SPECIAL PREMIUMS. 
We have a number of the following articles 
in stock which we desire to dispose of as pre¬ 
miums. In some cases we have but a single 
one of the article named; of others we have 
quite a number. Most of them have been 
offered in previous years, so that we do not 
wish to pub them again in our regular list, 
which is filled, for the most part, with articles 
that have never been offered before. It is, 
therefore, proposed to dispose of these articles 
at exceedingly low rates to agents. We do 
not care to sell them, but we are prepared to 
make special terms to any agent who may de¬ 
sire anything in the list. We will furnish all 
information upon application. The articles 
are all first-class in every respect. 
The "Acme” Harrow. 
Every intelligent farmer knows that this 
tool cannot be beaten at the work for which it 
is peculiarly fitted. There is no other tool 
made that will do just the work that the 
“Acme” will do. There is room for an 
“Acme” on every farm in this country. 
The Beebe Cart* 
One of the best carts ever made. It is both 
useful and ornamental. Just the thing to use 
in educating a young horse, or in riding over 
rough, hilly or muddy roads. It costs §46. 
Write and see how easily you can obtain it. 
"C. C. Brooks” Swivel Plow. 
Swivel plows are becoming quite popular, 
particularly in hilly countries. This plow is 
one of the best made and will be given at a 
very low rate. 
The Cooley Creamer. 
No intelligent dairyman needs to be told 
what the Cooley Creamer is. It has had the 
widest sale of any of the modern cream-rais¬ 
ing implements. We offer a splendid chance 
to some wide-awake farmer in presenting this 
as a special premium. 
T.ctor Sewing Machine. 
This excellent machine is fairly given away 
at the terms upon which we offer it. Agents 
will be surprised to see how easily they can 
obtain it. 
Clinton Plow. 
This excellent tool was fully illustrated and 
described in our last year’s premium list. It 
is a good plow and can be had at a very light 
expense of labor. 
Clark’s Root Cutter, 
This is well named the best root cutter on 
the market. It will pay its cost in one season 
at the terms upon which we mean to offer it. 
Other Articles. 
Among other valuable articles which come 
under the head of special premiums may be 
mentioned the Marlin Revolver, Blanchard 
Churn, “Good Luck” Knife, Roths’s Saw File, 
U. S. Cook Stove Drier, Seymour’s Sheed 
Shears, Emersons’s Saw Set, Olmstead’s Mole 
Trap, Marlin Rifle and Pieper Shot Gun. 
Should there be anything in this list that you 
want, write us at once for terms. There will 
be a rush for these articles and it will be “first 
come, first served.” 
lewlt't Combination Force Pump. 
Given for Five Subscribers. 
The cut shows the pmnp in the thr»?e forms 
into which it can be readily changed. It is 
made of drawn brass tubing, is 1% inch in 
diameter, and weighs4 r. ixiunds. It is an ex¬ 
cellent fire extinguisher, throwing a stream of 
water 50 to (50 feet. It can be changed from a 
rce pump into an insect sprayer, having a 
izzle for this purpose, winch gives a flue 
ray. and proves very satisfactory. It can 
so De changed into a veterinary syringe, and 
such is u very useful instrument. Agents 
ft meeting with fine success in selling these 
imps, mid they are a very desirable prenu- 
n Price 60, Made by P. C. Lewis, Cat- 
ill, N. Y. 
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THE NEW BOSTON BE A UTY, 
A Bunch of Violets, 
Gathered by Irene E. Jerome, author of ** Nature’s 
Hallelujah.” ” One Year's Sketch Book,' etc. 
Engraved on wood and printed under the direction 
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The Fourth of Mis* Jerome’* 
“ Perpetual Pleasure" Series. 
*• The sketches are such as the most famous man of 
the country might he proud to own. They are origi¬ 
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and their variety, like the procession of Nature, is a 
perpetual pleasure.” 
“ A Volume of Alluring Roauly.’— Cambridge Chronicle. 
Nature’s Hallelujah. 
By Irene E. Jerome. 
Author and art.lst of “One Year's Sketch Book” and 
” The M essage of the Bluebird.'' 
Presented In a series of nearly fifty full-page illus¬ 
trations (9>f x 14 inches', engraved on woodby George 
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“ An Enravishing Touch of Nature ."—Chicago <?*. i :r i. 
One Year’s Sketch I ok. 
By Irene E. Jerome. 
Containing forty-six full-page illustrat ions, engraved 
on wood ny Andrew ; in same bindings and at 
Bame prices as *' Nature's Hallelujah.” 
“ A Perfect Little GeiU. —Philadelphia American 
The Message of the Bluebird. 
Told to Me to Tell to Others. 
By Irene E. Jerome. 
New holiday edition in dainty binding. Engraved on 
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Sir Walter Scot!** Poem. 
The Bridal of Triermain. 
With fourteen fnll-pnge Illustrations by Perev Mac- 
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The powerful illustrations which accompany the 
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Spanish painters Yu-tuny and Madrazzo, representing 
the modern school of black and white, and are at 
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The Alhambra Style. 
Comprising fourteen of Lee & Shepard’s favorites, 
printed on large paper with decorated covers and 
f * Albauibra ” hoards, "ragged edge” and ribboned. 
An original and attractive style. The poems repre¬ 
sented are:— 
Rock of Ages. 
It. was the Culm and SI lent Night. 
Nearer. My God. to Thee. 
My Faith Looks up t o Thee. 
He Glveth Ht* Beloved Sleep. 
The Lord t* My Shepherd. 
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Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud ? 
That Glorious Song of Old. 
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Gray's Elegy, 
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The first series of Golden Miniatures comprises— 
Curfew must not Ring To-night, 
Rock of Ages. 
Horne, Sweet Home. 
Abide wilt, Me. 
Nearer. My God. to Thee. 
My Faith looks up to Thee. 
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