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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
We Have Our Troubles.

This is the attitude OF the Republi.
can party in the present campaign:
1t Is ''spollin' for a fight" II Is
"blue-mouldy for want OF q batin':"
II Is the "Crested Jayhawk OF the
Mountain" and can find no BALD
headed Snipe OF the Valley" II
wants to take the bull by the horns"
and can't find the bull; II Is trailing
Its coattails on the ground and can't
find anybody to step on them. 1t
yearns for a Kilkenny Fair and has
discovered only a ''sociable."
We have our troubles.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
A striking Contrast.

From 1892 to 1895, inclusive, under
q Democratic administration and a
low tariff, the total exports NJ Amer
lean manufactures were S62i.S5s.J JOG.
From 1900 10 1909, inclusive, under a
Republican administration and q pro-
tectiye tariff. they were SI.GJ5.05l.-
$40. The export Of manufactures in
any n year OF Republican admins
tration was considerably more than
in any Two years Of Democratic adj.
m~inistmtion.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
RURAL FREE DELIVERY
philadelphia Press.1

The experiment OF rural free delivery
was begun under Democratic admin
istration upon Democratic Initiative
Philadelphia Record.
What a cool and monumental whOu-
per! Is ii really a lack Of kn0wl-
edge or an opulence of campaign i'm
agination? As a matter Of fact Pres
ident Cleveland in his messages actual
ly opposed rural free delivery. Never
thcless, congress made a small ap-
preparation OF $4,000 TO test tho
easibility OF establishing a system OF
free mail delivery in rural districts.
But Clevelanl's postmaster general,
Mr.. Bissell, refused to apply II or
make the attempt. The appropriation
cessor, Postmaster General william
L. Wilson. equally refused to use II.
IL was not until President McKin-
ley's administration that any practical
attempt was made to organize rural
free delivery, and then the movement
was taken up so thoroughly, eficient-
ly and faithfully that while he was
president about 5000 rural delivery
routes were established. and the sys-
tenn was created and made as perma-
nent a part Of the postal service as
free city delivery. There are now
more than 10000 routes in operation
and the whole work from the begin
ming has been done under Republican
AVatnlofr fan T- DA-- -
have got Its information by way of
Shanghai or ChefOo or Tom Tag
CART
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
Democratic TrinInR.

The Democratic party processes
most sacred reverence for the consti-
tuition, yet by nominating an octogen-
arian for vice president 1t has shown
utter disregard for the provision Of the
constitution which, In case Of the
death or inability Of the president, de-
wolves his duties upon the vice presi-
dent. No party has a right to tribe
with great public interests In that
manner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
Get In Line with Progress.

A young man about to form his
earliest political alliance and cast his
first vote should seek to be with a
progressive party. The young natural
ly look 10 the future rather than TO
the past. A political record that
holds out no promise Of future achieve
ments Is Of little value. The Repub-
iican record Of things done shows
that II Is a party Of progress and the
only one that appeals to patriotic
young Americans.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Western Laborcr Omaha

Western Laborcr tOmahaDl
In a former issue Of this paper. we
said We must trust Roosevelt and We
will trust him and in our Judgment
every wOrkingman, skilled or I'M
skilled, OF whatever race or creed,
should at once make up his mind to
trust him aud vote for him instead
Of indugllng In vain regrets that they
had not when they e Parker's
"hand." II by chance or fraud he is
elected. WE MUST TRUST ROOSE-
WELT.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
Matte. 20 Stockholders.

The regular annual meeting OF the
stockbolders of the slough & Mitch.
ell Co, for the purpose OF electing a
board of directors and ~transacting
such other business as may lawfully
come before the meeting. will be
held at he office OF the company in
Stanford, Fergus county, Mont, on the
18th day of October, 1904. at the hour
OF s O'Clock p. m, or such other hour
: axigency OF the occasion may
require. .o,sr co..u-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
In the bitterness of its irony oyer IN.

In the bitterness Of Its irony over tho
unassailable strength OF President
Roosevelt's letter Of acceptance, the
New York Times exclaims, he has
doneabsolutely the right thing. the very
best thing upon every government oc.
e%asion, and with assured confidence he
promises to keep on so doing. He has
made no mistakes; he will meke
nome" This is meant for irony of the
real hot kind that comes from gnaw-
Ing on a file. But the question is not
whether President Roosevelt's course
has always been absolutely impecca-
Bile. but what different course could
the Democrats have pursued on these
government occasions that would not
have landed us in the fogs, fens and
mazes Of national decentralization and
tmpotencef
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

that II forGtls That no battle was ever
won by swearing at the enemy. Abuse
Of Mr.. Roosevelt will make votes for
him. lie Is n very popular man.
Personal criticism will not draw
away from him any man who adj.
mires him, but il will stir his admirers
10 the more earnest support Of him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Judge Parker 10 In training in earn
est for Nov. s. On the occasion Of his
trip to New York to consult Hill, Shee
han. Murphy, McCsrren and German
about superseding Tom Tagnrt 40
campaign manager, the New York
Times correspondent described him 40
"going on n swift drive down the rocky
hill road TO the dock" In November
there will be no elegantly equipped
steam yacht to receive him at the bot
tom OF the hill-only q gaping hole h.
beled ''obliylnn-"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

What has become Of that grand mr.
ray Of lS-karat Democrats Judge
Parker summoned from the cabinets
Of Clrveland's two terms for purposes
Of comparison with Hay and Taft.
and Shaw, and Root? Are Olney and
Carlisle ard Fairchild and Harmon
and Wins wasting their powers in be-
half Of the man who flung his all at
the feet 81 senator German, the sleek,
crying, Save me. Arthur, or | sink"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
Join y Live Party.

Alliance with a political corpse OF.
fers no inspiration, no attraction 10
the first voter. No young man pos.
sessed OF youths high impulse, Of Its
love Of action and achievement, Of its
"fevcr OF reason" aud impclling cour
age, should Willingly consent TO an
alliance with the Democracy. The
first voter should ally himself with
a live party.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
raseart's

A tip to Republicans. Don't be scared
by Chairman Taggart's prophecies o.
claims regarding the political out
look. In 1894. when he was chairman
Of the Democratic state central com
pittee in Indiana. he claimed tn,
state by 10000 votes up 10 the might
before the election. The next day tn,
Republicans carried II by 10000 plural
ity
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

This country Is now in q high state
OF prosperity. Never before did all
the economic forces work together 70
unitedly for national welfare and
prosperity as during the last few
years. Would It be wise to exchange
that condition for n not merely OF
uncertainty but Of almost certain dis
aStar7
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Perhaps the policy OF protection
has made business prosperity more
dependent upon politics than IL would
have been otherwise, but it certainly
has contributed more largely than
anything else 10 our extraordinary
and unparalleled progress.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
p.uoraI Abu,. win Not wa,

The Democratic party has been 30
long In the opposition and its every
day work has 50 long been criticism.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
zoe
MAsLIN IRON KETTLES

MAsLIN IRON KETTLES.
Cast iron, black japanned outside, white
enameled inside. Much de
sirable than the common iron ket
tie, and just the kettle for cooking
fruit, etc.; 10 quart size 81; 6 quart
size soc; 4 quart Size Coo; and Z
quart size. Ill.,
prize 7A
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

| The Germans are usually !
| found on the side OF good gov !
| crnmcnt. They carry into the I
! service OF the state the same ]
! wholesome, practical ideas Of
| economy and loyalty TO trust
| which they practice in their
/ domestic affairs. They hold pub
/ lie officials 10 a high account
I ability. and this Is well.-Sen- ]
! ator Fairbanks at Indianapolis,
l Sept. 3. 1899.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
STORY OFPERIL
AND HARlSHIPS

CONTINUED from first page.)
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
CONTINUATION FENCE TOOL

COMBINATION FENCE TOOL.
Combination plier. wire cutter, ham
mer. Best grade. Weight l ID.
Jaws nearly y inch wide, half
round steel handles, plier 9 inches
long: wire cutter on one side cuts
wire up to " inch. hammer on 9th
err. Tempered steel, put together
with bolts. Price on
at The Fair.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
RED CLAW FLOWER POTS.

RED CLAY FLOWER POTS.
Mold made, hand finished, made from
best pottery clay, terra Gotta color
assorted patterns. The lowest prices
on absolutely high grade goods
liz inch S5c. 10h inch CSC, 81
inch soc. 8h inch 4Oc. 7h inch
soc. 6h inch zoe. So x
inch. Price. ..............b~O
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
SAD IRON HANDLES,

Mrs. Potts sad iron handles. Full
size, smooth finish, nicely polished
walnut, casting japanned or alum
mum finish. good steel spring
Guaranteed to fit. Also useful as
stove lid litter. Regular zoe to 25c
value at The 1n~
Fair. Price. ..............BVO
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

1. X. L. RAZORS.
Celebrated I. X. L. razor made by
George Wostenholm & Son, Shelf.
field, England. East India silver
steel polished blade, beautifully
etched. Double riveted ebonized
handle. Price - 0k
at The Fair. .......
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
COOL HANDLE SPIDER.

COOL HANDLE SPIDER.
No. s steel spider 10h inches diam
eter, extra heavy steel, double the
thickness of that in our regular
spider. 9-inch ventilated, always
cool nickle-plated coil handle. ring
end, double riveted. Hn~
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
SAD IRON SETS.

SAD IRON SETS.
Mrs. Potts sad irons, put up in sets
of three irons, 1 each 5, 6 and
pound irons, full ~nickle-plated. pat
ent adjustable wood handles, 1 sad
iron stand, combination stand often
litter litter 90 Price e' per set. $1.S5
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
kRAuI Cutter.

Kraut or slaw cutter size 6 x Is inch.
es, made of thoroughly seasoned
hard maple, highly finished, well
made, two adjustable cutting
knives. Positively high grade in
all AE~
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

HARNESS PUNCH.
9-inch revolving harness or bel
punch, made of best polished cas-
steel. 4 revolving punches with
spring, 4 cutting tubes assorted
sizes. o.
Price.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

KNIFE SHARPENER.
12-inch solid shaft pure emery, Sc
cured in handle by steel rod run.
ming entire length, nickle-plated
hand guard. Works quickly and
perfectly. 1E~
Price ~
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Our mess of fourteen men ran out
of meat and IL was so cold that nc
one would venture to go IL miles fol-
it, none being prepared to travel In
the coolest weather; but after a few
days Mr.. Gammell told a Mormon boy
there that two of them would take d
pack animal and go TO Louraine's
l6 miles away, and get some beef
They went that day and when they
arrived at Louraine's they told Gram
nell there IA a quarter OF beef on
the rack he could have. but awhile
after night Red and Brown came
there with twenty-five other men,
they called for their suppers and
some time in the night the twenty-five
men left and went to Alder Gulch
The bodies of Red and Brown. or
account of their being aiders and alb
ettors Of the road agents. were dis
covered the next morning close by.
Next morning Mr.. Gammell found
that the two dozen men had eater
their suppers of of our quarter ol
beef and had only left g. pounds fol-
us. Mr.. Gammell brought that home
Our crew of fourteen men ate ever,
pound of the 81 for their supper ant
breakfast. Mr.. Gammell spoke agar
to the young Mormon about going fol
meat. but the Mormon said he woult
do without meat for a year before hi
would go there again, so another mar
was chosen.
AT that time we had a young mar
boarding with US. He had started
out to hunt up some stray stock fol
some parties. He went over on Mad
Olson and to Crow Tex's and Georg,
Ines ranch. He inquired of Inc 4
there was any stray stock In theil
herd, but Inc told him. Young mar
II sou don't stop hunting for stra,
stock II will not be healthy for you
The young man was 80 badly scarce
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

VEGETABLE OR FRUIT PRESS.
The well known Hennis press, equal.
ly useful for fruits and vegetables.
made of extra heavy metal, double
timed, malleable handles. SOC to
60c value at the 0n>
Fair. Price.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

One good Babcock buggy, two good
sets of harness-One new. Apply 10
W. II. RICHARDSON,
Farmville, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Normal School Notes.

You would never know now, that the
girls had had such "a long enjoyable
holiday as they all did seem to haye, il
you were TO judge from the way they
are hard at work. Every student
has Quieted down and the week OF
Nmas seems 10 be a thing entirely of
the past. This fact ought TO be borne
in mind TO the extent that the girls of
1904 and 1905 may also enjoy the same
Xmas recreation that the girls this
year have been given.
There were only about eghty-fve,
who renamed in the building Xmas.
But those few, can well say, that not
e;en tleir friends at their homes could
have made greater effort to make
their holiday more pleasant, than did
Mrs. Morrison and those connected with
the school. Each day was planned for
10y some means Of entertainment, and
the greatest freedom was allowed every
one. "Boxes" too, added greatly to
many girls pleasure, as each day the
express wagon brought some bounuful
store Of good things sent by the
thoughtful mothers throughout the
state.
Miss Fanny w. Dunn returned from
her home at Petersburg, accompanied
by her sister Miss Ellie Dunn, who
will enter the school al the beginning
Of the new term.
Misses Gannaway, of Lynchburg,
were at the Normal during Xmas for a
short while, with their friends the
Misses Crute, Of Buckingham.
Miss Hills chaperoned a party O.
skaters to Adams Bluff during the
holidays, but owing to the scarcity Of
ice Mr.. Adams told them he would
much rather they would not skate on
the ice that day as he wanted to har-
vest it. These girls enjoyed their long
walk if they did not have chance to
enjoy the skating.
Both the Cunningham aud the Ar
gus Literary society met i'm their rooms
last Saturday evening from $50 to @.
Election Of new officers was the i'm
portant business Of the meetings.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
Encouragement Tor congress.

To the people of the Fourth Virgins
District
lfit be agreeable lo the Democrats, ,s
trust from advices and messages fe.
ceivcd 30 Will be, would like 90 rep e.
sent The ana Virginia District In the
59th Congress
10 is rarely that have ever found
myself cOutcudiuE with another mem
Der of our party for amy position. bur
the example OF the present representa-
tive Boo the last campaign, and, indeed
iu other campaigns, justiiies this ac-
ton, aud. boz Justice t0 him, this an.
n0Wcement is made without delay,
after lhe purpose ls formed.
DO not. aud never can forget how
that YOU entrusted me fourteen ll4l
years ago with this position, from
which i became necessary for me o.
retire. for the reason that / was unable
further to bear the enormous expense
which 10 was necessary, az that time 90
incur, and unwilling longer Co impose
ON a brave and generous people the
tremendous lab0ur and sacrifice, which
was, at that time involved, and the de-
sire 20 represent you for another Term
now il largely due tO the desire To- have
your mpumatur, that during my
former service. you were not hard task
masters. aud was not am uuMlthiul
public servant
/ have confidence Zoo the people Of the
old 4th District, that they know the
principles best t0 adhere 60, and the
policies safest 90 adopt, just as well a.
can tell. them, consequently IL is not
my purpose tO consume any more OF
their time than is desired, i'm speech
making, but 10 is my desire TO meet and
pay you nay respects, as far as OppOr-
tuuity affords, aud ! shall be, at all
times, pleased 90 receive expressions Of
your views and wishes.
While there are no very brilliant eX-
pl0its of which TO boast, il is certain
that all who know me will bear wit
ness that / have never shrunk from
bearing my share of the dangers and
trials of my fellow-citizens, either i'm
time of war or the trying years which
have succeeded 10.
In this connection il b. proper 90 ac-
knowledge my appreciation of the eX-
pressi0ns of former colleagues who de-
sire To- see me back, and constituents,
% send me back tO Congress, aud the
whole matter is now submitted To you
az fully as DC this letter were separate
ly addressed 90 each one of you person
ally.
Very Respectfully,
JAMES +. EPEs
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
AFTER SICKNESS.
HOW TO REGAIN STRENGTH.
Our Druggist, Mr.. II. c. Crute, Gives
Some SuggestiOn-We YOuch for
His Sincerity.

During he past few months there
has been great deal Of sickness OF
one kind and another i'm Farmville,
largely induced by therecent unseasOu-
able weather.
Tn speaking of this TO Mr.. Crute, our
leading druggist, the Otherday, he said:
"Nes, there has been, and Is, a lot of
sickness in the town, aud while most
/. people get over the acute stage rather
/. quickly, it leaves the blood impOv-
erished, and il Is hard to regain lost
vitality. The PATIENTS strength is de-
. pleted, the system generally democrat
lied and relapses are continually fear
ed
The one thing TO aid recovery is to
give the patient blood building and
/ strength restoring tonic, one that will
give strength to every organ in the
body.
"N0w, truthfully,n continued Mr.
/ Crute, al don't believe there is an
other remedy in the country equal to
our delicious cod liver oil preparation
/ NinOl for making rich, red blood, and
building up strength, ! say this from
an intimate knowledge of almost every
medicine on the market, and after duly
considering what NinOl is, and has
done.
"Nin0l contains every one of the body
building, medicinal elements of cod
liver oil, without one drop of oil e.
retard its work, and this with ganic
iron, which is a needful constituent for
the blood, dissolved i'm delicious table
wine, makes NinOl. 1t acts directly on
the stomach, creates healthy appetite.
and enables the digestive organs To Ob
tain the necessary elements TO make
rich, red blood, healthy flesh and muscle
tissue, and create strength, ana you
know what you are taking"
said Mr.. Crute, "Such letters as this
prove the value Of Vinol after sick
ness:'
Mr.. Edgar a. Howe Of Concord, n.
H., writes that after being confined 10
mis- bed for thirteen weeks with the
grippe he was weak and emaciated. all
tonics seemed Of no avail, but Vinol
restored in a marvellous manner. his
strength, flesh and appetite.
Mrs G. III. Wardell. Of Lynn. Mass.
writes that the measels left her little /
daughter with cough and in a very |
bad condition. but Ninol cured the /
cough and made her we'll
Mr. John Emerson, of Bangor, Me
writes that after grippe, al seventy /
years Of age, Ninol built up his strength /
and gave him new life.
Mr.. James Stuart Of Pittsburg, Pa,
writes That after a severe fever he was
weak and emaciated, but Ninol built
him up, made him strong and well.
81 might 60 on quoting from hun
1reds Of -uch letters,' continued Mr..
Crute. you see no one need take my
word for what Ninol will do, aud it is
because of such proof that l solemly
agree that If IL does no good where it
IS recommended that it shall not cost
penny. That's fair isn't 1t? II. {.
'rute, Druggist
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08
COUNTRY LIFE.

Without doubt the tendency of thC
age is to quit the country and flock e
the cities. In some cases the change
is no doubt for the better, but in most
cases a failure. The comforts Of we'll
appointed country home cannot be had
in the city by others than the very
well-to-do. Few city salaries are large
enough to buy even good air, good
light, good heat, good fare, good seats
in the theatre or even in the house of
God. lfyou imagine that the golden
ages Of country living Is all in the past
you should have with us listened 10
the description given Of Xmas week in
the homes Of the Darlington Heights
neighb0rhoOd by one Of our friends.
The wide open fire places all aglow
with feTvent heat the tables groaning
beneath their loads Of turkies, old
hams, oysters, barOecues, birds, ali the
vegetables, mince pies and cake galore.
Music, hands all around, stealing part
ners, hold fast to what ! give you,
finch, clapping in and clapping out,
buggy rides between homes, an occa-
sional nog, simmon beer, good cheer,
cordial greetings, "pull of your coat
aud spend the day" chang up your
hat and spend the night" And all so
genuine, so informal, so free from cold
ostentation and so much heart as well
as hand in it.
No doubt about it, "God made the
country"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

rso,ered at the postomce at tarmynle" as
d econd class mat,erl
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-01-08

Ii was our privilege to spend the
morning hour Of the first day Of the
year with Miss Freedom and her circle
of KindergaIteniaus. What charm
ing scene is presented as they bow re-
yerenty in prayer sing in sweetest ac-
cord, move on most graceful lines and
graciously welcome each other and their
visitors To- the well lighted, well venti-
lated, well appointed and well manag-
ed school. And how gentle the in
huence which keeps this intricate and
more than electrical machinery in har-
moui0us motion Mothers Of Farm
vile, go TO the kindergarten and learn
that it is not necessary TO storm at the
child to make 1t obedient to your own
WILL The command, yearather the iu-
huence In the school is as gentle as Is
the coming of the opening day aud as
potent. We always feel that the world
is little better, life a little happier, and
conditions almost a little brighter
whenever we visit this training school
for little children.