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MAPES 1UE 
For Cabbages, Cauliflowers, Corn, Potatoes, Vegetables, Hungarian Grass, Millet, Etc. 
APPLICATIONS MAY BE MADE AT PLANTING, AND AT ANY HOEING. 
Send for Descriptive Pamphlet, Price List, eto.-No Charge. a * • 
THE MAPES FORMULA AND RERUVIAN GUANO CO., 158 Front Street, New York. 
ijumoro-us. 
She may dress in silk or may dress in satin, 
May know the languages, Greek and Latin, 
May know fine art, rfiay love and sigh, 
But she ain’t no good if she can’t make pie.— 
Merchant Traveler. 
Charity a la Barnum—giving everybody a 
show.— Life. 
Strawberry-box bottoms are in the mar¬ 
ket.— Puck. 
What to expect in bonnets—women. — De¬ 
troit Free Press. 
The iceman’s lot is not so very hard after all. 
He has his chops very earl^ in the morning.— 
Boston Budget. 
A careless compositor resembles a sea cook 
inasmuch as they both make pie in the galley. 
—The Valley Chronicle. 
For the past two years everything has been 
at sixes and sevens. But this year we hope to 
str8en matters out.— Epoch. 
Passenger (on street car, alarmed): “Ma¬ 
dam, do you feel a fit coming on?” Madam 
(haughtily): “No, sir; I am trying to find my 
pocket.”— Christian Register. • 
Mother: “Are you sure, my dear, that the 
ladies’ cabin is * on this side of the boat?” 
Daughter: “Why, of course, mamma. Don’t 
you see that it’s crowded with men?”— Judge. 
Walt Whitman says that “nothing is ever 
really lost.” ‘But will he kindly inform a 
waiting world what has become of the rhymes 
at the end of his poetry lines?— Boston Tran¬ 
script. 
A Western man sent in to an editor an item 
to the Effect that his fortieth wedding anniver¬ 
sary would be observed on a certain day, but 
the printer inadvertently left out the “anni¬ 
versary.”— Cornwall Reflector. 
Homeopathic Doctor: “Smell that—now 
you’re cured.” Patient: “Doctor, how much 
do I owe you?” Doctor: “Twenty dollars.” 
Patient takes out a $20 bill and says: “Smell 
that—now you’re paid.”— Joker's Olio. 
The quickest way of doing a thing isn’t al¬ 
ways the best or most satisfactory way. A 
leak of gas, for instance, is easiest discovered 
by going in search of it with a lighted lamp, 
but very few people care to try that method 
more than once.— Boston TranscHpt. 
The famous Henry Ward Beecher—preacher 
and fancy farmer—claimed to have solved the 
problem of getting rid of The Canada thistle. 
He said: “The only way to exterminate the 
weed is to plant it for a crop and propose to 
make money out of it. Then worms will gnaw 
it, bugs will bite it, beetles will bore it, spiders 
will web it, birds will peck it,heat will scorch it, 
cold will freeze it, rains will drown it, and mil¬ 
dew and blight will cover it.— Farmers' Home. 
WEAVER ORGANS 
Arc the Finest in Tone, Style, Finish and general 
make up of any goods made. Guaranteed for 6 years. 
Send for Catalogue, testimonials and terms, free, to 
Weaver Organ ami Plano Co., 
Factory, York, Pa. 
GOOD NEWS 
_ LADIES. 
ireateBt lndueeinemsever of¬ 
fered. Now’s yoiir time to get 
up orders for our celebrated 
Teas and Coffees, and secure 
a beautiful Gold Band or Moss 
Rose China Tea Set, Dinner Set, 
Gold Band Moss Rose Toilet Set, Watch, Brass Lamp, 
or Webster's Dictionary. Forfull particulars address 
TUB GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO., 
V. (). Box 289. 81 and 88 Vesey St., New York. 
6. HAUSCHILD 
Topeka, Has. 
Box 406. 
for circular. 
WEED CUTTERS. 
Attachment to culti¬ 
vators for cleaning and 
weeding com, potatoes, 
cabbage, etc. The very 
tiling to use while the 
plants are young. Will 
?iay for Itself manifold 
u a single season. Write 
Mentiou Rural New-Yorker. 
W.J.BRIGGS &G° 
*5 APPLETON ST. BOSTON MASS.. 
^ MANUFACTURERS OF 
GRAN P • - .S Cm AH &- & UPRIGHT 
PIANO FORTES 
. Construction r 
Mat(-nj.EvS$. tone.-* * J3eautiful' Tinish, 
The Great Butter Herd! 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE. 
CLYDESDALE, PERCHERON, FRENCH COACH AND HAMBLETONIAN 
HORSES, BERKSHIRE AND CHESHIRE SWINE. 
The Lakeside Herd of Holstein-Friesians stands un¬ 
rivaled in average production of Milk and Butter. All interested 
are invited to send for. Catalogue, giving complete records and pedi- 
grees of every animal in the herd, and to personally investigate the 
i truth of this statement before purchasing. A large and very choice 
stud of Clydesdale Horses of all ages, fine young Percheron Stallions, 
elegant Imported French Coach Stallions, Standard Bred Hambletonian 
iso cows in Advanced Registry . Stallions, of the best trotting strains. Registered Berkshire and 
Cheshire Swine. Prices’low for quality of stock. * 
SMITHS, POWELL & LAMB, Syracuse, N. Y- 
In writing always mention The Rural New-Yorker. 
. CANTON IRON ROOFING CO., 
CANTON, OHIO. 
MANUFACTURERS OF THE H. W. SMITH PATENT 
STEEL roofing. 
Jienuine Sheet Steel and Calnmined Steel. Also 
CORRUGATED IRON Roofing and Siding. Beaded Iron Celling and 
Siding, Crimped Edge Roofing and Siding, Roof Paint, Roofer's Paper, etc. 
Send for Catalogue, Price List, and Samples. Mention Rural New-Yorker. 
London purple potato lues 
Fanners, be wise and SAVE YOUR CROPS by using LONDON PURPLE, 
which is THE BEST, SAFEST and CHEAPEST poison for killing Potato 
• Bush, Canker Worms, Pear Slugs, <tc„ ever used. The leading agricultural 
authorities, colleges, newspapers and Grange masters recommend “London Purple." 
For sale at all dealers. Full particulars and circulars Free from sole manufacturers 
HEMINGWAY’S LONDON PURPLE CO. L’TD. 
RUSTLESS 
Send for catalogue. 
IRON WATER PIPE 
THE WELLS RUSTLESS IRON Cl 
Brainan, lion &. Co., 1 Boston Ag’ts for New England. iii ClifPstreet, New York. 
$6 
Pit lY/IP FOR SPRAYING FRUIT TREES use Lewis’ Combination Force Pump. It is 
I 1V1 r without an equal and makes Three Com- Vflll-PAil ACT flAIC tDCC 
rncc plete Machines, IUII UAH U C I UNC rllCCi 
rntC. Send Name to LEWIS & COWLES.Catskill, New York. 
WOOD IS 15 TIMES LIGHTER 
In Proportion to Size than STEEL! 
WHY? 
" A Wood Frame Harvester will not bend out of line when it comes 
■I Wl ■ ■ ■ ■ into contact with an irresistible force. Or if it should yield it will at 
once spring back to its original shape. Steel under like circumstances will bend, and when the 
steel frame of a Binder is once sprung it remains bent uulil straightened at the shop, or is replaced 
by a new one. In order to give the requisite strength to a Steel Frame Machine, the weight of the 
machine must necessarily be increased over the wood parts. If this is questioned, let the farmer 
take the parts of steel substituted for wood in the so-called Steel Binders and weigh them. He will 
find that steel is the heavier. Or if it is not, it will be found to lack the required strength. Then, 
to test the strength, put the wood and steel in a clamp under equal pressure, and.there will he no 
difficulty in the farmer deciding to his own satisfaction without the aid of any smooth-tongued 
agents. 
THE BUCKEYE BINDER has a wood frame, and is manufactured by 
AULTMAN, MILLER & GO. 
ISLAND HOME .STOCK 
FARM. 
Savage & Farnum,Impor¬ 
ters and Breeders of Per¬ 
cheron and French Coach 
Horses,IslandHomeStock 
Farm, Grosse IslefWayne 
County, Mich. We offer a 
very large stud of horses 
to select from.weguaran- 
teeourstock.makeprices 
reasonable, and sell on 
easy terms, Visitors al¬ 
ways welcome. Large 
catalogue free. Addresr 
Savage «fc Farnum 
Detroit, Mich. 
Percheron Horses. 
French Coach Horses. 
1-WILLIAMS 
Grain Threshers, Horse Powers, and Engines. 
Highest prize awarded these machines at the New 
York State Ag. Soc.’s latest trial, overa large num¬ 
ber competing. >Ample warranty and opportunity 
for trial given. For full particulars address , 
ST. JOHNSVILLE AGR’L WORKS. 
St. Jokusvillo, Montgomery Co.. New York. 
„ 1888, Garfield's LI A V TFTYnFD 
“THE AMERICAN” ll A I 1 LUUEjJX. 
Simple, Durable, Light Draft. 
Made in three sizes. 
The only perfect 
machine for turn¬ 
ing or tedding hay. 
Made only by 
AMES PLOW CO. 
Boston and Now York. 
Send for circulars 
and catalogue. 
ENTIRELY IN ElW. 
■t 4 L 
CLARK’S CUTAWAY ~ HARROW, 
Supersedes the plow; beats the world; ground made 
Into a perfect seed bed; has a seeding attachment for 
sowing all kinds of grain. Send for new circular with 
fuRdescrlption. HIGGANUM M'FG CORPOR¬ 
ATION, Higgnnum, Conn,, Sole Manufacturers. 
Warehouses, 189 and 191 Water St., New York, and 
South Market St„ Boston, Mass. 
DEDERICK’S hay presses. 
the customer 
keeping the one 
that suits 
Order on trial, address for circular and location of 
Western and Southern Storehouses and Agents. 
> P. K. DEDERICK &. CO., Albany, N. Y. 
WHIIMAN’SMg^ 
PLUNGER PERPETUAL 
,Guaranteed superior 
toany Lever Press now 
made-for Hay, Straw and 
I ' /"T" - . »/--—UittUC 1UT IlHy } ollftW HT1U 
Wool. Always victorious. Received First Premium 
Rt all prominent fairs for past five years, over 
I’fi'Icnekan'l others. Illustrated Catalogue Free. 
WHITMAN AGR’L CO., St. Louis, MS’ 
We also make the best Steiiin Power Press In 
America. _ 
WELL DRILLING 
Machinery for Wells of any depth, from 2 0 to 3,000 feet, 
for Water, Oil or Gas. Our Mounted Steam Drilling anu 
Portable Horse Power Machines set to work in 20 minutes, 
iceu. runners anu ouiers are making #85 
to #40 per day with our machinery and tools. Splendid 
business for Winter or Summer. We are the oldest and 
largest Manufacturers in the business. Send 4 cents in 
Stamps for illustrated Catalogue H. Address, 
Pierce Well Excavator Co.. New York. 
IDEAL 
IMPROVED 
Made of best material by 
skilled workmen, built on 
correct principles and fully 
warranted. Sent on trial. 
STOVER MFG CO. 
FREEPORT, 
E'S PATENT STEEL 
HANGERI 
Send for Cir¬ 
cular. 
Manufact’d by 
K ANTI-FRICTION. 
The most perfect 
article of its kind 
made. No more break¬ 
age; ease of move¬ 
ment and satisfaction 
guaranteed. Lane’s 
PATENT STEEL TRACK 
No Wood work. 
Simple and durable. 
LANE BROS., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 
Sold by Hardware Healers Generally* 
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