JAN 26 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, 
WHAT THE 
LEADING FIRMS OF THE COUNTRY 
SAY OF TnE 
RUR %li jVEW-YORKK it 
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM. 
Statements from those who Do Not 
Compliment Idly and who Mean 
What They Say. 
NEW YEAR’S KIND WORDS 
FROM SUBSCRIBERS. 
From Seedsmen and Nurserymen. 
We regard the Rural New-Yorker as one 
of the b st advertising mediums. There is no 
paper through which we hear offcener. 
Philadelphia, Pa. D. Landrkth & Sons. 
The fact that we have just engaged double 
the space for this Spring’s advertising, should 
be the best evidence that we were satisfied 
with the returns from the Rural New- 
Yorker in 1883 We regard the Rural as 
one of the very best mediums, largely on ac¬ 
count of the character of its circulation. Its 
readers seem to know and appreciate a good 
thing—to be wide-awake and progressive. 
Phllada., Pa. W. Atlek Burpee Co. 
We have used the advertising columns of 
the Rural New-Yorker for years, and our ap¬ 
preciation of its value as an advertising me¬ 
dium is shown by the fact that we have never 
deserted it. 
New York. J. M. Thorburn & Co. 
We place the Rural New-Yorker iu the 
front rauk as au advertising medium for 
seeds Hiram Sibley & Co. 
Rochester, N. Y., aud Chicago, ills, 
1 find the Rural New-Yorker one of the best 
papers in which to advertise, 
Washington, D. C. John Haul. 
It. affords me pleasure to state that the Rural 
New-Yorker is now paying me as an advertis¬ 
ing medium better than ever before. 
Little Silver, N. J. Jno. T. Lovett. 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker a valu¬ 
able advertising medium. 
Rochester. N Y. Ellwanger& Barry. 
From Stockmen. 
We are pleased to say that we consider the 
Rural New-Yorker a first-class advertising 
medium for our stock. It is a sure-paying 
medium, and among the best withiu our 
kuowledge. 
Syracuse, N. Y. Smiths & Powell. 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker one of 
the best of agricultural papers. We have 
used it iu advertising our cattle sales, and take 
great pleasure in reeommendiug it to the 
patronage of the public. 
Alfred M. Herkness & 2o. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
From Manufacturers of Agri¬ 
cultural Implements, &c. 
We may state, with entire truthfulness, that 
we do not know of any agricultural paper 
that we prefer to the Rural New-Yorker ns au 
advertising medium, and we have thought so 
for years and have acted on that belief in ad¬ 
vertising in its columns. 
Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Walter A. Wood. 
We can conscientiously state that according 
to our experience so far, advertising in the 
Rural New-Yorker has given us better results 
thau in any other paper, and we consider it 
one of the best mediums through which to 
reach the farming community. 
Racine. Wis. Johnson it Field. 
We have used the columns of the Rural 
New-Yorker for the purpose of advertising 
our various styles of Buckeye grain drills, 
seeders, cultivators, etc., for several years 
past, aud it is with pleasure that we state that 
we consider it one of the best mediums we 
have found for bringing to the notice of the 
farmers of the count ry our class of goods. We 
advertise largely iu all of the leading agricul¬ 
tural papers throughout the year, but from 
none of them have we had more returns in 
the shape of inquiries aud actual sales than 
from the Rural New Yorker. We trust that 
it may continue in prosperity and well doing. 
Springfield, O. p. 1*. Mast & Co. 
The results which we have had from the 
columns of the Rural New-Yorker as an ad¬ 
vertising medium for our line of goods, have 
been very satisfactory. 
Springfield, O. Mast, Foos & Co. 
After ten years of constant use of the Rural 
New-Yorker, it gives us great pleasure to say 
that as an advertising medium, we believe 
that it has uo equal. 
Htgganum M’f’g Corporation. 
Higganum, Coun. 
Duriug the past three years we have ex¬ 
pended a good deal of money in advertising, 
and have watched somewhat carefully the 
results. We are satisfied that our advertise¬ 
ments in the Rural New-Yorker have brought 
us double the number of inquiries that we can 
trace to any other paper in which our adver- 
, tise uents have appeared. 
Albion, Mich. Albion M'f’g Co. 
Our experience in newspaper advertising is 
not, as a whole, satisfactory; but we have re¬ 
ceived better results from the Rural New- 
Yorker than from any other paper among the 
many we have used. 
Shortsville, N. Y. Empire Drill Co. 
We have advertised in the Rural New- 
Yorker for several years, and consider it one 
of the best mediums in the country. The fact 
that we increase our advertisement this year 
from 28 to 4(1 lines, is good evidence that we 
think well of it. 
Philadelphia, Pa. S. L. Allen & Co, 
During the past five or six years we have 
used the advertising columns of the Rural 
New-Yorker freely, which is proof that we 
value it very highly iudeed. It stands high 
on our list of papers, and would be about the 
last one that we should think of discarding. 
It has paid splendidly. 
Millington. N. J. Nash & Bro. 
We have ever esteemed patronage the high¬ 
est evidence of approval. Judged by this 
standard, the Rural New-Yorker has stood 
second to none in our esteem. We mean al¬ 
ways to exemplify the spirit of our convic- 
i tious in our actions. 
) Macedon, N. J. Bickford & Huffman. 
S. N. Gallup, Gen. Agent. 
The Rural New-Yorker is among the first, 
aud is one of the few papers to which I gave 
orders before the close of 1883, for advertising 
for the season of 18S4. This is the best evi¬ 
dence of how 1 regard it as au advertising 
medium. 
Cobleskill, N. Y. Minard Harder. 
W ithiu the past two years,during which time 
we have made use of the columns of the Rural 
New-Yorker, we have received many inqui¬ 
ries which we could trace to our advertise¬ 
ment. We have uo doubt we were repaid for 
our outlay. Crowell M'f’g Co. 
Greoueastle, Pa. 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker a good 
advertising medium. We sell many goods 
from our advertisement, in it. consequently 
make a profit. A. W. Stevens & Sox. 
Auburn, N. Y. 
e consider the Rural New-Yorker one of 
the best advertising mediums we have used in 
our business. 
Brockport, N. Y. D. S. Morgan & Co. 
e keep a record of the results accruiug 
from our advertising iu the shape of inquiries 
and cash orders accredited to each paper. 
The result shows that, as compared with other 
papers costing as much—or, in other words, 
for the relative amount spent—the Rural New- 
Yorker has paid ns better thau any other. 
We regard it as an excellent advertising me 
fiium. Enterprise M'f’g Co. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
Our experience iu advertising in the Rural 
New-Yorker has been perfectly satisfactory 
to us; iu fact, we think we have derived more 
benefit from it than from any other paper. 
B. & J. W. Belcher. 
Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
We have used the Rural New-Yorker as an 
advertising medium for years, aud waut uo 
better one for good returns. We have a way 
of crediting each paper, so each has to stand 
on its own footing. J. Stevens & Co. 
Chicopee Falls, Mass, 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker one of 
the best advertising mediums that we have 
ever used. We cannot recommend it too 
highly. Hart, Hitchcock & Co. 
Peoria, Ills. 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker one of 
the very best advertising mediums for goods 
of our line. Sandwich M'f'g Co. 
Sandwich, Ill 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker a first- 
class advertising medium. 
Philadelphia, Pa. W. L Boyer & Bro. 
We take great pleasure iu noting the high 
rank the Rural New-Yorker has taken as an 
advertising medium, aud do not speak unad¬ 
visedly, having tried its columns for many 
years. Boomer & Boschkrt Press Co. 
Syracuse, N. Y. 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker one of 
the best advertising mediums, aud show our 
appreciation of it by patronizing it to the 
extent of several huudred dollars per year. 
Vermont Farm Machine Co. 
Bellows Falls, Vt. 
Our experience with the Rural New-Yorker 
as an advertising medium has been entirely 
satisfactory, and we expect to use additional 
space very soon. 
Oliver Chilled Plow Works. 
South Bend. Ind. 
We have received very favorable results iu 
consequence of advertising in the Rural New. 
\ orker. The unfavorable season has directly 
affected our trade, and the results have not 
been as much, we think, as they would have 
been under more favorable circumstances. 
We have kept a record of inquiries, and the 
Rural is second on our list. This is our first 
year of advertising, and in consequence of its 
being an unfavorable season, we are not pre¬ 
pared to state the value of the paper to us. 
We shall, doubtless, continue to use its pages 
as long as the results are as satisfactory as 
they now appear to be. 
Freeport, Ills. Stover M’f'g Co. 
From the large number of letters and postals 
that we receive daily, we regard the Rural 
New-Yorker as being one of the best adver¬ 
tising mediums. 
Easton, Pa. Wilson Bros. 
We have used the columns of the Rural 
New-Yorker more or less for 10 years, and 
regard it as one of the best mediums for reach¬ 
ing the best class of farmers. 
Farmer's Friend M’f’g Co., 
Dayton,Ohio. Y. P. Van Horne, Sec. 
After several years' experience in advertis¬ 
ing in the principal papers in the United 
States, we unhesitatingly pronounce the Rural 
New-Y orker one of the best mediums through 
which to reach the public. 
Syracuse Chilled Plow Co., 
Syracuse, N. Y. A. C. Chase, Pres’t. 
We have obtained good results from adver¬ 
tising in the Rural New-Yorker. 
Fowler & Woodworth. 
Taughaunock Falls. N. Y. 
Our advertisements in the Rural New- 
Yorker have brought us very satisfactory re¬ 
turns. Treman, Waterman & Co. 
Ithaca. N. Y. 
V e have used the columns of the Rural New- 
Yorker for a number of years, and have al- 
w-ays regarded it as a valuable advertising me¬ 
dium. Chadborn & Caldwell M’f’g Co. 
Newburgh, N. Y. L. M. Smith, Sec. 
Our experience has convinced us that the 
Rural New-Yorker is a profitable advertising 
medium for us. 
East Wilton, Me. Hiram Holt & Co. 
We regard the Rural New-Yorker as among 
the best advertising mediums for our Fruit 
Evaporator iu this country. 
Waynesboro, Pa. American M’f’g Co. 
We find the Rural New-Yorker a firstrdass 
advertising medium, and are well satisfied 
with all our investments for advertisements 
in its columns. Smith & Woodard. 
Kalamazoo, Mich. 
Continued use is satisfactory evidence of 
desirable results During the past ten years 
we have had advertising space in the Rural 
New-Yorker. 
Truuiansburg, N Y. Gregg & Co. 
It gives us pleasure to say we have adver 
tised in the Rural New-Yorker almost con¬ 
stantly for the past, three years, and with the 
most satisfactory results. We have used all 
the best agricultural papers in the country, 
and we consider the Rural second to none. 
Erie, Pa. The F. F. Adams Co. 
We take great pleasure in stating that we 
consider the Rural New-Yorker one of the 
most valuable advertising mediums for our 
line of manufactures with which we are ac¬ 
quainted. The character of the circulation it 
has, seems to be of the best, and our experience 
goes to show that the quality has as much to 
do with the results as the quantity, when re¬ 
ferring to circulation. 
Syracuse, N. Y Bradley & Co. 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker as one 
of our best advertising mediums. 
The Belcher & Taylor Ag. Tool Co. 
Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
Miscellaneous. 
In view of the approaching season for Spring 
advertising, we would like tohavevou reserve 
for us our usual location on outside jiage of 
the Rural New-Yorker. We have confined 
our advertising, with very few exceptions, to 
less than a half-dozen journals, and our expe¬ 
rience for several years in the Rural has led 
us to increase our advertising space in its col¬ 
umns each year. We would not do so if we 
did not think it paid us. There is undoubtedly 
a great difference iu the purchasing quality 
of the readers of different agricultural papers, 
eveu wheu of the same circulation. The sue 
cessful, thrifty, intelligent farmers are ready 
to buy—whether au implement or a fertilizer 
—when they Hud a good thing; but there is a 
large class of small garden operators who 
like to pose as agriculturists and seldom buy 
anything. The Rural seems to have a strong 
hold on the farmers. [ can conscientiously 
make my indorsement of the Rural very 
strong. I wish it every success. 
N. Y. City. Charles V. Mapes, V. P. 
Manufacturer of Chemical Fertilizers. 
We can’t remember when we began to ad¬ 
vertise in the Rural New-Yorker; and when 
we don't advertise in it. we shan't be worth 
remembering. And that's what we think 
about the Rural. 
Porter Blanchard’s Sons. 
Concord, N. H. 
Man’f’rs of Churns. 
We are very happy to say that we consider 
the Rural New Yorker one of the very best 
advertising mediums in the country. 
Estey Organ Co. 
Julius J. Estey, Treas. 
Brattleboro. Yt. M'f’rs. of Organs. 
We take pleasure in saying that we con¬ 
sider the Rural New-Yorker one of the best 
advertising mediums in the country. 
Wm. Kxabe & Co., 
Baltimore, Md. Man of Pianos. 
We consider the Rural New Yorker very 
satisfactory as au advertising medium. 
Sandwich Enterprise Co. 
W m. Radley, Sec. and Treas. 
Sandwich, Hi, M’f’rs. of Windmills. 
We consider the Rural New-Yorker one of 
the best advertising mediums on our list of 
papers, as it goes directly to the parties that 
we wish to reach. We have used its columns 
for the past 20 years, and we think it never 
paid us better in the way of returns than it 
has during the past year. We consider it one 
of the best mediums for reaching the agricul¬ 
tural interests. The Gt. Am. Tea Co. 
New York. N. Y. 
I have found the Rural New-Yorker an ex 
eellent advertising medium, not only from its 
wide circulation, but from the prevailing 
opinion among its readers that its advertise¬ 
ments are trustworthy. T. W. Lawford, 
Baltimore, Md. Agent for Sheep Dip. 
Among the agricultural newspapers we 
regard the Rural New-Yorker as one of the 
best for advertising purposes. 
G. & C. Merriam & Co., 
Pub. Webster’s Dictionaries. 
Springfield, Mass. 
We are pleased to state that we have adver¬ 
tised in the Rural New-Yorker four years, 
and are much pleased with the result, and 
shall continue our advertisement this year. 
Warren, Mass. W. E. Lincoln, 
M’fr Patent Channel Can Creamery. 
We found the Rural New-Yorker a good 
medium in which to advertise, especially to 
any one having articles that can lie sent to 
any part of North America with profit. For 
prices on farm drain tile we have countless 
inquiries from points it would be impossible 
for us to reach on account of freight charges. 
The Rural New-Yorker is far-reaching; henee 
it must prove an excellent advertising me¬ 
dium for many. No humbug about it. 
Buffalo, N. Y. Jno. Lytr & Sons, 
M’f’rs of Dram Tile, &c. 
The Jones’ scale has been advertised in the 
Rural New-Yorker for nearly 80 years. I 
have always considered the rates high, but in 
justice I will say that it has brought us quite 
as much profit for the money expended, as any 
other paper. One point is worth especial con¬ 
sideration, viz.: the Rural readers pay for 
what they older; at least, such has been our 
experience. Jones of Binghamton. 
Binghamton. N. Y. 
We have for several years past used the col¬ 
umns of the Rural New-Yorker as a means 
of reaching the farmers of this country, and 
we consider it a valuable advert ising medium. 
Boston, Mass. Gljdden & Curtis, 
M’f'rs of Pacific Soluble Guano. 
The best recommendation that we can give 
of the value of the RuraL New-Yorker as an 
advertising medium, is to say that we com¬ 
menced advertising in it some 10 or 12 years 
ago, and we do not remember that we have 
taken our advertisement out once during tlis 
period. IT. S. Wind Esgine & Pump Co. 
Batavia, Ill. W. H. Burnham, Gen. Agt. 
From Subscribers. 
I hope the Rural New-Yorker will never be 
missing from my home again, as I consider its 
advice to the farmers indispensable and in¬ 
valuable; for it is given unbiassed by any sel¬ 
fish motive. 
Alachua Co., Florida. A. A. Long. 
The Rural is the best agricultural paper that 
I have seen iu 27 years’ experience; for it has 
paid me my money back several times by its 
teachings in regard to potatoes, the Keiffer 
Pear and Dwarf Apple. 
AmiadosCo., Cal. W. Wight. 
