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M^V of the presents which people give 



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; *J\ reminds your friend 12 times during the 



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 tin 10-12 ^6-20 gauge. 



Shot g\m cleaning rod, three attachments, 

 isells "'for 50 cents, in 10-12 16 gauge. 



Micrometer powder and shot measure, 

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 less powder, sells for 65 cents. 



U. S. Government rifle cleaner, any cali- 

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 packed in neat canvas bag. 



A duck, snipe or turkey call, sells for 75 

 cents each, best made. 



A hand oainted sporting picture, suitable 

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 worth $1.50. 



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 Shields. H. S. Hill, 815 nth Street, N. K, 

 Washington, D. C. 



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FAY&BOWEN 



Motors k 

 Launches 



Operated by 



Gasoline Vapor 



Motors VA to 25 H.P 



THE Fay & Bowen Marine Motor is a revela- 

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 Remarkable speed control. Best of all, it starts 

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 Our patent igniter is absolutely unique and al- 

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Motors complete from 1% to 25 H. P. ready 

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28 Mill Street, Auburn, N. Y. 



THE KENYON SILKIEN ROD 



In all the world no Rod like this. Covered with a 

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SIYIALLEY 



MARINE 



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are designed for use in any kind 

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Every engine is connected 

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SMAIXEY MOTOR CO., Ltd., 



Bay City, Mich., U. 8. A. 



