THE WESTERN FARMER 



dollars and cents. This we shall proceed to do as 

 accurately and as briefly as we can. 

 For this purpose let us inquire — 



1. How much is actually taken yearly out of the 

 pockets of the American farmers by compelling them to 

 buy dear, instead of allowing them to buy cheap, goods. 



2. Wliat becomes of the enormous sum that is yearly 

 drained from them in this way. 



3. Hov^ this dreadful and wanton waste can be 

 avoided. 



