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take pleasure in explaining in detail the workings 

 of its system. 



The records of every transaction made by the 

 exchange are open at all times to the scrutiny of 

 those shippers directly interested. — Contributed. 



[Editorial Note. — The above article about the 

 Northwestern Fruit Exchange, we feel, will be 

 read with interest by all fruit growers of the 

 Northwest. Mr. Gwin, their manager, in handling 

 the business, has shown a familiarity with the 

 markets and marketing conditions in the East that 

 is indicative of good experience. The market 

 reports furnished to the big dailies of the North- 

 west about marketing conditions in general prove 

 very interesting and instructive to the growers, 

 and it is evident to one familiar with the condi- 

 tions this year, that Mr. Gwin has a pretty good 

 understanding of the different markets and their 

 respective conditions. The situation in general, 

 judging from the articles published in the big 

 dailies in reference to prices obtained, would, 

 to one familiar with market prices this season, 

 seem to show that good prices have generally been 

 obtained for the apples sold by the exchange, where 

 they have been up to grade, properly packed and 

 of the standard varieties that are in demand. 



The Forkner Light Draft Harrow 



Is the only perfect light running wheel cultivator 

 ever offered for orchard work. Each section is so 

 easily manipulated with levers that a small boy 

 can operate it and cultivate perfectly 30 acres 

 per day with one team of medium weight. Works 

 well in stumpy or stony land and does not clog 

 with loose grass, roots, etc. Its extension of 11 

 feet, 3% feet each side of the team, enables per- 

 fect dust mulching near the tree trunks wi^thout 

 disturbing the branches or fruit, and elimmates 

 the use of the hoe. One machine will work 100 

 acres of orchard and keep it in garden tilth. 

 These machines are labor savers and will reduce 

 your cultivating expenses one-half even if you 

 have but 5 or 10 acres of orchard. Full particu- 

 lars upon request. Address LIGHT DRAFT 

 HARROW COMPANY, Marshalltown, Iowa. 



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by the experience of others^ use 



pittsburghPerfect 

 W^<3e€l Pence. 



When yon want » Wire Fenoe, re- 

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 the strongest, simplest, most dur- 

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 Pittsburgh Perfect Welded Fence 



One solid piece of steel throughout 

 Costs no more than others, rtt it U the 

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OWN YOIR OWN 

 IRRIGATION 

 SYSTEM 



m 



ON VERT that creek, slough, 

 ^^^B^^^^ \^ J pond, or other source of 

 water supply that you think 

 is worthless into a valuable asset — make it 

 irrigate your entire farm. 



You can have a dependable irrigation system of your own which 

 will free you from the worries of uncertain rainfall and make you 

 entirely independent of irrigating companies. 



You know it is not so much the scarcity of water as the getting it 

 from the place where it is not needed to the place where it is valuable. 



An I H C gasoline engine will solve this problem for you by 

 pumping the water economically and unfailingly. You can start 

 the engine at any time and irrigate the crops whenever they need 

 water — thus you are made master of the situation. 



I H C Gasoline Engines 



require very little attention and will pump 

 economically and unfailingly. An I H C 

 only serve as the basis for your irrigating 

 system but it will run your fanning mill, 

 feed cutter, grindstone, bonecutter, churn, 

 washing machine, and all similar machines. 



I H C gasoline engines are made in the 

 following styles and sizes: 



Vertical — 2, 3, 25, and 3S-horse power. 



Horizontal — (portable and stationary) 1, 

 2}4, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, and 2S-horse power. 



Tractors — 12, 15, and 20-horse power. 



Air Cooled — 1, 2, and 3-horse power. 



Sawing and spraying outfits. 



For detailed information concerning the 

 one best suited for your individual use please 

 call on the I H C local dealer or write to 

 our nearest branch house. 



WESTERN BRANCH HOUSES: Denver, Col.; 

 Portland, Ore.; Salt Lake City, Utah; Helena, 

 Mont.; Spokane, Wash.; San Francisco, CaL 



INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 

 COMPANY OF AMERICA 



(Incorporated) 

 CHICAGO 

 USA 



water in large quantities 

 gasoline engine will not 



I H C Service Bureau 



What is it? A clearing 

 house of agricultural data. 



What does it do? Helps 

 farmers to help them- 

 selves. 



How can it be used? By 

 sending your farm prob- 

 lems and puzzling ques- 

 tions to the Bureau. 



We are co-operatingwith 

 the highest agricultural 

 authorities and every 

 source of information will 

 be made available to 

 solve your difficulties. 

 We shall be pleased to 

 have an opportunity 

 to assist you. Write the 

 I H C Service Bureau. 



THE horse does all the 

 work, except holding the 

 pole, with the H. P. SPRA- 

 MOTOR. It can be operated 

 by either horse or hand. Has 

 eight nozzles at 175 pounds 

 pressure, which practically 

 smoke the tree with spray. 

 All automatic. The number 

 of nozzles can be arranged to 

 suit size of trees. The larg- 

 est tree may be sprayed. 

 Same price for one or two 

 horses. 



Tlie H. p. SPRAMOTOR can be 

 arranged for vineyards, row crops, 

 strawberries or grain crops. The 

 nozzles will not clog. Agents wanted. 



Get our free Treatise on Crop 

 Diseases. 



R. H. HEARD 1333 ERIE STREET, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 



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