Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1908 — WHEN TO BUY MINING STOCK. [ARTICLE]

WHEN TO BUY MINING STOCK.

A gentleman from near Remington who states that a great deal of worthless mining stook has been unloaded in that place the past few years and that nearly a wagon load of this stock was found among the “assets” of the Parker bank, hands us the following clipping with a request that we publish it for the benefit of other Remingtonians who may think of investing: ; A subscriber has asked us for advice on the subje ct of buying mining stock. If there is anything we are long on, it is advice, and we ebeerfully comply. Mining stock should be bought in the dark of the moon, from a total stranger. If possible pay him in lead money. Mining stock is useful in several things. The long, narrow certificates are good for laying upon pantry shelves. The short fat one can be used in the bottoms of drawers. The handsomely engraved certificates on hand made paper can be rolled up and used for killing flies. You should, of course, buy your stock carefully and choose the size which will home in handiest.

Several enterprising companies are now putting out stock which comes in assorted sizes and can b 6 used for doilies, paper spills, shaving paper and table cloths. There is a general complaint because the ink on many of the certificates is injurious to health. If some company will put out a line of mining stock on perfectly blank and and sterilized paper, it will make a great hit.

Low-grade mining stock should be bought just before house cleaning. It can then be laid under the carpet during the summer. Late in the fall it can be taken up and used for bedding the horse. —The Confidential Banker.