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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
May.] 
ENJOY 
A UP OP GOOD TEA. 
3K LBS. of our celebrated 
$mm CHOP TEA, 
the Finest and MOST BENE¬ 
FICIAL Imported, sent by 
Mail on receipt of $2.50, 
postage paid. It is a BLACK. 
TEA, with a GREEN TEA 
flavor. RECOMMENDED to 
SUIT ALL TASTES. Sam¬ 
ple of any of our Teas hy mail 
on receipt of 6 Cents. Post¬ 
age-stamps taken. GOOD 
TEAS, 30c., 35c., aud 40c. 
EXCELLENT TEAS, 50c. & 
60c. All EXPRESS Charges 
PAID on $5.00 Tea orders. 
On $20.00 TEA Orders we will deduct 
1 5 per cent off and Pay ALL EXPRESS 
CHARGES. 
The Great 
American Tea Company, 
IMPORTERS. 
P. 0. Box 289. 31 & 33 YESEY ST., New York. 
SAFE INVESTMENTS 
Of large or small amounts are made bv JOHN D. KN0X& 
CO., Bankers and Loan Agents, Topeka, Kansas. Special 
attention given to piacing money on farm and other good 
and productive property at 6 to 8 per cent, for Eastern par¬ 
ties. We have made many hundreds of loans for persons 
from England to California. Can give the best of refer¬ 
ences. Pay interest on Time Certificates of Deposits. 
tt^"Send for a free copy of KNOX’S INVESTOR’S GUIDE 
containing particulars and references. Address 
JOHN D. KNOX &. CO., 
_ Topeka, Kansas. 
gEST 
> GRAZING LANDS 
ARE FOUND ON 
™ Northern Pacific r. r. 
im MINNESOTA, DAKOTA, 
and MONTANA. 
BIG CROP AGAIN IN 1881 
Low PRICES; LONGTIME: REBATE FOR IMPROVE¬ 
MENT; Reduced Fare and Freight to Settlers. 
For Full Information, address 
R. M. Newport, gen.land agt. 
Mention this Paper. St. Paul, Minn 
For Sale by the 
Iowa R. R, Land Co., 
Cedar Rapids, 
Iowa. 
Over 
Half Million 
Acres. 
Land 
LAND! LAND !! LAND!!! 
The choicest and cheapest now in the market. 800,000 
acres of the best R. R. lands in America. 200,000 acres 
earliest selections of speculators’ land. All in the world 
famous Park Region of JMinnesota. Maps, lists and prices 
sent on application. 
C. J. WRIGHT, 
Fergus Falls, Minn. 
iaND 
1 NEBRASKABh# 
600,000 Acres for Sale 
Maps, Pamphlets and full information FREE. 
Address Land Com’r B, & M. R.R„ Lincoln, Neb, 
keta. 
good wheat, grass and fruit farms cheap. Best 
climate ; good society ; convenient to best mar- 
Or Catalogue, prices and county paper address 
MANCHA & HELLER, Ridge!?, Md, 
MIXED FARMING 
IN NEBRASKA. 
Crain. Corn, and Live Stock Crowing 
Combined. 
The most Profitable and agreeable of any occupation. 
1881 
Reports prove the agriculturists of Nebraska to have 
been the most successful of any people in the West. 
Write for information about the above matters—also 
about U. P. Ry. lands in this State, which will be sent Free 
in great variety, by LEAVITT BURNHAM, 
Land Commissioner U. P. Ry. Co., 
Omaha, Neb, 
£5f Refer to this advertisement. ^S 
5ne 
>aoYoo cr „ 
Acres of timber and prairie 
hand along the lin© of the St. Iionis 
gad San Francisco Hallway for sale ©n eeyea 
years’time, at from $2.00 to $8.00 an acre. Free 
transportation from St. Louis to purchasers aa 
per Circular sent on application to 
W. E. YEATON,/Temjls Building, $ W. E. ODFSW,' - 
*• § ST. Louis, Mo. ( Lam fS. 
St. Louis, Mo. 
IOWA ! ! 
ImprovedJtnd unimjiroved Fanns for sale^ m the rapidly 
, cuu . Districts of Northwestern 
ayments can be extended over a series of years. For 
information address SAMPSON & FRENCH, 
Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Iowa. 
slop! 
Iowa. Pi 
FOR SALEAT£SMLTO$62ZPERACREO. 
EASY TERMS. FREE FARE & LCWFRE/GHT 
TO PURCHASERS. FOR GUIDE. CONTAINING 
MARA FULL IN FORMA f/OA/, ADDRESS: 
CHAS. E . US / fVJ AF7 oru sr ■ 
l Amo coM# c;&:MkY. rtch/cago, //a. 
ARYLAND FARMS $7 to *25 peracre. Short 
1TL winters, breezy summers, healthy climate. Cata¬ 
logues free. H. P. CHAMBERS, Federalsburgh, Md. 
FARMS. 
150 Delaware fruit and Grain 
Farms cheap. Catalogues free. 
’ A. P. GRIFFITH, Smyrna, Del. 
SOUTH 
Don’t locate before seeing our James 
River Settlement. Illus. catalogue free. 
J.F. Mancha, Claremont, Surry Uo.,Va. 
^'WEEKS’ SCALEWORKSlb 
MANUFACTURERS OF 
Weeks’ Patent Combination Beam 
TJ. S. STANDARD SCALES, 
562 WASHINGTON ST„ BUFFALO, N. Y. 
No Weights to be Lost or Stolen. 
Price of 3-ton, platform 7x14 ft.$53,00 
4-ton, “ 8x14 ft. 65.00 
Accubacy and Dub ability Guabanteed. 
WEEKS & RAY, Prop’s. 
ADVERTISING RATES. 
American Agriculturist. 
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Address all orders to 
UK A SHE JUDD COMPANY, 751 Uboadwat, N. Y, 
Do You Wish 
a first class Sewing Machine at lowest price ? If so, send for 
free particulars to MADISON MACHINE CO., 
406-408 Broadway, New York. 
W. S. BLUNT’S 
IMPROVED UNIVERSAL 
FORCE PUMPS. 
The undersigned begs to offer a 
new line of the above Pumps, 
which combine all the improve¬ 
ments that a long experience 
have suggested. These Pumps 
have an increased stroke, greater 
power, superioi finish, aud beau¬ 
ty of design. They can be placed 
in any desired position, as the 
working head rotates. 
The upper Nozzle offers a 
straight water-way through the 
Pump, saving much friction 
when filling a tank. Hose can f 
be used at either Nozzle, if de¬ 
sired. A full assortment of 
these Pumps constantly on hand, 
for the house, and for out-door 
wells of the greatest depth. For 
power and reliability, these 
Pumps cannot be surpassed. 
Complete outfits furnished to 
order, and advice given on all 
questions relating to Water 
Supply. Send for circulars. 
94 BEEKMAN ST., NEW YORK. 
Eastern Depot, A. M. Mobton & Co., Boston, Mass. 
Depot on Pacific Coast, Dunham, Cabsigan & Co., San 
Francisco, Cal. 
(MENTION THIS PAPER.) 
ROBBINS FAMILY WASHER 
is se'f-operating, requires no rubbing or 
other iabor, does not wear or yellow the 
clothes, and works in any boiler or wash pot. 
Sent prepaid to any Railroad Express Office 
east of Rocky mountains on receipt of $3.50. 
Good Agents wanted, male andfemale. 
Send for illustrated circular, testi¬ 
monials, references, &c., to 
BISSELL M’F’G CO., 
50 Barclay St., New York, N. Y. 
Hires’ Improved Root Beer, 
Package SSets. Makes 5 gallons of a delicious, strengthen- 
mgand wholesome Hrlnk 9 Sold by Druggists, or sent to anv 
address on receipt of Address 
CHARLES E. HIRES. 48 N. Del, Ave., Phtladelapfaia, Pa- 
Sent FREE! 
TREATISE ON EX’S31 I R"B=> 
EVAPORATING i" KUIT 
Profits and General Statistics. 
American Mfg Co., Waynesboro, Pa 
e 
ERRY 
OXES 
And PEACH BASKETS, 
C. COLBY & CO., 
BENTON HARBOR, Mich! 
Send for Price List. 
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