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THE LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT 
TO THE FRIENDS OF THE RURAL 
WHAT THEY SAY OF IT, 
SEND TEN CENTS for SAMPLES of 
IMPORTEDSCRAPPICTURES 
For Ornamenting Scrap Books, Pottery, 
Japanese Jars. i&c. 
Satisfaction guaranteed as to price and quality of 
goods. OSCAB. W. YOUNG, 63 Fourth St.. 
Brooklyn, E. D., New fork. 
FIRST ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 
ALL THINK IT 
SPLENDID.” 
How They May Secure an Elegant Time-piece 
TO THE FRIENDS OF THE RURAL. 
We issue this week a large, extra edition of 
the Rural, to supply the great demand for 
sample copies ; and we would be much obliged 
to our friends everywhere, if they will send to ns 
for one, or more copies, to show to any person 
who they think will subscribe for it. A postal 
card is all that is necessary for application. 
Hitherto, we have not made any very strong 
appeals to the patrons of the Rural, but now, 
in view of our extremely liberal offer of a 
now, unique, and really elegant clock to any 
one who sends us $5, (two new subscribers at 
$2 60 each) or $3 60 (the clock and one name), 
we call on our friends to do their best to aid us 
in still further extending the Rural’s circulation. 
Let us, then, friends, hear from yon immed¬ 
iately. Please not delay; as spring work will 
soon be upon you. We want 10,000 of our pre¬ 
sent subscribers to have one of our splendid time¬ 
pieces, to which their children, many years 
hence, will point with pride, exclaiming: “ My 
father obtained this elegant clock for one even¬ 
ing's work in getting subscribers for the Rural 
New Yorker. It runs as true as a chronometer, 
has had no repairs for twenty years, and now 
bids fair to last a half a century. ” 
It is now onr modest aim to render the Rural 
New Yorker the greatest buccbss known to Ru- 
ralistic journalism, and to force it by weight of 
worth into every family homo that loves plant 
life. 
The following are among the first acknowl¬ 
edgments we have received. 
Without Cost and with very little Trouble. 
THE 0FFEE ALL THAT IT IS MADE TO APP EAR AND MOKE, 
ESTABLISHED 1837 
18 MANUFACTUUKD BY 
THE OLD DUTCH PROCESS, 
the only true method to make the best lead ; and, as 
wo mike perfectly pure lead only, consumers 
cud alw.iys rely on ita quality. 
ECKSTEIN, HII.LS & CO., Cincinnati, O. 
SOLD BY DEALERS GENERALLY. 
Oil, SULK- 1 *RESERVATION. 
Two hundredth ed tion, revise i and enlarged, just 
publlsinvl. It la a standard medical work, the beat 
In thn English language, written by a unyelctan of 
great expnricnoe. tu whom was u warded a gold and 
jeweled medal bv tn i National Medical Association. 
It contains beautiful and very expensive rteel plate 
engravings, and more than 53 valuable prescriptions 
tor ull forma of prevailing diseases, the result of 
many years of extensive and successful practice. 
80U pit'JO*. bound In French Cloth,’ price only fl, sent 
by mail. Toe London Lancet says;—‘‘No person 
should be without this valuable book. The author 
is u noble benefactor.” An Illustrated sample set t 
t-i nil on reoi’lnt Of 6 cents for po-tugu. Address DR. 
W. LI. DARKER, 4 RuIHnch St., Boston. The author 
may bn consulted on aU diseases requiring Bkill and 
experience. 
MTERBURYCLOCKCSj 
k CRICKET LEVER A 
Uncle True :—I read all about what you said 
of the “ Cricket ” and thought I would try for 
one. I send you $5 and the names of my two un¬ 
cles. They used to read onr paper when we got 
through, but mother said she could not spare it 
any more, because Bhe did not get a chance to 
look at the Fashions in the paper until they were 
two or three weekB old. I just had no trouble 
in getting these names. I hope the cousins will 
tell how they succeed. Please hurry up the 
clock. We are all anxious to see it. If I like it 
I may try for two more names and get a clock 
for my married sister. j. t. s. 
Burns, N. Y., Feb. 21,18T». 
or FITS 
CURED! 
Im by Dr. Robs' Epileptic Remedies. Trial Package 
SENT Fbf.k, Gtuvn e pe«dr, absolute and permanent. 
Address KOSS BROS.. No. 61 i AJuin St.. Richmond, Ind. 
IT COMBINES THE BEST .‘FEATURES OF BOTH CLOCK AND WATCH, 
And May be Carried from Place to Place in a Trunk or Valise. 
0TTT?Ti 1 Ti 1 'nFTK1 frozn nervous debitity 
nil P P Pt li Pi fin etc, ‘ can leurn of tt certain and 
UU1 DUUllH speedy remedy, tree. Address 
DR. JAQUES A CO., 130 W. 6th St.. Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Please return at our expense if disappointed, and we will promptly refund the money. 
Cards, 25 styles, 10c„ or 20 Chrome Cards, 20c 
with name. J. B. BUSTED, Nassau, N. Y. 
We want the Rural Cricket Clock in the Home of Every Subscriber 
our name printed on 50 Mixed Cards for 13c. 26 
Fun Cards 10c. Clinton Bros., ClmtonviUe, Ct. 
Mixed Cards, Snowflake, Damask, Ac., no2 alike 
with name, IOC. J. Minkler A Co , Nassau, N.Y. 
THE MOST BRILLIANT OFFER MADE BY ANY JOURNAL 
FASHIONABLE CARDS, no 2 alike, with name, 10c. 
post-paid. OKU. I. REED & CO. Nassau, N.Y 
In the next commn may ue seen an accurate portrait of the * ‘ Cricket" in so far as it can be presented 
in an engraving. The cut on this page is merely a photographic enlargement of the back, to show 
its actual size as nearly as our page permits. It is one inoh larger in diameter. 
ITS BEAUTY, COMPACTNESS, 
elegance of form, depth and finish can not be shown by any engraving. It must be seen to be ap¬ 
preciated. 
To judge by its appearance many who have not seen it before, estimate its value to be ten 
dollars. m 
We have been enabled, through the facilities afforded by our Experimental Farm (owned and 
operated exclusively for the benefit of Rural readers) to make a Free Gift to our subscribers of a 
collection of rare and valuable flower seeds which have been enthusiastically received ; and this 
gift on a still more liberal Beale, will be repeated during the present year. Meantime, the Rural 
itself has been enriched in all its departments, by the contributions from the best writers and life¬ 
like illustrations, demonstrating that onr enterprise has not boon at the expense of the paper. 
This policy has been responded to by our patrons so liberally in subscriptions that we have de¬ 
cided, after a careful consideration, to make one more offer that shall 
Best Mixed Cards, with name, in case,13c., or 25 
no2alike 10C Outfit 10c. Dowd & Co., Bristol,Ct 
estate 
TT? TrrkTT Want a FARM or HOME, 
r< Y I I I I w,,h Independence and plenty 
A wJ m your old age, 
“Tl*e Best 'Filing' in tlie West” 
— IS THE — 
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R.R. 
LANDS IN KANSAS. 
11 years' credit, with 7 per cent, interest. 
83tf PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. 
Fare over A,, T. & S. F. R. II. refunded to purchas¬ 
ers of Land. 
Clraulurs, giving full information, sent FREE. 
Address A. S. JOHNSON. 
Acting Land Commissioner, Topeka. has. 
You request me to state frankly what I think 
of the Rural “ Cricket," and say that if I do not 
like it, I may return it at your expense and you 
will promptly refund the five dollars. We would 
not part with it on any account if it will keep 
good time, and we only wonder how you can 
afford to send it. A. Mo. 0. 
Richmond Hill, N. Y. 
The ** Rural Cricket" is inclosed in a beautiful circular metallic case of a single piece, and there 
fore without a seam, which is nickel-plated. The face of the clock is white and has a “ second” 
dial as in watches. The works are securely inclosed so that no dust can penetrate and harm their 
movement. It is like a stem-winding watch, in that it requires. 
Ie it is as good as it looks to be, I shall be 
perfectly satisfied. c. j. 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 
■pOR SALE.—A BEAUTIFUL FARM OF 
I .killacres, adjoining the village of North Liberty, 
Adnm- Co , O. Adjacent to Schools, Churoues, Mills, 
Stores, Post-Office, aud all conveniences ot unold- 
Suilled neighborhood; well ltnpiovod, uod is one of 
the most desirable farms tn the State. Will be sold 
low and on easy terms. For full particulars and de¬ 
scription, uddress J. N. BROWN. 
132 Vine St., Cincinnati, O. 
The “ Cricket Clock ” received. All think it 
splendid. Will show it. It came safely, except 
one leg “ dented incan be fixed. Many 
thanks. Am well suited in change made. Will 
do what I can. Respectfully, c. e. 8. 
Garden Prairie, Ill. 
and the hands are regulated without being touched. It runs thirty hours, is a chronometer-balance 
lever, jeweled, and it is guaranteed to keep as accurate time as the best watch. 
In the best part of MARYLAND at great 
bargain*. Fur catalogue and prices ad¬ 
dress Mauuhu A Uibsuu.Ceutreville.Md. 
IT RUNS IN ANY POSITION, 
s face, on its back, standing up, lying down, on its side, in short, in any po 
SIMPLICITY, ELEGANCE, DURABILITY 
I write for my son, (s. m. s.) to acknowledge 
the receipt of the clock with which he is well 
pleased. You will please accept our joint 
tbaDks for the same. m. j. s. 
Auburn, N. Y. 
>UQ Desirably located. 81 000 to 
II 1*1 Q 81300 each. Easy terimi 
R. S. JOHNSTON, Stockiey, Del. 
ol payment. 
Stench and poultry 
Only after much negotiation with the world-renowned manufacturers, have wo been enabled to 
offer our friends a present which exactly mot our wishes and one which all will want, no matter if 
there are a dozen clocks in the house besides. 
It may be secured without any more effort than is required to tell its merits to a friend or so, and 
a sample clock will enable anybody so inclined to dispose of hundreds in a week. 
The Rural " Cricket" chirps cheerfully, not 
on the hearth, but on the mantel-piece beside 
me; and its handsome presence is a constant re¬ 
minder of a large reward for a small service. It 
needed only a merited commendation of the Ru¬ 
ral, confirmed by reference to the rich contents 
of the last issue, to secure tho two subscriptions 
in return for which the ** Cricket " has come to 
be a charm, an ornament and a convenience in 
our home. My little boy, the appearance of 
whoso juvenile efforts in the Month’s Depart¬ 
ment of the Rural, has more than once tickled 
him hngely, expects, before long, to secure a 
“ Cricket "of hia own for the room jointly oc¬ 
cupied by himself and his little brother. 
Mrs. C. L. H. 
Licking Co., Ohio, Feb. 20,18T8. 
HIGH-CLASS POULTRY. 
Sena for i\eu> Practical, Valuable circular 
GEO. 8. J088ELYN. Fredonia, N. V. 
HALES’ POULTRY REMEDIES 
IIOKT PASTE. 
Mn»*h C ?'hi 8 V Cat !*, rrtl ' Ron P- <■ anker in Throat or 
Kl » > ions of tho Head and 
Neck, atui kindred diseases. 
CHOLERA PASTE. 
For Cholera, Jndigeslt n and Bowel Diseases. 
CAllfiOlUl! OF LIME. 
For Disinfecting and Whitewash. 
lu receipt of testimonials ns to 
Place of there Partes, I confidently 
< n , 1,1,1 hands of poultry keepers, that 
W p5!«*5i , i e J u, W>rt aoourdlng to their own merits. 
wanrin u bujc<, ‘ at 30 el*-W ota.. and It. Agents 
wanted. MF.friiV w a i.jt.s 
FIRST. 
Two New Subscribers 
secures the clock ! The lowest price of the Rural New Yorker, except in clubs, is $2.50. There¬ 
fore upon the receipt of $5 00 and two names the sender is entitled to One “ Rural Cricket." 
SECON r>. 
We will send tho Rural New Yorker for one year and the Cricket Clock to any one upon the re¬ 
ceipt of $3.60. 
RURAL NEW-YORKER, 78 Duane St., N. Y. 
