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TII K RURAL NEW-YORKER 
December 19 
THE “ BEST" LIGHT. 
Mighty few things are “ liest ” nowadays, 
bnt In the Plttsbnrg lamp we believe we 
have found the “ l>eHt” lamp. It certainly 
is the beat lamp we know anythlriK about. 
At first we only half believed the claims of 
the manufacturera. We did not know that 
any kerosene light could be ao beautifully 
soft and strong—a powerful light without 
glare and flicker, 
eaay and delight¬ 
ful for tired eyes. 
Now we are con¬ 
vinced and hearti¬ 
ly lndorae all the 
clalma ao far test- 
ed. The lamp It- 
aelf la a thing or 
beauty. Here la a 
picture of perhapa 
the handaorneatol 
the aerlea. They 
are flnlahed In all- 
ver, emboaaed and 
highly ornament¬ 
al. We would be 
glad to aend one 
to every home in the great Rural family,- 
and we have arranged to fnrnlah our sub¬ 
s' rlbera with any of theae lam pa at apeclal 
ratea. The ailver lamp above figured, com¬ 
plete, with a year’a aubacriptlon, for $5.60 ; 
In braaa, ditto, at $4 50. Given alao for two 
new aubacrlptiona and your renewal (three 
In all) accompanied by $7 total for the ail¬ 
ver; $0 for the braaa. Retail prlcea for 
theae lampa are conalderably higher. For 
other atylea aee apeclal circular, which will 
b« Bent on application. 
Farmers’ Friend Alarm Clock. 
Here la one of our apeclal bargalna, not 
only becauae it la ao cheap conaldering the 
quality, but alao becauae It la an article 
that every house needs. It will help a man 
to awaken at any hour of the morning 
without lying awake half the night worry¬ 
ing about It. The purchaser geta an ac¬ 
curate time keeper In a handsome polished 
nickel case at the same time that he guards 
against oversleeping. This clock will run 
nearly two daya with one winding. Kvery 
clock ia guaranteed to bo juat aa repre¬ 
sented. Usual price, $2 50. Our price with 
a year’a aubacriptlon, $2 00; or given for 
one new subscription and $2.50. 
A Waterproof Coat. 
All sensible people" know enough to go 
Into the home when it rainsbut some 
of us are unfortunate enough to be unable 
to do so. When duty calls us out into the 
rain there ia nothing to do but to go. Hut 
there ia no sense in getting wet. For the 
benefit of those who 
must face the rain we 
offer an article that 
will keep them dry 
and good natured and 
suitable for any work. 
We have selected the 
famous fish brand or 
"Slicker” goods, be¬ 
cauae they are the beat 
for hard wear, each 
garment being war¬ 
ranted in every re 
sped. You can build 
fences or tear them down, cut wood, go 
llshlug, or do any wet weather work In 
these coats. Price of the Slicker, $8 (black 
or yellow); given for two new aubhcrlp 
tloua and $4 ; with a renewal subscription 
for (JH.S0. The "Pommel Slicker,” for 
horseback riding, f» 50, ’Ivon for two new 
ubscrlotlons and $4.50. 
j Years’ Free. 
NOW TAKE PICTURES 
WITH 
THE KODAK CAMERA. 
Anybody ran Work I(. 
A 6-YEARS’ SUBSCRIPTION FREE. 
Everybody has heard of the famous and 
efficient little Kodak Camera with which 
anybody can quickly learn how to take 
photographs of anything under the sun ; 
landscapes, babies, sweethearts, cousins, 
uncles, animals, flowers, trees, boats and 
birds, etc. We have 
arranged to offer tht 
Kodak in two ways; 
aa a premium for 20 
new aubacrlptiona at 
$2; and also in our 
Hat of premiums for 
the largest clubs to 
be announced later. 
Price, $25; or given for five aubacrlptiona 
accompanied 1 y $25. 
Or to each purchaser at $25 we will 
give a Y EA US’ subscription to Tn k 
Rural Nkw-Yokkkk 
Descriptive circular of the Kodak will lie 
sent on application. Send for it and learn 
whet a really wonderful little apparatus 
this is. 
Farm, School and Churoh Bells. 
Everybody knows how useful a good farm 
bell is. It is worth Its price to hear it give 
notice of a good meal. In case of fire or of a 
visitation from tramps the neighborhood 
can be easily alarmed by a brisk ringing of 
the bell. We give a bell costing $5 at retail 
for two new aubacrlptiona and $5 ; or with 
a three years’subscription for $5 50. It 
weighs 50 pounds, and is 17 Inches in 
diameter. 
The No. 24 bell weighs 150 pounds or 225 
pounds with mountings. Price, $25; we 
offer if for 10 subscriptions and $20. 
The No. 20 weighs 220 pounds or 225 
pounds with mountings. Price, $40; we 
offer it for 15 subscriptions and $55. 
These bells are flrat class in every respect. 
They are made of an alloy of cast s*eel and 
crystal metal. They are of fine, clear tone, 
conveying sound from three to four miles. 
Warranted for two years. Fifteen public- 
spirited men in any district or church so¬ 
ciety can form a club for The Rural, and 
thua secure a bell for the church or school- 
house. 
Tho American Club Skate. 
The chances are favorable for good ice this 
winter, and lots of skating. The American 
Club is well known aa one of the best, has 
no heel screws or straps, being quickly 
fastened to the foot by means of clamps 
worked by the catch on a little lever. We 
can furnish any one desired, bnt make a 
specialty of the nickel plated skate, with 
nickel plated steel blade, tempered, and 
with the plates and clamp, etc., of crucible 
steel. Price, $2.50 Given with one sub¬ 
scription and $'l 25; or for two new aub 
acriptlona and $4. 
Pruning Shears. 
Every person who grows fruit wants a 
pair of theae shears. You can go to the 
store and pay $1 for a pair or you can get 
your neighbor to take THE Rural, and 
thua get a pair for nothing These shears 
are, like The RURAL—" all right 1 ” Price, 
$1 postpaid. With a renewal aubacripi ion 
for $2 25. Given to any present subscriber 
for a new name and $2. 
FRENCH ACHROMATIC TELF SCOPE. 
Few thin^H are more interesting or useful in both 
leisure and busy moments in the country than a 
good Telescope, or harder to find. Wo believe that 
wo have in this a thoroughly good Telescope that 
we can offer to our subscribers in confidence that it 
will give satisfaction. When extended it is over 16 
inches, and when closed 6 1-2 inches in length. On 
a clear day you can distinctly see the time on a 
tower clock three miles away. The moons of Jupi¬ 
ter can be seen with it. The Telescope tubes are 
made from heavy polished brass ; the body is cov¬ 
ered with morocco, making a thoroughly substan¬ 
tial instrument. It is achromatic ; that is, does 
not blur the vision by a confusion of colors. Retail 
price, $4.50. Price to our subscribers, sent prepaid, 
$0.00. Given to any present subscriber for two new 
subscriptions and $4.00. Or, for $0.50 we will send 
the telescope, and extend your own subscription for 
one year. We test each one before sending it out. 
The user must remember that the tubes should be 
pulled out full length, and the adjustment to the eye 
made only with the section nearest the- eye piece, 
moving it out and in as necessary. 
We were disappointed in the results produced by the $1.00 eamera ofTered some time 
ago, so we take special pride in offering the much better "BTUOENT” Camera, which 
Includes all the necessary apparatus, chemicals, etc., and also a folding tripod, 
carrying satchel and shoulder strap. For the price It is the simplest, strongest, lightest, 
most, compact, easiest of comprehension, readiest In manipulation and cheapest, complete 
outfit that we have ever seen. I’rlce, $2 00, expressage prepaid, if 45 cents additional ? 
sent. Or with a year’s subscription for $8.00; either a new subscription may lie sent, or 
your own will lie continued for a year from the time paid for. 
One Year’s Subscription, $2.00 ) Together for omy 
One Fine Pocket Knife, $1.00 ( $ 2 . 26 . 
No. 085.—Brass lined, 
German Silver Holster, 
Hack Handle; made of 
Fine Razor Steel. The 
Heat T w o - It I a d <* 
Knife offered by Its 
makers. J ust 
the knife for a 
Farmer or 
Stockman. 
Price of knife 
alone, prepaid, 
$1. With one 
year*H subscrip¬ 
tion to Tiik Rural Nkw -Yorker only $2.25. If your subscription Is already paid for 
1802, the paper may l>e sent to <• new name. 
3 Years’ Subscription Free. 
I. n Three Yearn’ Mubacrlptlon anil n Serviceable Krult Drier for the price of the latter. 
The U. S. Cook Stove Fruit Drier or Evaporator. 
Thoroughly Tested and Approved. Latest, Cheapest. 
Heat. A Veritable Little Bread-Winner. Weight, 25 
Pounds. Can he used on any kind of Stove. Dimen¬ 
sions; Base: 22x15 Inches ; Height, 26 inches. Eight 
Galvanized Wire Cloth Trays, containing 12 square 
feet of tray surface. No Extra Fire. Always ready 
for use. Its capacity Is ample for domestic use. Up to 
two bushels of fresh fruit per day. Price of the Drier 
alone, $7. Price to our subscribers, together with a 
three years’ subscription, $7; this will pay your sub¬ 
scription for three years from date of expiration of 
time already paid for. Or we will give It free to any 
present subscriber who will send us four new subscrip¬ 
tions and $8. 
IMPROVED FOUNTAIN GOLD PEN. 
This Is an excellent fountain pen, durable, simple, perfect. Never used a fountain 
pCll f Then you btT6 lost a good many days limiting for ** something to WTltS With/* 
and dipping your pen Into the Ink after you found It. This is a gold pen, and will last a 
lifetime. The holder Is of vnlcanlzed rubber, aud is fitted with the finest quality of 
diamond-pointed gold shading pen. It has no springs or valves or o* her delicate parts to 
get out of order. All yon have to dolr to fill it and use It. Price, $2 60, by mail postpaid. 
With a renewal mbscriptlon for W.50. Given for two new subscriptions and $4. 
