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Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
Easily n Good Thing.

"Did you say that hair restorer is q
good thingT asked the patron.
"Yes." answered the barber. with
some slight hesitation; ats a good
thing. We sell several bottles week
at q dollar bottle"
"But how do you know it's good
thing?"
Because the profit on every bottle
is 70 cents."-Washing Star.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

A syondent writing from Sauga-
tuck, Conn. says that In that town
were born, and lived until quite recent
ly. three brothers, triplets. who all liv-
cd to be about seventy-fvc years old.
They were named Frederick. Franklin
and Francis Sherwood aud were known
as the three Fs. They locked so much
alike that they were often taken the
one for the other. All followed the sea
and were for a long time masters OF
vessels.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

The superintendent OF the assay Office
at Vancouver. i. c.. believes that the
miners OF British Columbia and the
Yukon territory do not know platinum
when they see 1t and that In all the
placer mining districts In the tei. tory
mentioned large amounts OF platinum
and kindred metals have been thrown
away. the value Of the products being
unknC wn.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

"Who is that handsome young man
standing over thereT inquired an old
gentleman of a rich old lady at party.
"That's my son-in-law. He's very
brilliant young man; made a large for.
tune by the law"
"Indeedv said the old gentleman.
How's thatT
"The law made him my daughters
husband."-London Answers.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

"If there ever was n terrible child In
this world" remarked the worried
mother. "he's one"
whats his particular faulti"
"Do what / will can't break him
OF the habit Of telling the truth right
out when we have company"
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
disappointment.

IL suppose you are disappointed be-
cause the critics condemned your
book"
"Yes. don't mind what they said so
much as the mean way In which they
said It,"
'They seemed disposed to be mild"
"Yes. None Of the denunciations were
sufficiently violent to attract any atten-
ton whatever to the book. Washing
ton Star.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
SubstItute For soap.

There are a few people to whose
skins soap seems an Irritant. They
should use bran. The sons of one of
the old kings Of Holland were forbid.
den the use Of soap. They were to use
bran and Slice of lemon. the latter
to remove inkstains. Napoleon never
used soap. but kept his hands beauti-
fully white by the use of bran.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
Her Pet Pig.

A young woman in London took o
pig in infancy and brought 1t up, as she
says. ''llke a Christian" Complaint
was made to the authorities the other
day, and the sanitary officers who went
to investigate found the pig in bed be.
tween two white sheets, with its head
on a pillow and its body covered with
a white lace counterpane.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
Satisfactorily ExpIained.

"John. when you came home last
night you talked and acted very queer
ly. You were lifting your feet endeav.
orIng to step over imaginary obstacles"
"oh. yes. my dear. All the evening
felt as IL | were walking on clouds.
You remember we had angel cake for
supper."-Chelsea Gazette.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
Ecouomy Of fLab0r.

"He is one Of the most resourceful
lazy men I ever knew"
"Why do you say that?"
"Because, instead OF writing out his
good resolutions, he cuts the page for
Jan. 1, 1901. from his old diary and
pasted 1t in under 1002."-Chicago
Post.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
A Brute's Retort.

"No. Mr.. Jobunker, cannot accept
your proposal" said Miss Spifiins. IL
am too young to marry"
"But you must remember. Miss Splf-
fms" the refused one went on, that
the ancient Biblical custom OF women
marrying after they are sixty has gone
entirely out OF style."-Pittsburg
Chronicle-Tclegraph.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
Didn't Get the Credit,

'T was sorry sent Ellen such an
expensive wedding present"
"Why were your
"Why, she went and placed them on
exhibition without the donors cards."
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
Quite Meal.

"The reason he Is SO irritable Is be-
cause lie is teethlng." explained the
fond mother.
"IDdeedw remarked Mr.. 0ldbatch,
wishing to Pppear learned. "And
when will II be hairingy-St. Louis
Republic.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
FIatterInR.

"You see" she said when he return
ed after many years, how carefully
I have kept your book of poems"
"Ycs," he answered, with a sigh.
when he had glanced through 1t.
''Thcre isn't II finger mark or turned
leaf anywhere. Chicago Record-Her-
aid.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
,.cnelor'. Cancellation.

81 wonder where that man who goes
into the cage with the twenty-one
lions gets his ncrveF
81 s'pose he's been married so long
he aln't afraid Of anything."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
should Keep Something.

New Woman-Simply because wo-
man marries a man Is no reason why
she should take his name.
Old Bachelor-Just SO. The poor fel-
low ought to be allowed to keep some.
thing he can call his own.-St. Louis
Republic.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

"If you woke up suddenly In the
night and found yourself In the den Of
a man eating tiger, what would you
dof"
"I'd promise myself to quit drink
ing."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
His NHeuaA.

The Missionary-My friend, I am
afraid that you do not realize the
dreadfulness of the drink evil.
The Farmer-Why, ma'am, I never
tech a drop.
The Missionary-But you raise hops
-TuI0a
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
IeII Ne Their Names.

thousands of eastern people will
take advantage Of the cheap rates to
the Northwest in effect every day in
March and April.
II you have any friends who might
be induced to come west, send me
their names, and l will have our rep
reSentatives look them up, furnish
them advertising matter, reserve their
berths and see that they have a quick
and comfortable trip.
H. B. sEGUR, General Agent
Burlington Route, Billings, Mont.
Leader Letter files are the best. We
have them.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
The Bug Bible.

The bug Bible was printed In 1910
by the authority Of Edward W. and
its curiosity lies in the rendering Of
the fifth verse Of the Ninety first
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

A man seldom realizes how few =
his remarks are worth repeating until
he has conversed with a deaf person.
Chicago News.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
cood c.u.c For Admiration

Muggins-IIenpeckke has n wonder
full admiration for that youngster OF
his.
Buggins-Yes; the boy actually talks
back TO his mother.-Philadelphia Rec
ord
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
Goose QufIls.

In the eighteenth century geese were
raised In Russia and Poland In vast
flocks almost entirely for the sake Of
their Quills.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

Forests cover one-tenth of the sur
face CT the earth and one quarter Of
Europe.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

m! vi the ABOVE blanks will be
sent, postage paid. TO any address BY
mail, Immediately upon receipt of or.
der when accompanied by cash, money
order or stamps.
We aim to keep a complete stock
of all blanks In general use In the
county and III the blank you desire be
not above listed We will be pleased
to hear from you.
We do not extend credit on blanks.
the percentage OF profit being so ex.
ceedingly small that 1t does not war
iant II.
Fergus County Argus.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

n you are not already a subscriber
to the ARGUS you should send Ia
your name at once.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05

CT. LE0.s COURT OF THE c. o. r. NO,
- l.id-Meets on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of each month in Staffnrd's Hall
TIMOTHY CROWLEY, c. X.
J. Il. ABEL, X. S.
Fergus County argus., 1902-03-05
Lodge Directory.

HIRAM CHAPTER NO. IS, Y. A. 1.-MEETs
NE second and fourth Wednesdays OF each
month in Masonic Hall.
G.J. BACH, Sec'y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
NUMBER "a.

1900 tobacco: latterly the 1901 crop was
In demand, but it appears all years are
wanted. The following sales have been
reported to The New Era: Rutter & Dill
Ter of Intercourse sold 433cs; Andrew
CARRIER of Mountville sold 4OOcs: E. B.
kready of the same place sold 433cs; A.
FL. Hershey & Co., also of Mountville,
sold Goes; Tobias III. Hershey of the same
place sold 216cs, and B. Good, 100cs; in
all, 1562cs. Most of these goods were
bought by Bamberger. In addition to
the above we have the names of seven
packers who sold the following lots: 500,
200, 250, 365, 100, $50, 300cs, all 1900
goods, to the United Cigar Manufactur-
ing Company, within the past few days,
making an aggregate of 3719cs, the larg-
est number we have recorded at one
time for several years. The above-named
company has purchased in this locality
more than 9000cs since the opening of
the present year. Sales for the cores
ponding week of last year, 373.
The warehouses are still busy putting
away last years crop, great many hands
being at work. Buying it is on the wane,
as the goods are getting scarce. Heavy
deliveries still continue to be made, but
the bulk of this part of the work has
been done for the year.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
NEW YORK. Nav Il. 1902.

A little more activity served to buoy
up the dropping spirits of the domestic
leaf trade this week. Inquiry for old to-
bacco and force sweated goods has been
some stronger, and sales in both lines
have been made. Trading is still far from
being lively, however, and dealers are
looking forward rather anxiously for a
more general improvement.
Sumatra.- trade remains very
quiet, but in Pennsylvania and further
west business seems to be picking up a
bit. A number of fair sized orders for
new goods have been booked this week,
as result of examinations of sample
bales, and moderately good business
has also been done in old tobaccos. 1t is
believed that as manufacturers have now
begun in small way to work the new
crop, business will continue to improve
during the month. Reported sales ag-
gregate 450 bales of old and new.
Havana.-W few firms have been
favored with satisfactory weeks bust
ness, the market as whole has been
quiet. Considerable tobacco has been
brought over of late, and importers are
evidently sanguine of decided increase
in the demand.-Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
Important Patent Decision to Tobacco
Growers.

The Fuller & johnson Mfg. Go. of
Madison, Wisconsin, brought suit against
five dealers, VINO were acting as agents
in Wisconsin for the McSherry Mfg. Co.
Of Middleton, Ohio in the United States
circuit court for the Western District of
Wisconsin, for infringement of patents
granted to Frank A. Bemis, No 423, ,723
and No. 1872 and patent granted to
Starks and Felland, No. 486,90O, for
transplanters. All of these patents are
owned by the Fuller & johnson Mfg. Co.
The complaint contended that the
transplanters built by the McSherry
company infringed its patents, both as
to the shoes, which are known in the
trade as compressor plates" and also
the method of carrying the weight of
person or persons riding upon the ma
chine on the plow and shoes, so as to
produce floating shoe"
A decree has been entered in favor of
the Fuller & johnson Mfg. Co., holding
its patents to be valid and infringed by
the McSherry transplanter on both of
the important points as contended, with
damages and permanent Injunction
against further infringement.
According to this decision, all trans
planters making use of the shoes or So
called compressor plates" are infringe
ments of the Fuller & Johnson Mfg.
Co.'s patents; also, all transplanters that
carry the weight of the droppers or driv-
er on the plow or shoes, are infringe
ments.
The cases were warmly contested, the
defendants being represented by the Nc
Sherry Mfg. Co.'s general patent solicitor
and council of Cincinnati. The decision
is, therefore, entitled to great weight 1t
is signal victory for the Fuller & John
son Mfg. Co.. who was the first to bring
out successful transplanting machine,
which has been of such great benefit and
advantage to tobacco growers in particu-
lar.
All persons making, selling or using
machinery containing improvements COW
cred by the Fuller & johnson Mfg. Co.'s
patents are infringers and will be called
upon to pay damages.
FULLER & JOHNSON MFG. Co.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
Connecticut Valley Tobacco Market.

In so far as the trade in the Valley is
concerned, we hear of no sales. In fact,
the crop is largely in the packers hands.
The portion that is unsold has been as
sorted and packed, awaits sale, and may
remain in the growers hands until it is
sweat.
Our correspondents write as follows:
Deerfield, May IL: "The tobacco is all
his crop to Whately and had it assorted
and force sweat by Lemuel f. Graves. L
think it is through the sweat now. To
bacco plants are looking fairly well, but
not very forward. There will be about
the usual amount raised. The prices
have been rather hard upon some of the
growers last year, and it dampens their
courage to continue raising" North
an9pton "The tobacco crop is most ALI
sold There will be probably about the
same acreage this year. We do not hear,
of any one here that is to raise shade
grown tobacco" Williamsburg: "The,
1901 crop of tobacco is practically all
sold, and preparations for another crop
are visible. The acreage will be about
the same as last year, or nearly the same.
Much of our soil is unsuitable for +
bacco." Whately: "The work OF
ing of new barns or additions to old Gu,
ing barns is being done. E B. Crafts
has added thirty feet to his barn and is
going to raise the whole building several
inches, SO as to secure better circula-
tion Of air, and the bents are four feet
ten inches, amply sufficient to prevent
pole burn Plants are doing fairly we'll, .
= Cultivator.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.
EDGERToN, WIS. May %, l9(

EDGERTON, WIS.,, May %, 1902.
The buying of last seasons crop has
proceeded far enough so it can safely be
said that only scattering remnants now
remain and these are being quietly gath
cred in throughout most of the growing
ing districts. The indications point that
the crop will be closely picked up before
the movement ceases, as in other late
years. Late transactions show that
prices are fully maintained, and in fact,
what remains is very generally held by
growers prepared to sweat their crops
unless offered what they believe is salts
factory figures. Sales coming to notice
since last report:
Hadley & Gilley, 40cs at 994, 5&2c.
Alverson & Norby, 19cs at S&2c.
Fl. Larson, 23cs at 1O&2c.
T. Oleson, 8a at 6&2c.
F. Nichols, 1Scs at 9&2c.
G. M. Kelley, 20cs at sac.
E P. Stenjby 32cs at 8&2c.
Asleson & johnson, 43cs at 8&2c.
L. Simonson, 15cs at 715&2c.
G. E. Hammerquist, 23cs at 7&2c.
FL. S. Holton, Aces at 91ac.
o. Johnson, 35cs at 10&3c.
T. B. Larson. 47cs at 01a&21ac.
E. A. Svenson, 14cs at 9&2c
Jokum johnson, 20cs at Sc.
Rue & Olson, 20cs at &C..
Mcintosh Bros. have purchased about
25Ocs of 1901 goods packed by M. O..
Pease at Sun Prairie.
In old leaf the market is uneventful.
Conway Bros. purchased a small lot of
Baines during the week.
The weather of the week has been fav-
orable for the rapid advancement of the
plant beds and in some localities the
plants are so forward that transplanting
will be started the first week in June,
and seems likely to crowd the work of
growers in preparing their fields.
The shipments out of storage reach
675cs, IA car loads, for the week from
this market to all points. Since last re-
port 2125cs of cigar leaf were exported
from New York.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
ew York.
NEW YORK, May II, 1902.

NEW 1Ohh, MAY IL, 1OOI.
Nothing startling going on in the mar
ket Merely routine business. Wrapper
leaf is in demand, but it cannot be sup
piled from domestic sources. Cheap
binder leaf has even stronger call, but
it cannot be supplied and will not be had
aven next year. Buyers will have to pay
all the holders of 1900 Wisconsin ask for,
or cheap cigars will have to be made
Cuban fashion without binder leaf,
which costs more than even the most ex-
pensive binder. AS for domestic filters,
everything is being gobbled up. That
one of the big corporations is scouting
Pennsylvania districts for old filters and
has quietly gotten into it's warehouses
5000 boxes, should be proof enough that
not much reliance is being placed in last
years filler crop. Sumatra has become
again the main reliance for the wrapper
leaf of our cigar industry, and purchases
of it are going on daily, though not in
bulky quantities. The new importations
are getting their share of the trade
The Havana market is in satisfac-
tory condition as far as sales are con-
cerned, though prices are somewhat de-
pressed. Manufacturers who are buying
now supply of Havana will have no
cause to regret it, for the shortness of
this years crop is now established be-
yond any dispute.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
Baldwtnsville, n. Y.

But small proportion of last years
crop still remains in the hands of the
growers. Louis Mayer, of the firm of
Joseph Mayors Sons of New York, is
still in the field and is reported as hav-
ing picked up few crops during the
past week. On Wednesday Mr. Mayer
received about 80 cases at the D.. L. &
w. R. R. station, shipping to New York.
It was feared that the heavy frost of
last Friday night would badly damage
the new plants. Careful investigation,
however, shows that this is not the case.
The cold weather has not been favorable
to rapid growth of the plants and the
beds were we'll covered and protected
and, except in few cases, escaped un-
harmed. Gazette.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
Tobacco in Vernon County.
Rare bargains i'm Farm Lands.


have few choice improved farms
in Clark and Langlade counties, Wis.
so Acres, 3 miles from city, main
road on two sides of it. 16 acres cleared,
good frame house, frame barn, good
creek across one corner of land. Net
price $500.
$50 Acres miles from town, new
frame house worth $500, log stable, 10
acres cleared, good spring of water near
house, good creek across one forty hard
wood land, fine maple timber, easily
worth S25 per acre, net $1,000.
so Acres level land, % acres cleared,
all been plowed, IA acres seeded to hay,
good frame house and frame barn. Nc
Cormick mower, rake, plow, harrow and
all implements only one year old, includ-
ed in the price, $500.
/ have many more rare bargains call
and see ne. L. N. LARSON.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23
Lancaster.

LANCASTER New ERA, May 13, 1902.
The trade appears to be still feeling
the impulse given to it by the large
sales of several weeks ago. The dealers
of Mountville have been in luck this
time, ard large amount of goods has
been sold in that place. Most Of it was
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-05-23

Two or three desirable houses to let.
Inquire of e. M. Ladd. %
"A house to rent. Apply to A. w.
Bentley.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-14
H. & B. Beers Cotton Letter.

New Orleans, June 13.-Early Liver
pool adVices were better than expected
but when our market opened values had
eased considerably, consequently prices
here on the first call were unchanged
on the near and to lower on the
late. Subsequently the summer position
became easier on liquidation and de-
clined s. About this time 1t was ascer-
tanned that only a few scattered show
ers had taken place In Oklahoma and
along the South Atlantic coast, and
that the indications pointed to a con-
tinuance of clear weather generally
over other portions of the belt. Fresh
buying naturally came in and a reac-
ton of 5 on July, and s to 10 on the
other months, was quickly established,
making the net gain on all options Z
points, except July, which closed /
point lower The total stock of Amer
lean ashore and 'afioat to Liverpool is
83s. 900 against $4,000 last year, and
A46, 900 year before last. The leading in
terror towns during the week received
Q 900 against 81, 900 last year. and 1000
wear before last, and hold in stock 49,
600 against $4,000 last year. and 3c9.-
600 year before last. The visible supply
of American decreased 100000 during
the week, against $4,000 last year and
SO. 900 year before last, and the aggre-
gate to date is 1855. 900 against 1856, 900
last year. and 1.512.000 year before last.
Spinners evidence no disposition to buy
spots, and the few daily sales reported
are made under quotations. 1t is only
natural that the trade refuse TO depart
from the hand to mouth policy inaugu-
rated some time back, when we con-
slider the current prices, and the fact
that there will be a sufficiency Of cot
ton IA meet all requirements. With
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-14
REVIEW OF MARKETS
D,rION OF GENERAL TRADE
nuRING THE PAST WEEK.
,orrON FUTURES HIGHER.
M nnpENrrNE THE rEA.
rTpE OF THE LOCAL MARKETS.

Demand Coed at Steadily Adj
.ucing Priees-Rise Predicted
r.on what seems to Be a Sure
shovt Crop-Rosins Firm at the
,dvaRce on the Week-LoeaI and
TeIeGraphic Markets.
The Morning News ONCE,
Friday, June 10.
little of interest developed in any of
~ markets to-day, which closed I'M
'sarged in most cases. Cotton futures
:, New York closed quiet and steady
!, - IN points up, and at New Orleans 1
nD m July, and 6 to up on other
-.onths. Stocks were featureless ow-
,rg 10 the uncertainty of the outcome
of the coal strike.
IN the local markets spirits of tur-
rsntine is attracting attention by it's
advances. The rise to-day reached
ra,c. with the demand good, and
street talk being To the effect that 48c
vas being bid. No doubt longer re-
mains that the crop is to be short
me. and in anticipation of this buyers
are entering the market for supplies.
Resins also closed firm at the advance
m the week, with the demand of good
character. Resume of the markets for
the week as follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-14
THE NORTH AND !

trains arrive Savannah as follows:
NO. ~, daily from New York. Wash
a. IN.
No; IS, daily from New York and
washington, 1905 u. m.
All trains arrive and depart from
the Union Depot
THROUGH CAR SERVICE. ETC.
Trains IS and "a, NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS, Vesti-
puleo limited trains, with Pullman
DiJraWlng-room Sleeping Cars between
savannah and New York. Connect at
washington with Colonial Express for
Boston. Pullman Sleeping Cars be-
tween Charlotte and Richmond and
charlotte and Norfolk. Dining Cars
serve all meals between Savannah
and New York.
Trains 20 and 80, THE WASHING
TON, RICHMOND AND FLORIDA
LIMITED. Vestibuled limited trains,
Sleeping Cars between Savannah and
New York via Richmond. Dining Cars
serve all meals between Savannah ana
washington. Also Pullman Drawing
room Sleeping Cars between Savannah
ana Cincinnati, through Asheville ana
The Land of the Sky"
For information as to rates, sched-
ules, etc. apply to
c. H. ACKERT, G. NJ.
S. H. HARDWICK, G. P. A, Wash
ington, D. c.
w. H. TAYLoE. A. G. P, A. Allan
ia, Ga.
r. c. BLATTNER, Depot Ticket
Agent Union Depot, Savannah, Ga.
vannah, Ga. 141 Bull street. Phones