1882. ] [For Advertising Rates see Page 280.] AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
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THE IODINE TRICK. 
It is astonishing to what peculiar methods people 
will sometimes resort to endeavor to advance their 
own and injure others’ interests. One of the 
latest and most unfair expedients is that of certain 
manufacturers of baking powders, who are en¬ 
deavoring to prejudice consumers against all other 
preparations than their own by exhibiting from 
house to house a test purporting to show the qual¬ 
ity of various powders. The facts are, this so- 
called test, which we are told simply consists in 
adding a little iodine to a sample, can in no way 
reveal the true value of a baking powder, and is 
only calculated to deceive and prejudice the minds 
of the ignorant and unwary. Some powders are 
injurious, but this can only appear by an analysis. 
The true value of a baking powder consists in the 
amount of leavening gas which is given off when 
heat and moisture are added to the flour, and it is 
only the chemist, with the aid of chemical appli¬ 
ances, who can determine the volume of gas which 
any powder can evolve. We will venture to say 
that there is not an article prepared for food that 
might not be manipulated by chemical tests to 
prove that something was wrong about it, and 
when a person goes into a kitchen, or before a 
house-keeper, who is not to be presumed to under¬ 
stand chemical relations, and performs an ex¬ 
periment of even the simplest character, it is not 
difficult to impress one that something awful is 
the matter. As to baking powders, we could sug¬ 
gest a dozen tests that would be as ridiculous in 
giving a fair idea of their relative merits to an un- 
instructed mind as the one here mentioned. The 
truth is, that the best test to make of a baking- 
powder is to try it in making bread, and see 
which makes the most and best. To this prac¬ 
tical test all of the established brands of powders 
have been put, and house-keepers have very gen¬ 
erally made up their minds which they prefer, 
and the iodine testers will And ultimately that 
households that have for years used a favorite 
brand will not be apt to make a change on the 
test proposed .—American Orocer. 
J.Estey£ Co. 
Brattleboro Vt. 
Our new Illustrated Catalogues, 
•with, full descriptions of many ele- 
gant and varied styles sent free. 
FER RACDTE MACHINE CO. Presses, Dies, & other 
FRUIT CAN TOOLS 
Bridgeton, New Jersey. 36 Page Illustrated List Free. 
NEEDLES. 
QUALITY GUARANTEED. 
FOR SALE BY 
PROMINENT DEALERS 
IN ALL 
LARGE CITIES. 
CHILDRENS SHOES WEAR TWICE 
AS LONG with the beautiful 
<A.S.T. CR> 
BLACK TIP UPON THEM. Ask your 
Shoemau for them. 
COMPLETE MANURES 
For EACH CROP, containing just the necessary 
PLANT FOOD It requires. 
“AA” Ammoniated Super Phosphate. 
“Pelican” Bone Fertilizer. 
Agricultural Chemicals. 
Ground Bone. 
STRICT PURITY GUARANTEED. 
Our circular, containing facts Interesting to farmers, fur 
nislied on application. 
H, J. BAKER & BRO., 
215 Pearl Street, N. Y. 
Liquid Paints 
are strictly pure linseed oil paints of a higher grade than 
have ever before been manufactured for structural pur¬ 
poses. They ar- sold by U. S. Standard gallon measure, 
and although they command a higher price than any other 
paints, a saving of 25 to 33 per cent of customary outlay can 
be effected by their use, in consequence of their wonderful 
covering properties and superior durability. 
The finest and most extensive structures in this country 
are painted with these paints, among others the U. S. Capi¬ 
tol at Washington, the Metropolitan Railroad of New York, 
the Oriental Hotel, Mamhattan Beach, as well as thousands 
of the better classes of dwellings everywhere. 
Our new Pamphlet "Structural Decoration,” with Illus¬ 
trations of elegant dwellings, and other extensive struc¬ 
tures decorated with these paints, describing colors and 
trimmings used, with samples of thirty-two newest shades 
for dwellings sent free by mail. 
We also manufacture in seven colors 
Hoof, Railroad and Sea-side Paints, 
Bonds. 
The policy of the Government in making 
successive calls of bonds for redemption 
will render it necessary for many holders 
to reinvest, during the coming year, money 
now lying in safes and vaults in the form 
of old issues of bonds, which have ceased, 
or will soon cease, to bear interest. 
Government Bonds can be obtained at our 
office in any amount, at market rates, with no 
charge for commission. 
Banking. 
We receive deposit accounts of parties 
in good standing ; satisfactory references 
required from those not already known. 
Interest allowed at 3 per cent, per annum 
on average monthly balances of $ 1,000 or over. 
No interest on accounts averaging less than 
$ 1 , 000 . 
Stocks. 
also adapted for Barns, Fences, and rough wood-work. 
Samples will be sent free by mail. 
t?" Be Sure and get the GENUINE, which are 
manufactured only by 
H. W, JOHNS M’F’G CO, 
87 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK. 
Sole Manufacturers of H. W. JOHNS' Genuine Asbestos 
Roofing, Boiler Covering, Mill Boards, Steam Packing, 
Sheathing, Fire-Proof Coatings, Cements, etc. 
Illustrated Catalogues and Price Lists free by mail. 
We have already given a favorable report upon these 
paints, and a year’s additional wear confirms the opinion 
formerly expressed. To meet the demand caused by new 
styles in decoration, the H. W. Johns Co. have brought 
out a variety of “ fashionable ” shades which will allow 
every style of outside and inside decoration to be done 
with these, that is possible with common paints —American 
Agriculturist, April, 1881. 
World's ONIL.Y Manufacturer of 
WHEEL CHAIRS W 
Exclusively.—ALL Styles and Sizes for use of tv I I 
Invalids and Cripples 
Self- and secondary hand propulsion, in- fm/fct KSSjfli 
doors and out. Comfort, durability, and 
ease of movement unequalled. Patentee 
and Maker of the" Rolling Chairs” pushed 
about at the Centennial. For Illustrated 
Catalogue send stamp and mention American Agriculturist. 
SMITH WHEEL CHAIR CONCERN, 162 William St., N. Y. 
We do a general commission business 
in Stocks and Bonds dealt in at the New 
York Stock Exchange, and other sound 
securities. 
Especial attention given to orders by Mail 
and Telegraph from Banks, Bankers, and 
other institutions and from investors out of 
the city. 
Our Memoranda of Government Bonds 
for 1882 , containing valuable information 
on many subjects, can be obtained by all 
desiring to make investments, or to con¬ 
sult its pages for any purpose. 
Fisk & Hatch , 
5 Nassau St., N. Y. 
THE 
WATERBURY WATCH: 
PRICE $3.65, by REGISTERED MAXU. 
em Winder. Circulars with fnll particula 
Stem 
CUMMINGS & CO 
particulars free. 
38Dey St., New York. 
COLUMBIA 
BICYCLE. 
The Bicycle, as a permanent, 
practical road-vehicle, is an ac¬ 
knowledged fact, and the thou¬ 
sands in daily use are constantlv 
increasing in numbers. It com¬ 
bines speed and endurance that 
no horse can equal, and for plea¬ 
sure or health Is far superior to 
any other out-door sport. The 
art of riding is easily acquired, 
and the exercise is recom¬ 
mended by the medical profes¬ 
sion as a means of renewing 
health and strength, aa it brings 
into action almost every muscle 
of the body. Send 3c. stamp for 
24-page illustrated catalogue, 
containing price-lists and full 
information. 
THE POPE M’F’G CO., 
No, 597 Washington St,, 
Boston, Mass. 
OPERA GLASSES 
w scopes, Barometers and Compasses R 
' " " Philadelp_„ 
Priced Catalogue. 
tar- 
Manufacturing Opticians, _ Philadelphia 
‘ Send for Illastrated 
Microscopes, 
'Spectacles, Tele- 
& J. BECK, 
in. Pa. 
