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Bits by Betty

Prices in 1882BATTELLE’S LOCALSStandard A sugar, 9 lbs. For $1. Akron oatmeal 6 cts. Per lb.Best table syrup, 5 gallon kegs, $3.05Fearless oyster crackers, 12 cts. Lb.XXXsoda crackers, 11 cts. Lb.Alden apples, 6 lbs. For $1.Rolling pins, 15 cts.1/4 lb. cans ground cinnamon, 10c.California pears, 30 cts. Can.Ground pepper in bulk, 35 cts. Lb.Cream tartar, 35 cts. Lb.Bag string 8 cts. BallWood flour sieves, 20 cts.Rock Rapids patent flour $4.25 cwt.Rock Rapids XXXX flour $3.65 cwt.Goods delivered free to any part of the village.Battelle sells goods at prices advertised and warrants them as presented. Call and try him.Farm for RentOr sale on very liberal terms. Situated within one-half mile of Drake station. Good school house located in one corner of the farm. There are in the farm 160 acres, 60 acres of which are fall plowed and 30 acres are seeded to timothy. A very desirable farm for dairy purposes will be sold for $1200. Inquire of or address my agent, Mrs. L.F. Hovey, Luverne, Minn. E.B. CraftDonations to the Rock County Historical Endowment Fund can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, P.O. Box 741, Luverne, MN 56156.Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net,

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