THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Worth knowing: To make the water soft 
in a newJy plastered cistern, put on a coat of 
boiled linseed oil after the plaster has become 
thoroughly dry. The oil also must be jer- 
fectly dry before the water is allowed in. 
M. A. Peterson. 
ittiisiMttaiuotttf 
M iftimUaneotta 
$eal ffistat* 
FARMS FOR SALE at great bargains. 
E. C. LINDSEY & CO., Norfolk, Va. 
OOD FARMS $600 to $3,000 Good climate. 
C. K. LANDIS, Vineland, N. J. 
Don’t locate before seeing our James River 
Settlement, Tltust rated Catalogue free. 
J. F. MANCHA, Claremont, Surry Co., Va. 
QUESTIONS ANSWERED 
|HILLandDRILL| 
PHOSPHATE 
criun rnt, n.uciui ,—r* 
EXTRACTS OF SASSAFRAS AND ROSE WATER- 
Please give recipes for the above and ob¬ 
lige. h. r. w. 
Ans.— For the extract of sassaf ras : Bruise 
and cut into pieces three-quarters of a pound 
of the bark from the roots, put into a wide 
mouthed bottle, and pour over three pints of 
95 per cent, deodorized alcohol. Cork and let 
stand three weeks, shaking occasionally, then 
filter and bottle for use. For the rose water: 
Tafce of the oil of rose, twelve drops, mix in 
a mortar, or any convenient vessel, with half 
an ounce of white sugar and two drams of 
lump magnesia, then gradually add one quart 
of water, two of 95 per cent, deodorized alcohol 
and filter through paper. Or fill a bottle half 
full of good brandy, fill up with rose leaves 
(those of thecabbage i oseure best) cork tightly, 
keep iu a cool place for two or three months, 
when the spirits can be filtered and bottled for 
use. We have selected the above recipes as be¬ 
ing the simplest and Lest we know of for the 
home manufacture of these extracts. 
AND GRAZING LANDS ARE FOUND ON 
THE Northern Pacific r. r. 
in MINNESOTA, DAKOTA, 
and MONTANA. 
BIG CROP AGAIN IN 1881 
I SEND FOR PAMPHLET. 
j 1 This is a true bone superphosphate, and ill 
( nay be used on any crop, in the Mill or drill P 
l i or broadcast. either with or without manure, 
P ,i and will produce a much earlier aud larger 
Wj crop. In the llcport of the Mass. Inspector 
Ml of Fertiliser*, Its valuation is from }?;• to 
! glO per ton higher than other Phosphates 
!|i| which sell at the sumo price. The past 
'[ill year over COoO tons wore sold against 100 III 
i[, I tons three years ago, showing that it is i] 
£|iiII | liked by tho farmers. If there is no local j 
II . agent hear you, send to uiL 
Ml Also for ah STOCKBRIDGE MANURES. ! 
BOWKER FERTILIZER CO 
feL BOSTON & NEW YORK J 
Low PRICES; LONGTIME: REBATE FOR IMPROVE¬ 
MENT; Reduced Fare and Freight to Settlers, 
For Full Information, address 
R, M. Newport, gen.land agt. 
M’ noN this Paper. St. Paul, Minn. 
THE GREAT 
'OR RENT—A small farm, conveniently located 
tor nursery purposes. Terms easy. Address 
JOHN’ H. SCUDDER, Trenton. N. J. 
AGjookof Hare Originality,entitled 
PRACTICAL » IFE 
The ;>rotj)vu» Solved. The Individual carefullv con¬ 
sidered from the of ruMpoaxibililY up to maturity in 
eulereu from the of rc»pau>ob>HLy up to maturity in re« 
Irani to Education, Home, Society, Etiquette, 
Amusements. Dress, Love. Marriage. Busi¬ 
ness, Aa. /<<>>(’ ttrruii- h'utrrr are to he Breuil- 
The Volume ahniiud^ in vtrlklnft thonirhU.rare inform-iUm 
and intense enmtuon-aem.e. Full-pairr colored plulee—each 
ONE A GEM Agents Wanted Everywhere, 
bend for circnlar. Tull description, t> rm«. aiMress. 
J. C. MeCCBBV * < <K. Philadelphia. f*«. 
Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, 
Backache, Soreness of the Chest, Gout, 
Quinsy, Sore Throat, Swellings and 
Sprains, Burns and Scalds, 
General Bodily Pains, 
Tooth, Ear and Headache, Frosted Feet 
and Ears, and all other Pains 
and Aches. 
No Preparation on earth equals Ft. Jacobs Oil as 
a safe, sure, simple and cheap External Remedy. 
A trial entails but the comparatively trifling outlay 
of 50 Cents, and every one suffering with pain 
can have cheap and positive proof of its claims. 
Directions in Eleven Languages. 
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS IN 
MEDICINE. 
A.VOGELER & CO,, 
Baltimore, JWd., V* S. A. 
Uih n ..r,nM il » 1 “ lall ‘ Primed tin All * 
nt-'Ogp* « e send this-the most Elegant pack ever 
ll b^g? published-free to every one sending ic cts. 
lot our new price list, A Illustrated Premium List. 
Agents Large Sample Book & 100 samples at cents. 
Address. STEVENS BROTHERS. Aorthford. Conn. 
The People have Proclaimed 
IfttoUaneoujs 
The Clydesdale 
DR. C. W. BENSON’S 
The Kin«aj of Draft Horses 
SKIN CURE 
Union Uddergurment 
Vests and Drawers in On 
[Hade la all Weights Of M> 
Irino aud CaKhmertgChen 
Ilcttes, Princess Skirts 
Emancipation, Dress Re 
form & Comfort Waists 
Corded Waists a specialty 
Nctv Illustrated I’nmph 
let Free. 
MR?. A. FLETCHER. 
6 E. lilh St,, IS. Y. City. 
w Is Warranted to Cure 
R F. 
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g INFLAMMATION, MILK CRUST, ” 
" ALL ROUCH SCALY ERUPTIONS, > 
« DISEASES OF HAIR AND SCALP, ^ 
g SCROFULA ULCERS, PIMPLES and g 
° TENDER ITCHINCS on all parts of the j "*• 
body. It makes the skin white, soft and smooth; 
removes tan and freckles, and is tho BEST toilet 
dressing in THE WORLD. Elegantly pat up, two 
bottles in one package, consisting of both internal 
and external treatment. 
All first olasB druggists havoit. Trice $1. per package. 
COLUMBIA BICYCLE 
POWELL BROTHERS 
It Is what every boy wants, and 
what every man ought to have. 
Send 3-cent stamp for catalogue 
and price list to 
SPRINGBORO, CRAWFORD CO., PA., 
I.nrkfhi ami finest eollectiou in ihe Wnrlil 
of Clyilrulale y*tallii>nn, the be*t breed ot 
Draft Harises. Also an importation of the choicest 
Perclieron-Normnn* to be found. Breeders of 
Trnuiug-Krrd Roadster., and Importers and 
Breeders .of Holstein and Devon Cattle. Rare 
Individual F.wcsUence and Choicest Pedigree our 
Specialties, at same time avoiding animals whose 
constitutional Hetor, energies, and stamina have been 
impaired by highfectllna and over fattening. Cata¬ 
logues Free Correspondence solicited 
Mention Rural Ne«r Yorker 
596 Washington St, Boston. Mass. 
New York Riding School 34th St. near 4th Avenue. 
SCHOOL TEACHERS. 
We will furnish light aud profitable employment to 
school teachers the veur round, and guarantee situa¬ 
tions to worthy parties. Address with stamp. 
M. C- PETERSON, Gc-nT M'g’r, OberUn, Ohio. 
K j | Cards. Feather * Hand Series ate., iaucy case 10c 
* " ’ ’ Samoles 3c. F.moire Card Co.. Blrmlrnrhsm. Ct 
Samples 3c. Empire Card Co.. Birmingham, Ct. 
t a Year and expenses to agents. Outfit free 
1 * Address P. O. VICKERY, Augusta Me. 
N OW IS TIIE TIME TO LEARN TELEGRAPHY. 
Over 15,01X1 miles of new Kntlvomis are to he built 
the coming season. We will give a written guarantee 
to furnish students good paying situations as iooli as 
competent. Address, with stamp 
OBERLIN TELEGRAPH CO., OberUn, Ohio. 
VICTOR 
OE AGENTS WASTE 
a By Gen, Tone. t. It jpves his lift ) 7afS Vein < triable 
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their "inner Mj I)ceti* t Custom#, KxploitB, 
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By Gen, Sherman 
With Sti-i 1 Portrait*, Chromo Pull*-*,mnl Fine Enemv- 
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fastsellma hook hv ; '.•-AediitinaKist&d Authors. I*lethalsight. 
COO MURK AliK.VTH WANTED. Si nd fur circulars to 
_ A. D. WORTHINGTON <fc CO., Hartford, Conn. 
Send a 3c. stamp h> CHAltLiss Tollnku, Jr. 
Brooklyn, N. Y , for a new set of elegant 
Chromo Cards aud catalogue of latest de- 
The m ost attractive ancl 
the most complete 
signs published. 
|HANDSOME CIIROMO CARDS, Now A Artistic 
designs,on,In ru.o JOc, Acltuowlwlged best sold. 
'Album of Sample, 35c. If. W. Austin, Fair Haven Conn. 
Elegant New Style Chromo Cards, name In Gold 
& Jet 10c. American Card Co., West Haven, Ct. 
Large chromo cards, no 3 alike, with name, 10c. 
Postpaid. G. 1. Keep, & Co., Nassau, N. Y 
yet produced. In Me¬ 
chanical construction 
and finish we believe the 
Mo. Jf to be unequaled. 
Its ornamentation is of 
the finest order, and 
twenty parts are richly 
plated 
It has all the qualities 
demanded of a 
FIRST-CLASS 
MACHINE, 
in the presen t advanced 
state of the art. 
a week, $13 a day at home easily made. Costly 
outfit free. Address True A Co. Augusta, Mr. 
per day at home. Samples worth $5 free. 
AddrebS Stluson <fc Co., Portland, Me. 
$5to$20 
An English Veterinary surge-fm and Chemist, 
t < „, v.11,i„ ... Mu. wwu,-., *—j — —— — — ,: “ 
and C dtle Powders sold here are worthless ttash. Uo 
says that Rhcndau’a OoDdition Powders are absolutely 
pure and Immensely valuable Notb*ag cn earth will 
make hens lay like Sheridan's Condition PowcIcts. Dose, 
one icaspoonful toouc pint food, ^ldewn^ here, or sent 
by mail lor eight letter etauips I- S. JOHNSON 1 CO., 
". 06 ton, Mass , furiiutrly Raugor Mo 
rt*» Artifeiiau , vw-.iw,,, J —... —' *-r 
traveling in tins country, Buys that most of the.Horse 
in Your Name In IlandBonie Script Type on ft 
II Beautiful Chrcimo Cards, 10c. Latest Stylos. / J, 
U Sentiment Friendship, Scroll and Motto ^-» 
— Seeries, t3 packs $1.IK). l J rot>»pt rtetvii-ins 
ROYAL CARD CO., P.O.Box 31, North ford, Conn. 
Agent* wnntcrt. n Day made 
o.-lllng our NEW llOtsfillOLD 
AIM H LTiS&nd FAMILY SCALE. 
\\ L-lch, i p to vj lbs. Sills ut $1.50. 
Ijouksi icSoai.i£Co., Ciacimmu U 
ILLUSTRATED CIRCU¬ 
LARS sent on application 
CORRECT TIME 
) f you want the Best Time Keeper for the Monev that 
can be bought anywhere in the World, get tne 
Lancaster Watch 
Sold by Jewelers throughout the United States. Its 
16 grades arc not the lowest in price but the best for 
the money. All Quick-Train J.(-plate Movements. 
Established 1 S 74 . Ask for tin- LANCASTER, PA., 
QUICK-TRAIN RAILROAD WATCHES. 
VICTOR SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 
Middletown, Conn. 
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