THE 



Progressive 



Bee-Keeper 





Is a 2S-page monthly bee journal published at Higginsville, Mo. ; price, 

 50c per year. With the year of 1898, we begin the eighth volume; hence 

 it is past the experimental stage. R. B. Leahy and G. M. Doolittle, 

 editors. Some of the features of 1898 will be a continuation of Wayside 

 Fragments, by Somnambulist. Experience and its Lessons, by R. C. Ai- 

 kin. This series of articles will be reviewed by Mr. Doolittle, which is 

 practically giving /lis experience with its lessons. "Experience" and its 

 lessons, as reviewed, will be a gold mine for beginners and advantageous 

 to those more advanced in bee culture. The Somnambulist articles are 

 written in a pleasing style, as none but Sommy could write them. They 

 are highly entertaining and instructive. Dr. C. C. Miller, and other pop- 

 ular writers also contribute to its columns. The Progressive is a popular 

 journal at a popular price. Printed in the highest art on beautiful pa- 

 per. Fearless in its character, newsy in its contents, and artistic in its 

 make-up. Remember the Progressive Bee-Keeper is but 50c per year. 

 The Progressive and that "only one" 000k for beginners, the Amateur 

 Bee-Keeper, by Prof. J. W. Rouse, both for 65c. A sample copy of the 

 Progressive for your name, and a beautiful illustrated catalogue of apia- 

 rian supplies for the asking. 



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The accompanying cut shows 

 the Higginsville Smoker with 

 the nozzle thrown back for fill- 

 ing. This smoker is strong and 

 well made of the best material, 

 has a strong draft, and will burn 

 any kind of fuel. One smoker, 

 75 cts.; three for |r.8o. When 

 sent by mail add 25 cts. each for 

 postage. Send for catalogue of 

 other supplies. 



For all the above, address the 



Leahy Mfg. Co., Higginsville, Mo, 



