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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
December 2, 1899 
Humorous. 
You may mend a broken reputation,' 
but your neighbors will keep their eyes 
on the crack.—Credit Lost. 
“This is a grave error,’’ remarked the 
undertaker, when he found that he had 
buried the wrong man in the wrong lot. 
—Philadelphia Record. 
Mrs. Graball: “Ther boarders air 
kickin’ ’bout ther milk bein’ blue.’’ 
Farmer Graball: “Tell ’em ther caow 
won’t eat nothin’ ’cept Blue grass.”— 
Judge. 
Mother: “Edith, go and see whether 
the clock is going!” Edith (coming 
back): “No, Mamma, it is standing quite 
still, only its tail is wagging a little.”— 
Enquire Within. 
William: “If I should ask you in 
French if I might kiss you, what would 
you answer?” Lillian (summoning up 
her scanty knowledge): “I should say, 
‘Billet doux.’ ”—New York Herald. 
An Austin colored man told a Boston 
man at a hotel, that in eastern Texas a 
white man had married a negro woman. 
“Was he not derided?” asked the Bos¬ 
tonian. “He was, sah,” beamed the 
negro. “Dey rided him out ob town on 
a rail.”—Household Words. 
O’Rafferty: “’Twas a sad blow thot 
befell Cassidy. Did ye not hear?” Mc- 
Ginniss: “Sorra th’ word av ut.” “Sure, 
he’s dead. Sthruck be lightnin’, he 
was.” “O! my! O! my! But I’m not 
surprised. Faith, he had a sickly look 
the lasht tbime I seen him.”—Life. 
“Yes,” said the benevolent man, “I 
thank heaven for my happy disposition. 
I am satisfied with what the day brings 
forth, and quickly forget the pain and 
trouble that have passed.” “Ah!” re¬ 
plied the physician, “that explains your 
overlooking my little bill.”—Catholic 
Standard and Times. 
“Is the master of the house in?” in¬ 
quired the tax-collector. “The man 
who calls himself the master of the 
house is in,” replied the determined- 
looking woman who had opened the 
door; “but you can’t see him. He is 
hiding under the bed and is afraid to 
come out.”—Answers. 
“Mother, there’s a boy in our school 
who swears something awful!” “I am 
sorry to hear that, dear.” “Shall I tell 
you the naughty words he says?” “Oh, 
no, for then you will be as bad as he 
is.” (After a pause) "Well, then, 
Mother, you say all the swear words 
you know, and I’ll nod when you say 
the right ones.”—Judy. 
Old Lady (from the country): “I’d 
like to get a pair o’ shoes, young man.” 
Polite Clerk: “Yes, ma’am; something 
pretty nice, ma’am?” Old Lady: “I 
want ’em good ’n stout.” Polite Clerk: 
“Well, ma’am, here’s a strong shoe, an 
excellent strong shoe. It has been worn 
a great deal this Winter—” Old Lady: 
“Man alive, I don’t want no shoe that’s 
been worn this Winter nor any other 
Winter; I want a bran-new pair.”— 
Puck. 
Miss Daisy Flitters (who reads ro¬ 
mances): “Thank you, very much, for 
your 'invitation, Mr. Green; but really I 
can’t go with you to the picnic without 
a chaperon.” Jay Green (who does 
not): “What’s a chaperon?” Miss Daisy 
Flitters: “An older lady, whose pres¬ 
ence serves to preserve the proprieties.” 
Jay Green: “Huh! Don’t be a ninny, 
Daisy! If you’re afraid of me, for good¬ 
ness sake carry a hatchet!”—Melbourne 
Leader. 
No Presents! No Premiums!! No Discounts!!! 
Our Only Inducements are the Best Imported 
TEASssCOFFEES 
AT ONE-HALF PRICE. 
Special terms to Institutions, Clergymen, Farmers and 
large consumers. For full particulars address 
CONSUMERS IMPORTING TEA CO., 
Dept.B. P. O. Box 890, New York, N. Y. 
Victor Feed Mills 
AND HORSE-POWERS COMBINED 
For Grinding from 12 to 60 bushels per hour of 
Corn and Cob and Small Grain, and furnish¬ 
ing Power for Feed Cutters, Saws, etc. 
Send for 12th Annual Catalogue showing full line of 
Feed Mills, Horse-Powers, 
Sawing Machines, Jacks. 
The J. H. McLAIN COMPANY, Canton, Ohio. 
WHEN SELECTING A CUTTER OR SHREDDER, 
we Invite you to get a catalogue of 
Wilder’s Ensilage Machinery 
Machines with Self-Feed Tables. Swivel or Straight Carriers, 
Front-Cut or Cylinder Machines, 8hredders or Splitters. 
OUB PLAN of SELLING will please you. Write to 
J. K. WILDER & SONS, Monroe, Michigan. 
tread,' all told, has no 
Stone, Harvard, Ill. 
rival.”—AUMJiY Bbos. & 
Hundreds of Similar Testimonials prove 
that our 
“SUCCESS 
” TREAD 
POWERS 
We make 1, 2 
are properly named, 
and b horse tread 
powere,smooth or ( 
level lags as desir¬ 
ed, down or moun¬ 
ted. The 
ONE HORSE 
“SUCCESS” 
; Is the best power t 
; made for driving ’ 
• cream separators, j 
1 andall machinery * _____ 
; requiring light power, but absolutely steady motion. More power ’ 
• can be obtained from the “Sl'CCRsS” Tread Powers si/e for i 
J size than any ethers because they run light, are roomy and strong < 
; enough for largest horses, best governed, etc. More about them } 
• and our sweep powers, shelters, fodder and ensllnge cutters < 
“ or shredders, buskers, grinders, wood saws, wind mills, J 
l steel tanks, etc., In our 160 page illustrated catalogue. FRKK. < 
: APPLETON MFG. CO., 27 Fargo St., BATAVIA, ILL. ! 
STOP THE WASTE 
He la a rich 
man indeed 
who can afford 
to feed whole 
grain to cattle, 
hogs and other 
live stock. 
Much whole 
grain passes 
through the 
animals and Is 
w'asted. All 
ground grain is 
digested and 
■ assimilated 
land that stops 
all waste. 
TAR FEED GRINDERS 
e safe, fast and efficient. Grind ear corn dry. damp 
■ frozen. No choking. They have the shortest sweep 
ade. Send for new circulars of Sweep and Power Mills. 
PAR M’FG. CO., 13 Depot Street, New Lexington, 0. 
rHIS GRINDER 
IS THE KELLY DUPLEX 
Duplex means that it has a double set of 
grinding plates or burrs. That means 
that it is the fastest grinder made.—do¬ 
ll ing double the work of any mill of similar 
i size. Requires only light power. 
~1CRUSHES AND GRINDS 
Ear Corn, Cob, Husk and All. 
Grinds cotton seed and all grains 
•a single or mixed. Makes coarse, me- 
r i i ii „ iSldium or fine l'eed as desired and to 
tue requirements of the animal to be fed. Simple, 
sy to operate, durable. Send for free Catalog No. 8 . 
ie 0. S. Kelly Mfg. Co., Iowa City, la. and Springfield, 0. 
IS A FACT 
the ’oeafc result* in feeding rtMfe 
of any kind are attained with jr#«i 
feed. To grind feed moat w co n 
fully requires 
SCIENTIFIC 
Grinding Mills . 
They have largest possible capa¬ 
city with minimum power. 
Crush and grind torn, husk cob 
and all, and all sntallgrain singly 
or mixed. Have self-sharpening 
plates. Free —Catalog li. 
F00S MFG. CO., Springfield, Ohio. 
Adjustable—grinds coarse or fine. 
:ea free. ELECTRIC WHEEL CO., 
ELECTRIC FEED MILL 
We have put out this mill to meet the de¬ 
mand of the patrons of the 
famousEleetrle Goods for 
a good mill at afair price. 
It is a direct grinder and 
absorbs or wastes no pow¬ 
er In useless and expensive 
gearings. Cuts, crushes 
andcrlndsear corn,and all 
small grains single or mix- 
Prices low. Circulars and 
Box 88, Quincy, 111. 
BOWSHER MILLS 
(Sold with or without Elevator.) 
r or Every Variety of Work. 
lave conical shaped grinders.Different 
rom all others. Handiest to operate and 
LIGHTEST RUNNING. 
Have them in 7 sizes—2 to 25 horse 
lower. One style for windwheel use. 
(AUo make Sweep Feed Grinders.) 
P. N. BOWSHER CO., South Bend, Ind. 
CUT AND SHRED 
with the WOLVERINE Cutter 
and Shredder. Knives and cutting* 
bar selected oil tempered tool steel. Cut¬ 
ting bar has 4 cutting edges; when one i 
dulls simply turn it over and get a new sharp 
edge; that makes the 1 ife of this machine four 
times greater than the old style. Shredder head made of saw steel. 
Interchangeable with knife head. Safety fly wheel. Stop 
feed lever. Adjustable knife and shredder head. Made in 13 
sizes. Largest cuts a ton in 5 minutes. Swivel Carrier. 
SNAPPING ROLLS tosna P Off the ears, are furnished on three sizes 
° of shredders without anv extra cost. 
RUNS EASIER cute faster, lasts longer than any other machine 
- * made. Prices low. We have no agent*. 
TRY THEM —if not as we say, return them at our expense. 
HRINniNfi Mil I Q 63 kinds of Sweep, Belt and Geared Mills for 
unmumn itiillo 2 to 25 H p for grind ing ear corn and all other 
grain fine or coarse. Price sweep mil Ik, $14.50 and up. 
PfiRN QHFI I PRQ 19 sizes and kinds for hand or power. Hand 
u unn oncLLLno sheller 90c . uhole 8heIler pulley for 
and or power $5.50; self-feed sheller shells 500 bu. a day. 
) ft \11 C D Q 1-h Tread, with governor, $58. 2-h $77. 3-h $103. 
U IT Enq 2-h Sweep. $*24.90 : 4-h $34.75 ;6-h $36.95 ;8-h $51.25 
1 full line Feed Cooker*, Bob**, Cutter**, Blanket*, 
Robe*. Send for FREE fall catalogue giving latest prices. 
Marvin Smith Co., 55 N. Jefferson St., C-16, Chicago, III, 
BURR-STONE FEED MILLS 
We offer you the best mill on the market 
at such a low figure that it will pay you to 
write us. Our mills have been on the mar¬ 
ket 50 years. They are the best 
constructed, least com pil¬ 
oted and fastest grinding 
mills yet produced. Mills 
sent on approval. Prices 
cover freight. Send for Illus¬ 
trated catalogue. Address, 
LEONARD D. HARRISON, 
20Third St., Now Haven,Conn. 
The Oriole 
Feed Mill 
grinds tine, fast and easy, table meal 
as well as feed. Low in price: made 
in most durable way possible. 
Send for circular and testimonials 
WILSON BROS., EASTON, PA. 
PIIT on< r by so doing sare 30 to 50 per CCIlt 
| and make au equal gain in the products 
of your Dairy. Thousands of up-to-date 
YflJIB farmers will vouch lor these tacts. 
| UUn Vie make the largest and most complete 
line of Cutters for Ensilage and Dry 
niiy Fodder Cutting machinery ever made in 
UVtl this country. We make Carriers or Ele¬ 
vators, also Farm Powers for operating. 
Prices and full information mailed 
rUUIICIf free if you mention this paper. 
SMALLEY MFG. CO., Sole Makers, Manitowoc, Wis. 
Universal Repair Machine 
the greatest money-saver made. 
Vise. Anvil, Drill. Hardy, Tool 
Grinder, Last, Pipe Vise. Sewing 
Clamp. Money back if you’re not 
Battened. Liberal terms to agents. 
Address with stamp. 
BLOOMFIELD MFG. CO., 
Box 22, Bloomfield, lad. 
SAWS 
IN*^ANY^ POSITION 
ON ANY CROUND 
_ 4 in. to 9 ft. Through 
fl MAN with a FOLD- DCATC o MEN With a 
I INU SAWING MACHINE DM 1 d dm Cross-cut Saw 
6 to 9 cords daily is the usual average for one man. 
nmis kxsv _ SAWS DO) 
No TREKS 
Our 1900 Model Machine saws faster, runs easier & will 
last longer than ever. Adjusted In a minute to suit a 
12-year-old boy or the strongest man. Send for catalog 
showing latest iiunrovements; First order gets ownev. 
Folding Sawing Mach. Co. 55 N. Jefferson St. 0 26.Chicago. 
Dutton’s Mower Knife Grinder 
grinds a set of Mowing Machine Knives In 10 minutes 
better than can be done on a grindstone in au hour. 
Does not heat the knife. 
Your dealer should have it. Send for catalogue to 
The Cutaway Harrow Co., Higganum, Conn. 
AGood Farm Engine 
pays for itself in many ways. The eon- a « 
venience of an over-ready power for cut- wll 
ting and grinding Iced, 
threshing, shelling corn, 
separating cream, pumping 
water, sawing wood, etc., is 
appreciated by all. Then, too, 
it you have the power you m& r 
make a great deal of mom v 
by grinding feed for your 
neighbors. W e make 
UPRIGHT ant* 
HORIZONTAL with steel boilers 
FNfi WfC from 3 H. P. up, both sta- 
tionary and portable. We 
believe them to be the best all-around farm engines 
made. You will agree with us when you read our Book 
on Engines and Rollers, sent FREE to intending 
buyers. Prices reasonable. 
JAMES LEFFEL & CO. Box 6o . Springfield. O. 
CHARTER GASOLINE ENGINE 
Any Place 
By Any One 
For Any Purpose 
Stationaries, Portables, 
Engines and Pumps. 
State your Power Needs. 
Charter Gas Engine Co., Box 26, Sterling, III. 
Cider Machinery.—Send for catalogue to Boomer* 
Boschert Press Co.,118 West WaterSt., Syracuse,N.Y. 
DRILLING 
Machines 
Over 70 sizes and styles, for drilling either deep or 
shallow wells In any kind of soli or rock. Mounted 
on wheels or on sills. With engines orhorse powers. 
Strong, simple and durable. Any mechanic can 
operate them easily. Send for catalog. 
WILLIAMS BROS., Ithaca, N. Y. 
Poultry Experts Opinions of 
Cabot’s Sheathing 
Pal 159231 
“1 have the warmest poultry-house I ever saw, 
and I have seen a good many.”—C. H. Latham, 
Breeder B. P. R., Lancaster, Mass. 
“In the coldest weather the water did not 
freeze in the fountain.” 
M. K. BOYISH, Editor Farm Poultry. 
“1 have tested ‘Quilt,’ and Ilnd it to be prac¬ 
tically lice and mite proof.” 
Du. Prince T. Woods. 
One layer is as warm as 10 of rosin-sized paper, 
and warmer than a layer of boards. Easy to 
apply, uninflammable, Indestructible by decay, 
repellent to insects and vermin. A “comforter” 
that will keep your poultry warm. (Or your 
house and stable). Send for a Sample. 
SAMUEL CABOT,81 Kilby St.,Boston, Mass 
Agents at all Central Points. 
FIRE PROOF INCUBATORS ternis^Cat’alogue 1 
cents. S. II. Merrynian, Box 4, Townon, Md, 
CONTENTS. 
The Rural New-Yorker, Dec. 2, 1899. 
FARM TOPICS. 
Well-heeled Potato .829 
A Mulch for Florida Soils.830 
Hope Farm Notes...835 
The Clover-Seed Crop.843 
The Price of Farm Implements.843 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
New Wrinkles in Feeding.829, 830 
Feeding a Family Cow.834 
Effect of the “Bob-Veal” Law.836 
Raising Goats .836 
Breeding for Early Maturity.837 
Butter and Oleo.837 
A “Fake” Churn.837 
The Tuberculosis Question.839 
HORTICULTURE. 
A Neglected Food Supply.831 
The Troublesome White Grub.831 
Fresh Notes about Chestnuts.832 
The Ruby Queen Rose.833 
The Pewaukee Apple.833 
The Lawrence Pear. 833 
The Hubbardston Apple.833 
Apples, Peaches and Plums for Virginia.834 
Winter Apples for Tennessee.831 
Eudding or Grafting Apples.834 
Rotted Manure for Market Gardening...834 
WOMAN AND HOME. 
From Day to Day.840 
Rural Recipes .849 
Some Fancy Pincushions.S40 
School Luncheons .841 
Puffballs for Dinner.841 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
The Viscosity of Wind and Water.830 
Great Interest in Cold Storage....831 
Editorials .838 
Events of the Week.839 
Private Business and Public Functions. .839 
Markets .842 
Business Bits .842 
Market Briefs .843 
Humorous .848 
