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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05
Angora Goat Culture.

Helena, July 3l.-"Montana mohair
has commanded a higher price in the
eastern market this yeas than that
from any other state in the union, "
said John w. Fulton, Of the Northern
Angora Goat q Livestock company,
Of this city, to the Record. "Wc are
just in receipt oft he returns from
our " spring shipment" continued
Mr.. Fulton, "and from adylccs had
from many other breeders through.
out the state | am confident the av.
crage price realized for the entire
Montana mOhair clip this year Will
exceed the average price obtained
for the entire clip Of any other state.
This proves that the foundation
stock that has been introduced in
Montana is the bcsl type Of Angoras
and also proves that the climatic and
range conditions here are particularly
VIII adapted 10 growing an excellent
quality Of mohalr.
Tho Montana clip brought i0kC
10 t5Ac per pound n the mills, Ia
which direct shipments were made by
the growers. and has cost the manu-.
fatturcrs moro money than the Ore.
c0n clip. which has heretofore always
been recognized as the best in this
country. TIL" Montana clip has com.
mandCd considerably NOR" than has
tho dips IRON TcSaa, California, New
Mexico. Arizona or any other mohaiI
produti ng d.#rri't in the United
! States.
II is true gomo Of the older breed
crs have made small shipments 81
mplair fiom special animals or docks
that hayr brought higher prices thar
have boon paid for Montana mohalr
but taking The clip as n whole Mon
tana is Enthusiastically well in the leal
"Spvtal Gcrccs Of long mohair hav,
brough, good values. one from Aztec
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

that are admittedly superior in finish,
water proof qualities and durability
to similar garments made from any
other material. An innumerablc mum
her of special uses promises to open
a great field for mohair, and because
of It's peculiar character it commands
a very wide field for its consumption
and use.
These conditions are of interest to
the grower and are most convincing 20
any student of the situation thai there
is a great future in store for this
fiber"
Commenting on the weight of fleece
realized by Montana Angora goat own
ers Mr.. Fulton cited the results If
many breeders the flccccs from whose
female animals averaged four pounds,
wethcrs six pounds and from kids 81
last year two pounds each.
All Montana flocks have winterrl
well. the most hay fed by any breed.
er being fifteen tons 10 a flock of 5pO
head. while several of the smaller
bands wintcrcd successfully on sage
brush. willows and o,ner browsing,
supplemented by but little hay fed
during storms.
The increase in the focks through
out the state this spring has been
good, the percentage averaging about
~ per cent. or 500 kids to each 1000
does. n flock in Powell county hav-
ing l42 kids from l0l does.
The industry continues TO com,
mand the keen attention of range
owners throughout the state, and well
II may. for with the rapidly increas.
ing flocks of sheep and herds of cat
tie the question of sufficient range
Is the most potent one of today. Mil
lions of acres of free rangc in the
mountainous sections of the state are
yet available to the owner of AngO-
ras, as only these animals can be
handled successfully in such locations
as they materially differ in this re-
spect from cattle and sheep.
inexpensive desirable home lOca-
tions abound throughout the III
famous districts in Montana, where
sufficient hay may he provided for
wintering a large number of Ango-
ras.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

weeks since. said, 81 thought I could
probably sell you a good bill while
here, but I don't see anything that
you lack which you could use II you
had IT," And it Is true. The cost
of maintaining this high standard has
been great. but we have enjoyed the
patronage of the biggest and best
firms and are determined to have
what they want. A cutting machine,
two large job presses, neither of them
more than fourteen months out of the
factory, the old Pearl. stillin use, slap
ling machine and stereotype outfit
complete the equipment. And wher-
ever 1t has been possible to securh
shelf oOm is stored the biggest as
sortment and largest line OF station.
cry carried in any country job office.
east or west. | have noe visited all
OF them. nor n Of a hundred, but the
statement is advisedly made. The In.
ventory taken last week shows the
value Of stationery on hand to be
nearly two thousand dollars.
In the past year over seven hundred
thousand pieces Of paper have been
printed upon and delivered to pat.
rons of the job department; and as
many sheets are printed on both
sides, or In two or more color3 vi
forms. IL Is probably underestimatiny
II to state that the job presses made
one million impressions. This would
not be large II VIC were receiving or
dcrs Of a hundred thousand OF on
form. but such quantities are not used
In ! owiatown. Our biggest complet,
es1"r was eighteen thousand. Ono TO-
$4,000 will be sent TO press mex week
We have successfully bid for w0r!
~arainst the job Offices Of Butte. Ana
fonda and Grcat Falls, and we hpy,
NtI W NEAR ludl INV WOIk OtllEtli'
wa7 rot satisfactory.
AZ assistant to Mr.. Kelly in this dc
partmcnt. is Mr.. Bebb, pressman, an,
n tasteful advertisement and job com
roeitor. Mr.. Gcrlich, employed by IN,
Argus 50 long ago as 1888. and still
Going his regular stunt" at the joI
nr head letter care, and Jas. Sherman
rprior prcgsman. quick to learn, faith
N:l and pleasant.
Flank Books and Supplies.
Auxiliary to the publication OF
newspaper and job printing IL anotf
or department. in which is handle
a complete line Of legal blanks and a
orders for goods not manufactured /
owistown. The Argus has the a,
ency for the Remington typewriter, tn
best on the market. and carries a con
pletc line Of typewriter papers, Ri
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05
H. ~Cbe Power mercantile .
NH Something Of one OF Lewistown's Foremost
w Business Establishments.

building. located where the new Pow.
or building now stands.
This becoming inadequate for their
expanding business they moved across
Main street into the new brick build
ing, which had been erected by LauN
brothers, and last year the yolumn of
their business had reached such pro.
portions that n new building. two stOr.
los high and with a depth Of ninety
feet and n frontage Of ninoty-iyc feet,
became necessary. This magniiccn.
front with beautiful windows always
iastcfully dressed, gives the place an
outward appearance of good. solid
business management. This impros.
sion is even better when one goes in.
side and is shown through the val.
ious departments by the genial manag.
or or some Of the accommodating
clerks.
Upon the death of Mr.. Erickson in
1893 the management Of the businesS
fell on the shoulders Of w. ID.
Symmes. who had worked his way up
from the ranks. From that day to this
the owners have never had occasion
to regret their choice in placing him
in this responsible position, as he has
shown himself fully capable Of cor
Quoting the business in a most sue
cessful and business-likc manner. IT
is largely through his energy and good
judgment that the business has con-
tinued to expand until last year II
amounted to over 5000. 900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

In this issue Of the Argus is found
a full page advertisement of the Pow.
or Mercantile company. an establish.
mont which, under the name Of T. G.
Power a. Bro, had an advertisement
IN the first issue Of the Argus. pub
lishcd twenty years ago. Although
the Argus OF that date was published
In Maiden the Power store was in
fowisrDwn. having been established
the same year the Argus came into
existence.
Tn" growth Of the Power Mercantile
interests In this place has been 60.
incident with the growth OF the town.
The first store building vas locate !
on n Of the lots now covered by the
Montana Hardware company building.
Compared TO the present modern AMI
commOdious building IL was a very
insignificant structure, but il was AZ
good as any In the town in those days
and was adequate for the transaction
Of n business which increased rapidly
from year to year.
n. VI. Erickson was the manager
and TO his push and progressiveness
was due the excellent start which the
firm got in the mercantile life of thu
prosperous little town. From this frs
building. which had been secured from
Frances Jancaux. and which was bu.
last year moved away TO make room
for the new Montana Hardware build
ing. the Power store was move,
across Fourth avenue into a fran,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

the sl,i00 buck of the Kansas City
exhibit of last fall, weighed nine
pounds, for which H. Lcvosove, a deal
or in New York City. paid 81 per
pound, or s27 for the fleece from this
n animal. The fiber measured six.
teen inches in length. A considerable
amount of long fiber mohair has been
marketed this year at from 81 to 81
per pound.
THE demand for mohair by eastern
manufacturers this season has been
an eager one and with It's increasing
production in this country there Is Il
corrcspondingly increasing tendency
on the part Of manufacturers to use
IL in the manufacture Of new special
ties and articles to which its strength.
durability and particular a%daptability
for ~pcrmanency in color and elegance
in finish seemingly especially com.
mend II. Mohair effects in dress goods
are deemed the popular and most
fashionable in the east.
In the manufacture of material for
ladies' wear. lingins and upholstery
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05
News Press of 1904.

dred per cent profit for us: we will
be satisfied with fifteen.
To proportions warranting this EEK.
pose" d its business has the Argus
grown in twenty years. No one in.
d%iyidual, circumstance. party or inter.
est has brought this about: but the
determination Of the owner and the
manager TO keep at the front, sus.
tanned by a great majority Of the PEG.
pie of the county. stockgrowcr and
miner, ranchman and merchant, Dem,
ocrat and Republican. old-timcr and
the latest acquisition from the prai-
ries of Kansas or the woods of far-oif
Maine.
HALSEY X. WATSON.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

Mrs. MOllic Allen, of South Fork.
Ky, says she has prevented attacks
of cholera morbus by taking Chamber.
.ain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
when she felt such attacks coming on.
Such attacks are usually caused by
indigestion and these tablets are just
what is needed to cleanse the stomach
and ward of the approaching attack.
Attacks Of bilious collie may he pre-
vented in the same way. For sale
by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

bons, carbons and supplies. as well
as a very complete line of office sup.
plies of various descriptions, such rs
inks. pens. pencils. rubbers. pads,
staplers, filing cases. scratch pads, rub
Der bands. etc.
Blank books are furnished Ia Fergus
county, TO the city officials and to
business firms through this depart.
ment and two weeks since our bid was
considerably the lowest Tor a 5000 or.
der of hooks for the firm of Kelly 4
Moulton, Notwithstanding competition
came from Portland. Omaha and 81.
Louis. The firm with which we deal
is today delivering the best book at
the lowest price of any firm west Of
the Atlantic scaboard.
Catalog Soon to Issue.
Soon to appear is the first catalog
of the supplies kept in stock at this
office and the goods for which we
have the agency. The prices in this
will prove of interest 10 every bust,
ness man who wants to get the best
goods for the least money. No hun.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

pushes in the New England states
alone far more mohair Is now being
consumed than is produced in the
entire country. Within the last few
months progressive manufacturers
have been putting out mohair umbrel.
las more durable and equally as fine
in appearance as are those made from
silk; mohair hat bands that will out
wear many silk bands; mohair shoe
laccs. strongest and most durable;
mOhair braids. the almost indestruc..
able skirt binding and in appreciation
Of the water proof qualities possess
ed by mohair macintosh garments
are now being manufactured from il
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

are few homes which
the Argus does not now
reach and there will he
less by the time our
solicitor completes his
1903 tour.
Mechanical Equipment.
The equipment Of
the Argus in Maiden
was a few fonts of x85
type. a hand press and "a
a can of ink. The old -
press. now owned by
the Kendall Chronicle,
is shown in this issue,
as is also the present
two revolution Cottrcll press, of
the largest size made. and which
turns out the issue rapidly and well.
This press weighs over seven tons
and a special foundation had to be
prepared. A %perfecting press will
have to be the next step.
But the most important equipment
of the office is the Mcrgcnthaler limo
type machine. purchased in the fall
of 1901 at a cost of -four thousand
dollars. IL Is conceded to be the
most wonderful machine on the mar,
ket today and is daily performing
the work of six men. When the ma.
terial for the Pictorial edition of 1901
was being prepared | wrote within
a comparatively few years there is
little doubt but that linotype ma,
chimes will be installed How poor
ones vision is of the future, Within
ten months after that was written
a machine was installed.
Mr.. Marion Leach presides at the
keyboard and a more competent and
trustworthy employee it would be dir.
ficult to find.
To the other equipment a folding
machine was added last fall, relieving
the force of much work. promoting
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

prompt delivery of the mail and max.
ing possible the issue or two. four
or eight additional pages when occa.
sion demanded. Without this ma.
chine such an issue as tho beautiful
Christmas number Of last December
would not have been possible. and
even this issue would scarcely have
been undertaken.
Water Power is Used.
From the installation Of a power
press in 1887 until four years ago,
steam power was used. Then came
The installation of AZ electric motor,
which proved very satisfactory until
all day power was required, The cleo.
tTic company not being able To fur.
nish this at n rate which We were
warranted in paying, n water motor
was installed us soon a. the water
works were ready for operation last
January and this simple bu power
ful contrivancc now propcls all the
machinery. day or night, aud with.
out attention. The Argus installed
the FIRST electric motor in the county.
and also the first water motor.
The News at Any Price.
Expense is spared in the
securing of reliable and late news.
and when some great event occurs
of national. state or local interest, the
Argus is quick to issue a special edi.
ton and in great emergency, as at
the time of the assassination of Pres
ident Mckinley. several bulletins each
day.
Late telegraph news is frequently
secured by wire through the courtesy
of Great Falls contemporaries. The
mining news is thoroughly and accu-
rately covered and every effort Is
made to obtain correspondence from
other points in the county.
The proprietor, Mr.. Vrooman. pre-
sides at the editorial desk. while the
local field and the selection of tele-
graph matter and clippings is in the
able hands of Mr.. Tom Stout, who,
during eight months employment in
Lewistown, has merited the many
friendships, formed AMI
contributed his full pro-
portion to the continued
success OF the Argus.
Several valuable mining
articles have recently
been contributed by Mr..
Ritch.
Our Job Department.
Our job department is
- now supplied with a most
complete assortment of
type and ample machin-
cry. A dealer In these
goods, visiting here some
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-29
Howard Killed GoebeI.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 21.-"James
B. Howard, OF Clay county, fired the
shot that killed Governor William
Goebel," said Henry Z. Youtsey, in
his confession as to his part in and
knowledge of the conspiracy which
terminated in the assassination of
the Democratic claimant to the gov
ernorship,
The convicted man now says that
he has divulged all OF the details Of
the plot and has told everything he
knows fully and frankly" He said
that the shot was fired from theiront
window in the private office of the
secretary OF state, Caleb Powers, and
that he and "Jim" Howard were the
only persons inside OF the room.
Youtsey named William S. Taylor,
Charles Finley, Caleb Powers, John
L. Powers, William Fl. Culton, Whar-
ton Golden and William j. Davidson
as conspirators with him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-29
Trustee 8 Sale.

Whereas, Margaret Ashley and Frank Ash
ley, her husband, by their deed OF trust uased
October 3, 1875, ana recorded In the re-
corder's otice within and Tor Bates county.
Missouri, in book No. l57, page @l, convey Ell
to the undersigned trustee tne following
described real estate lying ana being situate
in the county ut Bates ana state OF Missouri.
to- wit:
The southwest quarter of the southwest quar-
ter of section nine ~ IN township thirty-eIKht
1857 of range thirty lone (3l) Containing forty
(4u) acres more or less, winch convey ance vas
made In trus, ~ secure she payment OF TWO
certain notes fully described In SAID deed of
trust; and whereas, default mas been made in
the payment OF the principal OF the note for
$3.50 ana the annual Interest on botn OF saId
notes. and whereas, according to the terms and
conditions Of said noIes and ueed OF trust such
default rendered The whole debt due and paw
able at once and the same 10 now past due and
unpaid. Now, Their. fore, II the REQUEST OF the
Legal no lder OF said note and pursusnt 70 the
conditions OF said deed OF trust, VIII proceed
TO sell the above described premises a. public
vendue TO the highest bidder iOr cash. nc tne
west front door Vi the court house. In the citv
OF Butler, coanty OF Bates anu state or Mis-
souri, on
Thursday, February 18th, 1908,
between the hours OF nine o clock In the FORE
noon and nve O'Clock In the afternoon or = n NJ
day, Tor the purposes OF satisfying SAID DEBT.
interest anu cost. q. A. ALLEN.
lo-" Trustee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-29
Trustees Sale

Whereas, James Vaughn and Annie l.. Vaughn
his wife, by thtir deed Of trust, dated Oeto-
Der 2, 1887, and recorded in the recorder
ONCE within and for Bates county,
Missouri, In book l47 page 5sS, conveyed TO the
undersigned trustee, the following described
real estate lying and being situate In the coun-
ty Of Bates, state of Missouri, to-wit:
The southwest quarter Of the southeast quar-
ter Of section twenty-one (2D In township
thirty nine tS9l, Of range thirty-two (32), con-
tanning forty t4O' acres more or less which con-
veyance was made in trust to secure the
payment Of one certain note fully described
in said deed of trust, and whereas, default
has been made In the payment OF
said note, and the same Is past due and unpaid.
Now therefore, at thu request of the legal holder
OF said note anu pursuant to the conditions OF
said deed OF trusl, will proceed to sell the
above described premises at public vendue to
the hughes. biGder for cash at the west front door
OF the court house, In the city of Butler,
county Of Bates and state Of Missouri, on
Thursday, February 10, 1908
between the hours of nine O'Clock in the FORE
noon and five O'Clock In the afternoon OF that
day for the purpose Of satisfying said debt, in
terest and csst. e. A. ALLEN,
B-4t Trustee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-29
FALLING HAIR
Save Your Hair with
Shampoos Of
Cutieura Soap and Dressings
Of Cuticura,
PlleSt, Sweetest, Most Effective
and Economical Remedies
For Making the Hair Grow when
All Else Fails.

Prevent badness and cleanse the
scalp Of crusts, scales and dandruff with
shampoos Of Cuticura Soap, and light
dressings with Cuticura, purest of
emollients and greatest of skin cures.
This treatment at once stops falling
hair, removes crusts, scales and dand-
ruff, destroys hair parasites, soothes
irritated, itching surfaces, stimulates
the hair follicles, loosens the scalp skin,
supplies the roots with energy and
nourishment, and makes the hair grow
upon sweet, wholesome, healthy
scalp when all else fails.
Millions now rely on Cuticura Soap,
assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the
great skin cure, for preserving, purify
ing and identifying the skin, for cleans
ing the scalp of crusts, scales, and
dandruff, aud the stopping of falling
hair, for softening, whitening and
soothing red, rough, and sore hands,
for baby rashes, feelings and chafings,
in the form of baths for annoying
irritations and inflammations or too
free or offensive perspiration, in the
form Of washes for Lucrative weak
nesses, and many sanative, antiseptic
purposes, which readily suggest them
selves to women and mothers, as well
as for all the purposes. Of the toilet,
bath, and nursery. Sale greater than
the worlds product Of other skin cures.
Sold throughout the civilized world.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-29
THE WORK OF THE
HEALTH STATE BOARD
Missouri officials Trying Hard to Com.
bat the influence of Consumption.

Missouri officials Trying Hard to Com.
bat the Influence of Consumption.
Jefferson City, Jan. 23.-The state
board OF health is in session here. Its
work thus far is hearing reportsfrom
the various counties where county
boards OF health have been establish
ed. Speaking of the boards work
since it's organization, DR.. A. W. Nc
Allester, OF Columbia, said to-day:
about two years ago the legisla-
ture created county boards ofhealth.
The state board OF health at once
went to work to aid in this organiza.
ton, at once rendering them effective.
We are happy to report the organ
ization OF 10 counties. The people
have been spared the spread ofmany
contagious and infectious diseases.
They have limited the spread OF
smallpox IS per cent. The same is
applicable to diphtheria, scarletiever
and all other contagious diseases.
Wemost cordially commend these
boards to the good citizens OF Mis-
souri, and bespeak for them the moral
support SO needed by these boards.
One OF the great issues confronting
the world to day is to lessen the
spread of tuberculosis, commonly
known as consumption. The people
should be taught that this disease is
communicable from one person to
another; that all communicable dis
ease can be lessened; the great
triumph OF scientific and modern
medicine. The New York board OF
health has reduced by regulation the
mortality and spread of tuberculosis
80 per cent. Why should Missouri
be idle? The public can rest assured
that the state board of health isever
watchful, and with wise Lex islation
ready to enter into the investigation
and prevention OF this dreadful dis
ease. We ask the support ofallgood
citizens and the board will be found
ready and willing to do anything
known to science to relieve our people
OF this great scourge."
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-29
A Marvellous Invention.

Wonders never cease. A machine
has been invented that will cut, paste
and hang wall paper. The field otin-
ventions and discoveries seems to be
unlimited. Notable among great
discoveries is DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption. 1t has done a
world of good for weak lungs and
saved many a life. Thousands have
used it and conquered grip, bronchi-
tbs, pneumonia and consumption.
Their general verdict is: Its the
best and most reliable medicine for
throat and lung troubles. Every
SOC and $1.00 bottle is guaranteed
by H. L. Tucker, Druggist. Trial
bottles free.