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t-AALL AROUND THE HOUSE C_, 
FOR SALE BY THETRAOErSCND STAMP FOR 
ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST TO 
V F.A.Sinclair-Mottville.N.Y / 
PERSONAL ITEMS 
impUmcutjs and Pacttinerg 
Gen. Grant’s visit to Paris will not be made till 
next October. 
Father Taft descended from tbe Scotch. Then 
Tatty Isn’t a Welshman. 
It Is said that ex-Vlce-Prestdent. Coltax has 
made $100,000 by lecturing. 
Con. Peter Saxe, brother of the poet Saxe, Is a 
famous stock-breeder In Southern California. 
Secretary Schcrz and Secretary Key are rusti¬ 
cating near the Soldiers’ Home and keeping 
bachelor's hall. 
Ex-Gov. Tilpbn started on the 18th on a trip to 
Europe for health and recreation. He will re¬ 
turn In October. 
Mrs. Thkat has treated tUe world to the dis¬ 
covery of a new water lily. These women are 
always finding out something. 
Miss Mary Mortimer, one of the roundel's and 
the principal director of the Milwaukee Female 
College, died recently at the age of sixty. 
Bob Ingersoll has shaken the wicked dust of 
California oir bis shoes; but It must be said that 
to bear Ills lectures California came down with 
the dust heavily. 
We learn that E. A. Carman of New Jersey has 
been appointed chief clerk of the Department of 
Agriculture at Washington, in place of Frederick 
Watts, J r., son of the late commissioner. 
Gen. B. F. Butler, on behalf of the National 
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, of which he Is Presi¬ 
dent, has subscribed for $160,000 worth of the new 
four per cent, bonds, as a part of the permanent 
fund of that Institution. 
The other day, when Admiral Kous of the 
English navy, was taken fatally 111, the doctor 
coming to attend him said, “Well, Admiral, | 
what’s the matter ?” “ Klghty-two!” said Koua. 
“ That’s what’s the matter.” 
A Mr. Chari.e9 Dido, a Journalist, doubtless of 
Carthaginian origin, reported to bo walking 
across the Continent on a $500 bet. Is well up the 
Sierras, some forty miles ahead of time, and ex¬ 
pects to win easily with a day to spare. 
Chief Joseph, who Is giving General Howard 
so much trouble In Oregon, Is said to bo a line- 
looking man, about thirty years of ago, a wiry, 
cunning savage, equal to any emergency, and 
possessing more than the average bravery of the 
race. 
Burdette, the Uawkeye humorist, has an In¬ 
valid wile, who requires his constant attention. 
He has been her nurse for years, but never loses 
bis good temper, lie writes his runny paragraghs 
at home, visiting the Uawkeye ottlee only an 
hour or two la the day. 
The stories Of Secretary Sherman’s wealth are 
said to be greatly exaggerated. Ills estate In 
Manslleld, Ohio, which has been estimated to be 
worth J rout $500,000 to $1,000,0(10, would not sell 
for $50,000. in the opinion of some of his most 
Intimate friends he Is worth leas than $' 200 , 000 . 
Secretary Sherman Is considered a tlne-looklng 
man, about six feet tall, and rather slim. Ills 
hair Is brown and his beard Is streaked with grey. 
Those who have seen both gentlemen say tliat 
the Secretary and his brother, General Sherman, 
resemble each other very much. He Is of pleas¬ 
ing addresn and easy In Ills manners. 
President Have*, according to a Washington 
despatch, has been very much annoyed at the 
practlcu of office-seekers, who run down and 
abuse all rivals for a coveted place, and declared 
that all who pursued this method made a great 
mistake If they thought they helped their cause, 
as, in fact, they ruined whatever chance they 
might have had. 
The Proof of the Pudding 
IS IN THE EATING. 
The Bloomedale stock of Ttutu Untra Is beyond 
question the bunt. Twenty-two samples were tested 
by us last season, and It excelled all others. 
TWO SPECIAL, PRIZES OF ONE HUNDRED 
DOLLARS EACH 
were awarded the subscribers at the Centennial Ex¬ 
hibition. for CATTLE FEEDING ROOTS. The only 
itwurds of tho kind made. 
Dealers in seeds will have mulled our TRADE 
PRICES on application. 
Farmers and Hardeners who cannot lie supplied by 
local merchants and dealers can huvo supplies by 
mull at 65 cent s per pound, post-paid, or by express. 
In all cases cash-must accompany the order. 
Our Pamphlet on ROOTS FOR STOCK FEEDING 
(Just published), by mall, post-paid, for '25 cents. 
DAVID LANDRETll & HONS, 
21 & 2« South Sixth St.. Philadelphia, Pa. 
POMONA NURSERY. fJOftSi&S: 
Best Strawberries il Inches around. Ten acres Rasp¬ 
berries yielded $<I,3$N. Send for CaUilo oic free. 
A A VIJA KH A1IONG SMALL Fit HITS. 
“V Telling Whin mill flow to Plant. 
Illustrated. Sent, post-paid, for 25 cents, or free to 
every purchaser. VV.u. I'aicuv.C bmurnlnson, N,J 
We say the “ WILUAJH8’ NOISELESS THRESHER,’* for Light Running, Easy 
Management, Simplicity, Durability and Efficiency, stands unequaled by any Threshing Machine 
In the world. Warranted as represented, or may be returned to us at our expense. 
For Circulars, giving full particulars, address 
M. WILLIAMS & CO., 
St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co., N. Y. 
Wanted 
a da v sure to all. Write us 
• Simpson & Smith, N. Y. City. 
AGENT'S 
Want SALESMEN on a regular salary of 
a month and expenses, to sell our 
Min a n A , b:\l.UL Somyli.', KlU.K. 
I .111 11 K\ •iiimplo In.ur. ,nmr. 
Uium IO h. l-irntta t CO. Utmlun.il. O. 
I A MONTH. Agents wanted. .’{Ghost 
" sol I inc articles lb the world. One suin- 
Address .1 AY BRONSON, Detroit, Mich. 
a Week to Agents. $10 Outfit Five. 
I*. O. VK’KEltY. Augusta, Maine 
Kent t ill hut lor Agents. 
./. I,ittinim ,fc i'ii., Huston 
II f ft WANTED TO OBTAIN 
na subscribers for the best A«ri- 
* * “ cultural and Family Weekly 
RURAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
Dunne Bt., Now York City. 
awarded 
to the Messrs. BOREL 
late Centennial Exhibition for their 
moy- m ant! regularity 
uisplay* thny are now oOVtiih* their 
lonnrr prices, having Introduced 
production in incrutiHoU, and tbe 
SSSJ-djnud the* quality out! duntbii- 
fJJCK KL MU V KM K NT WATCH 
WHtOUoft, mo- favorably known for 
bent mut«*nul,and havi> all the ntod- 
!n, liiciriiei- Unit sprinifH, Tnn- 
and are warranted 
-- •--— . _ \— / , .I no»e Watch e* art* for Male by all our local 
agent* throughout the country, and purtte* desiring a good and durable tiino-kcopor arO reouuatoa to 
examine them before purchasing those of other manufacturer* or home productions. * 
Q.U 1 NOHE iSc. KRUahKR, 
_BA L EH ICO (Ml t IS MAIDEN LAN E, N. Y., Up Stalls. 
Address 
Box .'Lilk, 
COLGATE ACADEMY 
HAMILTON. N. Y. 
Prepares young men for college, business, or the 
h'Bher schools of science, Hus all ilie modern facil- 
Itius. 1*tilf Term begins Sept. I.ith. Address the 
Principal, F. W. TOWLE. A.M. 
THE IRON TURBINE 
WIND ENGINE 
The only Wind En- 
:lne In the market that 
MIXED CARDS, with mime, 10c.nnd Be. stump. 
Samples 6C. DOWD A CO.. Bristol, Conn. 
Proof against Storms j[\jSk i 
ami exposure to the 
weather, being ialwrwsijffil 
Made entirely of j/ll.f 
IRON. 
Weighs no more than ^ flv 
the ordinary wood /l\ 
wlioels. ’ -.. * ■ LA i, ’ 
Iti-guliitcs Itself in ■ : M/\ 
r High Wind, iBpv 
by means of the 1 /joli . . ’< 
patent pTy\A 
A I2m \ 
Automatic ^ A V - : 
other for the ’ ' . ' -V- , 
same diame 
SIMPLE IN CONSTRUCTION AND WELL MADE. 
They art* Giving Perfect. Kiuiafnrtinn, 
Whore other Mills have failed. 
Every funner and stock raiser should have one. 
A constant supply of puro water will keep yonr stock 
In better condition, und thus in a short tune save the 
cost of an iron Turbine Wind Engine; to say noth¬ 
ing of the great saving of labor and other advan¬ 
tages. which you can leurn about by writing to us 
for Circular giving prices and information. 
MAST, FOOS A CO.» Springfield, O. 
MIXED cards, with name, 10 tits. Humpies ror 
Sc. slump. J. M1NKLER A CO., Nussiiu, N. Y. 
AN ESS RELIEVED. Nil medicine, 
Book free. G. ,J. WOOD, Madison, Ind 
Agricultural Engine. 
The cheapest, most economical yet powerful En¬ 
gine in tbe market; anil is the only Agricultural 
Engine with Ueturn Fine Boiler in use. 
There Is no obstruction whatever to the draft, yet 
the returning of the iiatnes through the small rubes 
compels the deposit of lb • great body ol' sparks in 
the chamber rear of the holier. 
It is the beat ami safest Steaming Boiler in use, 
and we invite competition with any tlrst-cluss maker. 
It will make more steam from less fuel than any hor¬ 
izontal boiler built, Before buying, see one or sand 
for full particulars, circulars, etc., which wil be sent 
tree by addressing 
WHITMAN iV li I R If ELI,, 
Lillie l ulls, N. Y. 
N. B. Tlie Economizer Boilers are manufactured 
tor us (in duplicate parts), undur United States pat¬ 
ents, by Porter Manufacturing Company, Syracuse, 
N, Y., it. 1C. White. President, thus securing perfec¬ 
tion and uniformity. The demand Is unprecedent¬ 
ed, even in these dull times. 
V>/rr ELEGANT CAROS, no two alike, with name, 10c. 
/Lift post-paid. GEO. I. REED A Co., Nassau, N.Y 
Fine Curds, Repp, Daumsk, Ac., with name 
on all, lie. Clinton Bros., ClintunvUle, Ct. 
PATENT 
(POCKET COIN DKTKCTOR. 
^ Mzo of a silver dollar. It tes 
Vlzc, guin/o and weight United 
States Mint standard. No coun¬ 
terfeit can be made it will not do- 
u-ct. Price 25c., by mail. Agents 
wanted; liberal discounts. 
J. W. SUTTON. 
‘JO Liberty St., New York. 
and iUaclunevy 
£tocU and poultry 
FOUST’S 
EGGS FOR HATCHING 
from the following varieties of pure-bred stock, of 
the highest strains, most of them ilrst prize birds 
Silver Gray Dorkings, Brown Leghorns, Black- 
Breasted Red Game Bantams, $6 per dozen. 
Pekin Ducks, Aylesbury Ducks and White Leg¬ 
horns, $2 per doz. _____ 
8WTo any one sending an order for two dozen 
eggs of the llrsl three varieties named, 1 will send 
the Rural Nkw-Ygrkku for one yuur, free; and 
to those ordering two dozen of the Duck and Leg¬ 
horn eggs, at the price named, I will send the Rural 
lor six months. HENRY HALES, 
Ridgewood, Bergen Co.. N. J. 
HAY LOADER 
RUE'S PATENT 
►oTAT? ' 
A perfect machine for rapidly pitching hay. barley 
and ail loose grain on the wagon, in the held. In¬ 
creased success in the harvest of of 1876. Received 
tbe highest and only award for Hay Loader, with 
Diploma of Merit, at Centennial Exposition, based 
on Ueld trial. Thousands iu successful operation. 
r ?/ , » l 9 th * manufacturers. STRAT- 
TON&CnLLtM- Meadville, Px. C-r KINGMAN ,t 
GO., Peoria. Ills., Generui Agents for Illinois. Mis¬ 
souri and Kansas. 
J« F> MANCHA, 
Dov«r, Dal. 
No Mthrrin or CAtnrrh hero. 
Mnp* an*l cuiAlok'Uv* free, 
FARMS 
Dias Irish 
or Swebt 
POTATOE8 
.!», IN¬ 
ATTENTION, OWNERS OF HORSES! 
A. „T! IE ZINC COLUIt 
/Ml PAD is the only reliable 
1 pad lor sore-necked Horses. 
u,1,i to provent gulling, ever 
4^- t ■ . rw produced, and has been 
/ a areatly improved. Being of 
X X- * .y iX metal, always retains its 
medicinal virtue; this no 
other pad has. ttvnrw mil¬ 
lion In use. Koranic by harness makers In sizes to 
warrant a tit, Manut’d by Z1NO COLLAR PAD CO., 
liuctuinun, Mich. Ask your harness maker tor them. 
rt ENESEK VA I, LEY FA It MS FOB SA l-E. 
\X Somcoi ttietinest residences in Die Valley,near 
ii. R. Inquire soon of JOHN htl ELDON, upon the 
premises, at Moscow. Livingston Co.. N. Y. 
Power Presses, Eatchet Screws, &c, 
AT REDUCED PRICES. 
Address, for Circulars and prices. 
O. K. JOHNSON & MEKRIEM, Medina, N.Y. 
THE CENTENNIAL PRIZE 
Miiuuk's Rural Nbw-Youickr became u house 
hold word and power iu tho land long before we quit 
“going to school,” and, perhaps, needs no comment 
from us; still “Us memory is ever fresh and green,” 
und is renewed by Its appearance every week, brim¬ 
ful of good things as ev«r. We lire glad to unnounce 
that our predictions In the January number are 
being more than fiilUlled. We have sent, It more 
thau fim hundred names, und we leurn that sub¬ 
scriptions have been pouring In in like proportions 
from all parts of the country, despite the hard tiroes. 
Long may tt continue to be what it is—a power for 
good iu tho land.— Agent.’* Friend. 
5 Ton Stock SCALES, $50 
“ Oxiruortte Patent Combination”—Platform 
liixAL To weigh loads of Hay with the Stock Frame 
fixed [termane.utIn tn platform. 
Fi illy warranted—i months’ time given to test, und 
prove superiority. 
MOOUK’S.RUKAL NKW-YoiUCKlt contains Sixteen 
Quarto Pages weekly, tlnely and profusely Illustra¬ 
ted and ne;-*ly printed. Only $2.W per year, $2.1X1 in 
clubs of ten or more, postage paid. Great In 
ducementa to Club Agents. Specimens, Premium 
Lists, &o., sent free. 
“Gay’s Potent” 4-Ton flcnle — Irons com¬ 
plete. Sent, with building directions, for Cush— 
S'JO t OSGOOD & CO., 
Hiughmuloii, N. Y. 
