4 *  wg? 
BOHON’S  BUGGIES 
From  Factory  to  YOU  —  Save  YOU  Money 
Vi CadkSas”Gates 
BROWN  FENCE 
BARGAIN  BOOK 
AND  SAMPLE 
ANEW  ROOF FRFF 
Rural  Schools  in  New  York 
iof  lower 
namntee 
Domestic  Science  Exhibit  at  a  Rural  School 
I  would  say  that  very  few  of  (be  farm-  schools  are  by  themselves  without  cou* 
ers  a  fleeted  by  its  provisions  have  any  trol  by  the  village  schools.  It  seems 
definite  knowledge  of  its  probable  work-  possible  thsit  such  rural  schools  may  get 
ings.  or  what  is  provided  by  it.  II  now  along  very  well  if  left  to  their  own  cou- 
appears  that  the  State  Orange  has  on-  trol.  Why  not  extend  this  exemption  to 
dom'd  it  and  given  it.  approval  so  far  as  all  other  towns  having  union  schools 
the  legislative  committee  of  the  <> range  unless  the  separate  school  districts  vote 
is  concerned.  That  the  Master  and  sec-  to  join  the  village  district?  Will  they 
rotary  of  the  <1  range  endorse  the  bill,  not  be  as  well  off  as  those  rural  dis- 
leads  one  to  conclude  that  some  sections  triets  that  are  in  towns  where  the  vil- 
of  the  Stale  are  diflerently  conditioned  lage  district  lias  5,000  population?  If 
from  others.  Il  is  certain  that  there  are  every  local  school  district  votes  to  join 
sections  where  farmers  will  find  its  pro-  the  village  district,  they  ought  to  have 
visions  a  hardship,  and  probably  detri-  the  privilege  of  joining  unless  the  union 
mental.  It  would  seem  that  there  ought  school  district  wishes  to  keep  them  out. 
to  he  a  provision  to  allow  the  volunteer  if  they  do  not  desire  to  join  the  village 
action  of  certain  localities  to  say  the  school  it  is  unwise  to  compel  them  to  do 
least.  so.  There  are  several  reasons  for  this, 
l'lrovisiorss  Involved/ — That  the  pro-  Iowa  has  some  such  law.  u.  u.  i.. 
posed  amendment  to  the  education  law,  - 
the  Tallett  bill  of  last  Winter,  has  much  Spraying  to  Kill  Aphis 
to  commend  it  is  not  disputed  so  far  as  \\Te  have  a  40-acre  young  apple  orchard 
I  am  aware.  It  proposes  a  uniform  tax  that  has  for  the  last  two  years  been  badly 
for  (he  support  of  schools.  So  far  as  the  affected  with  tipple,  green  and  rosy  aphis. 
rural  sections  are  concerned  this  ought  to  sprayetl  with  “Klaok  Leaf  W’  when 
,  ,  ,  ,  7„  ,  the  petals  dropped  with  very  little  sur¬ 
pass.  It  would  seem  better  even  if  the.  <•<»**,  as  more  aphides  came  from  within 
unit  of  taxation  might  be  larger  than  is  the  curled  leaves.  We  note  with  very 
proposed,  and  marked  out  by  topngrnphi-  interest.  in  a  summary  of  the 
cal  conditions  looking  to  the  establish-  (,iety/.  on  03s.  what  ig  sni(1  ilbout 
menl;  of  consolidated  rural  schools  under  mixing  lime  with  “1  flack  Leaf  40"  with 
conditions  of  easy  transportation,  rather  the  result  that  the  leaves  thoroughly 
than  political  divisions,  as  the  township,  wi,th  (lliH  mixture  ,TW  in«»une 
.  from  further  attack..  1  mild  von  tell  us 
a  east  in  some  cases.  here  may  he  jloW  ,nueh  lime  was  used  in  these  experi- 
mentioned  some  reasons  for  this  enlarged  incuts  to  50  gallons  of  water?  It  would 
unit  of  taxation  whether  township  or  he  °f  great  value  if  we  knew  whether 
otherwise.  In  mv  own  township,  f* >r  ex-  burnt  lime  was  used,  and  if  so,  how  many 
.  .  .  .  pounds  and  how  much  I. lack  Leaf  10 
amide,  there  is  a  diversity  of  ratios  of  with  it  to  50  or  200  gallons  of  water,  and 
taxation  in  the  various  rural  School  dis-  when  applied.  j.  at.  m. 
triets  from  about  $3.20  per  one  thousand  Pennsylvania. 
taxation  up  to  $12.47.  These  two  dis-  1  have  asked  Prof.  Parrott  about  this 
triets  have,  by  the  way,  the  same  amount  “'“ttcr  and  lie  says  that  no  general  rec¬ 
to  collect  by  tax  within  $1.00,  as  a  total,  ommendations  were  made  because  the 
The  reason  for  the  difference  in  ratio  is  whole  matter  was  still  in  the  experimen¬ 
tin'  fact  that  one  has  over  $00,000  as-  tal  stage.  Either  lime  or  ela.v  was  used 
sessed  valuation  while  the  other  has  only  with  the  nicotine,  and  a  thick  coating  of 
$24,200.  The  remainder  of  the  rural  either  on  the  under  surface  of  the  leaves 
districts  range  from  $5  to  nearly  $10.  seemed  to  repel  the  insects.  In  making 
Other  townships  have  similar  conditions,  experiments  with  this  either  burnt  or 
Evidently  there  should  he  some  more  “hydrated"  lime  could  be  used,  the  latter 
equitable  way  of  taxation  for  school  pur-  being  easier  to  handle.  Enough  should  he 
poses.  I  am  not  able  to  say  that  one  used  to  give  a  heavy  coating  on  the  leaves, 
school  has  a  better  teacher  than  another.  The  amount  would  have  to  be  found  by 
except  as  occasional  personality  has  an  trial,  hut  probably  a  hag  or  more  of  h.v- 
influeuce.  Ratio  of  taxation  does  not  af*  d rated  lime  would  he  needed  to  a  hundred 
feet  the  educational  value  of  the  insti'UC-  gallons  of  water.  Prof.  Parrott  will  he 
tion  one  way  or  the  other.  The  proposed  likely  to  he  aide  to  make  more  definite 
legislation  has  this  in  mind  and  proposes  suggestions  after  the  experiments  of  an- 
the  remedy 
Seed  Cover  Crops  Between  Rows 
^When  corn  is  “laid  by,”  that’s  the  time  to 
sow  cover  crops  between  the  rows.  The 
f  New  Seeder 
3  Feet  Wide 
Sows  clover,  alfalfa,  turnip,  rape,  timothy,  rye, 
wheat,  oats,  buckwheat,  etc.,  between  all  rowed  -  — -  -  .  . 
crops.  Covers  seed  to  right  depth.  Adjusts  for  quantity.  No  wind  interference.  Field  is  left 
level,  covered  with  dust  mulch  and  weeds  are  killed.  Also  an  ideal  cultivator  for  farm  or 
garden.  Works  close  to  small  plants.  Strong  and  light  weight  In  stock  nearyou.  Send  for 
catalog.  EUREKA  MOWER  CO_  Bo*  1200.  Ilttrx  N.  V 
YOUR  IDEAS 
CD  EC  POSTPAID 
iIeLC  write  Four 
■  ■  ■  ™  IT  TODAYI  U 
My  Big  iVew  Catalog  of  ? 
CAN'T  -  SAG  Earns  Gates  will  , 
save  you  money.  Write  fix  \ 
^^it  NOW  —  TODAY.  ’ 
8  $9,000  offered  for  certain  in- 
itions.  Book  "How  to  Obtain 
ent”  and  "What  to  Invent" 
o  Send  rough  sketch  for  free  report 
cntnbUity .  Mono  f  aoturcre  cons  tan  t- 
ng  us  tor  patents  we  have  obtained, 
advertised  for  sale  at  ous^,  expense. 
LEE  A  CHANDLER.  Pntont  Arty's 
Em.  ZOYtnrs.  804  E  St., Washington. D.C. 
Coat  leas  than  All  wood— last  5  time?  on  Ionic 
—can't  sae.  drasr.  warp  or  twist.  Hoard* 
double  bolted  tnol  nailed)  between  8  angle 
aleel  uprvhta.  Onarnr.tend  Syoma.  Yon  cun 
get  complete  (la Ota  or  jueL  the  Onte  8b  -  Is  ,o 
you  can  make  your  own  eft  ton  end  .  »i  Vr  mono, , 
Write  for  Couloir,  alvin  V.  nows.  Pr,«. 
ROWr  MEG.  COMPANY 
a  3/  Kl  Adams  Sb,  Qalosburg,  III.  (13) 
RITE  FOR 
*=¥"2,  Over  25,000.000  rods  Brown 
Fence  already  sold  to  100.000 
.5  'if; .  fw  ’  farmers.  Ear  lory  Prices. 
•o  dfci. 1  FVeightPrepaid.  ISO  atylea. 
13c  per  rod  up.  Gates  and 
Steel  Posts,  toot  Write  postal. 
THE  BROWN  FENCE  A  WIRC*CO. 
>S9  ...  Ctovotand,  OMa 
C/JKomas  Let  Cdv*on- 
MARK 
ELECTRIC  LIGHT  PLANT 
Easy  to  install  and  simple  to  maintain 
All  it  needs  is  an  occasional  charg¬ 
ing  of  the  batteries  with  your  gas 
engine.The  Edison  Storage  Battery 
is  non-acid  and  without  lead  plates.  No 
cleaning  periods,  no  hydrometer  readings 
— no  complicated  rules  to  follow.  The 
Edison  Lighting  Plant  bring*  Electric  Light 
and  Power  to  the  moSt  remote  farm.  Eco¬ 
nomical  —  reduces  fire  risk — clean  and 
sanitary.  There  is  a  plant  the  right  size 
for  your  home.  Catalog  M  tells  about  it. 
You  owe  it  to  younelf  and  family  to  inOcrtigule. 
EDISON  STORAGE  BATTERY  CO. 
223  Lakeside  Ave..  Orange.  N.  J. 
2025  Miehtgaii.Avc.,  Cnicatfo*  111. 
Sau  Francisco  New  York  Boston 
//sjtrvVttfar*  £ itrywhcrt  1 
Cheap  as  Wood  JSStSdKSS 
Fence.  Sell  direct,  shipping  to  users  only  at 
manufacturers*  prices.  Write  (or  kkf.e  catalou. 
UP-TO-DATE  MFG.  CO.  936  10th  SL  Tent  haute,  ImL 
r  You  get  it  without  argument  uiuler^v 
our  guarantee  if  rusting  out  occurs  in  aiV 
AMERICAN  INCOT  IRON  ROOF 
Rust-resisting  Pure  Iron-Not  Steel 
ftHEw,cAN-x°"r  protects  you.  Lil'otitno 
-  i  ice,  low  co«t. 
TJ  M  /"*V.U  todau  for  Rrer  R mflvj  Cataloa. 
lY'  Vn'1'  »l»o  make  Corn  Crlba,  Slack  Tank*.  Wirn 
\\  iy  tIT’'  Crib  A  Tftuk.  or)>n»f.iilu,rr«. 
\o\  7  *  ■ “*  American  Iron  Roofing  Co. 
Yvy  Stall. a  16  - -  - 
If  wlion  uniting  tin*  dis¬ 
tricts  for  taxation  the  union  might  lie  in 
such  a  way  that  districts  could  be  most 
readily  combined,  should  that  be  desired, 
the  scheme  would  have  additional  value. 
This  refers  to  the  hilly  sections  of  the 
State,  and  these  hilly  sections  need  more 
Edison  Storage  Battery  Co. 
223  Lakeside  Ate.,  Orange,  N.  J.  Send  Catalog  M  to 
My  Naum . . . . . 
My  Address . 
MIDPLETOWN,  OHIO 
vTTvr  * 
s 
[■T/Tt-Mul-hi-ltyJ 
23 
S 
K3S 
5 
mmm 
I 
