Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1901 — Economy. [ARTICLE]

Economy.

There were only four neighbors in Tucker’s general store at the crossing of the plank ridge and the state road when Silas Slosson entered. “How be ye. boys?” he said collectively. “How be ye. Si?” was the reply. “Hou’s th’ bl’ lady?” “ ’Baout th’ same; don’t see much change.” Silas crossed the stere to the counter, behind which stood Tucker, his face wreathed in mercantile smiles, his fat hands pressed against the varnishless table. “Whattel it bfe, Mistur Slosson?” he asked. “Haow much ye gettin’ fer C sugar?” replied the prospective customer. “Six cents.” “Phew—w—w,” whistled Silas, “gone up, ain’t it? Didn't hev t’ pay no slch figger fer t’ las’ I bo’t.” “Thet so?” inquired Tucker with surprise. “Haow much ’d ye heV t’ glv’?” “Five cents an’ a half.” “Thet so? Haow much ye want?” “Paound.”