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DEcEMBER, 1908 
FLEXIBLE 
The Sled that Steers 
Wins every LM ff 
Race > a 
THE SURELY WELCOME 
CHRISTMAS GIFT 
The fastest, safest, strongest, ever invented. A Boy’s 
sled—the only one Girls can properly control. Steers 
easily around others without dragging the feet—runs 
away from them all—runs farthest. Easiest to pull 
up hill. 
Savesits cost in shoes the first winter—prevents wet 
feet, colds and Doctor’s bills. Built to last of special 
steeland second growth white ash, handsomely finished. 
Insist on a Flexible Flyer. 
Look for the new Flexible Flyer Racer—long, low, 
narrow, speedy, moderate priced. 
Send for Free Cardboard Model (showing just how zt steers) 
and colored Christmas booklet with prices. 
S. L. ALLEN & CO., Box.1101-B, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Patentees and Sole Manufacturers 
ANNOUNCEMENT OF 
PAGE FENCE 
“JUBILEE YEAR” 
This is the Quarter-Centennial or “Jubilee Year’? of Page Fence. 
To celebrate the twenty-five years’ triumph of the Pioneer Woven 
Wire Fence, we are preparing a ‘‘Jubilee Edition’’ of the Page Fence 
Catalog forfree distribution. Itis the most interesting, unique and 
valuable Fence Book ever printed. It tells the story of Page suc- 
cess, from the first fence eed to the present time, when over 800,000 
progressive farmers own and praise Page Fence. Gives the reasons 
for the use of Page Fence by the Government as the highest stan- 
dard of quality. Handsomely illustrated. Filled with important 
Fence facts. Send today, It’s FREE 
Page Woven Wire Fence Co. 
Box 83C Adrian, Mich. 
Are You 
Wasting Fuel 
because you have no sifter, or be- 
cause ordinary sifters mean too 
much work, and dirt? Stop the 
waste and lighten your fuel expense 
this winter by getting 
Hill’s Hustler | 
Ash Sifter 
Fits snugly over ordinary barrel. Ash dust 
sifts into barrel, unburned coal rolls into 
scuttle. No dust, no work. Saves its 
cost several times a year. Sold by 
dealers everywhere. 
Be sure to write to-day for 
Big Free Folder 83. 
Hill Dryer Co. 
408 Park Av. 
W orcester 
Mass. 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
The Readers’ Service will give you infor- 
mation about leading hotels anywhere 
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MAKE A FORTUNE IN FRUIT 
$2,000 to $8,000 a Year Profit from 
ONLY 10 ACRES 
You have heard of the wonders of irrigation. How would you like to own 
ten acres of irrigated fruit land in the famous Bitter Root Valley, where 
apples yield a clear profit of from $2,000 to $8,000 on ten acres every year ? 
Where Grains and Vegetables also are produced in such abundance that 
the profits are almost beyond belief? MHere’s your chance, if you have a 
little ready money—say $300 to $500. 
The World’s Greatest Irrigation Project 
The Bitter Root Valley Canal—81 miles long—built at a cost of over 
$1,500,000—is practically completed. It creates an opportunity for you to 
make a fortune in fruit. We are now offering for sale a portion of our 40,000-acre 
irrigated tract, at a mere fraction of its value as measured by that of adjoining land. 
We are making such easy terms that even the man of small means can afford to invest. 
A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS HOLD 10 ACRES OF THE 
FINEST FRUIT LAND IN THIS WONDERFUL IRRIGATED 
BITTER. ROOT VALLEY montana 
Land and water sold outright—no ‘‘homesteading.’’ Present prices of only $100 to $150 per acre, on easy 
terms, afford those interested in fruit growing an unusual opportunity. 
This is the most attractive, prosperous and longest tried fruit valley in the Pacific Northwest. 
among the mountains, amid scenic beauties unsurpassed. Soil of exceeding depth and richness. 
of Perfect Fruit! No insect fruitpests! 15,000 good neighbors! 
—Fine schools and Churches. Good roads everywhere. Steam and electric railroads bring world’s best 
markets to your door. Delightful place to live. The buyer of each tract of land will become a propor- 
tionate owner in the Canal, and thus obtain perpetual water rights. 
THE ACREAGE IS LIMITED! THE OPPORTUNITY BOUNDLESS! 
PROMPT ACTION IS IMPERATIVE! POSTAL BRINGS MAGNIFICENT FREE BOOK! 
The land is being sold off rapidly. Hundreds are making application. Investigate without delay. The 
Free Book and map give information that may be worth many thousands of dollars to you. Contains page 
after page of evidence, from unquestioned authorities, proving that $2,000 to $8,000 clear profit annually is 
being made onten-acre tracts of Bitter Root Valley irrigated fruit land. Fortune awaits the man who buys now. 
Write quickly for Free Book, Maps and full information. We want afew reliable agents. Address Dept. AR. 
BITTER ROOT VALLEY IRRIGATION CO., 110 Washington Street, CHICAGO 
Home of Famous 
“McINTOSH RED” 
Apples. 
Nestled 
The Land 
Rural Free Delivery—Farmers’ Telephones 
“Natural Guano” 
Pulverized Sheep Manure 
Pure and unadulterated, thoroughly sterilized and immed- | 
iately available. sed universally as a quick acting natural 
plant food. 
YOU CAN KEEP DRY AND 
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Write us for prices and particulars. 
NATURAL GUANO COMPANY 
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CLOTHING 
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Aurora, Illinois 
RADO 
wove, 
Edman’s Easy Instep and 
Shoe Protector 
Just alight, strong, steel plate that straps on like 
askate. Saves the instep when you push the 
spade. Has calks, like a horseshoe, that prevent 
the spade slipping. Fits the sole snugand close. 
Makes Your Shoes Last Three Times as Long 
Men 
Every Garment 
uaranteed 
LIGHT - CLEAN - DURABLE 
LOW IN PRICE! 
WRITE TODAY FOR FREE BOOKLET 
DESCRIBING MANY KINDS OF 
WATERPROOF GARMENTS 
The picture shows how the Protector is put on. 
spading and digging save time and strength 
wearing this simple device. 
almost forever. A big 
snap for Agents. 35 cents 
—stamps will do—brings 
asample. Write today. 
EDMAN SALES CO. 
Dept. B Minneapolis, Minn. 
‘ A.J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, U.S A 
* YOWER CANADIAN CO. LIMITED, TORONTO. CAN 
SUBURBAN 
GARDENERS 
Find in the Iron Age Book devices of which they never dreamed for 
the easy, economical, exact cultivation of the pleasure-profit garden. 
Think of one pair of easy-going handles performing every opera- 
tion from the opening of the soil to the gathering of Nature’s 
reward and you haye a slight idea of Iron Age methods. d 
Whether you plant a hill, a row oranacre, whether you do it 
yourself or employ others, you must know about these Iron 
Age labor saying, yield-increasing implements if you want 
to get the full return for your labor or investment. The 
Iron Age Book will be forwarded upon request to readers of 
Garden Magazine-Farming. Read it and be a better gardener. 
BATEMAN MFG. CO., Box C, GRENLOCH, N. J. 
