The want ads in the paper were interesting, too, during the 1890's.

- G. Weber at the Tipton Nursery was offering to sell hedge plants (for setting out hedge rows) $1.00 per 1,000. Apple trees (2 yrs.) l0c (3 yrs.) 15c. Peach trees 25c and shade trees Sc to 15c.

- Petty & Stephenson, Contractor & Builders, Tipton, Mo. Estimates furnished for all styles of brick and stone architecture. Plastering and masonry of every kind. All work guaranteed satisfactory. Give us a call.

- W.P. Johnson & Son - Real Estate for Sale. 550 acres, 5 miles south of Tipton, $20 per acre. Brick dwelling in Tipton, $500. 80 acres, in Cooper County, well improved, $15 per acre. 240 acres, Chenault farm near Tipton, $20 per acre.

- Missouri Pacific Railroad - Tickets to San Francisco - one way, $22.60. Good for sixty days - round trip, $40.70.