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GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE 



Dec. 1 



' II Goods ara wanted Quick, Send to Pouder.' 

 Established 1 889 



Why Take the Chances? 



By the Bee Crank 



Of all sad words of tongue or pen, 



The saddest are these, "It might have been." 



Not so of words of pen or tongue — 



Here's remorse boiled down, "Again I'm stung." 



I see no need for arguing as to which of these 

 expressions carries with it the greater amount of 

 humihation and bitterness. Either is bad enough— 

 both are unnecessary. 



I never hear them in my business except from 

 some of my new customers in referring to their former 

 unsatisfactory experiences. before they tried "Pouder 

 Perfect Service. " 



In making your plans for a successful season next 

 year it will pay you to place "Pouder Service" on 

 your list. This will mean that the right goods at the 

 right price, will arrive at the right time — three rather 

 important factors in successful bee-keeping, aren't 

 they? 



Talking of planning your next year's work, better 

 let me send you my catalog — it's full of just the things 

 you need ; .and remember that I have the goods in 

 stock, and I ship from Indianapolis. Isn't that worth 

 considering ? 



Do not overlook the quality and workmanship, and please consider 

 what all we include to make our hives complete If prices seem high, just 

 try figuring each part separately. I furnish ten empty hive-bodies for $4.30 

 and I include metal rabbets and special nails. I furnish 100 Hoffman frames 

 for $3.00, and I include nails and staples. Could you buy the lumber and 

 make the goods for twice that amount? I offer liberal discounts for early 

 orders too. 



My stock of honey is about the largest and finest that I have ever been 

 able to get; and if your local demand is greater than your supply, you might 

 be interested in my quotations. 



I could use more beeswax, and I am now paying 28 cents cash or 30 

 cents in exchange for bee supplies. 



Root's 



Goods 



at 

 Root's 



Prices 



with 

 Pouder 

 Service 



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Walter S. Pouder, Indianapolis, Indiana 



850 Massachusetts Avenue 



