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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-18
NOTE BOOK SKETCHES.

4 low level of prices invariably re-
duces the production of any commodity.
This rule is equally applicable to the to-
bacco growing. Whether the low prices
be due to overproductlon or climatic
conditions or poor curing season, the re-
suit is the same so far as the tobacco
crop is concerned. As the spring season
approaches it is apparent from informa-
tion gathered from various sections chat
there will be less tobacco planted in
Wisconsin this year. The sugar beet
craze which is now rampant in the
southern growing counties will curtail
the usual acreage in some localities.
Many new growers will be discouraged
over the returns obtained from their
first crops and other prospective growers
will be kept out of the field for the same
reason. Overproduction seems to be the
trouble of the southern growing states
where the restriction in acreage will be
largest, though there is a general ten
dency from combination of causes to
reduce tobacco areas in all states. In
Tennessee and Kentucky, where prices
have been most unsatisfactory, farmers
claim the acreage will be cut down 10 to
33 per cent. Grain. truck growing and
other general farming will be substitut-
ed for tobacco growing. The Carolinas
will curtail tobacco and pay more atten.
ton to cotton and southern staple crops
Virginia growers are also planning to re-
duce their tobacco acreage. In the cigar
leaf districts further north, present indi
cations are for smaller operations. Re
ports from various parts Of Pennsylvania
say 10 per. cent reduction is not un
likely. Onondaga county, N. Y, grow
ers also talk of decreased acreage this
year.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-18
BaldwinsviIle, n. Y.

the market for the new crop has not
vet opened and few sales have been re-
ported during the past week. 1t is ex-
pected that with improved roads the
buyers will be in the field and that there
will be an active market. e. E. Wells,
who has as usual had good crop, sold
his three acres of 1908 tobacco to j. w.
Upson at 13 cents, assorted. e. G. Mum
roe is preparing to open his warehouse
and expects to be receiving his pur.
chases in few days.-Gazette.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-18
VIRoQuA. Wis. March Il. 1904

There was lively movement and de-
livery of tobacco in this city the past
week, much of the deliveries being ship
ped to outside packing points. The
quality in general is bad and farmers are
disappointed in the dockage and small
returns for their crops compared with
past years.-Censor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-18

The Wisconsin tobacco growers are
not the only unfortunate ones this year
we should judge from the following cor
respondence to an eastern tobacco trade
paper: My uncle spent a few days in
Connecticut last week, talking with
growers, and peeping into some tobacco
sheds. He says there is a strong impress
sion prevailing among the farmers that
concerted action is being taken by the
buyers to depress prices. Of course, we
all know that such is not the case.
There was grown in New England last
year all kinds Of tobacco-good, bad and
Indifferent, and it must be expected that
wide range of prices will prevail. /
believe the 1908 crop will bring every
dollar it is worth
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1904-03-18

The tobacco trust seems to be doing
fairly we'll considering the general com-
plant of hard times in the trade. The
annual report of the Consolidated To
bacco Co., which includes all the sub
sldiary companies that compose the
trust, just made public, shows surplus
after paying interest of 4 per cent. on
157 millions of gold bonds of nearly IL
millions without taking account of this
company's share of the Continental or
American Tobacco Co. With capital
stock of 40 millions, its bonds are secur-
ed by deposit of the common stock OF
the American and Continental Tobacco
companies The Continental Tobacco
Co., which is the big money maker of
the group, reports per cent. dividend
on it's preferred stock of So, 100000, and
of 16 per cent. on S7,SO0,000 of common
stock, and remaining surplus OF over
million dollars. Assets of the company
are figured at 120 millions and liabilities
at 112 millions. The net earnings of the
year, after deducting all charges and ex-
penses, were So, ,756, ,784 The American
Tobacco Co. did not do quite so we'll for
it only earned little over and half
millions, paid s per cent. dividends on its
preferred stock and carried and half
millions to the surplus account. It's as
sets are figured at sc millions and liabil-
tiles II millions. The net earnings of
the American Cigar Co. for the year
from the operation of business, after de-
ducting all charges and expenses for
management, we're $807,012. There have
been no dividends declared or paid and
the entire amount of net earnings have
been added to the surplus of 81, ,495, ,05S
existing on January 1, 1903, making a
total surplus on December 81, 1908, of
s2,302,O7O. There has been no change
in either the capital stock or the per
cent. gold notes during the year, the
total amount now outstanding being
S9,975,OO0 of capital stock and $10,000,-
600 of gold notes. The stockholders of
the Havana Tobacco Co., which is sub
eidiary concern of the American Cigar
Co., have re- elected the six directors
whose term of Office expired, for three
years. This company acquired control
of the Havana Commercial Co. about
two years ago. It was officially stated
that no financial statement would be
an vap ont Of thiC time
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
Waketul Children.

For long time the two year old
child of Mr.. p. L. Mcpherson, 50 N.
Tenth ST., Harrisburg, Pa, would
sleep but two or three hours in the
early part of the night, which made
it very hard for her parents. Hell
mother concluded that the child had
stomach trouble, and gave her half of
one of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, which quieted her
stomach and she slept the whole night
through. Two boxes of these tablets
have effected permanent cure and
she is now we'll and strong. For sale
by Engbretson Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
RIDGEwAY.
From TIE Review. }

FROM ire heNleW.
Geo. Holm went to Albert Lea,
MINI, for visit
Carpenters Harp Orchestra played
here last night.
Mrs. W. H. Klemme went to Fay
cite, Tuesday.
W. James and Walter Paley drove
to DEBORAH Tuesday.
Miss Elise johnson left for Berthold,
n. D., Tuesday.
Sexton Bros. bought fourteen hogs
yesterday that cost them $272. 90.
Mrs. Smith has been visiting with
friends at Cresco the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T. Fosse drove over
to Schley the first of the week.
Torbin and Andrew Anderson went
to Minneapolis the first of the week.
Miss Elsie Paley is visiting her sis
ter Mrs. G. H. Rollins, of Freaericks-
burg.
Miss Jennie Wildman came down
from Cresco yesterday for visit with
Sara Aga.
John and Albert Anderson are visit
ing relatives at Waukon and vicinity
this week.
Martin and Hanna Bakken went to
Benson, Mimi, Tuesday for visit
with relatives
Grandpa Shields died Tuesday after
noon. The funeral will be held from
the Kratz church Friday.
Tom Sexton is moving lis family
into the Baker house, which was
recently vacated by E. W. Booton.
Miss Keil, of Calmar, and Miss
Eastrum, from Nebraska. have been
the guests of Mrs. Ed. Ellingson.
Gilbert Qualley returned from
Westfield, Iowa, Tuesday, at which
place he has been visiting his brother.
DR.. P. L. Lyon has purchased fine
horse and buggy, and has also added
another room to his Office. He now
has as fine a suite of rooms as one
could wish for
julius Magnus was born in Brand
void, Solor, Norway, July 5. 1856 and
died Feb. "a, 1904. He came to this
country when fifteen years of age. In
1876 he was married to Carrie johnson
who died May "a, 1899. To them were
born ten children, five of whom sur
vive them, Oscar, Inga, and Edwin
Magnus, Mrs. Minnie Owen, of Ridge
way. and Mrs. Clara Frogner of Mar
rietta. Mimi. He leaves step mother
and five brothers, besides his five
children to mourn his death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
FORT ATKINSON.
From the Times. }

Joe Zobal and Geo. Cooney were
Spillville visitors Tuesday.
Miss Anna Andera went to Calmar
Tuesday to work for Mrs. JIG. Morris
for while.
Mrs. Brown was down from Cresco
a few days this week visiting her
daughter Mrs. Daskam.
/. Geo. w. Wadsworth of Knatvold
was here the fore part of the week
helping Jacob Fisher move.
The L. A. S. will meet with Mrs.
G. A. Bieber Thursday afternoon.
March 18th. A special invitation is
extended to the gentlemen for supper
at 3 80 O'Clock. Don't forget the date
st. Patrick's Day in the afternoon.
Jacob Fisher loaded two cars here
Monday with household. goods, farm
machinery stock, ETC., which he
shipped to Leroy. Mimi, where he
purchased a farm last summer. He
went with the goods Monday. HIS
family went few days later. We arc
sorry to see this estimable family
leave our midst, but what is our loss
is Leroy's gain. Nevertheless, we
join with his many friends in wishing
Mr.. Fisher and his family success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
To The Coast Every Day

During March and April via the @. i,
M. & st. P. Ry. One way second class
colonist tickets. Portland. Oregon
Tacoma and Seattle, Washington Vic
toria, Vancouver, 3. c.. and inter
mediate points. Main and branch line
points on Southern Pacific Co., Port
land to Ashland, Oregon. From De-
corah $2S So. To San Francisco and
Los Angeles. Calf, from DEBORAH
So. 90 S. V. Potter. Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
Locations for Business.

If you are seeking a location for
any mercantile business, for the prac-
tice of profession, or for the manu-
facture of any article, first communi-
cate with the undersigned, who will
inform you in regard to opportunities
on the line of the Chicago Great West
ern Railway Co., the most progressive
Railway traversing the most fertile
section of the United States. Maps
and Maple Leaflets mailed and more
specific information given as request
ed. W. j. Reed. Industrial Agent,
604 Endicott Bldg. st. Paul, MINI.
4-f0
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
A Favorite Remedy for Babies.

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Chamberlain's Cough
Remey favorite with the mothers of
small children. 1t quickly cures their
coughs and colds and prevents any
danger of pneumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t not only cures Group.
but when given as soon as the croupy
cough appears will prevent the attack.
For sale by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
ln'lammat0rv Rheumatism Cured.

William Shaffer. brakeman of
Dennlson, Ohio, was confined to his
bed for several weeks with inflamma-
tory rheumatism. ~ used many re-
needless" he says. Finally l sent to
McCaw's drug store for a bottle of
Chamberlain Pain Balm, at which
time l was unable to use hand or foot,
and in one weeks time was able to go
to work as happy as a clam For sale
by Engbretson Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
HOmeSeekerS Rates

To North and South Dakota. Every
Tuesday until Oct. 25th. the Chicago
Great Western Railway will sell
round trip tickets to points in the
above named states at great reduc-
tion from the usual fare. For further
information apply to any Great Wes-
tern Agent, or j. p. Elmer, G. P. A.,
Chicago, III. t.lc-20
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
A Tour of California and Canadian Nation.
al Park.

Leaving Des Moines April 30th the
Iowa Tourist Association will have a
special car party for tour of Califor-
MIA, returning over the Canadian
Pacific, through the finest scenery on
the American Continent. Tour will
be personally conducted by Mr.. ]. B.
Van Wrinkle, Manager, and ticket will
cover all expenses for thirty days
trip. Accommodations left for a few,
and those desiring this delightful
trip through the west should apply
for reservations early. See or write
Iowa Tourist Association, 500 Crocker
Bldg, Des .Moines, Iowa, or Jno. G.
Farmer, ID. p A., Rock Island Sys-
tenn, Cedar Rapids, la. 1917
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
$500 More Than Half Fare

4. Via Chicago Great Western Railway
to points in Arkansas, Colorado, Kan
sas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico,
Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets on sale
Jan. 9th and 10th; Feb End and 18th ;
Mch. LIST and 18th; April 9Th and 10th.
For further particulars apply to any
Great Western Agent, or j. p. Elmer,
G. p. A., Chicago, Ill. 52-t4-19
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16

RESPONSIVENESS your whole body,
makes rich red blood. Drives out i'm
purities that have collected during
the winter. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea Is family touic. 80 cents.
Tea or tablets. r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16

Every dark cloud has silvery lin
ing"
Is the motto for those who are wbin-
ing.
But, oh how happy they all would be
If they only would drink A. B. O. Tea.
25c package. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
Settlers Rates

To points in Minnesota, North Da-
kota, Manitoba, Ontario. Saskatchewan
and Assiniboia. Tickets on sale by
the Chicago Great Western Railway
every Tuesday in March and April.
For further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or J. p. Elmer,
G.. p. A., Chicago. Ill. 9-S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
A Responsible Guarantee.

DEBORAH. March z, 1904
This is to certify that we have had
our cisterns cleaned with Mr.. f.
Savoy's Improved Cistern Cleaner and
it gives entire satisfaction. M. L.
Torsen. G. +. Baker, N. W. Vance,
Mrs. M. II. Green, E. ]. Riley.
Let the water run into your cisterns.
The more water the better. 11-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16

If it's bilious attack, take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets and quick recovery is GER
tain. For sale by Engbretson Phar-
macy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
CEAN STEA MSHIPS
FROM NEW ORLEANS

Ocean steamship sailings from New Orleans
for Mexico. Panama, Contra and South AM
erica, West Indies and Europe conclsely sd
TO tn in special folder issued by the Illinois
Central X. r. Send for copy.
Mexico Tour Of al Mexico hnss via 9o is
California kea% eamPoel AG GeneF%
Tourist Association. Quincy Building. il3
Adams ST. Chicago, leaves Chicago January
rs. Select clientele. Limited. All excessive
privileges independ ent travel Special PA-
Imam Vestibu Train, Drawing Rooms, Com
partments, Library and Music Room. with
the largest Dining Car in the world. and the
famous Open Top Observation Car, Chililitli
Special Baggage Car. Tickets include all eN
penses everywhere.
Special Tours 10 Mexico and to California
via the Illinois Central and New Orleans, I'M
der the auspices of Raymond & Whitcomb
will leave Chicago Friday, Feb. r. and st.
Louis Saturday, Feb l3, 1904, for Mexico and
California via New Orleans, including stop
over for the Mardi Gras; also from Chicago
Friday, March 4th, and st. Louis Saturday.
March 5th. for California, via the Illinois
Central and New Orleans. Entire trips made
in special private vestibuled trains of finest
Pullmans with superb dining car service.
Fascinating trips complete in every detail.
California. Excursion Cars through to Los
Angeles and San Francisco as follows: Via
New Orleans and the Southern Route every
Wednesday from Chicago; every Tuesday
from Cincinnati. Via Omaha and the Scenic
Route every Wednesday from Chicago.
Mard Gras G GPeans se cn February na Sf i
1904. For il excursion rates will be in effect
TO New Orleans on specific dates which your
| local ticket agent will be able to advise you.
New Orleans a anio ael diig h t for Thy
tourist to visit Winter tourist rates now in
effect. Double daily service and fast steam
heated vestibule trains with through sleeping
cars, buffet-libarysm smoking car service and
all meals earoute in dining cars. Ask for an
| illustrated book on New Orleans.
GulfpOrt, Miss. rne 4 SGeat at sS sali
| $50 rooms single or en- suite, with or without
bath. Steam heat, electric light, hot or lcold
running water, and telephone in every room
| trails fast morning trains, carrying sleeping
and buffet-library cars, with a single
change, on same train en- route at Memphis,
! into through 81. eping car to Gulfport. send
| for illustrated folder describing Gulfpor and
| the hotel.
Florida ing. en Lines s,e St. s' Louis s'e to
| Jacksonville and Chicago TO Nashville, the
| latter connecting en- route with through jack
Sonvile car from st. Louis. Route via Nash
| vile, Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Hot Springs, Ark. g ylee pin 3
Car between Chicago and Hot Springs, carried
on the Centrars fast Pullman vestibuled
| "Limited" train. Send for book describing
this most interesting of health and pleasure
| resorts.
Full Particulars o op the above %e
can be had of agents of the Illinois Central, or
| by addressing the nearest Of the undersigned
| representa- tives of the Central"
| A. H. HANSON, G. p A., Chicago. III.
| J.F. MERRY, A. G. p. A., Dubuque. Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16

Gather the roses of health for your
cheeks,
While the parks are shining with dew.
Get out in the morning early and
bright
BY taking Rocky Mountain Tea at
night.
Il. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16

Get your sale bills printed at this
office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16
Announcements!
Illinois Central
Railroad.
TO HAVANA

Via Illinois Central r. r. to New Orleans and
the weekly Southern Pacific ). S."Louisiana''
TO Havana. Leave Chicago and Cine matt
Friday morning, leave st. Louis and Louis
vile Friday noon, arrive New orleans Satur-
irving at Havana Monday morning. Round.
trip and One.way through tickets at unusually
low rates. Free Illinois Central r. r. Illus
trated Folder on Cuba, giving all particulars,
on application.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16

Ocean steamship sailings from New Orleans
for Mexico. Panama, Central and South AM
erica, West Indies and Europe concisely sd
TO tn in a special folder issued by the ILLINOIS
Central X. r. Send for copy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-16

Florida h ngSaT L PSe ST. Fye Louis seeP 70
Jacksonville and Chicago TO Nashville, the
latter connecting en- route with through Jack
sonville car from st. Louis. Route via Nash
vile, Chattanooga and Atlanta.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-29
THE KEY TO PORT ARTHUR.

The capture Of Kin-Chou by the
japanese gave the Russians an en-
tirely new idea Of the fighting quail
ties Of their opponents. Before the
war began the Russians did not have
a high opinion Of the Japanese as sol
diers. They knew Of course that they
had courage, but they did not believe
they possessed the qualities which n1aks
great armies. Their FIRST surprise came
on the sea at Port Arthur. Their
fleet at that place was crippled. in fact
almost ruined. without a general bat
tie
They got their second surprise az the
Yalu river. when the japanese crossed
that stream in the face of q strong
force Of the enemy. The Russians
realized then that they had under
rated the japanese. and that they had
10 do with an antagonist that would
not be easily beaten. if beaten at all.
The opinion the Russians formed al
the Yalu river was confirmed at Kin
Chou. That place was strongly forti-
fed and defended. 1t Was thought the
japanese could not take il, because
they did not have the necessary gums
They did take il, however, and, that
too, without heavy guns The impress
sion gained from the account is that
they rushed it. II is safe 10 say the
Russians no longer regard the Japanese
soldiers with contempt.
Kin-Chou is the key TO Port Arthur
1t gives the japanese access 10 Dali
ny. They win quickly clear the har-
Dor at that place of mines planted
by the Russians. and then they win
land the guns there TO be used in the
attack upon Port Arthur: also the men
and supplies Dalny is but a short
distance from Port Arthur
1t is said that Gen Kuropatkin is
surprised by the successes Of the Japa-
nsse. He has reasons TO be.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-29
PERSONAL

The birthplace in Metz of the poet
Paul Verlaine is TO have a tablet erect
ed upon it describing that fact, but By
the German residents, not the French,
who resented the idea.
Capt. Paul Schubert of the German
army, who is at present in St. Louis
attending the fair, was one Of the Eu-
ropean officers who instructed the Jap
anese in the arr of modern warfare
Among his pupils were such notable
japanese generals as TatZuma, Ko-
DANA and Katsura.
Miss Gertrude Harper Beggs, a
Denver girl who started out with an
ambition to make name for herself
as an educator and who will graduate
from Yale College, has received word
that she has been chosen professor
of Greek and Latin in Earlham Col
lege at Richmond, Ind.
Chess players Of Brooklyn are
planning a reception 10 Frank J. Mar
shall. who has won the national cham
pionship at the game of kings" Mr.
Marshall scored eleven victories, four
draws and no defeats and won the
$1,000 prize at the tournament just con-
Guided at Cambridge Springs. Pa.