October, 1908. 



American Hee Journal 



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IDEAL HIVE TOOL 



A special tool inv 

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 supers and for 

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 around the api- 

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 malleable iron,8V4 

 inches long. The 

 middle part is 1 1-16 

 inches wide and 7-32 

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 end is l'» inches 

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 and 7-32 thick, end- 

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 end is wedge-shaped 

 having a sharp, semi- 

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 ing it almostperfect 

 for prying up cov- 

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 it does not mar the 

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 who has used it since 

 ia03says, Jan.7, 1907: 

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 the tool as ever." 



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BOOKS FOR BEE-KEEPERS 



bee-keeping l>y uiieol the masters, ami Mhows 

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Advanced Bee-Cultnre, by \V. Z. Hutch- 

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ABC&XYZof Bee Culture, by A. I. 

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