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Before Pnrdiasing* Paints or Roofing, 
SEND FOR REDUCED PRICE LIST OF H. W. JOHNS’ 
H. W. JOHNS MMFG. 00., 87 Maiden Lane, I. Y. 
The most extensive manufacturers in the world, of ROOFING—SHEATHINGS—STEAM PIPE and ; 
BOILER COVERINGS, STEAM PACKING, PAINTS, FIRE, ACID, AND WATER-PROOF CEMENTS, 
COATINGS, ETC. Readfc- for use—Easily applied by any one. These articles are superior in quality I 
and durability to any others for similar purposes made, and are in use by thousands of the largest and 
most prominent Merchants, Manufacturers, Rail Road Co.’s and others in this country.—See references 
in Hlustrated Catalogue. Also for sale by PHILADELPHIA BRANCH, No. 406 Arch St. 
C. A. PARKER & CO., New Orleans. DOWNIE, TRAINER & CO., Boston. 
THOMPSON & UPSON, San Francisco. M. M. BUCK & CO., St. Louis. 
containing a great variety of Hems, including many 
good Hints and Suggestions which we throw into smaller 
type and condensed form, for want of space elsewhere. 
Continued from p. 368. 
Salt to Stiffen Wheat Straw.— 
“ E. McE.,” St. Catherines, Canada. Salt has the effect 
of stiffening the straw of wheat and preventing lodging 
when the crop is heavy. But it should not be used in the 
fall. The proper time to sow it is in the spring before 
the wheat is shooting into head. As salt is very soluble, 
and is rapidly washed down through the soil, it is only 
effective when the wheat is in active growth and is draw¬ 
ing liberally on the soil for its nutriment. 
§000 
logue of this and many other 
“Best In the World.” “Would not sell it for $3. 
Sample, post paid, 25 cents. 
Serviceable Silver-Plated Ware 
“Silver Steel” and “Albata” Silver-Plated, 
Save the retailers and jobbers profit, and buy direct 
of Manufacturers at Wholesale Prices. 
An opportunity is now given to buy any of the sil 
plated ware manufactured by us direct. The goo s 
Any of these 
jfoods sent by 
mail or express, 
prepaid, on re¬ 
ceipt of the price. 
made of good durable metal and will wear for years. 
These are not cheap brass goods, like the 
BO-cal'led “ Premium Silver Ware,” with which 
the market is flooded, but are warranted 
represented. Remember, brass 
goods are poisonous ! 
6 Table Knives, solid steel handle 
and blade, all silver-plated.$2.50 
6 Desert or Tea Knives, all silver-plated.$2.00 
1 doz. “Silver Steel” Tea Spoons, Bilver-plated.$1.00 
Silver Steel ” Table Spoons, silver-plated.$1.50 
doz. “Silver Steel ” Table Forks, silver-plated.,.$1.50 
1 Gravy Ladle (8 in. long), Albata, silver-plated.. 
1 Soup or Oyster Ladle (U in. long), Albata, silver-plated.$1.25 
(See illustration, which shows style of last two mentioned articl-s.) 
The entire set (50 pieces).S9.50 
When desired, Ini ials will he stamped on, for 20 cts, per set. 
All sums over SI should be sent in Registered leiter. 
address STEVENS BROS. & CO., 
Manufacturers, Northford, Conn. 
HARDWARE and CUTLERY. 
Builders Hardware.— Everything necessatyfor Imild- 
ing or repairing the House, Barn, or Outhouses. Machin¬ 
ists Hardware.— Screws, Washers, Bolts. Wrenches, etc. 
House Furnishing Goods, including Refrigerators} al¬ 
so Farming Implements ami Tools ol all kinds 
JOSEPH T. FARRINGTON. 
32 Howard St., New Y ork City. 
THE 
“ANTRIM” 
MINCER, 
For Hashing, Chop¬ 
ping, etc. 
A simple, clean, cheap 
and useful machine, for 
every day use, that 
stands without rival for 
its intended purposes. 
Retail price. SI. 
Have your merchant 
send a sample order to 
COQDELL CO. 
Antrim, N. H. 
and 65 Keade St., N. Y. 
The Wonderful Writing Machine. 
IMPROVED TYPE WRITER 
NOW READY. Supersedes the pen for common writing. 
Three to twenty copies taken at once. Two thirds saved in 
time, paper, and postage. 
Send lor Circular. Agents wanted. 
LOCKE & BATES. 243 Broadway, N.Y. 
and Stereopticons ol all kinds and prices.—Views illus¬ 
trating every subject, for Public Exhibitions, etc.— 
Profitable business for a man with, small capital. Also, 
Lanterns and Views for Colleges. Schools, Churches, 
Sunday Schools, and Parlor Entertainments. .4-page ll- 
lustrated Catalogue free. 
McALLISTELi, M’f’g Optician, 49 Nassau St., N. Y. 
MONEY ! 
Made rapidly with Stencil and Key Cheek 
Outfits. Catalogues and Samples KREE. S. 
Bpkxcei:, 112 Washington St.,Boston,Mass. 
Mark Twain's Patent Scrap Book. 
_ . $0.40 
to $5.00 each, including post¬ 
age. Where your Bookseller 
does not keep them, send for 
a descriptive circular. 
SL0TE, WOODMAN & CO., 
1X9 & 131 William St., 
New Y'ork. 
Imported Scrap Pictures, 
for Ornamenting Scrap Books, Pottery, Japanese 
Jars. &e. Sent by mail front 3c. a sheet and upwards. 
Satisfaction guaranteed as to price and quality of goods. 
Send 25c. for Popular Package of Samples. 
OSCAR W. Y'OXTNG, 60 Fourth St„ 
Brooklyn, E. D., New York. 
Ixyalid Baciixzfrxsa 
ROLLING CHAIRS. 
Send for 
Circular to 
FOLDING - CHAIR CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. 
THE M»USEM®LD PitESS, 
For pressing Corned Beef. Spiced Meats, Boned Turkey 
and Chicken. Also for Jellies. Wines, Cider, Lard, Tallow, 
Herbs, Dutch Cheese, etc. Agents wanted* Samples 
sent by freight or express on receipt of $*2.00. Address for 
circulars, W. A. BOARDMAN, 
128 Union St., N«*w Haven, Conn. 
TEAS and COFFEES 
AT WHOLESALE PItICES 
In Lots to Suit Customers. 
SPECIAL TERMS TO CLUB ORGANIZERS 
and those who devote whole or part of time in 
THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA COMPANY, 
fP. O. Box 5643.) 31 and S3 Vesey St., New York. 
ILoss of SSieep. —“A Subscriber,” Rome, 
Ga. The dew on the grass is in no way hurtful to sheep; 
in fact there are flocks that have little water buttliat which 
they get in this way. But sheep that are not used to ex¬ 
posure at nights, sometimes suffer from the damp and 
contract inflammation of the lungs, or pleura, which is 
shown by running at the nose and by the presence, after 
death, of water in the chest and abdomen. Your sheep 
doubtless died of this disease. If every sheep owner had 
and read the Shepherd’s Manual, which costs but $1.50, 
' and followed the hints and directions there given for the 
management of sheep, many losses would he prevented. 
I’lam ofSIieep Biirn.-f ! A. A. S.,” Olathe, 
Kan. You will find several plans of sheep barns adapted 
] for a variety of circumstances in Stewart’s Shepherd’s 
| Manual, which will be sent post paid for $1.50. 
A Sheplierd's ©og for a Guard.— 
“Enquirer,” Clark Co., Ya. The shepherd’s dog will 
make a vigilant and sagacious watch dog. It is very 
readily trained, and is more easily subjected to discipline 
than almost any other breeds. A well bred young dog 
I could be procured for about $25. Mr. Wm. Crozier, North- 
port, Long Island, N. Y., recently gave notice through the 
| American Agriculturist that he could supply these dogs. 
The Newfoundland is very apt to become a sheep killer. 
H£aMd.olpla’«i Ibis riling' Flow.—“ S. T. 
C.,” Charles Co., Md. The ditching plow invented by 
Senator Randolph is an effective machine, it can be pro¬ 
cured through Randolph Brothers, 111 Broadway, N. Y. 
Fertilizers for Wliesit. —“ J. F. H.,” 
Harrison Co., Ind. Artificial fertilizers may be sown 
upon wheat any time during October. The preparation 
of guano, dried blood, potash salts and gypsum, described 
in the circular of the Mapes Formula Company, will be' 
an actively effective fertilizer for this season, and none 
but an active one should he used now. 
Pola,nd Cliinsis in tlie East.—“ W. L. 
M., Newton, N. J. There is no reason why Poland 
China pigs should not be kept in the East and South as 
well as in the West, but on the contrary, many reasons 
why they should be, where rapidly growing animals are 
desired. Hitherto there has been 6ome difficulty in pro¬ 
curing pigs of this breed in the Eastern part of the 
country without sending very far for them. Now, East¬ 
ern breeders are turning their attention to them. We 
learn that Frank Petit, Salem, N. J., is breeding them. 
Fertilizers for Xova Scotia.—“R. D. 
J M.,” Nova Scotia. In your locality where fish products 
and wood ashes are easily procured, these may he made 
the basis of a good and cheap fertilizer. For instance, 
spread half a ton of fish guano, or three or four wagon 
loads of fish refuse, upon each acre, and cover it with a 
light furrow. Then spread broadcast as much nnlcached 
wood ashes as can be afforded, up to 50 or 60 bushels per 
acre, and with it spread 200 lbs. of ground gypsum, or 
land plaster, per acre. Then harrow the ground and sow 
the seed. • If this is done every four or five years, and a 
clover stubble plowed under in the same time, your laud 
ought to keep in fair order. 
TTlae American YctiTiitary College. 
—A correspondent from Providence, R. I.. favors ns v ith 
j an account of a visit to the American Veterinary College 
and Museum on West 54th street. New York, of which 
Dr. Liautard is President. Visitors are cordially received 
and can see much to interest them. The College can 
accommodate 50 students. The dissecting room is in 
the basement, and here the anatomy of domestic ani¬ 
mals is practically illustrated. On the first floor is the 
instrument room, where all the mechanical appliances 
