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can ship at once. The Homers I bought 
from you two years ago are doing finely, 
also those I hatched from them, They are 
very large and handsome. Shipped some 
dressed squabs last week to New York and 
they returned five dollars per dozen, which 
proves the quality of the goods. Hoping 
to hear from you soon.—A. C., Connecticut. 
OUR STOCK THE BEST TO BE HAD. 
I find I will not be in the market for more 
birds as expected, as my flock is in good shape, 
but have recom ded your y to 
several prospective purchasers. Do not 
know, however, what result this will bring. 
I am glad to say that I have every confidence 
in your dealings, as I am much pleased with 
every article I have purchased from you 
from time to time and will not hesitate a 
moment to buy stock from you if in market 
for same, as I believe your stock to be the 
best that can be had.—O. C.S., Michigan. 
.IN FINE CONDITION, AND PERFECT 
BEAUTIES. Please excuse delay in ac- 
knowledging receipt of birds. They were 
delivered to me in fine condition and cer- 
tainly are perfect beauties. They seem to 
enjoy their new quarters. I must congrat- 
ulate you on your promptness in shipping 
orders. With me it was the quickest move 
I have ever seen, considering the distance. 
The same day i ordered poultry from a 
breeder in Jenteabines New Jersey. Both 
letters were posted fate Friday afternoon. 
The pigeons arrived Monday morning early, 
while the poultry did not arrive until the 
following Thursday. I was much surprised 
at the difference.—J. H. B., New Jersey. 
KINDNESS TO A_ BEGINNER. We 
thank you for the kindness you_have shown 
us in our inexperience—F. H. W., New 
Hampshire. 
_ PLEASED WITH HER INVESTMENT. 
Last April I purchased of you some Homers. 
I have had good success with them as far 
as the laying and hatching are concerned, 
and am very much pleased with my invest- 
ment,—Mrs. L. G. S., Ohio. 
STOCK TO BE RELIED ON. In talking 
with my friend, Mr. C. F. Peters, about go- 
ing into the poultry business, he advised me 
to write to you about the squab business, 
saying he knew you would do as well if not 
better by me than anybody, and I could 
rely on your stock and what you might wish 
to tell me about the business. I have read 
your works and think you have the right 
idea about the business.—C. A. G., Illinois. 
THREE WEEKS OLD AND WEIGHED 
OVER A POUND. We weighed one of the 
first pair of squabs from the birds bought 
of you when it was just three weeks old, 
and it held the scales at just seventeen (17) 
NATIONAL STANDARD SQUAB BOOK 
ounces. Pretty good, was it not?+—Mrs, 
E. K., State of Washington. 
A FINE LOT OF BIRDS. The last lot of 
pigeons which I ordered from you were -re- 
ceived Monday morning in splendid condi- 
tion after their long journey, and are a fine 
lot of birds. I will send you in a few days 
another remittance, in addition to the one 
already sent.—J. L. Louisiana. 
SEES THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWL- 
EDGE AND GOOD STOCK. Just read your 
book and saw how foolish we were. We had 
seven dozen mixed birds, some common and 
some Fantails, and some Runts and Homers. 
We were ignorant about the kind, and only 
had about eight or ten squabs in six months, 
so we sold them to the first person that 
came. Now I would like to start fresh again 
and get about a dozen pairs of your Homers. 
What would the express be to Alameda? 
Kindly let me hear from vou immediately, 
as I would like to have some pigeons.—Mrs. 
M., California. 
DOING BETTER AS HE GETS EX- 
PERIENCE. Enclosed find post-office money 
order for which please send me leg band 
outfit and extra tubing. From the twelve 
pairs of Homer pigeons I bought from you 
about May 1, 1903, nine months ago, I have 
seventy-two birds all told, old and young, 
and ten pairs setting. According to this 
rate I ought to have, I think, at least sixty 
Pairs by May 1, That will be an increase 
of five to one. I have lost so far four young 
birds and four settings of eggs, but I hope 
to lessen this this year—E. B. G., North 
Carolina. 
PREFERS OUR HOMERS. I am very 
proud of my birds, they are so tame and 
pretty. I can get Homers around here, 
but I would rather have them all from your 
place. Please send at your earliest con- 
venience.—Miss B. D., New Jersey. 
NO MORE CHEAP BIRDS FOR HIM. 
Herewith I enclose fifty cents worth of 
stamps, being in payment for one of your 
Manuals. In May last I started in the 
squab-raising business and never owned a 
pigeon before. I naturally have made 
some few mistakes, both in building a house 
and selecting birds. I am going to sell out 
if possible, if not incurring too much loss, 
which, beirg a poor man, I cannot afford 
to do, and if successful I shall buy land and 
build, and also buy the best birds I can find, 
even though it be only a few pairs. I now 
have 150 pairs all mated, working nicely, 
stove in house, eight-pound squabs, seventy- 
five cents per pair Philadelphia market. 
I said before, I am poor, but not a cheap 
man. I want the best, which of course after 
giving prope oa hegre a I ous 
, rewarade 10" In_ stoc. or squa an 
prices.—S. B., Pennsylvania, 2 
