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for the Doimrr THE “COMMON SEHSE” MILK PAIL. 
Z-l l im (UOMT10. « xfcA JS5.i;y.*5? 
LETTERS FROM THE COUSINS. 
Dear Uncle Mark: I am afraid Iain a 
silent Cousin. I received the seeds all right, 
and I was glad to have them. They came uu 
all right; but the ground was so dry, that 
before they 1 lowered they were killed. We 
received the Harden Treasures all right, but 
they did not come up. 1 had 25(1 sweet pota¬ 
to plants, and I had two bushels and three 
peeks. I planted a half a bushel of potatoes, 
aud raised seven bushels. Your Nephew, 
Osaga Co., Kansas. obie trggemba. 
Dear Uncle Mark: I thought it was 
about time I had something to say. Pa. has 
taken the Rural for nearly a year. We like 
it very much. "We are keepiug all the 
Rural’s and making a big book. Don’t you 
think that will be nice? Last year I saw one 
potato that weighed live pouuds. Pa. has 
b> bead oi cattle, eight head of horses and 
eight pigs. I have five brother’s and ono sis¬ 
ter. I am 10 years old. Yours Truly, 
Fossil, Oregon. nr rum e. munger. 
Dear Uncle Mark: We took six papers 
last year and take eight this year. I go to 
school every day, except when 1 am sick. I 
did not go yesterday or to-day, but hope to go 
to-morrow. I am well enough now to sit up 
anil write you a letter. My father took the 
Rural several years ago. but last year be did 
not take it: he i« taking it this year, and it 
seems like an old friend come back. I never 
saw a letter in the Rural from Clearwater, 
but hope to see mine there. I would like to 
correspond with some of the Cousins. 
Your niece, grace lee. 
Clearwater, Minn. 
[Here you see your letter, sure enough. I 
am glad you are feeling better. If I had my 
way, people would never be sick.— u. si.] 
Dear Uncle Mark: I have not written for 
a long time, but thought I would write again 
or the Cousins might forget me. I wrote to 
Hattie Belle Hotchkiss. 1 believe I forgot to 
tell the Cousins when I had my log amputated 
it was Dee. 2, I-SS5. There were six doctors 
here that day. Next time I will tell you and 
the Cousins about our big entertainment. 
Your niece, lillie may smith. 
Dear Uncle Mark: I would like to join 
the Y. H. C. I go to school every day. Our 
school commences to morrow; we had two 
weeks’ vacation. I am eight years old and 
read iu the Second Reader. I atn going iu the 
Third as soon as we get through it this time. 
There arc three in my class. 1 will tell you 
what I got for Christmas. 1 got a little wine¬ 
glass, a jumping fish—it has a rubber in its 
eye, and when I pull the rubber it will fiy 
back—aud some caudy aud peauuts. We 
bad Christmas tree at home. 1 wish you 
could have seen it. Did you get anything ou 
Christmas, or did not Old Sauta Claus come 
around;* I am Lillie May Smith’s sister, 
MINNIE SMITH. 
Dear Uncle Mark: I atn a sister to Lillie 
May Smith. 1 am three years old. May 1 be 
a Cousin, too? My brothel’s call me Trinket. 
1 have got curly hair. 
CARRY AGNES SMITH. 
[1 got quite a number of Christinas presents. 
1 would like to see that fish. I ain glad you 
all wrote so nicely.— u. M.] 
Itti.sTfilanmt,* Suirmioiniu 
ANl MAL MKAL, 
We manufacture Meal couHlsllng of Hone und 
Meat Ground loud her, m mix with soft feed 
loiilirymeu mix up shoris, nr middlings With meal 
mi^win '! r- i “ U « Au ! l,ml rneal |B jusr Hi- thing m 
t.o with II, being liarly ground and in dry and 
hWCCI. In Bags oi .,n ml luu II,h. at twu cents nur II,. 
C. A. BARTLETT, WOllCKLSTliK, Mass. 
«a v ke BUTTER or CHEESE 
You can learn ofggme'ltlng that will bn very profit 
£" u ,, / IH * | iUiii>iyQUr address to H. I,. BOH’KER 
stred,Tu,wttf ClH ' ullti ' s ' » »•'•*** ri’anklin 
/MisKi It?.Ii, i-Ul.AAim mi 
Mwdw White, Berk.hire A V..rl. 
.Inn- I’lg*. Houlli'limn, (’ut-eeoltf 
ui.fl Oifunl II,m„ HI,e, pin,a! 
Hrolm (iille; Hheplienl »nd 
►'»■)., Poultry. Hrnn f ur l.uloru# 
WAT IKK HLllFKKACO.FklU.r* 
Brewster’s Patent Rein Holder. 
Vour lines are where you put them—not under 
homes’ rent.. Olio agent sold 12 dor,, in five days; 
one dealer sold six rloz. In U, clays. Sam;,let 
worth 0.50 kkek. Write for terms. 
E. E. ItUEWHTElt, Holly, Mich. 
^Ohio Improved Chester 
The best I 1 ug in tlie world. Not 
*uJ ■ul.jei’t lo Cholera. Sold 7 HSin 1KM>. 
Pt.o.,« 2806 ||>s _ 
.W Send for dl«cnpiioo of Uu* fam- 
U, ou* breed, elao fowl*. 
■I THE L. fi. BILVEB O0_ 
^ Cleveland, O., „ U.6.A. I— 
| Thl9 19 the 
r onlj perfect 
, wmUf Them are no 
il m[ scams In the 
'vmulilr /Up Vh 10 
ill jg iic" ed, no!hat 
Hilt llllllm be tjMivklu and 
^■1,1; ''IP' lt aL.Ud t Uoronyhly 
-smtfr/ Extra strain- 
patented. ers can be ob¬ 
tained nl any time. 
The Tall Is made from heavy XX till,and Islnnll 
! respects the beat in tin- world. 
Send for Special circular. Agents wanted. 
MILKING TUBES. 
FOR MILKING COWS WITH SORE TF.ATS. 
This Is the best Tube In the market. Sent, post 
V ald to any address, on receipt of price One 
ube, 25cents; Five Tubes, »l.flo. Send for spe¬ 
cial circulars to 
BARTLETT & DOW, 
Please mention this paper 
LOWELL. MASS. 
rTrml'* M.rk.t 
I >1 PEHIA L Kbb FOOD will Increase Egg pro¬ 
duction, st rengthcu weak and drooping fowls, promote 
the healthy growth Of all varieties of poultry, and In¬ 
sure fine condition aud smooth plumage. This Is no 
forcing process; you simple give them the chemicals 
to make eggs, at a cost of less. than one cent a week 
for each fowl. We mull packages for MIc. mill $ 1. 5 lb 
boxes and 25 lb kegs delivered to freight or express 
L'o.. for 82 and •w.25. Ask your local tradesman or 
write to F. C. STUKTEVANT, IlAUTFOltb, Conn. 
WIRE FENCES 
ONE CENT SQUARE FOOT. 
flKIP PCMTPeterDuryee^Co. 
UllL ULll I VfHcy hi., N. Y. 
Write for Price List and Discount. 
fi botsford B miTspoun \v»«nt holster spring 
'■WACOM SPRINC v Raises spring iioard only live in¬ 
i'Nlnmy,.St ill p/r and humble. 
-, -s ^< =-JS4Kiir sale by dealers or address 
1‘omrroj A IV*r»i,n, taiekporl, S. V. 
Henley's 
Monarch 
Machine. 
Patented July 21, IRS,5; May IS, JfjHfi; August .1. 18S6. 
The only practical machine In use lliat makes the 
fence In the Odd wherever wanted; makes the best, 
strongest, nml most durable fence for general use und 
farm and stock purposes; weaves any size picket and 
any size wire. The feuce will rum all stock without 
Injury to same. For catalogue and full particulars ad¬ 
dress M. C* HEN LEA', Sole Manufacturer, 
Factory, rat to 583 North l«th St., Richmond, Ind. 
Mention this paper. 
“MARCHMOOR FARM.” 
UIDDADPUIIQ No- U672; Sire Orange Peel, 
nlr r AnwilUO T. 2 Hk, Dam King’s Fertile, 
No. 22755. Service Fees, $1 
DDIPUTCflil No. 11571, Sire Farmer’s Pride 
Dlllun I OUR I’. 322; bam Nellie Flanders, No 
22764. Service Fees, *nn>. 
DDIBine UCDfl Sire Nero, P. 8. 240; Pam Mrs. 
rnlnliC ntnU Langtry. C. 3746. Service Fees 
$1IX). CI1AS. It. HOE, 
New Brunswick, N. J. 
HOLSTEIN FREISIAN CATTLE 
IMPORTED AND HOME BRED. 
WHAT OTHERS BAY. 
"The finest herd tills season,*’—Dr. Farrington, 0. S. 
Quarantine station, N. .1. 
"As a herd, away up! up! I up! IP — Dudley Miller 
Flag., Oswego, N. Y. 
Young Cows; Yearlings with Calf, Yearling Hulls, 
and spring Calves’ Crime Stock. No fancy prices. We 
mean business. 4». W. THOM PHON & SON, 
Steltou. N. .1., 1*. It. R. 
- Bewt H ate h er 
fff-'.,. Wi' Hutches Ducks,Turkeys, 
iji | j j ll| Ucese and I'ldekens. 
Uuiclier Co. 
Mention Kura? N'. Y. 
SEDGWICK STEEL WIRE FENCE 
The hest Farm, Garden, Poultry Yard. Lawn 
School Lot, Parle and Cemetery Fences ami Gates! 
1 erfect Automatic GatR Cheapest and Neatest 
Iron F cnees. Iron and wire Summer Houses, Lawn 
Furniture, and r-iher wire work, best Wire Strep It¬ 
er and I’licr. Ask dealers in hardware, or address, 
SEDGWICK BROS.. RICHMOND. IND. 
EDWAHII HUTTON, Kuai.rn Agenl. 
.'10(1 MAHKET ST., 1‘HII.A UKlIrlJ I A, PA. 
AGENTS WANTED 
“sir ARNOLD 
AUTOMATIC STEAM COOKER 
SJo.to Iji 160 per month easily made. 
This is a rare chance. Apply at once 
mi»UT ( Asl I t M to., HuXitor, *. x. 
Ig PCCKSS 
Gardener, 
to all growers 
W. W. RAWSON & CO. 
34 South Market St.., Boston, Mass., 
Importers anti Growers of Garden, field and flower Seeds. 
80CCK8KOHS TO 
B. K. BLISS & SONS, formerly of New York, 
O UR New Ciitnlngnc for 18a7. beautifully illustrated, with two 
large colored plate* aud many choice engravings, 02 page*, 
8 x II Incite*, will h« sen! to our customer, nl la*t year. *l*o t« 
former annum er* nf ». K HU** *. Son*, without elinrge—to ull 
otliem upon receipt of 10coma in stamp*. Which will he refunded 
with urn! order. B. K BLISS, surviving partner of above 
NEW BOOK ON GARDENING. from\^ n,,ention ,0 ordu * 
in Market tiin dening; anil Vcgctiibic firmvoi ’* Miunittl. by W. W. Rawson, Practical Market 
The most instructive work of the kind ever nubllsltafl, full ol important lnfonnution to market gardener* and 
of vegetable* in large or small quantitie*. ISO page*, fully illustrated, sent post-paid by mail, upon receipt of *1.00. 
Hand Book 
'A FOR the AND' GARDEN*! 
AGENTS WANTED 
Subjects the soil to the actioL of a Steel Crusher and Lovoler, and to the Crushing, Cutting, Lifting, Turning Process of 
Lrnhlo jangs of Cast Steel Coulters. Cutting powor is immonee. Absonco of Gpiie: or Spring Teeth avoids pulling up rubbish. 
Only Harrow that cuts ovor the entire surface e[ .no gtsuni. 
Sisos.StO loft. wias. With and nil linut. Sulky Httinliimtit. We Itllter free at Hlatrlhnflng Depotg. 
no NOT IIK DKtmvr.n. Don’t let dealers palm off a base imitation or 
w si uric’Inferior tool under the assurance Hint it is better. (SATISFY YuUHSFlLF 
BY OHDKRINO AN “ AGM Fi" ON TRIAL. We will send a double "iingAcrao 
iT'ni WAY ,u any responsible funner in the United .Slates; If it does uot suit, ha may send it 
back, we paying return freight. \\ e don’t usk pay until tried on ids own farm. 
Send for pamphlet containing thousands of testimonials IT-om 4!S Slates and Territories, 
~ Branch Office: T"’! I I A MP" il— I 1\I I Manufactory a Principal Office. 
540 So. Clark St. CHICAGO. L'UrM N E il . IN/AOlij Millington, New Jersey. 
A\ if.—“27 LLAHJi IS MAN IKE" and other cmiyx nml free In parti/a who NAME THIS 1‘APER. 
to tfKjlfl have over gained (Remarkable for eim 
can public bo rapidly. 
fection of work. 
iplicity, 
lm»r- 
Wduable in any Fatally d,> thu work nf fi to 
, n j 10 men with the c<»a>- 
Vogetftble Garden. mon baud hoe. 
t?f~ Snnd for 1887 Catnlogue giving Q I All Fl| JP. pfl 
full deBuriptiutt and reduction in prices, Oi La HLLLI1 Cb Vila 
Mfra. 1 27 & 1 30 Cat ha riac Ht. 
JPIIILADLLPHIA, PA. 
THE 
S CIENTIFIC G RINDING MILL 
the: best mill on earth 
For Grinding Ear Corn, Shelled Corn, Oats and all 
Small Crain. Each set Plates guaranteed to grind 
5000 to 8000 Bushels before wearing out. 
THE FOOS MANUFACTURING CO., Springfield . 0. 
PERFECTION IN BUTTER MAKING. 
tu^^. ■ * OUTFIT ^ 
iO |\ KXCKLS -[sp . I 
l-V/, iV, ’"•KM I ’. 
O. K. CREAMERY I 
Has the largent cooling surface. takHBli'HS ^ ^ P^. 
eiKiling material, less labor.and give* best I / jFf£i Ar k 
results All cream raised between milk- - f/* TffiL 
ings t*r*Sklnmimg glue* whole depth of 
ouu. eli<* wing condition of milk «itli.ml touching crrwunory. lB^Sv ' trL 
O i/ CUII DM Has traprovenmnla ovor the best. 
• 6 V» v n U nn Eaay to clean, euny toopernle. wMfcii fiA J 
Made of White Oak. Cover Ciudlng* will not break. f 
O u DIITTCD Vl/nDV CD Madeon sulantlfli j>rtiui|>le»,l 
. I\. DUI I tn wunrven a < I j, > *- 1 I , l. > l >*-< t Preworves [1 
the grain of the butter Solid wood roller. TIIK MOST .. 
r I'KIt I'JKCT Itolt.-r Worker ever put on the inarkot.^pg. 
JOHN S. CAUTKIt. Sole Munufactnrer, svuuTSK. N. 
BOOKWALTER ENGINES 
UPRIGHT AND HORIZONTAL, 
3 TO !0 HORSE POWER. 
OVER 3,000 IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. 
Illustrated Pamphlet sent free. Address, 
JAMES LEFFEL & CO., Springfield, Ohio. 
_ ’Fjaafarn Offlca; HO T ih«r|» St. *Mup 
MAPLE LAWN POULTRY YARDS & KENNELS 
Wyandottet*. Plymouth Rorka, Pekin ItiickH 500 finely bred Chicks for sale. SCOTCH COLLIE 
(Shepherd) Pups, bred from Imported stock, write for what vou want. Address 
WESLEY B. RAItTOV, Pittsfield, Mass. 
Reference: Kdltor Ki'kai. Nkw Yuiikkil 
HPITirCrO VEGFETABIjES and FIjOWBRS 
Also EARLY AMI I'RfMM TOHACCO HKD PLANTS. 
FARMKUH, OARnKNKiis, und F7mftisrs. use the PATENT I’KOTECTINU Cl.oTU originated and prepared onlv 
by undersigned. It Is equal to glass RMh (and costa but lentil as much) <m Cold Frames aud Hoi Beds, anil 
for Tobacco Plant Beds has no equal. Protects from frost. Promotes HaRDV and it amp uuowtii. Don’t 
slirink or decay rapidly. Widely known, strongly endorsed, and freely used by large growers. Retails 
for3, 6, and 0 els per yard.ami Is 35 Inches wide. Send for elreulars. Suinnles, etc., free. 
I . s. watkupkookim; PIHHK CO., sopth STkKKT. NEW YORK. 
1. S. WATKRPKOOKIN(4 PI Hit E CO., 36 801.'77 
I’ttEKT, NEW YORK. 
OUK 
rPre UOMPLETE 
^ Gun 
finest LAMINATED barbels 
We offer great bargains In tlm TCitippror Danble Barrel Hrbeeli-londSnir Rliot Gn«*. 
Thoy are tho II neat G tin** ever aold nltheverv low price at which wo offer these. Po notbuvagun 
of any kind until you have seen our list, as wo can s:\vo you money. Address at once for particulars. 
CLAFLIN & CO., Duane Street, New York Cit.y N. Y. 
