONT, April24, 1901.
THEY kEEP COMING.

Parties who recently arrived from
the east report that the travel is still
large over the Great Northern, Bur-
lington and Northern Pacific reads, the
trains running in sections to accommo-
date the thousands of home-seekers.
The roads are making low rates and
providing very comfortable tourist ears.
The gates at the st. Paul union depot
are so crowded that several trainmen
are required to bring order out Of chaos.
OF this vast number Montana is getting
a portion-probably all that can be
well taken care of. We believe it is
better for the state, better for laboring
men and everyone else that III popula-
ton should grow slowly and gradually.
At the present time the need of capital
is far greater than people without
means seeking homes. II is said the
public lands, those suitable for agricul-
ture, are about all taken in the states
OF Washington and Oregon. 1t is also
n fact that the cream of such lands has
been gathered in Montana, and nothing
would be gained by disappearing the
facts and making the homeseeker's con-
dition worse than IL was before he
started west.
However, to men of some means, en-
ergy and intelligence there are open.
ings for profitable investment in Mon.
tana. There are always changes taking
place, ranches for sale or opportunitie,
to engage in the stock business.
The great need Mt present is to en-
gage the attention and investment OF
capital, labor will come with IL and
both together will help out the farmers
by giving them a greater market than
they now enjoy aud open MP land, that
would at present prove impractieablr
and Improbable 20 cultivate. Montana
is in good shape, The state is not over
run with cheap labor and Il surplus OF
products. While we all want Ia grow
and keep step to the music Of progress.
that we may enjoy some of the benefits
of civilization, still il is better to go
slow than invite the conditions that
prevail in some other sections. where
the population seems TO be too dense
for the general welfare.
Fergus county IL u favored region in
its lands H. loa.,,. IL, herd, and mines
Inyeslnent, in the latter ere now ST
frequent occurrence. Their value and
permanency as producers srcm 10 hr
well established. With tlr,c fact
clearly set before capitalists we believe
Fergus county has Il future that canno,
be surpassed by any other in the state.
In the %un-coming tide Of immigration
we will be satisfied to catch Il few each
year. Better thus than to be the dump
ing ground for those who reach their
destination only 10 he homcsick and
discouraged. The mar who is u good
~rustler and Is industrious can ALWAYS
succeed in Montana. The treasure
state is all right.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-04-24

II troubled by "A weak digestion,
loss Of appetite, Or constipation, try
n few doses Of Chamberlaln's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. Every box
warranted. For sale by e. II. viii
linms.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-04-24

General Gomez is going to visit the
Gnited States in the near future. The
old patriot should be given a hearty re.
ccption.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-04-24

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets,
Cnndy Cnthartlc. cure constipation forever.
loo. &c. II {. c. G. fail, druggists refund money,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08
Money to loan on farm
security t7--psrcentR Ross
G. Parks lily 5. %.

Misses Marcia and Grace Huntington,
are visiting Mrs. W. S. Hash at her
cottage at Tamahe park.
Mrs. r. Stephenson came mp from
Waubay Saturday to visit a few days
with relatives i'll this city.
Charles Mas arrived from Rogers,
Arkansas, Saturday night to spend a few
DAYS with his brother, Will.
David Williams left Tuesday evening
on a business trip to Minneapolis, Chi
cago and other eastern cities.
o. J. Straw, representing an Omaha
paper house, was interviewing our mer-
chants and printers Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Compton and family
came in from Tamahe park Sunday
evening for a week III the city.
DIR. Brooks, Mayor Small and Reve-
nue. Collector Huntington went out to
Enemy Swim lake Wednesday.
Three and one-thiri cents a day. Can
Won afford to be without a telephone in
our house for that small sum?
w. F. Edelbock arrived from st.
Paul Thursday to accept a position with
Chilson & Haugen as salesman.
Henry LeDahi, of Lake Preston, was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. I. Il.
Haugen. in this city Wednesday.
Now is the time gto.look at new car
pets. We have a larger line Of samples
than ever. Benjsnnih & Foster.
Major Maynard accompanied Miss
Davis and Miss Harrington e from
Waubay last Thursday evening.
Miss Anna J. Dickinson has sold her
farm north of Webster to August Blank
Consideration $4,000 and the crop.
Fl. w. Bankers ae~sculapius will cure
that awful headache.
Peabody's Drug Store.
If you want a loan upon land in Day
county apply at the Farmers a"d mer-
chants Bank; they w~ilINsatisfy you as
TO the rate and privilege'oi payment.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08

Webster last evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08

Say, when you go camping, just stolr
at B~eniamta & Fosters and get a fold
ing camp chair. They are strong, om
pact and comfortable. See them. They
are just Ihat you want.
Ochsenteitar sells the New Deere No.
3 Roll CornS Shredder and Husker-
This machine has made a great record
in the last fur years, and it don't
mutilate ones arms but it is safe in
every respect. '
Miss Eliza Doe, who has visited for
some time with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. $. Doe, of this city, returned to
Minneapolis Thursday morning, where
she will resume her labors in the Plyml-
outh Clothing House.
The Aberdeen News of Wednesday
says: IF. +. Granger goes to Eureka
tomorrow and II. II. Humphrey goes to
Wilmot. Mr.. Humphrey will return
the last of the week with his family
who are at Pickeral lake
Cards are ont announcing the mar
riage of Miss Elena J Peabody, daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. FL. A. Peabody, of
this city, and Mr.. David Edwin Rouse,
of Columbus, o., at the Webster Con-
gregational church, August %.
Mrs. J. P. TORY, and daughters, of
Plato, Mimi, and Mrs. Will and Fred
Chambers, and grandchildren, of
Hanske, Minnesota, arrived Tuesday
eyening for a visit with Will and Georges
Torrey, at their ranch north of Webster
John DAILY met with a painful acct
dent last Thursday afternoon while
working III Williams elevator. A pile
of lumber fell on him III such a way az
to break his right leg. DR.. Peabody
reduced the fracture and the gentleman
is doing nicely.
Little Ruth Hardness metwith a pain
full accident Tuesday evening while
playing with some small children, oa,e
of the little ones hit her below the left
eye with q toy hammer. DIR. Harris
took several stitches in the wound. ii
was a marrow escape for the eye, but ro
serious results is anticipated.
The harvest is nearly done, the bounl-
Z ties Of nature have made all happy
K besides supplying this section with am
E abundance of money. Farmers, youl
8 will gladden. the housewife by the pur-
a chase of an organ, a piano or sewing
a machine and show that her summer
o work has been thoroughly appreciated
a and A. Ainsworth right here in Webster,
K can make you prices and terms upon,
q such purchases that will save YOU
e money, He hendles any and all makes
e and is sure to please you. If goods as
]. not as lie represents them, he ii right al
your door to make them satisfactory
Call and see him yShen you desire any
y. thing in the musical instrument iue.~D
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08

Miss Addie McKennett returned from
Oberlin, Ohio, where she has been
attending college, Sunday morning. She
will spend her vacation at home.
Fred Hipsch was in from his farm
last evening and said he had com
menced his stacking and that he had a
very fine crop to take care of this year.
Bessie Croal arrived home Saturday
from Webster, near which place she
rusticated with the family of her Uncle
Frank Sheelar the past two months
Sisseton Courant.
Mrs. r. HI. Stevenson and children,
of Summit, spent a few days with Mrs.
S. Lull, going to Putney Wednesday
evening, where they will make their
home in the future.
1t is reported that several farmers are
violating the law and shooting chickens
at the present time. Twenty-Five per
bird is what they will pay if complaint
is lodged against them.
Mr.. and Mrs, p. H.. Egeland, and
daughter, and Mrs. b. II. Egeland and
two children, and Miss Hilda, spen'
Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. J. l. Holm
of Wheatland township.
O~chsemreiter sells the Johnson Corn
Haryester--the only one nfade which
will cut low and bind highly Can cut
corn two inches above the gApund and
weeds have no effect on its wdrk.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08

Z. A. Bradley, agent,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08

L. L. Nordness a leading merchant of
Waubay, accompanied by his son, and
daughter, were Webster visitors Mon
day.
jim Lilley came in from the west
Monday night and Tuesday drove out
to Tamahe park to see the folks and the
sights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Knight and family
departed Monday evening for Newark,
N. ID. where they will make their future
home.
Mrs. P. J. Wagner, and two children,
arrived from an extended visit with rela-
tives at Hancock, Wisconsin, Tuesday
morning.
Miss Amanda johnson and Matilda
Satterp came down from Bristol Mon
day TO spend the day with Miss Title
Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hyde and two
children returned Monday morning
from an extended visit with friends at
Aberdeen.
Mrs. Edward Windrof, who has been
visiting with Bradley friends for several
days, returned to her home in this city
Wednesday.
Oscar Candy stopped off Thursday
night from Sioux City, going on Friday
morning for a visit with relatives in
Minneapolis.
Miss Jennie Russell has resigned her
position as book-keeper at the Fair after
three years service, Miss Maud Taylor
takes her place.
Mrs. n. j. Anderson and daughter,
arrived from Ortonville Friday evening
for a visit with her brother, A. w. and
family of this city.
Miss Hattie Harrington, of Waubay,
stopped eff between trains in this city
Wednesday TO renew her acquaintance
with many friends.
Services IN the Norwegian Lutheran
church, Sunday, August, IL, at IL a. nj.
preaching by the pastor. Cliidren's
program, $3.50, p. m.
Mrs. T. l.. Evasn, who has spent some
time with her sister, Mrs. w. T. Colwell,
departed for her home in Decatur, Hi
nois, Monday morning.
John Lennon arriyed from Ames,
Iow2~fo take in the harvest and thresh-
IiDE. He is a brother of Mrs. J. +. Pit.
Sor and George Lennon.
O. A. Chilson, who has been visiting
with his family at their summer home
in Alexandria, Mimi, returned to this
city Wednesday morning.
Misses Ida Christinson and Ida Gil.
bert, who spent a few days with Web
ster friends, departed for their home il
Langford Tuesday evening.
The %se ball game between the
Webster team and the Saloon Keeper,
Sunday, resulted in the Webster team
4 getting skinned. Score Z to s..
If you want something neat that viii
last a life time. aud always look nice
call on Mrs. Chasl Hyde and see hel
selection of hand AaiAted china.
Mrs. w. Il, HayansA accompanied b,
her grandson, Joe Campbell, came dowI
from Aberdeen Friday for a visit witt
Grandpa and Grandma Ravens.
Lost, Shayed or Stolen.-A grey
hound pup, answering the name Blue
ANY information leading to his return
left at this Office viii be rewarded.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Par
Ra1fway company yesterday distribute
6ver 700 ties at Holmquist and the ney
siding will be put in Immediately.
From every part Of the county whel
threshing has been done, ome ii
report that the crop is turning OF
much better than was expected,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08
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The above is the "Quick Meal" Trade
Mark. If you want to see the little "Quick
Meal" chick get a quick meal, put it close
to your eyes and your nose on the cross
(+). Look at it that way steadily for a
minute and you viii see the chick make a
"Quick Meal" of the bug. People who
use a ssQuick Meal' know how to cook q
meal quick and eat il in comfort. "Quick
Meal" Stoves look well, cook well, bake
we'll and last well. They could not. be
made better at any price. Their immense
sale is due to their merits--to nothing else
Sold by
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08
Notice.

The party that took the pair OF straps
from a buggy pole at she depot on Tues
day noon should return them at once
and a v trouble az it is known who the
party is.
Z. a. Bradley, agent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08
Money to loan on Day county farms
at a low rate Of interest with privilege
of payment at any time.
Farmers and Merchants Bank.

4 III hNl dsh h~A ebN DA
Julius Flagstad is experimenting the
construction of his saloon building at
Lily.
Christian Floe went up to Bristol
Monday to spend a few days with her
folks.
Miss Christina Rasmussen went up to
Bristol Mondoy for a few days visit with
friends.
H. H. Humphrey, of Aberdeen, spent
a few days in this city this week on
business.
Mrs. H. A. Peabody, and Miss Elena,
came in from the lake Monday for few
days III this city.
Mrs. /. U. Crane, and daughter, came
up from Summit Monday evening for a
visit with relatives.
Frank Sears and J. G. Rathbun drove
over to Sisseton Agency Sunday to look
after some Indian collections.
:. r. Taylor and DR.. Hash drove over
to Sisseton Saturday on professional
business, returning Saturday night.
Chas. Bostweck and E. Sunwall, Of
Minneapolis, spent Saturday in this city
OH their way to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mrs. Ed. Payne, who has spent some
time with Mrs. Z. ID. Landon, departed
for her home in Lily Friday morning.
Mrs. J.. NJ. Shippy departed Tuesday
evening for Browns Valley, Minnesota,
to visit her daughter Mrs. Chas. Graves
Residence telephones
onIythree cents and a third
a day. \
Leave grsSer with A. Ross, Manager,
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Will Matteson arrived
from Minneapolis Saturday for a visit
with Wills mother, Mrs. \. M. Matte,
son. -.
Rev. II. n. Traggitt and daughter,
Bessie. returned from a visit of a few
DAVIS with friends i'll Nilbank aud Will
mot.
Mis- Nellie Lilly arrived from Mime
apolis Friday for a visit with Webste e
friends, She is the guest of Mrs. jaime
Rathbun.
Nessrs. II. 0. Frank and HAIRY Mil
Ter came up from Minneapolis last even
ing to transact business in Webster for
a few days.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08

Don't fail to see our carpets. we have
some bargains in samples.
BENJAMIN & Fostox
Mrs. J. S. Goodmansep rpt,rrod ,,o.
evening from an extended visit with han
mother. '0'
George Shepherd went outtohiob hama
south Of Webster Friday for q CHOW.
vacation.
&. Z. Haugen arrived from Rrool-
ings SUNDAY for q visit ,,-;.,, ...,,4,N.
and friends.
Miss Emma SHUT cqma ~, e,.,,,
"2uhay Wednesday for . short y:s:t
III Webster.
Becker & Deycn have nv a4va~t;.,.
ment Of interest TO Dalti.y d.s;ri,v FL,
buy horses.
The Fair has Il u,w aI~.rtya0,~7- -n
this Issue that il Of imY,rfauna r, ~
cur readers.
The Blizzard = full hIo,mn
Havana. AS oIeasar* nc .
vacation.
Paul Olson, Of Nutlcv, deD,~tal for
Minneapolis Sunday evening for midi
cal treatment.
John Sandburg returned THURSDAY
from an extended visit in Minnesota an
North Dakota.
Don Abbott has accepted a position rs
buyer for Williams Bros at their pI,va.
| tor in Wauhay
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08
] avery Thursday by j. w. Abbott.
Y. ,.out Webster, Webster Peo-
ole ard Webster Visitors.
Groat harvest weather.

90 BRASS went to summit sunday.
u Collins was in the city Satur-
BIZ.
4 Ulley, of Minneapolis, was the city
tuesday.
j . 4. Lilly. Of Bristol, Sundayed in
bis city.
prapk Gruby is spending a week at
he lakes.
v. Blood is in from Maloneyville
d business.
W. Smith, of Huron, was in the
y Friday.
q NJ Daniels, of Bristol, was in the
by Monday.
Allan Bogue, of C~enterville, was in
suvn Friday.
ia. Drake, Of Waubay, was a city
ltor Tuesday.
4 Gross came up from Summit Mon
By On business.
John Geuting returned from Sisseton
Friday evening.
ulle Johnson spent Sunday at her
0ne ia Bristol,
60 to E. w. Small for your lime,
sr,ent and posts.
". q. Elliott, of Aberdeen, was i'll
own Wednesday.
Nike THU spent Thursday in Mime
qdis on business.
LR. Cotton, of Waubay, was a Web
nr visitor Friday.
George c. Pfremmer was over from
Eaubay Wednesday,
Go to A. Small for the Studebaker
agOns and buggies.
Patsy Bowler was up from Waubay
FuSday on business.
H G. Tegtmeler returned from the
sitFs Sunday morning.
The old furniture store has all the
Ne styles in baby cabs.
Nj. and Mrs. NJ. Hazen went TO Wan
by Tuesday on business.
ID !. Beeman, of Frank, spent a few
avs with Webster friends.
Torn will be quite a factor in Day
kcunty products this year.
John Knott, of Bristol, spent several
zysln the city last week.
4. Strandness, of Lily, was a visi-
y IN Webster Wednesday.
Nick Schmitt and DIR. Karn went to
Nlnot Friday ON business.
os Highland carriesfa full line of
prnlture and does repsiring.
Afull line of groceries, tobacco, fruit
\ eOnfectionerNay Olson's.
large percentageNof the crop in this
paAty will be cut this week.
Lars Rudy returned FROM a business
Y 2 North Dakota Friday.
l. 9. Karin was over at Wilmot
Dsaay on professional business.
ecns till you can't RESI- N the Pho
! hardware store. ~ pfces.
Aelnylte your inspection of our ALL
furniture. Benjamin &Foster.
~ citizens elevator company have
natwelve horse gasoline engine.
'r sale-One seven year old horse.
'snt about 400. Ross E. Parks.
iss Nellie Frost, of Waubay, spent
r. days with relatives in this city.
1sh Baillie went mp to Pierpont
'ay Tor a vacation of a week or two.
=. Flanders came up from Bradley
% take home his threshing rig.
lafd Cornelius spent Saturday and
with relatives in north Webster.
haish, and son, Maurace, came
sle lake Tuesday for a few days.
reporter and Farmer has received
invoice of the latest faces in job
n 8 I'M Myr+1. 4. ##
1srtle Cobb, of Waubay, was
sVof Webster friends Wednes-
one cigar less a day; that will
1 4an pay for a telephone in your
LAY Swanson, of Holmquist,
on Webster friends Wednes-
= Bradley and children came
Two weeks stay at Tamahe
'elephone line has been com
frank and connected in good
Dyke and family came in
No weeks outing at the lake
y Y oali on real estate at low
interest. Apply At Malmberg's
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-08-08

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Gilpin observer., 1901-01-24
The Observer MiDi39 Department.

ize the possibilities of well managed
mining properties, and are tending to
disabuse the notion that mining in
vestments are necessary altogether spec
ulatve in their character. That mines
can be conducted on a business basis
has long been our contention and this is
every year supportad by additional in
stances. Small corporstions, or at least
corporations having only a few owners,
which consider it the best policy to Inn
it the publicity given to the results of
their work; feeling which is natural
enough under some circumstances, al
though we have always considered it
mistaken policy. In the case of gold
minos, owned by individuals or partner
ships and whose business, however prof.
table it may be, is Kept to themselves
and does not attain even the limited
publicly which is required of the ordi-
nary corporation. Could these profits
be included, we are satisfied that the
dividend list would be swelled to an en-.
ormous figure and would show that
none Of the industrial interests OF this
country pays better than the mining in
dustry when properly conducted.