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PERSONAL ITEMS. 
PijSceUattC0U0 
UmpUments and parltinmj 
M. de Lessups never touches alcoholic beverages. 
Ex-President McMahon Is preparing his me¬ 
moirs. 
Senator Davis of Western Virginia Is reported 
the richest man in that State. 
The Duke of Sutherland owns 1 ,‘208,646 acres of 
and, and the Duchess 149,879 acres In her own 
right. 
There is a rumor In England that James Gordon 
Bennett has hired an English nobleman to man¬ 
age his stable for him. 
Ex-United states General Spinner resides per¬ 
manently in Jacksonville, Fla, and has not been 
out of the State for fifteen months. 
AGENTS WANTED to Soli the NEW BOOK 
TKU.H HOW TO 
Cultivate all the Farm Crops iu the nest Manner- 
Breed, Feed and Caro for StocltsQrow Fruit; Manara 
Farm Business; Make Happy Homes,anil 
Mow to Flake Money on toe Farm. 
Every Former should have a copy. 800 Pages. 
140 IllilSt rations. Send for circular;; to c 
5. C. McCUKRY & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. 
H Family Knitting; ®I f, eliinc ever invented. 
Will knit a pair of stockings, with 111!FI, and 
TOE complete) iu 2u minutes. It will also knit a 
great variety of fancy work for which there is always 
a ready market. Semi for circular and terms to Tie 
Twoably Enitiag Machine Co.,409 Wasg’tn St., Boston, Mast. 
Extensive Arrangements 
Have Just been completed, by which we are 
enabled to supply the “Compound Oxygen” for 
home use to any extent, and to all parts of the 
country, giving at the same time the right of free 
onsuitadon by letter during trie whole time a 
patient may be using the Treatment. 
Every case submitted to us will be, aswebave 
said, carefully considered. If we see a reasonable 
ground for anticipating tbe favorable action of 
■ Compound Oxygen,” we will encourage the pa- 
lent to give it a trial; but If we think the matter at 
all doubtful, tee will jranklg say so. Write for 
our Treatise on “ Compound Oxygen.” It will he 
sent flee. Dhr. Stakkky <fc Palen, 1109 and 1111 
Girard Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
■oar and expenses to agents. Outfit Free, 
dress P. O. VICKKKY, Augusta, Maine 
I' Icgnnt New Style Cbrorao Cards, with name, 
10c post-paid. Gko. I. ItKED & Co .Nassau, N. V, 
in a legitimate business within HO days, where small 
capital is r< cpiired, and investment can l>e redeemed 
at any time, seud for information to 
II. IU. Lee cfc Cn., IS Broadway, New York 
HANSEN’S DANISH LIQUID 
Manufacturers of Platform Spring Wagons. Open and Top Buggies, Business and Road Wagons. These 
Wagons and Buggies are perfectly adapted to meet the requirements of ail classes of Business Men, but the 
Platform Spring Wagons are especially designed for the use of Farmers and Dairymen. All work is fully 
warranted tn every respect. 
A finely Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue and Price List furnished free upon application. Address 
COKTLAN JD WAGON CO., 
Cortland, 1ST. Y. 
Or 263 d l 265 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill, 
Prepared in vegetable Oil by skilled chemists. Docs 
not color the buttermilk. Imparts natural rich color 
and enhances price of butter greatly. I argest and fancy 
butter-makers have adopted it. t-ample by mail, free. 
WHITMAN & BURRELL, Little Balls, 
N. 1 .. Whole*tili* A gents lor Amei-irn. 
KmpUmtttt? ami Tttndnucvy 
NEBRASKA LANDS. 
1,000,000 ACRES 
FOR SALE BY THE 
B.&M.R.R.CO.inNEB. 
Prices $2 to $io per acre on Long Credit ; 
Circulars, Maps and full information 
Free on application to 
Land Commissioner B.&M.R.R.Co., 
Lincoln, Nebraska. 
THE B0REL& COURVOISIER SWISS WATCHES 
HAVE BEEN AWARDED 
THE GOLD MEDAL 
at the Paris Exposition of last year, 
based on the greatest superiority of 
of performance during the test made 
manufactured of tbe best material 
and finished by skilled hand labor 
or beyond pertidventure. Messrs. B. 
tl >n In prices, so as to bring tlieir 
Great care 1st taken In the finishing 
those adjusted for railroad use. Call 
Improved B. & C. Watches. The 
relative merits of Swiss Watches, as 
manufacture. Can a country that 
Hundred years be ignored 1 Give 
and tbev will demonstrate to you 
youto Institute an Imp&rtlalcompari. 
The Jury of Awards’ decision was 
workmanship and extreme accuracy 
by the Judges. These watches are 
and made with improved machinery, 
thus insuring an accurate time-keep- 
&C. have made a still further reduc- 
watchea within the reach of all 
of their movements, particularly 
on yonr Jeweler and ask to see the 
public is naked to investigate the 
compared with those of American 
has made watches for the past Two 
the BoTel -t Courvoisler fair play, 
that none can excel them. We ask 
son before purchasing. 
IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI. 
I ,000,000 ncre*wrll-watereil Timber 
and Prairie Lauda along the lino of the 
St. Loui.s and San Fruminu K. It. for sale 
at from S2.50 to $8.00 per acre on 
Self Dump Rake 
seven years’ time, Excellent for Stock, 
Fruit, and Panning. The best Tobacco 
Region in lho West. Sliort winters, con¬ 
venient markets, superior schools,low 
taxes, healthful climate, good society. 
Free transportation from StXuuls to pur¬ 
chasers of land. Send for voips and circulars, 
TV. U, COFFIN, Land Commissioner, 
Temple Building, St. Lords, Mo, 
A boy or girl can operate it. Tills rake has been 
thoroughly tes ed, and is warranted to bo first-class in 
every respect, made of tbe best material, and to do 
good work under all circumstances. Also, the 
Meadow King Hand-Dump Hake. 
If there is no local agent in your vicinity, send for 
circulars giving full description, to 
GKEGG A CO., Truinansburg;, N. Y. 
IV Miinuw 1 A «*V. X.vr V.rk. *t»l. tn.n f.r a. rinltW 
MOSELEY’S 
CABINET CREAMERY 
“A C ME” 
Pulverizing' Harrow, 
Clod Crusher and Leveler. 
THE 
RIGHT SPEEDY 
Com Sheller. 
Illustrated catalogue. Tree. 
J. F. MANCHA. 
Claremont, Va 
FARMS i 
“ The standard.” 
Received the 
Hiiplirst .heard 
at the following Fairs, 
1819: 
New England. 
Vermont state 
New York State. 
At the first two 
PAD M C f Fruit, Grain, aud Grass Farms in best 
I HnlVIO 1 purt of Maryland at Panic Prices. For 
Catalogue adores* 11 M. MANCHA. KUigely, Md. 
Cheat), Durable and F.flec- 
tive. It is the best baud .Shul¬ 
er niaiie, Does the bo.-t work 
and works the best. Is war¬ 
ranted for 6 years. A gem a 
"Hilled In every County. 
For particulars, address, 
Curtis Goddard, Alliance, 0. 
$uMicatlon,$ 
Novello's Music Primers 
were awarded. 
Agents Wanted 
1. Rudiments of Music, Cummings. 50c. 
2. Art of Pianoforte Playing. Palter. ijiJ.OO 
3. TlieOrgnit. Stainer. 1.00 
4. singing. Itandegger, 2.00 
5. Musical Forms. Palter. 1.00 
C. Harmony. Stainer. 1.00 
7. Instrumentation. Prout. 1.00 
8 . Violin. Tours, 1.00 
Very popular books in England, and rapidly becom¬ 
ing so iu this country. They uro not properly Primers, 
but Instruction Books, with practical treatises on the 
instruments, and abundant picture and musical illus¬ 
trations, a history of the organ, etc. Valuable books 
for any one interested iu music. 
MANUFACTURED BY 
HOSELEY & ST0DDA2D, 
Poultney, Vfc. 
In great variety, adapted to the wants of all, or made 
to order, with reference to location or clay. Brick 
makers are Invited to investigate. Send for circular, 
aud for sample brick if desired. 
J' W. PlCNFiKI.ll, Willoughby, «. 
•5BA'it FOR CIRCULARS. 
Has twelve siocl coulter teeth and ten steel cutting 
spurs. Cuts over six feet wide, aud two to four inches 
deep. The only implement combining Pulverizer 
Crusher and Leveler! performs all three operations 
at one time in the most perfect manner. Works per¬ 
fectly on light soil, but Is especially <ulavfeil to Sod and 
hard duty where other Harrows fail . Agents wanted. 
Send for circular. NASH dk Itltll., 
Harrisburg, I’unu., and 22 College Place, New York. 
Name this paper 
SOMETHIFTG- FTEW! 
PULLIAM’S PATENT 
WtGJh'S. 
for all uses 
and work equally well whether with empty or 
loaded wagon. There is no use for aspring scat— 
they make a comfortable spring wagon out ofa 
a fkrniwagon—and save largely nt wear and tear. 
\Ye want Agents every where, i-einl for descrip¬ 
tion and prices, and mention this paper- } 
SEMPLE & BIRGE MFG. C0. 3 St. Louis. Mo. 
Will make or mend your 
chains, of all sizes, without 
tools. Inquire at your Hard¬ 
ware store or address 
LA DOW’S JOINTED 
INGALLS'PAT. f 
INGALLS* PAT, 
HARROW 
'rovldence, R. I 
Temperance Song Book. 
OSBORNES (well-known) 
Grain & Seed 
) Contains 
line quality 
for 2 years 
enough easy AuthemS of 
to provide one per Sunday 
Compiled by A. N. Johnson, J. H. TKSSKV, n ■ ■ i 
and A. J, Aduev. GUI 
Any book mailed, post-free, for the retail price 
The Weekly MIJHICAI. RECORD gives nearly 
30 pugru ol good Music per month. :82 j-er year. 
OLIVER DITSON & CO., Boston. 
Cl. II. llliMon tV tie., J. K. llllHon A t o.. 
843 Broadway, New York. 1228 Chestnut St., I bila. 
f arm size complete: for separating grain and seed 
viz.: Seed wheat.; market wheat; cockle; timothy 
Clover; pons. b«m» aud corn; barley aud oats, lias 
taken more first premiums than any other separator 
In the land, aud mi* morn testimonials- Price s-20 
(usual price . u limited number Tor sale by LIGHT' 
II AJ.L & CAUT'KK DAUBY SUPPLIES, J8 Si 30 Jams 
St., Syracuse, N. V. Kend-for circular. 
CLARK’S ROOT CUTTER 
THE FARMER’S FRIEND & GUIDE 
Beilis jointed in lho center, is adapted lo both 
smooth and uneven surfaces. Acknowledged 
the best of the kind, and will pulverize and 
cover seed better In one operation, 
than going over twice with others. 
Made with hath t 'billed Metal 
ami Cast Steel lli-.es pol¬ 
ished. 8c ml for circular 
uud firiee list Man¬ 
ufactured by 
WHEELER. & RID LICK CO -, 
Albany, (V. V-, for the United States. 
By Evkuictt ,y Smai.t,, Boston, Mass., for the N. K. 
States, ami by Uvulong A Co, Aurora. 111., for Ill., 
Iowa, Wis., Mlnu., Neb., Kans. aud Mo. 
** Also, l.n How's Hlsc Corn Cultivator " 
Do not fail to see CLARK'S NEW ROOT CUTTER. 
Tlioleading stock raisers iu the country pronounce it 
the best and only cutter that cuts roots in shape for 
feeding. 
Price No. 1.$12.00 
c /* No. 2. 14.UO 
Send for circular. 
HIUCiANUM MFC. CORPORATION, 
Higgannm, Ct., U. 8. A. 
Manufacturers of Agricultural Implements of all 
description. 
A book of 2inj pages, size 12x8, solid reading matter 
of Interest to all Farmers and Agriculturists. Price 
50 cent*, post-paid. Agents "suited. 
FRANK HAK1US0X & 00., 200 & 20.8 B’vvay, X. Y. 
THE BELCHER & TAYLOR 
AD’L TOOI. CO. 
Manufacture this 
Plow of the best Car 
It heel Iron; also of 
Patent Hard Metal. 
The handles vibrat¬ 
ing from ouo side to 
the other as the plow 
is turned ut tin- eud 
of the furrow, ena¬ 
bles the plowman to 
walk squarely liehiud 
the plow— a I cat uro 
a PATCH -0 
NEW EDITION. 
Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. 
Now arb'ed, a «*|I 1*1*1, E1HENT of over 
4G00 New Word* uud McuuiugK uud u New 
lliogrupliicn I I Met iniinry 
of over 0700 Names. 
0. is 0. MESSIAH, PUOllgtiers, -Springfield, Mass 
For mending Tin, Brass. Copper, Lead or 
Iron without acid or soldering Iron. Any 
lady or child can mend with it. Will send 
one sample plate by mail (with di recti oust) 
that will out 192 ‘s-mcli square patches, on 
receipt of 26c.; H for $1; lim tor $li), iPost 
age stamps received as cash) AGKNTS 
WANTED. Can carry one (lay’s stock iu 
your pocket. Sales will yield £t to $16 per 
day Uur tU-page Til us tn ted CATA¬ 
LOGUE Of Chromos, Jewelry. Novelties, 
Stationery, hr., L-revn Address 
CITY NOVELTY CO., 
108 South 8tli Street, I’hlladelphia, Pa. 
Union Railway Horse Power. 
THRHNHGR 8 ^AND 
f-S L to produce more Bower 
scriptlve catalogue. 
fSSVTJ . WM. L. BOYER&BRO., 
I 1. 'JlOH-cnil.Uit- ilUl Avc.. 
1 of Premium fawn Grist 
Mills. 
PLAIN uud FANCY COOKING. A book of 
lVSOp-.gi* and over 400 cami-. .y tried receipts by 
u pract.CAl housekeeper. It tenches how to prepare 
) .eo dishes at a moderate cost, aud cxmtainsall that 
r.ny housekeeper can desire. Also contains a care- 
i idly-prepjvrcdc hapter on Oooklngfor Invalids. Price. 
I’ocipaid, only tWS Lenta. Agonts wanted. Prlco per 
dozeii or hundred given, on application. Address 
J. L PATTEN & CO., 47 liareluy St-, Now Y'ork.y 
The Ktuiiilard of America. 
Admitted by leading Seeds 
men aud Market Gardners 
everywhere to be the mostpor- 
25 GENTS PEE BUSHEL SAVED 
In raising Wheat- For Illustrated Pamphlet giving 
full particulars and prices. Address 
The Thomas Harrow Co., Ueneva, fii. Y 
feet and reliable Drill In use. 
Send for Circular. Mann fuel- Trfs—lcSL 
ured only liy 
EVERETT As SiUALL, Boston, Mass. 
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