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yes manytimes it takes the ruling vote of
three to determine just what to do – herein
we can sympathize with you.

Of Screws I have nothing satisfactory
to report – simply on account of the
remarkable state of things in regards to raw
meterial & labor – of course labor has nothing
to do with screws directly – & only as other
prices are affected. No – for the present
all our engines are bent on obtaining
goods at any price & any terms.

Wire I supposed you are advised
is now sold at List 5% cash
nails were advanced yesterday to $6²⁵