The twenty-two back numbers of BIRDS which I ordered 
have been safely received and are most satisfactory. Thank 
you for the careful attention with which the order was filled. 
I earnestly hope that you may soon be able to publish 
again, and regularly, a monthly number devoted to birds ex- 
clusively. There are so many of the warblers aud other song- 
birds which I hope may be added to those already so finely 
reproduced. It makes avery beautiful collection, 
Yours truly, 
LY DAVENPORT. 
Learn Taxidermy--Learn To-day! 
Because Success is Guaranteed from the Start! Because the work is pleasant as well 
as profitable. A Collection of Birds is both Beautiful and Valuable. irds, Animals, 
Fish, Reptiles, etc , may be preserved, with little trouble, as records of the day’s chase. 
Boys, Girls, Men and Women can do nice work from the start and can become Expert 
in one week. Mounted birds find a ready sale, besides you can make money teaching 
your friends. Every school should have a collection of native birds and animals. 
TAXIDER is a compound of wonderful embalming power. It is not necessary to skin 
birds or animals when using TAXIDER. Birds when mounted with TAXIDER become as 
hard as stone, and will last athousand years undisturbed by moth ortime. No tools re- 
quired excepting those that everyone has. 
One Box Taxider is enough to mount 30 birds the size of a quail, with full instructions 
for mounting everything. Also instructions for tanning skins for rugs, etc. Price, $1.00. 
Liberal discount on larger orders. 
SEE WHAT ONE IIAN SAYS! 
Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 9, 1898.—Mr. F. L. Ackley: I received the box of Taxider some 
time ago; it works fine. I have just finished mounting a beautifulswan. I have already 
a nice collection of birds, and a class of seven boys. It is really wonderful how it works. 
The very first bird I mounted was asuccess. Please find enclosed money order for one 
dozen boxes. Please rush,aslamin quitea hurry. Thanking you for past favors, I re- 
main truly yours. J. H. FLanpers, Tacoma, Wash. 
I have letters like this from hundreds of people and all are having success. Send for 
a box today. You can learn in one hour. Remember success is guaranteed from the 
start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider is manufactured by 
F. L. ACKLEY, Hawarden, Iowa, U. S. A. 
N.B.—For further particularsinclosestamp. References: D. O. Stone, P.M.; John Rob- 
inson, Ag’tC. M. & St. P. R’y; E. R. Ball, Ag’t Amer. Express Co., Hawarden, Iowa. 
Great oe ote ol Birds and All Nature, . 
Combination 
Child—Study Monthly, 
BOTH one year for 
ADDRESS 
Offer + tr of of A. W. MUMFORD, 
203 Michigan Avenue, Chicago. 
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