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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.
EDGERToN, WIS, Feb. 19, 1915.

EDGERToN, Wis, Feb. 19, 1915.
The tobacco crop is selling quite
freely in nearly all sections of the state
but under a stress of circumstances
that means low prices. Many growers
need money and spring is not so far
away. both leading to concessions in
price, and something like a general
movement is under way. The sales
quoted below are for the better crops.
The Reporter might fill its columns
with names of growers who receive
around and cents.
Henry Skaar, la at 8&2c.
L. B. Crandall, 10a at 93&3c.
Grover Olson, Ia at 10&3c.
John Drew, 10a at 10&3c.
Albert Hanson, 10a at 8&3c.
Johnson & Lund, ga at 9&3c.
John Bates, 10a at 83&2c.
L. P. Saunders, Ia at 9&3c.
Martin Mason, 8a at 83&3c.
Neil Mason, 8a at 84&3c.
Henry Haugen, ga at 8&2c.
Chas. Steinhaurer, ga at 8&2c.
That the bulk of the sales goes at
less figures, we need only to state that
100000 pounds received at this point
Monday cost less than $1,000 or cents
a pound.
Receiving is now going on steadily
and warehouse handling under full
swing at the packing points.
Some old leaf is moving, quite a
block of binder leaf is reported sold re-
Gently by a Janesville packer, while
there is good inquiry for BIS.
The shipments out of storage reach
last report.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19
VIROoUA. WIS. Feb. II. 1915.

Nearly five hundred tobacco growers
met in Viroqua Saturday afternoon,
and after thorough discussion of the
present tobacco market situation, de-
cided to take their chance at pooling
this years crop of the weed. One hun.
dred and seventy acres were pledged.
Board of directors was elected as fol-
lows: D. O. Mahoney, president; E. j..
Jennings, secretary and manager; AL
bert Tryggestad, Bert Cunningham,
Albert Hanson. The board hopes to
commence operations about February
Is. They have leased the Espeseth
warehouse and anticipate a packing
that will fill the house. Censor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19
NOTE BOOK SKETCHES

No more welcome piece of news af-
fecting the tobacco trade could be made
public than that which The Reporter
exclusively announces in a marked re-
duction of insurance rates on tobacco
warehouses and contents in Wisconsin.
The new rate book issued February 10,
taking effect January last, shows an
average reduction on the whole state
of IL per cent, which of itself will mean
marked saving to the larger packers
of Wisconsin tobacco. The reduction,
based on the amount of insurance car
ried in the state in 1914, would figure a
saving of $11, All. 19 for the year. The
concession in rates may not apply
equally to all the different tobacco
storehouses and contents for the mat
ter of fire protection and other ele-
ments, location, exposure, etc, that
enter into the making Of rates may be
such as not to entitle the property the
reduction. But generally speaking the
reduction is uniform and applies to all
the packing points Of the state and
therefore the information will be pleas
ant news to the tobacco trade of the
country.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19
STOUGHTON. WIS. Feb. II, 1915.

Since last weeks lease" weather,
Cullman Bros. have been doing some
buying of medium quality crops in this
vicinity and Al Schrode, who for years
has represented the firm here, Monday
will begin asserting at warehouse No.
l with a full crew, if he can secure that
many hands. Two carloads of tobacco
were received at Waunakee for ship
ment to this city. Joe Pickarts, M. H.
Mathison and Henry Ellingson are three
farmers of Dunn who sold this week at
Z and % cents.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19
PennsyIYania.


LANCASTER, IA, TED. IO, ITO.
1t is pretty well understood that
about 20 per cent of the new crop of
Lancaster county has been contracted
for, which means about one-ffth of say
70, 900 cases which this crop will prob
ably make Most of this has been TAX
en- by the United Cigar Manufacturers
Co., the Eisenlohrs, Berger of Cincin-
natl, and few other big concerns,
some of whom, with the American Ci-
gar Co. included, are still buying lit
tie. But they are not buying much
now, just gathering up the best crops
they can find here and there, and pay
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19

The statement OF the United Cigar
Manufacturers Co. for the year ending
December 81, 1914, just prepared,
shows that the corporation made re-
markable gains during a twelve-month
characterized by generally poor busi-
ness conditions. Extraordinarily sue
cessful administration of the company's s
affairs during the year is shown in an
increase of nearly $1,000, 900 in gross
earnings. The company announced at
the close of 1913 that it was about to
carry through systematic reorganiza-
tion and that general effort for bigger
business would be made. 1t did not, of
course, forsee the European war which
so sadly demoraliZed American business
during the entire latter half of 1914,
but nevertheless it was enabled to issue
a handsome balance sheet, besides MAX
ing provision for proft-sharing prjvi-
leges now shared by practically all con-
cerned in the production, distribution
and sale Of the goods. The United
Cigar Manufacturers Co. reports S3,-
766, ,932 gross earnings for 1914, as
against 81, 858, 736 for 1913. That the
expenses Of administration and selling
were prevented from increasing dis
proportionately with the increased earn
ings, and were reduced to figures in
dicative of high efficiency in the COM
pany, is shown in that operating costs
for 1914 were So, $50, 526, as against
81, ,414, ,692 for 1913. The company's as
sets are listed at $50, 325, ,042, including
such items as s19, 104, 900 in goodwill,
trade marks to the famous u. c. M.
Co. brands and patent rights, 81, 49,,
n69 in real estate and machinery, etc.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19
Business Directory.
Wisconsin SsSasco Statistics.

Tobacco growing be- Wisconsin
80 years ago. sl6kD
Is counties now produce tobacs~
42, 200 acres were grown in 1872
average Weld in Wisconsin abOutS
$4,000. 900 pounds.
Brings Wisconsin farmers annual in
come of Sc, 100000.
$4,000, 600 spent annually for handing,
storage and insurance.
Edgerton has 81 warehouses on 1nSur-
anee map.
The sixth important agricultural in
dustry in the state.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19

Farmers wishing to have their crops
sorted and stored will please call on w.
T. Pomeroy & Co. lOt4
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19

It has been reported by large buyers
of the Havana tobacco that at the
worst at least half a crop may be ex-
pected, for while there have been dis
astrous rains in some sections of the
Island, others have not been damaged.
What proportion Of leaf there will be
available for American cigar manufac-
turing depends to a considerable extent
upon future developments, as per-
centage of the leaf now in the fields
may mature in suitable fashion, de-
spite the fact that about half normal
crop was planted.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-02-19

The credit for bringing about the re-
duction in tobacco rates belongs almost
exclusively to Henry Johnson, the up
to date insurance agent of Edgerton.
For nearly year he has been engaged
in compiling statistics of fire losses IN
the state during a series of years, the
amount of risks carried and the COM
parative amount of premiums paid to
the losses incurred, until he had COM
plete record of incontrovertible facts.
Armed with this information he was
able to &c to the rating authorities and
|'show them" that the rates on tobacco
insurance in Wisconsin were entitled
to a marked reduction. Of course ev-
cry insurance agent in the state will be
permitted to write insurance at the
new rates owing to the missionary
work done by Mr.. Johnson. We be-
lieve it only just to state that the to-
bacco trade owes debt of gratitude to
Mr. johnson for his efforts in bringing
about the reduction which all of them
will now benefit by 1t was no small
task that he entered into in gathering
up the material necessary to convince
the insurance authorities of the justice
of his case and concession they US
ually are reluctant to give.
On the other hand, companies who
carry large lines on tobacco are enti-
tied to some credit for their willingness
to grant the concession when the mat
ter was shown to them in the light Of
fair business proposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
By Jeanette Young Norton.

This heavy, substantial menu was quite the
thing in Its day, but that day is past SaA'
the good things served in such dinner are
well worth preserving, additionally speaking
and though we do not eat them in groups. as
formerly, we do enjoy them singly.
The oxtal soup of yesterday and to-day
differs so slightly that 1t is useless to give the
recipe for it The escalloPcd oysters were
cone In large dish and served as fish course
bv portions on each plate The correct recipe
for the making Of this old-fashioned dish Is
20 select fifty medum-sized fresh oysters,
drain and dry them on linen towel and place
: liver in we'll buttered baking dish. On top
OF them put a layer Of very dry breadcrumbs
busted with pepper and salt and dotted with
little Jumps OF butter; then another layer OF
oysters. and so on until the dish IS FULL Next
strain in carefully one cup Of the oyster
LIQUOR. then one cup of rich cream, dot the top
with Jumps of butter and bake in medium
even until it is delicate brown
The turkey should be stuffed with the sag.
and onion stuffng. and roasted on its breast
instead Of on its back, being braced into this
position by steel skewers. This is done so
that the juice runs into the breast meat instead
Of weeping away in the pan. Turn the turkey
iust before removing it from the oven, so as
20 brown the breast sufficiently.
For the chicken pie two short thick chickens
are needed. Have them jointed; boil them I'M
til tender enough TO remove the large bones;
season them well while they are cooking.
Take them from the liquor and have ready
deep pudding dish lined with good piecrust.
Lay the chicken in the pie, throw the big
bones back into the liquor and boil it down TO
one-half the quantity; thicken slightly, season
by adding little celery salt. juice Of an onion
and then strain it over the chicken. Put on
the top crust, making decorative border
around the edge with the tines OF a silver fork
and leaving an opening in the centre two
inches in diameter. which may be crossed by
strips of the paste, and bake for two or three
hours in medium oven. Do not let the pie
get too brown. The chicken pie will jelly
down so that Il will be just as good cold as
it is hot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

with permitted" and forbidden" Whenever,
therefore. prohibition is removed, there will
be the impulse to try the forbidden experience;
and where the absence of parents withdraws
the restraints children will take advantage OF
their absence to indulge what they arc usually
forbidden. Whoever is left in authority when
the parents are away, whether it be friend,
or relative or hired servant, is sure to find
a strong tendency to break out
Many years ago the school reader contained
a story entitled. Mice at Play" which de-
scribed the naughty antics of houseful OF
children during the temporary absence OF their
parents. All sorts of forbidden deeds were
INDUCED in, mysterious cupboards were ex
plored and the pantry was raded. This nearly
forgotten tale was brought forcibly to my
memory recently, by friend whose sister had
10 leave her children for few days. My
friend telephoned TO her sisters house to Ind
out how the children were getting on, and
was assured by the maid that they were very
well. And with much emphasis the maid added
the further item that the children were also
very good 1t was the stress that the maid
laid upon this fact that the children were very
eood. although the parents were away which
made such an impression.
II appears that there are many people who
expect. as a matter of course. that children
will be naughty when the restraining iniiu
ence OF the parents is removed. No doubt the
proverb. when the cats away the mice are at
play" had its origin in the fact that the pres
sence OF parents or of other adults was Sc
we're restraint upon the activities OF the chill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

lows verRestraint

visitors any day perfect order on the part OF
her pupils The work proceeds with mechani-
cal regularity, every child seems to know his
plsce-and keeps it. There are no unnecessary
movements or sounds But the same children,
out of sight of the teacher, are declared by
other teachers in the school to be the most
unruly and the most unreliable. What then
avails all this discipline if it can be made to
function" only in the presence OF police
force?
And so it u.s. working with more mature
people, under somewhat different conditions
OF temptation and motive. the manager whose
shops or Offices produce high records of EFF
fciency' so long as he keeps his hands FIRMLY
on the machinery Of administration For the
time being, the mother, the teacher, the man
ager may be satisfied with the results. Sooner
or later. however, the over restrained and the
over managed may be expected to be separated
from the machinery of discipline. Then the
inevitable result is chaos. For the order and
unity of the regulated lives, instead OF being
the result Of growth in self-control and self
direction. were but the temporary impress OF
outward necessity.
We have too often treated the expanding
force of growing children as we treat the ex-
banding force OF kettle Of steam. The latter
may be made to work properly only as it is
confined to fixed channels-and when the lid
comes off, all escapes. The child. on the con-
trary. is an organism quite as capable OF be-
coming sef-directing and purposefu per
sonality as is the parent or policeman who I'M
dertakes to discipline" it. And this it becomes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
When the Children H0meward ~
for the Thanksgiving Holidays
Savory Odors and TanaalizimS
Sounds Make Meccas of
Kitchen and Dining
Room.

such as deep orange and yellow nasturtums'
red and white peonies. red geranums win
their foliage. etc.
In the shallow bowl the plain japanese
bronze is dignifed and effective background
for few dainty flowers This bowl also has
place on the library or living room table
In the revival OF the colored Bohemian glass
which we identified with our grandmothers
time there is another delightful treatment tor
table decoration, as the covered compotes IN
amber. red and gold and even black and white
class ISIS to S35 each) constitute desirable
centre decoration either filled with dried rose
leaves or empty, while decanters to match can
he placed at each side to carry out the scheme
Of color.
A decided novelty in growing centre piece
is the Kewpe doll, of various sizes $50, 80 ana
SOD. covered with the roots of Japanese tern,
which when kept moist sprout out in delicate
leaves until the Kewpie is entirely covered
with the feathery green plant, except the hands
and head These dolls can be made to assume
a number OF grotesque positions, such as
fisherman. seated with tiny pole in his hands
and so placed on the edge Of the bowl OF water
as to give the appearance OF really hshins' linen
gain the Kewpie can be made to stand or as
sumo a position as though dancing, and when
placed in the centre of loosely arranged flowers
suggests wood sprte scampering through the
flowers and foliage These are interesting as
an occasional luncheon or dinner decoration
but as a daily table ornament are, perhaps,
more appropriate for the living room table
Here. too, the Japanese bronze or Japanese
crackle bowl. with piece Of coral or charcoal
rlaced in the water. on which will grow the
camphor plant. provides an attractive touch OF
growing green. These plants are, however,
not imported until the holidays, but make de
sirabe winter plant that requires but little
care.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
By Elizabeth LOunSbery.

IN He diring table with a centre mower
decoration is rarely seen to-day. Tins
"a IS possibly due TO innate love OF
flowers and tire desire to have them about us
"a, tine when, perhaps, more than any other,
they can be thoroughly enjoyed through init
mate contact. Thus we find, with each season,
new arrangement of color scheme OF flowers
for the table or something new and attractive
to place them in.
As the once popular fern dish OF the past
was no doubt relocated to disuse by imitation
ferns, violent in their green's, some substitute
for the limited purse had to be considered
This was successfully introduced III the shallow
class and pottery bowls and in the pottery
compotes. which hold the necessary amount
OF water for a single perfect flower, broken on
from its stem, to float upon with a few leaves
OF foliage With these tiny glazed pottery
bird in natural colors or in Copenhagen ware
of blush gray colorings is used, perched upon
the edge of the bowl and held in place by
tiny bit Of soft adhesive clay.
The large. deep edged shallow. oval or
round glass bowls can also be arranged with
profusion of flowers at one end so that com
paratively little OF the dish shows. These are
very lovely for formal dinner or luncheon
In the deeper glass bowls. which assume the
5ppearance of large salad bowls or deep com
potes. they can be found in beautiful tone OF
translucent green glass. from So to sl4, de
lending upon their size which when filled with
water accentuate the effect OF the water and
form an attractive setting for brilliant flowers.
STRIPES ARE STRIKING.
Black and white porcelain bowls OF this same
shape decorated with broad vertical stripes
likewise make an unusual touch Tor the centre
table decoration. These look well filled with
flowers OF bold coloring in strong contrast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07


not through restraint and suppression pu'
through guidance and spontanety.
The child must have an abundance OF spon
taneous action. because only thus can ne Try
out his various possibilities in relation to things
and people Only thus can he get the oppo''
tunity to select and evsluate the activities tha'
are worth while. to reject what is not worm
while, what is injurious, what leads to pa'"
and sorrow. And it is through such seleeuo"
and rejection that he comes at last to DC INC
master of his thoughts and conduct.
1t is true on the other hand. that the emu
needs guidance. for If left quite TO himself Mo
random and spontaneous actions would 500"
lead to his undoing. But guidance must "
something more than the mothers habit OF say
ing Don't do that" The dependence OF '"s
child upon the mother should be TOR ieaoe.'
ship and counsel. and not for constant ad'non'
ton OF the terrors OF the law.
The removal of the usual head OF group
should not result in an outbreak OF suppresse"
feelings. On the contrary, there should DC ."
increased sense OF responsibility, keen des..
on the part of each to do his part httihs"
under the novel conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
" SIDONIE MATZNER GUTENBERG.

A S WE look about among our acquaint
"A ances, we may see that in some house
4 N holds the absence OF the mother, even
for day. is sure to result in a great deal OF
i-regulsrity in the conduct of the children-to
say the least In other homes. on the contrary,
almost any adult in charge would find the
children going on about their games and other
activities as though nothing unusual had oc
Cured
The difference between these two types OF
homes does not show so much difference be
tween children as one between the viewpoints
or habits Of parents. In some cases parents
rule with high hand. and the children have
constantly in their presence feeling OF re
s,rant. To the child. what may DC done and
what may not be done are altogether arb.
,r2ry matters. determined by the authority OF
parent or teacher. That is 10 say right and
wrong" are somehow vaguely synonymous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

and save every particle
OF Juice for making a
loaf Of brown bread.
This will give it a
particularly delicious
flavor.
When ready to make
the pies measure the
mashed pulp and to
every four cupfuls al
low a teaspoonful OF
salt, half of a grated
nutmeg, half a tea
spoonful OF ground
mace. one teaspoonful
each of ginger and GIN
namon and three-quar-
tiers of a cupful of
sugar. Beat four eggs
until light. add three
cupfuls of rich milk
and half a cupful OF
cream; then mix with
the seasoned pumpkin
pulp and taste to see if
il is sweet enough and
if any extra seasoning
is required. Turn into
deep pie plates that
have been lined with
rich pie crust and bake
for three-quarters of an
hour, until a rich, gold
en- brown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
BRANDY SAUCE.

Cream one-quarter Of cupful OF butter and
add gradually, while beating constantly, one
and half cupfus of brown sugar, three
tablespoonfuls of brandy, the yolks OF two
well-beaten eggs and half cupful OF milk
Cook over hot water until the sauce thickens
do not let it boiD and pour the mixture.
beating brskly, upon the stiffly whipped egg
whites. Flavor with grated nutmeg and serve
Immediately. Lemon juice may be substituted
for the brandy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

In the making Of the
lobster ramekins use
three cups of cold boil
ed lobster cut fine. Add
to the lobster a cup OF
dry bread crumbs, a
gill Of melted butter and
one of cream, pepper,
salt, and a tablespoon
of grated English
cheese. Fill well-but-
tered small ramekins
with the mixture, dust
ing the top of each with
a little paprika a II q
rated cheese. Serve
with a spray OF cress
laid across the top OF
each.
Take a medium sized
hen turkey, have it care
fully boned, the legs
and neck drawn inside
stuff with a savory
chestnut stufhng, truss,
Glaze and roast. Gar
nish the turkey with
baked potato served on
the half shell, and serve
with il the scalloped
asparagus.
Mincc and pumpkin
tartlets may be served
in place of the parfait
&c desired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07
By Virginia Carter Lee.

XUST at this season there is no more
timely vegetable TO be found in the mar
ket than the delicious pumpkin, which is
now at its best; and toothsome pies as well
as other delicacies are all possible with it as
a basis.
For real, oldfashioned pumpkin pie the
following New England recipe cannot be ex-
celled, and as pumpkin pie is such a popular
iavorite, dividing the honors equally with the
mnce variety at the Thanksgiving dinner, 1t
is suggested for use by the holiday hostess.
NEW ENGLAND PUMPKIN PIE.
Select a solid-meated pumpkin Chose that
are slightly hattened at the ends are apt to
be the sweetest Cut it into small pieces
without peeling, then remove the skin and
inner shreds. Put the prepared pieces into
large granteware saucepan, with about one
cupful and half of water to prevent burning
then bring it to the boil; push it back on the
range and let it simmer in its own juices
This will require from four to FIVE hours. At
the end OF that time the pumpkin should be
tender and almost dry. Drain and press
through fine colander or ricer If it seems
at all watery let it drain for some time longer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-07

Since so many inquiries haze come 10 Wdna-
makers for the Kitchen utcHsH holder, erroHs-
ously sho5rn on this page last Tceek, Il Is nee.
essdry 10 state that the article Is not obtain
able during the udr. When Wdnamaker', IL
again able TO import Il, Il TcW be on sole, for
70 cents and Sl25, according TO size.