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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
May 19, 1900 
Humorous. 
We’ve heard of smokeless powder; 
The horseless cab’s a fad;. 
There may be clamless chowder, 
But there is no boneless shad. 
—Philadelphia Record. 
“Where’s Bloggs goin’ with the lawn 
mower?” “Goin’ up to call on th’ grass 
widow.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer. 
Lady: “Yes, hope and charity is right. 
But what is the first thing we all need 
to make us happy?” Small Girl: " ’Us- 
bands, Miss.”'—Punch. 
Circuit Rider: “And you respect and 
obey your teacher, don’t you, Johnny?” 
Johnny Sunklands (an Arkansas lad): 
"You bet! She’s the lady that killed a 
full-grown wildcat with a club.”—Credit 
Lost. 
“I am so glad the Winter is over,” re- 
marKed a recently-wedded wife the 
other day, “because the cows will be 
sent out to pasture, and they say Pas¬ 
teurized milk is so much healthier.”— 
N. Y. Tribune. 
Citizen: “Mr. Greatmann, I heard a 
curious debate the other evening. The 
subject was: ‘Can a politician be a 
Christian?’ What’s your opinion?” Mr. 
Greatmann: “He can, but he’ll git 
licked.’—Illustrated Bits. 
“Rastus (to druggist): “Look hyah, 
Misteli. Yo’ all sol’ me some stuff to 
make Easteli aigs yistuddy.” Druggist: 
“Well?” Rastus: “Well, I feed hit to 
dem hens, an’ dey ain’ lay no aigs—dey 
lay down en’ die.”—Baltimore American. 
Kindly Gentleman (in alarm): 
“Goodness! Have you had an accident, 
little boy?” Little Boy: “Yes, sir; a 
tumble accident!” Kindly Gentleman: 
WALTHAM WATCHES 
The best and most reliable time 
keepers made in this country or in 
any other. 
"The perfected American watch ", and illustrated book of 
interesting information about watches, will be sent upon 
request . American Waltham Watch Company, Wal¬ 
tham, Mass . 
WHY PAY $60— MORE 
for a Kurrcy than is actually necessary. If you buy a job as trood as Kood 
from a dealer or airent he will charge you about that amount in com¬ 
mission. Uuy direct from our factory and save it. We are the largest 
manufacturer, of Vehicle, and Harncs. in the world selling to the 
consumer exclusively. 
WE HAVE NO AGENTS. 
We make 178 sty les of vehicles and 65 styles of har¬ 
ness and ship anywhereforexamination,guaran¬ 
teeing safe delivery. You take no risk, as all our 
work is guaranteed as to quality, style and finish. 
You have the advantage of the largest stock in 
the country to select from. Don’t buy a vehicle 
or harness of any kind until you get a free copy 
of our lurg'c illustrated catalogue. 
No. Oil— Canopy-top Surrey, has long¬ 
distance axles, open rubber head springs and 
_ , open . 
Bradley quick couplers. Price, complete with cur¬ 
tains,storm apron,sun shade Slid fine I amps % 135. 
As good as others sell for $53 more than our price. 
No. 77—Staple Surrey 
to those s dllng for 810 "lore. Elkhart Carriage and Harness Manufacturing Co., Elkhart, Indiana 
c *.> 
t^xs 3 
Wm3 
50 OTHER STYLES. 
BUY DIRECT FROM FAGTORY 
You can buy ono vehicle or harness from us ns cheap 
as dealers can buy in ear load lots. Goods exactly as 
represented. Every shipment subject to examination, 
if not satisfactory money refunded. 
Send for large I llustrated Catalogue. It 
is free. Keep the middleman’s proiit in your 
own pocket. 
CONSUMERS CARRIAGE &MEG. CO. (INC.) 
269-272 S. Desplaines St., CHICAGO, ILL. 
$31.95 
for this 
TOP 
BUGGY 
75 OTHER STYLES. 
Christian.?’ What’s your opinion?” Mr. 
“I met Pop when I wus playin’ hookey.” 
—Bazar. 
Teacher: “Tommy, where is the 
North Pole?” Tommy: “Don’t know.” 
Teacher: “You don’t know?” Tommy: 
“No’m. If Peary and Nansen and all 
those couldn’t find it, how do you ex¬ 
pect me to know where it is?”—Harvard 
Lampoon. 
OM FACTORY, BEST 
PAINTS 
PRICES, Delivered FREE 
all colors, and SAVE Dealers 
rs. Officially Endorsed by the 
surprise you. Write for Samples. 
6 Plymouth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
No Presents! No Premiums!! No Discounts!!! 
Our Only Inducements are the Best Imported 
TEAS s® COFFEES 
AT ONE-HALF PRICE. 
Special terms to Institutions, Clergymen, Farmers anc 
large consumers. For full particulars address 
CONSUMERS IMPORTING TEA CO., 
Oept-B. T. O. Box 200. New York. N. Y. 
BUY DIRECT FR' 
MIXED 
ttWHOLESA I.E . 
c or Houses, Barns, Roofs, 
profits. In use 5 8 yea 
irange. Low prices will" 
3. W. 1NQERS0LL 
1 
li 
THE 33IT 
fH.MCh.4M 
I’osltb ely cures tongue lolling and will 
side pulling or driving on one rein. 
With this bit the most vicious and 
unmanageable horse can be driven 
by a lady. The construction 
is such that the driver has 100 
per cent more leverage than 
with any other bit. Samples 
sent postpaid upon receipt 
of price. In X C plate or im¬ 
itation rubber, $1. In Fine 
Nickel 1’late $2. 
Imperial Bit and Snap Co., 400 Wis. St., Racine, Wis 
Seymour 
Plaster Sower 
will sow broadcast, 8 feet wide, Guano, Bone Dust, 
plaster, ashes, salt, lime, marl, superphosphate, nen 
manure and all other fertilizers. Will sow 20 acres 
a day, any quantity per acre. Send for catalogue 
LE ROY PLOW CO., 
61 Lake Street, Le Hoy. N. Y. 
with our new patent 
Kerosene Sprayers 
is simple indeed. Kerosene emulsion 
made while pumping. I‘2 varieties 
sprayers, Bordeaux and Vermorel 
Nozzles, the “World’s Rest.” 
THE DEMING CO., SALEM, 0. 
Western Agents, HenionA Hubbell. 
Chicsto. Catalogue and formulas free. 
THE ROSS" 
CUTTERS 
cut all kinds of dry feed and 
ensilage faster and with less 
power than any other cutter. 
Variety of sizes. Cut many 
lengths from* n * U P* Elevate any 
required distance at any angle. Write 
at once for FREE Catalogue No. 80. 
The E.W. Ross Co.Springfield,0. 
imi .nnHummiiimmmmiintiininiiimiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiniiiiiiiimuiinimiiiiiiiiiminin 
Deal t'e Makers 
When you buy a carriage, buggy or harness. Choose 
from the biggest stock and fullest assortment, and 
pav only the cost of making, with but one moderate 
proUt added. Our plan of selling direct from the 
’uctory insu-es satisfaction —your money back if 
you’re dissatisfied with your purchase—and enables 
you to save the dealer’s profit. 
Our complete illustrated catalogue, showing many' styles of high grade 
vehicles, harness, robes, blankets and horse equipments, with detailed de¬ 
scriptions of each, mailed free. Write for it and learn how cheaply you can 
buy when the jobber’s and dealer's profits are cut off. No. 240 single strap 
THE COLUMBUS CARRIAGE & HARNESS CO., P. 0. Box 772. Columbus, 0. Buggy narn«.. Price $8.15. 
Nc. 3054 Buggy. Price $18.30 
with leather quarter top. 
THE MIETZ & WEISS 
Kerosene 
Engines 
for Pumping and Power 
Purposes. Cheapest Power 
Known. 
Bend for Catalogue. 
A. MIETZ, 
128 Mott Street, New York 
CHARTER GASOLIHE EHGIRE 
Any Place 
By Any One 
For Any Purpoet 
Stationoriea, Portable * 
Enyinee and Pump$. 
State your Power Needs. 
Charter Gas Engine Go., Box 26 , Sterling, III 
U|C| I DRILLING 
WELL Machines 
Over 70 sizes and styles, for drilling either deep or 
shallow wells in any kind of soil or rock. Mounted 
on wheels or on sills. With engines or horse powers. 
Strong, simple and durable. Any mechanic can 
operate them easily. Send for catalog. 
WILLIAMS liKOS., Itliaea, N. Y. 
LITTLE CIAN 
Threshes grain, rice, flax, millet and grass seed. Fully 
warranted. Feed and Ensilage Cutters, I eed Grinders 
HEEBNER & SONS, Lansdale, Pa., U. S. A. 
UCCDUCD’C Patent 
flLLDlltln w Level Tread 
with Speed Regulator. 
For 1, 2 and 3 horses. 
For Pumping or 
Cream Separa¬ 
tors or other 
machines re¬ 
quiring light 
power but ab= 
solutely steady 
motion, 
BUY A 
“SUCCESS” »%wfR. 
It has a governor which regulates the walk of the horses tc a nice¬ 
ty and delivers an absolutely stiady and even motion to the ma¬ 
chine driven. With our Hack Geared l ump Jack it makes a splen¬ 
did pumping outtit. If you want a tread power for any purpose, 
buy a “SuccoMA ”1, 2 or 3-horse. They will deliver more power 
than any other because they run light, are roomy and strong enough 
for largest horses, etc. More about them in our large illustrated 
catalogue, and about our sweep powers, gasoline engines,windmills, 
fodder and ensilage cutters,wood saws huskers.steel tanks,etc. Free 
APPLETON MFG. CO., 27 FARGO ST. BATAVIA, ILL 
FOR CULTIVATING CORN 
all kinds and varieties of row crops, whether planted in drills 01 * checks, on 
hillsides or levels, there is nothing equal to the 
5KS CULTIVATOR 
It is so simple and easy to operate any boy can work it. High wheels, light 
drift and perfectly balanced. Shovels adjustable up, down or sideways. Gangs instantly set 
in or out to suit different width crops. Plows clear to end of row. l’ivot axles move w hole 
machine gangs and all to right or left instantly on touching foot levers. Only thing that will really 
cuiiivate side hi'l rows. Catalogue free. The Akron Cultivator Co., Deot. D, Akron. 0. 
KRAUS 
GALVANIZED STEEL 
WIND MILL 
ENTIRELY NEW 
SOMETHING 
^ 1 and as its name indicates, is the strongest 
II J wind mill made. Tested a whole year 
Cl CAUCTIU under careful scrutiny. Note strong 
fJj\r]uUnB double gear in right hand cut. Perfect 
1 center line draft gives a direct lift to the 
load— no torsion, overhanging strain 
or crumping, as the load ison four bear¬ 
ings instead of one, asin all other mills. Bearings can be 
replaced without removing any part of mill from tower. 
Do not buy until you get free circulars of Samson and our 
Ideal Art Book. FREE. 
STOVER MANFG. CO., 502 River St., Freeport, Ills. 
kinds of hay including alfalfa. 
Catches the hay at a side angle and 
rolling it over, tosses it into a light airy 
windrow. Saves the use of a tedder, for the 
hay cures crisp and sweet in this windrow—is 
not sunburned or bleached. 
**- -.&....... 
Its revolving rakes never 
touch the ground to scrape up trash, j 
Jt runs smooth and easy.” No ] 
dumping or work for the driver, i 
It will save expense and waste,/ 
and bring you top notch quality 
[and price Get full decrlption of , 
this and the Keystone Hay Loader. 
Can we Save 
You Money 
on a vehicle, harness, 
tly net or saddle I 
Because we have no agents. 
Can we really do it? We say yes. I nn we provelt without cost to 
you? We can. How? We will ship you a harness, saddle, or vehicle, 
without you sending a single cent, and let you look it over at your 
freight house and if you don’t find we have given you the Mggost 
bargain you ever saw or heard of, return the goods to us at our ex¬ 
pense. VVe give with each vehicle a 2-year iron-clad guarantee, 
protecting you from poor material and workmanship. Our vehicle 
catalogue describes tne largest line of huggicN, road wagons, phae¬ 
tons Hurries, spring wagons and carts, harness fly nets and 
saddles ever shown in one book. Il’s free. Send for it. 
Marvin Smith Co. 55-59 N. Jeffersob St. U-I6, Chicago, IU. 
IDE 
MACHINERY 
I Best and cheapest 
‘ Send for catalogue 
dOONIER & B0SCHERT 
PRESS CO.. 
11* Water Street, 
SYRACUSE, M. Y. 
H ow Many Apples 
does it take to make a barrel of 
Cider! No matter;it will 
take loss i f you use a 
HYDRAULIC 
CIDER PR 
and the eider will l*o 
E n rer and will keep 
on’t buy until you got our 
HYDRAULIC PRESS MFO. 
12 ittiiln 81., Alt. li Head, 
CONTENTS 
The Rural New-Yorker, May 19, 1900. 
FARM TOPICS. 
How to Cure Clover Hay.350 
A Cement Floor for a Manure Pit.351 
Listing Corn .351 
Cultivating in Dry Soil.351 
Cow Peas in Corn; Manure.352 
Soil that Bakes.353 
"A Guide Book for Farming”.353 
Hope Farm Notes.355 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
Sizing Made from Curd.353 
What is Oleo made of?.356 
Orange County Milk Producers.361 
The Angora Goat Question.362 
Cases for Shipping Cream.362 
Pullets and Old Hens.362 
Capturing Wild Ganders.362 
“New” Way of Handling Corn Fodder. .362 
Broadcast the Alfalfa.362 
A Dairy Bear.362 
Kneesprung Pony ..363 
Milk Spatters from Cow’s Teat.363 
Abscess Along Abdomen of Mule.363 
Cows Sucking Each Other.303 
Sow Eating Her Pigs.363 
Indigestion in a Calf.6..363 
Horses in New England.363 
Mic-e and Harness.363 
A Sheep Pasture.363 
HORTICULTURE. 
Combinations of Insecticides.350 
Frozen AppleS eed.351 
Phosphates for Apple Trees.352 
The Raspberry-Cane Borer and Aspara¬ 
gus Fly .352 
More About Bordeaux Mixture.352 
Manure Water on Roses.353 
New Jersey Melons and Tomatoes.353 
The Great American reach.353 
Spraying With Petroleum.353 
Notes from the Rural Grounds.354 
Propagating Roses from Cuttings.354 
Late Gladiolus .354 
African Fruit .354 
Manuring Pear Trees.351 
Kieffer Pear .354 
Tulip Tree, Carolina Poplar.351 
WOMAN AND HOME. 
From Day to Day.35S 
Scientific Dishwashing .358 
A Transformed Farmhouse.359 
Two Home Suggestions.359 
Suggestions in Metal Cleaning.359 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
A Night at the Mills Hotel. 
Coming Generation of Subscribers 
The End of a Hateful Visitor. 
Wheat Fish ... 
Editorials . 
Events of the Week. 
Markets . 
Business Bits . 
Publisher’s Desk . 
Market Briefs . 
Short Package Law. 
Humorous . 
319, 350 
.350 
.351 
.351 
.358 
.357 
.360 
.360 
.361 
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