February, 1909. 



American ^ee Journal 



PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY 



GEORGE W.YORK S COMPANY 



116 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 111. 



IMPORTANT NOTICE. 



THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE of this Journal is 

 75 cents a year, in the United States of America, 

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

 In Canada 85 cents; and in all other countries in 

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

 age. Sample copy free. 



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SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS.-We do not send 



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National Bee Keepers' Association 



Objects of the Association. 



let.— To promote the interests of its members. 



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

 awful riKhts. 



8d.— To enforce laws against the adulteration of 

 honey. 



Annual Membership Dues, $1.00. 



General Manager and Treasurer— 



N. K. France, Platteville. Wis. 



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"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, 

 aad others. They are arranged for either 

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 following : " Bee - Keepers' Reunion 

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 "The Hum of the Bees in the Apple- 

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 "Buckwheat Cakes and Honey;" "Dot 

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

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