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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
August 11, 1900 
Humorous. 
Jimmy: “I hear yer an uncle, Billy?” 
Billy: "I'm two;—it wuz twins!”—Puck. 
"It pays to be honest.” “Yes; but 
that is a mighty low-down reason for 
being honest.”—Detroit Free Press. 
“Some men,” remarked Uncle Eben, 
“ has jes’ enough activity in ’em to keep 
’em f’um bein’ any good foh hitchin’ 
posts.”—Washington Star. 
Ada: “Why does Clara speak of 
George as her intended? Are they en¬ 
gaged?” Alice: “No, but she intends 
they shall be.”—Credit Lost. 
Sue: “Left her husband, has she? 
Why, she useu to say he was the light of 
her existence.” He: “Yes, but the light 
began to go out at night.”—Tit-Bits. 
“But, Freddy, I don’t see that you 
need take Mabel’s jilting you so much to 
and Fertilizer Drill 
Positively the 
aeateet. light 
eftt *nd strong, 
e«t grain 
drill on the 
market. 
Many points 
of super!* 
•rltyt it is 
geared from 
the centre. 
Quantity of 
grain and fertilizer 
oanbe changed while in 
operation without the use ^ 
of gear wheels. Fully guaranteed. 
Positively accurate in iinan- 
tlty. Give one a trial and be con¬ 
vinced. Agents wanted. Circulars free. Address 
UKNCH dc DKOMGOLU, Jllfr’e, York, Pa. 
SEPARATORS and POWERS 
for 1,3 and 3 horses, with governor; level 
or even troad. Catalogue free. 
Sweep Powers, Corn Shelters, Fce<f Mills, Steel Rollers, Mowers, 
Rakes, Cultivators, Saws, Kngines— 3 to 25 H. P., mounted or 
stationary. The Meaalngcr Mfg. Co., Tatamy, Pt 
Crain and Fertilizer Drill. 
Best on earth. Absolutely Positive Force-Feed. 
Light Draft. Fully warranted. Write us for Drill 
Book and Prices. We will make It. pay you. 
8PANGLEB MFG. CO.. York. Pa 
I 1 
GEM °3hBaler 
Warranted the lightest, strong 
est cheapest* fastest Full vt-Uui- Circle Baler in the 
market. Made of wrought steel. Can be operated 
with one or two horses. Will balelOto 1ft tons of hay 
a day. Write for description and prices. 
GEORGE ERTEL CO., QUINCY. ILL. 
heart.” “It isn’t the jilting I mind, but 
she returned the ring in a parcel marked 
—‘Glass with Care.’ ”—The King. 
BUCKEYE FERTILIZER HOE DRILL 
Tarantula Jim: “I hear tell that 
Polecat Pete was shot nine times 
through the body. You s’pose he’ll git 
well?” Alkali Ike: “I reckon he’ll live, 
but I figger that he’ll always be mighty 
porous.”—Puck. 
“They say our new neighbor is quite 
liberal in his religious views,” remarked 
the minister. “Liberal,” snorted the 
deacon; “he only put a three-cent piece 
in the collection plate last Sunday.”— 
Philadelphia Record. 
“Waiter, are you sure this is a pork 
sausage?” “Yes, sir; I hope you don’t 
think otherwise?” “Well, er—no. But, 
waiter, I was a little curious to know 
how this dog’s license happened to be in 
it.”—Chicago News. 
Tommy: “Can you swim, Mr. Soft- 
soap?” Mr. Softsoap: “No, Tommy; 
I’m sorry to say I can’t swim.” Tommy: 
“Then you had better learn. I heard 
Clara say that she was going to throw 
you overboard.”—Credit Lost. 
“Johnny,” queried the teacher of the 
new pupil, “do you know your alpha¬ 
bet?” “Yes’m,” answered Johnny. 
“Well, then,” continued the teacher, 
“what letter comes after A?” “All the 
rest of ’em,” was the triumphant reply. 
—Denver Times-Sun. 
BUY DIRECT FROM FACTORY, BEST 
MIXED PAINTS 
profit*, in use 5 8 yearn. OfflcWly Endorsed by XM 
1‘aaSf" wl snssa t 
AGENTS 
make 
>23 PICK CENT 
Commission 
by getting orders for ourTeas, Coffees, 
Extracts, Spices and Baking 
Powder. Special PRESENTS or 
Checks. Freight paid. 
New terms free. 
GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO., 
31-33 Vesey St., New York. P.O. Box m 
The Buckeye Combined Crain 
and Fertilizer Hoe Drill, 
as shown in the illustration, is without doubt the 
most perfect grain and fertilizer drill made. Has 
our Change of Speed Device, and our Double Run 
Force Feed, which sows wheat, corn, oats, peas, 
beans, beet seed, cow peas, etc., with uniform 
accuracy. Also our Glass Fertilizer Feed. The 
employment of glass in the construction of a fer¬ 
tilizer feed makes it possible to obviate the cor¬ 
roding of the mechanism and doiug away with 
the annoyance commonly found in other fertilizer 
drills. This is a patented feature, and used ex¬ 
clusively on the BUCKEYE. Sows all kinds of fertilizer evenly and successfully. 
Send for complete drill circular. Address 
P. P. MAST & CO., No. 9 Canal Street, Springfield, Ohio, 
_O r PHILA D ELPHIA , PA ._ 
New York State Fair 
t SYRACUSE —— 
August 27 to September i, 1900. 
$40,000 in Purses and Premiums. 
NEW MILE TRACK. 
Fastest Horses in America will compete. 
GRAND HORSE SHOW. 
Thoroughbreds, Trotters, Hackneys and Coachers 
AMPLE ACCOMMODATIONS. 
The Greatest Century-Closing Show. 
°“”A«|. Grange Day and 4 T Legislative Day 
Excursion Rates, One-fourth Regular Fare ; Other Days, One-half Fare. 
Special Attractions Every Day. 
DO NOT MISS IT. 
J. H. DURKEE, Manager. 
TO RAISE BIG CROPS, USE GOOD FERTILIZERS. 
We guarantee our Fertilizers, which we sell direct to consumer at Wholesale Prices. 
A premium given free with every order for one ton, or more. Premiums absolutely 
free as an inducement—not figured in cost of fertilizers. 
If you cannot use a ton yourself, get a few of your neighbors to join you, and you keep the premium for your trouble. 
Following are a few of the Premiums we give free: 
GIVEN FOR ONE TON ORDER. 
Carving Knife, Fork and Steel in plush case. 
Crown Roaster and Baker. 
Parlor Lamp, prettily designed. 
Seth Thomas Alarm Clock. 
Hotchkiss Toilet Hair Clippers. 
U. S. Family Scales. 
Hollow Ground Steel Razor, Strop and Brush. 
Set Cooper’s Leather Stocking Tales, 5 volumes. 
Washington Fountain Pen. 
Ladies’ or Gents’ Steel Rod, Gloria Umbrella. 
Bonanza Cobbler Outfit. 
GIVEN FOR THREE TON ORDER. 
Parlor Rocker, Quartered Oak. 
Cerise Large Parlor Lamp, 27 inches high, handsomely decorated. 
Ladies’ or Gents’ Blue Black Cassimere Mackintosh. 
Best 16 inch Lawn Mower. 
Bayard Rifle, 22 Calibre, Remington action. 
Ray “C” Camera to take 4x5 picture. 
Electric Seal Cluster Scarf, Imitation Black Marten. 
Write for complete list of our premiums, 
GIVEN FOR TWO TON ORDER. 
Handsome Lamp, central draft, GO candle power burner. 
The “Star” 2 Gallon Water Cooler. 
Set Mrs. Potts’ Irons complete. 
Pair Pretty Lace Curtains, 2% yards. 
Handy Bag and Box Truck, 2“large wheels and long handles. 
Three'Knife, Best Wood Kraut Cutter. 
Misses’ Gold Plate Chain Bracelet. 
Duchess Rug, 36x60, reversible, fringed. 
All Wool Carriage Robe. 
Handsome Coal Vase, Japan Finish. 
Enterprise Meat Chopper. 
Albion Wringer. 
GIVEN FOR FOUR TON ORDER. 
8-Day, %-Hour Strike, Cathedral Bell Clock, with Ornament. 
Silver Tea Set, Tea Pot, Cream Pitcher, Spoon Holder and Sugar Bowl. 
White Enameled Iron Bedstead. 
Brown Duck Waterproof Wagon Cover, 7x12 feet. 
Handsome Leather Suit Case, Heavy Handles, etc. 
Silver Plated Set, Knives, Forks and Spoons. 
Large Massive Parlor Lamp, Brass Mountings and Decorated. 
catalogue and prices of our fertilizers. 
THE SCIENTIFIC FERTILIZER CO., No. 6 Franklin Street, Herr’s Island, PITTSBURG, PA. 
TORNADO 
Un¬ 
equaled 
for Knsl- 
1 a g e or 
Dry Fod¬ 
der Shredding. 
Cuts Hay and Straw without chanse in attachments, 
saving cost of eura cutting head. Sample of 
its work and catalogue furnished free. Traveling 
Feed Tables, with larger sizes when wanted. 
W. K. HARRISON & CO., Massillon, O. 
LATEST IMPROVED 
Horse 
Power 
Machines for Threshing and Cleaning Grain. 
Also machines for SAWING WOOD, 
with circular and cross-cut drag saws. 
Acknowledged tl. DECT regarding easy 
by all to be 1118 DCOI draft,durabil¬ 
ity and quantity of work. 60 page pamphlet free. 
A. W. CRAY’S SONS,’;" 
P. O. Box 80 Middletown Springs, Vt. 
UfIDCC DflUfCDC thrashers 
nuitdc run end) um cleaners 
One A two-horse Thrashing Outfits. Level PHTTFRQ 
Tread, Pat.Governor, Feed and Ensilage UU I I LllO 
ELLIS KEYSTONEAGR’LWORKS.Pottstown,Pa 
F. L. MAINE, General Agent, Willet, N. Y 
IDE 
MACHINERY 
I Beat and cheapest. 
‘ Send for catalogue. 
BOOMER & B0SCHERT 
11B PRESS CO.. 
118 Water Street, 
S\ UACUSE, N. x. 
WE WANT YOU 
to represent The R. N.-Y. at Fairs. Liberal 
terms will be sent on request. Write early 
for appointment, and give place and date of 
Fair you want to attend. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, New York. 
CONTENTS. 
The Rural New-Yorker, Aug. 11, 1900. 
FARM TOPICS. 
Five Tons of Grass per Acre.541, 542 
Insects that Eat Potato Beetles.542 
Notes on Plowing.543 
Insects In Potato Sterns.541 
A Fertilizer for Wheat.544 
Hope Farm Notes.547 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
A Dairy Farmer’s Notes.543 
“Brain Work” in the Lower Animals.554 
Silage for Summer Feeding.554 
The Fly Nuisance.554 
Thrashing Corn Fodder.554 
Sheep Feed .554 
Enlarged Hock from Sprain.555 
Hernia in Flank of Colt.555 
Tumor on Cow’s Leg.555 
“The Price of Milk”.553 
Oily Butter . 555 
Soiling Cattle .555 
Hens, Cows and Butter.555 
HORTICULTURE. 
Cherry Culture ’ i^r^stern New York—542 
Petroleum as a £ ^ecticide.542 
Burning Stum ^ ^Getting Out Rasp¬ 
berries .O*..544 
Corn In an O ^ 1.544 
Weeping Bir ^ 1 Sycamore.544 
A Trip to C£b -.545 
Notes froir-^, tural Grounds.546 
Japan Plu'^ v i the South—..546 
The Trluuf? gooseberry.546 
Two Side o ie Ben Davis.547 
^ MAN AND HOME. 
From Day to Day..660 
A Veranda Chair.550 
The Sunshine Makers.550 
The Grasshoppers .551 
Intellect and Goodness.551 
A Homemade Broiler. 551 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
The Blueberry and its Culture.545 
Canning Pork and Beef.545 
Editorials .548 
Markets .552 
Business Bits .552 
Events of the Week.553 
Market Briefs .553 
Humorous ... ..556 
