September, 1908. 



American Hee Journal 



PUBLISHKD MONTHLY BY 



GEORGE W. YORK S COMPANY 



116 W. Jackson Blvd., Ghicago, 111. 



IMPORTANT NOTICE. 



THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE of this Journal is 

 7J cents a year, In the United States of America, 

 (except Chicago, where it is $1.00), and Mexico; 

 la Canada H5 cents; and in all other countries in 

 the Postal Union, 25 cents a year extra for post- 

 ige. Sample copy free. 



THE WRAPPER-LABEL DATE indicates the 

 end of the month to which your subscription is 

 paid. For instance, " decOt< " on your label shows 

 that it is paid to the end of December, 1908.1 



SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS. -We do not send 

 ft receipt for money sent us to pay subscription, 

 but change the date on your wrapper-label, which 

 ■hows that the money has been received and 

 credited. 



Advertising Rate, per flgate Line, I5g. 



14 lines make one inch. 

 Nothing less than 4 lines accepted. 



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3 times 14c a line 9 times lie a line 



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Reading Notices, 25 cents, count line. 

 Goes to preaa the 6th of each month. 



National Bee Keepers' Association 



Objects of the Association. 



I8t.— To promote the interests of its members. 



2d.— To protect and defend its members in their 

 lawful riKhts. 



3d.— To enforce laws against the adulteration of 

 honey. 



Annual Membership Dues, $1.00. 



lent, Dues may be sent to the 

 Bee Journal. 



lar If m 

 publishers of the A 



"Songs of Beedom" 



This is a pamphlet, 6x9 inches, con- 

 taining 10 songs (words and music) 

 written specially for bee-keepers, by 

 Hon. Eugene Secor, Dr. C. C. Miller, 

 and others. They are arranged for either 

 organ or piano. The list includes the 

 following : " Bee - Keepers' Reunion 

 Song;" "The Bee-Keeper's Lullaby;" 

 "The Hum of the Bees in the Apple- 

 Bloom;" "The Humming of the Bees;" 

 "Buckwheat Cakes and Honey;" "Dot 

 Happy Bee-Man;" "Bee-Keepers' Con- 

 vention Song;" "The Busy", Buzzing 

 Bees:" "Spring-Time Joys;" and "Con- 

 vention Song." The pamphlet is mailed 

 for 25 cents, or sent with the American 

 Bee Journal one year — both for only 

 90 cents. Send all orders to the Ameri- 

 can Bee Journal, 118 W. Jackson, Chi- 

 cago, 111. 



Western Bee- Keepers s^ow^o« 



how to save money. Send for our new cata- 

 log of the best Bee-ware made. 

 THE COLORIDO BOIEI-rRODUCEBS' ISS'JI, ttntt. CtU. 



No-Drip Honey Sliipping-Cases 



At Reduced Prices 



Tops and bottoms of one piece. Let us know your wants, and we will 

 be pleased to quote you lowest figures. 



We make prompt shipments. 



Write for prices on Sections and Other Supplies. 



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Sheboygan Fruit Box Go. *„",Ton"S 



" If Goods are Wanted Quick Send to Touder. " 



ESTABLISHED 1889 



Bee-Supplies. Root's Goods in Indiana. 



Standard Hives with latest improvements, Danzenbaker 

 Hives. Honey-Bo.xes. Comb Foundation and everything that 

 is used in the bee-yard. Large illustrated cataloe mailed 

 free. Finest White Clover E.xtracted Honey for sale in any 

 quantity desired. 



WALTER S. POUDER, 513-515 Massacfiusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 



Dittmer's Comb Foundation 



Is the Best. Not because vee say so, but because the Bees prefer 

 it to other makes. 



Dittmer's Process is Dittmer's 



It has built its Reputation and established its Merits, on its own 

 Foundation and its own Name. 



We make a Specialty of Working Wax into Founda- 

 tion for Cash. 



Write for free catalog and prices on full Line of 

 Supplies. 



GUS DITTMER CO.. Augusta, Wis. 



Lewis Bee-Supplies Sliipped Promptiy 



Pure Italian Bees in up-to-date hives for sale. Quote prices on Honey and Bees- 

 wax. Send for complete catalog. 



ARND HONKX Si BEE-SCPPIA' CO. (Not Inc.) H. M. Arnd, Proprietor, 



Successors to York Honey & Bee-Supply Co., 191-193 E. Superior St., Cbicaeo, 111. 

 Long Distance Telephone, North 1559 



f(jr Red Clover or 3-bandecl Italian queen 

 Clicks, fine, larjrc i>ncs-$)..SO each. What do 



"^""^ Edward Bevins, Leon, Iowa 



Mention Bee Journal when vrrltlnf. 



Mention Bee Jonmal irtaen mitlnc. 



ITOR Vi A I IP I*'^ crop of White Clo- 

 r KJK. SALEj ver Honey, all e.xtract- 

 ed from capped combs. A strictly fanc.y 

 table honey that will please. Price, 10 cts. 

 Sample free. Put up in tJO-lb. cans either 

 square or round. WARREN H. WINCH. Hopklnton, lovi 



Mention Bee Journal nhen wrltlnc 



White Clover Comb 

 Honey, in 24-pound no-drip shipping-cases, 

 crated. 



R. A. ELLISTON, Rnule 5, Princeton. Illinois 

 Mention Bee Jonmal when vrrltlns. 



