THE RURAL NEW-YORKER^ 
February 10 
92 
As We Go To Press. 
“ANSWER EVERY ‘AD.’” 
We “jfo to press” this week with such 
a pressure of advertieinjf that we are 
forced to suppress our impressions in this 
department and express our inability to 
keep up our prestige this week. Our 
motto or advice for the week is addressed 
to every reader. Sit down and answer 
every advertisement in the paper I In 
no other way can you get so good an 
idea of the progress of business and the 
development of helpful agricultural con¬ 
trivances. Modern advertising is a 
science.. The catalogues and circulars 
that lie behind the announcements in this 
paper have all been prepared with great 
care. They are designed to show just 
how the helps that must be brought in 
from outside the farm are being im¬ 
proved. A catalogue education is a 
liberal one. We want you to take it and 
we assure you it will pay to answer 
every single “ad” you can find in The 
R. N.-Y. We may now close by calling 
your attention to this note : 
Although 1 am away out here In southern Indiana, 
and read some other agricultural papers, 1 must say 
that The IIurai. "knocks the persimmons ” 
Washington, Ind. J. c. ai.lison. 
An “unknocked” persimmon would cer¬ 
tainly be of no value. 
WE WANT TO KNOW, YOU KNOW 1 
If you don't see what you want, ask for it. 
Impaction of the Manifolds.— What are the 
causes and cure of Impaction of the manifolds? I 
have been troubled with It almost every winter since 
1884. A remedy which has cured In some cases, and 
failed In more, is one-half pound epsom salts, one- 
quarter pound soda, four tablespoonfuls of ginger 
given as a drench followed by one pint of either lin¬ 
seed oil or hogs' lard melted. How can this disease 
be prevented and what Is the surest cure? f. t. h. 
ANS.—Impaction of the manifolds Is common In 
any feverish condition of the animal, from whatever 
cause. In a torpid condition of the paunch, or Im¬ 
paired or suspended rumination. It Is caused by 
feeding on a dry or Indigestible ration, such as poor, 
bleached or over-ripe hay, smutty corn, corn stalks, 
straw or wheat, or by a deficiency of water, or a sud¬ 
den change from soft to hard water, A sudden 
change to green food Is also sometimes a cause. In 
the simpler forms give strong purgatives, like sul¬ 
phate of soda, one pound for an ox with common 
salt, molasses and croton, stimulants like ginger or 
carbonate of ammonia, and abundance of water. 
The stimulants should be repeated at Intervals of 
three hours, and accompanied by Injections of warm 
water. If no relief be obtained In 12 hours, repeat 
the purgative, and If any tenderness of the right side 
exist, blister It with mustard and turpentine. If the 
kidneys act profusely, charge the purgative giving 
castor or linseed oil. After relief Is obtained, give 
green foods, roots and soft mashes with all the water 
that a 111 be taken. Slight laxatives may also be con¬ 
tinued with good effect. In the acute forms of the 
disease with irritation of the stomach only the bland¬ 
est purgatives like linseed, olive or castor oil, must 
be used with nux vomica, injections and a blister on 
the right side over the short ribs, and cold water or 
Ice-bags to the head. Should the victims become 
delirious, fasten to a strong post around which they 
can move, or to a ring fixed in the ground. When 
recovery ensues, follow up with a course of bitter 
tonics like gentian, willow bark, nux vomica, boneset, 
etc. Pi eventlon Is better than cure, and consists In 
a liberal feeding with a good proportion of laxative 
or green foods, roots, etc., and plenty of pure drink¬ 
ing water, 
TANNING Skins at home.—How may skins be 
tanned with the hair on ? At present prices, many 
of the smaller ones hardly pay for taking off; but If 
they could be tanned at home, they might be made 
Into articles of use and ornament. F. L. b. 
ANS.—One of the simplest method! Is to apply to 
the flesh side, when fresh and wet, a mixture of two 
parts saltpeter and one part alum. These should be 
finely pulverized and sprinkled over every part of 
the skin; double the latter, flesh to flesh, roll It up 
and let It lie a day or two. Then with a dull knife 
remove the meat and fat. If there has been any left. 
After It Is about half dry, commence rubbing and 
continue working until dry. If the work has been 
properly done, the skin will be white and pliable and 
the hair firmly set. Another method Is to remove 
the flesh and fat, then wash the skin with a solution 
made by dissolving a little sal soda In water. To four 
gallons of soft water, add four ounces of pulverized 
alum, eight ounces of salt, one quart of new milk, one 
pound of prepared starch. Stir the mixture well, 
put In the furs and air them often by hanging them 
over a stick laid across the tub so that they will 
drain back Into the tub. Handle occasionally until 
they have been In the solution a day or two; then 
add to the liquor, first removing the skins, half a 
teaspoonful of sulphuric acid. Stir well and put 
back the skins, keeping them stirring frequently for 
an hour, then take out, rinse and wring In soft, luke¬ 
warm water. Hang the skins In a cool place, and. 
when they begin to get white, work and stretch them 
until dry. Large skins should remain In the solution 
longer. Sheep skins make nice rugs If well tanned 
with the wool on. Wash the pelt In warm soap suds 
until the wool Is thoroughly cleansed, rinse well, and 
soak for one day in a solution of eight ounces each 
of alum and salt In sufllolent warm water to cover 
{Contimied on next page.) 
I 
N paint the best is the cheapest.—Don’t be 
misled by trying what is said to be “just as good,” but when 
you paint insist upon having a genuine brand of 
Strictly Pure White Lead 
It costs no more per gallon than cheap paints, and lasts many 
times as long. 
Look out for the brands of White Lead offered you ; any of 
the following arc sure; 
“ANCHOR” (Cincinnati). 
“ARMSTRONG & McKELVY ” (Pittsburgh). 
“ATLANTIC” (New York). 
“ BEYMER-BAUMAN ” (Pittsburgh). 
“ BRADLEY ” (New York). 
“ BROOKLYN ” (New York). 
“ COLLIER ” (St. Louis). , 
“CORNELL” (Buffalo). 
“DAVIS-CHAMBERS” (Pittsburgh) 
“ ECKSTEIN ” (Cincinnati). 
“FAHNESTOCK” (Pittsburgh). 
“JEWETT” (New York). 
“KENTUCKY” (Louisville). 
“ JOHN T.LEWIS & BROS. CO.” (Phila.) 
“ MORLEY ” (Cleveland). 
“ MISSOURI ” (St. Louis). 
“RED SEAL” (St Louis). 
“SALEM” (Salem, Mass.) 
“ SHIPMAN ” (Chicago). 
“ SOUTHERN ” (St. Louis and Chicago). 
“ ULSTER ” (New York). 
1 “ UNION ” (New York). 
For Colors. —National Lead Co.’s Pure White Lead Tinting Colors. 
These colors are sold in one-pound cans, each can being sufficient to tint 25 pounds of 
Strictly Pure White Lead the desired shade; they are in no sense ready-mixed paints, but a com¬ 
bination of perfectly pure colors in the handiest form to tint Strictly Pure White Lead. 
A good many thousand dollars have been saved propertv-owners by having our book on 
painting and color-card. Send us a postal card and get both free. 
NATIONAL LEAD CO., New York. 
Vocal Music 
“Classic Vocal Gems,” 
SOPKANO. 
.31 classical songs, represent¬ 
ing some of the foremost Euro¬ 
pean composets. 
“ Classic Vocal Gems,” 
TENOU. 
30 classical songs, complied 
In one volume; a selection 
which few buyers could equal. 
“Classic Vocal Gems,” 
ALTO. 
33 carefully selected songs 
from the best foreign and 
Americancomp''sers. Including 
many notable triumphs. 
“Classic Vocal Gems,” 
BARITONE OR BASS. 
U4 songs, not too dlfllcult. yet 
high class. Every singer will 
appreciate such a collection In 
one book. 
The Famous Classic Series: 
“Song Classics.” Two volumes. 
“Plano Classics.” Two volumes. 
“Classic Pianist.” 
“Song Classics tor Low Voices.’ 
“Classic Tenor Songs ” 
“Classic Baritone and Bass Songs.” 
“< lassie Pour Hand Collection.” 
“Classical Collection ” Violin and piano 
‘ Young People 8 Classics.” Volumes 1 and 2. 
The above serlss represents 12 volumes of the best 
music known. 
Any of the books by mail, postpaid, in heavy paper, 
SU; boards, S81 JJS; cloth gilt, #3. 
Oliver Ditson Company, 
453-463 'Wash.ing’ton St, Boston. 
C. H. Ditson & Co.. N. Y. J. E. Ditson & Co., Phila. 
A SPLENDID BARGAIN. 
370 Acre Farm, 186 acres highly productive bottom 
land, nice river and road front, orchard and vinevarA 
seven miles from city. Good market. I*rlce SiOOOO* 
on many years time. Write for free farm catalogue, 
K. B. CHAFFIN «fc CO.t Itichmondi Va. 
Wire Fence Wanted. 
In spite of a capacity that will soon reach 30 miles 
every 24 hours, we expect to run short of fence next 
spring. Rather tnan disappoint customers, we might 
supply some other make If up to our standard. Auv 
one having a fence that will stand our test is 
Invited to submit sample. Will explain test next 
week. 
PA»E WOVEN WIRE FENCE OO., 
Adrian, Mich. 
The Page Wire Fence Company of Ontario, Ltd. 
Walkervllle. Ont. 
Nerve 
Tonic 
Blood 
50 c. 
per box. 
O for 8 ! 2 . 50 . 
Send for 
descriptive 
pamphlet. 
. WILLIAMS^ 
MEDICINE CO., 
Schenectady, N.Y. 
and Brockville, Ont. 
HENCH&DROMG01.DS 
ALL-STEEt FRAME |J ■ nDflUf 
SPRING-TOOTH nAnliUW 
A Wonderful Improvement. 
TIIirBEST 
Tooth Holder ever invented. 
'he tooth is held in position by a Ratchet' 
rith which it can be adjusted so as to wear from 16 to 18 in- 
hes off the point of the tooth. The largest bpring Tooth 
iarrow manuf’rs in the world. Over »,(XK) now m use. 
Our New Steel Frame 
CORN PLANTER 
with Fertilizer Attachment. 
For simplicity, neatness, 
strength and durs- 
’bility cnimot be 
■ •‘•lualed. We also 
J manufacture Circu- 
^iarSaw Mills, Culti- 
brain Drills, 
Threshers. Engines, 
nd anTinds of Agricultural Iinpleraents. Sold bpll.re- 
abledealers. Don’t be deceived. Insist upon having 
□reoods Agents wanted in unoccupied territory. Oats- 
HENCII & OROMHOLD.York, Pa. 
To meet the pres¬ 
ent Hard Times 
on Farmers,we 
will sell to farm¬ 
ers direct, for cash 
Good 
Fertilizers 
at the 
Lowest 
Wholesale 
Prices, 
per ton. 
for Com. Cotton and Peanuts, at SI 3..50 
for Trucking Crops and Potatoes 14.50 
for Oats, Tobacco and Fruits - 15.00 
I Also Muriate Potash, Kalnlt, Sulphate Potash, 
Bone Black, Nitrate Soda, In large and small 
quantities, ^nd two 2-cent stamps for circulars. 
W.S. POWELL A, CO., 
I Fertilizer Manufacturers, Balti more, Md . 
Salt for Fertilizer. 
Best thing to use on Wheat, Barley, Oats, Hay and 
Potatoes. Natures restorer for worn out land. In¬ 
creases yield from 15 to 50 per cent. After long ex¬ 
perience we are preparing a grade exactly suited to 
the purpose. Write for prices delivered. 
THE LkUOY salt CO., LeBoy, N. Y. 
Fertilizers Unprofitable 
Very often on account of a deficiency of Potash. 
Farmers, avoid these and secure paying yields by 
selecting brands containing high percentages of 
Potash, or apply Potash Salts, such as Muriate of 
Potash, Sulphate of Potash and Kalnlt. For In¬ 
formation and pamphlet address 
GERMAN KALI WORKS. 93 Nassau St., N. Y. City 
Drop Us a Postal Card 
And we will send you our new Catalogue of Potatoes, 
Grains. Seeds, Swine, Bronze Turkeys and Langshan 
Fowls. We have a fair stock. Maggie Murphy and 
Freeman a specialty. We furnish car lots. 
Address O. H. WHITE & SON, 
Miller Corners, N. Y.~’ 
MIRSCULOyS! 
POSITIVE CURE 
for Deafness.Riicumattsm, 
Paralysis, Kidney, Liver, 
^’ervouM Troubles, aiidall 
Chronic Diseases, by ourim- 
proved Life Giving Eleo- 
trie Appllanceo lOOpage 
book le --Krk. ~f-T 
B. B. BLISS ELECTRIC CO., 
Iowa Falla, Iowa. 
FALUHB, BITElTBUBa & CO., 
Successors to Q. S. PALMER. Established 1869. 
Wholesale Commission Merchants. 
POULTRY AND CALVES A SPECIALTY. 
Also Butter, Eggs, Apples, Potatoes and Oranges. 
160 Bead* Street, New York, 
References : Chatham K atlonal Bank. 
LEGGETT’S (Patented) 
Paris-Green or Dry Powder Gun. 
Distributes Paris-green, London-purple, Helle¬ 
bore, or any dry powder In any quantity desired. 
One acre 01 Potatoes can be covered per hour, using 
irom one-half to one pound of Pure Paris-green. 
By turning the crank a vtlame of powder Is lorced 
threugn the tube. It is simple and durable. Price, 
complete, with lour tubes, nve nozzles, straps, etc., 
17.00; allowance for expressage. Send for circular. 
LEGGETT & BRO., 301 Pearl St.. New York. 
SPRAY PUMPS 
EXPANSIVE I DOUBLE I THOUSANDS 
BUCKETS. I ACTINQ. I IN USE. 
Largest Pump and Hay Tool 
Works in The U. S. 
CATALOGUE FREE. 
Write for Particulars. Prices, etc. 
F. E. MYERS tL BRO. 
Ashland. O. 
Q p RAY 
PUMPS 
and fruit grower 
should have one 
to GET SOUND 
FRUIT. Special 
terms to Agents 
Catalogue for 2c. 
stamp. 
Columbiana Pump 4 o.,10R. R. St., Columblana.O 
THOMPSON’S GRASS 
" SEEDER 
Sows Clover, 
Timothy, Alfalfa, 
lied Top, Flax, 
and all kinds of 
GRASS SEEDS, 
120 to 40 \Si 
Sows any quantity, 
JCvenly, Accurately, 
in wet, dry and 
windy weathec. 
Acres Per Day. 
Weight 40 lbs. 
0. E. THOMPSON & SONS, 
See our Banner Root Cutter on aruMter page. 
THE HOOSIEB 
Broadcast Hand 
Seed Sower sows all 
kinds of Grain and 
Seeds. Send for cata¬ 
logue of Seed Sowers 
and Sickle Grinders to 
C. A. Foster Nov¬ 
elty Co., 
BLKHAKT, INP. 
PRODUCTIV FARM TO RENT 
CASH OR SHARES. 
Especially adapted to hay, corn and potatoes; 223 
aervs; situated on West Bank of Hudson River; 
nine miles below Albany; kO acres; rich bottom land, 
balance upland; fine state of cultivation. Sold 
Js.fOt worth of potatoes from 40 acres last aeason. 
Wagons, horses and implements can go with place If 
desired. Splendid opportunity to rlgnt man. 
F. S. CALDWELL, 2 Wall Street, New York. 
POTATO FABMING 
most profitable In Col¬ 
orado; California for 
Fruit. For Sale. Garden 
Tracts near Denver; also near Los Angeles. Address 
Box 73. Post Ofllce New York. 
WANTED. 
A gardener to take charge of a department of a well- 
established and Buccesstul nursery In New England. 
One who has some capital to invest preferred. Write 
for part culars to S. T. P., care of The R. N.-Y. 
UfAUTCn general AGENTS. Send self-ad- 
IiD'sIlU dressed stamped envelope. Chemical 
Ink Eraser Co., Harrlman.Tenn., Box 171. 
yVALL PAPER 
■ ■ TIIOS. J. MYERS. 1206 : 
At Wholesale Prices. 
100 Samples 
_ _ _ _ — sent for 8c. postage. 
MYERS. 1206 Market St.. Phila , Pa. 
FOR SALE CHEAP. 
Large Brick Store, with hall and Outbuildings; also 
stock of goods If desired. Best location in ihe State. 
Peter P. Pengh, Assignee, Box 111, Wheeling, Pa. 
HALLOCK’S 
“SUCCESS -rWEEDER 
tirely new in construction. More effective 
lllage and greater security to the plant than any 
er Weeder. The most profitable investment ever 
red the farmer. Send 2-cent stamp for our 1894 
alogue, with full description, and introduction 
ns to suit the times. 
1. Y. HALLOCK «& SON, YORK, PA. 
